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Bobcat goes on a killing spree, 23 chickens dead By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The loss of 23 heritage chickens at a local farm on Granite Avenue is the result of a bobcat encounter on Wednesday morning. “I heard a ruckus. The dogs were freaking out,” property owner Roslyn Duclos said. “Normally the dogs bark at the back of the property, but they were over by the chicken coop, so I ran. I knew as soon as I turned around.” The bobcat had killed all but three of Duclos’ chickens, two of which she managed to cordon off in a separate part of the chicken coop, and a rooster,

which was in her house at the time. Duclos said she didn’t know how long the bobcat had been in there, but her friend and fellow chicken producer Katie Sanders speculated it probably didn’t take long. “I would think, the way chickens panic, it would take five minutes to kill them all,” Sanders said. Some of the chickens were still warm when Duclos and Sanders went in to check the carnage. Most of the chickens died either from puncture wounds to their heads or from snapped necks.

(Left) A bobcat was caught red-handed on Wednesday after killing 23 chickens. (Below) After capturing the feline, City of Merritt Bylaw Services Officer Bob Davis released the animal in a wooded area off Sunshine Valley Road. Emily Wessel/Herald

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Merritt adds 134 hectares to boundary The area is designed to accommodate a boom to the number of seniors in the Nicola Valley By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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About 30 people gathered in Merritt council chambers last Tuesday to discuss plans to designate to the municipality 134 hectares near Midday Valley Road. After about a 45-minute public hearing, council signed off on the land transfer previously granted by Thompson Nicola Regional District, which, until Tuesday’s approval, had jurisdiction over the land. City staff said the transfer is needed

to accommodate a growing community, which is expected to be largely driven by an increasing number of senior citizens. “The population is aging at a greater rate than the provincial average, up three per cent in the last census,” Development Services Officer Sean O’Flaherty said. “There is a focus [in the zoning of the lands] on walking paths, park benches, health services, et cetera.” Each developer would need to earn council approval for

‘We need to approach that with caution, or at least with a sustainable approach to water conservation.’ —WATER RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON GINNY PROWAL

their project before construction begins. Wildfire and geotechnical assessments are required on each lot. The geotechnical component aims to address concerns about underground earth materials. This was a major concern among the public, particularly the availability of water.

According to Ginny Prowal, chairperson of the Water Resource Advisory Committee to the city, enough water might not be available to serve such a vast number of homes and businesses. “I don’t think this has been fully addressed,” she said. “We need to approach that with caution, or

at least with a sustainable approach to water conservation.” O’Flaherty said water can be stored in reservoirs, but further studies are needed to determine capacity. Prowal also said she is concerned about an asphalt plant rumoured to be in the area, though no one could confirm its existence. An operating asphalt plant would emit stinky toxins, but the city only confirmed the application of an asphalt factory and aggregate storage. As the second and final member of the

public to speak at the hearing, Linda Baird said she is concerned because city documents don’t include a map from the Ministry of Mines. “If we don’t have the documents to show it, how do we know how safe that is?” she asked. “There was coal mining out there and I’m concerned about gases coming up from the ground. I can see the wisps of steam rising throughout the winter, and I wonder how much more there will be if the ground is disturbed.” Staff said that

will be determined with the geotechnical assessments. The city overview outlines BC Stats information that indicates Merritt’s population could reach nearly 15,000 by 2030, demanding an estimated 881 new housing units. However, a lower projection of nearly 9,000 people in that same time period would demand about 661 new housing units. The area is designed for residential properties, commercial buildings, industrial and future development.

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Bylaw officer and bobcat tussle From Page 1 Tracks in the snow on the coop’s roof led City of Merritt Bylaw Services Officer Bob Davis to believe the bobcat got into the coop through a gap of about five inches between the roof and the top of the fence. When Davis arrived on the scene, he found Duclos at the front of the coop with one of her dogs and Sanders around the back, with the bobcat crouched in one of the coops’ corners. As he approached the small wild cat with a blanket to capture him, the fur started to fly. Davis said the bobcat lunged past him, narrowly missing

his face, and a tussle ensued. Davis managed to get the blanket over the bobcat, and it was almost out from under the blanket when he managed to snatch it by the neck and tail. “It’s amazing how strong that little fellow is,” Davis said of the bobcat, which was about the size of a large house cat. Davis later released the bobcat into a wooded area off Sunshine Valley Road. Duclos purchased the chickens last May after she lost over a dozen birds in a similar incident, though she was unsure about the type of predator in that incident. She spent $10 to purchase each day-old, unsexed

chick, and put time, effort and money into feeding and raising them. Duclos said she just started recouping some of her costs because the birds had recently started laying eggs. But to Duclos and Sanders, the 23 dead chickens represent more than just a financial loss. “We worked so hard intentionally sourcing chickens difficult to find because we wanted to support small businesses and heritage breeds, organic farmers, all that kind of stuff, so we really put in so much time and effort to find the right birds,” Sanders said. “To have to start from scratch is devastating.”

