Merritt Morning Market 3706 - June 29
Merritt Morning Market 3706 - June 29
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house focused on proposed flood mit-
us out! It is with great sadness that we an- igation measures — tonight, Wed. June
nounce the passing of Deanna (DeeD- 29, at the Merritt Civic Centre, 6:30-8pm.
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ee) Hurd on Friday June 17, 2022 at the
age of 75.
Agencies present will include Red Cross,
Emergency Management BC, Min. Of (250) 378-5575
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DeeDee is lovingly remembered by Environ. & the Merritt Support Centre. [email protected]
her husband Pete Hourie, sons Aaron,
Clayton (Mel), Keaton; grandchildren Community
Eathen, Tyson, Greyson; brother Ken- Community Airport Day
Fly in, or drive to the Merritt Com-
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[email protected] a great place to buy and sell local fruits,
vegetables, baking, gifts, and more. If you
Last year, the City of Merritt fire-
are interested in being a vendor, please
works show for Canada Day was can-
check www.merritt.ca for applications.
celled at the last minute. The Interior
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of BC was being ravaged by an extreme Quilchena Street markets
Next Quilchena St market will be held
Book your appointment
heat wave and our neighbouring com-
munity of Lytton had suffered a devas- July 9, 9:30am-2pm, also on July 30 & Aug Phone: (250) 936-9200
tating conflagration. That fire and others 20. FMI & to register: www.merrittcham- www.desertdivasanddonsspa.com
continued to burn our in our fire zone for ber.com/blog
several weeks/months. This last-minute KSO announces 2022/23 season
cancellation created liability, coordina- After two years of major disruption, SPACE FOR YOUR AD
tion, & costs to store these fireworks for the Kamloops Symphony is overjoyed TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
lilacconspiracy. several months until the City Halloween to announce an entire concert season for [email protected]
wordpress.com fireworks show. the first time since 2019. The 2022/23sea-
Sky McKeown the Director of Recre- son marks the KSO’s 46th season, which
ation and Facilities said “this cancella- promises to highlight the outstanding
tion is due to several other factors, in- quality of the orchestra. Another high-
cluding a wet spring that is building a light will be RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star ingsvale Patina
foundation of grasses and other foliage Thorgy Thor, in Thorgy & The Thorches-
that will be getting tall now that the sun tra, in March 2023. oupe
has come out. “We are playing it safe and Season subscriptions go on sale July
being proactive in preventing anything 5, & single tickets on Sept. 1. There are
unnecessary from happening,” he said. different ticketing options this year — all
“There are also still several people in our through Kamloops Live! Box Office by
community trying to mentally recover calling 250-374-54583 or kamloopslive.ca
from recent devastating events and we are not looking to add to their anxiety by
hosting the fireworks portion of the Canada Day celebrations”.
“It’s just for this year at this time as it is hard to say what’s going to happen for
future Canada Day firework show celebrations. As of right now the 2022 City Hal-
loween Fireworks Show is being planned for”.
There are still big plans for the Canada Day celebration activities on July 1. They
will begin with a pancake breakfast at the Civic Center 7-11am. Starting at 11am
Rotary Park will host: activities with the Arts Council, Canadian trivia games, kids
bouncy castle, and games with Q-101. Noon Royal Canadian Legion Flag ceremo-
ny with speeches and cupcakes. The event will round out with popular Music in
the Park featuring The Doug James Band 3-5pm.
Armed Robbery suspects caught
Two armed robbery suspects were caught by police after robbing Canco Merritt in
the 2300 block of Nicola Ave.
On June 16, Merritt Front Line Officers were called to a gas station in the 2300 block List your garage sale &/or
of Nicola Ave. as it was alleged 2 suspects had robbed the store with hand guns and
assaulted the clerk. Police Dog Services were called out to assist. One of the suspects get our listing mail-out
was located and apprehended by the police dog after a short chase. He was found to be Email: [email protected]
in possession of an air pistol, a long serrated knife with a gut hook, other various items
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB and what is believed to be the stolen merchandise from the robbery. The suspect was Home is where the ART is.
