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Smoke plumes as dry air extends fire ban By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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A backyard burn blazed out of control last Thursday, the day before the Kamloops Fire Centre extended a fire prohibition throughout the region. The fire was off Fox Farm Road, which is outside the City of Merritt’s municipal boundaries and is within the Wildfire Management Branch’s jurisdiction, said Merritt Fire Rescue Department Fire Chief Dave Tomkinson. “We have a fire protection agreement
that allowed us to extinguish the fire,� he said. During the blaze, a person occupying the home suffered a cardiac arrest, which the fire crew responded to as paramedics arrived. The condition of the person hasn’t been released. Fire ban extension The Kamloops Fire Centre, which encompasses the Merritt zone, warned that dry weather has put 70 per cent of the region in a “high� or “extreme� fire danger rating.
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Nicola Valley woman appointed as B.C. lieutenant-governor Judy Guichon has been a long-time rancher in the area and now she will represent the province By Emily Wessel THE HERALD
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Nicola Valley rancher Judy Guichon is B.C.’s next lieutenant-governor. Guichon has led a long career in cattle ranching and helped introduce sustainable practices in cattle ranching to the Nicola Valley. She owns and operates Gerard Guichon Ranch Limited and the ranch’s bed and breakfast with two of her four children and husband. Guichon’s involve-
‘Judy is a real down-to-earth person with no limit to her integrity.’ —BCCA GENERAL MANAGER KEVIN BLOOM
ment in agriculture and sustainability extends beyond her own ranch — she co-founded a recycling society in Merritt, served on the British Columbia Agri-Food Trade Advisory Council, and served two years as president of the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association. She had to surren-
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with no limit to her integrity. “She understands politics but she also understands what it takes for the average person to make it in the world,� BCCA General Manager Kevin Boon said. “It’s nice to be able to share what we’ve had with Judy with the rest of B.C.� Guichon is B.C.’s second female lieutenant-governor and replaces Steven Point as the province’s 29th representative to the queen.
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Nicola Valley Rancher Judy Guichon meets with Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa on Monday, as she is honoured for being appointed as B.C.’s next lieutenant-governor. Submitted
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Truck hits MSS girl By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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A 12-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle last Thursday at about 8:20 a.m., just outside of a school zone on Lindley Creek Road. The girl was on her way to school when she was dragged several feet before the driver noticed her and then stopped. The mother of the girl — who didn’t want to be named due to concerns about potentially identifying her daughter — said the MSS student mostly suffered from road rash. “It was a complete accident,” she said. “He wasn’t going very fast. I guess he was just turning out and didn’t see her and the sun was in his eyes.” She said the man is an acquaintance and was extremely apologetic. The girl was transported to Nicola Valley Health Centre, where doctors diagnosed her with bruising to her organs, but it was later determined that she instead had a stable pelvic bone fracture.
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She also suffered from a severe road rash. The girl was released from hospital on Monday. The Merritt RCMP is investigating the incident and no charges have been laid. “She was going to spend a few days in hospital just to recuperate,” Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore said. “She just had to stay in hospital because of the injuries, but they weren’t life threatening.” Vehicle Hits Cyclist Also on Thursday, a bicycle collided with an SUV at the corner of Quilchena Avenue and Garcia Avenue, the Merritt RCMP reported. Witnesses told police that the cyclist was riding on the sidewalk when attempting to cross on a green light, ramming into the side of the vehicle. The Emergency Health Services and Merritt Fire Rescue Department responded to the accident. The cyclist only suffered minor injuries and no charges were laid.
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OKTOBERFEST The band, Silverstars, perform at the Merritt Civic Centre on Friday at the Knights of Columbus’ Oktoberfest. The evening featured food, music, and dancing. This is the third annual Oktoberfest hosted by the group. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
Fire ban extended until the end of October effect until Oct. 31, or until the public is notified otherwise. The prohibition is a bit longer than average. In 2009, the ban was lifted on Oct. 19. “The current forecast is calling for very little precipitation,” Swan noted. Thirteen fires have broken out in the Kamloops zone in the last several weeks, with 11 of those caused by people. The two others were holdover lightning strikes from the end of
From Page 1 Merritt’s ranking was “high” at press time Wednesday. “If we get some significant precipitation, there is no question we will consider lifting [the ban],” Fire Information Officer Michaela Swan said. “It was only really pushed back a couple weeks in the Merritt zone.” The ban, which was originally going to end on Oct. 15, remains in
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August, Swan said. “That shows how dry the conditions are that those fires were able to burn quite deeply and pop up still in these dry conditions,” she explained. The Wildfire Management Branch responded to a blaze near Merritt on Midday Valley Road on Sept. 26, which was just over 0.3 of a hectare. “We suspect it was some kind of human activity that started that fire,” Swan added.
The ban applies to openly burning material that is piled higher or wider than half a metre. People also aren’t allowed to burn stubble or grass. Fireworks and burning barrels of any size or description are also not allowed. Those found in violation of the fire ban can be ticketed $345, and anyone who causes a wildfire through arson can be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in jail and pay firefighting costs.
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Diamond Vale trailer tenants forming society Following up on their protest to City council last week over strata title development of Diamondvale Mobile Home Park, the trailer park’s tenants are planning to form their own society. The society will be a legal entity through which the tenants can make concerns related to their property known.
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Permit to develop on sensitive area The following is an excerpt from the Sept. 18th council meeting. Permit to develop on a property in a Development Permit Area for Environmental Sensitive Areas: The subject property is located in development permit area #6, Environmentally Sensitive Areas. The objective of this Development Permit designation seeks to protect riparian areas and their features, functions and conditions that are vital in the natural maintenance of healthy, productive streams. The applicant has applied for a building permit to build a house on this empty infill lot next to the Nicola River. A building permit
can only be issued in DPA #6 with an approved Development Permit. Development Permits can only be issued in DPA #6 if a qualified environmental professional completes an assessment report that indicates that no fish life in the riparian assessment area will be harmfully altered, disrupted or destroyed. In this case a QEP has completed a Riparian Areas Regulation report that indicates there will be no harmful disruption to fish habitat. Policy It is council’s policy to protect the natural environment, ecosystems and biological diversity under the best practices regimen, and support higher level statutes such as the Federal Fish
Protection Act, and the Riparian Areas Regulation. Analysis There is an existing RAR report and associated covenant on title of the subject property resulting from the 2008 subdivision process that created seven lots at the end of Burgess Avenue. For clarification, the RAR report contains specific requirements such as the minimum elevation for placing a building and the distance a building can be from the river. These details, although contained in the RAR report, are best applied under a restrictive covenant. This is why they are created, amended, or removed together. The covenant also contains an indemnity favouring the City as
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE The following road closure will be in effect Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 2000 and 2100 blocks of Quilchena Ave. for a show and shine for the Pacific Forest Rally
a protection from any liability for flooding, for example. There are particular challenges on the subject property. The proposed building is sandwiched between the Nicola River, a BC Hydro transmission corridor, and a City water main. A suitable conventional building envelope for a single family residence meant revisiting the “no touch� area as identified in the original RAR. The applicant secured the services of a BC Legal Surveyor and a QEP to investigate options for allowing a conventional building while preserving the streamside pro-
tection area. A QEP has completed an updated Riparian Areas Regulation: Assessment Report. This RAR is a site specific analysis of the riparian habitat on the subject property using the latest assessment methods. The RAR has been deposited with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the BC Ministry of Environment and the City of Merritt. This updated RAR and associated proposed covenant should replace what currently exists on title. A building permit cannot be issued until the DP2012-H is approved.
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Please be advised that the Merritt City Council meeting on October 9th will be moved to a different location for that one meeting only. The meeting will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre in the West Auditorium at the regular 7:00 pm time.
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MASTERS STROKE CLINIC Tuesday & Thursday Mornings 6-7 am For registrations on these or any other programs please call: Merritt Civic Centre: 250-315-1050 Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre: 250-378-6662
Council meeting date: Tuesday, June 22 - 6 p.m. committee of the whole - 7 p.m. regular council meeting Council agenda and council minutes are now available at http://www.merritt.ca/site engine/activepage.asp?PageID=121
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Mayor’s DROP IN SESSION TUESDAY, OCT. 9
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Community Room Downstairs at City Hall. Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you don’t understand or if something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.
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TIM HORTONS for sponsoring coffee for our National Seniors Celebration that was held October 1st. This event paid tribute to all the seniors who we wish to thank for helping build our community and continue to make valuable contributions to communities, workplaces and society.
JOBFEST 2012 Pop group Halfway to Hollywood perform during Jobfest at Rotary Park on Saturday. The event is designed to inform B.C. residents about their options for finding jobs. The band and a crew are travelling throughout the province to share information about government job initiatives. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
Guichon, key in agriculture From Page 1
‘She has a deep appreciation
The lieutenant-governor is appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister. Guichon was formally appointed the title in a ceremony at Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office in Ottawa on Monday. “Mrs. Guichon has dedicated herself to her community, province and country,” the Prime Minister said in a press release. “She is a leader in keeping British Columbia’s agriculture and cattle industries environmentally sound and she has worked hard to promote and protect the ranchers of British Columbia.” Premier Christy Clark said Guichon’s extensive leadership in B.C.’s agriculture industry has positioned her to represent the province well. “She has a deep appreciation for the history and traditions of British Columbia and has spent a lifetime ensuring that we all stay connected to
for the history and traditions of British Columbia.’ —B.C. PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK
our roots, particularly through her work with the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association,” Clark said. The lieutenant-
governor attends ceremonies and performs constitutional duties as assigned by Gov. Gen. David Johnston on behalf of the mon-
archy. The position is the personification of the Crown and is the link between the political and constitutional structure of the province. The role also includes signing proclamations. Guichon could not be reached by press time.
