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ATTENTION JOB
On special thisSEEKERS:
week State of emergency extended again
If you are a hard working, customer driven
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person looking for a full-time job opportunity
“It’s encouraging to see the vast majority of British Columbians following public
health rules to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep each other safe,” said Premier
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then please submit your resume via email to John Horgan. “However, there remains a small group of people ignoring Dr. Henry’s
orders and threatening our hard work over the past several months to flatten the
Wed - Sat 12noon - 2am
thelocalbutchermerritt@gmail.com or stop by
Come check us out! curve. This pandemic is not over, and whether it’s an end-of-summer gathering or RESTAURANT 10am-10pm, closed Mon
& drop resume off in person. hockey celebration, this is not the time to bend or break the rules. To those few who
are not complying, there will be consequences.” LIQUOR STORE Daily 9am-11pm
The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on Sept. 15, 2020,
to allow government to continue to take the necessary actions to keep British Colum-
bians safe and manage immediate concerns, such as recent outbreaks in some areas SENIORS’ DAY
of the province. BC has been in a state of emergency since March 18. The next longest Thursday 1-5pm
s.o.e. was during the 2017 wildfire season, when the province was in a provincial state
of emergency for 10 weeks, July 7 to September 15. Food & drink specials
OPEN FOR
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9:00-11:00 FOR&WALK-INS
OPEN FOR WALK-INS
AM WALK-INS
2:00-4:00 PM
The annual Cops for Kids charity bike
ride will begin officially on Sept 11 — in Int. Health September 1
9:00-11:00 AM & •2:00-4:00
Work Clothing &PM
9:00-11:00 AM & 2:00-4:00 PM No new COVID-19 were reported
• Resumes & Cover Letters
• Resumes & Cover Letters
• Current Job Postings
• Current Job Postings
Gear
• Work Clothing & Gear
• Government Funding
• Government Funding
this is the 20th anniversary of the ride,
and the charity has raised over 5 million overnight in Interior Health. The total DELIVERY BARON
• Career & Planning •• Disability Supports dollars during that time. number of cases in IH since the start of
Bob Dempster
• Resumes
• Career Cover Letters
Planning • Work Clothing
Disability & Gear
Supports
• 1• on
• Current1Job 1 Workshops
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Workshops •• Self Employment
• Government Funding
Self Employment This year, because of COVID-19, rath- the pandemic remains at 440.
• Skills Training
• Skills Training
• Career Planning
Programs
Programs
• Disability Supports er than ride in a single large group, the 15 cases are active and on isolation. No
• 1 on 1 Workshops • Self Employment Programs 50 + hour ride will be done in groups no one is in hospital. The outbreak at Okana-
• Wage Subsidies for Employers
• Wage Subsidies for areavailable
Employers are available gan Correctional Centre remains at 7 cases 250-378-7169 7 days a week
• Skills Training larger than 6. This means that all of the
• ASETS is now located in our office
• ASETS is now located in our office
riders will still complete the 1000 kilome- (all staff), 1 case is active. No IH resident Text or Talk 11:00am - 11:00pm
• Wage Subsidies for Employers are available
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ASETS is now
offers FREElocated in &&
PROGRAMS our office
SERVICES, ters in 10 days, just on their own. cases are currently associated with the
WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS SERVICES,
Merritt’s Cst. Derrick Francis’ journey water treatment facility project outbreak
“JUST ASK ANYONE”
and 1-1 assistance with an Employment Advisor.
and 1-1 assistance with an Employment Advisor.
WorkBC offers FREE PROGRAMS
CALL ANYTIME FOR INFO
& SERVICES, begins here in Merritt on Sept. 10, 2020. in the Elk Valley (declared Aug, 27.)
