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Grey squirrels could be bad news for local ecosystem By Tim Petruk and Phillip Woolgar KTW/HERALD reporter@newsroom.com

The Nicola Thompson Fraser Advisory Group is warning Nicola Valley residents about what has been identified as an “invasive species.” They might look cute and harmless, but don’t be fooled — an invasive squirrel species new to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District could mean bad news for the local ecosystem. The eastern grey squirrel has recently been found in the area and officials with the Nicola Thompson Fraser Public Advisory Group said the squirrel has made its way from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to nearby backyards. “Experts are looking for support in identifying any sightings and have developed a website that provides information on identification and how to report,” said Pat Salm, NTFPAG facilitator. Thompson Rivers University

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wildlife and ecology professor Karl Larsen said the rodent can displace wildlife. “We’re dealing with an invasive species that is notorious around the globe for its ability to establish itself in differenct places and different ecosystems,” he said. “They’ve spread disease, they’ve damaged crops and they will eat other wildlife.” Eastern grey squirrels are distinctive in a few ways, he went on. For starters, they’re big — about twice the size of the native red squirrels Nicola Valley residents are used to seeing around the community. The other giveaway — as the name would indicate — is their colour. “Eastern grey squirrels can be either grey or black,” Larsen explained. “I always explain it to people that it’s like black bears — they can be either black or brown.” Red squirrels are also much more territorial than their eastern counterparts, meaning the invasive species is more likely to be seen congregating in large groups, while red squirrels

Larsen said he believes the squirrels’ numbers in the ThompsonNicola are lower than those in Kelowna and Victoria, but that could change. And, if it does, it could be big trouble for other local wildlife. “They’ll predate on songbirds and songbirds eat insects,” Larsen said. “There are all kinds of problems that could come from that and get more

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elaborate.” The invasive rodents are also known to eat fruit — something that poses a larger risk for farmers in the Okanagan, but could still create problems in and around the Nicola Valley. According to Larsen, an example of what could happen if the squirrels are left to run free is playing out right now in Europe. “In Italy, they’ve impacted a lot of the agricultural products,” he said. “They let it go for too long and the population became too large — and now they can’t eradicate them.” Larsen is asking local residents to keep an eye out for eastern squirrels and to notify researchers of any sightings. “Eventually, we’ll get an idea of how many there are and where they are,” he said. “Then, a decision will have to be made higher up [by government officials] about what to do.” Anyone who spots an eastern grey squirrel in or around the Nicola Valley is asked to call 1-855-INTROSQ (468-7077).

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generally go about their business on their own. That trait, Larsen said, also poses problems because it could mean much denser squirrel populations in a given urban environment, leading to any number of ecological impacts. Larsen said it’s still unclear how the unwanted newcomers showed up in Kamloops, but it was likely by way of Vancouver, where they’ve been established for some time. Native to the eastern part of North America, the squirrels are believed to have arrived in B.C. initially as a gift given by the City of New York to the City of Vancouver. They first established themselves in Stanley Park, but eventually spread outward across the Lower Mainland. From there, Larsen said, it would have been easy for a group of the squirrels to hitch a ride aboard a truck or trailer to the Interior. In addition to the ThompsonNicola, eastern grey squirrels are also making their presence known in Kelowna and on Vancouver Island.

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Community petitions government to let Sikh priest stay in Canada By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A Sikh priest is back with his community after Canadian Border Services apprehended his passport and told him to leave the country in six days. Harinder Singh was on his way back to Merritt on March 8 when the Canada Border Services Agency stopped him at the Aldergrove crossing during a regular check. He was told to return to India by March 14. Singh was also required to return to Canada Border Services Agency in Aldergrove on March 10 to show confirmation of an airline ticket to India. But after community outcry to keep the religious leader at the Merritt Gurudwara Sikh Temple, a total of 19 pages of petitions were signed in 28 hours containing over 500 signatures, and a let-

ter was sent to local provincial and federal politicians. “The phone calls in my office and the emails received from a variety of sources throughout the community of Merritt made it very loud and clear that people wanted Mr. Singh to be able to stay,” said MP OkanaganCoquihalla Dan Albas. “From time to time, these cases do happen.” Due to the amount of community support that was demonstrated for Singh, Albas was able to get the attention of Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, who wrote a special one-year residency permit, which will give Singh time to attempt to attain permanent status. “We were able to ascertain there was a very good case to make an appeal,” Albas noted. “[Kenney] and his staff took it very seriously and found there was some merit in the case.”

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which aired Sunday. “This is the end of your journey right now but they want to see you back because you have so much talent,” said host Dina Pugliese. The episode featured clips from the remaining contestants.

Many people in Merritt were convinced Snee would move on, after Canada’s Got Talent arrived in town to film Snee, who performed Frederic Weatherly’s Danny Boy. Snee is in Scotland this week and is unavailable for comment.

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Al Clarke, Merritt’s Q101 news announcer, is scheduled to retire tomorrow (Friday). He landed his first radio gig in 1963 and has lived in the Nicola Valley steadily since 1978. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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He has one of the most soothing and assertive voices on radio, and it is perhaps the most recognizable in the Nicola Valley. But tomorrow (Friday), Al Clarke is scheduled to say for the last time on Q101 Merritt, “And a very pleasant good morning. I’m Al Clarke with your Q101 news update.” “It’s something I’ve been looking forward to with mixed emotions,” he said. “When you’ve done something for 50 years and you’ve been associated with the industry for that long, and all of a sudden you’re taking a turn into a different lifestyle, it can be frightening and it can be exciting at the same time.” Clarke has started his day in the office around 3 a.m. to prepare for the 6 o’clock news. He writes his own local copy, receives satellite feeds from the Canadian Press, formats weather and generates sports copy.

Each newscast is under a different number — such as the 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. etc. — and all require a different introduction each day. “One of the things I’m looking forward to retirement for is to be able to go to a hockey game and get home at 10:30, 11 o’clock and not feel like I have to get up in fourand-a-half hours.” Radio has been in Clarke’s blood since he was a toddler, and his career has brought him “never-ending happiness.” When he was three or four years old, Clarke would sit on his grandfather’s knee and listen to short-wave radio. “He was fascinated with it. He collected records and he’d let me play them on the old 78 player and I was just fascinated that you could get music out of a flat disc like that.” Later, Clarke spoke on the HAM (amateur) radio with his father. “He would get me on the microphone in the HAM shack — so I was on the radio and I wasn’t even in school

yet. I’d say ‘Give me the mic dad.’” And then in 1962, Al landed his first radio gig while in Grade 10 in Powell River. “It was a radio station, CFCP in Courtenay, as a matter of fact, that called our school and asked if there was anybody there who wanted to be a high school reporter to feed stuff to their weekly show,” he said. “I volunteered for it and that is where I really got my feet into it.” After high school, Clarke entered the Vancouver rock ‘n’ roll scene, playing for the ‘Playmates’ as the MC and one of the singers from 1965 to 1967. He was in charge of the microphone even then. He later returned to his home town, Powell River, and worked construction. But he was summoned by a couple of former school buddies who were radio announcers for CHQB, where Clarke would work from 1968-73. “They convinced me I shouldn’t be working construction, I should be working

radio and they would see to it that I would get a spot on the staff with them, which I did.” Later, Clarke landed a radio job in Merritt, where he brought his pregnant wife and first child so he could work for the radio station that would later become Q101. But he initially only worked here for three years before being called back to CHQB in 1976, where he stayed as news director for over two years. But the tug-of-war continued, and Clarke was called back to Merritt in 1978, where he would stay through to his retirement. He would make Merritt his home, not only for the job, but because he is legally blind and can’t receive a driver’s license. During his early career here, Clarke spoke on a morning show, performing sales calls and writing his own commercial copy. “To have a town that is so compact as Merritt, I didn’t need to have a driver’s license because I could walk to everything.” Clarke wasn’t always work-

ing for the radio station when in Merritt. He spent roughly one year as a sales manager for the Merritt Herald around 1990. He then developed his own company called Media Management, which produced everything from sport uniforms to ballpoint pens with a personalized name. He also managed advertising for CFJC in the area and produced sales ads. But the microphone called him back. “Sometimes you have to refresh,” he said about leaving the station. “It’s just one of those things that people do.” In his retirement, Clarke said he wants to travel, relax and work on a garden, which he hasn’t been able to do for a while. “You know, the usual things that people like to do,” he said. “Hobbies that are sitting dormant in the large basement room that looks like a junk pile might get some attention. I have a substantial number of records in the library that need to be taken care of.”

