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for flood-affected
2021 Annual General Meeting
An amazing km-by-km fly-over Hwy 8 afterFamily Literacy Week
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the dam- Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom
Frozen
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age from the mid-Nov. flooding... some local stories,It's
residents
photography of the Merritt-Spences Bridge Hwy.
a fun-filled week of family litera-
aerial
activities, this week. The 2022 Interior
cy Check A link will be available on the 16th via

&Comeburgers it out at https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/Unplug and Play Family Literacy

Savings https://www.merrittchamber.com/blog
Starting Feb. 1, 2022, people affect-
check us out! british-columbia/article-british-columbia-floods-high-
ed by the flooding in fall 2021 receiving
Week runs January 22-29 and encourages Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
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Emergency Support Services will see this
kVJg0oS9PPbs1cy1D3KxBXw21NKY-7yUW84kOxer8 ticipating in a wide variety of literacy ac-
support evolve to personalized wrap- voting by members of the Board.
tivities. Visit Interior Savings, the Merritt
Hola Mohalla Community
around services delivered by the Canadi-
Library and the Nicola Valley Arts Centre
an Red Cross.
Gallery & Gift Shop throughout the week We would like to invite
Nicola Valley Community Through
“This week, thewe Redjoin
Cross,the the
many provincial
British Merritt
to pick up Seniors'
a variety Association
of Literacy Loot bags. you to a place at our table
and federal celebrating
Columbians governments will provide
the beginning of Open
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the activities open
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ing"Traditionally,
interim housing and Mohalla
basic needs ritt.com or facebook.com/LMNVS
AGM Hola is as-
a crafts. FMI 250-378-3763.
sistance. These
three-day festivalpersonalized
celebrated by supports AA meetings
Sikhs Calling
will be the funded byPeople
donations
all referees
AA meeting are held each Monday 12
around world. taketo partthein2021
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Canadian Red Cross
ligious songs and prayer, enjoy commu- British Columbia (or
noon folks
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United Church, in being one)!
1899 Quilchena.
Wednesday, March 23 Floods
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perform Weather
daring Appeal.
feats, such AGM for NV Minor Lacrosse Assoc. is
Merritt Youth Soccer Association
This is expanding on the initial sup- looking for referees
Valley- Minor
if youLacross
are 12 As- or
at 10 a.m. as Gatka martial arts performances.
older
The Nicola
and interested in being a referee
port that evacuees
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processions through
part soc. is looking for volunteers to step up
at the Civic Centre Emergency
of Hola Mohalla, Support whichServices Nov. we
since with
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fill executive season!
positions, You can
in order to
15, 2021.
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the Hindu festival recovery
of colours. support earn keepathe little extra going.
society incomeAll fromtheApril
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will“For include
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to celebra- executiveFMI reachmembers' out tokids Mollyhaveat presi-
either application to Fran Delaney, General Manager
dent@merrittyouthsoccer.com.
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ple as they navigate the recovery process. https://www.refcentre.com/bc/ A Board of Directors Recruitment package
and family to enjoy the festivities," said and floods, and organizers are hoping
January 22-29, 2022 A Red
Premier JohnCrossHorgan.case manager will help 2022 there Music
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whoPark wantperformers
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can be requested by email at admin@cfdcnv.com

Flood silt & debris

households access assistance from ex- da’s The City ofsummer
national Merrittsportis now goingbooking
in the Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com,
Visit literacymerritt.com isting government programs where el- performers Nicola Valley. forItthis year's
started Music
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with just
pick-up only 'til Apr 30
or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
igible, such as Disaster Financial Assis- Park. 3 teams, FMIand contact
in anJenn
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to not loseRec- the
for the calendar of events tance, and develop a plan for recovery reation momentum, Programmer,
they are250-315-1050,
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thatUntil April additional

can access 30th, residents fundscan col- dougherty@merritt.ca
to repair some significant changes. Applications
The positions are With submission, please include a letter of interest
lect flood sediment
or rebuild their primary from residences
their yardsor andre- available
that needon to the City'sare:
be filled website, deadline
President, Vice Tell us why you would like to be on our
place it curbside
locate to a new community. for removal. The soil is April 8, 4pm.
