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WASTE CASE DELAYED Ed Ilnicki asks for more time, as expected guilty plea postponed A5
Insurance papers and a garage door opener are all a thief needs A rash of break-ins, as thieves target church-goers in Abbotsford, brings attention to a type of crime that has long been recognized as a problem in B.C. The simple solution, Ken Pugh says, is for ICBC to switch to a new system, where drivers do not leave their addresses on insurance documents in their vehicles.
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Installation of Water Transmission Main & Sewer Pipeline along Gladwin Road Public Information Meeting – February 8, 2011 The City of Abbotsford Engineering Department is planning to install a new watermain and a sewer pipeline along Gladwin Road: • Watermain: from Maclure Road to the JAMES Wastewater Treatment Plant • Sewer Pipeline: from Chilcotin Drive to the railway north of Townshipline Road Installing new water transmission mains and sewer pipelines are part of the City’s plan to meet the needs of a growing population. Construction of the Gladwin Road works is scheduled to begin in May 2011. Construction will require that sections of Gladwin Road be fully closed to traf¿c intermittently. Further project information will be provided at the Public Information meeting. Local owners and other interested parties will have an opportunity to share any concerns with City representatives. You are invited to attend a Public Information Meeting on February 8, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Foyer, adjacent to Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Nadeem Kazmi at 604-864-5664 or email nkazmi@abbotsford.ca.
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All dogs in the City of Abbotsford must be licensed. The dog licence renewal deadline is February 15, all renewals received after this date are subject to a fee increase.
Dog Licences renewals are due February 15
You can renew online at www.abbotsford.ca under online services > dog licence renewal. Web renewal payments may be made by Visa or MasterCard. When paying online, be sure to turn off your computer popup blocker. You can update your address and telephone number while renewing online. Payments can also be made in person at Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1W7. Of¿ce hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
All applications must be completed and returned to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Of¿ce, 3rd Àoor, Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford by Friday, February 25, 2011. To obtain application forms, or for more information, contact the Parks, Recreation & Culture Of¿ce at 604-859-3134, or email csoltis@abbotsford.ca.
If your dog was spayed or neutered since it was last licensed, you qualify for the reduced fee. The veterinarian’s certi¿cate has to be submitted to qualify for the reduced fee.
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For further information about dog licensing, please contact the Bylaw Enforcement Division at 604-864-5512 or bylawcomplaints@abbotsford.ca.
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‘Not criminally responsible’ Believed wife was the devil when he killed her
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The family of a murdered Abbotsford woman wept openly in court Thursday as the man who killed her read an apology letter. Both Crown and defence lawyers are asking that the man, who is the husband of the deceased woman, be found not criminally responsible for her death due to mental illness. The couple cannot be named due to a publication ban. The man pleaded for the woman’s family, who wore badges with her picture, to forgive him, saying he wished he could turn back time. He sobbed as he hung his head to read the crumpled piece of paper in his hand. He described the woman as his “soulmate.” “All of you who have known us knew how much we loved each other ... All of the tears I have shed are endless.” The man, who also had family members in the courtroom, was previously
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Investigators on the scene of the 2009 homicide and house fire on Lefeuvre Road. due to go on trial for the second-degree murder of his 41-year-old wife, whose body was found in the aftermath of a fire at a home on Lefeuvre Road on Nov. 11, 2009. Crown prosecutor Wayne Norris and defence lawyer Deanne Gaffar were in agreement with expert reports that although the
man killed his wife, he suffered from several mental illness – including psychosis and delusions – before, during and after the incident. He should not be held criminally responsible for his actions, they said during closing submissions Thursday. This made a trial unnecessary.
The court heard that the man had been delusional and paranoid before the day in question. Gaffar said he made two reports to police in October 2009 that he was being stalked and harassed by someone associated with the Hells Angels. Police were unable to find any such connection, she said. Gaffar said he also became consumed by fear for his and his family’s safety. She said admissions from family, friends, a priest and mental health professionals corroborated that he was not mentally stable in the days leading up to the incident and in the months afterward. On the morning of Nov. 11, 2009, he believed either that his wife was the antiChrist or that she had the devil growing inside her stomach. He shot her three times with a rifle, which killed her, Gaffar said. He then removed two Continued on A7
Council wages on agenda Report recommends 7% raise for council, 9% for mayor Kevin MILLS
The increases work out to 1.8 per cent a year for the mayor and 1.4 per cent a year for councillors. The report also recommends a yearly salary adjustCity councillors will be voting on a wage increase on ment, equal to the Vancouver consumer price index Monday. A report, presented by city manager Frank Pizzuto, (CPI). “We are trying to avoid the bigger increases that are is recommending a wage increase of nine per cent for announced every three years,” said Pizzuto. the mayor and seven per cent for councillors, beginning He said last year the CPI was 1.5 per cent. Other in December of 2011 – after the next municipal suggestions in the report included the option to election. enroll in health benefits, an allowance of $2,500 The last salary increase for the mayor took place (mayor) and $1,000 (councillors) to attend comfour years ago, in January of 2007, while councilmunity events and another review in 2014. lors’ earnings were reviewed in 2008. “It’s a little self serving when politicians set The suggested raise is based on the findings their own wages,” said Abbotsford Mayor George of Tim Dillon and Associates, a consulting firm Peary. which reviewed the wages of 10 comparable citHe stressed the fact the increase would not ies. benefit the present council. However, he realizes PIZZUTO The firm based its recommendation in order some members of the public will object. to place Abbotsford in the mid range of city “It will always raise the ire of some who think salaries. “Council made it very clear that it didn’t want to be at we are overpaid,” said Peary. The study cost $9,000 and the increase would be reflected the top or the bottom,” said Pizzuto. The suggested raise would increase the mayor’s salary in the 2012 budget. Council will vote on the issue during Monday’s execufrom $86,600 to $94,500 while councillors would go from tive committee meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. at Matsqui $34,700 to $37,200. Centennial Auditorium. Abbotsford News
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A recent rash of break-ins at the homes of Abbotsford church-goers is just the latest incarnation of an old crime. Thieves know the majority of drivers keep their insurance papers – listing their name and home address – in their vehicle, usually in the glove box or overhead visor. Crooks just need to find a vehicle in which the owner has left a garage door opener. That gives them a “key” to the house. If the car is at a movie theatre, the head of a hiking trail, or as in recent cases, a church parking lot, the thieves know they have plenty of time to loot the home. “ICBC has known for years this is a problem, and they have been reluctant to take steps to solve it,” says Ken Pugh, a university professor from Chilliwack. “It is 100 per cent preventable,” he maintains. Pugh spent some time in Saskatchewan, where there is no requirement to keep insurance papers in your vehicle, as there is in B.C. Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) issues a smaller document that can be folded, fitting into a wallet. The rule there is that proof of insurance, if it is not available immediately, must be produced within 48 hours of a police request during a roadside stop. Pugh said a wallet-sized card system in B.C. is a no-brainer. The work of the socalled “Garage Burglar” in Chilliwack got him interested in trying to effect change,
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Ken Pugh displays his insurance documents, from which he has eliminated his last name and home address to prevent the information being used by thieves. and he’s been trying to get the attention of ICBC officials and politicians. “If ICBC would only do one thing – take out your personal, private information – this type of crime would be reduced dramatically, and not just in Chilliwack or Abbotsford, but across the province,” said Pugh. Chantel Funk’s parents were among those victimized while they were at church on Jan. 2. Thieves smashed their
car window and stole a Bluetooth wireless device, a TomTom GPS, a garage door opener and their insurance papers. They then went to the couple’s home, and stole electronics and jewelry. Funk said Abbotsford Police told them they could block out the address on their insurance papers, and although they could be ticketed for altering the documents, Continued on A7
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A man charged with 52 hazardous waste infractions was expected to plead guilty to three of them yesterday in Abbotsford provincial court, but the matter was adjourned until Feb. 17. The judge was told that Ed Ilnicki, who did not appear in court, needs more time to consult with his lawyer about some additional information he has provided. Meanwhile, online documents reveal that Ilnicki testified at a 2006 Environmental Appeal Board (EAB) hearing that he took materials from a site on Industrial Avenue that was declared an envi-
TEEN VICTIM REMEMBERED A 19-year-old woman killed in a car crash Sunday on Page Road has been identified as Kasha Sarah Dezainde of Abbotsford. Dezainde is described on an online memorial website as a “typical teenager” who loved music, sushi and hanging out with her friends. She was described as vibrant and with a “bubbly personality.” She died after the 1992 Nissan NX, in which she was a passenger, went off the road in the 33500 block of Page Road at about 4:30 p.m. The 18-year-old driver was airlifted to hospital and remains in serious condition.
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ronmental emergency and moved them to a new location on Wheel Avenue. However, he said the materials he moved were not hazardous waste and they were necessary for his new business. He also admitted that he later moved materials from Wheel Avenue to two other locations – in his own vehicles without authorization from the ministry of environment. Ilnicki is the former owner of Canada Petroleum Corporation (CPC) on Industrial Avenue. That site was declared an environmental emergency in 2005 due to materials left behind when Ilnicki moved
the previous year. Ilnicki was charged with 11 hazardous waste offences in 2001 and pleaded guilty to two of them in June 2005, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The EAB documents state that it cost the Ministry of Environment $869,550 to remove material from the CPC site in 2005, including chromic acid, formaldehyde, paint-related material, pesticides, and waste oil, oily sludge and oily solids. Ilnicki, 63, was again charged in 2008 with 52 counts – 17 of failing to retain a qualified expert, 33 of destroying or disposing of hazardous waste at a facility, and two of hazContinued on A7
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there’s a good chance a police officer would be understanding. She likes Pugh’s card idea better, which could all but eliminate this type of crime. On Jan. 23, three more people attending church had their cars broken into and
tires slashed, and in one case a home was robbed. Pugh said a class action lawsuit against ICBC involving victims of this type of crime would be warranted. “They have provided an opportunity for criminals,” he said. ICBC spokesman
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children from the home, ages 10 and 15, before setting the house on fire. He fled to a church in Langley, where he spoke with a priest and then turned himself in to police. Two mental health professionals hired by the defence and a third one hired by the Crown were all in agreement that the man suffered from severe mental illness. This included “psycho-defective disorder with depressive sub type.” Gaffar said the man’s perception of reality was impaired and he was incapable of “appreciating the nature and quality of the act ... or of knowing that it was wrong.” “This is a tragic and devastating case where a loving husband has become mentally ill and killed the person he loved immeasurably,” she said. Justice Brian Joyce is scheduled to present his decision on Friday, Feb. 11. If the man is found not criminally responsible, he will have a hearing before a review board to determine whether he receives an absolute discharge, a discharge with conditions or detention in a psychiatric hospital.
Mark Jan Vrem said the requirement to have the original vehicle registration and insurance document in the vehicle when operating on a highway is contained in the Motor Vehicle Act. To alter this requirement, there would need to be a change to the legislation.
He added that most North American law enforcement authorities require that original, unaltered documents be available if requested by a peace officer – primarily to help prevent fraud and misrepresentation. He added that people can follow the
letter of the law by having a photocopy of their insurance in the glove compartment, with their personal information blanked out, while hiding the original in another part of the vehicle. He said motorists can carry the original documents in the vehicle, but should
not leave them in it when the vehicle is parked or stored. Pugh responds that thieves will still smash windows looking for addresses on insurance papers, even if they find them blacked out. Jan Vrem said he was not aware of what Saskatchewan’s SGI
issues its customers. “ICBC is always looking at ways to improve service for our customers. “Suggestions to remove the name and address information is something we can review and consider as we look forward to enhancements in our systems,” he said.
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ardous waste confinement. It is not known to what three charges he intends to plead guilty. The 52 charges relate to alleged offences occurring from December 2005 to August 2007. Three separate properties are involved – 31234 Wheel Ave. and 1717 Foy St. in Abbotsford, and 2790 Gloucester Way in Aldergrove. Documents filed with the EAB show that Ilnicki was ordered to provide information to the Ministry of Environment in April 2006 about the Wheel Avenue property. At that time, Ilnicki was operating Valley Demolition Design and Repair. The business
was described as one to “demolish, repair, design and rebuild buildings, machinery and equipment.” The EAB documents state an officer with the ministry found 294 45-gallon drums of materials during an inspection and many of them were flammable, corrosive or unlabelled. Ilnicki was asked to provide detailed information on what was contained in the drums. He refused, saying the materials were not hazardous, were necessary for his business, and were “no different in scope than any other general contractor warehouse.” The ministry issued an information order, which required Ilnicki to retain a “third
party consultant” to conduct an inventory of the materials, to evaluate whether they were stored in a safe manner and to provide that information to the ministry. Ilnicki filed an appeal with the EAB. Meanwhile, in August 2006, the ministry issued a pollution prevention order, further requiring Ilnicki to provide information about the materials he was storing. He also appealed that matter. His first appeal was dismissed in November 2006. By
that time, Ilnicki had moved to a new property on Foy Street. The owner of the Wheel Avenue property provided a list of materials he said were removed when Ilnicki left. They included oily rags, waste printing ink, waste flammable liquids (xylene), waste oil and oil filters, and paint-related material. The second appeal was heard in June 2007. By then, Ilnicki had moved to Gloucester Way. He was working as an electrician, a heavy duty mechanic and ran a meat tray washing business and
a home restoration business, according to EAB documents. He said he required various chemicals for his work and the ministry lacked expertise in knowing how the materials are used. He provided a list of the materials, which included resin, acetone, paint, insulation and driveway sealer. But the EAB said this did not meet the requirement of the order that he hire a consultant to provide the inventory. Ilnicki’s second appeal was also dismissed.
