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Wednesday, July 3 • 2013
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Vol. 6 • Issue 1
Super summer for Civic Theatre See Page 22
MarketFest brings Baker Street alive See Page 15 Rural Life
Coyotes becoming familiar with city
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Pride Blossoms on Canada Day
Under the sizzling sun, Nelson’s Canada Day celebrations took over the community on Monday. From the Lions Club breakfast on Baker Street to the evening fireworks show and everything in between, locals and visitors showed their pride in a number of colourful ways. For more photos see Pages 2 and 3 in today’s paper. You can also head to nelsonstar.com for bonus coverage.
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$418,000 VERY DESIRABLE
Glen Darough 250.354.3343
$795,000 UNSURPASSED QUALITY
You could not replace this home for this price. 2 flat fenced acres with a 4 bedroom 4 bath custom luxury home plus triple garage & guest suite. Truly Breathtaking! MLS 2217377
Christine Pearson 250.505.8015
$219,900
$396,000 LOWER FAIRVIEW!
Reno’d 3 bdrm & 2 bath heritage home. Upscale gourmet kitchen and open concept living space on the main floor. A picturesque setting backyard Perfectly landscaped, private, beautiful decks, gardens and much more. MLS 2391266 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076
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Built in 2005 and ideal for the professional. High-end finishing throughout, radiant in-floor heat, open living area with gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters & island. Enormous master bdrm up and bedroom/den area in the fully finished basement. MLS 2217928
Bob Hall photos
An eerie coyote call at dusk may raise the hairs on the back of your neck, but for pets it can prove more dangerous. Coyotes are skillful predators that can prey on pets warns WildSafeBC community coordinator Joanne Siderius. “Tempting dogs into the bush to kill and eat them is a common coyote practice — as is stalking and chasing down cats,” she says. Siderius says coyotes use their call to get dogs interested and then capitalize on a canine’s sense of curiosity and chase instincts. “Then, there’re other coyotes around and they surround and attack the dog,” she says. She remembers while living in Creston having to grab up her dog and hold it secure in her arms. “Right close by where we were walking, a coyote started calling. It was doing a bit of yelping but — the only way I
LOCATION, LOCATION!
This cute little home is a perfect starter or a retirement home. 1 bedroom on main floor and 1 bedroom roughed in the basement. Call for an appointment to view. MLS 2391331
Alan Tarr 250.354.8489
$329,500
601 Baker St. Nelson, BC V1L 4J3
CLEAN & TIDY
Ready to move into. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Uphill family home on awesome view lot. Short distance to recreational trail. Plenty of storage, wrap-around verandah, sundeck and carport. MLS 2390729 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606
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