Merritt Morning Market 3319 - August 23
Merritt Morning Market 3319 - August 23
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF SLAVE TRADE & ITS ABOLITION ED. - AUG. 23, 2019 #3319
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: [email protected]
Community
ROCK BOTTOM PRICES ON USED! numbered addresses). Additionally, veg-
1960 Quilchena Ave • 250 936 9702 etables and flowers may be watered by
hand as required, so long as a controlled Music in the Square
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Bylaw services will no longer warn nis, Fri Aug 30 Coquihalla Coyotes in Spirit
residents — those in breach of the water Square, 6-8pm. BYO lawnchairs & blankets.
policy will be fined. NVFG Club fun day
The Prov. explains: Groundwater pump- On Sunday, Aug 25, 10am-3pm, the
ing from shallow wells can reduce the amount NV Fish & Game Club is hosting a free
of groundwater that flows to the Coldwater fun day, to show their appreciation to all
INTRODUCING… River. Shallow groundwater in aquifers and residents, members and non-members to
surface water are generally interconnected in come to the range on Aberdeen Rd for a
Varieties of Paratha the Coldwater, and drawing down water in day of fun & food. Participants can try
with Raita and Pickle $4.99 wells may cause water levels in neighbouring out archery, trap & skeet, big bore rifle, 22
Tasty Cholle Bhature $9.99 streams to drop as well, potentially impacting rifles, pistols. And there’s food — ham-
Cholle Samosa $6.99 ecosystems and other water users. burgers, fresh buttered corn, bbq europe-
Wed-Mon 10am-9pm • Tues 4-9pm Information from Provincial Observation an hot dog & bratwurst, pop, water & cof-
Well No. 296 at Merritt is showing a lower fee. All activities and food are free. Door Merritt Real Estate Services
2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254 than normal groundwater level for this time prizes include office storage cabinets, end
of year. table & more. Everyone welcome! FOR RENT
TMX re-starts Rodeo parade
Deadline for application for a float is
2 BDRM apartment. . . . . . . . $850 plus hydro
Trans Mountain has issued ‘Notice to 2 BDRM Rainbow Apt. . . . . $875 inc utilities
Proceed’ directives to some of its prime today, $25, pick up your entry form at the
construction contractors triggering mobi- Chamber office, on the Chamber’s face- 2 BEDROOM sixplex in Lower Nicola
lization of the initial workforce necessary book page or call 378-5634. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800 inc utilities (x2)
to build the Trans Mountain Expansion Ranch Rodeo
Tomorrow, Aug 24, come out & cheer 3 BEDROOM duplex.. . . . $1300 plus utilities
Project. The directives give the contrac-
tors 30 days to mobilize equipment and on your favourite BC ranch as they com- 2 BEDROOM house. . . . . $850 plus utilities
commence the process of hiring workers, plete in: 8am - ranch horse competition;
procuring goods and services, and devel- 10:30 - ranch rodeo - order of events: 3 BEDROOM house. . . . . $1300 plus utilities
oping detailed construction work plans. sorting, branding, doctoring, cow milk-
Please feel free to stay in touch as
(250) 378-5575
2052B Quilchena Ave. 250-378-5575 Construction work will soon begin in ing, horse race. Concession open.
inventory may change very quickly.
[email protected] Edmonton & Burnaby. Start dates in the Free junior golf clinic
remaining construction areas are subject Roger Sloan will host a free junior golf 3499 Voght St. Merritt
to final regulatory approvals & permits. clinich at the Merritt Golf and Country (250) 378-1996 direct line to the
Trans Mountain remains committed Club on Wednesday, August 28, 2-3pm. Property management department
to prioritizing and maximizing Indig- Pre-register online at signupgenius. Call for all your residential or
enous, local and regional hiring to the com/go/rogersloanjuniorclinic
commercial property management needs!
greatest extent possible. Hiring by prime Merritt Summer Nights Market
contractors is underway, with approxi- Summer Nights Market are held very
mately 4,200 workers expected to be em- Friday night, 6-9pm, downtown, 2000 MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
ployed in various communities along the Playing M/W/F: 8:00-11:00am, Central Park Sport Box
Open 7 days a week! corridor in the fourth quarter of 2019.
blk of Quilchena. FMI Merritt & District
(2975 Voght St) T/TH: 6:30-9:00pm, Merritt Civic Ctre
Chamber of Commerce 378-5634.
