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TEXAS BOUNDKarlie Sloan making tracks Stateside on volleyball scholarship / Page 22
THE RETURN OF THEGRIZZLY TORQUE
How a piece of history was remade in the Nicola Valley
It’s the subject of articles, news stories, and potentially a documentary. Nearly half a century ago it travelled through continents, forded riv-ers and crossed jungles, carrying two young men who would go on to achieve great things in their respective fields.
Now, the old Land Rover named Grizzly Torque has been rediscovered and brought back to life. It was one of the vehicles parked in Central Park last weekend for the annual Show ‘n’ Shine.
But one thing that isn’t as well known about
Grizzly Torque’s resurrection is that a big part of it is thanks to craftsmen and workers in the Nicola Valley.
To understand the significance of the vehicle, we have to rewind to 1956.
Two young men, Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster, had the custom Land Rover made in England, before taking it 60,000 kilometres around the world.
They visited India, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia, recording their adventures for the Toronto Telegram.
David DyckTHE MERRITT HERALD
See ‘A Labour of love’ Page 3
Ian Webster/Herald
Chamber proceeding with caution as country music festival returns
It’s a wait and see year for the chamber of commerce when it comes to the Rockin’ River Music Festival.
Reviving the country music scene in Merritt, this four-day event has been ongoing for six years in Mission, B.C. and will host its first festival in the Country Music Capital of Canada this weekend.
Etelka Gillespie, the chamber of commerce’s manager, said the festival’s inaugural year in Merritt is being used to gauge the com-munity’s response, and is essen-tially a fact-finding year.
Chamber of commerce direc-tor Julie Van Koll said that while the music festival was well estab-lished in Mission, it hasn’t been established yet in Merritt.
This is essentially why the chamber of commerce will be testing a modest roster of business-stimulating activities for the festival, including an outdoor mall at Spirit Square, shuttle bus stops between businesses and the festival grounds and an activ-ity based on the TV show The Amazing Race.
The chamber of commerce has also recruited nearly 50 vol-unteers from the community to work the beer garden at the festi-val, Van Koll said.
In exchange for their services, volunteers will be given free pass-
es to the festival, and the cham-ber of commerce will be getting a cut of the alcohol sales.
Gillespie said she wasn’t will-ing to disclose what it is costing the chamber of commerce to host these initiatives to the Herald.
She said a small volunteer pool to draw from has limited what initiatives the chamber of commerce can accommodate.
“If we had more volunteers, our resources would be way bet-ter,” she said.
Gillespie said she doesn’t know what type of cash-flow injection the Rockin’ River Music Festival will bring to Merritt.
“We have to monitor it this year to find out,” Gillespie said.
Rockin’ River Music Festival organizer Kenny Hess said they sold fewer tickets than they expected to heading into the festival.
“We have a smaller than usual crowd, but we’re excited and we’re looking forward to the show,” Hess said.
Last October when Hess announced his festival was com-ing to Merritt, he said he’s hop-ing the event draws about 15,000 people per day to the site.
“We’re at half that,” Hess told the Herald on Wednesday in a phone interview.
Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD
See ‘Fewer tickets’ Page 5
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• Duo charged in arson investigationMale and female teenagers are facing arson charges, due in court Aug. 4. Of six suspicious fires in Merritt since June, the two are charged with only one.
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Duo charged in arson investigation
RCMP have charged a pair of 19-year-
olds — one male, one female — from Merritt with arson in relation to the suspi-
cious barn fire behind the Spring Island
Trailer Court last month.They were charged under section 434 of
the criminal code with causing damage by
fire or explosion to property and made an
appearance in court on July 21.The two will appear in court again on
August 4.Back on June 7, at about 2:30 a.m., the
Merritt Fire Rescue Department responded
to a barn fully engulfed in flames.MFRD extinguished the abandoned
structure at 1500 Spring Street behind the
trailer park in about an hour.No one was hurt, and no other proper-
ties were damaged by the flames.Police charged the two teens after receiv-
ing information from the public that the
two had been seen at the barn at about the
time of the fire.A subsequent investigation led to charges
being laid.Const. Tracy Dunsmore said the two
suspects are not residents of the trailer park,
and are not being charged with any of the
other suspicious fires that have occurred in
town recently.“I can’t say that they’re not guilty because we don’t know who’s guilty, but at
this time, these are the only charges that we
are laying against them,” Dunsmore said.There have been five other suspicious
fires in Merritt since June.Police are still investigating these other cases and ask that members of the
public with any information regarding them contact RCMP at 250-378-4262 or
CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Male and female teenagers facing arson charges, due in court August 4
Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD
Of six suspicious fi res in Merritt since June, the two are charged with only one
LITTLE BRITCHES, BIG RESULTSVanessa van Rensburg/V2 Photography
Merritt’s Taylia McKeown, age 14, sprints for home on her sorrel quarterhorse mare Doxy during the senior girls
barrel racing competition at the Little Britches rodeo on the July 18 weekend. McKeown placed second in the event,
and fi rst in both pole bending and breakaway roping to win the all-around cowgirl title on Sunday.
The Herald’s Ian Webster has complete results.
/ Page 9
Bad weather brings weekend mayhem to the CoquihallaMultiple car crashes were the result
of heavy rain and hail that pounded the
Coquihalla Highway on Sunday (July 26).Just before 11 a.m. that day at the Inks
Lake brake check south of Kamloops, two
northbound vehicles were involved in a
minor collision during an intense rainstorm
that caused road conditions to deteriorate
quickly.As a result of the crash, trailing vehicles
had to brake rapidly and three left the road
down a steep embankment, Kamloops RCMP Const. Jason Epp told the Herald.
“One of the vehicles rolled several times
during its decent,” Epp said.
An air ambulance and paramedics responded to the scene.Six people were taken to Royal Inland
Hospital in Kamloops with non-life threat-
ening injuries.Epp said the use of seatbelts is believed
to have helped prevent more serious inju-
ries.
See ‘Multiple accidents’ Page 5
Michael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD
The weekend of July 18 saw the Little Britches Rodeo in town, and the Herald has the full results.
Multiple car crashes were the result of heavy rain and hail that pounded the Coquihalla Highway on Sunday (July 25).
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Fourteen months later, they shipped the truck back to Canada, and after Bateman sold it in Toronto it was lost to history. Robert Bateman would go on to become a prolific wildlife painter, while Bristol Foster would have a profound impact in the field of biology.
REDISCOVERY
Their former vehicle did not enjoy a similar prominence, and its finding was almost by acci-dent. Stuart Longair, an antique Land Rover enthusiast in B.C., had come into possession of it years ago, but had no idea what the history was behind it. It sat on his friend and fellow restoration enthusiast Allan Simpson’s ranch 80 kilometres northwest of Merritt.
Then, late last year, Longair saw an old picture of the two men on their adventure, and thought that the Grizzly Torque looked remarkably similar to the pile of scrap and rust sitting at Simpson’s ranch.
Sure enough, Foster came up to verify that was the one. “It was funny when Bristol came and identified it, he got within about 10 feet of it and said, ‘Oh, that’s the truck!’” remem-bered Simpson. “And I went, ‘No, no, no, you’re going to have to do better than that.” So Foster asked them to roll up the driver’s side window to see if it was Plexiglass. Sure enough, it was, installed in India after they accidentally rolled the vehicle, blowing out the glass window. Just to be really certain, they also checked serial numbers to verify that it was the same truck.
REBUILDING
From the point Longair realized what he had up to now has been a flurry of restoration activity, spearheaded by Simpson’s experience and expertise. But they had plenty of help from around the valley as well.
“I may be the owner, but it’s sort of a com-munal thing — I’m just the custodian,” said Longair. He said he wasn’t sure how Simpson got the vehicle back together, but he did. “That’s where Allan’s brilliance came in,” he said.
Simpson maintained a similarly humble attitude about the project. “It happens in my shop, but a lot of the work was done in differ-ent shops in Merritt,” he said.
Parts came in from all over the world — original, 1957 parts. Headlights from Malaysia, taillights from Australia, a dimmer switch from India, tires from Washington. A lot of them came from England, still new, packaged in 1956.
But much of the work was done here, and Simpson reached out to his network of contacts that he would go to for other restora-tion jobs. “I’m aware of all these fellows, and it’s like a guild. You bring in the people that you need for whatever the project is,” he said. “When I was younger I used to do absolutely everything myself. Now I tend to send out certain things that I know some people can do better than me.”
HUNDREDS OF HOURS
The frame and aluminum repair was done by Rob Boley, and the body and paint work was done by Paul Thomson, both of whom work for Barry Jackson of Jackson’s Welding Ltd. in Merritt.
Cory Hepper is a metal worker in Lower Nicola, who did some of the steel fabrication on the front of the vehicle. Visible examples of his work are the turn signal lights on each of the front fenders, as well as the visor that sits over the windshield. Some of that work had to be done by closely examining old photographs of the truck in its original condition.
“Lots of pictures, and measuring off the originals as best you can, stuff like that,” he said.
In the case of the visor, he had to build that by hand, since the original was lost. In old photographs, however, there’s a dent firmly in the passenger side, where that’s missing from the restoration. “Bristol Foster, he asked me if I could put the dent in it, too,” he said, remem-bering one of his visits. “I said yeah, I could do
it, but no,” he laughed.He said of all the different kinds of projects
and jobs he’s had over the 25 some years he’s been working in metal, this one was one of the more notable ones. “Everybody that was part of the team, we all enjoyed it and had a good time,” he said.
THE DETAILS
Those men put in hundreds and hundreds of hours on the vehicle, working hard to get in done in a matter of weeks. But there were smaller, specialized jobs that needed to be done as well.
Andy Knight, a saddle maker in Lower Nicola was contracted to remake the straps that held the folding bunks in the back of the truck to the ceiling. He was able to refurbish the original buckles to attach to new leather. “You would had no idea that they were origi-nally bronze buckles, but we cleaned them up,” said Knight.
The flooring of the vehicle was put in by Kerry Bloom, owner of The Rediscovered Wooden Floor Company in Lower Nicola — though this floor wasn’t wood, it was Marmoleum. Also known as “battleship lino-leum,” the surfacing material is renowned for being tough and durable.
The brake and clutch linkage was done by Merritt Machine.
Merritt Radiator cleaned and repaired the radiator.
A LABOUR OF LOVE RIGHT HERE IN THE VALLEYFrom Page 1
The Grizzly Torque at last weekend’s Nicola Valley Cruisers car show, complete with Bateman’s paintings Bateman recreated along the side. Ian Webster/Herald
See ‘Grizzly Torque’ Page 12
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As spring wanes and summer arrives many of us are aware of the unusual amount of precipitation that has fallen on our City. With this rain and warmer weather comes plant growth and it does not require a lot of searching to find out-of-control grass and weeds in empty lots, alleys and boulevards. We all want Merritt and the neighborhoods we call home to look the best that they can be. A frequent question to the City bylaw department is “Who is responsible for maintenance of boulevards and lanes?” The short answer is the adjacent property owner. Just as with winter snow, the adjacent property owner is responsible for shoveling the sidewalk in front of their home, so during the rest of the year the adjacent property owner is responsible for keeping the boulevard and lane abutting their property in a neat and tidy condition.
As a property owner you are responsible for the vegetative growth outside your property lines to the curb and if there is an alley you are responsible to the centre of that alley that abuts your property. We may all even want to consider some of our neighbours who for very good reasons may not be as able.
With this in mind Merritt’s Nuisance Abatement Bylaw provides for minimum property standards within City limits. This Bylaw allows the City to regulate and in some cases hire outside contractors to complete any work that is not done by the property owners.
Unless we all do our individual part to maintain our neighbourhoods it could simply not be done. One of the pleasures of living in a smaller community like ours is that the little extra that we contribute can translate to a huge difference that will positively reflect on the City of Merritt as somewhere great to live.
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It is vital that we all understand how important water regulations are to the community. The water we use in Merritt is the single most valuable resource that we have in our community. Most residents comply with sprinkling restrictions, and the City is able to maintain the city reservoirs at reasonable levels for all users including re protection. With your help we can insure that this resource continues to ow uninterrupted this year and in years to come. Of course if it’s raining, don’t water at all! There are many ways to conserve water both indoors and out. Please do your part. Sprinkling violations will result in a $50 ne for each offense.
