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Protesters banged drums and sang at Gasoline Alley Thursday to
make their voices heard in opposition to the Canadian governments
Omnibus Bill C-45. The 400-plus-page bill is the federal Jobs and
Growth Act. Emily Wessel/Herald
Protesters to omnibus bill speak outThe grassroots Idle
No More campaign is gaining momentum in Merritt with the second
protest against Omnibus Bill C-45 in as many weeks.
Protesters turned out to Gasoline Alley on Thursday to speak
against the federal Jobs and Growth Act, which is being scrutinized
by the nationwide cam-paign for the failure of the government to
con-sult the public on the changes before the bill was tabled.
Now, Merritt protest-
ers are trying to expand their reach by including more non-First
Nations people in the protests. Idle No Mores second-ary focus is
on building relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous
Canadians.
There are sev-eral bills that affect us Native people directly,
Shackan Indian Band Chief Percy Joe said. But its not just a Native
issue that Bill C-45 is. It affects all Canadians, particularly in
the environment and the species at risk.
The 400-plus-page Jobs and Growth Act contains changes to
numerous bills, includ-ing the Navigable Waters Protection Act,
which would reduce the number of waterways under federal protection
by over 90 per cent, and to the Indian Act, which would allow First
Nations communities to lease reserve land based on a majority of
favourable votes at a referendum rather than the majority of the
gen-eral vote.
Four Saskatchewan women started the cam-paign to demand public
consultation before passing the legislation and to prevent
under-mining indigenous sov-ereignty.
We want people to know this affects all Canadians, and not just
First Nations, pro-tester Lennard Joe told a crowd of about 60
people at press time. He likened First Nations
people to the canary in a mine, saying First Nations are the
indica-tor that a change in political apathy is com-ing.
Protesters held signs that said Bill C-45 is about all of Canada
and Stop Harper and Bill C-45 while sing-ing and drumming near
Voght Street.
The first protest brought about 40 peo-ple to the Nicola Valley
Institute of Technology on Dec. 10. Cities throughout Canada held
demonstrations that day as part of the social media-driven
pro-tests day of action.
Shackan ElectionPercy Joe will serve
another two-year term as chief of Shackan Indian Band after his
re-election in the bands latest regular general election on Dec.
22.
The First Nations War Veterans of Canada president has held the
chief seat since 1971, with a two-year break from 2008 to 2010 when
he worked as a band councillor. He was elected as chief again in
2010.
Joe defeated two other candidates in the race for the seat.
It feels good that Ive got the confidence
of the people to be chief for another term, Joe said.
Band members also re-elected Joes niece, Sharon, as councillor,
and newly elected Joan Seymour as councillor. Joe said he is
looking forward to working with this council.
I definitely want to be mentoring them to be sure that they know
all the issues that we have to deal with, Joe said. We had a
think-in last June and we want to build on from there. We have a
com-prehensive community plan that we want to implement.
By Emily WesselTHE [email protected]
We want people to know this affects all Canadians, and not
just First Nations.PROTESTER LENNARD JOE
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
The B.C. govern-ment has extended the deadline for smart meter
installation by a year.
BC Hydro has installed 1.73 million of 1.87 million smart
meters, which represents about 93 per cent of the total number
planned for installation.
The ministry has cited shortages in labour, equipment and
specialized meters for the delay. Customer concerns have also
pre-vented BC Hydro from meeting their Dec. 31 deadline.
The additional time will enable BC Hydro to complete the work
and address as many customer concerns as possible before finalizing
smart meter installa-tions, the B.C. govern-ment stated in a
release.
Local and provincial groups have criticized the meters, claiming
they start fires and emit radiofrequencies that
damage peoples health and invade privacy.
Once installed, the meters are expected to pay for themselves by
delivering $1.6 billion in
benefits over 20 years, the province stated. These are savings
that BC Hydro will not have to collect from custom-ers.
The province has cited research that indi-cates the new meters
will conserve energy costs by up to 15 per cent.
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The City of Merritt is suing the Great Canadian Bike Rally for
allegedly failing to pay back around $70,000 in policing,
firefighting, ambulance and venue rental costs.
GCBR co-organizer Paul Fairfield said he and his son refused to
pay the costs, which they called totally out of the question, in a
statement released Dec. 12. They claim the city charged them for
unnecessary RCMP on top of the security they had already hired.
They also claim RCMP harassed rally attendees and negatively
impact-ed the event, causing it to lose thousands of dollars.
We thought we were doing really well, until the event, Fairfield
said. Not only was the number [of
police officers] exces-sive, but their attitude was just
absolutely terrible. The people that were after are the business
people, the professional people lawyers, doctors, all of
that. They love bikes. Its a hobby for them. When they come into
town and start being harassed like this, they dont put up with
that.
The lawsuit alleges organizers owe just over
$20,000 from 2011 and $54,000 from 2012.
We have negoti-ated, we have talked to the city, and weve told
them it doesnt work with that kind of cost from RCMP and
the fire department, Fairfield said. We stated right off the bat
that were not paying for last years [policing costs].
Fairfield said they modelled the event after a bike rally in
Washington, which he said doesnt hire extra police. He also said
the rally spent $25,000 on security for various events around town,
which, coupled with local police, should have been enough to
protect the community.
The lawsuit is the second one in as many months against rally
organizers. Community Futures Nicola Valley is suing the GCBR for
allegedly failing to repay about $40,000 in loans.
The Fairfields pro-posed a 2013 bike rally to city council this
fall. Though its not a City of Merritt event, Fairfield maintains
the
rally needs city support to succeed.
If the city wants something like the bike rally, we are
absolutely convinced that it would be very, very good, but theres
got to be a change in this commu-nity and its got to come from the
top, he said. Merritt had the oppor-tunity and theyre los-ing it
very, very quickly. There may be just a
window of opportunity left, but theyve got to do it quick.
City of Merritt Chief Administrative Officer Matt Noble said the
city cant consider supporting another rally until the outstand-ing
debts are repaid, and that council tried to support the event. The
city does not com-ment on cases before the courts.
By Emily WesselTHE [email protected]
Another lawsuit fi led against Bike RallyOrganizers say $70,000
in City of Merritt charges are unnecessary, and are totally out of
the question
The high number of people entering Merritt for the Great
Canadian Bike Rally resulted in various increases in emergency
services, some of which organizers say are unnecessary. File
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GOOD MORNING!
From the Herald archives: December, 1982
Teacher arbitra-tion settlement announced this week
Although arbitra-tion hearings have concluded in the 1983
contact dispute between the Nicola Valley Teachers Association and
the Merritt School Board, a decision by the arbitration panel had
yet to be made by press time.
The deadline for a decision is Dec. 31.
Although other arbitration deci-sions in the prov-ince have been
announced, arbitra-tion in the Merritt School District was delayed
until the two sides could agree on an arbitra-tion chairman.
In the arbitration process, each side selects a represen-tative,
and these two select a third to form the arbitration board.
The Merritt dispute was heard with others in the zone Kamloops
and Lillooet in Kamloops last week.
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MERRITT HERALDPlease bring them in to:
The City of Merritt agreed to a five-year, aid-only agreement
between the local fire department and Kamloops effective
Tuesday.
Merritt Fire Rescue and Kamloops Fire Rescue had already been
working together and the approval rep-resents a renewal of the
existing contract between the parties.
