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A GROWING CITY

Former Grasslands site approved for rezoning Merritt City Council has given their approval for the land to be rezoned as only Residential Modular Home.

Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM A development at 3350 Voght St. the site of the former Grasslands Hotel, was once again brought before council for parcel rezoning following a Public Hearing.

The property was rezoned to Medium Density (R7) and Residential Modular Home (R4) in October of 2020 with the intention of having townhouses facing Voght St. with a modular home community at the rear of the property.

The owner of the land, Spayum Holdings LLC, expressed difficulties with finding a developer who would be willing to undertake a project that would include both townhouses and modular homes and requested that the zoning be changed to simply Residential Modular Home.

Both representatives of Spayum Holdings LLC and True Consulting, who has partnered with Spayum on the development, spoke to council following a lengthy presentation about the proposed changes.

During the Public Hearing, Mayor and council heard overwhelmingly positive comments from Merrittonians, who were strongly in support of the modular homes, as opposed to the mixed density of townhouses and modular homes.

A resident of Parker Dr. whose property overlooks the development site spoke in favour of the zoning change.

“We feel very comfortable, and have from the beginning, that a quality modular home park village on this property would be the best fit for our existing communities and for new people coming to Merritt,” said the resident, who also spoke about traffic concerns in the area that would be alleviated by the installation of a traffic circle, which would partially occupy the

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A blueprint was provided to Council as to what a development on the land could look like. TRUE Consulting

property at 3350 Voght St. “I am very much in favour of a quality manufactured home development on the site,” said another resident of Parker Dr. “I believe that the developer has presented a very viable project for the property, and an affordable housing solution for the City of Merritt. The developers have gone out of their way to make a project that will make Merritt proud. Providing proper zoning for this property will contribute to a bountiful development for your community, while refusing the rezoning will likely lead to a stall in the property and a weed infested eyesore that we’ve been accustomed to for the last 14 or 15 years.”

He also spoke to the potential tax revenue of the property, which is situated along Merritt’s main thoroughfare.

“This property has the potential to return over $1 million to the City in taxes in ten short years with the development,” the resident speculated.

“As it currently sits, you’d collect about $30,000.”

The General Manager of the Lower

Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) Development Corp. also spoke in favour of the project, which is a joint effort between the five Indigenous bands in the Nicola Valley, who together own Spayum Holdings LLC. “To see five First Nations group come together to collaborate on one project is outstanding, for a lot of different reasons, so I’m really optimistic about the outcome of this and I sincerely hope it goes through.”

The only point of concern came from a resident along Burgess Ave. who requested that a fence be constructed along the future path that would run along the property escarpment, bordering the backyards of Burgess Ave. homes. This, he said, would deter people from accessing Burgess Ave. properties and prevent theft, as well as limiting erosion.

When it came time to vote on the rezoning, council expressed their gratitude to the developer for going to such lengths to please the public and reach a suitable compromise See ‘POSITIVE’ Page 5 that would pro-

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All Council City Council Meetings will nowin-person be held and online with live City Meetings have resumed residents are Regular Council Meeting - June 11, 2019 stronglylinks encouraged toat watch online via www.merritt.ca streaming available www.merritt.ca and on the City ofAugust Merritt10 social media channels. questions/ Regular Council Meeting -Committee Juneinput 25, 2019 – Policy Review StandingPublic – 6:00 PM information can be submitted prior to the Council Council - July 9, 2019 AugustRegular 11 - Finance andMeeting Audit Committee - 1:00 PM meetings to communications@merritt.ca August 12 - Airport Advisory Committe - 10:00 Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2019AM Regular Council Meeting - August 4 - 7 pm August 24 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting - August 18 - 7 pm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY When?

REGULAR CITY HALLNOTICE HOURS PUBLIC

Position: The City of Merritt is inviting applications for the position of CASUAL| LIFEGUARD/ Thursday 6:00 pm INSTRUCTOR I.

PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY 4th, 2020 at 7:00PM July 29 For complete details, visit ofCity Merritt www.merritt.ca Effective July City 26th Hallwebsite atAugust will be moving regular hours.

Current resumes reflectingtoapplicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position; detailing Where?

City Hallgiven will be educationisand qualifications, andopen proof of andwill licenses be accepted prior to Notice hereby that a required Publiceducation Hearing be will held on Tuesday Rotary Park 4:00 p.m.to Friday, July 12,in2019 by:Council Monday Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM. August 4th, 2020 the Chambers at Merritt City Hall, located Closed forVoght lunch between 12:00PM and at 2185 Street, Merritt, BC1:15PM. with respect to theCost? following proposed Carole Fraser, Deputy Clerk/Human Resources Manager PO Box 189, 21852284, Voght Street, Zoning Bylaw 2020.Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by email: cfraser@merritt.ca zero

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Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

These appointments are available in-person, but phone and In-person meetings areHall currently paused, phone in the Mayor’s Office at City (second floor), but 2185 Voghtand Street. video calls calls are are encouraged encouraged to to discuss discuss issues issues and and opportunities. opportunities. video

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AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 7:00 PM IS ON PAGE 5 LABOURER. Thursday | 6:00 pm If you would like to schedule a particular time to meet with the Mayor please contact Corporate Services at 250-378-8614

ForAugust complete However, we remind public to 5 details, visit City of Merritt website at www.merritt.ca Reserva5ons no longerthe required.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be Acontacted. copy of the proposed the Bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday Date Posted: Monday, June 17, 2019 July 23rd to Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at City Hall, 2185 Voght Street, Merritt Posting Expires: Friday, July 12, 2019 BC, or online at www.merritt.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Date Posted: Friday, June 21, 2019 Posting Expires: Monday, July 08, 2019

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Anyone who wishes to address the above Bylaw will be given the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, WHAT: Summer Nights Market or by written submission, onMerritt all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw.

