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their farms return to production and support the province’s food security and agri-
Come check us out! cultural communities in the years ahead. Guest Speaker: Fiona Famulak, BC Chamber of
Funding will help farmers who have incurred extraordinary expenses from unin- Commerce. Several Bylaws up for review and
surable damages, such as cleanup, repair and restoration of land, barns and animal voting by members of the Board.
shelters, water and waste systems; returning flood-impacted land and buildings to
a safe environment for agricultural production; repair of uninsurable essential farm
infrastructure, reasonable repair of on-farm structures such as livestock containment
Visit us in our fences, and the rental of temporary production facilities drainage ditches and riprap;
new location! animal welfare; replacement feed as well as livestock transportation, veterinary care
and mortality disposal; and loss of perennial plants not raised for resale.
What farmers will no doubt be looking for is quicker access to the funds than those
promised for losses from the summer's wildfires, especially with spring freshet right
1974 around the corner. Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says the province has hired
Quilchena more staff to help speed up the process of administering the funds.
Community
Avenue Chamber of Commerce
Shop Local program
378-5575 With some new blood & lots of work Public
(250) 250-378-5575 information session on
flood recovery efforts
missvickispetalsandplants@gmail.com
ahead to rebuild our town, the Chamber Tomorrow, Feb 10, 6:30pm the City of
Coldest Night of Commerce is offering some fun with
their Shop Local program... and there are
Merritt is hosting a Public Information
Session on ongoing Coldwater Flood
prizes! With Valentines coming, they've
Of The Year launched "Love your Locals" event, with
8 date-night prizes to be drawn on Feb
Recovery Efforts. Participating will be
representatives from Red Cross & Di-
saster Financial Assistance for important
13th. updates on recovery efforts and avail-
There are 2 ways to enter: Take a selfie able supports to those who have been
in (with permission) or outside of a fa- impacted by the November Coldwater
vorite local business and post the pic to Floods. Live on Youtube: www.merritt.
Facebook or Twitter with the #shopmer- ca/watchmeetings
rit. Or, for old-school, submit receipts City encourages you to send them
from local stores with your name and your questions ahead of time to
phone number or email written on the returnhome@merritt.ca
back and drop off at participating busi-
nesses: Canadian Tire, McDonald's, ei- Children’s Art Literacy program
ther Subway, Creative Company, Breathe Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley and
- signature Bikes, Love to Dance, Hair Shack, Miss the NV Arts Council have partnered to
present Explore Art Literacy, a free pro-
Vikki's Petals and Plantsor Mandolin's.
FMI merrittchamber.com/shoplocal gram for children ages 4-6. Instructor
Susan Parkinson is an artist and for-
Letter to the editor mer kindergarten teacher, and feels that
February 26, 2022
walk / donate / volunteer / share Last week I started books and art are a natural partnership.
The program will run 4 Tuesdays
…a Letter to the Editor to say thanks 10:30-11:30am at the NV Arts Ctre Club-
cnoy.org/nicolavalley to Bonnie Cowan for her kind words house on Feb 15, Mar 1 & 15, and Apr 5.
of encouragement to all those who had Limited participation because of covid
Fundraising benefits Nicola Valley Food Bank worked so hard to help those who had protocols. Register online at programs@
been so badly impacted by the cata- nicolavalleyarts.com or in person at the
strophic flooding that hit our City. It was NV Arts Centre Gallery and Gift Shop.
SPACE FOR YOUR AD so refreshing to hear something posi- FMI visit literacymerritt.com or face-
tive. I didn’t get my letter done in time
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 to send it off to the newspaper. Sorry,
book.com/LMNVS.
“Kids should be prepared to get
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM Bonnie. Sometimes life gets in the way of messy! It’s another way to learn,” says
good intentions. So, let me state public- LMNVS President Lia Moyes Larson.
ly that your kinds words meant a lot – a Merritt Support Centre
NICOLA VALLEY sentiment shared by innumerable people The Merritt Support Centre is now
in the area, I am sure. open at 1700 Garcia St. next to Coco's.
TRANSPORTATION SOCIETY I wish I could say the same for those
We are a non-profit Society that manages the provi- Services for those affected by the flood
folks who seemed to think they were — Red Cross, psychosocial services &
sion of transit services to the residents in our supporting a good cause by honking
community. case managers — are available. Deadline
their horns incessantly Saturday morn- for DFA applications is Feb. 12, 2022.
