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Public Presentation to Council Delegation Application

Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Regular Meeting

Any individual or group wishing to make a public presentation to Council must submit to the City Clerk a written delegation application or an online delegation application outlining the reason for the presentation, by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday, seven business days prior to the Council meeting.

The Regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 4:30 pm at the School District No. 34 Board Of¿ce, 2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford, BC. For information regarding the meeting, please contact Carla Soltis at 604-859-3134, Local 5287 or email csoltis@abbotsford.ca.

For more information on appearing before Council as a Delegation, please visit the City’s website at http://www. abbotsford.ca/mayorcouncil/agendas/delegation_ to_council.htm or contact Bill Flitton, Director, Legislative Services/City Clerk, at 604-864-5506 or bÀitton@abbotsford.ca .

The Council of the City of Abbotsford pursuant to the Community Charter, gives notice of intention to dispose of the following City property:

Proposed amendment to Of¿cial Community Plan Bylaw, 2005 for property at 35220 Cassiar Avenue, 3001 Whatcom Road and 36218 Sandringham Dirve (Vicarro Ranch)

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March 7, 2011 Executive Committee............3:00pm

This notice is for the purpose of public disclosure only, not solicitation of an offer. More information may be obtained from Real Estate Services Division, City of Abbotsford, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 1W7, or Telephone 604.864.5679, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.

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CITY OF ABBOTSFORD Proposed Seasonal Water Rates Structure Water rates play an essential role in water conservation. The City of Abbotsford is proposing a new seasonal water rate structure to assist with conservation of our most precious natural resource. How do seasonal rates work? Rather than flatly increasing our water rates, the City is proposing to implement seasonal water rates. Seasonal water rates will restructure how water rates get applied and bring them in-line with seasonal conservation requirements. From May through October a variable rate structure made up of tiers will be applied. Customers will pay a lower rate for water amounts used in the first tier and then pay a higher rate for incremental water usage in the next and subsequent tiers. Customers who choose to utilize excessive water volumes during high conservation periods will become fiscally encouraged to reduce their consumption. Detailed information on the proposed seasonal water rate structure can be obtained online at www.abbotsford.ca/engineering; in person at the Public Information Session being held on March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the MCA Foyer at City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way; by contacting the City of Abbotsford Engineering Department at 604-864-5514, or by emailing wateruse@abbotsford.ca.

I’ve heard that it will cost me more to water my garden this year – is that true? The proposed seasonal water rate tiers have been set so that the average family can maintain a healthy garden using water efficiently without experiencing increased water costs. In fact, if you practice normal water conservation methods, your annual water bill will be lower than if you were billed at a flat (non-seasonal) rate. Over the summer, the City plans to revert to twice-weekly sprinkling (as opposed to 2010’s full sprinkling ban). Seasonal water rates will discourage residents who practice poor irrigation habits such as leaving sprinkling systems on all night or allowing sprinklers to direct water onto roads. If you continue to practice water conservation this year, you will experience little difference in your annual water costs. To find out what your water consumption was in 2010, email the City at wateruse@abbotsford.ca. For your current year usage call the City of Abbotsford Engineering Department at 604-864-5514.

Where can I ﬁnd information on water-wise watering options? Two local nurseries, Exemplar Horticulture and Tanglebank Nursery have partnered with the City this year to help support residents in implementing water-wise gardening practices. Public workshops on water-wise gardening, rain water harvesting and efﬁcient irrigation will be hosted by the Abbotsford Mission Water & Sewer Commission over the summer. Visit www.ourwatermatters.ca for information on water-wise practices and our water rebate programs.

How will I know if I’m using too much water over the summer? The City will be providing consumption information on your bi-monthly utility bill which you will begin receiving in September 2011. Bi-monthly billing information will allow you to keep track of your usage and allow you to take control of your water costs. To get your current water usage this summer, call the City of Abbotsford Engineering Department at 604-864-5514 or email wateruse@abbotsford.ca.

Where can I get more information? A Public Information Session is being held on March 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the MCA Foyer at City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way. Information on the proposed seasonal water rate structure, average household consumption rates and water conservation will be available at the session. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get additional information from City of Abbotsford staff. All of the information from the session will be made available on the City’s website www.abbotsford.ca. Residents may also contact the City of Abbotsford Engineering Department at 604-864-5514 or email wateruse@abbotsford.ca.

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Family B

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Actual annual water consumption: 279m3 Estimated Annual Bill (seasonal rates): $283.43

Family C 8 people in a single family home with a big garden

Actual annual water consumption: 582m3 Estimated Annual Bill (seasonal rates): $873.50

Actual annual water consumption: 367m3 Estimated Annual Bill (seasonal rates): $423.79

Family D 2 people in a single family home with a legal suite (2 people)

Actual annual water consumption: 296m3 Estimated Annual Bill (seasonal rates) : $319.68

*The above annual estimates are based on actual City of Abbotsford staff annual water consumption data.

