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Dog paddling Maddison Turner helps her dog Nellie, a dachshund, go for a swim in White Lake by holding the handle of a special canine lifejacket.

Aggressive bear forces trail closure

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The South Canoe Trail system has been closed until further notice, following three incidents involving an aggressive bear on the weekend.

Hugo Rampen rode his bike out on the Salty Dog Trail around 9 a.m. Saturday – unaware that two bikers had been chased the previous day.

Rampen was pedalling along at the bottom of the Prudential Trail, when he heard a crack in the bush beside him. He looked over his left shoulder to see a bear running after him.

“You know a bear is running fast when all four feet are off the ground,” he says. “He was bolting toward me; he was probably 75 feet away and he was coming

downhill to me and I was running a level part of the trail.”

Rampen’s immediate thought was that he had come between a mother bear and her cubs.

About a minute into Rampen’s attempt to make a quick getaway, he looked over his shoulder again.

One of his handle bars snagged a tree and he fell off his bike.

“I was on the ground and at that point, the bear was about 20 feet behind me,” he says. “When I stood up, the bear started to climb a tree.”

At that point, Rampen says he figured the bear, who was about four feet up the tree, was intent on “playing” rather than dining.

Thinking the bear had had his fun, Rampen climbed back on his bike and pedalled off along the trail.

But to his surprise and consternation, the bear was right behind him – “full steam ahead.”

Rampen made it to the bottom of the hill and had a two-kilometre climb ahead of him.

“I’m going as fast as I can and he’s catching up,” says Rampen, adrenalin revving up in the telling. “He’s getting to the point if he bolted he could grab me.”

Out of breath and assessing his options, Rampen figured he could either let the bear catch him and “have a good maul,” or try to chase him away.

“At the time I charged him, I knew I could either wait for him to catch me or I could run towards him, knowing there was a 100 per cent chance he was gonna maul

This week Officials act fast to prevent quagga mussel infestation in Shuswap Lake. See page A4.

The Shuswap Outlaws got the shot they needed to take the provincial title. See story on A20.

See Officers on page A2

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Bear in mind: Hugo Rampen stands at the head of the currently closed South Canoe Trail. He and two other cyclists were chased on the trail by a bear within a 24 hour period.

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OfďŹ cers attempt to trap, destroy bear Continued from front me,â€? he says. “When I first fell off my bike and realized he was defensive and climbed a tree, I knew I had a 50-50 chance.â€?

Rampen ran towards the bear yelling and screaming. “We got within 15 feet of each other when he sort of turned and ambled into the bush in a casual kind of way,� he says of the bear he figures weighs between 250 and 275 pounds.

Once again, Rampen set off on his bike, and once again, the bear chased him.

Short of breath, Rampen started to walk his bike on an uphill portion of the trail.

The moulting bruin shadowed him, moving in and out of the forest and onto the forestry road as he walked his bike.

Breath back and finally on a downhill slope, Rampen climbed back on his bike, with the bear once again, loping along behind him. “I have a GPS and it recorded 1.6 miles or 2 kilometres that he actually chased me,� says Rampen, who finished his ride, none the worse for wear except for his wrecked voice box.

And he is extremely lucky, maintains conservation officer Jim Beck, who called the bear’s actions aggres-

sive with a potential for attack. “Climbing a tree, chasing and shadowing, they’re not a good sign,� he said Monday. “Generally bears are motivated by their stomachs. if they’re exerting that kind of energy, they’re either protecting cubs, or a food source, or they’re angling toward you as a food source.�

Two other trail users had posted their encounter Friday with the “aggressive� bear on Skookum Cycle and Ski’s website, further indicating to Beck that the bear is truly dangerous.

Conservation officers were in the area Saturday to set up yellow police tape and signs warning the public to stay out of the area.

They also set up a live-bait trap. If the bear is caught, it will be euthanized because of its aggressiveness. “We will continue to monitor the trails for bear scat or track and check the trap,� says Beck, noting the trap would likely be left in place for four or five days and that the bear may move along. “Lots of bears show respect for people; they don’t chase us on our bikes.

When they do, the results can be deadly, he says, recalling a similar incident in the Kootenays two years ago, when a biker lost his life in a bear attack. “It’s something we take very seriously,� he says.

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Taking action: Volunteers Star MacGregor and Donna Ford load debris onto a truck during a clean up held last Saturday along Canoe Beach.

Beach, boat launches remain closed to public

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

The water level has dropped by about 16 inches since last week, but the beaches are not open yet.

John Rosenberg, manager of Public Works for the City of Salmon Arm, says water samples are being taken and sent to a lab for testing for fecal coliform and total coli-

form this week.

Rosenberg says he believes city officials will use the results to base their decision on whether to re-open Canoe Beach or keep it closed.

“If it comes back and it’s clean, we may open it and put up a sign for people to use caution,” he says, noting Monday that much of the beach grass is still under water and that

the beach and three wharves - two at Canoe and Marine Park wharf in Salmon Arm remain officially closed.

The two irrigation boxes at Canoe Beach are no longer submerged and one cover has been replaced, with another one on order.

He says the beach is fairly clear of debris and officials are waiting for the water to subside before getting

Spot fire put out quickly

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Lightning strikes spawned one known fire over the weekend in the Balmoral area.

Fire protection officer Kirk Hughes says the fire was discovered very early Sunday morning.

A three-person Rapattack crew was deployed and the spot-sized fire – less than half a hectare – was extinguished.

The fire was still being patrolled Monday afternoon.

Hughes says the Salmon Arm Zone had lots of reports due to lightning and says there may be some potential for hangover fires.

“Some could still

be at the smouldering stage because of those wetter conditions,” he says. “We’re looking at unsettled conditions over the next couple of days with a return to a hot and dry pattern for the weekend.”

With that in mind, officials are planning to undertake fire warden patrols throughout the whole fire zone.

As well as taking routes that connect recreational areas and campsites, the Forest Service has a lake patrol that goes to assess beachside campsites.

“The reason we do that is for fire prevention and detection, and another is the education around the proper use

of campfires,” Hughes says.

Fire protection staff will be making sure people who light fires are in compliance with regulations that permit only campfires one-half metre by one-half metre at this time.

“One message I’d like to convey is we can’t prevent lightning but we can prevent peoplecaused fires,” Hughes says. “People need to pay attention to the weather and their fires.”

There have been five wildfires in the Salmon Arm Zone since April 1, including the weekend one in Balmoral. Two were lightning caused and the other three were human caused.

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“The carpet of small woody debris is no longer there,” he says, pointing out the debris at the eastern side of the beach has now been removed.

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Mussels found on boat Shuswap Lake: Invasive species arrives from U.S. An invasive species has “musseled” its way in to Shuswap waters.

Officials discovered the presence of quagga mussels on a power boat that was transported to B.C. from Arizona.

The province worked with the Invasive Species Council of B.C., provincial and federal agencies and international partners to respond to the threat of invasive zebra and quagga mussels on the lake this month.

Officials from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans removed the boat from Shuswap Lake on July 3.

This action was taken to limit the likelihood of mussels becoming established in the lake and was done with the co-operation of the boat owner and the marina operator, says a B.C. government press release.

The boat was thoroughly inspected and decontaminated after it was pulled from the lake.

It’s now been confirmed that sample mussels taken from the vessel were dead at the time they were removed.

There is still a small risk that viable mussels were on the hull or in internal water sources at the time the boat was launched and docked in Shuswap Lake.

As an extra precaution, water samples from the boat’s bilge and pump systems are being analyzed for the presence of mussel larvae.

Divers are also scheduled to complete a thorough inspection of the marina’s moorage area, piers and lake bed.

“Our government works collaboratively with the Invasive Species Council of B.C. and communities throughout B.C. to respond to invasive species risks,” says Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests,

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Invasive species: Quagga mussels such as those pictured above were found in the Shuswap, arriving here on a boat from Arizona.

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“Staff are committed to delivering an effective early detection and rapid-response program to address any new invasive species that are found in B.C. The The Shuswap Lake situation is an excellent example of how a quick and proactive response can minimize such threats.

Steve Thomson MINISTER OF FORESTS LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS Shuswap Lake situation is an excellent example of how a quick and proactive response can minimize such threats,” he adds.

The introduction and establishment of zebra mussels or quagga mussels into British Columbia would change the biodiversity of our water systems, threaten native species and fisheries, and increase maintenance costs related to the operation of hydroelectric, indus-

trial, agricultural and recreational facilities.

In 2009, B.C. signed on as a partner in the Columbia Basin Rapid Response Plan, along with Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

The system provides early detection, rapid response and notification about zebra and quagga mussels.

These mussels and other aquatic invasive species can be transferred from one body of water to another on boats, trailers and boating and fishing equipment.

“Education and prevention are crucial for preventing the spread of invasive species, which is why we’re working to increase public awareness of their potentially negative impacts. The Invasive Species Strategy for B.C. provides a solid framework for dealing with these concerns,” notes Terry Lake, Minister of Environment.

The Invasive Species Council of B.C. is currently working with local invasive species committees and regional districts to deliver the “Clean, Drain, Dry” program.

Trained staff are at boat-launch sites throughout the summer to talk to recreational

boaters about the importance of cleaning their boats and equipment to halt the spread of invasive species.

Quick Facts: • Zebra and Quagga mussels originated in Europe and were introduced to Canada and the United States in the 1980s. They have been found in the Great Lakes in Ontario and Quebec, and in at least 24 American states, as far west as California and Colorado.

• The mussels are fingernail-sized, freshwater mollusks that can easily attach themselves to objects and other organisms. They are not native to B.C. and are and are difficult to eradicate.

• Live mussels that become attached to recreational vehicles, boats, boating equipment and fishing gear can be easily transferred from one body of water to another.

• The “Clean, Drain, Dry” information campaign program is running at boat launches this summer in Dawson Creek, Burns Lake, Williams Lake, Kamloops, the Shuswap, Vernon, Penticton, Castlegar, Cranbrook, Abbotsford, Duncan and Courtenay.

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Industry jobs in balance Federated: Company asks council to look at tax rate.

By Lachlan Labere OBSERVER STAFF

Should Salmon Arm residents pay higher taxes to preserve jobs in the community?

This is a question municipal council will be looking at when it discusses a request from Federated Co-operative Limited to reduce the Salmon Arm mill’s tax burden.

“Council hasn’t made a decision on that yet, but we have been asked to look at it by Federated and, also, it looks as though it may even come up through provincial legislation eventually, asking us to look at it, or even ordering us. That’s why we’ve been talking about it,” says Mayor Nancy Cooper.

The notion of redis-

tributing the tax burden was discussed on more than one occasion by the past council, and the idea of the province interfering with the city’s affairs didn’t sit well.

“I guess the municipality’s fear is that the province will mandate what the rate will be, and whether or not I agree with a particular rate, what I don’t like to see is that power taken away from the municipalities,” former mayor Marty Bootsma explained in Aug. 2010.

“Because as soon as we lower one tax, it’s like a balloon, somebody else is going to have to make up the difference, and that’s going to be the residents of course. And, of course, the residents depend on the businesses – many

of them work there,” he said at that time.

Cooper suggests the times have changed since then, and not for the better.

Nancy Cooper MAYOR “We want to look at ways of keeping jobs because we’ve lost so many in the forestry industry with Newnes and whatnot, and it’s been pretty hard on the community, so we want

to keep those 300 jobs,” said Cooper.

The current mayor notes that the request did come from Federated, which recently announced the sale of its Canoe operations to Gorman Bros. Ltd. of Westbank. Contrary to Cooper’s concerns, Federated’s vice-president of forest products Darrell Embley told the Observer that Gorman is “not in the business of shutting operations down.”

Cooper says council plans on meeting with the new owners when its appropriate.

As for Federated’s request, Cooper calls it a “tough one” for council.

“We’d have a lot of things to look at,” she said.

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In the swing Joelle Schneider gets a push from her father Johannes while the two enjoy the day at Fletcher Park.

City News and Public Notices SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS

KIDS ARE ON US

Annual sprinkling restrictions within the City of Salmon Arm are in effect from May 15 to September 15 SPRINKLING HOURS ARE ALLOWED AS FOLLOWS: The sprinkling regulations allow sprinkling two days per week based on the last two numbers of the house (business) street address between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 11 p.m.

No sprinkling on Monday 00 – 33 Tuesday and Friday only 34 – 66 Wednesday and Saturday only 67 – 99 Thursday and Sunday only Customers with automatic underground irrigation systems will be allowed and encouraged to water lawns between 12:00 a.m. (midnight) and 7 a.m. on the appropriate days.

Your co-operation in adhering to these restrictions will be greatly appreciated. Residents are encouraged to conserve wherever possible.

Failure to comply with these restrictions may result in a fine, metered water rates, or a discontinuation of service.

For clarification in mobile home parks and strata developments, please call City Hall at 250803-4000.

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Kids can ride the bus for free during all designated scheduled School District #83 closures in Salmon Arm for the remainder of 2012.

Inviting youth to enjoy the community’s recreation facilities, downtown shopping, summer hot spots, the City of Salmon Arm and the Shuswap Regional Transit System are offering free transit to youth, under the age of 18, to December 31, 2012, during spring break, Pro-D days and Christmas break for the remainder of the year. Please note there is no transit service on statutory holidays and Sundays. Promoting the bus as a safe and available means of transportation, the City of Salmon Arm encourages kids to get on board and ride the bus to their favourite summer activities.

Paying customers will be provided priority loading, including bicycle transportation.

Salmon Arm boasts a wide variety of attractions for youth, including: the lake, beach, marina, recreation centre, numerous parks and hiking trails, central business district and shopping malls, waterslides, go-carts, petting zoo, golf, nature reserve, art galleries, museums, corn maze and orchards.

With free bus rides available all year, kids have more travel options and access to these activities.

This campaign is intended for youth under the age of 18. Drivers may request to see personal identification. Considerate and appropriate behaviour is expected from all riders.

Have fun, Mayor Cooper

STREAM AND WETLAND INVENTORYING AND MAPPING IN THE CANOE CREEK AREA The City has retained Forsite Consultants Ltd. to complete stream and wetland inventorying and mapping within Salmon Arm. The first phase of this work in 2012 will begin in the Canoe Creek area between July 15 and August 31. In conducting the field work, Forsite crews will traverse the centreline and the top of bank of streams, as well as the perimeter of wetlands. Property owners in the Canoe Creek area will be receiving a letter and map with additional information.

The purpose of this project is to obtain more detailed information about the location, extent and status of known streams and wetlands and to identify previously unknown streams and wetlands. The information collected may be used to update the City’s maps and the Official Community Plan.

If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Young, Planning and Development Officer, at 250.803.4051 or kyoung@salmonarm.ca.

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OPINION GUEST SHOT

Jim Nelson

Educate through play On sunny spring lunchtimes at Monty middle school, as principal, I would watch swarms of kids playing soccer or basketball outside and otherwise happily running around, making up their own rules, getting along, learning life lessons more beneficial than those offered in afternoon math class.

On such idyllic days, I felt like turning off the school bells and letting them play all afternoon, to let them be kids for as long as possible before trudging back to instruction, compliance and competition.

Because our kids need less adult structured time, not more.

But not according to my drill sergeant colleague and Education Minister George Abbott, who recently tabled legislation to encourage year-round schooling.

Without consulting educators (that’ll show ’em who’s boss) and without spending a nickel, it feigns forward thinking — after all, summer holidays are so agrarian and passé.

Further, it courts allies in the BC Liberals’ fight with teachers, serving as a not-so-subtle reminder of much-envied twomonth teacher vacations.

Simply, it’s good politics.

But good politics and peripheral arguments aside, proponents of year-round schooling ultimately accept the notion that more time in school will help us keep up with other countries whose children go to school eight days a week, 13 months a year and evenings.

They’re mistaken.

Asian students work hard in school because education is important and teachers are revered in Asian culture, not because they go to school more than we do. It’s the respect Asian cultures have for education that we should emulate, not their hellish school hours.

In international measures, Finland’s students score highest in the world (Canada is third). Finnish students enjoy a twoand-a-half month summer vacation and go to school 165 days per year, more than 20 fewer than B.C. students.

Wow, imagine how well Finnish students would do if we gave them more worksheets, FSA exams and made them go to school more!

The academic diligence we hope our children embody won’t come from added time or rigour; it will come from within, gently coaxed out by adults through respectful communication, not more school days.

Summer vacation gives unstructured time for kids to be kids. It should be a happy, developmentally important time — as important as their formal schooling.

Jim Nelson is a retired Lower Mainland teacher and principal who lives in Port Moody and writes columns for the Observer’s sister paper, the Tri-City News. He has spent 58 years in schools as a student, teacher, counsellor and principal.

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Editorial

No money woes for retiring MLAs Who says it doesn’t pay to be a politician — even for a blink of an eye?

With the B.C. Liberals in a freefall and the provincial election 10 months away, a number of MLAs are leaving politics. While it is always admirable to see men and women take an active part in the democratic process, it is indeed a decision that often pays lucrative dividends far beyond anything a working stiff will ever realize.

According to Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation figures, Kevin Krueger will enjoy an annual pension of $87,700 when he turns 65, one that will rise to $115,700 when he turns 80. All that for 17 years in office. The MLA pension plan is indeed gold-plated as taxpayers chip in $4 for every dollar the MLA contributes.

More maddening is the fact the B.C. Liberals, under then-leader Gordon Campbell, campaigned in the 1996 election against exorbitant pension plans. The NDP won and implemented a reasonable pension plan, one in which the taxpayer would add $1 for every dollar the MLA contributed.

In 2007, however, Campbell reversed his position and brought back a trough-laden pension.

Political pension plans at the provincial and federal levels are a disgrace and do nothing to counter the perception (which is reality) that entering the political arena is the path to setting yourself up for life, with your retirement funded well by taxpayers who can barely get by.

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The Observer asked:

What are you doing for your summer holidays?

Ashley Bitz “I went to Sunnybrae Bible Camp for a week and I’m going to go to ringette camp too.”

Brynn Arbour “I’ll be going camping with my family.”

Courtney Hillier “I’m going to go long hauling with my father in his semi-trailer truck.”

Jaden Bitz “I’m going to be going to hockey school.”

Riley Dickson “I want to read lots of books and ride my bike.

Experiment a Personal attacks don’t add to debate complete bust Re: Fishing at McGuire Lake going to be missed, in the Salmon Arm Observer July 11 edition.

In his letter, Mike Saul acknowledges that his family has hooked four painted turtles while fishing, but I’m not sure of his reason for confessing to this. Is it that hooking turtles is just an unpleasant side effect of fishing? Something to be reluctantly tolerated if fishing is to be encouraged in places like McGuire Lake?

Or, if it that it doesn’t really much matter, since the hooked turtles were all “returned unharmed?”

If so, it would be This whole McGuire useful to have some Lake fishing issue factual evidence has been a tad to verify this “unharmed” claim. Seems discouraging for to me that a fish hook those who oppose in the turtle’s mouth, the all-too-prevalent plus the stress of the attitude that some ordeal, is bound to lesser creatures manifest itself in some exist solely for the kind of negative manner, either at the time, amusement of or, more likely, over human beings. the ensuing days.

As to his comparison between protecting turtles from fishermen and protecting them from passing ambulances — it was tough to coax even a bit of logic out of that analogy.

Maybe, as Mr. Saul claims, “millions” of Europeans do participate in catch-and-release programs. I suspect the purpose of this comment is to suggest that it is all harmless fun, and not worthy of further fuss. But, there is hard evidence suggesting that the mortality rate for fish caught and released is far higher that would appear on first consideration.

This whole McGuire Lake fishing issue has been a tad discouraging for those who oppose the all-too-prevalent attitude that some lesser creatures exist solely for the amusement of human beings. Whatever, I’m with Tom Crowley. I’m glad this McGuire Lake “experiment” has been terminated.

Sherwood Inglis

Mike Saul’s imprudent “remarks” on McGuire Lake fishing easily merit the “logical fallacy” and “cognitive dissonance” awards for 2012. Together with his incorrect information (high-temp toxicity for trout – is, by the way, a matter of scientific record); a silly apples-andoranges comparison of the priority of turtles over hospital-bound ambulances; and his unsupported assertion – of the “harmless” hooking of painted turtles — he also sadly resorts to crude namecalling - Crowley the “kill-joy!”

