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Feds dedicate funds to Civic Centre improvements By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Merritt Civic Centre is set for significant upgrades in the new year with the help of a $128,000 investment from the federal government, OkanaganCoquihalla MP Dan Albas announced Thursday. “It’s nice to see some money coming into the city from the federal government,” Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said. “They recognize things we need to do and sometimes we can’t come up with all the funding.” The funding comes from the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, which aims to distribute $46.2 million over two years in cost-sharing for repairs and improve-

ments to public buildings. “It seems everything that happens in Merritt happens in this facility,” Albas said in a speech to about 40 people. “The Civic Centre is an important part of community life, but there’s always room for improvement.” Some of those improvements include installing an audio-visual system, refinishing the existing floors and upgrading the centre’s main electrical system. “We have trade shows, and if all of a sudden the breakers go and somebody’s demonstrating a product, that really detracts from what they’re doing and potentially causes us business,” the City of Merritt’s Leisure Services Manager Larry Plotnikoff said. The City recently received a $5,500 dona-

tion from the Country Christmas Committee and the Nicola Valley Arts Council to upgrade the Civic Centre’s lighting, which will receive more help from the new funding. Albas said the city invited him on a tour through the facility to see what kind of upgrades it needed, and the money will be used to “modernize” the facility. Albas said he expects the biggest spinoff benefits to come from upgrading the centre’s kitchen facilities, which he said could attract conferences, weddings and more fundraisers to the centre. “Merrittonians would want to have events here, but because of the food safety laws, they need a commercial kitchen to be able to follow those regulations,” Albas said. “By having

(L-R) Leisure Services Manager Larry Plotnikoff, Mayor Susan Roline, and Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas announced a $128,000 investment from the federal government for the Merritt Civic Centre on Thursday. Emily Wessel/Herald

a commercial kitchen here, you’re going to see more events that are catered locally, whether by a small business, family, or rotary club wanting to put on a fundraiser. I think that’s going to be a major

upgrade for this area.” The economic benefits also extend to the upgrading process itself. The City’s next step is to put out a request for proposals to local contractors for the electrical and

flooring work, among other upgrades. The city expects to begin renovations in January, during the centre’s slow season. Plotnikoff said the upgrades will work around events already booked in the new year.

“We’re happy to work around those events,” Plotnikoff said. “We aren’t going to cancel any event because they’re priorities. People have booked, paid their money, and their events are going to be held.”

Alleged fraudster scams local councillor Robert Robertson is also accused of using shady tactics to con others out of millions of dollars to give him $60,000 for a piece of the action on what turned out to be a property that was never available. “He’s got no scruples at all, that man,” Kroeker said Thursday, after the story broke. “He would take any opportunity that comes his way, and he knew I wanted a house real bad.” Robertson pitched the

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Many people, including City of Merritt Coun. Harry Kroeker, say they have been scammed by Robert Robertson (above). Submitted

Alleged fraudster Robert Robertson was well-seasoned before arriving in Merritt to scam a local politician in 2006. While acting under the guise of an honest modular home salesman out of Kamloops, he allegedly convinced City of Merritt Coun. Harry Kroeker

plan for the new housing development in 2006, when Kroeker approached Metro for a new home to which he and his wife could retire, he said. That’s when Robertson allegedly told Kroeker he purchased the Coyote Bluffs property and the Kamloops firm was the developer. “I told him I was interested in putting a home

on it,” Kroeker said. “[Robertson] then went over the details with me and I picked out a lot from the subdivision plan and he started to do some work on the property.” Several contractors were also tricked after Robertson didn’t pay for geothermal drilling and for design work, he added. Kroeker said he was taken to the lot, where

Robertson showed him work in progress. Eventually, all the lots were earmarked to buyers who weren’t willing to pay a deposit until seeing construction. “They were smarter than me. They weren’t giving out money until they saw some houses start going up,” Kroeker said.

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Local author releases third book By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Mike Bhangu hangs out at Merritt coffee shops most days vigourously typing away on his laptop. His flow of ideas has cumulated into four books, three of which are released to the public and one that is set to be made public next year. The last book would have been released this year, but Bhangu was sidelined after crashing his Jeep into a rock wall near Princeton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember being scared. I just remember thinking, as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m driving into the mountain, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is going to hurt,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, in life Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been through so many incidences that fear doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trouble me anymore.â&#x20AC;? And that is a part of the Sikh philosophy to which he strongly adheres in his writing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing to fear. What is death but an entrance into another type of existence? Death isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the end.â&#x20AC;?

Ideas such as these are expressed in his latest release Popular Ideas Broken and Rebuilt and in many of his other books. In his books, Bhangu discusses the differences between the contemporary Punjabi community and the Sikh community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;True religion isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about the material world, it is about the spiritual world.â&#x20AC;? Many of his theories stem from political science and philosophy backgrounds, combined with original ideas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I draw a lot of associations,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all based on facts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just pulling it out of thin air.â&#x20AC;? For Bhangu, having ideas and motivation to write, and then having the opportunity to market them, boils down to serendipity. In one such incident, Bhangu was writing at the Merritt Starbucks when he happened to meet the president of Radio Punjab 1110 AM, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Punjabi radio station.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;That all came about because, one day, when I was releasing my first book, I was sitting in Starbucks and the president walked by and I had a question in mind that I thought heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be able to answer. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, do you mind if I ask you a question?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? That first conversation led to frequent meetings as the pair happened upon each

other on multiple occasions as Bhangu was writing and the president stopped in Merritt when travelling through. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He listened to my ideas and he read my first book. One day he mentioned to me that he has all these radio stations.â&#x20AC;? From there, a radio producer emailed Bhangu and asked him to come on the show.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now they would like me to come back on a regular basis.â&#x20AC;? While Bhangu usually writes in coffee shops in Merritt, he also travels to Kamloops for an occasional change of atmosphere, he said. His last book was available at Chapters, but he said the promotional aspects of publishing on that level demanded too much

exertion after his accident. But his latest book is on createspace.com, where people can order an electronic copy for $15. People can receive it for free by â&#x20AC;&#x153;likingâ&#x20AC;? his Facebook page (facebook.com/pages/ author - mikebhangu. His next novel, to be released in 2013, is The Separation of God and Religion.

