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Merritt to host Sturgis rally and concert in July By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The third annual Sturgis North motorcycle and music festival will be held at the Merritt Mountainfest grounds just outside the city limits, organizers announced on the event’s website Tuesday. The festival, which runs from Aug. 22 to 25, is on its third location in three years. It’s inaugural event was

held in Salmon Arm in 2011, and in 2012 it was moved to the Motoplex Speedway in Vernon. The festival comes to Merritt after negotiations with a site in Chase fell through, but Sturgis North President Joan Hansen said the Mountainfest grounds have three key qualities the other locations were missing. “Merritt’s got infrastructure, it’s got camping, and it’s got the proximity to

Vancouver,” she said. “Our goal this year is to keep our costs down, our prices for the patrons down, and start getting some of our debts from previous years paid back.” Hansen said organizers are working with creditors from both Salmon Arm and Vernon on the event’s outstanding debts, which she said were largely unexpected.

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Afternoon pick-me-up Merritt Secondary School’s Danika Potter (with the ball) gets a lift from a pair of Valleyview VIke tacklers during high school senior girls’ rugby action last Wednesday at the Central School playing fields. The visiting Vikes, who hail from Kamloops, scored a try with less than five minutes remaining in the game to edge the MSS Panthers 10-7. The play-offs began this week for both Merritt senior rugby teams, while local elementary schools convened on Thursday at Diamond Vale School for a rugby play-day. Ian Webster/Herald

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Merritt RCMP didn’t have to go far to investigate a hit and run on May 6. “A 35 year-old male drove into the police station parking lot in Merritt fearing he was being chased by ‘bad guys’,” said Cst. Tracy Dunsmore in a press release. “After tearing the bumper off of one vehicle hoping to set off an alarm to get police attention, the male left the parking lot and then returned moments later and hit two other vehicles. Damage to the last vehicles was minimal.” The male also attempted to kick in

This police cruiser is missing its bumper after a bizarre incident in the RCMP detachment parking lot. Emily Wessel/Herald

the rear door of the building before entering at the front with his girlfriend asking for protection from men whom he believed were after him. The male was taken into custody and escorted to Nicola Valley Hospital where he was then sent to Royal Inland Hospital

in Kamloops for a psychiatric examination. “According to family and friends, this was out of the ordinary for the male, who had been fine prior to the incident and had lunch with several of them,” said Dunsmore. The file is under investigation and charges are pending.

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Celebrate, remember, fight back Cancer survivors (in yellow - from left) Tracy Brooks, Jerry Rowley, Jordyn Tolles, Rosmarie Bronimann and Amy Head take the survivor’s victory lap to start off Merritt’s Relay for Life on Saturday. The relay took place indoors this year at the Merritt Civic Centre and featured several teams doing laps around and through the civic centre. The theme for the evening was “Freeze out cancer” and several winter-themed games were played. The yearly event helps raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer. For more photos from the event please go to merrittherald.com. Craig Lindsay/Herald

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About 50 spectators, including students from Merritt Secondary School, got a rude awakening on Tuesday when they saw Grade 10 student Emma Wesnoski lying on the ground and a wrecked car wrapped around a pole at lunch time. The scene was set up by Merritt RCMP officers with the help of MSS drama teacher Shanna Nelson. “We wanted to use our mock accident scene today as a venue to get the facts out to the kids about how a moment of misjudgment can impact their futures in some incredibly serious ways,” Nelson said. “Lots of kids really don’t understand how deeply an impaired driving charge — accident aside — will really follow them around for life.” Some of Nelson’s drama students were in on the mock accident, which was intended to illustrate the harmful effects of driving under the influence of drugs. Senior drama students played the driver and passengers who caused the accident, while other students sat within the accident scene acting distraught for the victim. Police mock interviewed the students after they were extracted from the car, with one officer announcing to the crowd that the driver would have faced a charge of impaired driving causing bodily harm. Members of the Merritt Fire Rescue Department were also on hand to pry the doors off of the

totalled car as members of the B.C. Ambulance Service loaded their pretend patient onto a stretcher and into an ambulance. A crowd of about 50 people gathered around the scene at the intersection of Wilson Street and Canford Avenue. After RCMP Const. Dave Fahlman announced that the scene was staged, each of the students in the car and Wesnoski announced statistics prepared by the department on drug use and driving. “Imagine the phone call my parents are going to receive,” Wesnoski said to the crowd, her face painted up with bruises and cuts as well as embedded gravel. Other students announced that onethird of drivers killed in crashes in Canada have drugs in their systems, and that driving within three hours of marijuana use nearly doubles a driver’s risk of having an accident. The vivid demonstration was the first one that Nelson said she’s co-ordinated, and the first in at least her three years of teaching at MSS.