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Second quarter police reportThe following is an excerpt from the City of Merritt regular council meeting agenda for July 28, 2015
Merritt detachment policing activity report second quar-ter: April to June 2015
During the second quarter of 2015, gen-eral duty members responded to 1,668 calls for service.
Regular patrols are being made in the downtown area, which have resulted in the arrests of intoxicated
persons and the seizure of significant amounts of alcohol.
This trend is con-sistent during specific dates throughout the month.
During this quarter, Merritt Detachment members have pro-cessed 238 prisoners.
Of note, we have received 88 911 emer-gency calls. All 911 calls are investigated to determine if an emergency exists, in this quarter 82 of those calls were determined to be false.
Merritt officers continue to be busy investigating impaired driving offences. In this quarter, 31 drivers had
their driving privileges suspended for either 24 hours, three days, seven days, 30 days or 90 days.
Twenty-five of these investigations were conducted within the City of Merritt, while 6 investigations were conducted outside the city limits.
Of the 31 investiga-tions: 13 local people were charged while the other 18 were not from Merritt.
Some examples are: Lower Nicola (3), Kamloops (4), Abbotsford (1), Surrey (2), Louis Creek (1), Kelowna (2), Maple Ridge (1), Mission (1), Douglas Lake (1), 70
Mile House (1) and Lytton (1).
Central Interior Traffic Services also processed 27 drivers for impaired driving investigations. Sixteen of these investigations occurred within the city limits of Merritt, while the other 11 occurred outside the city limits.
Of the 27 drivers, 11 were from Merritt while the other 16 were drivers from around the province.
Several officers obtained training in areas such as search warrant drafting, car-bine use, operational skills training and TEAM scheduling.
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He said he’s expecting the amount of tickets sold at the door to be above expectation.
Sturgis Canada cancelled the final day of 2014’s music festival, which Hess speculated may be hesitant to buy tickets in advance.
He added that his staff have been taking mul-tiple calls from people asking if there are tickets available at the door.
“Look at the artists we have, we have Lady Antebellum, we have Dirks Bentley, we have Ridley Bent, we have Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, we got Chris Young — all of these fantastic artists — so wheth-er we get 5,000 or 15,0000 [attendees] they’re going to get an absolutely, world class, amazing show,” he said.
Hess said he wasn’t willing to disclose the exact number of tickets the festival has sold to date.
Anoop Sekhon, president of Tourism Nicola Valley and manager of the Ramada hotel said the hotel is filling up for the weekend.
“It’s busier than usual,” Sekhon said.A search of available rooms for Merritt hotels
on Expedia.ca shows the Super 8, Inn Town Suites, Knights Inn, Sportsman Motel, Travelodge and Quality Inn are all booked up this weekend.
Sekhon said this festival should bring exposure to Merritt with increased tourism.
“You bring individuals in town, they buy gro-ceries, they buy liquor, they stay the night, they eat in the restaurants,” Sekhon said. “I mean it’s proven from the previous festival,” he said in refer-ence to the now defunct Merritt Mountain Music Festival.
Gillespie said the chamber of commerce is working as best it can in partnership with Merritt’s new country music festival.
“They also have a tough year just fact finding and setting things up because they don’t know what to expect either,” she said.
“The idea’s to help them as much as we can, and then we can set more of a guideline for next year.”
Merritt’s business sector is preparing for the economic windfall the Rockin’ River Music Festival is expected to bring.
Some of the busi-ness-stimulating initia-tives spearheaded by the chamber of commerce to expect this weekend include an outdoor mall at Spirit Square, shuttle bus stops between busi-nesses and the festival grounds and an activity based on the TV show The Amazing Race.
The chamber of commerce opted not to host the mall along the street, which may have been familiar to those who remember the Merritt Mountain Music Festival, becuase this is the Rockin’ River Music Festival’s first year in Merritt.
“We didn’t want to go too big,” chamber of commerce director Julie Van Koll said. “And we want to have the buy in from the merchants on Quilchena [Avenue],” she said noting not all businesses were on board for closing down that roadway for a street mall.
Van Koll said if the Spirit Square experi-ment is successful, the mall could be expanded during next year’s fes-tival.
Gillespie said one reason for the small scale of the outdoor mall is the chamber’s limited amount of vol-unteers. She also said this location is a more controllable area and will allow them to utilize the stage area for musi-cal acts.
“This year we’re doing it at this scale to test out the waters and see how well received it is,” Gillespie said.
There are about 12 businesses that have signed up for booths. Food, wares, information and even some musi-cal acts, such as festival organizer Kenny Hess, are expected at the mall, which opens today at 10 a.m. and runs through Saturday. A schedule of acts at the mall wasn’t available by the Herald’s press deadline.
The cost to par-ticipating businesses is $100 per day to set up a booth at the mall.
Some businesses in the downtown have decided to forgo the mall in favour of set-
ting up a display outside their shops along the sidewalk to capitalize on the influx of people expected this weekend.
Jeanine Gustafson, owner of the souvenir shop Vision Quest — which is located down the street from the square — is one of the businesses doing this.
She said she doesn’t have the staff available to be in two places at once, which is why she didn’t bother to join the others in Spirit Square.
The Amazing Race initiative is another way to familiarize festivalgo-ers with Merritt busi-nesses.
Fewer tickets sold than expected so farFrom Page 1
Merritt hoping to capitalize on festivalMichael PotestioTHE MERRITT HERALD
See ‘Businesses’ Page 19
www.merrittherald.com 6 • THURSDAY, July 30, 2015
In September of 2012 Shaw Media announced that the very popular Canadian hunting TV
shows Canada in the Rough, The Canadian Tradition and Angler & Hunter Television would be banned from all their associate networks across Canada, which includes Global TV.
The reason Shaw gave for the decision was a lack of popularity with the viewers.
That, however, was a poor excuse as the view-ers of these shows num-bered in the millions and the programs were gain-
ing in popularity almost monthly.
The widely suspected reason was the constant badgering and petitions by animal rights activist groups against hunting on television.
For these animal rights groups the three Canadian hunting pro-grams were counterpro-ductive to their agenda of myth and deception and thus they wanted them gone.
The hunting shows in question are not your typical “kill and tell” shows that you often see on subscription television channels.
These programs emphasized the wildlife and habitat conservation aspects of hunting which is why they were becom-ing popular even with the non-hunting crowd.
Each show would typically highlight one or two of the many hunter-
founded organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the BC Wild Sheep Association, to mention a few.
The viewing public was learning about these noteworthy organizations that, combined, spend millions of dollars and countless volunteer hours in the conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife and habitat.
HERALD OPINION
Free trade in milk, eggs, even logs?VICTORIA – One of the rituals of life in southern B.C. com-munities is cross-border shopping for certain items.
Even corner store owners are known to pop down to Washington border towns to load up a van with U.S. milk, taking advantage of a price difference generated by our “supply management” system.
The recent slide in the Canadian dollar reduces this pressure in the short term, but the fact remains that dairy producers are propped up in Canada.
And that’s increasingly a problem as Canada pursues entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership, the next big trade deal.
With the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other countries involved, it would form the largest trading bloc in the world.
Canada uses tariffs of up to 300 per cent to protect its dairy and poul-try industries from foreign imports, and the higher domestic price on milk and eggs is a burden that falls most heavily on poor people.
The industry group Dairy Farmers of Canada and others argue that reducing or removing Canada’s import protection won’t change the huge farm subsidies paid by European and U.S. governments. The recent trade agreement between Canada and the European Union has already chipped away at this protection.
The Conservative government is tiptoeing on this issue as a fall election approaches, with rural seats across the country at stake.
The hypocrisy of banning hunting shows from Canadian television
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Ordinary people, who, up until the airing of these shows, often only had the animal rights view of hunting were beginning to understand that hunters are not the barbaric uncaring bambi-killers as so often depicted.
This new awareness — brought about by quality hunting programs — began to call the true motivation of radical animal rights organizations into question.
The hunting community wasn’t about to take the ban on these shows lying down.
Thousands of emails flooded the Shaw Media inbox and a petition to bring the shows back had almost a million signatures.
Shaw Media responded by bring-ing the program Canada in the Rough back, but at the ungodly hour of 5 a.m. on Sunday.
Still this did not deter the loyal viewers, as perhaps was anticipated by the television programmers.
Now, three years later, we are see-ing another assault on Canada in the Rough.
The show’s producers received notice from Shaw Media stating that they would not sell them any more airtime.
A Canadian show that is aired in America and in over 27 other coun-tries is now banned from its native country.
Shaw Media’s reason for refusing to sell airtime was that it considered the show as a promoter of firearms and hunting which it considers to be politically incorrect.
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) backed that decision of Shaw Media and simultaneously announced that they had dropped the Canadian
content requirement for television sta-tions to operate in Canada, especially hunting shows because they depict violence.
This is the same CRTC that seems to have no problems with a show like “Criminal Minds” where every episode a twisted villain is depicted killing or torturing people in as many gruesome ways that can be imagined; usually in slow motion and in close up detail.
It is only one show of many that depict horrendous amounts of despi-cable violence against humans that the CRTC finds acceptable.
Millions of men, women and youth — as law-abiding, ethical and responsible stewards of wildlife and nature — partake in hunting.
Hunting is a time-honoured tradi-tion that is protected by the laws of Canada.
We really have to wonder how far this liberal political correct nonsense will be taken where the message seems to be that it is okay to show movies and television series com-peting with each other in the most obscene display of violence against people, but taking part in the oldest traditions of hunting and providing your family with natural meat for the dinner table is somehow construed as a politically incorrect promotion of violence.
CRTC fi ne with displays of violence against humans, but won’t allow time-honoured tradition of huntingFrom Page 6 Millions of men, women
and youth — as law-abiding, ethical and
responsible stewards of wildlife and nature — partake in hunting.
But the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand have deregulated their dairy industries and the Canadian industry is already fac-ing increased cheese imports due to the European Union agreement.
It’s an issue to watch as the federal election heats up.
The NDP has positioned itself as a defender of supply management, a par-ticularly touchy issue in rural Quebec, while the federal Liberals are committed to keeping up with the U.S. and joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
The trend toward freer trade is broad and long.
The Harper gov-ernment ended the monopoly of the Canadian Wheat Board in 2012, and grain growers continue to compete globally. A trade deal with Korea saw tariffs come off Korean import vehi-cles, and life goes on.
Another controlled and protected com-modity that is seldom discussed is logs. That’s changed with the push for the Trans Pacific Partnership, as Japan protests federal and provincial restric-tions that push up the cost of logs for export.
Ottawa regulates
the export of private land logs, but only in B.C.
This is a long-standing irritant for private land owners, holding the domestic price for premium “J grade” Douglas fir logs below $80 per cubic metre while the price in Asia and Washington state has climbed above $100.
The U.S. has long complained about B.C.’s cheap Crown land stumpage and low domestic log pric-es in general, viewing them as a subsidy to lumber production.
Indeed, this whole protection apparatus is designed to stimu-late domestic milling, although it doesn’t seem to be working.
The main invest-ment by B.C. forest companies recently has been buying south-ern U.S. sawmills.
The coastal indus-try has maintained that profits from log exports are keeping
logging alive, paying for the harvest and processing of logs in B.C.
With Pacific trade talks in the back-ground, pushed hard by U.S. President Barack Obama, the latest Canada-U.S. lumber agreement is due to expire in October.
It will be more dif-ficult to defend what University of Alberta economist Jack Mintz calls a “Soviet-style approach to price determination.”
B.C. used to do something similar to this with wine, pro-tecting a backward industry cranking out mostly god-awful plonk.
Competition made the wine industry bet-ter, and now it’s world class.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]
Competition helped out other industries in B.C.From Page 6 Another controlled and protected
commodity that is seldom discussed is logs. That’s changed
with the push for the Trans Pacifi c Partnership, as Japan protests federal and provincial
restrictions that push up the cost of logs for export.
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Taylor Cox had a life changing experience last weekend after witness-ing one of several acci-dents that occurred on Coquihalla Highway.
