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been removed from the order, leaving 66 properties remaining on the order.
To see the map and lists of current & rescinded evacuation orders, go to https://
home.merritt.ca/dec21evacuationorderupdate/ for more information.
Come check us out!
The homes that have been rescinded are now accessible by Emergency Services
and have all utility hook-ups.The City has consulted with the fire chief, police chief,
public works, and legal counsel to make this decision to rescind, which has taken
some time. The evacuation order is shrinking as city services return.
Evacuation orders will not impact benefits with the Red Cross or DFA.
The remaining 66 properties still on the order are being evaluated, and the evacu- Randy Chillihitzia &
ation order will be adjusted as required.
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Funding for flooded Community
THE WILD HORSE
BACK!
Regional District $550,000; Fraser Val- the Open House. Come learn more about
Watch 20
ley Regional District $1,625,000; Hope the City’s flood mitigation and planning NO L-R: Herb MacLellan Gary Cooper
$2,500,000; Kent $2,355,000; Mission efforts. FMI & to register, email plan- Randy Chillihitzia and Mel Sawka
$50,000; and Princeton $11,900,000. ning@merritt.ca or call 250-378-8637.
COVER
Grants for Kamloops Merritt Community Day CHARGE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - LOUNGE
Fire Centre
1940 QUILCHENA AVE., MERRITT
Merritt Community Day is Saturday,
April 23, 9a.m. – 4p.m, meet at Rotary FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022
2
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The BC government is providing Park. Come out and support our neigh- 7:00PM TO 9:30PM
more than $3.5 million in grants to 26 bours who have been impacted by the
local governments and First Nations in Coldwater River Flood. Many members
the Kamloops Fire Ctre to support wild- of our community still need assistance
Home is where the ART is.
fire-risk-reduction initiatives.
DECADES OF ART IN THE NICOLA VALLEY
cleaning and preparing their proper-
The grants will primarily assist with ties for rehabilitation and reconstruc-
education, interagency co-operation, plan- tion. People are encouraged to organize
ning, cross-training, FireSmart activities in friends & families in groups of 5 – bring
residential areas & fuel management. tools if you have them, such as shovels,
City of Merritt will receive $50,596; rakes, wheelbarrows. Each party should
Cook’s Ferry Indian Band $141,975; arrive at the registration area at 9am and
District of Lillooet $77,440; District of
Logan Lake $202,046; Lower Nicola In-
will be provided with an address to help
clean.If you are not in a party of 5, orga-
BEV VEALE
dian Band $44,460; Lytton First Nation
$118,956; Shackan Indian Band $108,830;
nizers will attempt to pair you with oth-
er volunteers.There will be a BBQ lunch Part of ou
r
alley
Reminiscences
and Upper Nicola Band $92,080. after the clean-up for participants. FMI, Nicola V • OILS
These Community Resiliency Invest- 1-877-655-0341, returnhome@merritt.ca history! • WATERCOLOURS
• DRAWINGS
ment (CRI) grants are part of more than $13 Adult ballet classes • CARVINGS
million provided to 107 recipients through- Never danced before? It's never too
out BC following the latest application in- late to start. Join our beginners Ballet for
take in the program’s FireSmart Communi- Adults and start from scratch. Enjoy the
April 13-May 1, 2022
ty Funding and Supports category. luxury of being you and doing some-
TMX celebrates
MEET AND GREET FRIDAY
thing for yourself. Eight weeks begin- April 22, 4-6pm
50% completion
ners workshop starts Tuesday April 19 at 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
6:45pm. To register, text: 250-936-9011 or HOURS: Wed to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
Construction on the Trans Mountain email Ltdadance@gmail.com 2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
Expansion Project has reached a major Zone 4 flood silt & debris pick up
milestone with more than 50% comple- The curbside removal of silt & debris Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
the Expansion Project includes more than ter April 30th, residents will be responsi-
HELP WANTED:
412 kms of pipe in the ground, 574 kms ble for all soil and debris removal from
of the pipeline right-of-way stripped and their homes, and charges at the landfill. Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
graded, 471 kms of pipe welded & com- Sand bags available at Civic Centre Our office administrator/bookkeeper is retiring and we
pletion of 32 major trenchless crossings. Sand bags are available in the Civic are searching for the next great person to join our team at
Much of the active work is currently Nicola LogWorks.
Ctre overflow parking lot. Though there
Hours are flexible with basic duties taking about 2 days a
crossing our valley and the east end of is less snow than usual and our rivers week. Want more hours? Ideally the successful candidate
city limits, with rite-of-way work pro- are in good shape to handle the regular has a keen interest in database, reports generation and
gressing up the Coldwater Valley. spring melt, the City encourages every- systems development as well as solid computer skills. They
TransMountain says that since con- one to think about their emergency plan, have an eye for procedure improvements and the drive to
struction began on the project, more than and sign up for Voyent Alert to receive implement them.
