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POWER STRUGGLE

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Running BC Hydro’s 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 Monday’s 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.”

“It’s going to leave a scar that we’re 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-

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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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Cigarette butts were found in the grinder collection system that sparked this month’s Tolko Industries Ltd. fire in Merritt, says a report from mill man-agement.

Staff are back on the job, following the June 6 fire that ignited a compressor room in the main mill.

“Cigarette butts were observed... and may have been a cause,” the report says. “Heavier grinding of the Edger saws from normal was [also] hap-pening that night.”

The report released to employees details staff ’s insight into what happened after the fire broke out about 8:50 p.m.: “Smoke was observed coming out of the top of the saw filer’s grindings collec-tion system.”

A worker said he then observed small

embers rising from the top.

Employees turned off the fan, evacuated the mill and called the fire department to the scene.

“Fire spread from the top to the bottom and then into the walls of the building.

“Two millwrights, with help from three production work-ers, attempted to extinguish fire from the outside, and one hose in the basement inside.”

An electrician then strategically cut power to specific areas and the sawdust system was shut down.

The Merritt Fire Rescue Department arrived within 10 to 15 minutes, the report states.

The fire crew then extinguished the flames within 30 min-utes.

All individuals involved performed adequately, the report

goes on. Though the report

indicates cigarettes as a possible cause, Sheri Greeno, spokesper-son for Tolko, said a cause hasn’t been pin-pointed.

“We do know the fire started in the bot-tom of the grinder suction system, so we are making changes to address any potential factors,” she said.

Greeno said there

was no damage to pro-duction equipment.

Tolko officials said they are adding screens at all intakes to prevent foreign materi-als such as cigarette butts from entering.

A sprinkler head and spark detection system will also be installed, Greeno added.

The most recent fire drill at the mill was last fall.

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ing overhead right-of-way in place. Further, she said the transmission line would not affect property values.

“The existence of the right-of-way is already fac-tored into the property price — it’s always been known that this was a utility corridor,” she said. “The rest of the province should not be responsible for putting the line underground.”

Running the transmission along this right-of-way was BC Hydro’s second choice. The first (Route 1A) crossed

private and Crown land as well as the Lower Nicola Indian Band reserve. After more than a year trying to advance the route, Hydro was unable to acquire the rights to proceed and elected to go with Route 1B, which includ-ed the existing right-of-way purchased in the 1950s and 1970s, in order to meet the completion date of 2014.

The demand for electricity in Merritt will exceed current capacity by 2014 if upgrades to the substations and a new transmission line are not com-pleted, Leonard explained.

“The timeline is very critical — 2014 is the date we have to have this project in service, or Merritt is essentially out of service,” he said.

According to Hydro, Merritt’s current capac-ity is limited to 45 megavolt amperes (MVA). The cur-rent load is approximately 42 MVA while by 2014 the forecast predicts a load of 46 MVA. The upgrade will result in a supply capacity of nearly 100 MVA, enough to meet Merritt’s needs for the next 30 years.

Mayor Susan Roline said

the city approached Hydro when it was clear that Merritt would need more power.

“We were getting quite concerned of what our future would be,” she said. “It got to where if the mills all fired up large equipment at the same time, they were experiencing brownouts.”

Roline also said companies looking to move to Merritt need assurance they will have sufficient power.

“These companies will pro-vide jobs to Merritt,” she said. “Without power, it’s not going to be a pretty picture in the

long run.”Hydro representatives

addressed other concerns and suggestions from Merritt resi-dents. For example, they com-mitted to locating the trans-mission line as far south along the right-of-way as possible (30 feet from the south instead of 30 feet from the north) in response to a request.

Moving forward, Leonard said Hydro representatives will be available for one-on-one discussions with property owners to discuss issues such as pole placement and health concerns.

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Transmission line won’t affect property values, says Hydro

Sagebrush catches international attention

By Jade SwartzbergTHE HERALD

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Nestled among the hills and grass-lands of the Nicola Valley, The Club at Sagebrush may be geographically hard to miss, but the private golf course is catching international attention.

Currently in its fourth season, the Merritt-area golf club ranked No. 85 on Golf Digest’s list of the top 100 golf courses outside the United States in the U.S. magazine’s May edition.

“To be recognized by one of the top magazines that rate golf courses, and to be in the top 100 international category, is significant for a young golf course,” said club president Terry Donald.

However, this is not the first time the club has received a nod from Golf Digest. In its first year of operation, Sagebrush was awarded “Best New Course in Canada” by Golf Digest as well as Canadian Golf Magazine ScoreGolf in 2009. Sagebrush was also identified as the No. 8 Best modern Golf Course in Canada in 2011 by GolfWeek Magazine.

While touring the course, which is situated on the 100,000 acre historic Quilchena cattle ranch and overlooks the Nicola Lake, it’s not hard to see what makes the spot so appealing.

With it’s minimalist design, this

“links-style” golf course blends into the landscape with its vast greens and fairways offering club members and guests a country getaway and a good round of golf.

This style of course is unusual for the Pacific North West, said Donald, explaining he and former business partner Dick Zokol wanted to move as little earth as possible in developing the project.

They first walked the property in 2002 and over the next few years developed the course with the help of golf architect Rod Whitman.

“Mother Nature built the golf course, we just had to find 18 holes on

a property that was already sculpted,” said Donald.

Located at the 13th hole, The Hideout is a Sagebrush gem. Built adjacent to a man-made lake that is frequented by wildlife, guests can stop for lunch or dinner and enjoy whatever chef Scott McDonnell is cooking on the barbecue, and perhaps try their hand at some flyfishing before finishing their round.

In the coming months, the club will also feature members cottages by August, and a lodge scheduled for completion in Spring 2013. The cot-tages will each have two bedroom mas-ter suites, with 24 bedrooms in total,

while the lodge will feature a dining room, an open-plan kitchen, a wine cellar, a games room and a library, among other amenities.

Future plans include the sale of 34 real estate lots located on the property.

Membership to The Club at Sagebrush is available on an invitation basis, but Donald said the club is very comfortable and not pretentious.

“We’re a put-your-feet-up kind of club,” he said.

Interested groups or individuals can contact Donald and request an invita-tion.

Keeping with the ranching/cowboy theme, club members are called Posse Members and include non-regional members, individual members and corporate members.

Donald says that while the club has seen many international guests, many members are from Merritt and Kamloops. He’s also very proud of the fact that the club has supported the local economy throughout the develop-ment.

“We’ve bought local, many of our guests stay in Merritt and most of our employees are from Merritt,” said Donald. “This just proves that even in a small population you can find gems to work with.

Besides Sagebrush, there were two other B.C. golf courses that made the Golf Digest list, including Capilano in West Vancouver ranked No. 49 and Shaughnessy, ranked at No. 91.

“We started as a couple of friends with an idea to build this; it was our first development,” said Donald. “I’m pretty proud of what we’ve accom-plished.”

Located in the Nicola Valley, The Club at Sagebrush was ranked No. 85 by Golf Digest on a list of the top 100 golf courses outside the United States. Submitted by Sagebrush

‘Golf Digest’ names Sagebrush as one of the best courses out-side the United States


The B.C. government has taken some mod-est steps to tighten up the province’s income assistance system, and to encourage people to work when they are able.

With Premier Christy Clark swooping in to take credit, Social

Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux unveiled changes that included fixing the worst mistake in B.C. Liberal policy. Cadieux acknowl-edged that B.C. was the only province that clawed back all earnings from employable welfare recipi-ents, and she announced that from now on they will be able to earn up to $200 a month without penalty. The exemption for disabled people has increased from $500 to $800 a month.

Another important change is requiring welfare recipients to file income tax returns.

People can now do tem-porary work when it comes along, report the income and take advan-tage of the various tax credits that come from participating in society instead of just living off it. Any experience earning money is valuable experi-ence.

With baby boomers starting to retire in big numbers, the expected labour shortage has begun across Western Canada. And yet, increasing num-bers of foreign workers are coming in to do farm and other work, while many young people are unemployed.

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon took note of this during his budget preparations. Increasing numbers of young, employable people were applying for welfare in southern B.C., while jobs go begging in the boom-ing northeast. Falcon mused about setting up a program to provide training and plane fare for these people, an idea quickly dubbed “welfare air.”

Another effort to get young people working is Jobfest, a rock-themed road show currently tour-ing northern B.C. towns. It attracts young people

with music and souvenirs like drumsticks and guitar picks, and offers them skills assessment using sexy iPad apps and graph-ics that depict carpentry as cool.

If Jobfest and welfare air sound a bit desperate, it’s because they are. They illustrate our society’s problem. We have a pub-lic school system where students pass whether they do the work or not. The culture assumes self-esteem is more important than achievement. The teachers’ union constantly sets an example that the

HERALD OPINION

No need for omnibus bill

The Conservative government is set to pass Bill C-38, an omnibus budget bill which includes amendments and changes to many statutes.