Robertson reportedly moved to Belize From Page 1 When Robertson came up with excuses for delayed development, people became wary. But by that time, it was too late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I paid him for the lot, and then he took off with our money,â&#x20AC;? Kroeker recalled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept asking him, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Where is the house?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He kept having excuses and then all of a sudden, he was just gone.â&#x20AC;? This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time the

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alleged con man has taken off with a slew of cash, and now there is a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest. Blogs dedicated to exposing Robertson have attracted people telling their stories about how they have been duped, with one Torontonian reportedly losing up to $850,000. A woman in Penticton allegedly gave Robertson $250,000 for her lot and house that never came to fruition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and a Vancouver man said he

gave $500,000. Robertson also allegedly ran a business into the ground while working as a sales agent for them in Okanagan Falls, B.C. As an owner of the former business venture HomesDelivery, Marten Kroes knows all too well the alleged con manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tactics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, he is still operating in Belize doing the same thing,â&#x20AC;? he said in an email. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have three or four more

people coming forward, currently, but it is a slow process.â&#x20AC;? Global TV, which ran a story on Robertson in October, eventually contacted him in Belize, Kroeker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He just told them â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You can go ahead and do what you want, but you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t touch me,â&#x20AC;? he said. Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said Robertson approached council to rezone the area to allow for the development.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This alleged fraudster has travelled through the United States, up through Canada and happened to hit Merritt,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was in the process of trying to set up a modular home subdivision.â&#x20AC;? Roline wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mayor at the time. The victims say that all they can do now is hope the alleged million-dollar con man is caught, and expose his tactics, warning people of a potentially life-changing encounter.

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Craigmont era ends with mill shutdown The flip of a switch and the ensuing silence signalled the end of mill operations at Craigmont Mines and the end of an era in the history of Merritt and mining in B.C. It was Friday, Nov. 26, when a small crowd of miners stood by, an informal guard dressed in green overalls, while 18-year employee Ray Archer pulled the switches. Also standing by were mine manager Bill Diment and representatives from Radio NL, the Merritt Herald and the Kamloops TV station. Many of the 52 remaining Craigmont staff present at the event were long-term employees.

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HERALD OPINION Reality check on teen suicide

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS VICTORIA – If you find Premier Christy Clark’s campaign against teen bullying to be superficial or even self-serving, I’ve got news for you. It’s potentially worse than that. With the greatest respect to the family of Amanda Todd, her tragic case isn’t representative of teen suicide any more than it is typical of high-school bullying.

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Passion is a part of being human, and of reporting Emily Wessel Merritt MINUTE While perusing the news minefield that is Twitter last Friday, I came across an interesting link to a story on the Vancouver Observer website tweeted by a friend and fellow reporter. The story was about a reporter in Selkirk, Man., a com-

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munity of about 10,000 just a stone’s throw from my hometown of Winnipeg, who was allegedly dismissed for writing unfavourable stories about the politicians in the area she covered. Winzoski alleged she was let go for her “biased” reporting because she allegedly let her own interest in international affairs influence her story choice. I read several blog posts on Winzoski’s situation and, of course, they had many of the same elements: accusations against politicians, her rocky working relationship with Selkirk-Interlake Conservative MP James

Bezan, and her employer’s assertion she was let go because she wasn’t a good fit for the paper. Whatever the reason, the paranoia in these pieces was clear: there is no room for personal passion in the newsroom. As a new reporter, I don’t agree with that message. Yes, journalists are expected to be fair and accurate, and I think a level head and a tendency to ask questions incessantly is a good way to ensure that as much as possible. But I also know that some people can’t wait to catch you slipping up, showing bias, or making a mistake, and they can’t wait to point it out as harshly as

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possible, as if it’s some great deceit or vindictive hypocrisy. When reporters make mistakes, it’s (usually) not because they’re arrogantly or sinisterly trying to pull one over on their readers/listeners/viewers. It’s because they too, unfortunately, are sometimes folly to the human condition. Many of the reporters I know passionately pursue stories because they contain elements that pique their interests. It’s a natural tendency to pitch or write the stories you’d want to read, and that is inherently self-interested. One of my passions is music writing,

and throughout college, I often found myself writing and producing pieces with an arts and culture slant. I wasn’t criticized throughout school for having an interest in those kinds of stories, although music admittedly tends to be far less controversial than federal politics. Regardless, the driving force behind news is finding stories that are new, and not writing stories that fulfil your personal agenda. I’ve been a full-time reporter for less than two months and I know that. I’m sure Winzoski, after two years of writing for the Selkirk Record, knew that too.

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Whether or not Winzoski was let go from the Selkirk Record for reporting on issues that mattered to her or made an example of for burning a bridge with a valued advertiser, doesn’t change the fact that she, as a reporter, was heavily scrutinized for any inkling of bias or for mistakes. And that’s something I’m learning to be more and more wary of. Of course it’s fair to ask us to be fair, and believe me, it’s what we (sometimes painstakingly) strive for. But to ask us to leave our passions at the door? You might as well ask us not to be human.