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Thank you for donations of food, refreshments and memorabilia for the “Celebration of Life” of Deb Oliver-Zynger, which was held, by donation, at the Merritt Legion #96.
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This NOTICE IS TO INFORM ALL ELECTORS OF THE LOWER NICOLA INDIAN BAND THAT A BY-ELECTION TO ELECT ONE (1) COUNCILLOR WILL BE HELD:
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
The City apologizes for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience.
At the Lower Nicola Band Hall at Shulus 85 Hwy 8 West
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HERALD OPINION Stakes go up in B.C. gas gamble TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS VICTORIA – Mike de Jong’s debut as B.C. finance minister was a grim one. The first financial update for this election year projects a $1.4 billion decline in natural resource revenues from Kevin Falcon’s one and only budget in February. Most of that is from declining natural gas revenues in the next three years. And it’s not just the price of gas that’s lower than the finance ministry’s array of private sector experts had forecast. The volume of B.C. gas sold is down as well, as abundant new sources of shale gas come on-stream in the U.S. As with oil, that’s currently the only market Canada has. And it wasn’t long ago that the energy ministry was trumpeting its monthly totals for “bonus bids” paid by gas companies for drilling rights in northeastern B.C. That gold rush has
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wound down as shale deposits are staked and the price falls. De Jong’s response shows how serious this problem is for any B.C. government. He inherits Falcon’s political commitment to present a balanced budget next spring. How he will do that, and be believed in a heated post-HST election campaign, remains a mystery. De Jong announced a hiring freeze for government staff, and a management salary freeze across health care, universities and Crown corporations as well as government operations. He hinted at an even harder line with unions, as the government’s largest employee group continued selective strike action. This, and the familiar vow to rein in travel and other discretionary spending, won’t come close to replacing the lost gas revenues. Asset sales, which Falcon came up with in a desperate effort to dig the government out of its huge sales tax hole, won’t show up on the books until next year, if they go ahead at all. Tom Fletcher is a reporter and columnist for Black Press.
New reporter makes first steps in Merritt
Emily Wessel Merritt MINUTE When I told my friends and family that I was moving to Merritt, most of them asked me what this city could offer me that Winnipeg couldn’t. I told them Merritt could offer me the first steps of my career. Working at the Herald
gives me a chance to fully immerse myself in the kind of work that inspires me. To me, there’s nothing more rewarding than knowing people trust me to tell their stories and tell them well. I attended the University of Winnipeg for three years. While I was a student, I also worked for the university as an academic writing tutor. After I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric, Writing and Communication, I completed two years at Winnipeg’s Red River College in a multimedia program and graduated with a journalism major
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in April. While I studied journalism, I worked as a freelance writer for Winnipeg’s arts and culture weekly magazine and a weekly community newspaper serving southwest Winnipeg. But before I packed everything I could into my little car and headed West for Merritt, I packed a backpack and hopped a plane to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I spent two months backpacking in Southeast Asia, soaking in every iota of the experience I could, from feeding blind elephants at a Thai elephant orphanage, to
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lazing in a riverside hut in a sleepy Cambodian town. I returned from that trip with a stronger curiosity than ever about the stories around me, and with that renewed passion (not to mention a drained bank account) I began the search for my first full-time journalism job. This opportunity with the Herald came at the perfect time. It was a risk to move to a city I’d never seen and where I knew nobody, but without risk, there would be no big reward. I’m confident I can bring comprehensive, timely coverage of stories
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that matter to the Merritt Herald’s readers, and I hope this opportunity will allow me to grow as a reporter. It took five years of post-secondary schooling and a trip to the other side of the world to bring me to Merritt, but now I am looking forward to getting to know the community and sharing your stories. It’ll be a challenge to live up to the Herald’s 107-year-old legacy, but I wouldn’t be in this business if I didn’t like a challenge. Please feel free to contact me at reporter@merrittherald.com for any story ideas or feedback you may have in the coming months.
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YOUR OPINION Opposition day motions on the hill DAN ALBAS View from the HILL One aspect of the weekly Parliament Hill events cycle that I have neglected to mention in my recent reports is Opposition day motions. Also known as “allotted day” or “supply day” this is a day reserved for the Opposition to introduce a motion on an issue that the opposition believes is deserving of greater attention. There are 22 of these days in the Parliamentary calendar that are divided and shared amongst the opposition parties based on the share of seats each party holds in the House of Commons. Last week the Liberal Party held the opposition day motion and this week it will be the NDP. The topic and debate of this week’s Opposition motion will be Employment Insurance. Aside from Opposition Day, there will also be second reading votes on Government Bills C-44 and C-21 including a number of votes on various private members bills. Bill C-44 “Helping Canadian Families in Need Act” proposes a number of changes to Employment Insurance Act and to the Canada Labour Code. These changes will help protect the jobs of parents who take leave to care for critically ill children. There will also be new provisions for self-employed individuals to opt in to Employment
Insurance for maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits and also an expanded definition of family members eligible to qualify for benefits who are caring for someone who is gravely ill. Another new benefit is for parents of murdered or missing children that will provide a financial grant during this challenging time. These changes, if passed, will be implemented on various dates in 2013. Since this election commitment was formerly announced, I have been presented with a concern that this new program (and the expected 6,000 Canadian families that would benefit from this temporary help) would put too much of a burden on employees and employers. I should add that we, as elected officials, must always be mindful that there is only one taxpayer and a standalone program would represent higher costs as new offices, managers and employees set up the office. That being said, I appreciate hearing what taxpayers back home might have to say on this matter. Bill C-21 the “Political Loans Accountability Act,” proposes to ensure that all political loans are treated equally. For example, under this act, money loaned for a leadership contest would be treated no differently than funds loaned to a candidate for an election. Further the legislation will apply to all contestants, political parties and associations. Terms such as repayment information, the amount of funds borrowed and the interest rate charged must also be fully disclosed, including the identity of the lenders and guarantors. Under the proposed act, private
corporations and unions would also be banned from loaning funds to political interests and restrictions will also be placed on the total amount of funds that can be borrowed from an individual who is acting as a lender. These proposed changes add transparency and increase accountability to electoral finance and also close some loopholes that exist today. My understanding is that there is general consensus in support of these changes and this Bill is expected to pass quickly. There will also be five different Private Members Bills either being debated or voted on at various stages throughout the week. I would also like to congratulate our very own Nicola Valley cattle rancher Judith Guichon who was named by our Prime Minister as British Columbia’s next lieutenantgovernor. The rural ranching community in B.C. is an often overlooked one and I am certain that Mrs. Guichon will serve as an excellent ambassador for the Nicola Valley region. Next week the House of Commons will rise briefly for Thanksgiving festivities and I will be back in the riding from Oct. 9 - 13. If you would like to schedule an appointment please give my office a call. Your input is both needed and necessary and I look forward to hearing your concerns, suggestions and criticisms. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at dan. albas@parl.gc.ca or by phone 1-800-665-8711. Sincerely, Dan Albas
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Do you agree with the UBCM vote in favour of decriminalizing pot? MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN Nearly 50 people participated in the Merritt Motorcycle Toy Run on Sept. 15 to help raise over $500 in donations and collect 195 gifts, which will go towards the Nicola Valley and District Food Bank’s Christmas hamper program. The toy run attracts bikers from throughout the Nicola Valley. This is a sample of just some of the people who made an effort to raise money. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
Conservative changes ‘punish’ poor Dear Editor: Last spring when the Conservative government announced changes to a program that allows people to work part-time while they are receiving Employment Insurance (EI), it seemed like an improvement. Well, as usual the devil is in the details: the changes actually punish low-income Canadians by clawing back 50 per cent of the very first dollar an EI recipient makes. Until now, an “allowable earnings provision” let people earn and keep up to 40 per cent of their weekly EI benefit, giving them an incentive to work more. For example, if Kenny Gettabreak is receiving a $400 weekly EI benefit, he could earn and keep $160. The Conservatives claim the new Working While on Claim program allows “claimants to keep more of what they earn,” yet they conveniently forget to mention that it eliminated the allowable earnings provision. While Kenny Gettabreak used to be able to keep the full $160 of
earnings, now he only gets $80 since 50 per cent of it is clawedback. They are forcing people in low-paying jobs or who only work a few hours a week to do with less. Since Parliament resumed this fall, the Liberal Party has been demanding that Minister Finley reinstate the allowable earning provision. Not only is she unwilling to do so, she is unwilling to even admit that low-income Canadians are being penalized. Knowing the dogma of this Conservative government, either they believe people working parttime are too lazy to work more, or it is just another hidden measure to force people to move out of our small communities. Either way, it is a punitive new program for low-income Canadians that reinforces my belief in these Conservatives: don’t trust them as far as you can throw them. Rodger Cuzner, MP Liberal Critic for Human Resources & Skills Development
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Premiers meet over pipeline Northern Gateway discussion lasts only 15 minutes
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By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
B.C. Premier Christy Clark’s meeting with Alberta Premier Alison Redford Monday lasted only 15 minutes, and didn’t resolve any of their differences about the Enbridge heavy oil pipeline proposal. Clark spoke by phone with reporters after what she described as a “frosty and quite short” meeting with Redford in Calgary. She said she reiterated her government’s five conditions for supporting the Northern Gateway pipeline, including one about B.C. needing a “fair share” of benefits from the line. The other four conditions are for the project to pass a federal environmental review, and for “world leading” spill response on land and on water, as well as meeting legal requirements for aboriginal and treaty rights along the route from northern Alberta to Kitimat. Redford told reporters in Calgary after the meeting that she reiterated her position that giving up any of Alberta’s oil royalties is “a nonstarter.” She said she asked Clark to propose other ways that B.C. could increase benefits, but Clark offered no response. “I gave her the opportunity more than once in the meeting to say that royalties aren’t on the table, and she didn’t take that,” Redford said. Clark said it’s not her job to find ways of increasing benefits to B.C. “It is up to whoever is going to benefit from this project to come forward and advocate for it. In my view, that’s her,” Clark said. “I said to her today, as it stands right now, there is absolutely no way that British Columbia will support this proposal.”