20,000 people have been employed. They any emergency communications: voy- Like to work outside as well? There may be an opportuni-
have negotiated agreements with local ent-alert.com/ca/community/ ty for occasional hands on light work with the log building
govts, dedicating more than $16 million B.P.O. Elks Bingo team if that is an area of interest.
to community legacy projects, such as Elks bingo will start again on May 3 Got other skills or interests you'd like to use? There may
trails and recreational infrastructure im- at 1pm. Doors open at 11am, 1702 Cold- be an opportunity to use them at Nicola LogWorks.
provements. water Avenue. Send us your resume... tell us what your dream job looks
like and let's find out if you are a fit for us... and us for you.
Twin Brother In Prison My twin brother called me from prison. He said: “You know how we Primary duties
finish each other’s sentences?” Bookkeeping (QuickBooks Desktop)
AR/AP
A Great Job A guy came home to his wife and said, "Guess what? I've found a great job. A Compliance
10 a.m. start, 2 p.m. finish, no overtime, no weekends and it pays $600 a week!" "That's Shipping/receiving
great," his wife said. "Yeah, I thought so too," he agreed. "You start Monday." Inventory
What is a social drinker? If someone says, "I'll have a beer please," a social drinker always Updating and maintaining databases
replies, "Social I!” Submit applications with cover letter and resume to:
Nicola LogWorks, Box 1027, Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Highway to Hell The fact that there is a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a Or to: logworks@logworks.ca
lot about the anticipated traffic numbers.
MERRITT MORNING MARKET
CUSTOM MUGS
WEDNESDAY EDITION — APRIL 20, 2022 #3677
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
4 16” STEEL rims for older gm or ford SURVIVAL BRACELETS, stylish Specialists INC.
be an opportunity to use them at Nicola LogWorks. Quality and Service.FOR Fast, Friendly, 99 MAZDA truck, nw windshield, good
Affordable, Services please call Dennis 315-0074 DECADES OF ART IN THE NICOLA VALLEY
Send us your resume... tell us what your dream job looks Winter tires, 5 speed manual, grey in DIMPLEX electric fireplace euc, 34” h
639-318-3572 Refs, photos and letters colour. 260,000 km. Some rust, g truck!
like and let's find out if you are a fit for us... and us for you. of recommendations avail. upon request. x 49.5” w x 15” d, appropriate holes for
$1500obo. wyndburr@outlook.com electrical cords. @ Canadian Tire $1200
Primary duties SCRAP FOR CASH. I'll come to you. 95 FORD Crown Victoria, gd shape, gd
Batteries, brass copper, alum., stainless, new w/ remote & manual. No issues, just
Bookkeeping (QuickBooks Desktop) tires 378-6420 downsizing. $300.378-1553
wire. Call/msg 604-618-8710, or email the
middleman@shaw.ca Fast service DODGE drivers side manual mirror, all BLK faux leather recliner $75 280-0779
AR/AP parts. Bob 378-9782
HOUSEKEEPING 378-4022 METAL patio diningrm table, lk nw $50.
Compliance 1 205/60RX15 snow tire, 1 slightly 4 metal chairs to match w/ cushions $60.
DRYWALL, textured ceiling, painting. used 205/65x15 m&s, 1 slightly used
BEV VEALE
Shipping/receiving Call Jeff (250)378-3709, (250)315-2066 John 378-6138
205/70Rx15 all seas. tire. Joe 378-2676 FREE: brown leather recliner, elect. You
Inventory CERTIFIED TREE FALLER, w/ wd SET winter tires on rims for 2005 Hyun-
chipper, sml truck & trailer, will do resi- pick up 378-6112
Updating and maintaining databases dai Elantra $200 378-2370 NEW SINGLE mattress & bx spring w/
Reminiscences
dential, fruit trees, etc. 378-6431
Submit applications with cover letter and resume to: 2011 TOYOTA, Interior - blue, nds new Ikea hardwood frame $100 315-1776
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck tires 130,150 kms. Nothing wrong with FREE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS: very r
Nicola LogWorks, Box 1027, Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Part of ou
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, it, hoping to sell for $75,000 378-1335 strong hide-a-bed chesterfield, must have
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares alley
Or to: logworks@logworks.ca Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, TRUCK toolbox 378-2832 transportation 378-9782 Nicola V • OILS
4 TRUCK tires 20” $100/all 378-8883
courteous service
TIRE CHAINS , new, “Shur Grip” by
WINGBACK chair & chesterfield $300. history! • WATERCOLOURS
Nr new wood bunkbed, w/ matt., gd
Lil
employment opportunity • DRAWINGS
lilacconspiracy.wordpress.com
ly owned hair salon. The salon is a fun stand, pinewood headboard with four MEET AND GREET FRIDAY
loving, bright, and laid-back atmosphere WHITE male guinea pig free 936-9208 matching night tables and Sealy mattress.
