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Sky fall West Coast Amusements were in town on April 16 with their travelling carnival at Central Park. Kids and adults alike had fun on over a dozen rides and more than 30 games of chance. At left, excited youngsters enjoy the Spring Ride.

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City development manager steps down By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The City of Merritt is looking for a new economic development manager. James Umpherson, the city’s current economic development manager, will be leaving his position with the city on May 3, according to a City of Merritt press release. Umpherson said the decision to leave Merritt has been in the works for weeks, and has nothing to do with his recent unfavourable review of a local hotel on tripadvisor.com. “Since moving to B.C. almost

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James Umpherson, City of Merritt economic development manager, will be stepping down on May 3. file photo

said. “I look forward to this new opportunity in my career and to return to a normal lifestyle.” The City of Merritt hired

Umpherson nearly two years ago to build an Economic Development Department, and as its manager, Umpherson’s job included media relations, communications, website development, tourism development, First Nations partnerships, and an economic development plan, which the city will use as a foundation for the next manager. “We wish Mr. Umpherson a prosperous future in his career aspirations and thank him for his diligence, resilience, and patience in building the Economic Development Department for the City of Merritt,” Merritt Mayor Susan Roline said in the release.

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Two teens from Langley who were reported missing Sunday night have been presumed drowned. The teens have been identified by friends online as 17 year-old Austin Kingsborough and 18 yearold Brendan Wilson. Both attended Langley Secondary School and were on the same hockey team. Cst. Tracy Dunsmore of the Merritt RCMP told the Herald that dive crews are still searching the area and were at it until 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning using the newly arrived SONAR. “The divers are back out today,” she said on Wednesday. “I’m not sure how much ground they covered yesterday, it’s a pretty slow process. They said the area they’re covering is not that deep and it’s pretty flat, so it’s nice to use the SONAR with it. They just have to cover as much area as they can.” Merritt RCMP first received a call about the two boys missing at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Following searches of the shoreline by RCMP and Nicola Valley Search and Rescue, a ball cap, shoe and head lamp were found at 2 a.m. Monday. An overturned canoe was spotted at first light Monday morning by helicopter.

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TNRD pitches in to help Merritt Guides host Nite Trek By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) recently donated $500 to help the Girl Guides of Canada - Merritt put on their upcoming Nite Trek. “Nite Trek is an area event that involves Girl Guides and Boy Scouts from Lillooet, Kamloops, Ashcroft and all the way across to Kelowna, Peachland and Summerland,” said Danica Vere, district commissioner for the FraserNicola district and Merritt Pathfinder and Girl Guide leader. “Merritt was selected to be the host this year and we’re holding it at Harmond Lake on May 4 and 5.” Vere said the money received from the TNRD will go towards a couple of challenges. The theme of the evening is going to be emergency rescue or survival. Herb Graham, TNRD director for Area N, presents a cheque for $500 to Danica Vere, Merritt Girl Guides leader, as Pathfinders Courtney Christie (second from left) and Vere expects 172 Kalea Palmer look on. youngsters to attend the Craig Lindsay/Herald

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camp from ages 11 to 18. “Teams of four will be going on a 11.3 km hike starting at 8 p.m. and going out at five minute intervals,” said Vere. “They’ll be done around 5 a.m. There’s a breakthe-ice competition and challenges just prior to the main event. We’ll be able to use the funds from the TNRD to get those challenges up and running so the participants can enjoy their stay.” Vere said the Girl Guides in Merritt are doing very well, and it’s a great organization for girls to learn confidence and leadership. Herb Graham, TNRD director for Area N, was glad to be able to help out. “We believe the young people of our community are not only the future, but also the backbone of the community,” he said. “It gives us great pleasure to help with not only their development, but also their safety.”

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ASK Wellness ready for challenges ahead

Bob Hughes, ASK Wellness executive director, speaks at a recent press conference held to announce the new building site. Emily Wessel/Herald

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The red building that stands adjacent to Spirit Square and has been vacant since 2009 will soon get new life, thanks to local social programming organizations ASK Wellness Merritt and Interior Community Services Merritt. Representatives of ASK Wellness said the building will serve as a hub for social programs,

including mental health services, and will also be the location of the Fireside Centre, Merritt’s new teen centre, on Thursday and Friday evenings. “Our hope with this is, with a number of organizations struggling to find a place to do their services, that this becomes a hub for social organizations to be able to work out of,” ASK Wellness Executive Director Bob Hughes said. “While it needs a great deal of work, I think its

proximity to Spirit Square and the downtown has some huge potential to provide a significant contribution to the social fabric of the community.” The groups plan to install a full kitchen, set up computers, and even knock the wall dividing the front and back half of the building down to open it up. Hughes said the estimated launch date for the new location is May 15. Until then, ASK Wellness is asking for donations,

specifically of kitchen wares such as cutlery, dishes and containers, as well as recruiting for volunteers. Interior Community Services, which established a Merritt branch earlier this month by taking over the Merritt Youth and Family Resources Society’s program contracts, is partnering with ASK Wellness Merritt on the project. Hughes said the fate of the old teen centre at 1721 Coldwater Ave. is now out of the two groups’ hands. “From speaking with other community members, with the other teen centre, it was always the location that wasn’t wellutilized,” ASK Wellness Merritt Director Bobbi Parkes said. “Location is key. Having it right downtown, in the core, and in this beautiful space, I think it will draw people here.” Hughes said he is aware that some Merrittonians may be skeptical of Kamloops organizations such as ASK Wellness and Interior Community Services coming to town to offer services. “It’s a legitimately sensitive issue,” Hughes said.

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“You don’t want people from outer space coming in and doing work on this planet, you want people actually from this community doing the work and that’s something we have committed to since the get-go. Everybody who works for ASK, in the last five or six years since we’ve been here, is from Merritt. If they’re not from Merritt, they move to Merritt as a result of their employment here.” Interior Community Services has its own Merritt office at 2172 Coutlee Ave. Exact programs for the Fireside Centre are still to be determined, ASK Wellness’ Teen Centre Coordinator Stacy Wormell said, adding that it will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. to provide youths between 13 and 18 years-old with a safe place to hang out, support programs, and education programs. City of Merritt Leisure Services Manager Larry Plotnikoff said the city expects leasing the building to the groups will have a revitalizing effect on Spirit Square.