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Merritt’s 100th year is set to wind up this weekend with a dinner and dance party for the whole family at the Civic Centre Saturday night. “We started celebrating on April 1 last year, which marked the city’s incorporation, and so this party on March 31 will wind up the year,” said Joe Atkinson, a member of Merritt’s 100th Anniversary Committee. The wrap up party will feature local entertainment including cowboy poet Dave Longworth and comedian Opie Oppenheim “The Cool Warrior” as well as music by The Hoodoos featuring B.C. Country Music Hall of Famer Gary Cooper, Walk of Stars inductee Joe Lonsale along with Harley Carmen and Ernie Pawliuk.

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The evening will also include a dinner catered by The Grand Pub and Grill. Over the past year, locals have celebrated Merritt’s rich history with various events including a re-enactment of the first council meeting, a dinner theatre performance of Happy 100 Merritt and a homecoming week celebrating Merritt’s pioneers and the various industries that contributed to the city’s growth. Organizers say Saturday’s party will be

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the culmination of these celebrations. “Anyone that goes is going to have a great time, so if you don’t go, you’re really going to be missing out,” said committee member Barb Watson. “It’s a family event that is very reasonably priced for what you’re getting.” Besides the live entertainment, Watson said those in attendance will be able to take a quiz about Merritt to earn prizes and promised other give-aways as well.

There will also be prizes awarded for the best period attire, which Atkinson clarified could be anything from the last 100 years from petticoats to poodle skirts. Doors will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday evening and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for 15 and under. Children under six will get in for free. Tickets can be purchased at the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives, the Baillie Property, City Hall or

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Wildfire training centre to be built in Merritt families, natural resources and infrastructure,” said Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. “The planned firefighting and training facilities in Merritt will expand our capabilities and benefit communities throughout B.C.” Brennan Clarke, public affairs officer for the ministry, said the new facility should be operational by next summer. He said that while the recent budget included money for the centre, a specific amount wasn’t set aside. “The facility is still being designed and the location has yet to be finalized, so it is too soon to speculate on final costs,” he said. No additional people will be added to the workforce, he said. The facility currently staffs five full-time employees and 57 seasonal staff. According to Merritt Mayor Susan Roline, the centre will give

New facility could bring international exposure By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A wildfire training centre is scheduled to arrive in Merritt next year, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural resources announced after February’s 2012-13 B.C. budget speech. The ministry also designated funding for an expanded zone office with the aim of improving the Wildfire Management Branch’s fire suppression and monitoring capabilities in the Merritt Fire Zone. “Our government is committed to safeguarding B.C.’s

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Council invites the public to attend an open house regarding the draft 2012 – 2016 Financial Plan. The open house will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Civic Centre. This is your opportunity to learn what’s included in the proposed budget and provide Council with feedback before the budget is considered at a formal Council meeting. A copy of the draft plan may be downloaded on the City’s website (www.merritt. ca) or you’re may examine a copy at City Hall.

the Nicola Valley international exposure. “I think having Merritt as the location for an international training centre will draw people from Australia and other countries to train,” she said. “But it’s early and there is a lot of information that is forthcoming that we haven’t received yet.” The training centre aims to provide hands-on training and assessment of recruits. The crew will be able to develop skills in conditions that are similar to what is encoun-

thefts took place sometime between 3 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. Monday morning at the gravel pit located on highway 97C (Meadow Creek Road) near the Logan Lake Exit 336. Thieves also accessed two trailers used on the site as offices and stole thousands of dollars worth of tools, copper wire and equipment. RCMP Cpl. Kathleen Thain said thieves left behind some equipment and that police are investigating as they may be associated to other thefts in the area, however, she said RCMP

tered in the field. The zone office is also slated to be used for strategic operations for out-of-province personnel in extreme wildfire season. The Wildfire Management Branch hasn’t yet found a location for the new facility. The Merritt Fire Zone is one of the largest fire zones in the province. Crews fight over 2,000 wildfires in B.C. each year. Approximately 92 per cent of the fires are less than four hectares.

are looking for help to identify any people or vehicles that may have been observed coming or going from the area. “Police want to remind and warn companies working in the rural areas to be aware that theft of tools and copper have increased in recent months with copper prices being high,” said Thain. “If you have any information that can lead to the identification of the persons responsible for this or any other crime, please call Crimestoppers at 1-800-2228477.”

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HERALD OPINION All at fault in teacher dispute Volunteer: noun 1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking; 2. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. That definition alone is proof the education system is broken in this province — and everyone is to blame. Politicians are to blame for creating an underfunded, undersupplied system, all while floating big ideas like “the world has changed. The way we educate our children should, too.” Teachers are to blame because they’ve continued to prop up that broken system with their own time and money. Parents are to blame because we’ve come to not only accept that volunteering and personal cash outlay teachers are doing, we’re expecting it to happen, as if it’s all part of the job description. Everyone knows this didn’t happen overnight, but it has brought us to this impasse that is — despite what the teachers’ union says — definitely hurting our kids. A Kamloops Grade 1 teacher recently took most of the storybooks in her classroom home, probably in some ill-advised attempt to demonstrate her own hard-earned cash had helped stock those shelves. The problem is, she took books the school had paid for (and she was told to return them) but, more importantly, according to her principal, she has never asked for money to add to the story collection in her classroom. The principal said there is money available; that teachers are asked to submit a “wish list” and available money is divvied up among these wants. Teachers like her are to blame because they don’t ask — but, maybe they’ve been told no for so long they don’t feel it’s worth trying anymore. After all, a wish list isn’t a mandatory shopping list. Things break because upkeep isn’t paid for, money isn’t re-invested — nobody pays any attention to what’s

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JADE SWARTZBERG Merritt HERALD Since moving here a year and a half ago, if there’s one thing I know about this community, it’s that Merrittonians love garage sales. I’ve seen how people anxiously wait for their copies of the local papers to plan their weekend yard sale routes during the

summer, and heck, I’ve even visited a few of these sales myself and come away with a few steals. Knowing this about Merritt, I’m sure council’s recent decision to change a city bylaw to reduce the number of garage sales a household can hold a year from 14 to four is going to ruffle a few feathers. As of this week, those people who choose to exceed the maximum number of sales in a year will need to purchase a $125 business license. While this may seem harsh to some, four yard sales a year seems like a reasonable number and the change is justified con-

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sidering bylaw officer Bob Davis’ reasons for recommending the change. Davis said he received a number of complaints from residents whose neighbours were holding weekly garage sales, which caused noise from the increased traffic as well as parking issues on the street. As he investigated the issue, Davis found that at least one of these people would open up his garage, pull out a sandwich board and be open for business two days a week. During the rest of the week, this entrepreneur operated a used furniture business in Hope.

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In another neighbourhood, Davis found people who were selling new items that they had likely purchased somewhere down south such as Mexico and were now selling for profit in Merritt. While these sort of money making ventures show a commendable spirit of entrepreneurship, they probably don’t fit the description of garage sale and council was right to consider the concerns of their neighbours. Only Coun. Harry Kroeker opposed the bylaw suggesting that people may need the option to hold more garage sales

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in one year if they decide to move. In four days a year, residents should be able to sell all the used items they need to for spring cleaning or even a move. For those who find this limiting, there are other online options for selling goods that many people are already actively involved in such as the Merritt Buy and Swap page on Facebook. I think those who are truly doing a bit of spring cleaning will be able to operate within the bylaw boundaries, while the entrepreneurs will creatively find other ways to earn a bit of extra cash.

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BC AMBASSADORS Many of the members of this year’s B.C. Ambassadors’ team arrived in Merritt recently to register to be a part of the program. They went through presentations. Candidates included girls from Penticton, Castlegar, New Westminster, Kamloops, Summerland and Merritt. Submitted

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New kind of teacher’s pet Dear editor: In school, there was always a teacher’s pet. Now, it seems the teacher’s pet is their union, while the B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s pet is the B.C. NDP. When the NDP was in power, teachers did not strike or make major demands for

fear of harming their brotherhood. Teachers forgot that, when the NDP was in power, good teachers purchased books and pencils so their students could learn to read, write and do arithmetic. John Iven-Toodum Chase, B.C.

CORRECTION The winner of the youth category in the 6th Annual Community Art Show is Cameron Thompson, 12. The name of the winner in the best overall category is Cassandra Dolen.

CLARIFICATION While our Tuesday editorial “Beautification project a wise use of funds” could have given the impression that there was no local post secondary institution, we acknowledge that the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is a local post secondary school that offers a variety of degrees and diplomas.

