2019
People’s Choice
Awards Merritt Herald
2019 People’s Choice AWARD
See Page 8 & 9
For full list of winners PEOPLE’S
Published by the Merritt Herald and participating businesses.
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The ballots are in, the people have spoken. Congratulations to all the recipients of a Merritt Herald People’s Choice award. This marks the second year the Herald has asked our readers to pick the best of the best in Merritt — so this year’s recipients are the newest members of an exclusive club. To be recognized with a People’s Choice award is an indication of excellence in our community. The awards are voted on by the locals who shop, work and play in the Nicola Valley — the people who know this place as well as anyone. To receive a vote is an indication that a business is making a connection in the community — and it is the sum of those connections that make our city a fantastic place to live. Every dollar spent at a local business and every hour spent volunteering with a non-profit helps our community thrive. As the paper of record in the Nicola Valley since 1905, the Merritt Herald
is proud to play a role in our local economy, by promoting the businesses, organizations and people who call this place home. Last year, we were honoured to hand out the first ever People’s Choice awards to local businesses and organizations. Sixty-two certificates were handed out that year, many of them now proudly on display in offices and stores around town. Since then, public interest in the program has only continued to grow, with Merrittonians eager to cast a ballot for their favourite mechanic, salesperson or volunteer organization. And we must commend Herald readers — not only for their excellent selections — but for taking the time to vote, online or through our print edition. Without their participation, this program would not be possible. We look forward to toasting the best of the best in Merritt for years to come.
Cheers to the
2019 WINNERS!
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Thank you to everyone who voted for the shop!
Your business is SO much appreciated.
Hope to see you again soon. Vicki, Dee & Kuuma
2019 People’s Choice AWARD
PEOPLE’S
Best New Business
REMEMBER GRAD IS SOON! Corsages • Outdoor Planters • Hanging Baskets Arrangements • Bouquets • Potted Plants See all the beautiful giftware from our local artists, plus flowers and plants galore!
2052B Quilchena Avenue - Merritt, BC
250-378-5575
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Best Plumbing Company
Nicola Plumbing & Heating was opened on March 29, 1982. It was purchased by Tom Matthias Sr. on January 9, 1987. Together with his sons, Tom Jr. and Mike, he ran his business for 20 years until his retirement. On January 2, 2006, Tom Sr. transferred ownership of Nicola Plumbing & Heating to Tom Jr. and Mike. Together with their wives, Maxine and Jeanette, Nicola Plumbing & Heating, continues to be operated by Tome Jr. Mike, Maxine and Jeanette and continue to offer the same quality workmanship that Tom Sr. had given to the community for many years. In 2012, Nicola Plumbing and Heating purchased the building, located at 2064 Coutlee Ave. The Matthias family has been in Merritt for over 50 years and continues to be a proud part of the community.
Nicola Plumbing & Heating WE SERVICE: Residential, Commercial & Light Industrial
email: nicplumb@telus.net
Phone: 250-378-4943
2064 Coutlee Ave., P.O. Box 2999 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8
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Thank you Merritt!
for voting Dr. Todd Smith & Cascade Dental Care Best Dentist/Dental Office
We’re all SMILES!
PEOPLE’S
BEST DENTIST/ DENTAL OFFICE Dr Todd Smith, Dr Paul Comartin, Dr Elizabeth Denison
#110-1700 Garcia St. (Located downtown in the Railyard Mall)
PH: 250-378-4000
www.cascadedental.ca
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BEST ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPERS
CJR Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc. is deeply honored to receive the 2019 People’s Choice award for the best Accountant/Bookkeepers in Merritt. Firstly, we wish to thank our clients, for your continued support, loyalty and trust which have enabled us to grow the company into who we have become today. Secondly, the honor of this award is a direct result of the dedicated staff that work diligently to ensure all deadlines are met. Currently we have 2 full time and 3 part time employees (Laura, Holly, Ryan, Erica and Amy) that have grown with the company. Between them they have vast education and experience; key elements that have led to our success. Our committed staff can provide you with full cycle accounting, safety audit preparation, payroll, WCB, GST and PST reporting; personal and small business tax preparation, while achieving cost effectiveness. While focusing on the present, we must also take a moment to acknowledge 3 employees that started with the company while it was a small home-based business. Sherry, Rhonda & Nancy have now retired, and we would like to thank each of them for their loyal years of dedicated work that attributed to the overall success and growth of CJR Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc.