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Through further investigation police identified the alleged second suspect as Mr.
call Gary 250-280-0105 Timothy James Molnar. On June 17, 2022, Mr. Molnar was located and arrested by po-
or Ayton 250-378-5691 lice. He was found to be in possession of an air pistol and what is believed to be more
stolen merchandise from the robbery.
Food for Thought
On June 18, Mr. Molnar was charged
with Robbery and held in custody to ap-
pear in Court on June 27, 2022.
“Food is our common
Coming Home
If anyone has any information about ground. A universal
this incident and has not yet spoken to
police, please call the Merritt RCMP at experience.”
250-378-4262.
Merritt Library Call for details! James Beard
250 378 4737
Summer I wanted to go on a diet, but I feel like I
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have way too much on my plate right now.
What is the opposite of a croissant? A
MSS Seniors Art Show
happy uncle. June 9-26, 2022
Events! My teachers told me I’d never amount to RECEPTION Friday June 17, 4-6pm
much since I procrastinate so much. I told 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
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employment opportunity gd running cond. 525km, lk nw $2500 FREE: buffet & hutch, gd shape 378-5546
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2016 CHEV Cruse ltd edition, 138k, 7.3
Rose 378-4139
9-DRWR chest of drawers w/ mirror
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2 TIRES 235-50R18 $400/both, all-seas.
525-0370
SINGLE wood child's bedframe $20
280-0779
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bour. Contact Cory 250-319-4497 or Noel MINI SCHNAUZER puppies $1500. METAL patio diningrm table, lk nw $50.
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WANTED Drywallers: Experience pre- 4 metal chairs to match w/ cushions $60.
WTD: adopt or buy 2 min. donkeys. Bur- John 378-6138
ferred, For more information Contact Si- mese mtn dog/Austr. shepherd x. Have
mon at (250)826-4810 own acreage. 378-7435 for sale - electronics/software
THE MEDICAL CLINIC seeking ECOFLEX Columbia Bunny Hutch, up- UNIDEN scanner, nw in bx $250 280-9951
honest, self-motivated, hard-working per (den) level & lower (grass). Cd use PEAVEY $10 378-8140
individual to join our team. We provide for broody hen/chicks. $350. 378-2410 27” SONY tv w/ jacks for dvd & vcr, have
care to approx. half the residents of Mer-
ritt. We are looking for compassionate PET TRANSPORT CARRIERS: manual 378-1711, text 250-809-1217
employees willing to work long-term or Large 33Lx21Wx26H $70. Medium 29 L 32" SANYO Flatscreen TV $50. 50"
short-term employees that are willing to x20Wx23H $50. Small 16Lx10Wx10H Flatscreen TV $75 280-0779
commit at least 6 months of time. For $20. 378-6787 500W amp & 4 100w speakers, w/ 100ft
short-term employees who show strong WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208 high-end speaker wire. Offrs 378-7169
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work ethic & behavior, a strong letter of
recommendation will be provided, help- months old $75 604-839-8383 ceiver $220 incl. manual/rem. control. Na-
ing promote future career advancement ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500 kamichi MV-4 cd player $175 7-disc mu-
