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ith the rising rates of tuition, student loans are increasingly a chosen option to help fund post-secondary education. Yet an average of 14 per cent of students now default on loans to pay for their schooling. For many, paying off the debt takes between 9.5 years to the maximum allowable term of 14.5 years, according to the Canada Student Loan Program. As more students warm to the idea of a loan, the national student debt continues to rise. Currently, it sits at just over $13.8 billion, according to the Canadian Federation of Students. While B.C. doesn’t have the highest amount of debt – students in the Maritimes carry that burden – this province has the highest interest rate in the country at 2.5 per cent above prime. That’s generated a call on the provincial government to reduce the interest rates on student loans. UFV President Mark Evered said he would also support a call for review of the student aid issue, looking not only at the interest rates but pay-back periods, and the availability of scholarships and bursaries, as well. Evered notes that it’s been an issue for a long time, adding the impacts on students varies tremendously, depending on the support they receive from family. “Many of our students are choosing to work while they go to school rather than accumulate debt. Of course, that has the consequence of delaying the length of time Continued on A7
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s students retur n to post-secondary schooling this fall, some will be faced with expectation from their parents to chip in for their education. In many cases, it will be because many parents hadn’t started saving. A recent study – the TD Canada Trust 2011 Education and Finances Survey – showed that 45 per cent of parents across the country whose children are eligible to begin postsecondary this season hadn’t started saving as of July. Tuition fees across B.C. vary greatly depending on what program is pursued. Excluding residence, meal plans, fees, and supplies, a typical 16-week term for a full-time student
at the University of the Fraser Valley costs between $1,800 and $2,200. At the University of British Columbia, a term ranges from $4,400 to $6,800. And on the island, a term at the University of Victoria is around $2,400.
ents are struggling to make ends meet,” said Shahz Beig, associate vice-president, Personal Lending, TD Canada Trust. Nineteen-year-old Larissa Mackie, who is entering her first year in the bachelor of arts program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), is in that category. “My parents didn’t do any saving for my schoolbut Shahz Beig ing, they’re still going to help A term at Simon pay for the books and Fraser University tuition,” said Mackie, starts at approxi- who attended the UFV mately $2,000. orientation day at the However, by exam- Abbotsford campus ple, in reality it’s over last Thursday. $8,000 when other It’s young er fees, supplies and liv- Canadian parents ing costs are added. who take home top “For university and marks when it comes college students liv- to saving early for ing away from home, their children’s eduthe cost of pursuing cation. an undergraduate Seventy per cent degree is approxi- of parents who have mately $80,000, so children eligible in it’s no surprise par- 16 or more years to
It’s no surprise parents are struggling to make ends meet.
Halfway hair raises cancer funds Sisters do head shave for mom Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Sarah Waterhouse’s 18-year-old daughter, Taylor, sports a funky hairstyle – shaved on one side, long on the other – that is not uncommon among girls her age. It’s not the type of look that Waterhouse – a soccer mom and Abbotsford Police Department (APD) records administrator – would normally have chosen for herself, but she recently adopted the style for a good cause. Waterhouse and her sister Jenny Wiebe took the half-shorn approach to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF), so far collecting more than $4,700 in donations from friends, family and work colleagues. Last week, $1,000 was collected during a hot Continued on A10
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Degrees of preparation attend post-secondary education have already started saving, while 57 per cent have started for kids eligible in one to five years, and 60 per cent for kids attending in six to 10 years. Nine in 10 parents under the age of 35 started saving for education shortly after their child’s birth, compared with only 60 per cent of parents currently aged 45 to 54, and 80 per cent of parents aged 35 to 44. Meanwhile, many parents expect their kids to chip in for their education – either from earning a scholarship, taking a student loan, working throughout the school year, or with money earned at a summer job. Approximately 35 per cent say they will pay for the essentials like tuition, books and rent, but expect their kids to pay the other expenses. S e ve n t e e n - ye a r- o l d Savannah Penner, who is entering the bachelor of arts program at UFV to be a teacher, has been saving for school by Continued on A7
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Left to right: Savannah Penner, 17; Mathea Lawrance, 18; Jessica Carson, 19; Larissa Mackie, 19. The girls were at the University of the Fraser Valley student orientation day in Abbotsford on Thursday, Sept. 1. They each have a different approach in terms of funding their schooling.
TWO FIRES IN TWO DAYS It was a busy weekend for Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service, which battled two large blazes. The first occurred on Friday at about 10:15 p.m. at a home at 3077 Todd Court. Deputy Chief Mike Helmer said the lone occupant was awakened by her two dogs, which began barking as fire broke out in the basement of the split-level house. There were no working smoke alarms in the residence. Fire crews contained video-online the blaze in about www.abbynews.com 15 minutes, and the cause is believed to be an electrical short. Fire damage was confined mainly to the basement and was estimated at $150,000. The second blaze took place Saturday at about 6:20 p.m. in a machine shed at 5192 Ross Rd. The fire was reported by the owner, who heard what she originally thought were firecrackers. When crews arrived, the large brick shed had heavy smoke and flames coming through the remains of the roof. Damage was estimated at $100,000. The cause is not yet known.
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Police blitz on school speed zones Drivers reminded to slow down Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Drivers travelling by South Poplar Traditional Elementary on Tuesday morning were reminded that school speed zones are back in effect. Two Abbotsford Police officers – Deputy Chief Rick Lucy and Const. Don Ridder – parked their Harley-Davidson motorcycles at the side of Huntingdon Road and set up a speed trap. They were among several officers stationed at school zones across the city, as students resumed classes after the summer break. Lucy said the traffic blitz is planned for two weeks – during mornings and afternoons – with the intention to cover every school zone in the city.
He said the point is to remind drivers that the 30 km/h limits, which aren’t in effect during school holidays, are back. “The roads are busy. The kids aren’t as comfortable as motorists are,” he said. On Tuesday morning, most of the motorists driving past South Poplar school obeyed the speed limit, but the driver of a dump truck and trailer was issued a ticket for travelling more than 50 km/h. His fine was $253, but tickets in school zones range from $196 to $483, depending on the speed of the vehicle. Eight other tickets were handed out in that zone – six written warnings for speed, one for no seatbelt, and one “notice and order” for a vehicle deficiency.
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A suspect(s) armed with a real or imitation handgun robbed the Subway restaurant in the 2600 block of McMillan Road twice this week. The first robbery took place Sunday night, and the second Tuesday. Both occurred at about 10 p.m. and involved a man with a gun demanding cash from an employee. The suspect was not caught in either case. Const. Ian MacDonald said that in the first incident, no customers were in the business when the man approached a 17-year-old female employee. He then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Patrol officers and a dog unit tracked the suspect for a distance but did not locate him. The man is described as Caucasian, about 40 years old, 5’ 5”, with a scruffy beard and wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants. Anyone with information is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Go to abbynews.com for updates.
