People’s Choice
Awards 2018
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
AWARDS 2018
Supplement to the Merritt Herald
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We are incredibly grateful and honored that the community has voted us as the Reader’s Choice and we PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018 Winner hope to continue giving great AWARDS Best Dental service to the community. 2018
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The Merritt Herald is proud to present the first ever People’s Choice Awards. The awards were created to recognize the businesses, people and volunteer organizations that have gained the appreciation of our community. The entry form was made available in editions of the Merritt Herald, running every week from the beginning of April until April 18. Additionally, locals were invited to vote online at merrittherald.com. These awards represent the first of what will be a yearly event and we look forward to our community having their say once again next year. The fact that we have so many amazing businesses in Merritt and the surrounding area gives us a variety of where to shop to obtain our everyday needs and wants. We encourage everyone to shop local and support those that work so hard to make our economy thrive in Merritt! Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!
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And the winners are...
Hub International Insurance Brokers is Very Proud of our Client Service Team They truly are THE BEST Let us review all your options and assist you in making an informed insurance decision.
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Business of the Year Best Business Overall (10 employees or more) Best Insurance Office Best Customer Service/ PEOPLE’S CHOICE Cathy Mortimer
AWARDS Best Salesperson/ 2018
Adam Etchart
Auto Insurance Specialists
Motor License Specialists
Home Insurance Specialists
Jaymie Brundage
Debbie Mckinney
Jean Tribe
Virginia Aspinall
Angie Allgrove
Sherry Desy
Kristina Bergstrom
Lana Emslie
Tiffany Brabant
Adam Etchart
Cathy Mortimer
( Commercial Insurance also)
Branch Manager: Jo Ann Irvine, Commercial Insurance
International Insurance Brokers 1802 Chapman St. Merritt, BC
(250)
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The 950 Rocky Mountain Ranger Cadet Corps and the 950 RCACC Sponsoring Committee would like to thank all those who have supported and continue to support us.
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Hub International Insurance - Business of the Year Hub International Insurance - Best Business Overall, Over 10 Employees Sagebrush Mini, RV and Outdoor Storage/Best Business Overall, Under 10 Employees Greg ~ 2nd Avenue Signs - Best Business Owner Sharon Bond-Hogg & Darren Hogg/Kekuli Cafe - Best Business Owner 7-Eleven - Best Convenience Store 7-Eleven - Best Gas Station Adam Etchart/Hub International Insurance - Best Salesperson Arnica Contracting Inc. - Best Landscaping Company Best Western Plus - Best Hotel/Motel Black’s Pharmacy (1972) Ltd. - Best Pharmacy Bobby Geier/Fifth Geier Auto - Best Mechanic Brad Yakimchuk/Century 21 - Best Realtor Brambles Bakery & Cafe Ltd. - Best Coffee Shop Brambles Bakery & Cafe Ltd. - Best Soup Canada Cafe - Best Chinese Food
2018 Winner
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Best AWARDS Non-Profit 2018
Organization
Thank you all, and extra Big Thank You’s to: Nadina Logging Ltd Lynda’s Café City of Merritt WestJet Merritt Centennials Merritt & District Chamber Of Commerce Teck – Highland Valley Murray GM Radio Q101 Merritt Herald Nadan Military Band Heartland TV Productions City Furniture Telus Merritt Elks Legion 96 Merritt Spanner & Web
Thank you to all of our loyal customers and voters for choosing Hack Electric as best Electrical Contractor for the People’s Choice Awards! We have called Merritt home for 50 years and have been in business for 35 years! We love Merritt and continue to look forward to serving all your electrical needs!
The Cadets spent their spring break this year touring the “Canadian Battlefields” in France. The experience was life changing for all those who attended. There were 10 youths and 3 adults who attended the tour. The emotions, history, and physically experience has made an impact that has given everyone a greater understanding of the role that Canadians had in the World Wars. We thank you for your support and hope that we will continue to have your support as we are always fundraising for equipment, competitions, travel, field training and operating expenses.