This has prompted a massive back-lash from a number of groups, notably environmental groups. One aspect of their protest was the voluntary blacking out of a number of websites on June 4.

It is puzzling why a majority Conservative government feels it needs to proceed in this way. If it wishes to amend specific statutes, why not do so without packaging a huge variety of changes in one bill?

The Conservatives got used to doing this in their five years as a minor-ity government. It was one way to keep at least one opposition party on side — put something in the budget bill that they wanted, and they would vote for it.

It was an understandable tactic. The government had to compromise to the degree that it would propose legislation that one of its opponents would back. In fact, the Conservatives did have to go to the polls in 2008 and 2011 after it became clear that no opposition party was willing to back them any longer.

Now there is a majority govern-ment. The government no longer has to keep one opposition party on side. And that’s fine. The parliamentary system is adversarial, with government and opposition on different sides of almost every issue.

That’s why such omnibus bills don’t seem to make sense. All they do is hamper the public from paying closer attention to what the government’s plans are.

If the government doesn’t want to spend too much time on any given bill, it can invoke closure.

It seems that with some moves like this omnibus budget bill, the Conservatives are deliberately pro-voking their opponents. They need to remember that their majority was granted to them by voters in 2011, only after a five-year testing period.

That majority can easily be taken away by voters in the next election.

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And how easy is it for B.C. to slip into a Greece-like tailspin, where a majority expects to be car-ried on the backs of the shrinking minority who do productive work? Old-timers might recall when Mike Harcourt’s NDP government took over from the allegedly miserly Social Credit regime and raised welfare rates.

They compounded that mistake by relaxing eli-gibility rules and making it easier for employable people to stay on welfare. After a couple of years of this wealth redistribution, 10 per cent of the B.C. population was on welfare, with more piling on every day. Faced with the results of this staggering blunder, Harcourt lashed out at “cheats, deadbeats and varmints” scamming B.C. taxpayers and launched a crackdown on fraud. Later the NDP cut the basic rate for single employables to $500 a month.

Today it stands at $610, and the NDP looks poised to repeat history. Surrey MLA Jagrup Brar did a month-long public-ity stunt in January, living on welfare by wandering from shelter to food bank with TV cameras trailing behind.

Brar would have been better off if welfare air had been available. Instead of learning to live off the burgeoning urban handout industry, he could have gone up to Dawson Creek or Fort St. John and worked as a labourer.

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CELEBRATING EMPATHY Angie Sterling, principal at the Lower Nicola Band School, sings and drums along with culture and language teachers James Shuter and Annie Major during a Roots of Empathy celebration on May 31. Phillip Woolgar/Herald

Inter-provincial trade won’t create jobsDear Editor:

Heard the latest? Dan Albas now claims his

private-member’s Bill C-311 will create more jobs.

How exactly does inter-provincial trade create jobs? I wasn’t aware that his bill was designed to make Canadians drink more. If I buy more Ontario wine I’m obviously going to buy less B.C. wine. Right? So is Albas serious or just desperate?

Besides, everyone knows the provinces are addicted to the revenue they collect from taxing liquor. That’s why Alberta and Ontario, and even Albas’s home province of B.C., are lining up to severely restrict how much liquor resi-dents will be able to import tax-free after Bill C-311 passes. And the fact that Albas didn’t anticipate this, shows a complete lack of competence. Too bad he doesn’t have a lawyer in the family.

Albas says he hopes the provinces “will recognize the spirit and intent of the bill.” That’s a good one. When’s the last time a province stood idly by and let tax revenue slip between its fingers? Hope in politics is for treehuggers and fools.

Bill C-311 was never intended to help the wine industry succeed as Albas claims. Only increased exports of wine out of Canada will do that. It was intended to

aggrandize Dan Albas and nothing more.

If Albas really wanted to help Canadians he would’ve done something to free up trade in food as well as booze. Better yet, work with the provinces to begin eliminat-ing sin taxes. After all, we’re just shuffling money from one pocket to the other by taxing ourselves in this way.

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‘NDP government closed mills, not economy’Dear Editor:

Fraser-Nicola MLA, Harry Lali, keeps blowing a gasket at the legislative in Victoria about how raw log exports should cease and the logs should be milled here to create jobs for B.C. taxpayers.

It would be appreciated if Lali would do some research

about previous NDP govern-ments, listen to the facts, and stop his regular shooting from the hip propaganda comments.

I think Fraser-Nicola deserves much better from an MLA who is paid a yearly salary of $101,859. The B.C. NDP’s Forest Practices Code, with more than 4,500 regulations contained in 252

sections, 19 regulations books and 38 guide books, added at least $1 billion in costs to the forest industry for no public benefit, making the coastal industry the highest cost pro-ducer of timber in the world.

Between 1991 and 2001, 39 mills closed because of the NDP provincial govern-ment, not the economy. NDP

Premier Glen Clark “ordered” the forest industry to create 21,000 new jobs over five years or lose timber-cutting rights, 13,000 jobs disappeared.

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Approximately 10 people participated in Merritt’s first Cash Mob on June 8, which sent spenders to Davis Leathers and More.

Organizers now have their sights on Country Bug Books and Gifts tomorrow (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m.

Anyone looking to help local shops is welcome to

join.“We’ll be downtown,” said

organizer Anthony Abraria. “I’ve got pink hair, so people can’t miss us.”

He said that while people were spending more money than suggested, he wanted additional cash mobbers to show up.

“We wanted it to be a bit more of a spectacle, so that it brought more people from the street to see what was

going on,” he said. “It kinda did, but we are going to be tweaking the format a little bit to make it more high-volume sales all at once.”

For example, he said the mobs could be held after regular business hours, to put the focus on the business that is being mobbed.

He said the mobs could be a way for businesses to brand themselves to the community.

Merritt and District

Chamber of Commerce President Jen Eaton said the initiative could educate people about what goods and services are offered locally.

“As a business initiative, I think it’s great,” she said. “The more that we can remind people that we have such unique stores in Merritt, and they don’t have to go out of town, the better.”

Organizers aim to host a mob every two weeks.


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Cash mob gears up for another spending spreeIN THE KEY OF SUPERB The Merritt Community Band performs their annual concert at the Quilchena Hotel to a packed room on June 1. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

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#1694 $849,900

PRIVATE 23 ACRES

360 degree views from this quality built, 4 bedrm, 3.5 bath home. Living rm has crown moldings, reclaimed Hemlock flooring & low E windows, full bsmt. Close to fishing, snow-mobiling.

#1695 $409,000

EXECUTIVE RANCHER

Custom Bench rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths and fully fin. walkout bsmt. Custom oak country kitchen, living rm has sliding doors to covered deck, laundry on main. U/G sprinklers & nicely landscaped.

#1691 $519,000

RIVERFRONT HOME

Gorgeous 4 bedrm 3 bath family home on 0.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River with fenced yard. Has slate tiles & fir flooring, kitchen has fir cabinets & large island. 9 ft ceilings, large rec.rm.

#1697 $239,000

GLIMPSE LAKE

Prime 2 acre parcel at Glimpse Lake (40 mins. NE of Merritt) with 2 bedrm, 2 bath mobile home. Drilled well and septic are in. Nicely treed and short walk to fishing, hiking & snow-mobiling.

#1696 $240,000

QUICK POSSESSION

New 2 bedrm + den rancher in good up & com-ing neighbourhood. Open design. Master bed-room has walk in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Single car garage. Close to shopping.

#1699 $257,000

BENCH RANCHER

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom rancher with new hardi plank siding, new roof, single car garage. Big fenced backyard with covered deck. Updated kitchen with ceramic flooring. Nicely landscaped.

#1700 $699,900

ON 24 ACRES

24.39 acres with nicely renovated 4 bedrm home. Great horse proper ty with 100x44 Quonset shop & horse barn. Home has new flooring, bathrms & paint. 2 car garage. Nicely landscaped.

#1698 $90,000

FOR THE HANDYMAN

1200 sq.ft. rancher in good area. This home has been completely gutted to the 2x4 studs. Needs insulation, dr ywall, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures & flooring. Great house for handyman.

#1702 $529,000

55 ACRES

Magnificent rural property of 55 acres, just min-utes from Merritt. This property offers a great setting for anyone wanting to live a farm live but still be close to the city. In the ALR with easy access.

#1701 $479,000

REMARKABLE HOME

2767 sq.ft. of spacious living on large lot on the Bench. Great views from balcony off living room. Renovated kitchen & bathrms. Fully fin. walkout bsmt. Master bedrm with jetted tub.

#1703 $331,900

FULL DUPLEX

Custom design country kitchen, constant care & upgrading make this unique 3 bedrm home a must see. 2 car detached garage with 2 shops attached. Living rm has wall to wall stone F/P. Beautifully landscaped.