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When to start saving? The sooner you start saving for your child’s post secondary education, the better. That’s the advice from Allan Catlan, an administrator at the Edward Jones financial group in Abbotsford. “We have clients who get social insurance numbers for their newborns and start saving right away,� he said, adding that that’s all that’s needed to set up a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Like any other investing, it’s how long you are in the market that is the most important factor. Sooner is better for a few reasons. First, because of compound interest, which is interest added to your principal investment. The longer you stay in the market, the more you are going to gain. Secondly, the ups and downs of the market will eventually even out. Catlan recommends putting away $2,500 a year, per child. That works out to approximately $200 a month, per child. The federal government will contribute up to 20 per cent of what is put into an RESP, to a maximum of $500 a year. In order to maximize the grant, your contribution should be $2,500 a year. If that number is out of reach, then it’s best to put something away rather than nothing, says Catlan.emphasizing that parents should “always try to start now.� For a list of provincial grants, bursaries and scholarships, visit www.gov.bc.ca and search Student Aid. For localized information, visit the financial office of a post-secondary institution.
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it takes them to complete their degrees...� A recent StatsCan study found that 57 per cent of the 2005 graduating class had student loans, up from 49 per cent the year before. On average, student debt on graduation rose from $15,200 to $18,800 during the same decade. In addition, the number of graduates who owed $25,000 or more on their loans increased to 27 per cent in 2005 from 17 per cent in 1995. Forty-five-year-old Vladimir Dvoracek, head of the economics department at UFV on student loans, believes the numbers reflect an increase in education costs. Dvoracek remembers paying $900 a semester at the University of Waterloo when he attended over 20 years ago. The current tuition at the same school per semester is around $5,000. “Has the student income gone up by a factor of six? The answer
is no. So what is it that’s happened that’s made tuition and the expense of going to university so expensive? The economy is supposedly growing in real terms. We’re supposedly richer than we were 25 years ago. From a student’s point of view, it’s actually more expensive.� Dvoracek attributes the issue to a couple of factors. Mainly, a “transfer of wealth from one generation to another,� with one generation choosing not to subsidize the schooling costs of the next. In addition, there is now a much higher rate of people attending university, making it more expensive for the government. And finally, the types of grants made available have changed, “making it more difficult for less affluent students to go to university without accumulating this large debt.� With an average loan at about $28,000, and an income level after graduation at less than $30,000, Dvoracek believes it’s too difficult for students to pay off their debt.
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working as a waitress. “I’ve been saving for a few years, not really knowing what I was saving for, but now it’s being used for school.� While her parents will be helping with the costs, she also received a couple of scholarships, which she thinks will help cover most of her firstyear expenses. On the other hand, 18-yearold Mathea Lawrance, who also wants to be a teacher, has been saving for a long time with her education in mind. “My parents drilled it into me to start working and sav-
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Dates with death RCMP Const. Janelle Shoihet had it right when she summarized the array of high-end, high-speed vehicles seized in White Rock last week. “Some of these, we’ve only seen in movies,” she said. Indeed, the scenario that played out had all the trappings of a summer flick – a bad one. Teenagers, fast cars, an apparent race to the beach. It’s the acme of cool imagery for the widescreen or the Xbox. But it wasn’t a movie. The cars were real and so was the danger. As the message of an award-winning student commercial for ICBC earlier this year asserted, “speeding is only cool in the movies.” It’s a message the young people involved apparently have not spent any time absorbing. Their attention has been focused on very expensive toys – Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Mercedes, Aston Martins and high-end, high performance Audis and Nissans. These are the kind of sleek, glossy
cars designed to do just two things: one, inspire a Pavlovian reaction among car buffs; two, travel very, very fast. Fueled by hormones, bravado and what must be an inexhaustible supply of cash, they chose to play their deadly game of tag on streets where ordinary people – mothers, fathers, seniors, children and other teens – have every right to live their lives with some expectation of survival. These aggressive teens’ high-speed fantasy didn’t have a violent, bloody end, for which we can only be thankful. They lived and were able to be coolly insolent, or flip the bird, while officers attempted to educate them. As many have noted online, the $196 fines they received are “chump change” for such well-heeled miscreants. They will go on, on a fast path to their inevitable fates. Pray they do not waste innocent lives in the process of racing to their own ultimate dates with death. – Black Press
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B.C. Views Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic claim after the defeat of the harmonized sales tax was that B.C. could go back to the old provincial sales tax in six weeks if the government wanted to. Remember, this is the guy who once figured he could run an election campaign out of his car. He also promised to cut the price of beer, and then once elected, brought in a property purchase tax instead, without consultation. But I digress. Vander Zalm’s typically simplistic analysis soon gave rise to another conspiracy theory. That’s the one that holds that the B.C. Liberals are dragging their feet on reinstating the old provincial sales tax so they can rake in added revenue for another 18 months. That would help repay the federal government $1.6 billion for the transition fund that helped B.C. institute the HST.
The finance ministry provided some details to get a better sense of the task ahead. First, there are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-of-sale systems to the HST. It’s not likely that they kept notes, hardware and software on hand in anticipation of having to switch back. Then there are the roughly 1,000 businesses that start up each month in B.C. Assuming most of that continues, by the time the federal and provincial governments undo the HST in March 2013, there will be thousands of businesses that have no experience dealing with the PST. They’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Here’s one example. Smart Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger got involved in the effort to defend the HST because of his experience running a security company in Vancouver. Due to the ambiguous nature of the PST rules, he got expert advice on how to pay the tax. Three different experts gave him three different answers. You have probably heard by now that after the rejection of the HST by 55 per cent of voters, the PST is to be reinstated as it was before July 2010. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon vowed,
“I can assure British Columbians PST will not be applied to such items as restaurant meals, bikes and gym memberships – just as it was before the HST was introduced in B.C.” That sounds pretty definitive. But I’ve learned in the last two years that there is
There are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting and point-ofsale systems to the HST seldom a simple answer with sales taxes. For instance, should B.C. reduce tobacco taxes by seven per cent? Unless you’re a smoker, you probably didn’t notice that the HST raised the price of cigarettes by that amount. Tobacco was PST exempt, with the province historically having chosen to impose a separate “sin tax” instead. Liquor taxes also went down under HST, from a 10-per-cent provincial tax
to seven per cent. The B.C. government increased the Liquor Distribution Branch markup to hold onto the revenue, billing it as a policy move so as not to encourage drinking. The hotel room tax also went down by a point under HST. Should that be raised? These are policy decisions that still must be made, with the province still in deficit. • A correction to last week’s column: I referred to a PST reduction for Toyota Prius hybrids, suggesting it would be restored. In fact this tax break had a sunset clause, and would have expired in March 2011 in any case. B.C.’s 2008 “green budget” brought in a series of PST incentives for fuel-efficient vehicles, from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how carbon-efficient they were. PST exemptions were also extended to Energy Star appliances. The centerpiece of that budget was the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc
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letters Development no guarantee The push to encourage development around UFV reminds me of the letter “Little gem is ignored” (Aug. 19/11). I sincerely hope our city leaders pay attention to the important concept of location. While it is difficult to pinpoint why one area attracts public interest when another does not – sometimes the reasons are intangible – we would save time and money recognizing that it is a reality. For years now our city has pumped money and concrete edifices into the area surrounding city hall. While there is traffic entering and leaving buildings, few warm bodies remain to enjoy the greenery – even that not hidden by fences. The area appears to lack the ‘spark’ needed to command visitors’ interest.
