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MOSQUITO BUSTERS Biologist Terry Bach steadies a bucket containing a natural agent used to target mosquito larvae as helicopter pilot John Graham takes off from the Merritt airport. From the air, Graham releases the pellets into standing water where mosquito larvae hatch. See page 2 for more photos. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

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Hovering in a helicopter high above the city, you can see a river snaking its way along the land and the reflective surface of water pooling in fields. These liquid features of the landscape, barely visible from the ground below, are potential breeding grounds for nuisance mosquitoes and the target of the City of Merritt’s mosquito control program. Efforts to mitigate mosquito populations within the City began in April and will continue until the end of August, said registered biologist Damian Regan, whose company

D.G. Regan and Associates has been hired to kill mosquito larvae that hatch in standing water and flood pools. The City dedicated nearly $63,000 to mosquito control this year. “Residents might see our helicopters flying with a bucket underneath,” said Regan. “We’re there on an ongoing basis throughout the season.” The company uses a naturally occurring control agent called VectoBac that has no effect on the environment other than to kill mosquito larvae by dropping pellets into the water. “VectoBac in a non-chemical,

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organic agent that selectively targets the mosquito larvae,” said biologist Terry Bach at the Merritt airport on Thursday, while waiting for local helicopter pilot John Graham to return from an aerial application. Because water levels change and the natural agent doesn’t accumulate, crews have to reapply it throughout the summer as new mosquito larvae hatch. Mosquito populations typically increase as water levels rise and flooding occurs, because mosquito eggs need water to hatch. “We have an extensive database of larval habitats and when they become active,” said Regan. “We try to coincide the treatments at the

most opportune times.” Treatments include aerial applications piloted by Graham of Graham Helicopters, as well as ground applications. Bach said biologists can test pools accessible by foot for larvae and throw the pellets in by hand. While the program is effective in reducing mosquito populations, both Regan and Bach said residents will still notice some adult mosquitoes. “There are always places that produce mosquitoes that we don’t know about,” said Regan. “And any year, depending on the area, we can have adult mosquitoes blow into the city.” Merritt winds, combined with the

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fact that mosquitoes can travel up to several kilometres, mean mosquitoes can still enter the city from beyond the control program boundaries, he said. “We do expect that in a week or two there could be a blossom of adult mosquito activity,” said Regan. “There’s a lot of science to the control program, but ultimately Mother Nature is in control.” Residents can assist in the control efforts by draining standing water on properties — everything from old tires to buckets. And, to avoid mosquito bites, Regan said residents should avoid going outside between dusk and dawn, avoid dark clothing and use DEET.

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includes a letter of understanding to continue talks on those issues. BCTF president Susan Lambert said the agreement includes some improvements to teacher benefits and leave provisions. But Wednesday Lambert announced the union is making the latest of many trips to court to argue that imposing a two-year wage freeze violates their constitutional right to collective bargaining. The BCTF is the last major public sector union in the province to accept the wage limits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been able to achieve some modest improvements but, above all, we succeeded in getting government to take its concession demands off the table,â&#x20AC;? Lambert said. Abbott rejected the unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claim that the employer was

trying to cut back professional development provisions. The ministry wants to standardize provisions that were negotiated separately with the 60 districts before provincewide bargaining was imposed, he said. BCPSEA chair Melanie Joy said the tentative agreement standardizes provincial language for the number of leaves and establishes a process for determining local and provincial issues. Acceptance of the agreement will allow schools to resume classes next fall with teachers resuming extracurricular activities and meetings with school administration. The work-to-rule campaign extended throughout the school year now ending for most students, and culminated in a three-day strike in March.

