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$599,000 $549,000 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1800 sq ft
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frontage. Approx 2 acres in mixed
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For Sale: 14x70ft trailer, excellent as a
workshop or with some fixing suitable for
living. Located in Gray Creek-must be
removed. $5000.
Call Dan or Barb 250-227-4403.
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Wanted to Rent: July 1st or sooner, 3-4
bedroom home in or around Creston, for
professional family. We love the outdoors,
are clean, love gardening, non-smoking,
and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle. We
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details [email protected]
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Open House: Sunday May 27th, 1-4pm,
2109 Cedar St.
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For Sale: One bedroom furnished suite,
walk-out. W/D, N/S, N/P. Sat TV & utilities incl. $650 +DD. 402-6432.
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For Sale: Two bedroom house on 100x50
lot, 416-8 Ave S. No basement. Good view
to the west. $99,900. 428-6187.
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For Rent: 3 bedroom house w/garage,
fenced yard, in Yahk. $650 mth +DD. RefHUHQFHVUHT¶G$YDLO-XQHVW
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For Sale: 4 view lots, fully serviced, on
Valley View Drive. 403-627-7440 or
250-254-1104.
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For Rent: Acreage with 3 bedroom mobile,
quiet, 10 min from Creston. NP, NS.
Availability negotiable. 250-428-9901. 23
For Rent: Large, bright one bedroom (semi
-basement). Some furniture. Close in. No
pets, no smoking. Refs & DD.
428-5085.
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For Sale: 2 bedroom mobile home in Highcrest Trailer Court in Cranbrook. Completely renovated. $45,000 obo.
250-464-5757.
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For Rent: 2 bedroom apt, families welcome. NS, NP, utilities not incl. Onsite
laundry & mail. 250-428-9560.
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For Sale: 2840 Erickson Rd. Quiet, secluded on park setting, surrounded by
pyramid cedars and ornamental trees,
flowers and vegetable gardens. Gazebo,
view of mountains, pond at egde of property. Field for farming etc, 6 new hydrants
in field and yard. All fenced on 3.57 acres.
1996 modular, 2 bedrooms with possible
3rd, 2 full baths, master has ensuite. Central vac, wood heater, nat gas, 2 verandas,
2 new additions. New roof in 2011. Large
fenced dog run. Large 2 car garage/shop.
Sewer and water for trailer spot. Two min
for town. Asking $426,000. No agents.
250-428-0838.
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For Sale: 1.77 acre mountain view lot,
2704 37th St (off Crestview). Well with
pump placed. Workshop with 200 amp
electrical. Cleared building site with view
of Mt. Thompson. Below assessed value.
$179,900.
250-254-1756 or 250-428-1590
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For Sale: Perfect starter/retirement home, 3
bedroom, perfect for the handyman. Call to
view. Priced right at $105,000. 428-0059.
For Sale: 1997 14x68 manufactured
home with just finished 12x16 addition. 3
bedroom, one bath, W/D, FS, DW. 8x12
shed. #1 Devonshire M eadows (strata)
(724 Devon St). Larger lot (.14 acres).
$159,000. 428-4593 or view at
propertyguys.com ID#196766
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For Sale: 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1800 sq ft
home on 4.74 level acres in Erickson.
330ft Highway 3 frontage. Approx 2 acres
in mixed fruit, lots of garden space.
Reduced to $549,000. By appt only.
428-3578 or 428-2892.
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Wanted: Older RV trailer, bumper pull. Must
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Wanted: Free red bricks, will haul away.
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Will pay cash for rock and gem collections.
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Will pay cash for good used rock saws or any
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cages, waterers and feeders. Also wanted chicken
waterers and feeders. Free only. 428-5501. 19
Wanted: 23in or larger flat screen computer
monitor.428-2828.
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Wanted: Free rabbits. Call 428-5501.
19
Wanted: Gas powered leaf blower for science
project, cheap or free. 428-2828.
19
Wanted: Will haul away used canning jars, in
good shape. 250-428-5501.
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parts, for future chainsaw museum. Donations
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For Sale: Dining room table w/8 chairs; butterfly
leaf; square 54x54/ rect.54x36, countertop height.
Like new! Was $1800-a bargain at $1200. 2007
Beamer III scooter, 49.3cc, only driven 10 miles,
$1800. 250-428-5984.
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For Sale: 2009 Craftsman riding lawn mower
tractor, 21hp, 42in mower, excellent cond, $825.