WHEN: every Friday June 28th to August 30th 5:00pm to 10:00pm If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submission must be WHERE: 2000-2100 Block Quilchena Avenue received NO LATER THAN 12:00PM THURSDAY, JULY 30th, 2020, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

WHAT: MSS GRAD WALK WHEN: June 20, 2019 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Senior Secondary High School to Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Written submission can be provided by any of the following methods:

The City of Merritt is seeking Expressions of Interest from Artists for a new installation on McArthur, the exterior of the Arena.

Artists do not need to be muralists as Don Planning & Development Services Manager they will not be required to paint the wall. Artists will create the artwork and dmcarthur@merritt.ca provide a high-resolution digital copy that can be enlarged for production and installation. Artists can189, choose work individually or inBC, collaboration PO Box 2185toVoght Street, Merritt, V1K 1B8 with other artists. The selected artist(s) could earn a commission up to $7000.

Allmore submissions must visit include your name and street address. No letter, For information www.merritt.ca report or representation from the public will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Planning & Development Services Manager at 250-378-8620 or at dmcarthur@merritt. ca

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Community Policing Office Reopens As of Monday, July 27th, 2020 the City of Merritt Community Policing Office (CPO) will reopen to the public. The Community Policing Office will be open by appointment only for bike registrations, crime prevention information, and program inquiries.

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WHAT: MSS GRAD CAR PARADE WHEN: June 21, 2019 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE: Merritt Rotary Park (2000 Block of Voght Street) to Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Avenue) NOTE: Parking will be reserved at Rotary Park and the Church from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on June 22, 2019

WATER RESTRICTIONS

CITY OF MERRITT IS NOW IN DROUGHT LEVEL 4.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NO SPRINKLING OF 6:00AM - 8:00AM 7:00PM - 10:00PM LAWNS OR FLOWERand GARDENS IS ALLOWED. Sprinkling of vegetable gardens can continueEVEN on the two days a week that ADDRESSES you were already allowed to (Monday and Friday for even numbered homes, Tuesday and Saturday for odd numbers), and you can still use a hand-held Mon/Wed/Fri controlled-flow nozzle at any time.

ODD ADDRESSES The City will be increasing patrols, and violators will be ticketed.

Tues/Thurs/Sat In addition, we will not be issuing any exemptions, so we’re asking all residents to refrain from laying any new turf.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS: The City will end the irrigation of our grass in City parks. onflowers yourandrespective days Our public works crews will try to keep some of the flowers looking as best they midnight 4:00 AM can while hand-watering, to keep our city beautiful.

We knowto how important the spray park is for children and families to cool off and have fun, *NO so that will stay openSPRINKLING for the time being. SUNDAYS Effective May 1ST to September 30TH We want to thank Merrittonians for their efforts in water conservation to protect

WATERING RESTRICTIONS

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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS

City scholarships for MSS grads Graduate Annie Baek receives her City of Merritt scholarship on July 20. Photo submitted

Positive response from Merrittonians on modular homes From Page 3

Morgan Hampton & Jake Courtepatte MERRITT HERALD Students Annie Baek and Katie Klassen have been awarded $1,000

by Mayor and Council at the last two regular council meetings.

In March of this year, council voted unanimously to establish two scholarships, which would provide $1,000 each to two local grade 12 graduates who planned to continue their education at a post-secondary institution.

During this, the inaugural year of the annual scholarship, Baek and Klassen were selected as recipi-

ents. Baek was on hand to receive her scholarship as well as a letter from the City at the July 20 meeting, while Klassen accepted hers at the July 27 meeting.

Mayor Linda Brown initially suggested the awards after realizing that while a number of community organizations provided scholarships to exceptional Nicola Valley students, the City did not.

“Preference is given to students who have shown leadership in youth or civic activities, or have volunteered in the com-

munity,” Mayor Brown informed council during the first presentation.

“Annie is an outstanding student and community volunteer who graduated in June from MSS. She will be continuing her educational career at the University of Toronto in the fall in a mechanical engineering program. We’re very proud of Annie’s accomplishments and wish her all the best as she continues in her educational career.”

After posing for a photo with Mayor and council, Miss Baek thanked them for the award.

“We know

you’ll do us proud,” said Mayor Brown.

When it was time for Klassen to receiver her scholarship one week later, Mayor Brown called the graduate “an outstanding student and community volunteer.”

Klassen plans to pursue a career in the field of medicine, beginning at Thompson Rivers University in the Bachelor of Science program, before hoping to transfer to the British Columbia Institute of Technology for their radiology program. She ultimately wants to specialize in sonography.

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Mayor Brown, who spent her career in the field of health, said that these positions are usually very difficult to fill.

“I really commend you for going into that kind of field. Who knows, maybe she will come back to Merritt someday.”

vide much needed housing without negatively affecting the neighbouring properties.

Councillor Mike Bhangu was the only one on council to have reservations about the development model.

“I like the layout, I like the design, I like how the developer and public worked well together, I’m just not comfortable with a lease ownership model and for that reason I can’t move forward with this,” said Bhangu.