The aid-only struc-ture means Merritt uses Kamloops resources,
but doesnt need to provide that city with assistance.
Help has been need-ed in the past, usually during large mill
fires.
The aid agreement is in place to provide a contingency plan in
case there is an emer-gency relating to a major conflagration,
hazardous materials incident or simultane-ous emergencies, Fire
Chief Dave Tomkinson said in his report to council.
At those times, our city relies on neigh-bouring communities for
assistance in the form of equipment and
manpower, Tomkinson stated.
He said the renewal would help ensure added resources are
readily available when needed.
The agreement is unlike mutual aid agree-ments that Merritt has
with the Lower Nicola Indian Band and the District of Logan Lake,
where each party is committed to providing assistance to the
other.
Typically, Kamloops would be called upon after resources from
Lower Nicola and Logan Lake have been used.
The rate at which Kamloops services would be utilized is $450
per hour for fire apparatus and a truck, which is in line with the
provincial average. Additional charges for manning the truck are
also added.
By Phillip WoolgarTHE HERALD
[email protected]
ICY STREETS TAKE TOLL A woman was taken to hospital after the
Ford Focus SE she was driving crashed on Parker Drive on Dec. 17.
The cause of the single-vehicle accident wasnt known at press time.
Emily Wessel/Herald
Fire department to receive support
The City of Merritt is hosting a reception for B.C.
Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon on Friday.
The Nicola Valley rancher was appoint-ed as the Queens
representative in the province by Prime Minister Stephen Harper
in the fall. She was sworn in on Nov. 2.
It gives people in our community the opportunity to come out and
congratulate her or meet her for the first time if some
people dont know her, Mayor Susan Roline said. Itll be just a
nice, short social gathering.
Guichon owns the Gerard Guichon Ranch and comes from a family
that has ranched in the area for well over a century. Guichon,
65,
has been involved in a number of envi-ronmental and
agri-cultural groups over the years, the British Columbia
Cattlemens Association, the British Columbia Ranching Task Force
and the British Columbia Agri-Food Trade Advisory
Council. The reception will
feature local enter-tainment from the Merritt Community Choir,
indigenous dancing or drumming, Indo-Canadian danc-ing, and
more.
The lieutenant-governor, Roline, Okanagan-Coquihalla
MP Dan Albas, and Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali will deliver
speeches, and Lali and Albas will present a handful of Queens
Diamond Jubilee med-als.
The reception runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre on
Friday.
By Emily WesselTHE [email protected]
Reception organized for Guichon
[At times] our city relies on neighbouring communities
for assistance.
MERRITT FIRE RESCUE CHIEF
DAVE TOMKINSON
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The new year repre-sents an opportunity to review 2012 and think
about what comes next. Its the occasion to look at the decisions
you made and make the neces-sary changes to help you achieve more
in the com-ing year. This time of year
represents another chance to get things right. But while the
opportunity to make change is there, by December most people are
right back where they were in the previous year.
Researchers John Norcross and his associates published the
findings of the rate at which people keep their New Years
resolutions. The research was printed in the Journal of Clinical
Psychology and showed that 50 per cent of people make New Years
resolutions. They revealed people usually keep their resolutions
through January, but falter in February before worsening
throughout the year until they completely fail by December.
The top resolutions include losing weight, exer-cising, managing
money, reducing debt and quitting smoking. No matter what change
you want, you are far more likely to achieve your goal if you have
for-mally made a resolution, rather than if you didnt set one. And
those who can keep their resolutions in full force past January are
much more likely to make those resolutions a perma-nent part of
their lives.
The best way to keep the resolutions is to pre-dict your
willpower limits.
A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social
Psychology investigated the way people react to temptations. Those
who had the most self-control used their willpower the least. These
people designed their lives to minimize the number of temptations.
For example, they didnt bring unhealthy food into their homes. This
meant that if they were later confronted by a box of donuts at
work, for example, they were able to fend off the craving.
Research led by Wilhelm Hofmann of the University of Chicago
revealed that the most
common New Years reso-lution (to lose weight), is the most
difficult, because less glucose in the blood means less willpower
glucose provides metal energy, which increases willpower. A way to
battle that depletion is to ensure there isnt the temptation that
requires the exertion of the glucose. If there is no temptation,
then the glucose isnt needed. So if you want to keep your New Years
resolution, dont structure your life to include temptations that
would lead you to failure. Eventually, these decisions will become
a habitual part of your life.
HERALD OPINION
B.C. Libs perfect art of repeating
The B.C. Liberal government has been taking heat (rightly so)
for wast-ing $15 million of your tax dollars on a variety of ads
that amount to little more than pre-election boasting.
Youve seen them. They serve only to proclaim all the wonderful
things the B.C. Liberals have done.
They are partisan and wasteful and offer fodder for debate on
just how much real good that $15 million could have done in various
areas of the province. In Kamloops on Dec. 19, we witnessed another
PR spin that should make taxpayers take note of yet more waste of
their precious dollars.
Education Minister Don McRae, Jobs Minister Pat Bell and
Environment Minister Terry Lake were at NorKam secondary (which
sits in Lakes Kamloops-North Thompson riding) to announce in person
exactly what was announced and reported on back on Oct. 4.
That would be Victorias decision to fund $6.3 million of the
$7.4-million trades and technology centre at the school, all the
details of which were reported two-and-a-half-months ago by KTW and
other Kamloops media outlets. Yesterdays re-announcement offered
nothing new, save for a hazy timeline concerning construction,
which only adds fuel to the argument by many that this government
is in full election-campaign mode, doing a poor job at masking
public-relations propaganda as real news.
KTW attended yesterdays re-announcement as the press release
announcing the event did not note it was indeed a
re-announcement.
It soon became apparent the NorKam press conference was simply a
chance for politicians to engage in silly photo-ops with tools as
they tried to milk more ink from a stale announce-ment. We know how
much the blatant ad-propaganda campaign is costing us.
We wonder how many tax dollars it cost to arrange to have the
educa-tion and jobs ministers travel with their ample staff to
Kamloops to announce something that was announced quite fully
nearly a quarter-year ago.
Kamloops This Week
Finding a way to achieve resolutions
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#1865 $298,700
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#1719 $465,000
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#1853 $248,000
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#1856 $329,900
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#1795 Each $59,900
COMMERIAL LOTBuild your business on this 0.75 acre lot with
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for restaurant, gas station, motel, hotel, auto, machine or show
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#1864 $139,900
LOTS OF POTENTIAL
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#1771 $370,000
NICE 1.84 ACRES
2 bedrm rancher on manicured 1.84 acres just minutes from town.
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#1497 $849,950
ON 20 ACRES
Phenomenal panoramic views from this 5 bedrms 4 bath home, with
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#1719 $465,000
COMMERCIAL SHOP
Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. C2 zoning, 3
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#1831 $359,000
9.75 ACRES
3 bedroom home with 2 baths and full basement. Has 24 x 26
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#1721 $69,500
GREAT APARTMENT
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#1836 $314,900
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#1856 $329,900
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#1840 $359,900
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#1512 $135,000
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#1848 $549,900
30 ACRES
Perfect horse property with spec-tacular views. Very private,
beautiful pastures. Home has 3 bedrooms with huge master bedrm in
loft. Open kitchen, living room area & fully fi nished
bsmt.