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Whether thou art a troubadour, an artesan or a stately knight, thou art invited to don thine tunic and leggings and come thee to the Medieval Faire. The official name for the fair is the Secret Squirrel event for the Adria Empire and goes April 27 starting at 9 a.m. at Spius Creek in Merritt. “One of the things that’s different this year is that we’re not doing it in conjunction with any other event, it’s just the medieval faire,” said organizer

Frances Depper George. “In other years we’ve run it around Easter alongside the Black Powder event but we didn’t do that this year. The beginning of April was way too cold.” George said that a friend of hers is allowing the medieval faire to use their property which is right on Spius Creek. She explained that the Secret Squirrel event is named so because squirrels do a lot of good things in the wilderness. “They warn each other of trouble and they have a really good work ethic,” she said. “When some-

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one steals their nuts they just go and gather more. They distribute seeds and do all sorts of things. So we’re using a squirrel as an example of a good work ethic and being useful in the community.” The event will fea-

ture swordfighting in full armour for budding Jaime Lannisters or Jack Sparrows. There will also be archery and demonstrations Saturday evening of period-appropriate firearms such as blusterbusses and pirate pistols.

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Prairie Fuel nets city fuel supply contract At Merritt city council on April 9, council awarded the city’s fuel supply contract to Prairie Fuel Advisors, managers of the Union of British Columbia

Municpalities (UBCM) fuel supply program. On Jan. 22, the City of Merritt issued a request for proposal for the supply of diesel fuel and gasoline

to be used in the operation of city vehicles. A total of three proposals were received in response to the proposal plus one that was outside the scope of the request.

the three suppliers varied from a low of $112,382 to a high of $117,380. City staff recommended Prairie Fuel Advisors, who came in with the lowest price.

As the price of fuel varies almost daily, the comparatives were done at a point in time to allow for a fair comparison. On the date chosen, the after tax price from

City awards general property insurance contract The City of Merritt requires general property insurance to protect the assets of the city which are valued at $57,152,173. Insurance covers: buildings and contents; computers; mobile/contractors equipment and tools;

signs; earthquake/ flood damge; accounts receiveable; debris removal; employee dishonesty; expediting expenses; extra expenses; fine arts; fire department service charges; fire protection equipment; inventory or apprais-

als; newly acquired and new construction; off premises utility failure; outdoor growing plants and trees; personal property of employees; pollution cleanup and removal; equipment breakdown, etc. The request for

accept the proposal from Interior Savings Insurance Services Inc. from Merritt for general insurance coverage for 201316 in the amount of $56,564 — a reduction in cost of $2,765 from prior years, due to a loyalty credit.

proposal for coverage was for a three year period starting in April. Quotes were received from five brokers, ranging in cost from $113,597 to $37,604. The recommendation by staff, which was carried, was to

Merritt purchases gold membership from Chamber At Merritt city council on April 9, councillors voted to purchase a sponsorship grant-in-aid with the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $3,000,

which qualifies the city as a gold sponsor. Before voting, council requested additional information from the chamber including: What are the benefits of a gold sponsorship program? What are

the other sponorship levels? Submission of financial statements as indicated on page 7 of the grant-in-aid applicaiton form. Chamber responded that gold sponsorship included many benefits

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The City of Merritt Public Works Department, Collection Services will be rolling out curbside recycling. The new Curbside Recycling Program is scheduled to start April 30, 2013. This program will apply to all residents currently receiving curbside garbage collection. Beginning Thursday, April 11th and for the next several days, we will be delivering new recycling containers to your home. Please do not begin using your recycling container until the week of April 30th, and set your recycling container out the same day as your garbage collection with a 1 meter distance between the containers. Only set out your recycling container if it is full or near full. Do not over fill the container (the lid must be closed to ensure proper collection) and ensure that all materials are free from contamination. Include only recyclable materials as listed on the information label located on the lid of your recycling container. For further information on recycling visit www.merritt.ca or www.tnrd.ca/content/solidwaste-recycling-overview.

The City works crew will be commencing the annual Cemetery clean up from May 5 – 11, 2013. Any offerings or memorabilia that are placed on headstones will be removed and placed at the Pine Ridge Cemetery shed. Pursuant to City of Merritt Cemetery Bylaw No. 2087, 2009 Section L General:

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No above ground memorabilia will be permitted after the grave site has been prepared for turf. Flowers may be placed on graves but may be removed by the “Caretaker” when their condition is deemed by him/her to be detrimental to the beauty of the cemetery. Any non-conforming offerings, wreaths, Áowers, fencing, curbs or other devices may be removed by City personnel. The City shall not be responsible for the loss or theft of any offerings.

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About 20 people gathered on Sunday at the Claybanks River Trailhead to attend a geocaching Cache In-Trash Out (CITO) event. CITO events are where geocachers get together to take a positive action for the environment by cleaning up garbage. Geocaching is a rapidly growing sport that involves using GPS coordinates to find hidden containers. Some containers hold treasures for trading and travel bugs. “The geocache people picked up garbage right from Claybanks Park right to the bridge at Voght Park,” said Coun. Dave Baker who came out and spoke to the group. “It was kind of a kick-off for the geocachers. It was good just to see the residents out there picking up garbage. It

looked like they were having a good time. “The geocaching events really bring people into the community and into the hotels and the restaurants. It’s relatively inexpensive and the whole family can do it. It’s good exercise, out in the open.” The City of Merritt Recreation Department sponsored the event by providing a dumpster, garbage bags and gloves for participants to use. “Cachers came from Ashcroft and Kamloops, but the majority were from the Merritt area,” said Yvonne Lord, event co-organizer. “Several newcomers to this growing sport attended, and two geodogs accompanied their owners. The youngest cacher was about five years-old and the oldest were grandparents.” There were draw prizes given, and cachers exchanged stories and

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said Lord. “Three new caches were published this morning within the CITO event area that the cachers also searched for. One of them is Merritt’s first earthcaches, a kind of cache that includes geology information.”