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REMEMBER WHEN? The Merritt Lookout is now open again after Norgaard Ready-Mix improved safety over the past 20 months. The attraction closed after a man drove his pickup off the edge. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Lookout reopens after safety work Improvements made to prevent further accidents after man drove off cliff By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Nearly 20 months after a man drove his vehicle off the edge of the Merritt Lookout, Norgaard Ready-Mix made recent modifications to reopen the viewpoint. The site was closed on Oct. 26, 2010, after a pickup toppled several hundred feet off the embankment. The lone occupant was taken to hospital and survived. After discussions

with the Ministry of Energy and Mines and an insurance company, Norgaard Ready-Mix co-owner Henry Norgaard unlocked the gates to the attraction approximately two months ago. “It took a year and a half and considerable effort to do so, but after we satisfied the ministry that it was safe, we reopened the gates,” he said on Wednesday. Norgaard said his company didn’t have

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to make any modifications, but did so for the community. The company has installed fencing on both sides of the road leading up to the lookout, which features metal sights with the name of a location on the side. When looking through the scopes at

the top of the road, observers can see the location that is indicated. Three new gates and barricade have also been added. “We separated the viewpoint area from the mining area,” Norgaard said. “We can close it down if it becomes necessary.”

The ministry inspected the area before it was opened, and determined the mine and lookout were adequately separated. Many people hike to the Canadian flag at the top of the hill, which has been open throughout the transition. The flag is replaced approximately twice per year by Ready-Mix to keep it looking fresh. They installed it in 1985, Norgaard said.

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“We wanted to have that open because that is where people take guests from out of town to show them Merritt.” The lookout is also a destination for mountain bikers, but Norgaard said he discourages the activity because it can be dangerous on the steep slope. The lookout can be accessed via Juniper Drive. Ready-Mix opened the site in 1975 and installed the scopes.

From the Herald archives: July, 1982 Proposed Coquihalla Highway near Merritt Recently disclosed plans for the Merritt leg of the future Coquihalla Highway show that it will follow the Coldwater Road for quite a way and then break off just before the junction with the Princeton Highway No. 5. The Coquihalla should intersect with the Princeton Highway.

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HERALD OPINION Rough seas ahead for B.C. Ferries BC Ferries has begun its summer schedule, ramping up sailings for the vacation season that is crucial to the fleet’s bottom line. It’s been rough sailing for BC Ferries so far this year. The corporation released its financial results in June, reporting a net loss of $16.5 million, compared to net earnings of $3.8 million the previous year. Last year’s earnings were boosted by the sale of the former corporate headquarters for $9.3 million, preventing a loss there as well. In the fiscal year that ended March 31, vehicle traffic was down 3.5 per cent and walk-on passengers were down 2.8 per cent. As a result, BC Ferries is forecasting a “small loss” for this year as well. The spring “Coast Saver” sale has just ended. That’s a 37-per-cent discount offered Fridays through Mondays, May 25 to June 25, on the major runs from the mainland to Victoria and Nanaimo. The discounts allowed a foot passenger to cross for $9.95 and a car and driver for $39.95. I asked BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan last week how the sale went. He didn’t have final figures yet, but he allowed that the boost in traffic was “marginal.” It’s the second year that the spring sale has been offered over weekends, when people are more likely to travel. But instead of generating additional trips, Corrigan said the main effect has been to shift traffic from midweek to weekends. One of the primary reasons for this spring’s poor performance is the lousy weather that kept people at home. Gasoline at $1.40 a litre is another big one. Hotels and other tourism services tell the same story. Here’s another problem: student traffic on the ferries was down by a third this spring because teachers cancelled field trips as part of their lengthy work-to-rule campaign. The simplistic political debate about ferry service starts and ends

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Political flip-flopping when power is the end game It’s always interesting to come across a politician’s passionate words of yesterday when they are in stark contrast to their actions of today. Take the federal Conservatives’ Bill C-38, which finally became law after a rather pointless marathon debate that only prolonged the inevitable. The bill contained 431 pages of legislation touching on crime, environmental legislation, fisheries rules, food regulation and climatechange legislation. Critics of the omnibus bill — and there

were many, including the federal Liberal and New Democratic parties — argued the diverse components of the bill should have been debated separately, at the very least, so they could have been given more scrutiny. Another argument was that MPs from all stripes should be able to approach amendments relating to fisheries regulations and vote based on research and their constituents’ wishes before then doing likewise to an unrelated subject in the bill, such as the decision to eliminate the office of the inspector general of

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CSIS. How, some have asked, can an MP be expected to cast a single vote on a massive bill that proposed changes — some drastic, some minor — in a dizzying array of areas? How can MPs truly represent the constituents who pay them extremely well to echo their voice in Ottawa? Among those who are on record as being critical of such omnibus legislation is none other than Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the very same Stephen Harper who ensured the Bill

