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Water quality alert Survey to determine Our Services:

5th anniversary

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in the region in recent years is not only
due to the flood of 2021, but also from
north end of Nicola Lake on Sunday with
Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm-2pm
Dinner in the restaurant a report of a single-vehicle crash.
wildfires across the Southern Interior.
Find the survey link on the Canadi-
“Initial reports to police indicated that an Mental Health Association Kamloops
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is for everyone. There are no right or
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The driver said he swerved to miss a access services through this program.
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started within the vehicle and spread to Immigrant welcome BBQ
the nearby bush, starting a small wild- Saturday, July 5, 11:30am-2:30pm, in
Age under 5 for free fire,” Chursinoff said. “Further into the
investigation, the driver of the vehicle
Central Park. Friends, food and kid's
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was suspected to have been driving in. Hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Ser-
while impaired by liquor.” vices, immigrantservices.ca
Chursinoff said the driver refused to Blueweed Workshop
provide a breath sample, leading to an Check out the Thompson-Nicola In-
automatic driving prohibition. vasive Plant Management Committee's
“There is zero leniency with driving and Purity Feed's Blueweed Workshop
while impaired,” he said. taking place on July 8, 10am-12pm in
“We are grateful for our partners Merritt. This workshop will give you
with BC Wildfire for their swift action in the best tips on identifying invasive
containing the blaze and the public who Blueweed and experts will provide ad-
stayed on scene and were able to provide vice on the best management practices!
key information to the officers for their Registration is required. Email invasive-
investigation.” [email protected] or call at 1-877-377-8673
The driver will be prohibited from to register for the event.
driving for 90 days, and their vehicle will
be impounded for 30 days.
Wednesday evening rolling car show
NV Cruisers will hold a Wednesday
Chursinoff said the driver is not being
Evening Rolling Car Show on Wed. July
investigated in connection with the igni-
9, leaving Voght Park at 6pm. The pa-
tion of the blaze.
rade route will be from Voght Park to
Coldwater Ave to Houston, Clapperton, Menzies, Nicola Ave to Garcia & down to
Nicola Meadows. Nicola Ave to Juniper Dr., Parker, Grimmet, Reid, Walters & Voght
to Belshaw to the Florentine, then De Wolf Way to Gasoline Alley parking lot.
Music in the Park Join Music in the Park every Thursday evening 6-8pm through
the summer at the Rotary Park Bandshell. Line-up: Jackson Hollow July 10, Doug
James Band July 17, Serious Dogs July 24, Madison Kreb July 31, Outlaws & Lace Aug
7, Merritt Music Students Aug 14, Coquihalla Coyotes Aug 21. Check the schedule: Join our growing property management
www.merritt.ca/music/ Bring a picnic & chairs. team in Merritt, BC
Bass Coast Festival It's Bass Coast's 17th year, and runs July 11-14 on the music Royal Lepage Merritt Real Estate Services Ltd is a
festival site. It is a curated boutique electronic music and art festival, and voted ‘Best trusted leader in the Nicola Valley real estate market.
Boutique Festival in North America’ by DJ Mag, and 'Best Midsize Festival in Cana- As we continue to expand, we are seeking a licensed
da' by Canada Music Awards. The event is still managed and orchestrated by Liz & property manager.
Andrea, now longtime cultural figures in Merritt & the Nicola Valley. If you are a licensed property manager with a strong
track record we'd love to hear from you.
Council + Community Café The next Council + Community Cafe will be held For those new to this field, we offer a mentorship
JOE, THE COMPUTER GUY Thursday July 24, 6-8pm at the Civic Centre. At this family-oriented open house, res- program to support you in obtaining your property
Repairs, upgrades, on-site service idents can connect in-person with local officials to discuss matters that are of concern management license.
in the community. Bring the kids! Fun activities will be on hand to keep the children
Joe 604-377-0274 entertained, while parents enjoy some meaningful conversation with City Council
We offer:
Hands on Training Competitive salary
members. Refreshments. Guidance & Support Medical & Dental
Nicola Valley Cruisers car show NV Cruisers annual car show starts at 10am and Ideal candidate should have:
goes to about 3pm on Sunday July 27 at Central Park. Excellent communication skills
The Many Laws of Life Collaborative mindset
Manage a significant portfolio of properties
SPACE FOR YOUR AD Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease,
Property management Licence
your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
TEL 250-- 378-5717 If you are ready to advance your career in Property
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[email protected] in the universe. Management, contact: Claudette Edenoste at Royal
Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act. Lepage Merritt Real Estate Services Ltd.
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