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New owners look to future of Coldwater Hotel On invitation from the owners of the Coldwater Hotel (see page 7), Herald editor Emily Wessel took a tour through the historic building with co-owner John Allison to see what’s new behind its 108-year-old doors. On the outside, the Coldwater Hotel at the corner of Voght Street and Quilchena Avenue might look imposing to some, but inside the 100-plus-year-old building, it’s not just a hotel. It’s a home, and there’s a family inside. Mel will celebrate his three-year anniversary as a tenant there this October, while Paul, who also works at the Old Barley Market beer and wine store, has already passed the three-year mark in his high-ceilinged corner suite, complete with picture window. The room is airy and open, even at the stormy peak of Monday’s fickle weather. Across the hall, Jamie has lived at the hotel on and off for eight years. He also works as the floor manager to keep his eye out for “anything going on that shouldn’t be going on.” “We’re one hundred and eight years old and I’ve been here for a hundred of them,” he laughed. Down in the bar, patron Lorne has called the Coldwater Hotel home for 26 years. These tenants share

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more than just a building; there’s a sense of pride among them for their historic home. And, as with any apartment building, each suite is kept in as neat or messy condition as the person who lives there chooses. “Of course, if it’s too messy, then we’ll step in,” hotel co-owner John Allison said. In the hallway, the wear and tear on the carpet and walls is not surprising for a building of the Coldwater Hotel’s age, nor does it seem to weigh heavily on any of those tenants’ minds. The pace of life is a fairly relaxed one, as evidenced by occasional jazz riff wafting out of one of the suites, punctuated by the quiet counting of three people playing a game of cribbage. At $400 a month, the Coldwater Hotel rents suites monthly for among the lowest rates in town. “We’re actually doing the town a service,” Allison said. “Some of these people would be on the streets if we didn’t have this place.” Tenants get a comfortably heated and cooled room with a bed, stove and other furnishings, and one thing they didn’t count on: a kind of camaraderie with one another and hotel staff. Allison and Marla Reed, his wife of 11

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years, took over the hotel in March and although the to-do list is long, they say changes inside the historic building are well underway. In the first month-

and-a-half, the proprietary pair evicted undesirable tenants, bringing their occupancy from full to about 50 to 60 per cent. However, they said they’ve got four or five people on the wait-

ing list while they get the rooms ready. Meanwhile, they’ve put thousands of dollars into upgrading the hotel’s systems to make things run more efficiently for them and

their 33 employees. Eventually, Allison said they’d like to renovate the suites inside, but only being six months into ownership, he knows that will take time.

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Merrittonian Vicki Hansen was bored in her retirement and needed something to fill the void, so in March, the art of found-glass sculpture making piqued her interest. “I needed something to do. I just can’t sit around, I can’t do housework all day,” Hansen said. The form of art uses recycled pieces of glass, plates, cups, teapots, vases and the like to create sculptures. The found-glass art was the main attraction at Art in the Garden this past Saturday at the Baillie House as three of the four booths held the sculptures. Vicki Hansen, Rachelle Vogt and Gale Simpson each brought their unique style of recycled glass art to display. Hansen’s specialty are flower-like sculptures. She uses a piece of painted rebar as the stem, with a hockey puck skewered on top, providing a base for the items to be glued. Hansen said her sculptures can be planted in

a garden. Hansen also said she uses a marine adhesive to bind the pieces together and half the fun is hunting for materials at thrift stores. The sculptures are not too expensive to make, but Hansen said it’s more about using her creativity. “I’m not going to make a killing; I’m not going to make a living [from this] but you have to have fun in your life and this is fun for me,” Hansen said, noting her sister-in-law once told her she didn’t think she was very good at crafts. “I said, ‘I didn’t either,’” Hansen said with a laugh. Vogt has been making found-glass sculptures for about six months. She said she uses silicone to bind the glass, choosing whatever pieces catch her eye to mold together. Her style consists of more vase-like sculptures. Some of the ones she had on display consisted of old light fixtures. “I tend to be more monochromatic than some people, but I’m trying to break away by doing more colours

and different colours together,” Vogt said, noting she tends to create all white or all clear sculptures. Vogt also said these sculptures are a great alternative to throwing away the material. “It’s recycling, or repurposing — whatever the buzz word is now,” Vogt said. Simpson said she started with her glass art last fall and ended up giving her glass sculptures to her family members for Christmas. The glass totems Simpson had on display can be used as garden art, she said. She also said finding the glass is one of the most exciting parts of this hobby. “Women like to shop,” she said with a laugh. “Finding the glass becomes almost an addiction.” Hansen said five people — including herself — had their found-glass sculptures on display for the first Art in the Garden at the Baillie House in May. She told the Herald she thinks its a trend that’s catching on in Merritt. The next Art in the Garden is August 24 at the Baillie House.