Compare that to Abbotsford’s old downtown. The buildings may be in constant flux – some new, some old, some being painted, some needing paint – but the area is bustling with humanity and attracts attention. From what I hear, it always has, regardless of macro financial highs and lows. As we head into leaner economic times, locations that attract are more important than ever. The idea that tax dollars can draw people to an area does not always prove to be true – so before our leaders consider signing more cheques, I hope they research whether the money will provide results. “Build and they will come” is not a guarantee. Regina Dalton
On principle, HST money must be repaid to Ottawa Citizens are always complaining that politicians lied or that they did not keep their promises. On the news last night, there was Premier Christy Clark coyly smirking about getting out of repaying Ottawa the $1.6 billion BC took to implement the HST. Undoubtedly, most British Columbians are cheering for Clark to be 100 per cent successful in reneging on British Colombia’s written agreement with the federal government on implementing the HST. As a society we like to talk the talk about integrity, morals, ethics, and principles as long as it isn’t costing us, as individuals or a society, anything or any inconvenience. But as soon as it becomes inconvenient or is going to cost us effort, or worse
money, we walk away – ignoring integrity, morals, ethics and principles. We had an agreement with the federal government on the HST whereby the province of British Columbia would receive payments totalling $1.6 billion dollars in exchange for implementing the HST. In that agreement it was clearly set out that we had the right to change our minds and extinguish the HST. It was also clearly set out that if we chose to change our minds and not participate in the HST, the $1.6 billion would have to be repaid to Ottawa. The fact the $1.6 billion would have to be repaid to the federal government if we voted to extinguish the HST was oft cited in the discussion leading up to the
referendum on keeping or extinguishing the HST. Prime Minister Stephen Harper clearly and definitely stated that if British Columbia chose to extinguish the HST the province would have to repay the $1.6 billion dollars to the federal government. Knowing that a major consequence of choosing to extinguish the HST would be repaying Ottawa that $1.6 billion dollars, British Columbians voted to extinguish the HST – we voted to return the $1.6 billion to Ottawa. That may be an inconvenient truth, but for a people or a society of integrity, morals, ethics and principles there would be no option other than returning the money. James W. Breckenridge
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The annual Sikh parade wound its way through west Abbotsford from the Blueridge Drive temple, the Gurwarda Sahid Kalgidhar Darbar, on Sunday. Shown is a student demonstrating the skill of spinning the chakar – an object of self-defence used in Sikh martial arts. An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 Sikhs were in Abbotsford for the celebration of the 407th anniversary of the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib holy scriptures. Participants came from communities across the Fraser Valley to take part in the parading, food and entertainment. 9-11OS AP8
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A12 Abbotsford News Thursday, September 8, 2011 Although my family is from Alberta, I’ve had the good fortune of spending my school years in this beautiful valley. From my elementary years in Harrison Hot Springs, graduation at Agassiz Secondary, or studying at Abbotsford’s UFV and Vancouver’s UBC, I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
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Valley sales steady in August It’s been a hot August for realtors in the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,341 sales on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in August – an increase of 35 per cent compared to the 997 sales during the same month last year and slightly higher than the 1,322 sales in July. “We typically see a summer dip in sales in August compared to July and that didn’t happen this year,” said Sukh Sidhu, president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. “We attribute the current steady market to interest rates remaining favourable, as well as buyers taking advantage of home prices softening slightly in certain markets and an influx of new inventory across all property types.” The board posted 2,644 new properties on its MLS in August, an increase of 26 per cent compared to August of last year and 10 per cent fewer than it received in July. The number of active listings in the Fraser Valley remained at 10,074 in August, on par with July’s volume.
“The number of homes on the market remains at a yearly high, which combined with a decrease in sales, can put downward pressure on pricing. We’re only seeing this in some communities for certain property types, underlining the importance for both sellers and buyers to obtain local real estate expertise. “Year over year, home prices in the Fraser Valley are either on par or showing increases; month over month, benchmark prices for the three main residential property types combined declined by 1.3 per cent.” The benchmark price of a single family detached house in the Fraser Valley in August was $528,959, an increase of 3.7 per cent compared to $510,107 in August 2010. For townhouses, the benchmark price in August was $327,317, an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to $324,485 during the same month last year. The benchmark price of apartments in Fraser Valley in August was $245,751, an increase of 2.5 per cent compared to $239,659 in August 2010.
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Born and raised in Surrey, I moved to Abbotsford in 1985 and grew to love the community. My roots and commitments in the Fraser Valley became even stronger when I married Ingrid and we started a family. With over 20 years experience in sales and marketing, my next challenge was entering real estate. This career plunge, now several years ago, has brought me growth, relationships, and the career satisfaction of a job well done beyond my dreams. My relationships with my clients are of the utmost importance to me. I am committed to providing the care, understanding, service, and attention they deserve. Accountability, availability, opportunity, and results for my clients are the core of my business.
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Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Abbotsford has been my home since 1985 and I am deeply rooted in this beautiful part of the world. I have been assisting buyers and sellers of real estate in Abbotsford and throughout the Fraser Valley with award-winning service since 1991, witnessing the market fluctuation and the explosive growth of our ‘City in the Country.’
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I understand that life is often busy. I coordinate schedules with my wife, an RN, and balance my satisfying and rewarding real estate career with raising our three school-aged daughters and enjoying involvement in our church. I am honoured that so many individuals and families have included me in their busy lives and chosen me to guide them through the intricate process of buying or selling properties.
I am a self-confessed “car guy” and have been racing, restoring, and appreciating all kinds of vehicles since the day I brought home my driver’s license. Over the years I noticed how difficult it can be to find the right property for “toys”, from cars to boats to recreational vehicles. I decided to dedicate part of my business to specializing in “Real Estate for Car Guys” and everyone looking for unique properties, garages and shops in the Fraser Valley.
My goal is to continue building my business using the latest technology and the personal touch, with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
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Born and raised in Abbotsford, and spending most of my life here, I chose to settle in my home town to continue my career in Real Estate and put down roots of my own. With Lighthouse Realty I have had great success in finding the ideal house to become your perfect home. Whether you’re looking to Buy, Sell or Invest, my passion for this industry drives me to go above and beyond for you each day. I will always have time for my clients, ensuring you receive trustworthy, reliable service. Never hesitate to contact me, as I consider even the small questions important. I pride myself in returning all calls and emails promptly. For a free, no obligation Market Evaluation of your property, or if you have any other questions feel free to contact me today!
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Well here I am again. Have you seen my face around? I am hoping so! Dave Bishop is my name and real estate is my game. My…. isn’t that cheesy! I have been around the valley most of my life and have been selling real estate with Homelife in Abbotsford for over 13 years now. How time flies! I have been around this long in real estate thanks to the support and loyalty of many friends, family and past clients and would like to thank all of them for that support. I have always aimed to build the trust of anyone I work with, treating each property sale as if it were my own. My word is important to me and I stand by it. My hope is to be there for my clients, this year, next year or in years to come when strengthening an investment plan in real estate, or when life inspires a change. If you have never met me and would like to talk about your next move or investment, give me a call directly anytime. I am experienced in residential, acreage and commercial property. I like to keep my business at a level where you can expect to be treated as if you were my only client. If you would like to experience service and reliability above and beyond the norm, give it a shot. What do you have to lose? I have a satisfaction guarantee! Plus don’t forget as a buyer my service to you is free! Why not have the comfort and direction of years of experience and hundreds of transactions. One piece of advice could change the future of your investment return! Bailey (my dog and mascot) and I await your call.
