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June 21, 2012 edition of the Merritt Herald
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Nicola Valleys News Voice Since 1905
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By Jade SwartzbergTHE HERALD
Two men have been charged with robbery after a Merritt woman was approached by a man with a gun while in her car outside the Royal Bank on June 13.
The 35-year-old woman left the bank at around 9 p.m. last Wednesday and returned to her van where six children ranging in age from one to 13 were already seated. When she was ready to drive off, a young man approached the drivers window, pulled out a gun and told her to give him all of her money.
The fast thinking female drove off fortu-nately without incident and [drove] to the police station to report the robbery, says a Merritt RCMP press release.
RCMP Cst. Tracy Dunsmore said the woman had only opened the window slightly and didnt give him any money she
simply drove off when he pulled out the gun.
The male never fired the gun.
With the help of the victim, RCMP located the suspect 23-year-old Kamloops resident Gary Deschamps and arrested him without incident for robbery.
Dunsmore said the victim saw Deschamps walking down Voght Street near the Econo Lodge when she left the detachment and flagged the police who were already out look-ing for him. He did not have any fire arms when arrested.
Further investiga-tion into the robbery revealed a second male was involved and on Friday, RCMP entered a Merritt residence to search for fire arms with a search warrant. Following the search, police arrested 52-year-old Merritt resident Bill Nicholson for robbery. Additional firearms and drug charges are pending.
As a result of the search, police also arrested a 17-year-old Lower Mainland resident who now has pending drug charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The two men are being held in custody awaiting court appear-ances and the incident is still under investiga-tion.
Woman approached by man with gun near bankTwo men arrested for robbery, drug charges pending
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NICOLA VALLEY NEWS
By Jade SwartzbergTHE HERALD
The idea liter-ally came from outta nowhere.
Kate Garthwaite had the notion to make a small batch of cider in her small Kitsilano kitchen. Though her first attempt was a flop, the idea began to ferment and she enrolled in a week-long cider making course at the University of Washington.
From there, Kate bought a small apple press and made her first successful batch of cider with her father, Gord Garthwaite, using des-sert apples and some crabapples from their neighbours trees.
A sip from this cider lured Kates sister Theresa Pedersen, and the seeds of this familys cider dream were sown.
While Theresa and Gord enrolled in the same cider mak-ing course, Kate went to England where she apprenticed under a well-known craft cider maker in the country that produces 50 per cent of the worlds cider.
When she returned, they turned a hayfield into an orchard and a barn into a ciderhouse at the Garthwaite family ranch near Mamit Lake and the Left Field Cider Company was born.
The Garthwaites officially launched their cider several weeks ago after a successful debut at the 2012 Okanagan Fest-of-Ale in April where Left Field Cider was awarded Best Beverage.
Blending English and French cider varieties
with B.C. dessert apples, Left Field Cider produces a traditional English-style cider that follows the Real cider movement. Made from fresh pressed apples without artificial sweeteners or flavourings, Real cider must contain at least 85 per cent juice. Unlike commercial cider, Real cider highlights the natural characteristics of the apple, says Theresa.
There is a growing movement in Washington to make full juice cider and its creeping up into B.C., she said. Besides Left Field Cider, there are a few craft cideries on the Island and one in Oliver.
After three gen-erations in the ranching business, the family jokes that the recent venture into cider making really did come out of left field. After all, people expect cider from the Okanagan, not necessar-ily from ranching coun-try, but Theresa says the local climate works for apples.
They can even grow apples in Saskatchewan, she says with a smile. Apples can grow in colder climates and at higher altitudes too.
The whole family has embraced Kates cider dream and as they do when it comes time for branding at the ranch, they have all lent a hand.
In April 2011, they planted the orchard and in September they pressed the apples. Their own trees had already yielded some fruit but they purchased most of the apples for their first production year from Keremeos, B.C.
After allowing the apple juice to ferment for about a month and a half, they stored it to mature until March when they began the bot-tling process.
According to Theresa, Left Field Cider pro-duced about 9,000 litres of cider this year, which they are marketing and distributing in the Lower Mainland and
the Okanagan. Locally, the cider which comes in two varieties a Big Dry and a Little Dry can be purchased at the cidery on Mamit Lake Road, though several local restaurants have started stocking it includ-ing The Grand Pub and Grill.
Its been a really cool project to be involved with and to be well
received so far has been great, said Theresa, adding that the best part has been doing business with her family.
The Left Field Co. tasting room is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
For more information visit www.leftfieldcider.com.
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bcclassified.comTUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 MERRITT NEWSPAPERS
FREEPOWER STRUGGLE
By Jade SwartzbergTHE [email protected] BC Hydros new trans-mission line underground is not a cost-effective option, Hydro repre-sentatives told Merritt residents at a community meeting on June 11.
BC Hydro project manager Andrew Leonard said Hydro would need to pay an additional $3.6 mil-lion to run the line underground directly behind Forksdale Avenue properties to the Merritt Substation, a cost he said the company cannot incur.
Coyote Bluffs residents first made the request in early May at a meeting with Hydro representatives, where they expressed concerns about the chosen route for the Merritt Area Transmission Project. The route runs along an existing right-of-way behind houses situated on Forksdale Avenue.
Property owners are worried about the possible depreciation of home values, while other residents are concerned about the potential health impacts of running power lines so close to residences. At last Mondays meeting, Hydro
representatives addressed these
concerns and answered questions previously posed by Merritt residents, including the request to run the transmission line underground.
We talked to designers and they did some estimating and the differ-ence in cost is $3.6 million, Leonard said.
Running the line overhead along this route would cost nearly $800,000, while putting them under-ground would cost $4.4 million, he said, adding that Hydro would need to build a mini-substation at the point the lines went underground, which would create a visual impact.Some residents at the meeting said
Hydro should put them underground anyway, describing the cost as a one-time shot for BC Hydro.Its going to leave a scar that
were going to have to wear forever, said Forksdale Avenue resident Ed Zimmerman. We should go under-ground regardless of the cost.