#1704 $208,500

IN LOWER NICOLA

Great 4 bedroom family home in desirable Lower Nicola. Deck off the kitchen with a large fenced backyard. Partially finished basement. Newer windows and kitchen cabinets. Lots of room to build the shop of your dreams.

#1705 $185,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Excellent location in downtown Merritt. This 1200 sq.ft. building has had many upgrades in 2007 such as new torch-on roof, electrical, flooring, new washroom in storefront & suite in back.

#1681 $259,900

SWIMMING POOL

4 bedrm heritage home with pool on 0.33 acre

lot with great views. Has workshop/office, fruit

trees & fenced yard. Kitchen and bathrm have

had reno’s. Close to school.

#1594 $334,000

ON THE BENCH

Exclusive Bench home on quiet cul de sac. Private backyard with stream, fish pond & backs onto crown land. Home has 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, full bsmt. Nicely landscaped with great views.

GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

Prices Starting at $ 85,000 + HSTFully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surrounding mountains. Close to shopping and college.

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#1662 $849,900

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. MaCustom built 3 bedrm log home with open timber frame beams, Cherry HW fl oor-ing on main, Mill Creek cabinets, granite counters, S/S appliances, huge covered wrap around deck & more. ster bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

#1692 $330,000

GREAT VIEWS

Post & beam constructed Bench home with 4 bedrms up, 1 down in fully fin. bsmt with huge family/games room. Well maintained yard & nicely landscaped. Close to school & hospital.

#1681 $259,900

IN-GROUND POOL

4 bedrm heritage home with pool on 0.33 acre lot in Lower Nicola. Close to school, nice views, fruit trees, 20x12 workshop/office area & fenced yard. Kitchen and bathrm have had reno’s.

#1654 $219,000

FENCED DOUBLE LOT

Wonderful home on fenced double lot. Tastefully decorated with new laminate, new paint & new bathrooms. 2 bedrms & laundry up. Extra kitchen, family rm & 2 bedrms down. Garage & RV parking.

#1701 $479,000

REMARKABLE HOME

2767 sq.ft. of spacious living on large lot on the Bench. Great views from balcony off living room. Renovated kitchen & bathrms. Fully fin. walkout bsmt. Master bedrm with jetted tub.

#1482 $345,000

ON THE BENCH

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on the Bench with inground pool in private, fenced back-yard. Open design kitchen, sunken living rm with gas F/P, 4 pce ensuite w/jetted tub. Fully fi n. basement.

#1687 $133,900

GREAT STARTER HOME

Very clean 3 bedroom home with 2 bath-rooms and par tially finished basement. New tile, newer flooring in living room, new counter tops. Close to schools. Covered carport in back with lane access.

#1522 $279,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME

Approx. 2700 sq.ft. home with 3 bedrms up, 3 down, 2.5 baths, large family room, huge sundeck, fenced backyard. 2 car garage, close to schools. Perfect for large family and inlaws.

#1636 $299,900

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Large family home with 3 bedrms up, formal dining, country kitchen w/adjoining family rm, bay window in living rm with newer lami-nate flooring. Huge rec.rm, an office and 4th bedrm on main plus 850 sq.ft. unfin. bsmt.

#1495 $249,000

PRIVATE BACKYARD

Spacious 3 bedrm, 2 bath rancher on large corner lot, close to schools & shopping. Updates in 2006 include vinyl siding, win-dows, doors, back deck, laminate fl oor, lino & paint. Completely fenced.

#1585 $429,900

DESIREABLE AREA

Spectacular Bench home with open design, sunken living rm, oak kitchen, vaulted ceilings, ceramic tile, HW floors. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite in walkout bsmt. Double garage.

#1310 $115,000

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof.

#1571 $319,900

PRIVATE BACKYARD

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vault-ed ceilings. Enusite with jetted tub. Inlaw suite. Central A/C.

#1499 $239,000

QUIET STREET

Beautiful park setting at end of cul de sac in Lower Nicola. Unique home with vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, open floor plan, deluxe bath, open loft overlooks main floor. Private deck & fire it in backyard.

#1686 $199,500

IN LOWER NICOLA

2 bedroom rancher on 0.36 acre fenced yard. Has huge garden area & detached garage/shop. Has had some upgrade & reno’s of new paint, bathrm, kitchen & flooring.

#1569 $376,000

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantr y. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener.

#1559 $439,900

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

Custom built 3 level home in private set-ting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, grante counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

#1680 $479,000

EXECUTIVE HOME

Large Bench home with 5 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fin. basement, nicely landscaped with U/G sprinklers. Office/den with custom storage hutch. Newer sundeck, roof & hot tub.

#1526 $99,000

INVESTMENT

2 bedroom rancher on downtown lot with lane access. Newly painted interior, new carpet throughout, new faucets and minor improvements done. Easy walk to shop-ping.

#1679 $539,900

EXECUTIVE HOME

Gorgeous 5 bedrm, 3.5 bath quality built home, nicely landscaped with terraced front yard. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining, den & family rm have glass door leading to partially covered deck.

#1578 $295,000

NEW RANCHER

Beautiful new rancher in central location with 3 bedrms, walk-in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Open floor plan. Kitchen has maple cabinets, eating bar, pantry, new appliances, B/I vac. Double garage.

#1577 $229,900

LARGE DETACHED SHOP

4 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt with big family room. Newer furnace. 30x18 detached garage/workshop plus a carport. RV parking. Private yard. Close to schools & shopping.

#1676 $345,500

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Well maintained, gorgeous 3 bedrm, 2 bath home within walking distance to downtown. Open fl oor plan with vaulted ceilings. Kitch-en with cabinets galore with patio doors to sundeck. Partially fi n. bsmt.

#1241 $157,000

IN MCCALLUM GARDENS

2 bedrm strata unit in adult oriented com-munity. Private end unit in excellent condi-tion. Vaulted ceiling, gas F/P in living rm, 3 pce ensuite with W/I shower. Formal dining area. Close to parks.

#1575 $445,000

ON 2.35 ACRES

3 bedrm bungalow on 2.35 Ac. Quality fi n-ishing throughout. New laminate fl oor in din-ing/living room, open design. Large master bedrm has gas F/P, & 4 pce enst. Large rec.rm in bsmt.

#1505 $119,900

RANCHER

Cute little rancher on big lot in Collettville. 1 bedrm plus of fice, huge living room, open kitchen. 2 large storage sheds in backyard. Per fect for retired couple or investment property.

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#1520 $239,000

RIVERFRONT TOWNHOME

Enjoy the park-like atmosphere. Has walkout bsmt. Double carport and sheltered patio. Master bedrm with 4 pce ensuite, huge rec.rm, 2.5 baths. Easy walk to downtown.

#1529 $269,000

IN LOWER NICOLA

Spacious 3 bedrm home on large fenced lot. Upgrades throughout include fl ooring, kitchen cabinets & appliances, furnace, gy-proc, paint & both baths. Fenced backyard, ample parking.

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#1530 $499,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS

Custom built home on ½ ac lot with wrap around deck to enjoy the views. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, fully fi n. bsmt, large fam-ily rm, custom cabinetry, HW fl oors & hardi plank siding.

#1637 $259,000

PARK-LIKE SETTING

Nice adult oriented gated community with view of river. Main fl oor has open design and galley kitchen with nook. 3 bedrms, large rec.rm & hobby rm in bsmt. Double carport. Strata fees $160 per mon.

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#1568 $279,900

ON THE BENCH

Well maintained 4 bedrm family home across the Bench elementary. This home has many upgrades including kitchen coun-ter top, newly stained cabinets, laminate flooring, carpet, paint & more.

#1588 $259,900

GREAT AREA

5 bedrm home with fully finished bsmt, close to schools. New vinyl windows. Furnace has been upgraded. Huge fenced backyard, single garage & garden area. Comes with appliances.

#1168 $117,500

AFFORDABLY PRICED

Cute and cozy 3 bedroom rancher on huge lot, comes with all appliances. Close to schools and within walking distance to downtown shopping and all amenities. Great for first time buyers.

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#1666 $239,000

RENOVATED

Beautiful 3 bedrm, 2 storey, level entry half duplex with 1 bedrm inlaw suite. Upgrades include new fl ooring, paint, moldings, doors & kitchen countertops & bathrms. Covered deck off dining room.

#1581 $119,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS

Clean, well maintained 3 bedrm townhouse with updated laminate fl ooring, newer front door and bathroom countertop and sink. In-cludes appliances. Easy walking distance to schools. Completely fenced.

#1594 $334,000

QUIET AREA

Has private backyard with natural stream & fish pond. 3 bedrms up, country kitchen with formal dining, wood air tight in bsmt and new laminate floors. Has cold room & storage.