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Pat was born at the MSA Hospital, as her Father was stationed at the Aldergrove Naval Base. In 1970 she moved to Abbotsford, where her 3 daughters and 3 sons were born, raised and graduated from Yale and WJ Mouat Secondary Schools. Now her family has increased by 6 grandchildren, soon to be 7. She became a licensed Realtor April 1984, and over the past 26 years has had the privilege of helping many loyal and valued customers, to whom she credits her success, attain their goals in the Real Estate market. During this time, she has received numerous awards from Homelife Services, is an Emerald Member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Medallion Club, attained her Agent’s license and is co-manager/Broker of Homelife Glenayre Realty, and has her Strata Property Management license. Pat is a past recipient of the Rotary’s “Ethics in Business Award”, and volunteers with the Abbotsford Hospice Society to promote and help organize their “Annual Golf Tournament”.
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With over 20 years experience, Charles has worked almost exclusively in the Investment, Commercial and Industrial real estate market place. Licensed since 1989, Charles became a member of the Commercial Division of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board in 1991. Born, raised and educated in Abbotsford, Charles earned a Diploma in Technology in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering from BCIT. He was hired from BCIT by Shell Canada Resources Ltd. in Calgary, AB, where he wrote material specifications and became involved in land leases for the production side of the company. This proved to be valuable experience in working with the Commercial real estate market of today. Charles D. Wiebe, E. Tech, CCC • Chair of the Commercial Executive Council of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board • Director of the BC Commercial Council • Director of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board • 21 years experience in Commercial & Residential Real Estate In the Community • Director for the Abbotsford Arts Council • Director for the Fraser Valley Stage Production Society Charles’ motto for working with his clients and the industry is simply this. “There is no deal too small or any challenge too great. If you believe in what it is you do and what you can achieve, all things are possible.”
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604.855.0800 I am very proud to work with my son Mark and son-in-law Mike in our Real Estate Business. We offer multiple years of Real Estate and Fraser Valley knowledge and experience to you. We look forward to many, many more years of helping friends, family and people referred to us buy and/or sell their most important investment – their home! Should a move be in your future plans we’d love to provide you with advice about today’s market.
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We’ve been through the ups and downs of buying and selling homes, having moved many times with the R.C.M.P. throughout the years. So we understand that it takes time, and patience to help our clients work through not only the excitement, but also the stresses of buying or selling a home. Our professional background includes residential construction, business ownership, law enforcement and real estate. This diversity in experience allows us to offer expertise at many levels pertaining to real estate.
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Well folks, I originally started selling farms and ranches many years ago, in 1979, and was lucky to be joined by my son for the last 14 years. We do all kinds of farms! We know them and it is our love to see agriculture continue, wether it is in the valley or the 100 Mile House Area. Having lived on a farm our whole life with a strong University background in agriculture we get the job done. We offer the best of advertising, pictorial promotions, websites, and overseas promotions. We try to keep in touch with the latest municipal, provincial, and federal changes, which will encourage the new farmer starting out.
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Pat is an independent professional Mortgage Broker, specializing in residential mortgages for new home buyers, as well as owners wishing to refinance their existing mortgages. With over 25 years dedicated to the mortgage industry Pat has the experience to get the job done and handle any situation. Pat’s mission has always been to do what is best for the client and in doing so will do what it takes to get the clients the best possible mortgage – whether it’s a run-of-themill mortgage, or something that needs an outside-the-box solution. Under the umbrella of Dominion Lending Centres – the largest mortgage brokerage company in Canada – Pat will shop around for the best possible rate for each individual client and provide professional advice from application to closing. For more information contact Pat Pelletier, Accredited Mortgage Professional 604-850-5110 or visit: www.patpelletier.com Service en français si désiré. info@patpelletier.com
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Hadwin wins VanOpen Adam Hadwin worked overtime to defend his title at the Vancouver Open on the weekend. The 23-year-old golfer from Abbotsford began the Vancouver Golf
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But Hadwin took care of business on the first playoff hole, making birdie on the par-five 18th to edge Clapp and earn $10,000 from the event’s $75,000 purse. The victory means even more momentum for Hadwin, who has staged a coming-out party in 2011. He’s won just over $300,000 in three PGA Tour starts, including a made cut at t h e U. S . Open and a fourthHADWIN place finish at the RBC Canadian Open at Shaughnessy. He also has a Canadian Tour victory under his belt, and is eighth on that circuit’s order of merit. At No. 217 in the world rankings, Hadwin is the topranked Canadian. Abbotsford was well-represented at the Vancouver Open, beyond Hadwin. Andrew Smeeth was tied for ninth at four under par, while siblings Nick and Josh Taylor finished at three-under and twounder, respectively.
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Rave reviews for new BMX hill Dan KINVIG
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Towering 28 feet in the air and boasting a steep 27-degree slope, the new supercross start hill at Exhibition Park is indeed, as Abbotsford BMX club president Steve Baxter puts it, “pretty intimidating.” The intimidation factor is more of a drawing card than a deterrent, of course. The newlook track saw its first competitive action this past weekend, as more than 100 BMX enthusiasts traveled to Abbotsford for the final two races of the Western National series. The juniors and elite male classes used the supercross start hill, and the facility drew rave reviews. “People were just blown away,” Baxter enthused. “They thought it was just fantastic, and they were really happy that Canada has a world-class start hill and facility of that magnitude. “They found the racing very exciting and very interesting.” The supercross start hill – JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News The 15 expert male group took to the track on Saturday after- nearly identical to the one connoon as part of the BMX Western National Finals. structed for the 2008 Beijing
Olympic Games – was built at a cost of about $260,000, which was covered through a variety of grants, fundraising initiatives, and volunteer labour. Top riders from Canada and the United States are training at the track with increasing frequency, and Baxter said there are tentative plans for the Japanese and Dutch national BMX teams to travel to Abbotsford for training camps at the track. Clayton McDonald led the way for the Abbotsford BMX club on the weekend, winning the 16 expert male class during Saturday’s Western National Race No. 9, and winning again during the double-points series final on Sunday. Other local riders to register top-three finishes included Landon Timmerman (13 expert male, third Sat., second Sun.), Elanyna Macaskill (7 novice male, second Sat., third Sun.), Daylen Lakovic (8 expert male, silver both days), Zachary Frier (12 expert male, silver both days), Amanda Landers (junior female, third Sun.), and Baxter (cruiser 40-44 male, third both days).