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B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford pictured at a meeting last year. The pair met again on Monday to discuss the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. File photo
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As Clark was preparing for her meeting, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake told a Kamloops radio station that benefits for B.C. could mean more value-added jobs, such as refining the oil. Enbridge Chief
Executive Al Monaco is on record as saying the project is a highly strategic move and will allow Canada to profit from better relations with Asia. Without the access to the West Coast, he said, Canadian produc-
ers are at risk of needing to discount their oil, compared to international benchmarks. The project would carry an estimated 525,000 barrels of bitument each day from Alberta oilsands. It would be loaded onto tankers in Kitimat, B.C., where it would be transported to Asian markets. Environmental groups are angered at the proposal. With files from the Calgary Herald
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JESUS JES SUS S WAS S TA TAKEN KEN BY THE E MOB to the judgment hall where He was questioned, mocked, spit on, beaten and later abused. Judas, when he saw what he had done, brought the money back to the priests, admitted his guilt then were out and hanged himself. What about the other disciples? They had been with Jesus for threeand-a-half years, seen the good things He had done for people, the miracles, and they were there when Jesus raised a few from the dead. They hoped all the time that Jesus would proclaim Himself king and set up the Jewish kingdom. What was going wrong? They felt terrible when they saw their beloved master and friend being so cruelly treated and sentenced to be cruciÀed. They were afraid they would be next. Several times throughout the last three-and-a-half years, Jesus told them that He would be betrayed and cruciÀed but this was so far from their thinking that these things went into one ear and out the other. Jesus told them
that He would go back to Heaven, prepare homes for them and then come again to take them to Heaven to live with Him there. Jesus was cruciÀed and rose early Sunday morning. He was seen by Mary. She told His disciples but they couldn’t believe it. It seemed too good to be true. That night Jesus suddenly appeared to them in a locked room because they were afraid of the Jews. So it was true! He was alive and they were glad to see Him. First, to prove that He was real, He had something to eat so they wouldn’t think they had seen a spirit. He talked to them for a bit, then as He had come, He left. What were the disciples to do now? For three-and-a-half years Jesus had been their leader, so now what? Let’s put ourselves into their situation. Where do we go from here? Do we go back Àshing, for some of them were Àshermen? They couldn’t see the future but Jesus had not forgotten or forsaken them as He never does His children. Our faithful Jesus. Paid advertisement
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Police release drawing of suspect The man is accused of entering a home and threatening a woman with a knife and rope By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD
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The Merritt RCMP are investigating an Aug. 30 home invasion that allegedly occurred in the Diamondvale neighbourhood. A man with a knife and a rope entered the residence and threatened the woman inside, the RCMP said. The victim talked the man into leaving the home before he hurt anyone. He is described as being between 18 and 25 years old, First Nations with a stocky build, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, having copper eyes and he is reported to have a yellowish hue to his skin tone. “This type of home invasion is very rare,” Merritt RCMP Const. Ryan Dell said. After being called to the scene, police searched the area and now the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this crime or a possible sighting of the suspect is asked to call the Merritt RCMP at 250378-4262 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. The Merritt RCMP were unable to provide more details about the incident, such as how the man entered the
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The public and all interested parties are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting for Community Futures Nicola Valley, to be held Thursday, October 18th 2012, commencing at 5:30 pm, at the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame building, at 2025 Quilchena Ave. Merritt, BC. A reception with refreshments will follow. Community Futures Nicola Valley is recruiting new Board Members. If you are interested please call Rob Miller at 250-378-3923 or email: rmiller@cfdcnv.com
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The Merritt RCMP have released this drawing of a suspect in relation to an August home invasion in Merritt. Submitted
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DAVID L. BROWN Managing YOUR MONEY Age is only a number – it’s what you do with your time that counts. And for many mature Canadians that means finding ways of doing the personal things that really matter to you. After all, you now have the health and wealth and, most importantly, the desire to give back to your community. Let’s take a closer look at how you can do that in the most tangible ways. Volunteering When you give the gift of your time, you join with the many active volunteers everywhere who play a critical role in our society. And you’ll probably feel better because
Volunteer Canada found direct, positive links between volunteering and health. Get involved by: • Picking a cause you believe in. • Putting your lifetime skills to good use. • Volunteering for an organization that fits your lifestyle and personality. • Deciding how much time you have and even if you want to learn new skills or even start a new career. Donating Here are some giving-while-living strategies that can offer significant benefits and provide a valuable donation to your charitable organization: Name a recognized charity as beneficiary by leaving a bequest in your Will and your estate will receive a charitable donation tax receipt. Establish a Donor Advised Fund, a taxfavoured vehicle that avoids the administration responsibilities and costs of establish-
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Lesson in thanks Meaning of Thanksgiving changes based on who you ask ‘As another Thanksgiving season rolls around, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the priority of praising God...’ —NARAYAN MITRA
NARAYAN MITRA You Gotta Have FAITH When asked what Thanksgiving meant to them, some jumpy kids in an elementary school had varied answers to offer. “It’s when you think of all the good stuff that you do with your family,� chipped in a fourth grader. “Thanksgiving means giving people things like having a good house to live in,� responded another classmate. Thanksgiving is, of course, all that and more. It is primarily a spirit of gratitude to God for His goodness to mere mortals like us. Historically, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held on Baffin Island in 1578 when one of the ships of English explorer Martin Forbisher sank, forcing his passengers to land on B.I. On board was Canada’s first missionary Robert Woolfall, who gave a godly sermon exhorting them to be thankful to God for deliverance in a dangerous place. The Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth Rock in New England in November 1620, losing 47 people to
scurvy and pneumonia. What saved them from extinction was a good corn harvest. Then-governor Bill Bradford declared a day of public thanksgiving in October 1621. But in the winter of 1622, they were reduced to a daily ration of just five kernels of corn each, hit by a 12-week drought. The pilgrims decided to hold a day of fasting and prayer and, at the end of the day, rain began to fall and saved their harvest. That Fall, the pilgrims feasted on pork and venison. But as a reminder of why they were giving thanks, the first course was a plate with just five kernels of corn. “Gratitude is part of effective mental health,� psychotherapist Lucille Peszat of the Canadian Centre for Stress and Wellbeing said years ago. Sociologist Ted Hewitt of the University of Western Ontario would add to that, “Religious people have better mental and physical health than non-religious because they tend to show more gratitude.� The scripture of Islam tells its readers
that God “gave you hearing and sight, intelligence and affections that you may give thanks to Him.� Judaism is a religion centred on gratitude, especially for God’s deliverance of Jews from slavery in Egypt. All its great festivals include prayers of thanksgiving. When added to the vast number of references in the New Testament, like, “In everything give thanks...,� the universal perspective on gratefulness is naturally amplified. Canadians appear to be a nation of complainers. On openline shows, for every compliment there are many more complaints. As another Thanksgiving season rolls around, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the priority of praising God — not just for a good harvest, but as recognition of who He is. Along with an ancient shepherd-king David, let us echo: “You are merciful, Lord! You are kind and patient and always loving. I will praise You, Lord, and everyone will respect Your holy name forever,� (Psalm 145).
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$194,500
SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
$192,000
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Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
$165,000
M 3365
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Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744
$160,000
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2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens 6 appliances, elec. fireplace Skylight & vaulted ceiling Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!
M 3795
$164,500 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed
M 3808
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Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home Double lot for large yard Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fireplace Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking Rent to own considered
M 3791
$158,000
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Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfinished Great starter home
M 3751
$149,500
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Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access
M 3792
$147,500
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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
$139,000
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Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathroom on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652
$138,000
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Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
M 3739
$137,900
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2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking
$125,000
M 3814
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Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys
M 3797
$120,000
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M 3807
M 3720
$113,000
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2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed
M 3737
$95,000
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Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located
M 3525
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$76,900
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010
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$76,900
M 3486
Ground level 1 bdrm condo Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry Parking right out front Low monthly maintenance fee
$75,900
M 3738
• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by • Riverside Mobile Home Park
$58,000
M 3787
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Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
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$49,900
M 3270
Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home 18x20 interlocking driveway 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed
M 3607
$44,000
Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool
M 3755
M 3796
$30,000
• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer
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M 3692
M 3758
$57,000
Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods
$67,000
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Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered
M 3274
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$72,900
Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
M 3534
• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change
$79,000
$89,000
M 3707
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Commercial lot zoned C-3 Off main exit from Van & Kelowna All services already in place at prop line Outstanding exposure
$89,900
M 3712
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid
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M 3746
M 3495
$99,000
Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!
M 3749
$165,000
• Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre lot with amazing view • Located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley • Bring you building ideas!
M 3766
$189,000
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.76 acre riverfront building lot The location is second to none 260+ feet of river frontage Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!!