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Fletcher on election issues: education ELECTION 2013 Parties in the May 14 B.C. election have highlighted their commitments to improve postsecondary skills training. The province faces a wave of baby boomer retirements, shortages in trades and industrial jobs, an increase in temporary foreign workers and under-employment of some university graduates. Trades and apprenticeship training is a major point of dispute. The BC Liberalcreated Industry Trade Authority has increased apprentices from 16,000 in 2001 to 34,000, but

the NDP counters that percentage completion rates have declined. Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Phil Hochstein argues that with many more young people in the apprenticeship system, the number of graduates is at a record level. Platform highlights: • The BC NDP’s biggest commitment is $100 million for a postsecondary student grant program, to be funded by a capital tax on large financial institutions. NDP leader Adrian Dix also promises $40 million new investment for skills training, to “increase apprenticeship training spaces, shorten completion times and improve completion rates.”

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The NDP notes that while the BC Liberal government touts its jobs plan in ads, its February budget projects a $42 million cut to the advanced education ministry over three years. • The BC Liberals highlight a $75 million commitment for upgrading training facilities and equipment, on top of the $500 million annual skills training budget. The BC Liberals emphasize plans to expand vocational training in high schools, and encourage partnerships between high schools and employers. Their platform also promises to develop “relevant training programs” for B.C. residents to work in the LNG industry.

• The B.C. Conservatives promise to “increase training and apprenticeships in the trades and technical sector,” but don’t specify how. They also promise to increase online learning capabilities in colleges and technical institutes, and give qualified B.C. students priority for admission to the province’s postsecondary institutions. • The B.C. Green Party promises to eliminate interest on student debt over five years, “immediately” cut tuition by 20 per cent, create a grant program for low-income students, increase core funding for colleges and universities by $200 million and provide training for laid-off workers.

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CHRIS FOULDS Kamloops THIS WEEK Adam Scott’s breathtaking Masters victory was a couple of hours old and the clock read 6:57 p.m. Dinner was done and an order left my lips and landed in the ears of my two kids: Quiet! For the next 30 minutes, there shall be silence as I watch the much-anticipated 30-minute infomercial featuring Premier Christy Clark and her BC Liberals. It was at the 17-minute mark that my Grade 6 son, having been sitting behind me at the dining room table as he finished a French homework assignment, crept over and whispered something. I paused the infomercial (sometimes the PVR and its ability to pause live TV just may be the greatest invention of all time) and listened. “If the news is saying the NDP is so evil, how come they are ahead in the poll?” my son asked. He had been doing his homework while the words of Clark, Stockwell Day, Mike de Jong, Todd Stone and Dave Babych (!) drifted into his head.

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Tragedy at Nicola Lake sad reminder CRAIG LINDSAY Merritt HERALD

It’s easy to go through life with blinders on. At least for awhile. When things are going well, and the people you know are healthy and happy, life is grand. It’s easy to forget how fragile life really is. I really believe any death is sad. Whether it’s your 90 yearold grandmother or an old friend from school. But to have your life cut down in your teens, before you’re even fully grown and really

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experienced what life can offer is a true tragedy. It’s been a pretty depressing last couple of weeks for a lot of people. Most of us, whether in the news business or not, followed the Boston Marathon bombing closely. We later learned it was conducted by two brothers from Chechnya, although we still don’t know why they did it. One is dead and the other is in custody but not saying much. The bombs killed three people, including an eight year-old boy, and injured hundreds of other innocent people. The entire city of Boston was virtually shut down as police searched for the bombers, and eventually killing one and finding one hiding on a boat using a tip from a nearby

resident. It was like a scene from an action movie. Living in Interior B.C., we feel a little isolated from the violence and terror that seems more prevalent in a big centre like Vancouver or Calgary and certainly in the U.S. However, Sunday evening we all heard of two boys who had gone missing after not returning for supper that night. We thought they would eventually be found on shore, likely lost and cold but safe somehow. Unfortunately, we now know that is not likely the case. Several days of searching by Merritt RCMP, Nicola Valley Search and Rescue, and dive teams have proven fruitless as the two have not been found and are presumed drowned.

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It didn’t take long once news got out for media personnel from throughout B.C. to descend upon Merritt once again. We later found out that the two boys, 17 and 18 years old, were from Langley. The two had been camping at a family property on the north end of Nicola Lake. Apparently, they grabbed a canoe and decided to canoe around the lake like I’m sure many have done before thousands of times. The rest is all speculation at this point, but it seems likely the strong winds flipped the canoe and the boys, who apparently weren’t wearing life jackets, drowned. It’s a tragic story any way you look at it. For the parents, they will always wonder why it happened

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and perhaps wonder what they could have done. For their friends, it’s a tragedy to have to deal with the death of a close friend at such a young age. We all remember what it was like to be 17 or 18. You felt invulnerable and unstoppable. The world was your oyster. Your future was unlimited. Of course, for Austin Kingsborough and Brendan Wilson their journey came to an end way too soon. Although you can’t really compare a tragic accident to a premeditated terrorist attack, it goes to show how fragile and precious life is. For those who are parents and grandparents, I urge you to hold your children and grandchildren a little tighter tonight.