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Merritt Secondary School students stumbled upon this mock accident scene on Tuesday over their lunch hour. RCMP officers, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene while about 50 people watched. Drama students from the school played the victim and impaired drivers. Emily Wessel/Herald

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the guide doesn’t just suit visitors, but by presenting the area’s amenities and attractions, could serve as a guide for families looking to relocate to the area. Some of the other improvements include information about surrounding areas, resorts, and other amenities outside of the city. Umpherson said the new City of Merritt imagery is slick, and that the final product is comprehensive, informative, and professional. He also said that the hope is people will hang on to the guide as a resource. The guide is available at various B.C. Visitor Centres, as well as locations around town.

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Staff from Merritt Central Elementary School and their friends hit the links at Quilchina Golf Course on Saturday to raise money for the school’s breakfast program. “We feed probably 40-50 kids every morning with our breakfast club,” said Leroy Slanzi, principal of Merritt Central. “Every Friday we give them a pancake breakfast. Numbers go up to about 100 on those days, of course. This is just a good deal we’ve got with Quilchina Golf Course. They give us a good deal, that way we can make some money. If we make over $1,000, that’s three or four months worth of food.” The golf tournament featured 18 teams and 72 golfers. Following the golf, the golfers went into the clubhouse for

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hamburgers and the awards ceremony and prize giveaways. In all, the golf tournament brought in $1,376, far surpassing their goal. Slanzi said the breakfast program is important to the school since some students may not otherwise have

breakfast. “If children have a good breakfast, they do well in school. It’s as simple as that,” he said. “They leave the cafeteria with a full belly, smiling, not too sleepy. It’s a good start to the day.”

Author speaks at library Toronto author and actor Adrienne Kress spoke to a class of Merritt Central Elementary School students on Tuesday afternoon at the Merritt Library. Kress, who’s penned three young adult and children’s novels, spoke on the publishing process and the upcoming release of her fourth novel in early June. Kress also stopped by some schools in Kamloops and held a writer’s workshop at Merritt Secondary School during her tour of the area as part of TD Canadian Children’s Book Week, which brings authors from around the country to different provinces to discuss being working writers. Emily Wessel/Herald

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HERALD OPINION Of Harper, attack ads and councillor’s pay By Dale Bass

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It’s another week where nothing really worked its way into a full column, but a lot of things happened that are worth some consideration or observation. • The first comes courtesy of a friend who asked why Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his band of frozen souls up in Ottawa are dissing the new leader of the federal Liberal Party of Canada. There’s no federal election, my friend observed, so what’s the problem? And why, he asked, are the ads attacking Justin Trudeau so lame? The answer is easy to identify, I told my friend. This generation of Trudeau the leader scares the heck out of Harper and his minions. Trudeau is not a fly to be swatted, but a bug that needs to be obliterated with a cannon. He’s that really dangerous political leader: Someone who might attract people who otherwise don’t give a damn to get off their duffs and vote simply because he appears to have real blood coursing through his veins, he’s not afraid to poke fun at himself and, in being that way, he brings a bit of hope back into a government level that sees us all as criminals, potential criminals or left-wing minority bleeding-hearts who believe in the rehabilitation of criminals. • Continuing with Harper — but not for much longer — please pay attention to the stealth-like way he has snuck in yet another of his secret objectives with legislation that would remove the arm’s-length distance the government now has from the CBC and give it a seat at the table. The bill would allow Harper and his cabinet to dictate working conditions at the national broadcaster, along with the International Development Research Centre, the Canada Council for the Arts and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