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The person will at least have completed high school – a Diploma or a B.S. in food technology, a plus, as well as experience in a food manufacturing facility & knowledge of HACCP and GMP. Tasks will include: • Pre-operational inspection • Routine checks of raw materials & finished product. • Monitoring of staff compliance to GMP & to procedures specified in production records • Regular calibration of instruments • Assisting in Research and Development projects • Assisting in development of HACCP Plan • Monitoring cleanliness and orderliness of production facilities. Please email your resume to Flor.Galvez@ apexfoodsource.com
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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.95/hr with regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Service Advisor
FRONT DESK AGENT
Chilliwack area auto dealership has an immediate opening for a Service Advisor. Preference will be given to those with experience.
Join our fantastic team at the Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Centre!
Applicants must possess a valid B.C. drivers license, be bondable and available to work Saturdays. Basic computer skills are mandatory. The successful applicant will posses strong organizational skills, a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and be able to work in a team environment. You will be working in a high volume, fast pace environment, where attention to detail is a must. Please email resumes to servicejob2011@hotmail.com. Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. Listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.
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P/T TO F/T SHIFTS AVAILABLE We are looking for an energetic team player to be part of our friendly, customer focused team. Should have flexible hours. Applicants should have customer service experience and excellent communication & hospitality skills Apply in person with resume:
BEST WESTERN REGENCY INN 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford.
136A JANITORIAL SERVICES IMMEDIATE PART-TIME evening cleaners wanted to work Mon - Fri from 9pm - 1am. Possibility of 3 - 5 days per week. Must speak fluent English. Wage negotiable. Email resume to info@smfv.ca
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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ABBOTSFORD based trucking company is looking for an experienced dispatcher. Must be customer focused with good time management skills along with good command over English. Salary would be based on experience. Contact Monty at 604-512-4107.
Office Assistant
required for maternity leave position Front desk and customer service. The successful applicant will have a good working knowledge of Word & Excel as well as excellent phone etiquette. Please apply to:office@twinmaple.com or fax resumes to: 604-823-4306
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BLUEBERRY PICKERS NEEDED NOW! Certified Organic Farm Phone 604-859-8918
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
MEDICAL/DENTAL TABOR VILLAGE
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Tabor Village is a growing Campus of Care made up of Tabor Home, Tabor Court, and Tabor Manor. Our quality team provides our elderly with compassion and “Care from the Heart” in a Christian health care environment. We are currently recruiting for a Fulltime Music & Art Therapist at Tabor Home and invite you to visit our website at: www.taborvillage.org to view a detailed job description and instructions for submitting your application.
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Full time Position of Embedded Systems Design in OEM Manufacturing Firm in Abbotsford, BC Candidate must posses hardware and software design experience in Embedded Control Systems. Knowledgeable in Embedded USB Software design/with handson design experience in developing USB Host and or USB peripheral Applications .Possess Ability to develop Microsoft Windows C/C++ software using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008+, and possess working knowledge of electrical & electronics devices to be able to test & troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits involving analog and digital components. Please email resume to: employment_10@hotmail.ca
Laborers CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS
Civil & Road Builders Seeks Excavator Operators for projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle. Min. 5 years experience in heavy equipment operation. Fulltime $23 - $28 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcowcivil.ca
Material Handling Assistant / Driver Due to growth, Knelson is looking for Material Handling Assistant / Driver to add to our material management team. This position is a fulltime, temporary position (2-3 months) with the potential to be permanent. You must have experience driving small forklifts and light trucks. A Class 5 license, clean driving record (driver’s abstract), and good geographical knowledge of the Lower Mainland is required. A current forklift license and previous TDG certification are assets. Please sent resume to: careers@knelson.com or fax 604-888-4013 (Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.)
Mechanic Wanted
Seeks Laborers for project in Vancouver. Must have own vehicle. Min. 1 year experience in construction labor. Fulltime $17 - $20 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
Truck & Trailer exp. an asset. Benefits package. Competitive wages.
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LOCAL ABBOTSFORD Light Manufacturing Company Requires a person to assemble machines. Mechanical aptitude a necessity and experience in assembly is preferred. Income in the $10-$14 hour range depending on experience and ability. Reply by email to: employment_10@hotmail.ca
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Req. for Springman’s Langley. Candidate will require parts background, customer service and communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
Competitive Wage & Benefits Package. Fax resume: 604.530.2865 or e-mail:dspringman@ springmans.com
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CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Min. requirements: 5 years experience in either: • Park construction • Artificial & Sports field construction • Civil & Roadwork construction Fulltime $23.00 - $28.00 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paulo@wilco.ca www.wilcocivil.ca
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Want to advance your career? Drillers Assistants (labour) Entry level positions Job entails: Lift 25-100lbs, repetitive manual labor, working outdoors, long hours, travel in BC, strong work ethic, team player, multitasking, self-motivated. Ability to take direction, valid BC drivers license, clean abstract, reliable transportation. Mechanically inclined an asset. Provide resume and drivers abstract to: careers@mudbaydrilling.com or fax to 604-888-4206. No phone calls.
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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, September 16, 2011 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.
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I.T. Service Tech An expanding Chilliwack based provider of I.T. Services seeks a Client-oriented, results focused Business IT professional, with at least two years’ experience. Work Overview: The primary focus will be as our In-shop Bench Technician, carrying out basic computer repairs, Virus removal, Computer upgrades and providing both small business and consumer Onsite support as required. You will also be our primary provider of remote support either by Telephone or remote control methodologies and will be involved with our Managed Services portfolio. This roll will expand as the company continues to grow. Mandatory General Skills/Background: • Formal training and/or Vendor certification is preferred • Above average troubleshooting & repair skills. • Experience repairing PC’s, laptops, Printers, routers, wireless technologies & troubleshooting software issues • Familiarity with MS Small Business server & MS Exchange • Understanding of networking concepts, IP troubleshooting, VPN’s etc • Self-starter, self-managed, and always follows through - A “can do” attitude. • Ability to work in a team, or alone • Motivated, positive, focused, professional, friendly, and results-oriented • Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills • Professional appearance & demeanor • Must be bondable and/or submit to a criminal records check • Works with clients directly to create business solutions, for long-term relationships • Reliable Transportation & clean driving record. Additional desired skills: • Hands on experience with MS Small Business server 2003 – 2011, MS Exchange • Web design & programming skills would be a bonus • Ability to find new clients, billable work, create quotes, and close sales is a bonus Application Process: If you are looking for full-time work for a business-focussed company, please submit your resume along with a covering letter via Fax @ 888-697-0576. No Phone calls or drop in please. We offer an open work environment that is friendly, challenging, and clientfocused. Not all applications will receive a response. 9-11T ET6
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ROBOTIC TECHNICIAN www.westcoastrobotics.ca West Coast Robotics is a fast growing, successful Agricultural Automation Company. We service all of the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan Valley. We are proud to be the current market leaders in robotic milking.