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C-38 omnibus legislation become law. Confused? I don’t blame you, for Harper’s opposition to omnibus legislation and his creation of omnibus legislation all has to do with power. When he has power, such legislation is good for Canada; when someone else has power, such legislation is deeply flawed. As noted in Aaron Wherry’s June 6 column on the website of Maclean’s magazine, here is what Harper said of omnibus legislation in 1994, when he was a

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fresh-faced Reform MP: “First, there is a lack of relevancy of these issues. The omnibus bills we have before us attempt to amend several different existing laws. “Second, in the interest of democracy I ask: How can members represent their constituents on these various areas when they are forced to vote in a block on such legislation and on such concerns? “We can agree with some of the measures but oppose others. How do we express our views

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From Page 4 with rising fares, with occasional fits of temper over executive salaries, and ignores the other factors. Just cut the fares and increase the taxpayer subsidy, say the NDP and their local echo chambers. Of course, taxpayers are already pitching in an extra $80 million this year, bringing the subsidy to the ferries close to $200 million. That’s how Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom sweetened the pot as he unveiled new powers for B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee to set service levels as well as regulate fares. Macatee’s task now is to travel the coast and endure the demands of island dwellers who want the rest of us to subsidize their splendid isolation. The proposition for them will boil down to this: You can pay more or you can have fewer sailings. And where the boat is a third full, you will have fewer sailings. This consultation period is an opportunity to ask some hard questions. For instance, does Saltspring Island really need three ferry terminals? And why is there no passenger-only service? Macatee’s term as commissioner started with a detailed review last year that pointed to some other ways to save serious money. But CEO Corrigan says there are no quick fixes. FortisBC has offered an $11 million incentive for conversion of marine vessels to natural gas, which would give the fleet significant relief from spiralling fuel costs. But a ferry conversion would take six months or more, and another vessel would be needed in the meantime. Another promising suggestion is overhauling the ferry reservation service, making reservations free and charging extra for those who just show up. Corrigan says a computer reservation overhaul is underway, but it will take three years. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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FIREFIGHTER AWARDS Merritt Fire Rescue Department firefighters Steve Hill, left, and Brent Manning, right, each received a wood box containing a blanket, along with their names on a plaque for their work as two of the top firefighters with the unit. Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson, middle, was also on hand June 22 for the Annual Protective Services Reception and Dinner at the Merritt Civic Centre. Submitted

Grad ceremony disappoints visitors Dear Editor: I feel I must comment on the recent graduation ceremony in Merritt. My wife and I travelled over from England to share the day with our great neice. What a disappointment

it turned out to be. Could anybody explain before we return home, why they would continue to use a P.A. system where nobody was able to distinguish a word of any of the speeches or the comments about the students’ achievments? Was this not checked

before the ceremony began? I could also complain about the fact the students had to vacate their cars on the road, and then line up in the cold to walk the red carpet. Please Canada, I know from previous experience of

your great country you can do better than this. I feel the students, the families, and indeed those of us who had travelled so far, deserved better than this. Frank O’Connor England

Bill will be a financial, social failure From Page 4 and the views of our constituents when the matters are so diverse? “Dividing the bill into several components would allow members to represent views of their constituents on each of the different components in the bill.” I asked Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo MP Conservative Cathy McLeod about her leader’s contradiction in political beliefs. Is public trust in politicians not further eroded by instances such as Harper’s actions today compared to

his alleged beliefs of yesterday? For her part, McLeod suggested I ask Harper directly since they are his words and actions. Fair enough. As for her support of the omnibus bill, McLeod argued the entire document is linked to the crucial job of moving Canada’s economy forward. • Meanwhile, McLeod told KTW reporter Andrea Klassen she is particularly proud that Bill C-10 became law this year. McLeod deemed the new law a success. Critics say the crime legislation follows in the failed footpaths of

Texas and California, states that realized after the fact that building more prisons for inmates serving time for non-violent crimes was a recipe for disaster. The new law introduces new mandatory minimum penalties for various drug offences. One need only view the corpses piled up along the U.S./Mexico border (and, to a lesser extent, in B.C.) to realize such legislation will be nothing more than a financial and social failure. Chris Foulds is the editor of Kamloops This Week. He can be reached at editor@ kamloopsthisweek.com.