“But outside of that, I think it’s wonderful to have a developer and the public work together to present something to us.”

The Zoning Amendment Bylaw was carried 6 – 1, with only councillor Bhangu opposed.

Although it is difficult for the developer to put a definite price on the modular homes due to fluctuations in the cost of building materials, such as lumber, it is likely the homes will be in the $400,000 to $450,000 range, with a monthly lease fee of $500 that would also cover services such as water and sewer.

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ALBAS: some border certainty This week I will give Prime Minister Trudeau some well deserved credit.

The DAN ALBAS Federal VIEW FROM Government announced: THE HILL “August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel.”

These fully vaccinated travelers will also not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada, provided they comply with the required pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test with a negative result.

The Federal Government also announced they intend to expand this relaxing of restrictions to fully vaccinated international visitors on September 7th, with the same criteria for pre-entry with a COVID-19 molecular test and a negative result.

Why do I commend the Prime Minister for this announcement?

It is not because it means the border will be re-opening.

The reason I commend the Prime Minister is that providing clear dates and criteria in turn helps create certainty.

Many small businesses here in the Okanagan, to some extent, depend on visits from US citizens.

Over the past months there has been a growing frustration as many receive calls for bookings, orders and/or reservations, leaving small business owners in a challenging See ‘CLEAR’ Page 7 situation of

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FAITH COLUMN: A gospel for the Olympians One of the favourite clichés, used mostly by political leaders promising election goodies, is: “Make NARAYAN MITRA no mistake.”

You Gotta Have I, too, FAITH have some of my own such catch-all statements, one of which could confidently be asserted as: “Make no mistake, Christianity is not just for the weak but satisfies both the weak and the strong.”

Two great Olympic events have just started in Tokyo. It’s in the second event though, the Para Olympics, that the contestants pride themselves in their ‘real’ strength, almost to the point of their invincibility.

Many easily despise and discard a faith that speaks of strengthening the weak and lifting up the fallen.

Haven’t many of us have heard such snide remarks as: “I don’t need Christianity. It’s a crutch only for the weaklings?”

Perhaps we have grown so accustomed to the crutches of our society that we hardly recognize them for what they are.

• The mad quest for intimacy to still the ever-present pain of loneliness.

• The activism with which we fill our lives because we dare not stop and ask who we are and where we are

going.

• The dependence on alcohol and drugs because of the pressures around and within us has got to be too great.

• The attempt to prop up our lives with material things.

Other props are less obvious, but just as much crutches for the weak – power over other people, fame, wealth and beauty.

There seems no end to the props people use as they go limping through life.

Is Christianity another crutch? In one sense, it is.

It is for people who do not pretend they are invincible but know they have got something broken within themselves.

Our world, our lives are fractured by greed and lust, by cruelty and selfishness.

Christianity is unashamedly a ‘religion’ of rescue. That is why so many self-satisfied people steer clear of it.

Set side by side the two estimates of human nature, we think we have hearts of gold. But over three thousand years ago, Prophet Jeremiah said: “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately corrupt.”

Which evaluation is closer to the mark? How does God react to all this?

By pretending it does not matter?

Of course it matters.

The evil in our lives spoils our characters, ruins relationships, and

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of her nunnery to love the helpless and the homeless, the poorest of the poor, on the streets of Kolkata; Alexander Solzhenitsyn, rotting in the Gulag and surrendering his whole intellect and being to Jesus, gains the strength to challenge a totalitarian regime on behalf of human dignity and freedom; George Foreman, former world heavy weight boxing champion, whose scarred face turned full of the love of Christ, might mutter gently in our ears: “What was that I heard you say, that Christianity is a crutch for the weak?”

They are just some examples among millions who have thrown away the pathetic crutches with which they used to limp along the road of life.

They have come for healing to the seasoned wood of the cross and they have been transformed.

If we think Christianity is a crutch for the weak, let us make sure our accusation is not a smoke screen to deny our own inadequacies.

Let us make sure that it is not an excuse to evade the claims that the living God has on our lives. His remedy is radical, but very effective.

He takes the wounded, the fractured people, and makes them whole.

Narayan Mitra is the pastor of Merritt Baptist Church at 2499 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC. merrittbaptist@gmail.com

having to refuse business and not knowing when the situation might change.

The announcement from the Prime Minister fixes that and also provides an opportunity for families who have been separated by the border closure to be reunited.

However, it must also be pointed out that the announcement made by the Prime Minister only applies to US citizens coming to Canada.

Unfortunately, the Federal Government did not coordinate this re-opening with the United States, so Canadian citizens will not be in a situation to receive reciprocal approval for non-essential travel at the US border.

Strangely, when the Prime Minister was directly asked if he had contacted President Biden to advocate for a reciprocal treatment for Canadians at the US border by a reporter at a news conference earlier this week, the PM refused to answer the question.

That leads to my question this week: Should the border re-opening have been coordinated on a reciprocal basis or do you support the current approach by the Prime Minister?

I can be reached at Dan.Albas@parl.gc.ca or call toll free 1-800-665-8711.

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alienates us from Him. Moreover it has an uncanny grip on all of us. Which of us does not long to be free of the moral weakness which pulls us down?

The Christian good news is that God has acted to restore the situation.

He has come to this world to show us what He is really like, to show us how we could live life at its best.