(1950 Mamette Ave). Come for fun and exercise, drop-ins
Tel (250)378-8283 • 1953 Nicola Ave More Very Unimportant Facts welcome. Demo paddles and instruction available.
tpschinese.com Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. • Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite! FMI call Gary (250) 280-0105 or Ayton (250) 378-5691
The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing.
COURTHOUSE ARTS GALLERY EXHIBITION The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.
There are more chickens than people in the world.
nature
Upcycle Have some fun!
GARAGE SALES - AUG 23, 24, 25
1 Backroads Mini Storage, 340 Marshall
Road, LN, FRI, SAT & SUN, 9am-4pm.
8 2681 Coldwater Rd, Kingsvale, SAT 9am-
3pm. Community sale , MF
(509)679-2173
CUSTOM MUGS
FRIDAY EDITION — AUGUST 23, 2019 #3319 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected]
Specialists INC.
09 FORD F150 4x4 super cab Lariat HIGH DEF receiver dish. Singer sewing
Upcycle
FREE scrap rcar removal. Chad 280-9599 garage. Comes with a custom-made car
MECHANICAL SERVICES. Car/ & USB charger, no scratches will work
cover. $14,500obo 315-0028 with any provider $75obo 378-5004
Trucks txt or call 250-525-0424 WHITE canopy 8’ x 73” $200. Black
ND HOME RENOS? Skilled handyman LK NW no scratches, wht unlocked Ip-
Ford cover still in box $70 280-9701 hone 4, case and usb charger included.
with 20+yrs exper. in lt framing, plmbng, 85 OLDS Cutlass 4-dr, 305, auto, great $75 378-5004
drywall, finishing, taping, text’d ceilings, shape first $800 378-8156
flring, cstm wdwrk, ie shelving etc. Free TOMTOM GPS Model 1625M, in-
5.8 MOTOR w/ auto trans & aux. trans cludes plug in charger and Life Time
estimate 315-8679. Refs upon request
Have some fun! WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re-
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees
of 94 F150 HD trck $600 378-4904
2 CARS, almost running: 04 & 05
Map Updates for US, Canada & Mexi-
co $100 Bill 936-8790
Looking for work? We can help.
Neons, nice rims, xtra summers & win- KENWOOD amp for cd/dvd & vhs • Resumes & Cover Letters • Skills Training
Get inspired! 315-8087
HOME OR BUS. renovation contractor,
ters $300/both. Jim 378-4202 player w/ remotes & 2 spkrs. Epson • Current Job Postings • Work Clothing & Gear
for sale - pets / livestock printer. Fax machine. Doreen 378-2537
full serv., big or sml: bth & flr tile, lam.
Save the Earth! flr, wndws, drs, fin. crpntry, dr/wndw ADORABLE polled (nornless) baby
2 BELL receivers, lk nw, mdl 6131, mdl
6400 $35ea obo 250-350-3312
• Career Planning
• 1 on 1 Employment
• Government Funding
• Disability Supports
trim, painting & drywall, Many yrs ex- goats for sale. Rose 378-4476
per., refs avail., photos. Qual. wrkmnshp for sale - recreational Workshops • Self Employment
guar. Ken txt 315-6105, thomsonfamily- WTD: 6 -8 wk female kitten, will give it
a loving permanent home 250-819-6105 METZLER inflatable boat, 2-man, rated • Career Assessments Programs
[email protected]
2 12-WEEK OLD mancoon/bengal kit- for 2hp $450obo 280-3478
August 9 - LOOKING FOR WORK: New to the
area. Handyman, looking for small jobs. tens, male, free to good homes 315-3963 24 FT NASH 5th whl, slps 6, f/s/furn.,
WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES,
September 7, 2019 Michael 604-616-1337 8-YR 15.3hh standardbred bay mare,
trained to ride, good hooves, good w
no leaks, evrythng wrks grt, grt cond.