#1696 $240,000
MOVE IN READY
New 2 bedroom plus den rancher in area of quality, newer homes
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#1746 $474,950
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#1831 $359,000
9.75 ACRES
3 bedroom home with full basement, partially fi nished, on 9.75
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#1587 $599,000
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Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that
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#1851 $589,000
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26 acres backing onto crown land with beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath
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#1848 $549,900
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#1837 $799,900
ONE OF A KIND
Gorgeous custom home on 51.9 acres with panoramic views. Has
timber frame beams with superior fi nishing throughout, Mill Creek
cabinets, large wrap around deck & detached garage with guest
suite above.
#1817 $700,000
HISTORIC ACREAGE
Rich in history, this 100 acres was part of the ranch of 1904
with a few of the original outbldgs. Property is fenced & cross
fenced. Water rights in place. Home has 4 bedrms & 2 baths.
#1771 $370,000
1.84 ACRES
2 bedrm rancher on 1.84 acres with many outbldgs including
mobile home with addition, shop w/offi ce & storage bldgs.
Beautiful mountain views, lots of privacy & only minutes from
town.
#1663 $639,000
ALLIE LAKE RANCH
In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2
main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for
all rec. activities- hiking, snowmobiling, fi shing, hunting &
more.
#1842 $1,195,000
ON NICOLA LAKE
Magnifi cent lakefront home with vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms, 4.5
baths, 2 large sundecks overlooking the lake, fully fi nished
basement, low E windows & UG boathouse.
#1725 $595,000
98.5 ACRES
Private riverfront hobby farm in Sunshine Valley. 3 bedrm home
with numerous outbldgs. Approx. 35 acres of fl at cross-fenced
irrigated hay fi elds with water rights and 60+ acres of
hillside.
#1762 $149,000
ON WALLOPER LAKE
Great lakefront recreational cabin on acre lot. 15 year
government lease with approx. 5 years remaining. Just 35 mins from
Kamloops. Easy access. Call for more details.
#1597 $185,900
19.77 ACRES
Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd.
Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of
surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road.
#1807 $629,900
KANE VALLEY
Private 10 acre parcel in great recreational area. Home has 3
bedrms 3 baths, fully fi nished bsmt. View off front deck. Fenced
backyard with 32x32 heated shop w/13 ft ceilings.
#1760 $999,900 #1512 $135,000
122 ACRE RANCH 2 ACRES
Compact ranch in natural valley setting with level hay land,
Spius Creek to the East and Nicola River to the North, provides for
abundant water for irrigation, 2 wheel lines & some hand
lines.
Nice view, easy access, gentle slope with Crown land nearby with
lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well,
driveway in, septic approval. Just 20 mins from Merritt.
#1816 $1,050,000
144 ACRES
Exquisite land that was part of the original ranch, with 160 ac
grazing least, water rights, incredible expansive views &
Guichon Creek runs in valley below. Numerous building sites.
#1713 $2,000,000
20 ACRES
Great development property currently in TNRD but city water
& sewer at lot line. Zoning to be determined by City upon
inclusion into their limits. Two parcels with separate titles,
being sold together.
#1718 $345,000
COMMERCIAL
Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffi c area.
Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2
separate titles.
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Prime offi ce space for lease or rent of 480 sq.ft. with ceramic
tile fl ooring,
and gas F/P. On high traffi c route.
$900 + HST including utilities.
Call Doug 378-6166
MERRITT IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY!
WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST TIME BUYER,
DOWN-SIZING, INVESTOR OR LOOKING FOR
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
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Trista Wills
378-7767
Ray Thompson315-3377
LanaMcPharlane315-3748
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315-5236
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#1864 $139,900 #1857 $459,000 #1865 $298,700 #1852 $309,900
#1844 $299,900 #1836 $314,900 #1825 $214,900 #1714 $285,000 #1801
$135,900
LOTS OF POTENTIAL IMMACULATE HOME PRIME LOCATION NEWER RANCHER
IN LOWER NICOLA FANTASTIC VIEWS TOWNHOME GREAT VIEWS CUTE STARTER
HOME
4 bedroom home (3 up, 1 down) and fully basement, partially fi
nished. Home needs some TLC. Fenced yard. Large family home and
lots of storage.
Beautifully designed family home with 3 completely fi nished fl
oors, large kitchen, new HW fl ooring, laundry on main & den,
central air, BI vac, gas F/P. Yard is terraced with UG
sprinklers.
Extra large home with 3 bedrms up, new deck, new main bath fi
xtures, new paint throughout. Basement has large hobby rm, summer
kitchen & 4 bedrms. Beautifully landscaped yard &
carport.
1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with bonus room above garage. Open
kitchen design, 2 baths, HW fl oors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings.
Has fenced backyard with storage shed. Close to school.
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.
Look at the view while eating dinner with family or friends. 2
yr new home with modern open fl oor plan. 3 bedrm rancher with
vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family rm. Double
garage.
Nice end unit with bigger yard & quiet location. Tastefully
decorated with 3 bedrms and 2.5 baths, play area/offi ce upstairs,
laundry on main. Double garage. Nice backyard with patio.
Large family home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, oak kitchen, with huge
sundeck and views of the valley. New laminate fl oors in basement.
Fenced backyard, single garage. Close to hospital & school.
Great corner lot on quiet street with plenty of room to build a
shop. This cute 2 bedrm home is awaiting your ideas. Has some newer
fl ooring. Nice big living rm and new bathrm.
#1671 $329,000 #1838 $449,900 #1822 $199,900 #1715 $239,900
#1800 $535,000 #1811 $479,900 #1690 $389,900. #1826 $279,900 #1759
$450,000 #1717 $320,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME BEAUTIFUL YARD CLOSE TO SCHOOLS 2 WORKSHOPS
GREAT CURB APPEAL UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE NEW BENCH RANCHER DESIRABLE
LOCATION GORGEOUS HOME PRIVATE YARD
Features 3 bedrms up with 3 pce master ensuite, large bright
living room with gas F/P, large dining rm and access to covered
deck. Bsmt has 2 bedrms, in fl oor heating & shared
laundry.
Quality executive family home in good area of the Bench. Home
has HW & cork fl ooring, vaulted ceiling, Mill Creek cabinets
with granite tops & island in kitchen. UG sprinklers, 2
decks.
Great family home with 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedroom inlaw suite on
ground level. Has a double carport & lots of RV parking. 2 fi
replaces, large family room & a rec.room.
Great starter or retirement home. 3 bedrms, newer kitchen and
some recent renos of new fl ooring, water softener, HW tank,
furnace & heat pump/central A/C and vinyl windows. Lots of
parkings.
Executive 5 bedrm home with panoramic views. Grandiose fl oor
plan, Jacobi HW fl ooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/Ps, extra large
kitchen with maple shaker cabinetry & a 5 pce ensuite.
Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large
balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3
baths, fully fi n. bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally
landscaped.
Great views from this new rancher with walkout daylight bsmt.
Hardwood, porcelain & carpet fl ooring. Vaulted ceilings, open
design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double
garage.
Great family home close to schools & shopping. Cathedral
entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large living rm and sundeck. Large
family room with 2nd kitchen down. Carport with enclosed shed.
5 bedrm family home on fully manicured large corner lot.
Features HW fl ooring throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen &
baths, extra large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite. Huge workshop under
garage.
Fabulous home on 1/3 of an acre, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, laminate
fl ooring & fully fi n. bsmt. Has large 24x40 detached heated
shop/garage with 220 wiring. Enjoy the vegetable & fl ower
gardens.