However, BC Hydro project manager Melissa Holland said the BC Utilities Commission (the body that regulates BC Hydro) would not approve the extra cost, with an exist-See Transmission line Page 3
Hydro says no to $4.4 million underground transmission line
The new Merritt Area Transmission Project will run along a right-of-way behind Forksdale Avenue properties (far left). The BC Hydro Merritt Substation is also scheduled for an upgrade (left). Merritt residents worry the new power line will affect their property values. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
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Cash mob gears up for another spending spreeApproximately 10 people participated in Merritts first Cash Mob on June 8, which sent spenders to Davis Leathers and More.
Local family business Left Field Cider Co. recently launched their traditional full juice cider to the market and won Best Beverage at the Fest-of-Ale in the Okanagan in April. Sisters Kate Garthwaite and Theresa Pedersen (below) run the business with help from the family. The cidery on Mamit Lake is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jade Swartzberg/Herald
Mamit Lake family produces traditional ciderLeft Field Cider winsBest Beverage
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CITY OF MERRITT
2185 Voght Street, Box 189, Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Phone: 250-378-4224 www.merritt.ca
Council meeting date: Tuesday, June 26 - 6 p.m. committee of the whole - 7 p.m. regular council meetingCouncil agenda and council minutes are now available at http://www.merritt.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID=121
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TIP #3 The Provincial Home Owner Grant:The home owner grant must be claimed annually either electronically or on the form at the bottom of your tax notice.Who is most likely to forget to submit their grant?
Those who have taxes covered by a mortgage company Deferment Program participantsIn each case it is the owner that must submit any eligible grant claim.
The grant may be claimed whether or not it is accompanied by a tax payment. Some mistakenly believe that it cannot be submitted independently.
TIP #4 Using the mail systemIts not enough to get your payment in the mail on time. It must be received at City Hall by the due date, so leave ample time for delivery. This same standard applies in the event of a Canada Post service disruption.
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June 12, 2012Regular Council
Meeting
General Matters:1. Members of the
950 Rocky Mountain Rangers presented to Council a photograph and plaque as a token of their appreciation for Councils support and use of the Civic Centre for their 90th anniversary celebra-tions
2. Const. Tracy Dunsmore, RCMP and Kelly Donaldson, Community Policing Office made a presen-tation to Council on the efforts and suc-cesses of the Housing Task, a sub-committee of the Social Planning Committee, that was formed in January 2011 and provided the statistics for the CREW Shelter from December 2011 to March 2012
3. Sgt. Norm Fleming, Acting RCMP S/Sgt present-ed the RCMP annual report providing sta-tistics for 2011 and the trending for 2012 and advised that S/Sgt Sheila White will be taking her post in Merritt as of July 09, 2012
Unfinished Business:
1. Council approved the Development Permit 2012-B for Armstrong Street
2. Council deferred the Capital Replacement Review to allow the Financial Services Manager the opportunity to research the capa-bilities of the current Asset Management module on MAIS
Bylaws:1. Council adopted
the City of Merritt By-Election and Voting Procedure and Automated Voting Machines Authorization Bylaw
New Business:1. Council
accepted the applica-tion and awarded a Revitalization Tax Exemption Certificate, subject to final inspec-tion for 1701 Menzies Street
2. Council adopted the amended Terms of Reference for the Directional Signage Committee
3. Council appoint-ed the following mem-bers to the Directional Signage Committee:
Councillor Mike Goetz, 1 City of Merritt staff member, Kurt Christopherson, Chelsea Werrun, Don McLeod, Dave Fahlman and Ron Sanders
4. Council adopted the amended Busking/Street Entertainment Policy
Reports from Council:
1. Councillor Goetz attended the 950 Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadets 90th Anniversary, the Country Run and the Community Round Table
2. Council approved Councillor
Norgaard replacing former Councillor Brigden on the Water Resource Advisory Committee and the Policy and Bylaw Review Committee
3. Councillor Murdoch attended the Walk of Stars Gala
4. Mayor Roline also attended the Walk of Stars Gala as well as the signing of the agreement between the Canadian Country Music Association, the National Music Centre and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame
5. Councillor Norgaard attended the Water Festival
6. Councillor
Baker congratulated Noel Bergman and McKenzie Finch on
their achievements and awards at the National Science Fair
Regular city council meeting at a glance
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Come down and meet the Mayor. This is your opportunity to bring forth ideas on how we
can make Merritt a better place to live and do business, ask questions about something you dont understand or if
something has transpired that you have not received a proper resolution with.
Mayors DROP IN SESSIONWEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Community Room
Downstairs at City Hall.
NEW DROP-IN DATE
July 1, 2012Civic Centre: 7 - 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by Knights of Columbus
Rotary Park: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.10 - 11 a.m.: Welcome, speeches, ag raising ceremony11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Chris the Clown, face painting, pie & watermelon eating contest, vendors, John Allison, & much more...1 - 3 p.m.: Q101 Games in the Park3 - 4 p.m.: O Canada Cake & 2011 Birthday Babies4 - 5 p.m.: Skate Demo @ skate park8 - 10 p.m.: Movie in the Park
Central Park: 5 - 8 p.m.: Community Baseball Game w/fundraising BBQ (Success by 6)10 p.m. Fireworks!
CITY OF MERRITT ZONING BYLAW.
UPDATE:On May 24, 2012, a City of Merritt Staff and Council Zoning Bylaw Update Workshop was held to discuss existing challenges and future opportunities. On June 5, 2012, the City of Merritt hosted a Community Open House to present to existing Zoning Bylaw to the community and seek input and comments from community residents and stakeholders prior to revising the Zoning Bylaw
Thank You to all that attended the open house on Tuesday June 5th, 2012. The comments provided from those who attended will be reviewed and considered. To those that could not attend the open house, comments on our Zoning Bylaw are always welcome and encouraged.
What is the zoning bylawThe basic purpose of a Zoning Bylaw is to regulate how development may occur within speci c zones of the community (what can be built and how big buildings can be on a property).The Zoning Bylaw also includes maps that clearly identify zones to facilitate land use management and protect the community from con icting land uses.Zoning Bylaws help planners, developers, real estate agents and members of the public make informed decisions about where and what to build in Merritt.The Zoning Bylaw regulates the communitys vision and provides guidelines that direct future development within the City.
What is next?There is an ongoing survey available online. Go to www.merritt.ca and look for the link.The project team will be narrowing down the proposed changes and creating the rst draft of new bylaw.There will be a second open house in a few months
For more information see the City of Merritts website at www.merritt.ca
Beetle-killed lodge-pole pine wont be sal-vageable forever, says a new report from the Special Committee on Timber Supply.