This last personal attack is the logical

fallacy of argumentum ad hominem and is unproductive and irrelevant in civil debate and discourse.

(For the record, “cognitive dissonance” is a discomfort caused by experiencing conflicting cognitions e.g., ideas, beliefs or values, simultaneously.)

In a state of dissonance, people may feel surprise, dread, guilt, anger, or embarrassment. The theory of cognitive dissonance in social psychology proposes that people then have a motivational drive to reduce dissonance by altering existing cognitions, adding new ones to create a

consistent belief system, or alternatively by reducing the importance of any one of the dissonant elements.

All these ‘howlers’ are instructive, of course, on how not to carry on reasonable discussion – on any topic !

No McGuire fishing ?

Oh well, perhaps lethal “nature entertainment” can still be celebrated by catching the annual sacrifice of horses at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races?

Tom Crowley

MP does not inspire confidence on Bill 38 In his talks and newspaper articles, MP Colin Mayes never talks about the looming disaster that the SmartCentres shopping centre development will be on our Salmon River delta, ecosystem and flood plain – salmon fish habitat.

In his articles, Mayes has never touched on this environmental threat which deserves both attention and correction.

Among those able and responsible to correct the hazard is the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. This impending assault on our ecoscape has been referred to in letters to Mr. Mayes and in great detail many times, and with cc’s to Prime Minister Harper, with never a reply. This points

to extreme avoidance and disrespect on Mayes’ part.

After town meetings as well as in-depth scientific studies by professionals, this avoidance by Mayes is, I think, an extreme dereliction of his duties. In a recent article in the Shuswap Market News, he still stands by Bill C-38 as a great protector of salmon, their spawning and nursery streams. He also says there is enhanced protection to ecologically sensitive areas and that the Fisheries Act will be enforced. He says ‘we are cracking down on those that break the rules.’ Well, should I hold my breath? Apparently Mr Mayes does not have the intestinal fortitude to

deal with a problem that he and his town council established.

On a lighter note, but with much deference to local businesses, why not put a new shopping centre on every corner, but not on our river delta (i.e. location , location) or why doesn’t SmartCentres trade their land on the river delta for the fairgrounds, and the latter on the river delta, and/or SmartCentres build on the copious land available north of Haney Heritage Village? Here’s to justice, and life for our irreplaceable Salmon River delta and ecosystem.

Tom R. Sveinson

A ‘make-the-best-of-it’ attitude required It seems a disaster brings out the best in people, or else the worst. The flash floods of June 23 south of Sicamous have proved that again.

First of all, we need to count our blessings that no lives were lost. Isn’t that the greatest blessing of them all? Secondly, I think the small community of Sicamous has rallied to the best of its ability and continues to do so. On the other hand, why is that only under extremely adverse circum-

stances does Sicamous grab headlines in big city media? Even then they have the location totally garbled. And why is it they manage to interview the most negative individuals who can offer only a biased personal opinion?

There are always risks in life. We can’t expect a government to provide every bit of assistance – free, gratis. Everything has its price. Sicamous didn’t create this crisis nor should it be expected to compensate

wholesale for losses beyond its jurisdiction.

It has a gigantic project of its own in restoring a safe water supply to residents.

Better yet, would be a cleaner, more reliable source for a permanent “fix.” Meanwhile, if life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Although at the present time it has to be with imported water.

Alli M. Graham

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W.S. Dee presided and J.Pitcairn Hogg was guest speaker at a meeting called to investigate the possibility of establishing a credit union.

Mayor Thomson advised city council that the new telephone exchange would be in operation in 30 days.

A cyclist who had pedalled from 600 miles east of Montreal and paused for a rest here, commented to the Observer that the worst stretch of road he had encountered on the whole trip was between Revelstoke and Salmon Arm.

1949

S. Berger was building a two-storey, 60 foot long business building, to be known as the Alexander Block on Alexander Street.

Local councils were considering a draft of a letters patent establishing a board to operate and control the new joint city-district water supply system. The board was to have three representatives from each council and an independent chairman.

1959

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Temperatures soared to 99 degrees resulting in sprinkling restrictions in both village and council.

Village council rejected a request presented

by D.S. McTavish on behalf of J.D. Foran and Associates of Vancouver, that the level of McGuire Lake be dropped by 1.5 feet.

Toshio Fukuhara and John Lund, both employees of Federated Co-operatives Ltd., won the highest honours in a lumber grading competition.

detector, used to detect the Higgs Boson particle. proposed the existence of what became known as the Higgs particle in 1964, as well as the Higgs field where the particle takes on mass.

“Nobody knew 100 per cent… why does an electron have mass, why does a proton have mass, and of course, why do we have mass?” explains Bieri. “So this guy proposed this theory that particles would travel through this field and interact via this Higgs boson. But nobody could measure if this thing actually exists.”

Enter CERN’s Large Hadron Colider (LHC), the world’s largest high-energy particle accelerator, built 100 metres underground in a 27-kilometre tunnel.

While the LHC can and is being used for a variety of experiments, its main purpose was to prove the existence of the Higgs particle.

Between 2004 and 2006, Bieri was

Marco Bieri PHYSICIST travelling back and forth between SFU and CERN while working on his thesis, which focused on calibration of a component, the calorimeter of ATLAS detection apparatus used by the LHC. “Essentially, what our machines did, these particle reactions take place, so these particles penetrate material and get stuck, and we wanted to see how much energy was deposited,” said Bieri. “So then, when they turn on the machine, they can see what kind of reading

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Physics: Workers at CERN move a calorimeter in front of the ATLAS

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For the first time, it was said, mosquitoes were not presenting a problem in Sicamous. The situation was credited to the efforts of a recently formed Mosquito League.

The change was made this week from oil engine to hydro for the supply of electricity in Salmon Arm.

When he decided to complete his masters in science, Marco Bieri’s number-one criteria was being able to play in a punk band.

Particle physics wasn’t on the radar, let alone contributing to the discovery of the elusive Higgs boson.

After completing undergraduate studies in Calgary, Bieri, a Shuswap resident, chose to complete his masters in the Lower Mainland, due to its music scene.

“I didn’t even know what I was going to do – I just applied to a school in Vancouver, because I wanted to move to Vancouver, because I wanted to play in a punk band and that was the way to do it,” says Bieri.

“And I ended up getting into SFU.” On sort of a showand- tell day, where professors were showing what they had to offer, Bieri says he was drawn to a presentation by Dr. Mike Vetterli, who offered an opportunity to work with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva. After further discussion with Vetterli, Bieri committed to working with him and the school’s High Energy Physics Group on studies related to CERN’s pursuit of the elementary Higgs boson or Higgs particle, the elusive final piece to the standard model of particle physics.

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they get and they can map that – how much energy was deposited.

Based on that, they can see what kind of particle was coming out.”

When Bieri completed his masters, he decided not to carry on in the field of particle physics, pursuing his passion for pounding the skins in a punk rock band instead.

“I didn’t continue on because I thought some other things, like music, were more interesting to me,” says Bieri. “But I was lucky, I thought it was really cool to work there for a few years. But in the world of research, there’s a lot of computing, and on a personal level I didn’t want to work on a computer all day. That was my personal big strike against it.”

After years of drumming with the Glim Project, followed by extensive touring with Celtic-punk-folk band the Dreadnoughts, Bieri

is spending the summer at home in Sicamous with his dad Ruedi and mom Vreny. And, despite his reluctance to sitting in front of computers, that’s exactly where he was on July 4, the day CERN announced their discovery (with 99.99 per cent certainty) of the Higgs particle.

“I’d been on emails all day… My old boss is in Geneva right now and got to see the press conference live,” said Bieri. “He said they got up at four in the morning and they were lining up like kids at a rock concert, all the profs there, because I think it started at 9, they got there five hours before with, like, blankets and whiskey. They were all so happy because they’ve been working on this forever. It was like the biggest rock concert in the particle physics world.”

Bieri admits he was a small fish, one of thousands behind the discovery of the Higgs.

“But it’s still kind of cool to say you were part of one of the biggest discoveries in the last whatever years,” he says.

Asked if he thought the Higgs boson project is worth the $6 billionplus that’s gone into it, Bieri suggests CERNs recent discovery is but a beginning.

“That’s kind of like their holy grail, this discovery, but there’s so much more science that can go on too,” says Beiri.

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Cadets help with clean up Two busses and an army medic truck rolled into Swansea Point Friday morning and parked at the Cambridge Road beach access.

Within minutes, the 78 cadets received their instructions and started work immediately, hauling driftwood and debris from the beach access to the side of the road.

By 9:49 a.m., the Cambridge access was finished. The cadets split into two groups and were off to clean up the rest of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District beach access points.

“The cadets are gungho, they are excited,” says Lt. Col. Lyle Johnson, the Commanding Officer of the Vernon summer training centre.

“When I got here this morning this road was blocked. But now, with the debris taken out of the water and moved to the side, it’s cleaned up.”

With officers standing close by, the cadets unofficially organized themselves into working groups. Some formed assembly lines while others formed bigger teams to bring out the larger logs. Others work individually, hauling smaller pieces.

One young cadet picked up a slender, round piece of wood a few feet taller than himself. Posing momentarily, he says, “I stand here like Gandalf…” referring staff-wielding

wizard from Lord of the Rings.

Joyce Balestra, a local resident, stopped to take a photo of the cadets hard at work.

“I think it’s fantastic that they’re doing this; it’s extremely helpful,” she said.

They crew broke for lunch about 11:30, many of them dripping wet from having carried water-soaked logs on their shoulders.

“They said we were cleaning up beaches, I figured we were going to be on litter patrol,” said 16-year-old Colton Moubert.

“It was a bit of a shock,” he added with a laugh.

The cadets, who come from all over Canada, are attending a summer camp. They had only been at camp for five days before they were told they were going to be helping the community of Swansea Point.

“This has been a huge opportunity for team building,” said Major Larry Jeffries.

“I’m extremely proud of each and every one of them.”

Jeffries was one of a team who had come up with the idea of offering help. He says it fits in with one of the overall goals they’re trying to teach the cadets.

“Citizenship wasn’t built into our program (Air Rifle Marksmanship Course), but it’s one of the goals of the cadet program,” Jeffries explained. “Once we got on the ground here in Vernon, we decided to branch out to the community to find out what things we could do in the community.”

When the flooding hit their neighbouring community, they made some phone calls offering assistance. By this time, the community of Swansea let the Shuswap Emergency Program know they could use some help with their beach accesses.

“It was a perfect fit,” said Ed Campbell, a volunteer for the Shuswap Emergency Program who helped organize the clean-up project.

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Questioning connection Smart Meters: Resident claims installation caused problem with stove, Hydro says power surge unlikely.

By Martha Wickett OBSERVER STAFF

Deane Williams is not impressed.

When a smart meter was installed at her house, she says the computer control panel on her stove immediately stopped working.

She thinks it’s a case of cause and effect, but Corix Utilities, the company contracted to carry out the meter installation, has informed her that neither BC Hydro nor Corix is responsible.

“I’m just plain pissed off. I think when you have Hydro you have an expectation of responsible service,” Williams said.

But BC Hydro says a connection between the smart meter installation and the damage to the stove is unlikely.

Asked about Williams’ complaint, BC Hydro’s senior media relations advisor, Greg Alexis, told the Observer in an email that it is highly unlikely a oneminute power outage would cause a power surge.

“The installation of a smart meter at a residence generally results in a one-minute power outage and household appliances are designed to withstand simple power interruptions, such as those caused by storms. Also, smart meters don’t carry a charge so replacing an old mechanical meter with a new meter has the same effect as unplugging and then plugging (in) your appliance.”

When the installer came to Williams’ home, she says, he was very nice and told her he recommended she unplug her electronics because power surges can be hard on them.

She unplugged items such as the computer and TV. “It didn’t cross my mind to unplug a stove.”

She said features such as the clock, the timer and the self-cleaning function that are con-

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Dissatisfied: Deane Williams holds the letter she received from Corix Utilities Inc. denying her claim for a stove she believes was damaged when a smart meter was installed at her home. trolled by a computer board stopped working right away.

“I have a hard time believing that this power surge is not in some way responsible. I think it’s a bit of carelessness… I’m not really impressed, especially after getting two different stories.”

She says she’s referring to what she was told when she first called BC Hydro and what she was told later.

“I called Hydro immediately and had been initially told that the damage to the computer control board of my stove was covered as they had so many other complaints. The fellow was very friendly and helpful, even doing some trouble shooting with me to ensure that it wasn’t just a fuse or a breaker. They then set up a claim and I thought it was going to be dealt with. A couple of weeks later I still hadn’t heard anything and called again. This time I got a very different story and was told that the original fellow was mistaken.

Hydro was not responsible for the damage as the meter installation had been contracted out to Corix and they gave me that number.”

A Corix spokesperson told Williams her problem was unusual, she says, and they had had no other similar

complaints.

“Since installing the new meter was the equivalent of a power outage, it wasn’t possible for the meter change to have caused this damage,” Williams says she was told. “Interesting to note that as we were home when the guy came to do it, he asked us to unplug our electronics. If there isn’t any risk, why did he ask us to do this?”

Although Williams said Corix told her on April 26 that someone would call her within five to seven days with a decision on her claim, it was more than a month before she received a letter.

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Alexis also noted that “BC Hydro’s smart

meters are certified by Measurement Canada and Industry Canada and have also passed rigorous safety testing.”

Alexis also said that if a customer is not satisfied with Corix’s claim decision, the customer has the option to ask BC Hydro to carry out a further review and “we will investigate that claim thoroughly.”

At Jeremy’s Appliance Repair Service, employee Wendy Armstrong said that in speaking with one of the company’s technicians, they discovered they had both spoken to customers with broken appliances who had recently had smart meters installed. She said she asked a couple of customers with broken appliances about their smart meters as she was suspicious about a cause-and-effect relationship.

“With those customers I actually asked them about their smart meters as it seemed coincidental with the thing.”

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Exploring end-of-life care

By Barb Brouwer

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Nobody should die alone and in pain.

Working on this premise, a multi-agency team is looking for ways to improve palliative/end-of-life care in the Shuswap.

And they are asking for the public’s assistance in doing this, first by completing a survey and then by attending a public forum to be held in November.

Recommendations that arise from this process will be assessed by a regional group comprised of Interior Health, the Division of General Practice North Okanagan (a physician’s group) and the province before being forwarded to the Ministry of Health for possible funding.

“Palliative care has been identified as an issue in the Shuswap,” says Dr. Adele Preto, a member of the local group. “They asked us to isolate where the problems are and where improvements can be made.”

Preto says that includes assessing the level of care, finding the gaps and getting input from everyone involved – doctors, nurses, hospice workers and members of the public – to arrive at best-care palliative practice.

“Everybody has the right to die in a dignified manner, not in pain and wherever they choose,” she says, noting the busy acute-care setting is not the best choice. “I think most people, given the opportunity, would rather

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In discussion: Dr. Adele Preto and Dr. Joan Bratty are part of a group seeking input into palliative care in the Shuswap. die at home, but when that is not possible, we have to find the right environment and the right set-up.” Preto says one has to be sensitive to the person’s need and provide support to family and friends as well as the patient — support that continues following the loved one’s death.

“The goal is to help people and their families live as well as possible until death.”

The principles being used include regarding death as a normal process and initiating palliative care early, while the patient is still receiving life-prolonging but not curative treatments.

“Palliative care is holistic. It respects the wishes of the patient and addresses not only the physical, but also the emotional, spiritual, social and physiological needs of the patients and their families in a culturally sensitive environment and

is best provided in a team approach…”

Preto, who is also president of the Shuswap Hospice Society is joined on the local working committee by Dr. Joan Bratty, Renee Roberge, Interior Health manager community integrated health services, Sharon Whitby also from Interior Health, Claire Scott, Hospice Society board member, and Tracy Kirkman, secretary of the Divisional General Practice North Okanagan Shuswap.

Preto says a Canadawide movement and interest by government in funding palliative care makes this a perfect time to talk about it.

“It’s something that needs to be addressed,” she says. “It’s good to have a talk about what we want to have and it’s better to do it when we’re not facing death.”

Preto says good palliative care can be giv-

en anywhere, another premise the members of the local group are working on together.

Now it’s time for members of the community to have their say.

“We need people to come on-board,” says Preto.

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Bright, airy, open.

These are just a few of the words shoppers used to describe the new Askew’s Uptown that opened Friday.

Owner Daivd Askew pointed out the property at the top of Tank Hill was acquired seven years ago while his sister, Karen, was manager.

But the site, which drops 50 feet from corner to corner, was a challenge to develop, he says, with a wry grin.

“We spent 18 months working on different ideas,” he said at Friday’s grand opening.

“The downtown store always had a nice feel and we wanted to keep that.”

He says a breakthrough came when the father of one of his daughter’s friends, a health-care facility designer, suggested siting the building in the southeast corner, with the back of the store towards the Trans-Canada Highway.

Askew launches into a story about finding a suitable architect when Florian Maurer, walks by.

“We wanted to make it more urban rather than industrial,” says the architect. “We wanted a neighbourly feel.”

What Askew also wanted was to incorporate the inherent knowledge possessed by generations of Askew’s staff.

He notes how meat manager Karl Kreipe was trained by former meat manager Harry Hopkins, who began working for the store in the 1950s.

“We wanted to make sure that what we know was incorporated into the store.”

To accomplish this, staff members in all Askew’s stores – including the many longtime employees – were asked for input.

Looking around, a proud Askew points to an attractive 45-seat café, where shoppers

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Celebration Above, David Askew and Mayor Nancy Cooper chat during the opening of the new Askew’s Uptown. Right, shopper Eva Perry is delighted with the new store’s wider aisles and the light and airy ambiance. can sit and relax while they sample items from the nearby deli section of the store.

An outdoor patio is ideal for warm summer days.

The deli serves pizza, paninis and more. Shoppers can sip a refreshing fruit smoothie or a cappuccino.

Also new to the uptown store is a pharmacy.

The pharmacy was new to us and a challenge,” says Askew.

“And the deli was bigger than anything we’ve done.”

Pharmacy staff will work hand-in-hand with the wellness centre, which carries a wide variety of vitamin supplements, homeopathic remedies and natural skin-care products, backed up by a knowledgeable professional.

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Rick Semenzin is also happy – happy the building is completed and that Askew is pleased with the result.

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Inspection: Blaze may have started in dishwasher.

Salmon Arm firefighters attempt to pinpoint the source of smoke pouring out the attic of a 1st Ave SE Wednesday afternoon.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

An elderly couple were living in the Podollan Inn Friday after their home on First Street SE was heavily damaged in a fire Wednesday, July 11.

The couple returned home about 3:30 p.m. to find smoke coming from their house.

When they looked inside, they saw smoke emanating from their 15-year-old dishwasher.

Their taxi driver immediately called 911 and firefighters from Hall #3 were there within minutes, quickly followed by firefighters from Hall #2.

“When crews arrived, the flames had grown quite a bit,” said assistant fire chief Jim Nickles.

“They knocked it down but there was extensive fire and smoke damage inside the house.”

Nickles said that an investigation continues with an electrical inspector to assess if the dishwasher was the culprit.

Some 20 firefighters battled the blaze in 34-degree heat.

“It was a very warm day and quite hot in the fire, with zero visibility,” he said of the overheated smoky conditions. “When it’s like that, we cycle the crews through so they don’t spend too much time on the fire.”

As well, Nickles says firefighters’ blood pressure is checked to make sure they are not overexerting themselves.

“If someone’s looking like they are, we don’t send them back on,” he says, noting an ambulance was available and was on scene to check on the firefighters. “It’s something we’re doing more and more.”

Emergency Social Services was also on hand and took the couple to the hotel.

Nickles says they were allowed in Thursday morning to pick up a few items.

Insurance and restoration reps are assessing the damage to see if the house can be repaired.

Dispute delays book deliveries

By Richard Rolke OBSERVER STAFF

The labour dispute at Okanagan Regional Library is heating up again.

From Tuesday to Saturday, July 10 to 14, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees were not operating delivery vans.

“That will impact deliveries to the branches,” said Catherine Lord, an ORL director, early last week.

That means items requested by patrons are being delayed.

A similar action was taken by the union in early June as part of its dispute with ORL over wages and benefits.

Unionized staff have also not been collecting overdue fines and that will now also extend to fees for photocopying, promotional items (T-shirts) and facility rentals.