M 3780
$199,000
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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
• 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site • Great views of the valley & water below • Community water in place, power @ lot line • Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment
M 3728
$205,000
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Excellent Bench location 4 bdrms-lge private bkyd New flring in lvgrm & hallways Lge kitchen open to diningrm
M 3816
$248,000
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Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
M 3478
$349,000
M 3802
$210,000
Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting on 40 acres Easy access
$249,000
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Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings
M 3806
$258,000
$100,000
• Large open commercial space (approx 6500 sf) • Curb parking and parking lot across the street • Located in the d/t core. Sold as bldg & land • Roof HVAC, hot water & roll down security door
• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue
M 3779
M 3697
$440,000
Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more
Extra large double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
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$165,000
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$35,000
M 3810 Nice park w/ river across the road 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard Laminate flring in main areas New tub surround & lino in bathroom
$144,000
• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees
• • • •
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M 3809
$120,000
M 3803
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing
2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity
Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views
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$128,000
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$850,000
Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views
M 3805
$279,900
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Striving for perfection?? Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths Custom quality construction 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage Master on main w/ enste
M 3820
$525,000
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Well maintained 1 owner home 7 bdrms & 4 baths + 2 bdrm legal ste New flring, h/w tank & boiler Mbdrm w/ w/i closet, full enste w/ Jacuzzi
M 3819
$299,900
• Unique & tasteful 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home • H/water on demand & central a/c • Hardwood flrs & bright open design • Beautifully l/scaped yd w/ private patio
M 3794
$285,000
• Beautifully done completely reno’ed home • Central air, gas furnace • New roof, windows & more • 220 electrical in new detached shop
M 3804
$285,000
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Well kept home on cul-de-sac Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinets Wonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735
$276,000
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area
M 3811
$275,000
• 3 bdrm, possible 4, 2 bath Bench family home • New flring in lvgrm & hallway • Private deck for BBQ’s • Large .32 acre corner lot
M 3798
250-280-0689 claudetteedenoste@ royallepage.ca
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Claudette Edenoste Associate Broker
$269,000
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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
$255,000
M 3716
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CACHE CREEK
Completely redone & gorgeous New windows, siding, roof, h/w tank New kitchen, floors & electrical Solarium off dinrm, the list goes on….
M 3817
$255,000
• • • •
Wide open space is your backyard view 3 bdrm, 1 bath family home Large .23 acre lot Lots of room for toys & RV’s
M 3764
$239,000
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Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689
• • • •
$235,000
Great starter or investment 5 bdrms on lge corner lot New kitch, bathrms, flring throughout New h/e furnace, a/c roof, windows…
M 3818
$221,500
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2 level home in Lower Nicola Lge fenced yd w/ fruit trees 36x12 covered deck + nice patio area 2bdrms up/1 down, master has enste Finished bsmt w/ famrm & w/s area
M 3729
$217,000
• • • •
Family friendly neighborhood!! 5 bdrm, 2 bath home is close to schools Huge b/yard is fenced w/ garden area Newer vinyl windows & furnace upgrade
M 3786
$213,000
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Beautifully landscaped & good sized deck Upgrade vinyl windows & siding New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system Interior has new finish throughout
M 3761
$206,500
• • • •
Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouse End unit-includes all appliances PRICED TO SELL!! 24 hour notice required
M 3741
$199,900
• Wonderful home in LN comes w/ 5 appliances • Newer furnace, low e double glazed windows • 26x14 deck & covered attached carport • Good sized detached garage w/ power • Tons of room, fully fenced & move right in
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M 3812
M 3813
$194,500
SxS duplex w/ reno’s Lam flring, paint, vinyl windows Front driveway + lots of parking Shared garage & shed
$192,000
• • • •
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
$165,000
M 3365
• • • •
Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744
$160,000
• • • •
2 bdrm garden ste in McCallum Gardens 6 appliances, elec. fireplace Skylight & vaulted ceiling Enclosed patio, gazebo & more!
M 3795
$164,500 • Well maintained, secure bldging • Updated condo, central location • Strata incl heat h/w, cable, caretaker & yd maint. • Small pets allowed
M 3808
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Nice 3, possible 4 bdrm, 2 bath home Double lot for large yard Large kitchen, wet bar, gas fireplace Totally fenced yard w/ lots of extra parking Rent to own considered
M 3791
$158,000
• • • •
Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfinished Great starter home
M 3751
$149,500
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Unique layout that awaits your touch 2 lots, 2 titles Detached double garage Central location provides easy access
M 3792
$147,500
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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
$139,000
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Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouse A bathroom on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652
$138,000
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Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fixtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
M 3739
$137,900
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2+ bdrm home on a good sized lot Open plan for kitch, dinrm & lvgrm Roof, electrical approval Fully fenced yard & lots of parking
$125,000
M 3814
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Long term tenant for the investor 2 bdrms & bath on main Full unfinished basement w/ laundry Front driveway + lane access/tons of rm for cars & toys
M 3797
$120,000
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M 3807
M 3720
$113,000
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2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile flring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed
M 3737
$95,000
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Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratified building Centrally located
M 3525
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$76,900
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate flring New roof in 2010
• • • •
$76,900
M 3486
Ground level 1 bdrm condo Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundry Parking right out front Low monthly maintenance fee
$75,900
M 3738
• Great starter home or retirement • 2 bdrm double wide w/ sun deck and ensuite • Coldwater River is close by • Riverside Mobile Home Park
$58,000
M 3787
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Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
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$49,900
M 3270
Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home 18x20 interlocking driveway 6 appliances, newer paint & flooring Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed
M 3607
$44,000
Dream kitch w/ granite counters New high end bathrooms Totally renovated home Fenced with pool
M 3755
M 3796
$30,000
• New residential lots in a nice part of Merritt • Located in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting • Fully serviced including curbs & storm drain • All prepaid by the developer
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M 3692
M 3758
$57,000
Views of the Nicola Valley Walking trails & shopping nearby All services are u/g & at lot line One of Merritt’s preferred neighborhoods
$67,000
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Fully serviced R-2 lot Close to schools & downtown Bring your bldg ideas Trades considered
M 3274
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$72,900
Good sized lot Ok for double wide City services @ prop line Mountain view in a quiet area
M 3534
• Beautiful river view lot close to downtown • Nice, quiet neighborhood • The uncompromised view never to change
$79,000
$89,000
M 3707
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Commercial lot zoned C-3 Off main exit from Van & Kelowna All services already in place at prop line Outstanding exposure
$89,900
M 3712
• One of a kind lot in Lower Nicola • Cleared & level in an incredibly quiet location • Water serviced by Lower Nicola Water Works • Approved for septic & HST already paid
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M 3746
M 3495
$99,000
Nicola Lakeshore Estates Amazing lake view lot in Phase 2 Build your dream home Tons of recreation to choose from!!
M 3749
$165,000
• Private & tranquil describes this 26+ acre lot with amazing view • Located in the beautiful Sunshine Valley • Bring you building ideas!
M 3766
$189,000
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.76 acre riverfront building lot The location is second to none 260+ feet of river frontage Quiet cul-de-sac, bring your building ideas!!
M 3780
$199,000
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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
• 247’ lake front w/ winding trail to site • Great views of the valley & water below • Community water in place, power @ lot line • Easy access off hwy & quiet enjoyment
M 3728
$205,000
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Excellent Bench location 4 bdrms-lge private bkyd New flring in lvgrm & hallways Lge kitchen open to diningrm
M 3816
$248,000
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Waterfront lot on Nicola Lake 3km to Quilchena Hotel Close to Merritt & Kamloops Private access to lake
M 3478
$349,000
M 3802
$210,000
Guichon Creek flows thru property Lots of grass for grazing Farm setting on 40 acres Easy access
$249,000
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Spacious 4 bdrm home Family neighborhood, awesome deck Huge Jacuzzi tub & pool table All appliances & window coverings
M 3806
$258,000
$100,000
• Large open commercial space (approx 6500 sf) • Curb parking and parking lot across the street • Located in the d/t core. Sold as bldg & land • Roof HVAC, hot water & roll down security door
• Amazing opportunity in downtown Merritt • 12,000sqft commercial building for purchase or lease @ $6/sqft • Over 10,500sqft of retail space • Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue
M 3779
M 3697
$440,000
Fabulous views 4 bdrm home In-law basement suite Laminate floors, central vac and more
Extra large double lot 2 city water & sewage hookups Private setting, flat site Easy access w/ paved roads
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$165,000
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$35,000
M 3810 Nice park w/ river across the road 3 bdrm home w/ good sized fenced yard Laminate flring in main areas New tub surround & lino in bathroom
$144,000
• Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath home • Laminate flring, skylight, lge bdrms • Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm • Lge yd w/ mature trees
• • • •
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M 3809
$120,000
M 3803
3 bdrms & full bath on upper flr Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate flring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofing
2 bdrm, 2 bath manufactured home Sits on its own lot Open floor plan, upgraded appliances Stop renting-build equity
Cute & cozy 3 bdrm bungalow Huge 51x150’ lot Covered deck to enjoy the mtn views
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$128,000
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$850,000
Great starter or retirement home 2 lots for the price of 1 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms Beautiful views
M 3805
$279,900
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Striving for perfection?? Home of distinction, 5 bdrms, 3.5 baths Custom quality construction 3036sqft on 1.9 acres Heated oversized garage Master on main w/ enste
M 3820
$525,000
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Experiencing upper back pain? Costrovertebral joint problems can lead to muscle spasms, persistent headaches
DR. COLIN GAGE Spinal COLUMN Do you have “sharp or catching” pain in your upper back between the shoulder blades? Is it localized to only one side of the spine? Does taking a deep breath, coughing, or sneezing make it worse? If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, you may have a quite common but often misdiagnosed problem that could be treated conservatively. In your spine, there are seven vertebrae in your neck, 12 in your upper back, and five in your lower back. Attaching to the middle twelve vertebrae are your 12 pairs of ribs. There are small joints and ligaments that attach each of the ribs to the side of the spine. When you take a deep breath in, the joints, called “costovertebral joints,” between the ribs and the spine move. Many of the muscles in your upper back attach to the ribs. When these muscles contract forcefully, excessive pressure can be put on the ribs and their costovertebral joints.
