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Beet juice saves about $7,000 By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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KA BOOM The Culture Club on Granite Avenue was bouncing on Friday night when The Boom Booms had the audience on their feet during a special SaySo Expression Society concert. The reggae-style Vancouver band had the venue packed from wall to wall. Emily Wessel/Herald

The city’s first winter of using a beet juice solution and salt brine to de-ice streets saved an estimated $7,000 on sand and labour in November and December, City of Merritt Public Works Superintendent Darrell Finnigan said. The beet juice mixture and the salt brine cost about $1,500, compared to about $3,800 for the 27 loads of sand it would’ve taken to do the same 11 jobs. Unlike sand, the beet juice and brine solutions don’t require

‘It did go fairly well this year and we’re hoping to expand it next year...’ —MERRITT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT DARRELL FINNIGAN

cleanup, which Finnigan said saved the city even more on labour. He estimated the city saved nearly $5,000 and 55 hours of labour needed to clean up the sand come spring.

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Kite festival a step closer to taking off NVCAC director says the council needs to secure a grant before plans catch enough wind By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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A community arts group is looking to take advantage of the active winds in the Nicola Valley this summer. The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is optimistic it will host Lighter than Air Fair on Sept. 21 and 22. City of Merritt council agreed on Feb. 12 to fund $1,500 in-

kind for the festival if the group is able secure provincial funding. “I want to support it because this isn’t anything like the [Great Canadian Bike Rally],” Coun. Dave Baker said. “If this is successful, we are in a position to have something great here.” Before the city fully supports the event, the leisure services

‘I’m hoping there will be families with little kids, teaching them how to make kites...’ —NICOLA VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL DIRECTOR KATHI DALHQUIST-GRAY consider in terms of department will have to complete a logistical location.” Organizers have analysis. been looking at “The kite festival is an interesting idea and Central Park as the a great event to explore prime spot. Plotnikoff stressed further,” Leisure that his department Services Manager also needs to investiLarry Plotnikoff said. gate safety before the “But there is a lot to

city can approve the event. As an Arts Council director, Kathi Dalhquist-Gray said she’s been attempting to gain approval of the festival from the NVCAC since 2008. After finally gaining their support, the group approached the city. “I think the city realized with the failure of the Mountainfest and with

the [Great Canadian Bike Rally] that they needed to do something that was home grown and more family-oriented,” she said. “That was the whole purpose of it, because it’s cross-cultural and it’s inexpensive for people to participate in.” If approved, the event will feature kitemaking workshops, history lessons about kites and, of course, kite

flying. Detailed plans haven’t been determined. “It’s actually pretty exciting,” DalhquistGray said. “I was really happy that people were finally interested in it, because it’s not only the people in Merritt who are interested, many people in the towns around Merritt are also into it, including Kamloops.”

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High-energy Kennedy Sisters return By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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Victoria-based acoustic duo Carli and Julie Kennedy are heading out on their classical to country tour, and the identical twin sisters said they’re looking forward to returning to Country Music Capital of Canada. “We’re really looking forward to coming back to Merritt,” violinist Julie Kennedy said. “Everybody’s so welcoming, and it’s a country music town, so we fit really well.” The Kennedy Sisters said they were well-received the last time they played in Merritt two years ago at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. However, this time around, the sisters are bringing all their musical influences to town. “This tour is meant to bring together our two worlds because

we both have classical music degrees from the University of Victoria,” guitarist Carli Kennedy said. “Of course, we’ve also been playing country music since we were about three years old, so we have a love of both of the styles that we wanted to put it all together in a show.” The identical twins grew up in a musical family in Powell River, and say they’ve been musical for as long as they can remember. “We started out in a family band with our dad and our younger sister. We used to play for all the community events in Powell River, from Canada Day to so-and-so’s party. That gave us our start,” Julie said. The sisters said Thursday night’s show will feature a mix of original songs, their take on classic folk tunes, and classical-inspired instrumentals. The

The Kennedy Sisters are set to bring their acoustic act to the Merritt Civic Centre on Thursday in their return to the community after a two-year hiatus. Submitted

sisters have earned a reputation around the province for their highenergy performances, which also earned them a nomination for best live act at the 2012 Vancouver Island Music Awards. They were also recently nominated for five B.C. Country Music Awards. “Our live show is pretty much our favourite part of our job. We just love to perform,” Carli said. “We know

Merritt is full of a lot of country energy so it’s going to be a good time.” The show is the third concert in the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council’s 201213 concert series. NVCAC member and former director Kurt Christopherson said the board set its sights on The Kennedy Sisters because of their engaging live show. “I thought they had

a very nice sound,” Christopherson said. “It’s not completely country and western, but it’s not folk; it’s a blend. I think folks who come out to the concert will have a really good time.” Carli and Julie hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Tickets are $22 or $17 for students from Black’s Pharmacy, the Baillie House, and at the door.