Since starting the business in March 1998, we have grown exponentially; while providing timely and accurate financial statements you need from a team you can trust with the same friendly and inviting atmosphere of a home-based business. Our company success is measured by client loyalty, referrals & testimonials and I sincerely thank each of you for your nominations, and selecting CJR Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc. As the business owner I am extremely proud and honoured to share this award with the dedicated staff. The success of every business can only be measured by the team, and without your client loyalty and the dedicated CJR team, none of this would be possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ~ Connie Rauch
Our Mission is:“To provide accurate information, assist with making informed decisions, and to provide support for a viable and successful future.”
Located in the Royal Lepage building 3499 Voght St. 250-378-9446 • Fax: 250-378-5257 Check out our website: www.cjrbookkeeping .com
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Bobby Garcia ~ Best Local Musician
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Thank you for this wonderful award!
PEOPLE’S
Best Local Musician
I am beyond excited and honoured to be chosen as Merritt’s best local musician. There is a lot of awesome and talented musicians in Merritt, so to be chosen by Merritt is a wonderful feeling.
To my dedicated clients for my success over the PEOPLE’S
and to my community for voting Crystal Leier
I would like to thank my wife Sonya and my two boys Austin and Colby for their continued support. To my band Six More Strings, Joe Lonsdale, Corey Cooper, Herb Maclellan, Paul Thomson, for making me sound so good! Also, a shout out to John Henry Ramsey and Gary Cooper for their support as well. To my buddy Murray Tremblay for putting up my posters all the time around town! To all my fans that have supported me over the years by coming to my shows and buying my albums, your continued support makes me do what I do! To Q101 for playing my music, I love hearing my music on the radio!
Thanks again Merritt, and see you at Rockin River 2019!
past 10 years of business in the Nicola Valley Photography 2019 Best Photographer - Thank You!!
Best Photographer
Your Life....Your Memories ❖ Family ❖ Pregnancy ❖ Newborn ❖ Children ❖ Engagements ❖ Weddings ❖ Events
Crystal Leier • 250-315-2562 crystal@crystalleierphotography.ca
THANK YOU! Merritt Herald
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PEOPLE’S
BEST WELDING COMPANY
From all of us here at Jackson’s Welding, we wish to extend our heartfelt thank you to our Community for your votes for the People’s Choice Awards. It is good to know that the service that we provide has not gone unnoticed. We will continue to do our best for all of your welding needs!
“YOU BREAK IT, WE’LL FIX IT.”
Jackson’s Welding 1750 Hill Street, Merritt • 250-378-4332
We wish to thank the people in our community that voted for Doctor’s Eyecare in the People’s Choice Awards. This is truly an honour and we look forward to serving all of your eyecare needs in the future. MERRITT: 250-378-2020 • 2177 Quilchena Ave. www.doctorseyecaremerritt.com PRINCETON: 250-295-6640 • 131 Vermillion Ave.
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Best Optical Business
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PEOPLE’S
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Merritt - 1700 Garcia St. | 8am - 9pm, 7 days a week
Hub International Insurance Brokers is Very Proud of our Client Service Team
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They truly are THE BEST PEOPLE’S
BEST INSURANCE OFFICE: BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE: SHERRY DESY
Let us review all your options and assist you in making an informed insurance decision. Auto Insurance Specialists
Motor License Specialists
Home Insurance Specialists
Brandi de Bruijn
Debbie Mckinney
Tracey Scoular
Kristina Bergstrom
Angie Allgrove
Sherry Desy
Tiffany Brabant
Lana Emslie
Angela Duhy
Adam Etchart
Jaymie Brundage, commercial auto/fleets
(Commercial Insurance also)
Branch Manager: Jo Ann Irvine, Commercial Insurance
International Insurance Brokers 1802 Chapman St. Merritt, BC
(250)
378-5147
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COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR Servicing all Makes & Models PEOPLE’S
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Best Sushi
Garden Sushi would like to thank the community for voting for us! We hope to see you back at our restaurant soon!