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After tragedy, Merritt shows its good side CRAIG LINDSAY Off the Cuff We all breathed a sigh of relief when the couple from Idaho, the Ralstons, were able to find the bodies of the two Langley teens lost in Nicola Lake. Finding the bodies means closure for family and friends who have been through an ordeal which most of us can’t come close to imagining. Even though the boys and their families weren’t from Merritt or the Nicola

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Valley, people here looked at them as their own. This city has its share of problems and quarrels that seem to be epic at the time. Much of the focus of local gossip, online chatter as well as media coverage, including our own, dwells on the negative. It takes a real tragedy for a town to pull together and realize how trivial a lot of our problems are. When news first came out in Merritt about the missing boys from Langley, people in the community stepped up. RCMP members put in long hours searching for the boys, as did many unpaid members of the Nicola Valley Search and Rescue. People were quick

to offer help to family and friends that came to town during the search. There have been several fundraisers locally to raise money to help the families, who have to pay their own money to hire the search crew from Idaho. When you think of all the lost work hours as family and friends took time off to travel to Merritt to help out and console the immediate family. The Merritt Secondary School graduating class donated $1,000 to the families. Grad council president Taylor Cox said it was the right thing to do. That Austin Kingsborough and Brendan Wilson, despite never living here, were part of the commu-

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nity. Those are just some of the selfless acts that have taken place recently around Merritt. Relay reflections An event which also brings the community together and shows the good side of a community, is the annual Relay for Life. I was able to get out to the Merritt relay and take some pictures and take in some of the event. It was great to see a large number of young people participating in the event. Jordyn Tolles and her team had another strong showing. Tolles, who is 13 now, conquered cancer at the age of five. Not con-

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tent to just sit back, Tolles is front and centre when it comes to fundraising and getting out and participating in the relay. She raised over $700 herself for the Canadian Cancer Society and her team raised an amazing $2,093. Her team consists of many of her friends as well as friend and relay co-ordinator Diane Van Hoof. Another team of youngsters was the Merritt Otters Swim Club. The Otters were out in force with a solid showing. The swimmers played the part as well with many sporting their swim suits and caps. With strong youth in the community like these youngsters, Merritt is in good shape.

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Sturgis North rally Spring fashions on display Merritt-bound From Page 1 Hansen said the first year cost about $1.5 million more than organizers expected, which is what prompted the move to Vernon in the first place. “The true reason we left Salmon Arm was because of the cost of infrastructure. It was very expensive,” She said. “So, we chose a site that had infrastructure, which was the Motoplex in Vernon. The unfortunate thing about that is most people don’t want to do a festival on pavement. The motorcycle component was great, but the music side was not. People want to sit on grass, they want to have some atmosphere. We also had an issue with camping and we lost a lot of patrons because they couldn’t camp right beside the site in Vernon.” Hansen said organizers are hoping Merritt’s proximity to the coast will attract the weekend traveller crowd, and extra attendees coupled with lower costs will help them pay down their debts. She said the event is also looking at adding some country music acts and offering space for local charities

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to fundraise at the event, although neither musical guests nor local charities are confirmed this early on in the planning. Unlike the local Great Canadian Bike Rally, Sturgis Creek is operated as a business, and Hansen said the charity component is all handled separately. “We don’t handle any charity money. With the money that comes in to us, we handle our end of things,” she said. “What we do is we allow the charities to come in and we provide the space, the tickets, and the venue for them to fundraise. That way, all the charity money goes to them.” City of Merritt Chief Administrative Officer Matt Noble said that although the event takes place in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the City of Merritt has been approached by the rally organizers for support. “Merritt is used as basically the rallying point or the landmark,” he said. “The city has no financial stake in this, but it’s definitely going to bring in more people. From that perspective, we’ll work with the organizers to make sure everything comes off in an orderly fashion.”