#1688 $189,900

PERFECT STARTER HOME

Custom design country kitchen, constant care & upgrading make this unique home a must see. Beautifully landscaped. Has detached garage with 2 shops attached. Completely fenced.

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#1576 $149,900

RETIREES

Close to amenities in downtown core. This 2 bedrm home is wheelchair accessible, bright & cheery. 2 pce ensuite. All appli-ances included. Detached 12x20 shop, covered deck, RV parking.

#1587 $649,000

KANE VALLEY

Beautiful log home with inlaw suite on 10 acres backs onto crown land. New barn, chicken pen. Great rec. area for snowmobil-ing, skiing, ATVing, fi shing & more. 2.5 hrs from Vancouver.

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#1598 $71,900

LOOKS LIKE NEW

2 bedroom mobile with fenced yard, stor-age shed & sundeck with hot tub. Comes with appliances. New HW tank & only 5 yr old furnace. Great open floor plan with island in kitchen.

#1683 $389,900

HAS EXTRA PARKING

Large 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath home in family friendly neighbourhood. Property has extra 22x100 RV prkg. Garage has 10 ft doors & work area.U/G sprinklers, A/C, S/S appliances, B/I vac.

#1593 $689,000

KANE VALLEY

Very private 10 acres with 3 bedrm home, HW floors in living rm, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, views from front deck. Backs onto Crown Land. Has heated 32x32 shop. Just 25 mins. south of Merritt.

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#1556 $159,000

DOWNTOWN

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking dis-tance to all amenities & shopping. Comfy living room with gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards. Covered deck in back plus detached garage.

#1640 $325,000

QUIET LOCATION

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage.

#1664 $177,700

REVENUE PROPERTY

Cute and cozy 2 bedroom home plus office, close to shopping. Has an attached 1 bedrm living quarters at back. Private fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees. Has had some upgrades.

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#1665 $214,000

NICE STRATA UNIT

Beautiful townhome with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, skylight, gas fi replace in living room and con-siderable amount of hardwood fl ooring. Well maintained unit, double garage.

#1677 $368,000

FANTASTIC VIEWS

Immaculately kept 2 storey, 3 bedrm execu-tive style home with oak HW & ceramic tile fl oors. Dream master bedr with Jacuzzi tub, shower & W/I closet. Luxury oak kitchen with doors to covered sundeck.

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#1673 $429,900

COUNTRY CHARMER

2 acres with custom 3 bedrm rancher with full bsmt & double garage. Beautifully land-scaped. Great for horses, fenced with horse shelter. Includes 5 appliances. Workshop in bsmt.

#1606 $299,000

GREAT VALLEY VIEWS

Large level entry rancher with 3 bedrms on main with open design, oak kitchen cabinets, huge sundeck. Walkout bsmt has new lami-nate fl ooring. Fenced backyard and a single garage.

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#1678 $398,000

BROOKMERE

Custom built 5 yr old home just 2.5 hrs from Vancouver. Great for outdoor enthusiast. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, maple kitchen cabinets, 9 ft ceilings, large covered back deck. Garage has guest rm & bthrm.

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#1694 $849,900

PRIVATE 23 AVRES

360 degree views from this quality built, 4 bedrm, 3.5 bath home. Living rm has crown moldings, reclaimed Hemlock floor-ing & low E windows, full bsmt. Close to fishing, snowmobiling.

#1691 $519,000

RIVERFRONT HOME

Gorgeous 4 bedrm 3 bath family home on 0.63 acre parcel bordering Nicola River with fenced yard. Has slate tiles & fir floor-ing, kitchen has fir cabinets & large island. 9 ft ceilings, large rec.rm.

#1458 $199,900

TRIPLEX

Good revenue property. Has 3 – 2 bedroom units with some recent interior reno’s in past year. Huge storage unit in backyard. Great for retired couple to live in one & rent other two.

#1682 $259,900

GREAT LOCATION

3 bedrm rancher on a very nice 0.4 acre double lot in desirable family oriented area. Lots of room for a garage/shop or play area. Inground sprinklers, 2 yr old roof and new hot water tank.

#1674 $425,000

NICE ACREAGE

Beautiful custom Jenish home features gor-geous vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets, HW and tile fl oors, low E windows and of-fers a bright open fl oor plan. Has usable land & is completely fenced.

#1696 $240,000

QUICK POSSESSION

New 2 bedrm + den rancher in good up & coming neighbourhood. Open design. Master bedroom has walk in closet & 4 pce ensuite. Single car garage. Close to shopping.

#1697 $239,000

GLIMPSE LAKE

Prime 2 acre parcel at Glimpse Lake (40 mins. NE of Merritt) with 2 bedrm, 2 bath mobile home. Drilled well and septic are in. Nicely treed and short walk to fishing, hik-ing & snowmobiling.

#1698 $90,000

FOR THE HANDYMAN

1200 sq.ft. rancher in good area. This home has been completely gutted to the 2x4 studs. Needs insulation, dr ywall, kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures & flooring. Great house for handyman.

#1695 $409,000

EXECUTIVE RANCHER

Custom Bench rancher with 3 bedrms, 3 baths and fully fin. walkout bsmt. Custom oak country kitchen, living rm has sliding doors to covered deck, laundry on main. U/G sprinklers & nicely landscaped.

#1700 $699,900

24 ACRES

Great acreage with horse barn & 100x44 quonset shop. Home features 4 bedrms, 3 baths, new flooring, bathrms & paint. Open country kitchen with all appliances. Nicely landscaped yard.

#1689 $169,000

GREAT INVESTMENT

Totally updated 4 bedroom half duplex. Spacious rec.room, newer bathroom, laun-dry and bedroom in basement. Private yard with alley access. Walking distance to down-town.

#1690 $389,900

NEW BENCH RANCHER

Great views from this new rancher with walk-out daylight bsmt. Hardwood, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double garage.

#1699 $257,000

BENCH RANCHER

Nicely renovated 3 bedroom rancher with new hardi plank siding, new roof, single car garage. Big fenced backyard with covered deck. Updated kitchen with ceramic floor-ing. Nicely landscaped.

#1557 $369,900

LOCATION LOCATION

4 bedrm home on the Bench with great views. New HW and tile fl oors & new paint. Includes B/I vac, skylights, new lights fi x-tures & all appliances, 3 baths, fully fi n. bsmt. Double garage.

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#1671 $329,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large bright living rm with gas F/P. Basement has 2 bedrms, in-fl oor heating, shared laundry. Double garage, I/G sprin-klers, RV parking.

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#1586 $379,900

LARGE BENCH HOME

This renovated home includes new floor-ing, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec.rm & lots of storage.

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#1572 $1,400,000

LAKEFRONT HOME

Custom built home on 0.74 acres with 3 car garage. Home has 4634 sq.ft. on 3 levels, 5 bedrms, 4.5 baths, spacious & bright rooms, fully fin. bsmt, fantastic views & 100 ft of lake frontage.

#1439 $649,900

AT NICOLA LAKE

Cozy water front cabin on Nicola Lake with 2 bedrms on main plus 1 bedrm inlaw suite in bsmt. Ver y exclusive neighbourhood. 24 ft sundeck that’s great for BBQ’s. Sit back, relax & enjoy the views.

#1566 $449,000

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

Beautiful 1 yr old 3 bedrm modular on 9.62 river front acres in Sunshine Valley. Open concept, vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrms plus office/3rd bedrm. Has an engineered pad ready for shop. Large fenced pasture.

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$760,000

HUGE HORSE STABLE

17.2 acres, fenced with 3000 sq.ft. horse stable with 8 stalls prof. built with heated water bowls & rubber mats. Home has 4 bedrms, 3 baths, open design with eating bar in kitchen.#1603

LAKE

#1561 $1,690,000

PRESTIGIOUS FARM

Immaculate 80 farm with stunning views, 2 – 4 bedrm 3 bath homes, numerous outbldgs & 3 other income rentals. Includes 10 pastures, 4 smaller paddocks, water license on Wolden Creek & more.

#1554 $599,000

40 ACRES

Great 40 acre hobby farm on Petit Creek Rd with 6 stall barn, 3 pastures, 2 smaller paddocks, round pen & exercise arena. Home has 3 bedrms 2 baths, full bsmt with woodstove.

#1560 $549,000

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

Gorgeous river front setting on 11.6 acres with outbldgs. 3 bedrm 2 bath home has vaulted ceilings & sunken living room. Plus 600 sq.ft. 2 bedrm rental home. Property is fenced & cross fenced.

#1573 $399,900

VIEWS OF VALLEY

Gorgeous country home on 2.11 acres with 3 bedrms, 2 baths, recently renovated. Huge country kitchen, rock F/P with wood airtight. New gazebo, huge garden space, fenced yard, riding ring.

#1497 $879,950

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fin. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage.