JAPANESE FOOD AT ITS FINEST • Appetizers • Soups & Salads • Sashimi • Maki • Tempura • Nigiri Sushi
PEOPLE’S
Best Mechanic: Justine Thomson
• Combos • Hot Plates • Rice Bowl • Party Trays • Bento Boxes
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
OPEN TUESDAY TOtoSUNDAY from 11:00 am 9:00 pm 11:00 AM TO 9:00 PM Sundays: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
We are very happy to have Justine as part of our team at Napa Autopro Merritt.
www.gardensushi.ca
Rob, Adam, Jenny & Staff Peace of Mind WARRANTY
merrauto@live.ca 2549 Nicola Ave., Merritt
24 months/40,000 Kilometres of worry-free protection on qualifying parts and labour
250-378-5504
2701 Nicola Ave., Merritt
250-378-4821
Teaching Merritt’s Kids Since 1980
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Best Electrical Company
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BEST DAYCARE
Preschool & PreKindergarten for 3 & 4 Year Olds Thank you for your vote as it is a privilege to serve the children of our community
Thank you so much to our community for taking the time to vote for Hub Electric as the Best Electrical Company! We appreciate your business and are happy to continue to serve all your electrical needs.
250-378-8885 www.tumbleweedplayschool.com
imhub@telus.net
2001 Gillis Crescent, Merritt BC
250-378-4646
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NICOLA VALLEY MASSAGE THERAPY Merritt Herald
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PEOPLE’S
We are so honoured and very happy to hear that we have been chosen for a second year in a row to receive the People’s Choice Award. We want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all who voted.
You guys are amazing!
Best Massage Office
Thanks again, Tim and Rita Kroeker
Tim Kroeker ~ Registered Massage Therapist of 18 years “You’re in good hands” Nicola Valley Massage Therapy Clinic 250-378-8300 nicolavalleymassagetherapy.com
THANK YOU LEGACY
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Each office is independently owned and operated.
250.378.6941 Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results.
Best Real Estate Company
From our team to all our clients, future clients, family and friends, THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE #1 REAL ESTATE OFFICE IN MERRITT AND THE NICOLA VALLEY.
We look forward to another exciting year in the Nicola Valley, using our expertise, negotiation skills, and local knowledge to get the best results for you.
112-1700 Garcia Street Box 2257 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
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P E O P L E ’S
• LANDSCAPING COMPANY Klassen Landscape Supply • CLOTHING STORE Mark’s Work Wearhouse • GROCERY STORE Save On Foods • PLUMBING COMPANY Nicola Plumbing & Heating • COLD BEER, WINE & LIQUOR STORE BC Liquor Store • HAIR SALON Kruze N’ Style • AUTO PARTS STORE Lordco Auto Parts • CONVENIENCE STORE Courtesy Corner • DAYCARE Tumbleweed Playschool Society • HOTEL / MOTEL Best Western Plus • HAIR DRESSER Cookie (Planet Hair) • DOG GROOMER Fetch Dog Grooming & Pet Supplies • BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY Home Hardware • TIRE SHOP Kal Tire
• GAS STATION Super Save Gas • •
LOGGING COMPANY Valley Carriers INSURANCE OFFICE Hub International Insurance Brokers
• ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER CJR Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc. • DOCTOR/OFFICE The Medical Clinic Dr. Soderberg • BANK CIBC • OPTICAL BUSINESS Doctor’s Eyecare • UNIQUE BUSINESS Persistence Training Centre • DENTIST Cascade Dental Todd Smith • STORAGE FACILITY Trigs Storage Ltd • CATERING COMPANY Mary’s Corner Cafe & Catering • REAL ESTATE COMPANY Remax Legacy • MASSAGE OFFICE Nicola Valley Massage Therapy
• BUILDING CONTRACTOR COMPANY Caleo Construction • PHARMACY STORE Black’s Pharmacy • ELECTRICIAL COMPANY Hub Electric Ltd. • CLUB ORGANIZATION Vintage Car Club Of Canada, Merritt Chapter • WELDING COMPANY Jackson’s Welding • COFFEE SHOP Mandolins Bagel & Coffeehouse • COOK Mary (Mary’s Corner Cafe & Catering)