RESPONSIBILITIES: S Troubleshooting & repairing installed products S Installation of all products S Maintenance of installed products S On call 1-2 weeks per month S Small amounts Panel Building S Travel to the Okanagan Valley & Vancouver Island on occasion S Project Management
SKILLS REQUIRED: S Working Knowledge of Electricity S Excellent computer skills, including , Microsoft Office S Proper use of power tools & hand tools S Excellent trouble shooter & fast learner S Self motivated and capable of managing daily tasks without continual direction
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HOTLOCKS SALON & LASH BAR EYELASH EXTENSIONS FIRST 50 CLIENTS RECEIVE A FULL SET $100 604 756 1381
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Vehicle will be supplied. Pay will be decided according to both experience & education. Please send cover letter, resume & references to:
brodenburg@ westcoastrobotics.ca WELDER/FABRICATOR Min C Level. 5 yrs exp preferred. Truck & Trailer exp. an asset. Benefits package. Competitive wages. Please email resume to: dscott@driveproducts.com or fax to: 604-888-2029
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HANDYPERSONS Does most any job, big or small!
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! Serving Abbotsford for 18 yrs
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Quality Renovations • Fencing / Decks • Water Damage • New Kitchens • New Bathrooms • Finished Basements • 24 hr. Emergency Service • Grow-Op Remediation & Repair Ask about our Referral Program
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ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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RELAXING SWEDISH MASSAGE ~~ A.M. SPECIAL 15% OFF ~~ *European *Private 604.230.4444
Rena & friends 4 hands/full body $70. Chantel Swedish Massage 604-854-0599 1980 Emerson
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
RUBBISH REMOVAL Construction Cleaning Demolition / Bobcat Recycling 604-807-8787 aerostars.ca
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DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716
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MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs. Pressure washing, pruning & yard care. Call Sean 604-807-0614 Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function... • Dinner Parties • Executive Meetings • Family Gatherings • Weddings / Banquets • B-B-Ques • Funerals We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
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R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 10 Years Experience Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,
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Robert or Gen 604-504-1559 rg_handylandscaper@yahoo.ca
Yard clean-up, tree trimming, grass cutting. Rubbish removal. 778-808-0307 or 604-807-2462
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Cartage Ltd. Alpha Omega Painting Design Commercial & Residential Interior-Exterior. Free Estimates. Cell: 604-417-6152 A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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
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GREEN VALLEY FARM MARKET 32982 Harris Rd. Local Blueberries 10 lb $20 OK Nectarines 20 lbs $20 OK Apricots 20 lbs $25. OK Freestone Peaches 20 lb. $15 Prune Plums & Bartlett Pears 20 lbs. $16. Pickling cukes 20 lb. $25 OK Canning Tomatoes 20 lb. $15 Local green cabbage 29¢ lb. Local canning beets 20 lb $15 OK Sunrise Apples Local Corn Green beans & English peas
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1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered. Family Operated for 20 yrs. (604)825-9264
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MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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DID you buy an large old stuffed dog for a loonie at my lawn sale on Best Ave. last Saturday 27th August? If so, my daughter is so very upset I sold her childhood stuffy. I will buy back :( LAKE ERROCK:
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RENTALS
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EVERY Sunday 7am
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4 WHEEL SHOPRIDER SCOOTER excellent cond $800.00. Phone (604)826-1652
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FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★
PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? NEW GRANDFATHER CLOCK. Romanian style. Exc. cond. $3,600. obo. 604-850-5463; 604-217-3038
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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SUMAS, WA. 31 acres, has been a dairy farm, zoned light industrial, 4 bdrms., barns, shop has access to heavy haul Canadian weight road. $1,300 M. 1-360-988-4878
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS DISTRESS SALE . Double wide in Aldergrove park needs TLC. Family okay, pad $560/mo. $19,900. Call 604-830-1960. NEW SRI Mobile, Modular and manufactured homes on display in Abbotsford. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 New SRI single wide in family park and another space in adult park. from $81,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 REPOSSESSED MOBILE HOMES to be moved, 1974-2008. Chuck 604-830-1960.
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Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
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HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. ************************************
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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 Abbots. clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm $700/mo., quiet bldg, new paint & flrs. Nr malls 1 small pet. Oct 1st. 604-850-0015 ABBOTSFORD 1 MONTH FREE RENT nr 5 Corners. 1 bd $625/mo 2 bd $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm., 2 baths, super clean and spac. 4th floor corner suite. Suit prof. or couple. N/P N/S. Refs. 604-607-8830 ABBOTSFORD 2 Bdrm $875, quiet bldg, inste lndry, sec u/g prkg, lrg inste strg, Now. 604-850-0015 ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrms condo. New lam floor, $800/mo incl util. 33758 Essendene. 604-807-1188 ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.
Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites 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.
Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 2 Bdrm - $750. Avail now. Incl hot water. Near rec ctr & bus. Refs req. On duty mgr. Call: 604-864-8565.
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Great deals on Antiques and Collectibles. New items every day.
Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail
MISSION GARAGE SALE Sat. Sept.10th - 10 am to 2 pm -Tools, small kitchen appliances, & misc. household items. 8566 McPherson St.
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
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“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Brindle. CKC reg. $1450. 604-782-3864. GERMAN SHEPHERD, pure bred 3 yr. old, male. $100. Not neutered. (604)942-7585 778-881-8381 Sam KITTENS, 7 wks, very affectionate & cuddly, litter trained, $50. Call 604-530-2829. LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $700. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 MALTESE pups, 2M, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, N/S $800. Also 3yr male Maltese. 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 PITT BULL PUPS, 3 females, vet checked, 1st shots, 2 mo. $350/ea Call: 604-217-6551 POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: whitepoms@shaw.ca PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fem’s $250 Special. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525. YELLOW LAB PUPS. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts
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LAWN CUTS & STUFF Residential & Commercial Maint. Quality Work @ a Great Price. Call 604-744-5435
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#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488. .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 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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Available for Delivery Call for pricing
FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
GARDENING
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Hemlock, Fir & Cedar
LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681
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Email: s_dhesi23@hotmail.com
LANDSCAPING
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774
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PLUMBING
$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
Building Customer Confidence
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175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
Waste Disposal, Construction, Renovation, Recycling
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
DHESI ROOFING & DISPOSAL Ltd.
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604-777-5046
REQUIREMENTS: S Valid Canadian driver’s license No DUIs in the past 5 years, no felonies in the last 10 years S Open to working overtime S Must live within 45 minutes of Harrison Mills, B.C.
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Great View
Call 604-852-7350 ALDERGROVE. Condo, 5 years new. 2 bdrm. 2 bath, + den. Sec. parking. Near shops & schools. 6 high eff. appl., granite, mint. cond. $1300/mo. (778)879-9778 MISSION: 1 bdrm 7696 Grand St. Clean. On-site manager. $620/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808
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ABBOTSFORD
Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 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
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! Call Esther 604-853-0549
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Abbotsford/Mission
Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road 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
604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
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WALK TO UNIVERSITY September occupancy 2 Large 1/Bdrm Apts $630/mo & $650/mo Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & storage. Close to all amenities. Excellent for seniors or commuters. 2 Seconds to freeway on/off ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. No Smoking Suite. Ref’s required.
1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or wellesleymgr@shaw.ca
Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue
CLEARBROOK
Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call
$200 Move-In Allowance (Ask for Details). Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT
778-788-1857
✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.
ABBOTSFORD
Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
Seniors Discount $25
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.