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Some of her clients may only know her as Angie, but Merritt’s tea leaf reader says she knows a lot more about her clients by analyzing the patterns in the herbs at the bottom of their teacups. “I used to see things out of a cup when I was four years old, but I didn’t know what it was,” the woman who only goes by Angie says. “It’s a born gift.” The soft-spoken Medicine Hat native says she had an affinity for teacups and teapots for as long as she could remember. It wasn’t until she was a teenager that she realized she had the gift of divination, she added. “I only did it for my friends because I was pretty shy, and then as I got older I was fine with it,” she says. “I enjoy what I’m doing, and it’s a gift.” Angie says she never studied reading tea leaves, but just follows her instincts in seeing what the leaves Tea leaf reader Angie said she has repeat customers from all over the province and as far as Saskatchewan who come to her for advice in all areas of life. Emily Wessel/Herald present to her. oracle said even skepas a gift. She says it’s “I just tell them “He was an older to come to her when She learned to tical and first-time just another way of what I see and I’m fellow with a few they’re ready. read ashes through clients leave their sesseeing where various very honest. I’m not issues he wanted to Angie lets her large the same sink-or-swim sions in a positive state aspects of people’s know about,” she says. going to hold back, and geographically technique. of mind. good or bad, I just tell lives are going, and, “I was so pleased, dispersed group of “It’s nothing I’ve “Some people don’t often, helping them them what it is.” because everything I practised for. I’ve never regular clients speak know what to expect, before situations get With clients told him happened so for itself. looked in a book or and they usually just out of hand. quick. What I told him from as far away as “My tea leaves are studied it. Somebody sit and listen and “I enjoy helping Saskatchewan, Angie was he would go to just like a book, so I bought me a book on they’re usually quite people and I enjoy has gotten creative never worry that some- three funerals and the tea leaf reading at happy when we’re reading,” she says. about how to read tea colour of each coffin. one’s going to be disa garage sale, and I completed and with “Whenever they want leaves, and says she When he went home, opened one page and I appointed,” she says. what they’ve got out it done, I’m here for can interpret them he had a phone call Still, Angie says saw a lady sitting at a of it,” she says with a them. And I’ll make through photos faxed right away that his table and she was turn- even regular clients smile. time for them. It brother had passed on. to her. are excited to tell her ing her cup the same A tea leaf reading “I’m just as busy on doesn’t matter what Everything was right, way I was. I closed the when her predictions I’m doing. In the sum- with Angie is $40 and even the colour of the the phone,” she says. have come true. book,” Angie laughs. Angie also reads tea mertime, I could be in lasts between 40 mincoffin. Angie recalls her Indeed, she closed the middle of canning, utes and an hour. “He came back and leaves at parties, and experience with a close the book on forcing For more informaand I just stop. The is privately practising cried. He said, ‘You friend, the first person what didn’t feel natution, call Angie at 250people come first.” sure prepared me in so reading a crystal ball whose tea leaves she ral to her, just as she The family-oriented 378-8326. that someone gave her many ways.’ read. encourages clients

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Craigmont Mines to seel assets Craigmont Mines Ltd. shareholders at the annual general meeting last Thursday authorized management to sell the company’s assets. The former Highland Valley copper mine ceased production last year. Among the mine’s assets to be sold are about 600,000 tonnes of stockpiled iron concentrate. When all assets have been liquidated, directors will recommend that Craigmont be wound up. President A.J. Petrina reportedly told the meeting in Vancouver that sale of the assets may take some time because of poor market conditions for mine plant and equipment and oil and gas properties.