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YOUR OPINION Report release Merritt gas prices too high, ‘Kamloops better option’ disturbing Dear Editor:

From Page 4 A clearer and more disturbing picture emerges from the latest report of B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen TurpelLafond. It’s a survey of 89 child protection cases from 2007 to 2010, where 15 kids killed themselves and the rest inflicted serious self-injury, in some cases repeatedly. The word “bully” does not appear in the report. It speaks of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, and runaways targeted by street predators. Three quarters of the kids were removed from their homes to protect them from their parents. More than half are aboriginal. Its key conclusion is that shifting traumatized and mentally ill teens from institutional care to foster homes isn’t working. Earnest but inadequately trained foster parents and social workers can’t cope with kids who need diagnosis, treatment and supervision. Without that, kids shuffled through foster homes an average of a dozen times in three years, with little attachment to home or school. Some were violent, no surprise given their formative years. I asked Turpel-Lafond about the B.C. government’s recent focus on bullying. She said it’s worthwhile, and there are parallels between Amanda’s case and more common teen suicides. One is isolation at moments of crisis. “Say you’re a middle-class parent with a child who hasn’t come out of their bedroom in six months, or you have a boy in foster care who’s in his 14th home,” she said. “They both want to kill themselves, so what do you do?” Ideally, you intervene and get them to a child psychologist. Parents or guardians who can’t afford $150 an hour can wait months for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to arrange it. And in the meantime, our supposedly family-based foster care system sends them to school. “I’m really worried about how [school-based anti-bullying programs] will affect the most vulnerable kids, because you start anonymously reporting someone as being a bully,” Turpel-Lafond said. “Yeah, we know they’re in the youth justice system. We know they’re troubled. By the way, they’ve been sexually and physically abused, jumped through 30 foster homes, and now we want to label them again?” This is not to suggest that the existing B.C. effort isn’t substantial. The ministry reports that there are 2,221 front-line staff positions, of which 219 are currently vacant. It’s notoriously difficult to recruit, train and keep child protection workers, especially in remote communities. Turpel-Lafond says her latest figures show the child and youth mental health service has 476 staff, with 21 vacancies and a government-wide hiring freeze. And many of those are doing double duty as community service managers. Those managers don’t even have reliable data on case loads, she said. They just know they’re overwhelmed and many of the kids aren’t being reached. This is not about political blame. I can trace this problem back to when Grace McCarthy was children’s minister, and the NDP did no better. I’ve learned a bit about Riverview and Tranquille, asylums that were closed because of a modern belief that they were inhumane. At least they offered safety and medical care to even the most damaged people. Right now our enlightened, progressive society can’t even help most of the kids we know are at high risk. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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It’s about time we did something about our high gas prices in town. Did you notice that just a few people made the gas prices fall by about six cents a litre in one day, but the prices are still a rip off when you compare Kamloops prices to Merritt’s. Kamloops prices today are 109.9 for regular and premium is 117.9. Why are ours still way to high? Let’s form a group and force this monopoly down. Neither federal nor provincial governments will do anything, as the

higher the gas prices, the more taxes they collect. The NDP want to do nothing as they’re in line to win the next election. They say to stay and shop local. I would love to do that but in the long-run it’s cheaper to go to Kamloops, bring my jerry cans, fill up with gas, propane — and, heck, why not stop at Costco and fill up with groceries as well? All the way around it’s cheaper to go there and make a nice day of it. J`aime Etchart Merritt

Moving because of gas prices Dear Editor: In regards to the article about Merritt gas price gouging. Yesterday I heard from the Kamloops media that the stations have now reduced the price to 124.9. Well too little too late, we have not purchased fuel in Merritt for about a year now. This tiny price reduction does nothing for the city, as we do not shop here anymore due to the cost of fuel.

We can go to Kamloops, fill up the tank, and gas cans, fill our grocery needs, clothing, and entertainment, have dinner, a whole lot cheaper than here. Why even live here? Just another good reason we are selling and moving on — too bad, but Merritt is a dying town, fueled by high gas prices. Linda Venator Merritt

Cohen addressed salmon poaching Dear Editor: Re: Salmon mystery far from solved (B.C. Views, Nov. 14). Discussing the Cohen Commission report on the decline of Fraser River sockeye salmon runs, Tom Fletcher writes, “Poaching on the Fraser? Cohen didn’t get around to that.” This is inaccurate. In Volume 2, Chapter 2, Page 35, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen states: “I am also concerned that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) does not estimate illegal or unauthorized catch to use in its management of the fishery. This information could

be helpful to fisheries managers in a variety of ways — for example, in directing enforcement activities, allocating fishing access, and providing post-season accounting of returns.” Justice Cohen goes on to say: “I accept the evidence of those witnesses who said that conservation is best served by proactively preventing fish from being taken illegally from the water. Preventing the illegal taking of fish will likely involve a combination of community education and stewardship and onthe-ground enforcement activities. “Effective catch monitoring of all sectors is an important component

The Florentine in Merritt invites the whole community to Tea on November 21st at 2 p.m. to welcome Carmela Guy as the new Director of Care. Carmela is an experienced Residential Care Services Manager and is known for her dedication, leadership & expertise in providing quality, client centered care. Carmela looks forward to meeting you and hearing your goals on maintaining independent living for you and your parents.

of this plan, as is the realistic allocation and identification of food, social and ceremonial fish to Aboriginal groups. I do not want to suggest that after-the-fact investigations are not also important; they are. Indeed, enforcement activities aimed at illegal sales may provide an effective deterrent to taking fish illegally out of the water.” On page 54 of the same volume: “In my view, preventing the illegal taking of fish should be the priority consideration when DFO is faced with focusing its resource expenditure within any of the three pillars.” John Newcomb Victoria