HERALD QUESTION OF THE WEEK To vote, go online to merrittherald.com The Nicola Valley Women’s Institute held it’s bi-annual fashion show on Saturday at the Merritt Senior’s Centre. The show featured 10 models wearing the latest fashions from Tanjay Alia in Kamloops. “It went very well,” said organizer and model Judy Fassbender. “People really liked the new format. We went with tables instead of rows of chairs and people really enjoyed that.” Models (top photo from left) were Lois Blair, Judy Hughes, Marg Duff, Linda Panchuk, Judy Fassbender, Amber Bjorkman, Mary Loewen, Janice Elliott, Jane McLeod and Debra Miller. On the left is Fassbender on the runway. Craig Lindsay/Herald

Bass on a number of election-related topics From Page 6 Those of us who see the glass filled by the federal government to be half-empty see this as nothing more than trying to control messages like the muzzling of scientists and massive cuts to the arts, among others. • Another friend sent a text earlier this week calling me to task for not yet pointing out each of the candidates running in the provincial election for KamloopsNorth Thompson lives

outside the riding. Ed Fehr, who for a short while was the B.C. Conservative Party candidate before health issues forced him to step aside, was the only one who lived in the riding. NDP candidate Kathy Kendall lives in Sahali, Liberal candidate Terry Lake calls downtown home and Ed Klopp, who replaced Fehr on the ticket, lives in the Shuswap. It’s not unusual for this to happen; years and years ago I was writing stories

about candidates being “parachuted” into ridings just because of their high profile and the belief name recognition would translate into victory. It’s not quite the same thing here and, while the Liberals obviously needed to go with their sitting MLA, you’d think the NDPers and Conservatives could have found someone to run who would actually have a vested interest in the riding. I wonder how hard they searched. • Finally, don’t get your

knickers in a knot over Coun. Nancy Bepple raising the issue of how much we pay her and the others on council. It’s not enough. Everything that actually affects us — roads, sewers, water, fire, transit, safety, economy — is impacted by the work they do and there’s no way it can be done on a piecemeal, parttime basis. We want them to be there to talk to us at rezoning hearings, at publicinput meetings, at open

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Fracas outside business gets physical By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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A dispute between a local business owner and the City of Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bylaw enforcement officer has both sides talking about legal action. Vision Quest Optical and Gifts owner Harvey Keys presented the Merritt Herald with a four page document detailing his recent encounters with bylaw officer Bob Davis. Keys said that on April 9, Davis entered the store to complain about the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sandwich board signs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of my customers suggested to the bylaw officer that he show the people the bylaw in black and white and there could be no argument,â&#x20AC;? said Keys. Keys said Davis responded by using profanity and telling

the customer and Keys, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;it is not my job to show people the bylaws, you can go online and look at them yourself.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Keys said he responded by removing the sandwich signs in question and turning them into tables. The following day, Davis returned to the store to take pictures of the new display tables, said Keys. Davis returned later that day along with Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty, City of Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development services officer; Dave Tomkinson, Merritt Fire and Rescue chief; and the local building inspector. According to Keys, the city workers inspected the basement and then left without incident. After Davis left, Vision Quest employee Jeanine Gustafson locked the door behind him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A few customers came to the door and

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she let them in,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One customer wanted to leave, so I unlocked the door for them.â&#x20AC;? Keys said he tried to lock the door again but Davis grabbed his arm. In the ensuing scuffle, both ended up being injured. Keys hurt his shoulder and ended up going to the hospital to receive a shot for the pain and a sling for his arm. Davis was also injured in the encounter, although Keys sus-

pects he was faking. Keys has told the Herald he is talking with Legal Aid about a possible lawsuit. Davis told media sources, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have no comment at this time because the issue may go before the courts.â&#x20AC;? Matt Noble, City of Merritt Administration Officer, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the events as explained by the complainants are in direct conflict with the statements of other witnesses. Mr Davis was injured and sought medical attention.â&#x20AC;?

Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inquest into lake deaths underway By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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Although foul play is not suspected, a coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inquest will be held into the deaths of the two Langley teens, Austin Kingsborough and Brendan Wilson, whose bodies were

recovered in Nicola Lake on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody thought from the beginning, that this was anything more than a tragic accident,â&#x20AC;? said coroner Barb McLintock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bodies were recovered yesterday (Monday). We had a coroner on the

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Tegart answers our questions Second of a two part series featuring the FraserNicola MLA candidates answering the Herald’s questions. Last week, we featured Harry Lali of the NDP and Michael Beauclair of the Liberals. John Kidder of the Green Party has not responded.