CALL ANYTIME FOR INFO PM
MONDAY-FRIDAY
and 1-1 assistance
8:30 AM-4:30
withinfo@merrittesc.ca
MONDAY-FRIDAY an
8:30Employment
AM-4:30 PM Advisor. “I will ride from Merritt to Hedley on the The Kelowna investigation was de-
250-378-5151
250-378-5151 info@merrittesc.ca
@workbcmerritt on Facebook & Twitter first day. The next day will see me ride clared over on August 31st: “The Kelow-
CALL ANYTIME
@workbcmerritt FOR &INFO
on Facebook Twitter from Hedley to Osoyoos through OK na cluster is considered over now that
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Falls. In Osoyoos, I will meet some of the the number of new cases per week has SPACE FOR YOUR AD
250-378-5151 info@merrittesc.ca team and ride the Richter pass and fur- remained low for four weeks. Interior TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
@workbcmerritt on Facebook & Twitter ther to Nelson. The rest of my ride will Health would like to thank local elected MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
2099 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt, BC take place in the Greenwood, Merritt and officials, businesses, residents and visi-
Oliver area.” tors to Kelowna for their efforts to bring
To contribute to Const. Francis’ fund- the number of new cases associated with
raising efforts, go to www.copsforkids. this cluster down over the last month or
org/the-ride/find the ‘Donate to a rider:, so. Minimizing the impacts of COVID-19
then scroll down to find Const. Francis. in Kelowna and all our communities is
Merritt Real Estate Services You will receive a tax receipt electronically. a collective effort and we encourage ev-
Capacity expansion
eryone to continue following the pub-
FOR RENT lic health guidance to prevent further
3 BEDROOM duplex. . . . . . . . . $1400 plus utilities
2 BEDROOM Sandpiper. . . . . . . $975 plus utilities
shelter spread,” Interior Health Authority Medi-
cal Health Officer, Dr. Silvina Mema.
Community
BC Housing, the City and the Nico-
1 BEDROOM Vibe . . . . . . . . . . $1100 plus utilities la Valley Shelter and Support Society
1 BEDROOM Rainbow. . . . $850 incl. utilities (x2) (NVSSS) have partnered to open a tem- MMBA beg./intermediate group rides
Please feel free to stay in touch as porary capacity expansion shelter on the The Merritt Mountain Bike Assoc
inventory may change very quickly. premises of the Merritt Desert Inn, 2350 hosts group rides each Wed. evening.
Voght St. This site will replace the exist- Check facebook MMBA for times and lo-
3499 Voght St. Merritt ing Shelter next to 7-11, and provide ap- cations to meet & ride. Meet new friends,
(250) 378-1996 direct line to the prox. 20 rooms with physical distancing and improve your biking skills.
Property management department for those who are experiencing home- Memories and Mandalas: Celebration
Call for all your residential or lessness. There will also be a drop-in
hygiene centre on site, offering people a
of Life in the Nicola Valley
commercial property management needs! New exhibition starts this Friday,
space to shower during the day.
Sept 4 at the Courthouse Arts Gallery.
The shelter will be separate from the
MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB attached businesses and have its own
It’s a memorial to artists that the Valley
has lost: Diane Keirnan, Georgina Beatty,
M/W/F 8:30-11:00am & Tues./Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm entrance. It will be staffed 24/7. These
Molly Lauder, George Armstrong, Gor-
Central Park Sports Box isolation spaces are reserved for Interior
don Cockle, among others. Reception
Drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instructions avail- Health and are accessible by referral only.
Thursday, Sept 10, 4-7pm. The show will
Capacity expansion shelters are a tem-
able. FMI call Gary 250-280-0105 or Ayton 250-378-5691 run through September 26.
porary reassignment of existing buildings
– much like extreme weather shelters – to Disability Employment Month
Join WorkBC Merritt in celebrating
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Garage sales ar !
provide a safe, supportive space and ac-
diverse abilities throughout September.
cess to hygiene facilities. The current site ER!
They will be recognizing Merritt Em- D OV
ain
starting up agSlowly…
has been in operation since 2011 and de-
mand has been increasing. With the phys- ployers who hire inclusively, posting on HEL
social media, and promoting services for
HERE & NOW
ical distancing required by COVID-19, its
covid style capacity has been reduced. Clients and Employers! Join their OPEN
The relocation of this shelter will add HOUSE Sept 17th, 11am-2pm. Meet the
List your garage sale &/or get our listing mail-out
more spaces for local people living on team, win prizes and find out more. Fol-
Email: market@uniserve.com
the streets and in shelters to stay indoors, low them on Facebook & Twitter @work- SEEING LOCAL BEAUTY
practice physical distancing and help bcmerritt See something eye-catching? Sketch it!
slow the spread of COVID-19. Farmers’ market
The NV Farmers Market is on every
A FREE program, easy to do with COVID-19 precautions.
Saturday 9:30am-1pm ‘til Thanksgiving. Parking lot next to Baillie House, on Voght St. Share your sketch impressions of interesting, local, natural
Barb’s Used Book Sale, modified The Kamloops Symphony’s popular fundraiser, and cultural sights. Enter your best sketches in the draw
Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale, is returning as a summer pop-up sale. 6-510 Lorne St., for gift certificates, supporting local business.
across the courtyard from the CNR Heritage Station in Station Plaza. Wed-Sat in Au-
gust. Covid procedures will be in place. FMI www.kamloopssymphony.com/ The how-to-sketch video and more information:
CUSTOM MUGS
WEDNESDAY EDITION — SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 #3465 Merritt’s Auto Glass 2001
Box 2199, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 T: (250) 378-5717 F: (250) 378-2025 E: market@uniserve.com
Specialists INC.
