Merritt Morning Market 3904 - Dec 6
Merritt Morning Market 3904 - Dec 6
Merritt Morning Market 3904 - Dec 6
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MIDWEEK EDITION - DECEMBER 6, 2023 #3904
News, opinion, community events since 1996! Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Tel: (250) 378-5717 Fax: (250) 378-2025 Email: [email protected]
High streamflow advisory
Community
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On special this week
pricesaa/aaa
and No major flooding Transit survey for Merritt service
100% Canadian
often cheapest in town… expected Until December 6, BC Transit is seek-
Christmas
with poor drainage (i.e., where stream mcerns, ask your questions. Refresh-
channels and drainage structures are im- ments will be served.
Light Tour
pacted by snow, ice, or debris).
The River Forecast Centre continues Christmas craft market
to monitor the conditions and provides Sat Dec 9, 10am-3pm. Cadet Hall,
1755 Coldwater Ave. FMI 604-316-6633.
Merritt Transit System updates.
commercial truck
If the seat is not paid, it will be filled by a person on standby.
Visit Merritt Transit System office at the City Hall or call at 250-378-4080.
Meet us at the City Hall parking lot at 5:45pm.
The tour will leave at 6:00pm and run approximately two hours.
paid for by noon the day of the tour — $5
Children under five are free, must sit on the guardian's lap. which will be donated to the Food Bank
The collision occured on Hwy 5 on
TICKETS MERRITT LEAVE
(tickets available at the transit system of-
Saturday, Dec. 2 south of Little Fort, at
$5 CITY HALL 6:00 PM
logs, must obtain an exemption from the November 17, 2023-January 14, 2024
manufacturing requirement and pay a fee-in-lieu of manufacture to the Province. 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
Building on previous amendments introduced in 2020 for mills in the coastal HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
region, the regulation updates support work already underway to get more value Wed to Sat 10am-5pm
Sunday 12-4pm
ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
from every tree harvested by strengthening the wood manufacturing industry. In the
coastal region, these export requirements have reduced the volume of minimally pro-
cessed cedar leaving the province.
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
FMI www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/
2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
forestry/competitive-forest-industry/modernizing_forestry_in_bc_report.pdf
I made a Belgium waffle this morning. This afternoon I'm going to make a Frenchman talk
nonsense.
Christmas Evolution- The 4 stages of man... He believes in Santa Claus. He doesn't believe in
Santa Claus. He is Santa Claus. He looks like Santa Claus.
I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don't know what he laced them with, but I've been
tripping all day.
There is a new trend in our office; everyone is putting names on their food. I saw it today, HOLIDAY
while I was eating a sandwich named Kevin. PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
I told my niece that I saw a moose on the way to work this morning. She said, "How do you LAST ISSUE OF 2023: WED, DEC 13
know he was on his way to work?" FIRST ISSUE OF 2024: FRI, JAN 5
If you glue a dead wasp to your palm, you can smack your boss on the back of the head as
hard as you want and act like you saved him.
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
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WEDNESDAY EDITION — DECEMBER 6, 2023 #3904
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: [email protected] Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
04 GRAND AM $1200. 280-3917 BDRM SUITE, 2 loveseats, small table/ Specialists INC.
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experience 315-6689 or [email protected] 3 BEAUTIFUL Chijuajua puppies $50each. Scotty Depthpower electric designers & crafts people
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school. The Indigenous $600. 315-2898
Indigenous the Homelessness
[email protected]
residen�al Steeringschool. Commi�ee
The Fast service,
Indigenous HOURS: 2051 VOGHT ST.,
and the FREE blue rollater walker 936-8717 BRB SKIDOO helmet w/ snap-on gog- Wed to Sat 10am-5pm ENTER BESIDE KEKULI CAFE
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loss support group. Meet Tuesday morn- MEN'S brnd nw plannel pyjama bottoms,
popula�on
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create this Society blk hockey skate print, sz med $10, great SKATES - CCM Vector Tacks. Size 7
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL ings. FMI Iris (250)378-8182
ques�on and provide resources
were instrumental in helping for create this Xmas gift. Brand new, 2 prs girl's polar Senior $120 315-5946
WOODY'S tree service & more: lnd- fleece pyjamas, one pink, 1 grey/white,
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scaping,ques�on fncng, and
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provide resources towrk,
stay safe. etc. sz sml $15ea. Joanne 778-389-9365
for 07 SUZUKI Vinton 500, 2 stor. boxes, Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
reported having lived or genera�onal rifle case, windshield, snow blade $4500
76% 57
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2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | [email protected] | 250-378-6515
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reported having lived or genera�onal CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd outside power cord $25. Dark green
WALKER walking aid $100. 50 foot 378-4904
experience with residen�al
RACIAL school
IDENTITY
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- baker’s rack with 3 glass shelves and ICE FISHNG GEAR: 8" Eskimo pwr
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431 auter, lk nw/just tunes + 6: man. auger.
