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Osoyoos, BC & Calgary, AB August 14, 2004 -- Bellstar Hotels & Resorts Ltd., one of Western Canada's leading resort companies, announces that it will begin construction this fall of Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, a unique year-round destination resort in British Columbia's south Okanagan.

"It is very rewarding to reach this milestone in our vision for Spirit Ridge," says Ed Romanowski, president and CEO of Calgary-based Bellstar. "We 've been working on this project for more than two years. The result is a resort unlike anything else in the area."

Spirit Ridge will offer numerous firsts for resort developments in the Osoyoos area. Each of Spirit Ridge's luxurious 94 villas and suites will feature a full kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, a balcony, as well as spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. The deluxe condo-style accommodations will also offer unparalleled attractions and facilities for the region, including a full spa, expansive year-round outdoor pools, a restaurant, and banquet and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy the ne