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Do you still use handheld devices while driving?
You can’t legislate common sense. Our government, along with police, are determined to turn all of us into criminals. Smoking, drinking, speeding, texting, the list is endless. They don’t want to throw us in jail, they just want the money from our wallets. Mr. Smith
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If people are too stupid and selfish to do the right thing on their own, then measures have to be taken to make them. If the threat of a fine stops any one of them from doing it, that’s fine with me. If people only killed themselves with their stupidity, well then, that’s their problem. But they have no right to put everyone else at risk as well. ollyollyoxenfree
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My View Is it just me, or have B.C. drivers – particularly in Metro Vancouver – become even more insanely aggressive in recent years? As a veteran commuter, I’ve certainly seen it all. There are the multi-taskers: • The dog/baby/spouse on the driver’s lap. • Cellphone in crook of neck, left hand on steering wheel, right hand on shifter... and a bowl of soup on the dashboard. • Eyeliner and mascara application at red light. • Open book splayed across speedometer. The hoarders treat their vehicle like a home away from home: • A clutch of Kleenex boxes block the view out the rear window while an assortment of stuffed animals create
blind spots along the front. • A mini landfill of fast food wrappers, coffee cups and other trash form ecologically questionable mounds in the slope between the dashboard and windshield. • Wait, is that a live cat in there too? But by far the worst are the aggressive drivers – the bob-and-weave lanechangers, the tail-gaters, the cut-off artists, the chance-taking passers and the Neanderthals who flash their high beams in brazen self-righteousness. Where the frick is the fire? There’s a great line in the movie The Shawshank Redemption, when longtime convict Brooks Hatlen is released from jail after more than 40 years behind bars. As he ambles down a city street, Hatlen is overwhelmed by the change of pace that has occurred over the decades; horns blast as he is nearly run over by racing traffic. “The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry,” Hatlen observes. I’ll say. Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night prompts today’s motorists to ease off on the gas pedal, not to mention tough new provincial legislation that
can see them lose their wheels for a week and get slammed with hefty fines if they’re cruising 40 km/h above the posted speed limit. At best, all these street sins would be baffling – or at worst frustratingly annoying – if not for the tragic conse-
Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night prompts today’s motorists to ease off on the gas pedal. quences of such selfish behaviour. A prime example: Brenda Michie lost her “soulmate” Jim Neiss in a fatal collision in Langley two weeks ago. Neiss, a Surrey resident and a bus driver employed by the Langley school district, was hit head-on after a dump truck hauling a “pup” trailer crossed over a double yellow line to pass a small white car on 16 Avenue. Eyewitnesses have told investigators
the truck was weaving in and out of traffic in an aggressive manner before impact. A visibly angry RCMP officer was blunt in his assessment of the crash. “This person [Neiss] had absolutely no chance,” said Supt. Norm Gaumont, who is responsible for traffic services in Metro Vancouver. “This person was minding his business on his side of the road.” Police say the 62-year-old dump truck driver will likely be facing criminal charges. But for Brenda Michie, there will be no redemption. She was planning to celebrate her 20th anniversary with Neiss on Feb. 2, and his 60th birthday on Feb. 7. Instead, she’s planning his memorial. Overcome with sorrow, she still expects to see her “Jimmy” when she arrives home at the end of the day. “I’m going to miss him...” she said through tears. “He was the love of my life.” Remember those words the next time you’re tempted to punch it past the slowpoke in front of you. They want to see their loved ones again too.
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We also share the discrimination of U.K. pension freezing, along with many others who chose to live in Canada after World War II. Our situation is remarkably alike to the Muir’s as we came here with our young family in 1957. We are thankful that we are not reliant on the $200 a month, being our frozen U.K. Old Age Assistance. I too, have considered returning my war medals to the U.K. government, but as an 18-year-old infantry soldier who faced battle in North West Europe and was wounded in action during the assault over the Rhine in 1945, I have earned them. Unfortunately, we do not have the respect of the British government. I also do not expect to live to see this injustice remedied. Thank you for bringing this to public attention. Leonard Chenery
might be solid scores on a numeracy test involving higher level critical thinking skills. Conversely, what will be celebrated as success by the unsung teacher-heroes and parents at the inner city school will be very different. This form of success might be a fetal alcohol or otherwise challenged student developing some appropriate social skills. Perhaps learning an emergent set of academic skills along the way. Would it not be fair to say that both indicate success? Just different kinds of success. However, both are equally necessary at a societal level. It would be very difficult to develop one standardized test that could effectively assess these divergent realities. Hence, many educators and parents are now questioning the efficacy of a “one test fits all” program. Perhaps what should be rigorously assessed is not so much our present B.C. or Canadian public school system which systematically ranks among the top in the world, but a set of standardized test outcomes which provide at best a questionable picture of reality.
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all tests given, emanate from a single standardized source. This is called the Integrated Resource Package (IRP), which is a large set of Prescribed Learning Outcomes (PLOs) set down by the ministry of education. Each teacher tests in a variety of ways over time using these learning outcomes. Every teacher reports out formally three times a year to parents based upon these outcomes. Most people “get” what educational research has exhaustively indicated: a variety of authentic assessments over time is superior to one large test administered on a single occasion. Then there is what I call “the issue of the reality check.” Many teachers would be happy with an effective standardized test, especially if it was not used for political ends. But the key word is “effective.” By this, I mean something that is fundamentally different from our present FSA test. If we are going to rank schools we had better come up with an authentic way to do so. For example, it borders on the foolish to pit a private school in a privileged area against an inner city school. What indicates success in the private school
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Questionable picture of reality As the Foundational School Assessment Tests are occurring now in the Grades 4, 7, and 10 classrooms of B.C. public schools, I believe a response to Peter Cowley’s letter on this subject is in order. In short, Mr. Cowley’s premise is that we as taxpayers and the public should be provided with a definitive and conclusive way to compare public schools. What Mr. Cowley is asking for is for a greater significance to be placed on the objective results of government mandated standardized testing. There has been a huge global push over the past decade for these kinds of tests. For example, in the US, schools participated in the “No Child Left Behind” program of testing, which caused some schools beneficial to their community to be shut down. Why? Because their scores on standardized tests were not deemed to be high enough. As a teacher of almost 20 years in the B.C. public school system, I feel a response is in order: Educators have been conducting types of standardized testing for a long time. All units planned across the curriculum, all lessons taught, and
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Ross added removing her as chair “would be manipulative or vinWith the City of Abbotsford looking dictive on Abbotsford’s at opting out of the part” and she respects Fraser Valley Regional her fellow councillors District, one member for not doing so. She added it would be of council finds herself uncomfortable, in a difficult on a personal position. level, if she C o u n . thought sepaPatricia Ross, rating from the the only memFVRD was good ber to vote for Abbotsford against leavand bad for the ing the FVRD, FVRD. holds two “But I believe ROSS positions – city it would be bad councillor and for both.” chair of the organizaRoss appears to have tion the city wants to satisfied her peers. leave. “It’s not up to council Her dual role has to decide. An individual raised conflict of interest concerns, and has to make a personal suggestions she should decision if they are, or step down as spokes- are not, in a conflict,” said Abbotsford Mayor person of the district. It’s a point of view George Peary. Ross’ position on the Ross does not share. In a letter address- district is appointed by ing the issue, Ross mayor and council, and said the “conclusion they could remove her. Peary explained a of a conflict is based fellow councillor could on the misinformation that councillors sent to suggest she be replaced, FVRD are to carry out or he could put forth a mayor and council’s report, recommending orders. This is incor- removal. But, he has “no intention, at this rect.” She wrote the legis- point in time,” of doing lation states when an so. Ross is not the only appointee to a regional district is at the local councillor on the board table they must FVRD. Peary, along “work and vote in the with Couns. Moe Gill, best interests of the Simon Gibson and John region as a whole, not Smith, are all directors. manipulate for the best However, as chair, Ross interests of only their acts as the voice of the district. own.” Abbotsford News
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The Abbotsford board of education will vote next month on a school calendar for 2011-12 that maintains the two-week spring break, adds six instructional days to the year, and increases school district costs by $409,000. Board chair Cindy Schafer said the changes are being proposed to help meet a range of criteria. “We’ve tried to accommodate most of the opinions and concerns expressed by parents and the public,” she said. The board faced public backlash last spring when it voted to return to a oneweek spring vacation. It then reversed that decision for the 2010-11 school year, with trustees saying they would revisit the issue for the following year. Several trustees said they were concerned about extra minutes being added to each school day to make up for the extra week of spring vacation. They said a few minutes
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The AirCare program nearly failed inspection at the Fraser Valley Regional District last week, despite the estimated $77 million in health benefits the program brings by reducing vehicle emissions. FVRD directors approved a motion to continue support for the $47-million program for another 10 years, but only after it was amended with a call to include “heavy polluters” currently exempt from inspection. Chilliwack director Chuck Stam said he could not support the program as long as it targeted only the “low-hanging fruit” of vehicle owners who can’t afford new cars or the cost of repairs to pass AirCare inspections. He wanted to see marine traffic – the freighters and cruise ships that ply B.C. waters – inspected along with automobiles. “Why are we not going after where the real problem lies?” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency called for a ban in 2009 to stop all large ocean-going vessels
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Dimes from Dunach help Haiti Just before Christmas, staff and students at Dunach Elementary School held a fundraiser in support of Haiti. The funds were sent to help provide blackboards and benches for a school in Marbial, Haiti which had been destroyed in the earthquake. Faith and Love Children’s Ministry (FLCM) has rebuilt the school and will be receiving Dunach’s donation of $1,697.63. The school campaign was named “Dimes from Dunach” and involved boys versus girls collecting change, cash, cheques and other donations.
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Romance at The Reach A new season of Live at The Reach kicks off with a Valentine’s special featuring Rio Samaya. The Vancouver duo, also known as Pancho and Sal, perform Latin folk, African and Rumba on a wide range of instruments including the accordion, quena flute, charango and guitar. Joining them on stage will be Kuria Blessings on mbira, an ancient thumb piano from Zimbabwe, and percussionist Navarro Franco. The performance is Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way. Admission includes champagne, appetizers, a red rose and Valentine’s chocolate. For information, email info@thereach.ca or call 604-864-8047 ext. 111.
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Right time to prune After visiting Japan a few years ago, my perspective on pruning certainly changed. From a country where virtually every ornamental tree is pruned severely, for cultural, artistic and space reasons, we can learn many things about trimming trees. One of our biggest mistakes in landscaping is allowing trees to grow until they become so large they are overpowering. Overgrown trees are difficult to prune back hard and yet still keep them looking attractive. It’s also difficult to prune back new landscape plants, especially when you’re wanting your trees to grow quickly and fill in. I’m afraid, however, it is something that must be done. Many people hesitate to prune an evergreen because they are afraid of ruining the tree. Its shape can certainly be distorted by incorrect pruning, but seldom is the tree destroyed. Experimenting with a few trees in your landscape is one of the best ways to learn, and mistakes can usually be corrected. Armed with a little basic information and common sense, anyone can prune their landscape plants. Timing, however, is everything. The best time to begin pruning most evergreens is
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Cedars and Green Cypress should be pruned in a little wider pyramidal form for the ultimate effect in a landscape. Their tops can be cut off at any height. Their sides must be sheared yearly to maintain an attractive form. The secret to maintaining good colour and new growth is to prune into the soft wood of last year’s growth. Cutting into the old hard wood results in rather shaggy-looking Continued on A28
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BUDD, Gerald It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerald R. Budd. Born February 3, 1932 passed away on January 21, 2011. Survived by children Gerald Jr., Harold, Randy, Kelly, Kevin, Thelma & Angie. Also numerous nephews & nieces, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Harold & Uda Budd. Children Donald & Jason Budd. Will be greatly missed & always remembered by his friendliness. Memorial service coming with future date. Any donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Any questions please call 604-755-1996. Miss you daddy !
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DOWNES Mrs. Dorothy Marie Downes, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on January 27, 2011 at the age of 76 years at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Debbie (Neil) Ingwersen, grandsons Lance (Carissa) and Ryan, granddaughter Michelle (Phil) Cook, great grandchildren Kaylynn, Josh, Taylor, and Carter, brothers Bill and John McDonell, stepdaughters Kathy, Kelly, Kim (Pat) and their families, and her loving friend June. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Terry Downes. A private celebration of Dorothy’s life was held on Saturday, February 5th, 2011. Her strength, smile and her laughter will be deeply missed and never forgotten. We love you so much. A special thanks to all those who have contributed their love and support to our Mother and Grandmother.