& opportunities. Related work experi- To excellent homes only. One male / one sic bank system. Both high-end 315-5264 [email protected]
ence including use of electronic medical female. 378-3748
for sale - recreational
records & medical terminology an asset for sale - miscellaneous
but not required. On-site work training 12-FT Harbercraft alum. boat w/ Evin-
will be provided to strong applicants. If 400 SQ FEET of good quality used rude gas mtr $400 604-868-8417
you would like to make a difference in flooring. Blonde color. $25 obo. Call or HOMEMADE go-cart, nds to be finished,
the lives of your fellow Merrittonians, text 378-7471 11hp Honda eng. $500obo 378-2370
apply with resume in person or contact FORKS & KNIVES available at Merritt 2000 TERRY trailer, 26-ft, 1 slideout
clinic directly to forward resume via Printing & Office Supplies, $20 + taxes, (table & sofa) $9000 378-7412
email. Position: Full-time Front Desk. box of 1000, while quantities last! 1951
Garcia St or call 250-378-6882 MARIN 26" mountain bike, lrg bskt,
Days: Monday to Friday, weekends and exc shape $300. Newport Supercycle w/
all holidays off. Hours: 8:30am-5pm w/ CHAIN LINK fencing white 3 ft high & 6-spd, exc shape $125 280-0543
occasional 9am-5:30pm. Pay: Neg. de- 50 ft long, also 5 ft high & 65 ft long ask-
pending on exper. Benefits: Dental, mas- ing $150/both. And add a chain link gate RECUMBENT exercise bike $140obo
sage, vision, ext'd medical. P.O. box 998, 10ft x5 ft asking $250. Also, 3 whirlybird 378-6915
2035 Charters St., tel(250)378-6222, fax roof wind ventilation units $30 ea. 280- COMPL. SET GOLF CLUBS, incl.
(250)378-6227 0569 wheel bag, shoes sz 9-1/2, retriever $85
ABCO WATERPROOFING & SUN- DESIGNER handbag, nw/still in bx. 2 378-6217
DECKS (DURADEK). Wanted Du-
radek installer, experience preferred but
dinner sets: 1 unbreakable, 1 china, in EXERCISE bike. Gazelle air walker
box/nvr opened. Lrg juicer. Canner & 6 315-8256 Check out
willing to train. Serious inquiries only. bottles. King matt., vry gd cond. 378-2047 RARE 1964 AVION TRAILER, 24ft.
Contact Don Thomas at 250 554 2156 or
Toll Free 1 866 554 2156
ESTATE SALE: antique iron kitchen Completely gutted, except for shower &
range, deep cast iron claw-type bath tub, overhead cabinets. Fun project for some-
our feature
2 P-T new custodians needed at J.I. Aes-
thetics, start immed. 315-8204, jiaesthet-
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large solid wood cabinet, hutch, etc. Plus one who loves these little tin trlrs. Sky's
a never used electric kitchen stove. Toilet the limit how it can be finished! $6500. photo -
bowls w/ lids, etc. Holger 250-462-5408 [email protected] FMI & pics
EARN A LITTLE EXTRA MON-
EY!! 1 day a week, riding lawnmower,
NEW & USED canning jars 378-5165 BAG BOY push cart $70 378-8140
TRUCK utility box. Pellet stove. Assort. 73 17’ 65hp motor $1200 315-7820
every issue
weed eating, yard maintenance, May to
August. Resume to info@nicolavalley- windows & sliding patio door 378-2832 for sale - tools/equipment
honey.com or phone 250 378-5208 ELECT. 2-whl scooter, nw batt., lk nw
$800 firm 315-7771 50 GAL hot water tank (used for two
for sale - appliances months) $50. 525-0392
MEAT saw $50 604-868-8417
AIR CONDITIONER $75 378-4734
ELVIS COLLECTOR PLATES, 19
plates from 80s & 90s c/w blck rings TABLE SAW 378-1336
ECHO gas weed/grass trimmer $50.