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What is your background? What experiences make you a good candidate? I was born in Princeton and have lived in Ashcroft for

Families appreciative From Page 8 Scott Lebus, family friend and spokesman for the families, said finding the bodies was a big relief for everyone involved. Lebus and many other family and friends were commuting between Merritt and Langley during the two week search. “The boys are home,” he said in a press release. “I want to thank all of Merritt for their love and support. The Ralstons (the search team from Idaho) arrived last night. This morning (Monday), I had the honour of being on the boat when they located both boys. The families are sad but there is a huge sense of relief. I personally feel the weight of the world has been lifted off me.”

over 50 years. I have served my community and the region as an elected school trustee for 17 years, 15 years as the board chair. During that time I also served on the B.C. School Trustees executive, including one year as president. I am currently in my third term as a municipal councillor for the Village of Ashcroft. My work experience included seven years as the self employment coordinator for Community Futures, helping people interested in starting up a small business. I worked in Community Development through B.C. Healthy Communities. I have also owned and operated The Painted Ladies Gallery and Gifts, with three partners. I believe I have the skills necessary to be a very effective voice in Victoria. What can be

done to bring jobs to the area and improve the economy? I believe we must continue to ensure a business environment in the province of B.C. that welcomes investment. Industry creates jobs. In order to support expansion of industry, we must ensure clear, transparent, consistent processes that are not changed on a whim. Fraser Nicola is a resource based riding, dependent upon forestry, mining and agriculture to support our communities. We need a government that supports growth, which in turn supports communities. Just one recent example in Fraser Nicola is Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton. What are your policies to improve rural healthcare? Both of these issues are critically important

in our rural communities. In speaking with constituents across the riding, healthcare is upper most in their minds. Despite the fact the healthcare budget continues to grow every year, more services are centralized into bigger centres. There are no easy answers to this issue. Government has heard the concerns of rural communities and have responded in a number of ways. The BC Liberals have provided incentive programs to attract doctors to rural communities. We have a doctor. shortage throughout the province, the government has increased the medical student spaces at universities. Continued commitment, $2.3 billion over the next three years, to long term care beds. We must continue to be a strong voice for healthcare in our communities.

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Last month, Logan Lake celebrated two special occasions. First, on Monday, April 22, the Logan Lake Arts Council hosted an event at the seniors centre to mark Arts and Culture Week, which is a provincial celebration. The occasion was marked with readings by Allan Thain, arts council president and professional actor; silk painting displays by Peggy King; and acrylic painting techniques

by Sheila Bliss. Acting Mayor Robin Smith was on hand to cut the arts council’s 30th anniversary cake, crafted and decorated by Ev Forbes. The great folks at the seniors’ centre made it possible for arts council members to display a variety of art forms. At the end of the day, the Arts and Culture Week celebration was deemed to have been very successful and well attended and it’s hoped the event will serve to attract new members to the

amazing assortment of artistic opportunities available in our community including quilting, multi-media art forms and pottery. The week wrapped up with a major community celebration when, for the second time in two months Lt.Gov. Judith Guichon returned to Logan Lake to participate, along with MP Dan Albas and a colour party from the Royal Canadian Legion (Merritt branch), in the official opening of Logan Lake’s cenotaph. The weather was chilly but the turn out of residents including students and teachers from both schools created a welcoming atmosphere for the special guests. In his remarks to

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

New Year’s baby ready for Mother’s Day By Craig Lindsay THE HERALD

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Mother’s Day is going to extra special this year for new mother Geraldine James. Geraldine and husband David are the parents of B.C.’s New Year’s baby, David Jr. Mother, father and baby live in Merritt and are all doing well Geraldine was taken to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops where she expected to be was slotted for surgery for a C-section at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. “There was a lady who had to go

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in for an emergency C-section before me, so I didn’t go in until about 11:30 p.m.,” she said. “By the time they got me ready, it was two minutes after 12 when David Jr. was born.” Geraldine said both she and her husband were surprised to find out they had not just the first baby born in Kamloops for 2013, but the whole province. “It was surprising,” she said. “It was really neat.” David Jr., who is the couple’s first child, is four months old now and is doing very well.