Now, the B.C.-government-appointed committee is looking in Merritt for public input on July 12 about what to do about a possible a lumber shortage for the next 50 years.
They are looking to the public for ideas, and input on their ideas, about what the possibilities are at a timber supply level, said Pat Salm, facili-tator for the Nicola Thompson Fraser Public Advisory Group.
Actions such as fertilizing the trees so they grow faster, and harvesting around streams and wetlands
could increase the lumber supply.
You play the what-if scenarios, like what if we could go after younger stands, Salm said. Currently, maybe some of the younger stands are under-sized, but thic-ker stands.
While the commit-tee estimates that 80 per cent of lodgepo-le pine throughout the province will be killed by the beetle, that number drops in the southern regions, including around Merritt.
A large percentage of wood processed in Merritt is pine.
The largest recor-ded pine-beetle outbreak in North American history has eaten away approxi-mately 18.1 million hectares, the June 11 report noted.
It is projected, the report states, that 10 to 15 years from now, overall provincial timber supplies will be 20 per cent below the pre-infestation levels and that this reduction may last for up to 50 years.
In areas with the greatest per cent of pine, timber shorta-ges are already being noted and the drop in harvest level will likely exceed the provincial average of 20 per cent.
The Merritt information session is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 12 at either the Best Western or the Merritt Desert Inn.
The Special Committee was appo-inted by the Legislative
Assembly of B.C. to examine and make recommendations about the provinces mid-term timber supply.
A committee report is due back to the
Legislative Assembly by Aug. 15.
By Phillip WoolgarTHE HERALD
Harvest some of the areas currently constrained from timber harvest in order to support other resource values Increase the harvest of marginally eco-nomic timber Change the flow of timber by adjusting administrative boundaries or accelerating timber availability Shift to more area-based tenures and associated more intensive forest manage-ment Increase the level of intensive forest management through fertilization and other advanced silviculture activities.
Source: Special Committee on Timber Supply Discussion Paper
Timber Supply Options
B.C. timber committee looks for input from MerrittThe government-appointed Special Committee on Timber Supply is scheduled to meet with Merritt residents on July 12 for input about the supply of wood through-out B.C., including at Aspen Planers above. The committee anticipates the lumber shortage will last for another 50 years in the province. File photo
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Last Tuesday Sgt. Norm Flemming told city council that Merritt was a safe community at the conclusion of his annual RCMP report to the city.
Certainly it has its challenges, but overall, I view the city as friendly and safe, he said.
Of course it was only
a day later that a Merritt woman with six children in tow had a gun pulled on her as she was leaving the Royal Bank.
A young man approached the drivers window of her van, took out a gun and told her to give him all of her money. Reacting quickly, she slipped the car into drive and took off in the direc-tion of the police station.
While it is certainly unsettling to hear of an incident like this happen-ing so close to home, for the most part, I tend to agree with Flemmings summation.
As a young woman, I feel comfortable shopping
downtown by myself and interacting with people on the streets. I go for jogs by myself by the light of the sun and even by the light of the moon. While I am certainly more cau-tious about the latter, I wouldnt venture out for a run at night in all of the cities Ive lived in.
The loiterers are there, but most are harmless and you find them in most cities you visit. Sometimes these characters even add to the Merritt experience. For example, one day I was lucky enough to be serenaded by a slightly intoxicated man. He sang Johnny Cash. (How did
he know I have a soft spot for the Man in Black?)
When I feel this degree of security and know that many others do too, I cant help but raise my eyebrows when I hear talk along the grapevine that people are too scared to shop downtown.
During Flemmings presentation, he com-pared crime statistics from 2012 to 2011, and gave the percentage of each statistic that occurs down-town. For most of these statistics, the percentage was below 30 per cent. For example, according to his numbers, 25 per cent of Merritts vandalism happens downtown.
More than an issue of safety, I think the prob-lem plaguing Merritts downtown core is one of perception.
Community initia-tives such as the recent roundtable, the upcom-ing Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce Street Fest and the ongo-ing Cash Mobs will do much to correct this.
If residents are ner-vous, that is certainly valid, but I encourage you to venture downtown and face your fears pack some pepper spray and go shopping. I think youll come to realize that Merritt really is a pretty safe place to be.
HERALD OPINION
Canada must diversify, expand to enjoy economic stability
This week I will be voting in full support of Bill C-38 the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act. My support for this bill will be a disappointment for some citizens who for a variety of reasons, oppose the second phase of our govern-ments Economic Action Plan that is carried out in Budget 2012.
When I ran to become a Member of Parliament, I did so with the intent to support a platform that recognizes the importance of jobs and supporting our regional econo-mies. In our region some of the largest employers in communities like Okanagan Falls, Princeton, Merritt and Logan Lake are sup-ported through mining activities and responsible resource development. Many of the spin off industries that also benefit from this indus-try are located in communities like West Kelowna, Penticton and Summerland. It is also the revenue from resource royalties that help fund the very services that we as Canadians depend upon.
When the U.S. housing market collapsed, we all watched the result-ing decline in our local forestry dependent communities. Mill clo-sures and resulting unemployment in communities where well paying jobs are in short supply are very serious concerns.
While we are fortunate to see our resource sector being revital-ized, we must also recognize that it is important to diversify and expand our markets so that our Canadian economy can enjoy more stability. Likewise we must also recognize that in order to diversify to other trading partners we require efficient access, not just to the markets themselves but also to our resources.
We also cannot ignore that today Canada is facing one of the great-est and most challenging global economic environments in history. While our government is criticized for attempting to do too much with
Downtown problem is perception, not safety
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Bill C-38, the opposition and supporters are suggesting that Canada should instead do nothing.
Obviously this is a point of disagree-ment and one we have debated about at length. In fact there has not been a budget bill for the past twenty years to receive as much study as Bill C-38 has. It should also be noted that in spite of opposition claims to the contrary, Budget 2012 is actually a smaller budget document than the bills were for budgets in 2009, 2010, 2011.
Recently our government actually voted to extend the House hours until midnight so that even more debate could occur. Although not widely reported in the media, it was the NDP who voted against increas-ing the debate time on Bill C-38.
I am confident that regardless of the number of bills or amount of debate time allocated, the Opposition and support-ers would continue to remain opposed to Budget 2012.