If one or more of the costovertebral joints becomes a problem, you will feel a sharp pain in the upper back between one shoulder blade and the spine. You may find that lying on the sore side aggravates the pain and lying on the good side relieves it slightly. You will likely feel a sharp increase in pain during a deep breath, coughing, or sneezing. The pain may travel from your upper back around to the side of the chest, almost mimicking angina or severe indigestion. If you feel this type of symptom, see your medical doctor immediately to first rule out a heart condition. If your problem is due to a painful costovertebral joint and it is not treated by a chiropractor right away, other areas of the body soon become affected. Eventually, the muscles of the upper back, shoulder, and neck on the same side will go into severe spasm, which will inevitably restrict the movement of your neck and potentially cause dull achy headaches. Costovertebral joint problems commonly arise when someone is doing an awkward activity or maintaining an improper posture for a prolonged period of time. Recently, I had two perfect examples in my office of people who had this exact
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problem: The first was a gentleman who had recent knee surgery and was using crutches to walk. When on the crutches, he was using his shoulders and upper back muscles to hold all his weight as he took each step. With each forceful contraction of the muscles, he repetitively pulled on each rib and the associated costovertebral joint. The second example was a young female who has a nasty habit of carrying her 30-pound child on her hip supported by her left arm only. This made the muscles of her upper back and shoulders contract hard and for long periods of time, which pulled on the ribs and their associated costovertebral joints. Interestingly enough, the costovertebral joints in
both these people became “jammed,” or their movement was “restricted.” Each of these joints became very inflamed or swollen and by the time I was able to examine them, they were quite sore to touch. With every deep breath, sneeze, or twist of their back, they experienced acute pain on one side of their upper back. As I expected, both of these people had acutely painful spasms of the neck and shoulder muscles on the injured side. Chiropractors are specifically trained to address joint and muscle problems such as this. By doing “adjustments” or gentle “manipulation,” the movement or mobility of the joints can be restored. Through the use of electrical therapy,
stretching exercises, and other soft tissue therapies, the muscle spasm can be reduced. If the joint is able to keep mobile and the muscle spasms are kept to a minimum, your body can deal with the injured area. However, to prevent the problem from reoccurring, you and your chiropractor must identify what it is you are doing to put the pressure on the costovertebral joints in the first place. This takes us back to the statement that our office operates by: “treat the cause of your problem, not just your symptoms.” Nicola Valley Chiropractic 2076A Granite Ave. P.O. Box 909 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph: (250) 378-5456 Email: info@merrittchiro. com Website: www.merrittchiro. com
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Moving beyond singing the blues BARRIE OGDEN BARRIE’S BANTER When I was diagnosed with chronic depression 20 years ago, I never spoke to anyone other than my doctor, about it. At
that time, in my opinion, depression ranked in the same negative categories as alcohol or drug addiction but, at least those with obsessions could talk about it at AA or NA meetings and get support from those “in the circle.” Fortunately, nowadays, folks dealing with issues related directly or indirectly to depression, are better able to seek help, to talk about their problems “out in
the open” and to gain empowering support from a variety of mental health and community service workers. To better assist folks feeling low, anxious, stressed, who are dealing with eating disorders, feeling restless, lacking energy, having difficulty sleeping and a host of other symptoms, help is just around the corner. And, that corner is Beyond the Blues, happening on Thursday,
Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Logan Lake Health Centre. This is a free, anonymous event, confidential with no appointment required, and offers a friendly, safe space for people to both start and to continue conversations about their mental health wellbeing with trained and knowledgeable support workers.
“The screening process is available for adults, seniors, youth, new or expectant mothers, those concerned about a friend or family member and, perhaps of particular interest, will be the risky drinking screening which offers the links between alcohol use, possible harms and impacts on mental wellbeing.” So be sure to mark this event on your calendars.
District of Logan Lake council briefs The following is an excerpt from the District of Logan Lake Council Agenda Regional Growth Strategy Minor Amendment Discussion Paper In May 2000, the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District adopted the Regional Growth Strategy. In 2011, the Board of Directors initiated the Regional Growth Strategy Minor Amendment. This discussion paper contains original text from the 2000 Regional Growth Strategy as well as some suggested changes from the Board and, finally, proposed updates, concordances, policies, indicators, and commentary. All this was compiled to simulate discussion on how we can improve the Regional Growth Strategy in the Minor Amendment process. The Regional Growth Strategy is not a land use plan with map designations, but a cooperative strategy for achieving a sustainable future for the region.
It provides a framework for: Taking action on development and settlement issues by the RD, its municipalities, and government agencies; Co-ordinating efficient use of land, public facilities, services, finances, and other resources over the next 20 years; Encouraging a variety of economic opportunities, landuse choices, and quality of life attributes in an affordable/efficient manner; and, Ensuring our environment and natural amenities are protected and conserved as the region continues to develop. Factors impacting regional growth To inform a strategy for growth in the TNRD over the next 25 years, the TNRD had Urban Futures Ltd. prepare “A Context for Change Management in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District” (Context for Change), which looks at historic data and forecasts future trends in population, housing, and economic change. The Context for Change projects that the following factors will have an impact
on regional growth over the next 25 years: The population in the Regional District is expected to grow at an average rate of 0.8 per cent per year, with a total increase of 28,909 residents over 25 years; Of the 28,909 new residents, 85 per cent of them will likely locate in the two largest cities, Kamloops and Merritt; Due to a growing proportion of our population aging out of the family formation stage of life, migration (domestic and international) will grow in importance in maintaining regional population growth; The demand for housing is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.1 per cent per year, faster than the growth in population. The total number of addition housing units is expected to be 17,574 units over
25 years, with 60 per cent of those units being single detached dwellings, others will comprise seniors’ housing; Of the 17,574 housing units to be built over the next 25 years, it is anticipated that 75 per cent of those units will be located in the cities of Kamloops and Merritt, continuing a national and global trend to urbanization; International demand for wood products, agricultural products, metals and minerals will continue to affect employment growth in the region. The labour force is expected to grow by an average of 0.7 per cent per year, more slowly than the overall population increase of 0.8 per cent per year; Growth in service sector employment (health and education) will correlate strongly with the population increase of 0.8 per cent per year;
The industry sector expected to grow most rapidly is Health, with a projected 3,950 jobs being created over 25 years; The slowest growing occupation sector is projected to be Primary, Manufacturing and Processing, as the Region continues a trend to more jobs in the service sector. Alternative growth scenarios The Context for Change also projected two alternative scenarios regarding the way that population, housing and employment may change in the Region over the next 25 years. A low-growth scenario was developed where the regional population will rise by 0.7 per cent, annually (24,000 residents), and a high-growth scenario where the population will rise by one per cent annually (36,000 residents).
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MINOR HOCKEY REPORT Peewee reps fall twice The Merritt Ramada Inn peewee reps suffered a pair of losses this past weekend. Saturday, on home ice, the team fell 6-1 to a very strong Vernon side in their first league game of the season. Ethan Thygesen had Merritt’s lone goal. On Sunday, in an exhibition tilt versus Kamloops, the Jr. Cents were defeated 12-2. Thygesen and Sajjin Lali tallied for Merritt. Tristan Bjarnason and Troy Holmes split the netminding duties for the local peewee squad.
Bantam reps victorious The Murray GM bantam reps got their regular season off to a great start with two wins on the road. On Saturday, the Jr. Cents rode the brilliant goaltending of Sam Suzuki to a 3-1 victory against Vernon. Sunil Sahota, Eric Lalonde, and Marcelo Bose, into an empty net, took care of Merritt’s scoring. Sunday, it was Cameron St. Louis who erupted for four goals in a 12-5 win over Salmon Arm for the Murray GM bantams. Other Merritt marksmen were Lane Antoine, Sahil Bansi and Tyrell Suzuki (all with two apiece), and Sahota and Keyton Laupitz (one each). Dawson Kerslake posted the win between the pipes. The Merritt bantam rep home opener is slated for Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3:45 p.m. at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
Senior girls up and running Merritt minor hockey’s newly-formed senior girls hockey team (ages 13-17) had a busy weekend with three games. In their first outing, Madeleine Barnes scored the Jr. Cents’ lone goal in a 6-1 loss to Kamloops #1. Barnes scored the first two goals in Merritt’s next game, a 5-3 win over Kamloops #2. Other local goal getters were Kendel Cunningham, Skylar Willey and Selena Henry. Finally, in game three, Merritt lost to Penticton 7-2. Cents’ scorers were Henry and Christiana McMaster.
Midget reps host Thanksgiving weekend tourney The Tracker Sportswear midget reps are hosting an eight-team tournament this weekend. Visiting teams are from Kelowna, Richmond, Aldergrove, Terrace, Smithers, Kitimat and Ridge Meadows. The 17-game schedule runs Saturday, Sunday and Monday with all but one game being played at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Saturday’s games run from 7 a.m. 10:30 p.m., Sunday’s from 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., and Monday’s from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. The local Tracker team plays its roundrobin games at the following times: Saturday 11:30 a.m. vs Kitimat 8:30 p.m. vs Smithers Sunday
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Reffing clinic Oct. 21 The annual MMHA officiating clinic will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21 at NVIT, starting at 10 a.m. The minimum age is 12. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Contact Mike Bjarnason at mmhapresident@live.ca for complete details.