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HERALD OPINION TIB needs to open door to community If nothing else, perhaps the court action involving the November Tk’emlups Indian Band’s election will result in a bit more light being shone on the affairs of the band. As it stands now, open government is a description that simply does not apply at the TIB. Marie Baptiste was a candidate for chief in the Nov. 10 election, finishing well behind incumbent Shane Gottfriedson. However, Baptiste is petitioning the court to set aside the election results and hold another vote due to erroneous information sent to off-reserve voters, of which there were 377 among the 902 people eligible to vote in the election. Election notices mailed out included wrong voting dates (Nov. 27) and a wrong voting location. Baptiste is arguing the mistakes could have had a significant effect on election results. While a judge decides what to do with her request, it is worth noting that Baptiste has stated her difficulty in getting answers and having Gottfriedson and band staffers respond to her concerns. Her frustration is not surprising, considering information can be very hard to come by when dealing with the TIB. As KTW was once advised on a rather straightforward inquiry, all such questions must go through the chief. The election’s all-candidates meeting was off-limits to non-members of TIB. And, while Kamloops city council chambers are open to one and all, nonmembers of the TIB are prohibited from simply observing. There is no reason for this shield, other than this is how it has always been done. As long as taxpayer dollars go to the TIB, and as long as the band and City of Kamloops enter into various agreements — infrastructure-related or otherwise — as they do now, the band should emulate the city in operating with an open-door policy for one and all. If not, the question must be asked: What is being hidden? Kamloops This Week

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Travel shots ‘recommended,’ but what are ‘needed’?

PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD Anyone looking to travel will find it difficult to get a straight answer about what type of vaccinations they need. A quick Google search will turn up an array of credible, and not-so credible, websites that show what travel-

lers could have injected into their bodies as safety precautions. But there is no concrete advice given by professionals about what type of shots are actually needed. After Googling “Vaccinations needed for travel to Costa Rica,” several websites turned up, detailing some of the “recommended” doses, but not one says outright whether they are actually needed. The advice similar to doctor-recommended three litres of water per day. Almost nobody actually drinks the three litres, but it’s recommended.

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The difference between drinking water and getting the Twinrix is about $175 and a sore arm in each of the four times the vaccine is injected. So at what point are we being a little too cautious with the health decisions we make? I bit the bullet and received my first shot of Twinrix on Thursday to protect myself from Hepatitis A and B. If I did get the A-type, I’d have eaten contaminated food or water, or I’d have contacted another person who was infected. If I

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did get the B-type, I’d have drank from the same glass as someone, or have participated in other exchanges... . Both would leave me bed-ridden with an acute liver disease lasting between a few weeks and several months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So long to my plans for swimming in schools of tropical fish, surfing on dolphins, catching butterflies in nets under rainbows, and skipping gracefully along the crisp collapsing waves tickling the bottoms of my feet. While statistics on the

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percentage of travellers who are actually infected would be resplendent, I am not willing to take the chance and will have to observe the “recommended” vaccines. These recommendations also include protection against Typhoid, which costs about another $50, though this recommendation isn’t as prevalent on the researched sites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends to anyone taking a trip to talk to a doctor about vaccinations, rather than rely on second-hand information.

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YOUR OPINION Three perspectives about the Canadian Senate

DAN ALBAS View from the HILL One topic that has been very actively discussed recently both on Parliament Hill and in Okanagan-Coquihalla is the Canadian Senate. There are generally three main perspectives that I hear from local citizens and from other Members of Parliament in Ottawa that include reforming the Senate, abolishing the Senate altogether and leaving the Senate alone... taking the status quo approach. In these discussions, I have also discovered that there are, at times, some misunderstandings of the legal status of the Senate and the obligations of government to comply with legislation that, in some cases, is well over 100 years old. One area that I frequently hear disdain for pertains to the practise of appointing various Canadians to the Senate. The question I am frequently asked is “Why doesn’t the prime minister stop appointing senators and just get rid of the Senate?” The challenge is that the Senate, sometimes referred as the “Upper Chamber” or the “Other Place” (as it must be referred to within the House of Commons) is part of the Canadian Constitution. When the founders of Canadian Confederation created the Senate, they did so

by essentially dividing Canada into five different regions: The Maritimes, Ontario, Quebec, Western and “Additional.” Additional includes Newfoundland, Labrador, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. By design, the Senate is not based on a representation by population model as is the House of Commons, but rather on the principle of “equal” regional representation where the first four regions each have 24 seats while the “Additional” regions have nine of the 105 seats in the Senate. Consequently the constitutionally mandated Senate representation arrangement means that regions of Canada are legally entitled to the number of seats as defined within the Constitution Act of 1867. To date, every prime minister elected in Canada’s history has, by legal obligation, appointed senators when vacancies arise, most often created by a senator reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75. In addition, the prime minister can, in exceptional circumstance, also temporarily appoint four to eight additional senators if there is a deadlock that must be broken. One of the challenges to the Senate’s “equal” representation model is that it conflicts with representation by population. As an example, the current Senate model ensures there are actually 30 Senate seats east of Quebec — that is six more Senate seats than the 24 in all of Western Canada combined. Likewise, Ontario, in spite of having a much larger population than Quebec, has the same number of