While travelling back home to Merritt from Kamloops at about noon on Sunday, the 20-year-old Merrittonian and her two companions found themselves engulfed an intense rainstorm.
Cox was driving southbound and uphill in the middle lane of the highway at 80 km/hr a few kilometres past the Inks Lake brake check when her vehicle was nearly plowed into.
A woman driving a red vehicle on the northbound side of the highway lost control of her car and went off the road.
The vehicle hit the median ditch and rolled before sliding into the southbound lanes, miss-ing Cox’s vehicle by what she said appeared to be four feet.
“We were driving along and then all of a sudden I just saw her come from the north-bound lane and she hit the centre ditch, and there was just grass and water flying, and I just screamed,” Cox said.
Cox said she saw the vehicle flip.
“[The vehicle] went straight up in the air and I started to slow down and she hit the ground and I realized she was going up for another one and I just threw [my vehicle from] fifth to second gear,” Cox said. “I could have blown my motor or stalled, but that’s the only thing I could think of doing,” Cox said.
The vehicle came to a rest in the centre lane, and the crash halted traffic.
Cox and her two friends pulled over, got out of their car in the pouring rain and ran to pull the female driver from the wreckage.
“We thought we were going to be pulling
someone mangled or dead out of there,” Cox said.
Cox said they opened the passenger door and saw a middle aged woman already attempt-ing to crawl out of the car.
She was the lone occupant of the crashed vehicle and appeared to have just a few scratches, but Cox wasn’t sure if the woman had suffered any internal damage from the crash.
Cox said the woman was screaming and cry-ing when they got her out of the wreckage.
“I’ve never seen someone shaking that hard.”
Fuel and glass were everywhere, and the crashed car was steam-ing.
Cox called 911, and firefighters and para-
medics arrived shortly afterwards.
She said firefighters told her the woman was OK.
“This woman needed our help and that’s all I could think about,” Cox said.
Instincts kicked in, prompting Cox to get out of her car and check on the woman.
“I wouldn’t be able to live with myself not knowing, “Cox said.
“If she [had] died I would have been think-ing I could have done something.”
Cox said the woman told her she was travel-ling about 110 km/hr in the rain and hail when she decided to slow down.
“She said she just barely touched her brakes, which sent her flying,” Cox said.
Cox said she still thinks about what could have happened, noting that had the vehicle hit hers, they would have been slammed into the concrete median along the right side of highway.
“That’s been going over in my head,” Cox said. “I know that I did everything that I could have and I did everything right, it’s just so scary to realize that Sunday could have been a different day, a com-pletely different day.”
Cox said this experi-ence has taught her to appreciate life.
“As youth a lot of the time we think we’re invincible, but that’s really not true.”
Merrittonians come to crash victim’s aid on the Coquihalla Highway during last weekend’s intense rainstorm
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While the numbers of regis-tered vehicles and spectators were down somewhat from years gone by, a few of Mother Nature’s tears failed to dampen the spirits of those in attendance at the annual Nicola Valley Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine Car Show at Central Park on Sunday.
A total of 88 vintage cars and trucks of all makes and models took part in the show, reported Cruisers’ president Al James.
“Considering the weather, I thought the show went quite well,” James said. “We found out who the determined car people are anyway.”
The membership of the local Cruisers’ club was out in force
with their own vintage vehicles. The travelling conditions affected potential out-of-town participants the most.
“It seems we lost quite a few from both the Coast and from the Okanagan because it was raining so hard and even hailing at times,” James said. “We’re just thankful for those who did come, and that nobody got out there and had their vehicle damaged.”
This year’s car show saw just two awards presented — the Mayor’s Choice and Best Vintage Car.
“We’ve gone away from judg-ing and presenting trophies in all the different categories,” James explained. “It’s a lot of work, and really hard to choose. Even our mayor, Neil Menard, said that
he’d like to give out an award to everyone. Instead, we’ve gone to drawing for prizes that local merchants have donated or the club has purchased. The owner of every registered car on display gets a chance at the prizes.”
The variety of cars and trucks on display at this year’s show was tremendous. Some of those that caught this reporter’s eye were the 1930 Model A Ford owned by Dave and Lorna Rallison of Logan Lake, Dave Kenyon’s rare 1977 Chrysler Cordoba out of Chilliwack, Dan Harvey’s 1940 Ford Deluxe ‘cop car,’ Stuart Battie’s outrageously orange 1938 Ford panel truck, Sherry Brabant’s 1935 1.5 ton dump truck, and Ross Olive’s 1940 two-tone Ford Standard Coupe.
TWO-TIME WINNER For the second year in a row, Kelowna’s Bob Harison and his immaculate 1942 Ford COE (cab over engine) won the Mayor’s Choice Award (new year, new mayor). As documented last year in the July 31 edition of the Merritt Herald, restoration of the rare vehicle was a labor of love for Harison — a tribute to his son who was tragically killed five years ago in a motorcycle accident. Ian Webster/Herald
VINTAGE CAR, VINTAGE OWNER Merritt’s Brian Cave has been lovingly restoring cars and trucks in the Nicola Valley for as long as anyone can remember. His beautifully turned-out 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe (above) won the Best Vintage Car award at this year’s Nicola Valley Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine Car Show. Cave also had a 1933 Ford Pick-up on dis-play along with a 1964 Studebaker Avanti. Ian Webster/Herald
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I am a litigation lawyer. This means that I assist clients who are involved in various types of disputes.
In other words, I am a lawyer that regularly appears in court and other dispute-resolution
forums. My practice is dis-
tinct from those lawyers who have what is called a solicitor’s practice.
Lawyers who prac-tice as solicitors assist clients in traditionally non-contentious situa-tions including drafting wills, buying businesses, selling real estate, and other such similar instances.
For my first article, I wanted to provide you with some general information on dispute resolution, what court to file a claim in if that becomes necessary, and when it might be a good idea to consult with a lawyer.
From a legal per-spective, the dispute resolution process is very similar, regardless of whether you are dealing with a contract dispute, personal injury dispute or employment dispute.
Before ever filing a claim with a court, it is strongly advisable to try and resolve the issues with the other party through informal discus-sions or written commu-nications.
If parties can remain objective and are will-ing to compromise, it is often possible to resolve a dispute without ever having to talk to a law-yer or commence a legal proceeding.
Even if emotions run high, it is worth trying to resolve the dispute through written com-munications in order to avoid the emotions that sometimes come with communicating face-to-face.
If your efforts to resolve a claim through informal negotiation fail, then you have a few options.
You can either decide to walk away from the
dispute, engage a lawyer to assess your claim and assist you in negotia-tions, or you can decide to file a claim with the courts.
This decision is often influenced by the nature of the dispute or how much money is in dis-pute.
In British Columbia, there are two levels of court to commence legal proceedings in — the lower level provincial court (often referred to as small claims court) and the Supreme Court.
The provincial court is reserved for claims where there is less than $25,000 in dispute.
Disputes where there is more than $25,000 in dispute have to be com-menced in the Supreme Court, unless you are willing to sever the por-tion of your claim above $25,000.
In other words, if
you have a claim that is potentially worth $35,000, you could commence that claim in the provincial court, but you would only then be entitled to claim a maxi-mum $25,000 and forgo the $10,000 amount above the limit.
So what court should you chose? Often, the decision is easy — if there is less than $25,000 in dispute, it may be that you simply commence the lawsuit in provincial court.
Furthermore, beyond the monetary limits, there are advantages and disadvantages to both levels of court. For example, while the provincial court tends to be a quicker, less proce-durally complicated pro-cess than the Supreme Court, parties in the provincial court do not have access to certain discovery processes that
can be helpful in resolv-ing a claim before it gets to trial.
The Supreme Court on the other hand is a more complicated pro-cess and tends to be a longer means to resolve a dispute.
However, the Supreme Court provides for more detailed pro-cesses of getting infor-
mation and documents from the other party — this can be helpful in advancing your claim or defending one brought against you.
Whether you want to forgo simplicity for this often depends on the nature and amount of the dispute.
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Like Hepper, Brown relied on old pho-tographs to recreate the lettering. “I tried to get the heights of it especially, and I had to kind of use something that was on there, like the height of the “Land Rover” sign or something like that, and then kind of compare it with the lettering and see
what was close, because I had to have something visually that I knew the dimen-sions of,” he said.
He made the lettering using a stencil, and then went over it with a brush to make it look like it was brush painted. He said he’d heard Foster had seen it and was impressed with his work.
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Their work is already starting to pay
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Grizzly Torque has also been winning prizes, even though it isn’t completed yet. It showed at the All-British Field Meet at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Victoria this past May where it won three awards.
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#2394 $135,000
EXTRA LARGE LOT
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.
#2352 $44,900
OVERLOOKS RIVER
Clean 3 bedrm mobile with covered deck & parking stall. New HW tank & new motor in furnace. Home is move in ready, comes with appliances. Pad rent $346 per month.
#2421 $399,000
DESIREABLE LOCATION
Well constructed home in upscale neighbourhood. Enjoy the great views from this 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with cozy breakfast nook in kitchen, gas F/P in living rm & family rm with patio door to deck. Fenced backyard.
#2368 $207,700
SELLER MOTIVATED
3 bedroom family home close to schools & amenities. Home has large living room and kitchen, sliding glass doors to covered deck and fully fi n. Bsmt. 24x24 detached shop. Has been drastically reduced for any needed upgrades.
#2482 $243,900
LOGAN LAKE
Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.
#2389 $229,900
CACHE CREEK
Great 4 bedrm home with some upgrades of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has detached garage/shop with power plus a carport. Private backyard backs onto Bonaparte River.
#2285 $168,500
PRIVATE BACKYARD
Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.
#2494 $264,900
BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE
Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.
#2435 $309,900
NICE FLOOR PLAN
Newer 4 bedroom home with 2 bedrm suite in bsmt. Very nice fl oor plan, big master bedrm with ensuite, kitchen has Cherry colour cabinets. Fenced backyard and very nicely landscaped.
#2459 $229,000
CUSTOM UPGRADES
Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fi xtures & more.
#2384 $519,900
TRIPLE GARAGE
Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.
#2234 $209,900
IN LOWER NICOLA
3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.
#2481 $117,000
INVESTORS
Great for investors or fi rst time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly fi nished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.
#2370 $159,900
DUPLEX
Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
#2480 $349,900
NEW 2 STOREY HOME
New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.
#2433 $209,000
ACROSS FROM PARK
This 2 bedrm character home has 1 bedrm up, 1 down, open kitchen concept, and large rec.rm. Yard is fenced with 1 car detached garage/shop and room for RV’s. Close to walking trail.
#2493 $389,900
DETACHED SHOP
Great family home in great area with views from top fl oor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, open oak kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially fi nished basement. 30x30 detached shop.
#2408 $103,900
AT SANDPIPER COMPLEX
2 bedroom strata townhouse, close to all amenities. Top fl oor unit with nice views and comes with appliances. Great for fi rst time buyer or retiree wanting no yard work.
#2497 $299,000
BIG SHOP
Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking
#2345 $154,900
NICE HALF DUPLEX
Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.
#2523 $210,500
NICELY UPDATED
Beautifully fi nished home in excellent location, across from Park. Owners have refi nished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinkling, deck & garage.
#2467 $154,900
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.
#2505 $419,900
IMMACULATE HOME
Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate throughout most of main fl oor. Main living has 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.
#2489 $315,000
DETACHED SHOP
4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully fi nished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.
#2430 $214,900
GREAT STARTER HOME
Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW fl ooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.
#2438 $329,900
GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
5 bedroom home with HW fl oors, upgraded kitchen counters & paint. Huge lot of over 12,000 sq.ft. with private backyard, inground pool, hot tub & sundeck. Home has full basement with large rec. room, workshop area
#2390 $349,000
QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD
3000+ sq.ft. family home in good area, close to all amenities & easy walk to downtown. Spiral staircase, 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite on main level. New fl ooring & paint on upper level.
#2381 $154,900
INVESTMENT
Side by side duplex close to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen & living room. Fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also available.
#2417 $116,900
GREAT STARTER HOME
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer tile, newer fl ooring in living room and partially fi nished basement. Fenced backyard, carport off back lane. Electrical upgraded. Close to school.
#2521 $229,900
WELL MAINTAINED
Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fi n. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.