Cents deliver! Huisman’s three goals lead Merritt to a pair of weekend victories By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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The Merritt Centennials went a perfect two-for-two on the weekend, winning both ends of their first twogame homestand of the season. Friday night, in a netminder’s battle between the Cents’ Tyler Steel and Langley Rivermen’s James Barr, Merritt got goals from Brandon Bruce and Derek Huisman in a 2-1 victory over the Rivermen. Saturday, it was Huisman leading the way again, with a pair of goals, as the Centennials blew open a close game in the second period en route to a convincing 6-2 win against the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings. Additional scorers for Merritt versus the Sprucies were John Saunders (with his first BCHL goal), fellow rookie Jeff Wight, Silvan Harper and Sebastien Pare. Understandably, Cents’ head coach and GM Luke Pierce was quite pleased with the outcome on the weekend. “I thought we carried the majority of the play both nights. The first five minutes of each game were outstanding. Friday’s game was fast and physical. Tyler was just in the zone. He made the game look
easy. And Saturday, we took advantage of our opportunities in the second period and never looked back.” Steel was definitely on his game in both weekend starts, stopping 73 of 77 shots sent his way. The thirdyear Cents’ goaltender had a shutout going in Friday’s outing, only to see the Rivermen’s Evan Campbell spoil the party with just 43 seconds remaining in regulation play and his team playing six-on four. Pierce was somewhat surprised to see his team outshot both nights (42-38 and 35-31) despite their pair of wins and dominant play. “I just didn’t see those kinds of numbers [for the opposition]. I think that a lot of their shots were from the perimeter. We didn’t really give up a whole lot of scoring chances.” Meanwhile, the Cents were more than effective at burying their opportunities – particularly on Saturday against a Prince George team that came into Merritt undefeated in regulation time this season and sitting in first place in the Mainland Division of the BCHL. Huisman’s goals both nights were worldclass shots, while Pare’s marker in the third period on Saturday was a highlight reel solo effort that saw the
summertime acquisition split the Spruce Kings’ defense before deftly beating goalie Liam McLeod through the five-hole. Saunders’ tally was a nicely placed point shot. Both Wight and Harper made no mistake on their chances from the high and low slot respectively. Friday, Steel picked up an assist on Bruce’s tally in the first period. His 90-foot pass to Regan Soquila on a Langley line change caught the Rivermen napping. Soquila then fed Bruce breaking to the net. The Energizer Bunny made no mistake, tipping the puck past a helpless Barr to put Merritt one-up. “That was a headsup play by Tyler and Regan to catch them [Langley] like that,” coach Pierce stated. Soquila had three weekend assists all-told. His line, with Huisman and Brendan Lamont, is proving to be almost unstoppable. “They’re really finding their stride now and working well together,” Pierce said. “Derek and Regan are so calm and patient with the puck, while Brendan is all speed and energy.” With his team playing so well right now (they’re undefeated in five games), Pierce says his biggest challenge is deciding who to dress
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Centre Derek Huisman scored once against the Langley Rivermen and twice versus the Prince George Spruce Kings in a pair of Merritt Centennials’ wins at home on the weekend. Ian Webster/Herald
BCHL STANDINGS to Oct. 5 INTERIOR DIVISION Team
GP W
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T OTL PTS
Penticton Trail Merritt West Kelowna Vernon Salmon Arm
8 10 6 7 7 6
1 5 1 2 3 4
0 0 1 0 0 0
7 5 4 3 2 1
0 0 0 2 2 1
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Coquitlam 8 6 2 0 Prince George 8 4 2 1 Chilliwack 7 4 2 0 Surrey 8 4 3 0 Langley 6 3 2 0 ISLAND DIVISION
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Victoria Alberni Valley Nanaimo Powel River Cowichan Valley
9 9 7 10 8
3 4 3 5 5
0 0 0 0 0
5 4 4 3 2
1 1 0 2 1
11 9 8 8 5
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Bike fever hits the local trails this weekend as the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association hosts its biggest event of the year at the club’s competition site, located approximately 11 km up the Aberdeen Road in Lower Nicola. Sunday, Oct. 7 will see over 100 top male and female riders competing in the Bar Bender Cross-Country Race, the final stop in the BC Off-Road Championship Series, run by the Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association (PNWMA). The Bar Bender will be a closed-course event, with racers of all ages and abilities competing for points in a total of 11 different classes. There will be an A expert level loop and a B novice level loop. Expected to take part in the Bar Bender are the likes of Geoff Nelson in the Masters class and Bobby Proch-nau in the Expert category. Local riders expected to participate include Allison Brown, Mat Selzler and Derek Colebank. Sign-up for the Bar Bender takes place from 8 – 10 a.m. on Sunday at the race site, and is followed by a riders’ meeting at 10:30 a.m. Racing officially begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $40 per competitor. All participants must have a PN license.
Preceding the Bar Bender on Sunday, the NVDRA will be hosting a Thanksgiving weekend Poker Run/Family Ride on the Saturday at the same Aberdeen Road location. According to NVDRA president Scott Deardon, the Poker Run is non-competitive and strictly for fun. That said, there will be plaques going down to 8th place for the best poker hands in each class, as well as some special lap prizes. Sign-up for the Poker Run/Family Ride is from 8 – 10 a.m. on Saturday, also on site. The ride will get underway at 11 a.m. and end at approximately 2 p.m. Deardon states that Saturday will also be Food Bank Donation Day. All participants and spectators are encouraged to bring along nonperishable items for the local food bank. The Dirt Riders are still looking for more volunteers for the Thanksgiving weekend. Help is needed with setup and cleanup, as well as marshalling and course sweeping during the actual events. Anyone who is willing to help is asked to call Scott or Diana at 250-3783502. For more information on all of the Thanksgiving weekend activities, go to the Nicola Valley Dirt Riders Association website: nvdra.com
for games and who to sit out. “Everything is key when it comes to picking a lineup each night: accountability, discipline, conditioning, practice performance. All those things weigh in.” The Thanksgiving weekend sees the Cents head out on a threegames-in-three-nights road trip. They play in Powell River Friday, Alberni Valley Saturday
and Surrey on Sunday. Pierce feels the Island swing will be tough. “The biggest thing I’ve noticed, looking over the boxscores, is that the officiating on the Island is a lot stiffer. A big thing is going to be discipline.” Pierce went on to add, “It was nice to get the two wins on the weekend, but we can’t start getting ahead of ourselves.” The Centennials next home game will be on Saturday, Oct.
The Ty Pozzobon Report By Ian Webster THE HERALD
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A LONG WAY FROM HOME Merritt Centennials’ rookie defenseman Kevin Lohan hails all the way from Coal Spring Harbour, New York. This past weekend, some family members paid a visit. (From left to right) Kevin’s mom, Karen, his sister, Kyla, and his grandmother, Fran Minutella. Ian Webster/Herald
With just the Canadian Finals Rodeo remaining in November, Merritt cowboy Ty Pozzobon has moved into first place in the nation in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association’s bull riding event. The young 20-yearold took over the lead on Sunday by winning the last regular CPRA stop of the year in Hanna, Alta. His 86-point ride on a bull called Trained Bear earned him $908, good enough to overhaul previous leader Scott Schiffner from Strathmore, Alta. “It came right down to the last ride,” stated Pozzobon’s proud mom, Leanne. “Ty won, while Scott got bucked off. This was a goal of Ty’s all season, so he’s pretty excited.” Pozzobon finishes the CPRA season with unofficial earnings of $33,572 compared to Schiffner’s total of $33,224. Both cowboys will get a chance to duke it out some more in the arena at the CFR, scheduled for November 7-10 at
ber one ranking wasn’t the only thing that Pozzobon won as a result of his victory on the weekend. He also picked up a brand new 2012 Dodge car because his total score from Hanna and another rodeo in nearby Oyen, Alta. was tops amongst all bull riders who competed at both rodeos. Pozzobon came within a whisker of also winning a truck at a Professional Bullriders Canada event in Lloydminster, Alberta one day earlier. The Merritt Secondary School graduate posted scores of 84.5 on Wrangler’s Rock of Ages and 89.5 on South of Heaven for a
two-ride total of 174 points, just 1.5 points back of winner and good friend Aaron Roy of Yellow Grass, Sask. who tallied 175.5 points. Both Pozzobon and Roy will have little time to savour their victories on the weekend, or drive around their new toys, as both cowboys will rejoin the Built Ford Tough Series for the next two stops in Philadelphia, Penn. Oct. 5-7 and Columbus, Ohio Oct. 12-14. The two bull riders will also be Canada’s representatives at the PBR Finals in Las Vegas, Nev. from Oct. 24-28. As if Pozzobon wasn’t busy enough, his mom reports that the budding entrepreneur has started up a T-shirt company with a friend from New Mexico, Randy Quartieri. “Their company and brand is called Another Perfect Day,” says Leanne. “They’ve actually trademarked it, and have a website already.”