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YOUR OPINION Public access suit update Dear Editor,

DUNG GOOD TIME - Tim McClure plays the standup bass and croons to a sold out crowd at the Culture Club on April 19. His band, the Dung Beatles, played the show as a fundraiser for the SaySo Expression Society. Emily Wessel/Herald

I am writing this letter to inform the residents of the Nicola Valley about the status of our fight to regain public access to Minnie and Stoney Lakes. The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club filed a petition on April 15 with the Supreme Court of British Columbia. We are asking that the court declare the No. 281 Stoney Lake Road a public road, and that all logs, rocks and locked gates be permanently removed. Also, we are asking that the crown-granted trail that accesses Minnie Lake be declared a public 66’ right of way. There are many Merritt

residents who have come forward with affidavits and evidence to help with this case. We would like to thank them in advance of any court decision. It is nice to know there are civic-minded people who are willing to make a stand. We are optimistic that together we can make a difference and leave this world a better place for all future generations. Note: We will be conducting more fundraisers. Thank you on behalf of the Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club. Rick McGowan Chair, access committee Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club

Trade critic opposes Albas tariff tax-grab Dear editor, Canadians should get ready to pay more for everyday goods. MP Dan Albas and the Conservative government are imposing a tax grab on families by hiking tariffs on everything from coffee makers to bicycles. A tariff is a tax, and many of the goods sold in Canadian stores come from countries that will soon get caught up in higher tariffs when

they are brought into Canada, raising prices. Costs for baby cribs, vacuum cleaners, barbecues and more will go up by an average of 3 per cent. All in all, it amounts to a $330 million a-year tax grab from families struggling to make ends meet. It will drain our businesses and drive consumers across the border. The measures also hit digital music players too—despite solemn Conservative pledges to never intro-

duce an “iPod tax.” Other tax hikes in the federal budget — on everything from hospital parking to life insurance — will cost Canadians hundreds of millions more. Incredibly, Mr. Albas and the Conservatives deny up and down that they are raising taxes—as if your wallet somehow just gets lighter all on its own. Their dishonesty is disproven by all the revenue booked in their own

budget numbers. Canadians understand that governing sometimes requires difficult choices but Mr. Albas might find that when his constituents can’t count on their own MP to give them the straight goods on taxes, they start looking for someone who can. Wayne Easter, MP Liberal Party of Canada International Trade Critic

Foulds remembers the 90s with help of Pamela Martin From Page 6 I had to explain I was not watching the news, that this was a 30-minute commercial created by the BC Liberals, who are desperate to defeat the B.C. NDP in the May 14 election. Those “regular” people with their fears of another NDP government? Not so regular, I told my son, but rather BC Liberal supporters, with

those coffee-shot images no more real than a scene in a movie. My son’s take? Pretty darned persuasive if one did not know it was a commercial. So, if the target audience was a populace of 11-year-olds who had the right to vote, the B. Liberals might be coasting to reelection. As it is, Sunday’s 30-minute commercial was, um, kind of uncomfortable in a

cheesy sort of way. It was well done from a production standpoint — no doubt about it. It was a slick package, complete with crisp shots of the premier talking about her views while “regular” people sipped coffee and listened. There were clips of her visit to the Williams Lake Stampede, in what her predecessor, Gordon Campbell, was fond of calling the

Heartland. And, yes, between offering her views on the importance of a debt-free province, there were plenty of warnings that an NDP victory on May 14 would land us all in the Back to the Future DeLorean for a ride to the nasty 90s, which the various guests on the commercial made sound like hell personified. The one oddity in the entire 30 minutes was having Pamela

Martin host the program. As Clark boasted about smaller government, there was Martin again and again, her visage serving as a classic example to all viewers of government waste. Martin pulls in $130,000 of your tax dollars to perform something called outreach services for the premier. Or, as she told the Vancouver Sun upon hit-

ting the taxpayer-funded jackpot: “Improve public awareness and engagement and ensure communication is a two-way conversation,” and “help the public’s concerns be translated into action by sharing with the premier the challenge British Columbians face navigating government.” Whew! All that and she hosts an infomercial as well. Tony Parsons only wishes he could be so vital to democracy.

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The Sagebrush hosts CJGA event this weekend By Ian Webster THE HERALD

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The award-winning Sagebrush Golf and Sporting Club, located on the shores of Nicola Lake in Quilchena will play host to a Canadian Junior Golf Association tour event this Saturday and Sunday. Close to 40 of our province’s top young golfers, between the ages of 10 and 19, will converge on the five-year old course, situated in the rolling hills above Quilchena Ranch, for the inaugural Sagebrush Junior Classic. “It should be a great event and a great experience,” CJGA Provincial Tournament Director Brad Ewart said from his home base in Coquitlam. “When The Sagebrush came to us and expressed a willingness to host a junior tournament, we were delighted.” Ewart went on to add that the membership of The Sagebrush Club wanted to do something to honour the memory of cofounder Terry Donald who passed away suddenly while at the club last summer. “Terry was a big fan and strong supporter of junior golf in B.C.,” Ewart said, “so it seemed fitting to initiate such an event.” The Sagebrush Junior Classic will be the fifth stop on the B.C. schedule of CJGA events. “The young golfers will have a practice round on Friday,” Ewart explained. “They will then play 18 holes on Saturday and 18 holes on Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. each day.” Ewart predicts that this weekend’s golf event at Quilchena will be like nothing the junior golfers have ever experienced before. “The Sagebrush is a very unique golf course. It is designed and built like courses you would find in Scotland or in other parts of Europe. It demands a ‘bumpand-run” style of golf

game as opposed to the “target shooting” we see at North American events.” Ewart is confident that B.C.’s golf stars of tomorrow will be up to the challenge. “Today’s young golfers are amazing — partly because of the equipment, but also because of the tremendous level of instruction and coaching they’re receiving.” A highlight of the weekend, according to Ewart, will surely be Saturday night’s cookout at Terry’s Hideout (located on the 13th hole), which will include fly-fishing sessions and a visit on horseback from a few of the cowboys from the Quilchena Ranch. “Most of these young golfers are city kids,” Ewart said with a laugh. “In all likelihood, they will never have done anything like this before.”

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Impaired drivers causing havoc on local roads Fifth in a seven part series about the impact of drugs in our community.