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Helen passed away at the age of 96 at Menno Home in Abbotsford. She was predeceased by her husband Isaac and her daughter Nancy. She is survived by her sister Irma and her children, Elfrieda (Dave), Bob (Lucille), Marian (Nick), Henry (Esther), Beverley (Ron), and John (Terri). Our thanks to Dr Chow and the staff at Menno Home for their care. A Memorial will be held on Tuesday, February 15th, at 11 AM at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford, 1661 McCallum Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kingdom Ventures Inc. or to MCC. Wiebe & Jeske, Abbotsford.
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DEPMSTER Robert d’Abbadie On January 30, 2011, Robert Dempster of Chilliwack, BC, formerly of Matsqui, passed away at CGH, at age 84. Robert is survived by sons, Steve (Ann) of Williams Lake, Allan (Deborah) of Chilliwack; 3 grandchildren, Vicki (Jason) Templeton, Samantha Dempster and William Dempster; 4 great grandchildren; Robert’s two brothers; Erik (Valerey) of Port Moody, and Peter (Eleanore) of Osoyoos; brother-inlaw, Howard Eakin of Mission, their families, and dear friend, Mabel Beaver. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (nee Eakin) in 2009, and his parents, Robert and Gundrid Dempster. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 12th, 2011, 1:00 PM at Matsqui Community Hall, 33676 St. Olaf (Matsqui Village)
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NORTH, Sylvia Adelaide, affectionately known by many as “Sis”, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011, at the age of 88 years. Predeceased by her parents, Lt. Col. John Wyatt, OBE, DCM, and Esther (Logan) Wyatt, of Kingston, Ontario; her brothers, Douglas and John Wyatt, as well as her husband, Thomas North, and many dear friends. Sis is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Pat) Pelletier, of Abbotsford, Nancy North, of Toronto and Shirlie (Rod) Norwood, of Abbotsford. She leaves, also, her grandchildren, Jamey (Kelly) Pelletier and Jake (Heather) Pelletier, of Abbotsford, B.C and her great grandchildren, McKenna, Brady, Luc and Max; also her brother, Stuart Gerald Wyatt, of Edmonton, Alberta and many, many beloved friends. Sis was a veteran of the Canadian Women’s Army Corp (C.W.A.C.), a member of the Tri-Ex Service Women’s Club, a leader with the Girl Guides of Canada, and a long-standing and beloved member of the Widows Helping Others (W.H.O.) in Abbotsford, B.C. She was very interested in the affairs of World Vision and S.O.S. Children’s Villages. She was deeply devoted to St. Therese and the Society of The Little Flower. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Cascade Community Church, 35190 Delair Rd., in Abbotsford, B.C. For those desiring, donations made in Sis’ memory to a charity of your own choosing would be preferred over floral tributes.
SPRATT: Katherina Tena It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Katherina Tena Spratt at the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission, BC. Tena was born in Hochfeld, SK, the eldest child of Gerhard and Katharina Andres (née Dyck). She was raised in Arabella, SK with her siblings John, George, Jake, Margaret, Mary and Susanna until her marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Abram Klassen, on July 3, 1949. Abe and Tena established their home in Trail, BC. They delighted in the birth of each of their children, Margaret, Peter and David. Abe passed away May 21, 1961 and so with grace and fortitude Tena raised her family, establishing a productive life in her church and community. Tena married Robert David Spratt on October 1, 1977, welcoming his children into her life, grieving with them upon his death on March 23, 1990. She retired in 1984, living in the home Abe had built until its sale in 2007, and in an apartment until September 2009, when a fall precipitated her move to Abbotsford, BC. She went peacefully home to the Lord at the age of 85 years, after a valiant battle with cancer. Tena is survived by her sisters, Margaret Durell, Mary (Jerry) Martens and Susanna (John) Klassen; her children, Margaret (Grant) Allan, Peter (Debbie) Klassen, and David Klassen; her grandchildren, Katherine Allan, Jennifer (William) Matthews, Heather Allan, Neil Klassen, Jessica Klassen, and Sean Warsing; and her great-grandchildren, Grant Matthews and Gwenyth Matthews, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Tena will be lovingly remembered for her gentle adventurous spirit, her enduring faith in God, unwavering love for her family, graceful perseverance in the face of difficulty, and her joy in living. A memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Trail, BC on Monday, February 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Meridyth Robertson officiating, followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Rossland, BC preceding the service at 1:00 pm. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bill Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services “Carberry’s Chapel”. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Dutch Harbour Camp, c/o 1620 Alder Street, Creston, BC V0B 1G5, or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6.
HALLMARK’s vibrant Abbotsford retirement communities have an opening for a HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR. Supervisory and management experience, excellent verbal and written skills are essential. S/he must be a flexible, motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to mediate high-pressure situations. Must be detail and task-oriented and possess the ability to motivate team members. Must have a clear understanding of food handling and sanitation requirements. A basic understanding of food purchasing and inventory management is preferred, as is a thorough understanding of dining room service. Computer skills are key. A heart for seniors is essential, as well as a strong identification with Hallmark’s vision and mission. www.hallmarkretirement.ca. Please drop resume off at Hallmark on the Park, 3055 Princess Street, Abbotsford, Attention:Linda
QA MANAGER Fast paced growing co. in the Fraser Valley requires a QA Manager immediately. Must have experience with; HACCP (a working plan is in place), Food Safety (for multi-line production rooms), managing an active QA Dept., testing products, weekly micros, working w/ 110 employees on a daily basis, and SQF preferred (wiling to train the right person).
Purchasing Manager Surrey, BC Cabo Drilling (Pacific) Corp. Website: www.cabo.ca Cabo Drilling Corporation one of Canada’s larger mineral drilling services companies is searching for a Purchasing Manager for its Surrey B.C. division. Reporting to the General Manager at this location, the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the development and management of purchasing accounts, and for the management of ordering, warehousing & inventory management systems. Experience working w/ Microsoft Navision software would be considered an asset. Your ability to ensure purchases are of the best quality and price and that critical inventory is maintained to meet division needs is complemented by your purchasing background in a mineral drilling, mining, mechanical, or equipment procurement environment. This position offers a Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, Group Benefits & Opportunity to be involved with the Company’s operations across Canada. Please send resume in confidence:jamesg@cabo.ca Thank you to all those who send in their resumés. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only people w/ QA experience need apply, please send resume w/ salary requirements to: mgratwicke812@gmail.com
Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, February 18, 2011 to: Jean Hincks, Advertising Director The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
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Bronco Transportation requires company drivers & owner operators for BC, Washington, Oregon and Alberta runs. Must have previous flat deck experience. Please fax resume & abstract to: 604.888.2956/ 888-8777 Class 1 Truck Drivers Wanted Pacific Ocean Transport Inc. requires Long Haul Truck Drivers. Class 1 driver’s License and ability to maintain Driver logbook, Inspection report etc. $23.50/hr + Benefits, 45hrs/week. Send Resumes by Fax: 604-607-0336 email at alvyj@pacificoceantransport.com
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Growing Abbotsford light manufacturing company requires Full-Time Assembly Personnel. Mechanical aptitude a necessity, experience in assembly is preferred, but will train the right candidate. Starting wages $10 - $14 an hour, depending on experience and ability.
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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
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EXP. ESTHETICIANS & Beauty Consultants Req. Apply at: Merle Norman & Day Spa at #106 - 2777 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford abbymn@merlenorman-dayspa.ca
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Farm Workers Reqd. F/T , Duties: fertilize, cultivate, spray, irrigate & harvest crops; operate machinery & equipment; pick, prepare & pack fruit for market Sal: $12/hr. Punjabi an asset. Contact Mr. Sukhwinder Email: gosalfarms@yahoo.ca Ph; 604-649-9678 Location: Abby. BC SEASONAL WORKERS NEEDED at Brilain Ent. Ltd. in Abbotsford for farm labour including harvesting crops. Starting May 1st thru Sept 30th 2011. Wages at $9.28/hour. Apply by faxing resume to 604-859-2826 or email info@neufeldfarms.ca
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Now based in Chilliwack, has openings in our Chip Division for both Owner Operators and Company Drivers. As a well established family company, we look for drivers with proven work ethics, safety minded, and verifiable experience. We offer Satellite dispatch, direct deposit, extended benefits and stability. If you are interested in a long term secure position, please contact us @ 1-888-357-2612, Fax 250-3572009 or check us out online www. sutco.ca
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FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112
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HAIR DRESSER needed. Commission or chair rental. Days negotiable. Phone 604-217-9103.
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DATA ENTRY CLERK Required for a busy company in Aldergrove. *Seasonal work* (Feb to July) with potential for full time. Candidate must be: D Self-motivated. D Excellent attention to detail. D Data entry experience is an asset. D Good customer service skills. D Thrives in a fast paced environment. Send resume with salary expectation to: Carrie.Bornyk@schoolspecialty.com
ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417
CAMPBELL RIVER Hyundai is looking for a full time automotive sales manager. Experience required. Great benefits and wages. Email resume to: skilby@campellriverhyundai.ca.
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Housecleaner needed to work with a team. No evenings. Must have car, speak & write English. Part time may lead to full. Company based in Maple Ridge. Will train. Send resume to:
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (FULL TIME) The District of Hope is seeking a Full Time Financial Accountant.
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STEVE’S LIGHTING in Aldergrove has an immed opening for F/T position, INSIDE SALE PERSON. Prev sales exp req. Lighting sales pref but not nec. Computer knowledge an asset. Must be able to work Saturdays. Call Dave 604-856-1322
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I.J. Windows & Doors Ltd., Kamloops requires an experienced in-office salesperson/ estimator for windows and doors. Apply in person or send resume to 1255-12th St Kamloops, B.C., V2B-3C8
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LOOKING FOR 2 energetic outgoing people to man a booth at local trades show throughout the spring and summer. Please call Dave, 604-835-6076 MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
MOVERS / SWAMPERS Experience preferred but willing to train responsible applicant. Must have vehicle or transportation to Abbotsford for early mornings. Call (604)851-5901 or apply with resume to: paul@paulsmoving.ca
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OTH Enterprises Inc. is currently hiring Lease Operators. 2 Tridem and 5 Super Train for BC & Western Canada. Need to have newer model equipment and a clean abstract. Need to be fluent in English. Call 1-800-667-3944 or (250)983-9401 Larry or Dennis
HELP WANTED
COMMERCIAL POWER WASHING company seeks power washing assistant P/T. Send resume to ken@dominionpowerwashing.com FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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HOMESHARE Pacific Coast Community Resources are recruiting for The Fraser Valley area. We are looking for families who have experience in the Community Living Sector and would like to open their home to a special needs individual. If interested please forward your resume to: PCCR, 1805 Scarborough Cres., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C2R2, Fax: 604-945-6250, e-mail: epascual@pccri.com, Please specify type of home re: rancher, split level etc.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
COOK Hana Sushi Jap. Rest. in Abbotsford is looking for F/T Cook(Jap. food). Must have 3-5yrs. Jap. cooking exp. with knowledge of food. Salary-$17.50/hr (37.5hrs/ wk). Mainly cook Jap. food for lunch & dinner. Resume (fax) 604-6260331 / (email) infini.hanasushi@gmail.com COOK Hi Lunch Box in Abbotsford: Position - Jap. Food Cook: Req. 3-5yrs. Jap. cooking exp. with knowledge of food: Salary: $18.75/ hour (37.5 hrs/wk): Duties - cook full Jap. food - ensure quality of food - clean kitchen, etc. Resume E-mail: skh_lunchbox@yahoo.ca HOT TOMMY’S RESTAURANT Looking for outgoing staff to join our team. Bring resume in person to: Townline and Wheel, Abbotsford.
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The successful candidate should be enrolled in or have completed the 4th year level of a recognized accounting program, and possess two years experience in an accounting related position. Familiarity with the MAIS municipal accounting system will be an asset. Please review a more detailed job description on our website at www.hope.ca. Only complete packages will be considered and are to be submitted to recruiting@hope.ca
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
KFC Mission has a F/T position available for a Trainee to learn all aspects of our business and be ready to assume a Shift Leader position within 3 to 6 months. Candidates must have at least 2 years work experience at an established quick service restaurant chain ie. Wendys, McDonalds. We offer a competitive wage, regular reviews, tuition assistance program and opportunity for advancement. Please apply online at kfc.mission@telus.net or apply in person with resume to 32081 Lougheed Highway
SERVERS
(experience an asset)
HOST/ESS, p/t (evenings & weekends)
Apply within, with resume: IHOP, Abbotsford, 33020 South Fraser Way
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LABOURERS
LABOROURS NEEDED. STARTING immed. Licence/vehicle an asset. 778-241-4640 / 778-240-6247 / 778-240-4184 Trade Mark Farms Ltd. located at 28243 Township Line Rd. Abbotsford BC requires harvesting labor for mushroom farm to pick sort, pack and perform general labor duties in the farm. Salary will be paid $10.50 per hour. Minimum 40 hrs. per week. Accommodation will be provided at minimal price. Email your resume to: tram_mai@hotmail.com or call 604-856-8845 to meet in person between 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.