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Charity aiming for 400 shoebox donations By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merrittonians are getting generous leading up to the holidays, and Operation Christmas Child is one more way people can make charitable donations this year. Sue Peachey is the co-ordinator for the shoeboxes full of gifts. She said she’s hoping to fill at least 400 shoeboxes with gifts before sending them to children in South America in December. Peachey said her experience volunteering at an orphanage in Tanzania six years ago inspired her to continue her work, and she has been co-ordinating the shoebox drive in Merritt for five years. “I head it up because it’s dear to my heart,” Peachey said. “I’ve been to parts of Africa and South America and you see these children who have nothing. For them to even get a candy is something. That’s why I like to do it, to see kids who have nothing get a gift.” Operation Christmas Child is an international campaign organized by Samaritan’s

Purse. The program operates in ore than 100 countries. This year marks the 20th anniversary of North America’s participation in the program, and the organization is hoping to send its 100 millionth shoebox overseas this year. The shoeboxes are free to pick up, and once they’re filled with school supplies, toys, hygiene supplies, clothing and hats, Greyhound Canada sends them for free to the main depot in Calgary where they’re distributed to various parts of the world. This year, B.C.’s donated shoeboxes will go to South America.

Peachey has found a lot of help organizing the campaign this year, especially in the form of Grade 6 student Grace Bergmann. Bergmann held a garage sale in September to raise money to put together more than her family’s usual four shoeboxes for the campaign, and she raised enough money for an additional 18 shoeboxes this year. Bergmann was also invited to speak to a Grade 6 class about social action. “I like that it makes an impact,” she said on choosing Operation Christmas Child as the recipient of her fundraising.

Even with Bergmann’s additional boxes, Peachey said the the organization is always short on boxes for teenagers, especially teenage boys. Peachey said she also encourages people to put a note or family photo in their donated boxes. “These kids are so curious about who was thinking about them enough to send them a gift,” Peachey said. Boxes are available for pickup and drop off at any of the city’s churches, Dollar Mart, Curves, Merritt Bench Elementary School, and the Greyhound Bus Depot. The deadline for donations is Sunday.

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To the Community of Kamloops, On September 1, 2012 KGHM International Ltd., a Canadian based wholly owned subsidiary of KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., became the operator of the Ajax Copper-Gold Project. Formerly known as Quadra FNX Mining Ltd., we currently operate six mines in Canada, United States and Chile and are advancing two other development projects: the Sierra Gorda project in Chile, which is in the late stages of construction and is scheduled to begin production in early 2014, and the Victoria project in Sudbury, Ontario, which is in the permitting process and is in an advanced exploration state of development. At the time we were appointed the Ajax Copper-Gold Project’s operator we began a thorough evaluation of all social, environmental, health, technical, economic and other aspects that could potentially impact the community and the proposed project. We have dedicated all necessary resources, both internal and external, to ensure that our approach to the development of this project is socially and environmentally responsible, innovative yet sound, and technically viable. Grace Bergmann sits amongst shoeboxes like the 22 she’ll be putting together for Operation Christmas Child. The deadline for donations is Nov. 25. Emily Wessel/Herald

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26.3 PRIVATE ACRES

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. #102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

IC & I COMMERCIAL

144 ACRES

250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100

Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2 separate titles.

#1718

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$345,000

HUGE SHOP

#1851

$ 589,000

Rich in history, this 100 acres was part of the ranch of 1904 with a few of the original outbldgs. Property is fenced & cross fenced. Water rights in place. Home has 4 bedrms & 2 baths.

#1817

HORSE PROPERTY

CUSTOM BUILT

$700,000

Beautiful 2 yr old modular on 9.62 river front proper ty. Home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Has engineered pad created for a shop. Fenced pasture.

#1847

1.84 ACRES

$449,000

Exquisite land that was part of the original ranch, with 160 ac grazing least, water rights, incredible expansive views & Guichon Creek runs in valley below. Numerous building sites. #1816 $1.050,000

98.5 ACRES

#1719

55 ACRES

$465,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING Character building in high traffic area beside 7-11 Store, zoned C-2 allowing many uses. Has living quarter in back of building with recent renos of flooring and paint. $248,000

#1853

OPPORTUNITY Well built home on 5.63 acres with panoramic views. Has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open floor plan, good quality kitchen cabinets with marble countertops. 32x26 double garage/shop w/11 ft ceiling. #1746 $479,950

30 acre horse proper ty with spectacular views. Very private & fenced pastures. Home has 3 bedrms, 2 bath, fully fin. basement. Cozy air tight woodstove in living rm. Great for recreational retreat or live #1848 $549,900

2 bedrm rancher on 1.84 acres with many outbldgs including mobile home with addition, shop w/office & storage bldgs. Beautiful mountain views, lots of privacy & only minutes from town.

9.75 ACRES

PRIVATE 23 ACRES

21 ACRES

#1771

$384,000

Private riverfront hobby farm in Sunshine Valley. 3 bedrm home with numerous outbldgs. Approx. 35 acres of flat crossfenced irrigated hay fields with water rights and 60+ acres of hillside. #1725

$595,000

Commercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Busy corner lot near Music Fest site. Great potential for those with Entreprenurial ideas. Close to industrial area & RV park to draw in customers.

Magnificent rural property of 55 acres, just minutes from Merritt. This property offers a great setting for anyone wanting to live a farm live but still be close to the city. In the ALR with easy access. $529,000 #1702

CUSTOM RANCHER

September 25 - October 8, 2012

$369,900

#1521

GREAT BENCH HOME

FEATURE HOME

26 acres backing onto crown land with beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with full walkout bsmt. Property has 22x24 garage plus a 30x40 workshop with 200 amp main. A must see!

Zoned C-2, has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays, parts room and comes with assorted tools & hoist. Has 3 separately titled lots of 18000 sq.ft. in total.