PET FRIENDLY BUILDING! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00
604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp Abbotsford/Mission
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
Call 604-751-2147
Open Saturday & Sunday
2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
For more info & viewing call
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $604.00 2 Bdrms from $708.00
Call 604-557-3708 33184 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind. Website:
www.mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD
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 www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc Abbotsford/Mission
Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road 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
604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
ABBOTSFORD: Newer Building 2 Bdrms, 2 baths. Top floor, quiet corner unit with view. 33960 Old Yale Rd, near downtown Abbots. 5 Appls, carpeted bedrooms, lino bath, lam floors throughout rest of unit, inste laundry, walk-thru closet to ensuite, U/G prkg. N/S, N/P. Available now. $925/mo. Ben (604) 859-9407 or 644-3824 ABBOTSFORD
Under New Management
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road
1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
MISSION
ABBEY GLENN TOWNHOMES Rental Bonus Available Family Friendly living Starting at $1150/mo. Includes: Washer / dryer, dishwasher, fireplace, garage, yard. Block Watch neighbourhood
Rental office: 604-820-1205 Website: 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.
✯ ASPEN COURT ✯ 2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING VERY COMPETITIVE RATES QUIET, CLEAN, WELL MANAGED NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
CALL 604-870-1118 WELTON TOWERS Now Accepting Applications for RENTAL. Age Restricted Building 55+. Amenities Included. First month rent FREE Please Call 604-826-2194
Call 604-751-3619 Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East Villa Monaco 33263 Bourquin Crescent East
Bachelors .... from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo. 33298 Robertson Ave.
1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo. 33405 Bourquin Place
1 Bdrms ...... from $750/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $825/mo.
Call 604-751-2125 Mainstreet Equity Corp. Website: www.mainst.biz Abbotsford
VILLA CHRISTINA 2 Bedroom Secure u/g parking. Available Immediately Move-in discount for seniors Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view. MISSION: 1 MONTH FREE RENT 1 bdrm $625 or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885 MISSION HILLS:
APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Call 604-826-7880
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HOMES FOR RENT
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD. 33784 George Ferguson Way. 720 sq ft. $950/mo. + hst. 604-853-9974; 604-853-3790 ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 & 3500 s.f. 2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, 2 bdrm mobile home, $725 + util. Pet ok, fenced yard, w/d, Avail Oct 1st. 604-860-4819
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ABBOTSFORD $1500/mo. McCallum Rd - 3 bdrms up, 1 down 2 full baths, rec room, completely re-done 3 yrs ago including 3 new appliances,n/p, avail now. good references required.
Call 604-855-7393 - Ask for Hans ABBOTSFORD 33466 Marshall Rd Clean 4 bdrm., 2 baths. 2 level, laundry, fenced yard. Avail. immed. $1400/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778552-1808. ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm, new carpets & kitch, 1.5, bth fncd yrd, NP. $1100. Sept 15. Drive by 26961 30 Ave, then call: 604-574-9813 COZY COTTAGE, country living N.Bradner area. 2nd House on 25 acres, 950sf, 2 bdrm, gas hearth stove, 4 appls, no maint/yard work, ns/np. Oct 1. $1000. (604)856-3552
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TRANSPORTATION
TOWNHOUSES
838
TRANSPORTATION 806
ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1951 FORD Stock F1 P.U. 239 F.H. V8 new motor & more, 1 owner, see Craigslist $12,000 (604)768-9904 1954 FORD F100 P.U all stock 239 Y block V8 3spd, flr shift, 2nd owner see Craigslist $8500 (604)768-9904 1968 Buick LeSabre, collector, very low mil., mint cond. great hwy car, $8000 obo, 604-858-7093 1968 VOLVO 144S, European model, 4 cyl., have original plates & reg. Good shape, runs well. $1500 obo. Willie (604)220-8969
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
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Thermopane windows, A/C, microwave, awning, elec. jacks and more! $27,995 (Stk.31050) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
2011 CRUISE LITE T18XLT
Front dinette, 3 range stove, awning & more. $13,995 (Stk.30537) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1984 GMC JIMMY HOT ROD 350 engine RV Cam, 4 barrel Edelbrook carb; 250 trans; new paint, Weiland manifold $7000 obo (604)820-1530 1990 Topaz, low mlge, air cared, exc, cond, $1600; Kar Kaddy + access, hydr. brk., $1400. , 792-6609 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE - Loaded. Certified. Showroom cond. $6500/obo. (778)565-4334 1997 FORD ESCORT wagon, 67,000 km, mint, garage kept, one owner. $4500. 604-869-3313 2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $4500 obo 604-304-5571 2003 FORD FOCUS Wagon 4cyl 5 spd, Aircared, excel cond $1900.00 Call 778-997-4519 Mission 2004 Chev Optra, 4 dr, htchbck, 5spd, cd, int. wiper, exc. cond. one owner, $3495.00 793-5520 (5961) 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 92,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $11,900. Abbotsford 604-855-1335 2006 CHEVROLET Aveo 70,00 kms. auto, new Toyo tires, economical, 6L. $6700. 604-302-1513. 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS fully loaded s/rf. MP3 no acc. lady driven 59,000k. $11,500. 604-789-4859.
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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CHILLIWACK
NEWLY RENOVATED
A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing
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.
For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696
TRUCKS & VANS
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MARINE 912
BOATS
12 ft. McClulloh Alum boat w/trailer & 9.8 Nissan outboard motor - good cond. $2500 obo. (604)581-2795
VEHICLES WANTED IN THE MATTER OF WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT AND MSA TOWING LTD. TAKE NOTE: To whom it may concern: MSA Towing Ltd. will sell for the sum of storage and towing costs the following vehicles if not paid by Sept. 15, 2011. 2001 Ford Expedition. Gold. VIN# 1FMPU18L82LA76506.
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1991 Buick Century. White. VIN# 1G4AH53N9P6459967
MOTORCYCLES
2005 YAMAHA - Midnight Star only lic. since 2009. As new. 1700 cc. Pristine cond. Bought new-Don’t need 2. $16,000 invested. My loss your gain. Blow out price - $7975: takes it away. Dealer serviced. 778-888-6805, 778-837-6577.
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, Green, VIH# 3G1JF12TXYS156964
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2008 BAYLINER 185
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1988 PACE Arrow Motorhome Class A 38’, 83,000 miles, 4 new tires, solar panel, generator, adda-room, 2 single beds, large bath/shower. Asking $11,500 obo 604-287-5534 or 604-850-3732.