President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar. Board of Directors, including Board position of
must The beRed clean andisfree
Cross from out
reaching to peo- Spring
all house- The Dance
next AGM Camp will be held via Zoom interest
hold and demolition waste-contaminat-
ple who are currently receiving Emer- onLearn February Hip2, Hop
at 7pm. Dance
FMI or Moves on
to get the
ed soil will
gency not beServices,
Support collected.orPlease thoseleavethat Wed.
zoom March 23. Classes
invite, please email Rose presented
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Coldest Night Of The Year ithave
loose on the curbside,
indicated they would notlike
packaged
to discuss in Jake Evans from Penticton. Ages 9yrs &
ers@gmail.com or Terra rtfox4@telus.net Casual Library Assistant
bags.
recovery supports. older: dance 12-2pm. Ages 6-9yrs: dance
The curbside pick-up of debris re- from Creature 2-4pm. Comforts:
Love ToWe LoveAcademy,
Dance Our Pets at the Merritt Library
and Animals The NV Community Arts Council community
moval will also continue until April 30th, Quilchena Ave. Register: 250-936-9011 show theme is our petsor The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library is seeking a
and
as will animals. This past
free tipping fees year
at the has challenged
local our Nicola Valley community in so many
land- Ltdadance@gmail.com casual Library Assistant who creates a welcoming
ways.
fill. After And one 30th,
April of theresidents
recurringwill challenges
be re- hasMove,beenLaugh
the care andof our creatures- the pets
Learn! environment and a superb library experience for all.
and animals
sponsible for weall care for. debris removal
soil and Fun exercise & dance activity during Candidates with a strong customer service orientation
Feb 26th, 2022 from During the forest
their homes, fires as
as well and anyduring
chargesthe river
Springflooding
Break.the LTDstories of animals
Spring Dance Campon the and a keen attention to detail are encouraged to apply.
move,
at losses, lost, found, rescues, and the for
the landfill. stories
Littleof Movers,
comfort that our years.
age 3-6 animals have
March
The Nicola Valley Food Bank is Duties include providing technology assistance, library
hosting the Coldest Night of
brought to
Volunteers wanted us…all the stories are touching. And
21-23. they $69showfor how
3 days,our 2 animals
hours are
per very
day. programming, and supporting patrons through refer-
the Year, a 2 or 5 km walk to present
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the Fully equippedas family.dance studio downtown. ence and readers’ advisory.
raise awareness for those
groundWe invited
thaws, the the community
Merritt Support to submit
Cen- their stories,250
Register: photos,
936 9011.and art that show the
The position is subject to the provisions of the Collec-
struggling with homelessness,
challenges
tre is seeking and comfort that
volunteers our animals
to assist with re- bring
NVtoHealth
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hope to share the stories
hurt, and hunger. For more tive Agreement with the BC Government and Service
info visit Cnoy.org/nicolavalley of our creatures
moving soil from during private our challenging
properties and year Annual
of forestgeneral
fires and floods.
meeting Come
will and
be held Employees’ Union, Local 705. The Library Assistant
share your
placing it at stories
the curb offor
your pick pets
up.and animalsSunday,with our volunteers
April and workers
3, at 11am, Seniors at the
Hall, is a grid 9, which pays $24.32 per hour plus 18.2% in
Arts Centre. interested in volunteering, 1675 Tutill Court.
Residents lieu of benefits. There may be additional casual hours
No Reception
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check posts on our Facebook pages for a Meet and
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Merritt SupportKidsCen-
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is holding
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returnhome@merritt.ca or be February 26, 10-11:45am. The children lieu of benefits.
SPACE FOR YOUR AD open 7 days a week, 9am-4pm, with
willtelephone
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1-877-655-0341. Comfort
Staff will show. Then they’ll have a chance to share
Red Cross case workers in attendance Complete details of the position and required qualifi-
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 stories of their
endeavour own petswork
to organize during a related
parties to art activity. Go to nicolavalleyarts.com or
Mon-Sat, at 1700 Garcia St. They are also cations are available on the Thompson-Nicola Regional
When to get a COVID-19 test: the Arts
assist Centre to
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LOOKING FOR Thai language lessons.
778-255-0675 (text)
IF ANYONE IS IN NEED of a dog
MARCH 16 - APRIL 10, 2022 MEET & GREET
FRI MAR. 25, 4-6PM
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week in the Coldwater/downtown/Col-
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ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere-
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DR. D. SODERBERG, Dr. M. Lyttle,
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998 – 2035 Charters St - Merritt, BC -
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self-motivated, hard-working individual
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make a difference in the lives of your
fellow Merrittonians, apply w/ resume
in person or contact clinic directly to for-
ward resume via email. Position: Prefer-
able f-t position, neg. as p-t Billing Clerk/
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
2021 Annual General Meeting on experience. Benefits: Dental, mas-
sage, vision, extended medical
Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm via Zoom
era- 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
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi-
ges Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@
par- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and shackan.ca
NICOLA POST & RAIL is hiring la-
ac- 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-
application to Fran Delaney, General Manager er. Heat dish. Fan. 778-639-0052
her 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- 6 MICHELIN XZA3 truck steering tires
the Visit our Website www.cfdcnv.com, 275/80/R22.5.Good tread left $600/all
just or pick one up at our office 2181 Quilchena Ave.