#1639 $825,000

NICOLA LAKEVIEW

Private 5 bedrm home on 1 acre with breathtaking views from sprawling deck. Open kitchen with granite countertops, Italian tile, 5 pce ensuite, walkout bsmt. 10 yr warranty. Easy walk to beach.

$598,900

DEVELOPMENT LAND

This rare 1.74 acres is being incorporat-ed into the City of Merritt & will require a zoning change. Present owner and City are suggesting R4 city zoning for High Density apartments.

#1416

COMMERCIAL LOT

Great place to build your business on this 0.75 acre lot with easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. Currently zoned C4 with many uses.

#1656 $299,900

#1579 $549,900

SPACIOUS HOME

Spectacular view from this 3400 sq.ft. custom built home on 9.9 acres. HW floors, ceramic tile & high end finishing. 4 bedrms 3 baths, Mill Creek cabinets in kitchen. Lower level has shop. 2 corrals & hay shed.

#1552 $555,000

HORSE PROPERTY

5 bedrm level entry rancher with walk-out bsmt. Vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen with oak cabinets. Large deck off front of house. Has several outbldgs. Close to fishing & hunting.

#1550 $539,000

HOBBY FARM

Gorgeous 4 bedrm log home with full bsmt on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings. Beautiful landscaping, large barn with 5 box stalls, 3 grazing pastures & several outbldgs.

ACREAGE

$499,000

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

Approximately 15 acres of prime development proper ty. Current zon-ing is I3 with a por tion in the ALR. Subdivision potential.

#1516

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.#1655 $399,000

#1672 $968,000

WATERFRONT

Waterfront home on Nicola Lake with 4 bed-rms, 2 baths plus 2 bedrms & summer kitch-en in walkout bsmt. Great views from the huge wrap around deck overlooking the lake & dock.

$219,000

9 PRIVATE ACRESEnjoy the beauty of nature on this 9 acre parcel with 3 dif ferent benches, great building sites & partially borders creek & backs onto crown land. Hydro installed to 1st bench with small septic for RV.

#1427

$198,000

PRIVATE ACREAGEPrivate 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd. Proper ty is treed with Rober ts Creek running through. Has view of sur rounding mountains & valley. Power on road.

#1597

$299,900

LAKEFRONT LOTSpectacular lakefront proper ty on Nicola Lake. 1.01 acres, priced below accessed value. Build your dream home here. Great lake for fishing, wind surfing, water skiing & more.

#1491

LAKEVIEW LOTBuild your dream home on this breathtaking view lot at Nicola Lake. Close to fishing, mountain biking, hike or water sport activities.

#1380 $195,500

$337,000

ON NICOLA LAKESpectacular waterfront lot, just 3 km from historic Quilchena Hotel & golf course. Private access to the lake, boating, fishing, wind surfing & swim-ming. Ideal year-round getaway.#1668

$639,000

133 ACRES - SAVONA

Allie Lake Ranch of mainly flat usable land surrounding lake. Has 2 main cab-ins hooked to power from generator, water & septic + 3 guest cabins. Yearround access. Call for more details.#1663

#1638 $339,900

WATERFRONT LOT1.104 acre lot with low slope with dual access to the shore area. Build your dream home in a new subdivision with a multi-tude of activities close by. Easy access off Hwy.5A. HST is not applicable.

#1508 $235,000

6 ACRESFish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly usable land bordering year round Guichon Creek. Power & driveway are in, septic approval. Near to unlimited crown land. Only 20 mins. from Merritt.

$595,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Corner lot with mature landscaping. Lots of office spaces, conference room, reception area & parking. Former highway office. Great highway exposure.

#9081

$129,000

MOBILE HOME PARK

3 pad mobile home park on 1.13 acres with easy access of Hwy. 8. Low property taxes. Mobiles not included.

#1514

#1658 $389,000

DETACHED SHOP

Approximately 9.75 acres with 24x26 detached shop and nice views of the val-ley. Home has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, partly finished basement and a carport. Just 20 mins. from Merritt.

PRIVATE 50 ACRES

#1635 $525,000

50 acre farm with 2100 sq.ft. rancher with 5 bedrms. Approx. 15 acres in hay, has 90x52 shop/garage with high ceilings, plus 9 stall horse barn and hay storage shed.

#1555 $489,000

PRIVATE 10 ACRES

Beautiful 2 storey home with detached heated shop. New laminate & paint through-out plus ceramic heated floors in both main baths. 3 large bedrms up, 2 pce ensuite & W/I closet.

#1596 $485,000

IN MILLER ESTATES

Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement and captivating views of Sunshine Valley. Nestled in the pines, privacy is yours. Has detached garage and large dog kennel.

#1604 $649,900

21 ACRES

Custom built post & beam home with stun-ning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water.

#1553 $439,900

5 ACRE HOBBY FARM

Just 5 mins. from town. Large 4 bedrm, 2 bath home with fully fin. bsmt. Large covered deck off kitchen with new S/S appliances. Has attached 2 car garage + detached workshop.

#1551 $525,000

PIECE OF PARADISE

Beautiful 12.6 acres with Roberts Creek meandering through property. Custom built 3 bedrm rancher with spacious rooms, kitchen w/island & bay window. Living rm has woodstove. Large wrap around deck.

#1600 $699,900

SPACIOUS LOG HOME

Over 3000+ sq.ft. log home with incredible views. 3 bedrms + loft, 3 baths, fully fin. bsmt. Newer S/S appliances, soarking ceil-ing & river rock F/P in great room. 40x18 garage. Fenced pasture for horses.

#1662 $849,900

PRIVATE SETTING

3 bedrm custom built home with tim-ber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage.

#1684 $1,850,000

WATERFRONT

Magnificent water front home on 1.09 acres with 4 bedrms, 2 level open concept with gourmet kitchen with high end appl., gorgeous master suite & ensuite, vaulted ceiling, home theatre, wine room & more.

$399,900

COMMERCIAL

Commercial building on 12,000 sq.ft. lot on main highway coming into Merritt with high visibility and traffic. Currently has a tenant with thriving business and lease in place.#1584

$369,000

OPPORTUNITYCommercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Busy corner lot near Music Fest site. Great potential for those with Entreprenurial ideas. Close to industrial area & RV park to draw in customers.

#1521

$375,000

OPPORTUNITY

Great holding property. 4 lots, one with rental home on it. House is zoned R2 and 3 other lots zoned C2.

#1592

COLDWATER HILLS

Prices Starting at $189,000

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

ample domestic water. #1442.

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTSAPPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Seller to pay HST on lot salesSeller to pay HST on lot sales

SOLDSOLD

#1601 $499,000

FANTASTIC VIEWS

5.63 acres with newly built 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with open plan, quality kitch-en cabinets with marble countertops. Has exposed aggregate patio, 32x26 double garage/shop with 11 ft ceiling.

#1599 $899,000

44 ACRES

2530 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, Mill Creek kitchen cabinets, large island & S/S appliances. Has log barn, dog kennels, 36x40 shop & great views.

$529,000

55 ACRES

Magnificent rural property of 55 acres, just minutes from Merritt. This property offers a great setting for anyone wanting to live a farm live but still be close to the city. In the ALR with easy access.#1702

4

#1512 $145,000

2 ACRES

Gently sloped property with easy access and crown land nearby with lots of lakes and great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well, driveway in & septic approved.

4

#1570 $210,000

10 ACRES

Located between Merritt & Logan lake with beautiful views of the valley & mountains. Travel trailer setup with deck & outside kitchen. Outdoor cedar shower heated with propane. Perfect getaway property

4

#1675 $165,000

1 ACRE

Build your dream home on this 1 acre lot on Coldwater Rd, just minutes from downtown. Hydro and gas at proper ty line. Existing mobile home on property with hydro disconnected.

$139,900

COMMERCIAL LOTS

1 ½ commercial lots in downtown core zoned C2. 3000 sq.ft. lot front onto Voght St. and 6000 sq.ft. lot fronts Coutlee Ave. C2 zoning offers an array of possibilities. #1483

#1685 $390,000

RECREATION PROPERTY

Fantastic view proper ty of 12 acres, gradual sloping & overlooking Coldwater River & valley. Two large covered struc-tures for RV’s or storage. Has 550 sq.ft. living quarters. Has 3 wells.


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RELAYING FOR LIFE Local cadets prepare to lead the Relay for Life, which took place in Rotary Park on June 2 to raise money for cancer research, and to celebrate cancer survivors and honour loved ones who died from the disease. Participating teams raised over $9,000. Jade Swartzberg/Herald

A Caught Being Good program should be implemented city-wide, says the Merritt and District Chamber of Commerce President Jen Eaton.

She first heard of the program when it was offered at Nicola-Canford Elementary School, during her time as parent advisory council president sev-eral years ago.

“The program is meant to recognize people who do good deeds,” Eaton said.

She noted a pair of Merritt teenagers who recently helped some-one whose car broke down.