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DAILY BREAD Grand Pub and Grill Manager Dana Egan donates $500 dollars to Merritt Bread Basket volunteers. Egan said pub patrons have been having some fun and raising money for a new charity each month. Money raised in March will go toward the Merritt Secondary School Dry Grad. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

System won’t improve until we all step up From Page 6 happening until it’s too late. Many years ago, a boss told me the mistake we were making in our little area of the newspaper, where we were putting out in excess of 200 special and niche sections a year, was that we always got the job done with the small staff we had. He asked: How could we make the case for more staff if we always succeeded? That’s the situation the teachers have created and perpetuated with their well-intentioned desire to ensure their classrooms have decorations for holidays and stickers and storybooks and enough supplies for biology class projects and milled wood for woodworking — the list

could go on. But, let’s stop here and go back to that quote in the third paragraph, the grand pronouncement by the provincial government about how it’s changing how we teach our kids. Consider technology. How many of our kids are working on computers at school that are donated castoffs from other places running software that is several versions old? I talked with one teacher who said his students prefer to do much of their technology-dominated work at home because their own computers are better than the ones we have in classrooms. When it was announced earlier in the school year that report cards wouldn’t be issued with marks because of the job action, plenty of parents

complained to me. They asked: How dare they do that? How will I know how my kid’s doing in school? Parents are to blame for the dysfunction because, if they don’t know what’s going on with their own kids, they’re not engaged, they’re not part of the system. They’re part of the problem. They pat their kids on the head, send them off to school — and leave it to the teachers to do that job we all know is essential for these same kids’ futures. We’re all at fault here — and the education system won’t improve until we all step up, teachers stop propping up and government starts meaning what it says. Dale Bass, Kamloops This Week

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A Big, Heart-Felt Thanks, Residents and Businesses of Merritt and the Nicola Valley! We wish to publicly recognise the enduring support you have provided for teachers over the years and decades. A few weeks ago, Nicola Valley teachers (along with 41,000 other teachers (province-wide) spent three days protesting learning conditions for students, the failure of government to negotiate and the introduction of Bill 22. Most of you saw us on the streets with our signs and our balloons. Many of you stopped to talk with us and offer kind words and refreshments. Several of us put on a pound or two with all of the goodies that you shared! Very nearly every resident honked approving horns, cheered, smiled and/or provided thumbs-up of support for us. You uplifted our spirits. Thank you, Nicola Valley, you get it – we love teaching your kids!

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FEATURE HOMES Very nicely finished home with everything you need d on the main floor pl plus lu a lus full basement with extra rec room, bedrooms & separate parate 2 bedroom suite. m with gas fireplace (Tenant pays $800/month). Elegant family/sitting room en kitchen & living at entry that leads to your formal dining room, large open ntains in the disroom area. Both have great views of the backyard & mountains tance. New laminate flooring, roof & hot water tank provide nice comfort & piece of mind. Double closets plus full ensuite with jetted tub in master g, you’ll bedroom. Good sized backyard & deck for the kids or entertaining, enjoy this very neat home & yard in one of the better parts of town.

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2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New flring, new kitch cabinets, reno’ed bathrm

M 3718

$144,900

• Great starter home in nice area • 3 bdrms, 2 baths located on a quiet street • Close to schools & park • Many upgrades M 3721

$225,000

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3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing

M 3720

$119,000

• 1 ac property w/ easy access to nature trails • 1600 sqft on main floor, nice, open flr plan • Master bdrm has walk-in closet & enste • Only 16 min from town

M 3719

$335,000

• 3+ bdrm w/ recent upgrades to bathrm & laminate flring • Fully fenced yd w/ lots of parking • Located in a quiet park w/ views of Coldwater River • Priced to sell!

M 3715

$30,000

• Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home • 18x20 interlocking driveway • 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring • Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed M 3607

Brand new Bench location home with gorgeous views of the Nicola Valley. Home has open concept design, deluxe kitchen with a $2500 appliance credit, subway tile backsplash, chocolate brown flooring & crown moldings throughout. Living room features built-in entertainment center with electric fireplace. Home has security system in place, water reservoir tax for subdivision has been paid. HST applicable, home warranty. All engineered walls will be done prior to completion. M 3665

$399,900.

Quality craftsmanship & attention to detail culminate together in this exquisite property. From the hardwood floors to the custom window coverings, every aspect of this home oozes perfection. 3 bedroom Rancher with detached shop on 0.5 acre, this location offers both accessibility & privacy. Located in one of Merritt’s finest neighborhoods, all amenties are only moments away. Underground services enhance both country feeling while maintaining unobstructed view. Must see to fully appreciate.

M 3497

$540,000.

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$37,500

Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included

M 3270

$59,900

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5 yrs old & priced to sell All appliances incl pellet stove Good sized kitch, din & lvgrm 3 months prepaid pad rent

M 3711

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$67,000

• Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpets • In ste laundry, new dryer • Open flr plan for living rm & kitchen • Affordable first time or retirement living

M 3702

$117,000

One bdrm in strata building. Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by

M 3613

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$68,000

Excellent condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper Ground floor, 6 hi-end appliances Laminate flooring, updated light fixtures Fans in both bdrms, air conditioned

M 3677

$118,000

Nice & open design-2 bed, 2 bath 24x10 covered deck Detached 16x12 wkshp w/ power Bay windows/skylite & more….

$69,000

M 3536

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….

$127,500

M 3714

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1 yr pad rent included 2 bdrm, 1 bath, nice, open design 5 appliances included New fence around lge yd & storage shed

M 3658

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$74,000

Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathromm on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors

M 3652

$138,000

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2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year

M 3486

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$76,900

Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop

M 3675

$139,900

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

• • • •

$76,900

M 3525

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Affordability at its best 2 bdrm manufactured on private lot 1 car garage, 2 garden sheds, rm for RV 120 sqft addition, 100sqft deck on CDS

M 3633

$145,000

Brand new double wide Already set up in the ever improving Tree’s Mobile Park Quick possession

M 3704

$89,900

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Good condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper 5 appliances included Extra cabinets in laundry room Priced to sell-call today

M 3706

• Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitch & bath

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M 3699

M 3708

$149,000

$113,500

3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

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M 3684

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$159,900

2 bdrm in Strata unit in Sandpiper Easy walk to downtown core Bus service only moments away Laundry rm & air conditioning

$114,000

2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan Granite counter tops, SS appliances Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry Urban living at its finest!!

M 3700

$169,000

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Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown

M 3703

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$114,000

Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back

M 3365

$175,000

Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt! Upper Bench neighbourhood - Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000 New lots in quiet cul-desac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000 Great flat lot in popular subdivision. Close to elementary schools. Minutes from walking trails & downtown shopping. Services are at lot line and priced to sell. M 3674 $65,000 Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered. M 3274 $72,900 Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000

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Updated kitchen Roof approx 7 y/o Newer furnace & h/w tank Completely fenced on corner lot

M 3518

$179,900

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Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property

M 3685

$219,500

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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

$235,000

M 3713

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3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres Newer addition in back is nicely finished Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

M 3632

$241,000

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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!

M 3689

$244,900

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3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy

M 3693

$249,900

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Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools

M 3690

$254,900

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Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area

M 3691

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$259,900

4 bedroom home in a quiet location Crown molding, skylights, Granite counters, well designed kitchen Tile & laminate & carpet

M 3709

$260,000

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3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout

M 3710

$264,000

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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite

M 3716

$265,000

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4 bedroom, 2 level home New 2-stage HE furnace in 2008 Quiet street, fully fenced yards Single car garage & Detached shop

$268,900

M 3639

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Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

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Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3657

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$269,900

Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

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$299,900

Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home New appliances, central ai & vac 24x40 wired & heated shop Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

• 3 bdrm custom Rancher on .27 flat acres • Open flr plan, Mill Creek cabinets, ceramic flring • U/g sprinklers, fully fenced backyard, heated garage • Gazebo w/ 6 person hot tub & RV parking

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M 3636

M 3608

$329,000

Bench home at end of CDS 4 bdrm, 2 baths, fully finished Large deck, A/C, UG sprinklers Parklike backyard across from crown land

$329,000

• Newly built 1700+sqft Rancher in quiet CDS • Close to downtown, walking trails & schools • Open design-3 lg bdrms, 2 baths & a den • Fully fenced, l/scaped w/ 600sqft garage

M 3695

$349,000

INDUSTRIAL Commercial lot zones C-3 Off the main exit from Vanc. & kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure. M 3712 $89,900 • • • •

1600 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on full basement Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac Walking distance to all amenities Lots of parking, low maintenance yard

M 3671

$349,000

• River & mtn views from your back deck • Vaulted ceilings in the open design lvgrm, kitch & dinrm • Main w/birch flrs, kitch w.birch cab & granite countertops • Bsmt has recrm, wkshop, 1 bdrm legal ste w/ laundry

M 3668

$359,000

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Beautiful rancher w/ full bsmt 2 bdrm ste has own laundry Appliances included Located on a nice & quiet st

M 3678

$360,000

• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city

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M 3529

M 3664

$362,000

Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles

$379,000

• 2180 sqft move-in condition - no renos needed • 4 bedroom rancher on Bench • New walnut kitchen cabinets • ¼ acres w/ private yard, attached garage

M 3676

$384,300

• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!

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M 3682 & M 3683

M 3578

$389,000

$5000 appliance bonus!!