#1812 $299,900 #1854 $339,000 #1586 $359,000 #1696 $240,000
#1758 $379,900 #1750 $163,500 #1808 $229,900 #1769 $325,000 #1840
$359,900 #1505 $109,900
NEW TOWNHOME LARGE FAMILY HOME BEAUTIFUL HOME NEW RANCHER QUIET
LOCATION DETACHED WORKSHOP REVENUE FOURPLEX QUIET LOCATION
INVESTORS
1427 sq.ft. rancher with full unfi n. daylight walkout bsmt. 2
bedrms, 2 baths, modern open concept, spacious living rm. Kitchen
opens to dining & great room. Double sidied F/P.
Large family home with 3 bedrms up + 2 bedrm inlaw suite at
ground level. New paint & fl ooring on main, hot water radiant
heat, oak kitchen cabinets, fenced backyard.
Perfect for large family with 5 bedrms and spacious ensuite with
soaker tub & separate shower. Living room has 19 ft vaulted
ceilings. Bsmt has extra large rec.room & lots of storage.
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.
Brand new 3 bedroom home with gorgeous views of the Valley. Home
has open concept, deluxe kitchen, crown moldings throughout, 4 pce
ensuite, BI entertainment center.
Perfect for fi rst time buyer or retiree. Home is close to
parks, schools & walking trails. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, new
laminate fl ooring, gas F/P, new HW tank & appliances. 2 lovely
sundecks.
Great family home close to schools, work & shopping. 4
bedrms, (2 up, 2 down), big family room in bsmt. Has 30x18
garage/workshop and a carport. RV parking. Private yard.
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.
Spacious 3 storey family at end of cul de sac. Home has sunken
living room, 3 large bedrms and 1 bedrm inlaw suite with offi ce
& rec.room down. 2 car garage with workshop. Large patio with
hot tub.
Cute little rancher with 1116 sq.ft., 1 bedroom and huge living
room. Has two large storage shed in backyard. Large lot is 50 x
231. Currently rented.
#1860 $185,000 #1803 $569,900 #1849 $469,900 #1559 $414,900
#1756 $143,900 #1778 $515,000 #1749 $119,500 #1841 $309,900 #1827
$239,000 #1744 $395,000
LOT OF POTENTIAL SENSATIONAL RIVERFRONT HUGE LOT NEAT AS A PIN
CUSTOM RANCHER TOTALLY RENOVATED PRIVATE BACKYARD ADULT ORIENTED
COMPLEX LARGE FAMILY HOME
Great starter home on 0.31 acre lot in town. Has fenced yard
with lots of RV parking. Laundry in basement, 3 bedrooms with extra
room upstairs, could be bedroom.
Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels.
Large chefs kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large
balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully fi nished basement. Triple
garage.
Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate acre lot backing onto
river. Features maple HW fl oors, ceramic tile, custom window
coverings, 3 bedrms, 5 pce enusite. 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back
with views.
Custom built 3 level home in private setting with lots of room
for toys. Gourmet kitchen with grante counters, oak cabinets, HW fl
oors. Updated baths. Has sauna & theatre rooms.
This 3 bedrm rancher has been loved for many years. Is within
walking distance to downtown shopping, schools & parks. One car
detached shop, new HW tank, electrical upgrade & some new
plumbing.
Custom fi nished 3 bedrm rancher with 34x20 shop on acre lot.
Features 5 pce ensuite, composition siding, central A/C. Finished
top to bottom with the fi nest building materials.
2 bedroom home on large lot. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bath,
new fl ooring, fi xtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof,
plumbing & electrical. Move in ready.
4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio.
Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted
ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.
Nice strata complex in park-like setting backs onto Nicola
River. Home has open design, galley kitchen with nook, 2 bedrms
& laundry on main, downstairs is hobby & rec.rms. Double
carport.
A remarkable home with rooms for inlaws. 2 bedrm suite on ground
level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/Ps, fully fi nished
bsmt with 2 bedrms & summer kitchen. Fenced backyard with
garden area.
#1820 $105,000 #1506 $105,000 #1764 $399,000 #1765 $89,900
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2 bedroom upper fl oor in good shape & move in ready. Comes
with appliances. Has some recent lino & laminate fl ooring.
Nice sundeck for your BBQ. Easy walk to shopping &
amenities.
2 bedroom bungalow with 1452 sq.ft. on large lot in
Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has storage shed in backyard.
Currently rented. Quiet area. Good holding property.
Beautifully fi nished 4 bedrm home in prime Bench location.
Upgrades include new Walnut HW fl ooring throughout, central A/C,
U/G sprinklers, roof, gutters & custom window coverings. Huge
sundeck.
Home has had some updates of laminate fl ooring, double glazed
windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 3 bedrms up and 2 bath.
$130 for strata & $143 for natural gas.
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Whether Buying or Selling, you can trust that your Realtor will
ensure your transaction is completed with competency and
professionalism.
Realtors are highly trained professionals that follow
a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice
Realtors must continually complete educational courses
to maintain their license
Realtors have a network of resources available Home
Inspectors, Contractors, fi nancial sources and others
Realtors will provide advice on local housing market
conditions,
real estate developments and neighbourhood trends
Realtors have the use of the Multiple Listing Service a
complete database of listings across Canada
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378-6166 www.movingrealestate.ca 378-6166 www.movingrealestate.ca
378-6166 www.movingrealestate.ca 378-6166
Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.
Doug Beech
(Owner)378-4219
Trista Wills
378-7767
Ray Thompson315-3377
LanaMcPharlane315-3748
Century 21 Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.250-378-6166 Fax:
378-4344
or Toll Free: 1-877-841-2100 #102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC
www.movingrealestate.ca
Brad Yakimchuk
Personal Real Estate Corporation
315-3043
6 TUESDAY, January 1, 2013 www.merrittherald.com
www.merrittherald.com TUESDAY, January 1, 2013 7
DaveBerezan
315-5236
JanisPost
315-3672
DonWard
315-3503
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ManagingBroker
ONLY CENTURY 21
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#1864 $139,900 #1857 $459,000 #1865 $298,700 #1852 $309,900
#1844 $299,900 #1836 $314,900 #1825 $214,900 #1714 $285,000 #1801
$135,900
LOTS OF POTENTIAL IMMACULATE HOME PRIME LOCATION NEWER RANCHER
IN LOWER NICOLA FANTASTIC VIEWS TOWNHOME GREAT VIEWS CUTE STARTER
HOME
4 bedroom home (3 up, 1 down) and fully basement, partially fi
nished. Home needs some TLC. Fenced yard. Large family home and
lots of storage.
Beautifully designed family home with 3 completely fi nished fl
oors, large kitchen, new HW fl ooring, laundry on main & den,
central air, BI vac, gas F/P. Yard is terraced with UG
sprinklers.
Extra large home with 3 bedrms up, new deck, new main bath fi
xtures, new paint throughout. Basement has large hobby rm, summer
kitchen & 4 bedrms. Beautifully landscaped yard &
carport.
1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with bonus room above garage. Open
kitchen design, 2 baths, HW fl oors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings.
Has fenced backyard with storage shed. Close to school.
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.
Look at the view while eating dinner with family or friends. 2
yr new home with modern open fl oor plan. 3 bedrm rancher with
vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family rm. Double
garage.