RACIAL IDENTITY small top shelf no glass too high for glass 2 lt blk Zephyr 1-prsn popup tents w/
4% 4% 2% EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck $40. Txt 236-852-0871, phone is basic, b-i seats 1 mens, 1 ladies/childs. Tack-
Black South East & trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, does not accept calls le bx w/ assort. hks. Fishng pail w/ seat
4% 4%
Asian
2%
Asian plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares FREE WALKER with 2 wheels on one
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, end and poles on the other end. 936-8717
& stor. pckts. 2 ice fishng rods w/ hks.
Black South East Lt-wt plstc sled w/ tie-dwns. 5L gas can,
courteous service
Asian
* Top responses highlighted Asian 52" CEILING FAN Stainless steel, 5 just mixed 50:1. All you need is bait &
employment opportunity fan blades white or natural wood, 4 Hal- refreshments. Sold as pckage $375. Ross
SHORT ORDER COOK full/ part time ogen lites, remote control wall switch. 378-5404
* Top responses highlighted wanted in Merritt, Canadian/Malaysian $200. 315-8158 24 FT RUSTLER trlr, nw fridge, 2 solar
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types of foods . [email protected] 19 ELVIS plates, Bradford Exch., w/ blk panels, 3-yr old awning, everything wrks
WTD: YARD MAINT.: 1 day/week, ring & orig. bx $250obo 315-9461 $4500obo 378-4904
riding lawnmower, weed eating, yard OLD SPOON collection w/ wood cases, QUAD or skidoo racks $100obo OUR FEATURE
work. April to September. Resume offers 315-0074 315-6641
to [email protected] or FULLY adjustable Christmas tree, ad-
378-5208
YAKIMA BELLY BOAT exc condition PHOTO -
justs 2', 4'. $50 incl stand, lights, pd $350 with all the extras (fins, boots size 9 mens
FULL-TIME CLERK/CASHIER 315-1776 etc) $100. 16’ canoe, grn $75. 378-4115
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out req'd for new home brew business, FIREWOOD for sale 315-7604 OLD Merc outbrd boat motor, 15hp $300
EVERY ISSUE
Email: [email protected] downtown. Wage dependent on expe- 378-2370
rience. Drop off resume in person at FARM-FRESH eggs $6/doz 315-3785
2004 CITATION 9'-2" camper, cln/gd
Nicola Valley Wine and Beer Supplies, 6 MISC. decorated plates with all diff.
shape, weighs 2713lbs, 27-gal. frsh wtr,
unit 1-2152 Quilchena Ave., Mon-Fri ducks/birds & wood rings $25/all.
315-0074 5.6 fridge, hot water, a/c, stove/ovn, nw
10-11am.
tie-dwns, nwr memory matt. nothr-south
LABOURERS WANTED- Nicola Post FORTRESS 1700 mobility scooter, nds
bd, nw converter, no slides, bthrm,
& Rail. Positions available -full time batt. $700 378-2370
showr, a/c $17,500. Call/txt 378-7920
(mon - fri), part time, evening shifts, LADIES Viking Rain snowpants, nvr
weekend shifts, and seasonal. Wage wrn, sz xtra sml $30. Ladies blk nylon ASSORTED gunsmithing books, assort-
$22 per hour. Please apply if you are belted raincoat, nvr wrn, sz sml $30. ed ammo boxes & reloading brass, offers.