#2519 $159,000
NEWER APARTMENT
Newer 2 bedrm apartment on 2nd fl oor of The Summitt. Unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living area, 2 baths. Great place for the young family or professional.
#2510 $129,900
AFFORDABLY PRICED
Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and fl ooring. Perfect for handyman.
#2506 $279,900
NICE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.
#2473 $214,900
DESIRABLE BENCH AREA
Charming, bright south facing home with 3 bedrooms plus den (or 4th). Home requires some updating. Has 2 baths and fully fi nished basement. Has 22x20 garage/shop.
#2520 $142,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This little 2 bedroom home is cute as a button in downtown location. Owners has put in many update & renos of newer windows, plumbing, electrical upgrades, new plank fl ooring, fi xtures, doors & more.
#2468 $146,900
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer fl ooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/work area.
#2518 $89,900
FANTASTIC LOCATION
2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.
#2463 $214,900
NICE END UNIT
Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffi c. 3 bedrms up plus offi ce, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.
#2214 $299,900
OVER 3700 SQ. FT.
Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full fl oors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.
#2278 $295,000
CUSTOM RANCHER
1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen, HW fl oors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings and 2 full baths. Fenced backyard with storage shed.
#2483 $329,900
OVER 2900 SQ.FT.
Large family home with 3 bedrms up, open design kitchen with skylights, 2 gas F/P’s, 3 pce ensuite and approved suite on ground level. Nicely landscaped yard. Double garage.
#2319 $299,900
NEW HOME
In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open fl oor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.
#2456 $274,900
IN LOWER NICOLA
Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfi nished bsmt.
#2392 $265,000
REVENUE PROPERTY
Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!
#2466 $151,500
CHARMING HOME
Charming little 2 bedrm home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. Patio off the sundeck, located in quiet neighbourhood, centrally located & lane access. Has insulated shop.
#2383 $72,900
NICE ADDITION
2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.
#2514 $298,000
CLOSE TO SCHOOL
6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer fl oors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.
#2491 $267,500
TOWNHOME
Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most fl ooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.
#2462 $199,900
MOVE IN READY
3 bedroom townhouse with recent upgrades of paint & fl ooring. Was one of the fi rst showhomes. Nice fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings, gas F/P, 2.5 baths, laundry upstairs. Big backyard.
#2397 $449,900
ALLISON LAKE
Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.
#2524 $339,000
BROOKMERE
Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.
#2419 $319,900
SPENCES BRIDGE
Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fi n. bsmt.
#2371 $159,900
DUPLEX
Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
#2309 $319,000
DESIRABLE LOCATION
Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & fl ooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.
#2183 $435,000
LARGE FAMILY HOME
Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.
#2151 $210,000
ADULT ORIENTED STRATA
One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.
#2426 $514,900
DETACHED SHOP
Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.
#2424 $429,900
PRIME LOCATION
This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fi r cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s
#2334 $53,000
WALK TO SHOPPING
2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.
#2372 $254,900
FANTASTIC VIEWS
3 bedroom rancher with fantastic views of the valley. 5 yrs old, open concept plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, 3 baths. 2 car garage with exposed appgregate concrete driveway.
#2409 $289,000
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
4 bedrm family home with HW fl oors, open concept, gourmet kitchen comes with appliances and a fully fi nished basement. Recent asphalt shingles, some windows & exterior doors. Nicely landscaped.
#2299 $229,000
RURAL SETTING
Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.
#2349 $249,900
LOCATION, LOCATION
Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer fl oors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.
#2340 $159,000
APARTMENT
Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.
#2499 $43,500
WELL MAINTAINED
2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fi replace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.
#2512 $234,900
LARGE FIENCH YARD
Great family home, close to schools, with large fenced yard with room for RV’s. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 baths and fully fi nished basement and huge sundeck. Has detached garage shop.
SOLDSOLD
#2515 $149,900
AFFORDABLE PRICED
2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some fl ooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.
#2504 $389,900
EXTRA LARGE LOT
Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.
#2465 $146,900
HALF DUPLEX
Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.
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#2522 $314,900
SUITE POTENTIAL
Spacious panabode home close to downtown core. Has large spacious rooms & beautiful updates inside. Large gourmet kitchen with oak cabinetry, BI hutch, new S/S appliances, new laminate fl ooring , gas F/P, new furnace & HW tank and A/C. 2 bedrms up, 2 down & 3 bath.
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#2394 $135,000
EXTRA LARGE LOT
Older 2 bedroom home in nice neighbourhood, close to the downtown. An extra large 13,780 sq.ft. lot with subdivision potential. Lane access, huge backyard with single garage.
#2352 $44,900
OVERLOOKS RIVER
Clean 3 bedrm mobile with covered deck & parking stall. New HW tank & new motor in furnace. Home is move in ready, comes with appliances. Pad rent $346 per month.
#2421 $399,000
DESIREABLE LOCATION
Well constructed home in upscale neighbourhood. Enjoy the great views from this 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with cozy breakfast nook in kitchen, gas F/P in living rm & family rm with patio door to deck. Fenced backyard.
#2368 $207,700
SELLER MOTIVATED
3 bedroom family home close to schools & amenities. Home has large living room and kitchen, sliding glass doors to covered deck and fully fi n. Bsmt. 24x24 detached shop. Has been drastically reduced for any needed upgrades.
#2482 $243,900
LOGAN LAKE
Immaculate 4 bedrm family home in quiet cul de sac. Large master bedrm with ensuite, spacious kitchen, has F/P in living room & family room. Nicely landscaped backyard with large deck.
#2389 $229,900
CACHE CREEK
Great 4 bedrm home with some upgrades of furnace, HW tank & roof. Has detached garage/shop with power plus a carport. Private backyard backs onto Bonaparte River.
#2285 $168,500
PRIVATE BACKYARD
Cozy 2 bedroom home with newer kitchen & bathrm renovations, upgraded furnace, 2 skylights and a backyard an avid gardener would appreciate. Has 2 outbuildings and patio.
#2494 $264,900
BACKS ONTO GOLF COURSE
Incredible property in great neighbourhood, backs onto golf course. Home has 2200 sq.ft. in total, 3 bedrms, 2 baths, new HW tank and HE furnace installed in 2014, wood burning insert in the basement.
#2435 $309,900
NICE FLOOR PLAN
Newer 4 bedroom home with 2 bedrm suite in bsmt. Very nice fl oor plan, big master bedrm with ensuite, kitchen has Cherry colour cabinets. Fenced backyard and very nicely landscaped.
#2459 $229,000
CUSTOM UPGRADES
Custom designed 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath townhouse with many extras of upgraded custom cabinetry throughout, 2 skylights, larger HE windows, bath tub in ensuite, upgraded fi xtures & more.
#2384 $519,900
TRIPLE GARAGE
Quality built home with views & approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with new counters & backsplash, large family rm, 4 bedrms, 4 baths, fabulous master suite & much more.
#2234 $209,900
IN LOWER NICOLA
3 bedroom home on 0.35 acres with creek. Home has large living room, galley kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 1 down in renovated bsmt with new carpets, paint & HW tank. 24x28 detached shop.
#2481 $117,000
INVESTORS
Great for investors or fi rst time buyers. Home has 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer windows & siding and a partly fi nished basement. Close to schools. 100 amp service. Carport in back.
#2370 $159,900
DUPLEX
Side by side duplex within walking distance to amenities. Each side has 100 amp, 2 bedrms 1 bathm kitchen and living room plus a fenced backyard. Total duplex in 864 sq.ft. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
#2480 $349,900
NEW 2 STOREY HOME
New home featuring open concept kitchen with granite counters, spacious living room, 4 bedrms, 2.5 baths & double garage. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. GST applies.
#2433 $209,000
ACROSS FROM PARK
This 2 bedrm character home has 1 bedrm up, 1 down, open kitchen concept, and large rec.rm. Yard is fenced with 1 car detached garage/shop and room for RV’s. Close to walking trail.
#2493 $389,900
DETACHED SHOP
Great family home in great area with views from top fl oor deck. Home has 3 bedrms on the main, open oak kitchen, 1.5 baths, central A/C & partially fi nished basement. 30x30 detached shop.
#2408 $103,900
AT SANDPIPER COMPLEX
2 bedroom strata townhouse, close to all amenities. Top fl oor unit with nice views and comes with appliances. Great for fi rst time buyer or retiree wanting no yard work.
#2497 $299,000
BIG SHOP
Well maintained corner lot with 5 bedrm, 2 bath home with updated & tastefully decorated. Completely fenced private yard with lots of room. Has large new deck and 20x28 insulated shop. Lots of parking
#2345 $154,900
NICE HALF DUPLEX
Well maintained home in good family area & close to school. Bright living room, spacious kitchen, huge family room, 3 bedrooms up, 2 baths, newer vinyl windows & fenced backyard with patio.
#2523 $210,500
NICELY UPDATED
Beautifully fi nished home in excellent location, across from Park. Owners have refi nished virtually everything inside & out. New windows, doors, furnace, HW tank, U/G sprinkling, deck & garage.
#2467 $154,900
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Spacious half duplex with full bsmt & is close to school. Top level has 3 bedrm, main has living rm, kitchen, main bath & dining room. Bsmt has laundry, family rm, storage & full bath. Fenced yard.
#2505 $419,900
IMMACULATE HOME
Quality built & immaculate family home in quiet area on 0.26 acre lot. Home has been well maintained, high quality laminate throughout most of main fl oor. Main living has 4 bedrms, 5 pce ensuite & 2 other full baths. Has 2 bedrm suite with long term tenant.
#2489 $315,000
DETACHED SHOP
4 bedrm home with open kitchen, dining & living room plus a fully fi nished bsmt. Huge 15,000 sq.ft. lot fenced with inground pool and detached heated shop. Quiet area.
#2430 $214,900
GREAT STARTER HOME
Traditional style 5 bedroom, 2 bath character home located close to schools & easy access to downtown. Home has HW fl ooring, central A/C, large fenced lot with deck & RV parking.
#2438 $329,900
GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD
5 bedroom home with HW fl oors, upgraded kitchen counters & paint. Huge lot of over 12,000 sq.ft. with private backyard, inground pool, hot tub & sundeck. Home has full basement with large rec. room, workshop area
#2390 $349,000
QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD
3000+ sq.ft. family home in good area, close to all amenities & easy walk to downtown. Spiral staircase, 3 bedrms up, 1 down plus 2 bedrm suite on main level. New fl ooring & paint on upper level.
#2381 $154,900
INVESTMENT
Side by side duplex close to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, bathroom, kitchen & living room. Fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also available.
#2417 $116,900
GREAT STARTER HOME
Very clean home with 3 bedrooms up, 1.5 baths, newer tile, newer fl ooring in living room and partially fi nished basement. Fenced backyard, carport off back lane. Electrical upgraded. Close to school.
#2521 $229,900
WELL MAINTAINED
Lovely 4 bedrm, 2 bath large family home with fully fi n. basement with family & games rooms. Bright spacious kitchen incl. 5 appliances. Beautiful fenced backyard with lane access & RV parking.
#2519 $159,000
NEWER APARTMENT
Newer 2 bedrm apartment on 2nd fl oor of The Summitt. Unit comes with all appliances. Open kitchen/living area, 2 baths. Great place for the young family or professional.
#2510 $129,900
AFFORDABLY PRICED
Great starter home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, and in good area, close to school. Has an attached 17x23 garage/shop. Home needs some TLC of paint and fl ooring. Perfect for handyman.
#2506 $279,900
NICE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Family home with 3 bedrms up, 1 down, open concept design with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, sunken living room, gas F/P and large ensuite. Within walking distance to elementary school.
#2473 $214,900
DESIRABLE BENCH AREA
Charming, bright south facing home with 3 bedrooms plus den (or 4th). Home requires some updating. Has 2 baths and fully fi nished basement. Has 22x20 garage/shop.
#2520 $142,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This little 2 bedroom home is cute as a button in downtown location. Owners has put in many update & renos of newer windows, plumbing, electrical upgrades, new plank fl ooring, fi xtures, doors & more.
#2468 $146,900
FIRST TIME BUYERS
Half duplex in family oriented neighbourhood and close to school. Has 3 bedrms up, large kitchen, updated bathrm with newer fl ooring & tub surround. Large fenced yard with storage/work area.