Unionized branches affected by this job action include Cherryville, Falkland, Golden, Kelowna, Lake Country, Mission, North Shuswap, Westbank, Oyama, Peachland, Rutland, Salmon Arm, Silver Creek, Sicamous, South Shuswap and Vernon.

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Changes would carve up Okanagan-Shuswap riding

By Richard Rolke OBSERVER STAFF

Falkland leaving the local riding is not ideal, but MP Colin Mayes says changes are necessary.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission has proposed Falkland leave Okanagan-Shuswap and be put into a new riding with downtown Kelowna, Summerland, Merritt, Logan Lake and Princeton.

“We have to carve up ridings some how but this is just the first proposal,” said Mayes.

Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo and the area between Blind Bay and Chase to Central Okanagan-Coquihalla.

Mayes says he is aware of concerns Falkland residents may

have about being put in with communities that don’t have direct social or economic connections.

In fact, Mayes has been pursuing the matter himself.

“Discussions will be ongoing and we will come up with recommendations if we can’t live with them,” he said of the proposed boundaries.

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If the proposed changes go ahead, Okanagan-Shuswap would have 112,399 residents.

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Phone service back on in Salmon Valley OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm resident Heath Clancey was not impressed with a Telus repair timeline after a truck tore telephone wires from a pole on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 11.

Clancey, who lives near the downed wires, phoned Telus following the incident that cut phone service to about 30 residents near the corner of 50th Street and 70th Avenue SW. He says Telus told him they could not do anything about it until July 16.

That did not sit well with Clancey, who emailed the Observer at 8:33 a.m. Thursday, July 12 to complain about the length of time he and his neighbours were expected to be without service.

Not only were they without phone service, but the lines were left lying in the road and about one third of one side of the pole was

We had to bring in a special pole crew and line crew and vacuum truck because there’s water in the ground.

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Hall expected repairs to have been completed and service restored by dinner time Friday.

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Prep school Outlaws net overtime win champs join Lacrosse: Team earns provincial title SilverBacks in hard-fought battle The SilverBacks have announced that two forwards from the U18 National Champion Shattuck’s St. Mary’s Prep hockey program are joining the Salmon Arm squad.

They are 18-year-old forwards Ryan Schwalbe and Carter Lukenda.

Schwalbe is a 5’11, 175 pound, right-handed shooter from Anchorage, Alaska who has been at Shattucks for the past three seasons, winning not one, but two U-18 National Championships.

He posted 24 goals and 57 points this past season, after amassing 28 points in 53 games in his rookie season on the U18 prep squad.

Schwalbe’s season was enough to propel him into a scholarship at 17. He is now committed to attend Minnesota State University at Mankato in 2013-14, — soon to be home of former SilverBacks Brett Knowles and Bryce Gervais.

Carter Lukenda, the 5’8 170 pound, righthanded shooter from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. also joins the organization from the prestigious Shattuck’s St. Mary’s hockey program where he played for the prep team that just finished winning the U-18 National Championship in April.

The Canadian-born, U.S. dual-citizen Lukenda put up 11 goals and 22 helpers for 33 points at Shattuck’s last season in 57 games. Carter is an honour roll student who is currently talking to NCAA schools.

When asked about the newest members of the ’Backs, Coach Troy Mick said: “The character of these two young men is second to none.

They provide instant leadership and a culture in the dressing room that I expect from all of our players.”

He adds, “That program knows how to win and that is what we plan to do here. They are highprofile players that bring our play to another level and I’m so glad they chose the Backs.”

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It all came down to one well-timed shot.

The Shuswap Outlaws Midget Lacrosse team came out as the big winners at the Provincial Midget B Lacrosse Championships this weekend in Port Coquitlam.

The team, coached by Shuswap Minor Lacrosse president John BeevorPotts and Mike Berg, went 3-0 in the group stage with victories over Delta, Victoria, and Ridge Meadows.

In the semifinal they met up with the North Delta Islanders and came away with a hard fought 7-6 victory.

That win placed them in Sunday’s final where they faced Comox Valley.

The game was closely contested throughout and ended in a 3-3 tie after regulation time.

The contest then went into a mandatory 10-minute overtime.

Shuswap forged ahead early on a goal by Austin Pugh but Comox tied it up less than a minute later. The game was tied 4-4 after the first overtime session and then went to a second 10 minute overtime which the rules prescribe as a “sudden death” contest.

With less than a minute remaining in the second overtime, Shuswap’s Adam New made a quick pass to Paul Beevor-Potts, who fired it over the Comox netminder’s right shoulder for the tournament-winning goal.

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Set to shoot: Adam New winds up to take a shot on goal as Logan Mostat, #12, is there for back-up during the Shuswap Outlaws final match against Comox Valley Sunday. the Outlaws which saw them win the Okanagan League regular season, the league playoff tournament, and two Invitational tournaments, without losing a single game.

“It was a remarkable season,” said Beevor-Potts.

“This was a very competitive tournament. The kids were focused on this goal from the first practice to the

last shot. This is certainly the biggest moment of my coaching career.”

Justin Backus was named as the Midget B tournament MVP and named to the provincial all-star team.

Robert Letcher, Justin Backus, Austin Pugh, and Brodie Berg, were recognized as game MVPs. Paul Beevor-Potts won the Fair Play Award for Shuswap.

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Loss felt by ski club Errki Keski-Salmi, a patriarch of the Larch Hills Nordic Society and father of acclaimed Nordic skier Reino Keski-Salmi, died in hospital July 11 as a result of an accident. He was 79.

Keski-Salmi was one of the founding members of the Larch Hills Ski Club and never missed participating in the loppet, which was named as a memorial to his son. There will be a memorial service Thursday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at the Bowers Funeral Chapel.

International hockey action From July 27 to 29, Team BC will be taking on the Kazakhstan Women’s National Hockey Team at the Shaw Centre. Game times are Friday, July 27 from 6:30 to 8:30; Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Team BC Female U18’s Summer Camp, July 25 to 29, is running in conjunction with the Kazakhstan National Women’s Team camp, which will also be taking place in Salmon Arm. Salmon Arm’s Alexa Ranahan will play defence for Team BC. Kazakhstan is coming to B.C. as a guest of Hockey Canada as part of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ambassador and Mentor Program.

SilverBacks schedule set The Salmon Arm SilverBacks will be playing 56 games this season. The British Columbia Hockey League has released its schedule for the 2012-13 season, which reveals that after the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack Sept. 7 to 9, the remainder of the regular season starts Sept. 14 with each team playing 27 home dates and 27 away. The SilverBacks will meet coach Troy Mick’s former organization, the Vernon Vipers, for their home opener on the 14th.

Get a guide The 2012 Shuswap Trail Guide is now available. The guide features more than 675 kilometres of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, and Nordic ski and snowshoe trails throughout the Shuswap.

“By cooperating as a region over the last eight years we’ve literally put the Shuswap on the map as a significant destination trails centre in the province,” says Phil McIntyre-Paul, co-ordinator of the Shuswap Trail Alliance.

A grant through the Shuswap Community Foundation’s Browne Johnson Legacy fund allowed McIntyre-Paul and John Coffey, naturalist and GPS guru, to work with Shuswap Tourism and other partners to update the content on this fifth edition of the guide. Copies are now available at visitor centres throughout the Shuswap, or contact Shuswap Tourism through the regional district office at 250-832-8194.

Weather sparks change There has been a change of time for lawn bowling due to the hot weather. On Monday and Friday the new draw time is 6:15 p.m. and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.

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On the water: Skull rowers An-mei Andreassen and Maya Pereira practise on Shuswap Lake in preparation for the 2012 BC Summer Games being held July 19 to 22 in Surrey.

Rowers ready for Games

By Cavelle Layes OBSERVER STAFF

Salmon Arm residents, An-mei Andreassen and Maya Pereira, are two of those who will be competing in the BC Games this week.

Pereira began rowing three years ago after watching a presentation that was put on at her school.

“I was looking for a new sport,” says Pereira.

“I used to run track, but I was better at long distance running and the races just kept getting shorter, so I didn’t like that so much anymore,” said

Pereira.

Pereira enjoyed rowing but was the only student to continue on the following year. That is when Andreassen jumped on-board.

When asked what they enjoyed most about the sport, the pair replied that it was a good disconnect from everyday life.

Pereira explained how they usually talk lots while they are out in the water, it is more relaxing than it is stressful for them.

“Also it isn’t really painful,” says Pereira.

“You don’t need to ice anything when you are done,” added Andreassen.

“It really is a sport for everyone. No one really knows it is there though. If more people joined we could have more competitions. It is great for people from our age to retirement.”

Because there are very few youths in the area who take part in the sport, the pair do not get to compete in many competitions close to home.

They will however, be competing in six scull rowing events at the B.C. Games, pairing up with Vernon rowers for some competitions.

“We didn’t think it was possible for us to actually compete against other people.”

Andreassen and Pereira have been preparing for the competition in Vernon, practising with the other rowers three times a week. On their off days they take to the waters in Salmon Arm. They are excited to attend the event, and are looking forward to meeting with the other competitors.

Whether they win or lose, the pair are planning to be back on home waters next week.

“We normally row at least three times a week,” says Pereira admitting a large part of it is just for fun.

Excitement builds for athletes

By Cavelle Layes OBSERVER STAFF

The BC summer games will begin on July 19 and run until the 22. During this time over 3,000 youth from across British Columbia will be competing for gold in many different events.

The Thompson Okanagan area will be sending 1 local competitors to the event, all of whom seem very inspired to receive the honour.

Fourteen-year-old Skyla Eberle says that while she was excited to find out she would be going to the competition, she is

looking at it as just one more challenge.

“It feels awesome,” says Logan Pilias, who will be competing in swimming. “I am glad that I get to represent my zone in the BC Games.

There will be a lot of other athletes there that I will get to see, and compete against. I think it is going to be very exciting.”

It wasn’t easy for these young athletes to meet the qualifications and standards needed to compete in the BC Games.

Justin Backus, Paul Beevor-Potts, Sean MacDonald and Adam New all had to undergo a series of challenging

tryouts against many other midget players from across the region.

After qualifying, the teens had little time to celebrate, as many went straight into weeks of hard training to prepare for their competitions.

Thomas Flahr is just one of the athletes who spends hours training everyday.

Flahr’s routine at this point, involves four days of water training alternated by dry land training.

The work may have paid off, as many of the athletes feel they are now ready to go head-to-head with the province’s best.

An-mei Andreassen and Maya Pereira

are more excited than nervous about the competition, explaining that they will make their trip to Surrey early Thursday morning.

While the BC Games are known for gathering together the province’s best athletes, they try to make the experience a more meaningful one. The event is based around camaraderie, team building, and having fun.

For a few athletes, being able to compete in the 2012 BC Games is an honour in itself that many find hard to describe. “It is just a good feeling to know that people have faith in me,” says Eberle

Shuswap contingent Eleven locals will be heading to Surrey this week to compete for gold, make friends, and create many life long memories.

The BC Summer Games is one of the largest multi-sporting events for youth throughout the entire province.

The event, which will run from July 19 to 22, features a wide range of events.

Shuswap athletes participating include: •Glynis Sim (Canoe), will be competing in the age 14 to 15 category of track and field.

•Riley Jepson (Salmon Arm) is set to compete in the U16 category of Baseball.

• A n - m e i Andreassen (Salmon Arm) and Maya Pereira (Salmon Arm), will be teaming up to compete in the rowing competition in the Under 17 division.

• Skyla Eberle (Sicamous), Thomas Flahr (Salmon Arm), and Logan Pilias (Sorrento), will be heading to Surrey to swim in the under 15 competition.

• Sean MacDonald (Salmon Arm), Adam New (Salmon Arm), Justin Backus (Enderby) and Paul Beevor-Potts (Salmon Arm), will all be competing in box lacrosse in the 15 to 16 category.

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Salmon Arm’s Drew Bannister is the lone local player for the Burnaby Mountain Selects Boys Elite U13 Field Lacrosse squad, who recently travelled to Denver to compete at the 2012 University of Denver Pioneers Team Camp. The U13 squad was the runner-up in the event, battling extreme heat to end up going 9-5 overall across three days of competition.

Sockeyes tally impressive medal totals The Salmon Arm Sockeyes Swim Club had another outstanding weekend at the Revelstoke Aquaducks swim meet.

Julianne Moore won the gold aggregate for division 1 girls while Matthew Bushell came first on the boys side.

Adding a bronze aggregate for division 1 boys was Rowan Trow.

Mary-Jane Laronde had an excellent meet, with an exciting consolation final win in the 50 breaststroke.

Keeya Corbett won a gold aggregate for division 2 girls. In her first meet of the year

Lauren Ough took off time in every event and her hard work put her into a couple of swims in a final. In division 2 boys Jamie Trow placed second in overall points and Stephen Moore took home the gold with records in all four of his events: 100 I.M., 50 fly, 50 breaststroke and 100 freestyle.

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Players scoop up silver at national pickleball event

By Cavelle Layes OBSERVER STAFF

Three years ago she never heard of Pickleball, now she is a national pickleball silver medalist.

Salmon Arm resident Linda Brown and her partner Pat Booth play friendly games of pickleball, a hybrid of badminton, tennis and table tennis, twice a week at the Salmon Arm recreation centre.

For Brown it is a welcomed chance to relax, catch up with friends and get a little exercise.

Brown admits she never really entered the sport for competitive reasons but decided to it might be fun to take part in a tournament. Their first taste of competitive pickleball came at the BC Seniors Games last year.

“We joined in because we thought it would be fun,” said Brown, adding they didn’t consider entering the Canadian National Pickleball Tournament until a friend told them how close it was.

“When we heard it was in Abbotsford we said why not? If it was somewhere further we never would have gone,” said Brown.

“We went for fun.

We never expected to win anything.”

A group of five Salmon Arm pickleball players travelled to Abbotsford to compete and Brown and her partner Pat Booth brought back the silver medal.

“My husband was watching, and he was more nervous than we were,” says Brown.

“We were just focused on playing.When we won, he was like ‘do you realize you just won a game in the Canadian National Pickleball Tournament?’”

Brown says it took a while for the win to sink in “I mean, we were just playing like it was any other game,” says said. “Afterwards, we were having something to eat and someone was like, ‘you need to go to the podium.’

“We didn’t know what they meant.

We didn’t realize we placed. We weren’t expecting it.”

Brown and her fellow Salmon Arm pickleballers have heard next year’s national tournament might be held in Calgary and, if that is the case, they are already planning to attend.

For now the group is back at the Salmon Arm Savings and

Credit Union Recreation Centre.

Brown says, they are at the centre as much as they can be, but the courts are not available as much as they would like.

“There are only three courts and we need more space as they are almost always full,” said Brown, noting pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America. She says the sport is rapidly growing in popularity in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas as well. A Blind Bay club has just been created due to rising demand, and already has 34 people signed up. Fifteen people have come forward in Sorrento, and a group is also being formed in Sicamous.

Brown would like

to see an outdoor area made for sports like pickleball.

“Other teams play six days a week, naturally they are going to be better, they get more practice.”

Brown and other members of the Salmon Arm Pickleball club will be heading to other tournaments within the coming months.

“We are going to the Seniors Games in August in Burnaby.”

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The character he played on stage was masked and hidden from the world, but in real life Welsh tenor Peter Karrie is all about meeting and engaging people.

The singer, best known for his role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, is returning to the Okanagan, where he has made many friends and fans from past visits the last few years.

One person who can now call Karrie a friend and colleague is Vernon soprano Melina Moore.

The singers met two years ago, when Karrie heard Moore singing via her website and contacted the soprano about performing with him for a show he was giving in Kamloops.

“I agreed and we’ve been working together ever since,” said Moore, who is about to join Karrie again on a new tour through the Okanagan.

Entitled The Phantom of the Opera Returns, the tour will be the third collaboration between Moore and Karrie.

“We’ve been helping to connect one another with different opportunities. For example, he connected me with the upcoming Pacific Tattoo festival I’m participating in in Victoria in two weeks for 14,000 people... and I have invited him back to B.C. for this upcoming tour,” said Moore.

The tour will feature Moore playing the role of Christine to Karrie’s Phantom in an intimate

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concert series, which features all the hits from Phantom of the Opera and other selections from Karrie’s best-known roles.

“I’ve never sung the Christine role in its entirety, but have done most of the individual pieces in it,” said Moore. “It is a challenge, but also a role that was written for me, perfect for my voice type (coloratura), and so thrilling.

However, it’s singing with Peter that makes it the most spectacular of all; performing with someone who has his role honed to an absolute science. He brings out the absolute best in me and raises everything to another level. It’s just magic onstage.”

Hailing originally from Wales, Karrie has probably sung Phantom’s famed aria, The Music of the Night, more than 3,000 times.

He calls his return to B.C. a “homecoming”, and was made an honorary Canadian citizen upon completing his Phantom role in Vancouver for close to a decade.

He first played the role at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, and later took his Phantom to Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vancouver and on the millennium tour of Great Britain.

His performances earned him the title of “The World’s Most Popular Phantom” by The Worldwide Phantom of the Opera Appreciation Society, and he calls the man who created the role, Lloyd Webber, a personal friend.

Karrie’s other acclaimed and award-winning roles have included the original Che in Evita for the first national tour of Brit-

ain, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables for more than a decade at London’s Palace Theatre, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre, John Blackthorn in James Clavell’s Shogun on Broadway, Fagin in the acclaimed Cameron Macintosh production of Oliver!, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof and Joby “Peg Leg” Churchill in the box office smash The Contender.

Karrie was also one of the original cast members of Chess, playing the role of Freddy Trumper, and the host of his own BBC television chat show, Peter Karrie.... Unmasked.

Moore has taken on as many operatic roles with her upbringing in New York City and education at Juilliard. Her professional career has grown since she moved to the Okanagan more than a decade ago, with solo tours in Canada and the U.S. and appearances with symphonies around B.C. She also performs regularly at Vernon’s Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort and with the Dharma Dolls, a trio featuring fellow divas Judy Rose and Tanya Lipscomb.

After their Okanagan tour, Moore and Karrie will next reunite in Creete, Greece to appear at the Mediterranean International Arts Festival in September.

“I lived in Greece for several months when I was a teenager, on the island of Samos, with my family. My father was called there for his work. I loved it,” said Moore.

“This will be my first trip to

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Roughly 2,000 show up per evening to take in the festivities.”

But first the Okanagan awaits. Moore and Karrie will be accompanied by local pianist Jim Leonard on the tour. Dates include: July 23, 7:30 p.m., in the Summerhill Winery Pyramid, Kelowna; July 24, 7 p.m., at Haney Heritage Village Park, Salmon Arm; July 25, 7 p.m., at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos; July 26, 7 p.m., Bench 1775 (formerly Soaring Eagle Winery), Naramata; July 27, 7 p.m., Sparkling Hill Wellness Resort, Vernon.

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Dynamic duo: Peter Karrie and Melina Moore will take the stage at Haney.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 WOW – Wednesday On the Wharf features The Callum Hughes Collective at

6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Admission is by donation.

ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS - Shuswap Questers presents Dianne Parnell, who

has over 30 years of experience in assisting others with health and healing, 7 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 JAVA JIVE - Singer-songwriter Caleb Tomlinson will perform an acoustic folk

alternative concert at 8 p.m. at Java Jive on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Admission is minimum $5, which includes a CD. SAGA – Coffee break from 2 to 4 p.m., with an artist talk by Lazuline at 2:30 p.m. Free coffee and cookies, admission is by donation.

TALES THAT TEACH– Switzmalph Cultural Society and Shuswap Theatre present Legend beginning July 19. It will run Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for a family of four, 12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7 for students.

ROOTS AT HANEY– Outdoor screening of Full Moon Lightnin’ – The Film, looks at the life of legendary bluesman Floyd Lee at 9 p.m. at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Tickets are $5 at www.routesandblues.ca or call 250-8334096.

JAZZ NIGHTS – Gadgology performs at 7 p.m. at the Ross Street Plaza.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 CONCERT - Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Gary and Joan Badke

perform in concert from 7 to 9 p.m. under the gazebo at Marine Park.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 PHANTOM AT HANEY – The Phantom of the Opera Returns with Peter

Karrie and Melina Moore at 7 p.m. at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Tickets are available online at www.virtualvernon.com.