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Dentistry Merritt, next to The Source near Canadian Tire, held an open house on Saturday to celebrate their grand opening. The dental practice is co-owned by den-

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COUNTRY LIVING

COUNTRY GETAWAY

AT NICOLA LAKE

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

IC & I

AT NICOLA LAKE

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Gorgeous property with approx. 1 mile of Guichon Creek flowing through the property. A great variety of land and possibilities of subdivision. Not in ALR, Old farm house used for seasonal cabin. 2 titles.

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 sunsets & good times. 24x24 detached shop/garage. Land is fenced & would be great for horses

Gorgeous waterfront family retreat, beautifully landscaped with 36 ft concrete pad wharf. 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.

#1971

#1922

#1961

#1926

#1918

#1913

ON 1 ACRE

$330,000 KANE VALLEY

$398,800

PRESTIGIOUS HOME

$898,000 ON NICOLA LAKE

$190,000 KANE VALLEY

$890,000 HUGE SHOP

Solid 4 bedrm with with walkout bsmt on 1 acre, close to town. 3 bedrms up, 1 down, kitchen w/eating area, cozy living rm. Bsmt has family & games room, laundry. Has detached garage/shop.

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 beautiful Kane Valley, close to all sporting activities like cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing & hiking. Private with creek running through it. Just off Coquihalla Hwy.

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.

#1966

#1587

#1837

#1842

#1912

#1719

$324,000 PRIVATE ACREAGE

$599,000

$799,900

CLOSE TO TOWN

IN LOWER NICOLA

$998,000

ON WALLOPER LAKE

$199,900 19.77 ACRES

$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 with spectacular view of the valley & mountains. Located off Petit Creek Rd at end of quiet cul de sac. Property is treed with creek running through it.

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

$399,900 PRIVATE ACREAGE

$339,000

PRIVATE 26 ACRES

D UCE RED

$149,000 98.5 ACRES

$180,900

$248,000

2 ACRES

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. Perfect location for your new business

#1914

#1855

$149,000

$89,900

PRICED BELOW ASSESSMENT

INDUSTRIAL LOT

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

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.

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.

Riverfront 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

#1916

#1867

#1851

#1725

#1900

#1795

KANE VALLEY

$499,995

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

$565,900 PRIVATE RANCH

CED EDU

$595,000 103 ACRES

$89,000 20 ACRES

$59,900 EACH COMMERCIAL

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

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

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

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

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

#1713

#1718

$575,000

$619,000

#1794

$59,000 WATERFRONT LOT

Just over 1 acre lot at Nicola Lake. Great fishing, water sports & hiking. Gentle slope, easy access allows for a wide variety of house plans.

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

#1856

#1953

#1908

$344,000

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.

Check out our website for more details and photos.

$399,000 COMMERCIAL

Waterfront acreage for rec. property of build your home in the country. Mostly flat with many building sites. Has shallow well, septic approval, hydro on land & driveway in. Easy access with crown land nearby.

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.

#1915

#1720

$229,000

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

NEW

Good house, good property & good neighbourhood. A well maintained 5 bedrm home on quiet cul de sac. Nice bright kitchen with newer Birch cabinets. New windows throughout, A/C. Big backyard.

Come and see this new 4 bedroom home, well finished and ICF efficient. Open floor plan and quality finished throughout. Master bedrm with 5 pce ensuite. The unfin. bsmt was designed for inlaw suite.

Good location, close to schools & shopping in desirable neighbourhood. Cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up and 2 down. 2 full baths, large sundeck above carport. Has another kitchen downstairs.

#1978

#1977

#1980

#1981

$279,000 OPPORTUNITY

$269,999 ONE OF A KIND

$439,000

FIRST TIME BUYERS

SPACIOUS HOME

Attention first time buyers. 4 bedroom home with full, partly finished basement. Fenced yard. Has 1 bathroom up and 1 down. Needs some TLC. Investors, this one’s for you too.

Exceptional 5 bedrm home on 20 acres with phenomenal views. Quality finished throughout. Fully fin. bsmt with inlaw suite. Has 26x37 shop and 22x25 garage with 14 ft ceilings & bonus rm.