Fortunately there are some facts that can be agreed upon. During our govern-ments economic action plan, Canadas job creation record has been the best in the entire G7. Further, our consecutive budgets have also ensured that Canadas net debt to GDP ratio is by far the lowest in the G7. More importantly both the International Monetary Fund and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development have predicted that the Canadian economy will be amongst the very best performing in the industrialized world over the next 24 months.
In summary, Budget 2012 continues to build upon the success of Budget 2011 in ensuring that Canada is a leading coun-try in a challenging and fragile economic environment. I do appreciate that there are those who oppose Bill C-38 and my sup-port for this bill will not be welcomed by them. In any healthy democratic environ-ment there will be disagreement on issues of importance, and for elected individuals, how we vote will invariably disappoint some much as it will meet the approval of others.
In this instance I believe it is important for those disappointed by my vote to hear firsthand the reasons why I am support-ing Bill C-38 and the jobs it will protect and enhance throughout the Okanagan-Coquihalla region.
Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla and can be reached at [email protected].
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POP TABS TO WHEEL CHAIRS Ruth Steffens donates a cheque to Gillis House for $562.80, which was raised by community efforts to collect 804 pounds of can tabs. Collections began in 1997 and so far Gillis House has managed to purchase eight wheel chairs. Left to right: Terry Stockwell, manager; Betty Doberstein, president of the Hospital Auxilliary; Candice Portleance, supervisor for recreation; Steffens; and Gillis House resident Johnny Curnow (front). Jade Swartzberg/Herald
Why respond to one complaint and not others?Dear Editor:
The City of Merritt was patching a bump on River Ranch Road on May 20 in front of Tim Hortons as there was a complaint about it to the mayor. How can a com-plaint from one resident get so much attention, when multiple complaints from a volume of people get ignored? What makes this one person so special?
For this one bump, there were three to four city workers, two traffic control people, two dump trucks, three paving crews
a packer and a backhoe. This I know inconve-nienced all of the patrons at Tim Hortons (as Tim Hortons was blocked off at one entrance), as well as the owners and people going to the other stores. All of this for a very mini-mal bump at the corner of River Ranch Road and Irvine that didnt bother the majority of the travelling public. All of this because someone complained about it.
I wonder what the final tally for this project was, as I too am a taxpay-er, and I know there are
far more important roads and projects that could be done with my tax dollars. This was a total waste of mine, and the people of Merritts money for you to squander away Mayor Roline.
If you were going to fix something, it should be the exit, entrance from McDonalds as many people bottom out there.
For all of you read-ing this, and those that were incovenienced, you should let your thoughts be known formally to the city by way of letter or email or fax as you never
know, this may happen again.
As a final note, Mayor Roline, I would like something to be done with Armstrong Street as the road is in bad shape, needs a sidewalk (as many families live on that nar-row road and walk with their young children), and more upgrades done, as well as many other roads in our city.
I am one person; please fix this as you did for that one person.
Karen HarveyMerritt, B.C.
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PUBLIC HEARINGSPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TIMBER SUPPLY
Chair: John Rustad, MLA (Nechako Lakes)Deputy Chair: Norm Macdonald, MLA (Columbia RiverRevelstoke)
How can timber supply in BCs central interior be increased?Forests make up nearly two thirds of the province and are an important economic, social and environmental resource in the lives of many British Columbians.
Over the last 13 years the outbreak of mountain pine beetle has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest throughout BC. The effects of the infestation continue to present major challenges to the forest industry and communities in BCs central interior.
The all-party Special Committee on Timber Supply was appointed by the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to examine and make recommendations to address the loss of mid-term timber supply in the central interior. Specifically, the committee must consider recommendations that could increase timber supply. A discussion paper describing the issue and outlining possible options is available online to inform and focus public input.
The committee will be holding a public hearing in Merritt on Thursday, July 12.
British Columbians may also participate by sending a written submission, or a video or audio file. The deadline for public input is Friday, July 20, 2012.
For more information, including meeting dates, locations and times of public hearings and to view the discussion paper, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/timbercommittee
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Th ank YouA heartfeltMerritt Country Run Society would like to thank all of the walk / runners for participating on June 10th for our 3rd annual run and for helping us raise approximately $3,000 for Canadian Tire JumpStart program.
Thank you to all the businesses and local support we received. Without your backing we would not be able to put on this event.
See you at our 4th Annual event on June 9, 2013 at Voght Park.
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NKwala School in Douglas Lake now offers Dogwood High School Diplomas, and its first graduate arrived with other First Nations students to the Merritt Civic Centre on Thursday to celebrate the areas aboriginal graduations.
Like many high school students, Autumn Dennis studies in class for five days per week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but she attends only one classroom and her class-mates are as young as Grade 8.
Ive been there since elementary, she said. Im the only Grade 12 student there.
The school is divided into two classrooms. The first is from kinder-garten to Grade 7, and then from Grade 8 to Grade 12.
Groups are broken into nursery, kindergar-ten and Grade 1, then other Grade 1s, as well as grades 2 and 3, then 4, 5, 6, 7, and then grades 8 to 12.
I think they do a really good job [organiz-ing the program] there, she said while waiting for speeches in the Merritt Civic Centre. Its a really close-knit place. Everyone is friends with everyone.
Dennis plans to attend NVIT next year where she will register for indigenous stud-ies and live in a dorm.
Then she will likely apply to the University of British Columbia and move to Vancouver, she said.
Id like to be an anthropologist or arche-ologist, she explained. Then Id like to come back to my community to teach others about how great my experi-ence was.
Prior to the Dogwood Diploma being offered at Douglas Lake, students would bus approximately 45 minutes each way to Merritt Secondary School, or attend a distance education pro-gram.
School principal Christine Hammonds said offering the pro-gram at NKwala is a
welcome addition to the community.
This is the first time that weve ever been able to gradu-ate students from NKwala, she said. Its great that we can
offer it here because students before had to do the program on SCIDES [South Central Interior Distance Education School] or go into Merritt.