• BUSINESS OWNER • BUSINESS OVERALL Kylee Street (Under 10 Employees) (Persistence Training Centre) Mary’s Corner Cafe & Catering • PHOTOGRAPHY Crystal Leier Photography • BUSINESS OVERALL (Over 10 Employees) • VOLUNTEER Valley Carriers Deb Manke (Love to Dance Society) • NEW BUSINESS Miss Vicki’s Petals & Plants • NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION • RECEPTIONIST Merritt Dance Society Leanne Pozzobon (Valley Carriers) • SUSHI Garden Sushi • SALESPERSON Ben Klassen • BURGER (Valley Carriers) A&W • CUSTOMER SERVICE • STEAK Sherry Desy Game On Sports Bar & Grill (Hub International Insurance Brokers) • PIZZA • COACH • SERVER Yaki Joes Gourmet Pizza, Hannah Steele Calzones & More Karen Trufanenko (Tropico Spice) (Persistence Training Centre) • WINGS • MECHANIC Game On Sports Bar & Grill • SPORTS ORGANIZATION Justine Thomson Nicola Valley Skating Club • COFFEE (NAPA Auto Pro) • LOCAL MUSICIAN Mandolins Bagel & • PERSONAL TRAINER Coffeehouse Bobby Garcia Kylee Street (Persistence • SOUP • CHINESE FOOD Training Centre) Mary’s Corner Cafe Tropico Spice • MUSIC VENUE & Catering • PUB / BAR Lower Nicola Garlic Festival • SANDWICH Game On Sports Bar & Grill • REALTOR Brambles Bakery & Café Janis Post (Remax Legacy) • BUSINESS OF THE YEAR • MANAGER Persistence Training Centre Ben Klassen (Valley Carriers)
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CIBC wishes to thank the community of Merritt for their ongoing support.
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Best Bank PEOPLE’S
Best Bank
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who took the time to vote.
Best Doctor
I am honoured to be the recipient of the People’s Choice Award. Thank you all.
2035 Charters Street, Merritt
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:30 am – 5 pm
2002 Quilchena Avenue
Dr. Drew Soderberg (250) 378-6222
(250) 378-2296
THANK YOU Thank you for your vote, Merritt! I am humbled and proud to be named the Top Realtor for Merritt and the Nicola Valley. It has been an honour to work as your realtor for the last 13 years, and I look forward to continuing to serve you in the years to come. Your support means the world to me, thank you!
Janis Post
LEGACY 250.378.6941
112 1700 Garcia Street Box 2257 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
250-315-3672 janis@janispost.com
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BEST REALTOR
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THANK YOU!
The Merritt Dance Society, a non profit organisation and it’s project, the Love To Dance Academy In December 2012, The Love To Dance Academy proudly opened its dance studio door, in the Olde Courthouse, to only twelve ballet students. Right from the start Love To Dance Academy was supported and loved by the Merritt and Nicola Valley community with many precious volunteers always willing to help. Through lots of hard work, dedication and perseverance, it slowly, but steadily developed into dance academy, where people of all ages, all genders and all abilities can now attend dance classes in a variety of dance genres, Ballet, Spanish Flamenco, Modern and lyrical Jazz, Latin & Ballroom, Country Line dance and Bollywood. In December 2018, Love To Dance Academy moved to Quilchena Avenue and with the help of wonderful volunteers, transformed the second hand dealership into a light, spacious and well equipped dance studio where dance friends meet weekly. Dancing and moving to music releases endorphins and is an excellent form of stress release. For a feeling of wellbeing, dance students can join the Song of the Body program, which is a recreational dance program for fitness, friendship and fun. Classes include Latin for Ladies, Pound fitness, Stretch and Strengthen and Bollywood dance. Students who love performing arts as well as visual arts can enrol in the Dance-Art-Music program, offered annually starting April/June. There are many performance opportunities for dance students and
recognised, opening doors worldwide. since 2013 students have performed 43 It is a privilege for dance students to times – sometimes on the Merritt Civic participate and to have stage, sometimes examiners from other on the Sagebrush provinces and other Theatre stage in Merritt Herald countries visiting Merritt. Kamloops and 2019 People’s Choice In June 2018, Love To sometimes at senior centres as well as Dance students did their AWARD performance exams in in the Merritt and front of a judge from New Lower Nicola parks. York, Nina Ciavelli. She For the was impressed with the more serious high standard of work and dancer, there awarded six students part are opportunities paid scholarships to the to annually take part in two AAB Summer School in New York, which will be international dance attended by some of the organisations’ PEOPLE’S dance students in June exam sessions, the and July 2019. Love To Royal Academy Dance students, ballet of Dance (RAD), and Spanish Flamenco and the American also annually excel in the Academy of Ballet (AAB). Students Kamloops Festival of the Performing Arts. receive credits and Volunteer Deb Manke Merritt Dance Society exam results which Non Profit are internationally wish to thank their