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One of a kind in Merritt!! Close to 4000sqft on 2 flrs Giant brick fireplace in bsmt Sauna w/ dual shower, dbl garage

M 3638

$410,000

• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard

• Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking

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M 3701

M 3440

M 3651

$439,000

$459,900

Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private

$485,000

9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop

$398,000

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Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty

M 3665

Block bldg on Nicola Ave. 2500 sqft adjacent lot is included. Retail exposure. M 3649 $289,000

$399,900

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Over 3000 sqft 4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac. 18’ ceiling - magnificent views Hickory cabinets, maple floors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more

M 3688

$499,900

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Wonderful executive home on the Bench Totally finished 4 level split Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths Fantastic views from deck

M 3612

$529,000

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000

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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private

M 3497

$540,000

• • • •

11.24 acre hobby farm Full renovation inside Barn & 3 bay garage Borders Nicola River

M 3686

• Privacy on 39+ acres in Sunshine Valley • 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath log home w/ vaulted ceilings • 272 sqft guest cottage w/ bathroom • 6 fruit trees, underground sprinklers

$549,000

M 3625

$650,000

Desired Bench location. Owner pd GDT & WR charge. Phase 2 w/ gorgeous views. All u/g services. M 3570 $99,000 Extra lge double lot. 2 city water & sewage hookups. Private setting, flat site. Easy access w/ paved roads. M 3495 $100,000 Nicola Lakeshore Estates. 1.1 ac 15 min from Merritt. Enjoy the outdoors and build your dream home. M 3572 $195,000

Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites. Hydro & phone lines to property line. M 3603 $227,000

Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease. Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue. M 3697 $850,000

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops. Private access to lake. M 3478 $349,000

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M 3702

$117,000

One bdrm in strata building. Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by

M 3613

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$68,000

Excellent condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper Ground floor, 6 hi-end appliances Laminate flooring, updated light fixtures Fans in both bdrms, air conditioned

M 3677

$118,000

Nice & open design-2 bed, 2 bath 24x10 covered deck Detached 16x12 wkshp w/ power Bay windows/skylite & more….

$69,000

M 3536

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lot • New gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath • New flooring & fixtures • Stainless steel app & much more….

$127,500

M 3714

• • • •

1 yr pad rent included 2 bdrm, 1 bath, nice, open design 5 appliances included New fence around lge yd & storage shed

M 3658

• • • •

$74,000

Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathromm on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors

M 3652

$138,000

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2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof this year

M 3486

• • • •

$76,900

Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer flooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop

M 3675

$139,900

Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located

• • • •

$76,900

M 3525

• • • •

Affordability at its best 2 bdrm manufactured on private lot 1 car garage, 2 garden sheds, rm for RV 120 sqft addition, 100sqft deck on CDS

M 3633

$145,000

Brand new double wide Already set up in the ever improving Tree’s Mobile Park Quick possession

M 3704

$89,900

• • • •

Good condition 2 bdrm Sandpiper 5 appliances included Extra cabinets in laundry room Priced to sell-call today

M 3706

• Urban living at its finest! • 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept design • Perfect for entertaining • Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitch & bath

• • • •

M 3699

M 3708

$149,000

$113,500

3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back

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M 3684

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$159,900

2 bdrm in Strata unit in Sandpiper Easy walk to downtown core Bus service only moments away Laundry rm & air conditioning

$114,000

2 bdrm apt has a modern open floor plan Granite counter tops, SS appliances Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry Urban living at its finest!!

M 3700

$169,000

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Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown

M 3703

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$114,000

Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back

M 3365

$175,000

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Updated kitchen Roof approx 7 y/o Newer furnace & h/w tank Completely fenced on corner lot

M 3518

$179,900

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Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high efficient appliances Gas fireplace & many extras Low maintenance property

M 3685

$219,500

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Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store

$235,000

M 3713

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3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres Newer addition in back is nicely finished Windows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room

M 3632

$241,000

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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!

M 3689

$244,900

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3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% efficient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced

M 3687

$249,000

• Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family home • Central air, built-in vac, new furnace 2010 • 12x24 detached wired 220 shop • Nice fenced backyard for privacy

M 3693

$249,900

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Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New flring, counter tops & fixtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools

M 3690

$254,900

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Well cared for family home 5 bdrm, 3 bath Large 65x120 lot Located in good area

M 3691

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$259,900

4 bedroom home in a quiet location Crown molding, skylights, Granite counters, well designed kitchen Tile & laminate & carpet

M 3709

$260,000

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3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout

M 3710

$264,000

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Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite

M 3716

$265,000

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4 bedroom, 2 level home New 2-stage HE furnace in 2008 Quiet street, fully fenced yards Single car garage & Detached shop

$268,900

M 3639

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Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo

M 3293

$269,000

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Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3657

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$269,900

Beautiful open floor plan Double sided fireplace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom

M 3579

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$299,900

Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family home New appliances, central ai & vac 24x40 wired & heated shop Double lot & RV parking

M 3673

$308,000

• 3 bdrm custom Rancher on .27 flat acres • Open flr plan, Mill Creek cabinets, ceramic flring • U/g sprinklers, fully fenced backyard, heated garage • Gazebo w/ 6 person hot tub & RV parking

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M 3636

M 3608

$329,000

Bench home at end of CDS 4 bdrm, 2 baths, fully finished Large deck, A/C, UG sprinklers Parklike backyard across from crown land

$329,000

• Newly built 1700+sqft Rancher in quiet CDS • Close to downtown, walking trails & schools • Open design-3 lg bdrms, 2 baths & a den • Fully fenced, l/scaped w/ 600sqft garage

M 3695

$349,000

INDUSTRIAL Commercial lot zones C-3 Off the main exit from Vanc. & kelowna. All services already in place at property edge. Outstanding exposure. M 3712 $89,900 • • • •

1600 sq ft 3 bdrm rancher on full basement Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac Walking distance to all amenities Lots of parking, low maintenance yard

M 3671

$349,000

M 3668

$359,000

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Beautiful rancher w/ full bsmt 2 bdrm ste has own laundry Appliances included Located on a nice & quiet st

M 3678

$360,000

• Relax in the pool • 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings • Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers • Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city

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M 3529

M 3664

$362,000

Do you want comfort?? Open floor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fixtures Cherry h/wood flring w/ Travertine tiles

$379,000

• 2180 sqft move-in condition - no renos needed • 4 bedroom rancher on Bench • New walnut kitchen cabinets • ¼ acres w/ private yard, attached garage

M 3676

$384,300

• Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm • 9’ ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter tops • Bsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room • HST paid!!

• • • •

M 3682 & M 3683

M 3578

$389,000

$5000 appliance bonus!!

• • • •

One of a kind in Merritt!! Close to 4000sqft on 2 flrs Giant brick fireplace in bsmt Sauna w/ dual shower, dbl garage

M 3638

$410,000

• Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home • Amazing chef’s kitchen w/ granite countertops • Low maintenance landscaping-lane access • Inground pool & private backyard

• Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space • 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm • Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ bar • Large 3 bay garage-RV parking

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M 3701

M 3440

M 3651

$439,000

$459,900

Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, flat property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private

$485,000

9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop

$398,000

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Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty

M 3665

Block bldg on Nicola Ave. 2500 sqft adjacent lot is included. Retail exposure. M 3649 $289,000

$399,900

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Over 3000 sqft 4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac. 18’ ceiling - magnificent views Hickory cabinets, maple floors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more

M 3688

$499,900

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Wonderful executive home on the Bench Totally finished 4 level split Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths Fantastic views from deck

M 3612

$529,000

Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000

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Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd flrs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private

M 3497

$540,000

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11.24 acre hobby farm Full renovation inside Barn & 3 bay garage Borders Nicola River

M 3686

• Privacy on 39+ acres in Sunshine Valley • 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath log home w/ vaulted ceilings • 272 sqft guest cottage w/ bathroom • 6 fruit trees, underground sprinklers

$549,000

M 3625

$650,000

Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd floor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000

24 acres in beautiful Sunshine Valley. Treed lot, very private, easy access. Many potential building sites. Hydro & phone lines to property line. M 3603 $227,000

Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt. 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease. Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue. M 3697 $850,000

Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake. 3km to Quilchena Hotel. Close to Merritt & Kamloops. Private access to lake. M 3478 $349,000