A well maintained 3 bedroom home with large kitchen. Totally fenced yard with lane access and room to add garage or shop. Has garden area & storage in back. Don’t miss this one!

Gorgeous 5 bedrm home on fully manicured large corner lot. Has HW flooring with w/ ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Pantry in kitchen, master w/5 pce ensuite & WI closet. Extra large rec.rm in bsmt.

#1948

#1866

#1927

#1759

$103,900

$799,995 RARE 103 ACRES

$172,900 DESIRABLE AREA

$440,000

$325,000

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D UCE D E R

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A newly well built 3 bedrm, 3 bath home on 5.63 acres with panoramic views. Nice open floor plan, quality kitchen cabinets with marble countertops. Has 32x26 double garage/shop

Approx. 103 acres in Sunshine Valley overlooking Nicola River. Has 4 bedrm manufactured home with partially finished bsmt. Numerous outbldgs, hay storage & tack shed. Was used as fairm.

Beautifully designed family home, immaculate inside & out. Has 3 completely finished floors, large kitchen, new HW floorings, laundry on main & den, central air, BI vac. Backyard is terraced & private

Great 4 bedrm home, centrally located with 3 bedrms up, 1 down & move in ready. New HW tank & boiler in 2011, metal roof in 2008, HE gas F/P in bsmt, windows updated, U/G sprinklers & more.

#1867

#1890

#1857

#1898

$449,995

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

$267,500

D UCE D E R

CED U D RE

RENT OR LEASE

LARGE FAMILY HOME

This Bench view home has open sundeck in back overlooking Central Park. Very clean home with 4 bedrms, 2 baths, laminate floors, open kitchen w/all appliances. Big rec.rm in bsmt & workshop.

$619,000

AT NICOLA WYND

Residential two storey home with 4 bedrms & 5 baths. with approx. 1500 sq.ft. of commercial area. Has detached shop. All this on 1 acre, and close to schools and shopping.

$312,000

$349,900

$459,000

Television from City Furniture!

$264,900

COMMERCIAL LAND

6 ACRES

Prices Starting at $129,000 + GST

$345,000

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.

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

D E C U RED

BUILDING LOT

OPPORTUNITY

COLDWATER HILLS

$2,000,000

SPACIOUS 2 STOREY

NEW

D UCE D E R

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.

$799,995

GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD

ON 5.63 ACRES

D UCE RED

$599,900

#1979

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.

$474,900

Beautiful 4 bedrm home with fantastic views. 2 bedrms up with soaker jetted tub in ensuite & sitting area. Kitchen w/eating area, formal dining rm, living rm w/gas F/P. Fully finished bsmt with family rm, office & laundry. Completely furnished.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

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.

ON 4.64 ACRES

2525 REID COURT

COMMERICAL BUILDING

D UCE D E R

$429,000

IMMACULATE BENCH HOME

FEATURE HOME

$1,250,000

May 9th - May 22tnd , 2013

Carrington Heights

Grandview Heights

Off Lindley Creek Road Prices Starting at $109,000 + tax

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS

Residential Lots Prices starting at $65,000 + GST Very nice lots in newly developed subdivision of high end rancher style homes. Zoned R-2, has city services. Several lots to choose from to build your dream home. Call for more details. #1973

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

Prices Starting at $85,000 + GST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today! #1726

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Dave Berezan 315-5236

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

LARGE FAMILY HOME

FANTASTIC VIEWS

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

QUIET LOCATION

WELL MAINTAINED

!! NEW

BENCH VIEW HOME

GREAT VIEWS

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Immaculate 4 bedrm home with jetted tub in master + sitting area. Kitchen & living room with gas F/P look out over the Valley. Bsmt has family rm with gas F/P, laundry & office. RV parking.

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.

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

Good home with 5 bedrms, 2 baths and fully finished bsmt. Nice bright kitchen with newer Birch cabinets. Large front yard and backyard has space for garden & relaxing on private deck.

Spectacular views of the Nicola Valley. This Bench home has 3 bedrms on main & 1 down. Very clean with laminate floors, open kitchen w/all appliances. Big rec.rm in bsmt & workshop.