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About 30 members of the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) held a brief protest outside Abbotsford Regional Hospital (AHR) yesterday afternoon (Friday) to draw attention to the issues of overcrowding and patient care. They carried signs that said “End Hallway Nursing” and chanted “Safe care now!” and “Safe nurses mean safe patients!” BCNU president Debra McPherson said AHR was chosen as the protest site because it is considered the “flagship” hospital in the Fraser Health Authority. She said despite being the newest facility with some of the most modern technology, AHR is experiencing the same issues as older hospitals in the region. “This, like many of the Fraser Health Authority facilities, is running overcapacity almost constantly.” McPherson said the emergency room routinely has 20 to 24 patients wait-

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Linda Pipe, Fraser Valley chair of the BC Nurses’ Union, speaks outside Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre on Friday afternoon. ing for beds, while the critical care unit is funded for 22 beds but is usually running 24. The pediatric unit is funded and staffed for 12 beds, but normally operates 16, she said. This is resulting in patients being placed in hallways, and nurses handling a bigger caseload than is appropriate for proper care, McPherson added. In one situation, a palliative care patient was admitted to a tub room,

she said. Nicole Hande, a nurse who works in the high-acuity unit at AHR, told The News that overcrowding is a regular occurrence. “Most days that I come in, I do see patients in the hallway,” she said. Nurses in her eight-bed unit are supposed to care for two patients each during a shift, but regularly have more than that on their caseload. Patient care suffers as a result, she said.

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next appearance is March 10 for a bail hearing. This is Felger’s second set of trafficking charges currently Abbotsford News before the courts. He was arrested and charged in May 2009 for allegedly trafficking pot to teens out of his downtown Pot advocate Timothy Felger remains in police Abbotsford store, Da Kine, on Essendene Avenue. custody after being arrested Wednesday night and He next appears on that matter May 5 in B.C. charged with two counts of possession of mariSupreme Court in Chilliwack, along with cojuana for the purpose of trafficking and two counts accused Stephan Allingham and Natasha Healy. of trafficking. The City of Abbotsford cancelled his business The drugs were allegedly being sold out of Felger’s licence in the summer of 2009, and Felger continstore Das Bhang, located at the corner of Horne ued to operate the location as a “political office.” Street and North Railway Avenue in downtown He was evicted from the site in June 2010, after his Mission. landlord obtained a court order on the grounds that The store sells convenience items, such as snacks, FELGER Felger allegedly owed $53,000 in back rent. bongs and glassware, and doubles as a political Felger then relocated to Mission. office for Felger, who plans to run in the upcoming In addition to his drug charges, he was charged with municipal election. Neighbours have been complaining about his location in fear of injury/damage by another person for an incident Mission since it relocated from Abbotsford last summer, in Mission on Sept. 13. His next court appearance on that matter is June 27 for a trial confirmation hearing. and police have visited the store in the past. Felger ran for political office several times in Abbotsford Mounties gathered enough evidence in a two-week investigation to support an arrest, said Mission RCMP Sgt. at the civic, provincial and federal levels. His most recent attempt was in the 2009 provincial elecMiriam Dickson. Felger, 53, made his first court appearance Thursday. His tion.

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“I find a lot of personal care can get delayed,” Hande said. Linda Pipe, Fraser Valley chair of the BCNU, told the crowd that nurses are faced with “extremely stressful working conditions. “Nurses are being asked to choose who goes home. Often, they’re making the decision about the best of the worst,” she said. McPherson called on Fraser Health to better address the issues and for Health Services Minister Colin Hansen to stop being “delusional” about the state of health care in the province. “The time has come to end hallway care. Patients deserve better and the nurses deserve better conditions in which to work,” she said. Joan Marshall of Fraser Health, responding to the concerns expressed at the protest, said the last few weeks have been “extraordinarily busy” across the region. “Unfortunately, in order to maintain patient flow during some of these busy

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With the Canadian dollar at a 35-year high, Abbotsford business owners are experiencing an impact on their sales, as more consumers head across the border. The issue is the focus of an Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce government affairs committee.

The 88-year-old Abbotsford man who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a flagperson in 2008 was given a suspended sentence Thursday in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. Melle Grietinus Pool was banned from driving for 10 years, placed on probation for two years, given a 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew for one year, and ordered to carry out 15 hours of community work. Terry Mitchell, 52, was killed in Fort Langley on Feb. 25, 2008 when Pool hit him while driving his pickup truck. Pool was driving despite the fact that his licence had expired and doctors had declared him unfit to drive because of his poor eyesight.