By Phillip WoolgarTHE HERALD
Douglas Lake school now offers diplomasGRAD TIME Kayla Coutlee participates in the Merritt Secondary School First Nations graduation celebration last Thursday at the Civic Centre. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
Autumn Dennis is the first Grade 12 graduate from NKwala School in Douglas Lake. She was in Merritt celebrating with other Nicola Valley grads last week. Phillip Woolgar/Herald
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A friend or relative asks you for a loan. You want to help, of course, because you care. According to an Investors Group poll* 64 per cent of Canadians surveyed agree with you, having loaned or borrowed more than $500 to or from family or friends. But your loan could prompt a payback you dont expect, like stress-ing and straining your relationship with the borrower to the break-ing point and beyond, and it could cost you a lot of money if the loan is not repaid.
Of those polled, 26 per cent reported that family/friend loans were not fully repaid.
31 per cent of the money lenders felt pres-sured to make the loan, and the 54 per cent of those who experienced the greatest feeling of pressure did not get repaid at all.
The majority of loans between friends or family were for moderate amounts, with 67 per cent bor-rowing between $500 and $5,000, 14 per cent borrowing between $5,000 and $10,000, and 15 per cent bor-rowing more than $10,000.
For both lenders and borrowers, top loan purposes were financial emergencies (25 per cent), big-ticket purchases (15 per cent), education (13 per cent) and a home down pay-ment (11 per cent). Lesser priorities were house repairs (7 per cent), starting a busi-ness or taking a vaca-tion (both at 5 per cent) or another big event (3 per cent).
One of the biggest mistakes that lenders to
family or friends make is providing the loan without a written agree-ment. 83 per cent of survey respondents said they made that mistake, and its easy to see why because a demand for formal documentation can be viewed by either party as a sign of mis-trust. But that shouldnt be the case. Asking for specific loan conditions or a pay-back plan in a written agreement will actually help you avoid trouble by reducing the potential for disagree-ments and relationship rifts.
If you cant bring yourself to ask for a written agreement, you should probably look for some help.
Your professional advisor can act as your mediator in a way that will not strain your relationship and a law-yer may be required to draft the written agree-ment. Your advisor can also show you how that loan could affect your overall financial objec-tives.
*A total of 2,002 surveys were completed with Canadian adults between September 18th and September 24th 2008, using the Harris/Decima eVox online panel. The data is weighted in tabula-tion to replicate actual population distribution by age and sex within each region according to the 2006 Census data.
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Robbers broke into Logan Lake Ranch and Country Club before stealing saddles, bridles, bits, ATV tires, machin-ery and tools, says Logan Lake RCMP.
Culprits broke into several paddocks, Const. Robert Drake said, noting the theft took place between June 8 and 10.
There are distin-guishing features on some of the items should anyone have information regarding the sale or dis-posal of these items.
Copper Wire StolenApproximately 600
feet of copper wire, val-ued at $6,000, was cut and stolen near Logan Lake, says the areas RCMP.
The theft occurred overnight on June 10 and 11 near the Walloper Gravel Pit in Lac Le Jeune.
Companies working in the rural areas should be aware that theft of
tools and copper have increased in the recent months with copper prices being high, Drake noted.
The RCMP is asking for public help identify-ing people or vehicles arriving or leaving from the Walloper Gravel Pit on Highway 97C near Exit 336 to Logan Lake.
Vehicles RobbedSeveral vehicles
were allegedly broken into and jerry cans con-taining gas were stolen from a neighbour-ing property between Tuesday and Thursday last week in Logan Lake.
Several vehicles had items stolen from them and the ignitions
damaged, Drake said. The RCMP has seized evidence at various scenes... the investiga-tion is ongoing.
Anyone with infor-mation on these or other crimes is asked to call the Logan Lake RCMP at 250-523-6222 or Crime Stoppers is at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
By Phillip WoolgarTHE HERALD
Logan Lake RCMP respond to three thefts
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Merritts mayor and council-lors could not decide whether or not the City of Merritt should have a local administration review officer to resolve com-plaints when they reached a tie at the June 12 council meeting.
Council received a recom-mendation from the Policy and Bylaw Review Committee to create a middle step to address citizens concerns that fall under the Administrative Fairness Complaint Resolution Policy.
This middle step would give people someone to approach with their city-related concerns after speaking to the Chief Administrative Officer, but before taking it to the provincial level where an Ombudsperson is avail-able to resolve issues and foster fairness in public administration.
However, when two council-lors and the mayor voted in favour of the motion and three councillors voted against it, the motion was essentially defeated.
When all councillors are present, the mayor acts as the tie-
breaker, but with Norm Brigdens seat vacant until the byelection, it is possible that that councillors wont reach a majority.
Mayor Susan Roline sup-ported the recommendation and said it would be beneficial to have a local person residents could talk to to resolve their complaints.
There are a lot of people out there with unresolved issues and it hurts us, she said.
CAO Matt Noble explained that the admin review officer would ideally be someone with investigation experience who could review residents concerns about how city administra-tion deals with the public and administers policy procedure and bylaws on a case by case basis. He said in general, people with concerns should speak to a department manager, then the CAO, but the third-party independent person would be an available option if the resident was still not satisfied.
In other communities, he said administration review officers typically receive a stipend or a small retainer for their commu-nity service.
Coun. Clara Norgaard, how-ever, said it was unnecessary for the city to create the position.
Our responsibility is to pro-vide the public with services, not to convince people to live in har-mony with their neighbours, she said. This is just another one of those things that may not work.
Norgaard also questioned whether there were any other communities in British Columbia that have a similar position.
Im not aware of any in B.C., but every community in Saskatchewan has to have them, said Noble. We want to do the right thing and this is a demon-stration of that.
Coun. Dave Baker was open to the idea and said the City has nothing to lose by trying it.
Why not give it a shot? he said. It would be interesting to see how many residents pick up on it if this is someone who lives locally.
Roline, Baker and Coun. Mike Goetz voted in favour of the motion to create the position, while Norgaard, Coun. Harry Kroeker and Coun. Alastair Murdoch opposed it.
Council tie puts motion to rest for administration review offi cer
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People commuting to downtown Merritt may have noticed a change in scenery, as a notable mural has been covered by white paint on the side of the Pharmasave building on Coutlee Avenue.
City of Merritt staff met Tuesday to discuss
the act of painting over the mural, which they said was part of the building owners main-tenance and didnt break a bylaw.