CAR TOP pod. fits roof racks.Pix avail. FREE: brand new dark brown couch
cialize in finish carpentry, flooring tiling of white vinyl fencing $50. 3 camping 16’ X 32’ swimming pool cover/tarp $25.
& laminate. free est. Call/text Ken 315-
6105, thomsonfamilydk@hotmail.com
chairs, new in bags for $10ea 280-0569
WINDOW sealed unit side slider
378-6217
12 ADVENTURER camper fully load-
Drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instructions avail-
1840 Nicola Ave., Merritt, BC | (250)378-6515 | www.nicolavalleyartscouncil.com | nicolavalleyartsgallery@gmail.com
EAGER, RELIABLE man w/ 4x4 truck 36”X48” $100. 378-6027 ed, one owner immac. cond. 378-9782 able. FMI call Gary 250-280-0105 or Ayton 250-378-5691
& trailer, avail. Dump runs, deliveries, MEN’S silver ring sz 8.5 $150obo. YOUTH batting helmet $10 378-2410
plywood, sand, gravel, appl., housewares Women’s 4-pc puzzle ring, silver $100, 94 WINNEBAGO Vectra 35 ft Die-
Greg 315-7525, (250)320-2054 Fast, sz 6 315-5254 sel Pusher (M-35RQ). 5.9L Cummins,
courteous service UNRESERVED ESTATE Auction on Spartan Chassis Diesel, rns gd, prfct tiny
WOODY’S TREE services, pruning, re- Sunday August 23rd, 2020 at 1284 Sal- home. $10,000obo. Call/txt 604-817-8670
moval, hedges, anything to do with trees ish Road, at 10:00am. 3 c-cans full and CAMP CHEF outdoor camp oven model
315-8087 as per Dr Bonnie rules only 47 allowed C-oven, lk nw $150 378-9009
GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat in. We supply the masks and wipes. Mo- LADIES Golf clubs- full set in bag.
has fabric and sewing notions. 378-3734 torcycle, Scooter, Antiques and more. $125obo 378-6272
employment opportunity High bidder takes all. Term of payment 1949 ANTIQUE boat motor, looks
ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS: If you
Cash or certified check. Sale conducted
by Harvey’s Auction Service. Call 250- beautiful, 1.25hp Elgin motor, $200 firm
378-3496
SPACE FOR YOUR AD
are a hard working, customer driven per-
son looking for a f-t job opportunity then
376-7826 or 250-319-2101.
GARLIC $10/lb 280-1251 16’ NASH travel trailer, exc cond. nw TEL 378-5717 - FAX 378-4700
please submit your resume via email to batt./tires $9200obo 378-6915
OLD WALKING plow, restored John
thelocalbutchermerritt@gmail.com or Deere $300obo 378-4904 BRAKE control for trailer or RV $85. Bag MARKET@UNISERVE.COM
stop by & drop resume off in person. Boy golf cart, exc cond. $65 378-8140
LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS with BUG zapper $10 hardly used. Food vac HVY BAG for workout $60 firm 280-0543
computer technical skills. The position sealer $5. 7-qt Presto press. canner exc
cold $20. Speakers for outdoors $10 exc REMINGTON 1100 12 ga. trap 2-3/4”
would likely last less than 2 months and 2 barrels, both muzzle braked 1-30” full
only if an election is called. Paul Mont- cnd. Outdr lounge, $5 exc cnd 378-0487
FREE: 48”x 78” 2-piece Glass sliding choke, 1-25” w/o choke tubes, beaut. wd
gomery, Distr. Electoral Officer – Fras- stock $700obo. 378-4904
er-Nicola, Elections BC. 250-280-7031 Closet door, one piece lk nw, other has a
cracked glass, c/w track & all hardware. MISC. BOAT accessories: marine batt.,
Paul.Montgomery@elections.bc.ca bilge pump, lots more. 378-5813
LOCAL RANCH looking for p-t sea- 378-5004, 2202 Garcia St
sonal irrigator til end oct. Pat 315-5535 LOT OF LUSH bath products, powder for sale - tools/equipment
childcare & perfume, $70. Capezio MJ tap shoes C.L.L. 1 hp 4” shop sawdust/ dust col-
as new, size 8.5/9, $35. Fitbit Alta HR, lection unit $250 378-6027
AVAILABLE for childcare $20/hr 378- NIB, $105. 378-2410
2254, rm 208 KUBOTA tractor w/ tiller 280-9433
NEW brown outdoor carpet (140” x 125”)
BABYSITTING COURSE certified $30. Plush beige area rug w/ sml dusty BELL & GOSSETT 1/4 hp 115 volt air
babysitting services avail. evenings & rose/blue flwrs (94Lx63W) $75, grt shape. compressor, $70. for tires, tools, paint
wkends. Genuine, attentive, caring, help- Free brown bookcase. Txt 604-817-8670 etc. 280-0569
ful, hardworking. Plenty of experience NIGHTHAWK wheelchair $50 378-5038 SEARS 10” Radial arm saw 15 amp mo-
with babies. Electra 280-3237 tor $400 378-6027
NEW carpets/rugs. Many household
for sale - appliances items 778-639-0052 NEW 30-LB sledge hammer $35 Joe
378-2676
AMANA electric stove, $350, bought SML Folding mesh playpen with sun
cover, new $25 378-6272 SKIL 8” drill press $125. Meddings drill
March 2019, like new 378-0870 press $150. Craftsman 9” bandsaw $100.