2099 Castillou Crescent Beautiful 4 bedrm home with many recent renovations. New roof & siding in past 4 yrs. New kitchen updates including ceramic tile. New 14x36 with 13 ft ceilings. Fenced backyard with sundeck. RV parking.

$347,500

#1846

COMMERCIAL

9 PRIVATE ACRES

Commercial building on 12,000 sq.ft. lot on main highway coming into Merritt with high visibility and traffic. Currently has a tenant with thriving business and lease in place. $399,900

#1584

INCREDIBLE

26 VIEW ACRES

NEW

NEWER RANCHER

NEW

COMMERCIAL LOT

OPPORTUNITY

NEW

COMMERIAL LOT 3 bedroom home with full basement, partially finished, on 9.75 acres. Has 24x26 detached shop. Very nice views of the valley. Approx. 20 mins. west of Merritt. Enjoy rural living $359,000 #1831

Spectacular views from this high end quality home. Features, high end cabinets, crown moldings, Hemlock flooring, low E windows, huge wrap around deck, huge games room & much more.

KANE VALLEY

HOBBY FARM

#1694

$799,000

Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water. #1604 $629,900

Beautiful 3 bedrm custom home with gorgeous vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, Mill Creek cabinets + huge island. Distressed pine floors. The land is flat, useable and completely fenced. #1596 $485,000

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

KANE VALLEY

Enjoy the beauty of nature on this 9 acre parcel with 3 different benches, great building sites & partially borders creek & backs onto crown land. Hydro installed to 1st bench with small septic for RV. $182,000 #1427

Build your business on this 0.75 acre lot with great exposure & easy access. Currently zoned C4 which allows for restaurant, gas station, motel, hotel, auto, machine or show room & repairs $299,900 #1835

19.77 ACRES

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd. Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road.

Excellent location in downtown Merritt. This 1200+ sq.ft. building has had many upgrades in 2007 – new torch-on roof, electrical, flooring, new washrm in storefront and suite in back. $185,000 #1705

$185,900

#1597 4

Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that backs onto Crown Land. Beautiful log home with open concept, kitchen area overlooks gardens. Has several outbldgs. Great rec. area. #1587 $629,000

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

Gorgeous 4 bedrm log home with full bsmt on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings. Beautiful landscaping, large barn with 5 box stalls, 3 grazing pastures & several outbldgs. #1550 $499,000

QUIET SETTING

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage. #1837 $849,900

CAN-A-MEX FARMS

Private 10 acre parcel in great recreational area. Home has 3 bedrms 3 baths, fully finished bsmt. View off front deck. Fenced backyard with 32x32 heated shop w/13 ft ceilings,

#1807

$629,900

CUSTOM LOG HOME

COMMERCIAL

Fish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly flat usable land bordering Guichon Creek. Power and driveway are in, septic approved. Close to Crown land with many lakes. #1508 $199,000

Great place to build your business on this 1.25 acre lot. Good exposure, easy access just off Coquihalla Hwy. C-4 zoning allows many uses. Call for details.

Enjoy this 1.92 acres in Lower Nicola. The 2 bedrm mobile has a lovely addition with spacious living rm, laundry & large master bedrm with W/I closet. Back deck leads out to fire pit area. #1766 $219,000

Prestigious 80 acre farm with stunning views & easy access. Has 2 spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home plus a mobile & 2 cabins. Has numerous barns & outbldgs, 10 pastures, water license & more. #1561 $1,690,000

Beautiful log home on 5 acres overlooking the valley. 3700 sq.ft. with 4 bedrms, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, basement with media room & spacious rec.rm. 3 bay garage. Gorgeous landscaping. #1747 $535,000

5.57 ACRES

5 ACRE HOBBY FARM

40 AC HOBBY FARM

122 ACRE RANCH

$399,000

#1834

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

Development property of 2 – 10 acre parcels being sold together. Currently in TNRD but city water & sewer at lot line. Zoning to be determined by City upon inclusion into their limits. #1713 $2,000,000

Approximately 15 acres of prime development property. Current zoning is I3 with a portion in the ALR. Subdivision potential.

$499,000

#1516 4

2 ACRES

INDUSTRIAL LAND

Nice view, easy access, gentle slope with Crown land nearby with lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well, driveway in, septic approval. Just 20 mins from Merritt. #1512 $135,000

Light industrial 2.47 acre lot close to city limits. Zoning is I2, water & sewer not connected, requires application. Phase 1 environmental site assessment available with offers

#1809

$494,000

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#1851

$299,000

FOR LEASE OR RENT Prime office space for lease or rent of 480 sq.ft. with ceramic tile flooring, gas F/P. On high traffic route. $900 + HST including utilities.

Call Doug 250-378-6166

$589,000

1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with bonus room above garage. Open kitchen design, 2 baths, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings. Has fenced backyard with storage shed. Close to school. #1852

HOBBY FARM

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central air, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & lots of cupboards.

$399,900

Lig industrial Light Li industria i l2 2.4 2.47 47 acr acre e lott close clos l e to city i limit limits. itts. Zoning Zo Z ning i g is I2,

4 bedrm home with full walkout bsmt, 3 baths, HW floors, slate tile, open kitchen design, in-floor heated tile in foyer, steam shower, theatre room, BI vac & HW on demand. Detached garage + large workshop.

EXECUTIVE RANCHER

#1640

20 ACRES

Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fin. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage. #1497 $849,950

#1850

6 ACRES

Bright & spacious 5 bedrm home with double garage & great views. Foyer with 17 ft high ceilings, large kitchen with eating area & adjoining family rm. Bsmt offers theatre rm, family rm & rec.rm.