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great working with Jackie Tegart, the new MLA here, and lots of opportunity here. There are some exciting things happening,” he said. Thomson said Aspen Planers is one of the key players in the economics of Merritt and the region. Thomson also made clear the ministry’s mandate is to help facilitate jobs, economic activity and build the economies of communities in B.C. Thomson said his ministry sees a positive future in the forestry industry as market returns improve. He also said the ministry continues to work at diversifying markets in places such as China and Japan. In October, Thomson will be leading a trade mission to China and Japan, which was mandated by the premier. Tegart said she’s pleased to be serving on the Environmental Land Use

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The Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations visited Merritt on Monday as part of a regional tour through the Southern Interior and Kootenays. One of Minister Steve Thomson’s local stops was Aspen Planers, where he met with Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart and Aspen Planers officials, discussing the forestry industry. The minister also met with First Nations and woodproducing companies in the Merritt area as well as members of city council. His last stop in the area was at the Nicola Fire Base. Thomson told the Herald it had been a while since his last visit through Merritt. “We were over here last fall, but it’s great to get back. It’s a great area and [it’s]

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Committee, which Thomson chairs. “It’s important to have that rural voice there,” Tegart said. At the fire base, the minister met with fire crews to congratulate them on their success in extinguishing fires this year. “I’ve really been impressed with the professionalism that our fire management branch has [and] the response times across the province,” Thomson said. “I know here, particularly, they’re looking forward to getting into the new base and the new facilities we have for them, but right now they’re focused on the job at hand and we’ll get them over to the new base at the appropriate time.” A new fire manageMinister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources ment base is set to open on Operations Steve Thomson and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Airport Road in the near Tegart decked out in hard hats and visi-vests at Aspen Planers on Tuesday. Michael Potestio/Herald future.

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Full-time employee Joanne Street, who has plenty of experience in pubs and restaurants throughout the Nicola Valley as well, works for Allison and Reed and helps out with every aspect of the business from bookkeeping to bar-tending. The fifth-generation Merrittonian said the hotel is a point of pride. “My grandfather bar-tended here in the ’40s,” she said. “The Coldwater Hotel is an historical landmark, and it makes me proud. There are always those bus tours and people taking pictures, especially of the Coldwater Hotel.” And it’s not just because it’s a landmark, it’s everything that landmark represents to Street: the camaraderie within its walls. Like Street, assistant manager Nik Vischschraper also fills in wherever necessary, and is proud of the building’s legacy and its tenants. He said hotel staff employs some of the tenants to clean up around the parking lot, which

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instils a further sense of pride in their home. Allison said he knows the hotel could use some renovations, but all of those projects take money, and money takes time. “It could use some work and some paint and some of the carpets replaced, which we plan on doing as we continue here,” he said. “We’re going to be improving as we go. This is our family business. We’re married to the place. We’re not going anywhere. We’re all-in.” But while suite renovations have to wait for the cash flow to level out, Allison said the owners are

moving ahead on the renovation projects they can start. They’re looking into potential government grant sources to refinish the hotel’s exterior, which will run an estimated $300,000 to $600,000. In time, Allison said he wants to make the hotel a place that all Merrittonians can be proud of. “If you see a picture of Merritt, there’s usually this building in the background,” he said. “We want to do right by the place.” Allison said he and Reed have realistic expectations for the hotel, and see all kinds of potential in it and the other businesses it encompasses (the pub, restaurant, and cold beer and wine store). “We started from March 1 as a whole new business. There are a lot of misconceptions out there,” he said. “We try to make the hotel as nice as possible for the people who come in and we’re trying to change some of the misconceptions that people have of the place. We have an old but very beautiful hotel.” With the restaurant open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the beer and wine

store open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., the pub open from noon until 2 a.m., and the hotel lobby open 24 hours, employees are working around the clock. “That’s every day of the week, so we’ve been putting in a lot of hours,” Allison said. The bar, of course, is a hotspot in town, thanks in large part to Allison’s efforts over the years. The late afternoon light shows off the interior’s intricate and detailed woodwork, which pays tribute to its history. Down the hall from the restaurant sits an aubergine banquet hall with gold chandeliers, stately wall sconces and an inviting fireplace at the front. It’s a beautiful room tucked away for special occasions, and one Allison said they’re utilizing more and more. In the meantime, the pride inside the hotel is swelling — amongst employees, owners, patrons and tenants. “It’s our place, and it really means a lot to us,” Allison said. “These people, they’re becoming a family.”

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Merritt moving on climate change Progress on greenhouse gas commitments The following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda on Aug. 13, 2013. In acknowledgement of the ongoing efforts of local leaders, the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to announce the new Climate Action Recognition Program for B.C. local governments. This is a multi-level program that will provide the GCC with an opportunity to review and publicly recognize the progress and achievements of each [Climate Action] Charter signatory. Recognition will be provided on an annual basis to local governments who demonstrate progress on their Charter commitments,

according to the following: Level 1: Progress on Charter commitments All local governments who demonstrate progress on fulfilling one or more of their Charter commitments will receive a letter from the GCC acknowledging their accomplishments. Level 2: Measurement Local governments who have completed a corporate carbon inventory for the reporting year and demonstrate that they are familiar with the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) will receive a “Climate Action Community 2012” logo, for use on websites, letterhead and similar.

2014 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 30, 2013 In some instances, Council has chosen to grant property tax exemptions. Under the Community Charter, Section 224, City of Merritt Council may choose to grant property tax exemption to non-proÀt organizations. The application for 2014 Tax Exemption is now available and due on August 30, 2013 at 4:30PM. The organizations approved for exemption by Council will receive an exemption for the 2014 Tax Year and must apply annually to receive exemption. For a copy of the application please go to www.merritt.ca or drop by City Hall.