$4500obo 315-2700, 604-989-7864 the use of our Self-Serve Resource Centre and
JPV ENTERPRISES: Landscaping TREADMILL perfect cond., Weslo
Reg Hrs: Thurs-Sat 12-6pm (lawn care, hedging, pruning, gardening), kids, fast, could use some miles exc pros- one-on-one assistance with an Employment Advisor.
general labour. Licensed, equipped. On pect. $500 Jessie 280-3933 brand $25 378-4694
DUCKS $6. Roosters to give away. 250- 2.0 HP Mariner motor, exc cond. $450 For more information, please call 250-378-5151, drop by
OPENING Facebook. 280-7077
458-2314 280-0493 our office at 2099 Quilchena Avenue or visit us online at
RECEPTION DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. [email protected]
Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 AWESOME CKC black lab for stud 16 FT. COLEMAN canoe plus pr. pad-
Friday Aug 16, 4-7pm CERTIFIED tree faller w/ small wood 378-5038 dles $200. 378-4195
chipper, truck & trlr w/ all the gear. or 6 KITTENS, ready to go to good homes GOLF CLUBS very reasonable. Men’s
just hauling debris to the dump. 378-6431 4 mos. old. 280-5889 and Ladies sets with carts. End of season.
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat PETSAFE used wireless fence $200obo Offers. 378-6886
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 378-5038 16’ ALUM. Starcraft, 50hp w/ 9.9hp
2 MUSKOVY & 2 peking ducks. $10ea. Mercs, 6’ beam, 14” hwy tires w/ spare &
Nicola Valley employment opportunity Shelly, Warren 315-2188 3rd whl trlr lft for easy loadng on 2” ball
Community Arts Council
LOOKING FOR rel. caretaker cpl. 55 GAL & 10 gal aquariums, includes $4000 604-618-8710
1840 Nicola Ave., Merritt, BC | (250)378-6515 | www.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com | [email protected] Accomm. dbl wide mbl home w/ appl, all filters, heaters, air pumps, gravel. No 76 RV 460 eng. Gd tires, spare rims,
2-bdrm, 2-bth + dn on commerc. site, Stand.. Also many beautiful fish, and live $1500 all great cond. Sandy 280-9714
ret’d or semi-ret’d, rnt $1150 (reduced plants. Both aquariums for only $240. TREADMILL, works well. $25 378-4694
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rent for small services). Send refs w/ Bob 378-9912 UTIL. TRLR: Price reduced - $800
SPACE FOR YOUR AD appl. to [email protected]
HELP WTD: class 3 driver p-t, f-t, wag-
2 KELPIE/BORDER collie puppies,
females, to gd homes only, vet checked,
firm. Fully enclosed trailer under lock &
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
key. Boat rack, motor mount. 800R15 tires
es based on experience 378-7122 Jason first shots 250-350-0013, 315-5795 & rims. New axle & bearings. On display
CAREER IN HORSES, racetrack. Help KOMONDOR/PYRENEE puppies. at #14-3260 Sunset St. 315-9491
[email protected] wtd: gallop boys. Call Luigi Sales 250- Will be ready to go June 1. First shots and RARE Winchester 3: mag, mdl 12, lk
319-5852 worming. $400 250-755-5849 nw. 378-5038
childcare HAPPY PUPPY DOG GROOMING. 20 FT. hvy duty RV drain hose $20. 25
Dogs up to 10 lbs. Flexible hrs 378-6289 ft. aqua RV water hose $15. Master Chef
BABYSITTER $12/hr, 3 child limit,
avail weekdays/weekends. Has babysit- for sale - miscellaneous portable propane bbq $25. 378-9009
ters cert. (has 8month old baby bro) very 08 TENT trailer, exec cond. $4500. Bike
DRY FIR firewood, chopped $150/cord, rck (2) Hvy duty hitch 2” ball. $75. Kids
excellent w babies, hardworking, genu- u pick up 378-5379
ine & caring! Electra 280-3237 Razor scooter $25. [email protected]
5-GAL bucket exter. acrylic latex, flat T/C 300 Win mag pro hunter w/ muzzle
WILL MIND your children all day or white $50 280-0779
after school 378-0870 brk, 3.9 Burris scope, ammo, brass, dies
CARROTS & BEETS organical- etc $1250 378-4904
LICENSED CHILDCARE Family ly-grown 315-1447
Place for children 0 – 12 years. We will for sale - tools/equipment
help complete subsidy paperwork. Open 2 DOZ. quart canning jars w/ nw lids,
canner leg w/ insert $30, or $10 canner 10” Target tile saw on stnd $150 280-3478
Mon-Sat-. Drop ins welcome. Hours are
6am – 9pm. Located at Railyard Mall. alone, $10 for jars, $10 for lids 378-3665 WIND generator, Air 403. 400W 24V.