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PART TIME Commission Area Sales Rep (3 days per week) required for a National Brand Company. Requirements include delivering product, invoicing, stocking and machine maintenance. A clean drivers abstract is required, as a company vehicle is provided. You must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. You also will be required to lift 50lbs. Please fax resume along with drivers abstract to 604-574-6148.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Full Time Receptionist/ Office Assistant Group of companies looking for a person with a professional and friendly attitude, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, handle general office duties, and knowledge of Excel and word processing. AR and AP experience an asset, but not required. Please send your resume to: work@twinmaple.com Twin Maple Group of Companies 32351 Huntingdon Road Abbotsford
PARALEGALS
BRONSON JONES & CO. an established and growing progressive litigation firm req’s exp’d personal injury paralegals (2+ years exp. essential). One Senior and one Intermediate position available. Attractive benefits package, salary comensurates with exp. Fax or email resume with refs to: 604-850-2164 or bjcjobs@gmail.com
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
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TEACHERS
PHARMACY INSTRUCTOR WANTED Sprott-Shaw Community College Abbotsford is looking for a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to teach their Pharmacy Assistant Program. The successful candidate must have the appropriate pharmacy designation, knowledge of, and experience in the retail and hospital setting over a period of 2 to 5 years. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Sprott-Shaw Community College is an accredited private post-secondary institution, training over 4,000 students. We offer a competitive compensation package, career opportunities and an excellent working environment. Candidates must have an excellent work ethic and have the ability to work as part of a team and/or independently. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to robr@sprott-shaw.com Deadline for submission is February 11 2011 at 5.00pm. Position starts W/B February 14 with the first day of class commencing February 21.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
VOICE & PIANO Lessons
Jenna is an enthusiastic vocal coach and piano teacher with a B.A. in Music. $22.50/45min for voice $15/half hour for piano Email her: jenna.webb.music@gmail.com
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby. 604-746-0099
D’BEST MASSAGE Chloe, Karen, Jade, 604-854-0599 Jan-$50/30min philippines-hilot-massage.com Exclusive Swedish Massage • European • Private • VIP Service Senior Disc. By apt.1.604.230.4444
FABRICATORS Medium-size CWB manufacturing plant in Surrey, BC, Local 712 Ironworkers, requires qualified fabricators with experience in structural sheet and plate work. Experience with aluminum fabrication an asset. Please apply in writing to: Wellons Canada Corp, 19087 - 96th Ave., Surrey, BC V4N 3P2. Fax: 604-888-2959 Attn: Manufacturing Manager LIGHT METAL FABRICATION PLANT REQUIRES
PRODUCTION WORKER / SHOP HELPER No exp. req’d. Involves some heavy lifting. $12.60/hr. to start, $14/hr. after 30 days worked.
PRODUCTION WELDER Min. of 1 year exp. with .035 MIG or CWB ticket. $15.12/hr. to start, $16.80/hr. after 30 days worked. All positions are Full Time and include benefit package after completion of 90 days worked. Submit resume in person, indicate position applied for.
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D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodelling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640. WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 35yrs exp. 604-308-7943
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EXCAVATING ✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling
GARDENING
quick, easy, confidential no credit or income required 1st, 2nd, 3rd mortgages Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca
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HOME CARE
BAKERVIEW HOME SUPPORT Meal Prep, cleaning, personal care, companion services (778)240-5145
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
Bookkeeping Service including HST, WCB, Payroll, and more. Call Jacqueline @ 604-996-6449
35 YEARS Carpenter Experience HANDYMAN Call Don 604-462-8905 Cell 604-880-4904 AFFORDABLE Contractor. Over 25 yrs experience, lic. & ins., all types of res/com. reno’’s & repairs, floor to ceiling, interior/ext. 604-2872600. www.salishdevelopments.ca HARDWOOD & LAMINATE Flooring & All Interior Painting. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards. Free Est. Call Steve 778-240-8555
Home Pro Renovations Over 20 years experience. Products and Services from a company you can trust!!!!!!
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
HANDYPERSONS
A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com
HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small!
Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
Reddington & Son Painting D Rental & whole house specials D Senior’s discount D Free Estimates D References Available
Call (604)287-8876
HONEST BRUCE’S HANDYMAN Service & Home Renovation Specialist. Service by the Golden Rule. 604-854-6209 RENO GONE WRONG! ... Do you have a reno that has gone wrong? We specialize in providing SOLUTIONS for the DIY or Remodeling Project that has become a disaster. We are the insurance companies choice as a PROBLEM LOSS CO-ORDINATOR, so for all your Residential, Commercial, OR Agriculture projects call us at: 778-239-6308, or email us at integral@shaw.ca and tell us your story. We can help. INTEGRAL CONSULTANTS RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.
LANDSCAPING
www.keepitgreen.ca
SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 $38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
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PRESSURE WASHING
For all your PRESSURE WASHING NEEDS & YARD CLEANUP. Free Estimates. Call (778)908-8876
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We are now accepting Chick Orders for spring. ___________________
Catalogues are available in our Agri Centre. Call 1-800-249-4474
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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Fraser Valley Building Supplies Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge & Abby! 7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm
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PETS
BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked & ready for good homes.$850.Langley.778-241-5504 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG X Border Collie pups, 1st shots & worming. $500. 604-857-5212. BERNESE Mountain X Great Pyrenees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051 BLACK LAB PUPS. 3 males, exc lines, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now, $450. 778-867-6758 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA tiny tea cup spayed female, 2 yrs, only 3lbs, $600. Call (604)794-7347 DOBERMAN PUPS, tails & dew claws done, dewormed, view both parents. $700. Call 604-798-7579. Golden Retriever puppies born Nov. 23, third generation of healthy puppies, home raised in a canine 4H obedience family & well played with, ready to go, c/w first shots & deworming, $650. Mission 604820-4827. MALTESE PUPS: 3 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, $800 firm. Call 604-464-5077. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUGS P/B Black. Ready to go. Fem/Males. 604-595-6713, 604200-2647, 604-725-2192. (Surrey) TABBY, LONG HAIR, 4 yrs. old. To good home. Bed, litter box, food all shots/tattoo. Call 778-808-7239.
#1 EARTH FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
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Cartage Ltd.
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TREE SERVICES 524
Advertise your home in our Real Estate section in the 600’s. Contact one of our knowledgeable classified representatives at 604-854-6397
UNDER $200
ANTIQUE black candlestick telephone w/rotary dial $150 firm. and antique black desk phone w/dial $50 firm. Call Hal (604)814-2898 FREEZER, 14 cu ft. chest deep freeze. $200 obo. (604)746-5224 TOP CUT TREE SERVICE Topping/Falling/Hedges/Pruning (604)287-8126 or (604)217-8126
D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask!
farm@buildingsupplies.ca
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
Call Gary 604-835-2797 or 604-825-0103
Many colours. Old gutters removed FREE.
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3 rooms for $269, 2 coats
5’’ continuous facia gutters
Mark 1-778-220-9566
PETS
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
Save-On-Gutters
Custom aluminium facia’s.
MOVING & STORAGE
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469
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PAINT SPECIAL
Call Steve: 604-835-6599 Shrub, Hedging & Tree Pruning Mowing, Moss & Weed Control. Yard clean-up/rubbish removal, Comm & res., same day service Dave 604-825-0066
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
www.renovationsmission.com
D Drainage / Gutter Cleaning D Snow Clearing D Excavator/Bobcat D Deliveries/Rubbish Removal D Landscaping & Property Maint. D Tree Pruning/Hedge Trimming D Retaining Walls/Paving Stones D Res./Com./Strata
PETS 456
FEED & HAY
KENMORE WHITE DRYER excellent condition $100. 604-854-2385.
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UNDER $300
HUGO TRANSPORT CHAIR, brand new paid over $300. Asking $240. 604-854-2385.
Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs
Call 604-556-8183
MEDICAL HEALTH
Veteran/Seniors do you need foot care? Call Jorjina’s, LPN, CSSW, Reflexoligist, (604)826-0397
Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates Interior / Exterior ~ We do it all Phone 604-854-9288
Green Planet Landscaping
LEGAL SERVICES
Motor vehicle accident? Matrimonial problems? Get legal assistance from someone who cares and will work to help you get results. Janice Chadola, Barrister & Solicitor - Telephone: 604-8525668 - 3B-33737 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford (in the old Bank of Nova Scotia building). I am here to help you.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
CLEANING SERVICES
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FOOTCARE NURSE
Scan the barcode on your smartphone!
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An energetic woman willing to clean your house/office for a reasonable rate of $20/hour. Call Jacqueline at 604-996-6449. RESIDENTIAL CLEANING service using green products. Honest and reliable. Excellent rates. Free quotes. Call Traci (604)845-5552.
Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, customized menus tailored to your function! q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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CARPET INSTALLATION
HOURLY or CONTRACT Phone 604-820-0808
SEARCHING FOR A NEW JOB?
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CARPET & VINYL INSTALLATIONS. Repairs and Re-stretching. Free est. Call Gary 604-850-3946
175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
Call 604-328-6409
MIND BODY SPIRIT
ACCOUNTING DONE ACCURATELY small bus. p/u/del. bkkeeping, payroll, tax returns. HST/PST. 604-814-0967 or 604-862-1596
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
NEED Mortgage Money? Get Mortgage Money!
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ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
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New Girls 9:30am-9:30pm 604-746-6777 $30/30min
Unitran Manufacturers Limited 5225-192nd St, Surrey, V3S 8E5 Or Fax: 604-574-9318 or Email: unitran_hrdept@yahoo.ca
Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Opportunities Section in the 100’s
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
INCREDIBLE MASSAGE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
ALARM INSTALLER HELPER required Full/Time. Email resume to: 2011installer@gmail.com
PAYROLL/BENEFITS CLERK Busy office currently seeking full time Payroll/Benefits clerk. This new position reqs attention to detail & ability to handle large volume of work efficiently. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. Minimum of 2 years office/payroll related exp. in a union environment req. Knowledge of ADP PCPW payroll and ezLabour an asset. Must submit to a criminal record check. Salary commensurate with experience. Thanks to all who apply, only those selected for interview will be contacted. Send resume via email to sbrennerlacl@shaw.ca quoting Competition #: PBC2011.
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EXP’D DAIRY FARM worker seeking employment. Call Bonnie 604858-4909 SEMI-RETIRED handyman looking for pt-ft position. Has Class 1 with air, operates bob cat, loader operator, forklift hi-ab crane. Can do light const. & other skills. 604-758-2236.
(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 - In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
MEDICAL/DENTAL
P/T CDA req’d for family practise 2 Saturdays per month. May expand to more days. Please drop resume by Feb. 5 to Dr. Catherine Walls, 101-2890 Garden St., Abbotsford, V2T 4W7
SALES
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HIGH CALIBER CONSTRUCTION Repair, Replace, Remodel. • Room Additions • Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771 30 YEARS EXP. in repairs & reno’s of residential & farm bldgs. Small jobs ok. Free Estimates. Call Paul 604-859-7376; 604-854-9769 (cell)
Custom Creations ~ Renos. Wainscotting, Flooring, Painting 35 years exp.Call (604)615-1087
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MOVING & STORAGE
15’ CUBE VAN looking for P/T steady delivery. Abbotsford. 604217-9098 #1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 EXPERT MOVING Bonded/Insured Large enough to handle but small enough to care. 604-866-6151 PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398
#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org GOOD LOCAL HAY From $3/bale. Delivery available. Call (604)615-9888. SELLES FARMS. Hay sale. Alfalfa, timonthy, local, straw. By the bale/ ton. No Sun. calls. 604-302-0103
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KENMORE FRONT LOADER washer, excellent condition $400. 604-854-2385.
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FARM EQUIPMENT
SKID STEER John Deere -Model #7775. 48HP, 1800 Hours. New engine & tires, fully serviced, exc cond. $12,500/obo. 604-826-6482.
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
FURNITURE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
DESKS: 2 “Staples” glass, corner computer desks $180 & $150. Exc.cond, as new. 604-851-5603
WEEDFREE MUSHROOM MANURE, $65/13 yds well rotted $90/10 yds. Free delivery Abbotsford, Mission add $10 load (604)856-8877.
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FRUIT & VEGETABLES
SLEEP DEPOT
JONAGOLD APPLES
The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 35 years!
Great for Baking! Below wholesale price
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Quality Never had a Better Price!
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Visit the APPLEBARN Stand at Abbotsford Farmer’s Market Sat. Feb 5 & 19 - 9am-1pm To place an order call:
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778-241-1822
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CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397
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GARAGE SALES
Phone 604-859-7540
THRIFT SHOP
604-826-1515
MISSION
MOVING SALE
Thurs Feb 3rd-Sun Feb 6th
FUEL
Call (604)287-8797 for details and viewing times. High Quality Furniture, household items, kids, stuff, EZ-Go golf cart, misc etc.