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the book jacket is the publisher’s price person.” if it is sold in Canada, and a signifiLocal business people certainly agree A strong Canadian dollar is generally cantly lower price if bought in the U.S. with that sentiment. “No doubt, we need to take a look at considered the sign of a robust economy. He wants to know why. “There seems to be a supply issue,” the long-term cost of taking dollars But as the loonie bulks up, so too do the lineups at border crossings, as bargain- said Hull. “I think a lot of the disparity out of the country,” said Gerri Charles, seeking Canadians take their shopping comes from purchasing power. Do we owner of the Champagne and Lace have the purchasing clout to stand up bridal store. dollars south. She has been in business in Abbotsford The 1990s are long gone, when people for ourselves?” Compounding the problem, he said for 25 years, and remembers the heydays would dash into the U.S. to fill up with customer loyalty is considered an out- of Sumas, Washington. cheap gas and buy a block of dated concept, and many “Everybody was running across cheese, but some local businesses Canadian consumers now the line for groceries and gas.” are feeling a renewed pinch of think only of their own By 2001 the Canadian “peso” revenue heading south. wallet. was so weak against the U.S. dolThe issue is on the agenda “Price is everything,” lar, it took almost $1.60 Canadian for the Abbotsford Chamber of he said, but added shopto buy one American dollar. Commerce’s government affairs pers should be cognizant Cross-border shopping was a committee. of the fact that when they non-issue. “Any leakage of business outsupport local businesses, Charles has 17 local people side of your economic zone is they keep their hometown employed by her small business. CHARLES HULL a concern,” said David Hull, economy healthy. She thinks of them as 17 mortchamber manager. “Any time (the That was a drum beaten by gage payments that have to be paid dollar) starts getting over 95 cents, it Abbotsford’s chamber and others dur- every month, and it all comes from the becomes an issue.” With the Canadian loonie nudging ing the shop local campaigns of the business at her store. “Americans are patriotic, and they close to $1.03 American, it is as strong 1990s. Hull said those initiatives are unlikely to be revisited. shop at home,” she said, referring to as it has been in 35 years. “They don’t work,” he said simply. ‘Buy American’ campaigns promoted Hull said the committee will be looking However, he said consumers should by government. “We need to be more at why so many products can be bought cheaper in the U.S. Even some American definitely be aware that businesses help proud, and look after each other.” Hull said Canadian businesses could franchise stores offer the same products build their communities. “When your minor hockey team needs get help from their border guards. for prices cheaper than at the same uniforms, or you’re looking for char“It would appear Canadian Border franchise in Canada. He said books are a good example – on ity, where do they go? Very often, they Services (CBS) is not really diligent Continued on A7 go to the small, independent business Abbotsford News

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Wesley Foulds disappeared two years ago Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Abbotsford Police are hoping new information will help them solve a two-year-old missing person case. Const. Ian MacDonald said a new witness has indicated that she believes she saw Wesley Craig Foulds, 53, driving his 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck west along Lougheed Highway with someone in the passenger seat on the day he went missing. MacDonald said the witness passed a red truck going in the opposite direction, and something about the behaviour or appearance of the driver and passenger caught her eye. But she didn’t come forward until police issued further appeals for help. “Her comments were that she didn’t feel that what she saw was terribly important ... but we (police) can be the judge of what’s important,” MacDonald said. Foulds left his Abbotsford FOULDS home – near the McCallum Road exit – for an 11:30 a.m. doctor’s appointment in Burnaby on March 4, 2009.

His common-law wife, Shelby Bernard, reported him missing that night, after Foulds failed to show up for his job as a health-care provider in the Whonnock area, west of Mission. The following day, Foulds’ red 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck, bearing licence plate 0833EH, was found by a BC Hydro crew at the Hayward recreation site in Mission. An extensive search of the area was conducted. Later, DNA samples taken of blood found on the driver’s seat proved to be Foulds’. MacDonald said police have conducted a “thorough” and “diligent” investigation but have been stymied about what happened to Foulds. He emphasized that any information, no matter how small, could be crucial. “With this new information, we hope that leads us down an investigative path that will lead to other connections,” he said. At the time Foulds went missing, the passenger-side tail-light was broken on his truck and was covered in blue plastic. He was last seen wearing black skater-style running shoes, black sweatpants and a greyand-black sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to call Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Another charge has been stayed in court against the man who was the first arrest for the Abbotsford Police’s gang suppression unit (GSU) last year. Lance Wust was set to have a trial confirmation hearing Thursday in Abbotsford provincial court, but a charge of uttering threats to cause bodily harm was stayed the previous day. Wust was charged following an incident on Oct. 15 in the 1800 block of Sumas Way and was released on bail. At the

time, Abbotsford Police said they had responded to a call from a man who said he felt threatened by an individual not connected to Wust. While police were talking to the complainant, Wust allegedly came upon the scene and made a threatening comment. Last July, six drug and gun charges were stayed in court against Wust in relation to an arrest made in April by the newly formed GSU. Police had raided a home on Old Yale Road and seized a loaded handgun, ammunition,

two bulletproof vests, $3,000 cash and about 200 OxyContin tablets. Wust was taken into custody, but was released when the charges were stayed. Crown counsel can reinstate charges for up to one year after they are stayed. Wust, who has a long criminal history in Abbotsford, is reported to have been the intended target of a shooting that took place Feb. 20 on Hope Road. Ten shots were fired at the wrong home, but nobody was hurt. No suspects have yet been arrested.