obo.378-4195 or cell 315-3191
LT 235-85R16 tire new on 8-bolt rim
the Please call 250-378-3923 for more information. $75 280-0543
k at 10 SILVERADO crew cab 2wd, high
km 600+, $2500 315-4781, 315-9857
ons With submission, please include a letter of interest HARDTOP for Jeep YJ 315-2017
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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07 CHRYSLER 300, 4-dr, 217k, $4000obo BOX FULL of shopping cart wheels, for
Doug, Rose 378-4476
TIRES & RIMS for Grand Prix, winter GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat
tires on winter rims P225/60R16 Lorna has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric
936-8107
99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
Winter tires, 5 speed manual, grey in
colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck! NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
$1500obo. wyndburr@outlook.com
95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd 4-FT ROUND hardwood table w/
tires 378-6420
96 FORD Taurus $1000obo 315-7379
DODGE drivers side manual mirror, all FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very
parts. Bob 378-9782
1 205/60RX15 snow tire, 1 slightly
used 205/65x15 m&s, 1 slightly used WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300.
205/70Rx15 all seas. tire. Joe 378-2676 Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd
SET winter tires on rims for 2005 Hyun-
dai Elantra $200 378-2370
2011 TOYOTA, Interior - blue, nds new w/ stand $20 378-6886
tires 130,150 kms. Nothing wrong with QU SIZE mattress. 378-2047
it, hoping to sell for $75,000 378-1335
TRUCK toolbox 378-2832
4 TRUCK tires 20” $100/all 378-8883 stand, pinewood headboard with four
TIRE CHAINS , new, “Shur Grip” by Microwave. Hanging ceiling light. $800
SCC # SZ329;  $70; 378-9899
4 CHEV rims, 5-bolt 378-2832
4 GOOD YEAR m&s 256/60R18 tires Gordon 378-0423
brand new, $700 378-2837
4 GOODYEAR Ultragrip ice 205/55/r16 378-6886
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
SWEATER/COAT. Size XL. Genesis.
Made in Ecuador. $25.00. Jim 280-4688
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
Specialists INC.
go carts, etc. 4/$20 936-8474
ICBC Claims
from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 •Commercial •Residential
for sale - furniture
•Automotive •Industrial
Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776 2663 Granite Ave. (next to Fountain Tire)
2-ft ext. leaf & 6 chairs $300. Murray 378-4531
604-319-4777
strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have
transportation 378-9782
quality $900 378-9782
6' CIRCUMFERENCE patio umbrella MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
250-378-5717
3 PC sofa (2 love seat and chair), cof-
fee table, 32” plasma TV with solid oak To leave a message, community event listing,
or classified ad, connect with us::
matching night tables and Sealy mattress.
for everything. Call/text 378-6054
•Email: market@uniserve.com
•fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
TWO 4-drwr filing cabinets $50ea
LAWN chairs, 6 sturdy ones $17ea.
• Fax: 250-378-2025
or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
for sale - electronics/software
NAKAMICHI RE-2 am/fm stereo re-
ceiver $220 incl. manual/rem. control. Na-
NICOLA VALLEY
kamichi MV-4 cd player $175 7-disc mu-
sic bank system. Both high-end 315-5264
TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY
FREE: sirius radio for car, gps system We are a non-profit Society that manages the provi-
378-5668
sion of transit services to the residents in our
UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in
box. Paul 280-9951 community.
COMPL. sound system for vehicle:
head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over,
We are currently seeking three (3) Board
sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823 Members who will serve a minimum of a
SAMSUNG 32” LED tv, lk nw $80
378-1843 two (2) year term and assist NVTS to
STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88
keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth-
maintain and expand transportation
er sounds. lightweight USB brand new services in our community.
$700 315-8127
LAPTOP. Bell HD rceivr 778-639-0052 The Board meetsmonthly to govern and oversee
SANYO 32" flat screen tv $100 280-0779 the management of the organization. Meetings are
ACER computer monitor with Pixma
Printer/Fax machine $100 525-1189 held monthly on the third Wednesday at noon.
SONY Synthesizer $20. 280-0569 All Board members are expected to participate in
for sale - recreational Committee activities and attend Committee meet-
BLADES treadmill, 6 diff. Programs,
ings as required.
auto incline, top Spd 10 mil., per hour,
exc shape $400. 315-3071 The Society was incorporated in Victoria, BC on
08 BMW R 1200 GS. Engine guards, July 4, 2007. Our Society is unique due to the fact
high windshield, panniers, top case,
Touratech low seat. 89,000 km. $ 7500. that transit services are supplied to the community
315-7635
INCLINE BOARD $350 280-3624
and surrounding areas via the Society, whereas BC
Transit services are operated by private companies
90 SUZUKI King Quad Runner: 1500
orig km, 300cc, absolutely mint, runs
excellent, 1500 orig km, w/winch & rear
in the remainder of the Province.