#2518 $89,900
FANTASTIC LOCATION
2 bedrm manufactured home with huge private sundeck with hot tub, sauna & 30 x 12 work shed all overlooking Nicola River & golf course. One of a kind in a perfect location.
#2463 $214,900
NICE END UNIT
Tastefully decorated townhouse, end unit with a bigger yard & less traffi c. 3 bedrms up plus offi ce, 3 pce ensuite, bright open concept on main with laundry & powder rm. Great patio & large fenced yard.
#2214 $299,900
OVER 3700 SQ. FT.
Excellent location & close to schools this home has 2 full fl oors plus bsmt, 3 bedrms up, 5 baths, 2 car garage and legal 2 bedrm daylight suite with separate entrance. Nice covered deck in back.
#2278 $295,000
CUSTOM RANCHER
1800 sq.ft. rancher only 6 yrs old with 3 bedrms plus bonus room above garage. Open design kitchen, HW fl oors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings and 2 full baths. Fenced backyard with storage shed.
#2483 $329,900
OVER 2900 SQ.FT.
Large family home with 3 bedrms up, open design kitchen with skylights, 2 gas F/P’s, 3 pce ensuite and approved suite on ground level. Nicely landscaped yard. Double garage.
#2319 $299,900
NEW HOME
In new subdivision, this 2 bedroom home features an open fl oor plan, country kitchen, master with W/I closet, 4 pce ensuite & 13x10 deck. Single garage. Includes appliance package.
#2456 $274,900
IN LOWER NICOLA
Clean & spacious 3 bedrm, 4 level split home on large fenced corner lot with double garage & RV prkg. Home has large living rm with F/P, bright kitchen, 2.5 baths, sundeck off master & an unfi nished bsmt.
#2392 $265,000
REVENUE PROPERTY
Side by side fourplex on 1/3 of an acre in prime location in Lower Nicola. Has been renovated inside & out including the roof & septic system. 20 yr roof installed in 2003. Don’t miss this!
#2466 $151,500
CHARMING HOME
Charming little 2 bedrm home with fresh paint, roof, updated windows & kitchen. Patio off the sundeck, located in quiet neighbourhood, centrally located & lane access. Has insulated shop.
#2383 $72,900
NICE ADDITION
2 bedrm mobile with addition in one of the nicest parks. One bedrm on each end with an open concept kitchen eating area & living room in center. Addition has enclosed porch & family room.
#2514 $298,000
CLOSE TO SCHOOL
6 bedroom home nicely renovated, 3 bedrms up and 3 bedrms down in a ground level inlaw suite. Large fenced yard with a 34x20 detached garage/shop. RV parking and garden area. Newer fl oors, kitchen & bathroom paint. Great place to raise a family.
#2491 $267,500
TOWNHOME
Totally updated 3 bedrm home with walking distance to downtown. New paint, most fl ooring, kitchen counters, cabinets & bathrooms. Has 3 bedrms 2.5 baths & bright sunroom. Double garage.
#2462 $199,900
MOVE IN READY
3 bedroom townhouse with recent upgrades of paint & fl ooring. Was one of the fi rst showhomes. Nice fl oor plan, vaulted ceilings, gas F/P, 2.5 baths, laundry upstairs. Big backyard.
#2397 $449,900
ALLISON LAKE
Beautifully maintained 2 level lakeview home on 0.57 acre lot only 2 min. walk to lake. 2 bedrms up, 2 down, custom kitchen, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, large wrap around decks with gorgeous views.
#2524 $339,000
BROOKMERE
Great recreational area all year round. Lovely 2 bedroom home with attached double garage, beautifully landscaped with RV prkg & sani dump. Live year round or use a rec. getaway. Easy access off Coquiahlla Hwy.
#2419 $319,900
SPENCES BRIDGE
Quality built log home on 1.03 acres with fruit trees & mature shrubs. Home features 3 bedrms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, huge living rm, large country kitchen, huge sundeck & fully fi n. bsmt.
#2371 $159,900
DUPLEX
Side by side duplex within walking distance to shopping. Each side has 100 amp service, 2 bedrms, 1 bathrm, kitchen, living room and fenced backyard. Adjacent duplex also for sale.
#2309 $319,000
DESIRABLE LOCATION
Large family home with 3 bedrms up plus a 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & fl ooring on main, oak kitchen, HW radiant heat& 3 baths. Fenced backyard with garden area.
#2183 $435,000
LARGE FAMILY HOME
Spacious 5 bedroom home with huge master bedrm with jet tub in ensuite, open kitchen & family room, Cherry stained cabinets in kitchen, 2 huge sundeck in private backyard plus covered sitting area.
#2151 $210,000
ADULT ORIENTED STRATA
One of the nicest gated communities in Merritt with views of the Nicola River. Has 3 bedrms, 2 baths, open design living, gas F/P, galley kitchen with nook, laundry on main, hobby & rec.rm down.
#2426 $514,900
DETACHED SHOP
Quality built Cape Cod home with 3 bedrms, 2.5 baths, country kitchen, family rm & work area in bsmt. Fenced yard with double garage plus 3228 detached shop, covered deck & a gazebo.
#2424 $429,900
PRIME LOCATION
This executive Bench home has 4 bedrms on main, 1 down, custom fi r cabinets with granite counters, S/S appliances, 4 baths & rec.rm & family rm. Nice inground pool and patio for BBQ’s
#2334 $53,000
WALK TO SHOPPING
2 bedroom mobile in Eldorado Mobile Home Park. New plumbing with heat tape, 1 bath, comes with all appliances. Quick possession. Close to golf course. Pad rent $346 per month.
#2372 $254,900
FANTASTIC VIEWS
3 bedroom rancher with fantastic views of the valley. 5 yrs old, open concept plan, vaulted ceilings in kitchen, 3 baths. 2 car garage with exposed appgregate concrete driveway.
#2409 $289,000
CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
4 bedrm family home with HW fl oors, open concept, gourmet kitchen comes with appliances and a fully fi nished basement. Recent asphalt shingles, some windows & exterior doors. Nicely landscaped.
#2299 $229,000
RURAL SETTING
Enjoy the private setting in Lower Nicola on 0.33 acre lot with several fruit trees and is close to school. This home is perect for a starter home or retired couple. Great views off the deck.
#2349 $249,900
LOCATION, LOCATION
Clean, spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 2 down, newer fl oors & kitchen cabinets. In desirable area close to shopping & amenities. Newer vinyl windows, detached garage, fenced backyard.
#2340 $159,000
APARTMENT
Newer 2 bedroom apartment in “The Summit” comes with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths and laundry room. No more shoveling snow! Great place to live, close to transit.
#2499 $43,500
WELL MAINTAINED
2 bedroom home in good Park. Has a wood burning fi replace and an open kitchen, newer windows, fenced yard, nicely kept and storage shed in back with garden area & fruit trees.
#2512 $234,900
LARGE FIENCH YARD
Great family home, close to schools, with large fenced yard with room for RV’s. Home has 5 bedrms, 2 baths and fully fi nished basement and huge sundeck. Has detached garage shop.
SOLDSOLD
#2515 $149,900
AFFORDABLE PRICED
2 bedroom, one level home across from the old Collett Ranch. Great views, has had some upgrades such as plumbing, electrical some fl ooring in kitchen & roof in 2007. Large fenced backyard with room for RV’s.
#2504 $389,900
EXTRA LARGE LOT
Possible 5 bedrm, 2.5 bath home on 1 ½ lots, close to shopping, hospital & school. Great yard, lots of parking. Double garage with 10 ft doors & a work area. Has A/C, U/G and drip irrigation, stainless steel appliances, B/I vac & storage shed.
#2465 $146,900
HALF DUPLEX
Nice half duplex with fenced yard, is close to school and on quiet cul de sac. Home has large kitchen and living room, 3 bedrms up with main bath plus a half bath on the main. New roof in 2015.
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#2522 $314,900
SUITE POTENTIAL
Spacious panabode home close to downtown core. Has large spacious rooms & beautiful updates inside. Large gourmet kitchen with oak cabinetry, BI hutch, new S/S appliances, new laminate fl ooring , gas F/P, new furnace & HW tank and A/C. 2 bedrms up, 2 down & 3 bath.
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10 ACRES
#2511 $545,000
Prime agricultural farmland with approx. 8 acres in hay. Home has 2 bedrms + den, 2 baths, large kitchen w/pantry, deluxe ensuite & large covered deck. Has 26x20 storage shed, 2 horse stalls, water rights & more.
179 ACRES
#2495 $1,241,000
Located only 2 km from city this historical south facing parcel sits on bench above Highway 8 with panoramic views. 31 acres in bay, has marketable time, a rock quarry and 3 bedrm home.
ON 1.93 ACRES
#2440 $399,900
This 4 bedrm country home has a well kept yard & is nicely landscaped with fi sh pond. Home has new roof, HW tank, central A/C, new pex plumbing, new drywall & fl ooring in bsmt. Includes storage shed & workshop.
9.8 ACRES
#2321 $525,000
Great property for horses with riding. This 5 bedrm level entry rancher has a walkout bsmt, 3 baths, updated fl ooring, plumbing & HW tank, vaulted ceilings, large country kitchen & large deck.
LAKEVIEW HOME
#2432 $974,900
Indulge your with 3800 sq.ft. of high end living on 1.3 acres with panoramic views of Nicola Lake. Superb workmanship & detail include granite counters, open wooden beams, 3 bedrms, 4 baths, large deck.
WATERFRONT HOME
#2498 $998,000
Magnifi cent 5 bedrm home on Nicola Lake with unique open designed family area with large bedrms & family room with an extra summer kitchen. 3 fl oors, 2 large covered decks. Has detached triple garage & an underground boat house bunker.
ROLLING HILLS
#2386 $194,000
Build your dream home on this 9.9 acres. Has some trees, open, sunny, views, easy access off highway, a well in place and power is on the road. Call for more details
WATERFRONT HOME
#2507 $695,000
Well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at Harmon Estates on Nicola Lake. Nicely landscaped yard with fruit trees & vegetable garden. The kitchen, living room and master bedrm overlook the lake.
ON 1.74 ACRES
#2190 $364,900
Great opportunity on this 1.74 acres with city services, fenced and can be rezoned to suit your needs. Has 1 bedrm home plus a 900 sq.ft. outbuilding in park-like setting with large water feature. This property has subdivision potential. Call for more details.
LOCATION, LOCATION
#2449 $325,000
3 separate titled lots with 1200 sq.ft. garage with 2 bays and fenced lot. Was a former gas station
SPECTACULAR ACREAGE
#2322 $310,000
This 26 acre rural property is approximately 15 minutes from Merritt. All natural grass land with 2 ponds and a seasonal creek. Great spot to start a farm and build your dream home.
26 ACRES
#2501 $114,999
Great views property with gentle rolling hills, a mix of fi r & pine trees and has a good producing well. Build your dream home here and enjoy the privacy & unobstructed views.
2 ACRES
#2379 $114,999
Build your dream home here or make this acreage your weekend getaway. Driveway, septic approval and drilled well (25 gpm) are already done
ON 4.64 ACRES
#2335 $395,000
Beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath log home with open design, new Mill Creek cabinets, new fl ooring & furnace heat pump. Has numerous outbldgs, barn, storage shed, garage & more.
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IN KANE VALLEY
#2454 $539,900
Private 10 acres that backs onto Crown land and access to snowmobile, ski, quad or bike ride. 3 bedrm, 3 bath home with fully fi n. bsmt with large rec. rm. Has 32x32 heat shop. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy. and close to fi shing lakes.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
#2436 $198,000
Great character building in downtown Merritt. High traffi c area, located beside 7-11 store. Zoned C-2 allows for many business opportunities. Has living quarters in back of building with some recent renos. Call for more details
QUIET RURAL SETTING
#2525 $324,900
The perfect location just 35 mins. From Highland Valley Mine and 25 mins. From Merritt. Home features 1800 sq.ft. rancher with upgrades, 4 bedrms & 2.5 baths. Has barn, great shop with concrete fl oor plus small outbldgs.