DANBY port. washing mach. DWM- FRESH DILL for sale 315-8087 Delta 2000 16” scroll saw $100. Crafts-
17WBB, 35”hx21” w, offers 378-3781 LRGE orchid cactus (just starting to man 42” belt & 8” sander/grinder $150.
RCA 3.5 cu ft bar fridge, nw cond 378-5968 bloom, many buds) $50 Phone/text Guest 50 amp marine battery charger
NW Microwave. Toaster oven. Noma 778-255-0675 $250. 250-378-6787 view with a mask on
oil filled heater. Heat dish. Fan AQUASCAPE Ultra 550gph pond SML util trlr, gd for car, box 3’wx6’l
778-639-0052 pump. $60 250-434-8378 $400 378-2370
NUTRI-BULLET Max, new. 378-5968 DILL and/or rhubarb, offers 315-9235 LAWNMOWER 280-9433 NEED PLACE to put small trailer ROOM for rent, kitch. privileges.,
BUNOMATIC coffee grinder works PARACORD bracelets, survival brace- 3000W inverter, Hibo inflatable boat, up to 20’, ie. driveway, back yard, laundry/wifi, n/s, n/drugs 315-5951,
awesome $400. Double-burner butane lets, keychains, etc. Custom made for Briggs/Stratton Pacer fire pump $290. for approx. 6 months, can pay small 315-5767
stove $80 280-7499 you or browse instagram pg at grewolf 378-5038 rental. Herman 604-825-2677 BRAND NEW 1-bdrm bsmt, w/d/
_designs 280-4004 SMALL generator $125 378-3496 f/s/micro/dw incl., wifi/internet heat/
for sale - automotive WANTED TO BUY: small older
TORCH-ON roofing: 1 full roll, 6 par- BRADFORD BUILT flatdeck, new travel trailer, any condition. Get rid light incl $1200 315-1654
08 HONDA Ridgeline, v6, p/w, p/l, back- tial rolls $75obo 378-4043 condition and never installed, with under of that eyesore in your back yard RM for rent, refs a must 315-3290
up camera, CD player/radio, rem. start, NR-NEW Mattress Topper from Jysk deck tool boxes and 5th wheel hitch. Fits
under 5000 km, $10,500. 315-5018 778-661-0927, cell 520-820-5777 WTD: 2-bdrm, cat friendly rental
Kamloops, twin size “Wellpur Gold”, a standard size pickup $ 3500 315-2898 for Sept. harleymumm@gmail.com
09 FORD F-150 4x4 parting out, 56k, 3” thick. Tried twice to discover I don’t EMPTY 4 litre milk jugs. 280-0671
Lower Nicola SMALL flat bottom aluminum fish- 2-BDRM Clapperton Manor apt
motor gone, many other parts avail 778- like “MemoryFoam”. $75. 315-1648 STIHL FS 38 weedeater $125. 378-3496
653-9295 BRICKS: 100’s of new Grey Jumbo’s, ing boat & reliable small outbrd mo- $950 incl ht/hot wtr, lndry in bsmt, no
04 PONTIAC Bonneville. 1 owner since 7.50 x 3.75 x 5, 1/2 price at $0.80 ea. 100’s HUSQ. 552L/550EX, lawnmower, 1 yr tor, (prefer. 4-stroke) 525 0361 dogs,cats ok w/ refs. Randy 525-0144
2005. 3.8L V6, low mileage +/- 165K. of used Red Bricks at $0.50 each 378-6787 old, new cond $300 315-1648 LANDSCAPE paintings on canvas, 2-BDRM hse 1 blck dwntwn. 3-
Exc run. cond. Normal minor rust spots FREE: Lilac hedge 7x20 feet, you need GUTTERS vinyl and metal good condi- framed or unframed, cheap or prefer bdrm dplx nr Bob’s 525-0240
and plastic dings. Will require rear breaks a bobcat to dig it, & must take all. 1st tion assorted lengths, also hangers straps free, for sewing into bags. 280-1017 3-BDRM house upstairs, nr Cntrl
& shocks in the near future 4/6 mos? Sell- come, 1st gets. 378-2410 end caps downspouts clips , etc 315-9235 for sale house/property School, immed. $1500 525-0240
ing because we decided it was time for VERY Healthy boxwoods, approx. 20 in MASTERCRAFT 2-gal air compressor RM to rnt, shared, everything incl.
