Merritt Morning Market 3915 - Jan 22
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MONDAY EDITION - JANUARY 22, 2024 #3915
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 cactus annie's
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: [email protected]
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On special this week
COMPETITIVE PRICES, Cultural safety for Community under new management
100% Canadian aa/aaa Indigenous people Community Choir spring start-up
Wed - Sat 3-9pm
AND OFTEN
BarOn Of THE
Beef CHEAPEST
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Choir practices are at Trinity United
during emergencies Church on Monday nights, 7-9pm. No mu-
IN TOWN!!
Come check us out!
sic theory/reading required, but matching
TNRD will receive $9,300 in provin-
cial funding for cultural awareness train- pitch is essential. Accepting new mem-
All your faves • Appies/Snacks • Mocktails
Available for private events
ing. It's part of approx. $580,000 in fund- bers until the end of January; first practice In the Merritt Desert Inn, 2350 Voght St
ing for 22 projects across the province today, Jan. 22. If you enjoy singing and 250-378-2254
under the Indigenous Cultural Safety working on choral music skills in a fun
and Cultural Humility Training stream and friendly setting, this is for you! FMI Dr. Mark Godley joins corneotherapist
of the Community Emergency and Pre- contact Glenda at 604-290-3457 or email
[email protected] Anastaszia Cash
paredness Fund (CEPF).
This funding will be used by local Merritt Youth Soccer registration •Skin tag & mole removal
governments and First Nations to make Now open! From now until March 15, •Non-surgical facelift
emergency management and supports 2024 join the outdoor soccer season. Sea- • 0 shot
more inclusive of First Nations, Métis son starts the week of April 8 and ends • P shot
and Inuit people. the week of June 10, for youth between •Teeth whitening
cat grooming A FREE 3-week session of Explore Art is a Meet and Greet on Friday, Jan 26, 1-4
Literacy begins Wed, Jan 24 for children pm with quilting demos in the Studio
ages 4-6. Participants explore books and next to the Gallery. Wed- Sat 10am -5pm,
Tracey Ketter, professional dog groomer,
art through fun, hands-on, and some- closed Sundays for January 2024.
with over 20 years experience. Clipping,
bathing, nails, clean ears, hand scissoring. times very messy projects. Pre-register at Home Routes Concert
Will take dogs up to 100 pounds. [email protected]. Home Routes Concert Series in
Also groom cats. Families are invited to a FREE Creative partnership with NV Community Arts
Playground at the Civic Centre, Fri Jan Council presents Dan Frechette with
431 Brenton Ave., Lower Nicola 26, 5:30-7:30pm. There will be a variety Laurel Thomsen on Wed, Jan 31, 7pm at
250-378-8852 of fun activities from dance to crafts, to "Granny's House", 2675 Garcia St., across
[email protected] games and stories, and a free concession. the street from Nicola Meadows.
Another FREE literacy program on Dan Frechette is a living, breathing folk
offer is Active Stories, Saturdays 10- festival: he does oldies and classic Rock
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB 10:45am for children ages 4-9, activities & Roll, Vintage Blues, R&B, Motown,
For court times & dates encourage the development of move- Classic Country and world music— and
ment skills, improvisation and creativity. has written lyrics and music to over 1600
call Dave 250-280-9985 or original songs. FMI on the Home Routes
Pre-register at [email protected].
Stephen 778-709-0363 FMI visit literacymerritt.com or face- Concert Series or to purchase tickets,
[email protected] book.com/LMNVS call/text Sandy 250-315-7263.
Smoking will kill you... Bacon will kill you... But, smoking bacon will cure it.
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Did you know that dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish?
[email protected] You have two parts of brain, 'left' and 'right'. In the left side, there's nothing right. In the right
side, there's nothing left.
Nov 22 - Dec 22 - Jan 20 - Feb 19 - as they dedicate their talents and • 2023 Raised over $43,430 for Canuck Place
Children’s Hospice
and admiration despite the fact encourage open-hearted di- need to hear. Taking time to de- changing for the better. Impro- our souls through music. • 2021 Steinway Piano Competition Canada
Overall Award
that you've been steadfastly de- alogue. The results will ease scribe the reasons behind your vise, instead of doing what you • 2021 Royal Conservatory of Music National
Gold Medal
termined not to stand down on someone's burden, and enable actions will make a big differ- always do, do what you'd like
your beliefs. Well done. a relationship of trust to grow. ence to a relationship this week. to be able to do.