CARAVAN SUMMER SHOW – Caravan Farm Theatre presents The Notorious Right Robert and his Robber Bride nightly at 7:30 July 24 to Aug. 26, rain or shine. No shows Monday. Tickets are available at 1-866-311-1011 or www.ticketseller.ca.

FAMILY CONCERT – The Family Centre hosts a concert with Rambling Dan Frechette at 7 p.m. at the centre located on the corner of Alexander and the Trans-Canada. Tickets are $10.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 WOW - Wednesday On the Wharf features Cod Gone Wild, at 6:45 p.m. at

Marine Park. Admission is by donation.

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James McKee, trumpet, Blake Thomson, guitar, and Patrick Alexander Leclerc, vocals/standing bass, of the gritty, genre-bending Dixie jazz band the F-Holes notched up the heat for a large crowd at the Marine Park for last week’s Wednesdays on the Wharf concert.

Junior authors wanted for contest For the fifth consecutive year, B.C. writer and storyteller Laura Thomas is running a provincewide summer writing contest for aspiring young authors.

The contest is free to enter and open to any B.C. resident between the ages of 10 and 17. There is also a special incentive category for children six to nine years old.

Last summer, a record 80 stories were submitted from 16 municipalities across the province.

“We did well in 2011, but I’m hoping that this summer we will attract even more of those young storytellers out there who have been inspired by TV, movies,

games, and websites to get creative and show their stuff,” said Thomas, who lives in Ladner.

As in previous years, Thomas is sticking to her rule of keeping the subject matter of the stories open and letting contestants decide what they want to write about.

“It’s always best to write about those things in life that make you feel something,” said Thomas. “It makes the hard work of crafting a well-told story easier when you love your characters and story problem.”

Thomas knows first-hand the hard work that comes with creat-

ing well-told tales. She is a busy writer with commitments that include a stint as the 2012 storyteller in residence at Science World in Vancouver, managing the writing department of an online game company for children and working on her novel The Naked Storyteller, which is loosely based on her storytelling career.

The contest closes Aug. 31.

Mail entries to JA Short Story Contest c/o South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56 Street, Delta, B.C., V4L 2B1.

Complete details and rules are available online at www.laurathomascommunications.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 29 FLOOD FUNDRAISER – Askew’s Foods presents 2012 Musical Follies for

Shuswap Flood Relief at 7 p.m. at the SASCU Rec Centre, Entertainment, snacks, beverages and door prizes. Admission is suggested minimum $20 donation at the door. Doors open at 6.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1 WOW – Wednesday On the Wharf features Bananafish Dance Orchestra, at

6:45 p.m. at Marine Park. Admission is by donation.

FRIDAY, AUG. 3 SAGA – Art gallery continues 75th anniversary celebrations with “Gems of

the Shuswap,” an exhibition of 5”x7” multi-media works by artists from all over the Shuswap. Opening reception begins at 7 p.m.

OTHER EVENTS: JULY SAGA SHOW - Historiscapes, paintings by Lazuline, continues to July 28 at

the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Saturdays takes place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUMMER HOURS – Fifth Avenue Seniors Centre office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the summer months, The building is open by convenors, at the regular times, for the various activities.

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SASCU Downtown Activity Centre Summer Day Camp participants join singer Abe Zacharias on the Lunch Box Stage Friday at the Ross Street Plaza.

Start shooting now for Fall Fair If a picture says a thousand words, then the photographs on display each year at the Salmon Arm Fair tell many stories.

The photography division of the annual event, which runs Sept. 7 to 9, is a popular exhibit every year and now is a good time to get your photographs ready.

New, intermediate and experienced photographers of all ages can enter recent photos or those from the past in various classes.

Successful images include strong impact, story-telling, creativity, composition, lighting, and image quality.

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es are judged by experienced photographers and ribbons are awarded for several categories.

All photographs are then displayed for the duration of the fair.

New this year is the number of photos you can enter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now a maximum of three photos in each class, to a maximum of 12 photos in total.

As before, there is a 50 cent fee for each entry, as well as an exhibitor fee if this is the only division you are entering.

Photographs must be mounted securely on a stiff backing or with a mat and a stiff backing.

For more information and requirements, check in the Fall

Fair booklet or go online at www.salmonarmfair.com.

Take your entries with entry form to the SASCU Memorial Sports Complex (behind Centenoka Park Mall) on Thursday, Aug. 23 or Friday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 7 p.m.

No Saturday entries will be accepted.

The photography division is run by members of the Shuswap Photo Arts Club, which meets from September to May and welcomes new members.

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Concert features gentle, family-focused music Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters Gary and Joan Badke will perform Friday, July 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. under the gazebo at Marine Park.

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The Enderby-based couple, has been performing together for some 20 years, and is delighted to bring their music to a Salmon Arm audience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our music is uplifting, gentle and family focused,â&#x20AC;? says Gary, a

former Shuswap teacher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our show is for everyone.â&#x20AC;?

Joan, who is also a well-known visual art-

ist, has written a number of the songs the couple will be performing, including Song of Peace and I Remember

the Trees.

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Rip-snortin’ summer ride Open air: Caravan Farm Theatre fare set in 1930s.

By Barb Brouwer OBSERVER STAFF

Summer heat shimmers over nearby fields, drowsy insects bumble between fragrant flowers.

The small B.C. town of Chickabiddy lazes in the dust-choking heat of the day.

The bucolic peace is suddenly shattered by the sound of thundering hooves. A getaway car races away.

Think Bonnie and Clyde without the gore, as Caravan Farm Theatre presents The Notorious Right Robert & His Robber Bride – a heart-racing comedy set in the 1930s.

“I thought about this in January, 2011 and approached (Toronto playwright) Sean Dixon,” says Caravan artistic director, actor and choreographer Courtenay Dobbie, who directs the production. “I wanted to do something adventurous, with non-stop action, exciting, thrilling and a comedy.”

Being at Caravan, Dobbie says she obviously wanted horses to be included.

“I wanted to focus on the 1930s, purely with the idea of having a male and female protagonist we’re rooting for – something sort of Bonnie and Clydish.”

Familiar with Caravan, having written the successful Ballad of Petey Whitestraw, Dixon hopped onboard and wrote this year’s summer offering.

Meet Jenny Lundy, a smalltown girl with big dreams of becoming a newspaper journalist.

But getting out of town is an unrealized dream – until she meets the handsome, charismatic, bank-robbing outlaw Right Robert.

He sweeps her off her feet and onto the heady path to ill-gotten gains for a chance to better their lives.

“It’s a rip-snortin’ dust bowl romance in a comedy, but it has some really touching story lines,” says Dobbie. “These two smalltown people meet each

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Ready to ride: Artistic director Courtenay Dobbie and teamster Gillian Cran with three of the “players” in Right Robert & His Robber Bride, a non-stop, action-packed comedy. other, fall in love and through their relationship bring the best out in each other and figure out what their dreams are and who they want to be.”

That element is important to Dobbie, who says falling in love for the first time presents a time to learn about oneself and one’s possibilities.

“You find out about yourself, that I am special to someone,” she says. “You become a more fully present and courageous human being.”

Enhancing the heartracing production is the alt-country music of Salmon Arm’s own singer-songwriter, guitarist Herald Nix, who performs in the show with his band.

Also in a starring role are two 1930-era cars, one from Salmon Arm and one from Vernon.

“The challenge with cars was we needed to find ones that had relatively new engines but

were not hot-rodded.”

Dobbie says the rest of the cast includes three horses, six actors and three band members.

From Calgary, comes Christopher Hunt as narrator Tall Hammer.

Toronto’s Greg Gale wears Right Robert’s boots with Vancouver’s Georgina Beaty as his lady love Jenny Lundy.

Right Robert’s older brother is played by Vancouver’s Darren Dolynski and his girlfriend Mary Scrapes is Calgary actor Elinor Holt.

Bull Withers is played

by Toronto actor Bruce Horak.

“The actors like to come here, this is very special for them because they get to drive cars and ride horses,” laughs Dobbie. “It’s fun to play in such an outdoor place with the music and the costumes.”

But Dobbie is also quick to point out how important behind-thescenes crew are too and how everyone melds

into one big on-farm family.

“Sometimes people are in a rush to get back to a real proper bathroom,” she says with a grin. “But some come back year after year, and everyone contributes to the warm fuzzy feelings. There are so many things to do and it couldn’t fly without them all.”

To join the fun, get your tickets for The Notorious Right Robert & His Robber Bride at www.ticketseller.ca or 1-866-311-1011.

The show runs nightly rain or shine at 7:30 p.m. (no show Mondays, pay-what-you-can Tuesdays) from July 24 to Aug. 26.

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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): A sibling or /cousin might require your attention, and the request does stretch you. While there is love, you feel an equal amount of responsibility, making the interaction heavy. Let the love guide you to be gentle with others and yourself, as you learn what you need to.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A panel of judges will rarely agree unanimously on one contender. In these cases, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value in having a runner-up. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to agree with a select group, but a decision must be made. Reach concessions, where possible, that everyone is comfortable with.

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ERKKI OLAVI KESKI-SALMI With deep sadness, our family announces the passing of Erkki Olavi Keski-Salmi, Wednesday July 11th in the Intensive Care Unit of the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 79 years young. He is fondly regarded as a man of strength and character, who lived every moment to the fullest.

Erkki is survived by his wife Aira and daughter Anne, along with many extended family members in Finland as well as Canada.

Erkki was born March 13, 1933 in Kuortane, Finland. He was the oldest son of Arvo and Selma Keski-Salmi and brother to the late Tapani Keski-Salmi and Maire Kokkila. He was eighteen years old when he met his future wife and lifelong partner of fifty four years, Aira Jaatteenmaki.

While he had a deep connection to the land as a farmer in Finland, he believed that Canada would offer more opportunities to his wife and young son Reino.

He first arrived by himself July 5, 1963 in Revelstoke, BC, with nothing but fifty dollars in his pocket, not a single word of English; yet, armed with a steadfast determination, drive, and resolve to chisel out a life for his family. These characteristics would be evident throughout his life and were reflected in his beloved children. Three days after arriving in Canada, Erkki began work with the Canadian Pacific Railway and was later joined by his wife Aira and son Reino six months later in Sicamous. Eventually the family moved to Canoe, a daughter named Anne arrived and the family moved to Salmon Arm. During this time, he gained employment with the Federated Co-op Sawmill, where he was employed for forty seven years until retiring at the age of sixty three. The story of his retirement was when he was offered an armchair for retirement gift he replied, “Thanks, but a mountain bike would suit me better!” this gift would continue his enjoyment of biking and belief system of keeping fit and staying young.

Erkki is remembered for his strong will, work ethics and values, which enabled him to provide a wonderful life for his family and instill these values in his children. He was seen as a “young soul” and would be often heard saying, “I’m only seventy-nine years young!”, and his laugh lines would crinkle into his characteristic big grin. In so many ways Erkki demonstrated his deep love and dedication to his family. His love of nature and outdoor activities was evident in his daily walks about Salmon Arm, his weekly hikes with Markku, time spent at the family cabin at Gardom Lake fishing and cross-country skiing up at Larch Hills. Skiing was a passion and he was one of the founding members of the Larch Hills Ski Club and never missed a memorial Ski Loppet for his late son Reino. He loved his home, his garden and neighbours and often said he never wanted to move. Erkki was full of life and always on the go.

He was much loved and will be sadly missed.

Funeral Services will be held at Bowers Funeral Home, Thursday morning July 19, at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow in the family plot at Mount Ida Cemetery; a reception will follow at Bowers, catered by the Larch Hills Ski Club. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that any donations be made to the Larch Hills Ski Club, for the continued support and development of youth in sport and for the continued maintenance and development of the Larch Hills Ski area.

Online condolences can be sent through Erkki’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm.

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Dunn, Kenneth Calhoun July 26. 1939 – July 11, 2012 Ken lived in the Eagle Bay area all his life. He built his home and shop there, where he restored his beloved 1941 Chevrolet business man’s coupe.

Ken is predeceased by parents: Agnes and James Dunn, sister Florence Fuller, brothers Bill Blackman and Leslie Dunn and stepson Carl Gunderson.

Left to remember him: wife, Anita Dunn, brother, Edwin Dunn, sons Lorne, Jordan (Roberta), Garry (Violet) and Ken Jr. (Rita), daughter Rhonda (Ken), stepdaughter Louise Thiessen and Sonya Gunderson, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Ken fought a courageous battle of cancer and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 2Y9. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

AINSWORTH Lee

March 29, 1947 – July 14, 2012

Lee was born in New Westminster and was raised and attended school in the Cultus Lake Area. Lee was a member of the Boy Scouts of Canada and was presented the Queen’s Scout Award by the Governor General in Victoria. In his teens, he was a life guard, a skate cop, and a gas jockey. He belonged to the Cultus Lake Swim Club, and at the age of 12, swam the entire length of the lake, beating much older competitors.

Lee’s trade as a heavy duty mechanic and his subsequent jobs with the Provincial Highways Department took him all over the province of B.C. Lee has always been in love with his country, particularly the Cariboo. He knew the history and geography of B.C. like the back of his hand and was truly a Canuck at heart. His interests were hot rods and old cars, motorcycles, old guns, hand re-loading, world history, and camping with family and friends.

In the 65 years of Lee’s life, he left his mark on all of us. He was a proud man with a gentle heart. He had an infectious sense of humor and an abundance of stories to share.

Lee’s absence will be felt by many. He is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Tammy Gendron (Greg), grandson Xavier, and son Mark Ainsworth (Nell), and his sisters Diane Atkins and Lana Graham (Tom). He will also be missed by his stepsons Dale Hobbs (Tamara), grandson Declan, granddaughters Ava and Tyneshia; Alan Hobbs (Tammy), step-daughter Michelle Rodriguez, grandson Anthony and granddaughter Elise.

Lee was predeceased by his first wife Wendy, his mother Muriel, his father Tom, and his brother-in-law Robert Atkins.

There are friends Lee has kept since grad school. They mean the world to him.

Lee loved his music – Rock and Roll And he sang it out loud from his soul.

He was loving and funny and more.

He was the real deal to the core.

But his finest charm to the end Was his love of his family and friends.

We will miss you Lee and always remember the good times.

100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements. 1-877-595-3243 Condolences can be sent to the family care of www.100milefuneralservice.com

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Helga Ingrid Fuginski Nov. 23, 1933, Berlin, Germany - July 9, 2012, Vernon, BC Helga passed away suddenly while recovering from cancer surgery.

She was an avid volunteer of The Bin in Armstrong. She enjoyed her Enderby Bridge Club, loved traveling to Mexico and spending time with her many friends there. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Helga is survived by her husband Edmund of 59 years, son’s Harald of Armstrong and Detlef (Adele) from Surrey, and grandchildren Carla, Ryan, Daniel & Nicole.

No service by request. Donations to the Armstrong Food Bank would be appreciated.

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JEAN DOREEN PERRY January 8, 1932 - June 28, 2012 It is with saddened hearts and many tears that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Jean D. Perry.

Mom passed away at Shuswap Lake General Hospital on June 28, 2012. She was a wonderful, kind, loving person as well as a friend.

Mom was predeceased by dad, Duane Perry in 2010, her son in law Victor Vassalo in 2007, her sister Helen MacDonald on Easter Monday 2012 and her parents Mike and Nellie Cruzo.

She is survived by her daughters, Helen Vassalo (Vanderhoof), Mary McGinnis (Salmon Arm), Janet Perry (Salmon Arm) and Patricia Drummond-Hay (Calgary) and son John (Tami), (Calgary). Mom also had many grandsons, granddaughters and great grandchildren as well as her brother Gordon (Vicki) Cruzo (Thunder Bay, ON).

Mom will be dearly missed by all. As per her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no service. Memorial donations in her honour may be made to the Salmon Arm SPCA or the Shuswap Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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D. ELAINE BROWN It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Brown (nee Lee) on June 12, 2012 at Hillside Village in Salmon Arm at the age of 75 years.

Elaine was born in Calgary, Alberta on February 14, 1937.

She married the love of her life Jim Brown in August 1956. They have four children Guy (Edie) of Abbotsford, Cindy (Vern) Stevens of Salmon Arm, Richard (Wendy) of Langley, Jordie (Ron) of Vancouver. They have seven grandchildren Christopher (Danae), Rebecca, Jennifer, Cassandra (Jayson), Jamie (Steve), Brent (Sarah), Danica and great grandsons Izaak & Daxton.

Elaine was predeceased by her father Laurance Lee, mother Violet Doble and brother Buddy (David) Lee. Elaine & Jim lived in Calgary until 1970 then moved to Langley because of health concerns for their son Richard. They moved to the Okanagan in 1981 where they owned Willow Park Video. They travelled for 4 years throughout North America in their 5th wheel after retiring in 1996. Elaine & Jim settled in Canoe in 2000, and were active members of citizen’s patrol as they had been in Peachland.

Elaine dedicated her life to her family and was actively involved in Air Cadets for many years and is fondly remembered by many as “Mom”. Elaine always had a special place in her heart for pets and her dog Buddy brought much joy to her life. Elaine was very artistic, her needlework will be treasured by her family for many years to come. Elaine loved spending time in her flower garden, camping, travelling and spending time with family & friends.

She will be greatly missed by many.

A celebration of Elaine’s life was held at the Shuswap Community Church on July 17, 2012.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hillside Manor for their exceptional care of Elaine this past year. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Hillside Village, 2891 – 15 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1G9 Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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PAYNTON, REUBEN RALPH October 19, 1933 - June 16, 2012 Ralph passed away peacefully at his home in Salmon Arm, BC with his family by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Thomas (1966) and Selma (1995) Paynton. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline of 57 years, his four children, Dwayne (Debbie) of Windlaw, BC, Corrie (Doug) of Fernie, BC, Pat (Ray) and Blair (Derry) both of Kelowna, BC, his siblings, Clifford (Gladys) of San Bernardino, Calf, Delores (Ed) of Edmonton, Alta, Rose (Norman) of White Rock, BC, Larry (Donna) of Burns Lake, BC. He will also be sorely missed by 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Ralph was born in Barrhead, Alberta and came to Salmon Arm with his family as a child in 1946.

He attended school in Salmon Arm and helped on the family farm in Mt. Ida. Ralph met Jacquie at a dance in Gleneden. They were married in 1955 and made their home in Salmon Arm after their honeymoon to Niagara Fall. Ralph worked hard, but always made time to enjoy the local dances, the lake, and baseball games with friends.

Ralph spent a few years working in the forest industry before becoming a dairy farmer in 1958. Ralph and Jacquie worked hand in hand throughout the years. After building up the diary farm to a successful operation, Ralph returned to the forest industry for a few years. Ralph and Jacquie were fortunate to be able to semi retire in 1980 and so began their yearly trek south to Arizona for the winter. Winters were spent perfecting his golf game, exploring the desert, dancing and playing cards with friends. Summers were spent working hard from dawn to dusk as berry growers at their beloved Morningside Farms.

With access to all those berries, Ralph successfully tried his hand at wine making, which soon became legendary amongst all that tipped a glass or two with him.

Ralph was always able to appreciate the humour of life and kept us all laughing with his stories.

He had a great knack for problem solving and inventions. Ralph lead by example and quietly inspired those around him to excel and challenge themselves to be the best that one can be.

Words cannot capture how much Ralph will be missed by everyone who knew him, but as a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, he was one of the best and touched our hearts deeply.

Cremation with interment to follow at the Mt. Ida Cemetery Columbarium, Salmon Arm. Arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Salmon Arm Hospital Foundation, PO Box 265, Salmon Arm, BC VIE 4N3 Friends and family of Ralph are invited to a Celebration of Ralph’s life, which will take place on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at his home in Salmon Arm from 1 – 4 p.m. The family would like to thank all those who participated in his care over the years at the Cancer Clinic, Salmon Arm Hospital, Cancer Foundation, and home care workers for their compassion and support during his illness.

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BACIGALUPO, TED The family of Ted Bacigalupo is very grateful for the warmth and support shown by many members of the community over the last few weeks. To recognize Ted’s contributions to the region as Area ‘C’ Director and as a community volunteer, we would like to invite you to an informal gathering in his honour. The event will be held on Sunday July 22, between noon and 4:00 p.m., at the Blind Bay Hall, 2510 Blind Bay Road (corner of Marine Drive) in the community of Blind Bay. All are welcome to join as we share stories and anecdotes and enjoy a slice of Ted’s favourite cake with a cup of tea or coffee.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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HUPFAUER, WERNER APR. 5, 1946 - July 13, 2012 Werner Hupfauer age 66 passed away at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital during the early morning hours of July 13, 2012.