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Bears popping up throughout the Nicola Valley By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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The ThompsonNicola Regional District is reporting a high number of bear sightings throughout the region, as the predator rummages through garbage and other human byproducts. Bears can be keen at seeking out unnatural food sources, and once they do, it can be difficult to keep them away from municipalities and campgrounds, the TNRD warned. “There hasn’t really been a whole lot more bears reported than normal,” said Tristan Hopkins, TNRD Bear Aware community coordinator. “But we have had quite a few reports about bears getting into garbage.” Twenty-two bear sightings have been reported in Merritt from mid-April to June 23. Some of the common high-calorie goodies bears seek out include garbage, fruit trees, pet food, bird feeders, unclean barbecues, livestock, feed and compost. “People have been calling in about what

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to do when the bears have gotten into their garbage,” Hopkins said. “I got one call from a neighbour because a bear got into that neighbour’s garbage and brought it into their yard and ripped it to shreds.” A team from the TNRD is scheduled to

visit Merritt in July to put awareness stickers on garbage bins that are left for pickup the night prior to garbage day. These are major attractants for bears. Conservation already put down one bear in the Bench neighbourhood of Merritt earlier this year. “Properly managing possible bear attractants can help to make communities safer both for people and bears,” the TNRD stated in a release. Bear sightings can be reported to the Conservation Officer Service’s RAPP hotline at 1-877-952-

7277. The Ministry of Environment and the TNRD sponsor the

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Steps to Reduce Bear Attractants • Reduce the time that garbage is available to bears by waiting until the morning of collection day to leave the garbage bin out for pickup. • Ensure there is no leftover food or grease on a barbecue by scraping and burning the grill as well as emptying the grease trap after each use. • Keep all pet food stored indoors and refrain from leaving food out for any wild animals (including birds and stray cats), in the spring, summer and fall. • Reduce the odour and attractiveness of compost to bears by mixing it regularly or treating it with lime. Source: Thompson-Nicola Regional District

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Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water.

This 3090 sq.ft. home offers 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 19 ft ceiling in living rm, extra large rec.rm, lots of storage and great views from back deck.

Great star ter home with 3 bedrooms up, 2 down, in-law suite. Fenced yard with deck. Close to schools & shopping. Single carport. Priced to sell.

#1694

#1550

#1559

#1604

#1586

#1711

$799,000

BRING YOUR HORSES

$499,000

QUIET SETTING

$629,900

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

ced u d Re

$414,900

$370,000

$189,900

WATERFRONT MOBILE

REDUCED - 6 ACRES Fish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly flat usable land bordering Guichon Creek. Power & driveway are in, septic approved. Close to Crown Land, lake & hunting.

#1508

$199,000

REDUCED - 2 ACRES 17.2 acre fenced for horses with a 3000 sq.ft. professionally built 8 stall horse stable. Home has 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite, open design kitchen with eating bar. Enjoy the quiet setting.

Come and see the private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. Open design, country kitchen plus formal dining area. Newly renovated bsmt. 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths. Great views.

Nice view, easy access, gentle slope with Crown land nearby. Power at lot line, well has 13 GPM, driveway is in and has septic approval. In quiet area of similar properties.

Very nice 2 bedrm mobile home in well maintained park overlooking the Nicola River. Open design with laminate floors. Comes with appliances, skylight. Quick possession.

#1603

#1594

#1512

#1661

$725,000

$329,900

CARRINGTON HEIGHTS New Prices!! Starting at $109,000 + HST

$135,000

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + HST Fully ser viced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Star t building your dream home today! Call for more details.

#8158

Half Acre Lots – Off Lindley Creek Road Exceptional valley and ranchland views, easy access to crown land. Call for further details on limitations & a complete package. #1531

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#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

$57,900

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Doug Beech (Owner) 378-4219

Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Dave Berezan 315-5236

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC www.movingrealestate.ca

PRIVATE 23 AVRES

WATERFRONT MOBILE

FOR THE HANDYMAN

QUICK POSSESSION

FULL DUPLEX

EXECUTIVE RANCHER

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

NEW Gorgeous 4 bedrm 3 bath family home on 0.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River with fenced yard. Has slate tiles & fir flooring, kitchen has fir cabinets & large island. 9 ft ceilings, large rec.rm.