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times, some patients have had to be moved to hallways to accommodate others who may have more acute needs.” Marshall said hospitals have ebbs and flows in the amount of patients, and the numbers can

change in a short time. She said nurses are to be commended for their passion and hard work. “There is an open feedback forum in which we encourage staff to share their ideas about improving health care and alerting us to any concerns they may have.”

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business people are gouging their customers with high prices. He regularly compares about collecting duties,” said Hull. However, Chamber staff are judging only prices with other stores. “We’re doing our best to stay competitive, from anecdotal information. They have heard from people who have bought prod- and we regularly lobby our suppliers,” he ucts that exceed their limit, and were only said. “We have to stay competitive to stay in advised by border staff what they should business.” He used to do some cross-border shopping, have paid – but the taxes were not collected. and says he understands consumers’ motivaThe government affairs committee will tions. inquire about the mandate of CBS. But after being in business, he keeps his That’s an issue for Brent Murdoch of money in the local economy. Abbotsford’s Valhalla Pure Outfitters. People “There’s a bigger picture here. We all have will check his price on an item, shop around using their iPhone, tell him they can get the to be part of supporting our economy.” Meanwhile, Sumas, Washington has article cheaper in the U.S., and ask what enjoyed some benefits from Canadian crosshe’ll do for them. “It makes for some interesting times,” he border shoppers. Sumas Chamber of said. Commerce president Rod A recent example was a Fadden said the two shoe backpack which was $30 We all have to stores on the main street cheaper in Bellingham. and the rest of the retail Gas to Bellingham and be part of supporting that catered to British back, combined with taxes Columbians closed their paid at the border, would our economy. doors when the loonie make it more worthwhile Brent Murdoch tanked. to buy the item locally. But But there is a new growth the customer had no intenbusiness – the small city of 1,320 people has tion of declaring the purchase. “We have to pay duty on it, we can’t get five shipping companies, and for them busiaround that. We have to obey the law,” said ness is booming. Canadians shop online and have goods Murdoch. “Everyone wants good hospitals and shipped to Sumas, where they pick them up. schools, but they run away from paying Most avoid the border lineup by walking across with a dolly or even a little wagon, taxes,” he said. He doesn’t want people to think everything pick up their purchase from businesses is cheaper in the U.S. – some items are more like UPS or Ship Happens, and walk back to Canada. He has seen Canadians purchasing affordable at his store. “It’s not like it’s an across-the-board thing,” a lot of tires, but also things like ATVs and a wide variety of goods. he said. Grocery stores have received a boost, and a When the Canadian dollar was lower, he new gas station is opening. had American outdoorsmen flocking to his “We’re seeing traffic at pre-911 counts,” store. Nor does he want people to think local said Fadden.

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Do you support a sixmonth minimum sentence for growing pot?

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If pot would be legal you could grow it for youself on your balcony, or just go to a corner store and buy a pack for about the same amount as a pack of cigarettes. Cigs are taxed to “inﬁnity” by the government but you don’t see smokers buying them from dealers. DMTR

Are you in favour of more slot machines at Abbotsford’s gaming centre?

Ed Fast could be doing a lot more for us here in Abbotsford. The fact that Carley’s Law was silently voted down without any bombast from our MP (who also chairs the justice committee) is honestly pathetic. Shame on the opposition for voting against it, and shame on the Conservatives for not bringing up the issue again. AbbyAngus