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Three demands and two philosophies of life NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH Three demands and two philosophies of life. One the most spiritually sensitive analyses of the condition of Christian faith has jolted me recently. The speaker is cutting but well-meaning in disturbing his listeners: “Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of vague piety, with soft organ music, trembling in the lovely light from stained glass windows. “Their religion is a thing of pleasant emotional quivers, divorced from the real, divorced from the intellect, and demanding little except lip-service to a few harmless platitudes. He went on to say: “I suspect that Satan has called off the attempt to convert people to agnosticism. If a person travels far enough away from Christianity he is always in danger of seeing it in perspective and deciding that it is true. “It is much safer, from Satan’s point of view, to vaccinate a man with a mild dose of religion, so as to protect him from the real thing.” The keenness of that analysis is tragic. I can say from the depths of my heart that I abhor that kind of faith. In Matthew 16:2427, we have in succinct form the demands of the Lord of those who are His children. He speaks forthrightly that if we are to go after Him – to use His language, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow

me.” This passage is tremendously moving. There are two little words, one of which occurs three times, which lead us into the movement of the passage and prepare us to understand what our Lord says. The first of these words is “then” – “then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after me…” “Then” points to a precise occurrence, that sets the stage in a particular circumstance. There was something in the environment of that particular time that elicited from our Lord this particular teaching. Having articulated

the principle, He followed that call by three reasons why we should obey that call. Each of those reasons is introduced by the little word “for.” When did Jesus set the context? Soon after the confession of Peter, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” How that must have thrilled the heart of Jesus, as Peter as the spokesman for the rest, enunciated so perfectly the identity of the Lord. Peter’s understanding of the identity of his Lord was not the result of some special acumen on his part. Jesus affirmed that the revelation came from God the Father. Now the disciples

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were ready for the next lesson. That is the way God always works. When we learn one lesson, He will teach us the next. Having made them understand the first lesson, who He was, He proceeded to tell them why He had come (v. 21). It was on one of these occasions when He was speaking in this vein that Peter took Him – may be by the arm, reflecting his audacity, and began to rebuke the Lord. It was then that the Lord turned to Peter, and in words of excoriation that hardly find their equal, told him: Get behind me, Satan…” Basically, there are only two philosophies

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ered this topic, but you get the point! More than all other spring activities, doing yard work and gardening are by far the most common causes of people coming into my office with acute low back pain. Unfortunately, too many people are not as active in the winter months as they are in the spring and summer months. Thus, over the more sedentary winter period, the average person’s muscles weaken and become tight or shortened. As well, their joints, such as in their low back, become mildly stiff or

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Live for the things of time and sense From Page 15 One of them is in the words of Peter, a literal translation of which can read: Pity Yourself, Lord! This shall never happen to You.” And multitudes in the world are living with that as the philosophy of their lives. Anything that would cause hardship, anything that would cause heartache, anything that would cause difficulty or least inconvenience – away with them and circumvent them. Live for the things of time and sense, and find comfort. Discover that which is pleasing to the flesh. But for the Christian, the source of that philosophy is for ever settled and made absolutely clear by none other than the voice of the Son of God. He says that has the smell of the sulphurous flames of hell. That is Satan’s philosophy. “You are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” The other philosophy is in

the language of Jesus: “Deny thyself.” There we have the two possibilities. (1) Pity yourself; (2) Deny yourself. And only the second is Christian. It is high time that we faced the fact that Christian life is no picnic. It is no joy-ride to heaven. Jesus never deceived His followers into thinking that Christian life would be easy. Invariably, He pointed out the hardships, the difficulties that we would encounter if we would follow Him. Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow me. Say “no” to yourself. Yield yourself to the will of God. Say “yes” to God so that even though it means saying “no” to the fondest ambition that we have and the choicest desire that we yearn for, and even the legitimate desires that we cherish, we are God’s disciples. I like the sweet reasonableness of the Lord Jesus. He did not just say that, but He added

some reasons why. Saving one’s life is losing it, but losing our life for His sake, is finding it truly. What a paradox! We find our life by losing it and we lose our life by keeping it. The only way truly to live is to be yielded to the Lord as God’s servants. I did not know what life was until I yielded my all to Him. How Satan has us baffled! How the world has us cooped up in a corner, not understanding that what God wants to give us is the best. “Thou wilt show me the path of life; in Thy presence is fullness of joy; and in Thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.” If we only knew what the Lord wants to give us! I have never found a saint of God all out for Him who has been sorry that he has gone all out for God. The only way truly to live is to deny yourself, to take up your cross, and to follow Him.

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tor of libraries for the TNRD. The library will be accessed by Chartrand Ave. Logan Lake residents currently go to the library at the Logan Lake Mall, Kierans said. That library is approximately 2,000 square feet. The dis-

trict rents the space, so they will save money by establishing their own location. It is designed to include a daylight basement and construction is expected on a sloping rearward lot. The design sets out plans that will accommodate top and bot-

tom access from two separate streets. The building is designed to include exterior plank sliding. A skylight and vaulted ceiling is also planned. The entire land area for the Cache Creek library is 1,600 square feet. Any business interested in providing

design and building the libraries is encouraged to view the request for proposal documents at www. bcbid.gov.bc.ca. The TNRD runs 13 libraries. People can sign a book out of any library and return it to any of the 13 locations.

Mark your calendars in Logan Lake BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER Logan Lake is always a happening place and as March ends and April begins, there are a variety of events for both youth and adults to note on your social calendars. Let’s begin with the monthly Crafters Market at the Seniors Centre on March 31 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. where residents can

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The ThompsonNicola Regional District is planning the addition of a new library in Logan Lake. Another library is slated for Cache Creek to be built at the same time, costing an estimated $1 million for both. The build is at the request-for-proposal stage, said Sukh Gill, chief administrative officer for the TNRD. “[This is] using a single design and build contract. It is anticipated that construction of both libraries will proceed at the same time.” The Logan Lake Library is designed as a two-story structure measuring approximately 2,600 square feet, with an additional 400 square feet at the bottom. The basement will house heating venting, air conditioning and storage. “We may also rent that space out,” said Kevin Kierans, direc-

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always find an intriguing assortment of arts, crafts and baking at very reasonable prices. If you’re an artisan, a farmer or own a local business, mark on your calendar, Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fire Hall for a planning/ organizing session for the proposed Open Market which will, no doubt, be a shining spot in the summer life of our community. For more information, please contact Derek at the District Office at 250-523-6225. This will be yet another opportunity for residents to step up to support a brand new, exciting community

event. When it comes to meetings, why not make a note of the regular meeting of the Logan Lake Arts Council on Monday, April 16 at 1 p.m. in Room 111 at the high school. This small but dedicated group of volunteers offer an intriguing variety of creative, affordable art programs for children, youth and adults. So why not come out to discover the artist within that you never knew existed or simply to lend a hand to ensure these programs continue? Think you aren’t artistic? Then consider me a perfect example

of artistic discovery. I attended one 2 hour acrylic painting workshop sponsored by the Logan Lake Arts Council and led by local artist, Sheila Bliss. It only took one class and now I’m totally “hooked” on and by this art form. By no means am I competent, but it doesn’t matter, because I’m simply having a TON of creative fun. For more information about new art classes show up to the April 16 meeting or call Molly, the Arts Council President, at 250-523-9588. On Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Rec Room, the Logan

Lake Minor Hockey Association will hold its AGM and election of officers. Everyone’s invited to attend and one of the items to be discussed will be the potential connection of the Kamloops Blazers with Logan Lake minor hockey. For more information, call Luanne at 250320-8208.

A great deal of attention is placed on the interior of a home when it comes to home staging. But think of the Àrst thing a buyer will notice as they drive up your street. Will what they see get them excited about the tour? Or will they be tempted to drive by and cancel their appointment? There is a lot more to curb appeal than just cutting the grass. Some studies show that landscaping can increase the value of a home by as much as 20%. Other feature enhancers such as lighting and paint will add value and appeal. I thought I would share this handy checklist of things than will help to change the sign on the lawn to SOLD! Curb Appeal Check List: • Manicure the lawn • Clean the windows, doors, front entry • Plant Áowers tastefully and abundantly • Pressure clean the exterior • Enhance and beautify with lighting • Reseal the driveway • Paint the house • Focus on the front door