Level 3: Achievement of carbon neutrality Local governments who achieve carbon neutrality in the reporting year will receive a “Climate Action Community: Carbon Neutral 2012” logo, for use on websites, letterhead, and similar. Dear Mayor Roline and councillors: On behalf of the joint GCC, we would like to extend our congratulations for your efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your corporate operations and community over the 2012 reporting year. As a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, you have

demonstrated your commitment to work with the province and UBCM to take action on climate change and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in your community and corporate operations. As a Charter signatory who has demonstrated progress on the fulfillment of one or more of your commitments, we are pleased to acknowledge your achievement of Level 1 recognition: Progress on Charter commitments. Congratulations again on your progress. Julian C. Paine, assistant deputy minister, UBCM local government division and Gary MacIsaac, UBCM executive director.

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SANITARY SEWER FLUSHING The City of Merritt Public Works Department would like to remind residents that it is that time of year again for our annual maintenance program for sewer Áushing and camera work. We apologize for any inconvenience and your patience is greatly appreciated. If you have had any problems with your toilet bubbling up in the past it is recommended that you place a towel or saran wrap over your bowl and put the lid down. Also, if you experience any foul smelling odour it is advised to run a little water through the household’s sinks and bathtubs.

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CLEAN TEAM (From left) Amrit Samra, Tasha Zimmerman, Emily Schultz and Austin Warren of the Smart Step Youth Association were hard at work at Voght Park removing graffiti as part of the third annual Paint Our City Clean event undertaken by the Smart Step City Squad. On Monday, 10 of the volunteers visited about 20 different spots to remove grafitti around Merritt. Smart Step Sport is also holding a free sports camp at Merritt Secondary School for children aged six to 12 this week. United Way donated $1,100 to the group for the camp. Michael Potestio/Herald

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The Unified Combat League is ready to host its UCL 18 King of the Valley amateur fights in Merritt. The fights, which were originally scheduled for earlier this summer, were postponed due to the passing of the federal bill S-209, which amended the Criminal Code of Canada to give provinces the ability to regulate mixed martial arts. The federal bill S-209 legalized professional MMA but left amateur MMA illegal until each province set up their own provincial sanctioning body. On Aug. 2, the provincial government Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development also announced amateur combat sports to be legal as B.C. introduced new regulations that allow amateur events to move forward, according to that same press release. Regulation of amateur MMA was required and while

sanctioning processes are still being developed the B.C. Athletics Commission doesn’t expect any amateur events to be negatively affected, the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development said in a press release. Jesse Eller, presi-

dent of the UCL, said he feels that despite having to deal with a different sanctioning body, the good far outweighs the bad. They will also be able to use the same sanctioning body when they host pro-am events as well as their own officials. “I’m excited, man,”

Eller told the Herald. The event will be held on Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the rodeo grounds instead of at the arena as originally scheduled. Eller said the two main events for their UCL 18 King of the Valley amateur fights will remain the same:

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HERALD OPINION Pressure on for skills training

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS VICTORIA – Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered some advice for students heading for postsecondary education this fall. In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.” B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north. “My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.” That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding on a career. While defending his ministry’s spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched. Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted.

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Emily Wessel Merritt MUSINGS I had another first in my journalism career thus far on Monday, and let me tell you, it was a humbling one. Without my own research beforehand, I gave someone’s words a pedestal they shouldn’t have been on — the pages of this newspaper. I learned of this mistake the hard way, of

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course, and it is a hard lesson that I am learning. Having walked through the Coldwater Hotel with co-owner John Allison and assistant manager Nik Vischschraper, I now know that the letter published in the Aug. 8 edition of the paper does not reflect what is going on inside its walls. While I can’t speak to the writer’s experiences, I can speak to my own experience, and what I saw on my first-hand tour showed that it can’t possibly be the same hotel. What I saw were rooms, not unlike average motel rooms, and nothing falling down or caving in, no refuse at all or loiterers in the hallways. I was shown inside a number of suites, including the

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one in question. Not only was it livable, it was, as I expressed to John and Nik, quite roomy. John and Nik said the place has been well inspected and is all up to code, which it had to be prior to the sale. If you have your doubts, the owners invite you to go take a look for yourself. The hotel is not the big, scary place some people may think it is. It’s the kind of place where the smooth tones of jazz greats complement an historic ambiance and where friendly laughter between tenants isn’t uncommon. It is nothing short of livable, of course. Many tenants have lived there for years. I regret that I took someone’s word for it,

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and feel manipulated as the gatekeeper of the opinion page. The writer in question left the hotel very close to the time the new owners took over and essentially, the place is starting fresh with them. I do not take my failure in this regard lightly, nor do I take it lightly that I’m discussing this failure in a frank and public way. And what did I learn from this? That as the addressee of the letter (however impersonal the name of “editor” is) I have a lot of responsibility in putting that page together. There are loads of people who read the paper, which is fantastic. However, there is a finality in the printed word itself that can be very powerful, for better or worse,

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and I have renewed my view that words can wield immense power. Anybody who knows me knows that I try my best in this position and there can be a tremendous amount of pressure, even in a market relatively small such as Merritt. I am not asking for sympathy for my career path (which I chose) and I know that I have an important responsibility to the paper’s readers. But I am still learning as I go, and sometimes I have to learn the hard way. This is definitely one of those times. And you can bet I won’t forget this lesson. I may have had to learn the hard way, but I am learning. And aren’t we all?