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MONDAY EDITION — JANUARY 22, 2024 #3915
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected] Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
70-74 VW BEETLE parts (gas tank, PATIO SET: 4 swivel metal chairs & ta- Specialists INC.
personal
Winter Art
best materials for long-lasting, stunning Meet & Greet
for sale - pets / livestock ASSORTMENT oldr-style speakers, of- Friday, Jan 26,
results. Contact Monocle Painting, Log
isan
fers 378-2136 1-4pm
Home Refinishing today at 280-9474 FOR STUD: Purebred five layer un-
Show
NINTENDO PS2 console, no cords/ac- Join us for tea,
DRYWALL FINISHER, textured ceil-
& Sae
registered Fox Pomeranian. 3 years old, cessories 378-2136 refreshments, and
ings, New construction or reno's. Seving healthy, intelligent, gentle disposition. STEREO hk-up for car, Clarion
quilting demos!
Kamloops and Merritt for over 30 years. Loved family dog. Local area only! Texts DPX2250 250w, $300 new, sell $150
250-320-1603 or calls okay. Tracy 378-1625 Lewis 778-661-0986
DOG GROOMING, a few openings 2 MALE goats for sale, born this spring
avail. (located off Iron Mtn Rd) 604-220- 378-4396 for sale - recreational
7353 (please text or leave a message ) REHOMING: 10 MOS OLD corgi X FANTASTIC Carl Zeiss 3.5-10x44MC 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
CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Repairs, Jack Russell. Looking for family w/ abil- Rifle scope, $800. 250-315-1690
new construction, lots of experience 705- ity to look after him. He is a loving boy, 26' TRAVEL trailer, no leaks, 2 doors, HOURS:
Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
2051 VOGHT ST.,
ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
679-3054 not neutered. Call/txt me at 525-0348 exc cond., no papers $1000 280-0546 Sunday 12-4pm
TRIPLE H Concrete, for all aspects DOG CAGE for small dog. Wtd: dog STATIONARY bike $125. Treadmill
of concrete, 30+ yrs exper. Free quotes cage for large dog. 318-7412 $100 378-4141
315-7604 3 KITTENS looking for good homes. LADIES sz 8 snowmobile boots, felt Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
DJ FLOORING for all interior flooring Black and white 8 weeks old email liner, lk nw $25. X-country skis, poles
needs 315-7604 [email protected] & boots sz 8 $80. Bike carrier, holds 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
RUDY WORKS - Home & Office Main- BEAUTIFUL sable male puppy, 9 3 bikes $80. Snowshoes $60. Men's lrg
tenance & Repair - home & office tech, weeks. Sire: American Champion, Dam: Nike carry-on bag $45 378-4856
carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete.
315-6689 or [email protected]
Canadian Champion. Puppy is White fac-
tored, very flashy. Laddie Boy is slightly
FOOSBALL TABLE: Well designed,
well used and maintained, with a level MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. undersized, price reduced. $2000. email and flat play surface There are spare parts For court times & dates
Batteries, brass copper, aluminum, stain- [email protected] but the team men are not fully matched in
less, wire. Call or msg 604-618-8710, or 3 BEAUTIFUL Chijuajua puppies color or style. $200. 936-8149 call Dave 250-280-9985 or
the [email protected] Fast service, $2000obo come w/ 2 shots, vry lovable ANSCHUTZ .22LR rifle, very accurate
TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly weight 280-4811 and collectable. $800 315-1690 Stephen 778-709-0363
loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- for sale - miscellaneous 1-PIECE sturgeon rods and Penn reels [email protected]
ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182 $50each. Scotty Depthpower electric
WOODY'S tree service & more: lnd- OLD HAND CRANK cream separator, downrigger c/w 10 lb weight & mount,
scaping, fncng, handyman wrk, etc. offers 378-4904 nw/never used $500. Minn Kota Power
315-8087 USED violin w/ bow and case $150. Joe Drive V2 bow mount electric boat motor
CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd 378-5100 $600. 315-2898
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- WOOD BURNER set including extra SKATES - CCM Vector Tacks. Size 7
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 blades and books $149 315 -1626 Senior $120 315-5946
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck FREE blue rollater walker 936-8717 07 SUZUKI Vinton 500, 2 stor. boxes,
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, MEN'S brnd nw plannel pyjama bottoms, rifle case, windshield, snow blade $4500
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares blk hockey skate print, sz med $10, great 378-4904
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, Xmas gift. Brand new, 2 prs girl's polar QUAD/ skidoo racks $100obo 315-6641
courteous service fleece pyjamas, one pink, 1 grey/white, YAKIMA BELLY BOAT exc condition
CHECK OUT
employment opportunity sz sml $15ea. Joanne 778-389-9365 with all the extras (fins, boots size 9 mens
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time WALKER walking aid $100. 50 foot etc) $100. 16’ canoe, grn $75. 378-4115
OUR FEATURE
outside power cord $25. Dark green
wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian
types of foods . [email protected] baker’s rack with 3 glass shelves and
OLD Merc outbrd boat motor, 15hp $300
378-2370
PHOTO -
small top shelf no glass too high for glass
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week,
riding lawnmower, weed eating, yard $40. Txt 236-852-0871, phone is basic, 2004 CITATION 9'-2" camper, cln/gd
shape, weighs 2713lbs, 27-gal. frsh wtr,
EVERY ISSUE,
does not accept calls
work. April to September. Resume
to [email protected] or FREE WALKER with 2 wheels on one
5.6 fridge, hot water, a/c, stove/ovn, nw
tie-dwns, nwr memory matt. nothr-south
ONLINE
378-5208 end and poles on the other end. 936-8717 bd, nw converter, no slides, bthrm,
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER 52" CEILING FAN Stainless steel, 5 showr, a/c $17,500. Call/txt 378-7920
req'd for new home brew business, fan blades white or natural wood, 4 Hal- 6'CANOPY alum. holddowns $45obo.