STEREO, loaded. Counter-top plug-in $150. 604-671-1760 ROTOTILLER 26 inch, 5 hp heavy 2-BDRM ground level Oct 1, n/p
2172 Coutlee Ave. FMI 378-4878 duty, $150 378-6787 util incl/wifi/cable 378-7100
oven 378-8326 TRUCK utility alum. box 16” hx-
for sale - appliances MOBILITY scooter exc cond, vry gd 20”w59”l $100 378-8140 CRAFTSMAN sit-down 38”, BSMT suite, nr Save On Foods,
LARGE Whirlpool dryer, $100, exc cond., ideal for seniors or handicapped, 2 WALL Jacks, Proctor. 1 set $150. Drywall 14.5HP lwnmwr. 378-9782 evenings $900 2-bdrms 378-0490, 525-0350
cond 587-340-5322 new batt. Shopright $900. 525-0118 lift. $100. 604-671-1760 UTIL. TRLR 9x6 ft, loading tailgate 2 BDRM dplx nr dwntwn. w/d,
LK NW, hrdly used Jack Lalanne stain- SUNRISE apples, gd for pies, eating FREE: 2 tubes, 1 large, 1 small, gel for $900obo 378-4904 Sept. 1 $800, util. not incl 378-5901
less steel power juicer Ultimate, lrg capac- 10lbs $10 378-9545 Spectra 360 elect. drill 378-2136 wanted/wanted to buy 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl. 378-6899
ity separate pulp extracter. $75 378-5004 45-GAL. barrels, plastic. 4x10 5/8” METAL ROOFING sheets, new, Char- SANDPIPER 2 bdrms $950 + hydro,
MICROWAVE, works great 378-8326 gyprock 378-2970 aft 5pm coal Grey Prolok 12” 26ga , Two lengths RABBIT cage. 378-8326 dep, refs. req’d, Sept 1 378-8104
FRIDGE, 10 yrs old, wrks well excpt for STEEL fire-proof heavy-duty safe, 25”H 20’-7”, One length 14’-6”. $35 for all ROCK/LAPIDARY HOBBYIST SEPT. 1 1-bdrm bsmt suite $800 incl.
inside light $100obo, u pck up 378-4057 x 18”W x 14”D, combination lock $125. three. 250-434-8378 looking for interesting rocks to add to heat ,hydro, internet and telus optic
BBQ Doreen 378-2537 Child’s vintage spring horse. $5. Baldwin 4 HP electric lawnmower 19 inch cut her collection or to polish. 315-1600 TV, suitable for sngl wrkng prsn or
PORTABLE gas bbq $20 280-0779 Canada electric organ. FREE 378-4694 used once $100. 6 hp gas lawnmower SMALL wheelchair w/ motor 378-8326 stdnt., n/s, n/p, n/partiers 315-8253
PRESSURE cooker fits 7 1L jars, All GIO PHOENIX 72 volt electric scooter, front wheel drive $100. 378-5668 STATIONARY exercise bike. Call/ SMALL furnished 1-bdrm suite nr
American $75 280-9745 less than 1 hr on unit, lk nw w/ nw batt. ICE AUGERS: Two 8” augers $40 each text 778-255-0675 NVIT, incl util $950, Aug 1 378-3488
July/19 $2000obo Bill 936-8790, bill- or $70/ both. 378-2883 LIGHTWEIGHT, electric hedge 1-BDRM basement, shared kitch. bth,
for sale - automotive [email protected] in Merritt $750 + dam dep. incl util/cable/inter-
12ft.X20 ft. X 8 ft GIB Round top still in trimmer. 378-6289
4- 185/ 65R14 Arctic Claw wntr tires. FREE: 5 + boxes of 78MM new canning box $550.00 378 6027 net 315-1750, mess. 778-869-3141
<200 km on them, incl. 4 rims from lids. Was always buying by mistake. If for sale house/property 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