Drillwell Merritt Printing Brian Cave Tire Shop Karen Bonneteau – Remax Vancouver Canuck Alumni Vancouver Canucks Retired NHL Boston Bruins Rick Smith Ron Miciuk Shane Inglis Kathy Crack Nicola Valley Museum Kal Tire RBC Interior Credit Union WestCan Cil Street Merritt Stock Car
Grocery People Carrie Ware & Co Save-On Foods Extra Foods Canadian Tire LNIB Jackie Tegart MLA Fraser Nicola Mayor & Council City of Merritt Esspresso Etc.
Thank you to the people of Merritt for voting for Black’s Pharmacy as Best Pharmacy! Merritt Herald
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AWARDS BEST PHARMACY 2018
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AWARDS Best
Your confidence in us is much appreciated. We make it our goal to offer friendly, professional service, from people who care!
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Hack Electric
2865C Pooley Ave, Merritt
250-378-5580
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Electrical Contractor
P H ARM S ’ K C AC A L Y 2037 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, BC
250-378-2155
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Thank you to the community for voting us Best Daycare for the People’s Choice Awards! We are pleased to provide a safe, happy, educational experience for your children! Merritt Herald
Welcome to your child’s first classroom!
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AWARDS Best 2018
Daycare
• We provide your children with a first-class early development education. • Our center has 68 licensed spaces for Children ages 0 -12. • Children learn best when they are happy and secure. Our Child Care Center, PreSchool and School-Age environments are safe and nurturing. • We provide the best in Early Childhood Education thru our many programs. • We have openings in our 3-5 Program, Pre-School, & Pre-Kindergarten
Ask us about the new Parent Fee Reduction Initiative whitebeardaycare@shaw.ca or 250-315-1331
Carrie Ware & Company Inc. - Best Accountant/Bookkeeper Cathy Mortimer/Hub International Insurance - Best Customer Service Chahal Priddle LLP - Best Lawyers Office Cherry Inglis Notary Public - Best Lawyers Office CIBC - Best Bank Coldwater Cold Beer & Wine Store - Best Cold Beer, Wine & Liquor Store Coldwater Plumbing - Best Plumbing Company Colleen Gabara - Best Hair Dresser Creative Company - Most Unique Business Crystal Restaurant - Best Buffet Culture Club - Best Music Venue Dentistry @ Merritt - Best Dental Office Doctor’s Eyecare Merritt - Best Optical Business Dr. Ross/Nicola Valley Medical Centre - Best Doctor’s Office Fetch Dog Grooming - Best Dog Groomer
Thank you to the People of Merritt for Voting for Doctor’s Eyecare Optometry. We appreciate all of our loyal customers and look forward to serving new patients. Merritt Herald
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AWARDS Best
Optical Business 2018
WIN A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS Purchase a complete set of prescription glasses and receive off of your second set of lenses
50%
*Some conditions apply
Also in conjuction with this promo anyone purchasing a 2nd pair of Rx Sunglasses for the period May - August will get their name in a draw for a 4 day Getaway to
Las Vegas
MERRITT: 250-378-2020 • 2177 Quilchena Ave. www.doctorseyecaremerritt.com PRINCETON: 250-295-6640 • 89 Kenley Ave.
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Come in and visit us for all your grocery needs Merritt Herald
Game On Pub - Best Pub Game On Pub - Best Steak Game On Pub - Best Wings Gene Irvine/Sagebrush Mini, RV and Outdoor Storage - Best Manager Hanna/Nicola Meadows - Best Receptionist Home Hardware - Best Building Supply Company Hub International Insurance Brokers - Best Insurance Office Jackson’s Welding (1981) Ltd - Best Welding Contractor Jenny/Nicola Meadows - Best Cook Julie Pollard/Merritt Pro Photography - Best Photography Kal Tire - Best Tire Shop Kylee Street/Persistence Personal Training - Best Personal Trainer Lordco - Best Auto Parts Store Marian Sawchuk - Best Volunteer Mettler Construction - Best Building Contractor Company
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AWARDS Best Grocery 2018
Store
Railyard Mall (Garcia St.)