Nice end unit with bigger yard & quiet location. Tastefully
decorated with 3 bedrms and 2.5 baths, play area/offi ce upstairs,
laundry on main. Double garage. Nice backyard with patio.
Large family home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, oak kitchen, with huge
sundeck and views of the valley. New laminate fl oors in basement.
Fenced backyard, single garage. Close to hospital & school.
Great corner lot on quiet street with plenty of room to build a
shop. This cute 2 bedrm home is awaiting your ideas. Has some newer
fl ooring. Nice big living rm and new bathrm.
#1671 $329,000 #1838 $449,900 #1822 $199,900 #1715 $239,900
#1800 $535,000 #1811 $479,900 #1690 $389,900. #1826 $279,900 #1759
$450,000 #1717 $320,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME BEAUTIFUL YARD CLOSE TO SCHOOLS 2 WORKSHOPS
GREAT CURB APPEAL UNBELIEVABLE MAN CAVE NEW BENCH RANCHER DESIRABLE
LOCATION GORGEOUS HOME PRIVATE YARD
Features 3 bedrms up with 3 pce master ensuite, large bright
living room with gas F/P, large dining rm and access to covered
deck. Bsmt has 2 bedrms, in fl oor heating & shared
laundry.
Quality executive family home in good area of the Bench. Home
has HW & cork fl ooring, vaulted ceiling, Mill Creek cabinets
with granite tops & island in kitchen. UG sprinklers, 2
decks.
Great family home with 3 bedrms up plus 2 bedroom inlaw suite on
ground level. Has a double carport & lots of RV parking. 2 fi
replaces, large family room & a rec.room.
Great starter or retirement home. 3 bedrms, newer kitchen and
some recent renos of new fl ooring, water softener, HW tank,
furnace & heat pump/central A/C and vinyl windows. Lots of
parkings.
Executive 5 bedrm home with panoramic views. Grandiose fl oor
plan, Jacobi HW fl ooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/Ps, extra large
kitchen with maple shaker cabinetry & a 5 pce ensuite.
Gorgeous home with gourmet kitchen, S/S appliances, large
balcony off living & dining rooms with views. 4 bedrms, 3
baths, fully fi n. bsmt with wet bar, games room. Professionally
landscaped.
Great views from this new rancher with walkout daylight bsmt.
Hardwood, porcelain & carpet fl ooring. Vaulted ceilings, open
design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double
garage.
Great family home close to schools & shopping. Cathedral
entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large living rm and sundeck. Large
family room with 2nd kitchen down. Carport with enclosed shed.
5 bedrm family home on fully manicured large corner lot.
Features HW fl ooring throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen &
baths, extra large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite. Huge workshop under
garage.
Fabulous home on 1/3 of an acre, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, laminate
fl ooring & fully fi n. bsmt. Has large 24x40 detached heated
shop/garage with 220 wiring. Enjoy the vegetable & fl ower
gardens.
#1812 $299,900 #1854 $339,000 #1586 $359,000 #1696 $240,000
#1758 $379,900 #1750 $163,500 #1808 $229,900 #1769 $325,000 #1840
$359,900 #1505 $109,900
NEW TOWNHOME LARGE FAMILY HOME BEAUTIFUL HOME NEW RANCHER QUIET
LOCATION DETACHED WORKSHOP REVENUE FOURPLEX QUIET LOCATION
INVESTORS
1427 sq.ft. rancher with full unfi n. daylight walkout bsmt. 2
bedrms, 2 baths, modern open concept, spacious living rm. Kitchen
opens to dining & great room. Double sidied F/P.
Large family home with 3 bedrms up + 2 bedrm inlaw suite at
ground level. New paint & fl ooring on main, hot water radiant
heat, oak kitchen cabinets, fenced backyard.
Perfect for large family with 5 bedrms and spacious ensuite with
soaker tub & separate shower. Living room has 19 ft vaulted
ceilings. Bsmt has extra large rec.room & lots of storage.
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.
Brand new 3 bedroom home with gorgeous views of the Valley. Home
has open concept, deluxe kitchen, crown moldings throughout, 4 pce
ensuite, BI entertainment center.
Perfect for fi rst time buyer or retiree. Home is close to
parks, schools & walking trails. Has 2 bedrms, 2 baths, new
laminate fl ooring, gas F/P, new HW tank & appliances. 2 lovely
sundecks.
Great family home close to schools, work & shopping. 4
bedrms, (2 up, 2 down), big family room in bsmt. Has 30x18
garage/workshop and a carport. RV parking. Private yard.
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.
Spacious 3 storey family at end of cul de sac. Home has sunken
living room, 3 large bedrms and 1 bedrm inlaw suite with offi ce
& rec.room down. 2 car garage with workshop. Large patio with
hot tub.
Cute little rancher with 1116 sq.ft., 1 bedroom and huge living
room. Has two large storage shed in backyard. Large lot is 50 x
231. Currently rented.
#1860 $185,000 #1803 $569,900 #1849 $469,900 #1559 $414,900
#1756 $143,900 #1778 $515,000 #1749 $119,500 #1841 $309,900 #1827
$239,000 #1744 $395,000
LOT OF POTENTIAL SENSATIONAL RIVERFRONT HUGE LOT NEAT AS A PIN
CUSTOM RANCHER TOTALLY RENOVATED PRIVATE BACKYARD ADULT ORIENTED
COMPLEX LARGE FAMILY HOME
Great starter home on 0.31 acre lot in town. Has fenced yard
with lots of RV parking. Laundry in basement, 3 bedrooms with extra
room upstairs, could be bedroom.
Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels.
Large chefs kitchen with all appliances, family rm open to large
balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully fi nished basement. Triple
garage.
Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate acre lot backing onto
river. Features maple HW fl oors, ceramic tile, custom window
coverings, 3 bedrms, 5 pce enusite. 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back
with views.
Custom built 3 level home in private setting with lots of room
for toys. Gourmet kitchen with grante counters, oak cabinets, HW fl
oors. Updated baths. Has sauna & theatre rooms.
This 3 bedrm rancher has been loved for many years. Is within
walking distance to downtown shopping, schools & parks. One car
detached shop, new HW tank, electrical upgrade & some new
plumbing.
Custom fi nished 3 bedrm rancher with 34x20 shop on acre lot.
Features 5 pce ensuite, composition siding, central A/C. Finished
top to bottom with the fi nest building materials.
2 bedroom home on large lot. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bath,
new fl ooring, fi xtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof,
plumbing & electrical. Move in ready.
4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio.
Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted
ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.
Nice strata complex in park-like setting backs onto Nicola
River. Home has open design, galley kitchen with nook, 2 bedrms
& laundry on main, downstairs is hobby & rec.rms. Double
carport.
A remarkable home with rooms for inlaws. 2 bedrm suite on ground
level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/Ps, fully fi nished
bsmt with 2 bedrms & summer kitchen. Fenced backyard with
garden area.
#1820 $105,000 #1506 $105,000 #1764 $399,000 #1765 $89,900
AT SAND PIPER INVESTORS PANORAMIC VIEWS WHY RENT
CHECK OUTOUR WEBSITE FOR
MORE DETAILSAND PHOTOS!
INVESTORS!! NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY
2 bedroom upper fl oor in good shape & move in ready. Comes
with appliances. Has some recent lino & laminate fl ooring.