willing to work in an outside environ- Ladies blk belted wntr coat, nvr wrn 378-4904
ment and have strong work ethic. No $30. Ladies blk wntr vest w/ remov. 6'CANOPY alum. holddowns $45obo.
mill experience necessary. Call Tony hood, sz sml, nvr wrkn $30. Blk hightack 2000lb winch w/ controls, etc, nw in bx
250-319-9891 Oxford-style ladies steel-toe, slip-resist. $110obo 378-4904
for sale - appliances workshoes, sz 6 $40. Men's blk slip-re- BROWNING AB3 Rifle 243 Winchester
sist. steel-toe workshoes, sz 10 $40. with Nikon BDC Scope lk nw cond. in
ELECT. stove, LG, 5 brnrs, flat glass Men's green Helly Hansen rain jcket, sz the box $1000. 525-0109
top, convection oven, self-clean, black xtra lrg 778-389-9365
$425 378-1680 for sale - tools/equipment
NEW Carpets/Rugs. Many household
TOASTER oven. Vacuum machine. items. Full size outdoors Concrete Foun- STEEL PLATE for under wood stove,
Coleman barbeque 778-639-0052 3'x4'x1/8 in. thick $45 936-8188
tain. Lots outdoor garden related equip-
NOMA Oil filled Heater, Heat Dish, Fan ment and garden hose 778-639-0052 4800 W construction heater with built in
778-639-0052 thermostat $55 378-8802
ROOF turb vents 2 @ $30ea 280-0569
26 CU. FT. chest freezer, grt shape/ SNOWPANTS CKX Technowear, med. 4 STUDDED tires 235/75R15 315-6641 STUDIO SUITE, all inclusive, ful-
MILWAUKEE saws-all, in case w/ ly furnished. Single working person
works exc. $75. 280-0543 blades $70. Hitachi mitre saw $100 3 GENTLY-USED highback chair for
men's w/ bib & shoulder straps, lk nw livingrm, gd back support 378-7435 only. Top floor, private. 315-8079
AIR CONDITIONER brand new (for $75 315-0074 15-5076
window) still in box, Diplomat 5200 BLACK ladies leather jackets, sz med. OLD smoking pipe 525-0431, 378-6588 2 SUITES: 1-bdrm furnished, Nov
UTIL./BOAT trailer requires wiring & 15 & Dec 1. Manager 936-8474
BTU $125. 378-4115 spare tire $350 378-4572
$70 for Boutique of Leather one, $50 for LT-duty auger 378-2337
DEHUMIDIFIER nw/used 2x $100 Jo- other 378-6886 NON-WORKING dryer w/ stain- SHOP IN Lower Nicola for lease,
18" 5X42" LONG snow blade for riding 1000sqft, Overhead heating, Bath-
anne 778-389-9365 lawnmower, atv or quad 315-5203
OLD MILK/cream bottles & Mrs But- less steel drum, one that is going to
go to the dump. 378-4947 room , 12' door, available Dec 15
MICROWAVE oven $25 378-0838 SNWBLOWR w/ tracks 250-523-6251
terworth glass syrup bottles.378-9694 $1500 + util. Call/text 604-534-1401
DOUBLE window fan $15. 378-8835 CRAFTSMAN snowblower exc cond
5'X7' CARPET, beige w/ sml lt green 6' ALUM. ladder, gd cond 378-5100
WTD to rnt: Shared accomm., re-
for sale - automotive $1200. 2 heavy duty snow shovels
pattern, exc cond $40. Torch-style floor CHEAP CAR, gd cond, starts good, tired carpenter, refs.. Don 315-7820
$20ea. Farmer's manure pick-up fork
lamp w/ glass shade $35. Joanne 778- under $1000 280-3917 SEEKING A HOUSESITTER: 2