And that isn’t all. He came to build a bridge over the troubled waters of our alienation and selfishness.

He came to construct a path back to Himself.

And He did this, against all human logic, by dying for us.

It is, therefore, a radical reshaping of human nature that Christ offers.

He liberates us from the shackles of the past and sets us free to be the people we were intended to be.

He enables us to make the contribution toward other people and society at large. We know what is the right thing to do, but we don’t get around to do them because of our unhealed self-centredness.

The wood of Jesus’ cross is like a splint for our fractured lives. But that splint is applied with the intention of effecting a cure to enable us to stand, walk, and run.

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Approximately 20 people - including several volunteers - battled the blaze, believed to have been caused by a lightning strike.

Warm weather and little precipitation have forced the fire hazard rating in Merritt’s Ranger District to high.

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Miss Tourism pays Merritt a visit Morgan Hampton REPORTER@MERRITTHERALD.COM

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iss Tourism World Canada had a whirlwind tour of Merritt on July 23, stopping in at several local businesses, restaurants, tourist attractions and even making time for a chat with Mayor Linda Brown at City Hall.

The Herald caught up with Samantha Sewell, a pre-school teacher originally from Vernon, at the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives and asked her what her impression of Merritt had been

so far.

“It’s very exciting, it’s larger than what I thought it was,” said Sewell.

“I feel like a lot of people think that Merritt, BC, you just drive through it, so I was very excited to be invited here, and so far, there have been amazing opportunities for inclusive tourism.”

Sewell’s second stop of the day was Moon Shadows Campground on Neilson St. where she was excited to be able to communicate freely.

“When I was

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at Moon Shadows Campground, the individual there actually signed with me,” said Sewell.

“I’m fluent in American

Sign Language and a big part of my reign as Miss Tourism World Canada is about promoting inclusive tourism. Tourism is

for everybody, it’s not just for people who are not disabled, or don’t have any challenges. It is for individuals who are disabled, indi-

viduals who have no disabilities, individuals that have communication challenges like myself.”

Sewell has apraxia, a motor

speech disorder that affects a person’s ability to make correct and accurate movements when speaking, which can hamper effective communication.

Because of this, Sewell was bullied as a child and even verbally abused by a teacher who separated her from her classmates and told her that she was retarded. Because of this, Sewell is a champion for people with disabilities, particularly in tourism.

July 23 is Sewell’s first day in Merritt, and with several more hours of her Nicola Valley tour

to go, she was reluctant to name her favourite part.

“That is so difficult… I think some of the highlights were meeting the individual at Moon Shadows, being able to sign with her, and also seeing the mammoth tusk was unbelievable,” Sewell said, referencing the impressive mammoth tusk on display at the Museum.

“I’ve never seen a mammoth tusk before!”

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Empty Keg goes solar Morgan Hampton REPORTER@ MERRITTHERALD.COM

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mpty Keg Brew House at 2190 Voght St. will be running a little greener in the future, following the roof top installation of 20 solar panels on July 27.

Kyle Hall, owner of Empty Keg, was on hand alongside a crane from Alpha Design and a crew from Merrittbased SEI (Solar Energy Innovations). Despite the smoky skies there were smiles all around for the roughly one hour it took to get the panels properly situated.

“We’re really proud that Kyle (Hall) took us on as one of our first projects this summer,” said Eric Little, CFO of SEI.

“We’d like to broadcast to the city of Merritt that we’re ready to install more projects.”

SEI specializes in making solar power accessible and viable, offering complete system deliveries and installs to even the most remote locations. SEI has also partnered with NVIT on their Renewable Energy Technology program, and two program students are currently working full time with SEI. “SEI is a supplier of solar equipment to Finning, and are pleased to be a fabricator and designer of our unique solar products - such as the one used at the Empty Keg,” said Little.

“A fully pre-wired system that can be quickly lifted onto a flat rooftop or on the ground, reduc-

ing labour requirements and time of installation.

The 20 panels on the rooftop of Empty Keg will generate just under 9kW of power.

“That will be able to offset Kyle’s power bill by anywhere from hopefully 50% to 75%, on an annual basis,” said Little.

“We’re always very understanding of our carbon footprint and what A drone shot shows a crane installing the new solar panel on the Empty Keg building. Photo submitted we can do,” said Hall about the project.

Keg cleaner and greener, we can do to help the effective and affordable.

“We try to recycle as something Hall has been planet,” said Hall.

“We get so much sun much of our by-product focused on despite the Over the course of the throughout the whole as we can, a lot of people difficulties presented next week, SEI will work year, in particular the know that our grains go

by COVID-19 and the with Hack Electric to winter, we have way to farmers… our cooling switch by many businesses complete the installation more sun than even water, for instance, we to single use packaging and get the panels gener- the Okanagan Valley,” recycle so we can use it in and other, less eco-friend- ating power. explained Hall. our next brews, so this is ly operations.

Hall urges other “So, that makes a big the next step in reducing “It’s important for us Merrittonians to look into difference, you’re generour carbon footprint as because there’s only so solar options for their ating power all year long much as we can.” much natural resources own homes and busiand you’re offsetting your There are further out there, so we’re always nesses, as green energy costs.” plans to make Empty very cognizant of what becomes increasingly

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Two and a half years later, some closure comes after a fire burned down the Murray Church.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@ MERRITTHERALD.COM A Merritt man has pled guilty to a string of arsons in local churches in January of 2019.