Compiled by Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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As a member of the RCMP Central Interior Traffic Service (also known as Highway Patrol), we continually see the dangerous effects of drugs on the safety of the public — particularly those of us driving on the roads in British Columbia. In the last year, our unit has stopped 29 people driving on the local highways and Merritt’s city streets were high on drugs. Their abilities to operate the motor vehicles they were driving

were seriously impaired. Drivers impaired by drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, prescription and non-prescription medication with warnings not to drive are unable to react appropriately to the changing conditions of their driving environments. Their reaction times are slower and they can’t multi-task effectively. What this really means is that, if a driver is high while driving down a city street, that driver has to concentrate on so many things at one time (maintaining a steady speed, steering straight, watching the vehicles ahead) that the driver won’t be able to react when your child walks out to cross the street, or when you

slow down in front of them to turn left. In 2012, the local RCMP found various drivers in all types of vehicles driving while impaired by drugs: minivans driven by mothers with their kids’ soccer stuff in the backs; vehicles driven by workers coming home from a long day of work; kids cruising around on weekend evenings; hunters coming down from the hills and back into town (with their rifles sitting beside them). In all these examples, RCMP officers ended up seizing the driver’s licence, towing the vehicle and issuing driving prohibitions. In most cases, drugs and paraphernalia were

seized and destroyed. As a direct result of using drugs, these people became dangerous drivers using the same streets and roads that you use to take your kids to the pool, your friends to a restaurant, or just to get yourself home safe. We all may think we are excellent drivers, and we teach our kids to follow all the rules, such as look both ways before crossing the street and walk facing traffic. We go out of our way to ensure the safety of our families and ourselves. As police officers, we do our very best to get every impaired driver off the road, but none of this will matter in the least if someone is high on drugs, driving a 2,000

Bill S-7: Combating Terrorism Act timely

DAN ALBAS View from the HILL In light of recent events, our government has moved up third reading debate on Bill S-7: Combating Terrorism Act. Although the Liberals have indicated they will be supporting this act, the NDP made the disappointing accusation that the move to bring this act into law in an expedient manner was a political one. In making this comment, the NDP ignored the important provisions contained within this act for the benefit of our law enforcement agencies. It should be noted that the Combating Terrorism Bill S-7 is not newly drafted legislation, having been introduced into our current session of Parliament over a year ago and in the previous Parliament as Bill C-17. Rather than questioning the timing of the debate on Bill S-7, I believe it is more important to discuss the bill’s contents.

Bill S-7 proposes a number of changes to our current Criminal Code that has largely been designed to focus on criminal acts after they have occurred. Bill S-7 recognizes that law enforcement officers need improved legal tools that will enable them to disrupt planned acts of terrorism before they occur. One of the amendments in this Bill would allow investigative hearings and provide judges with the power to require someone who is believed to have information about a planned act of terrorism to appear before a court to answer questions. If the person does not comply with the order, the same judge may in turn issue a warrant for their arrest. A similar new provision involves the creation of “recognizance with conditions.” This means that in the event law enforcement agencies have reason to believe that a terrorist activity will be carried out, application may be made to a judge for the imposition of conditions on suspects that would be necessary to prevent terrorist acts from occurring, including having said suspects appear in person before the court. Having a suspect

appear in court allows a judge to consider whether it is desirable to impose reasonable conditions with the burden on government to establish why the requested conditions should be imposed. In

the event an individual refused the conditions set by a judge, the court, in turn, could commit the individual to prison for up to 12 months.

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Ex-Centennial stars in Gordie Howe movie THE HERALD

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Former Merritt Centennial Dylan Playfair makes his on-screen debut this Sunday at 8 p.m. PT in the CBC documentary film Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story. Playfair, 20, plays the iconic Howeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest son, Marty, in the feature-length biopic that chronicles the legendary Detroit Red Wingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; return to pro hockey at the age of 45 with the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. Both Marty and Howeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s younger son, Mark, played alongside their father with both WHA teams. The son of former NHLer Jim Playfair, Dylan played one season, 2010-11, with the BCHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Merritt Centennials. In 42 regular-season and playoff games, the 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;11â&#x20AC;?, 190-pound forward garnered just two assists while racking up 56 minutes in penalties. The personable and very articulate Playfair

was extremely popular with teammates, the Centsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coaching staff and local hockey fans. Born in Fort St. James, the much-traveled Playfair had every intention of following his famous father and uncle, Larry, into the world of professional hockey. As a result of several concussions sustained while playing the sport, Playfair put his hockey career â&#x20AC;&#x153;on iceâ&#x20AC;?, so-tospeak, and turned his attention to another one of his passions, acting, with dreams of being the next Taylor Kitsch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Canadian star of the hit television series Friday Night Lights and the Disney blockbuster John Carter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d heard his name around the rink because my coach used to play against him. I started researching his story and saw so much of myself in him. He blew out his knee at 19; I had a bad set of concussions at 19. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what to do, but found his way to New York and eventually got into film. I knew I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to play

CENTS APPEAL Former Merritt Centennial Dylan Playfair can be seen this Sunday night on CBC in the made-fortelevision documentary film Mr Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story. Photo courtesy of Carrie Wheeler Entertainment Group

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Albas on S-7: Combat Terrorist Bill From Page 9 In addition Bill S-7 would also create a new offence for leaving or attempting to leave Canada in order to commit terrorism offences. This new offence would also include leaving Canada to participate in a terrorist training camp. Offences in this area could be subject to imprisonment for up to 14 years. In all of the above proposed amendments to the Criminal Code, it should also be pointed out that strict conditions would need to be met for any of these tools to be utilized by law enforcement and would include the consent of the attorney general. Recent world events, including those within the U.S. and Canada, have given us all reason to pause and reflect on those who seek to use terror against innocent victims. It is unfortunate that bills like S-7 are necessary to protect Canadians and keep Canada strong as a nation; however, it should not

be overlooked that these amendments involve strong judicial oversight for each new measure that is proposed. Canada is a country that follows the rule of law including fair process and judicial overview. In balance, I believe these measures will enhance the tools of law enforcement in

maintaining public safety with sufficient independent judicial oversight to ensure that the values we hold as Canadians will be maintained. For these reasons, I will be voting in support of this bill. I welcome your comments and questions on this or any bill before the House

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#102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

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Family home on 1.99 acres with flat levels & drilled well. 3 bedrms on main, open design kitchen, oak HW floors, huge rec. rm down, central A/C. Close to crown land for outdoor activities.

This spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath home has open design with huge 48 ft deck to enjoy the sensets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses.