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
32101 Mt. Waddington Ave
HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. **************************************
NEW YEARS SPECIAL
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES
WHEELCHAIR - Electric 1 year old, hardly used, asking $2500 obo. 604-850-1684 or 604-866-2179
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MISC. FOR SALE
1 Bedroom from $750 2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca 33382 George Ferguson Way
BIRCHWOOD MANOR
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FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★
BUCK-PASSER RALEIGH STATIONARY BIKE like new $40.00 604-826-4094 BRASS REPRODUCTION antique single bed and frame with or without, excellent condition, boxspring and mattress. Picture available, $100. 604-852-2612 ANTIQUE NON REPRODUCTION Canadian made brass double bed and rails, good condition, $100. Picture available. 604-852-2612 PAIR 195/60/15” KHUMO studded snowtires 75% left, mounted on your rims included, $75, studs can be removed. 604-852-2612 BLACK TV CABINET swivel top with glass front door with 2 shelves, $25 approx. 24” high, fits approx. 27” TV. 604-852-2612 WOMENS DRESSER, great shape, $40. 604-854-3197 WALL UNIT or can be used for entertainment centre, $50 obo. 604-854-3197 INGLIS WASHER two speed heavy duty, $75 obo. Wheel chair, $25. 604-850-3621 1987 TOYOTA COROLLA, not running, parts $1 and up or $100 for the whole car. 1-604-869-1422 ROUTER TABLE with porter cable router, $60. Set Brad point drill bits, $20. 604-504-2881 135 PSI 1.5 GAL. PRO AIR 11 air compressor, $60. 604-504-2881 C.I.I. 6” BELT X 9” DISC sander, $80. Craftsman 500 router, $20. 604-504-2881 LAZY BOY ROCKER recliner, $50. 604-859-8151 WANTED WHITE OR ALMOND colour stove, exc. working cond., can pay up to $100.00 dep on cond 778-823-6075 or 604-807-6075 THREE PIECE SOFA set, blue, 1 hutch, 1 treadmill all FREE 604-864-0274 5 TIER GLASS shelving unit, like new, $50 obo. (Mission) 604-820-8089 DOUBLE DESK on casters, $20. Two new red velvet cushions, $10. Like new beige futon, $70 firm. 604-859-8340 ROCKER RECLINER MINTcondition, $100 firm. For info call 604-853-0942 INGLIS BUILT IN dishwasher, white, works good, $100. Call Sunday to Thurs evenings. Will deliver Abb/Mission. 604-853-9533
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CLOTHES DRYER, good working condition, $70 obo. Call 604-826-3524 19 CUBIC FOOT fridge side by side, works great, $100. Call 604-826-3524 SHOWER CHAIR, $50. Safety frame tub handle, $50. 604-854-2385 COMPOST MACHINE new, $40. 2 rabbit cages, $15. single mattress, $10. 604-859-4159 DEEP FRYER DELONGHI used approx. 4 times, $25. George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill used twice, $25. Meat slicer Rival used very little, $30. 604-852-9584 ROOM DIVIDER free standing almost new, $30. electric wok very little use, $15. 604-852-9584 2 PIECE LUGGAGE set, black on wheels, good condition, American Tourist, $35. 604-859-6271 WANTED DVD’S, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786 WANTED NINTENDO games with system, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786 FIBERGLASS WIND shear, $50. Heavy duty wheelbarrow, $40. 604-852-5719 PIANO ACCORDION 120 based for sale, $100. 604-853-7879 PORTABLE TRAILER mirrors for 2003 or newer Dodge Ram used once, $30. 2 solid wood bar chairs, $20 each. 604-859-0384 SOLID OAK ENTERTAINMENT centre 55”w by 57”h by 18”d, can fit 29” TV, $25. 604-859-0384 FREE LOWRY GENIE 44 double keyboard organ with rythm. 604-859-0384 KITCHEN TABLE with four chairs, $75. 604-309-8482 GIRLS TWIN CANOPY bed with new mattress and box, $100. 604-309-8482 PORTABLE DISHWASHER, $80. 604-309-8482 FUTON COUCH, $25. 604-309-8482 NEW SET - DOUBLE RATTAN couch with cushions, matching round table double glasss top, $100 firm. Lovely for patio, rec room, apt. 604-859-7995 NEW MATCHING ABOVE two rattan chairs with cushions, $75 for both. 604-859-7995 LAZY BOY ROCKER $50.00 604-859-8151
BUILD A BEAR closet and clothes, shoes, etc. $70. 778-552-4484 or 604-852-8004 DISNEY VHS MOVIES, 1 box $75. 604-852-8004 GAME BOY COLOUR and five games, $75. 604-852-8004 ROLL TOP DESK, excellent condition, $50. 604-309-3108 COUCH AND LOVESEAT, charcoal, excellent condition, $100. 604-309-3108 CLOTHES DRYER in good clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430 APARTMENT SIZE FRIDGE in clean good working condition, $100. 604-826-2430 MAYTAG WASHER in clean good working condition, $100. 604-826-2430 STOVE IN GOOD clean working conditin, $100. 604-826-2430 FRIDGE FULL SIZE in good working condition, $100. 604-826-2430 WANTED: ANTIQUE GLASS or porcelain insulators, will pay up to $100 per box. Call Mark 604-85-4125 PORTABLE DISH WASHER Maytag approx. 6 years old, works good, $50. Will deliver in Abbotsford area. 604-820-8784 PROGRAMABLE SCANNER 200 channels, recharger and rechargable batteries with extra speaker, $100. 604-852-2203. DAYBED COUCH AND matching chair, tweed, must pick-up $75.00 obo 604-826-5130 CANADIAN TIRE BATTERY charger, new, with engine start $30.00 604-826-3850 ANTIQUE BIG BEN alarm clock, brass coloured, very collectible $50.00 firm. 604-814-2898 COLEMAN CAMP STOVE exc cond 2 burner, white gas $40.00. TV trays ( 6 ) on stand, very clean 604-8260441 SNOW CHAIN 14” TO 16” EXC COND $40.00 PER SET. 604-826-0041 SOLID IKEA TV armoire and 28” Goldstar TV, both in great shape, first $100.00 takes both 604-814-0993 24 VOLT ELEC DRILL with case, charger and one battery $30.00 604-826-3850
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Also great for crafts etc
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TWO pianos; 1927 Heintzman upright & a Henry Herbert upright, original ivories with no cracks or chips. Pianos have been viewed by a licensed tuner and is available for verification. Buyer will be responsible for moving & retuning. $800 each. 604-853-2089.
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ABBOTSFORD. 2/bdrm, 2/bath condo with view. 1250 sq ft. Granite kitchen, SS appli, 2 patios, large windows. Sunny (778)899-7996.
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Restaurant sale/lease. Owner moving out of country, established clientele, 20yrs business. Call eve after 7pm, (604)793-8735, chilliwack.
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Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself
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Abbots. clean, spacious 2 Bdrm units from $695. Some with insuite laundry,d/w, prkg incl. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD
1 Month FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street Valley View Terrace ✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg 2 Bdrms from $850/mo ✶ FREE month - ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets
Tel: 604-852-9086 Baywest Mgmt Corp
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CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 BATH photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager 604-850-2355 ABBOTSFORD
Chelsea Park Gardens
1 Month FREE Rent!! 1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.
Crime Free Certified
Call Debbie TODAY
604-855-6714
3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.
604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount” ABBOTSFORD
2 Months
✶ FREE!! ✶ With 1 Year Lease
2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $544.00 2 Bedrooms - $626.00 Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laminate floors, tiled kitchen & bathrm. Some units w/fireplace. Free parking. Close to elementary school and amenities.
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 Website: www.mainst.biz
ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm., 2 baths, top floor, corner unit., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. top floor apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.
Abbotsford, 33546 Holland Ave, Tempo. 2 BD $975 avail., Mar. 1st. Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209
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ABBOTSFORD 2 Bdr 2 ba, 5 appli, u/g prk, extra storage, nr amens. Ns /Np. Ref’s $850/mo. 604-855-6601 ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 2 prk, NS/NP, cls to frwy & Hosp, $795. March 1. Call (604)870-9555. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm., clean, spacious, quiet. Avail. now. New flr. & paint. 3 appl. N/S. N/P. Walking distance to everything. (1 blk. to Columbia College). 604-853-2949
ABBOTSFORD, Carmody Ridge. 1050 sq ft. Luxury 2/bdrm, 2/bthrm condo. 5/appli. 2 u/g pkng. Extra storage. Safe secure bldng. $950/mo. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1. Call Fides (604)855-4262 ABBOTSFORD: Maple Manor & Goldstone Court. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $650. Newly renovated buildings. Call 604-504-1587 (Maple) & 604-504-1758 (Goldstone).
APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD
Great View Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD
★★ 1 MONTH FREE ★★ On 1 Year Lease Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D
Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets
1 BDRMS from $595/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo. 1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford
604-853-6620
Forest Village Apartments ABBOTSFORD
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP. RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT!
COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD
2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595
SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876
2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00
Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.
604-853-0333
Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
Call 604-557-3592 33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
Call 604-557-8064 33136 George Ferguson Way
ABBOTSFORD EAST
Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road
FAMILY ORIENTED 3 bdrms, 2½ baths. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, fireplace, 2 car garages, exercise facility, pool in summer Close to all amenities 1 Year Lease $1,100 - $1400/Month
Call 604-855-0010
1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
Call 604-557-3708 33298 Robertson Ave. 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
Call 605-751-2125 33184 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00
Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.
ABBOTSFORD
Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace
Website:
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Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes
MALIBU TERRACE APTS
2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets
33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS
1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!
✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦
Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.
Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 Abbotsford/Mission
Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road
Call Esther 604-853-0549
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2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00
Free Heat & H. Water
ABBOTSFORD ❁ $800/mo - Large 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 3 appli, heat & H.W. incl. u/g prkng, n/p, n/s avail now. ❁ $825/mo - Nature’s Gate 1 bd, 1 bath, 4 appli, f/p, open concept, u/g prkng, storage, avail now ❁ $750/mo - Corner unit, 2bdrm, 1 bath, 3 appli, f/p, child OK, u/g parking, n/s
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Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.
Beautiful Large Updated Suites
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MISSION M.C.C.
32608 Fraser Cr., Mission
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LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession
Valentine Collectable Sale Sat, Feb. 5 through Mon, Feb. 14 50% off selected items
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Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE
Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339
With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.
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FLEA MARKET
Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.
25 lbs. for only $8.00
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#9 - 32912 Mission Way,
Mission Phone 604-820-2282
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ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Michelle @ (604)557-8166. BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net
Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call
Wanda 604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
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MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
Phone 604-852-4696 or Email
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at
3046 Clearbrook Road
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Available Rentals 2 Bed/1 Bath Spacious Apartment on Bourquin Place. 3 Appliances plus insuite laundry, heat incl. Cat Ok, $850 available now! 2 Bed/2 Bath Executive style ground floor Unit in The Crossing. 4 upgraded SS appliances, Insuite Laundry, Separate Storage & 1 U/G parking space. Available now, $1000 per month. 2 bed/2 bath Private Ground floor Unit in The Tamarind. 4 newer appliances, insuite laundry, alarm, separate storage, 1 U/G parking space. Available now. $975 per month.
604-864-6400 Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com
www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road
Sandy 604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites from $590. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call
Ralph 778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
BAKERVIEW PLACE APTS. 33400 Bourquin Place F No Pets F Clean quiet building F Close to shopping and bus F Includes heat and hot water Available Immediately Phone: 604-854-2377
Brand New Urban Style Condos @ Tamarind Westside 1 BDRM or 1 BDRM & DEN with urban style finishes thru-out granite, laminate, 6 appli, great commuter location, shopping, schools & churches close by U/G parking, 2nd spot avail.
$850.00 to $950.00/mo. N/S. Small pet considered.
Call 604-853-2718
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New Management! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok
Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call
604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Seven Oaks Mall Large Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking. Close to bus loop, mall & schools. Sorry No Pets. Refs req’d.
Call 604-557-0778
FERNWOOD MANOR
33850 & 33870 Fern Street F Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms F 1 1/2 baths F 3 appl, u/g prkng, no pets F Nr UFV, freeway, hospital
604-850-3148 FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views www.eryxproperties.com 1 bdrms - $695. 2 bdrm Penthouse - $1065. Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright * Heat and Hot Water Incl * All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers. Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.
Call Dave @ 604-859-0482
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available March 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.
Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.