We are currently seeking three (3) Board ing. I have no problem with folks partici-
pating in a protest – but, please, do so in a Chamber AGM
Members who will serve a minimum of a Merritt and District Chamber invites We love our pets and animals!
manner that respects the rights of others.
Creature Comforts
two (2) year term and assist NVTS to members of the community to join them
We live in a democracy. We don’t force
maintain and expand transportation for their 2021 Annual General Meeting
our opinions on others by bullying, in-
services in our community. timidation and harassment. Civil disobe- on Wednesday, February 16th at 6:00pm COMMUNITY SHOW January 26
The Board meetsmonthly to govern and oversee dience is one thing – deliberately causing via Zoom. A link will be available on the to March 13,
the management of the organization. Meetings are pain and stress to a population that is still 16th via https://www.merrittchamber. 2022
held monthly on the third Wednesday at noon. reeling from the aftermath of the floods com/blog Guest Speaker will be Fio- Featuring
All Board members are expected to participate in is just plain cruel. I do want to thank all na Famulak, BC Chamber of Commerce. Miriam Loken,
Committee activities and attend Committee meet- those truckers who have continued to Several Bylaws up for review and voting Cassandra
The Society was incorporated in Victoria, BC on many challenges. You are much appreci- Coldest Night of the Year artists,
July 4, 2007. Our Society is unique due to the fact ated. The noise, not so much. and animal
that transit services are supplied to the community Also , a quick comment re: the ranch- 5-km walk to raise awareness for those lovers
and surrounding areas via the Society, whereas BC ers’ and farmers’ march on Sunday. You struggling with homelessness, hurt and
showed how demonstrations can be hunger. To date, 28 walkers in 9 teams
Transit services are operated by private companies
done respectfully. Kudos to you. All the have registered. To register your team,
in the remainder of the Province.
best in your endeavour. go to cnoy/nicolavalley. The local fund- Come
We need you if you have an understanding of our raising goal is $20,000. & enjoy
community and a passion for our cause. If you have — Kurt Christopherson the art,
photos &
previous governance experience or financial or Generations Daughter: Alexa, play Let It Go. Dad: When I was your age, I had to call a radio stories!
background in business this is the Volunteer Expe- station, wait on hold for 30 minutes to request a song, then sit by my boom box for an hour C O M E V I S I T T H E G A L L E R Y ATT T H E N I C O L A V A L L E Y A R T S C E N T R E
rience for you. for my song to play with a blank cassette tape so I could record it. Daughter: I don't HOURS:
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moval, hedges, anything to do with trees for sale - pets / livestock keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth-
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er sounds. lightweight USB brand new
employment opportunity PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6 $700 315-8127 • You are fully vaccinated (two doses), experiencing mild
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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT, The
female. 378-3748 378-5165
SANYO 32" flat screen tv $100 280- self-monitor for symptoms.
TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700 Medical Clinic, Merritt, BC. Our office
is seeking an energetic, motivated indi-
WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera-
bly long-haired intact male cat for one or 0779 A COVID-19 test is recommended if:
two brief visits with calico female cat in ACER computer monitor with Pixma • You are experiencing one or more of the following
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symptoms: fever or chills; cough; loss of sense of smell or
photo to 250-315-5856
Course/Or similar, related education, taste; or difficulty breathing.