Gorgeous water front family retreat, beautifully landscaped with 36 ft concrete pad whar f. Home has over 2600 sq.ft., huge sundeck, open design kitchen, ceramic & HW flooring & much more.

Spectacular 1 acre view lot at Nicola Lake, just 15 minutes from Merritt. Fantastic property to build your home and overlook the lake. Only short walk to the waters edge.

Immaculate 8000 sq.ft. precast tilt-up building on corner lot with excellent exposure. Easy access to truck route. Adjoining warehouse has bay door, loading deck office & messanine space.

#1916

#1922

#1961

#1926

#1918

#1913

$474,900 HORSE PROPERTY

$330,000

$398,800 PRESTIGIOUS HOME

KANE VALLEY

$898,000 ON NICOLA LAKE

$190,000

$890,000 HUGE SHOP

KANE VALLEY

30 acre horse property 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 in year round.

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.

Custom home on 51.99 acres with panoramic views. This private home has open design with custom cut timbers frame beams, HW flooring, 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths & wrap around deck.

Magnificent lakefront home with vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, 2 large sundecks overlooking the lake, fully finished basement, low E windows & UG boathouse.

10.27 acres in Kane Valley, close to all sporting activities like crosscountry skiing, snowmobility, fishing, hiking. Very private with creek running through. Off Coquihalla Hwy at Coldwater Rd exit.

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.

#1848

#1587

#1837

#1842

#1912

#1719

$549,900

$599,000

CLOSE TO TOWN

PRIVATE ACREAGE

$799,900 IN LOWER NICOLA

$998,000 ON WALLOPER LAKE

$199,900

$465,000

2 bedrm rancher on 1.84 acres with beautiful mountain views, privacy and close to school. Many outbldgs including a mobile home with addition, shop w/office space & storage bldg.

Great lakefront recreational cabin on ½ acre lot. 15 year government lease with approx. 5 years remaining. Just 35 mins from Kamloops. Easy access. Call for more details.

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.

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 reno’s of flooring and paint.

#1891

#1904

#1910

#1762

#1597

#1853

PRIVATE 26 ACRES

PRIVATE ACREAGE

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

$149,000 98.5 ACRES

#1856

$312,000

$248,000 COMMERCIAL LOT

Great rec. property is build your home in the country. Drilled well with 15 gpm, septic approval, power at lot line and driveway are all in. Nice views & close to crown land access.

Flat commercial lot zoned C3 (service commercial) on busy street with great exposure. Services in place at property’s edge. Per fect location for your new business.

#1914

#1855

$149,000

INDUSTRIAL LOT

Property borders creek and is close to crown land. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths and full walkout basement. Includes 22x24 garage plus 30x40 workshop with 200 amp. A must see.

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. Merchantable timber.

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.

#1867

#1851

#1725

#1900

#1795

$479,950

$565,900

#1966

PRIVATE RANCH

$595,000

$89,000 WATERFRONT

103 ACRES

Each $59,900 COMMERCIAL

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.

Exceptionally well-built, 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & in-law suite in fully finished basement. large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage.

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.

Approx. 103 acres overlooking Nicola River. Double wide, 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with partially finished bsmt. Numerous outbldgs, hay storage, tack shed. Fenced property.

Vacation paradise or year round living. Just over 1 acre water front lot on wonder ful Nicola Lake. Great place to invest in for a family getaway or to retire & enjoy the water sports.

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

#1807

#1866

#1663

#1890

#1953

#1718

COLDWATER HILLS

$575,000

$639,000

Grandview Heights

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

$344,000 20 ACRES

D E C U RED

10.21 acres, close to lakes & backs onto crown land. This spacious 3 bedrm home has open design, 4 pce ensuite, huge 48 ft deck, 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & great for horses.

Great Bench family home with 2 bedrms up, 2 down & 2 baths. Country kitchen & dining area has glass doors leading for sundeck. Large fenced, corner lot with easy access to backyard for RV prkg.

West Coast contemporary home with 3 bedrms plus den, 2.5 baths & elegant flooring. Focal point is living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has wrap around counters & loads of cupboards.

#1960

#1961

#1962

#1963

$182,000

Prices Starting at $129,000 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.

$398,800

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Spectacular Bench home in desirable neighbourhood. Huge open designed home with sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, HW & ceramic tile floors. Bsmt has 2 bedrm inlaw suite.

Side by side Duplex with 2 bedrms each side. Has had some reno’s in past 3 yrs of flooring, windows, doors, siding, soffits. Very nice condition. Tenants pay utilities. Great opportunity!

Wonderful 2 bedrm home with open floor plan, newer high quality laminate throughout. Recent upgrades in kitchen of lower cabinets & countertops. Most windows replaced. Carport.

2 bedrm mobule with addition in nice park. 1 bedrm on each end with open concept kitchen area & living room in center. Large addition has porch & family rm. Nice tidy yard with covered patio.

#1964

#1965

#1921

#1967

$419,900

$214,900 COMMERCIAL LOT

!! NEW

$184,900

SENSATIONAL VIEW HOME

!! CE D U D E

$77,000 RIVERFRONT MOBILE

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Lot is 75x110, zoned C3 located on main artery into Merritt. Fantastic exposre and easy access for potential customers. Flat & 100% usable and awaiting your business plan.

Quality built view home with approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels, high ceilings, low E windows. Large family rm with gas F/P, spacious chef’s kitchen w/all appl., 4 bedrms up, luxurious ensuite. Fenced backyard with hot tub.

Very nice 2 bedroom water front mobile in very nice park. Overlooking the golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Comes with appliances, skylights, window coverings & porch. Quick possession.

#1851

#1968

#1863

#1969

$79,900

$549,900

HAMLYN COURT TOWNHOMES

Carrington Heights

BUILDING LOT 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

#1908

$59,000

$399,000

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

Priced below assesed value at $89,900

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!

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

#1726

#1915

$229,000

#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

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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.

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26 acres with fantastic views, borders creek & close to crown land. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths & full walkout bsmt. Features HW floors, slate tile, steam shower, theatre room, BI ac. & more.