August David Caprian appeared before a judge for his sentencing on July 23, 2021, where he pled guilty to three counts of arson and one count of break and

enter with intent.

Caprian was arrested as a suspect in the crimes, including the burning of the historic Murray Church to the ground, shortly after they were committed on January 11 of 2019.

He was released on bail on January 20.

The Shulus Catholic Church, as well as the Crossroads Church, were the other

buildings hit by arson that night.

Caprian received a 24-month Conditional Sentence Order.

Pair of Merritt men hit with drug charges A successful search warrant at a suspected drug house on Granite Avenue in December has led

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On July 23, charges were approved against Braeden Shane Drake for four counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of commit offence with a firearm. Ernest Frank Loos was also charged with three counts of possession.

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HOT RIDES: Central Park was the location for this year’s Show n Shine car show on July 25. Joined by the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Market for the event, it was the first show in two years, after the 2020 cancellation.

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City calls for local artists for sports mural Cents to receive government funding through new grant Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM

Jake Courtepatte Deputy Corporate Officer with the NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM City of Merritt. “The installation method removes the challenges Calling all artists - the deadline associated with painting murals, has been extended to apply to create the artwork for a new mural on such as weather conditions and the the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. surface of the wall itself.”

It was just over two years ago While the original deadline was that Merritt City Council unaniset for mid-July, it has now been mously agreed to scrap plans to moved to Sept. 27.

“Artists do not need to be mural- paint a new country music artist mural on Quilchena Avenue. ists as they will not be required to Instead, the money earned through paint the wall,” said Linda Brick,

GOLF TALK: Merritt’s Sloan falters, ties for 16th

The Merritt golfer was one stroke off the lead at the 3M Open after the second round.

The Merritt Centennials are one of 72 amateur sports leagues or teams to receive support from the provincial government through a new grant program.

Announced on July 27 from the home of the Surrey Eagles BCHL club by Minister of Sport Melanie Mark, a total of $11-million in one-time grants will be distributed across the province. It is not known at this time the amount that the Centennials will be receiving.

The grants will support amateur athletes and ensure the jobs of people who work for the leagues and teams are protected.

“These top-level athletes have dedicated their entire lives to become the best of the best, and like all British Columbians, they’ve sacrificed so much during the pandemic,” said Mark.

“These grants will provide vital support to B.C.-based sport organizations so these athletes can continue to reach for the stars.”

The fund is directed at organizations that do not pay their amaa Rural Dividend grant program teur athletes, and can demonstrate at least a 30% loss in revenue was allocated towards a sport and recreation-themed mural featuring since March of 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19.

“We are pleased to see this investment in amateur sport and local athletes on the NVMA. glad to partner in the distribution of these grants,” said Charlene The project has been budgeted Krepiakevich, CEO of viaSport. “In communities around the at $13,500 – the allocated money province, amateur sport leagues, teams, coaches and supporters will be used to cover artist fees, materials, supplies, labour, installa- foster the development of our BC athletes. This funding will help tion, travel, insurance, and all taxes, ensure that the amateur sport system pulls through the pandemic so that our athletes can play another day and sport can continue to excluding GST. More information can be found be an integral part of the economic and social fabric of our communities.” on the City of Merritt website.

Jake Courtepatte NEWSROOM@MERRITTHERALD.COM The third-to-last event of the PGA Tour season was a crucial one for Merritt’s Roger Sloan, who entered the 3M Open in 147th place in the chase for the FedEx Cup. The top 125 players at the end of the season automatically secure their tour cards for the following year.

Due to darkness suspending round one on Thursday, Sloan finished off his last two holes of the round on Friday morning, opening the tournament with an impressive 64.

Round two saw Sloan continue his success with an opening hole birdie on a par four, Adding another on the par five sixth hole after two-putting from close to 80 feet.

It wasn’t until the final hole that Sloan recorded his first bogey of the tournament, finding the drink while trying to reach the green on the par five in

two shots. He recorded a six on the hole to fall to a tie for the lead, though fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin passed him in the final stretch of the day.

Sloan was able to solidify his fourth cut made in a row.

Round three on Saturday saw more of a subdued Sloan on the course, managing to shoot one under par. He was able to string together some birdies, though was hit hard by a double bogey on the par four tenth hole.

It was once again a double bogey that knocked Sloan out of contention in the final round, finding bunker trouble on the par three thirteenth hole.

With only two events left in the season, Sloan now sits in the 137th spot in the rankings, twelve spots out of an automatic berth in the 2022 PGA season.

The 34-year old is yet to win on the PGA Tour - his last professional win came on the Web.com Tour in 2014, when he won the Nova Scotia Open.

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Ex-Centennial drafted by NHL’s St. Louis Blues Tyson Galloway spent time with the Cents during the 2019-2020 BCHL season.

Marty Hastings KAMLOOPS THIS WEEK Childhood friends often envision scenarios of some day joining the NHL together.

Tyson Galloway and Logan Stankoven of Kamloops lived the dream on Saturday.

“I’m on a high right now,” said Galloway, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound defenceman who toils for the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL. “I’m living on a cloud.”

The Dallas Stars picked Kamloops Blazers’ forward Stankoven in Round 2 (47th overall) and the St. Louis Blues nabbed Galloway in Round 5 (145th overall) of the NHL Draft.

Stankoven and Galloway have been playing with or against each other since they first laced skates in the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association.