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Flat commercial lot zoned C-3 (service commercial) on busy street with high exposure. All services at property’s edge. Great location for your new business. Call for more details.

#1853

#1855

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Beautiful, completely updated rancher on 5+ acres with huge 30x60 heated shop plus horse facilities. Home has bamboo flooring, hot tub, large deck and beautiful views. Easy access. $499,000

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Large Bench family home with 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft ceilings, master suite with 11 ft ceiling & ensuite with soaker tub. Bsmt has extra large rec. rm & lots of storage. #1586

$359,000

NEW RANCHER

$248,000

COLDWATER HILLS

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Gorgeous 4 yr old rancher features granite countertops, high end stainless steel appliances, HW and ceramic flooring, 10 ft ceilings, crown moldings, central air, central vac & U/G sprinklers. #1716

A MUST SEE

$ 339,000

GORGEOUS HOME

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Seller to pay HST on lot sales

Prices Starting at $184,000 Great views from the 2 bedrm rancher with walkout daylight bsmt. Has a mixture of HW, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open kitchen design. Covered sundeck, lots of parking. HST applies.

Totally renovated 2 bedrm home on large lot. New gyproc & paint, kitchen, bath, new flooring & fixtures, new cabinetry & S/S appliances, new roof, plumbing & electrical. Move in ready. Call for a viewing.

Well maintained 3 bedrm, 2 bath home on quiet cul de sac & close to amenities. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has cabinets galore and access to partially covered deck. Cozy family room with gas F/P & bay window. RV parking.

#1690

#1749

#1676

$389,900

Carrington Heights

$127,500

$390,900

Grandview Heights

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#18 #1809 11880099

Unique small acreage close to city boundaries. Property needs cleanup and house will likely need a full renovation including wiring and plumbing. Building is cement cinder block. Has year round creek. #1772

$339,000

Beautiful, completely updated rancher with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, bamboo flooring, A/C, hot tub & large deck. Has 30x60 heated shop plus horse facilities. Close to school. #1819 $499,000

3 bedrm home with full basement, 2 baths and sunny kitchen/living room with woodstove. Is fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, has round pen & exercise arena, 6 stall barn. & a creek. #1554 $599,000

Compact ranch in natural valley setting with level hay land, Spius Creek to the East and Nicola River to the North, provides for abundant water for irrigation, 2 wheel lines & some hand lines. #1760 $999,900

$89,900

HIGH END FINISHING

QUIET LOCATION

#1819

$309,900

Great character building in high traffic area beside 7-11 store. Zoned C-2 allows for many uses. Has living quarters in back of building. Recent renos of flooring and paint.

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

Town Home Development at River Wynd Prices starting at $269,900

$$39 $3 $399,900 33999,9900

Located off Nicola Ave. at Hilton Drive Nice lots in a newly developed, quality subdivision.

Despite recent slow downs in some real estate markets, housing remains the best long-term investment you can make.

WHETHER BUYING OR SELLING ONLY CENTURY 21 GIVES AIR MILES

Multiple lot sales are possible with benefits to the home builders. Home and landscape Building Scheme. Call for more details. #1607

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

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

#1531

$109,000 + HST

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

#1726

Two storey townhome with unfin. bsmt. Main floor feature nice open design, 9 ft ceilings & kitchen with maple shaker cabinets, corner gas F/P with rock mantel, 3 bedrms & 2.5 baths.

#1813

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

$389,900

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Dave Berezan 315-5236

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Janis Post 315-3672

BEAUTIFUL RANCHER

INCREDIBLE

Nice 3 bedrm, 2 full, half duplex with 1 car attached garage & fenced yard. New roof in 2007, updated windows & flooring. Large master bedrm. Open floor design. Option to purchase entire duplex. #1832

$ 169,000

3 bedrm rancher with vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets, custom window coverings, professionally landscaped, U/G sprinklers & fenced backyard with gazebo & hot tub and 2 sheds.

#1843

$319,900

$494,000

#1850

SOL

Well maintained, gorgeous 3 bedrm, 2 bath home within walking distance to downtown. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with cabinets galore with patio doors to sundeck. Partially fin. bsmt. #1676

$345,500

Beautiful townhome with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, skylight, gas fireplace in living room and considerable amount of hardwood flooring. Well maintained unit, double garage. Strata fees paid for rest of 2012 #1823

$209,900

#1806

$189,900

1427 sq.ft. rancher with full unfin. daylight walkout bsmt. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, modern open concept, spacious living rm. Kitchen opens to dining & great room. Double sidied F/P. #1812

$299,900

Large family home with 3 bedrms up + 2 bedroom inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, hot water radiant heat, oak kitchen cabinets, fenced backyard. #1707

$339,000

SENSATIONAL

LOT OF POTENTIAL

$309,000

#1852

315-3548

ON THE BENCH

GREAT VIEWS

SOMETHING SPECIAL

GREAT LOCATION

QUIET LOCATION

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop

Look at the view while eating dinner with family or friends. 2 yr new home with modern open floor plan. 3 bedrm rancher with vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family rm. Double garage.

Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher in central location within easy walk to the downtown core. Nice spacious living room, bright sunny kitchen. Beautifully landscaped yard with plenty of RV parking.

4 bedrm home with recent renovations. New roof & siding in past 4 yrs, new ceramic tile, upgraded kitchen. New garage with 13 ft ceilings. Fenced backyard with deck & lane access.

Large family home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, oak kitchen, with huge sundeck and views of the valley. New laminate floors in basement. Fenced backyard, single garage. Close to hospital & school

Beautiful 3 bedrm home with high end quality finishing. Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counter, Mill Creek cabinets. Living rm has HW floors & gas F/P. Ensuite with Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec.rm.