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seats in the Senate. As a result, some regions in Canada from a population perspective are underrepresented compared to others. As an example here in B.C. there are six senators compared to 10 in Nova Scotia. When it comes to the discussion of abolishment of the Senate, many in Western Canada are strongly in favour, while some regions of Canada are equally as strongly opposed. Recently our government has posed a series of six questions to the Supreme Court of Canada to request a ruling on how the Senate can be legally reformed or abolished in accordance with our constitution. One of the many questions is a ruling on the need to determine if there is a requirement to have a Canadian constitutional debate involving all of the provinces and territories. Although many have expressed a desire to see action taken on the Senate, few have expressed interest in opening up a Canadian constitutional debate that could potentially pit different regions of the country against each other at a time when national unity is critically needed. This will be the first time in over three decades that our Supreme Court will look at the issue of Senate reform in a review process that will ideally provide more clarity on how action can be taken on the subject of Senate reform and/or abolishment. I welcome your views on this subject. Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for OkanaganCoquihalla and can be reached at dan.albas@parl.gc.ca

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Are you excited about a new festival coming to Merritt? GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARD Former Merritt Secondary School student Taylor Smith accepted the Governor General’s Award for achieving the school’s highest grade point average during her graduating year in 2011. She currently attends the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She is joined in the photo by MSS Principal Bill Lawrence on Thursday. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

NDP yet to reveal election platform Dear Editor: Even though the provincial election is just three months away, NDP leader Adrian Dix still refuses to reveal the NDP’s election platform. Why? Is it so empty that he has to hide it from public view for as long as he possibly can? I think the public deserve to see what sort of plan Adrian Dix and the NDP have for this province. Voters should be able to evaluate the NDP’s platform and weigh it against the platforms, plans and visions of other parties. Unfortunately, all Mr. Dix has done so far is defend his secrecy around

the NDP platform by claiming the BC Liberals never revealed their plans this early on when they were in opposition during the 1990s. Well, I almost bought that argument from Mr. Dix until I checked the facts. Not surprisingly, the facts don’t line up with Mr. Dix’s claim. In 1996, for instance, the BC Liberals released their platform three months before the election; and that was at a time when BC did not have a fixed election date as we do now. And in 2000, the BC Liberals released their platform more than a year before

the election. These were documents that voters could read and study, evaluate and compare. How sad it is, then, that BC voters still have absolutely nothing solid from Mr. Dix this close to the election. His platform and plans remain a mystery. You would think that someone such as Mr. Dix, whose fundamental honesty has been in question since the 1990’s, would be doing everything he could to be open and honest with the public about his plans. Obviously, and sadly, that is clearly not the case. Fred Reemeyer, Coquitlam

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Salt brine speeds Pro kite fighters could also attend up melt time ‘There are

From Page 1 “At the end of the day, if we can keep one dump truck load of sand off the streets, it relates to cost savings down the road with taking it off and then trucking the sand away,” Finnigan said. The beet juice mixture is used to pre-treat roads before snowfall to help wick it away and prevent buildup, while the salt brine helps speed up melt time. Public Works applied the solutions on the city’s main thoroughfares, but Finnigan said that with the money the city saved, they’re looking at expanding it next year. “It did go fairly well this year and we’re hoping to expand it next year and do a little more through town instead of the main road and the hills,” he said. “It’s proving to be worthy to do it, and we will definitely consider using it next year

and go from there.” Finnigan said not everybody was as pleased with how the solutions worked, particularly on crosswalks, which are a challenge for his department every year. “We’d sand a crosswalk, a car would go by and kick the sand off, and then there would be a big slippery spot,” Finnigan said. “We could go around that same corner every 20 minutes and still have slippery spots. Once it freezes solid, you can’t touch it.” However, Finnigan said the department received fewer complaints about snowy streets than in previous years — which he said was likely a combination of the treatments and the relatively mild winter. He said the department expects to start cleaning the streets for spring in the next three to four weeks, depending on the weather.