Galloway’s name might ring a bell to Merritt Centennial season ticket

holders - he laced up for the Cents for 27 games in 2019-20, before being called up by the Hitmen during the season. During that time, the big blue liner

managed two goals and three assists.

Galloway was elated to be drafted by the Blues.

Perhaps only his mother, Lisa, was more jazzed.

“She was jumping up and down and shed a few tears, for sure,” said Galloway, who had nine points, including four goals, in 17 WHL games last season.

“The last 24 hours have been pretty surreal. I’m just kind of letting it all sink in.”

Former Medicine Hat Tigers’ director of player personnel Carter Sears, now a scout for the Blues, welcomed Galloway to St. Louis.

“He said, ‘I couldn’t grab you in the WHL Bantam Draft with Medicine Hat, so I was going to make sure I could get you today in the NHL Draft,’” said Galloway,

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who also spoke to Blues’ GM Doug Armstrong. “I thought that was pretty cool and it made me feel like they really wanted me.”

Stankoven and Galloway left the KMHA to join Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford and returned to Kamloops to team up with the Thompson Blazers in the B.C. Major Midget League.

The WHL opponents may some day clash in the NHL. For now, they’re just two buddies living the dream.

“We grew up basically on every team together,” Galloway said. “It was honestly so special that we got to enjoy the day together. It’s unreal.”

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BananaBelle

One need only hop online and browse the many pages and ‘pins’ of Pinterest, or the multitude of shops on the popular handmade boutique of Etsy to find that kid and baby fashions have taken on a life of their own, becoming increasingly fun and creative.

Merritt has its very own funky fashion creator in BananaBelle, a shop of exclusively handmade offerings for babies, children and adults, all made by owner operator Julia Bennett.

“I handcraft all of my items, I even sew all of my own flowers, everything is done 100% by

hand,” said Bennett.

“I make tutus for any size newborn to adult, magic wand and hair bow sets, magic wand and bow tie sets for boys, bowties, bracelets, custom party badges for birthdays, baby showers, bachelorette parties and more.”

Bennett, a West Kelowna transplant, originally pursued her love of handmade creations in her hometown.

“Me and my mom started in 2011 at Farmers’ Markets in Kelowna making silk flower fascinators,” said Bennett.

Fascinators are a hat alternative that are usually large and lavishly

decorative, attached to a band or a clip.

These were made popular in recent years by the women of the Royal Family, particularly the uber-stylish Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, who can often be seen pairing her outfits with a fascinator while out and about on official Royal duties or while enjoying an afternoon watching a tennis match or horse race.

In 2015, Bennett made the move to Merritt, a place she has called home ever since.

“My family moved here, my mom, so I moved to join her,” explained Bennett.

When she changed locations, Bennett also changed up her handcrafted offerings.

“I started off making hair accessories with my mom, then I saw some dresses online and got interested in making those too, it has been a way for me to use my creativity.”

A creative outlet is important for Bennett, who has always felt most at home when she can put her hands and mind to a project or the arts, or both.

“I love performing arts and being outside most of all,” said Bennett.

“I love to sing, enjoy cooking, baking, and painting. I grew up spending a lot of time at the beach and with my big family, I am the youngest of seven siblings. I also have a large extended family.”

Family remains important to Bennett, who juggles her handcrafting business with the demands of being a full-time mother.

“I am a single mom and bunny mom,” said Bennett.

“I have different varieties of bunnies,

I have a Holland lop, New Zealand red and a Jersey Wooly/Lionhead Dwarf mix. I’ve always loved bunnies since I was a kid, we had them as pets.”

No doubt the bunnies are as much an enjoyment to Bennett’s daughter, for whom the business is named, as they are to Bennett herself. Not to mention the part time gig of modelling her mom’s creations for photos on the BananaBelle Facbeook page and soon to be launched Shopify website.

“I enjoy making the new bows I started making this year the most, called Twisty Bows,” said Bennett of her creations.

“I’m always looking for new bow folding techniques.

A few favorite projects were a tropicalthemed dress with Hawaiian flowers, and a mother and daughter tutu set in pink and white.

I also really love making sparkler bows, this is my own creation I came up with about four years ago.”

You can find Julia set up with her BananaBelle

products at the Nicola Valley Farmers’ Markets on Saturdays, next to the Baillie House, and at special events and craft fairs around town.

To view BananaBelle products or to make an inquiry about a custom item, you can send a message through the BananaBelle Facebook page or email bananabellegirl@gmail.com.

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THE CHURCHES OF MERRITT WELCOME YOU Crossroads Community Church

2990 Voght St. • 250-378-2911• Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

Merritt Baptist Church

Sunday service (indoors), 10 am. Phone (250)378-2464 for more info and for prayer support.

Merritt Lutheran Fellowship

in St. Michael's Anglican Hall • 250-378-9899 Service Time: 3rd Sunday each month 1:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Corner of Jackson & Blair • 250-378-2919 Mass Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

St. Michael’s Anglican Church

1990 Chapman St. • 250-378-3772 Service Times: 2nd and 4th Sundays only - 10:00 a.m.

Trinity United Church

Corner of Quilchena & Chapman • 250-378-5735 Service Time 2nd & 4th Sundays/ Sunday School (K-Gr. 4) - 10 am

Somang Mission Community Church (SMC) 1755 Coldwater Ave. (The Cadet Hall) Sunday Service Time: 4:00 pm • 250-280-1268

Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell St. • 250-378-9502 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

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INTEGRITY POST FRAME BUILDINGS since 2008. Built with concrete posts. Barns, shops, riding arenas, machine sheds and more. Adam.s@ integritybuilt.com 1-250-351-5374 www.intergritybuild.com

Judy passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021, in Kelowna, BC at the age of 77.