Nice sundeck for your BBQ. Easy walk to shopping &
amenities.
2 bedroom bungalow with 1452 sq.ft. on large lot in
Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has storage shed in backyard.
Currently rented. Quiet area. Good holding property.
Beautifully fi nished 4 bedrm home in prime Bench location.
Upgrades include new Walnut HW fl ooring throughout, central A/C,
U/G sprinklers, roof, gutters & custom window coverings. Huge
sundeck.
Home has had some updates of laminate fl ooring, double glazed
windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 3 bedrms up and 2 bath.
$130 for strata & $143 for natural gas.
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Whether Buying or Selling, you can trust that your Realtor will
ensure your transaction is completed with competency and
professionalism.
Realtors are highly trained professionals that follow
a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice
Realtors must continually complete educational courses
to maintain their license
Realtors have a network of resources available Home
Inspectors, Contractors, fi nancial sources and others
Realtors will provide advice on local housing market
conditions,
real estate developments and neighbourhood trends
Realtors have the use of the Multiple Listing Service a
complete database of listings across Canada
-
#102-2840 Voght St., Merritt, B.C. - 250-378-6166 - Toll Free:
1-877-841-2100
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Prices Starting at $184,000 Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with
gorgeous views of the
Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line
& many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites.
Some
lots have wells, but all have a govt required hydrology study to
assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.
APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTSAPPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS
Seller to pay HST on lot salesSeller to pay HST on lot sales
Located off Nicola Ave. at Hilton Drive
Nice lots in a newly developed,
quality subdivision.
Multiple lot sales are possible with
benefits to the home builders.
Home and landscape Building Scheme.
Call for more details. #1607
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Carrington Heights
Half Acre Lots Off Lindley Creek RoadExceptional valley and
ranchland views,
easy access to crown land. Call for further details on
limitations & a complete package.
Half Acre Lots Off Lindley Creek RoadHalf Acre Lots Off Lindley
Creek RoadStaSTStarStStartingStaSTStarStStarting$109,000 + HST
Two storey townhome with unfi n. bsmt. Main fl oor feature nice
open design, 9 ft ceilings & kitchen with maple shaker
cabinets,
corner gas F/P with rock mantel, 3 bedrms & 2.5 baths.
#1813
Grandview Heights
Prices Starting at $85,000 + HSTFully serviced residential lots
with fantastic
views of the Nicola Valley and surround mountains. Close to
shopping and college.
Start building your dream home today!
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#1726
Town Home Development atRIVER WYND
Prices starting at $269,900 + HST
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PRIME BENCH LOCATION2254 PARKER DRIVE
Extra large Bench home with 7 bedrms and fully fi n. bsmt.
Features new fl ooring, new trim & baseboards, paint
throughout, new main bathrm fi xtures, backsplash in kitchen, new
railing & deck with enclosed storage below.
PRIME BENCH LOCATION2254 PARKER DRIVE
Extra large Bench home with 7 bedrms and fully fi n. bsmt.
Features new fl ooring, new trim & baseboards, paint
throughout, new main bathrm fi xtures, backsplash in kitchen, new
railing & deck with enclosed storage below.
#1865 $298,700
HUGE SHOP Zoned C-2, has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays, parts
room and comes with assorted tools & hoist. Has 3 separately
titled lots of 18000 sq.ft. in total.
#1719 $465,000
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGCharacter building in high traffi c area
beside 7-11 Store, zoned C-2 allowing many uses. Has living quarter
in back of building with recent renos of fl ooring and paint.
#1853 $248,000
OPPORTUNITYCommercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Great
potential for your business ideas. Close to industrial area &
RV park to draw in customers.
#1856 $329,900
INDUSTRIAL LOTFlat light industrial bare land. Water and sewer
are close to the lot lines. 3 lots being sold individually, each
are 95 x 198. Good access off truck route. Call for details.
#1795 Each $59,900
COMMERIAL LOTBuild your business on this 0.75 acre lot with
great exposure & easy access. Currently zoned C4 which allows
for restaurant, gas station, motel, hotel, auto, machine or show
room & repairs.#1835 $299,900
LAKEVIEW LOT1.1 acres at Nicola Lake, with breathtaking views
and only short walk to the waters edge. An incredible opportunity
to build your dream home. Just 15 mins from Merritt. #1777
$190,000
COMMERCIALGreat place to build your business on this 1.25 acre
lot. Good exposure, easy access just off Coquihalla Hwy. C-4 zoning
allows many uses. Call for details.
#1834 $399,000
6 ACRESFish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly fl at
usable land bordering year round Guichon Creek. Power &
driveway area in, septic approved. Close to Crown Land with many
lakes. #1508 $199,000
INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE Approximately 15 acres of prime development
property. Current zoning is I3 with a portion in the ALR.
Subdivision potential.
#1516 $499,000
INDUSTRIAL LAND Light industrial 2.47 acre lot close to city
limits. Zoning is I2, water & sewer not connected, requires
application. Phase 1 environmental site assessment available with
offers. #1809 $399,900
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#1864 $139,900
LOTS OF POTENTIAL
4 bedroom home (3 up, 1 down) and fully basement, partially fi
nished. Home needs some TLC. Fenced yard. Large family home and
lots of storage.
#1771 $370,000
NICE 1.84 ACRES
2 bedrm rancher on manicured 1.84 acres just minutes from town.
Beautiful mountain views. Has many outbldgs including a mobile home
with addition, shop w/offi ce space & storage buildings.
#1497 $849,950
ON 20 ACRES
Phenomenal panoramic views from this 5 bedrms 4 bath home, with
specialty fi nishing throughout. Has 26x37 shop & 22x25 garage
with unfi n. bonus room above.
#1719 $465,000
COMMERCIAL SHOP
Great opportunity for automotive repair shop. C2 zoning, 3
separate titled lots. Building has 3164 sq.ft., 3 bays and parts
room and comes with assorted tools, hoist, etc.
#1831 $359,000
9.75 ACRES
3 bedroom home with 2 baths and full basement. Has 24 x 26
detached shop. Nice views of the valley. Lots of room for gardening
or farming. Approx. 20 mins west of Merritt.
#1721 $69,500
GREAT APARTMENT
Very nice 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate fl ooring, big
living room with balcony and mountain views. Currently in rental
pool. Great for investment or fi rst time buyers.
#1836 $314,900
FANTASTIC VIEWS
Beautiful 3 bedroom home with 1583 sq.ft., modern open fl oor
plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area and family home.
Double garage with 10 ft ceilings. Includes appliances.
#1856 $329,900
OPPORTUNITY
Two storey home with approx. 1500 sq.ft. commercial area. On 1
acre with view of Coldwater River and mountains. Has detached shop.
Close to schools, shopping & RV park.
#1840 $359,900
ON QUIET CUL DE SAC
Spacious executive 3 storey family home on the Bench. Unique fl
oor plan with sunken living room, 3 bedrms up with 1 bedrm inlaw
suite with offi ce & rec.rm down. Double garage with
workshop.
#1512 $135,000
READY TO BUILD ON
2 acres with nice views, easy access and gentle shop with power
at lot line and shallow well with great water, driveway is in and
is septic approved. Just 20 minutes from Merritt.
#1848 $549,900
30 ACRES
Perfect horse property with spec-tacular views. Very private,
beautiful pastures. Home has 3 bedrooms with huge master bedrm in
loft. Open kitchen, living room area & fully fi nished
bsmt.