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One can only hope that the Merritt Centennials had better luck on Wednesday night in game two of their bestof-seven series against the Penticton Vees than they did in the opener on Tuesday. (The result of Wednesday’s game was not available by press time.) In game one of the BCHL Interior conference final, played in front of an announced crowd of 2,200 at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the Vees outskated, outhustled and outscored the noticeablynervous Cents in rolling to an easy 5-0 victory and a 1-0 lead in the series. “We’ve got to be better than we were,” stated Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce bluntly. “We struggled. We weren’t good.” It was not a pretty sight for the 75 or more Centennials’ fans in attendance at the SOEC Tuesday as they watched their team get totally dismantled in the onesided affair. The Vees outshot their opposition 34-20 (including 16-9 in a four-goal second period) and went 2-for-7 on the powerplay. Penticton’s Chad Katunar picked up his second shutout in as many games, while Lino Chimienti and Tyler Steel shared the loss in the Cents’ net. “You’re going to lay an egg once in awhile,” Pierce said. “I’d much rather it be in game one of the series than later on.” While the Vees dominated play territorially in the opening 20 minutes, and doubled the Centennials in shots on goal, Merritt managed to go into the first intermission down just 1-0. On the powerplay, Mario Lucia, an NHL draft pick of the New York Rangers, went down the right side and completely undressed the Cents’ defense with a pretty outside-inside move

before beating Chimienti cleanly. “I thought our energy was pretty good in the first period,” Pierce said, “but we just couldn’t get pucks through. Unfortunately, our wind wasn’t there as the game went on.” The turning point of game one was unquestionably the first six minutes of the second period. Less than two minutes in, the Cents found themselves with a two-man advantage for 1:16. A hesitant Merritt powerplay not only failed to score, but did not even get a shot on Penticton’s net. “The five-on-three powerplay that we had absolutely killed us, “ conceded Pierce. We couldn’t even put two passes together.” The Cents’ bench boss went on to add, “Maybe, in hindsight, I should have called a time out and settled our players a bit, but at the time, they [Penticton] were a bit frustrated and I didn’t want to give them a chance to regroup.” Shortly thereafter, the Vees added insult to injury. With the Centennials on the penalty kill, Lucia scored his second of the night, tapping home a Troy Stecher centering pass. The Vees would go on to score three more times in the middle stanza to effectively put the outcome of the game on ice. Bryce Gervais and Lucia, with his third, scored less than two minutes apart to chase Chimienti from the net. Steel, his replacement, barely had time to get warmed up before Curtis Loik finished off a nifty two-on-one rush with Wade Murphy to score Penticton’s fifth and final goal, and for all intents and purposes seal the outcome of the game. Physical play - one of the keys to the Centennials’ success in their round one sweep of the Prince George Spruce Kings - failed to materialize in Merritt’s first playoff encounter with the

top-ranked Vees. “A lot of it is timing,” explained Pierce. “You’re going from a team {Prince George] that isn’t overly mobile, and the targets are big, to a team {Penticton] that is much smaller and very shifty. They’re a different animal, and we need to adapt as a group and funnel them into areas where we want them to be.” To the Centennials’ credit, they showed no quit in the third period. They prevented the Vees from doing any more damage on the scoreboard, while sending a clear message that game two on Wednesday was going to be a different story. “Every one of their goals was a result of our mistakes,” declared Pierce. “They were all preventable. We take those [mistakes] out of our game, we manage the puck a bit better ourselves, and I think we still have a really good chance to split over there.” The final 30 minutes of Tuesday’s game had their testy moments. Late in the second period, Brayden Low engaged the Vees’ Grant Nicholson in a brief scrap following a hard hit on the sideboards. At the 6:30 mark of the third, Regan Soquila got off lucky with just a two-minute boarding minor after skating a long way cross-ice to pitch a Vee into the same sideboards. The scariest moment of the game, however, occurred in the final minutes of regulation time. Cents’ defenseman Dylan Chanter missed a check and fell awkwardly into

ELUSIVE TARGET The Penticton Vees’ Zach Urban (left) deftly eludes the hard check of Merritt Centennial Silvan Harper (8). The Vees managed to avoid the Cents sufficiently on Tuesday to skate to a convincing 5-0 win in game one of the BCHL Interior conference championship at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Game two was scheduled for Wednesday night. Ian Webster/Herald

the boards face-first. Fortunately, the 16-yearold blueliner suffered nothing more than a bloodied nose and was scheduled to play last night. The only planned lineup change for game two was Steel starting in net instead of Chimienti. “Lino was good in the first round,” Pierce said, “and there was nothing that you could fault him on on Tuesday night. That said, Tyler has played Penticton well. Sometimes you need a little shot in the arm.” Games three and four are slated for Friday and Saturday night in Merritt, starting at 7:30 p.m.

MERRITT CENTENNIALS PLAYOFF TICKETS Playoff tickets will be available at the Cents Marketing Office (2185 Voght St. in the City Hall building) Tuesdays - Saturdays, from 12 - 3 p.m. starting Saturday, March 24. On game days only, playoff tickets may also be purchased at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena from 3 p.m to game time. Reserved seating is only available up until 6 p.m. on game days. After 6 p.m., all tickets sold will be general admission. For more information on playoff tickets, call Rachael at the Cents Marketing Office (378-3604) or email marketing@merrittcentennials.com.

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2012 MSS GRAD HOCKEY GAME Students in this year’s Merritt Secondary School grade 12 graduating class teamed up with MSS teachers and members of the local RCMP for a pair of entertaining hockey games at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena on Wednesday, March 21. Ian Webster/Herald 25TH ANNUAL NICOLA VALLEY JUNIOR NATIVE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

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There’s no lettin’ up for Merritt’s Ty Pozzobon as the 20-year-old bull rider was in the money again this past week, earning almost $10,000 in three events. On March 21, the young star won the long go at a pro rodeo in Austin, Texas on board a bull named Top Gear. Pozzobon’s first-place, 89-point score was worth $2,601. This past weekend, Pozzobon was

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focus of our practices is on having fun and promoting the game.” Also taking part in Barbarians’ practices right now are a large group of players from the Merritt Secondary School’s senior boys’ rugby team. The present job action by teachers in the province has resulted in a shutdown of nearly all extra-curriculuar activities including sports teams. “To have the high school rugby season cancelled was a little disappointing,” stated Brigden who, along with Ryan Reid (both nonteachers) were the coaches of the MSS senior boys’ squad. “In light of the excellent season most of those players had as juniors last year, we didn’t want to see those kids lose the opportunity to continue playing rugby.” Brigden is optimistic that other area communities like Kamloops and Vernon will also put together under-19 club teams. “Best case scenario, we’ll be

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MERRITT’S MARCH MADNESS Elementary schools’ basketball action wrapped up last week with the district championships. (Above) A pair of Diamond Vale players, Mack Stead (left) and Tyler Simon, compete in an all-Cougar boys’ final at CMS. Diamond Vale #1 was the eventual winner. On the girls’ side of the draw, the Collettville Chats Sauvages defeated Diamond Vale in the title game. A total of five area schools took part in the one-day event. Ian Webster/Herald

Barbarians prep for new season The Merritt Barbarians’ senior men’s rugby club has begun practices in preparation for their second full season of third-division play in the Okanagan Rugby League. The team’s first game is scheduled for Sunday, April 22 in Vernon. “We’re hoping to improve upon our 2-4 record from last year,” stated club spokesperson Nathan Brigden. “Lots of people are committed to playing for the Barbarians,” added Brigden, “but we’d be happy to have any new players. Interested individuals don’t need to be very good at the game, or even have played before.” Currently, the Barbarians are holding practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights, at 6 p.m., at the Central Elementary School playing fields. “People shouldn’t feel intimidated,” said Brigden with respect to potential new recruits. “The

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in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the next stop on the PBR’s Built Ford Tough Series, which features the top 35 bull riders in the world. Friday night, the Nicola Valley cowboy was a round winner - again with an 89-point score - aboard Tremors, a previously unridden bull. Pozzobon capped off a very successful week on Saturday, finishing fourth overall in the BFTS 15/15 competition, which showcases the top 15 bull riders and the top 15 bulls. He rode Shepards Hill Trapper to a score of 87.5. Pozzobon is currently ranked 13th overall on the BFTS with earnings of $34,469. He is scheduled to compete in Kansas City, Missouri this weekend.

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able to put together a league. Worst case scenario, we have a team here in Merritt and we organize some exhibition games.” Brigden concluded, “It’s in our best interests to help and support the young, high-school-aged players. it’s also part of our mandate to help grow the sport.”

GOIN’ HARD TO THE NET Brodie Sterling of the Upper Nicola Colts scores one of his two goals against the Okanagan in semi-final action last Saturday. Ian Webster/Herald

Nicola Valley Junior Native Hockey says a big

THANK YOU to all who made our 25th Annual Jr. Hockey Tournament a rousing success. • To all the fans who came and visiting teams from all over British Columbia and Saskatchewan • Ted Tom and his reffing crew - many stopped in at the last moment & really helped us out Thanks. • Timing crew • Terry Bose, Joyce Dick, Kim Harry, Annie Major and the admittance crew • Trena Tom & Lizzy Shuter on registration • Jim Billy and first aid crew • Rick Oppenheim, Ryan Seymour and Moose Coutlee, James Hoad and arena helpers, and all who donated to the raffle table. • Joanne Trotsky and to all who contributed to the Hockey Program. • Coaches and managers of Merritt Teams: Ted Tom, Ryan Smith, Wayne MacDonald, Stephen Dick, Leona Antoine, Faye Gambler, Amy Smith, River Lafferty, Loretta Colter, Gylan Bose, Len Joe, Lindsey Tighe, PJ McRae, Wade Alexander, Talon Tom, Stephanee Dick, Dave Lindley and all visiting teams, coaches, managers for a very difficult job. • To Brian Barrett of Merritt Arena and crew at of Shulus Arena - Thanks for your hard work. • To all the workers who sold 50/50, jersey raffles, Stephanie Dick, Kim Harry, Ashley Tom, Leanne Tom, Tarynn Bose and so many others. Thank you for your splendid work.