Judy was passionate about her family and extremely proud of her four grandchildren. She loved animals and especially her pet kitties. Over the years she had many hobbies including flower gardening, trying new recipes, and discovering collectibles. Her collection of thousands of ceramic cats is legendary. She was generous, fun-loving, and will be dearly missed by all.

She is lovingly remembered by her sons Daniel (Heather Stevens) and Darren (Nina Bianco); by her grandchildren Brianna, Toren, Kalen, and Solaya; her siblings Lorne (Rose) Lube and Roy (Pat) Lube; and by her extended family and dear friends in West Kelowna, Northern BC, and Merritt. She is survived by her sons’ father, Fred Dofher, and predeceased by her sister, Barbara Munn.

A special thank-you to her niece, Evelyn, who was always ready with a smile, a bag of groceries, and a heart of gold.

A short service and celebration will be held to share memories of Judy at 11:00 on Saturday, August 14th, 2021, at 3352 East Boundary Road, West Kelowna.

Messages may be sent to the family by visiting www. springfieldfuneralhome.com

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EDUCATION COORDINATOR

NURSERY/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Human Resource – Supervises and valuates the performance of anyone with direct reporting relations to the Department when applicable.

Financial – Develops Education Program budgets in consultation with the Band Administrator and administers the budgets as approved by Chief and Council and all other associated duties.

Policy – Administers the approved Post-Secondary Education Policy.

Liaison and Representation – Participates as Ex-Officio when required on the Band School SAC; Represents the band in negotiating the Local Education Agreement; Attends School District 58 meetings where applicable; Liaises with Post-Secondary Institutions/Schools in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Policy and programs; Liaises with SD #58 re: L.E.A., F.N.A.C, and staff where applicable; Advocates for Coldwater students within School District 58 & students attending different PostSecondary Educational Institutions; Liaise with Indian Services Canada in support of the Coldwater Indian Band Education Department programs.

Post-Secondary Program Administration – Administers the Post-Secondary program as per Job Description.

General Education Administration – Administers all pertinent Education Program funding through Xyntax; Develop and maintain individual student confidential files; Maintains records of all Education programs, services and funding associated with this department; Keeps the Band Administrator informed of sensitive and important issues and events in relation to the operation of the Education Programs; etc.

Duties include and are not limited to: • Post-Secondary Diploma (prefer minimum Business or Public Administration diploma) • OR an equivalent combination of post secondary education and directly related work experience.

• Proposal writing an asset • Lifestyle consistent with the importance of the responsibilities of the position • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, tact, discretion and sound judgement • Demonstrated commitment to fiscal management • Superior communication skills, written and oral • Working knowledge of Xyntax an asset • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux and Coldwater Community an asset • Ability to organize and manage workload • Good negotiation skills (Local Education Agreements) • Able to work independently and in a team environment • Satisfactory Criminal Records check • Valid Driver’s License and Reliable vehicle Send your resume with references and cover letter: Attn: COLDWATER INDIAN BAND H.R. COMMITTEE c/o Band Administrator (lantoine@coldwaterband.org.) or fax 250-378-5351 PO BOX 4600, MERRITT, BC V1K 1B8

The Coldwater School is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Nursery/Kindergarten Teacher.

Qualifications • Completion of a Bachelor of Education • Experience teaching/managing a multi-grade, multi-level classroom • Have special education training and/or experience working with children with special needs • Knowledge of Nlaka’pamux students and Coldwater Community an asset • Have experience integrating First Nation cultural knowledge and activities into the curriculum • Be computer literate with SmartBoard knowledge/experience • Membership in or eligible to become a member of the Teacher Regulation Board (TRB) • Registration with the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS) Preference will be given to those applicants who: • Have a minimum of two years of successful classroom teaching experience • Have experience at the Nursery/Kindergarten level • Have additional professional experience and/or post-secondary courses in early childhood education, early learning and early literacy • Have knowledge and experience with, or willingness to learn and use • Saxon Math • Read Well Program • DIBELS Assessment • PELI Progress Monitoring • ASQ (Ages and Stages) Developmental Assessment • Story Champs • Have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal) How to apply Your application portfolio must include the following documents: • Cover Letter • Resume •Academic Transcripts • Reports/Evaluations: • Recent Graduates require final Practicum Reports • Experienced Teachers require a recent Teaching Evaluation (not lesson observations) within the past 8 years • 3 Professional References-email and phone numbers • Recent Graduates to include your Faculty Advisor, School Advisor(s) and one or more of the following: Principal, Vice Principal or most recent previous employer • Experienced Teachers to include current Principal, Vice Principal and previous Administrator(s) * We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references* • TCB (Teacher Certification Branch) Status: • If your application is in process, please provide a screenshot of the application, including the drop down menu of outstanding documents Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications, we do not provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

Closing Date: On-going until this position is filled for September 2021. Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send your application package to: Janice Antoine, Principal Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 - Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca - Fax: 250-378-9212

Deadline for resumes extended to: August 13, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Drop off your resume in person to 3713 DeWolf Way Please no phone calls.