#1696 $240,000
MOVE IN READY
New 2 bedroom plus den rancher in area of quality, newer homes
and is close to shopping. Master bedrm has walk in close with 4 pce
ensuite. Single car garage. Open fl oor plan.
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#1772 $339,000
PRIVATE SETTING
Unique 5.57 acres in private setting with fruit trees & year
round creek. The home is composed of cement cinder block, has 2
bedrms & full unfi nished bsmt. Garage could be made into
another room.
#1746 $474,950
CUSTOM BUILT
Well built home on 5.63 acres with panoramic views. Has 3
bedrms, 3 baths, open fl oor plan, good quality kitchen cabinets
with marble countertops. 32x26 double garage/shop w/11 ft
ceiling.
#1831 $359,000
9.75 ACRES
3 bedroom home with full basement, partially fi nished, on 9.75
acres. Has 24x26detached shop. Very nice views of the valley.
Approx. 20 mins. west of Merritt. Enjoy rural living.
#1587 $599,000
KANE VALLEY
Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that
backs onto Crown Land. Beautiful log home with open concept,
kitchen area overlooks gardens. Has several outbldgs. Great rec.
area.
#1497 $849,950
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths
& inlaw suite in fully fi n. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the
panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37
shop & garage.
#1851 $589,000
26.3 PRIVATE ACRES
26 acres backing onto crown land with beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath
home with full walkout bsmt. Property has 22x24 garage plus a 30x40
workshop with 200 amp main. A must see!
#1848 $549,900
HORSE PROPERTY
30 acre horse proper ty with spectacular views. Very private
& fenced pastures. Home has 3 bedrms, 2 bath, fully fi n.
basement. Cozy air tight woodstove in living rm. Great for
recreational retreat or live in year round.
#1837 $799,900
ONE OF A KIND
Gorgeous custom home on 51.9 acres with panoramic views. Has
timber frame beams with superior fi nishing throughout, Mill Creek
cabinets, large wrap around deck & detached garage with guest
suite above.
#1817 $700,000
HISTORIC ACREAGE
Rich in history, this 100 acres was part of the ranch of 1904
with a few of the original outbldgs. Property is fenced & cross
fenced. Water rights in place. Home has 4 bedrms & 2 baths.
#1771 $370,000
1.84 ACRES
2 bedrm rancher on 1.84 acres with many outbldgs including
mobile home with addition, shop w/offi ce & storage bldgs.
Beautiful mountain views, lots of privacy & only minutes from
town.
#1663 $639,000
ALLIE LAKE RANCH
In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2
main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for
all rec. activities- hiking, snowmobiling, fi shing, hunting &
more.
#1842 $1,195,000
ON NICOLA LAKE
Magnifi cent lakefront home with vaulted ceilings, 5 bedrms, 4.5
baths, 2 large sundecks overlooking the lake, fully fi nished
basement, low E windows & UG boathouse.
#1725 $595,000
98.5 ACRES
Private riverfront hobby farm in Sunshine Valley. 3 bedrm home
with numerous outbldgs. Approx. 35 acres of fl at cross-fenced
irrigated hay fi elds with water rights and 60+ acres of
hillside.
#1762 $149,000
ON WALLOPER LAKE
Great lakefront recreational cabin on acre lot. 15 year
government lease with approx. 5 years remaining. Just 35 mins from
Kamloops. Easy access. Call for more details.
#1597 $185,900
19.77 ACRES
Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd.
Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of
surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road.
#1807 $629,900
KANE VALLEY
Private 10 acre parcel in great recreational area. Home has 3
bedrms 3 baths, fully fi nished bsmt. View off front deck. Fenced
backyard with 32x32 heated shop w/13 ft ceilings.
#1760 $999,900 #1512 $135,000
122 ACRE RANCH 2 ACRES
Compact ranch in natural valley setting with level hay land,
Spius Creek to the East and Nicola River to the North, provides for
abundant water for irrigation, 2 wheel lines & some hand
lines.
Nice view, easy access, gentle slope with Crown land nearby with
lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well,
driveway in, septic approval. Just 20 mins from Merritt.
#1816 $1,050,000
144 ACRES
Exquisite land that was part of the original ranch, with 160 ac
grazing least, water rights, incredible expansive views &
Guichon Creek runs in valley below. Numerous building sites.
#1713 $2,000,000
20 ACRES
Great development property currently in TNRD but city water
& sewer at lot line. Zoning to be determined by City upon
inclusion into their limits. Two parcels with separate titles,
being sold together.
#1718 $345,000
COMMERCIAL
Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffi c area.
Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2
separate titles.
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Prime offi ce space for lease or rent of 480 sq.ft. with ceramic
tile fl ooring,
and gas F/P. On high traffi c route.
$900 + HST including utilities.
Call Doug 378-6166
MERRITT IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE A FAMILY!
WHETHER YOU ARE A FIRST TIME BUYER,
DOWN-SIZING, INVESTOR OR LOOKING FOR
RECREATIONAL PROPERTY, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
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When Sid Kandola sent off a $35,000 downpayment for an order of
mattresses, he never suspected anything was amiss.
The owner of City Furniture and Appliances had been dealing with
the facto-ry in China for more than five years and all the
documents for his purchase appeared to be in order.
But, when docu-ments proving the mattresses he had shipped
failed to materialize, Kandola contacted the fac-tory to see what
went wrong.
The person we were dealing with at the factory, their email got
hacked by this criminal. They were able to intercept all the mail
coming from the factory, all the
documents, he said.We never knew
there was someone in the middle. We thought we were get-ting all
these docu-ments, all the proof and that, from the factory.
Once he became aware of the fraud, Kandola was quick to get in
touch with HSBC the bank used by both accounts involved in the
trans-action.
But, he said, the banks response to the situation has been
disappointing and has him concerned about the security of banking
online in the future.
Kandola said when he first contacted the
bank the day after sending the money, HSBC told him all it could
do was put a trace on the payment.
Kandola didnt hear from anyone until three business days later,
when he managed to get an account manager from the Kamloops branch
on the line.
She promised to look into the matter and call him back, but when
he heard nothing a week later, a frustrated Kandola visited the
bank to complain.
That got him a meeting with a regional manager, who confirmed
the bank had put a trace on the money, but
couldnt give him any information on where it went.
A second trace was ordered, but Kandola was told there might be
no way to retrieve the money.
If the moneys already gone to the fraud account, theres nothing
we can do. I was really shocked, Kandola said.
More than a week later and more than two weeks since the fraud
was discov-ered Kandola still doesnt have informa-tion from the
bank, and his phone mes-sages have gone unre-turned.
He said hes spoken with other banks he deals with and has been
told informa-tion about where his money is should have been
available within 48 hours.
Its been two weeks, he said. In
todays world, you can pick up a phone and call across the world
and get information in seconds.
Kandola said he feels the bank isnt taking a hard enough line on
fraud, since theres no indication the HSBC branch where the
fraudulent account was created will be notified or take any action
against the hacker.
Its really frustrat-ing, he said.
A lot of people do online banking and they think the bank has
some responsibil-ity when theres online fraud. The way Im getting
information, the banks not doing anything.
At press time, calls to the Kamloops HSBC as well as HSBCs
national com-munications team requesting comment were not
returned.