360 degree views from this quality built, 4 bedrm, 3.5 bath home. Living rm has crown moldings, reclaimed Hemlock flooring & low E windows, full bsmt. Close to fishing, snowmobiling.

#1691

#1694

$519,000 4

QUIET CUL DE SAC

$849,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

315-3548

315-3043

BENCH RANCHER

New 2 bedrm + den rancher in good up & coming neighbourhood. Open design. Master bedroom has walk in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Single car garage. Close to shopping. #1696 $240,000

1200 sq.ft. rancher in good area. This home has been completely gutted to the 2x4 studs. Needs insulation, dr ywall, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures & flooring. Great house for handyman.

Custom Bench rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths and fully fin. walkout bsmt. Custom oak country kitchen, living rm has sliding doors to covered deck, laundry on main. U/G sprinklers & nicely landscaped.

Side by side duplex with 1740 sq.ft., 4 bedrms & 3 baths per side. Side A has new carpets, flooring & some paint. 2 storages sheds in back. Live in one side & rent the other. Close to shopping & amenities.

#1698

#1695

#1703

NICE ACREAGE

GREAT VALLEY VIEWS

DESIRABLE AREA

$90,000

$409,000

QUIET AREA

$331,900

NEW BENCH RANCHER

Ray Thompson 315-3377

IN LOWER NICOLA

NEW

Beautifully maintained 2 bedrm, 2 bath mobile overlooking Nicola River. Has an open floor plan, living rm with lovely corner gas F/P. Large master bedrm with ensuite. Wheelchair ramp. #1706 $99,000

NICE STRATA UNIT

Brad Yakimchuk

Debra Schindler

Trista Robinson 378-7767

250-378-6166 or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100 Fax: 378-4344

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd. RIVERFRONT HOME

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OPPORTUNITY

NEW

Large 5 bedrm home with new paint & flooring on main in past couple of years. HW radiant heat, oak kitchen cabinets, nook with dining room. 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. Fenced backyard.

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom rancher with new hardi plank siding, new roof, single car garage. Big fenced backyard with covered deck. Updated kitchen with ceramic flooring. Nicely landscaped.

Great family home with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and partially finished full basement. Large fenced backyard with ample room for a shop. Newer windows, newer kitchen cabinets.

Here’s an oppor tunity for a rental proper ty. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, 2 baths, fenced yard. Needs some TLC. Easy care vinyl siding. Easy walk to schools & shopping.

#1707

#1699

#1704

#1708

$339,000

$257,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

PERFECT STARTER HOME

$208,500

$159,000

RENOVATED

EXECUTIVE HOME

d uce d e R

Well maintained, gorgeous 3 bedrm, 2 bath home within walking distance to downtown. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with cabinets galore with patio doors to sundeck. Partially fin. bsmt.

Beautiful townhome with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, skylight, gas fireplace in living room and considerable amount of hardwood flooring. Well maintained unit, double garage.

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt. Double garage.

Beautiful custom Jenish home features gorgeous vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets, HW and tile floors, low E windows and offers a bright open floor plan. Has usable land & is completely fenced.

Large level entry rancher with 3 bedrms on main with open design, oak kitchen cabinets, huge sundeck. Walkout bsmt has new laminate flooring. Fenced backyard and a single garage.

Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, country kitchen with formal dining, wood airtight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

Great views from this new rancher with walkout daylight bsmt. Hardwood, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double garage.

Totally updated 4 bedroom half duplex. Spacious rec.rm, newer bath, laundry & bedrm in basement. Private yard with lane access. Walking distance to downtown.

Custom design countr y kitchen, constant care & upgrading make this unique home a must see. Beautifully landscaped. Has detached garage with 2 shops attached. Completely fenced.

Beautiful 3 bedrm, 2 storey, level entry half duplex with 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Upgrades include new flooring, paint, moldings, doors & kitchen countertops & bathrms. Covered deck off dining room.

Large Bench home with 5 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. basement, nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers. Of fice/den with custom storage hutch. Newer sundeck, roof & hot tub.