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Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting

Responsibilities and Duties Planning – Annual and Long-term Education Plan for Coldwater Indian Band, membership and as directed.

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Employment

Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting The Coldwater Indian Band is seeking an individual to fill the Education Coordinator position. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of Coldwater Indian Band Education Programs and Services and reports to the Band Administrator. This position will be working from the Merritt Office.

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NICOLA VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – MERRITT

The Coldwater School is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Custodian.

Qualifications • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent • Completion of custodial training and WHMIS (or be willing to acquire) • Must be bondable • Valid Driver’s License and current driver’s abstract • Ability to use judgement in applying clearly prescribed methods and procedures • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the routine exchange of information • Physical ability to perform the required duties Duties and Responsibilities will include: • Perform a variety of cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in and around school buildings as outline in the Custodial Job description • Empty and clean the “Three Stream System” containers – Organics, Waste and Recycling • Clean and sanitize school equipment and furniture as required • Pick up and remove garbage on school properties • Operate, clean and maintain custodial tools and equipment for daily use • Basic maintenance of the school heating and cooling systems • Exterior and ground maintenance Preference will be given to those applicants who: • Have a minimum of two years’ experience • Have Aboriginal ancestry (as per Special Program with the BC Human Rights Tribunal) How to apply Submit a resume with the following: • WHMIS Certificate • 3 references • Copy of valid driver’s license *Successful applicants will be subject to a vulnerable sector criminal record check.* Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications, we do not provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

Status: Full-time (37.5 hr/wk), Permanent • Start Dates: July 28, 2021 (NVIT Merritt) Wage: $20/hour + extended benets after 3 months TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 1. Explore our website and browse the Staff Orientation Modules to become familiar with the work we do.

2. Write a cover letter highlighting why you are: • Interested in working with us, and • Tell us about any personal or professional experience you have with people who have been marginalized because of a disability or other reason 3. E-mail your resume and cover letter to lauren@steps-forward.org The successful applicant should have a strong and compassionate sense of social justice and a strong desire to learn about the historical context of developmental disability. The art and work of inclusion facilitation is an on-going learning experience wherefacilitators engage in on-going critical reection with each other about how to support students to build broader autonomous lives.

Position: Home Support Worker

(1 vacancy, full time, permanent employment) Wage: $16.00 hourly for 40 hours per week Languages: English and Mandarin Experience: On-job training, experience assets Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Specific Skills: Provide personal care; Provide companionship; Assist in regular exercise, e.g. walk; Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene; Prepare and serve nutritious meals; Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Launder clothing and household linens.

Work Location: Merritt, BC; work at client’s home Personal Suitability: Excellent oral communication; reliability; flexibility.

Apply via email: tropicofh@gmail.com

We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.

Closing Date: On-going until this position is filled for September 2021. Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Please send your application package to: Janice Antoine, Principal Box 4600, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 - Email: jantoine@coldwaterschool.ca - Fax: 250-378-9212

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN I

For a complete listing of the job description and qualifications please visit the district’s website at www.sd58.bc.ca (Job Code: 3071664). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until August 13, 2021.

Please forward to: Attention: Lindsey Henderson Manager of Human Resources School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 sblonde@365.sd58.bc.ca Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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FULL TIME INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FACILITATOR

CUSTODIAN

This is a 12-month per year, 7.5 hours per day position. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.

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BC INITIATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Coldwater Indian Band Job Posting

Applications are invited for the position of a Computer Technician I with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt with a start date of September 1, 2021.

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$1,100,000

Good sized two story home on an oversized corner lot.

Upper floor has dining area as well as breakfast nook off kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full bath plus 2 piece ensuite for master bedroom.

75 x 200 ft private lot in Lower Nicola with detached garage, huge fenced garden and amazing private patio area. The lovely 4 bedroom home has had a nice sized addition built with 2 bedrooms and small office space.

Great investment property located on a large corner with a nice 24x26 attached garage heated separately. Bring in your ideas and add new floors with a coat of paint and enjoy your affordable new home!

Lots of room for the family in this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom 2 storey house with a large yard. The home also has a built in garage that is big enough to fit a full size truck or space to store your recreational toys.

Beautiful 3526 sqft executive 3 level home privately situated on .55 of an acre with breathtaking views right in Merritt.

This home has 5 beds with 2.5 baths & a 2 bed, 1 bath rented legal suite.

1602 DOUGLAS STREET

240-2500 PETER HOPE LAKE

1513 COLDWATER AVENUE

27-2776 CLAPPERTON AVENUE

1825 MENZIES STREET

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MLS:162267

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$209,000

3 bed 2 level townhome with no strata fees. Vinyl windows and a mix of vinyl and laminate flooring. Front and back yards are fenced with parking for two vehicles plus toys off lane access.

MLS: 162540

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$519,000

Look no further, this beautiful cabin has breathtaking views & is located in the private gated community at Peter Hope Lake. The home has 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms over 2 floors.

MLS: 162181

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$299,000

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom 1 bath rancher. Spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets. Livingroom has large picture window making for a bright and cheery room. Updated bath.

MLS: 162764

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$59,900

This unit has been well cared for with updating done in last 6 years. There is updated flooring throughout with a bright & open kitchen to the dinning area with lots of storage.

MLS: 162953

$237,000

With living room, kitchen, laundry and 3 piece bath on main floor. Lane access at backyard 19 x 12 shop. This townhome is an end unit and has a fully fenced yard.