He had suffered a massive stroke 6 days prior, after just having brought in a load of firewood.

He leaves behind Gudie (Gudrun) his loving wife of 44 years, an older sister Karin and a younger brother Klaus both in Germany.

Werner came to Canada in l967 to work at Expo 67 in Montreal as a young chef. There he met Gudie and they married the following year.

During their marriage they worked in different parts of the world, did some unique travelling and chose to settle in the Shuswap in 1981. Over the years Werner operated The Eatery in Salmon Arm, the Log’n Hearth at Shuswap Lake Estates in Sorrento and the Summit Restaurant in Salmon Arm in the early 1990s. He retired from the restaurant business in 1997 and enjoyed vending at the Sorrento Farmers’ Market where he was best known for his bread. Werner was vibrant, outrageous, energetic and tenacious . He was very active in local community affairs and gave generously of his time and energy.

Werner was a strong supporter of the annual auction for the Variety Club Children’s Charity.

Please consider this charity in honour of Werner in lieu of flowers. http://www.variety.bc.ca/ page211.htm A very big thank-you to ALL the staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital for taking such loving care of Werner in his final week.

A pot luck celebration of Werner’s life will take place on Saturday, September 15, at 2 pm at Shuswap Lake Estates Hall on the Trans Canada Highway near Sorrento, courtesy of Jack Barker.

In the meantime, Gudie will be available at gudrun@airspeedwireless.ca.

Arrangements entrusted to FISCHER’S FUNEARL SERVICES & CREMATORIUM LTD., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. EMAIL condolences and share memories at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.

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Email for job description: casey.larochelle@kwakiutl.bc. ca or call 250-949-6012 Deadline 07/27/12 LOOKING for part time cook, possibly leading to time. Past experience an set. Competitive wage for right person. starts soon.

Ready to take the next step in the food industry?

Come join Red Seal Chef Che Langevin and his culinary team at Moose Mulligan’s and break out of the ordinary.

Currently hiring all positions; •Line Cooks •Salad/Prep •Dishwashers.

See what you would help create at moosemenu.com Apply in person Attn: Che or email thepub@moosemulligans.com STEMMER Construction Ltd. is Currently accepting resumes for local project looking for experienced concrete form work carpenters experienced construction labor and experienced crane operator please send resume to info@stemmerconstruction.com or fax 250-832-8316

Volunteers

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Volunteers Wanted!

Spend your time doing something fun & rewarding at RJ Haney Heritage Village For info (250)832-5243 or

LOOKING FOR Sales Representatives - Canadian Taxpayers Federation is expanding our Sales Division in your area. For more information visit: www.taxpayer.com Call 1800-667-7933 Ext 111 or email: national.manager@ taxpayer.com

volunteer@salmonarmmuseum.org

Work Wanted

FULL-TIME line cook needed immediately at Home Restaurant- Sorrento. Apply in person to Doug.

Obituaries

Obituaries

MARVIN EARL GOODRICH It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Earl Goodrich after a brief battle with cancer.

Earl was born May 17, 1937 in Vancouver, B.C. to Raymond and Evelyn Goodrich. Earl lived and graduated from high school in Chilliwack. At a coffee shop in Chilliwack he met the love of his life, Gail and they were married November 4, 1961. Gail and Earl moved to Vernon in 1964 where Earl worked for Dunlop Tire. In 1965 they and their two girls, Susan and Wendy, moved to Salmon Arm. Here Earl and Gail started their successful independent tire business and bought Valley Tire, later (1975) to become a Kal Tire Associate dealer. Earl was an active and visible member of his community. Throughout his working career, he developed many loyal and longterm business relationships. Earl’s close network of friends was an important part of his life. He served for two years on Salmon Arm City Council in the early 1970’s, was a volunteer for the Salmon Arm fire department, manager of the Aces hockey team, a member of the Elk’s Lodge, and served on the Board of Directors of the Salmon Arm Golf Club. After retirement in 1990, Earl became an avid golfer and enjoyed many rounds at the Salmon Arm Golf Club and Shadow Mountain Golf Club, their winter home in Palm Desert.

Earl and Gail celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary November 4, 2011 with their two daughters; Susan and Wendy in Mexico. Earl accomplished one of his top items on his ‘Bucket List’ and caught a 135 pound marlin.

Earl is survived by his wife Gail, daughters Susan Price of Williams Lake and Wendy (John) Knapik of Nelson as well as grandchildren Blair and Mark Knapik and Brad and Amanda (Brendan) Price and great-grandchild Arilyee.

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday July 14th at 2:00 pm at the Gathering Place; 350 ~ 30th Street NE. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be sent thorugh Earl’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC

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Obituaries

TCH & Corner of 10th St. SW (across from the Waterslides)

Obituaries

STADVAL, ANTON “BRIAN” 1937 - 2012 It is with great sadness that that the family of Brian announces his sudden passing at his home in Tappen, BC on Monday afternoon July 09, 2012 at the age of 75 years.

Brian was born in Edmonton, AB to parents Anton and Drucille Stadval on May 24, 1937. In 1966 Brian married Heidi Kerth and in 1973 they relocated to the Tappen area where they continue to reside.

After the Air Force Training, spending time with the BC Fisheries on the West Coast, he joined the Nanaimo Fire Department, left for Fort St. John, Kamloops, and arrived in Tappen. Settled in White Lake and formed the Fire Department, and he was the 1st Chief in White Lake Fire Department. He also became an RCMP Aux. Member.

Brian worked for the Department of Highways and later became the Head Guard for the RCMP, Salmon Arm Detachment this lasted for 22 years until his health prevented him from continuing.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Brian became a member of the Salmon Arm Masonic Lodge #52 in 1997 he later also joined the Granite Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons #29 .He served both organisations with great pride.

Brian will be remembered for his positive attitude towards life, he always had the time to stop and chat to friends and strangers alike.

Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 46 years; Heidi, his sister and brother in law Uli & Eckhard Mueller and niece Marie, son Kris, brother Bill, and nieces Gail, Lynne, Carmen and Tracy and families also many friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held today, Wednesday July 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm at Bowers Funeral Home, Salmon Arm. A reception will follow in the Mountainside room allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories.

Online Condolences can be sent through Brian’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Service, Salmon Arm, BC.

Drew Lee-Hai & Associates is seeking a FT BOOKKEEPER in a fast paced office environment. This position provides a wide range of accounting tasks including bookkeeping, payroll, HST, WCB and record keeping. The candidate must possess strong communication, computer and interpersonal skills. Must be efficient, organized, and able to multi-task and perform a variety of accounting tasks with little supervision.

Minimum of five years’ experience required. Experience in Simply Accounting and Quickbooks would be an asset.

Please send your reply to: Human Resources PO Box 697 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N8 Fax: 250-832-5377 Email: info@drewleehai.ca

Financial Services

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FRIENDLY, polite and reliable Administrative Assistant looking for PT/FT work in Salmon Arm. Skills include Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.

Please Call Stephanie @ (250)832-5869

MECHANIC for busy Transmission Shop, PT or FT, good wages & benefits, email resume: firstkt@live.ca or fax (250)832-4667 Resident Handyman/Caretaker Couple and Front Desk Clerks wanted for Kamloops Motel. Apply with Resume to: Box 1381 Kamloops This Week 1365-B Dalhousie Dr. Kamloops, BC V2C 5P6

Esthetics Services

Help Wanted

COME WORK WITH US! As much as deep technical skills are critical for us, the most successful working relationships we’ve had over the past few years have been with folks who are incredibly professional, disciplined, focussed, and leave their egos at the door. Attitude comes first. We are looking for responsible long term employees that want to have fun and help grow our business. Full time is preferred but we are into yoga and are working on our flexibility.

Please come in and see us in person.

1160 - 10th Ave. SW (across from Piccadilly Mall)

Help Wanted

Mica 5/6 Projects Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd.

Mechanical Inspector

Job Description: Mechanical Inspector needed to perform inspections speci¿cally related to the assembly of two 500MW Turbine/Generator Units. The candidate must • Ensure adherence to contract speci¿cations • Monitor and record progression of work • Ensure quality work practice and quality product Preferred Experience: • Knowledge of various welding applications and methods • Experience working in large mechanical equipment maintenance, assembly or construction • Familiarity with hydro-electric power generation equipment installation or maintenance • Knowledge of safe lifting and rigging procedures Skills/Abilities: • Ability to read and interpret drawings.

• Competent in performing steel, cable and piping quantity calculations • Strong computer skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement and will be required to live in a camp located at Mica Creek BC, 140 kilometres north or Revelstoke. Shift duration will be 14 days on, 7 off. Nightshift work may be required.

Resumes will be accepted until 31 July, 2012; only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors. Ltd. Fax: 250-805-4340 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 31 July, 2012

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Pets & Livestock

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Real Estate

Legal Services

Feed & Hay

Misc. for Sale

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

A horse quality orchardgrass, $5, & other quality $2-4/bale Al Fritzel (250)832-9070 7ACRES of grass, Grandview Bench, Ucut, Ubale, Uhaul.

Cheap (1-206)790-3476 EXCELLENT Quality grass hay and grass alfalfa mix hay.

No rain barn stored $4-$6 bale. Straw $5 bale.

250835-4748 or 250-833-9595

Mobile Homes & Parks

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Carpentry/ Woodwork FINISHING carpenter for hire 25yrs experience. Make your vision a reality. Call Pat (250)675-5577

Misc Services

Get “Miles” on your motors this summer!

• Small Engine Repairs • Lawn & Garden • Construction • Forestry • Recreation

MILES’ MOBILE MECHANICAL 30 Years Locally

Cell 804-6869

832-4213

SHUSWAP BBQ & Catering offers southern bbq for all occasions. Now at Prestige hotel and Sandy Point Rd. Check out our website at www.shuswapbbq.com or call (250)803-8712

Painting & Decorating nt iscou $D ting$$ $ ain P • Residential & Commercial • Interior/Exterior

• Wallpapering • Drywall Repair • Professional Workmanship • Seniors Discounts

For Free Estimate call Lorraine

Pets N&T CANINE CARE Daycare, boarding, grooming.

Visit our webpage: www.nandtcaninecare.ca 250-835-0136 With Dignity & Understanding.

N&T PET CREMATION SERVICES call 250-835-0136

Merchandise for Sale

$100 & Under FULL size free standing basketball hoop $75 Day light therapy light $75 250-8320090

Fruit & Vegetables RASPBERRIES U-Pick $1.75/lb, 10lbs. or more $1.50 Picked $3.75/lb in Tappen (250)835-4308 (250)803-1115 STRAWBERRIES are ready now. Sandy Acres Berry Farm Berry pickers needed (250)832-5398 (250)833-6617 STRAWBERRIES Chemical free U-pick strawberry farm, 6km East of Sicamous. (250)836-2272 STRAWBERRIES, u-pick, available now, Geier’s Fruit & Berry Farm, 3820 40St. SE, (250)832-2807 phone for picking time U-PICK CHERRIES Bing, Van and Pie Cherries at Bastion Mtn. Farm 2191-60th Ave NE SA Follow the signs

BLACKTOP NOW!

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Driveways & Parking Lots

FREE ESTIMATES! CALL NOW! 1-888-670-0066

POWER PAVING SERVING ALL THE KOOTENAYS

Call 250-833-4728

ronmarchand@shaw.ca Compact Disc Harrow ( Princess Auto special) $449.99 asking $300, 3 point hitch hydraulic lock splitter $400 32 ft Vanguard legend top model travel trailer 10 ft pull out sleeps 6 as new asking $15,500 OBO, 20 ft Palm Beach party boat max 12 persons 4 swivel chairs 30 hp Nissan outboard motor power and economy $14,900 OBO 250-675-5140 after 5pm MODEL 5600 Econominder water softner. $500. Reverse osmosis system. $300.

Camper tie down bar $50.

(250)833-4393 WEBER jumping jack 3HP Honda $2600, Concut slab saw 18HP $4200, Garlock patch kettle 35gal $750. Call 250-832-9426 WURLITZER Organ Centura Deluxe Model 605 complete with Owner’s kit and Owner’s Manual. $200 OBO Call 250463-5315 or 250-833-5668

Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local PURCHASING old Canadian & American coin collections & accumulations. 250-548-3670

BABY Grand Piano, Lindeman & Sons (1936) walnut colored, $3900. (250)832-0799

Paving/Seal/ Coating

NOTICE

Available now!!! Don’t miss out!!!

2 Households 2589/2596 Golf Course Dr. Sat July 21 8am2pm Great variety of items A “GUY” Yard & Workshop Estate Sale. Sat. July 21, 9am-3pm, 3861 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. Tools, building supplies, util. trailer, collectables, etc. All must go! NO early birds.

FUNDRAISING yard sale Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 7519 TC Hwy. Beside Fast Gas Sat July 21 9-2 Fishing tackle tools books and lots more raising money for NIKE women’s marathon.

SALMON Arm: 260 17St SE, Sat. July21, 8-12, toys, kids clothing, maternity wear Sat.July 21st -8am-1pm 22504th Ave. S.E. Household, silk plants, tools & free items.

Serving Sicamous & Area for 20+ Years

Misc. for Sale HATE TO COOK? Homestead cooks will prepare meals to your personal liking in YOUR OWN HOME by experienced professional country cooks.

250-838-2038 Kathleen

Home and Land Packages, Salmon Arm

Films, slides, photos & video transferred to DVD. Copies for gifts!

Musical Instruments

GARAGE sale Saturday July 14 & Sunday July 15. kids clothing, furniture, small Appliances, and Motor bikes. 2736 Hilltop Road Sorrento.

AFFORDABLE

MEMORIES ON DVD!

Garage Sales

Cell 833-8009 Home 836-4154

Apt/Condo for Rent 1BDRM Apt. downtown SA, newly reno’d, balcony, private, quiet, NS, NP, Seniors discount, $700/mo. Suomi Apartments, Keith (250)832-6060 2BDRM close to downtown, NS, NP, $795/mo., hot water included (250)955-0774 2BDRM., Enderby, includes heat, hot water & AC, NS, NP, $725/mo.

(250)804-0774 (250)803-1789 AVAILABLE immediately, spacious 1000sqft. 2bdrm. apt., downtown SA, can be used for residential or commercial incl. F/S, $850/mo. +DD & ref’s, (250)307-2431 BACHELOR cabin near Magna Bay, f/s, large lot, no dogs, $595 incl. util (250)833-2129 BEAUTIFUL furnished/unfurnished apartments viewing Shuswap Lake McGuire Park.

Quiet adult NS NP Professional/Seniors Close to all amenities 250-833-9148 SPACIOUS 1 bdrm apt. Central loc. Mature adult. Pet negot. $675. Phone 250-8326490

the Video Man

832-3320

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Ron Marchand

Rentals

Free Items FREE semi-tame outdoor cats, would make perfect barn cats.

1 female, 1 male. All are spayed and neutered, and all have shots. Cat house included. Call Pat (250)515-6016 Good homes wanted for 5 kittens. 2 orange males, 3 Calico females. 8 weeks old. call 250-832-4079 or leave message

We Create Quality Assured Custom Homes in 90 days and Relationships that last a lifetime - Guaranteed!!

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-3.09%OAC Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766 Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Other Areas 20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com FREE BROCHURE. Kings County “Land of Orchards, Vineyards and Tides”. Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start a business! Toll-Free: 1-888865-4647 www.kingsrda.ca

UPDATED 2 Bed,2 Bath 2000sq.ft Condo in Sorrento.Great location.Close to all amentities.Amazing view.Large,covered,private deck with lots of storage.All aplliances.Avail.Aug 1 $1100 250-5150450- 778-220-4520

Commercial/ Industrial

1BDRM. apartment, close to down town, adults, NS, NP, references req.(250)833-6855 1 Bdrm apt. Cambridge Court $695/mo 250-804-0399

COMMERCIAL space for lease at the Blind Bay Market Place. Space from 900sqft. to 6000sqft.

Contact Terry (250)804-6132 INDUSTRIAL 4380 45thST SE 1800 Sq.ft.

O.H. doors $1000/mo 250-832-0908 OFFICE SPACE - Two office rooms plus a storage/kitchen area on Alexander Street in the core of Salmon Arm. To view contact Stan at 250-8047343 or cell 250-515-6302

Excavating & Drainage

Excavating & Drainage

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

DAN DEGLAN EXCAVATING Professionally Beautifying Properties for Over 27 Years.

• Rock Walls • Utility Services • Site Prep • Terracing • Drainage • Pools

www.dandeglan.com 981 - 16th Street N.E., Salmon Arm V1E 2V2

250-832-0707

Heat, Air, Refrig.

Heat, Air, Refrig.

N.A. MORRIS H E AT I N G & A C LT D .

Real Estate Houses For Sale 2871 sq. ft. 3 bed/3 bath home with panoramic view. Price negotiable. (250)675-5442

Mobile Homes & Parks

HOSPITAL BED/electric Hill-Rom. New memory foam mattress. $1150. OBO local free delivery (250)253-4595 Walker, mobility scooter, air conditioner (1 month old).

(250)832-7321

14X68 2 Bdrm mobile home front kitchen great conditon 3 appl incl central air wheel chair ramp 2 storage sheds in Chase Overlooking Little Shuswap Lake $49,995 250679-8196

Financial Services

Financial Services

HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING SHEET METAL • BONDED GAS FITTER 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Upgrade your heating system before Fall!

Garden & Lawn

REIMER’S FARM SERVICE • Bark Mulch • Shavings • Sawdust

We Deliver

250-260-0110 or 804-3030

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PICK-UP OR DELIVERY

Rentals

Abbott Painting Experienced Experi ienced dP Professional rofessionall Painter • Ceiling Repaints • Interior/Exterior • New Construction BOOK YOUR EXTERIORS NOW! Phone: 250-804-6194

Paving/Seal/ Coating

Kale Abbott

Paving/Seal/ Coating

Asphalt Driveway Seal Coating & Crack Filling Call for a FREE Estimate

Local Area Owners Serving the Shuswap & Area

Keith 250-377-1820 • Walter 250-314-4231

Landscaping

Landscaping

Skid-Steer Loader * Track Excavator Light Equipment Hauling * Dump Truck

LANDSCAPING / GENERAL EXCAVATING / SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS

Serving the Shuswap/ Okanagan

ROBIN NIELSEN info@nielsenlandscaping.net www.nielsenlandscaping.net

Misc Services

Misc Services

old gal says “GIT ‘ER DONE!”

CARPENTER/HANDYMAN Available

Grumpy Old Man • Building Projects • Home Improvements • Repairs, Renovations • Too many years experience fixing old houses • Local References

250 833-5668

Pet Services

Pet Services

PET GROOMING With Patty

Monday to Friday

All Breeds including Cats & Large Dogs

Appointments necessary.

271A Trans-Can. Hwy. N.E. (across from KFC) • 250-832-0604

250-833-6601

Garden & Lawn

Rentals

• Shavings, Sawdust, Bark Mulch, Wood Chips (bulk/ mini bags) • Well Rotted Manure • Soils • Extra Clean Wheat Straw

Stanley Bland 832-6615 or 833-2449

Grama Vikki’s Dog Grooming & Daycare Vikki Myers 813 Kappel St. Sicamous, BC Bring your fuzzy babies to Gramma’s house

250-836-3303

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Misc for Rent

Homes for Rent

Suites, Lower

Log Home Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. 5bed, 31/2 bath, inďŹ&#x201A;oor heat, available August 1.

4 bed, 2 bath house in Salmon Arm, available August 1.

3 bed, 2bath house in Salmon Arm. 1 bedroom Condo in Salmon Arm. 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Salmon Arm

LAKESIDE 3Bdrm 2 story all appl. incl. 3960 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. Year to Year Lease Call for details Refs and DD reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Large sundeck 250833-8108 or 250-835-0155

BLIND BAY 3bdrm 1bath W/O, lakeview, patio, lge yard, min to beach, large open living/dining/kitchen area, NS, NP, $800/mo. inc. util. plus half months security deposit.

Standard BC Lease, ref. req.