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Police busted a marijuana grow operation in Logan Lake on Friday, Feb. 15, seizing 285 plants from three rooms in a house.

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Office space of 480 sq.ft. with ceramic tile flooring, bright windows, in great location with easy access. $750 + HST per month, including utilities. Call Doug 378-6166

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Nice 4 bedrm home, close to town, with single car garage with workshop. Home has new laminate flooring, newer vinyl windows, BI vac, newer furnace & HW tank. Beautiful backyard with new fence.

Great starter home or retirees place in mobile home park. Large fenced pad with garden area. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, spacious open plan, Central A/C, new vinyl siding & thermal pane windows.

Large lot on quiet end of street. Property is close to an elementary school and park. Hydro is disconnected on the existing building. Zoned R6 which serves to place a mobile home on property.

Spacious 4 bedrm home with 3.5 baths, sunken living rm and 1 bedrm suite in fully finished basement. Has attached double garage with workshop. New HE furnace. Great yard with patio & hot tub.

#1902

#1903

#1906

#1840

$219,000

$99,000

$50,000

$359,900

ON 5.5 ACRES

Two storey home with 4 bedrms with approx. 1500 sq.ft. of commercial zoned area. Property is 1 acres and borders Coldwater River. Has detached shop. Close to schools, shopping & RV park.

#1856

$329,900

30 acre horse proper ty with spectacular views. Ver y 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 in year round. #1848 $549,900

KANE VALLEY

OPEN HOUSES River front hobby farm with approx. 35 acres of flat, irrigated fields with water rights & 60+ acres of treed hillside. 3 bedrm home & numerous outbldgs. Great horse property.

Large estate size lot with beautiful panoramic views of Nicola River and bordering ranch land. All this within the city limits and walking distance to shopping. Perfect place to build your dream home.

Flat light industrial bare land. Water and sewer are close to the lot lines. 3 lots being sold individually, each are 95 x 198. Good access off truck route. Call for details.

#1725

#1900

#1795

$595,000

RESIDENTIAL LOT

CLOSE TO TOWN

ALLIE LAKE RANCH

$89,000

SAT. MARCH 9,2013 NOON - 2:00 PM

Each $59,900

CED U D RE Unique acreage in private setting with year round creek and fruit trees. Home has 2 bedrms, 1.5 baths and a full unfinished basement. Needs some TLC. Just minutes to downtown.

#1907

COMMERCIAL LOT

$299,999 ONE OF A KIND

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51” SAMSUNG TELEVISION 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.

In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2 main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for all rec. activitieshiking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting & more.

Unique property of 5.5 acres, close to city boundaries in great private setting with year round creek & fruit trees. Home has 2 bedrms, 1.5 baths and full unfin. bsmt. Single garage.

Nice riverfront lot on quiet street in downtown Merritt, close to shopping and all amenities with easy access. Build your dream home here. Lot is 50 x 158, zoned R2.

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.

#1807

#1663

#1907

#1830

#1835

$629,900

$639,000

$299,999

$62,000

2700 PEREGRINE WAY

#1836

#1884

$314,900

$389,900

COMMERCIAL LAND

BUILDING LOT

1.84 ACRES

$299,900

2761 GRANDVIEW HTS. RD.

HAMLYN COURT TOWNHOMES

Custom home on 51.9 acres with panoramic views. Open design with timber frame beams, HW flooring on main, Mill Creek cabinets & granite counters, S/S appliances, huge wrap around deck & more.

#1837

FROM CITY FURNITURE!

$799,900

Grandview Heights

COLDWATER HILLS APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

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

Very popular area in Grandview Heights. This south facing lot is ideal for a level entry floor plan with a daylight basement. Close to shopping and college. GST has been paid.

Build your business on this 1.25 acre lot just off the Coquihalla Highway. Currently zoned C-4 for car wash, restaurant, gas station, motel, hotel & more.

#1794

#1834

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

$59,000

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. #1771

$370,000

$399,000 COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL LOT

Priced below assesed value at $89,900 Flat commercial lot zoned C3 with outstanding exposure and easy access of highway. All services in place at the property’s edge. Great place to open a new business.

#1855

$89,900

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

3 separate title lots. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. 1200 sq.ft. garage with 2 bays, fenced lot. Zoned C-2. Call for more details.

#1720

$325,000

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

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS Prices Starting at $85,000 + HST

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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!