Merritt’s Ty Pozzobon (centre) receives the keys to his brand new 2012 Dodge Avenger, the prize for the top score in the bull riding events at the CPRA rodeos in Hanna and Oyen, Alta. Photo submitted
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NICOLA VALLEY Have an event we should know about? Tell us by calling 250-378-4241 or emailing production@merrittherald.com COURTHOUSE GALLERY The next show coming to the Courthouse Gallery is: “Earth, Fire, and Fibre II -Tradition with Innovation”. The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is proud to present multi-media artist, Cindilla Trent and free-form sculptor, John Yellowlees for the November show at the Courthouse Gallery. The show runs October 29 through December 7. There will be a reception on November 3rd from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend. CURLING CLUB If you are interested in joining a curling league this year please call 250378-4423. NV THERAPY ‘BARON OF BEEF’ FUNDRAISER POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER Dinner with silent auction and loonie auction at Lower Nicola Community Hall on Saturday,
Oct. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets available through any NFT staff or board member or by calling 250-378-9222. NICOLA VALLEY FILM SOCIETY Monday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the NVIT Lecture Theatre Showing “A Separation.” Rated: PG. Call 250-3783974 for more info. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Rebekah Lodge will host their Chistmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Seniors Hall from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. MERRITT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24. Applications for tables and information call Charlotte 250-378-2290. BETA SIGMA PHI Beta Sigma Phi Christmas Fair Saturday, Nov. 3. For Tables call:
Diane 250-378-6925 or Debbie 250-3785538. MERRITT COMMUNITY CHOIR Choir is starting up again after the summer break. We welcome new voices to join us. Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Collettville School (rear entrance off Birch Avenue) Phone Ellen at 250-378-9899 for more info. NICOLA VALLEY COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Presents Lorne Elliott on Friday, Oct. 12. Lorne Elliott has a very special show of comedy and music, totally original, entertaining, uplifting and foolish enough to make everybody laugh. Along with his unique and wacky performance style, it is the timelessness of his material, joined with keen observations of today’s trends that make his work so special.
Tickets can be purchased at Black’s Pharmacy, Baillie House or at the door. For further information call Kurt Christopherson at 250-378-4909. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Nicola Valley Women’s Institute Fall Fashion show, showing Tanjay and Alia clothing will be held Oct. 13 at the Merritt Senior Citizens Hall at 1 p.m. Free coffee and cookies to follow the show. Tickets can be bought by calling 250-378-2536 or 250-378-5225, or purchase them at the door.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS Every second Wednesday, 5:30 7:30 p.m., “Merritt’s Women in Business” an informal network for entrepreneurialminded women, meet at the Merritt Desert Inn. Oct. 10, Sandra Hobbs, Edwards Jones, talking about
women and investing. RSVP by emailing: manager@merrittchamber.com or call 250-378-5634. JUNIOR CHOIR For children aged 6 to 14 years who like to sing! Variety of music will be sung. For more info. call Linda at 250-3784528 or Sharon at 250315-1305.
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MERRITT DISC GOLF ASSOCIATION The Association carpools to the Logan Lake course several times a month and would love to have you join them for this highly addictive and interesting sport. If you do not have discs, do not worry as Merritt Disc Golf can provide you with a disc to get you started. Call Dean or Trish at 250-3786697.
THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church 2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911 Service Time: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Merritt Baptist Church 2499 Coutlee Ave. (Corner of Coutlee and Orme) • 250-378-2464 Service Time/ Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Merritt Lutheran Fellowship in St. Michael's Church • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church 2190 Granite Ave. • 250-378-4061 Service Time: Saturdays 11:00 a.m.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church 1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
Trinity United Church
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Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Brownies Thursdays - 5:30 - 7 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Canadian Diabetes Association Once a month, 7 - 9 p.m. Trinity United Church Hall. Call Eva at 250-378-2897 or Gerry at 250-378-3716 Canadian Mental Health Association Merritt Clubhouse Wednesdays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1721 Coldwater Ave. (Teen Centre) across from MSS. 250-378-4878 Central School Pac First Tuesday - 7 p.m. Lunchroom 250-378-4892 Celebrate Recovery Meetings every Monday, 7:00 p.m. at New Life Fellowship, 1938 Quilchena Ave. 250-378-4534 Community Choir Mondays - 7 p.m. - Fall to Spring Collettville Elementary - 250-378-9899 Court Whist - Fun Game Wednesdays - 7 p.m. at the Seniors Centre 250-378-2776 Drop-In Soccer Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Girls & Boys 16+ welcome 250-378-2530 Drop-In Volleyball
Mondays - 7 - 9 p.m. CMS. 250-378-6212. Guides Mondays - 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-2281 Ladies’ Curling League Wednesdays, 6 - and 8 p.m. Call 250-378- 8175 or 250-378-4917 Living With Loss Support Group Wednesdays - 7 to 8:45 p.m. 2025 Granite Ave - 250-280-4040 Lower Nicola Community Hall Card Games - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Call 250-378-9545 or 378-4732 Merritt Curling Club For League Information 250-378-4423 Merritt Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesdays 7 p.m. Seniors’ Centre 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 Navy League Cadet Corp Wednesdays 6 - 9 p.m. Cadet Hall Ages 9-13 welcome 250-378-2620 Merritt Snowmobile Club Second Tuesday of the month 7 p.m. - Civic Centre 250-315-1082 Merritt’s Women in Business Second Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Merritt Desert Inn 250-315-5851 Nicola Naturalist Society Every Third Thursday - 7:00 p.m. NVIT. www.nicolanaturalists.ca 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 Last Wednesday of the month 7 p.m. at Garden Sushi Scott: 250-378-3502 www.nvdra.com N.V. Explorers Second Wednesday - NVIT # 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. 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. 250-378-4172 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 One Way Krew Youth Group Tuesdays - 7 - 8:30 p.m. Crossroads Community Church - 250-378-2911 Pathfinders Thursdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Central School - 250-936-8298 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Corp Tuesdays - 6 p.m. 250-378-1302 or 250-572-3775
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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 Seniors’ Mixed Curling Mondays & Tuesdays - 1 - 3 p.m. 250-378-5539 Sparks Mondays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Central School - 250-378-8310 Teen Centre Friday Nights - 4 to 9 p.m. 250-315-0248 Toastmasters Club 3929 Tuesdays - 5 p.m. at the Merritt Library 250-378-5855 Valley Visual Artists General club information contact: Bev Veale at 250-378-6001 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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Help Wanted R.M.S. Holdings Ltd (Bob’s Mini Mart) Merritt, B.C requires a Full Time Cook. Specializing in cooking and preparing complete range of Indian style food including: curries, veggie dishes and other traditional dishes.
OWNER RETIRING. Heating Service Business for sale, 3400 clients, $20k inventory. Campbell River, BC. Call Alan at (250)480-6700.
Salary $13/hour, 40 hrs/ week, room and board provided. Applicants must have 3 to 5 years experience in Indian cooking. Workplace language is Punjabi but applicants must have basic English reading and speaking abilities.
Career Opportunities ATTENTION Loggers! D&J Isley and Sons Contracting Ltd. of Grande Prairie, AB. is looking for a Skidding and Processing Contractor. Potential Multi-Year Contract in the Fort St John area. Camp accommodations available. For further details, please call Daniel @ (780)814-4331 or email daniel@isley.ca
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Merritt Senior Citizens Association Hall 1675 Tutill Court, Box 2935 Merritt BC 250-378-3763 Janitor Plus weekly and monthly duties needed. List of requirements available at the hall. Or phone for more information. Closing date Oct. 15, 2012
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Need a full time live in caregiver for an elderly couple. Should be able to live and work at our home.$10.50 per hour, room and board $325/per month, non/smoker. Please call 250-378-4315 for appointment.
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for our busy parts department and a full & part time Cashiers who thrive in a fast paced Team Environment. If you enjoy working as a team player and in a friendly environment, this employment opportunity is for you. Please drop off your resume to 2761 Forksdale Ave., Merritt, BC
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
RELIEF SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT Applications are invited for the position of Relief Special Education Assistant with School District No. 58. (NicolaSimilkameen) in Merritt. Applicants for relief Special Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Qualification requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s).
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The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, or you can apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca , click on Jobs, Support Positions, Job Postings, listed under Job Code # 377463. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until October 12, 2012. Please forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263
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Jamie Smith With great sadness we announce the passing of Jamie Smith. Jamie passed away Tuesday Sept. 25 due to an accidental drowning while doing what he loved most, Àshing. Jamie’s passions also included hunting and black labs. His love and knowledge of the outdoors was known by all that knew him. He had many great friends who over the years have shared great times with him. He was well loved and respected, and will be missed by all. As a husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend his legacy of love will stay with us always. Born in Kamloops and raised both at Kamloops and HefÁey Lake Fishing Camp where he was also known as Jamie Àsh. As an adult he owned and operated Salmon Lake Fish Camp for 25 years. Upon his move to Vernon in 1991 he became a respected realtor for the next 15 years. His desire to live on a lake again leads him to White Lake, where he built his dream home and retired. Jamie was pre-deceased by his father Hebe Smith and mother Mona (Laidlaw) and most recently his daughter Tina Smith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Debra Smith, daughter Nicole Currie (Shaun) grandchildren Georgia, Caralynn and Ben Currie, Kathrine and Paige Smith. Mother and father in law, Brian and Hetty Corke. Jamie’s nephew Mick Murphy, who shared with him the love of the outdoors, hunting and Àshing. He also has a niece another nephew and many cousins from both the Laidlaw and Smith side of the family. As per Jamie’s wishes there will not be a service, a celebration of his life, will be held in the future.
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Responsibilities shall include the coordination of assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, maintaining regular contact with the public in situations that require tact and judgment, representing Nooaitch in negotiations and mediations; and providing general assistance and support to the Administrator.
QualiÀcations: • M.S.W. or B.S.W. with minimum two years experience • Demonstrated ability to work independently with families and individuals • Demonstrated ability to formulate individual and family treatment/wellness plans • Experience in collaborating, consulting and referrals to programs and/or agencies • Familiarity with a range of evidence based treatment modalities and approaches • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain appropriate record keeping systems. • Drivers license and own transportation.
Nooaitch offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. A full Job Analysis and Description is offered on request. Only those applicants who meet the qualiÀcations will be contacted. Deadline for applying is October 26, 2012 @ 4:30 p.m.