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Setting record straight on hotel highly dramatic and certainly exaggerated. The purchase of the hotel took nearly a full year to complete, during which time we got intimately acquainted with all facets of the business and the building. Although there are many, many things on the to-do list, I have certainly never seen anything as colourful as what Mr. Martindale describes in his letter. With the purchase of a business of this size, we had numerous visits with officials from several governing bodies — health inspectors, city works inspectors, fire chief, RCMP, and several provincial ministry officials. All inspections were passed prior to the sale date. In our few months as owners

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the letter published by the Merritt Herald on Aug. 8 from Mr. Timothy Martindale. Mr. Martindale did indeed live at the Coldwater Hotel. His tenancy ended very shortly after we took ownership on March 1. Being as he is aware that there has been a change in ownership, as well as the fact that he has not lived here for nearly half a year, I was surprised to read his letter in the newspaper. Why is this letter being published now, and not a year ago when he first got here? A lot of what is in this letter is

of the Coldwater Hotel, we have already spent far more “almighty dollars” in repairs, maintenance, and renovation than we have collected in rent. We are currently operating at close to 50 per cent less occupancy due to the number of evictions issued immediately upon taking over. We are not re-renting these apartments until such time as all necessary repairs and renovations of these suites are completed. The attacks on the current tenants in this letter are appalling! There are many very hard-working and wonderful people living here; some have called the Coldwater Hotel their home since the 1980s. To have these people publicly ridi-

Gruesome depiction unfair Dear Editor, Re: Call to action on Coldwater in Thursday, Aug. 8 edition of the Merritt Herald. I am appalled that a small town newspaper would publish such an obscenely defamatory letter. While I appreciate a writer’s right to free speech, this goes beyond stating an opinion or expressing discontent about an experience. I am astonished that the editor has allowed this letter go to print. To publish an article calling for the demolition or condemning of

a business, without any knowledge of factual evidence, is outrageous. In a small town like Merritt, where our downtown core is struggling for life, it seems silly to me to publish such a gruesome depiction of one our town’s most historic buildings. Not only is this a brutal attack of a family-owned business, it is a painful defamation of the tenants who live upstairs — many of whom are friendly, hard-working individuals. Some of them are on their last legs, and, in conjunction with welfare, ASK Wellness, and the Coldwater Hotel, are being

What “sin” a name? Dear Editor, Re: Directional Sinage Committee to request $1,500 from council, Merritt Herald Aug. 1 I see in the paper that I’m part of the city’s Directional “Sinage” Committee. Just curious. Are we supposed to be promotin’ sin, discouragin’ sin, or are we just supposed to keep an eye out for it? Would appreciate clarification. Thanks. Coun. Kurt Christopherson Merritt

provided an affordable place to reside. In no way are they “living like rats,” nor are they being “locked away and forgotten.” I am pained as a reader for the horrible attack of character that the Herald has allowed to go to print. As a Merritt resident, I am offended by the decision the Merritt Herald has made by publishing a letter of this nature. Shame on you! Nik Vischschraper Assistant Manager, Coldwater Hotel Merritt

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culed and referred to as “living like rats” is nothing short of insulting. As far as Mr. Martindale’s demand for action from welfare, I would like to note that we contacted ASK Wellness (an outreach and advocacy group designed to aid and assist at-risk individuals) and asked for their assistance for some of the tenants who were living here. After publishing such an inflammatory letter, I would like to invite any investigative journalist from the Merritt Herald to visit us any time.

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B.C. pushing trades From Page 6 Students themselves gravitate toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching. B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas. It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s end-

less “jobs plan” advertising, and a similar campaign by Ottawa, that more students need to focus on trades and resource industries. Virk acknowledges that his budget contains another $1 million for advertising, the same as last year, much of it to reinforce the need to fill skilled jobs. But he danced around the question of whether there will be spaces in technical programs. NDP critics say the waiting list for these kinds of programs at Kwantlen University and B.C. Institute of Technology are running

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between a year and three years. And they have frequently noted that advanced education spending is budgeted to decline by $42 million over the next three years. Virk said post-secondary institutions working with industry have produced 456 additional seats in high-demand programs for this year. It’s a start. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Food bank welcoming perishables, fresh produce By Emily Wessel THE HERALD

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The Nicola Valley and District Food Bank’s harvest is growing, thanks to donors of fresh food. “For so many years, I think it was thought that you just couldn’t give [perishable food] to the food bank,” food bank manager Marlene Fenton said. “But local people are starting to catch on.” Users of the food bank have benefited from donations of fresh fruit and vegetables from local farmers and gardeners lately, as well as larger-scale donations from out-oftown sources. Fenton said the Fresh Okanagan Fruit stand, which sets up near Central Park, supports the food bank, and the Bass

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Coast festival donated 350 pounds of potatoes that went unused from food vendors at the festival over the August long weekend. “We were actually trying to get potatoes in everyone’s hamper, so that’s a direct costsavings for us — yet we can still pass it on to the clients. That was awesome,” Fenton said. The Alberta Food Bank also donated two

pallets of food for free, which were leftover from Calgary flood relief stocks. Fenton said a trucking company continued the goodwill by bringing it in for free as well. Fenton said food bank users are happy about the fresh food options as that was one of the things users themselves identified as wanting more of when the food bank’s organizational

structure changed in March. While monthly hampers are still comprised largely of non-perishable canned goods, getting fresh food means weekly top-ups are more nutritious and offer more variety. “If there are extra perishables, we put that out on the weekly assistance table, so it gets to families — and that’s huge,” she said. She said fresh food donations stay freshest for food bank clients if they’re brought in on Tuesday mornings so they can be allocated on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday during the food bank’s open hours. But, as with any endeavour with the charitable organization, it is always a search for more.