(250)675-3101 LARGE bright, 2bdrm. 6appl., 4pce. bath, walk to Canoe beach. Cable & utils. inc., NS, No parties. (250)804-2640 QUIET Hillcrest area, 1bdrm, gas f/p, above ground suite. $750/mo inc. util. Cable and WiFi avail. Aug. 1st. refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req.

N/P, N/S, (250)804-0980

Call AL BINGHAM

250-804-6216

Mobile Homes & Pads 3BDRM 1.5 bath, deck on 1/2 acre, 5appl. $1000/mo + util. pets neg. 250-832-5119 or 250-517-7909 MARA: 2bdrm. mobile, addition, deck, creekside, new ďŹ&#x201A;oors, electric & plumbing, f/s/w/d/ac, elec. heat, $700/mo. + DD (250)838-7670

Modular Homes 2 BDRM. HOME $700/mo. + util. 3 bdrm. home $800/mo. + util. in Sicamous area. 250309-0975.

Homes for Rent 1bdrm at Gardom Lake,quiet, private, NS/NP, N/D. $700/mo. includes w/d, f/s plus util.

Damage Deposit reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Avail.Aug. 1st 250-833-1139 2BDRM., 1bath, near Chase golf, 1yr. lease, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req., $775/mo. (1-250)376-5445 2 Bdrm Bungalow 2 blocks from DT on its own lot w/carport $775/mo 250-832-5956

LOVELY WHITE LAKE HOME FOR RENT! 2 Bed, 1 bath, W/D, 2 decks on an acre of gardens, greenhouse, seasonal stream, open sun, trees on 2 sides. Gardens have perennial herbs and ďŹ&#x201A;owers, raspberries, fruit trees. From the decks (one screened) a little view of little White Lake. Big White Lake is a 5 minute walk, and new swimming beach 5 minute drive. Interior easy to maintain, bright, sunny, well insulated, wood stove, oil furnace & great storage space (in and out). 10 minute drive from Sorrento, 20 minutes from Salmon Arm. $900/mo and vacant now. Contact me ASAP for more details & loads of pictures! lmkhandro@hotmail.com; 206-902-0987.

SEMI beachfront top ďŹ&#x201A;r. house $900/mo. 2bdrm., lrg deck, 1100sq.ft, internet, W/D/DW, dock, 10 min. from Tappen, NS, NP, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (604)6121715 or (604)861-6254 SICAMOUS; 5 BDRM home on 1/2 acre. Avail now. W/D New Paint Across from Mall 425 Main St. $880/mo + util., (604)836-7888.

SORRENTO: 2Bdrm House w/bsmt. & shed, unfurnished, 4 appl., carport, private area downtown, NS, NP, ref. Req., avail. July 15, $980/mo (250)675-4920 after 5pm.

SOUTH Broadview 2bdrm.

2bath on large lot, F/S, NS, NP, $1200/mo. (250)372-0587 (250)371-7536

Call today at

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1994 Ford Mustang V6 RWD 70,000km on new engine. $1000 in winter tires/rims.

Amp & Subs. $2700 obo (250)517-9412

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Misc. for Sale

ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on punched 305 eng. 3 spd.

Needs some body work. For more info. $2800 OBO. 1-250-523-9762. (Logan Lake)

Misc. for Sale

Auto Financing

Misc. for Sale

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Transportation

Transportation

Off Road Vehicles

Boats

2005 Arctic Cat 500cc 4x4, runs great, no accidents, must sell $3500. obo Salmon Arm (250)804-0734 (250)517-7465

11ft inďŹ&#x201A;atable 4HP yamaha 4 Stroke like new 40 pound thrust Min kota Many options $1600 250-833-0552

Recreational/Sale

170 Campion Allante Bowrider with Yamaha 115 V-4 outboard motor, brand new prop.

All new custom ďŹ t travel covers. Has an XMPINC wakeboard tower and EZload trailer with new tires plus spare tire.

Great family boat that seats 8. ski storage, stereo, 3 point ski tower and extra prop, cooler and lots of room. Boat has been well cared for and in excellent condition., Please call 250-832-2960. $8000

1987 Triple E Motorhome.

Sleeps 6, excellent condition.

New tires, canopy. Rear bedrm.

EZ boatloader. $10900. OBO (250)832-4814 1988 Honey Motorhome 22 ft.

Good cond very clean $5000 ďŹ rm 250-832-4174 1989 Ford 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TravelAir motor home, gas/propane fridge & stove, gen.set, needs some work $6995. (250)833-8847 Campersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Special - Ready for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s camping season 1999 Dodge Dakota club cab, 4x4, V8, 5 spd., A/T/C, exc. tires, well maintained vehicle, highway kms; 1991 Prowler 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5th wheel trailer, new awning, new fridge, new 30# propane tank, 3pce bathroom, 4 burner stove w/oven, double sink, $6500 for the package.

(250)804-2795 OLDER Model Van guard Cougar 8ft. Stove, heater, fridge, all jacks work. Clean Sleeps 4. Would be awesome hunter/back country shack! $600 OBO 250-804-5093

Trucks & Vans

19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sailboat on trailer, V-berth, new outboard motor, sails & extras $4500. (250)832-8462 2007 Monterey, 194FS, SS prop, stereo, low hrs. mint cond. $22,000. (250)833-0669 Sunstream ďŹ&#x201A;oating boat lift, 6000lb capacity.

Solar charged electric. $10,000.

Hardly Used. 250-801-0028

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BLIND Bay, shared kitchen, private bath, NS, NP, $400/mo., (250)517-0183

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NS July 15 $825 + Util 250804-4754

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GARDENS SALMON ARM

A bed of many colours…

The first thing you will notice is the hot pink geraniums that welcome you to the property.

The rock work that surrounds the home is terraced to the side with various plantings, leading you to an archway covered with clematis, preceded by a stunning calla lily.

Honeysuckle, along with huge hosta, clematis, hydrangeas, holly, are just some of the interests in the various beds around the home.

Marigolds grow beside carrots, tomatoes, and beans.

Lupins mix well with the ornamental grasses and yucca are interesting focal points in one of the front beds.

Azalea’s along with the hens & chicks blooming in a fountain, give this garden colour, balance and definition.

— By Sherry & Laura, Salmon Arm Observer

Do you know someone whose garden goes D above and beyond? Do you think your garden is a cut above? Don’t be shy! Let us know the owner’s name, address and phone number!

The garden does not have to be huge or elaborate. It could be on a balcony or a front yard or whatever space you have, as long as it is unique.

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Cell 250 804.3162 LOT 3 - 350 10TH STREET SE Large, level lakeview lot in a central location.

Neighbouring lot MLS® 10044387 also available.

Seller prefers to market both lots together. Currently zoned R8 but would make an ideal apartment site as well. Unopened lane access at rear lot line.

MLS® 10044381

$135,000

LOT 4 - 370 10TH STREET SE

FEATURE LISTING MLS® 10031737

Large, level, lakeview lot in a central location.

Neighbouring lot MLS® 10044381 also available.

Seller prefers to market both lots together.

Currently zoned R8 but would make an ideal apartment site as well. Unopened lane access at rear lot line.

MLS® 10044387

$135,000 $

1,250,000

#6 - 441 - 20th Street NE MLS® 10042264

5410 Eagle Bay Road • 66 gently sloping acres with spectacular lake & mtn. views • Semi-lakeshore with beach access • Roadway system, two creeks, with culvert system & water licence • Development potential or private estate 512 Lakeshore Dr., Vernon MLS® 10045312

LOT 23 VALLEY PLACE, BLIND BAY LOT 3 BLIND BAY ROAD

Beautiful, level building lot in Shuswap Lake Estates. Nice building site in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Close to golf and only minutes to lake access. Services at lot line.

MLS® 10044076

Beautiful 0.29 acre lake view lot. One of a kind to build your dream home or for a family recreational investment. Marina and lake access just across the road.

$99,800

MLS® 10017751

$234,000

$

349,000

$

309,000

• 55+ townhouse w/custom designed cabinetry • Rock-faced f/p, skylights & French doors

• 2000 sq. ft. completely renovated inside & out • Community boat and beach privileges

#8 - 5161 63rd Ave. NE

#4 - 171-17th St SE

MLS® 10025105

MLS® 10048208

®

shuswap INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

MARG KENTEL

$ $

116,900

• RETIRE HERE! Close to golf & Shuswap Lake • 1400 sq. ft. home, adult park, private yard

250.833.2062

299,800

Bayview Place • Brand new 3 bedroom townhouse in Bayview • Master features walk-in closet & ensuite

OpenFor theHweekou ses of July 18 - 25, 2012 3276 Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay Semi-lakeshore retreat. This summer, enjoy what lake life is all about in your heritage log cabin. Fully furnished. Counting the suite above the newly built 3-car garage, you have a total of 5 bdrms. & 2.5 baths, PLUS a fully serviced RV site in the huge yard and a new dock!! So much is being offered here. $

Sat., July 21

649,000

MLS® 10049682

Lakeside Realty Ltd.

1 pm - 3 pm

Merry Anderson 250-833-2799

2611 Bay Crescent, Blind Bay Suite deal! Looking for a mortgage helper? This affordable home has a self-contained 2 bedroom basement suite.

Excellent floor plan – the main floor offers 2 good sized bedrooms, formal dining room with access to the deck, galley kitchen and living room. Option to have 3rd bedroom down and have a 1 bedroom suite. Large .30 acre is beautifully landscaped with peacefully ully flowing pond and garden flower beds. Come have a look! ok! $

314,900

Sun., July 22

Lisa Butler 1 pm - 3 pm 250-804-7955

MLS® 10048432

#704 1451 1st Ave., Salmon Arm • • • • $

MLS® 10043075

Excellent location!!! Great price!

4 bedroom, 2.5 baths Beautifully landscaped Lake & mountain views

177,000 Barb LeRoux 250-832-6060 0

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12 - 350 HUDSON STREET NW

641 8TH AVENUE SE

Great retirement spot close to shopping, waterfront park and walking trails. This level entry 3 bdrm., 2 bath home features an open floor plan, large windows, vaulted ceilings, fireplace and central air. Fully landscaped yard, large patio, double, attached garage and extra parking. All this and more in a central location with a great lake view.

Gorgeous llake k and town view. This 2800 sq.ft. home has 3 bdrms, 3 full baths, and is on a quiet no thru road, only minutes to downtown.

Hardwood, laminate, and ceramic tile flooring. Full, fully finished lower level that can easily be modified for a suite. Main floor laundry, central air, security system, steam bath and loads of storage. Large master bedroom with ensuite and soaker tub. Double garage, fully landscaped yard and 3 decks. On a short street surrounded by protected parkland and wooded area with no neighbors to the rear.

$439,900

MLS® 10051095

1471 17TH AVENUE SE

3662 JACKSON ROAD

Well constructed log home with B&B option.

Beautiful 4 bdrm, 4 bath home nestled in the trees on a .57 acre unobstructed lake view lot.

Natural cut stone floor to ceiling rock fireplace, lots of cabinets, storage and closets, skylights, large covered deck plus 2 private balconies. Self contained bachelor suite with separate entrance.

Hot tub, double carport and fruit trees.

Family home with 5 bdrms. and 3 baths on private, no thru road. Huge kitchen, formal dining, sunken living room, wood fireplace, and beautiful views. Main floor laundry. Above main features a large master suite with luxurious ensuite, and the lower level of this home is fully finished and features a suite with separate entrance. Private, fully landscaped yard, double attached garage and additional parking.

$434,900

MLS® 10044569

$464,900

MLS® 10045181

3800 HURSTFIELD RD., EAGLE BAY

2950 LAKESHORE ROAD NE

This magnificent home features a luxury kitchen, large pantry, in floor heating, b/i entertainment center, b/i sound system throughout, intercom, and a 20’ vaulted ceiling in the great room with a spectacular view of the lake. This beautiful home also has a 1 bdrm, 1 bath inlaw suite with full kitchen. Smart board exterior and detached garage. Too many extras to list them all!

4 bdrm, 3.5 bath home on approximately 124 acres of Paradise. Wonderful view property, perfect for development or a great investment as a holding property for a single or group purchase. Fishing and hunting at your back doorstep. Adjacent to crown land, offering endless fun on your ATV, mountain bike or hiking. There is also 55 feet of beach easement with your own dock and buoy. Only half an hour to Salmon Arm and an hour to Kamloops. Good potential to be set up as a bed and breakfast.

$769,000

MLS® 10045912

$309,000

MLS® 10035859

$998,000

MLS® 10029214

®

MARG KENTEL

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1611 2nd Ave. NE

Amazing valley view from the living room or large covered deck. This home shows like new and includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher and microwave. Estate sale.

MLS® 10046943

This home shows like new! Four bedrooms plus den/office. Many great updates plus new high efficiency furnace/ air conditioning. One bedroom suite with its own entrance.

$

64,900

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359,000

Cell (250) 833-8723

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185 ACRES PRIME FARMLAND

451 Mallory Road

41 Metcalfe Road

3638 Parri Road

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LOG HOME ON TEN ACRES WITH LARGE SHOP - Located between Salmon Arm and Enderby, this beautiful 5 bedroom log home has many updates and a new roof.

Private, fenced, pasture, treed with a 50 x 30 shop. Shop has large truck doors & 220 wiring.

Large country kitchen with wonderful views of the valley.

Formal dining room, rock fireplace in living room. NEW WELL. Property has fenced and cross-fenced pastures.

Enjoy the peace from this private setting (15 minutes to town).

TWO BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN ONE - Located on one of the most desirable fishing/ swimming lakes in the Shuswap (minutes from Salmon Arm).

Fantastic views from the large decks, 80 ft. of lake frontage.

Attention to detail, high end finishing throughout. Call for more details.

Fenced & cross-fenced, 160 acres irrigated.

(Three crops). Excellent wells, water rights (all irrigation equipment incl.)

Two large hay storage barns. Backs onto Crown land.

MLS® 10001374

MLS® 10049593

$

HOME – 27 ACRES

i REALTOR®

MLS® 10044063

$

535,000

MLS® 10014295

$

569,000

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$

978,000

$

1,495,000

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Serving the Shuswap 250 833-8771 • 250 832-7051 • 1-888-676-2435 #8 - 7732 Squilax-Anglemont Rd., Anglemont 8687 Squilax-Anglemont Rd., St. Ives Tastefully decorated 2 bdrm., 1 bath Get excited about this offering. Year round

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living in a 3,000 sq. ft. short clear cedar log home located in St. Ives. Wrap around deck with view of Shuswap Lake and natural surroundings. Cedar log home features 3 bdrms. plus den & 3 baths, as well as a large games room to enjoy your time inside. Home has a four year old metal roof and three yyear old vinyl deck. The upstairs ceiling is ccompleted in clear cedar and features two sskylights. Home is located a short walk to a well maintained public beach. w

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299,900

$

7589 Squilax-Anglemont Rd., Anglemont

New Price

4357 Eagle Bay Rd., Eagle Bay, BC Make this home your year round home or summer retreat. Home on 1/2 acre lot offering privacy and view of the Shuswap Lake.

Basement unfinished and waiting for your ideas. Owner has access to waterfront beach property which includes a dock and boat ramp.

Property listed below tax assessed value.

$

459,900

$

MLS® 10048829

250-833-7869

279,900

REDUCED PARK MODEL & TWO LOTS!!

210,000

4144 Squilax Anglemont Rd., Scotch Creek

7596 Mountain Drive, Anglemont

1660 Tappen Notch Hill Rd. Tappen

Rare opportunity situated just East of the Provincial Park in Scotch Ceeek.

Three titled lots = a half acre property which could be used for retail or office space, restaurant, services and more.

Build your business and home here and enjoy what the Shuswap has to offer.

Seller is motivated.

Prepare to be amazed with this first time offered 3 bed, 4 bath home where attention to detail shows in every room. Main floor has everything including master and laundry. Fully finished basement, 2nd master above and 2-car garage on .43 acre lot. A must see.

You really should check this one out. Open concept, 3 bed, 2 bath rancher still looks in show room condition. Home sits on 6.23 acres with stunning valley views. Newer deck off the back will provide many hours of relaxation

PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

$

MLS® 100 1 10035984 3598 5984 4

320,000 MLS® 10012221 100 10 0 1222 221 1

$

NEW LISTING!

399,900 MLS® 10047361 100 10 0 4736 7361 1

GREAT OFFERING

PRIVATE 1800 SQ. FT. HOME

One of the nicest townhomes you will see for this price. Multilevel, dimensional, upbeat colour scheme, window seat & libraries, office space, good storage, front balcony, private back deck & yard perfectly planned 3 bdrms. & den. Close to all the schools, rec centre & arena.

@ $325,000! This home has so much potential with the 0.34 acre lakeview lot, spacious kitchen, living room, 2 bdrms. up, 2 bdrms. + family room down.

Shows kept and clean. Geat location. Lot could accommodate detached garage.

MLS® 10049609 $

MLS® 10048005 $

With private decks off all bedrooms (3 up, 2 down), livingroom and kitchen. High vaulted ceilings, two floor-toceiling rock fireplaces, extra spacious kitchen & diningroom, double garage, paved drive, 0.49 acre lot.

$

325,000

MLS® 10050318 $

349,000

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$

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250 955-2184 • Cell 250 517-0974

$

www.shirleybarker.ca

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344,900

®

Great value in this gorgeous 2006 Park Model and not 1, but 2 corner lots. P/M is in showroom condition. A short walk to the beach and resort amenities.

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219,900

Scotch Creek

#353 & 364 Caravans West RV Resort, Scotch Creek

shirleybarker@telus.net

$

MLS® 10049488

Semi-waterfront home c/w 2 bdrms., 3 baths. Large deck with southern exposure. Located across from the community boat launch ad park with beach access. Home is tastefully decorated with large bedrooms, open concept to enjoy the view.

Buoy for your boat. A must see.

MLS® 10049587

Email:

waterfront townhouse located in Anglemont Terrace. Unit is located on the top floor with a great view of Shuswap Lake. Unit comes with its own buoy to keep your boat and a shared dock for loading and unloading.

New roof and Hardi siding installed on complex in 2011. Client motivated.

A must see.

New Listing

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349,000 MLS® 10047373 1 04737 100 47373 3

NEW! 3 bedrooms., 2.5 baths, master suite w/walk-in closets, central A/C, large kitchen, washer and dryer, living room w/ fireplace.

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Pre-Sales now 20% Sold!

Rob McKibbon, REALTOR®

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Century 21 Lifestyles (250) 804-6288 Box 869, 364 Ross St. N.E. Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N9 Toll Free: 1-866-463-2791 www.BIGRob.ca

Open for Viewing 1 - 4 Daily Show Centre located at the Prestige Inn www.shorelinelifestyle.ca • The New Shoreline Condo Project is “Now Selling!”

• 61 Units w/1 to 3 bedroom & luxury high end finishes • Downtown Waterfront, heated u/g parking, pool, hot tub • Excellent investment opportunities offered too!

• See www.ShorelineLifestyle.ca for floor plans/info MLS® 10045060 - MLS® 10045069

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131 Harbourfront Drive NE, Salmon Arm

From…

$

227,700

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Affordable Waterfront

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$

365,000

on Little White Lake. Cozy 4 bdrm., 2 bath home with private setting and 700 sq. ft. of deck, great for entertaining all your friends and family.

Enjoy breathtaking view, peace and quiet. Plenty of room top build a garage or shop.

NEW PRICE!

$

428,000

MLS® 10047233

Townhome on Water’s Edge

SO

LD

$

260,000

NEW PRICE!

325,000

Rare fine, ground level townhome overlooking Shuswap Lake and bird sanctuary. Enjoy the views from the patio in this 2 bdrm., 2 bath townhome.

Summer Getaway $

townhouse 250,000 2onbedroom the lake in Eagle Bay. Large covered deck, breathtaking views, oak kitchen, room for family and friends.

MLS® 10047550

Call Tara

Call Steve

Smart Location

North Broadview, .61 acre lot, surrounded by fruit trees & garden areas, 3 bdrm. + den, 1 1/2 bath level entry basement home, garage/shop.

This Shuswap Lake Estates .31 acre building lot is well treed and has great views of Blind Bay. Bring your own builder!

Call Jeremy

MLS® 10046975

Indoor Swimming Pool $

NEW PRICE!