Organization
teachers, Lizette Nel and Vanessa van Rensburg, who not only teach their students how to dance, but also open many art and culture windows to young and older minds and through dance teach them valuable life skills needed into adulthood and old age. Thank you to everyone who supports and voted for Merritt Dance Society. Thank you to the many volunteers who always help to make the workload lighter. Love To Dance Academy is a project of the Merritt Dance Society. LTD students dance for joy, they respect themselves and others, they sweat, they laugh, they have fun and from time to time they shed a few tears, but they always overcome their personal challenges. They progress and they feel good about their achievements big and small. Registrations for dance in Fall, August Summer Dance Camp and participation in the 2019 Winter Concert (Merritt Country Christmas week) are now open with special offers for early birds. Visit Merritt Dance Society’s “Love To Dance Academy” on facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/ LtdDanceAcademy and our website, http://www. lovetodanceacademy.com Lizette Nel (RAD)(CDTA) (AAB) is an internationally registered dance teacher. Vanessa van Rensburg, the MDS Spanish Flamenco dance teacher, received training at the Montoya Dance Academy, who received a special award from King Philip of Spain in appreciation for their commitment and dedication to promote and develop the Spanish Dance genre.
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MERRITT’S only SPORTS BAR!
Breakfast, Lunch, Desserts & Coffee
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BEST PUB BEST WINGS & BEST STEAK
PEOPLE’S
BEST COFFEE SHOP Jim and all the staff at Game on Pub, would like to thank all the people of Merritt who voted for us as The Best Pub, Best Steak and Best Wings! We thank you for your support and look forward to continuing to provide amazing food and service!
COME IN AND TRY OUR DAILY SPECIALS and our
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Thank you To all of the people that voted for Mandolins Bagel and Coffee House for BEST COFFEE SHOP. Serving the community for the past eight years.
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3701 De Wolf Way, Merritt (Take Exit 290 Off Hwy 5)
Railyard Mall 114-1700 Garcia St
250-315-0007
THANK YOU Merritt for voting us Best Building Supply Company.
We are proud to be serving the Nicola Valley. Merritt Herald
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We are now stocking PIT BOSS smokers and accessories. Stop by to chat with your local PIT BOSS specialist at Home Hardware.
PEOPLE’S
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BEST BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY
Thank you to the community for voting Kruse N’ Style for the Best Hair Dressing Shop. We appreciate all of our clients who have come to us over our 30 years in business. Come in and visit us for all your beauty needs and check out our selection of ladies clothing!
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Hair Salon & Ladies Clothing Boutique
Best Hair Dressing Shop 1701 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. www.merritthomehardware.ca 250-378-4215
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A CONVENIENCE STORE WITH SO MUCH MORE Merritt Herald
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We really want to thank everyone in Merritt and Nicola Valley for showing your love and support and voting us the Best Convenience store in 2019.
Day by day we are adding more variety in our store. Recently we have added scoop ice cream, slushi, coffee, fishing bait, fresh produce, and so much more.
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Best Convenience Store
COFFEE • SLUSHIES ICE CREAM Coupon Valid May 30 - June 30, 2019
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Groceries • Lottery Tickets • Hard Ice-cream • Slushies • Fishing Supplies Pet Food • Produce • Camping Supplies • Ice • Firewood • Fresh Brewed Coffee • Cold Crinks, • Meats • Health Items • Frozen Food • Mobile Accessories • Automotive Supplies • Gift Cards & so much more.
Monday - Saturday: 6 - 10, Sunday: 7 - 10 A 25.9 MILLION WINNING TICKET WAS SOLD IN OUR STORE MAKING US THE LUCKIEST STORE IN THE VALLEY.
407 Highway 8, Lower Nicola • 250-378-9457
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Thank you to our loyal customers! Our locally owned business has been voted Best Pharmacy in Merritt.