4 STEEL 16" rims, 8-bolt, fit older GM/ 389-9365 $60. Joe 378-5100 SECTIONAL couch, gd cond, reas.
Ford $50obo 315-0074 bed, 2 bath detached in Collettville,
SNAPPER HI-VAC Easy Speed gas
JIGSAW PUZZLES: 500 pce $3. 1000 price 280-0543 Nov 1-June 1/July 1. 2 references
2007 CHEV Duramax diesel 3/4-tn, lots pce $5. 378-5691 lwnmwr, hardly used, $200. 378-2410 12" TILTING band saw with many
new upgrades $11,500 280-3950 req'd, & must pay for power, gas and
HEAVY DUTY portable car garage (24L
BTHRM light fixture, 3 lights, grey/ala- blades som new $125.00. Merritt cable/Internet. Mike, 604-916-9289
TIRE CHAINS: Shur Grip by SCC, baster $25obo, pics avail.378-9443 x 12W x 8H) sells for $650 + tax at Ca-
model SZ329; Z design; still packaged/ for sale house/property FULLY RENO'D grnd lvl 1br units
nadian Tire, will sell for $500 378-4115
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for Modern finishing, in-suite lndry.
never opened $25. 378-9899 MANUFACT'D home, 2 bdrm, 1
TRAILER TIRES 14" 8-9mm x 4 $50
8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 Small pets considered. Avail. im-
BRND NW 2 winter tires 778-639-0052 for 1 cup. 378-4947 604-618-8710 bath, call to view 1-800-361-8111, med. Located near MSS Starting at
ROKON 2-whl drive motorcycle, gd GRANNY’S House Quilting &
THE LANDING ZONE cond. $4000 315-2898
MASTERCRAFT 10" mitre saw
$55obo. Assoreted tools, offrs. 378-4904
Retreat has sewing notions from
315-1000 buyandsellmobilehomes.
com
$1,200/mo., + util. canfordsuites@
gmail.com or text 604-614-0907
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 096 TWO 195/65R15 all-seas. & two Pat's Patches 378-3734 DRIVE BY 441 Bailey Ave., Lower
CABINET-style sandblaster, 36x24x24, BRAND-NEW ground level 2-bdrm
1940 Quilchena Ave. Merritt 195/60R15 m&s, 4-bolt rims, lots of nw $1600, spec. price $750 378-5100 Nicola, updated, below market value. units in Merritt! Very spacious and
tread $250 315-5076 for sale - furniture
250-378-5631 [email protected] Then call 315-5424 Denis modern finishing. Private decks,
70-74 VW BEETLE parts (gas tank, ANTIQUE western style couch, exc wanted/wanted to buy
Facebook: The Landing Zone Royal Canadian Legion 96 for rent enclosed yards, ample parking and
tires, windshield, ect) and 84-97 HD bike cond. $250 936-8188 RECORDS, sports cards, hunting insuite laundry. Small pets consid-
Merritt British Columbia parts (mirrors, foot pegs, primary cover PATIO SET: 4 swivel metal chairs & ta- knives, Johnny Cash memorabilia. Tom PARTIALLY furnished 1-bdrm ered. Located very close to MSS
OPEN Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday ect) best offers 280-0569 ble, lk nw cond $375obo 378-6915 778-288-4095 bsmt, shared kitchn/bth, util/wifi/cbl Canford Ave. Starting at $1,850/mo.
12:00pm until closing, offering weekly food specials 8' CANOPY, grey, nds a bit of work QU. SIZE mattr., never used/still in orig. CRICUT MAKER cutting machine in incl 778-869-3141 + util. [email protected] or
$150 315-5203 wrapper. Ted 315-9597 gd cond. Need rotary cutting blade, drive SENIORS DISC. Private suite, text 604-614-0907
TOONIE TUESDAYS Try our Bartenders Special Cocktails. 2 HANKOOK winter tires 185/60R14 FREE: sml buffet, 2 loveseats, tv stand housing, fine point blade, housing & pur- ground level. Quiet - only $875, util. 2-BDRM basement, n/p, n/s
WEDNESDAY shuffleboard tournament 3-5pm and 4 rims to fit $225/all 315-5203 936-8171 ple mat. 250-852-2525 call or text. Incl. 378-2207 778-639-0244
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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