“The fact is amaz-ing that they turned

around from the direc-tion that they were heading, backtracked to this lady and said, ‘Can I help you?’” she explained. “It’s that kind of deed that should be noticed around town.”

She said recognition could be facilitated by the Chamber through weekly emails, through the City of Merritt on their website and newspaper advertising, or through the media through printed or broadcasted recogni-tion.

“It’s an opportunity

to show that there are some really unique and some really good citizens in this town,” she said. “It’s time to celebrate the good.”

Merritt Mayor Susan Roline agreed, adding the program could go both ways.

“If someone sees something goofy being done in the community, either by the City [of Merritt] or by residents, that could get raised there too and people might take a second look at what they’re doing,” she said. “It could

be brought up in our council meetings to raise more awareness.”

When the program was implemented at Nicola-Canford, the school would hand out hard-hat awards for working hard and student-of-the-month awards for good grades. “Part of that monthly awards was the Caught You Being Good,” Eaton added.

Teachers, parents and staff submitted their nominations into a bucket and drew a name.

Eaton said students could be recognized for contributions such as erasing the chalkboard or cleaning up garbage.

The kids then received a coupon for a local restaurant, for example.


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Chamber president touts recognition program‘... they turned around ... back-tracked to this lady and said,

‘Can I help you?.’”—MERRITT AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PRESIDENT JEN EATON


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5 km 1. Jeff Dillon M31 Merritt 22:06 2. Parker Finch M12 Merritt 23:05 3. Ryan Gatti M36 Kelowna 23:10 4. Don Parno M51 Merritt 23:40 5. Chantel Jeffrey F10 Blind Bay 23:52 6. Tom Harrington M27 Merritt 23:56 7. Dave Fhalman M44 Merritt 24:23 8. Drew Robinson M19 Merritt 24:28 9. Taylia McKeown F11 Merritt 24:34 10. Erika Doyon F31 Merritt 24:41 11. Dylan Richardsen M37 Merritt 24:44 12. Jonathan Cooke M32 Merritt 24:51 13. Taylor Munden M9 Kamloops 24:58 14. Chase Cooke M9 Merritt 24:59 15. Dillan Dolgopol M13 Merritt 25:43 16. Tim Couture M50 Merritt 25:48 17. Grant Klassen M39 Merritt 25:50 18. Rene Thomsen M49 Merritt 26:31 19. Riley Thomsen M15 Merritt 26:32 20. Kim Koehler F31 Kelowna 26:53 21. Robert Dunsmore M43 Merritt 28:38 22. Paul Harvey M25 Merritt 27:18 23. Chantelle Forseille F21 Kamloops 27:24 24. S. O’ Donovan F11 Merritt 27:37 25. Emmie Clements F25 Merritt 27:42 26. Gillian Moore F11 Merritt 27:48 27. Makyla Cooke M10 Merritt 27:49 28. Lorne Forseille M45 Knutsford 27:52 29. Darian Krajci M11 Merritt 27:53 30. E. Richardsen F10 Merritt 27:53 31. Emily Whitecross F11 Merritt 27:57 32. Matthew Morrissey M6 Merritt 28:02 33. Jason Nyeste M33 Merritt 28:46 34. Kathy Flannery F56 Kamloops 28:51 35. Carol Dirksen F49 Merritt 29:09 36. Brian Whitecross M42 Merritt 29:12 37. Graeme Asseltine M45 Merritt 29:21 38. Breanna Ouellet F9 Merritt 29:25 39. Allison Moore F9 Merritt 29:26 40. Helen Asseltine F36 Merritt 29:27 41. Jodi Latremouille F34 Merritt 29:39 42. Aiden Dunsmore M7 Merritt 29:43 43. Brent Manning M26 Merritt 29:51 44. Bianca Cavaliere F9 Merritt 29:53 45. Wendy Silverwood F49 30:14 46. Sandy Labermeyer F48 Merritt 30:40 47. Blake Klassen M7 Merritt 30:45 48. Jason McCallum M22 Merritt 30:46 49. Aliyah Webber F11 Merritt 30:53 50. Alex Fraser M13 Merritt 30:58 51. Felicity Peat F33 Merritt 31:00 52. Carter Lang M12 Merritt 31:01 53. Kelley Cameron F34 Merritt 31:12 54. Murray Scollon M54 Merritt 31:19 55. Keri Cooke F31 Merritt 31:19 56. Jennifer Lisle F42 Merritt 31:21 57. Thao Kenny F33 West Kelowna 31:27 58. Robin Allingham F33 Oyama 31:28 59. Walter Quinlan M50 Kamloops 31:29 60. Jill Slywka F27 Merritt 32:13 61. Peter Jeffrey M46 Blind Bay 32:17 62. Daine Twan F53 Merritt 32:21 63. Jim Murdoch M64 Merritt 32:52 64. Brenda Curnow F46 Merritt 32:53 65. Pam Edwards F25 Merritt 33:11 66. Karianne Kroeker F8 Merritt 33:59 67. Shannon Clarke F25 Vancouver 34:08 68. Rose Howard F10 Merritt 34:28 69. Kacey Thorne F21 Langley 34:29 70. Megan Dunsmore F10 Merritt 34:43 71. Roxanne Stewart F47 Merritt 35:14 72. Corinna Francis F45 Merritt 35:42 73. Erika Fraser F38 Merritt 35:46 74. Sandra Skappak F34 Merritt 35:47 75. Kelly Kosolofski F9 Kamloops 35:58 76. Fran McMurchy F60 Lower Nicola 36:03 77. Theresa Ouellet F36 Merritt 36:05 78. Jenna Marshall F11 Kamloops 36:24 79. Cathy Marshall F43 Kamloops 36:26 80. Cathy Carson F54 Merritt 36:39 81. Jayna Whitecross F8 Merritt 37:34 82. Jennifer Whitecross F39 Merritt 37:35 83. Brennan O’Flaherty M9 Merritt 38:09 84. Val Edgell F41 Merritt 38:10 85. Tracy Dunsmore F45 Merritt 38:12 86. Heather Piche F52 Logan Lake 38:14 87. George Piche M61 Logan Lake 38:14 88. Alexia Clarke F9 Merritt 38:22 89. Rani Hothi F46 Merritt 38:38 90. Allysia Rodgers F25 Merritt 38:39 91. Dave Marshall M43 Kamloops 38:47 92. Grant Marshall M14 Kamloops 38:47 93. Joyce Bain F36 Merritt 39:16 94. Sharon Hartwig F52 Merritt 39:52 95. Tyler Mohoruk M29 Merritt 39:59 96. Olivia Boven F11 Merritt 40:00 97. Kennedy Wiens F9 Kamloops 40:29 98. Lissa Goodman F52 Kamloops 40:43

99. Laurie Manning F28 Merritt 40:45100. Debbie Tanesa F44 Merritt 40:45101. Colleen Bradley F46 Kamloops 40:52102. Faith Kosolofski F5 Kamloops 40:53103. Tammy Denning F44 Merritt 40:59104. Pam Wvensche F31 Merritt 41:21105. Noreen Cross F52 Merritt 41:33106. Marti Harder F39 Merritt 41:39107. Lauren Rex F20 Kamloops 42:06108. Shannon Rex F19 Kamloops 42:06109. Karma Weigel F35 Merritt 42:46110. Patty Heisler F30 Merritt 42:49111. Rita Willey F36 Merritt 42:51112. Jorja Thomoset F9 Merritt 42:52113. Hannah Howard F8 Merritt 42:58114. Ella McKeown F7 Merritt 42:59115. Vicki Klassen F39 Merritt 43:00116. Sky McKeown M39 Merritt 43:00117. Katie Klassen F9 Merritt 43:08118. Shayne Cavaliere M33 Merritt 43:54119. Ashley Cavaliere F7 Merritt 43:59120. Miranda Cavaliere F6 Merritt 45:34121. Nathan Willey M7 Merritt 45:43122. Michelle Zabek F45 Merritt 45:51123. Tami DeSimone F52 Merritt 46:32124. Bonnie Somogyvari F52 Lower Nicola 47:14125. Cerragan Selman F11 Merritt 47:15126. Kylie Cavaliere F41 Merritt 47:16127. Tammy Weymouth F47 Merritt 47:21128. Nicholas Willey M9 Merritt 47:30129. Russell Willey M36 Merritt 47:58130. Carolyn Jorgensen F50 Abbotsford 48:29131. Karen Szabo F55 Merritt 48:58132. Julia Connaty F58 Merritt 50:30133. Brian Snee M43 Merritt 50:55134. Carrie-Lynn Snee F43 Merritt 50:56135. Debbie Gillis F48 Merritt 50:58136. Gwendy Lament F76 Kelowna 52:02137. Sam Parobec F27 53:11138. Denise Charters F44 Merritt 53:52139. Stacey Webber F36 Merritt 54:40140. Kennedy Krajci F7 Merritt 54:46141. Stacey Krajci F41 Merritt 54:46142. Janet Moore F42 Merritt 54:53143. Marlie Worrin F34 Merritt 55:07144. Eryn Rex F23 Kamloops 55:08145. Kevin Rex M56 Kamloops 55:09146. Shawn Boven M44 Merritt 55:13147. Brenda Black F49 Merritt 56:59148. Sabina Ahuja F29 Merritt 57:00149. Tom Edwards M32 Salmon Arm 57:55150. Robert Friesen M17 Abbotsford 58:29151. Tami Markin F37 Kamloops 58:38152. Cary Markin M40 Kamloops 58:39153. Alex Markin M8 Kamloops 58:40154. Ben Markin M6 Kamloops 58:42155. Christina Gillett F7 Merritt 1:09:09156. Callie Langlois F41 Merritt 1:09:10157. Willa Smith F22 Merritt 1:09:17158. Carol Smith F57 Merritt 1:09:18