Advance Public Notice Load Restrictions Pursuant to Section 66 of the Transportation Act, and to provisions of the Commercial Transport Act, notice is hereby given that load restrictions may be placed on short notice in the near future on highways within the Thompson Nicola Highways District. The district includes the areas of Kamloops, Savona, Barriere, Clearwater, Merritt, and Merritt south to Portia, Lytton and Logan Lake. Restrictions will be imposed as conditions warrant, with the most westerly and southerly areas normally restricted first. The restrictions will limit vehicles to 100 per cent, 70 per cent or 50 per cent legal axle loading. Overweight permits will not be granted and all term overweight permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions. Trucking and transportation companies, as well as the general public, should govern themselves accordingly. Your cooperation in adhering to the above regulations is appreciated. Dated in Kamloops, British Columbia, this 18th day of January, 2013. Sherry Eland, District Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Thompson Nicola District For updated information about load restrictions, please visit the Load Restrictions section of www.DriveBC.ca, or contact Area Manager Jeff Saby at 250 371-3856, or by e-mail at Jeff.Saby@gov.bc.ca.

Merritt Live Theatre Annual General Meeting Thursday February 7th at 6:00pm at the Culture Club - 2058 Granite Ave.

Potluck Supper to start. The meeting is open to the public. Voting is reserved for members in good standing. For further information, please contact merrittlivetheatresociety@gmail.com or visit our website at merrittlive.com

How’s your hearing? Ask an Audiologist. CAT FRENZY Several people said they saw a Rottweiler chase a cat along Coldwater Avenue on Thursday until the kitty eventually scurried up a telephone pole. The cat was stuck for about 1.5 hours before BC Hydro’s Scott O’Laney (pictured) climbed the pole. The cat was scared off and looked healthy as it ran away from a group of people who gathered to watch the rescue. Witnesses reported earlier that the Rottweiler’s owner didn’t attempt to seize his dog, but instead watched and laughed as the pooch hunted the cat. Two sources who didn’t want to be named also said the owner uttered that the cat should be killed. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

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Hired Equipment Registration Thompson Nicola District The Thompson Nicola District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Thompson Nicola Service Area for the fiscal year 2013/2014, which begins April 1, 2013. This area includes Kamloops, Sun Peaks, Savona, Barriere, Clearwater, Lytton, Logan Lake, Merritt and Merritt south to Portia. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Kamloops will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2012, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. In order to register, you will be required to provide us with proof of ownership documents, a copy of your current Commercial General Liability insurance policy and ICBC insurance paper (where applicable) at the time of registration. We will be unable to register equipment without documentation. Worker’s Compensation Board coverage must be active and in good standing at the time of hire. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Register through the Thompson Nicola District Office at: 447 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. You can also phone 250 828-4002 or send a fax to 250 371-3848 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

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ElectroRecycle looks to attract more appliances By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Merrittonians are encouraged to tweet or email a picture of themselves recycling small appliances or power tools at the Merritt ReturnIt Depot before March 15, during the first regional ElectroRecycle contest. Each picture gets the recycler into a draw for a $50 Visa gift card, but it’s not just participants who stand to win — the program is designed to cut down on the environmental impact of improperly disposed electrical waste. “Small appliances range from things like countertop blenders to personal care items like blow dryers and electric toothbrushes,” said Melissa Pelto, communications manager for Product Care, the organization that administers the ElectroRecycle program. “We also accept power tools, sewing machines, and exer-

Merritt Return-It Depot employee Tom Kinley sorts through some of the small appliances dropped off for recycling that could help the depot win an advertising campaign as well as help a lucky recycler win a $50 Visa gift card. Emily Wessel/Herald

cise equipment.” The raw materials in items such as microwaves, beard trimmers, toasters, woks, and drills can be separated and recycled into new products. Pelto said plastic, metal and glass are

the main components that can be extracted from old and unwanted items. The products are disassembled by being chopped into small pieces, then the materials are separated using electromagnets, dense liquids,

current separators or centrifuges. Metal and glass then goes back into the manufacturing supply chain, and plastic joins them on the assembly line after it’s re-processed. Fourteen depots throughout the

Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola are participating in the challenge, and the depot with the most e-waste collected between Jan. 15 and March 15 gets an advertising campaign produced by

ElectroRecycle ambassadors, a pair of university students who raise awareness about recycling initiatives and issues throughout the province. The campaign includes advertisements and radio broadcasts from the winning depot. Merritt Return-It Depot owner Pauline Warren said she’s seen an increase in the number of small appliances coming in since the contest started, which she attributes partly to the brochures about e-waste that the depot has been distributing. “It’s just good to see that people are starting to realize what is available out there for recycling,” Warren said. “Programs like this help.” The depot is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2326 Clapperton Ave. Pictures of recyclers can be sent to info@electrorecycle.ca or tagged @electrorecycle on Twitter.

Merritt celebrates Literacy Week with luncheon A spelling bee and tabletop idea swap are a couple highlights of the gathering By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Literacy Merritt and Nicola Valley Society is celebrating Family Literacy Week with a luncheon that will unite the community’s literacy promoters. The free luncheon will include a presentation from Decoda Literacy Solutions and a spelling bee, as well as a tabletop idea

swap. “Our goal for the event is to talk about where we’re headed,” LMNVS outreach co-ordinator Robyn Grebliunas said. “This is about inviting people out so we can hear what they’re doing and seeing what we can do to support their literacy services.” LMNVS started in 2008 to provide reading and writing programs, and since

‘There are all kinds of exciting things that go on, and we just want to get people in a room and share that.’ —LMNVS OUTREACH CO-ORDINATOR ROBYN GREBLIUNAS

becoming a non-profit society last year, has changed its focus to building partnerships with other organizations to “fill the gap in community literacy,” Grebliunas said.

She said the LMNVS hopes to become a central point of contact for people looking for resources on literacy of any kind. “Literacy is any-

Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley Society invite you to

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thing and everything,” Grebliunas said. “Can you do your banking, can you do your shopping properly, read the labels and understand the prices? It just goes on and on.” The society runs the bright red bookshelf campaign where people can take and leave reading materials on public bookshelves at various places around Merritt. To celebrate literacy

week, School District 58 is doing book swaps in the schools, and leftover books will go to the red bookshelves. “There are all kinds of exciting things that go on, and we just want to get people in a room and share that,” she said. The lunch is open to the public and anybody can pre-register by calling Grebliunas at 250-315 5851.

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Ashton says ‘Let the consumers decide’ “Let the consumers decide whether or not they would like to buy from Dan Ashton,” was the concluding submission made last night by the 27-year-old son of ladies wear businessman M.R. Ashton of Penticton. Dan Ashton is the president of Ashton’s 253571 holding company that markets women’s clothing through a province-side travel circuit. Ashton had won the right to plead his case for a temporary business license in Merritt a couple of months ago. Council denied the license last November, but was forced to rehear the case when Ashton took the city to court.

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HERALD OPINION

Too often free again to wreak havoc

There are many complaints about the justice system in Canada. These almost always concern perceived lack of justice when a sentence is handed down in a courtroom. There is often much more than meets the eye when it comes to why a certain sentence has been imposed. However, there are cases — and there are two fresh ones occurring right now in Kamloops — in which it is incumbent for the state to incarcerate people for the safety of others. On Nov. 21, Valerie Brook was killed while walking in a downtown crosswalk. The alleged driver the truck that hit her is a 62-year-old man who was banned from driving at the time of the accident. Last week, police arrested this same man for driving while prohibited — in the same area in which Brook was killed. The man was issued yet another ticket (under the Motor Vehicle Act, not the Criminal Code) and remains free to drive again today, or tomorrow, or the next day. Meanwhile, a trial continues today. It involves allegations David Jennings sexually assaulted a boy. This would be the same Jennings who was the subject in 2011 of a warning from police about an untreated, high-risk sex offender living in Kamloops. This would be the same Jennings who was the subject of a similar warning in Kamloops in 1998. Is there a point at which rehabilitation of certain people becomes a moot point and the justice system decides to err on the side of caution by placing the protection of the innocent above the rights of those who commit crimes? If there exists such a point, these two men passed it long ago and should not be allowed to roam free. This will not happen, of course, which serves as a salient example as to why so many ordinary Canadians are so frustrated with some aspects of their criminal-justice system. Kamloops This Week

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Cats curbed by compassion, not cruelty

PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD Where did all the cats go? The notorious feral cats that brought Merritt national infamy about one year ago have vanished — or at least the felines that the Nicola Valley Rescue Society housed on