Quality executive family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets & includes appliances. B/I vac, UG sprinklers, 2 ground level decks. Private yard.

Spacious executive 3 storey home at end of cul de sac. Unique floor plan, sunken living rm, 3 large bedrms up 1 bedrm inlaw suite with office & rec.rm down. Has large 2 car garage with workshop

$299,900

#1844

GREAT CURB APPEAL

Great starter or retirement home. 3 bedrms, newer kitchen and some recent reno’s of new flooring, water softener, HW tank, furnace & heat pump/central A/C and vinyl windows. Lots of parkings.

Executive 5 bedrm home with panoramic views. Grandiose floor plan, Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen with maple shaker cabinetry & a 5 pce ensuite

$249,900

#1715

#1800

NEW RANCHER

3 bedrms up, 3 down in this two storey family home with 3 baths and fully finished basement. Needs some TLC. Central location and within easy walk to schools & shopping. $189,900

New 2 bedroom + den rancher with open design plan, master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite and walk in closet. Single car garage. Close to shopping and in good area. Quick possession #1696

$240,000

#1556

#1836

$314,900

#1824

$159,000

$174,500

#1846

$347,500

#1714

$285,000

#1845

$359,000

#1838

$449,900

#1840

$359,900

GORGEOUS RANCHER

NEW BENCH RANCHER

DESIRABLE LOCATION

GORGEOUS HOME

PRIVATE YARD

DETACHED WORKSHOP

ON NICOLA LAKE

This beautiful home features granite counter tops, high end S/S appliances, HW & ceramic flooring, 10 ft ceilings, crown moldings, central air, U/G sprinklers, covered deck & double garage.

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

Great family home close to schools & shopping. Cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large living rm and sundeck. Large family room with 2nd kitchen down. Carport with enclosed shed.

5 bedrm family home on fully manicured large corner lot. Features HW flooring throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, extra large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite. Huge workshop under garage

Fabulous home on 1/3 of an acre, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, laminate flooring & fully fin. bsmt. Has large 24x40 detached heated shop/garage with 220 wiring. Enjoy the vegetable & flower gardens.

Nice family home with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 2 baths, big family room. 30x18 garage/workshop plus carport & RV parking. Had a furnace installed 2 – 3 yrs ago.

Magnificent waterfront home on 0.7 acres with detached 3 car garage. Home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 covered decks, 19 ft vaulted ceilings, S/S appliances, geothermal heat & Home Warranty

d cEeD u C d U e RRE D

#1716

$339,000

#1690

$389,900

#1826

$279,900

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

RIVERFRONT

REVENUE FOURPLEX

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

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 0.63 acres bordering Nicola River. 4 yr old home with slate tile & fir flooring, laundry on main, beautiful fir kitchen cabinets w/ large island. Huge rec. room.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location.

D SOL

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

EXCELLENT LOCATION

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED

$535,000

DOWNTOWN

#1821

315-3043

CUTE & COZY

2 WORKSHOPS

LARGE FAMILY HOME

SOL

Personal Real Estate Corporation

FANTASTIC VIEWS

3 bedroom rancher on 0.23 acre lot. Open kitchen concept, comes with all appliances. Newer laminate flooring in some roof. Fenced backyard with sundeck & storage shed.

LARGE FAMILY HOME

NEW TOWNHOME

1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with bonus room above garage. Open kitchen design, 2 baths, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings. Has fenced backyard with storage shed. Close to school

IN LOWER NICOLA

NICE STRATA UNIT

Brad Yakimchuk

NEW

Bright & spacious 5 bedrm home with double garage & great views. Foyer with 17 ft high ceilings, large kitchen with eating area & adjoining family rm. Bsmt offers theatre rm, family rm & rec.rm.

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Trista Wills 378-7767

IN LOWER NICOLA

NEWER RANCHER

NEW

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Debra Schindler

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#1241

$157,000

#1691

#1769

TOTALLY RENOVATED

CUSTOM RANCHER

NEAT AS A PIN

$495,000

$325,000

#1759

$450,000

#1717

$320,000

#1808

$229,900

#1842

$ 1,195,000

DESIRABLE AREA

FIRST TIME BUYERS

NEW BENCH HOME

AT GLIMPSE LAKE

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

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

Has gorgeous views, open concept design, deluxe kitchen with a $2500 credit for appliances, living room features built in entertainment center & electric fireplace. Home Warranty.

Prime 2 acre parcel at Glimpse Lake with 2 bedrm, 2 bath mobile home. Has drilled well & septic in place. Nicely treed and just short 2 min. walk to snowmobiling, fishing & hiking area. #1697 $239,000

#1682

PRIVATE BACKYARD

$259,900

#1752

$84,900

#1758

REMARKABLE HOME

LARGE FAMILY HOME

SOMETHING SPECIAL

$379,900

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE Great starter home on 0.31 acre lot in town. Has fenced yard with lots of RV parking. Laundry in basement, 3 bedrooms with extra room upstairs, could be bedroom. #1708

$185,000

Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family room open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement. Triple garage. #1803

$569,900

3 bedrm rancher close to downtown core, nicely landscaped with private backyard. Upgrades include roof, facias, soffits, sidewalks, electrical panel, furnace, HW on demand, windows, doors & more #1799

$279,900

Nice 3 bedrm, 2 full bath half duplex with updated windows & flooring. Large family room on main with 2 bedrooms, kitchen/ living room on 2nd storey. Fenced backyard with shed and single garage #1833

$159,000

This 3 bedrm rancher has been loved for many years. Is within walking distance to downtown & parks. One car detached shop, new HW tank, electrical upgrade & some new plumbing. #1756

$143,900

Custom finished 3 bedrm rancher with 34x20 shop on ½ acre lot. Features 5 pce ensuite, composition siding, central A/C. Finished top to bottom with the finest building materials. #1778

$515,000

2 bedroom home on large lot. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bath, new flooring, fixtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof, plumbing & electrical. Move in ready. #1749

$127,500

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Ensuite with jetted tub. In-law suite. Central A/C. #1841

$309,900

Beautiful 3 bedrm home with high end quality fi nishing. Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counter, Mill Creek cabinets. Living rm has HW fl oors & gas F/P. Ensuite with Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec.rm

#1843

$319,900

A remarkable home with rooms for inlaws. 2 bedrm suite on ground level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/P’s, fully finished bsmt with 2 bedrms & summer kitchen. Fenced backyard with garden area.