Prices Starting at $184,000

#1726

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.

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4 bedrm home, centrally located. New HW tank & boiler in 2011, new metal roof, HE gas F/P, updated windows, UG sprinklers & freshly painted. Spacious backyard, RV parking, single garage.

2267 sq.ft. in this newer 2 storey home with master bedrm, den & laundry on main. Feature high end maple shaker cabinetry, deluxe master suite, 2 bedrms up, A/C. Double garage.

Nice 4 bedrm home, close to town, with single car garage with workshop. Home has new laminate flooring, newer vinyl windows, BI vac, newer furnace & HW tank. Beautiful backyard with new fence.

#1898

#1899

#1902

$315,000

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Unique acreage in private setting with year round creek and fruit trees. Home has 2 bedrms, 1.5 baths and a full unfinished basement. Needs some TLC. Just minutes to downtown. #1907 $299,999

Good revenue property, close to park. This triplex has 3 - 2 bedroom units with some renovations in the past year. Huge storage unit in back.

Great home for first time buyers or retirees, in mobile home park. Large fenced yard with garden area. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, spacious open plan. Newer siding & thermal pane windows.

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.

Large lot on quiet end of street. Property is close to an elementary school and park. Hydro is disconnected on the existing building. Zoned R6 which serves to place a mobile home on property.

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.

#1901

#1903

#1888

#1825

#1906

#1885

$199,900

$339,900

$214,900

$50,000

$169,900

GREAT FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL YARD

IMMACULATE HOME

2 WORKSHOPS

GREAT CURB APPEAL

UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE

NEW BENCH RANCHER

FIRST TIME BUYERS

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

FANTASTIC VIEWS

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.

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.

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.

Great home for first time buyers or investors. Has 4 bedrooms, full basement partially finished, big family room, 2 baths, and fenced yard. Needs some TLC.

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

#1857

#1715

#1800

#1811

#1884

#1864

#1802

#1836

$329,000

$439,900

$459,000

$239,900

$535,000

$479,900

$389,900.

$122,500

$349,900

$314,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL HOME

NEW RANCHER

MANICURED LOT

DETACHED WORKSHOP

REVENUE FOURPLEX

QUIET LOCATION

INVESTORS

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.

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.

#1854

#1586

#1696

#1759

#1905

#1889

#1840

#1505

$339,000

$359,000

$240,000

$440,000

$229,900

$298,000

$359,900

$109,900

ON THE BENCH

SENSATIONAL

RIVERFRONT

HUGE LOT

NEAT AS A PIN

IN LOWER NICOLA

GOOD LOCATION

PRIVATE BACKYARD

ADULT ORIENTED COMPLEX

LARGE FAMILY HOME

Large 5 bedrm home with fully finished basement. Nice fenced backyard with mature landscaping & hot tub. Garage with workshop area. RV parking. Close to school & hospital.

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.

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.

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.

#1862

#1803

#1849

#1559

#1756

#1844

#1826

#1841

#1827

#1744

$264,900

$569,900

$469,900

$414,900

$143,900

$299,900

$279,900

$309,900

$239,000

$395,000

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

LARGE FAMILY HOME

AT SAND PIPER

INVESTORS

NICE APARTMENT

HAS GARAGE/SHOP

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

WHY RENT

FIRST TIME BUYERS

ON 1/3 ACRE LOT

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.

Perfect for large family with 3 bedrms up and 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. Has double carport and RV parking. Huge 11,700 sq.ft. yard. Close to schools. Currently tenanted.

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. Perfect for investors or first time buyers.

Nicely kept 5 bedrm home in quiet area. Has new HW floors and tile in kitchen. Basement has 2 bedrms & workshop area. Detached shop is 14x30 and sundeck in back. Include appliances.

Great starter home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite in the fully finished basement. Fenced yard with deck and carport. Close to schools, shopping and amenities.

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.

Good 3 bedroom starter home with large fenced yard with lots of room for the kids and RV parking. Laundry in basement. Could be an extra bedroom upstairs. Close to school.

#1852

#1822

#1820

#1506

#1721

#1868

#1887

#1765

#1801

#1860

$309,000

$199,900

$99,900

WALK TO AMENITIES

3 bedrrom home in downtown core. Great for home-based business. Has a detached garage 21x23 with lane access. Fenced backyard with sundeck.

#1892

$199,500

$105,000

$69,500

$234,500

$189,900

$89,900

$135,900

$185,000

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