PUREBRED Ayam Cemani rooster, 6 Microwave. Hanging ceiling light. $800 April 22, 4-6pm
that prides itself with its friendliness and
customer service. If this sounds like the months old $75 604-839-8383 for everything. Call/text 378-6054 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
place for you, please come in and drop ADORABLE Doodle Puppies! $3500 for sale - electronics/software HOURS: Wed to Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
off a resume at 1990 Quilchena Ave. To excellent homes only. One male / one
female. 378-3748 32" SANYO Flatscreen TV $50. 50" 2051 Voght St., Enter Beside Kekuli Cafe
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Flatscreen TV $75 280-0779
WANTED: Cook & diningrm server. WTD: Good-natured, attractive, prefera-
Drop off resume at Nicola Meadows, bly long-haired intact male cat for one or 500W amp & 4 100w speakers, with
2620 Garcia St., Merritt two brief visits with calico female cat in 100ft high-end speaker wire. Offers 378-
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
LOOKING FOR A CASUAL LABOR- need of male companionship. Please text 7169
ER to help hang drywall. Contact Jere- photo to 250-315-5856 42” SAMSUNG LED tv, like new con-
mie 280-0279 LRG chicken house nds finishing porta- dition. With original receipt! $150 comes 2051 Voght St., Merritt, BC | www.nicolavalleyarts.com | curator@nicolavalleyarts.com | 250-378-6515
DR. D. SODERBERG, Dr. M. Lyttle, ble 7’x8’ 7' high, can house 30 chickens with stand 378-8838
Dr. P. Goetz, Dr. P. Simpson. P.O. Box $500obo. Small chicken house was from a NAKAMICHI RE-2 am/fm stereo re-
998 – 2035 Charters St - Merritt, BC - kit can house 5 chickens $250obo. 378-3748 ceiver $220 incl. manual/rem. control. Na-
V1K 1B8 (250)378-6222 fax (250)378- AWESOME CKC Black Lab for stud kamichi MV-4 cd player $175 7-disc mu-
6227. Our office is seeking an honest, 378-5038 sic bank system. Both high-end 315-5264
self-motivated, hard-working individual FREE: sirius radio for car, gps system
to join our team. The Medical Clinic for sale - miscellaneous 378-5668
provides care to approx. 1/2 the residents PATIO BRICKS $0.80 ea.Assortment UNIDEN bearcat scanner $250, new in
of Merritt. Hiring f-t position, neg. as p-t of double pane vinyl windows. 378-7333 box. Paul 280-9951 MMM telephone line is BACK UP!
in our billing & front desk departments. 105-L hot water tank $25. Toilet with lid
ease Hallmark Cards Looking for compassionate employees
willing to work long-term or short-term,
$25 280-0779
COMPL. sound system for vehicle:
head unit, amp, 4 speakers, cross-over, 250-378-5717
SINGER sewing machine model 8280, sub box, w/ all wires $300obo 378-8823
cycle employees that are willing to commit at To leave a message, community event listing,
now in stock least 6 mos of time. For short-term em-
ployees who show strong work ethic &
used 2x $50 315-0074
DAIRY KEFIR grains for sale @ $10.
STUDIOLOGIC keyboard for sale 88
keys, many piano sounds and lots of oth- or classified ad, connect with us::
Also tansy and daylilies for sale or trade. er sounds. lightweight USB brand new
behavior, a strong letter of recommenda- 378-2410 $700 315-8127 •Email: market@uniserve.com
tion will be provided, helping promote
Free delivery - Call for info future career advancement & opportuni- OPAL 2000 walker w/ wheels, brakes, LAPTOP. Bell HD rceivr 778-639-0052 •fb messenger: merrittmorningmarket
seat, great shape $20 280-0543
ties. Related work exper. including use of
ABOVE GROUND flower or garden
for sale - recreational • Fax: 250-378-2025
2037 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt BC 250-378-2155 electronic medical records and medical WILSON ball glove & bag, incl ball &
terminology is an asset - however, not boxes 378-4615
shade-size tent. 1 ball face mask & shin
or drop off a note at Merritt Printing, 1951 Garcia
req'd. On-site work training provided to ALL metal safe, ever used $100 John
378-6138 pads $25. 378-6217
strong applicants. If you would like to
make a difference in the lives of your 2 4X4 STEEL POSTS 7”x10" x.5” bott. LIFECYCLE recumbent exercise bike
fellow Merrittonians, apply w/ resume plate, 10’-11” to top saddle $500 378-6421 $125. 378-2458
in person or contact clinic directly to for- BOULEVARD Club leather jckt, men's COMPACT folding rowing machine.
ward resume via email. Position: Prefer- sz 40, worn 3x, lk nw $50. Sequence $180 brnd nw/nvr used. Erika 315-9842
able f-t position, neg. as p-t Billing Clerk/ leather coat w/ hood, women's sz L, lk 73 17’ 65hp motor $1200 315-7820
invites members of the community to join us for our Front Desk. Days: Mon-Fri, weeknds & nw $50 315-0074 78 VANGUARD 5th whl travel trlr, show-