CRAFTSMAN hvy duty table saw with
Chrysler Neon. 936 9356. Open to offers. you have the jars I will bring them to 10” blade, wrks perfectly $50 378-4694 FOR SALE by ownr. 3-bdrm 2 full nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
WHITE canopy 96’x73” wide, exc con- Merritt for you. Jessie 280-0524 TANDEM AXLE trailer, gd tires, wired + 2 1/2 bth house. 3100 sq ft Upper 1-BDRM ste, immed. 378-2352
dition 936-8474 PUSH lawnmower, tapes, stereo reduced for lights, 2’ sides, gd for hauling wood, Bnch, overlookng golf course. Lrg ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
08 CHRYSLER Sebring, 4 dr auto. a/c, to $20. 2 milk bottles, very old, glass, etc. 18’l x 8’w $800obo. 315-7771 bck dck, fully lndscpd. Randi (250) in 3 bdrm mbl home, nice priv. yrd,
pwr wndws locks etc. sun roof, tinted reasonable. More 378-8326 REAR BAG electectric lawnmower $60. 819-7727 $600 util incl. text 280-9799
wndws, lw mil., 1 ownr, no rust, grt cond. WESTERN saddle & tack. FREE: 10’6” Call/text 280-0543 OWN OUR OWN HOME in a BDRM for rent $600 2918 Angus
$6000obo 315-2700, 604-989-7864 camper 378-5826 nessage 8000-LB carrying capacity Catepillar mhp: 2-bdrm 1-bth on lrg lot #102; St., Nooaitch Res., Hwy 8 525-1077
06 JEEP Grand Cherokee Laredo, slvr. INVACARE hospital bed & solace mat- forklift, 3-stage, slide shift $13,000obo. 3-bdrm 1-bth + 2 sheds #56. Call 30’ X 60’ building metal cladding.
v6. 4wd, gd all-weather tires, only 65000 tress $800obo 378-5140 Paul 378-2337 to view 315-1000, 1-800-361-8111, 200 amp service. Nat. gas ht, incl.
km! absolutely mint cond. Garage-kept BAKER’S rack $75. 4’ adjustable scaf- ECHO gas trimmer, 21cc motor, curved wwwbuyandsellmobilehomes.com office & washroom. 604-364-3410
yr-round. $7000obo. 378-4694 folding $75. Vintage western mirror. shaft, runs but nds carb kit. $20. Master- MBL HOME #16 at 1098 Houston BACH SUITE, microwave, coffee
08 PONTIAC Wave $3000, gd little car, 40”L x 30”H. 140 yr old barnwood craft compact reciprocating saw , tool St., kijiji 1420321806 315-2249 maker, util incl. immed, 378-6899
manual, 2 sets tires on rims, 113000km frame $100. Framed cheetah print. 45”L free blade change, has optional blade kit, 3-BDRM hse upstairs, 2 bths, lvn-
315-0022 Cecilia x 36”H $75. [email protected] lk nw (original box) $30. 250-319-2680 for rent
grm, diningrm, 525-0240, 315-2345
FULL SET OF 4 chrome alum. 20” WHIRLEY roof vnt, nw in bx $45obo BRIGGS & STRATTON Pacer porta- 1-BDRM for one n/s adult only, n/p. BARN BLDG. 45’x90’. 4050sq ft. Drs
wheels w/ lw profile all-seas tires, fit any 378-4904 ble water pump w/ 50’ hose & strainer Heat/cbl incl. Ref’s req’d. $625/mo. 20’x14’h. & 14’x14’ h. 30’ clng. + man
vehicles 315-8087 FIREWOOD: jack pine, fir 315-7242 $700 378-5038 Avail. Sept 1st. 378-2954 dr. Water & elect 604-364-3410