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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is raising late fees children pay for overdue books. Beginning Monday, children will pay 10 cents, the same rate as adults. The change is part of the

TNRD’s effort to “harmonize” all fine rates so children, adults and seniors pay the same amount for late items. Marc Saunders, director of libraries for the TNRD, said the fees have not changed since the 1970s and will be balanced with

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What’s wrong with teaching children to hunt and fish?

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‘Hunting is a very good way to show children how to respect the animals destined for our dinner tables.’

OTHMAR VOHRINGER The OUTDOORSMAN This column has been inspired by news from Switzerland about a small game butchering course being offered by the Freilicht Museum Ballenberg (Living History Museum Ballenberg). This museum is an old village that demonstrates with hands-on examples how people lived in the olden days. One of the courses offered for young people is a small game and livestock butchering course. I am not surprised about this course CITY HALL

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because, as a child, this was part of our regular school education program, which included growing vegetables and how to butcher (in theory) chickens and rabbits and turn them into table fare. I find this course a good idea considering more Swiss are raising small livestock again for personal consumption. What surprised me was the many negative and hate comments some people posted to the newspaper reporting about this event. Besides the usual crowd of ill-informed animal rights support-

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ers, there were also some things called “parenting organizations” taking part in this negativity by making comments about “teaching children violence” and “teaching children the wrong values.” What’s wrong with teaching youth to hunt, fish and butcher small livestock? Nothing! One of the reasons why I respect food is because I learned as a child how much work is involved in raising vegetables. I also learned that the delicious meat on my plate

was at one time a living creature that had to give its life to feed me. I also believe that part of the problem with the young generation, their eating habits and their wasteful treatment of food, can be directly related to the fact that they have no clue where the food is coming from nor how it is grown and prepared. Today, food is something that is just there and we eat it without giving any thought to it. Hunting and fishing is a very good way to show children how to respect the animals destined for our dinner tables, and I have to say that on average, most children with a hunting background are much more appreciative of food. Besides that, I always found it a very

important part of children’s education to teach them how to be self-sufficient in providing sustenance rather than having to rely exclusively on supermarkets and food factories to provide nourishment. Teaching children how to grow vegetables, hunt, fish and process food not only gives them a new respect for food, it teaches them a survival skill. Besides knowing how to provide healthy, nutritious food for the family, children gain a sense of self-worth and accomplishment. I remember that as a child, I felt very proud when mother cooked a meal for the family from the vegetables that I had grown in my own little corner of the garden or the trout I caught in the lake.

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Many brides and grooms have a special wedding song that becomes the tuneful touchstone of their new partnership – and because we’re now at the peak marriage season (there are close to 67,000 weddings across Canada during June, July and August1), this is a great time to take a look at the best financial planning strategies for brides and grooms, so you and your new partner won’t end up having your special

in wedding expenses, at 14 per cent interest and only make the minimum payment each month and you’ll make your final payment on your hundredth anniversary. Stick to your wedding budget. It’s easy to suffer from wedding budget bulge – but be strong. And while you’re practicing prudence, why not set other financial goals? Here’s a simple budget template to get you going: How much debt is each of us bringing to our marriage? $_____ How much money have we saved so far? $_____ What is our combined monthly income (salary

and other income)? $_____ What are our monthly costs? $_____ How much can we afford to put into our wedding fund each month? $_____ How much can we afford to save/invest to achieve our other goals? $_____ Here are a few other things to consider: It’s a tough time to talk about it, but a pre-nuptial agreement might be in order. Despite their expense, weddings can end up being moneymakers.

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When Whe Wh n Mill M Miller, iller iin ill n hi his st study, t d h had ad co come to the conclusion that the prophecy pointed to 1844 and the cleansing of the sanctuary, he did not know where to turn, so he accepted the theory that this world is the sanctuary. The apostle Peter says, at the end, the world is destroyed by Àre. Miller put it all together and believed that Jesus would return in 1844. He began to tell what he had found. People looked at themselves and asked, “Am I ready for the coming of Jesus?” Many people followed Miller. Some joined Miller in selling what he taught. They began to go the cities and towns, rented halls and preached the coming of Jesus. This all cost money. People who believed the message sold things to help keep Miller and his entourage going. This was not only happening in the U.S. and Canada, but a Catholic priest in South America came up with the same theory. He wrote a book on the coming of Jesus in 1843 or 1844, but he changed

his name so he would not include the church. About this time, a bright young Jewish boy, whose father was a rabbi, became acquainted with a Christian and accepted Jesus. His father was very annoyed and made him leave home. He went on to school, a college, and as he studied the Bible, he came up with the same time for Jesus’ return. He spent years preaching in Europe, but also in the Arab countries of Asia. He had no organization to help him fund his preaching. Many people heard the message he preached. He eventually made his way to America and preached to the senate. No where did it become so well organized as it was in the U.S. People by the thousands joined the Millerite’s, as they were called. Some churches were unhappy for it took so many of their people. More next week.

