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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.

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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.


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 photo

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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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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.

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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.


Reception organized for Guichon

[At times] our city relies on neighbouring communities

for assistance.

MERRITT FIRE RESCUE CHIEF

DAVE TOMKINSON


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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#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


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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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.

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#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


#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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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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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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THIS WEEKS MARKETS .... The S&P/TSX Composite was up 0.7% last week to close at 12,386. Eight out of ten sectors nished the week in positive territory led by Energy, Financials and Utilities, while Information Technology underperformed. In the Energy com-plex, crude oil gained $1.93 (2.2%) to close at $88.66/bbl while nat-ural gas futures advanced $0.14 to close at $3.45/MMBtu. Gold bul-lion nished the week at $1,660, down $36.90 (2.2%). The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar, closing at $0.993/USD.

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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


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


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


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 16

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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