MLS®10048173

Call Lisa

95,000

Executive Condo Top floor unit with

$

lakeview.

269,000 panoramic 2 bedroom plus den, with open floor plan.

55+ with secure parking & pet friendly.

MLS® 10042912

MLS® 10049065

Call Shirley

Call Gary

Seven Beautiful Acres

Broadview Villas

$

425,000

on 30th Street SE. Mostly treed with open pasture paths throughout.

Fenced. Zoned ALR. Great holding property.

Municipal water. House of no value.

Call Tara

NEW PRICE!

Vernon Townhouse $

159,900

55+, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, with private fenced yard.

Rental & pet allowed.

Great price!

NEW LISTING

$ Family rancher w/3 bdrms. up, 2.5 baths & finished walk-out basement. Private entrance suite. Lg. private yard on .57 acres. Steps to schools & shopping. $

MLS®10048570

MLS® 10050385

NEW LISTING

MLS®10049253

Renovate to Suit

24,900

$

MLS®10047560

Call Gary

$

Lakeview Lot

Where else can you get 5.58 acres on school bus route?

With 5 bdrm., 2 bath home that can be turned into a revenue producer suite? An RV shelter? A 16x30 shop?

Small barn? And MORE????

Call Steve Singlewide in family friendly MHP. 12 bdrms., 1 bath, w/covered porch, gardening shed, and storage shed.

Call Marv

245,000

424,900

Call Lisa

MLS® 10049687

Call Steve

Semi-Lakeshore w/Bsmt. Suite

Lake Access

$

$

479,900

Sunnybrae area – a stone’s throw to beach, lovely home overlooking lake, huge garden, shop, hardwood floors, custom kitchen, must see!

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MLS® 10028414

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Mountain biking in the summer plus ski in/ski out for ski season with this well appointed condo at Silver Creek Lodge. Sleeps 6, full kitchen, fireplace and underground parking! Also includes rooftop hot tubs and private ski lockers.

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349,900

4.25 acres of space surrounding this 1600 sq. ft. rancher with open living and dining. 2 bdrms. on the main, could be 3, lots of parking, storage in the crawl space and room for a shop and all your toys!

MLS® 10044918

279,900

2 bdrm., 1 bath home. Flat 0.5 acres offers plenty of elbow room, right in town.

Fruit trees, 23x15 garage and 21x13 insulated shed with 220V – room for all the boy toys. Big enclosed balcony – perfect for entertainment.

MLS®10047222

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Stunning near new 4 bed 3 bath home in the very desirable Ridge subdivision.

Absolutely breathtaking views from the impeccably put together open concept living space. Call to view, you won’t be disappointed.

One Percent Realty Charles Fitt 250-517-9850 Email: charlesfitt@onepercentrealty.com

All the charm of the country so close to the city! Almost 10 acres, fenced and cross fenced, self-contained cottage, pool, amazing Shuswap views, large covered deck, roof top deck and the list goes on and on. Call to view.

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BRIGHT, SPACIOUS and INVITING

• 2 bdrms., 1 bathrm on 0.11 acre lot • 14’x22’ Garage/Workshop • Veg. garden and Fire Pit • By Community Hall, Seniors Hall, Corner Store, Beach, Boating, Golf, Firehall & Elementary School

• Main floor, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths • Plus 2 identical 1 bdrm, 1 bath in-law suites • 0.21 acre lot in town • 30’x30’ garage • Near all amenities

* ABSOLUTELY CHARMING * • 3Bdrm 3Bathrm on 0.28 acre lakeview lot • Brazilian Rosewood & Walnut Flooring • Granite kitchen countertops,Stainless steel appliances • New metal roof, Covered deck, Patio with fire pit. $ MLS® 10049620

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412,000

NO PAD RENT – YOUR OWN THE LOT • 3 bdrm., 2 bathrm. singlewide with 3-room addition • New hot water tank & laminate flooring • Skylight, deck, utility shed • Near school, beach, golf & firehall MLS® 10045896

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• Popular adult strata on the Golf Course • Spacious main floor 1 bdrm and 1 1/2 bath • Vaulted ceiling, patio, mountain views • Basement 1 bdrm, 1 bath complete guest in-law suite

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3390 30th Street NE

4891 Foothill Road SW

MLS® 10039265

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DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY • 2.01 Level Acres • Level & fully serviced • Prime corner location • R5 Zoning up to 80 units

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

• Prime downtown location • Solid income stream • 9,473 sq. ft. fully leased • High visibility/easy access

IN TOWN ACREAGE

• 30 North Broadview acres • Amazing views and vistas • Build your dream home • Great soil for many uses

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6230 37th Street NE

91 17th Avenue SW

2600 Grandview Place

MLS® 10050530

MLS® 10047774

MLS® 10049986

MLS® 10046604

STUNNING

• 2,900 finished square feet • Vaulted ceiling and archways • Indoor endless pool • Emissions-free geothermal

$565,000

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• 2.6 acre park setting • 2,500 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms • Family room & suite potential • Fenced w/outbuildings

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• 9.2 gorgeous acres • A-2 Zoning, not in ALR • Amazing in town location • So much potential

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• 2875 finished square feet • 3 bedrooms, 2 dens, family room • 2 fireplaces and central A/C • Spacious rooms, view windows

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391 10th Street SE

420 24th Street NE

1035 Lakeshore Drive SW

3241 1st Avenue NE

MLS® 10047520

MLS® 10044741

MLS® 10049658

MLS® 10049753

MODERN DESIGN

• 1800 sq. ft w/ 3 bdrms • Tigerwood hardwood floors • Custom gourmet kitchen • Steam shower, Central A/C

BRAND NEW HOME!

• 1740 finished sq ft • 3 bedrooms and office • Stainless steel appliances • Quality finishing throughout

BUSINESS FOR SALE

• Well established night club • 5,500 square foot saloon • Includes all décor, equipment • High visibility location

CLOSE TO PARK

• 2000 sq. ft. needs TLC • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Solid home, nice floor plan • Private yard in great area

$412,900

$384,900

$299,000

$279,000

640 7th Street SE

111 Lakeshore Dr NE

#402 - 251 TCHwy

5211 Trans Canada Hwy.

MLS® 10046512

MLS® 10047992

MLS® 10049602

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• Lots of recent updates • Fully fenced back yard • Really cozy and clean

$249,000

BUSINESS FOR SALE

• Turn key operation • Fully equipped kitchen • Includes recipes, equipment • Downtown core location

$49,900

• 1825 sq ft storefront space • Upscale business complex • Great signage & visual exposure • High traffic w/ plenty of parking • Bring your ideas!

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• Majestic entrance w/open vaulted ceiling • 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, den • Open kitchen with walk-in pantry • Full basement all boarded waiting your finishing touches • Private fenced rear yard

Fantastic Lakeviews - 1/3 Acre • Private, tidy and cozy 3 bdrm., 2 bath home • Nearly 1/3 acre lot (72x185 ft.) with partially finished walk out bsmt.

• New H/W tank, newer high efficiency furnace and some flooring • Bonus is lane access to detached 24’x24’ garage/shop • Lots of room for parking the toys (boats, trailers, RVs, etc.)

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398,900

MLS® 10042959

Immaculate Level Entry Townhome • Quick possession available, low maintenance lifestyle!

• 2 bdrm. Townhome in a 55+ Adult complex on the waterfront • Bright open floor plan, 4 pc. bath (cheater ensuite) gas f/p • Nicely landscaped yard, single garage plus additional parking • Common area includes gazebo on the waterfront

MLS® 10049782

$229,900

$324,900

MLS® 10047628

Country Hills – Suite Deal!

• Great family neighbourhood, close to schools • Bright, open floor plan, 4 bdrms. & in-law suite • Large master bdrm. w /walk-in closet, 4 pce. ensuite & patio doors to deck •Family room off kitchen/dining area. Central air, gas f/p • Fenced back yard, storage shed, close to schools & shopping • Double garage w/attached workshop, 2nd driveway for extra parking

MLS® 10049741

$389,900

Affordable Waterfront

Waterfront – Spectacular Home

Pleasant Surprise

• 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2008 waterfront home • Beachfront at your doorstep • Great location, only 10 minutes to town • Ceramic tile, country kitchen, walkout deck • Year round or seasonal - you will enjoy!

• Custom cabinets, granite counters, walk in pantry • 2900 sq.ft., 4 bdrms, 3 baths, hardwood, granite & cork flooring • Large recreation room, wet bar & walk-out bsmt.

• Professionally landscaped 1/2 acre property • Large covered deck, heat pump, BI Vac • Boat launch, huge dock, 2 buoys, 3 RV sites

• 4 bdrms., 1 & 1/2 bthrm home w/full bsmt.

• Bright entrance to spacious open kitchen, centre island/eating bar & dining area • Loads of updates for an affordable price • Lots of parking, private yard

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#103 - 831 2nd St. SE, Salmon Arm Why Rent When You Can Own? • $145,000

• Countryside MHP 900 sq. ft.

• New windows, doors & siding • Landscaped w/shed & 2 apple trees

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• Modern Open Concept 5 Bedroom, 3 Full bath Home.

• Located in Upscale area, Walk to Beach & Amenities.

• On City Water & Sewer! Inlaw Suite in Basement!

• Features: Attached 2 Car Garage with 10 ft. Door.

• Alarm, B.I. Vac, R.V. Parking & A/C on .23 Acre Lot. • Manicured with Waterfall/Pond. 4-Season Destination!

3932 Parri Road, Sorrento Big White Lk. Waterfront • $1,550,000 • 328 ft. of lakeshore on 1.45 acres • Custom built 2002 home, 4200 sq. ft.

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Spic & span manufactured home!

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MLS® 10045085

#116 222 Martin Street, Sicamous

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Large 0.39 acre lot Nicely updated 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Suite potential, separate entry

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289,000 Lisa

Excellent location!!! Great price!

4 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms Beautifully landscaped Lake and mountain views

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339,000 Barb

MLS® 10047258

Central location Covered deck and sundeck Private yard with flat site Easy access, park nearby

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4860 14th Street NE, Salmon Arm

6850 50th Street NE, Canoe

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Large end unit townhome 2 bedroom, 2 full baths One year boat slip included Oversized double garage

661  2nd Avenue NE, Salmon Arm

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299,000

MLS® 10047894

#13 - 202 Hwy. 97A, Sicamous

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Sweet waterfront cabin on Mara Lake 2 bdrms. + bonus room, 1.5 baths Beautiful sandy beach, boat slip Well managed gated community

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399,000

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2540 Lakeshore Road, NE

• Rare opportunity to own this gorgeous lakeview home on half acre • Fantastic location, 4 bdrm. home • Beautifully renovated in 2007/08

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7280 Black Road SE, Salmon Arm • Rural, private location close to town!

• 1 acre, beautifully crafted home • Extensive wood features throughout • Fully furnished separate & private suite included

439,900 BIGRob

MLS® 10050630

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2250 4th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm

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Amazing lake views Over 3600 square feet, cathedral ceilings 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2 heated double garages, summer kitchen

447,000 Barb

MLS® 10040433

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Silver Creek

mls® 10044105

• 2 homes on this fenced 2.89 acres • Main house has 4 bdrms., 2 baths in just over 2,000 sq. ft.

• Second home is a 2003 modular home with 3 bdrms. & 2 baths • Perfect setup for extended family ®

mls 10045717

1050 70th Street SE

SSuper Su peer Family Fammilyy Home Fa

#13 3063 Hornsberger Rd.

$

449,900

1680 2nd Avenue SSEE

Charming Heritage Home • Renovated 1930’s home has been tastefully updated.

• 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, renovated kitchen with custom oak cabinets. .

• .17 acre fenced lot

$

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1231 23rd Ave. SW Popular Ridge Subdivision

$

469,900

349,900

SHUSWAP

mls®®10007 10044444 mls 10007201 10 007201 007 201

#62 - 667 Waverly Park Frontage Rd. Shuswap Lake Park

• Well kept 2 bd, 2 bath home with 4.88 acres bordering onto mountain biking & horse trails • 24 x40 shop with 220 power and high ceilings • Large fenced garden area • Nicely landscaped with outbuildings for storage • Great location

• This lot is ready for your RV or Park Model • Secured gated community • Clubhouse, boat launch and private beach • Boat slip and storage shed/ bunkhouse included • Hop, skip and jump from Sorrento

® mls mls®10042820 10007201 10007 10 007201 007 201

$

114,900

mls® 10041323

3681 Braelyn Road

Sunnybrae Properties

Across from Little Mountain Park

$

• Over 3100 sq.ft. executive rancher • Fully finished daylight basement, 4 bdrs, 3 full baths • Kitchen has large island with eating bar, hardwood floors, all appliances • 2 n/g fireplaces, covered deck to enjoy lake view.

South Canoe Acreage

4030 10th Avenue SE

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#2 - 51 - 8th Avenue SW

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• 4 bedroom home on 1.3 flat acres • New kitchen with gas stove • Many upgrades: new furnace, hot water tank, flooring • Large double carport, new deck, concrete hockey rink • Great family home.

mls®10048914

$

374,900

• Immaculate 4 bdr, 3 bath home on a .32 acre lot • Stunning lake views, spacious rooms, enclosed deck and large country kitchen • Lots of room for the toys, RV parking • Drive to the back of house for a perfect level entry home ® mls mls®10043073 10007201 10007 100077201

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B24 2698 Blind Bay Road

6288 Eagle Bay Road

MLS® 10040359

$

499,000

MLS® 10043160

$

129,000

MLS® 10047112

$

699,000

152 Grindrod Westside Road, Grindrod

Unique home, one of a kind, in Sicamous!! Vaulted ceilings, sunken living room, free standing propane fireplace in dining room, open concept living area. 4 bdrms., ensuite, fenced yard, 2 large sheds, landscaped with pond, sundeck & $ more…

319,000

1734 sq. ft. home on 12. acres. This home features a 1634 sq. ft. wrap around deck, maple hardwood flooring, open concept, 3 bdrm. & 2 bath.

96x75 barn, river irrigation, insulated workshop w/Man Den – Pool rm., equipment shed & separate wife’s car garage. $

249,000

MLS® 10041503

E OR 2331 Blind Bay Road

H ES

K LA

Immaculate WATERFRONT 5 bdrm home offers 224’ of beautiful pebbled beach minutes off of Hwy. 1 in Blind Bay. Gorgeous custom built home offers a large gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 master bedrooms, spacious open floor plan & great views. $

MLS® 10043735

1,499,999

MLS® 10047694

ING 2561 Centennial Dr., Blind Bay

2030 Canoe Beach Drive Exclusive LAKEVIEW acreage w/180 degrees of breathtaking views. 30 years of heart & soul have created the “Monet”of acreages. Over 6000 shrubs, flowers & trees have been carefully manicured into terraced gardens, & stunning building sites.

$

MLS® 10040549

#7, 667 Waverly Park Frontage Rd E t Extraordinary di RV lot l t iin a WATERFRONT park on desirable Shuswap Lake offering a boat slip, boat launch, clubhouse and on site security. The manicured RV lot is within steps to the waterfront. The lot is affordable – the memories priceless!

813 Kappel Street, Sicamous

This deluxe park model and lot are located in desirable Blind Bay This is the nicest RV development on Shuswap Lake! This 2 bdrm. unit is set up, and fully furnished and ready to enjoy. Easy access, beachfront location, dock for boat.

LAKEVIEW, private remote & treed 9.77 acres. One of a kind property w/ Tourist Com. zoning, formerly campground. Add boat & mini-storage or lots of room to build. Subdividable not in ALR. Plenty of water. Close to lake & public park.

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NE

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Immaculate level entry 4 bdrm., 3 bath home w/ fully finished basement w/ walk-out access to back yard. Basement is fully suited w/2 bdrms., great for extra company or the in-laws!

Features incl. open floorplan, bay windows, skylights & more.

MLS®10050871

$

405,000

5420 Canoe Beach Drive NE

3983 Talin Place, Eagle Bay

Canoe Creekside building lots w/Shuswap Lake and/or creek view. These lots are steps from the beach, wharf, pub, grocery/ liquor store, on the bus route to downtown Salmon Arm. Come build your home in the cutest little community in the Shuswap! A few lots to choose from, some creekside and lakeview still available.

Starting at… $

2010 built luxury home with 3 bdrm. & 3 bath on 1 acre.

1712 sq. ft. of living space, featuring vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, lg. master with ensuite. 410 sq. ft. deck that overlooks Shuswap Lake, 944 sq. ft. shop/garage, 2 bays, 24x16 $ & 16x35.

459,000

122,000

MLS® 10049560

G TIN 4301 20th Avenue NE, Salmon Arm

W

NE

LIS

MLS® 10050521

699,900

MLS® 10043777

IN TOWN 9.88 ACRES 1992 built 3727 sq. ft. 5 bdrm., 3 bathroom home. This home features maple hardwood flooring, large master & ensuite w/6’ soaked tub. RV parking w/water & sewer and a mobile home pad. 1200 sq. ft. shop, 100 amp service w/ cold room. $

849,000

G TIN 1231 16th Street NE, Salmon Arm

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NE

LIS

Shuswap Bay lakeview 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on .35 of an acre. Features NEW hardwood floors, kitchen, windows, trim, doors, gas fireplaces, soaker tub, huge sundeck on top of the large 5-bay garage.

MLS® 10050665

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$

449,000

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39,900

MLS® 10043488

NEW LISTING

FOREST GROVE MHP

175,000

MLS® 10001859

MLS® 10049363

MLS® 10038588

72,500

MLS® 10042913

$

MLS® 10011500

Make an offer! offe

268,500

PARK LIKE

LAKE VIEW! Lake view 4 bed/3 bath close to downtown. 1998 home features large kitchen with island, beautiful brazilian redwood floors, gas FP, huge family room, central vac, deck, dble garage, workshop, lane access.

$

369,900

$

397,000

MLS® 10039450

2.2 PRIVATE ACRES

THE RIDGE

Extraordinary lake & valley view. Custom 3 bed/3 bath home with open floor plan. Finished bsmt.

Large deck. RV parking.

Beautiful custom level entry home in The Ridge. 3 plus bed/3 bath home features open concept & spacious design, hardwood, tile, granite, heated bathrm floor, 2 fireplaces, covered deck, lake view & much more.

524,900

$

MLS® 10044594

639,900

549,900

MLS® 10040859

$

229,900

NEW LISTING

PRIVATE .25 ACRE LOT

5 bed/2 bath home.Bsmt. mostly finished. NEW ROOF, newer appliances, master with ensuite & walk-in. Nicely landscaped & fenced yard, quiet area, close to beach.

Fabulous lake & mountain views. 3 bedroom + den. Walk to town & bird sanctuary. Extra large double garage, large sundeck. Great B & B potential.

$

289,900

$ MLS® 10048535

CUSTOM BUILT

Salmon Arm waterfront.

Over 1600 sq.ft. on main level. Rancher with unfinished basement.

Great year round or vacation property.

4 bed/3 bath rancher with a full basement in SE area. Hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, large .29 acre lot, great lake view, oversized garage, RV parking.

459,900

$

499,900

MLS® 10044693

PRIVATE 40 ACRES

PRIVATE 8.8 IN TOWN ACRES

559,900

Hobby Farm. Non-zoned, non-ALR. 3 bedroom home plus 2 rental cabins & heated workshop. Located between Salmon Arm and Revelstoke.

$

599,900

MLS® 9227837

SHIMMERING WATERS

Spectacular 2007 custom lake view home in McArthur Heights on 1.64 acres. Backing onto crown land. $

Share the waterfront at Shimmering Waters on Shuswap Lake. Timber frame 3 plus bed/3 bath home.

Brazilian cherry floors, vaulted ceilings, large deck area and additional log cabin for extra guests. $

639,900

MLS® 10045291

INCREDIBLE PROPERTY Large renovated family home, guest house, workshop, large deck, walkout bsmt., private 0.54 acres steps from the beach, dock, buoy. Great B&B potential. $ MLS 10040926 ®

864,000

324,900

WATERFRONT HOME

near Little Mtn. Park, SE Salmon Arm. 5 plus beds/2 baths. 3600 square ft. on city water.

Currently licensed as a B&B. Call for more details. $ MLS® 10050493

239,900

GREAT FAMILY HOME

$ MLS® 10011087

$

MLS® 10041942

McARTHUR HEIGHTS

Newly renovated lake view home on 5 acres in North Broadview. 4 bed/2 bath. Large open kitchen, hardwood. Certified Organic property.