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COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME 2326 REID AVENUE Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom family home in an excellent Bench location, just steps from school. Features new kitchen, flooring, new baths up & down, extra spacious floor plan with open concept living. Has large lot, covered carport, RV parking with hookup for sani-dump. #2038

GOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD

QUIET CUL DE SAC

NEW

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$339,000

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Great starter home for young families or excellent for seniors. 3 bedrm rancher with flat private yard & garden area. Double garage, RV parking. Includes appliances.

Nice family home with fully fenced yard, fruit trees, lots of storage, carport & RV parking. Home has 3 bedrms up 2 down, bright kitchen w/eating area, rec.rm & workshop area in bsmt.

One of the last bare land parcels fronting on Nicola River in the city of 0.91 acres, completely flat. This space offers unlimited possibilities to build the home you’ve always dreamed of.

Build your dream home overlooking the Nicola River in a neighbourhood of fine quality homes. This approx. 0.89 acre lot would be great for a private estate at end of cul de sac.

#2081

#2086

#2082

#2085

$239,000

CUSTOM BUILT HOME

$227,000

$109,900

IN LOWER NICOLA

D UCE D E R

CED U D RE

INVESTORS

$129,000

LIKE-NEW APARTMENT

CED U D RE

NEW

One of a kind 3 bedrm with open design & custom cut timber frame beams.HW flooring on main, Mill Creek kitchen with granite counter & S/S appl., low E windows, huge wrap around deck & much more.

Great home on 0.35 acre lot with creek & detached 24x28 shop with power. 2 bedrms up, 1 down.Upstairs has open concept with a galley kitchen & large living rm. Bsmt has new carpets, paint & HW tank.

Great opportunity to own a 1 bedroom apartment in Merritt. Very affordable strata unit close to store & transportation. Why rent when you could own! .$3,000 bonus to Buyer upon completion.

Custom Mill Creek kitchen with tiled backsplash & S/S appliances. Living rm has B/I cabinetry & TV stand. Renovated bathrm with extensive tile work. Laundry rm has stacking W/D.

#1837

#2088

#2089

#2028

$780,000 IN LOWER NICOLA

FANTASTIC VIEWS

CED U D RE

NEW

2009 mobile in Lower Nicola MH Park, one of the nicest parks in the area. 2 bedrm home with open design kitchen/living room. Hardiplank siding, 2x6 construction. Great home for retiree or first time buyer.

#2090

$275,900

Well finished ICF efficient home with 4 bedrooms, open floor plan and quality throughout. The unfinished basement was designed to accommodate an inlaw suite. Spectacular view of the valley and a fairly flat backyard. Comes with a Home Warranty.

#2091

$71,900

$429,000

SPIUS CREEK ESTATES

$65,000 EXTRA LARGE LOT

NEW

27.48 ACRES

$144,900 HORSE LOVERS

Spotless 4 bedrm home master & ensuite on main, ground level entry, modern kitchen design, exquisite HW floors, spacious sundeck with hot tub & full daylight bsmt. 50x30 quonset fully wired, 95x40 skating rink, breathtaking views & much more.

#2094

$459,000

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An older 2 bedrm house in nice neighbourhood on extra large lot of 13,780 sq.ft. that may have subdivision potential. Lane access to well maintained huge backyard. 19x16 single car garage. Priced for first time buyer or those seeking a rental unit.

Lush 48.46 acres in Sunshine Valley, over 1 km bordering the Nicola River - watering rights. Quality home featuring spacious kitchen, 5 bedrms, 4 baths, in-law suite. 2nd farmhand residence, 55 acres organic hayfields, irrigation & farm equipment, hayshed, 4-stall barn w/ tack room & riding arena.

#2093

#2095

$169,000

Television from City Furniture!

$950,000

Grandview Heights

From 9.8 to 17 Acres

COLDWATER HILLS APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

LIMITED TIME PRICE INCENTIVE

Prices starting at $199,000

Country living at its best! These 9 properties are located approx. 15 mins. from Merritt in the beautiful Sunshine Valley. A Phase 1 has been completed and a water report is available. 4 lots are waterfront, all have stunning views of the valley. Area offers swimming, biking, canoeing, horseback riding,motorcycling & more.

GST is applicable

#2000

RESIDENTIAL VIEW LOTS 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

Prices Starting at $129,000 + GST Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

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CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

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3 bedrm family home, Bavarian style home with large living room & kitchen. Has HE furnace, large rec.rm with dry bar. Backyard has detached garage/ shop, perfect for handyman. Mountain Views off covered deck in back.

Nice family home in quiet cul de sac with fully fenced yard, fruit trees, lots of storage, carport & RV parking. 3 bedrms up, 2 down, bright kitchen with eating area, rec.rm & workshop area down.

2009 mobile in Lower Nicola MH Park, one of the nicest parks in the area. 2 bedrm home with open design kitchen/living room. Hardi-plank siding, 2x6 construction. Great home for retiree or first time buyer.