250-428-5363.
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For Sale: Good used recliner chesterfield. Kitchen
range. Washing machine. Large dog kennel. Two
bird cages. 250-428-7694.
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For Sale: Bumbleride stroller with toddler attachment $275. Baby Rainforest Jumperoo $45. Baby
swing $25. Fireplace insert with chimney adapter
$100. 250-428-7562.
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For Sale: North Star 6ft inflatable boat with 2 oars
and electric pump, $175.
Please call 250-428-9791.
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For Sale: 24v Craftsman lawn mower, $180.
250-428-4619.
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For Sale: Used portable Kenmore dishwasher,
excellent cond, $50. 428-2360.
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For Sale: Foldable MTB by DAHON 6 speed
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For Sale: Brass plated headboard for double bed
$45. Med size pet carrier $12. Two fishing rods
with Penn reels $60 ea. Art cards and artwork.
428-4854.
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For Sale: Kitchen-Aide fridge with ice maker &
bottom freezer, $175. Inglis convection stove
$75. Microwave $15. SS double kitchen sink w/
new taps, & soap dispenser $35. 250-866-5161 or
250-402-8766.
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For Sale: New Holland 1032 bale wagon $3000
obo. Vicon KM281 disc mower conditioner
$2000 obo. 28ft bale loader w/Honda engine,
$500 obo. 428-4221.
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For Sale: Have grass pasture for 4 or 5 horses,
price negotiable. 250-428-2181.
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For Sale: HO model Canadian Provinces passenger set with track, switch and power pack, $150.
250-428-4372.
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For Sale: Large sofa with recliner at each end,
$200 obo. 250-428-9529 or
[email protected]
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For Sale: Kenmore refrigerator, 18 cu ft, new in
2008 but hardly used, $300 obo.
Call Leo 250-428-4550.
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For Sale: Solid oak dining room suite. One piece
china cabinet with glass shelves and back lighting. Table 40in x 56in with two 16in leaves. Two
armchairs and 2 side chairs. $550. 250-428-5755.
For Sale: Oversized recliner, like new cond, one
yr old. Antique fireplace with built-in stereo system. 250-428-0697.
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For Sale: Pick-up box trailer, strong frame, has
chrome wheels/tires + extra set, $150. Large
swamp cooler, almost new $175. Small swamp
cooler $50. 4 good winter tires P215/65R15, $80
set. 250-428-0701.
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For Sale: Dining room table, 6 Queen Anne
chairs, and solid wood hutch, $800. Set of 2 oak
end tables, $75 ea. Glass covered end table & 2
chairs, $250. Small table with inlay characters,
$40. Call & will send pics via internet.
250-428-3370.
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For Sale: 6ft x 9ft utility trailer, custom built, dual
purpose, $550. Maytag Performa top loader
washer & dryer, $200 pair. 250-428-6563.
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250-428-3958.
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For Sale: 5 cases of wine bottles $40. WaxMaster
900 car buffer & extra buffs $40. Bar fridge/
freezer, 20in long x 18in wide x 26in high, $50.
250-402-2097.
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For Sale: Well rotted manure, $30 pick up loadwe load. Delivery available. 250-428-7472.
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For Sale: Allegro piano, 88 key, good condition,
$600 obo. 250-431-8823.
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For Sale: General International 14in wood bandsaw, 1hp motor, tension release lever, metal cabinet/door and shelf, excellent condition, $500.
Call Norman 250-428-5989.
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For Sale: Nordic Track 130 elliptical exerciser,
$400. 250-428-2859.
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For Sale: HO train sets; American Army tank set,
and hospital set, $200 for all. 250-428-4372. 23
For Sale: Snap-on tools $650. Folding hammock
$50. 4 oars $45. Toledo pipe threader $25. Rug
shampooer $10. Backhoe $2500. Wheelbarrow
$25. 250-402-6665.
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For Sale: Swimming pool, soft wall, Intex EasySet, 15ft dia x 3ft h. c/w solar blanket, ladder, filter system, chemicals and more. Priced to sell$75. 250-402-6400.
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For Sale 1/2 price tomato plants, every variety,
every day at #14 Antique Trailer Court, till 2pm.
428-7762.
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For Sale: Bunkbed steel frame, full mattress base,
$150 obo. 428-0010.
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with 3 putters, $75. 591 new golf balls, all signature, from around the world-$1 each or $550 for
all. Handmade solid oak wall cabinet± holds 100
golf balls, $100. 250-402-2097.