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
$900obo 315-0074
UNIQUE, classic 30" gas range, never FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: Stihl small power saw w/ case $50. 378- Court Times & Dates
used $800 firm 378-9453 Ceiling light, chrome w/ glass/chrome 2458
MAYTAG washer & Samsung dryer, shades. Indoor vintage door 32" x 80" 20-GAL. air compressor, Campbell-Hau-
self $250 604-868-8417
call Gary 250-280-0105
newer style $300/pr 280-0543 glass pained, funky. 250-314-4625
FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: Pana- 3"X6" SUBWAY TILE warm taupe UTIL. TRLR 8'x45", redone, has regist. or Ayton 250-378-5691
sonic Microwave 1200 watts inverter. matte finish 3 boxes each 120 pieces $650 378-4572
250-314-4625 $50 250-314-4625 SUNJOE 18” 4-wheel manual mower, 5
INGLIS Superb Sentinel Syst. fridge, FREE: box full quilting & art magazines pos. cut hgt ,one-yr-old, $100, 378-9899 OFA phone. Deb (250) 549-3386 SUNNYBROOK FARM. Beaut.,
freezer on top, beige, 30"wx30"dx- (Somerset Studios, Quilting Arts, Down VARIOUS sizes alum. irrigation pipes, WTD, used lawnmower 280-0998 level, fertile, treed 5 acres w/ 2 legal
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smoker. BNIB. $275. Text/call 315-5128 PLASTIC TUB of ladies tops, sz 1x & CHAINSAW bar & chain, 20”, new $40. 5-bolt Ford car, 15"-17", prefer old- property. $695,000. 378-3748
STAINLESS STL BBQ with 2 tanks $75 2x 378-5546 Ax $10 378-8140 school hub w/ mags 280-0543 for rent
280-0779 EVEREST-Jennings Starline wheelchair HUSQ. 268 chainsaw $500obo 315- CASH, CASH. Paying $250 for 10- COMMERCIAL space: small area
3-PCE Reverse Osmosis Membrane $60 280-9951 1677 oz silver bars 378-2337
ABOVE GROUND flower bed frames, OLDR rototiller, nds tune-up, offrs 378- semi-private room in Kruse n Style
5600 Econominder Model. Wrkng cond. RHUBARB [email protected] 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
comes w/ salt container $500. From Wa- hinged, movable, stackable, re-usable 7995 TELUS satellite receiver in good 1-BDRM bsmt ste. 3-bdrm house
ter Canada. Harvey 250-319-2101 378-4619 ALUM util. Trlr, ramp tailgate, spare working order and reasonably priced upstairs 525-0240
3.3 CU FT Mini Fridge $100 280-0779 FREE: 2 interior doors, 30”x79” 315-5018 tire, new wheel bearings, $750 378-3496 for an elder lady. 378-7096
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KENMORE Washer $50 280-0779 3RD generation Dodge Ram 3500 for mtgs, yoga classes, choir practic-
VERY clean full-sz bbq $80, w/ nw cov- ROYAL ALBERT 4 by 5 piece place seas $140 , moving into apt 378-0897 tailgate. Kevin, Deborah 378-4622, es, art classes etc. Lizette 936-9011
er $100 John 378-6138 setting Lavender Rose $550. Royal Al- JOHN DEERE wlkng plw, offrs 378-4904 [email protected]
bert tea pot Old Country Roses $70. No 4' HIGH lift farmers jack $40. 20" 4 ROOM, prfr fem. wrkng or stdnt,
2 WASCOMAT model 73 dbl loader SPACE TO STORE work trailer &
hvy duty commer. washing machines delivery 378-0870 chainsaw bar & chain $40 378-8140 quad, will work or pay rent 315-7771 n/s, n/p n/drnkng, n/drugs 280-2211
$800ea/$1600, 25lb units, 110v units. PATIO BRICKS $0.80 ea.Assortment HOUSE IN LOGAN LK, $6000
of double pane vinyl windows. 378-7333 wanted/wanted to buy for sale house/property incl util hydro/gas/wifi 250-819-8282
Joe 378-2676
for sale - automotive DAIRY KEFIR grains for sale @ $10. RECORDS, hunting knives, sports MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
Also tansy and daylilies for sale or trade. cards, deer antlers, Johnny Cash stuff. Call to view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 in 3 bdrm mbl home, priv. yrd, $600
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