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Quilchena Avenue have. Of course, they didn’t disappear into thin air or morph into bobcats — an impossibility, but not too far-fetched judging by the sheer number of the animals prowling around Merritt these days. But, alas, there is little sign of where about 100 cats (as reported by the City of Merritt bylaw services officer) went. Earlier numbers reported by the founding member of the society tallied the cats at 525, and that’s just the animals housed at the former Quilchena Avenue storefront. Whatever the number, we can be certain we’re talking about a lot of cats. Calls to members of the rescue society weren’t returned when the cat house was shut

down in August. The meow factory was ordered to close because of operators neglecting to obey a bylaw that only allows two cats per household. The same rule applies to societies, the bylaw services officer said. He received constant complaints from business owners, one of whom even declared he wouldn’t renew his lease if the cat stench persisted. Now that they are gone, no one really knows where they are. And that’s sad. Despite the nuisance these cats may have caused several people who lived near the shelter, there is the matter of compassion to consider. But the challenge is providing the cats with a safe place to live, without disturbing them, and without creating a

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cat orgy that only worsens the problem. That major problem — as former Price is Right host Bob Barker pointed out on nearly a daily basis for about 35 years until his 2007 retirement — is people not having their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population. So wherever the kitties are, I hope they are receiving the care they need, without being a burden to the community in which they live. Let’s also hope that the large number of cats are fixed, so that the problem doesn’t worsen, and so hundreds of cats don’t turn into thousands. In order to avert this problem, “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered:” Bob Barker.

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benefits to the home builders.

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.

Home and landscape Building Scheme. Call for more details. #1607

$474,950

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RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Priced below assesed value at $89,900

Prices Starting at $85,000 + HST

Buy these 3 bedrm townhomes for an investment or for your own home at this unbelievable price. Seven units currently available. Affordable living just 2 blks from downtown core. Just under 1200 sq.ft. on 2 floors with spacious rooms. #1893

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! #1726

Prices starting at $269,900 + HST 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

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

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IMMACULATE HOME

GREAT VIEWS

DETACHED WORKSHOP

IN LOWER NICOLA

WALK TO AMENITIES

D UCE D E R

TOWNHOME

QUIET LOCATION

CUTE & COZY

OPPORTUNITY

NEW

4 bedroom home (3 up, 1 down) and fully basement, partially finished. Home needs some TLC. Fenced yard. Large family home and lots of storage.

Beautifully designed family home with 3 completely finished floors, large kitchen, new HW flooring, laundry on main & den, central air, BI vac, gas F/P. Yard is terraced with UG sprinklers.

Post & beam constructed home with 4 bedrms up, 1 down. Spacious family/games room & bathrm in bsmt. Well maintained, large yard with hot tub. Close to Bench school & hospital.

Nicely kept 5 bedrm home with HW floors and tile in kitchen. Basement has 2 bedrms plus workshop area. Backyard has sundeck & 14 x 30 garage/shop. Includes appliances.

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.

3 bedrm home in downtown core. Great for home-based business. Perfect for first time buyer or retiree. Partly finished basement. Detached garage with lane access. Fenced yard with deck.

Well kept 4 bedrm family home with spacious living & dining areas, sundeck in back & 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance. U/G sprinklers, central vac, skylight, double garage.

Nice end unit with bigger yard & quiet location. Tastefully decorated with 3 bedrms and 2.5 baths, play area/office upstairs, laundry on main. Double garage. Nice backyard with patio.

Great starter home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the basement. Close to schools & shopping. Has fenced yard with sundeck and a carport.

2 bedroom rancher, close to all amenities. Great for retirees or first time buyers. Nicely landscaped with fenced yard & garden area. Single detached garage with workshop area.

#1864

#1857

#1862

#1868

#1844

#1892

#1888

#1825

#1887

#1885

$122,500

GREAT FAMILY HOME

$459,000

BEAUTIFUL YARD

$264,000

$234,500

$299,900

$199,500

$339,900

$214,900

$189,900

$169,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

2 WORKSHOPS

GREAT CURB APPEAL

UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE

NEW BENCH RANCHER

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

FANTASTIC VIEWS

CED U D RE

Features 3 bedrms up with 3 pce master ensuite, large bright living room with gas F/P, large dining rm and access to covered deck. Bsmt has 2 bedrms, in floor heating & shared laundry.

Quality executive family home in good area of the Bench. Home has HW & cork flooring, vaulted ceiling, Mill Creek cabinets with granite tops & island in kitchen. UG sprinklers, 2 decks.