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On Point In this space, I recently offered some male-oriented observations about the complex world of cosmetics, and how there has been a growing abundance of them in our house. This phenomenon is directly related, of course, to my teen daughter and wife – who are also responsible for another, different collection of bottles and containers, accumulating in the kitchen cupboard. These fall into the general category of “health products.” My ladies have an abiding attraction to anything advertised as “healthy.” Slap an “organic” label on some rocks, and the girls will buy a bag of them. Not me. I have always harboured a deep suspicion of anything to do with the whole natural remedy/health food kick. Now, I accept that 2,000 years ago,

ancient man may have chewed dandelions for a sore tummy, or drank skunkweed tea to deal with warts. But really, what choice did they have? Pharmacies wouldn’t be invented for another millenium. And sure, the ﬁrst white visitors to this continent supposedly learned natural medicine from the aboriginals they met. But what’s to say most of it wasn’t just a shaman with a sense of humour who fed them something to give them the runs, and then laughed his loincloth off ! But back to my kitchen cupboard. There’s a range of vitamins in there that run the gamut of the alphabet. Every element under the sun, too. Iron and calcium, and probably even powdered uranium, if one looked long enough. There’s multi-this and complex that. Eye of newt, ear of bat and all things aloe vera – which by the way, sounds like a Frenchman saying hello to his neighbour … “Allo Vera! Ow ar yew?” I’m not putting any of that stuff into my mouth. My mother always taught me that everything my body needed would

be found in recognizable, traditional items, like milk, and broccoli and carrots. Ever see a wild rabbit nibbling on an organic fortiﬁed rice cracker? In fact, I’ve yet to ﬁnd anything labelled as “health food” that actually

My mother taught me that everything my body needed would be found in recognizable, traditional items. tastes good. I want happy, not healthy, taste buds. If I want to eat a bland substance, I’ll boil up some fresh newsprint. Gosh knows I have access to an unlimited supply of that. Some years ago, friends turned my wife onto soy milk. The vile stuff is like quafﬁng liquid tofu. It even has a weird off-white pallor. The undead milk. Just think about it. Milk comes from

cows. Soy is a bean. A bean is not a cow. Ipso facto, this is not milk. And while I’m on that, back on the farm, we had real milk. Industrialstrength milk. You could stand a cooking spoon up in a bowl of it. Now that was milk, not this watery white ﬂuid that comes in 2% or 1% concentrations, or heaven forbid, “skim.” Glacial run-off contains more nutrients. And another thing. Anything that requires soaking in water for several days before consumption is probably not human fare. That includes seven-grain ancient stone-ground wheat bread, which doesn’t come with instructions for soaking, but ought to, since it’s like trying to chew on sand-encrusted cedar bark. Hence, I have taken to doing most of the grocery shopping. If I let the girls run amok in the organic aisles, they come home all stocked up with all-natural items that have unnatural price tags. Hmmm... a tenderloin steak, or a handful of protein pills? Spark up the barbie, mate, and pass me a can of that barley brew.

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School break options are ridiculous I support the continuation of the current school calendar with a two-week spring break in March. This system has been working great for my family for the past several years. Many other local school districts have changed to this for-

mat as well, including our neighbouring districts of Chilliwack and Langley. I have four children, three of whom will be in the school system in the 2011/2012 school year. I am also a working parent and when my children are not in school I need to

consider child care arrangements. However, in spite of this I am not in favour of more days in school for my children. The school board has mistakenly assumed that more days in school must lead to better academic achievement. I chal-

lenge the board to find research to support this assumption. There is, however, research that links a longer school day with greater productivity for students and, one could assume, greater academic achievement. More days in school

Timing poorly thought out every angle. Perhaps a pedestrian might be able to stand safely on a sidewalk at a distance close enough to gain a better appreciation for the art, but the location does not really draw a lot of pedestrian traffic, and I surely would

not recommend any pedestrian to attempt to actually get close enough to the art to appreciate it in greater detail. It is unfortunate that the location of this installation detracts from the ability of the public to properly view the art.

I do not feel that $64,000 is outrageous for such a piece of art, especially considering that some landscaping will be included in that total, but I agree that the timing, considering the current economy, is poorly thought out. Lenora Wiens

out well-rounded citizens. I ask the school board to reconsider – the options you have given us between the standard calendar with a one-week spring break and your pro-

posed calendar with the two-week break in April are ridiculous. You should have presented Abbotsford School District parents with a third option - the status quo. Skye Scholander

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Tolls far short of costs for Golden Ears Bridge Jeff NAGEL Black Press

TransLink is counting on a 26-per-cent jump in the number of motorists who will pay to use the Golden Ears Bridge this year but the costs of the bridge will continue to far outstrip the tolls coming in. Even with the rosier traffic forecast, the transportation authority will still pay out $33 million more than it receives in tolls for the Fraser River crossing connecting Surrey and Langley to Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. “We knew for the first few years we would be subsidizing it,” TransLink spokesman Ken Hardie said. “But we are subsidizing it more than expected because traffic volumes have not increased to the levels we thought they were going to be.” TransLink’s budget calls for toll revenue to climb to $37.8 million from $30 million in 2010, the bridge’s first full year of operations. It gives no rationale for the projected increase when large numbers of motorists continue to refuse to take the tolled crossing. Even if the number of users rise as fast as hoped, TransLink will remain far short of covering its $71.1 million in costs for