#1676

#1665

#1585

#1674

#1606

#1594

#1690

#1689

#1688

#1666

#1680

$345,500

$214,000

$429,900

$425,000

$299,000

$329,900

$389,900

$169,000

$189,900

$239,000

$479,000

LOCATION LOCATION

ON THE BENCH

KANE VALLEY

IN LOWER NICOLA

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

ON 2.35 ACRES

FANTASTIC VIEWS

DESIRABLE AREA

FIRST TIME BUYERS

REMARKABLE HOME

4 bedrm home on the Bench with great views. New HW and tile floors & new paint. Includes B/I vac, skylights, new lights fixtures & all appliances, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt. Double garage.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on the Bench with inground pool in private, fenced backyard. Open design kitchen, sunken living rm with gas F/P, 4 pce ensuite w/jetted tub. Fully fin. basement.

Ver y private 10 acres with 3 bedrm home, HW floors in living rm, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, views from front deck. Backs onto Crown Land. Has heated 32x32 shop. Just 25 mins. south of Merritt.

2 bedroom rancher on 0.36 acre fenced yard. Has huge garden area & detached garage/shop. Has had some upgrade & reno’s of new paint, bathrm, kitchen & flooring.

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace. 30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping.

2 bedrm strata unit in adult oriented community. Private end unit in excellent condition. Vaulted ceiling, gas F/P in living rm, 3 pce ensuite with W/I shower. Formal dining area. Close to parks.

3 bedrm bungalow on 2.35 Ac. Quality finishing throughout. New laminate floor in dining/living room, open design. Large master bedrm has gas F/P, & 4 pce enst. Large rec. rm in bsmt.

3 bedroom rancher on very nice ¼ acre double lot. Home is heated by electric baseboards but also has a gas F/P& pellet stove. Lots of room play area or built a backyard garage/shop.

Great place to start or retire. One bedroom strata units with open floor plan. Close to shopping and all amenities. Strata fees $55.61 per month.

2767 sq.ft. of spacious living on large lot on the Bench. Great views from balcony off living room. Renovated kitchen & bathrms. Fully fin. walkout bsmt. Master bedrm with jetted tub.

#1557

#1482

#1593

#1686

#1577

#1241

#1575

Immaculately kept 2 storey, 3 bedrm executive style home with oak HW & ceramic tile floors. Dream master bedr with Jacuzzi tub, shower & W/I closet. Luxury oak kitchen with doors to covered sundeck. #1677 $368,000

#1682

#1660

#1701

$369,900

$345,000

$689,000

$199,500

$229,900

$157,000

$445,000

$259,900

$84,900

$479,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS

GREAT VIEWS

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

NEW RANCHER

RANCHER

KANE VALLEY

EXECUTIVE HOME

PRIVATE BACKYARD

RIVERFRONT TOWNHOME

ON THE BENCH

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

Custom built home on ½ ac lot with wrap around deck to enjoy the views. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt, large family rm, custom cabinetry, HW floors & hardi plank siding.

Post & beam constructed Bench home with 4 bedrms up, 1 down in fully fin. bsmt with huge family/games room. Well maintained yard & nicely landscaped. Close to school & hospital.

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. MaCustom built 3 bedrm log home with open timber frame beams, Cherry HW flooring on main, Mill Creek cabinets, granite counters, S/S appliances, huge covered wrap around deck & more. ster bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantr y, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

Cute little rancher on big lot in Collettville. 1 bedrm plus of fice, huge living room, open kitchen. 2 large storage sheds in backyard. Per fect for retired couple or investment property.

Beautiful log home with inlaw suite on 10 acres backs onto crown land. New barn, chicken pen. Great rec. area for snowmobiling, skiing, ATV-ing, fishing & more. 2.5 hrs from Vancouver.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath quality built home, nicely landscaped with terraced front yard. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining, den & family rm have glass door leading to partially covered deck.

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Ensuite with jetted tub. In-law suite. Central A/C.

Enjoy the park-like atmosphere. Has walkout bsmt. Double carport and sheltered patio. Master bedrm with 4 pce ensuite, huge rec. rm, 2.5 baths. Easy walk to downtown.

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home across the Bench elementary. This home has many upgrades including kitchen counter top, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring, carpet, paint & more.