-MOA/Clerical experience, -Experi- LRG chicken house nds finishing porta- SONY Synthesizer $20. 280-0569
ence with Electronic Medical Records, ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens for sale - recreational • You have experienced one or more of the following
-Knowledge/Experience with Med Ac- $500obo. Small chicken house was from a symptoms for longer than 24 hours with no improve-
kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-3748 OXFORD motorcycle tank bag, magnet-
cess Medical software program would be
an asset, -Medical Terminology would be AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud ic, expands to 30 ltrs, converts to back- ment: sore throat; loss of appetite; headache or body
378-5038 pack, map holder $60. Alpinestars textile aches; extreme fatigue; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
an asset. These qualifications would be motorcycle jacket, XL, no rips in good
an asset but are not required. Position: 2-OSTER a5 hair trimmers & 1- phillips
shape $40. 378-1843
-Full-time, -Monday through Friday, mini trim w/6 - 7 to 15 size blades & If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms,
-Front desk reception/Medical Office lube. $ 100 315-2249 RIFLE 30T/C Thompson centre, necked
Assistant, Job Types: Full-time, Salary: BORDER COLLIE/Husky/Wolf pup-
down. 308 short action equivalent to contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
$18.00-$18.50 per hour, Benefits: -Den- 30/06. Have 250 cases for reloading, c/w
pies born Sept. 19, 2 weeks old ready to dies $1050 or offers 378-4572
tal care, Disability insurance, Extended go mid to late Nov. 1 male, 3 females. Rapid COVID-19 tests will be available at Interior Health
health care, Vision care. Interested appli- Deposit on any holds. Serious inquiries FREE 4 man hot tub, no skirting, take as
is. Pls contact Erika 2315-9842 Community Collection Centres (testing centres), including
cants should apply in person with resume only 604-343-6402
at 2035 Charters St, Merritt, BC CHICKENS, roosters & ducks 250- 04 TERRY 19' travel trlr, nvr used lk nw NV Hospital & Health Centre. Where available, rapid tests
P-T KITCHEN COOK needed at Nico- 458-2314 Just nds a few upgrades $11,500 378-5668 may be provided to individuals experiencing symptoms of
la Meadows. Call 378-4254, email re- 50-GAL aquarium, incl. couple fish, ac- TREADMILL Pro-Form 520i $200.
sume to nicolameadows@shaw.ca AB Lounge 2 abdominal workout, free.
COVID-19 and according to risk factors.
cessories, stand 280-9433
WANTED: FRAMERS. Please submit
9 BABY piglets for sale 378-1961 378-5691 For the latest public health orders and public guidance,
resume to travis@casmandevelopments. PORT. ice fishing firepit sleds, no mess visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/
ca FMI Travis @ 250 618 6619 18 YR OLD Morgan mare, sound, shod,
experienced rider $2500. 378-9710 on ice, 378-4904
SHACKAN Indian Band is hiring FREE: 6-man hot tub. 315-2555
restrictions
Office Administrative Assistant & Fi- 18-YR OLD Morgan Horse, mare, shod. For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 immunization
nance Clerk. Plse submit resume to hr@ Experienced rider, $3000. 378-9710 CROSS COUNTRY skis, ice skates,
shackan.ca 2-STORY bird cage with hanging stand. hockey and tennis stuff and a 4 person clinics and other resources visit:
NICOLA POST & RAIL is hiring la- rubber boat 378-6787
Lots of accessories. $50 378-8199 https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/
bourers at the mill. No experience nec- 243 PARKER HALE (needs re bluing)
for sale - miscellaneous Winchester Model 12 3"mag exc cond disease-outbreaks/covid-19/immunization-clinics
essary, but must have good work ethic!
Please call Tony @ 250-319-9891 BEAUTIFUL hand-made slippers w/ offers 378-5038
WANTED: f-t diningrm server at Nicola pompom $10, socks $7. Avail. at Baillie 12’ ABOVE GROUND pool, free, take
Check us out on
Meadows 378-4254 House or call Maddy 315-0097 away 250-567-8172
for sale - appliances TOILET, $40 378-4097 for sale - tools/equipment
FREE dishwasher, wrks well 315-2249 7” HUNTING knife, brand new, w/
hand-made sheath $75. 315-5473 8” WOOD LATHE incl. 8 chisels &
APARTMENT-size freezer $30. Air
conditioner. $20, Both wrking cond. NW white french door- exterior (w/ small amount of wood & stand, if want-
280-0857 grids) 79 1/2" x 6 feet. Nw 4x8 styrofoam ed $135 378-6217