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MISSION HILLS:
APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Call 604-826-7880 Mission
Large 3 Bdrm 2 Level Townhomes Starting at $1175/mo. 1.5 baths, f/place, dishwasher, w/dryer, secured garage and storage with a backyard. *Family Oriented*
Call 1-604-820-1205 www.aptrentals.net MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $650 & 2 bds starting $780, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkng incl. Criminal Record checked may be req’’d 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013. MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. Available immediately. N/P. Adult oriented. 604-826-9774
OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program
1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Free Hot water. No Pets. 1 bdrm. from $625. 2 bdrm. from $780. Rental incentives avail. 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford
604-855-0883
CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS
WELTON TOWERS
WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM
1st months RENT FREE and continued subsidy may be available thru S.A.F.E.R. Now Accepting Applications for RENTAL. Age Restricted Bldg 55 Yrs +. Amenities Included. $450.00 per month. Pls Call 604-826-2194
Cardinal Rd - West Abb - Brand New Tamarind! 1 bd + den on 4th floor, vaulted ceiling, u/g prkng, 6 appli, n/p, n/s $850 (2 units avail) 33318 Bourquin Cres - Central Abb - Natures Gate 2 bd +den, 1200sqft 5 appli, u/g gated parking, deck, overlooks park, n/p, n/s, $1100 2535 Hill-Tout - West Abb - 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2nd floor , 5 appli, u/g prkng, deck $875 incl. h/w
remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
604-504-RENT
Central Clearbrook - 2 units, all 2 bd, 5 appli., laminate flrs, Clean and spacious, walk to Library. N/P N/S $750.00 Mt. Waddington - Like New!! - 1 bed 1 bath 5 appl. f/p. Quiet side of bldg. U/G, N/S N/P $800.00 Citidal Ridge - 1bed w/den 1 bath, 6 appl. f.p. single enclosed garage . N/S N/P $900.00 Natures Gate - 2 bed, 2 bath , 6 appl. Like new, lam. flrs, f.p. U/G prkng, locker N/SN/P $1200.00
CALL: (604)853-2718
2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Senior’s Discount & Dam. Dep. Reduced) Secure Undgrnd Prk & Elevator! 1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$650 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally reno’d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro
1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION 1st Ave. 1 & 2 BDRM APTS w/d incl., $585/mo, no pets avail now. Call Jim 604-820-0167 MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, 2nd flr, corner unit. Onsite manager. avail now. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808. Mission
CEDARWOOD MANOR * Friendly management * 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites * Insuite Laundry * Adult Oriented
Abbotsford
VILLA CHRISTINA 1 & 2 bdrm. units. Secure u/g parking. Avail. February 1st. Move-in discount for seniors Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view. ABBOTSFORD:
WALK TO UNIVERSITY Avail. Immed/Jan 1 Large 1 Bdrm Apts available. Recently reno’d. Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & strg. Close to all amenities. One Cat welcome with deposit. Smoking on patio/deck only. Refs required.
1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca
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604-820-0128 MISSION
HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2ND Ave. Mission
1 bdrms. from $600/mo. One - 2 bdrm. avail. now for $745/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.
604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397
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ABBOTSFORD - attractive office &/or Retail Spaces available. All located within Abbotsford’’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD - HAIR SALON “ready to go”. Central, high exposure location. 1272 sq. ft. Call Frank @ Noort Investments. 604835-6300. ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE/WORKSHOP commercial for lease. 3000 s.f. & 7500 s.f. high ceiling, bay doors, 3 phase power. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. Avail. Mar./2011. 604-859-4315 FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY for lease or sale, Abbotsford. For details call 604-214-2957. HARD TO FIND 1 acre i 2 industrial zoning 3,000 s/f building prime location in Abbotsford, cl. to US border. 604-866-9033, 604-308-6664. MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, full bsmt. suite, 7 appl, fcd yd., prk for 3, $1495. Now. 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD: 4 bdrm.,2 bath, 2 storey, close to airport. Large yard. F/S. N/P. N/S. 604-864-0326. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm 2 level house. 1949 Dahl Cr. Fcd b/yard, Ref’s. $1350/mo. 604-807-1188 ABBOTSFORD 4bdrm house, good location,35486 Sandyhill Rd, 5 appl, n/p, refs, $1500/mo. 604-807-1188 ABBOTSFORD - 4 bdrm with bst, 3200 sq ft, w/d, f/p, n/s, n/p. Avail now. $1400. Call 778-882-7981 ABBOTSFORD 5 bdrm home near Rotary Stadium. Av.immed $1400. 604-852-9488, 778-808-1921
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ABBOTSFORD 1/2 duplex, 1600 s/f 2 BD + partially fnshd bsmt, Mar.1 $1075/mo + utils. 604-825-4022. ABBOTSFORD 2Bd w/bsmt fncd.yd nr UCFV $825 Feb15/Mar.1. Pet on approval ref’s lv.msg 604-850-0550
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ABBOTSFORD ❁ $1600/mo - McMillan area - 2 bdrms up, 1 down, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p, 5 appli, dble gar., patio off master, n/s, pet w/r, avail. now ❁ $1200/mo - Upgraded 3 bdrms up, 1 down, 2 bath, lrge covered deck, h/w floors, 3 appli, rec room & den down, large fenced yard, carport, avail now ❁ $1000/mo - 2 bdrm rancher, 4 appli, new windows, h/w floors, pet w/r
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ABBOTSFORD $1,400/mo - 3 bdrm rancher, 2 full bthrms, 5 appl., fenced yard, dble garage. $1,200/mo - 3 bdrm home w/ bsmnt, 4 appli., sep. garage, n/p BOTH AVAILABLE NOW! good refernces required.
Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans
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CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Kay Ave -1 bed 1 bath bsmnt suite, 4 appli, new reno’s. Clean & bright n/p n/s $600.00 incl utils Rancher w/updates – Like new 3 bed plus den, fam & rec room. 1.5 baths, new cabinets flooring and paint thru-out, 4 appli, single garage. N/P N/S $1375.00 Lefevure Rd. – 2 bed, 1 bath, rancher with fenced yard, single garage, large wood deck, 4 appli. N/P N/S $1100.00 Southern Dr. 3 bd 2 bath dbl garage, fam. rm/den 2 fp., 5 appli., 2 lev. deck, fncd yd. Walk to Blue Jay elem. NP/NS $1500.00 Central Abby - 6 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 f/p, walk to Abby Middle NS/NP. $1400.00 Lefeuvre Rd.-2 bd1 bth w/bsmnt, 4 appli, carport, lrg yard in country.Sm.pet neg n/s $1050.00 Charlotte Ave - 4 bdrm. 2.5 bath, 5 appl. Gas f.p. fam. rm. Single car garage. N/PN/S $1350.00 Empress Dr. - Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 gas f.p., stainless appl. dbl. garage, fam. rm and laundry on main. View N/SN/P $2000.00
CALL: (604)853-2718
Call Marilyn(604)855-7393
DEROCHE AREA: 55 acres of hay land. Barns also available. 604-615-3646.
ABBOTSFORD. 1 BDRM HOUSE, 1 bath, close to airport. Spacious yard. F/S. N/P. N/S. 778-552-1996 ABBOTSFORD. 2,400 sq ft, newer 5 bdrms + extra office & liv/rm, 2 f/p’s, 3 baths, new kit., 5 new appls. granite counter. New lam flrs. paint & tiles. Nr schls. Priv fcd yd; N/S, small pet ok. $1595. 604-309-0148. ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM. house w/1/2 acre yard. Close to Walmart. $950/mo + utils N/P. 604-850-7609. ABBOTSFORD. 32604 Murray Ave, Next to Mill Lake, 2000 sqft, Executive home for prof. HW, heat, dbl garage, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas F/P. Lndry. $1500/mo+utils. Avail now. Cell, 604-217-1717, or email: mp@nationalmortgages.ca ABBOTSFORD. 3 br top flr rancher, fenced yrd, 5 appl, nr UFV ns/np, ref’s req’d,$1250+util.604-505-5876
MAPLE RIDGE
CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. ABBOTSFORD
APARTMENT/CONDO
GARIBALDI Court
Abbotsford/Mission
Richard Court
706
33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.
Abbotsford/Mission
Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call
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ABBOTSFORD, Clearbrook & Old Yale. 3 bdrm rancher, liv/rm. rec/rm 2 bathrms. Garage. avail now, Sml. pet ok. $1300/mo. 604-825-3745. ABBOTSFORD EAST: IMMACULATE 3 bdrm 3 bath, 5 yr old home. Fully fncd. N/S. N/P. Avail Mar 1. $1600/mo. Debbie 604-853-6100 ABBOTSFORD Farm house for rent 3 bdrms up & part finished bsmt. Close to airport. Available now. $1300/mo. Call: (604)832-0839. ABBOTSFORD George Ferguson Way. 3 bdrm. 2 bath, 2000 sq. ft. Recently renovated, H/W floors. Private yard. $1395/mo. + utils. 1-250869-0723. ABBOTSFORD. Near Safeway. 5 bdrm. 3 up, 2 dn, 2 ba, lots of strg, lge yard/deck. Feb. 1. $1600. N/s, n/p. 778-245-2412; 604-504-0212. ABBOTSFORD. Spacious 4 bdrm home, fin. bsmt. Garage & huge yrd. $1450. 604-852-8160 aft 6pm ABBOTSFORD Townline area. Renov. 6 bdrm house. Fcd yd. Immed. Ns/np. 604-807-4540 aft 1pm. HATZIC Beautiful 4 bdrm + den home in desirable Hatzic bench. $1850 incl. util. sec. sys. A/C, B/I vac.sys.N/S, N/P. 2 car garage. Great renters only. 604-820-9280 Avail. Apr. 1 MISSION, 2/bdrm up, 1/bdrm down. 2/bths, Fr/St. Large lot. $1200/mo. N/S, Avail. now. 604-854-4699 ROSEDALE 3 Bdr home on farm un fin.bsmt, dbl.gar, horsebarn, wrkshp avail now $2000/mo. 604-307-9620
Martens St - West Abb- Lrge 4 bd & recroom, 2 bath, 5 appli, fully reno’d, deck, carport & storage, large yard, n/s, n/p $1600 Peardonville - West Abb- never been a rental! 3 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, 5 appli, n/p, n/s $1400 Qualicum Pl. - Central Abb - 5 bdrm + den, 3 baths, 6 appli., dbl garage, Jacuzzi tubs, near parks, dead end street, n/p, n/s $1800. Marshall Rd - Central Abb. 2 bdrm bungalow on small partially fenced lot, 4 applis, new paint, new flrs, pets OK $1000 Lancelot - West Abb. 4 bdrm house on 5 acres, 5 appli, deck, carport, pets considered $1800 Fairlane Cres - Central Abb 4bdrm, 2 garages, 4 appli., pets okay $1300
remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
604-504-RENT Mission, 4 Bdrm house on large lot on Hatzic Island, clean, quiet $1050/mo. No appliances. No Pets. 778-242-7937 MISSION. Modern 3 bdrm house, 2 bathrooms. 10 mins. east of Mission, on acreage. $1800/mo. Call 1-250-459-2454.
S. SURREY 1894 165 A St.
New Reno’d 3 BR.+ Den, 4 Bath, Acreage w/pool, sauna, 3000 SF, NEW Kitchen, All NEW Appl, Dbl. gar., fncd yrd. n/s, sm. pet ok. $3000. Long term lease. Feb 1. Refs.
604-351-7487
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ABBOTSFORD. $500. Near UFV, shops, Mill Lake, bus. Incl Internet TV, w/d, utils. Np/ns. 604-746-0446
Blott Ave: 3 brm immaculate townhouse with garage. Central location. Avail NOW!$1400/m 7 th Ave: 4 brm 2100 sq ft townhome in the MEWS avail March 1st.2 car garage. $1500/m 11 th Ave: 3 brm w/ fenced yard avail March 1st! Unfin. bsmnt, 3 levels. Central location. $1250/m
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ABBOTSFORD/LANGLEY (4) separate & private 2700sf, spaces for rent at 141 Ross Rd. Each one has a level, free span cement floor measuring 83’ x 33’ with 12’ ceiling and 16’ sectional door. Excellent location, close to Abbotsford airport and Aldergrove border crossing. Only $900/mo. incl., reasonable electric use.
Full Houses Catherwood: 5 brm 2 bath custom home in the country avail NOW! 2 car garage, fully renovated. Small pet OK. Rent includes utilities, $2400/m Maynard: Brand new executive 4 brm 2.5 bath home avail NOW! Call for details. Degraff Rd: Cute 2 brm home in the country. Avail NOW! Cat OK, $875/m
Call Gary (604)793-5055 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. stratatechconsulting.ca
Upper Level Suites Alexandra: 3 brm + den in new home avail March 1st. Granite thru-out. n/p, n/s. $1500 +% utils Myrtle: 3 brm upper, avail NOW!. Pets OK, Rent incl utils. $1250/m 3rd Ave: 3 bdrm upper in heritage home avail NOW! Pets OK, sep w/d, $1300 incl utilities 6th Ave: 2 brm upper level in heritage home avail NOW! Close to bus route. Small pet ok w/d. Sep utils. $695/m 6th Ave: 3 brm main floor suite in heritage home avail NOW! Unfinished bsmnt. Large yard. Small pet ok w/deposit. Close to bus route. Sep utilities. $1000/m Pakenham: 1 brm one of a kind all incl upper level suite w/view avail Mar. 1st or sooner.$750/m
CLAYBURN storage, concrete floor, dry, lights only, 2170 sf. Heat/power negotable $500/mo. 604-302-9080 LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes avail. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed
✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦ ✦ SUPPLIES ✦ 12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’ Ceiling height 8’
Basement Suites Kudo: 2 brm suite avail NOW! New & bright. No w/d, n/p, $800 McEwen: 2 brm spacious suite avail Mar 1st! Sep laundry. Great location. $750 + 1/3 utils Orchid: Immaculate fully furn. all incl. 1 brm suite avl NOW! share w/d. quite, on bus route. Ideal for 1 person/student. $750/m
604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford
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1 bedroom suite on beautiful Blackham Dr. Sep ent. KITCHEN OPENS TO LIVING ROOM. Near Great West Fitness, ARC, parks. NEWER HOUSE, GREAT SHAPE. $700 INCLUDES CABLE & UTILTIES + LNDRY.