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For Sale: Sears 3/4 roll away cot, new cond, $80
obo. 428-0010.
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For Sale: Sabre riding lawn mower, made by
John Deere. 15.5hp hydro, 38in cut, rear bagger,
$550. 428-3011.
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Painting and decorating. Plastering and concrete.
Free estimates. $18 hr. 250-254-1489.
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For Sale: 1989 Dodge 1/2 ton, 2wd, whole or
parts, $600. 250-428-8997.
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For Sale: 1999 27.5ft Prowler 5th wheel travel
trailer, 13 ft slide-out, beautifully equipped,
$12,800. 250-428-4776.
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For Sale: 15ft fiberglass boat, 50hp Evinrude,
trailer, nice cond, $3500. 250-428-8997.
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For Sale: 2008 23KRS Outback Toyhauler
$15,000. 1986 Ski Supreme boat $4500.
250-428-7562.
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toilet, hyd jacks, good cond, $2100. 428-4752.
For Sale: Heavy duty ATV or motorcycle trailer,
$1000. (Located in Creston) 403-703-3124. 23
For Sale: 1985 Buick Skylark, V6, auto,
122,000km, runs good, $1200. 250-402-3146.
For Sale: 1996 Chev Silverado 4x4 with canopy.
Excellent condition. $5000 obo. 428-5087.
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bimini, fish finder, radio, paddles, life jackets,
down rigger, many extras. 2005 Mercury 115hp
4 str., 100 hrs. 9.9 Honda kicker, electric start,
4str. Karavan trailer, new rubber. All in excellent
condition, ready to go, $14,800. 428-4544. 27
For Sale: 1999 36ft 5th wheel triple axle trailer,
C/A, C/V, 3 slide-outs, excellent shape, $26,900
obo. 250-866-6885.
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For Sale: 2000 29ft Alpenlite Ltd Riviera 5th
wheel, 2 slides, $21,500. 250-428-2434.
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For Sale: 1970 Chev 3/4 ton, restored, $7500.
1965 Cadillac Calais, restored, $8000.
250-866-6885.
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For Sale: Spring is here! 2002 XV1700PC
Yamaha Roadstar Warrior, 11,000km, mint condition, $10,000 obo. 250-428-9293.
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Needed: for disabled low income senior, roadworthy car for out-of-town medical appointments. Donations please. 250-428-0764.
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For Sale: 1992 F150 supercab, 4wd. Many new
parts; front end, steering, 4wd, brakes. Runs
good. $1800 sale, trade firewood, work???
250-428-8112, leave message.
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For Sale: 2000 Honda 350 ATV 4x4 in great
shape w/cab, $3800 obo. 2005 Polaris ranger 500
w/cab, in good cond, $6000 obo. 250-428-9701.
For Sale: 2006 Buick Alure, 79,000km, 4 door,
fully loaded, security, sun roof, OnStar, excellent
cond, $12,000 obo. 250-428-3528.
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For Sale: 1999 GM C Sierra 2500 4x4, ext cab,
100,000km, new tires, box liner, CD, air, running
boards, canopy, no rust, excellent cond, $11,000
obo. 250-428-3528.
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For Sale: 1984 Yamaha 200 3-wheeler, good
cond, $800 . 428-4752.
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For Sale: Southland Royal 16ft gooseneck stock
trailer, lined with plywood and rubber mat,
$8200 obo. 428-0010.
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For Sale: 1993 23ft Corsair 5th wheel trailer.
Includes hitch and 3000 watt power plant. $6500
obo. 428-0833.
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For Sale: 1988 GMC camper van, excellent
cond, no rust, fully equipped, new tires, $5700
obo. 250-428-7325.
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For Sale: JCB 3DII backhoe. Parts are rebuilt,
$3000 obo. 250-254-0493.
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For Sale: 1992 27ft Prowler travel trailer $7000.
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For Sale: 2004 Honda 400 quad $4250. MXPRO
110 motor bike $585. 428-2478.
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For Sale: 2 ton enclosed cargo trailer $3500 obo.
1993 Chev 4x4, 6.5L diesel, std trans, exc cond,
c/w camper, $6500 obo. 1993 Chev 4x4, 6.5L
diesel, auto trans, $6500. 1995 Dodge ram 2500
service van, $3900 firm. 1999 Olds Alero, mint
cond, low miles, fully loaded, $4500.
250-402-1315.
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