Exquisite 5 yr old rancher, completely landscaped & close to all amenities. 3 bedrms, 4 pce ensuite & w/I closet, fully open concept, high end appl., large gazebo in back & raised gardens.

Great opportunity to own a 1 bedroom apartment in Merritt. Very affordable strata unit close to store & transportation. Why rent when you could own! $3,000 bonus to buyer upon completion.

This rancher features 3 bedrms, private yard with garden, 2 car garage & room for RV parking. Includes appliances & gas fireplace. Easy access and quality built home.

4 bedrm rancher with fully finished basement and fantastic valley views. Reno’s include new Mill Creek kitchen, 2 new baths, new furnace & HW tank, newer windows & large back deck. RV parking.

Spacious 4 bedrm home with open design, 3 pce ensuite, large back porch, huge backyard with nice sundeck and a garden area. Inlcudes 2 bedrm bsmt suite. 26x24 double garage.

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.

Large family home in good area, close to schools with 3 bedrms up and 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. New paint & flooring on main. HW radiant heat with new boiler in 2009. Large fenced backyard.

#2080

#2086

#2090

#2042

#2089

#2081

#2051

#2093

#2050

#1947

#2052

$234,900

INCREDIBLE VALUE

$227,000 ON THE BENCH

$71,900

$334,900

IMMACULATE DUPLEX

$65,000 DETACHED SHOP

LARGE DUPLEX

$239,000

UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE

$370,000 INVESTMENT

$169,000 LARGE YARD

$334,900

REMARKABLE HOME

$84,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS

$329,000

WELL MAINTAINED

D L O S !! 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

Immaculate side by side duplex with approx. 960 sq.ft. & 2 bedrms per side. Reno’s in 2004 & 2007 include flooring, plumbing, electrical, furnaces, HW tanks & Mill Creek kitchen & both baths. Has detached 16x24 shop.garage.

Side by side duplex, close to shopping & amenities. Has 1740 sq.ft., 4 bedrms & 3 baths per side. Front unit has new carpets, flooring & some paint. Back unit has long term tenant. 2 storage units.

Unique modern open floor plan, 4 bedrms up with master suite with vaulted ceilings, soaker tub & WI closet, bright kitchen & family rm. Has double plus detached 26x26 shop & RV parking.

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.

Side by side duplex with walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bath, kitchen & living rm plus fenced backyard. Adjacent duplexes also for sale.

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.

Cozy 2 bedrm home in good area, close to downtown. Home has had upgrades over the past few years – metal roof, insulation, flooring, light fixtures, countertops & paint.

Good house, property & neighbourhood. Well maintained 5 bedrm home, bright kitchen with Birch cabinets, 2 baths & fully fin. bsmt. Nicely landscaped with private sundeck in back.

#1957

#1925

#2049

#2026

#1993

#1998

#1982

#1921

#1861

#2014

#1977

$219,900

$344,900

$298,500

$299,9000

$415,000

$479,900

$169,900

$184,900

$395,000

$165,000

$269,999

SPOTLESS HOME

NEW BENCH HOME

WALK TO AMENITIES

ON HALF ACRE LOT

MANICURED LOT

LARGE FAMILY HOME

SUN VALLEY COURT

BEAUTIFUL YARD

START OR RETIRE HERE

REVENUE FOURPLEX

WHY RENT?

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.

New 3 bedrm home with gorgeous views of the valley. Home has open concept design, deluxe kitchen, security system. Water reservoir tax has been paid. Home Warranty. Seller will pay GST.

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

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

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom house with large backyard and 236 sq.ft. shop. Home is in excellent location, just minutes from downtown. Comes with appliances and central A/C.

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 own your own 2 bedroom apartment. Great for retirees, first time buyers. Has a balcony and storage, large living & dining room. Strata fees $216 per month.

#2053

#1990

#1892

#1917

#1759

#1970

#1825

#1997

#2009

#1889

#1950

$244,900

$369,000

$179,000

$515,000

$432,000

$334,900

$214,900

$429,900

$155,900

$298,000

$75,000

QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD

SENSATIONAL

FANTASTIC VIEWS

GREAT BENCH HOME

HAVE A BIG FAMILY?

CLOSE TO SCHOOL

FANTASTIC VIEWS

GREAT LOCATION

SPOTLESS RANCHER

FIRST TIME BUYERS

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 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.

This Bench home has 3 bedrms on the main & 1 in bsmt. Laminate floors, open kitchen with all appl. Great views from the sundeck, big rec.rm in bsmt & workshop. Close to school.

Cozy & impressive home with entry way with oak floors & Victorian front doors & stained glass windows, bathrms refurbished with vintage tubs. Geothermal heating, 4 bedrms, 3 baths.

Completely renovated 4 bedrm home with new kitchen, flooring, new bathrms up & down, extra spacious floor plan with open concept living. Large lot, covered carport, RV parking.

Perfect for large family with 4 bedroom plus an additional 2 bedrm inlaw suite, den & play roo. Nice fenced yard for children or pets. Lane access. Community parks are close by.

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

3 bedrms on the main, possible 4th down. Kitchen is bright & cheery with new counters & cabinets. Laminate & tile floors. Fully fin. bsmt with big family rm, office & storage.

One level home with 2 master bedrms + den & office (or 3rd bedrm). Each bedrm has its own ensuite. Has 536 sq.ft. covered deck and 20x16 detached shop with concrete floors.