#1744

$395,000

767 sq.ft. of spacious living on large lot on the Bench. Great views from balcony off living room. Renovated kitchen & bathrms. Fully fin. walkout bsmt. Master bedrm with jetted tub. #1811

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$479,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

TRIPLEX

AT SAND PIPER

BROOKMERE

FULL DUPLEX

QUIET LOCATION

PANORAMIC VIEWS

WHY RENT

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

CUTE STARTER HOME

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

LAKEVIEW LOT

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

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

2 bedroom upper floor in good shape & move in ready. Comes with appliances. Has some recent lino & laminate flooring. Nice sundeck for your BBQ. Easy walk to shopping & amenities

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

Side by side duplex with 1740 sq.ft. 4 bedrms and 3 baths per side. Has 2 storage sheds in back. Side A has had some upgrades. Long term tenant in side B. Live in one side & rent the other.

This 2 bedrm 2 bath home has a large addition & an open concept. Many recent improvements of laminate flooring, gas F/P, appliances, HW tank & 2 sundecks. Lots of parking.

Beautifully finished 4 bedrm home in prime Bench location. Upgrades include new Walnut HW flooring throughout, central A/C, U/G sprinklers, roof, gutters & custom window coverings. Huge sundeck.

Home has had some updates of laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 3 bedrms up and 2 bath. $130 for strata and $143 for natural gas.

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

Great corner lot on quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This cute 2 bedrm home is awaiting your ideas. Has some newer flooring. Nice big living rm and new bathrm.

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

Spectacular 1.1 acre lot at Nicola Lake just 15 mins from Merritt, with breathtaking views and only a short walk to the water. Don’t miss this opportunity

#1671

$329,000

#1751

$199,900

#1820

$105,000

#1678

WATERFRONT MOBILE

INVESTMENT

$398,000

#1703

$326,900

#1750

QUIET LOCATION

A CLASSIC BEAUTY

$163,500

#1764

$399,000

#1765

$87,900

#1310

$99,000

#1801

#1802

$349,900

#1777

$190,000

LARGE BENCH HOME

LOTS OF PARKING

WALLOPER LAKE

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

Large 5 bedrm family home of 11,700 sq.ft. lot with lots of RV parking. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. Has a double carport. Close to schools. Currently tenanted.

Cabin on ½ acre waterfront lot on Walloper Lake. Is 15 year Gov’t lease with approx. 6 yrs remaining. Has possible option to buy out lease. Easy access. #1762 $149,000

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

HOLDING PROPERTY

$135,900

THINKING OF BUYING? Great 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate floors, big living room with balcony & mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Well maintained. #1721

$69,500

Very nice 2 bedroom mobile home in well maintained park overlooking the river & golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Includes skylights, porch & window coverings. #1661

$52,900

2 storey level entry home with beautiful detail throughout. 6 bedrms, 3 baths and many rooms have updated flooring, molding, paint & wainscoting. Master bedrm has its own F/P with 3 pce ensuite #1779

$359,000

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage. #1640

$299,000

Large 2 bedroom bungalow with family room, on a huge lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has a storage shed in the backyard. Good holding property. #1506

$105,000

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths. #1559

$414,900

GOOD STARTER HOME

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

NICE TOWNHOME

INVESTORS

ON LARGE LOT

HALF DUPLEX

4 bedroom home with full, partly finished basement. Fenced yard. Vinyl siding. Needs some TLC. Perfect for first time buyers or investors.

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, 3 baths, newer paint & flooring on main, HW radiant heat, oak kitchen cabinets, nook & dining rm. Backyard has fenced area for garden & shed

3 bedrm end unit with bigger yard, tastefully decorated, clean & tidy. Master bedroom has 3 pce ensuite. Open floor plan with living room, dining room & kitchen, great for entertaining. Large patio in back

Great revenue property, cute and cozy home, close to all amenities. Has an attached 1 bedrm living quarters in back. Private, fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees

Cute rancher on large lot in Collettville. 1 bedroom, huge living rm, open kitchen and 2 large storage shed in backyard. Lot is 50 x 231. Good rental potential.

Great investment or starter home. Totally updated 4 bedrm half duplex. Spacious rec.rm, newer bath, laundry & bedrm in bsmt. Private yard with lane access. Walking distance to downtown.

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Let one of our professional and knowledgeable realtors help you choose the

#1586

$370,000

APARTMENT

#1822

$199,000

#1762

$149,000

PERFECT STARTER HOME

WATERFRONT LOT

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

1.104 acre lot with low slope with dual access to the shore area. Build your dream home in a new subdivision with a multitude of activities close by. Easy access off Hwy.5A. HST is not applicable

D SOL

home that’s right #1708

$139,900

#1854

$339,000

#1825

$214,900

#1784

$172,700

#1505

$109,900

#1787

$159,000

for you and your family.

Great 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate floors, big living room and balcony with nice mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Strata fees $162 per month. #1721

$69,500

#1788

$179,000

#1638

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$339,900