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6 ACRES

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$345,000

Great development property, for sale or lease, with utilities at lot line. Golf course and resort planned just up Midday Valley Road. Two parcels, two titles but being sold together.

#1713

!! NEW

Great 3 bedrm home with open oak kitchen, in the downtown area, close to shopping & all amenities. Flat, fenced lot with mature landscaping, RV prkg & lane access. Private patio with hot tub.

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$599,900

$324,000

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$89,900

PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT A newly well built home on 5.63 acres with panoramic views. Home has open floor plan, quality kitchen cabinets with marble countertops. In-floor electric heat. Double garage/shop.

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KANE VALLEY

$180,900 2 ACRES

CED U D RE 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.

Large family home on 1 acre with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and fully-finished walkout Bsmt. Lower level has family room, laundry & workout or games room. Has single attached garage under covered sundeck + detached garage/shop.

!! NEW

Custom rancher on 2 acres with full bsmt & double garage. Great for horses with shelter. Immaculate home with maple cabinets, 5 appl., huge sunroom off dining rm & workshop in bsmt.

$339,000

3029 PONDEROSA AVE.

COZY BUNGALOW

29.9 acres just 20 mins outside of Merritt. Gentle slope with year round creek. Great horse property fenced & cross-fenced. Home has 3 bedrms 2 bath, huge living room and fantastic views.

$419,900

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Country living on 4.64 acres with beautiful 4 bedrm log home. Spacious loft master suite, newer kitchen & appliances, new electric furnace & heat pump, pellet stove. Great views.

This premier subdivision offers a rural living experience with expansive views of the Nicola Valley. Minimum lot size of 0.5 acre up to 0.96 acre. Offers privacy and room to landscape. The cul de sac design guarantees no thru traffic and crown land surround entire property. The road is paved with city services in place.

#1928

260+/- acres, gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. Has a great variety of land and possibilities of subdivision. Not in the ALR and has two titles. Includes old farm house & outbuildings.

#1971 #102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100

$1,250,000

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Very nice water front mobile home in a very nice park, overlooking the golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Comes with appliances. Quick possession. Pad rent $381 per month.

Solid 4 bedrm home with walkout bsmt, in great shape, on 1 acre. Has attached single garage under covered deck plus detached garage/shop. Lots of room for RV parking or build more shops.

West Coast contemporary home with 3 bedrms, den, 2.5 baths, elegant flooring. Focal point is living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilighs. Kitchen was wrap around counters. Private backyard & large deck.

2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with open concept kitchen with eating area & living rm in the center. Addition has large enclosed porch & family rm.

Huge open designed home on the Bench with sunken living room, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, hardwood floors. Is setup for billiard room downstairs plus 2 bedrm inlaw suite.

A great 2 bedroom home with open floor plan, newer high quality laminate throughout, recent upgrades in kitchen of countertops & lower cabinets. Most windows have been replaced. Carport.

Totally renovated 2 bedrm home on large lot. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bath, new flooring & fixtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof, plumbing & electrical. Move in ready – Don’t miss this one.

Bench family home with million dollar views. Home has 2 bedrms up, 2 down & 2 bathrms. Large fenced corner lot allows access to backyard for RV parking. Close to school.

Side by side duplex with 2 bedrms each side. Has had some reno’s in past 3 yrs of flooring, windows, doors, siding, soffits. Very nice condition. Tenants pay utilities. Great opportunity!

#1969

#1966

#1963

#1967

#1964

#1921

#1954

#1962

#1965

GREAT FAMILY HOME

$324,000 ON THE BENCH

$299,900

IMMACULATE HOME

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FIRST TIME BUYER

$419,900

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$184,900

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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.#1671 $329,000

Come & view this 4 bedrm home, nicely landscaped 12,640 sq.ft. lot. Has some newer flooring, paint, windows, siding, furnace & HW tank. S/S appliances in ktuchen. Huge sundeck & shop in back.

Beautifully designed family home with 3 completely finished floors, 4 bedrms upstairs, large kitchen, new HW flooring, laundry on main & den, central air, BI vac, gas F/P. Terraced yard w/ UG sprinklers.

Quiet location, close to parks, schools & walking trails. Home has a large addition and open concept, 2 bedrms & 2 baths, new laminate flooring, gas F/P, new appliances & HW tank, deregistered on its own land.

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 with 2 bedrms, open floor plan with newer high quality laminate throughout. Recent upgrades in kitchen include countertops & lower cabinets. Most windows replaced. Lots of RV parking.

Per fect for family in good neighbourhood & close to school. 3 bedrms on main, large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/S’s, 2 bedrms down & summer kitchen. Large fenced backyard.

#1671

#1925

1857

#1955

#1800

#1811

#1884

#1921

#1861

SPOTLESS HOME

$344,900

EXCELLENT LOCATION

$459,000

WALK TO AMENITIES

$163,900

ON HALF ACRE LOT

$535,000 MANICURED LOT

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$479,900

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$389,900

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Great 3 brdrm in the downtown area, close to shopping and ammenities. Flat, fenced lot with mature landscaping and RV parking in back, private patio and hot tub. Includes all appliances. #1960

$182,000

SUN VALLEY COURT

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WHY RENT

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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.

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

Custom finished 3 bedroom rancher on ½ acre lot with double garage & detached shop. Home is high end finished top to bottom. Enjoy the master bedrm 5 pce ensuite. Centrally located.

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.

Well kept 4 bedrm family home with 2 bedrm legal suite with private entrance, in quiet neighbourhood & close to school. Includes UG sprinklers, central vac, skylight, jetted tub in ensuite.

Nice end unit townhome with bigger yard. Tastefully decorated, 3 bedrms plus office, 3 pce ensuite, open floor plan on main plus laundry & 2 pce powder room. Double garage.

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

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.

Why rent when you can buy! Home has 3 bedrms, baths, updated laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade & newer roof. Strata fees approx. $190 per month.