3 bedrm character home, close to school on 0.31 acre lot, fenced with room for shop. Master bedrm on main & 2 up. New kitchen counters & cabinets, new flooring in bathrm & kitchen.

#1671

#1863

#1978

#2015

#2038

#2023

#2079

#1836

#2035

#1988

#2036

$329,000

$549,900 A MUST SEE

ROOM FOR SHOP

$279,900

$499,0000 WHY RENT

BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE HOME

$339,000 NEW RANCHER

$289,000

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

$269,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

$314,900 NEW RANCHER

D L O S

$189,000

RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

$246,300

$194,000

EXTRA HALF LOT

OPPORTUNITY

CED U D RE

Nice family home with 3 bedrms on the main, large kitchen and living room. Has a full bsmt including inlaw suite with 1 bedrm & kitchen. Lots of storage, lane access & room for garage or shop.

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.

Beautifully finished 2 bdrm heritage home on 0.25 acre lot with new carport. Home has been completely restored including new windows, roof, kitchen & bathrm. 9 ½ ft ceilings, new plumbing

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 4 bedrm home with HW floors, open concept with big kitchen & comes with appl. Some reno’s have been done like new roof, windows & exterior doors. Main bath has jetted soaker tub.

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.

Great views from this Bench rancher with full walkout basement. HW, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths. Bsmt roughed in inlaw suite.

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto Nicola River. Features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, 1900+ sq.ft. with maple HW, ceramic tile & large 475 sq.ft. covered deck.

Perfect 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath family home on 1 ½ lots. Fully fin. bsmt, 2 family rm, games rm, wine room, office & more. Lots of parking for toys. Great year with patio gazebo, storage shed & UG drip irrigation

Great opportunity to get into the rental market. 6 strata titled strata units, within walking distance to all amenities. Being sold below assessed value at $87,900 per unit. All currently rented.

#2018

#1919

#2034

#2043

#2017

#2010

#1963

#2031

#2022

#1989

#2044

$229,000

$379,000 HAS WORKSHOP

$249,000

$89,900 EXECUTIVE HOME

OPPORTUNITY

START OR RETIRE HERE

CORNER LOT

$295,000

$369,900

AMAZING YARD

HUGE LOT

IMMACULATE HOME

$439,000

Great holding property with 4 lots, one with cozy 1 bedrm rental home plus 3 other lots (zoned C2) being sold as a package. Has a single car garage. Close to downtown core.

Spacious home with gourmet chef’s kitchen & nook, Maple cabinets, formal dining, den & family rm with glass doors to partially covered deck to enjoy the views, 5 bedrms & 3.5 baths

Great starter or retirement home on huge 120x100 lot. Well kept older 2 bedrm home with family room & den in fully fin. bsmt. Has single garage, storage sheds, RV prkg & lane access.

Good family neighbourhood, close to school & shopping. This home has cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 2 full baths, large living rm and sundeck above carport. Large corner lot.

4 bedrm home with fantastic views, RV parking & double garage. Eating area, living rm with gas F/P & kitchen all with views. Main level has family rm with gas F/P, office & laundry & 2 bedrms.

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

Fantastic 3 bedrm home with private oasis in backyard, pond & water features. Main floor has new kitchen w/eating area, 2 bedrms, laundry & family rm with hobby rm & games rm downstairs.

#1905

#1995

#2027

#2016

#1981

#1979

#1883

#2013

$229,900 QUIET SETTING

$299,000

GARDENERS DELIGHT

$509,900

Well finished ‘ICF’ efficient, 4 bedroom, 2 storey home with open floor plan and quality throughout. The unfin. basement was designed to accommodate an inlaw suite. Comes with Home Warranty.

Cute 2 bedroom rancher with open floor plan and nicely finished. Located in quiet rural neighbourhood. Property has very nice yard with several mature fruit trees. Includes appliances.

Lush & green 19,500 sq.ft. lot in the city. Fruit trees & vegetable garden with nicelymanicured lawn. 2 bedrm on main plus 2 in bsmt. Has cold storage for canning. New siding & windows.

2 bedrm mobile with addition, large enclosed porch & a family room. Nice tidy yard with covered patio & close to river to dip your feet in the summer. Includes appliances.

#2091

#2024

#2040

#1967

$178,000

$227,000

$187,900

MOBILE WITH ADDITION

D L O S $429,000

$289,000

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.

SPECTACULAR VIEWS

CED U D RE

$240,000

$77,000

$267,500

$414,900

$319,000

Thinking of buying? Call us for the current market conditions.

$527,400

GORGEOUS APARTMENT

D UCE D E R Corner, upper unit with custom Mill Creek cabinets & tiled back splash & S/S appliances. Living rm has B/I cabinetry & TV stand. Totally reno’d bathrm with extensive tile work.

#2028

$144,900

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

CURB APPEAL

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 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.

Book an appt. to view this 3 bedrm bungalow with fenced lot, mature landscaping & lane access. Private patio with hot tub. Open oak kitchen/dining room. Family room with wood airtight.

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.

#2088

#1951

#1960

#2012

#1906

IN LOWER NICOLA

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$349,900

$389,000

D UCE D E R

$275,900

$75,000

$177,000

$94,999

$50,000

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