By Andrea KlassenBLACK PRESS
City Furniture Kamloops sees $35k vanish
New contract for TNRD library staffThe Thompson-
Nicola Regional District has reached a three-year contract
agreement with the British Columbia Government Employees Union
(BCGEU) that includes a two per cent pay raise in each year of
the deal.
The current collec-tive agreement was set to expire on Dec.
31.
The agreement
applies to all union-ized staff in the TNRD library system.
The board of directors is very pleased with the amicable
negotia-tion process and the
favourable outcome, TNRD board chair-man Randy Murray said.
The new collective agreement is in effect from Jan. 1, 2013, to
Dec. 31, 2015.
The TNRD cov-ers 11 municipalities, including Merritt, Kamloops,
Sun Peaks, Chase and Logan Lake.
Kamloops This Week
The person we were dealing with at the factory, their email got
hacked by this criminal.
CITY FURNITURE KAMLOOPS OWNERSID KANDOLA
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By Ian WebsterTHE [email protected]
The Merritt Centen-nials gave themselves and their loyal fans an
early Christmas pres-ent in the form of two rock solid victories
over the Vernon Vipers on the final week-end before the holiday
break.
Friday, Dec. 21, in Vernon, the Cents Regan Soquila regis-tered
a five-point night in his teams 6-1 win at the Wesbild Centre.
The second-year Merritt forward from Maple Ridge scored the
first two goals of the game and the last with one second remaining
in regulation to pick up his first BCHL hat trick.
Between tallies, Soquila assisted on a pair of goals by
line-mate Derek Huisman.
The deadly duo of Soquila and Huisman combined with Brendan
Lamont (who was playing for the sus-pended Sean Maktaak on the top
line) for 12 points on the night, and generally wreaked havoc on a
short-staffed Vipers defensive corps from the opening puck
drop until the final buzzer.
A day later, in front of just under 700 fans at the Nicola
Valley Memorial Arena, it was Centennials netminder Tyler Steels
turn to take the spotlight in Merritts 5-0 blanking of the visiting
Vipers.
The Vernon native stopped all 29 shots by the Snakes to register
his second shutout of the season, and second win in as many
nights.
Steel almost had a shutout on Friday in Vernon.
Recently-acquired rookie Dexter Dancs powerplay marker with less
than five minutes to play in the third period was the only Viper
puck to beat Steel, who is bound for Brown University next season
on an NCAA Division 1 scholarship.
On home ice, Mer-ritt scored the only goal of the first period a
nice point shot by rook-ie defenceman Dane Birks that found its way
past Vipers netminder Danny Todosychuk.
After a scoreless middle frame, the Centennials broke a close
game wide open with three unanswered third period goals in a
span of 1:32. Veterans Soquila,
Brent Fletcher and Silvan Harper all found the back of the net
in short order, and effectively ended any Vernon hope of a weekend
split.
Seventeen-year-old Jeff Wight, who also scored on Friday, added
the Cents fifth and final goal with 1:04 left in the third period.
Wright now has six goals in his rookie season.
Merritt went 2-for-14 on the powerplay over the two nights,
while Vernon was 1-for-10. All told, the Cents outshot the Vipes
73-55.
Overtime
The pair of week-end wins over Vernon helped to take the sting
out of a disappointing 4-2 loss by Merritt in Trail on Dec. 18.
Despite outshooting the host Smoke Eaters 37-32, the Centennials
never really seemed to recover from an early goal they surrendered
just 21 seconds into the first period.
Defenceman Tyler Martin had both Cents goals, while Russell
Sanderson took his first loss of the season between the Merritt
pipes.
Both teams went 0-for-3 with the man
advantage.The Centennials
Sean Maktaak missed both the Trail game and the first contest
against Vernon as a result of a major pen-alty and game miscon-duct
handed to him in the closing seconds of Merritts 3-2 win over
Salmon Arm on Dec. 15.
Centennials players are due back in town on New Years Day, with
a practice sched-uled for that evening.
Merritts first game after the break is at home, Friday, Jan. 4,
against Penticton.
The Cents host the Smoke Eaters the fol-lowing night.
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Cents fi nal weekend before the break impressive
LOOKING SHARP Merritt Centennials netminder Tyler Steel has his
eyes firmly on the puck during a third-period scoring attempt by
the Vernon Vipers Logan Mick (17) on December 22. Steel blanked the
Vipes 5-0. Ian Webster/Herald
Cents no longer Snake-bitten
There was a time when Merritt Centennials wins over the
four-time national champion Vernon Vipers were more infrequent than
an untarnished NHL schedule.
Take the three seasons running from 2007-10 for example. The
Cents went a combined 0-17-0-0 against the much-hated Snakes.
Merritts 5-4 OT victory in Vernon on Sept. 21, 2010, officially
ended a 43-month winless drought that included losses by inglorious
scores of 11-1, 9-0 and 10-4.
Since that memorable night, the Centennials have gone 9-4-1-2
versus their Interior Division rivals, including 3-0-0-0 so far
this season.
The winning goaltender in 2010 when the Centennials officially
busted their three-and-a- half-year losing streak? None other than
Tyler Steel, a Vernon native who had been released by the Vipers
during their training camp just one month earlier.
In the two-and-a-half seasons that Steel has starred in net for
the Cents, he has all but owned his former hometown heroes, going
6-2-1 in nine regular season starts. He has shut out the vaunted
Viper offence on two of those occasions, and registered a solid
2.33 GAA.
The Cents Tyler Steel (35) is congratulated by teammates
following Merritts 5-0 shutout win over the Vernon Vipers on Dec.
22. Ian Webster/Herald
BCHL STANDINGS to Dec. 27
Team GP W L T OTL PTS
Penticton 33 22 8 0 3 47Merritt 32 19 11 1 1 40Salmon Arm 34 15
15 1 3 34West Kelowna 31 12 10 2 7 33Trail 37 16 20 0 1 33Vernon 34
11 16 0 7 29
INTERIOR DIVISION
Team GP W L T OTL PTS
Chilliwack 31 21 8 1 1 44Prince George 33 17 10 1 5 40Surrey 30
17 10 1 2 37Coquitlam 32 16 15 1 0 33Langley 31 11 14 1 5 28
MAINLAND DIVISION
Team GP W L T OTL PTS
Victoria 32 22 8 0 2 46Alberni Valley 33 16 11 1 5 38Nanaimo 31
16 13 0 2 34Powell River 34 14 14 2 4 34Cowichan Valley 28 7 19 0 2
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ISLAND DIVISION
Soquila BCHLs Player of the WeekThe British
Columbia Hockey League has announced that Merritt Centennials
forward Regan Soquila has been named the Gongshow BCHL Player of
the Week for the week ending Dec. 23.
Soquilas six-point weekend against Vernon moved him into 12th
place in the BCHL scor-ing race with 13 goals and 23 assists, good
for
36 points. Soquila scored a
hat trick and added two assists in the Centennials 6-1 win over
the Vernon Vipers on Dec. 21. He added another goal the next night
in his teams 5-0 victory over the Vipers.
Honourable men-tions for Player of the Week included the Cents
Tyler Steel (two wins, 98.2 SV%, 0.50 GAA) and Merritt for-
ward Derek Huisman (2 goals, 3 assists).
Regan SoquilaV22 Photography
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EditorThe Merritt Herald, an award-winning twice-weekly
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writing, editing, taking photographs and laying out using
InDesign.The successful candidate will be community-oriented and
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