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantr y. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener.

#1530

#1692

#1662

#1578

#1505

#1587

#1679

#1571

#1520

#1568

#1569

$499,000

$330,000

TRIPLEX

GREAT FAMILY HOME

$849,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

$295,000

BROOKMERE

REVENUE PROPERTY

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large bright living rm with gas F/P. Basement has 2 bedrms, in-floor heating, shared laundry. Double garage, I/G sprinklers, RV parking.

Good revenue property. Has 3 – 2 bedroom units with some recent interior reno’s in past year. Huge storage unit in backyard. Great for retired couple to live in one & rent other two.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, formal dining, countr y kitchen w/adjoining family rm, bay window in living rm with newer laminate flooring. Huge rec.rm, an office and 4th bedrm on main plus 850 sq.ft. unfin. bsmt.

Custom built 5 yr old home just 2.5 hrs from Vancouver. Great for outdoor enthusiast. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, maple kitchen cabinets, 9 ft ceilings, large covered back deck. Garage has guest rm & bthrm.

#1671

#1458

#1636

#1678

$329,000

HAS EXTRA PARKING

$199,900

INVESTMENT

$299,900

PRIVATE BACKYARD

$119,900

$398,000

$649,000

$539,900

PARK-LIKE SETTING

IN-GROUND POOL

$319,900

$239,000

FENCED DOUBLE LOT

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

LARGE FAMILY HOME

4 bedrm heritage home with pool on 0.33 acre lot in Lower Nicola. Close to school, nice views, fruit trees, 20x12 workshop/ of fice area & fenced yard. Kitchen and bathrm have had reno’s.

Nice adult oriented gated community with view of river. Main floor has open design and galley kitchen with nook. 3 bedrms, large rec.rm & hobby rm in bsmt. Double carport. Strata fees $160 per month.

Approx. 2700 sq.ft. home with 3 bedrms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, large family room, huge sundeck, fenced backyard. 2 car garage, close to schools. Perfect for large family and in-laws.

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof.

Wonderful home on fenced double lot. Tastefully decorated with new laminate, new paint & new bathrooms. 2 bedrms & laundry up. Extra kitchen, family rm & 2 bedrms down. Garage & RV parking.

2 bedroom mobile with fenced yard, storage shed & sundeck with hot tub. Comes with appliances. New HW tank & only 5 yr old furnace. Great open floor plan with island in kitchen.

#1681

#1637

#1522

#1310

#1654

#1598

QUIET LOCATION

RETIREES

GREAT STARTER HOME

$259,900

$259,000

$279,900

$99,000

DOWNTOWN

FIRST TIME BUYERS

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping. Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, windows, doors, back deck, laminate floor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

Very clean 3 bedroom home with 2 bathrooms and par tially finished basement. New tile, newer flooring in living room, new counter tops. Close to schools. Covered carport in back with lane access.

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage.

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheer y. 2 pce ensuite. All appliances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

#1683

#1526

#1495

#1687

#1640

#1576

#1559

$133,900

$325,000

$149,900

$219,000

LARGE BENCH HOME

$71,900

AFFORDABLY PRICED

ced u d Re

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Newly painted interior, new carpet throughout, new faucets and minor improvements done. Easy walk to shopping.

$249,000

LOOKS LIKE NEW

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home plus office, close to shopping. Has an attached 1 bedrm living quar ters at back. Private fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees. Has had some upgrades. #1664 $177,700

Large 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath home in family friendly neighbourhood. Property has extra 22x100 RV prkg. Garage has 10 ft doors & work area.U/G sprinklers, A/C, S/S appliances, B/I vac.

$99,000

$376,000

d uce d e R

ced u d Re

$389,900

$279,900

$414,900

Clean, well maintained 3 bedrm townhouse with updated laminate flooring, newer front door and bathroom countertop and sink. Includes appliances. Easy walking distance to schools. Completely fenced. #1581 $119,900

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking distance to all amenities & shopping. Comfy living room with gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards. Covered deck in back plus detached garage.

This renovated home includes new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec. rm & lots of storage.

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom rancher on huge lot, comes with all appliances. Close to schools and within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Great for first time buyers.

#1556

#1586

#1168

$159,000

$370,000

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