an SUV. 8 rims & tires in gd cond. Drive total 18”-24” tall 315-1991 $70 378-4853 TOP QUALITY Moduline modular some meals 280-2211 must like cats
anywhere. $2,300 firm 250-639-0898 2-WHL ELECT scooter, batt 1 yr old, YARDWORKS 12” electric weed home in exc cond. 2008, 2x6 walls, 2-BDRM bsmt 315-5592, 315-2366,
14 JEEP Patriot, auto.,4cyl, front wheel hardly used, exc shape $900obo 315-7771 whacker $25. B&D 10” weed whacker thermal windows, super nice! To nr Save On Foods, Central Schl
drive, loaded, leather, sunroof,etc. Black $25 525-2021, 378-5004 view 315-6105 ROOMMATE WTD: Wrkng male
GARBAGE CAN full of rabbit manure
w/black interior 109700 km. Awesome 378-2136 Dan, Steve HITACHI 2.5” electronic jigsaw $40 TO BE MOVED: small 10x40 1986 in 3 bdrm mbl home, nice priv. yrd,
cond. $10,199. 250-378-3919 378-1336 mbl home, 2 bdrms, gas htr, w/d, f/s. $600 util incl. text 280-9799
BLOW OUT on take home wine making 1986 CSA approved $2000 315-7611
07 FORD Taurus, fully loaded, low km, kits. $20/ $30 each. Come take a look. 2 ELECTRIC weed whackers $25 each. 30’X60’ building metal cladding.
936-8297 2865C Pooley Ave 250-378-6622 New Home Lite gas weed whacker YOU NEED A HOME? Manufac- 200 amp service. Nat. gas ht,
79 FORD F250 Camper spec. 460, AT, GRANNY’S House Quilting & Retreat $120obo 525-2021 tured home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, Call to incl. office & wshrm. 604-364-3410
Factory Air, ps. No rust or dents. New has fabric and sewing notions. Nw fabric wanted/wanted to buy view 1-800-361-8111, 315-1000 3-BDRM hse upstairs, 2 bths, lvn-
2-tone paint & interior. Ready for collector from Katja’s Quilt Shoppe 378-3734 www.buyandsellmobilehomes. com grm, diningrm, 525-0240, 315-2345
plates. Real nice $12,000obo 378-4195 WTD TO RENT: NVIT student needing DOUBLE LOT nr school, parks & BARN BLDG. 45’x90’. 4050sq ft. Drs
UNPASTEURIZED raw honey: $40 for rental in Merritt. Jerry 250-392-9052
TRUCK canopy $100obo. Fits full size 8 cups, $20 for 4 cups, $10 for 2 cups, $5 Coldwater River walk. Not in subdi- 20’x14’h. & 14’x14’ h. 30’ clng. + man
pickup with a 6’ 6” truck bed. 936-8484 for 1 cup. Locally grown organic garlic, FRIDGE w/ ice/water 378-7412 vision. Prop. Guys #10822 280-1017 dr. Water & elect 604-364-3410
after 5pm. $10/lb. 378-4947 WALKER, type you can sit on 378-5845 1-BDRM ste, furn’d, util incl 378-6899
for rent
04 YAMAHA XT 225 $2000, 2009km MOVED BACK to Merritt need couch ROOM FOR RNT for adult student
378-1358 for sale - furniture
in earth tones hopefully. Tim @ totally- 1-BDRM bsmt ste, shared kitch./ going to NVIT. Adult student, n/s, n/
16” DODGE rims, 5 bolt, $100 378-2410 AIR mattr. blow up sngl $15 378-6027 tuned@shaw.ca bth,, util/cbl incl 778-869-3141 drnkng, n/p Colleen 936-8763
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