If that had been a mural that was part of the Walk of Stars agreement, then there would be [a bylaw infraction], said Sean OFlaherty, the citys development services
officer. This is about a
building owner want-ing to keep his build-ing looking fresh and
theres no way to fresh-en up a mural without [compromising] the artist.
The mural depicted
a ranching scene, with cattle and blue skies, and was painted to the side of the approxi-mately 100 foot by 15 foot wall.
It would be dif-ferent if they painted over Alan Jackson at the side of Home Hardware, OFlaherty said. Thats different, because thats under an agreement with the
City and there are dif-ferent rules.
Pharmasave leases the store and the owner of the building decided to paint it over as part of maintenance, said a Pharmasave manager who didnt want to be named.
They contacted the painter, and she was fine with it, so it got painted over, she
said. Unfortunately it was just peeling off. The sun just baked it to death.
The muralist who painted the scene wasnt available by press time.
While the City and Pharmasave dont know exactly when the mural was painted, they esti-mate it was between 10 and 20 years ago.
By Phillip WoolgarTHE HERALD
[email protected] would be different if they painted over Alan
Jackson.CITY OF MERRITT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICERSEAN OFLAHERTY
Artwork elimination was part of building owners regular maintenance initiativeOld mural painted over on Pharmasave buildingThis mural that is painted onto the Pharmasave building on Coutlee Avenue was covered with white paint by the buildings owner last week as part of maintenance. The art is one of Merritts first murals. TNRD Film Commission
FEATURE HOMES
NEW LISTINGS
Gorgeous 5 bedroom family home on a fully manicured large corner lot. This home was built with every detail in mind and boasts tons of curb appeal. Home has 3/4 oak hardwood fl ooring throughout with ceramic tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Extra large kitchen with pantry, open concept to dining room and family rooms. 4 bedrooms up with a large master bedroom, 5 piece ensuite and large walk-in closet. Fully fi nished basement with separate entrance, wet bar, full bathroom, 2 bedrooms and extra large rec rm. Home has a huge workshop under the garage in the basement which can be used for a multitude of things. 2 car garage, high effi ciency central heating & a/c with hepa fi ltration, u/g sprinklers and 2 beautiful covered decks for morning coffee. Home is close to all amenities. This is an absolute must see!!
Independently owned and operated
M 3770
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M E R R I T T
3 fl at light industrial bareland lots Water & sewer close to lot line Great business opportunity Other adjacent lots are available
M 3772-3774 $59,900
Bright & open describe this 2 bdrm, 1 bath homeLaminate fl ring, skylight, lge bdrms Open kitchen, dinrm & lvgrm Lge yd w/ mature trees
M 3755 $35,000
2 bdrms in strata bldg Central location Laminate fl ring New roof this year
M 3486 $76,900
Beautiful lot in Grandview Heights South facing lot to build your dream homeIdeal for level entry home w/ daylite bsmtGST paid, close to shopping & NVIT
M 3775 $59,000
Well kept 3 bedroom manufactured home18x20 interlocking driveway 6 appliances, newer paint & fl ooring Garden area, 2 decks, storage shed
M 3607 $44,000
Under new management 1 bdrm apartment Stratifi ed building Centrally located
M 3525 $76,900
Spotless 1 level, 2 poss 3 bdrm home 2 master bdrms w/ own enstes 20x16 sqft shop has concrete fl r In a quiet neighborhood & priced to sell!
M 3776 $246,700
Clean as a whistle!! Tenant pays $475/month Close to bus, schools, corner store & townBachelor apt in Nicola Apts
M 3730 $50,000
Ground level 1 bdrm condo Vinyl dbl glazed windows, in ste laundryParking right out front Low monthly maintenance fee
M 3738 $78,900
2 bdrm dbl wide in Riverside Recent paint Pad rent $345/month Why rent when you can buy?
M 3696 $21,000
Rent to own considered Buy your own home Nice 3 bdrm, 2 bath home Appliances included
M 3270 $49,900
Some updates-laminate fl ring, dbl glazed windowsElectrical upgrade, newer roof. 2 levels, 3 bdrms, 2 bathsMonthly strata includes Natural Gas Why rent when you can buy?
M 3734 $87,900
3+ bdrm w/ recent upgrades to bathrm & laminate fl ringFully fenced yd w/ lots of parking Located in a quiet park w/ views of Coldwa- ter RiverPriced to sell!
M 3715 $30,000
One bdrm in strata building. Rent $550-600 Under new management Shopping & bus close by
M 3613 $68,000
Immaculate 3 bdrm in LN MHP New vinyl windows, lge addition w/ spacious denEnclosed porch, certifi ed wood stove, bath- room upgradeFully matured fruit trees, & fl ower beds
M 3733 $89,900
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3 bedroom rancher Spacious kitch, dinrm, & lvgrm 1 car garage w/ lane access Close to schools, park & town
M 3754 $90,000
2 bdrm in Strata unit in Sandpiper Easy walk to downtown core Bus service only moments away Laundry rm & air conditioning
M 3684 $108,000
2 bdrm home on good sized lot Tile fl ring in hall + kitchen & bath Recent electrical upgrade Lane access w/ storage shed
M 3737 $110,000
Ground level condo w/ newer paint & carpetsIn ste laundry, new dryer Open fl r plan for living rm & kitchen Affordable fi rst time or retirement living
M 3702 $113,000
3 bdrms & full bath on upper fl r Lvg rm, kitch & laundry on main Laminate fl ring & paint in last 4 yrs Vinyl windows & recent roofi ng
M 3720 $113,000
Commercial lot-C3 zoning Good investment property Tenant pays $700/month + utilities Lane access & close to downtown
M 3703 $114,000
Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, new h/w tank2 level townhouse, 3 bdrms & 2 baths Fenced yard, school across the street Typical rent $750, no strata fees
M 3745 $115,000
Totally renovated 2 bdrm house on large lotNew gyproc & paint, kitchen & bath New fl ooring & fi xtures Stainless steel app & much more.