holder box. 378-7287 We need you if you have an understanding of our
FULL SET golf clubs, incl wheeled bag/ community and a passion for our cause. If you have
retreiver & men’s golf shoes sz 9.5 $95
378-6217 previous governance experience or financial or
METAL FRAME backpack, near new
$10. 280-3297
background in business this is the Volunteer Expe-
08 YAMAHA phazer after-market skid rience for you.
plate $75obo. 06 Summit Rev skidoo
front bumper, fits other years $95. Please contact our office via email at
378-8823 nvtsadmin@telus.net or call
OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-
ic, expands to 30 ltrs, converts to back- 250-378-4080 to obtain an application.
pack, map holder $60. Alpinestars textile Thank you in advance for your interest.
motorcycle jacket, XL, no rips in good
shape $40. 378-1843
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
RIFLE 30T/C Thompson centre, necked
down. 308 short action equivalent to
30/06. Have 250 cases for reloading, c/w
Court Times & Dates
dies $1050 or offers 378-4572
FREE 4 man hot tub, no skirting, take as
call Gary 250-280-0105
is. Pls contact Erika 2315-9842
04 TERRY 19' travel trlr, nvr used lk
or Ayton 250-378-5691
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 Check us out on
on ice, 378-4904
FREE: 6-man hot tub. 315-2555
for sale - tools/equipment
8” WOOD LATHE incl. 8 chisels &
small amount of wood & stand, if want-
ed $125 378-6217
4' HIGH lift farmers jack $40. 20"
chainsaw bar & chain $40 378-8140
JOHN DEERE walking plow, offrs
378-4904
SMALLER wood stove suit. Gar./small
cabin, 18” firebox, new glass in door
$200 378-7505
WORKMATE fold-up work bench, lk
nw $45obo 378-4904
UTILITY TRLR, 15" tires & spare, It
is registered, exc shape. Offers 378-4572
wanted/wanted to buy
OLD/WEATHERED hay or straw
bales. 378-2410
GALLON glass jars with lids. Buy or
free.936-8530
List your garage sale &/or
WTD TO RNT:  1 or 2 bdrm unit, no get our listing mail-out
bsmt ste, at reas. rent. Quiet, no smkg,
Email: market@uniserve.com
no drkg, no party, no negative lifestyle. 
Would like for May 1 378-0870
RECORDS, hunting knives, sports SUNNYBROOK FARM. Abso- 3 BDRM 1-1/2 bath half duplex,
memorabilia, Johnny Cash memorabilia,
deer antler 778-288-4095. Tom
lutely beautiful, level, fertile, treed
5 acres w/ 2 legal 3-bdrm modular
April 15/22 $1800 + utilities
cr_rose48@hotmail.ca
97 CADILLAC  STS / SEVILLE parts homes (1 rented/other owner oc- 1-BDRM suite, 936-8474
378-6787 cupied). 750' combined frontage,
plus sweet water spring on property.
COMMERCIAL space: small area
SOMEONE TO ASSIST homeowner to semi-private room in Kruse n Style
help clean up garbage spread by flood, $695,000. P.S. Lower Nicola is the 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
truck required, on salary 280-3297 best kept secret in BC 378-3748 OPEN SPACE dwntwn - mornings &
USED BATHTUB to water livestock MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath,
with 315-9789 Call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000
eves - suit. for meetings, yoga classes,
choir practices, art classes etc. FMI on
96 CHEV pck-up trk for prts 315-0011 buyandsellmobilehomes. com avail. times, Lizette 936-9011
LOOKING FOR buck or doe rabbit. NICOLA COACH HOUSE. Nes- 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
Dan or Steve 378-2136 tled in lovely Lower Nicola, w/ 4 upstairs 525-0240
OLD PAINTINGS on canvas, free/ legal stes, (great revenue) 8 bdrms
ROOM DiamondVale $630 incl hy-
cheap for crafts 280-1017 total on .55 acre. Each ste has priv.
entrance & spacious rooms w/ up-
dro. 778-539-6575
WASHER/DRYER stacking, gd cond.
only, 378-2837 grades. Hwy frontage, not in ALR ROOM, prfr fem. wrkng or stdnt,
n/s, n/p n/drnkng, n/drugs 280-2211
for sale house/property
& 8 kms from Merritt. Great view!
4-BDRM house Logan lake, $6000
Exc. investment! $595,00 378-3748
COMMERCIAL DEVEL'T PROPER- for rent
incl util hydro/gas/wifi 250-819-8282
TY at 146 Tranquille Road in Kamloops, ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
house , rental building and a mechanics DV TRAILER PRK spare room for in 3 bdrm mbl home, priv. yrd, $600
shop. Call Harvey 250-319-2101 rent $645 incl hydro 778-539-6575 util incl. text 280-9799
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