22 ACRES
#2342 $599,900
Approx. 22 acres mins. From downtown Merritt. Nicely renovated 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with new fl ooring, bathrms & paint. Has horse barn, 100x44 metal Quonset and new drilled well.
20 ACRES
#2301 $2,000,000
Two 10 acre parcels in the City limits. One parcel has a two year lease. Zoned M-1. Other parcel has “future development” zoning. Call for more details.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
#2019 $595,000
Great location on a corner lot on main street coming into Merritt. This 7300 sq.ft. building is zoned C-4 with a site specifi c zoning for prof. offi ces, doctors, lawyers etc. Lots of parking
117 ACRES
#2387 $2,500,000
Property has substantial aggregate deposit, excellent for long term gravel pit operation. 37 acres of light industrial and 80 acres of residential zoning. Estimate of 29 million ton deposit.
INDUSTRIAL LOT
#2356 $64,900
3 separate title lots with 1200 sq.ft. building with 2 bays and fenced yard. Was a former gas station. Good highway exposure. Call for more details.
RIVERFRONT LOT
#2500 $150,000
Exquisite 0.83 acres in upscale neighbourhood, river frontage with enchanting views. This unique parcel offers both privacy & accessibility. All services to lot line, ready to build.
OPPORTUNITY
#2137 $325,000
Commercial building in downtown core of approx. 5000 sq.ft. of commercial space on main fl oor and 1100 sq.ft. above in 3 bedrm suite, currently rented. Run your business & live upstairs.
COMMERCIAL
#2450 $339,000
Great building of 1680 sq.ft. on corner lot in high traffi c area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership, and is fenced. C-2 zoning allows for many options. Great location
3 BAY GARAGE
#2451 $445,000
Perfect for automotive repair shop with 3 bays, parts room with assorted tool & hoist. Zoned C-2, has 3 separate titles. Building has 3164 sq.ft. and total land is 17,625 sq.ft.
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
#2400 $890,000
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After four years, Merritt is country festival country again.
But as organizer Kenny Hess wants to make clear, this isn’t the Merritt Mountain Music Festival.
This is Rockin’ River, and he’s careful to point out that he’s been doing this for six years, just in a smaller venue.
Where in Mission the venue was only able to hold 10,000, the new digs just outside of town cap out at nearly 40,000. He said the facility is the only thing about the festival that’s going to change.
“It’s going to be the same thing,” he said. “It’s going to be a very well run, organized event.”
He said that he didn’t think Mountain Fest intended to be anti-family friendly, it just “kind of got away from that.” As far as Rockin’ River goes, expect a more family friendly atmosphere.
He’s partnered with the eight local First Nations to set up an
interpretative centre with inter-active displays on site, as well as painting and other activities for kids. If they’re under 12 years old, they get in for free.
“We have a chance of keeping that atmosphere and making the event as successful as we possibly can through that,” said Hess. “That’s the goal anyway.” And he’s optimistic he can achieve that goal.
With acts like Lady Antebellum, Big and Rich with Cowboy Troy, Dierks Bently, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Canadian acts like Dallas Smith, Tebey, and Hess himself, he isn’t modest about the quality of the music.
“[Attendees] can expect to see some of the best musicians in the world, see some of the best music that there is in coun-
try music today, and I think just overall have a wonderful experi-ence,” he said. “I’m very proud of what we’re bringing.”
There’s also going to be plenty of food. “We’re going to have all kinds of vendors there, including some favorite local ones,” said Hess. “We’re going to do everything we can to repre-sent the community as well as we can with what it has to offer.”
He said Merritt is lucky to have the kind of people that make his job easier.
“I know a great deal of people in the community, and they’ve been very supportive over the years,” he said. “I know if it wasn’t for some of the people within the community, I wouldn’t have found it quite as attractive to come back here and do the festival here.”
Rockin’ River Music Festival organizer — and performer — Kenny Hess. He’s optimistic the festival’s debut in Merritt will be a suc-cess. Submitted photo
David DyckTHE MERRITT HERALD “I know a great deal of people in the community,
and they’ve been very supportive over the years.” - Kenny Hess, festival organizer
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Wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries with licensed lounges can now sell patrons liquor they didn’t produce.
Until now, a distillery couldn’t sell anything other than the spirits it produces – a glass of B.C. wine was off limits – and a winery couldn’t oblige if one guest at a table wanted a beer instead of the local grape.
Those lines are erased under the latest change stemming from B.C.’s liquor policy review.
But there will be a limit – a maximum of 20 per cent of sales by a given producer can consist of liquor produced off-site. That’s intended to keep the focus on unique local offerings.
“We are doing away with B.C.’s archaic liquor rules,” Attorney General Suzanne Anton said, add-ing the change will give more choice to consumers while supporting B.C. tourism and small businesses.
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The new rules also apply to special events, so a wedding or other event at a winery or other liquor producer will no longer have to get a special occa-sion licence to serve alcohol.
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After signing up for the event at the festival, teams will be tasked with visiting eight businesses in Merritt that will have activities for them to com-plete.
The fastest time will win tickets for next year’s festival.
“They have to come to the downtown core, fol-low the map and then do the race,” Gillespie said.
She said she anticipates the race will also bring spectators from the festival to Merritt businesses to watch.
Coopers Foods, Purity Foods, Home Hardware, Vision Quest, The Grand Pub & Grill, Subway, Merritt Desert Inn and Extra Foods will be the participating businesses.
Keith Walliser, owner of Extra Foods said he’s curious to see how this event does.
“It wasn’t very expensive to try it, so we thought if they can at least get people down here ... it will get the word out that we’re participating, we’re involved and maybe people will come shop here a little bit more,” Walliser said.
The Amazing Race event is scheduled to take place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday.
School buses have been rented from a Kelowna bus company by the chamber of commerce to make a handful of stops around town.
Additionally, Merritt’s BC Transit system will be extending its Diamond Vale route to include a stop at the Moon Shadows Campground for the festi-val. Transit runs Thursday starting at 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The chamber’s shuttle buses will operate from 2
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the festival grounds at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with pickups from the Railyard Mall parking lot, Spirit Square, the Desert Inn, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, the Ramada hotel and Extra Foods.
There will be two shuttle buses running on Friday and Sunday and three operating on Saturday and the benefits depend on the type of business.
Ramada hotel manager Anoop Sekhon said he bought a bus pass to provide his guests a service.
“Taxis are going to be busy, people are drink-ing and they can’t drive, so we have to provide some sort of service and a shuttle service is ideal,” Sekhon said.
Walliser said the cost to purchase a bus stop for Gasoline Alley is being split between his store and various others in the area, and is hoping the bus will bring in campers and other attendees for all their shopping needs.
The chamber of commerce is also putting together a coupon booklet they are distributing to festivalgoers. Chamber members get their coupons in the booklet for free while non-chamber mem-bers had to pay a fee.
“In that guide it’s going to have bus stop infor-mation, entertainment information and all the different incentives and sales at other businesses in town,” Gillespie said.
Walliser said he’s hoping to see a big increase in sales over the long weekend compared to last year’s, and hopes the event will promote tourism across the town.
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Here we are again, another year half gone. When we look back over the year, half of us have had a birthday. We have been blessed with health, food, shelter, wealth, and a doctor when we need one. What more do we need?
Have we realized that God is the giver of every good gift? We need to be thankful for His mercy. Or are we just looking at the wants that the world is looking for? Power. Money. Fame. Do these things, along with drinks and foods that we consume bring real satisfaction and well being? These things do not bring peace and happiness. What about tomorrow and the days following?
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If “A” (where we are now) does not lead directly to “B” (the goal), then it must be due to a fundamental inadequacy on our part. Right? Wrong!
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For this week’s article, I wanted to share some of the find-ings that I came up with when I was doing research for a hockey specific strength training program now offered at my offices.
Some of the findings I was well aware of, but others surprised me! Please read on.
The biggest surprise I found was that as the number of kids enroll-ing in spring and sum-mer hockey leagues has increased significantly, so has the number of hockey related injuries.
By this I mean that many minor hockey players are now skat-ing and playing hockey practically year round.
They are no longer switching to different sports and activities when their regular hock-ey season finishes.
This scenario doesn’t give their mildly strained or overworked areas of their body time to recover from the winter season of hockey.
Also, playing primar-ily just hockey for most of the year doesn’t allow their non-hockey related muscles to develop equally, creating muscle imbalances.
The research is showing that these two factors make the kids much more prone to experiencing hockey related joint and soft tis-sue injuries.
Another interest-ing concept that I was already aware of but want to share with you was the importance of core strength in hockey players.
As I near the 20 year mark of being a chiro-practor, I am well aware of how a weak core can significantly contribute to the occurrence of back injuries in my patients.
The same is true for
hockey players. A strong core will
allow a hockey player to shoot harder, skate fast-er, push away opponents easier in the corners or in front of the net, and also improve many other aspects of their game.
As well, a strong core is crucial in preventing hockey related muscle and joint injuries.
Another key point that many coaches and trainers don’t consider is that hockey is a “one legged sport.”
If you think about it, when a person is skating, only one leg is actually bearing weight
at a time. Therefore, when
choosing exercises to improve leg strength and endurance, pick exercises that should be done on one leg at a time.
Also, these exercises should be done in a standing or squatting position, not seated.
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Results
Overall Low Net Dick & Jean Kimber, Mission 65.8
Overall Low Gross Dan & Karen Valin, Kamloops 73 2nd Low Net Ron & Shelley Sanders, Merritt 66.2
3rd Low Net Kevin & Bev McGladery, Kamloops 66.2*
4th Low Net Charlie Larsen & Dorothy Pickering, Kamloops 68.4
5th Low Net Fred Tomlin & Carla Bacon, Merritt 68.6
6th Low Net Dave & Karen Burrows, Kamloops 69.0
7th Low Net Eric & Angela Texmo, Merritt 69.0*
8th Low Net Gord Rodd & Laura Graham, Kamloops 69.4
9th Low Net Vern & Heather Hornell, Vernon 69.4*
10th Low Net Norm Romano & Anita Bilkey, Kamloops 69.6
* ties broken by retrogression (count back)
Golfers survive the rain in mixed competitionA rare bout of
rainfall greeted the 26 teams that took part in this year’s mixed tour-nament at the Merritt Golf and Country Club on Sunday. At times, the precipitation came down in torrents.
The wet stuff didn’t faze overall low net tournament champions, Dick and Jean Kimber from Mission, one bit. The Lower Mainland couple turned drizzle into sizzle, topping the field with a com-bined score of 65.8, four-tenths of a point better than net runners-up Ron and Shelley Sanders from Merritt.
“Coming from Mission, my wife said we have web feet,” Dick said with a laugh. “The wet conditions and wet grass didn’t bother us at all.”
That said, Kimber conceded the win was still a pleasant surprise.
“We played in the tournament last year and only came in sev-enth. Jean and I also
did a practice round on Saturday. The way we played, I told her that if we played like that on Sunday, we’d just be throwing our money away.”
The Scotch two-ball format of the annual Merritt mixed tournament suited the Kimbers to a tee (pun intended).
“It’s an interesting format that played right into our hands,” Dick said. “Jean is incred-ibly consistent off the tee box and always puts her drives right down the middle. I drive fairly long but not very straight, but my iron game is steady. We never made any big mistakes that cost us.”
Quite apart from winning the Merritt event, the Kimbers enjoyed their time in the Nicola Valley immensely. They brought up their camp-er and stayed the whole weekend.
“Everyone treated us like family, and (club owner) Sydney van Rensburg was a great
guy. We said to our-selves that we have to come here more often.”
Kamloops and Merritt teams domi-nated the results on Sunday, taking eight of the top ten net score placings. In addi-tion, Dan and Karen
Valin won the overall low gross title with an impressive one-over-par 73 under soggy condi-tions. Karen Valin is the four-time winner of the MGCC’s Ladies Coquihalla Open, which is held in June each year.
Ian WebsterTHE MERRITT HERALD
Centennials sign playmaking forward from ConnecticutThe Merritt Centen-
nials continue their reload for the 2015-16 BCHL season. The club announced this week that they have signed 19-year-old forward Nick Jermain from Norwalk, Connecticut.