M 3714 $127,500
Move-in ready. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath Custom kitchen cabinets & fi xtures Large porch off back, nice yard 100 amp service, fridge, stove included
M 3739 $137,900
Nicely updated 3 bdrm, 3 level townhouseA bathroom on each 3 levels Nice, fully fenced backyard Great 1st time homebuyers & investors
M 3652 $138,000
Corner lot on a quiet street 2 bdrm home w/ some newer fl ooring Nice, big lvg rm & new bathroom Lots of rm to build a shop
M 3675 $139,900
Recent upgrades to roof, driveway & electricalGood sized entry/laundry w. rm for offi ce areaLow maintenance yd is fully fenced w/ lots of parkingNice open fl oor plan
M 3726 $140,000
2 bedroom Rancher on a quiet street Electrical upgrade last 5 yrs New vinyl windows & siding New fl ring, new kitch cabinets, renoed bathrm
M 3718 $144,900
Neat as a pin!! 3 bdrm Rancher Walking distance to town, parks, school1 car detached shop New h/w tank, elec upgrade & more
M 3750 $145,900
Urban living at its fi nest! 1 bdrm apt features a modern open concept designPerfect for entertaining Granite counter tops, laminate & tile in kitch & bath
M 3699 $149,000
Corner lot duplex in quiet area Fenced yard, carport & loads of parking Upgrades include: kitchen counter tops, Laminate fl ring, paint, ext doors & light fi xtures
M 3763 $155,000
3 bedroom 1/2 duplex Family oriented neighbourhood New paint, fl ooring, countertops Large, open backyard
M 3736 $159,000
Close to schools, parks & downtown Fully fenced & landscaped Basement is unfi nished Great starter home
M 3751 $159,000
3 bedroom rancher Vinyl windows & siding 9 year old furnace Fenced front & back
M 3708 $159,900
Main house + bachelor house on 1 lot 22x22 garage on 2nd lot Main house has 100 amp upgrade Garage is wired & heated
M 3744 $165,000
Covered parking Galley kitch w/ appl & skylite Patio doors from 2nd bdrm or den Nicola River in the back
M 3365 $165,000
Urban living at its fi nest 2 bdrm apt, open design Granite countertops, laminate fl ring SS appliances & in-unit laundry
M 3757 $165,000
2 bdrm apt has a modern open fl oor planGranite counter tops, SS appliances Has b/i wall a/c & in-unit laundry Urban living at its fi nest!!
M 3700 $169,000
Quiet location, close to schools, park & trailsLarge addition on its own land Improvements are new laminate fl rs, gas f/pNew app, new h/w tank & 2 lovely sundecks
M 3760 $174,900
Sunvalley Court-2 bdrm, 2 bath townhouseEnd unit-includes all appliances PRICED TO SELL!! 24 hour notice required
M 3741 $199,900
Sunvalley Court-2bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouseNew paint, newer fl ooring, gas fi replace Central air conditioning, built in vacuum All appliances, hot tub &more
M 3742 $209,000
Beautifully landscaped & good sized deckUpgrade vinyl windows & siding New roof, 200 amp service, alarm system Interior has new fi nish throughout
M 3761 $213,000
Quality 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse Heat pump, a/c, high effi cient ap- pliancesGas fi replace & many extras Low maintenance property
M 3729 $219,500
3 bedroom rancher Spacious kitch, dinrm, & lvgrm 1 car garage w/ lane access Close to schools, park & town
M 3754 $90,000
Good size family home on large lot 2 bdrm ste at ground level & 3 up Dbl carport & tons of space Walking distance to schools & corner store
M 3713 $215,000
Bench location 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home Close to schools & parks Priced to sell!!
M 3689 $235,000
Bench location-3 bdrm, 2 bath family homeCentral air, built-in vac, new furnace 201012x24 detached wired 220 shop Nice fenced backyard for privacy
M 3693 $239,900
3 bdrm home on 1.8 acres Newer addition in back is nicely fi nishedWindows upgraded to vinyl dbl glazed Quiet rural setting w/ lots of room
M 3632 $241,000
Very well kept, one owner home 3 good sized bdrm up New fl ring, counter tops & fi xtures Fully fenced backyard, close to schools
M 3690 $242,900
Wide open space is your backyard view3 bdrm, 1 bath family home Large .23 acre lot Lots of room for toys & RVs
M 3764 $248,000
3 bdrm family home Security system, 80% effi cient furnace A/C, new windows, except bathroom Beautiful l/scaping, treed & fenced
M 3687 $249,000
3 bdrm country charmer on 1.15 ac Lots or original h/wood Dining room has gas f/place Vinyl windows throughout
M 3710 $264,000
Nice family home on a good street 3 bdrms up, good size lvgrm & dinrm Kitchen has newer cabinets Possible in-law suite
M 3716 $265,000
4 bedroom, 2 level home New 2-stage HE furnace in 2008 Quiet street, fully fenced yards Single car garage & Detached shop
M 3639 $268,900
Very nice 4 bdrm 2.5 bath fam home Close to downtown & schools Central air, security system Garden shed & gazebo
M 3293 $269,000
Well kept home on cul-de-sac street Varnished oak staircase at entry Kitchen has hand crafted birch cabinetsWonderful garden spaces, sun deck & large front lawn
M 3735 $276,000
Executive home on quiet CDS Open concept w/ vaulted ceilings 1 bedroom in-law suite Large country kitchen
M 3753 $284,900
Some recent upgrades New ceramic tile fl ring & windows 3 bdrms up & 2 down Fenced backyd & close to schools
M 3717 $289,900
Beautiful open fl oor plan Double sided fi replace High ceilings Deluxe master bedroom
M 3579 $299,900
Gorgeous new Rancher Granite/marble countertops Heated ceramic fl oors in the 2 baths 10 ceilings & crown mouldings
M 3740 $300,200
Very private, 4 poss 5 bdrm family homeNew appliances, central ai & vac 24x40 wired & heated shop Double lot & RV parking
M 3673 $308,000
Bench home at end of CDS 4 bdrm, 2 baths, fully fi nished Large deck, A/C, UG sprinklers Parklike backyard across from crown land
M 3608 $319,900
New, bright & beautiful 2000+ sqft home1 bdrm legal suite mortgage helper Kitchen has eating island w/ electricity 2-5-10 National Home Warranty
M 3759 $324,900
Incredible revenue property SxS fourplex on 1/3 acre of land All 4 units are updated; new fl rs, paint & countertopsHighly desirable location
M 3768 $325,000
Large home w/ all the space you need Total 4 bdrms, 2 bath + 2 bdrm ste 2 car garage & nice sized yard Just a short walk to schools, park & town
M 3723 $329,000
1500+sqft move-in ready bungalow 4 bdrms, 2 full baths Hardwood fl oors, gas fi replace Finished garage w/ storage
M 3752 $329,000
Amazing new 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher w/ open fl r planExtras include: 10 ceilings, lge kitch, crown moldings5 quality new appl, gas f/p in lvg rm Backyd totally fenced, landscaped & 18.5x12 deck
M 3762 $334,900
1 ac property w/ easy access to nature trails1600 sqft on main fl oor, nice, open fl r planMaster bdrm has walk-in closet & enste Only 16 min from town
M 3719 $335,000
Beautifully renoed 3 level split on the Bench Open concept w/ large windows, vaulted ceilingsNew kitchen, SS app, new bathrm, fl ring & paintSuperb quality fi nishings, only steps from Bench Elem
M 3743 $335,900
3 level split home in d/t location H/wood fl ring, sunken lvgrm Open concept design 3 bdrms up w/ soaker tub in master ste
M 3724 $352,500
Wonderful family home on quiet cul- de-sac4 bdrms, 2 baths + enste + 2 bdrm legal ste New roof, h/w tank 2 yrs old Lge 2 car garage, fenced bkyd w/ deck
M 3727 $359,000
Relax in the pool 3 lge bdrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings Lots of renos, over 14,00sqft lot U/g sprinklers Lge sundeck w/ great views of valley & city
M 3529 $359,000
Do you want comfort?? Open fl oor plan, crown mouldings Quality appliances & light fi xtures Cherry h/wood fl ring w/ Travertine tiles
M 3664 $369,000
Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm9 ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter topsBsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room HST paid!!