Vye Rd: 3 brm 1 bath fully renovated rancher avail NOW! 1 car garage, n/p, no lease req. $1300. Rossland: 5 brm, 2 bath, 2 kitchen house , avail now! N/S, N/P Central location $1500/m Marshall: 5 brm house on acreage with a barn, tennis court, privacy. Avail NOW! $3000/m Marshall: 6 brm executive style home with 2 kitchens avail March 1st. Small pet OK. $2500/m
Call Chris 604-308-5864
For pictures & details please visit www.MindyMcPherson.com
For viewing call Gulnaz 604-820-9000
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ABBOTSFORD 1100 sq. ft. 2 bdrm., nr. Rotary Stadium, 4 appl., N/S, pets neg. $825 mo. incl. utils. 604-854-6709 ABBOTSFORD 1 bdr, alarm, nr Mill Lk, avail. now, $600 incl utils. DD & refs req. n/p. n/party 604-864-8541 ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm ste. Bluejay area. Cls.to schl $600 incl utils/cbl NS/NP Now 604-308-9397.
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ABBOTSFORD. 1 Bdrm suite, avail now. N/P, N/S. Ph: 604-852-2303 or 778-552-9498. ABBOTSFORD. 1 bedroom basement suite. $550, utilities included. n/s, n/p. call after 5pm: 604-8529599 ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt. Pri entry. NS/NP. $750 incl lndry, utils & net. Mar 1. Ref’s. (604)853-3736 ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail. now. Close to Mt. Lehman. N/S, N/P. $675/mo incl utils. Call 604-855-0794 or 604-807-7725. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. g/l bsmt. suite. Avail. now. Near all amen. $750/mo. incl. util & cable. N/p. 604-504-5676 or 604-614-4353. Abbotsford 2 bdrm g/l ste, Cls to Townline $900/mo incl utils. NS/NP Avail ASAP. Call 604-859-0339. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm g/lvl suite. $700/mo incl utilw. Avail. now. NP NS. 604-870-4688, 604-613-3651 ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm in brand new home. 1/2 blk from ARH. Ns/ np. Ref’s. $1000/mo incl hydro, cble & net. Avail. now. 778-552-7700 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm in Highland area. Incl hydro cbl net, sep heating, $900/mo. N/P. 604-852-6621 Abbotsford. 2 bdrm large legal ste incl util., cable & internet, own W/D. NP/NS. Close to MEI & Northview Church. Ref’s req’d. 604-807-4396. Abbotsford. 2 bdrm legal ste. Bright, 5 appls. Nr amens. $950/mo incl util NS/NP March 1. 604-853-7057 ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRM LEGAL suite,walk to elem, sep w/d n/p, n/s $900/mo incl utils (604)557-0281 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm near Rotary Stadium, very spacious w/ lots of storage, own w/d $750 incl utils Av. Feb 15/Mar 1st (778)242-1355 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. Near school & shops, $700 incl hydro/cbl. Feb.15. NS/NP. Call 604-897-3454. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. nr. UFV & ent centre. Incl. hydro & cable. N/P $750/mo. Avail. now. 604-859-2770 ABBOTSFORD 2bdrm suite near school .$700 incl utils & cable. N/S N/P 604-504-7081 604-897-3081. ABBOTSFORD. 31665 Ridgeview Dr. 2 bdrm bsmt. Very clean. Near bus/schls. NS/NP. Feb 15. $850 incl hydro/gas. 604-864-2274. ABBOTSFORD: 3516 NEWCASTLE DRIVE, 2 bdrm. suite. Close to elem. school. Utils incl. $750/M. N/P. Balbir Sidhu 604-897-3147. ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. Sep. ldry. Near all amen. Avai. now. Strictly ns/np. Family pref. 604-613-1644 ABBOTSFORD Blue Ridge 2 bdrm g/l suite. NS/NP Nr Apollo Gym & schls Avail now $600 604-832-6766 ABBOTSFORD brand new 2 bdrm. bsmnt. suite. Incl. w/d, utilities. Avail. now. 604-287-1116 ABBOTSFORD. Brighton Place. 2 bdrm legal daylight suite. Raidant heat, sep. lndry. N/S. $850 utils incl 604-504-5782 or 778-552-7567. ABBOTSFORD Clean 2 bdrm suite, near UFV. Share laundry, $800/mo +1/3 utils. Ns/Np. 604-807-6477
15 1/2 ACRES of planted raspberries for rent. Planted in 2009. Has water, hydro, new poles & wires. Ph. 604-615-7790 or 604-864-7366
TOP PRODUCERS REALTY LTD
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Abbotsford east. Legal 2 bdrm suite. Pri alarm & patio. Own w/d. 3 appls. $900 incl utils & internet. March 1. N/S N/P. 604-996-6384. ABBOTSFORD E. QUIET Mature Tenant Only. Like new 1 bdrm +den with computer closet, inste laund, great view, huge patio, most furnishings, ns/np, ref’s, immed. $950 incl hydro. 604-615-9969.
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26,988
2009 Hyundai Accent GL
10,995
#AH7477.................................................... NOW $
#BT228192 ................................................NOW $
17,988
16,995
#AH7516 .................................................... NOW $
All 2010’s Must Go!!
STK#109374
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Bi-weekly
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STK#109377
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2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STK#109381
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2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
11,900
#AH7555 ......................................................... NOW $
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2010 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 4X4
192
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STK#106257
5 spd, air, power group, sunroof
13,900
SEE WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF OUR INVENTORY
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4, auto, air, power group, low kms
11,995
$
2008 Mazda GT Sport 5 speed, leather, roof, 67,000 kms, air,
1 owner, low kms 31,000, air,
7,995
13,991
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2004 ACURA 1.7 EL
power group #AF348156A ...................... NOW $
5 spd, leather, loaded body kit. #109260A
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
17,991
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19,995
17,999
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2006 DODGE CARAVAN
2008 NISSAN ROGUE S
2008 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT
2008 DODGE NITRO SLT
3.8 V6, loaded, very nice van. #E2101
AWD. #F4692
4x4, 4 cyl, loaded. #10586816
All wheel drivel. #E0775
13,995
V6, fwd, low kms #AH7551 ................... NOW $
2006 Kia Sportage V6, FWD, 1 owner, air, power group, alloys,
12,988
keyless entry #AA515871A.................. NOW $
2005 Chev Silverado Crew Cab
2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 Auto, AWD, AC, power group,
18,995
leather, sunroof & more!!........................... NOW $
18,988
19,999
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36,995
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28,995
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4x4, 85,000 kms #AF383225............ NOW $
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2007 Hyunda Santa Fe GLS
19,995
Leather, fwd, 1 owner AFF45432 .... NOW $
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4, 4 door, auto, AC, power group
2009 Chevy Cobalt LT
GL, AWD, Auto, A/C, Pwr Group, Low kms #AH7549..................................... NOW $
20,995
2007 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4X4
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
V8, loaded. #B9360
Stow ‘n Go, alloys, only 31K, 2nd row power windows. U9031
2010 JEEP WRANGLER #C7005
NEW 2010 RAM 2500 ST. CREW CAB 4X4
2008 DODGE RAM 350
Shorty. #103064
Laramie, mega cab, diesel, only 54,000 kms. #118651A
2008 Toyota Corolla
25,995
Navi, low kms.......................................... NOW $
Sales
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2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE
4 door, 65,000 kms, 6 speed
16,995
2001 Chyrsler Intrepid power group #AH7497A .......................... NOW $
Mike Harlow
604-504-RENT MISSION: 1/bdrm, newer, clean, N/P, N/S. Inclds utils & cbl, gas F/P. Feb 15. $650/mo. 604-820-1237.
16,995
66,000 kms, V6, auto, power group
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remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.
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2008 Ford Fusion SEL
Jeff Mammel
818
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Aldergrove 32nd Ave 1 bdrm suite, 4 appli, deck, no pets $650 Aldergrove 35th Ave BRAND NEW SUITE, 2 bdrm, 5 appli, n/s, n/p $850
2008 VW Beetle 40,000 kms, auto, loaded, sunroof
Sales
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ABBOTSFORD. Marshall Road. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. $750/mo. incl. util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-614-3436
BLOWOUT!
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#AH7466 ........................................................NOW $
Brad Lister
Jordan Brock
818
ABBOTSFORD Large, clean, bright, newer 1 bdrm. Sep entry, alarm, 5 appl. In-suite laundry, walk in pantry, quiet neighbourhood. Cable & internet incl. N/S. Refs a must. Email for pics-robinc73@shaw.ca or call 604-613-5118
2006 Hyundai Tiburon SE
4 door, auto, AC, pwr group, keyless entry
Sales
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NEW GRAND CARAVAN
2008 Nissan Sentra
original owner. #BT223184A ............. NOW $
750
ABBOTSFORD near Clearbrook Reno’d 2 Bdrm $650/mo incls hydro & cable. Avail now. N/S, N/P. 604-755-7778, 778-908-2023
ABBOTSFORD: Large 1 bdrm. suite. $700/mo. incl cable & utils. Close to hwy & amenities. NS/NP. Avail. now. Ref’s. 778-808-2222.
ABBOTSFORD East Large 2 bdrm, newer home. W/D. NS/NP. $850 incl utils. Avail now. 604-851-5784
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ABBOTSFORD WEST. Super clean, bright 2 bdrm ste. Fresh paint, great kitchen, shared W/D. $800 incl utils. Refs req. N/P. March 1. 604-853-2337 or 604-308-9100.
ABBOTSFORD E. 1 lrg bright bdrm. Inste lndry. Safe area, cls to frwy. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-852-8280 ABBOTSFORD East: 1 bdrm + den. $650 incl cable, Internet, laundry & utils. N/P. Jeff 604-835-9505
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ABBOTSFORD new quiet priv. backyard, 2 bdrm. bsmnt suite, avail. for prof. couple. Refs. + DD req’d. $700 mo. utils. incl. N/P. 778808-1447, 604-504-3351 Abbotsford Sandpiper. 1 bdrm + den. $650 incl utils. No ldry. NS/NP no drugs. 604-853-3013, 724-0440. ABBOTSFORD: TOWNLINE area 2 bdrm legal suite, sep w/d, ns/np. $700/mo incl utils. 604-864-0027. ABBOTSFORD. Townline area 2 bdrm. suite, new paint & bathroom. N/S. Avail. now. 604-850-7824 ABBOTSFORD W. 2 BDRM. suite. near free way, & amen. own washer Ns/np. Avail. immed. 778-552-3227. ABBOTSFORD WEST. 3 bdrm, 2 full bthms. Avail Feb 15. $850/mo. N/S, N/P. 604-614-4002. CLEARBROOK. 1 bdrm ground level suite. $650/mo. Own laundry. Avail now. Call 604-866-0920.
STK#107115
2008 Toyota Sienna LE
750
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ABBOTSFORD: Fairfield. Large 2 bdrm suite. Nr school. N/S. N/P. Avl now. 604-852-3843; 604-807-4224
Jamie Braun
5 door, 7 passenger, quad, 14,154 kms
750
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ABBOTSFORD Clean 3bdrm clse to schls/bus, cent loc share w/d, NOW, $900/incl utils (604)217-1985
THE NEW
Asst. Manager & Sales
RENTALS
15,900
36km, auto, air, sunroof #AH7552 ......NOW $
2003 Pontiac Sunfire
11,900
37,000 kms, 5 speed #AH7557 ......... NOW $
OVER 100 NEW • OVER 100 PRE-OWNED
5,995
Sedan, air, auto. #HL31492A..................... NOW $
.COM IN THE FRASER VALLEY AUTOMALL
YOUR COMMUNITY DEALER SINCE 1939
604.857.2622 Mitch Trotman Dealer Principal
DL#31001
Adam Whyte Sales Manager
HOURS: Mon - Thurs 8:30-8 • Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 11-4
*OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED AND DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR LEVIES. OAC ALL PAYMENTS BASED ON 84 MONTHS AT 3.0% PRIME BI-WEEKLY.
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Gary McCaskill Sales
33320 FIRST AVE • MISSION
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HOPE, 1-bdrm large ground level ste. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15. $620/mo incl heat/hydro/ht water/laundry. 604-860-4819.