We could like to thank the community for selecting us as best grocery store in Merritt and we will continue to go the extra mile for all our customers
250-378-5564
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Best Business Owner
VINYL GRAPHICS, BANNERS, Mongos Mongolian Grill - Best Buffet Paul Molnar/Merritt Veterinary Hospital - Best Veterinary WINDOW SIGNAGE, SIGNS Thank you to the people of Merritt for voting me, Greg, the PropertyGuys.com - Best Real Estate Company Best Business Owner for the People’s Choice Awards! Your & DECALS RBC - Best Bank VEHICLE LETTERING, confidence in me is much appreciated! Taking care of all your signage needs!
Robert Hack Electric - Best Electrician Contractor
Greg Johnson Rocky Mountain Cadet Corps 950 - Best Non-Profit Organization FAX: 378-6704 Rotary Club of Merritt - Best Club/Organization Greg Johnson 2ndavenuesigns@telus.net Save On Foods - Best Grocery Store VINYL GRAPHICS, BANNER, Spaner & Webb - Best Clothing Store WINDOW SIGNAGE, SIGNS SRS Trucking/Bar S Ventures - Best Logging Company The Grand Pub & Grill - Best Steak VEHICLE LETTERING, & DECALS
1902 2nd Avenue, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1J7
PH: 250-378-6703
2ndavenuesigns@telus.net
Thank you to our customers and to all our supporters for such a remarkable award! We sincerely appreciate doing business locally and will continue to strive for excellence! Merritt Herald
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The Merritt Centennials - Best Sports Organization Tim Kroeker/Nicola Valley Massage - Best Massage Office White Bear Daycare - Best Daycare White Spot/Triple O’s - Best Burger Yaki Joe’s Pizza - Best Pizza
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Best AWARDS
Thank you for taking the time to vote
Home Hardware as the Best Building Supply Company! We take pride in serving our community with all your building supply needs.
Building Supply Company 2018
PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018 Winner
AWARDS Best Mechanic 2018
2380 NICOLA AVE (NEXT TO COYOTE COLLISION)
250-378-2211
1701 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. www.merritthomehardware.ca 250-378-4215
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We are honored to accept the People ‘s Choice Award.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the community of Merritt and the Voters. Extra recognition of appreciation for our superb Employees, Sub-Contractors and Stuwix Resource Joint Venture as success is never derived from one individual alone - Thank you!
Wow I am beyond excited to be voted Merritt’s Best Personal Trainer in the People’s Choice Awards! I have a passion for what I do and I wouldn’t be as good as I am if it wasn’t for my loyal clients. Thank you so much to everyone in Merritt who voted, it was such an amazing surprise to hear this amazing news!
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To Say Thank You I am offering
20 OFF %
2018 Winner PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Best Logging AWARDS Company 2018
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all NEW memberships for the month of June
To see more on pricing and class times check out my Facebook page at PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018 Winner
AWARDS Best Personal 2018
STUWIX RESOURCES
1680 Sunshine Valley Rd, Merritt, BC
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AWARDS Best Building 2018
Contractor Company
Trainer
barsventures84@gmail.com
Mettler Construction would like to recognize our clients, sub-trades, suppliers and talented, dedicated staff for our success over the past 26 years of business in the Nicola Valley. Thank you for all of your support Merritt and we look forward to remaining the “Best Building Contractor Company” for many years to come. Mettler Construction Ltd., located in Merritt. We specialize in the construction of quality custom homes, we are committed to providing expert craftsmanship along with exceptional attention to detail and customer service. We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our clients
Rick Mettler
Home: 250-378-6887 Cell: 250-378-7380
General Contractor www.mettlerconstruction.ca
Persistence Personal Training Text or call at
250-280-1760
or email at kyleestreet@gmail.com
Thanks again people of Merritt, this is truly amazing!