31. Jensen Cavaliere F11 Merritt 58:5832. Jeremy Comazzetto M22 Kamloops 1:00:3333. Lauren Redekop F19 Abbotsford 1:01:0934. Carmine Kleindienst F27 Kamloops 1:01:1935. Lucille Blunden F60 Kamloops 1:01:2936. Lexi Thorne F20 Kamloops 1:01:5037. Stanley Oppenheim M27 Merritt 1:01:5738. Susan Connaty F56 Langley 1:02:5639. Nomi Heppner F20 Abbotsford 1:03:1840. Brian Heppner M54 Abbotsford 1:03:1941. Tracey Aljam F34 Merritt 1:04:1542. Deborah Fulton F50 Kamloops 1:04:1743. Chris Fraser M35 Merritt 1:04:3944. Meg O’Donovan F49 Merritt 1:04:5245. Heather Noyes F53 Kamloops 1:04:5546. Judith Urquhart F60 Lytton 1:05:4647. Deborah Kennedy F57 Kamloops 1:06:1448. Michelle Onyango F31 Kamloops 1:06:4449. Deanna Sheloff F52 Merritt 1:06:5550. Fay Clark F49 Merritt 1:07:4751. Wilson Smith M49 Merritt 1:08:5552. Jeff Bloom M58 Merritt 1:08:4953. Madyson Cavaliere F21 Kamloops 1:09:3554. Sarah McNeil F31 Vancouver 1:09:3555. Stacy Zakall F32 Merritt 1:10:3256. Leah Fraser F35 Merritt 1:11:2757. Ali Antoine F33 Lower Nicola 1:12:1058. MaryAnne Waters F54 Kamloops 1:12:3359. Lorna Latremouille F58 Merritt 1:12:4260. Darlene Gellrich F50 Lower Nicola 1:12:4261. Melissa Fader F24 Merritt 1:19:4562. Katrina Cavaliere F44 Kamloops 1:20:1863. Tanya LeClair F39 Kamloops 1:20:1964. Kathy Oppenheim F50 Merritt 1:20:2265. Jason Grund M18 Merritt 1:21:5966. Daryl-Lynn MacNeal F38 Merritt 1:24:1567. Karen Coldwell F33 Merritt 1:24:3368. Shiloa Bradburn F28 Merritt 1:24:3669. Bety Heppner F54 Abbotsford 1:26:3670. Shelley Trudeau F51 Kamloops 1:33:3471. Hal Sommerfeld M51 Kamloops 1:33:3672. Sonya Lang F41 Merritt 1:34:1973. Mikki-Lee Ransome F39 Princeton 1:34:5174. Charlotte Mahoney F37 Princeton 1:34:5175. Linda Ransome F58 Barriere 1:34:5276. Mary Anderson F47 Lower Nicola 1:37:2877. Angie Sterling F44 Merritt 1:37:3078. Jim Fader M51 Merritt 1:44:0179. Walter Krahn M57 Merritt 1:44:0280. Carianne Spahan F27 Merritt 1:44:1281. Jason McAllister M28 Merritt 1:44:2282. Evelyn Spahan F52 Merritt 1:47:3283. Carol Charters F46 Merritt 1:47:3284. Marilyn Oppenheim F57 Merritt 1:48:5585. Marilyn Lytton F55 Spences Bridge1:51:5386. Felix Moses Jr. M46 Merritt 1:52:1387. Dayna Charters F24 Merritt 1:52:5888. Rebecca Saddleman F25 Merritt 1:54:03

21 km 1. Hans Aabye M34 Merritt 1:23:30 2. Brad Maki M37 Kamloops 1:30:59 3. Ryan Mundall M29 Salmon Arm 1:33:33 4. Jon Peachey M51 Merritt 1:34:24 5. Rick Jenkner M57 Vernon 1:36:46 6. Jennifer Elfenbein F40 Kamloops 1:41:56 7. Ted Moore Merritt 1:48:21 8. Riley Barnes M14 Merritt 1:49:12 9. Barb Cutjar F42 Penticton 1:49:5010. Geoff Blunden M61 Kamloops 1:50:4311. Gregory Saunders M64 Penticton 1:50:5812. Christine Somogyvari F25 Merritt 1:54:2013. Jason McGrath M37 Chilliwack 1:54:5414. Carly Long F33 Kamloops 1:57:0115. N. Robert- Mortimer F57 Bridge Lake 2:02:3316. Andrea DeLong F28 Castlegar 2:04:0717. Lisa Hill F43 Missoula 2:05:1618. Karen Wiens F33 Kamloops 2:08:5319. Stuart Milne M24 Merritt 2:09:1920. David DeLong M56 Castlegar 2:10:3921. Sara Dairon F32 Maple Ridge 2:11:0922. Robert Dairon M33 Maple Ridge 2:11:0923. Catrina Diard F44 Kamloops 2:12:1424. Angela Russell F34 Merritt 2:14:4025. Nathan Russell M32 Merritt 2:14:4026. Teresa Wiebe F46 Abbotsford 2:15:2727. Jill Starrs F33 Merritt 2:17:5828. S. Latremouille F32 Merritt 2:20:3829. Lisa Unrau F46 Abbotsford 2:21:5530. Tammy Kosolofski F41 Kamloops 2:24:1731. Andrea Craig F27 Biggar 2:32:3932. Lisa Cavaliere F30 Merritt 2:44:34

10 km 1. Steve Briggeman M52 Vernon 42:03 2. Kevin Black M36 Merritt 42:04 3. David Retzer M27 Kamloops 44:17 4. Duncan Ross M46 Merritt 45:46 5. Dan Morrissey M37 Merritt 46:35 6. Emile Scheffel M22 Kamloops 46:37 7. John Kenny M43 West Kelowna 47:17 8. Cari Barquest F51 Merritt 47:49 9. Misty Palm F34 Kamloops 48:3410. Colleen Mullin F35 Merritt 50:0511. Nicole Angove F36 Kamloops 51:5712. Tammy Martin F41 Merritt 52:2413. Vince Cavaliere M48 Kamloops 52:4314. Wade Fisher M40 Merritt 52:5815. James Carroll M43 Kamloops 52:5816. Larry Richet M62 Kamloops 53:0917. Diane Black F33 Merritt 53:4718. Howard Goodman M51 Kamloops 54:0519. Mark Davy M40 Chilliwack 54:5120. Jordan Joe M28 Merritt 55:0921. Jodie Peachey F16 Merritt 55:3922. Aaron Clarke M38 Merritt 55:4823. Fred Street M57 Merritt 56:0424. Henry Girard M16 Merritt 56:2825. Stacey McQuarrie F37 Abbotsford 57:1826. Frank Joe M49 Merritt 57:2427. William Payne M45 Lillooet 57:4528. Brad Redekop M16 Abbotsford 58:1129. Edward Watkinson M36 Merritt 58:2330. Amy Riley F27 Lower Nicola 58:29

2012 Merritt Country Run Complete Results

RUN FUN! (from top) Race director Mary Jorgensen; Tony Broman and daughter Olivia, 4, from Merritt; Paige Asseltine, 7, also from Merritt; Vernon’s Rick Jenkner; the Markin family from Kamloops. Julie Van Koll/MerrittCommunity EventsPhotographs

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CAPRICORN: It’s not always easy to distinguish be-tween the good

and the best, so why bother. Go with the flow this time, Capricorn, and see where it takes you.

AQUARIUS: Get-ting things done comes easy this week, Aquarius.

You know exactly what to say to keep the momen-tum going. A friend could use some cheering up.

PISCES: This week is all about give and take. Bal-ance the two

wisely, Pisces, and you will be blessed. A change of heart shakes things up at home. Enjoy the view from the sidelines.

ARIES: Watch it, Aries. Someone you think is on your side may in fact

be working against you. The solution to a financial dilemma becomes clear.