Great family home with 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedroom inlaw suite on ground level. Has a double carport & lots of RV parking. 2 fireplaces, large family room & a rec.room.

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.

Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally landscaped.

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.

Quality finished by a true craftsman. 3 bedrms up with bonus room above triple garage. Some HW floors, Italian tile, custom moldings, Chef’s kitchen, wet bar and pantry. Has central A/C & water softener.

2 yr new home with open, modern floor plan. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family room. 20x24 double garage with 10 ft ceilings. Includes appliances.

#1671

#1838

#1822

#1715

#1800

#1811

#1884

#1802

#1836

$329,000

NEW TOWNHOME

$439,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME

$199,900

BEAUTIFUL HOME

$239,900

NEW RANCHER

$535,000

MANICURED LOT

$479,900

QUIET LOCATION

$389,900.

DETACHED WORKSHOP

REVENUE FOURPLEX

$349,900

$314,900

QUIET LOCATION

INVESTORS

D UCE D E R

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.

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

Perfect for large family with 5 bedrms and spacious ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower. Living room has 19 ft vaulted ceilings. Bsmt has extra large rec.room & lots of storage.

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.

Gorgeous 5 bedrm family home on large corner lot. Home has HW flooring throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Extra large kitchen with open concept. Fully finished bsmt & a double garage.

Perfect for first time buyer or retiree. Home is close to parks, schools & walking trails. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, new laminate flooring, gas F/P, new HW tank & appliances. 2 lovely sundecks.

Great family home close to schools, work & shopping. 4 bedrms, (2 up, 2 down), big family room in bsmt. Has 30x18 garage/ workshop and a carport. RV parking. Private yard.

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.

Spacious 3 storey family at end of cul de sac. Home has sunken living room, 3 large bedrms and 1 bedrm inlaw suite with offi ce & rec.room down. 2 car garage with workshop. Large patio with hot tub.

Cute little rancher with 1116 sq.ft., 1 bedroom and huge living room. Has two large storage shed in backyard. Large lot is 50 x 231. Currently rented.

#1812

#1854

#1586

#1696

#1759

#1750

#1808

#1889

#1840

#1505

$299,900

$339,000

$359,000

$240,000

$440,000

$163,500

$229,900

$298,000

$359,900

$109,900

LOT OF POTENTIAL

SENSATIONAL

RIVERFRONT

HUGE LOT

NEAT AS A PIN

GOOD LOCATION

PRIVATE BACKYARD

ADULT ORIENTED COMPLEX

LARGE FAMILY HOME

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.

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

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto river. Features maple HW floors, ceramic tile, custom window coverings, 3 bedrms, 5 pce enusite. 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back with views.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting with lots of room for toys. Gourmet kitchen with grante counters, oak cabinets, HW floors. Updated baths. Has sauna & theatre rooms.

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

Close to schools & shopping. 4 bedroom home with fully finished basement with large family room. another kitchen and bathrm. Sundeck upstairs. Enclosed shed in carport & large yard.

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

Nice strata complex in park-like setting backs onto Nicola River. Home has open design, galley kitchen with nook, 2 bedrms & laundry on main, downstairs is hobby & rec.rms. Double carport.

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.

#1860

#1803

#1849

#1559

#1756

#1826

#1841

#1827

#1744

$185,000

$569,900

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

1800 sq.ft. rancher, only 4 yrs old, 3 bedrms on main with a bonus room above garage. Open kitchen design with all appliances, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings, 2 baths. Fenced backyard.

#1852

$469,900

AT SAND PIPER

CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION

$309,000

$414,900

INVESTORS

$143,900

NICE APARTMENT

PRIME LOCATION

$279,900

$309,900

$239,000

$395,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS

WHY RENT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

PRIVATE YARD

D SOL

CED U D RE

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.

2 bedroom bungalow with 1452 sq.ft. on large lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has storage shed in backyard. Currently rented. Quiet area. Good holding property.

Great 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate floors, big living room with balcony and nice mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Perfect for investors or first time buyers.

This extra large family home has 7 bedrms! 3 bedrms up & 4 down with hobby rm & summer kitchen. Updated flooring, new trim & baseboards, main bathrm fixtures, deck & railing. Nicely landscaped.

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 & $143 for natural gas.

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 room and has a new bathroom.

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.

#1820

#1506

#1721

#1865

#1764

#1765

#1801

#1717

$99,900

$105,000

$69,500

$298,700

$399,000

$89,900

$135,900

$320,000

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