Sorry if we missed anyone.

The Barbarians’ Tom Harrington executes a drop kick during a senior men’s rugby match last season in Kelowna. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

See you at the 26th Annual Tournament in 2012!

It takes a lot of people to get over fourty games done in 3 days - handling admissions, 50/50 sales, rafÁes, but our crew got it done.

Yours in hockey - Wiliam “Punch” Bose

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us about it by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com CMS BAND FUNDRAISER Grade 7 and 8 students are having a steak dinner and auction table at the Grand Pub and Grill on March 31st to raise money for year end concerts and trips. Look for fitness certificates, jewellery, eye wear and many more items donated by generous members of our community on the auction table. For tickets call Sue at 250-378-0811 or they are available at the door. ST. MICHAEL’S ANGLICAN Easter Bake Sale and Coffee Break, St. Michael’s Anglican Hall, 1990 Chapman St. Saturday, March 31, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Coffee and muffin $4.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM CVITP started on March 6 at Crossroads Community Church, Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Will run until April 24th and April 26th and will be pick-up only. MERRITT NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS Many events coming up, please mark your calendars: Bottle drive on Saturday, April 14th, On Board Training Friday - Sunday, April 20 - 22, and a Garage sale on Saturday, May 5th at 1550 Williams Cres. Cadets meet every Wednesday 6 - 9 pm at The Cadet Hall 1755

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Coldwater Ave. Ages 9-13 welcome. Call 378-2620 for more information. COURTHOUSE GALLERY Coming to the Courthouse Gallery in April, is the newest rage in the art world, Art Trading Cards. Artist Alexandra Edmonds, will be bringing this new art form to the Courthouse Gallery beginning April 2nd. There will be 3 workshops and a 2 week show of the work with a trading session at the end of the show. The dates of the workshops are as follows: April 2: Dry media (pens, pencils,pens, markers) April 9: Wet Media ((watercolour, acrylic, ink) April 16: Paper Media (collage, ppaper cuts, folded pa paper, recycled materials materials). There will be a dropin fee of $20 for each workshop and there will be room for 20 in each workshop date. Artis from all over Artists the world are creating, and now selling these little masterpieces in different mediums and per-

taining to several different subjects. Mediums used include, Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Coloured Pencil, Pastels, Pyrography, Pen and Ink, Sketching, and Collage. Many different styles such as Abstract, Surrealism, Outsider Art, Impressionism, Expressionism and more, are being created. This is extremely collectable Pocket Art. For further information or if you have questions, please contact Kathi at: Kathi. Courthouse.Gallery@ gmail.com or klassicalart7@hotmail.com or at the Courthouse Gallery at 250-378-6515 The new gallery hours are: Thursdays 4-8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from Noon – 6 p.m. APRIL IS DAFFODIL MONTH

Baillie House staff and volunteers are selling daffodils. All proceeds will go to support the Canadian Cancer Society. Please pre-order by calling 378-0349. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Merritt Library proudly hosting educational presentations on topics such as Backyard

Composting, Soils, Community Gardens and more. April 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Merritt Library. FREE COMPUTER CLASSES Literacy Merritt presents “Cyber Seniors”, a free and basic introduction to computers for local seniors. Seating is limited so sign up today. Cyber seniors runs April 11 - May 16, 2012 (Wednesdays) at Central School, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. To register drop by MYFRS at 2187 Coutlee Ave., call 378-4878 or email: robyn@rbrandproductions.ca. SENIORS’ EVENTS AT THE FLORENTINE The Florentine has movie nights at 6:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. On Tuesday nights, at 6:30 p.m., we play cards and other games. Tea and snacks are at 3 p.m. daily. For more info. call the Florentine at 250-3785300. BADMINTON Happening until June 2012, provided

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Drop-In Volleyball Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212 Food Bank Bingo Fridays - Elks Hall - 5:30 p.m. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7 p.m. 250-378-4768 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Lions’ Bingo Mondays - 5:30 p.m. - Elks Hall Fridays - 5 p.m. - Elks Hall Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Band Bingo Saturdays - Elks Hall - 5 p.m. Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7 p.m. - Starting Oct. 25 Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Lower Nicola Society First Monday - 7 - 8 p.m. at the Lower Nicola Hall Masonic Lodge Members Fourth Monday - 7:30 p.m. 2065 Quilchena Ave. Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Center 250-378-5550 or 250-378-4577 Merritt Elks Lodge Clubs Second & Fourth Wednesday - 8 p.m. Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Merritt Lawn Bowling Sun., Tues., & Thurs. at 7 p.m. 250-378-2950 Merritt Lions Club First & Third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Best Western - Han’s Golden Wok 250-378-9509 Merritt Moms Prenatal - Post Natal Support group. Open Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. 250-378-2252 Merritt Mountain Bike Association Weekly & daily rides. For more info www.merrittmountainbiking.com

Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt Shriners’ Club #29 Fourth Wednesday - 5 p.m. N.V. 4-H Club Every Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-5028 N.V. Community Band Tuesdays - 7 p.m - CMS Music Room 250-378-5031 or 250-378-9894 N.V. Dirt Riders Association For info. contact: 250-378-3502, nvdra@live.ca and www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - N.V.I.T. # 1 - 7 p.m. 250-378-4476 or 250-378-4413 N.V. Horseshoe Club Meetings Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Smith Pioneer Park 250-378-5007 or 250-378-6980 N.V. Heritage Society Last Wednesday - Baillie House 250-378-0349 N.V. Health Care Auxiliary First Tuesday - 7 p.m. - Hospital N.V. Fall Fair Third Monday - 2145 Quilchena Ave. 7 p.m. 250-378-5925 N.V. Fish & Game (except July and Aug.) Third Wednesday - 7 p.m. Phelan House - 2236 Jackson Ave. 250-378-4572 or 250-378-4904 N.V. Quilters Guild First & Third Thursdays Civic Centre 7 p.m. 250-378-9642 N.V. Search & Rescue Second Monday - 7 p.m. At the airport 250-378-6769 N.V. Women’s Institute Second Wednesday - 1:30 p.m. In member’s homes 250-378-2536 Narcotics Anonymous Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays: 7 - 8 p.m. - St. Michael’s Anglican Church One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911

Patricia Rebekah Lodge #33 Second and fourth Monday - 7 p.m. Merritt Lawn Bowling Clubhouse Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775 Royal Canadian Legion Branch Fourth Thursday - Legion Hall - 7 p.m. Royal Purple First and Third Mondays each month 1:30 p.m. - Downstairs @ Elks Hall 250-378-9788 Rotary Club of Merritt Every Thursday - Noon Brambles Bakery Cafe. 250-378-5535 Rotary Club of Merritt - Sunrise Every Tuesday - 7 a.m. Brambles Bakery Scouts Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Diamondvale Elementary Seniors’ Centre Bingo Tuesdays - 1 p.m. Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Soup Kitchen Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:15 p.m. Anglican Church Hall Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-4768 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library http://3929.toastmastersclubs.org 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 Membership information contact: Shirley Sauviat at 250-378-9442 or Country Bugs Books, Quilchena Ave. Vintage Car Club - Merritt Chapter Second Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Ska-Lu-La Workshop Al (250-378-7402) Ted (250-378-4195)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Seifert. He passed away on March 16, 2012. He is predeceased by his wife Joyce. He leaves to mourn his passing his two sons Daryl (Kathy), Brian (Sylvia), his grandchildren Jennifer (Jayar), Justin (Stef) and his great grandchild Brook. There will be a celebration of life on April 14, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Nicola Lawn Bowling Hall.

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Pearl Balan passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 20th. Pearl was born in a rural community near Yorkton, Sk. She married Bill Balan in 1949 and farmed with him near Arran, Sk until they moved to Swan River, Mb in 1953. She resided in Swan River until 1974, when she moved to Merritt. Since her arrival in Merritt, Pearl has been a member of the Crossroads Community Church (Full Gospel). Until her later years she was an active member of her church and the seniors’ group there. Over the years she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and embroidery. She volunteered at the Food Bank. Pearl took pride in her ethnic Ukrainian cookery and enjoyed teaching the younger generation how to make traditional foods. Several years ago she tried her hand at quilting and painting. She had recently moved to Nicola Meadows. Left to mourn are her sister Mary Padley of Merritt, and Sam (Alice) Oystryk of Yorkton; her daughter Iris (George) Rauch, and Rose Balan of Merritt, and sonin-law Harold Coleman of Kamloops; grandchildren Kim (Jack) McKenna, Michele Rauch (Dwayne Nicholson), Dale (Vicky) Rauch, and Darren Coleman; great-grandchildren Aaron Rauch, Nick McKenna, Kylie Rauch, Justin and Austin Rauch, Ben Coleman, and Abigail Coleman; great-great grandchildren Rory Rauch and Thor Hansen. Pearl was pre-deceased by her parents Dan and Helen Oystryk; brothers Bill, John, and Nick; husband Bill; daughter Sylvia Coleman; and grandson Dennis Coleman. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 7th at the Crossroads Community Church at 1:00 p.m. ofÀciated by Sherry Peterson. Interment will be a private ceremony with her family at a later date. In lieu of Áowers, donations may be made in Pearl’s name to the Merritt and District Hospice Society, c/o NVGH, 3451 Voght St. Merritt. BC, V1K 1C6. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Merritt Funeral Chapel.