2011 – which consist of a $46.4-million capital payment to the bridge’s private contractor, the $11.9-million operating payment to the contractor and $12.7 million in debt servicing. Hardie denied the current shortfall represents any risk to taxpayers. Other projects are under budget and TransLink can absorb the extra bridge subsidy until revenues improve, he said. “The cost of the bridge will over time be covered by tolls.” This year’s shortfall will bring TransLink’s cumulative deficit on funding the new bridge to $63.8 million for the first three years. The payments to the private partner continue escalating each year until they peak in 2014. But TransLink expects the revenue picture will change significantly for the Golden Ears Bridge in 2013, when tolls kick in on the new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge and it no longer offers an easy free alternative. About 25,000 vehicles a day cross the Golden Ears Bridge, while five times as many use the Port Mann. Base tolls for regular cars with transponders now pay $2.80 ($3.35 or $3.95 for those who don’t have transponders or aren’t registered at all) and that is expected to rise

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READ, ROAR Rolly Lumbala, #46 with the BC Lions CFL pro football team, reads to students at the Abbotsford Virtual School, as mascot Leo the Lion looks on. Abbotsford Virtual was the winning school in a draw as part of the ‘Read Write and Roar’ program. Lumbala has been with the Lions for four seasons. JOHN VAN PUTTEN Abbotsford News

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A new exhibition at Kariton Art Gallery showcases the unique multi-media work of 25 local graduating students. The show features artists from Abbotsford Collegiate, Rick Hansen, Yale, Robert Bateman and MEI secondary schools. Their artwork offers different approaches, themes, styles and techniques. The student were chosen by their teachers to represent their school. “It’s a huge honour,” said Judy Whyte, executive director of the Abbotsford Arts Council. “It’s a good opportunity for their portfolio to have work shown in a gallery.” The Graduates Gallery runs March 5-30 at Kariton Art Gallery, 2387 Ware St. An opening reception will be held on March 6 from 1-4 p.m. to meet the artists.

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The Reach Gallery Museum has launched a new online photo archives with 3,000 images from its 15,000 photo collection. The photos span the 1800s to 1980s and are searchable by keyword, place, year, topic and subject. They feature neighbourhoods and communities that make up present-day Abbotsford, and an extensive collection related to the Sumas flood. People can add comments, experiences and updated background information to each image. The project was made possible in part by a grant from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia Digitization Grant. The museum is asking the public to help kick off the launch of the online photo

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s one of Canada's foremost concussion experts, Toronto neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Tator is frequently the bearer of bad news. "I have to do this almost weekly in my office – tell athletes their careers are over," he said. "I recently had to tell a soccer player who'd had three concussions in about 12 months that she could not play again. "It's very tough, especially with young people. Some of them just break down in tears once they hear the news they can't go back." All too often, patients don't heed the advice. Tator co-authored a paper last year on the issue of compliance – whether frequently concussed athletes do in fact follow doctor's orders to call it quits. "About onethird of them say thanks for the information, then leave your office and do the opposite," TATOR he said. "It's very tough to give up the roar of the crowd, the adrenaline surge and the love of the game." There's so much at stake. The short-term danger is secondimpact syndrome – acute swelling of the brain when a person sustains a second concussion before they've recovered fully from an earlier one. Long-term risks include increased incidence of memory loss, dementia, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. As to the scope of hockey's concussion problem, Tator refers to another study he coauthored in 2010. Independent physician observers compiled data from two Ontario junior teams which indicated as many as 35 per cent of players might suffer concussions in a given season. That's the highest rate of concussion incidence ever recorded for hockey. The current concern about concussions is, at least in part, a tribute to increased medical knowledge about brain trauma. "They used to be called Continued on A22

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ichael Funk could do without the dreams. He isn't usually one to recall where his mind travels while he sleeps. But once a month on average, in that no man's land between slumber and alertness, the Abbotsford native will realize he's been dreaming about playing hockey. It's a positive feeling, and then, reality. After suffering four concussions in 14 months, the former Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks prospect has been advised by neurosurgeons and hockey managers that continuing his pro career could be detrimental to his long-term health. The end of his career looms – at the age of 24. In conversation, it quickly becomes clear that Funk is a man divided. "I don't want to risk the chance of being out of it, of being in that state anymore," he says. "I've been in that state for long segments of my life, and I would never want to be like that for years, or longer." But: "I've still got my head wrapped around hockey." And: "As of right now, I'm not done."