downtown. Wage dependent on expe- ogen lites, remote control wall switch. 2000lb winch w/ controls, etc, nw in bx
rience. Drop off resume in person at $200. 315-8158 $110obo 378-4904
Nicola Valley Wine and Beer Supplies, 19 ELVIS plates, Bradford Exch., w/ blk
unit 1-2152 Quilchena Ave., Mon-Fri ring & orig. bx $250obo 315-9461 for sale - tools/equipment
10-11am. FULLY adjustable Christmas tree, ad- ALUM. boat loader for trlr/camper/can-
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post justs 2', 4'. $50 incl stand, lights, pd $350 opy, remote gd, ropes all good $300obo
& Rail. Positions available -full time 315-1776 315-7119
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, FIREWOOD for sale 315-7604 STEEL PLATE for under wood stove,
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage 3'x4'x1/8 in. thick $45 936-8188
$22 per hour. Please apply if you are FARM-FRESH eggs $6/doz 315-3785
willing to work in an outside environ- 6 MISC. decorated plates with all diff. 4800 W construction heater with built in
ment and have strong work ethic. No ducks/birds & wood rings $25/all. thermostat $55 378-8802
mill experience necessary. Call Tony 315-0074 MILWAUKEE saws-all, in case w/
250-319-9891 FORTRESS 1700 mobility scooter, nds blades $70. Hitachi mitre saw $100 3
for sale - appliances batt. $700 378-2370 15-5076
LADIES Viking Rain snowpants, nvr UTIL./BOAT trailer requires wiring &
ELECT. stove, LG, 5 brnrs, flat glass spare tire $350 378-4572
wrn, sz xtra sml $30. Ladies blk nylon
top, convection oven, self-clean, black
belted raincoat, nvr wrn, sz sml $30. 18" 5X42" LONG snow blade for riding
$425 378-1680
Ladies blk belted wntr coat, nvr wrn lawnmower, atv or quad 315-5203
TOASTER oven. Vacuum machine. $30. Ladies blk wntr vest w/ remov. NON-WORKING dryer w/ stain- cable/Internet. Mike, 604-916-9289
Coleman barbeque 778-639-0052 SNWBLOWR w/ tracks 250-523-6251
hood, sz sml, nvr wrkn $30. Blk hightack CRAFTSMAN snowblower exc cond less steel drum, one that is going to KITCHENETTES Furnished 6
NOMA Oil filled Heater, Heat Dish, Fan Oxford-style ladies steel-toe, slip-resist. go to the dump. 378-4947 units: 1-bdrm, lvngrm, kitchenette,
778-639-0052 $1200. 2 heavy duty snow shovels
workshoes, sz 6 $40. Men's blk slip-re- $20ea. Farmer's manure pick-up fork CHEAP CAR, gd cond, starts good, bathroom with f/s/microwave, dish-
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ sist. steel-toe workshoes, sz 10 $40. $60. Joe 378-5100 under $1000 280-3917 es/cutlery, Free Satellite cable/pri-
works exc. $75. 280-0543 Men's green Helly Hansen rain jcket, sz vate wifi/parking, etc. $450/wk for 2
SNAPPER HI-VAC Easy Speed gas for sale house/property
AIR CONDITIONER brand new (for xtra lrg 778-389-9365 lwnmwr, hardly used, $200. 378-2410 people or 3-4 people, $400/wk for 2
window) still in box, Diplomat 5200 NEW Carpets/Rugs. Many household HOUSE FOR SALE. 2126 Priest 1-bed (1 or 2 people). Road Runner
BTU $125. 378-4115 HEAVY DUTY portable car garage (24L
Ave. 378-7412
items. Full size outdoors Concrete Foun- Motel 378-4201
x 12W x 8H) sells for $650 + tax at Ca-
DEHUMIDIFIER nw/used 2x $100 Jo- tain. Lots outdoor garden related equip- MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1
nadian Tire, will sell for $500 378-4115 STUDIO SUITE, all inclusive, ful-
anne 778-389-9365 ment and garden hose 778-639-0052 bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, ly furnished. Single working person
TRAILER TIRES 14" 8-9mm x 4 $50 315-1000 buyandsellmobilehomes.