ABBOTSFORD 3 Bdrm 2.5 Bath Townhome $1,225/mo. Avail. Feb. 15 or Mar. 1 No Sm./Pets Call Jim: 604-855-6437
MISSION. 1 bdrm bsmt. suite. Great area. W/D, new appl’s, parking avail. $650/mo. Avail. Feb 14. Phone 778-991-9252
ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrms liv/dinrm area, 3 baths, 2 balcony, W/D, D/W. $1275. Ref’s 604-807-9337.
MISSION 2BDRM, close to schools & bus route, 7681 Wren St, n/s, n/p $750/mo incl utils (604)820-3940 MISSION 3 bdrm on Badger, off St. prkng, a/c, share w/d, all utils incl, avail Mar 1st $950/m(604)615-5552 MISSION 3rd Ave. 2 Bdrm, newly reno’d ste. W/D, pets neg, $950 + 1/2 utils. Avl now. 1-866-719-1793 MISSION. Bright newer above grnd bachelor or 2/bdrm apt. Large deck, in Christian home. N/S in or out, N/P, no parties. 604-768-5635 MISSION College Heights. New 1 bdrm bsmt. suite. w/d, d/w, Cable & util. incl. N/S N/P. available IMMEDFeb. 1st. $695/mo 604-814-2360 MISSION LARGE 2 bdrm near schools, on bus route, n/s n/p, (604)820-3675 or 604-226-1842
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SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD 3 bdrm., 2 baths, ldry., gar. + strg., alarm, cable, int., N/S N/P. $1200 + 1/2 utils. March 1. 604-302-6299 ABBOTSFORD: 3 bdrm upper ste, central location. Cls. to bus. stop. NS/NP $950/M. (604)825-2263 MISSION 1 BDRM upper in funky 4 plex, incl utils & prkng, walk to train & bus., suits single professional. Mar 1st $700/mo (604)970-4031 MISSION. 2 bdrm lower in 4 plex. Lrg garden, prkg. lndry. $725 + hydro. Avail. Feb. 1. 604-615-9898. MISSION 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, lam flr & tile recent reno, new lge patio N/S. $1200 incl utils. 604-302-4272
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TOWNHOUSES
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AUTO FINANCING
MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715
ABBOTSFORD Old Yale Rd, 3bdrm 2 bath, w/d, n/s, sm pet OK, March 1st $1400/mo + utils (778)552-3249 ALDERGROVE, 3 bdrm T.H. 1.5 bath, fncd yrd, fam.complex,$1050 & up. Sm dog ok. (778) 551-2696
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
CHILLIWACK
TRANSPORTATION
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
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2009 HONDA CIVIC DX. 4 dr, 5 spd manual, options, 14K, blue. $8500 firm. 604-538-4883
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
2009 HYUNDAI SONATA grey, V6, cloth, 72,000/kms, no sunroof, $14,995. Call 604-615-8529
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No wheels, no problems. Clean, courteous service. Tony-850-0535 leave message.
2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,500. 604-836-5931
TRANSPORTATION 809
TRANSPORTATION
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Sat. Feb 5th
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✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶
‘04 CHEV EPICA 4dr, auto, roof, leather, 87K, black & grey #STP8994....$6995
Clearwater Housing Co-op
‘04 TOYOTA COROLLA 4cyl, 4dr, auto, loaded #STP7183....$8995
(Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE) HOUSING CO-OP - $910/mth
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‘03 PONTIAC GR PRIX 4dr, V6, auto, loaded, local 137K #STP5877...$3995
3175 - 271st Aldergrove Lrge 2 bdrm, 2 bath, gar, 5 appli., no neighbours on any sides or below, nr schls & waterpark, $1000 33039 Marshall Rd - East AbbLrge 2 bd, 2 bath, 5 appli, 2 decks, carport parking, $1000
‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 2dr, auto, 4dw, extras., no decks #STP3491....$5995
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‘02 HONDA ACCORD 4dr, auto, loaded, local, A/Care #STP2475....$6995
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604-504-RENT
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‘02 KIA RIO 4dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, local, Aircared #STP4533....$2995
◆ Wood Products ◆ Tires ◆ Construction Waste
We pay for scrap metal! Brought to our yard.
◆ Scrap Car pickup ◆ Rolloff containers
34314 Vye Road, Abbotsford 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
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‘03 CHEV VENTURE VAN V6, auto, loaded #STP8416...$1995
Application for WAIT LIST available.
clearwaterhousing@shaw.ca
Recycling all but food waste.
1996 Explorer XLT, V6 auto, 4wd, loaded, Michelins on fac. mags, 247,kms. $2295. (604)798-9228
‘03 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto, a/c, black, 116K, Aircared, local #STP2787....$6995
✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.
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(604)826-9076
‘03 GMC SONOMA Ext cab, 2wd, Aircare, 113K #STP3123....$6995
3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES
Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking Ltd.
604-855-1644 - 604-852-1296
‘05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE auto, 4dr, local #STP1820....$4995
For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
Auto Wrecking - Recycling
‘07 MONTANNA EXTENDED pwr slide drs, lthr, auto, 130K #STP8716....$9995
1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo.
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‘07 PT CRUISER 120K, 4dr, auto, a/c #STP8186....$8995
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2467 Clearbrook Rd
NEWLY
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
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TRUCKS & VANS
1992 VOYAGER $500. Aircared to 2012. Good running, a must see. 604-626-0638. 1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $4200 obo 604-462-1542 1996 CHEV LUMINA Van, 7/pass, red, 210K, A/C, Aircared-2012. Estate sale. $2000/obo. 604-853-6920 1998 GMC Safari AWD, 135,00 km, 1 owner, exc cond., loaded, 4 winter tires incl., $3500 (604)847-9291 2001 FORD F350 Lariat 4X4, duelly auto 7.3 pwr strk dsl, a/c, 135K $17,900 st#42 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2003 Chev S10 pickup ext cab, 215,000km, $5500. For more info call (604)824-6698 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA extended, 7 pass, auto, air, loaded. c/d, new air care. $3450 (604)556-4242 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 pass van auto a/c pwr, DVD, runs good this week $4900 St#37 DL#31038 (604)855-0666
‘01 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2dr, 4cyl, 5spd, Aircared #STP5197....$1995
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, auto 4dr new tires, 74,000K 1 owner no accident. exc cond. $3500 obo 604-864-1067, 604-864-2931 1993 MERCURY SABLE, 4 dr, blue, mint cond, 170K km, V6, $1900. Call (604)795-4470 1995 FORD ESCORT GT 2 dr, auto, sun roof, pwr wind, 160K Aircared $1900 obo (604)556-6889 1996 INFINITI I 30, V6, 4 dr. sedan, fully loaded, AirCrd to 2013, Bose Stereo, $3,750 obo. 604-309-4309. 2000 BUICK Century, white 198K. Pwr str/wind, dl. Keyless entry, a/c. New trans $3500obo 604-807-7662 2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, sedan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003 2004 BUICK LASABRE V6, 4/dr Absolutey spotless! BCAA Cert. Private $9800. 778-565-1097. 2005 CHEV IMPALA, 126K exc shape, runs great, loaded, must sell - unemployed $6500. 604-859-5325
‘00 MAZDA MPV DX V6, auto, 7 pass. #STP1038....$1495 ‘98 TOYOTA SIENNA 7pass, loaded, Aircared #STP2760....$4995 ‘97 VENTURE VAN clean, Aircared #STP6068....$1995 ‘93 SAFARI VAN 8 passenger, AirCared, local #STP 2477....$1495
PLUS MORE TO CHOOSE FROM! FINANCING AVAILABLE
Phone 604.854.2832 or 604.864.6239 DL#9912
The Board of the Fraser Valley Regional District will be considering the adoption of the 2011 - 2015 Draft Financial Plan in bylaw form at its’ regular meeting scheduled for February 22, 2011.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 HONDA CIVIC DX h/back, 5 spd, runs great, no rust, $1200/obo. Call 604-836-1280 (Maple Ridge) 2001 VW Beetle, 2L, auto, white,134000 km. Very good condition, lady driven. $7500 OBO. 604794 -7352 or 604-793-5506 2003 HONDA CIVIC SI, blue, new tires & brakes, complete fluid change,145K,$7500 (604)820-6827 2003 VOLSKWAGEN GOLF Only 16,000/km’s. $11,000. 604-852-5719 or 604-308-2963. 2006 BMW 325i blue, clean int 9.5, exterior 8.5, V6, tiptronic, runs well, CD, $22,000 obo (778)245-4869 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4DR SDN auto a/c pwr, CD, 80K this week $12,500 ST#53 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 MINI COOPER, red, mint, loaded, 68K, lowest price in BC. $12,580. Must sell. 604-943-0444 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sunroof, lthr, v.clean, blck, $10,900 St#55 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sdn, auto a/c, pwr, v.clean local 95K s/rf t#52 $12,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 TOYOTA 4 door hatchback, one driver, 5200km. $6000. Call (604)792-8168 2007 YARIS HATCHBACK, silver, 20,950km,1 owner, service records, Excel. cond.$10,900. 604-850-0354
2010 Ford Ranger sport, 4x2 supercab, 4.0 V6, 5sp, auto, silver, cruise, tilt, a/c, tonneau cover, only 6045k. Sell due to health reason. $17,000. (604)796-3188
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
2000 FORD RANGER -Red 2 whl. drive w/ 7 ft. 6 Okanagan Camper, $4500 obo (604)575-2676 LV. msg 2006 25’ travel trlr, Copper Canyon, exc cond., 1 slide, n/s, great flr plan, $20,500 obo. (604)793-0495
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The public is invited to the administration office at 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack to review the plan and to ask any questions related to the plan. The Draft Financial Plan can be reviewed any time between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from February 1 to February 22, 2011. The plan will also be at the Deroche sub office 10220 North Deroche Road, Deroche and can be reviewed Mondays and Wednesdays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (regular sub office hours). Questions relating to the plan can also be answered by calling Michael B. Phelan, Manager of Finance 604-702-5002 or 1-800-528-0061. 2-11F FVRD4
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B0B BL E- I C I0 US PRICE REDUCTIONS ON BRAND NEW 2010 DODGE CALIBER Fully loaded. N44310
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$21,488
2010s
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Full Stow N Go, loaded. B10240
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$19,988
LEON GRUN
LUCKY
BRAD TOMPSON
WILD THING
2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT Loaded with features. A10251
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$15,988
BRAND NEW 2010 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4 N44810
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$18,988
ROB FERGUSON
THE ROOKIE
JOHN LETKEMAN
KNUCKLES
2010 DODGE CHARGER Fully loaded. A11104
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$20,995
2010 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT TRUCK
KANE FEATHERSTONE
THE KID
Fully loaded. U157A11
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$29,888
LARRY SPROULE
BIG BIRD
ED REDFORD
OLD POISON
BRAND NEW 2010 DODGE CHALLENGER
BRAND NEW 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Get ready for the spring with this beauty.N10210
Fully loaded. N13011
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
$37,988
$27,888
BOBBLE SALE PRICE
MURRAY PROUDFOOT
TKO TYLER TOMPSON
ENTERTAINER
FRASER VALLEY AUTO MALL www.abbotsfordchrysler.ca 604-857-8888 TOLL FREE 1-800-567-1311 *Net of consumer cash discount
DL#6287
All sale prices are net of any incentives. Fees, levies and taxes are extra.
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2008 FORD F450 CREW CAB
V6, LEATHER, SUNROOF
DUALLY, LARIAT, 4X4, DIESEL, LOCAL TRUCK
STK#UT8BECKS
STK#LTX98597
NOW!
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13,980
33,880
$
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2010 FORD EDGE SPORT
2010 FORD RANGER
SUPERCAB, SPORT PACKAGE
WOLFSBURG, LEATHER, SUNROOF
CREWCAB, 6 SPEED, AUTO
STK#UTA00687
STK#UT885572
STK#OCA69787
STK#PTB08116
NOW!
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36,999
2010 FORD FUSION SE
#PCA52973
NOW!
.............$17,880
LIMITED, LEATHER STK#UT551572
NOW!
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.............$10,880
2010 FOCUS SES
LEATHER, SUNROOF, AUTO, 2 AVAILABLE
7,480
14,990
NOW! .............$
........... $18,990
2007 FUSION SE
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LOW KMS, AUTO, AIR POWER GROUP
#UC763725
#UCS87112
13,880
NOW! .............$
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2005 FOCUS WAGON
DL# 7957
A b b ot f o r d N s
604.857.2293 604.853.2293
........... $26,990
AUTO, POWER GROUP, AIR
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ABBOTSFORD’S
A-LIST
2009 FORD EDGE
STK#UT371388
NOW! .............$
2003 FORD F-350 LARIAT
.............$42,990
4X4, DIESEL, CREWCAB, LIFT KIT
AUTO, AIR, POWER GROUP
AUTO, AIR, LOW KMS
Winner
.............$18,980
STK#UC909213
2005 COBALT
#UCS40763
.............$10,820
2008 PONTIAC G6
LOW KMS, AUTO, AIR, POWER GROUP
Th e
2011 FORD SUPER DUTY
22” WHEELS, ROOF, NAVIGATION, LOCAL, LOW KMS.
NOW! .............$
2010 VW JETTA
Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm
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