PROMISING PROSPECT In November 2006, during Funk's first pro season with the AHL's Rochester Americans, he was heading to the showers after a home game when Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier walked in and told him he had five minutes to get ready – he was going to The Show. Less than 24 hours later, the former second-round draft choice pulled a No. 3 Sabres jersey over his shoulder pads and hit the ice against the Ottawa Senators for his NHL debut. In a post-game interview, he said he wasn't sure whether or not he'd been dreaming. The first concussion, in September 2008, was a freak accident. On the first day of Sabres training camp, the lanky 6'4" defenceman was cruising around the net when he collided literally face-to-face with forward Patrick Kaleta. One of Funk's good buddies with Rochester the previous two seasons, Kaleta had come flying in to bodycheck another player, but lost his balance. Funk had never experienced even a minor headache prior to that play, but the concussion symptoms – mainly intense nausea to the point of vomiting – sidelined him for two months. He worked his way back into the lineup with the Portland Pirates, Buffalo's new AHL affiliate, but 13 games into his comeback, a Lowell Devils forechecker

drove him face-first into the glass. Funk was out before he hit the ice. He woke up in an ambulance. He tried to return later that season, but in his first full practice, he took a bump during one of the drills and fell backward. His head didn't hit the ice, but the jostling of his skull was enough to resurrect the symptoms. Season over. During his concussion convalescence, Funk would often wake up and pour himself a cup of coffee to clear the morning cobwebs. He'd finish his cup, and realize the fog hadn't lifted. "You just figure you'll wake up one day and you'll suddenly feel better," he says. "But it's a process. No listening to music, no reading a book – you can't concentrate. You're in a dazed state you don't quite come out of."

FRESH START In the summer of 2009, Funk was a restricted free agent. But the Sabres, concerned about the concussions, declined to make him a qualifying offer. The setback turned into celebration in short order, as Funk landed a one-year, two-way contract with the Vancouver Canucks – the team he rooted for growing up. Funk was gloriously symptom-free when he began the 2009-10 season with the Manitoba Moose, the Canucks' AHL affiliate. He got off to a great start, posting seven points in his first 18 games. Even more encouraging, he took a thunderous hit in the corner in one of the

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What is a concussion?

Picking up the pieces Michael Funk is out of hockey because the game messed with his head. It still does.

T A concussion is a complex brain injury induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. T A concussive impact causes the brain to suddenly shift or shake inside the skull. The force can also result in a rotational injury in which the brain twists, potentially shearing nerve fibres. T It’s not yet known exactly what happens to brain cells in a concussion, but it appears to involve a change in chemical function. New research emphasizes the problem may not be the structure of the brain tissue itself, but how the brain is working. T Symptoms and signs may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, irritability, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression. T Most concussions occur without a loss of consciousness. T There is no visible injury to the structure of the brain with a concussion, and MRI or CT scans usually appear normal. – with files from ThinkFirst.ca

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early games, and bounced back up. Game 19 was on the road against the Texas Stars. Funk had the puck along the side boards, with Stars forward Luke Gazdic bearing down on him. He took the hit to make the play. Skated to the bench. la Minutes later, off to the dres dressing room. Game ove over. T flight back to The Wi Winnipeg after the fou fourth concussion w among Funk's was w worst moments. "As soon as you g way up in the get a it feels like air, h your head is going to explod he says, recallexplode," ing the howling propellers of the charter aircraft. "It was an awful feeling. I felt like I was going to puke. I pretty much kept my head down the whole time." About a week before Funk's last concussion, Moose head coach Scott Arniel had taken him aside and said if he continued to play well, he could expect a call-up to the Canucks. In early January, Funk found himself back in Arniel's office for a less upbeat chat. He had tried everything to shake the symptoms, from massage to treatments, but daily testing indicated he was recovering at a much slower rate than previously. His season was done. Medical staff, and Arniel himself,

encouraged him to hang up his skates for good. Funk originally planned to stay in Winnipeg for the balance of the season, but in March, he packed his bags and came home. With the playoffs approaching, it had become torturous to watch game after game from the press box. He found work with his brother James, 28, building a new house on a former tree nursery property in Chilliwack. The house is almost finished now. The other day, Funk busied himself by cleaning out an old barn on the property. "That was a brutal job, which brings me down to earth," he says with a wry grin. The headaches have faded, but Funk doesn't quite feel like himself. Generally the laid-back type, he's much more irritable. "Little things happen, and I snap," he says. "If I can't find something, it's 'Where is that stupid thing?' Whereas before, I'd just look for it. I get very frustrated."