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Real Estate Lots Large lot on Pineridge Dr. (Bench) approx. 85’ x 135’ Inquires call 250-378-5915
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Looking for a Career? This might be for you. Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Our dynamic company is looking for someone interested in a career in Operations Management to join our team as Operations Supervisor for our Mining Division in Ashcroft, BC. Arrow offers: • Growth potential • Training and Development • Competitive compensation & benefits package We are looking for:
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people skills. Strong in a high paced operations environment. Strong organizationally. Detailed orientated and self motivated. Dedicated to learn and grow within our organization. Ability to quickly assess an ever changing environment and make decisions that financially optimize division operations.
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Administrative/Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Merritt, BC Emcon Services Inc., a Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor based in Merritt, B.C. is seeking applications for an Administrative/Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk position in our Merritt ofÀce. This position requires an individual who can handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a busy and complex ofÀce environment, as well as, possess strong administrative skills, excellent verbal and written skills, be well organized and have solid computer experience and knowledge. Experience with Microsoft OfÀce (Excel, Word, Access) would be an asset.
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Requirements: • Computer proÀciency required as candidate will use several computer programs combined with shipping duties. • Applicant must be detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and demonstrate leadership skills. Additional Comments: Job requires some heavy lifting and the ability to operate a forklift. Please email resume to: info@alpha-weld.com
LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL Position: Sub Bus Driver’s QualiÀcations: • Class 4 Drivers License for Head Start and a Class 1 or 2 License for School Buses • Experience working with Children Start: ASAP End: June 30, 2013 Salary: Negotiable Deadline: October 11, 2012 Mandatory: Criminal Records Check and Submit a Drivers Abstract Interested Candidates please submit resume to:
Angie Sterling, Principal email: asterling@lnib.net 201 Horn Road • Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 • Ph# 250-378-5527
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to general ofÀce/clerical duties such as typing, data entry for Accounts Payable and Payroll, Àling, telephone reception and client/customer referrals. This position requires above average attention to detail, accuracy and conÀdentiality. We require the individual to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As this position requires operation of Company Vehicles, please include a driver’s abstract in your Application along with relevant education and experience. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes by October 9, 2012. No phone calls please HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. #105-1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, B.C. V1K 1C2 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: tsmyth@emconservices.ca
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QualiÀed applicants should send resumes and a cover letter outlining 3 Economic Development ideas that could turn into viable projects at Nooaitch. Attention: Larry Frank Thomas Administrator – Nooaitch Band 2954 Shackelly Road Merritt, BC V1K 1N9 Fax: 250-378-3699 Email: Larry@nooaitch.com
Help Wanted Alpha Design is seeking a permanent Full-time Shipper/ Receiver person. This position has potential for growth and offers many exciting new learning opportunities.
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Duties include: • Provide assessment and treatment services to children and their families and offer consultative services to community agencies. • To demonstrate strong clinical skills in assessment, formulation, and treatment with an ability to utilize Áexible strategies for engaging and working with children, youth, families and community systems • To demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and openness
Send current resume and cover letter to: Martin Gertsmar, Director of Operations, Box 3700 Merritt BC, V1K 1B8 or in person at the UNB Health OfÀce, Band OfÀce or by fax 250-378-6361 or email unbhealth@uppernicolaband.com.
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Nooaitch Band requires a motivated and career-minded Economic Development OfÀcer responsible for the planning, management and oversight of the activities and operations of Nooaitch’s Economic Development programs and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion.
The successful applicant will undertake duties associated with the Upper Nicola Band (UNB) in the Community Services Department.
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A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Help Wanted
What are your feet doing? LOWER NICOLA BAND SCHOOL
At the MERRITT HERALD we employ feet to get our newspaper to your doorstep.
Position: Sub Bus Driver’s
Using your feet to help deliver the news is a great form of exercise and a healthy way to stay in shape. It also relieves stress and lowers your blood pressure.
QualiÀ cations: Each toe has three bones except the big toe, which only has two. 25% of the bones in your body are in your feet. That’s 26 bones! Or in some rare cases, 28! • Class 4 Drivers License for Head Your feet excrete as much as half a pint of moisture every day The largest feet in the world belong to a man sporting size 28½ Class 1 that’s or 42timesLicense The average person Start walks about and 10,000 stepsa a day. Over a lifetime around the world Standing is more tiring than walking because of the strain placed on the same few muscles for School Buses • Experience working with Please consider being an independent news carrier for the MERRITT HERALD. Children
Here are some interesting facts about feet: • • • • • •
You will earn extra dollars using your feet once a week to deliver an award winning community newspaper to the homes in your neighbourhood.
Start: ASAP End: June 30, 2013 Call us for more information on how you can become Salary: Negotiable a news carrier in your neighbourhood. Deadline: October 11, 2012 250-378-4241 Mandatory: Criminal Records Check and Submit a Drivers Abstract Interested Candidates please submit resume to:
Angie Sterling, Principal email: asterling@lnib.net 201 Horn Road • Merritt, BC V1K-1M9 • Ph# 250-378-5527
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Rentals
Real Estate
Apt/Condo for Rent
MERRITT 1988 Quillchena Ave., Merritt, BC
Oct. 2, 2012 Applications are now being accepted for apartments, suites and houses. Many assorted units coming available.
3 bdrm/2bath house on the Bench. $1100 plus utilities. 4 bdrm house on the Bench. $1200 plus utilities. 3 bdrm/1bath house on the Bench. $1000 plus utilities. 4 bdrm/2bath house on the Bench. $1150 plus utilities. Gorgeous home on Nicola Lake. $1500 plus utilities. 1 bdrm house. $650 plus utilities. 3 bdrm / 2 bath house. $850 plus utilities. 2 bdrm/1 bath house. $750 plus utilities. 2 bdrm trailer in Lower Nicola Trailer Park. $750 plus utilities 2 bdrm Sandpiper. $750 plus hydro ( X 2) 2 bdrm basement suite. $850 inc utilities. 1 bedroom Apt. $575 incl utilities. Bachelor Apt. $475 plus hydro. 1 bdrm Apt $575 plus hydro 2 bdrm Apt. $600 plus hydro. 2 bdrm triplex. $750 inc. utilities 1 bdrm bsmnt suite on the Bench. $660 inc. utilities Small 1 bdrm duplex. $575 inc. utilities. 2 bdrm basement suite. $675 inc. utilities
FOR RENT 2 BED APARTMENT
Available immediately. $720/month incl. heat & laundry. Newly reno’ed units “Clapperton Manor” 2775 Clapperton Ave. New owner/manager 250-315-8340
Homes for Rent
NICOLA APARTMENTS
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0355 Please be advised that Coldwater Indian Band is proposing to remove 63 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0355 located in the vicinity of Indian Reserve 2 Midday Creek. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Ron Aljam, Coldwater Indian Band 2249 Quilchena Avenue P.O. Box 4600 Merritt B.C. V1K 1B8 by October 18, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Ron Aljam, phone contact 250-378-6174
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
MOVE IN BONUS! Under new t. managemen
New Price!
JUST LISTED
• Bus stop • 1 bedroom starting @ $500/month • 2 bedrooms starting @ $600/month
250-378-9880 5 bdrm, 3 full bath, big garage quiet new are. $1350 + utilities. 250-378-1997
SIGN # 2306
SIGN # 7174
$549,000
$525,000
3028 Spanish Creek Place Merritt 250-378-4549
920 Coldwater Road Merritt 250-378-2306
HOT PRICE
2 LOTS & SHOP
Rooms for Rent Avail immed. room $450 (DD req.) util incl. Bench area, common use of laundry & kitchen 250-315-5236
Suites, Lower 2 bdrm basement suite. Available Oct. 1. $800/mon. util. included. 250-378-6295 2 bdrm suite, brand new, never been lived in, available Nov. 1st, $900 + util. No smoking or pets. 250-315-3548 3 bdrm basement suite for rent. $750 plus 1/2 util. N/S, No parties. 250-299-3710
3 bdrm fourplex. $750 plus utilities.
Transportation
2 bdrm in Sixplex in Lower Nicola. $570 inc. utilities.
Auto Financing
SIGN # 9703
SIGN # 7170
$398,900
$385,000
2075 Aspen Street Merritt 250-378-9108
1375 Quilchena Avenue Merritt 250-280-8007
NEW PRICE
GREAT VIEW!
SIGN # 7194
SIGN # 7158
$369,900
$319,900
3325 Boyd Road Merritt 250-315-5521
2390 Irvine Avenue Merritt 250-280-2318
QUIET STREET
NEW PRICE
Call for more info on these units and others call
250-378-1996 Direct line to the Property Management Department
SIGN # 2307
Call for all of your Residential or Commercial Property Management needs!
MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICES
SIGN # 2166
$310,000
$219,000
2343 McGoran Place Merritt 604-592-0777
2475 Coutlee Merritt 250-378-3684
SAFE LOCATION
GREAT DEAL!
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
Property Manager: Lynda Etchart
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
SIGN # 7556
KENGARD MANOR
SIGN # 701931
$188,900
$169,500
1500 River Street Merritt 604-541-1500
14-2760 Voght St. Merritt 250-378-0016
STARTER HOME!
JUST LISTED
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments.
F/S, heat and hot water included. Ask about move-in incentives For appointment call
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SIGN # 2309
SIGN # 71229
$30,000
$8,900
4B-1500 Spring Street Merritt 250-378-6681
# 14 Riverside MH Park Merritt 604-834-6494
Ph: 250-378-5614
Riverbend Seniors Community
Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver
250-280-8888 Scrap Car Removal Scrap Vehicles, Equip. & steel wntd. Have HIAB truck. In/out of town. Cash for some 3154893
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