TAURUS: You’re usually a rock, but not this time, and that’s ok, Taurus.

Give someone else the chance to show what they’re made of while you attend to your own needs.

GEMINI: Life got-ten a little mun-dane, Gemini? Get ready for

that to change, as a blast from the past arrives with many adventures up their sleeves. Prepare to have a great time.

CANCER: Health is-sues intensify. Seek out other treat-ments, Cancer.

You may just stumble onto the ultimate fix. A plan at work moves forward quickly.

LEO: Whatever you desire this week will be yours for the taking, Leo. A new recipe

tickles the taste buds and gets the party started.

VIRGO: New ex-periences beck-on. Are you game, Virgo? If not, grab

a friend and tackle the challenges together. Two heads are always better than one.

LIBRA: You’re mak-ing a mountain out of a molehill, Libra. Can it! Your

loved one is well aware of their choices and the consequences of their actions.

SCORPIO: Get ready to move up the ladder, Scorpio. Some-one in authority

has been watching you closely and believes you’re ready to make the leap.

SAGITTARIUS: Dream big, Sagittarius, and it will be yours. A

health scare is just that, a scare. Try to keep an open mind about a friend’s announcement.

➣ The housefly hums in the middle octave, key of F.

➣ Chicago is closer to Moscow than to Rio de Janeiro.

➣ Original copy of the Declaration of Independence is lost. The copy in Washington D.C. is what is referred to as a holograph. That is a term for a handmade copy of a document and is not the same as a laser produced hologram.

➣ Singapore is the only country with one train station.

➣ The little bags of netting for gas lanterns (called 'mantles') are radioactive - so much so that they will set off an alarm at a nuclear reactor.

➣ The only capital letter in the Roman alphabet with exactly one endpoint is P.

COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY Artist and designer, Kim LeClair will be showing her work in the Courthouse Gallery from June 15 through July 14. Included in the show will be pieces cre-ated by friends, Mischelle Pierce, Diana Lorenz, Evelyn Armstrong, Joel Reid, Bev Veale, Kelly Reid, Cindilla Trent, Louisa Robertson, and Sylvia Boyd. With a formal background in Interior Design, Kim has taken her love of textiles and combined them with her love of quilt-ing and art. A colorist by nature with an adventurous soul for graphics, her textile creations are certain to generate a buzz. This intriguing show runs June 15 through July 14. Gallery hours are Thursday: 4-8 p.m. and Friday/Saturday: Noon to 6pmCourthouse Gallery 250-378-6515 or [email protected] N.V. BETTER BREATHERSThe Nicola Valley Better Breathers will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday, June 20 form 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the Trinity United Church, 1899 Quilchena Ave., Merritt. Topic: Lung attacks in COPD and asthma. If you would like any further information you can call Richie Gage at 250-378-6266.

BUCKETS OF STRAWBERRIES Order 30 lb. buckets of pre-washed, cleaned and sliced strawberries for delivery at the end of June. Call for pricing and more information 250-378-0349.

MERRITT LIVE THEATRE SOCIETY Presents "Last Rites", a locally-produced and performed play written by Leslie Hamson. Winner of the Nakai Players 1987 Twenty-four Hour Play-writing Competition. Set in a Yukon trap-line cabin in the 1980’s, Last Rites explores the complex relationship between two estranged sisters and their relations, when a serious illness forces them to face the unfinished business of their troubled past. A cast of all-local talent has put together a moving and thought-provoking performance. At the Culture Club, June 28, 29 and 30th. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets: Visit Country Bug Books, Nicola Valley Medical Clinic. Call 250-315-5336, or e-mail [email protected]. We are also looking for behind-the-scenes volunteers! If you are available during the week of production, from Saturday June 23-Saturday June 30, we would love to hear from you! Get involved in an exciting cultural event and see what live theatre is all about!

NORTH WEST MUD RACING ASSOCIATION Merritt Mud Drags, July 30 & July 1, gates open 10 a.m., racing starts 2 p.m. Saturday and Noon on Sunday. Street stock welcome, must register by 10 a.m. Saturday. Take Midday Valley Road to the West Festival Gate and follow signs to the lower bowl. Bring your own seating! Check out the website at www.nwmra.com.

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Merritt Centennials Junior “A” Hockey Club

SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE

The Merritt Centennials are the longest continuously run franchise in the BC Hockey League

and we are now entering our 40th season. We are seeking a dynamic, self-motived individual to ll the position of Sales and Marketing Representative.

Your responsibilities will be to:1. Develop and implement a sales program that

will bring value to our current sponsors.2. Develop and implement a sales program that will bring the club new sponsors.3. Promote our games to the people of the Nicola Valley by developing and implementing a fun- lled event with contests and entertainment.4. Provide advice and clerical support for the Market-

ing Committee and other fund-raising committees.5. Ensure that the Hockey Club meets all its responsibilities to the BCHL.

The position is paid a base salary and commission. Earning potential is $40,000 +.

Enrolment in the health bene ts plan is mandatory.

We are looking for someone with a strong marketing background that includes formal education in the marketing eld. While we would prefer someone with several years experience we would consider a recent graduate.

Reply in con dence by June 15th to:Merritt Centennials Hockey Club

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SCOTCH CREEK SUPER VALU & ESSO Now hiring for the following F/T and P/T sea-sonal and year round posi-tions: Cashier, Bakery, Deli, Meat Department, Produce, Dairy and Gas Station. Most positions start immediately. Please email resumes to [email protected] or Fax to 1-250-955-2132

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Duplex / 4 Plex4 bedroom, 2 bath 1/2 duplex, fenced yard, plenty of parking,perfect family house, lots ofspace to spread out. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Recroom downstairs. Perfectshared rent situation - 2 bed-rooms up and 2 bedrooms down. $975 per month plusutilities with a 1 year lease or $1025 per month with a monthto month, DD required. Pleasephone to arrange viewing,250-378-5679 or 250-280-0920. No dogs, cats are okay.

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Lower Nicola Indian BandACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Finance Manger the Accounting Assistant is responsible for general updating and reconciliation of accounts, data entry and related data processing duties for the Lower Nicola Indian Band and its entities. The Accounting Assistant works within a team environment and assists the Finance Manager with the overall oversight of AP, AR, GL, payroll, bank and control accounting reconciliation

ACCOUNTING SUPPORT:Assiting in the development of annual operating and capital budgets• Montior past due invoices• Provide monthly collection report to department managers with expla-• nation of ongoing collection procedures related to past due invoicesMake collection calls on past due invoices. Send e-mails and letters. • Create collections reports for management to reviewOccasional communication with vendors related to past due invoices • providing possible payment schedulesOccasional communication and reconcilile of accounts related to • problems with billing errorsReconcile all sub-ledgers and control accounts monthly• Process and reconcile remittances• Assists in annual reporting to managers regarding annual budgets•

COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON SERVICES:Acts as a liaison for LNIB departmental managers, providing advice • and assistance with budget preparation and implementation. Assists to ensure that external reporting requirements are met on time and with accuracyAssists LNIB personnel with requests for payroll or nancial information• Provides on-going liaison with federal, provincial, and external funding • agencies ensuring timelines and accuracy of any nancial agreementsPrepares accounting reports, correspondence, and departmental • communicationsProvide daily support to customer service department by nalizing • invoices to customersMaintain accurate ling systems for vendors, leases, contracts and • banking informationSupport the preparation of the detailed nancial statements and the • maintenance of various nancil subsystemsMonthly band balance sheets• The senior employee and supervisor of all Finance Department employ-• ees when Finance Manager is absentAssists to coordinate a departmental team approach, setting overall • objectives and goals on an annual basisProvides speci c accounting training to staff as required•

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:Ensures that all accounting functions are performed in accordance • with LNIB policy guidelinesAssists and makes recommendations to the Finance Manaager in the • development of Finance procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:Excellent administrtive and budgetary expertise• Well organized, detail oriented and attention to accuracy• Demostrated ability to independently manage time and work load• Able to work as a team player• Excellent level of communication, organizational, and human relations • skillsThe proven ability to lead and work well with other individuals in a team • environmentThe capability to act as a liaison and able to multi task positively with • represent to all LNIB internal depar;tments and external organizationsAbility to speak or willingness to learn the Nlaka’pamux language is a • pre-requisite

QUALIFICATIONS:Accounting student at 4th year level or better• Three (3) years experience in a similar environment • An appropriate combination of education, skills and experience, pref-• erably with First Nations organization(s)Interest and respect for First Nations culture•

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:High stress associated with meeting frequent deadlines with precise data and/or accurate information. Seasonal overtime required. Some travel.

Applicants are required to submit a resume with cover letter and 3 refer-ences to:

Attention: Finance ManagerLower Nicola Indian Band

181 Nawishaskin Lane, Merritt, BC V1K 0A7 Fax: 250 378-6188 E-mail: [email protected]


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