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MERRITT’S only SPORTS BAR! CHAHAL PRIDDLE
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A PARTNERSHIP OF LAW CORPORATIONS
2018 Winner PEOPLE’S CHOICE
BEST AWARDS
PUB BEST WINGS & AWARDS BEST STEAK 2018
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Kerri D. Priddle • Nathan Van Kampen • Jasmine K. Kooner • Hardeep S. Chahal
“YOU CAN RELY ON US”
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Chahal Priddle LLP would like to thank the people of Merritt for showing their confidence in our service, by voting for us as Best Lawyers Office. It has been a privilege to serve all of our loyal clients, which we will continue to do, and we will gladly accept new clients.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018 Winner
AWARDS Best Lawyers’ 2018
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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!
102-2840 Voght Street, , Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
250.378.4966
CheCk out our Feature Food & drink Menu
appointments available on Thursdays
VISIT US ONLINE! gameonsportsbarandgrill.ca
1.877.372.3233 • www.chahalpriddle.ca
250- 315-1022
All staff and management at the Best Western Plus thank everyone for making us their choice! It is a huge honor and we look forward to providing the community with quality accommodations for years to come!
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AWARDS Best 2018
Hotel/Motel
3969 Crawford Avenue Merritt, BC Toll Free: 1-800-780-7234 Direct 250-378-0700
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open 11:00 a.m. 7 days a week • 3701 De Wolf Way, Merritt (Take Exit 290 Off Hwy 5)
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THANK YOU MERRITT FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND FOR VOTING US THE BEST CLOTHING STORE
2018 Winner PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Best AWARDS CLOTHING STORE 2018
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YOUR NEXT IN-STORE PURCHASE Coupon expires June 17, 2018
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Carrie Ware & Company is Thrilled to receive this award!
Thank you to our clients for your continued support!
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2018 Winner
Best Accounting/ AWARDS 2018 Bookkeeper
Carrie Ware & Company Inc. Chartered Professional Accountant Firm
Tel: (250) 378-2215 Fax: (250) 378-6061 1964 Quilchena Ave, www.carrieware.ca P.O. Box 700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
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Thank You Merritt for voting us Best Landscaping Company. We are looking forward to the next 10 years in Merritt.
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2018 Winner PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Best AWARDS Landscaping Company
Thank you to all of my clients past, present and future, for voting me the Best Realtor for the People's Choice awards.
It is truly an honour being chosen by the people of our community. I look forward to being a part of your Real Estate Experience!
YOUR GO-TO FOR ANY AND ALL EQUIPMENT, TRUCKING, AND LANDSCAPING NEEDS
2018
Arnica Contracting Inc. is dedicated towards providing a professional, affordable, and quality service to our customers.
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Brad Yakimchuk
CALL 250-315-5074 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK
inc.
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AWARDS Best 2018
Realtor
www.century21.ca/brad.yakimchuk
WWW.ARNICACONTRACTING.COM
Huge thank you to all the loyal and wonderful clients and pets! Merritt Herald
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AWARDS Best 2018
Dog Groomer
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AWARDS Best
Offer good until May 23, 2018
2018
Steak
Thank you to the community for voting The Grand Pub & Grill, for best steak. We appreciate all of our customers and look forward to serving you our great food.
Family Friendly Great Daily Features
Sunday: 10AM to 11 PM • Mon-Thurs: 11AM to 11PM Fri-Sat: 11AM to 1PM
Hours: Tues-Fri 9am - 5pm • Sat: 12 - 3 pm 2144 Quilchena Ave., Merritt, B.C. 250-378-8828
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Thank you for voting PROPERTYGUYS.COM & MERRITT PRO PHOTO as the BEST REAL ESTATE & the BEST PHOTOGRAPHER! Real Estate Weddings Children Family Commercial Drone Boudoir Merritt Herald
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