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ATTENTION JOB
On special thisSEEKERS:
week NDP party politics
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person looking for a full-time job opportunity
A long-standing tiff between the
NDP’s Provincial Office & the Fras-
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then please submit your resume via email to er-Nicola NDP Constituency Association
came to a head last week with the resig-
Wed - Sat 12noon - 10pmm
thelocalbutchermerritt@gmail.com or stop by
Come check us out! nation of the whole 13-member riding RESTAURANT 10am-10pm, closed Mon
& drop resume off in person. association executive on Friday.
Without adequate time for the riding LIQUOR STORE Daily 9am-11pm
assoc. to submit any nominees, Aaron
MUSIC MAESTRO CLUB Sumexheltza was approved to run for
SENIORS’ DAY
George Robarts
the nomination and was the only person
Introduction to various instruments teaching
who was vetted by the Provincial Office. Thursday 1-7pm
Standish Armstrong
music skills and creativity.
The riding assoc. executive calls that
Build your own group, kids ages 8-12. ‘bullying’ and the Vancouver Sun reports: Food & drink specials
FMI phone/text Cecilia 250 315 0022 Aug. 30 1942 - Nov. 22, 2019 “The former local executive has pledged 2350 Voght St., Merritt • 250 378-2254
George was immersed in the lan- to turn its experience and connections in
guage of nature in both life and work. the riding against Sumexheltza’s cam-
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Along with Ron Smith, George engaged paign, actively undermining him when- BC Disability
September is
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in the political and critical development
of the shopping area of Quilchena Av-
ever the next election is called.
‘This is not democratic. We feel that Employment Month
enue. George was interested in the we have to let them [the NDP] know by
DID YOU KNOW?
MARKET@UNISERVE.COM defeating him [Aaron]’, said former rid-
rejuvenation of the Community Arts
Council and turned the upper floor of ing association v-p Dennis Adamson.” Businesses experience less turnover when
his store into a studio space for sum-
mer students to work on numerous Disability Employment they invest in staff with disabilities as they
arts council projects; such as, the very
first street banners, some murals, vari-
Month open house typically have higher rates for retention and
are FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY
Join WorkBC Merritt in celebrating
ous performances, art exhibitions and
diverse abilities throughout September. to stay on the job than people
concerts. After managing the firm of who do not have a disability?
They will be recognizing Merritt Em-
Armstrong’s Departmental Stores Ltd.
ployers who hire inclusively, posting on
(est. 1886) for over twenty-five years, Join WorkBC Merritt in celebrating diverse
social media, and promoting services for
George retired from business. abilities throughout September.
Clients and Employers! Join their OPEN
George was an entertaining and
HOUSE Sept 17th, 11am-2pm. Meet the Join our OPEN HOUSE
amazing story teller. He carried a
team, win prizes and find out more.
wealth of knowledge not only on the Sept 17, 11am-2pm
Follow them on Facebook & Twitter
topic of the (beautiful) Nicola Valley Come meet our Team, Win Prizes
@workbcmerritt
S.O.E. extended
but also about the Village of Nicola and find out more.
and the development of the City of
Merritt. Quite simply, his love of na- The state of emergency is extended
OPEN FOR
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2099 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt
ture, his reputation as a significant
outdoorsman and his awareness of
through the end of the day on Sept. 29, VIRTUAL SERVICES!
2020, to allow government to continue to
nature conservation carried over to his take the necessary actions to keep British
early involvement with the renowned Columbians safe and manage immedi-
Ducks Unlimited group and the im- ate concerns, such as recent outbreaks in
portant projects of conservation car- some areas of the province.
ried out in the Nicola Valley. Between Aug. 21 & Sept. 12, 14 viola-
George is represented in the current
exhibition in the Court House Arts
tion tickets were issued, including eight
$2000 violation tickets to owners or orga-
DELIVERY Contact usBARON
TODAY!
Tel: 250-378-5151 • Email: info@merrittesc.ca
Gallery: Celebration Of Life In The Nico- nizers contravening the Public Health Of-
la Valley, on September 6 through 26,
2020, Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm.
ficer’s order on gatherings & events, and Bob Dempster
@workbcmerritt on Facebook & Twitter
six $200 violation tickets to individuals.
This exhibition’s theme — memo- “We’ve put measures in place to pro- 250-378-7169 7 days a week
ries and mandalas — brings together tect people and deal with those who in-
a collective story of public awareness, Text or Talk 11:00am - 11:00pm
sist on breaking the rules. We all need to
creative thought and demonstrates the take personal responsibility and make
importance of remembering the inter-
actions between the individual, group
choices that will keep our communities
safe,” said Min. of Public Safety & Solici-
“JUST ASK ANYONE”
process and our memories of ideas tor General Mike Farnworth.
Community
and experiences. In this way, this exhi-
bition offers the opportunity to show MERRITT PICKLEBALL CLUB
off George’s captivating sculptures; MMBA beg./intermediate group rides M/W/F 8:30-11:00am & Tues./Thurs. 6:30-8:00pm
which are wonderful and lovely depic- The Merritt Mountain Bike Assoc Central Park Sports Box
tions of his lived experiences. hosts group rides each Wed. evening. Drop-ins welcome. Demo paddles and instructions avail-
Check facebook MMBA FMI. able. FMI call Gary 250-280-0105 or Ayton 250-378-5691
Legion re-opens Sept. 17 The Legion will be open Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
starting Thurs. Sept. 17, 1- 6pm each day. Meat draws on Saturdays. All COVID Rules
will be adhered to. 6 people per table – no exceptions.
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Merritt Community Choir Like many other groups in our community, the Choir has
been affected by COVID19. We have temporarily cancelled our Fall start-up. When
we come back to singing together, we will get the word out!
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