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Best Auto Parts Store
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BEST PHARMACY
’S PHARM K C AC A L Y 2037 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, BC
250-378-2155
Vintage Car Club of Canada ~ Merritt Chapter Merritt Herald
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PEOPLE’S
The members of the Vintage Car Club of Canada, Merritt Chapter, would like to thank everyone who voted for us as Best Club/ Organization in the Merritt Herald People’s Choice awards. This is quite an honour. We would like to extend and invite to all car enthusiasts to come join our award winning club, come out and share in the fun, get together’s, bar-b-ques, poker runs, pot lucks, swap meets, parades and show n shines.
YOUR ONE-STOP SOURCE FOR
QUALITY AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES 121-1700 Garcia St, Merritt BC (250) 378-9004
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ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW Smith Pioneer Park, Lower Nicola Merritt Herald
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Best Club/Organization
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Best Music Venue WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Anglican Church Hall, 7:00 pm, 1990 Chapman St. Call Ted Lund at 250-378-4195 for information.
WWW.LORDCO.COM
Thank you to everyone that voted for the Lower Nicola Garlic Festival, for Best Music Venue! A big shout out to Dawn & Quade and all the musicians for a job well done!
• Tractor pull • Live music • Various vendors • Concession stand
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Let PERSISTENCE help you reach your training potential
Persistence isn’t just a name on the door, to us persistence is, constantly striving to be better, constantly pushing our clients to see their potential, and priding ourselves on making sure everyone feels welcome. Winning 5 business awards has shown that our persistence has paid off! Thank you to everyone in Merritt for showing that we are on the right track by voting for
PERSISTENCE TRAINING CENTRE - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! SUPER SET Light weight, high rep, fat burning class. This class will help you get summer body ready.
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CIRCUIT WORK IT Great class to ease yourself into fitness. Multiple stations set up on a timer.
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WEIGHT LIFTING Designed for increasing strength, power and size. Ideal for off season hockey athletes. 15+ years of age
FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Combination of strength and conditioning. Designed to get you ready for a zombie apocalypse.
LONG AND LEAN Most Unique Business Best Coach/ Hannah Steele (Akasa & PTC) Best Personal Trainer/ Kylee Street Best Business Owner/ Kylee Street
Great for improving posture, strengthening core and increasing flexibility.
KIDS BOOTCAMP Ages 6 - 11 Teaching fitness through fun games and team effort.
Business of the Year/ Persistance Training Centre
BABY BOOT CAMP Can’t find a babysitter? Thats ok, get your sweat on while the children play.
ELITE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CAMP TEAMS UP WITH Off season training is crucial to increasing strength, power, endurance and skills. Each day will be spent with Ice Dragon’s and Persistence Training Centre focusing on puck handing, shooting accuracy, safely, body contact and strength and conditioning. The athlete’s day will start out with skills work at the Merritt Arena then transition to P.T.C. for sport specific training. Ages: 9 - 12
July 8 to 17 - Mon. - Wed.: 9:30 am - Noon Contact Kylee at 250-280-1760
TEEN BOOTCAMP
Age 12 - 15 Making sure teens understand safety, efficiency & proper movements in all aspects of fitness.
For more information on classes & times, please call Kylee at
250-280-1760
Persistence Training Centre #115- 1700 Garcia St., Railyard Mall
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Mary’s Corner Cafe & Catering would like to thank all who voted for us for Best Catering Company, Best Cook, Best Soup and Best Business Overall (Under 10 Employees). This is truly an honour and we appreciate your vote of confidence. Come on in and enjoy some delicious food and meet our amazing staff!
BEST CATERING COMPANY BEST COOK BEST SOUP BEST BUSINESS OVERALL (UNDER 10 EMPLOYEES)
LUNCH BUFFETT - 11 am - 2 pm Only $11.99 Everyday there’s something new on the menu. includes coffee • Catering events: large, small, formal & informal events • Party trays • Need to rent a room for a special occasion? We have one available for up to 35 people • Frozen homemade meals - Individual or family portions available • Themed fruit platter creations • Homemade pies & cakes available Mary prides herself in working with every budget and the needs of her clients. Be sure to give her a call to discuss your plans.
250-378-6693
1950 Garcia St.