MICROWAVE oven $25 378-0838 ROOF turb vents 2 @ $30ea 280-0569 only. Top floor, private. 315-8079
604-618-8710 com
for sale - automotive SNOWPANTS CKX Technowear, med. FULLY RENO'D grnd lvl 1br units
men's w/ bib & shoulder straps, lk nw wanted/wanted to buy DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower Modern finishing, in-suite lndry.
2003 PONTIAC Grand Am $1000
280-3917
$75 315-0074 1 GALLON JUGS and large glass jars, Nicola, updated, below market value. Small pets considered. Avail. im-
BLACK ladies leather jackets, sz med. with or without lids. 52-0361 Then call 315-5424 Denis med. Located near MSS Starting at
2011 CHEV Cruze Turbo LT $5000obo $70 for Boutique of Leather one, $50 for for rent $1,200/mo., + util. canfordsuites@
315-0407 30 FT - 40 FT tv antenna tower or tv an-
other 378-6886 tenna pole 378-7505 gmail.com or text 604-614-0907
SNOW TIRE 205/60R15 $75. 2004 OLD MILK/cream bottles & Mrs But- 1-BDRM ste, furnished, util incl BRAND-NEW ground level 2-bdrm
Merc. Marquis, 4-dr, 2nd owner, vry SMALL wood stove 315-9789 $1325 936-8474
terworth glass syrup bottles.378-9694 units in Merritt! Very spacious and
well-equipped, vry nice cond $12,500. OLD smoking pipe 525-0431, 378-6588 PARTIALLY furnished 1-bdrm
THE LANDING ZONE Joe 378-5100 UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for ROCKING chair 936-8371
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 bsmt, shared kitchn/bth, util/wifi/cbl
modern finishing. Private decks,
enclosed yards, ample parking and
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 2007 CHEV Duramax diesel 3/4-tn, lots RECORDS, sports cards, hunting incl 778-869-3141 insuite laundry. Small pets consid-
for 1 cup. 378-4947
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt new upgrades $11,500 280-3950 knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. Tom SHOP IN Lower Nicola for lease, ered. Located very close to MSS
GRANNY’S House Quilting & 778-288-4095 Canford Ave. Starting at $1,850/mo.
250-378-5631 [email protected] TIRE CHAINS: Shur Grip by SCC, Retreat has sewing notions from 1000sqft, Overhead heating, Bath-
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 model SZ329; Z design; still packaged/ 4 STUDDED tires 235/75R15 315-6641 room , 12' door, $1500 + util. Call/ + util. [email protected] or
Pat's Patches 378-3734 text 604-614-0907
never opened $25. 378-9899 LT-duty auger 378-2337 text 604-534-1401
Merritt British Columbia ROKON 2-whl drive motorcycle, gd for sale - furniture 2-BDRM basement, n/p, n/s
CRICUT MAKER cutting machine in WTD to rnt: Shared accomm., re-
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday cond. $4000 315-2898 ANTIQUE western style couch, exc gd cond. Need rotary cutting blade, drive tired carpenter, refs.. Don 315-7820 778-639-0244
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials TWO 195/65R15 all-seas. & two cond. $250 936-8188 housing, fine point blade, housing & pur- SEEKING A HOUSESITTER: 2 2-BDRM grnd lvl ste, nr Diamond-
195/60R15 m&s, 4-bolt rims, lots of BDRM SUITE, 2 loveseats, small table/ ple mat. 250-852-2525 call or text. bed, 2 bath detached in Collettville, vale School 525-0350
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. tread $250 315-5076 chairs/buffet, sofa & chair, end tables GENTLY-USED highback chair for liv- Nov 1-June 1/July 1. 2 references SHOP, 9' overhead door suit. for con-
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm BRND NW 2 winter tires 778-639-0052 936-8171 ingrm, gd back support 378-7435 req'd, & must pay for power, gas and tractor van. 700 sq ft/bay. 315-8079
THURSDAYS jam, Afternoon 4 – 6:30
MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY watch for posters. POST YOUR CLASSIFIEDS… VOICE MAIL (250) 378-5717 , EMAIL [email protected]
MEAT DRAWS EVERY SATURDAY 2:30 pm
We also have a hall to rent, along with bar and kitchen
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