insulation panels 2 " thick was $37.98 JOHN DEERE walking plow, offrs
FREE: Norge gas range, wrks well now $25obo. Nw galvanized roofing 378-4904
378-4904 3’x8’ sheets was $29.27 now $20obo. Nw SMALLER wood stove suit. Gar./small
WORKING COND. washer/dryer set windows various sizes. 378-3748 cabin, 18” firebox, new glass in door
$75. Very clean black fridge, fairly 3 PIECE sofa set (2 love seat and a $200 378-7505
new $120. $ will be donated to charity chair), coffee table, 32” plasma TV with WORKMATE fold-up work bench, lk
525-0392 solid oak stand, pinewood headboard nw $45obo 378-4904
HEAVY DUTY juicer. 6-bottle canner with four matching night tables and UTILITY TRLR, 15" tires & spare, It
378-2047 Sealy mattress. Microwave. Hanging is registered, exc shape. Offers 378-4572
FRIDGE, gd working cond. $100. B-i ceiling light. $800 for everything. Call/ METAL tool box for pck-up $300
dishwasher $50. Annie 378-2605 text 378-6054 378-3488
HOOVER Wind Tunnel, new/used only SCRAP METAL, free 378-2047 ROLL-AWAY 5’ high full of heavy duty
a few times, does low carpet, high carpet WOOD burl clocks & exotic wood for mechanic tools, plus single large box full
and hard floors. 378-6588 plaques, etc. offrs. 378-4904 tools, tools, tools, $4900 378-3488
TOASTER oven. Noma oil filled heat- 14 BOXES pecan coloured laminate ACETYLENE tank, size B $130
er. Heat dish. Fan. 778-639-0052 20 sq. ft each box, incl underlay $300. 315-1447
7 CU. FT. freezer $100 378-3496 378-3488 27” CRAFTSMAN snowblower, elec-
WASHER and dryer set 778-639-0052 SURVIVAL BRACELETS, stylish tric t. Start, lk brand new/used very little
STAINLESS steel BBQ with 2 tanks bracelets, keychains, golf tee holders, $1200 firm. Joe 2676 List your garage sale &/or
$100 280-0779 etc. All handcrafted right here in Merritt.
UPRIGHT vaccum Wind Tunnel high 280-4004 email 460stead@telus.net Ins- 2-GAL. pump sprayer compl. $10
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$90, nw $129, reas. offers will be consid- BOX FULL of shopping cart wheels, for 40-GAL. Rheem propane water tank c/w
go carts, etc. 4/$20 936-8474 power vent. Prof.series, 3 yrs old, energy
ered 378-6588 star rated, $450. 604-795-0441
SINGER sewing machine. 2 cabinets, for sale house/property SUNNYBROOK FARM. Abso-
for sale - automotive
white, brown. Heavy duty garden hose. CHAMPION generator 1500 watts lutely beautiful, level, fertile, treed
00 FORD Mustang Convertible V6 Gazelle exercise machine. Standing bbq $200. 280-0779 HANDYMAN SPECIAL 3-bdrm 5 acres w/ 2 legal 3-bdrm modular
159K, nice shape $4600 315-1995 w/ briquets, elect. starter. Wood kitchen UTILITY TRAILER 4x8 tilt box, VW 2-bth orig. price $145,000, spec. homes (1 rented/other owner oc-
95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd table w/ 1 chair. Elect weedwacker. wheels/hubs, best offer. Don 378-6421 handyman, nds repair for $49,900, cupied). 750' combined frontage,
tires 378-6420 Baby stuff: high chair, stroller, jogging BOSTICH palm nailer kit $30 3 must be pd in full or have own fin. plus sweet water spring on property.
stroller, toys, rocking chair 378-8383 78-9694 Green Mtn Holdings 1-800-361-8111 $695,000. P.S. Lower Nicola is the
96 FORD Taurus $1000obo 315-7379
2 DANIERS mens’ leathers coats, s & m COMMERCIAL DEVELOP- best kept secret in BC 378-3748
02 DODGE Dakota truck. Extended cab, wanted/wanted to buy
141,181km, V8, automatic tran. Runs $50ea. Don 315-5430 MENT PROPERTY at 146 Tran- for rent
great, canopy, boat rack, cargo basket, VERY OLD jade foo dogs $1200 firm. 96 CHEV pck-up trk for prts 315-0011 quille Road in Kamloops, house
1-BDRM suite, must be employed,
summer & winter tires & 1 spare. $5,000 Pillow lava rock $450 378-3496 8" ALUMINUM siding. Call or text , rental building and a mechanics
call manager 936-8474
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99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
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colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck! SLIDING patio door & assorted win- LADIES snowshoes fit size 8, snow gal suites, (great revenue) 8 bedrooms 180 sq. ft, rent negotiable 378-6664
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parts. Bob 378-9782 cess in town. You need a bobcat to dig & any colour 378-4572 grades. Highway frontage, not in ALR choir practices, art classes etc. FMI on
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