M 3731 $379,000
Main has 3 bdrms, 3 baths, open kitch/ lvgrm9 ceilings, maple cabinets/granite counter topsBsmt has 2 bdrm legal ste, rec/games room HST paid!!
M 3732 $379,000
Three bedrooms & a den Open concept design Beautiful views Home warranty
M 3665 $379,000
5 bdrm, 3 bath family home Stunning views of the valley Beautiful cherry kitch w/ SS appliances Formal dinrm & extra lge master bdrm w/ balcony
M 3771 $385,000
9.88 acres in Petit Creek 3 bedroom home with solarium Drilled well produces 157gpm Fenced & cross-fenced-3 bay shop
M 3578 $398,000
Investors, take note** 4 plex with 2 lots Large 2, 3 bdrm & 2, 2 bdrm stes Close to schools & parks
M 3769 $399,900
One of a kind in Merritt!! Close to 4000sqft on 2 fl rs Giant brick fi replace in bsmt Sauna w/ dual shower, dbl garage
M 3638 $410,000
Spectacular panoramic views & beauti- ful sunsets3 bdrms (possible 4), 3 bath home w/ in-law ste5 acres w/ large 4 acre fenced area 24x36 garage/shop, 60 US gpm well, great water
M 3765 $429,000
Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath family home Amazing chefs kitchen w/ granite countertopsLow maintenance landscaping-lane accessInground pool & private backyard
M 3701 $439,000
Spacious 6000+sqft completed living space6 bdrms, 5.5 baths-luxurious master bdrm Dream kitchen, lge games rm, bar rm w/ barLarge 3 bay garage-RV parking
M 3440 $459,900
Gorgeous 5 bdrm family home 3/4 oak hw fl ooring w/ ceramic tile Extra lge kitch w/ pantry Lge master bdrm has 5 pc ensuite
M 3770 $465,000
Executive 3 bdrm rancher Riverfront, .55 acres Completely landscaped, fl at property Hardwood thruout, incredibly private
M 3651 $485,000
Wonderful executive home on the BenchTotally fi nished 4 level split Gourmet kitchen, 5 bdrms, 3 baths Fantastic views from deck
M 3612 $499,000
Over 3000 sqft 4+ bdrm home on 9.91 ac.18 ceiling - magnifi cent views Hickory cabinets, maple fl oors, Walk-out daylight basement Central air, u\g sprinklers & more
M 3688 $499,900
Beautiful executive home Quality fi nishings throughout 4 bdrms, lge mste w/ 5 pce enste Gas f/place, a/c b/i vac, u/g sprinkling
M 3756 $539,900
Exquisite 3 bdrm Rancher Detached shop on .5 acre Hdwd fl rs & custom window coverings Easy access & very private
M 3497 $540,000
Over 120 acres in natural valley setting Few miles West of Merritt Level hayland w/ Spius Creek & Nicola RiverVery productive ranch
M 3748 $999,900
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Great business opportunity. Landscaping supplies comes w/2 forklifts & 1 skid steer. 1 yr free rent, option to buy land.M 3767 $95,000
Block bldg on Nicola Ave. 2500 sqft adjacent lot is included. Retail exposure.M 3649 $289,000
Retail on Quilchena totals 3966sqft. 2nd fl oor has 6 residential apartments. Gross income is close to $55,000/annum. New boiler, roof, overall well maintained M 3698 $395,000
Amazing opportunity in down-town Merritt. 12,000sqft commer-cial building for purchase or lease. Over 10,500sqft of retail space, or lease @ $6./sf. Bonus lot at 2152 Nicola Avenue. M 3697 $850,000
Cheapest lot listed for sale in all of Merritt! Upper Bench neighbourhood - Grandview Heights. Underground services to lot line. Bargain price and NO HST!! M 3616 $55,000
New lots in quiet cul-de-sac & crescent setting. Fully services including curbs & storm drain all prepaid by the developer. M 3692 $57,000
Great fl at lot in popular subdivision. Close to elementary schools. Minutes from walking trails & downtown shop-ping. Services are at lot line and priced to sell. M 3674 $65,000
Views of the Nicola Valley with walking trails & shopping nearby. All services are u/g & at lot line. One of Merritts preferred neighborhoods.M 3758 $67,000 Fully serviced R-2 lot, close to schools & d/t. Bring your bldg ideas. Trades considered.M 3274 $72,900
Good sized lot, ok for double wide. City services @ prop line. Mountain view in a quiet area. M 3534 $79,000
Beautiful river view lot close to downtown. Nice, quiet neighborhood. The uncompromised view never to change. M 3707 $89,000
2 lots on Eagle Crescent w/ no building restrictions. Plans available w/ the builder. Close to all amenities.M 3679-3680 $95,000