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

#1981

#1979

#1967

#1902

#1977

#1978

#1962

#1965

INCREDIBLE VALUE

$267,500 ON THE BENCH

$349,900

IMMACULATE HOME

$77,000

FIRST TIME BUYER

$219,000

GREAT CURB APPEAL

$269,999

UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE

$279,900

NEW BENCH RANCHER

$259,000 LARGE YARD

$214,900

REMARKABLE HOME

!! W E N

3 bedrms up plus 2 bedrm legal suite down, on 0.19 acre corner lot. Perfect for young family looking for a mortgage helper or an investor. Easy walk to bus and school. Fenced backyard with mature cedars.

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

Perfect 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.

#1957

#1925

1857

#1955

#1800

#1811

#1884

#1921

#1861

$344,900

$459,000

$163,900

$535,000

$479,900

FABULOUS VIEWS

ATTENTION INVESTORS

Good location, close to schools & shopping in desirable neighbourhood. Cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up and 2 down. 2 full baths, large sundeck above carport. Has another kitchen downstairs.

$224,900

Brad Yakimchuk 315-3043

Very nice waterfront 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.

$54,900

Trista Wills 378-7767

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Janis Post 315-3672

$389,900

$184,900

$395,000

Well finished ICF efficient 4 bedroom home with open floor plan, spacious kitchen and quality throughout. The unfinished bsmt was designed to accommodate inlaw suite. Close to shopping. #1980

$439,000

SPOTLESS HOME

EXCELLENT LOCATION

WALK TO AMENITIES

ON HALF ACRE LOT

MANICURED LOT

LARGE FAMILY HOME

SUN VALLEY COURT

TOTALLY RENOVATED

QUIET LOCATION

REVENUE FOURPLEX

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 homebased 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

Cozy 2 bedrom home on large lot, totally renovated. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bathrm flooring, fixtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof, plumbing & electrical. Move in ready.

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

#1898

#1899

#1892

#1917

#1759

#1970

#1825

#1954

#1840

#1889

$264,9020

$299,999

$179,000

$515,000

$440,000

$334,900

$214,900

$124,900

$349,900

ON THE BENCH

SENSATIONAL

RIVERFRONT

QUIET CUL DE SAC

LARGE LOT

NICE DOUBLE WIDE

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

FANTASTIC VIEWS

ADULT ORIENTED COMPLEX

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.

Wonderful, 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

$249,999

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

$549,900 A MUST SEE

$469,900 HERITAGE HOME

$349,900 WHY RENT

$274,000 NEW RANCHER

$97,000 FENCED YARD

$295,000

QUIET CUL DE SAC

$314,900

SPACIOUS RANCHER

INVESTMENT

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.

This 3 bedrm home has had some updates, laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Strata fees heat and hot water.

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.

West Coast contemporary home on quiet street. 3 bedrms, den, 2.5 baths, elegant flooring. 13x18 living rm with 17 ft vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with wrap around counters. 3 pce ensuite. Private backyard.

Fantasic 3 bedrm Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile & HW floors. Billiard room in bsmt plus 2 bedrm inlaw suite. Double garage.

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.

#1852

#1919

#1946

#1765

#1696

#1903

#1963

#1964

#1924

DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP

$379,000 HAS WORKSHOP

$289,900 ROOM TO GROW

$89,900 INVESTORS

$240,000 NEAT AS A PIN

$89,000 INVESTORS

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

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.

#1671

#1838

#1950

$439,900

$139,900

INCOME PROPERTY

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.

$329,000

$105,000

$75,000

Only CENTURY 21 Offers Air Miles

$295,000

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$109,900

$419,900

HAMLYN COURT TOWNHOMES

$239,000

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.

$309,000

$298,000

$112,000

Priced below assessed value at $89,900 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

$89,900

HUGE LOT

WALK TO SHOPPING

REVENUE PROPERTY

INCOME PROPERTY

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

$414,900

$172,900

$199,900

$69,500

IN LOWER NICOLA

OPPORTUNITY

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

FIRST TIME BUYERS

OPPORTUNITY

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 fi rst 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.

#1844

#1887

#1951

#1947

#1820

#1906

$299,900

$189,900

$75,000

$84,900

$94,999

$50,000

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