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Social Enterprise Coordinator (Merritt) Term Contract. Start date: ASAP to July 20, 2012. Hours: Part-Time (Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 4:00 pm) Coordinator will be responsible to provide support to a team of participants through the Youth Skills Link Program. Which would include: Moving tenants in and out of suites; suite maintenance, yard and garden work, drywall repair, painting and carpet cleaning; Homeless camp clean-up. Assisting previously homeless clients who have been housed in accessing food and clothing; GrafÀti clean-up; Assist in making partnership with businesses, community and government organizations that will leverage funds for communtiy service projects. Provide additional support to participants related to housing, education, family issues, judicial obligations, and motivational interviewing strategies; Administrative Responsibilities: Maintain complete documentation, statistics, and records. Provide verbal and written reports. QualiÀcations and Suitability: Trades/property management skills background; BSW or equivalent; Knowledge of community resources; Ability to tolerate stressful situations and tense interpersonal encounters while maintaining self-control; A valid B.C. driver’s license and vehicle to transport team is a requirement; Criminal record check required; First Aid an asset. Closing date: Friday, March 30th at noon. Please send resumes to Cheryl@askwellness.ca

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District gives notice that it will hold a public hearing on

Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 1:15 p.m. at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Boardroom, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC to consider proposed Bylaw No. 2400, a new zoning bylaw for lands located in all of the electoral areas in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD). Background & Process Summary Proposed Bylaw No. 2400 is based on Bylaw No. 2239, a proposed electoral areas zoning bylaw that was prepared to replace the existing Zoning Bylaw No. 940. The Proposed Bylaw No. 2239 was given first reading on March 25, 2010 and was considered at a public hearing on May 6th, 2010. During the work on Bylaw No. 2239, the Board held public hearings on, and adopted, various bylaws to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 940, the existing bylaw, but the effect of all these amending bylaws was not incorporated into the draft. The Board now proposes to consolidate the provisions of the various amending bylaws listed below into a revised electoral areas zoning bylaw generally based on Bylaw No. 2239 and renumbered as Bylaw No. 2400 which incorporates the following adopted zoning amendment bylaws: Bylaw # 2081 2144 2207 2271 2275 2265 2278 2283

Citation Date of Public Hearing (s) â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2081, 2006â&#x20AC;? March 23, 2006 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2144, 2007â&#x20AC;? April 12, 2007 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2207, 2008â&#x20AC;? February 7, 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2271, 2009â&#x20AC;? May 21, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2275, 2009â&#x20AC;? July 16, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2265, 2009â&#x20AC;? April 9, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2278, 2009â&#x20AC;? July 16, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2283, 2009â&#x20AC;? October 22, 2009

Bylaw # 2310 2356 2358 2369 2370 2371 2372 2284

Bylaws Adopted since First Reading of Bylaw 2239 â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2310, 2010â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2356, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2358, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2369, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2370, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2371, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372, 2011â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;TNRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2284, 2011â&#x20AC;?

Date of Public Hearing (s) July 15, 2010 September 22, 2011 October 13, 2011 October 13, 2011 October 27, 2011 November 24, 2011 December 22, 2011 February 16, 2012

The purpose of Bylaw 2400 is to update, clarify and incorporate the above zoning amendment bylaws as well as various housekeeping changes into a new zoning bylaw for lands in the electoral areas of the TNRD. TAKE NOTICE that all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed electoral areas Zoning Bylaw No. 2400 will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing. Those who are unable to attend may mail (#300â&#x20AC;&#x201C;465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2A9), fax (250-372-5048), email (admin@tnrd.ca) or hand deliver written submissions to the Regional District office, provided that all written submissions are received prior to noon on the day of the public hearing.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that no representations can be received by the Board after the Public Hearing has been concluded. Copies of Zoning Bylaw No. 940, proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, the zoning amendment bylaws listed in this notice, all written submissions and reports that the Board received on the preceding zoning amendment bylaws may be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC or may be viewed online at www.tnrd.ca, from March 26, 2012, until 1:15 p.m. on the day of the hearing. R. Sadilkova, Director of Development Services

NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCAL REVENUE LAWS AND INVITATION TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (hereafter referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;FSMAâ&#x20AC;?), that the Shackan First Nation (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The First Nationâ&#x20AC;?) propose to enact the Shackan First Nation Property Assessment Law, 2012 and the Shackan First Nation Property Taxation Law, 2012 (hereafter referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Proposed Lawsâ&#x20AC;?). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAWS: The Proposed Laws are a property taxation law and a property assessment law, both made under the authority of section 5(1)(a) of the FSMA. The property assessment law provides for the assessment and valuation of interests in land on the reserve lands of the First Nation, including appointing assessors, inspecting property, preparing assessment rolls, and mailing assessment notices. The property assessment law also provides a process for reconsideration of assessments and for a right of appeal to an independent assessment review board. The property taxation law establishes a taxation regime that taxes interests in land in the reserve, and includes provisions for exemptions, grants, preparing tax rolls and tax notices, the levy of penalties and interest on unpaid taxes, and the collection and enforcement of unpaid taxes. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED LAWS may be obtained from: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, at 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC. COUNCIL OF THE FIRST NATION INVITES WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS regarding the proposed Laws. Written representations may be made to the Council from the date of this notice until May 15th, 2012. Persons wishing to make a written representation must deliver the document containing the representations to: Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation, 2160 Settlers Road, Merritt, BC V1K 1M9. Representations should be made on or before noon, **May 15** 2012 in order to ensure consideration by Council. Before making the Proposed Laws, Council will consider all written representations received in accordance with this Notice. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information or questions regarding the Proposed Laws, this Notice, or the making of written representations to Council, please contact Shawn Swakum, Shackan First Nation Band OfďŹ ce by telephone at (250) 378-5410. This Notice Dated: **March 14, 2012**

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HAND-CRAFTED IN CANADA

SOLID OLID LID W L WOOD WO STORE AT CITY FURNITURE Made in BC Made in BC Is renowned in the woodworking industry for its state-of-theart equipment and layout. The entire staff is committed to providing you with a high degree of excellence in Oak and Maple furnishings built to last a lifetime. For more than 23 years Woodworks has be manufacturing Solid Wood Furniture. During this time we have maintained a strong commitment to provide exceptional quality.

At True North Furniture Co., we combine a reverence for handwork with progressive use of tools and modern technology, our efforts bring about value that can speak with authority not found in decoration; furniture that celebrates the natural beauty of wood and is crafted for a long, useful life. Our designs are not reﬂections of transient fashions but rather, they are our own labour of love as they are inﬂuenced by craftsmen and designers of the past. Working with proportional spatial patterns, sequences of joints and surface levels, balanced use of straight and curved lines, we bring you timeless pieces that have relevance across cultures and style movements.

Specializing in: Solid Oak & Solid Maple

DURHAM

Solid Wood Furniture Since 1899

Made in Canada

Durham Furniture’s mission today is the same as it was over 100 years ago: design solid wood furniture built to last at a good value to our customer. Our reputation among the best furniture dealers in North America is one of rock solid reliability, exceptional quality and innovative design. Year after year our products take home design awards that recognize The Durham Difference not only in construction, but for our attention to the details that really matter when our customers make a lifetime commitment to our products.

Specializing in:

Solid Birch, Solid Maple & Solid Cherry

Specializing in: Solid Pine & Solid Maple

Stains

36” Slat Bench 36W x 18D x 40H (Shown) 44W x 18D x 40H Tall Bookcase with 2 Doors 26W x 72H x 13D

Harlequin Cabinet 2 x 6 22W x 15D x 52H

Tinctures

Washstand 36W x 19D x 36H

Deluxe Coffee Table with 2 Go-Thru Drawers Plus Work Surface Go-Thru 50W x 26D x 18H

Complimentary Home Design consultation by Store Interior Designer, Marie Rosevear.

DURHAM

Solid Wood Furniture Since 1899

PIEC • CUSTOM ORDER STAINS & PAINTS CUSTOMIZE YOUR SOLID WOOD PIECE

Hours:

MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE 2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt

Monday to Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays 123 456 789

Phone: 250-378-2332