$

MLS® 10043474

!

D L O S $

Well maintained 3 bedroom home. Large lot. Detached double garage. Very well maintained with newer furnace, vinyl windows, 50 year metal roof, updated electrical, covered back patio, fenced, partially fenced. Quiet area.

!

D L SO

LINDEN COURT

MLS® 10032415

GREAT STARTER OR RETIREMENT

Cute 2 or 3 bed bedroom.

Fully renovated renovated. Ready to move in. Priv Private lot with shed, d deck & pond. Fenced & close to downtown. downtown

Bright g and open p 2 bed.

Level entry ranc rancher, walk-in closet, large bathroom, walk to shopping.

ORGANIC FARM

MLS® 10039742

179,900

99,300

GREAT YARD & LOCATION

New roof, .23 acre lot. 3 bed starter or retirement home. Fenced & landscaped. Newer deck & hot water tank. Garage/ workshop. Close to beach, parks & schools.

Quick possession!

.64 acre lot in Hillcrest. Totally private lot on cul-de-sac.

Bright home with 4 bedrooms/2 baths, upgraded windows, new deck, renovated basement, bathrooms, newer HWT & appliances. RV & boat storage.

$ MLS® 10048416

249,900

82,500

UNBELIEVABLE PRICE

3 bed/2 bath home.

Vaulted ceilings, concrete crawl space. Appliances incl. Private fenced patio area, 10x12 shed. New roof. Lots of parking.

Walk to beach, school, corner store.

$

INCREDIBLE KITCHEN Featuring island/breakfast bar. Built-ins throughout.

1100 sq.ft. Newer furnace, windows/doors, floors, drywall, fireplace, kitchen, deck. Tasteful decor. Deck $ with seating, shed, carport.

SPOTLESS & AFFORDABLE

MLS® 10046023

SPACIOUS! 2 bed/2 bath in Bastion MHP. Addition with huge partially covered deck. Lakeview & only steps to the water. Appliances included.

Quick possession. $

2 bedroom/2 bathroom.

Garage, no stairs, appliances included. Quick possession possible. Close to town. Walking distance to most amenities. Call for more details.

$

Each of¿ce Independently owned and operated

2 bedroom mobile between Enderby and Salmon Arm. Carport, covered deck and large yard backing onto creek. $

CAREFREE ADULT LIVING IN SHUSWAP LANE, SICAMOUS

MLS® 10050502

! u o y r o f g Workin

699,000

MLS® 10045307

24.22 acres MLS® 10043688 ..................................................................

LOTS

LAKEVIEW ESTATES MHP

Sunnybrae. Immaculate home in perfect move in condition. Many updates. Private yard, shed, newer deck, carport. $

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17.77 acres MLS® 10043690 .................................................................

6.52 acres

MLS® 10043689 .................................................................

$

489,000 289,000 $ 249,000 $

.29 acre lake view lot on Woodland Drive in Shuswap Lake Estates, $ Blind Bay. MLS® 10038942 .........................................................................

2 semi-waterfront lots listed in Eagle Bay, over 1 acre ea. $ MLS® 10045302, MLS® 10045303 ..........................

75,000 239,900 & $249,900

1 acre lot in NE Salmon Arm. City water, backs onto $ pond MLS® 10050741 ..........................................................................

187,000

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W G E IN N T IS L

591 6th Street SE

#25 - 7429 Canoe Pt. Rd.

1031 16th Street NE

25 Pollock Road

• A home true to its heritage, this home has been restored with its origin in mind • The home features much of the original fir flooring • The kitchen & bathrooms are new & updated with granite & new cabinets • The lot is flat and very private

• Recreational year round living sharing in dock and 1000 ft of beach at Totem Pole Resort • Lindel built, fully finished walk out basement set amongst the trees • High ceilings, wood burning fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Buoy for your boat

• 0.73 of an acre lot with nice lake and city views • Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with large living room with wood burning fireplace • Huge deck outside with hot tub to relax and enjoy with views • 2 bedroom suite in basement

• Private Country Estate (farm) on 16 very private rolling acres with valley/mountain view • 5 bedroom 4 bathrooms on 2667 sq. ft. one level • Heat pump, elect. driveway gates, double garage heated, 50 x 42 shop • Three overhead doors heated, 22 x 40 machine shop.

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$

299,000

®

MLS #10050861

$

349,900

®

MLS #10032080

$

445,000

®

MLS #10042359

$

895,000

MLS® #10044307

W E E C N RI P

2953 Birch Lane

559 24th Street NE

#10 151 8th Avenue SW

• Mint condition lake view home complete with inlaw suite on quiet cul-de-sac at Cedar Heights • Many upgrades. Beautiful hardwood floors, high coved ceilings, 2 cosy fireplaces, office off garage • Walk to beach, RV parking. Move in ready.

• Great location for this updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse • Located close to schools, swimming pool, ice rink & the new Askew’s up town • Home has new flooring & paint and has been well maintained • Private back patio. 2 parking stalls

• Upgraded 2 bedroom 2 bath bungalow in retirement complex at Florence Grove • Roomy kitchen with appliances. New paint & new floors • Spacious south facing patio. Large garage • Move in ready for quick possession. Great location

• One treed acre of solace across from Gardom Lake access • Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath like new modular displays bright open kitchen/living area • Enjoy the goldfish in the pond from your spacious deck

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$

369,900

®

MLS #10042355

$

194,000

3258 Berke Road

®

MLS #10041821

$

235,000

®

MLS #10042441

682 Park Road

$

269,000

MLS® #10034379

270 1st Street SE

3710 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd.

4552 20th Avenue NE

• Panoramic lake view acres with executive rancher on full walkout basement, in ground pool & hot tub • Over 4500 sq. ft. of luxury living. Dream kitchen, butler pantry, numerous built-ins with all the extras • Large attached garage & shop

• Upgraded cosy 2 bedroom house, lane access, within walking distance to most everything downtown • Electrical upgraded to 100 amp service • Upgraded pipes are copper and plastic • Great investment or starter home. Carport 50 x 100 ft. lot

• About 656’ of natural lakeshore providing peace & privacy • Spectacular timber framed house offers high ceilings, open floor plan • Unparalleled lake & mountain views plus a self contained guest house ideal for visitors • All on approx 2.3 acres

• Fantastic 31 acres with new home in a great area close to schools, recreation & shopping • Open floor plan with soaring windows. Geothermal heat system • 2 bedrooms with room for another and 4 bathrooms • Two creeks run thru this property

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$

795,000

®

MLS #10036725

$

159,900

®

MLS #10037499

$

1,280,000

®

MLS #10044906

$

699,900

MLS® #10031598

#102 351 Hudson Avenue

802 Yew Avenue

• Owners want it SOLD and will look at all offers • Oishii Express Japanese Restaurant in Downtown Salmon Arm • Modern, bright, new and clean, this restaurant has a loyal clientele and is in a fabulous location

• Rancher, private treed setting on .23 acres • Open floor plan, high vaulted wood beamed ceiling in LR., kitchen & dining area • Large brick wood burning fireplace • Oversize Master bedroom, w/in closet. Over 2200 sq. ft. of spacious living

• Lakeshore cabin on Shuswap Lake • Enjoy the clear water, private setting on city sewer and option to hook up to city water • Only minutes to Salmon Arm

• Leasing 1500 sq. ft. w. bath facing the TCH • Neighbours include Esso Service Station, Home Restaurant, Holiday Inn, Uptown Askews & Shaw Centre • Lots of parking & high traffic exposure • Storefront level entry, plus overhead door from lane

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$

39,000

MLS® #10041335

$

369,000

MLS® #10045888

#51 - 2801 10 Avenue NE

2261 73 Ave. N.E.

$

549,000

MLS® #10046065

$

14/sq. ft.

MLS® #10046080

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2579 Duncan Road

2384 Forest Drive

• .83 lakeview acres. Rancher on full walkout basement located at McArthur Heights • Parquet floors, open design, cozy wood stove in living room, 2 bedrooms up each with ensuite • Office b/i desk, laundry and bath on main • Shop. Great location

• Tastefully renovated rancher, coved ceilings with awesome lakeviews • Stone fireplace, remodelled kitchen. New flooring.

Finished walk-out basement • Great landscaping (perennials and fruit trees) featuring a fish-filled pond on private .34 acres

• 3.3 acres with 2 lakeview homes • The first is a 2 bedroom 2 bath home with garage.

The 2nd is a hand-hewn log home with 3 beds & 2 1/2 bathrooms • There is a detached garage/shop on the property • Located directly across the road from the lake

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1910 30th Street SE

• Fantastic family home with huge living room, spacious kitchen & 6 bedrooms/3 bathrooms • Many updates including extensive landscaping, updated bathrooms, ensuite & master with infloor heat • There is a Huge Shop and a very private backyard

Call Linda or Doris $

459,900

MLS® #10045678

Doris Mills Associate Broker REALTOR®

$

412,000

MLS® #10049089

$

339,900

MLS® #10049034

3118 Lindberg Road

$

392,000

MLS® #10049027

LOTS & ACREAGES MLS ® 10050044 10033609 10033600 10043598 10010402 10045157 10005186 10037725 10031527 10044770 9209893 10042948 10035294

Lot 10, Tulip Crescent • Over 14 acres of treed privacy with potential for lake and mountain views • Great location in a cul-de-sac only minutes to lake and golf • Probable opportunity to subdivide the acreage • Water rights off seasonal creek

Call Linda or Doris $

185,000

®

MLS #10048659

Size

Location

Price

0.40 acre 0.33 acre .37 acre .28 acre 0.34 acre 0.30 acre 0.27 acre 0.24 acre .5 acre 5.26 acres 3.0 acres 5.14 acres .77 acre

Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay Blind Bay SE Salmon Arm Blind Bay SE Salmon Arm Queest Village “New Price” Eagle Bay Tappen Salmon Arm NE Salmon Arm

$65,000 $82,900 $89,900 $90,000 $99,800 $134,900 $150,000 $189,000 $189,900 $199,000 $295,000 $299,900 $650,000

700 Christison Road SW • 1.07 private acres. Contemporary, bright, open design featuring soaring 14 ft. ceilings in LR allowing the outside in.

• Views of the valley & Mt. Ida. Natural gas fireplace. 20’ x 32’ heated studio/shop • Separate 2 car garage. Creek on property.

Call Linda or Doris $

724,900

MLS® #10047221

#31 - 5161 63 Ave NE

Lot 1 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd.

331 4th Avenue SE

• Very private location for this well kept double wide • Nice open floor plan with a wood stove in the living room to keep you cozy • The kitchen is spacious & bright and there is a large sun room • 11’4 x 16’11 heated shop with storage shed

• Private, approx. 900’ of almost 2 level acres of superb waterfront • Water & septic lines to site. Pristine acreage in nature reserve is not subdivideable • Engineered foundation for custom designed home included

• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, rancher on basement • Fenced, spacious landscaped yard with easy lane access • Large covered deck. Ideal location, walk to park and shopping • Great investment property, currently rented

• 3 bedroom furnished rancher, open floor plan, high ceilings, privacy and gorgeous lakeview west of harbourfront • Hot water heating system, covered patio and large double garage

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$

139,900

®

MLS #10046134

204 9804 Silver Star Road

$

778,000

®

MLS #10046275

$

3438 McBride Road

289,000

®

MLS #10049435

#42 601 Beatty Ave. NW

$

319,500

5475 Bastion-Ivy Road

MLS® #10038369

181 17th Street SE

• One bed & alcove at popular Creekside at Silver Star Mountain • Fabulous location and easy access • This lovely unit has been well cared for & is walking distance to the Village, Tube Town & skating pond • Buy now and enjoy this all season resort!

• .52 superb lake view acre lot allows for a pool • Extensively renovated house with fireplaces in 5 rooms • Dream gourmet kitchen features granite plus 8 built-ins • The luxury ensuite boasts 7 pieces • Games and media room in lower level

• • • •

40 acres at Herman Lake Partly zoned tourist commercial (C5) Private lakeshore Cozy 2 bedroom year round house + large 40x60 shop (could be converted to SFD) • Neighbouring 20 acres also available

• Well maintained rancher on full walkout mother-inlaw suite • Family room off kitchen with breakfast bar • Spacious covered deck overlooking private yard.

Raised garden beds • Extras include built in vac, security system and 2 gas fireplaces

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$

215,000

®

MLS #10017434

$

799,000

®

MLS #10019061

$

985,000

MLS® #10010581

$

439,900

MLS® #10049688

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308 - 650 3 Street SW Great investment property. 2 bed, 2 bath suite in popular Cambridge Court. Open dining/living area, patio, gas f/p, AC unit, laundry, lrg master bedroom w/walkthrough closet & full ensuite. Long term tenant since 1998 would love to stay.

MLS® 10045787

$

164,900

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1222 Dunkirk Road Well maintained 2 bed, 2 bath lake view home on .14 ac lot. Open plan living area w/ vaulted ceilings, skylights, breakfast bar, master bed w/ 4 pce ensuite & walk-in closet, lrg. deck & attached carport. Very affordable & close to amenities.

MLS® 10039690

$

179,900

403 - 160 5 Avenue SW Large, top floor unit w/2 beds, 2 baths & bonus den/storage room. Incredible views, gas f/pl, breakfast bar, balcony, in-suite laundry, covered parking & storage locker.

New appliances & kitchen counters. Quiet building close to downtown.

MLS® 10043366

$

198,000

204 - 541 6 Street NE Wonderful 2 bed 2 bath apartment in downtown location. Open floor plan, gas f/pl, A/C, lrg covered deck overlooking McGuire Lake, storage locker & parking stall. Upgrades incl. new laminate & tile floors, countertops, paint & window coverings. $ MLS® 10046237

199,900

3 - 2924 Eagle Bay Road Bright and open 2 bed & den apartment across the street from Shuswap Lake.

Features include skylights, open kitchen/ living/dining area, patio, master bed w/full ensuite & deck, parking & storage. Beautiful grounds, short walk to beach & all at a great price. $ MLS® 10033738

239,000

NEW PRICE

204-330 7 Street SE Rare offering for this 2nd floor, corner suite with gorgeous lake and city views.

Beautifully updated and shows like a dream.

2 bed, 2 bath with den and 6 appliances.

Well appointed building with underground parking. Quiet 55+ yrs. building.

MLS® 10046961

$

259,000

1040 8 Avenue NE Fantastic location for this 3 bed rancher.

Very quiet area by hospital, McGuire lake & downtown. Southern exposure, fenced back yard w/12x20 shop/studio & garden areas..

Very well kept w/refurbished hardwood floors, lots of charm & chararcter. $ MLS® 10048456

268,000

80 4 Street SE Updated 5 bed 2 bath home w/ in-law suite in a central location. 3 beds on main floor w/ 2 bed bsmnt suite. New furnace w/ A/C, new windows on main floor & recent flooring, lighting & paint. Flat, fenced yard, large deck, plenty of parking.

MLS® 10043079

$

289,000

3256/3258 Clancy Road 2 private side-by-side .22 acre lots. 551 sq. ft. 1 bed cabin (lot 1) w/ f/place, kitchen, living room, bath, screened porch & storage.

Newer septic in 1994. Add’l bunk house (lot 2) for guests. Short walk to beach where seller has dock & buoy. $ MLS® 10046234

310,000

3785 Malakwa Road 5.5 riverfront acres with TCHwy exposure & lots of options. Renovate current 18 unit motel & take advantage of the proximity to snowmobiling, skiing and Shuswap & Mara lakes. Potential for hobby farm w/ enough room for all your friends and family.

MLS® 10047857

$

319,900

NEW PRICE

1328 Vella Road Excellent hobby farm on 2.91 usable acres.

Set up for animals, fenced & cross-fenced, corrals w/water supply, barn, various outbuildings & drilled well. Great views of Tappen Valley, bright family home w/oak kitchen, 3 bed, lrg family room.

MLS® 10046111

$

359,900

382 Sumac Road Lakeview rancher on .24 acre lot. Open main floor, wood f/pl, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings w/skylights, kitchen island, gas cook top and pantry. Full, walkout basement w/lots of storage. Great retirement home, neatly landscaped and dbl. garage. $ MLS® 10050642

375,000

3653 Parri Road

1151 23 Avenue SW

Rancher w/lake & mountain views features attached garage & carport, deck & new roof. 2 beds (den could be 3rd) & 2 baths on main. Lrg. rec room, den & full bath in bsmt.

0.48 acre lot has RV parking & detached (22x24) shop w/ guest suite above. $ MLS® 10046517

3286 sq. ft. lakeview rancher. Main floor incl. master bed w/ensuite & walk-in closet, hardwood & tile floors throughout, 9’ ceilings, lrg custom kitchen w/island & gas range, gas fireplace. Fully finished bsmt. has 2 add’l beds, bath, rec room. $ MLS® 10050017

399,900

419,000

1190 24 Avenue SW New 3 bed, 2 bath home under construction in the Ridge. Quality built w/hardi board & stone exterior. Hardwood & tile flooring, custom built kitchen, vaulted ceilings, partially finished bsmnt, 2 large decks & great lake & mountain views. $ MLS® 10045222

419,900

NEW 2592 Blind Bay Road

2491 Golf Course Drive

Semi-lakeshore 3 bed 2 bath home on 0.46 acres w/ gas f/p, central vac, 2 lrg decks, Shuswap Lake views & upgraded counter tops, stucco & roof. Detached 26x28 garage w/ 3 pc bath, carport, RV sani dump, u/g sprinklers, 135 ft dock & 2 buoys. $ MLS® 10047935

4 bed, 3 bath home on private .57 acre lot surrounded by green space on 3 sides.

Main floor open concept living, maple kitchen, S/S appliances & h/wood floors.

Extra parking, gorgeous landscaped yard w/ outdoor patios to enjoy the peace & quiet. $ MLS® 10050863

449,900

2574 St. Andrews Street Large 4 bed 3 bath rancher w/lakeview. 2 gas f/pls, eat-in kitchen + formal dining room, partially covered deck, master w/5pc ensuite & walk-in closet, A/C, landscaped & irrigated yard, dbl garage, hot tub & bsmnt w/lrg rec/billiard room.

MLS® 10048579

$

589,000

459,900

2-5404 Sunnybrae Canoe Pt. Rd. Fantastic lakeviews & privacy from this 4 bed custom home. Vaulted ceilings, gorgeous timbers, central air, central vac, skylights, master bed/walkin closet & 5 pc ensuite. Massive deck. $ MLS® 10048178

499,000

2514 Balmoral Road Wonderful country home on 1.6 acres close to lake & golf. Large double garage, detached shop & lots of room for family, pets or toys. Well cared for & shows great.

Sit on the veranda & enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Bonus is subdiv potential. $ MLS® 10046188

535,000

73 - 6421 Eagle Bay Road Gorgeous home w/stunning lakeviews.

Finely finished 3 bed 3 bath home w/loft style master, 2 storey wall of windows, kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 2 large deck areas. $ MLS® 10043034

539,000

2541 50 Street NW

2151 12 Avenue NE

3761 Lakeshore Road

5647 Eagle Bay Road

25 acres w/fencing & x-fencing, corrals, city water & add’l well, creeks and beautiful pastures. 26x36 shop w/gas heat and 200 amp service, 32x40 hay barn, 70x40 barn w/stalls. Charming 4 bed, 3 bath home w/ beautiful yard and gardens.

3.37 in town acres designated med density in OCP. Well kept 4 bed, 3 bath level entry home. Detached 26.5’x20.5’ garage, covered carport, flat backyard & large deck. Would be a good family home or development/holding property w/potential lakeviews.

Spectacular architecturally designed home.

Situated on 5.7 acres of total privacy with an unobstructed lake view. Vaulted timber frame ceilings, river rock f/place, hardwood floors, loads of glass and multiple decks make this a special home.

Amazing waterfront property w/119’ of beach & manicured grounds. This home features 17’ ceilings, open living area, cedar doors, stairs & trim. Large deck, 10x20 boat house, dock, buoy & 2 cabins w/ lots of room for guests. The perfect family retreat. $ MLS® 10049208

MLS® 10047666

$

649,000

MLS® 10034002

$

669,000

MLS® 10045829

$

995,000

1,395,000