#1898

#1899

#1892

#1917

#1759

#1970

#1825

#1840

#1889

#1765

$264,9020 ON THE BENCH

CED U D RE

$299,999 SENSATIONAL

$179,000 RIVERFRONT

$515,000

QUIET CUL DE SAC

$440,000 LARGE LOT

$334,900

NICE DOUBLE WIDE

$214,900

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

FANTASTIC VIEWS

$349,900

ATTENTION INVESTORS Thinking of investing in Merritt?

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.

Wonder ful, large 5 bedrm Bench home with new U/G sprinklers, paint, lights fi xtures & flooring. Spacious master suite has 11 ft ceilings, ensuite w/soaker tub & sep. shower. Living rm has 19 ft ceilings, extra large rec.rm.

Great family area. Large 10,800 sq.ft. lot, fenced & nicely landscaped. Home has nice reno’s including paint, flooring, kitchen, bathrsm. New roof in 2008, HE furnace & HW tank in 2006.

2 bedrm double wide home in nice park. Open design kitchen, large family room, master bedrm has 4 pce ensuite with soaker tub. Newer furnace, flooring, plumbing & HW tank in 2008.

Very nice 4 bedroom home with open floor plan and high cathedral ceilings. Has 1 bedrm and laundry on main, 3 bedrms up and ensuite with jetted tub. Has fenced backyard. Includes 3 appliances.

3 bedroom rancher with views of the Nicola Valley. Just 2 yrs new with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family room. 20x24 garage with 10 ft ceilings.

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.

#1862

#1863

#1849

#1949

#1956

#1958

#1923

#1836

#1959

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

$549,900 A MUST SEE

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$349,900 CUTE & COZY

$274,000 NEW RANCHER

$97,000

Spectacular home on quiet cul de sac. New windows, siding, new concrete driveway, sidewalks & deck in past couple of yrs. Inside has new HW floors, high end carpet, newer bathrms, kitchen & more.

In downtown core, close to amenities. Has Victorian white kitchen with all appliances, master bedrm on top floor with huge ensuite. Many rooms have 9 ft ceilings, large family rm, and huge rec. rm.

2 bedrm rancher close to all amenities. Per fect for first time buyer or retirees. Nicely landscaped & fenced yard with detached garage with workshop in back. Quick possession.

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.

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.

#1852

#1919

#1946

#1885

#1696

#1903

$379,000 HAS WORKSHOP

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$298,000

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$239,000 INVESTMENT

D L O S 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.

Great location near to downtown Aquatic Center, arena & curling center. Nicely kept 2 bedrm townhouse in well cared for strata community. Ground level, easy access, corner unit.

#1802

#1924

$349,900

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With all of the various projects on the go in and around the Merritt area, rental properties are in great demand. Whether you want a single family home, apartment, duplex or triplex, we’ll help you find the property that fits your budget.

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$112,000

HUGE LOT

WALK TO SHOPPING

REVENUE PROPERTY

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Custom built 3 level home on the Bench in private setting with gourmet kitchen, granite counters, oak cabinets, porceline tile & HW floors. 5 bedrms, 4 baths, sauna, theatre room & more.

Clean and well maintained 3 bedroom rancher with good size room and large kitchen. Room in backyard for shop, has lane access and garden shed. Property is totally fenced.

Triplex in good area, close to park. Has 3 – 2 bedrm units with some interior renovations in past year. Huge storage unit in back. Great for retired couple to live in one unit and rent out the others.

Great 1 bedroom apartment, newer laminate floors and in good shape. Big living room with a balcony and mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Strata fees $161.77 per month.

#1883

#1927

#1901

#1721

EVALUATION ON YOUR Nicely kept 5 bedrm home in quiet area. Newer hardwood floors and tile in kitchen. Basement has 2 bedrms and a workshop area. Includes detached detached/shop and a sundeck in backyard.

4 bedroom home with fully finished basement and large rec.room. Kitchen opens to dining & living rm and includes appliances. RV parking, carport plus detached garage/shop.

Large home with 3 bedrms up, oak kitchen cabinets, nook & a dining room. Newer paint & flooring on main. On ground level is 2 bedrm inlaw suite . Fenced backyard with sundeck and views.

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.

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.

Cozy 1 bedroom bungalow with office, huge living room, open kitchen and 2 large storage shed in backyard. Lot is 50 x 231.

#1868

#1905

#1854

#1506

#1756

#1505

$229,900

QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

$229,900 BEAUTIFUL YARD

$339,000

$105,000

INCOME PROPERTY

$139,900

PROPERTY.

$109,900

QUIET LOCATION

IN LOWER NICOLA

OPPORTUNITY

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$414,900

$172,900

$199,900

$69,500

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

FIRST TIME BUYERS

OPPORTUNITY

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3 bedrms up with 3 pce ensuite, large bright living room with gas F/P, large dining rm with access to covered deck. Bsmt has 2 bedrms, gas F/P, in-floor heating. Double garage, RV parking.

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.

Why rent when you can own? 2 bedroom apartment with large living & dining rooms. Currently rented. Building has elevator. Easy walk to shopping.

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.

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.

Great starter home, easy walk to schools and shopping. 3 bedrooms up plus 2 bedroom inlaw suite in basement. Fenced yard with sundeck. Single carport. Don’t miss this one!

Great property for first time buyers or retirees. Has large living and dining room with balcony and storage. Currently rented. Why rent when you can own?

Completely renovated inside & out. Exterior redone in vinyl, peak roof has been added & asphalt shingles, and 160 sq.ft. addition. Entire interior drywalled, extra insulation in walls, new windows & more.

2 bedroom upper unit in good shape. Move in ready condition. Comes with appliances. Has had some recent lino & laminate flooring, and a sundeck for BBQ’s.

Large lot located on quiet end of street. Situated close to elementary school and park. Hydro has been disconnected on existing building. Zoned R6 for a mobile home on the property.

#1671

#1838

#1950

#1902

#1844

#1887

#1951

#1947

#1820

#1906

$329,000

$439,900

$75,000

$219,000

$299,900

$189,900

$75,000

$84,900

$94,999

$50,000

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