BOATS
BOAT FOR SALE
Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
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1989 F-150 LONG BOX. Reg. cab, canopy, CD player, brake control hitch, V8, auto, Aircared. Exc. cond. $1,900. obo. 604-308-9848 1995 DODGE DAKOTA w/canopy, 3.9 V6 eng & auto trans, 85K, incl 7 tires, $3900. (604)855-0633. 1997 20’ Great West van, 350 Dodge classic sport, mini M/H, 70,000k, ex shape, fully equipped. $17,500. Call (604)858-6878 1999 Dodge Ram crew cab pickup 4x4, silver, $900 metal dry box, extra tires w/alum rims, 330,000k, immobilzer,$5400 obo. (604)858-0686 1999 GMC SAVANA 1T cargo van 240K, all service records, runs good $4900. Call 778-808-6900. 1999 HINO FB box truck, diesel, auto, brakes 90%, new glass, great tires, 1600 lb. lift gate, 316K, $11,000. Call (604)869-3466 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE - 4 dr. 7 pass, 3.3L, V-6, loaded, grt. shape, $3450 Abby. (604)556-4242 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport van 112K. White. Fully loaded, a/c, p/seats, CD. Immac. cond. Aircared $5,000 obo. 604-855-4985. 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. 88K. 7 passenger. V6. Loaded. Excellent condition. Local vehicle. 1 owner. $9,900. obo. (604)852-4010
CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855
BUYING OR SELLING?
Woodbine Townhouses
1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER Chilkoot. 173,000 kms. Excellent shape. $5,800. obo. 778-549-2418 2002 HONDA CRV EX, AWD, black auto, 151,000 km. No rust or dents, lady driven, $10,800. 604-542-9921 2006 Chev Trailblazer, 4WD, 107kms, immac cond. sunroof, fully equip. $10,000 obo. 604-309-4001.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1989 Mercedes Coupe 300 CE, auto, fully loaded, exc cond, aircared, $5000. (604)792-7275 1998 ACURA 32 TL. V8, fully loaded, 4 door, auto, runs very good. 150,000 kms. $4500. 604-807-6271 2003 TOYOTA COROLLA, silver, a/c, 5 spd, no accidents, exc cond, $6500. Call: (604)599-0170 2004 CAMRY LE 4/cyl, 134K, p/s, p/b, p/locks, A/C, silver, grey cloth int, very clean & reliable, great fuel economy $9800/obo. 604-817-1945 2006 MATRIX XRS - TRD. 77,000 kms. 6 spd. Sunroof, many extras. $13,000. 778-982-1943. 6 - 8 pm. OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 250-545-2206
SUITES, UPPER
TOWNHOUSES
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
ANCORA HOUSING SOCIETY 55+ only, accepting applications $50,000.oo deposit plus maint.fee/mo. 604-854-5408 or 604-746-4473
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FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.
(604)826-9076
SUITES, LOWER
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OFFICE/RETAIL
ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite on Old Yale Rd. W/D. $650/mo. utils. incl. Call Joe @ 604-209-6604 ABBOTSFORD, 1 bdrm., priv. ent., w/d, Sept. 15. N/P, N/S, no drugs. $525 mo. Dale 604-864-9882 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Near amenities. Avail. Oct. 15 N/s, n/p. $750/mo. Suit long term renter. 604-897-6585 or 604-853-9366. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm ste with big liv/rm, nr hosp, schls & shops, avail now. N/P. $850/mo. (778)240-4255 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite Bluejay area. Incl. util & cable. N/s n/p, no ldry. Immed. 604-866-7007 ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm bsmt.. Sep. 15. $900 incl hydro. 2 car prkg. Fenced yd. W/D. 604-856-2226. ABBOTSFORD E. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. On bus route. N/s, n/p. Cable utilities & shared laundry incl. $850/mo. Avail. immed. Ref’s. 604-850-3023; 604-615-2756 ABBOTSFORD (East)-Bright open space! $850/month incl utils. 1 bed + den, 1000sq ft. 5 appl. N/S, N/P. References required. Available immediately Contact 604-217-9015 ABBOTSFORD, huge 2 bdrm bsmt with lndry. Avail now. Sm pet ok. Near church/school. 778-241-2185. ABBOTSFORD. Large clean, 2 bdrm. suite. Near stores & schools. Avail. immed. N/s, n/p, no laundry. 604-825-5261 ABBOTSFORD. Near Townline Rd. Legal 2 bdrm reno’d suite. Ns/np. Immed. $675 incl utils/cbl. 604-8539179; 360-305-4974; 778-245-0789 ABBOTSFORD. Sumas Mtn. 3 Large rooms, 2 full bths, beautiful view, all utils incl, $1000. NS/NP. Avail Now. 778-245-3263 ABBOTSFORD. Topaz St. 2 bdrm ground level suite. No pets, avail now. 604-309-8705, 604-852-6156. MAPLE RIDGE - newer 1 bdrm bsmt suite, 5 app., sep entr. parking, n/s. 750 sf. Avail. Sept. 1st. $750/mo incl utils (604)790-1410 MISSION Bright 2 bdrm bsmt suite, abve grnd, sh ldry, N/S,N/P, cable & util’s incl. 1000sqft Avail now $800/mo call 778-895-8977 MISSION. 1 bdrm bsmt. sep ent. N/S. N/P. Shr W/D. Nr UFV & amenits. Clean. $650 incl utils. Avail immed. 604-832-2345. MISSION: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, avail now, $600/mo incl laundry & cable. N/S, N/P. Call: (604)289-1238 MISSION. Cedar area. Reno’d 1 bdrm & huge living area. F/p, shrd w/d. N/p, n/s. Suit 1. $700/mo incl. util. Avail now 604-826-5706. MISSION near hospital, legal 2 bdrm, new carpets, sm dog ok, N/S. Avail now. 604-826-3752 MISSION newer 1 bdrm & den, new home, very clean. NS/NP. $800/mo incl utils. Oct 1st. (604)820-5105.
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1991 30 Coachman travel trailer full bed&bath, a/c, f/s, oak kitchen slps 6, pics avail. $5500 604-855-8606 1998 SLUMBER QUEEN Adventure-81/2 ft, toilet, exc. cond. Fit short box. $6800: (604)826-4647 2006 Kustom Koach 5th wheel, 30 ft., winter pkg, ideal for hunters. $28,000 obo. 778-887-4185.
FOR LEASE: Retail/Office/Medical 1975 McCallum Rd. from 523 sq ft Jennifer Schentag 604-308-3821 Pamela Klassen 604-309-3786
HOMES FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD 2643 James St: Avl immed or Oct 1. Very clean 4 bdrm, $1150/mo. No pets. 4 Appls, fncd bckyrd. (604)583-6844 or 809-7796 ABBOTSFORD 30310 Canary Rd. 5 bdrm, 2.5 bath, on acreage, sm shop. Oct 1. $2200. (604)857-3517 Abbotsford, 32165 Astoria, 3 bdrm house, 2 baths, NP, nice yrd. Avail now $1275. Call 604-596-1333 ABBOTSFORD.SPACIOUS 4 bdrm home, finished bsmt. Garage, huge yrd.$1450. 604-852-8160 after 6pm
RENTALS
CLEARBROOK. Avail Sept. 15. Clean 3 bdrm T.H. 4 appls. Nr schl. NS/ NP. $1050/M. 604- 807-6477
ABBOTSFORD:
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Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
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BOATS Comes with wakeboard tower, board racks, tower speakers, amplifier and satellite radio. Boat has been garage kept and has only been used in freshwater. Just over 50 metered hours. 3 years left on the extended warranty. Seats 8 people. Excellent condition. 3.0litre Mercruiser engine 135hp. Trailer with swing tongue included.
$17,500 OBO • Mike (604) 824-2923
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