Jermain played this past year for the Junior A Connecticut Oilers of the Eastern Hockey League. In 49 games with the Oilers, the gifted playmaker scored 14 goals and added 35 assists for 49 points.
Prior to his one full season with the Oilers, Jermain played his final two years of high school hockey with the Brunswick Bruins of the USHS, based out of Greenwich, Conn.
“I watched [Nick] online play the last two games of the EHL play-
offs,” Cents head coach and GM Joe Martin said. “His team won the finals. He scored a couple of nice goals. His work ethic, his compete and his desire to win shone through. That’s what intrigued me.”
Martin contacted Jermain, discussed the BCHL option with him, and invited him out to the Centennials’ second spring tryout camp in Abbotsford in May.
“I’d never been out to western Canada before,” Jermain said over the phone from his home on the U.S. east coast. “It was nice to see Vancouver and B.C. and get a feel for what it would be like.
“I loved the hockey at the camp. It was very open and offensive, which I really like. I got to play on a line with (current Centennial)
Gavin Gould. He was easy to get the puck to.”
“He’s crafty, he pos-sesses a good shot, and I think he can score goals,” Martin said. “At times, he reminds me of (former Centennial) Derek Huisman with his vision. Just a very smart player. A very good package.”
For his part, Jermain is quite knowledgeable about the BCHL, its level of play and overall reputation. His team-mates at Brunswick Prep School included forward Stephan Seegar (a trade-deadline acquisition of the Centennials this past January) and defence-man Michael Faulkner (whom the Centennials signed earlier this month for the 2015-16 season).
The Bruins’ captain during one of Jermain’s years with the Brunswick team was Luke Esposito,
who went on to have a standout year with the Chilliwack Chiefs in 2012-13, recording 18 goals and 60 assists in 62 games en route to earning a scholarship to prestigious Harvard University.
“I’ve been close with the Espositos for
a while,” Jermain said. “They’ve helped me a lot with my hockey. Since Luke, there’s been a lot of guys going out to B.C. and enjoying success. I knew that it would be a good league to go to.”
Similarly, Martin has been impressed with what he’s been seeing
come out of the Eastern Hockey League.
“Last year’s BCHL scoring champion, Corey Mackin of the Coquitlam Express, came from the EHL,” the coach said.
“I researched the players in the league, and found a couple in the age group that I was tar-geting. The one I really liked was Nick. I had good conversations with his former coaches and with college coaches that had seen him play. They all spoke highly of him.”
Asked how his sum-mer was going, and how he was preparing for his first BCHL season, Jermain said, “I’m work-ing out with strength and conditioning coach Ben Prentiss at BodyTuning in Darian, Conn. He has probably 20 NHL guys working out there, including Marty St.
Louis (just retired), Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings), Matt Moulsen (Buffalo Sabres) and Max Pacioretty (Montreal Canadiens). It’s cool working out there. You kind of get pushed a little harder.”
Jermain is also man-aging to find ice time at his former Oilers’ facility.
“They’ve been really nice to me. Even though I’m not returning next year, they’ve allowed me to continue skating there. I’ve been lucky.”
Jermain plans to fly out to San Francisco in mid-August and visit a couple of his older sisters prior to making his way up the west coast to B.C. in time for the start of the Centennials’ main camp on August 22.
“I’m really excited for the upcoming year and the challenge of a new league,” he said.
Ian WebsterTHE MERRITT HERALD
CENTENNIALS BOUND Nineteen-year-old forward Nick Jermain from Norwalk, Conn. will be suiting up for the Merritt Centennials this coming season. Photo submitted
UNDER COVER Golfers (left to right) Rhonda Murray, Anita Bilkey and Norm Romano from Kamloops take shelter from the rain under an umbrella as Murray’s father, Borman Flett from Merritt, putts out on the 9th hole. Ian Webster/Herald
Dick and Jean KimberOverall Low Net Champions
Dan and Karen ValinOverall Low Gross Champions
Ron and Shelley SandersSecond Low Net
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SPORTS
Nine years after her big brother Roger made tracks for the U.S.A. and the start of a golf scholarship at the University of Texas-El Paso that would eventu-ally lead him to a career on the PGA Tour, Merritt’s Karlie Sloan is on her way to the Lone Star State, too.
The 18-year-old Sloan, who graduated from Merritt Secondary School this spring, has accepted a volleyball scholarship to West Texas A&M University, an NCAA Division 2 school located about 20 kilometres outside Amarillo in the small community of Canyon.
“I wasn’t absolutely set on Texas, but it was definitely my first choice,” the younger Sloan said. “Volleyball is pretty big down there.”
Sloan began contact-ing schools in Texas as early as last August — emailing them and sending them videos of her play.
The self-promotion
began shortly after Sloan spent a couple of weeks at her brother’s place in Houston, training with the Texas Tornadoes, a club vol-leyball team.
“They have their tryouts each summer, and I practised with the U17 team,” Sloan said. “Their coach, Julie Morton, was also the club’s recruiter of sorts. Part of her job was to help players find places to play at the college and university level.
“College coaches would even email her and let her know what positions they were looking to fill, and ask her if she had a player who could fill the spot.”
West Texas A&M was one of many schools who initially told Sloan there were no openings available. Then, this May, Sloan got an email that would change her life.
“The coach at West Texas, Jason Skoch, asked if I’d landed anywhere yet. He told me that a spot had come open and that he had some scholarship
money left.” Sloan signed an
NCAA letter of com-mitment at the end of June.
“[Coach Skoch] told me that I was the first international player he had ever recruited. Initially, he wasn’t even sure of all the steps he had to take and the paper work that had to be filled out.”
Sloan, who played four years of both high
school and club ball, will join a West Texas women’s volleyball pro-gram that is not short on talent or on success.
The current Lady Buffs (short for Buffaloes) roster lists players from through-out the western States, including California, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and even Washington.
In his half dozen years as coach at West
Texas A&M, Skoch has led the Lady Buffs to an impressive record of 200 wins against only 30 losses, and six straight Lone Star Conference titles. The team has been a perfect 16-0 in each of its last two seasons.
Sloan is understand-ably both excited and apprehensive about the next stage in her ath-letic and academic life.
“I’m really looking forward to university. It’s going to be an awe-some experience. I’m nervous about the vol-leyball part. But what helps to keep me calm
is the fact that after I get there, I’ll have instant friends — my teammates. That’ll be great.”
Sloan doesn’t have long to wait. She and her mom and dad leave for Texas on August 6.
“We’ll arrive on campus a week before two-a-day practices start on August 17,” she said.
The university vol-leyball season begins in earnest the first week of September. The Lady Buffs host their own Classic on Sept. 4 and 5. Regular season play continues right through until the middle of
November, followed by conference and regional championships.
When Sloan isn’t on the volleyball court, she’ll be attending class-es and hitting the books.
“I’m planning to work towards a four-year business degree,” she said, “and after-wards, hopefully, follow in my sister Val’s foot-steps and study law.”
West Texas A&M or WTAMU is a pub-lic university with an enrollment of just under 9,000 under-graduate and graduate students.
The school’s Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility is one of the biggest in the world, while the university’s Buffalo Sports Park is home to the largest grouping of synthetic athletic fields in the United States.
Another Sloan headed for the state of TexasIan WebsterTHE MERRITT HERALD
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP The future is bright for Merritt’s Karlie Sloan, as the 18-year-old volleyball player pre-pares to take her game to the state of Texas. Ian Webster/Herald
Lohans cause a stir at Caps camp
At six-foot five inches, it was hard to miss former Merritt Centennials defenceman Kevin Lohan (left) on or off the ice when he played here for one season in 2012-13.
Somehow, we did manage to miss the 21-year-old native of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. in our story last week about past and present Cents players attending NHL development camps this summer.
Lohan was in camp with the Washington Capitals earlier this month. Unfortunately, his performance on the ice was at times overshadowed by his family tree, as he is the younger cousin of controversial actress Lindsay Lohan (right).
“We’re family, but I usually don’t say much about it,” the hockey-playing Lohan told media at the Caps camp. “To be honest, I haven’t seen her in a while. We used to be close when we were younger. Everyone went their separate ways.”
A stay-at-home defenceman, Lohan played 59 games for the Centennials, scoring five goals and adding 18 assists for 23 points. At the end of the season, he won the Joe Tennant Award as the team’s most dedi-cated player.
Lohan has spent the last two seasons at the University of Michigan, playing for the Wolverines. In 37 games last year, he scored two goals to go along with eight assists.
Local rugby lasses shine at provincial regional championships
RUGGED CUSTOMERS Three members of the Merritt Secondary School senior girls rugby team made Thompson-Okanagan squads that competed at the Provincial Regional Championships (PRC) at Burnaby Lake in early July. Circled above are Keisha Henry (left)and Jamie Neill of the TORA U16 girls team. Circled below is Katie Huber of the U18 girls side. The U16 team, which included former MSS player Paige Norgaard as an assistant coach, lost all three of their games (20-0 to Fraser Valley, 8-5 to Vancouver Island and 20-15 to Vancouver NSW). Henry and Neill both played in the back row flank position during the tourna-ment. The U18 squad won two of their four matches (14-10 over Vancouver South and 24-0 against Vancouver NWE) en route to a third-place finish. Huber played out on the wing in two games prior to suffering an injury. Photos by PJ Carr Images
ROCKIN THE RIVER VOLUNTEERSWoudl you like to volunteer for the beer garden if so
contact Julie for information on volunteering at 250-
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LIVING WITH LOSS SUPPORT GROUPLiving with the Loss Support Group Wednesday 7 p.m.
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LOWER NICOLA FLEA MARKET AT SMITH PIONEER PARK! Love a good bargain? Want to earn a little cash?
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August 9 & 23, September 13 & 20, October 4. Hours:
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Message Lower Nicola Flea Market or
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CONAYT BINGOJoin Conayt Friendship Society every Thursday for bingo.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.
Everyone welcome to come and play! 2164 Quilchena
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CONAYT ELDERS DROP IN CENTRETuesday & Thursday mornings, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 2164
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DROP OFF TIMES OF DONATIONS TO FAIR BUILDING If you have items to donate, drop off dates at the
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VCR’s, TV’s, expired car seats, and exercise equipment.
Any yard sale days donations welcome until Aug. 1.
Contact Martha 250-378-2303 for yard sale informa-
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a.m. - 2 p.m. Dates 2015: Aug 1, 2.
Aug 15, 16.
NICOLA VALLEY CRUISERS CAR CLUB Are you interested in cars, cruising and joining in activ-
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would welcome you as a member. Meetings are monthly
on the 1st Wednesday of the month at the Ramada at
7:00 p.m. For more information call Russ or Charlotte at
250-378-2290.
ELKS BINGOEvery Wednesday at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12 p.m.
KNITWITSLove to knit or crochet? Come on down to Brambles
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ROCKIN’ RIVER MUSIC FESTIVALThursday, July 30, 2015 to Sunday, August 2. At
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our daughter, Beverly, on July 6, 2015.She will be sadly missed by her father and mother, Joe and Pat, her brother Gordon (Tina), niece Hollie, nephews Cody and Justin, aunts, uncles, cousins and her many friends.She enjoyed sports to the fullest. Her favorite was softball, which she played in Merritt and Kamloops. Bev nursed for several years at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Bev was fortunate to have had the opportunity to nurse in Saudi Arabia for 4 years, a truly enjoyable and memorable experience.A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 8th at 1 PM at the home of Allan and Ruth Steffens, 1617 Armstrong Street, Merritt, BC.Beverly will be laid to rest at a later date in the Steffens’ Family Cemetery on Mammette Lake Road.
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We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Gerald
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Reporting to the Programs Manager the Family Preservation Coordinator ensures the program remains, efficient, effective and accountable to the Society, its funding partners and stakeholders.
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Degree in Social Work is mandatory; please provide copy of grades and degree with resume;Familiar with Ministry of Children & Families Development Case Management practices;Proficient computer skills in MS office, Internet, and email;Counselling, facilitation, teaching and group leadership skills;Successful applicant must pass a Criminal Record Check for working with children & vulnerable adultsSuccessful applicant must have a valid BC Driver’s License with drivers abstractAs per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry
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CERTIFIED MECHANICApplications are invited for the position of Certified Mechanic with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Merritt.
Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement.
Qualifications are as per the job description for a Mechanic. Plus in addition, but not limited to:
Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)Valid BC Trade Certification as an Automotive or Heavy Duty MechanicCommercial Vehicle Inspection CertificationValid Class II Drivers Licence with Air Endorsement4-years of experience as a Mechanic with specific back-ground in medium, heavy duty truck and school busesThorough and current knowledge of the standards, prac-tices, regulations, methods, tools and equipment of the tradeProvides the basic hand tools common to this tradeWelding experienceDemonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of actionWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certification and familiarity with Workers’ Com-pensation Board (WCB) safety proceduresValid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstractPhysical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions
Applicants may submit a resume or apply on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca click on Employment/Support Staff/job code (1032032). Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until August 11, 2015. Please forward to:
Attn: Secretary TreasurerSchool District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)
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Current Flagging Certi cate• Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving • recordReliable and exible, as the nature of the work is • on call (24/7)Physically t and able to work outdoors in all • weather conditionsSafety footwear is required•
Applicants must provide details of quali cations and experience, as well as a photocopy of agging certi cate, driver’s license and current driver’s abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Please send your application to:
Mike DavidsonTraf c Control Supervisor103-1121 McFarlane Way
Merritt, BCV1K 1B9
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School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for the following relief positions to be kept on le for 6-months and will be reviewed should a relief position
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Relief Custodian: Applicants are required to have a minimum Grade 10 education and a valid BC Driver’s License. (Job Code #122391)
Relief Bus Driver: Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 or higher license with air, a minimum Grade 10 education and six months to one year commercial driving experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with bus driving experience. Drivers will also be required to provide a Driver’s Abstract. (Job Code #122390)
Relief EA: Applicants for relief Education Assistants will work with special needs student(s) in various schools in the District. Quali cation requirements will vary subject to the needs of the student(s). (Job Code #514834)
Relief Secretary: A minimum typing speed of 55 w.p.m. is required. (Job Code #133681)
Relief Noon Hour Supervisors: 1 hour per school day. Previous experience dealing with students would be an asset. (Job Code #133684)
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Garage SalesFall Fair Yard SaleAugust 1st & 2nd
Saturday: 9am to 3pmSunday: 10am to 2pm
Garage Sale1405 Government. Sat Aug.01
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Real Estate
For Sale By OwnerExtremely successful old-timephoto studio in Barkerville forsale. High producer, lot of funand immensely popular attrac-tion. Incl. training & equip-ment: [email protected] or250-392-7119 $139,900
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on most cellular networks.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON
AEL Traffic Control is seeking applications for Traffic Control Persons in the Merritt Area.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications and conditions:
Current Flagging Certificate• Valid BC Driver’s License and positive driving • recordReliable and flexible, as the nature of the work is • on call (24/7)Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all • weather conditionsSafety footwear is required•
Applicants must provide details of qualifications and experience, as well as a photocopy of flagging certificate, driver’s license and current driver’s abstract. Candidates are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Please send your application to:
Mike DavidsonTraffic Control Supervisor103-1121 McFarlane Way
Merritt, BCV1K 1B9
Fax: (250) 378-4106Email: [email protected]
AEL will also be having a 2 day Traffic Control Course August 18 & 19th. Cost is $300.00 (GST included). For more information email Mike Davidson or call 250-378-4176 EXT 101
Merritt, BC
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Notice to Creditors and Claimants
Estate of Betty Raven who died on June 26, 2015.
If you have a claim against this estate, you must le your claim by August 31, 2015 with Karen
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If you do not le by the date above, this estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
KENGARDMANOR
Move in bonus - 1/2 month free rent
For appointment call
250-378-9880
Spacious 1 & 3bedroom apartments.
F/S, heat and hotwater included.
Starting at $625/mth
NICOLA APARTMENTS
Clean Bachelor, One and Two
Bedroom starting at $575/month.
HYDRO INCLUDED NO PETS
250-378-9880MOVE IN BONUS!
ask about the
Duplex / 4 PlexJust reno’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 4 Plex. Large laundry room, all new cabinets, new appli-ances, all new bathrooms,
$950/month. 250-378-5915 or (250) 378 - 7279
Auto FinancingAuto Financing
Legal NoticesLegal Notices
Rentals
Property Management
MERRITT1988 Quilchena Ave.June 22, 2015
250-378-1996 Call for all of your Residential
or Commercial PropertyManagement needs!
MERRITT REAL ESTATE SERVICESProperty Manager:
Lynda Etchart
1 bdrm Apt. $600 including heat.
2 bdrm Apt. $650 including heat.
2 bdrm Suite. $700 plus hydro.
2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $850 including utilities.
2 bdrm Bsmt Suite. $700 including utilities.
2 bdrm duplex renovated. $675 plus utilities. 3 months
FREE RENT.
2 bdrm duplex. $700 plus utilities
1 bdrm house. Fully furnished. $1100 including utilities
3 bdrm house. Large fenced yard. $1100 plus utilities.
3 bdrm house. $850 plus utilities
2 bdrm Sandpiper Unit. $750 plus hydro
1 bdrm Suite in Lower Nicola. $600 plus hydro.
2 bdrm in 6plex in Lower Nicola. $600 inc utilities
1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola. $700 plus hydro.
1 bdrm in 4plex in Lower Nicola.
$650 plus hydro.
Rooms for RentFurnished room $415.vail.
immed. Util. & extreme inter-net incl. Call 250-378-5128
Suites, Lower1Bedroom Suite For Rent. Above Ground. Great View.
800 sq (250) 280 - 4900
2 Bedroom Basement Suite For Rent.Cable and Internet
included. New Paint. 378 - 4392 or 378 - 6767
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runs out.
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AUTO SERVICES
DENTIST
Call 250-378-4888 to book your appointment.
2731 Forksdale Avenue, V1K 1R9
www.dentistryatmerritt.ca
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HOURSTuesday - Thursday:
9:00 am - 6:00 pmFriday and Saturday:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
2 FULL TIME DENTISTS & ORTHODONTIST ON SITE
Dr. Sunil Malhotra Dr. Jaspal Sarao
OLD OR NEW WE HAVE WARRANTY APPROVED MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERYONE
FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE
2026 Mamette Avenue 250-378-1322
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Quality products, friendly service!
FOR THE ULTIMATE WINE EXPERIENCE, VISIT THE WINE PRESS
Member of the RJS Craft Wine Making Academy
WINE MAKINGFFFF
EXCAVATING SERVICES
Joe: 250-315-5580
Sam: 250-315-5065Serving Merritt
& Area for 15 yrs
Shingles, Metal, Torch-on & Cedar
ROOFING
MERRITT LUMBER SALES2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC
HOURS OF OPERATION:Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm
SCREWS, NAILS, ROOFING, INSULATION, JOIST HANGERS & much more
LARGE LANDSCAPING BEAMS AVAILABLE
Lumber, Plywood, Fencing SPECIALS
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reserve your advertisement in this spot.
PRIME ADVERTISING LOCATION! GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED!
ASK FOR THERESA OR HOLLY 250-378-4241
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at HACK Electric
Safe, Secure, Easy Access, 8’ to 40’ Shipping Containers
SUITABLE FOR:
• Cars • Boats • ATV’s • Snowmobiles,
• Household Goods
• Monthly & Yearly Rates
• Business or
personal fi les & More.....
2865C Pooley Ave., Merritt, B.C. 378-5580
STORAGE UNITSSELF STORAGE UNITS
Full-time Watchman on site
Starting @ $45./month
with HST
STORAGESTORAGE
RJIM POTTER
MERRITT TREE SERVICE• Fully insured, certi ed faller• WSBC covered• Dangerous tree assessment
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CALL JIM at 250-378-4212CALL JIM at 250-378-4212Solutions for your tree problems!Solutions for your tree problems!
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Nicola Plumbing & Heating
Fully Quali ed Tradesmen in..Plumbing, Heating, Bonded Gas Fitters.
Service Work & Furnace Service. Custom Sheet Metal
Atlas RV Parts & Repairs
PHONE: 250-378-4943 2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
PLUMBING & HEATINGPLUMBING & HEATING
IVAN’S SIDINGSALES & SERVICE
• Vinyl & Hardie Board Siding
• Aluminum Soffit, Fascia & EAVESTROUGHS
“When others have come and gone, Ivan’s Siding is still
going strong”
SERVING THENICOLA VALLEYFOR 40 YEARS!
CALL: (250) 378-2786
SIDINGSIDING
HACKELECTRICELECTRIC
Reg. No. 14246email: [email protected] Pooley Ave., Merritt 250-378-5580
Residential & Commercial
Over 30 years experience
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
www.tbmcleaningandrestoration.comTF: 1-877-612-0909
FLOOD SERVICES
250-378-9410
NOW CERTIFIED IN MODERATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL
CLEANING SERVICESCLEANING SERVICES
EXCAVATINGEXCAVATING
250 378 4312
Gary’s Mini Excavating ServiceGary’s MMMMMMiMORTGAGE BROKER
YOUR LOCAL MORTGAGE BROKER
Use the equity in your home to
consolidate debt, top up RRSPs,
or tackle renovations
Call Harry Howard (250) 490-6731
inc.CALL 250-315-5074
Your Construction SPECIALISTS
REASONABLE RATES, while using customers
time efficiently
• Irrigation Activation • Spring Yard Clean-Up• Aerating • Thatching • Seeding • Fertilization• Turf Installation • Retaining Walls • Parking Lot Sweeping
Let our experts help you with all your Trucking, General Excavations, Utility Installations, Etc
CONTRACTINGCONTRACTINGYour CCCCCCoo
Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas
Serving all citizens of Merritt and surrounding areas
STOYOMA DENTAL CLINIC
Stoyoma Dental is Merritt’s newest Dental Clinic. We are a Not For Profit Society serving all residents of Merritt and the surrounding areas. If you are covered by Status, Healthy Kids, Disability, Ministry or the Emergency Plan you are fully covered for eligible services & no additional funds will be required of you!
Did You Know?
NEW PATIENTS ALWAYS WELCOME!
250-378-5877MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!
1999 Voght Street (next to the Credit Union)PO Box 3090, Merritt, BCHOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:30PM
DENTISTDENTISTSTOYY
In home serviceFull line on parts
Reconditioned appliancesFull line of vacuum
belts & bags
250-378-96001926 Voght St.
APPLIANCE REPAIRAPPLIANCE REPAIR
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COLDWATER HOTEL
OLD BARLEY MARKET COLD BEER & WINE STORE
BOUTIQUE WINE & CRAFT BEER
EST 1908
OPEN: 9 AM - 11 PM DAILY1949 QUILCHENA AVENUE, MERRITT BC
WWW.COLDWATERHOTEL.COM
SPIRIT SQUARE STREET FEST
MERRITT ROCKIN RIVER RACE
10AM - 6PM 11AM-4PM
THURS. JULY 30 - SAT. AUGUST 1, 2015
SAT. AUGUST 1 ONLY!
OLD BARLEY MARKETCOME AND VISIT
PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE
ROCKIN’ RIVER MUSICFEST SCHEDULE AND INFO**ROCKIN’ RIVER MUSICFEST SCHEDULE AND INFO PROVIDED BY THE MERRITT & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE**
ROCKIN RIVER BUSES 2PM TO 2AM FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
PICK UPS AT COOPERS PARKING LOT, SPIRIT SQUARE (DURING STREET FEST HOURS), NV AQUATIC CENTRE, MERRITT DESERT INN, RAMADA, EXTRA FOODS 2PM, 4PM, 6PM, 8PM, 10PM. RIDES TO THE LISTED LOCATIONS FROM MIDNIGHT TO 2AM.
VENDORS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, SHADED SEATING, MISTING MACHINES
FASTEST TIME WINS A PACKAGE TO THE 2016 ROCKIN RIVER FEST
MERRITT TRANSIT BUS STOP THURSDAY TO SATURDAY AND WILL BE CONTINUING ON TO MOONSHADOWS CAMPGROUND THURSDAY STARTING AT 4PM, FRIDAY 10AM - 9PM AND SATURDAY 10 AM - 9PM.
Rockin ’ R iver Musicfest