WHAT NOW? There was a time when he simply couldn't envision what life after hockey would look like. He'd sit down to ponder alternate career paths, but he'd never had a traditional nine-to-five job – he'd been away from home since he was 16, pursuing his hockey dream. These days, Funk is gradually getting used to the idea of a new vocation. He's done some research on what it would take to become a realtor. It's a job he'd be

good at – he's handsome, well-spoken, and personable to a fault. But he's loathe to invest a lot of time pursuing another profession when he's still got an overwhelming itch to play hockey. Funk's NHL career has amounted to nine games, all with the Sabres between 2006 and 2008, and there's a sense of unfinished business that keeps him clinging to his dream of playing again. "Really, it feels like I'm in the Twilight Zone or something," he says. "I feel like I should be playing hockey, but I'm not. It's a weird feeling." uit The opportunity to suit up for a couple of beerr league games last October at Abbotsford's Centre Ice Arena was too much to resist. Initially, it was exhilarating to be back on the ice. Funk joined up with a bunch of his old minor hockey buddies on a team called the Dynasty, and scored eight points in six games, including a three-goal, two-assist burst against the Precision Cladding Oilers. But the novelty quickly wore off. "I haven't gone to play in quite a while, because the last time I was there, I got a little upset," he explains. "Some kid – I don't know who he is – took a bit of a run Continued on A22

Michael Funk’s concussion battle is hardly unique – both in terms of the sport at large, and within the Abbotsford hockey community. The AHL’s Abbotsford Heat have had at least a halfdozen players sidelined by the dreaded head injury over the franchise’s two seasons of existence. The saddest story belongs to Kris Chucko, a former first-round pick by the Calgary Flames. After missing 39 games last season, he was concussed again just two games into the 2010-11 campaign, and hasn’t played since. At the junior level, a series of local Western Hockey League players – Nathan Lieuwen, Kellan Tochkin, Ryan Kowalski, Joel Rogers, Scott Ramsay, Riley Boychuk – have been sidetracked to varying degrees. A pair of concussions likely cost Kootenay Ice goalie Lieuwen a shot at being an NHL draft pick in 2009.

Concussions in other sports The concussion problem is hardly confined to hockey, nor is it limited to adults. A study published last year in Pediatrics, an American medical journal, estimated that concussions represent 8.9 per cent of all high school athletic injuries. Girls are reported to have a higher rate of concussion than boys in similar sports. The reason for this is unclear. Theories point to weaker neck muscles in females, and the notion that male athletes may be more reluctant to report concussion for fear of removal from competition.

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hangovers, not concussions," said Abbotsford Heat head coach Jim Playfair, who played nine pro seasons. "I never had a medically documented concussion. But I've been knocked out, I've been woozy, I've been sitting on the bench with my head spinning, feeling like I want to throw up. I guess I know now that I had them, but I didn't know back then." Diagnosing the cause of hockey's concussion epidemic and prescribing a solution is complicated business. There's a persistent chorus that today's players don't respect one another like they did back in the good

old days. Grainy video clips of epic stickswinging battles might suggest otherwise, but Funk thinks there's some merit to the notion. "Some guys get it, some guys don't," he said. "There are always going to be third- or fourth-line guys who are playing for their job." Playfair points out that the rule changes coming out of the NHL lockout in 2004-05 essentially "took the speed limits off." "It's not a clutch-andgrab slowdown game anymore," he said. "It's a matter of bigger bodies, more speed, and less ability to slow them down." Dr. Tator concurs. "The forces on the

brain from even a simple collision are much greater than they were," he said. Tator believes the culture of hockey must change. In 2009, he made headlines for his criticism of CBC commentator Don Cherry, famous for his "Rock 'em, Sock 'em" highlight videos. "There is a tendency, in some leagues and some areas, to overemphasize hitting," Tator said. "Sock 'em, rock 'em, disable 'em. When it should be, respect your own brain and the brains of your opponents. "The culture of the game can get out of hand. We need to stress skill, respect, sportsmanship."

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at me, nudged me the wrong way. I didn't snap, but I kind of told him he'd better watch it." A couple years ago, Funk and his dad bought a house in Chilliwack together. They rent out the main house, and Funk lives in a carriage suite at the back of the property. The hockey dreams – of the literal variety – leave him rattled when he wakes up. Maybe he shouldn't watch hockey on TV before he goes to bed. "It's weird – sometimes your dreams are very real," he says. "Then you wake up and realize, oh. I'm in Chilliwack."

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The Abbotsford Heat and Manitoba Moose made a unique transaction on Thursday evening that will see the AHL North Division rivals swap players on a temporary basis. The Heat are loaning defenceman Keith Seabrook to the Moose for the balance of the season. In exchange, the Moose are loaning centre MacGregor Sharp to Abbotsford. "To get something good, you have to give up something," Heat head coach Jim Playfair said, analyzing the deal. "I think both teams benefit, I think both play-

Q Big games from Christopher Vinette and Brad Anderson helped the Abbotsford Pilots finish off the Mission Icebreakers on Thursday evening. Vinette scored the first two goals of the game, and Anderson stopped all 25 shots the Icebreakers sent his way in a 4-0 victory at Mission Leisure Centre. The win enabled the Pilots to wrap up the bestof-seven first round playoff series, 4-2.

ers benefit, and that's ultimately what you want to do in a trade." Sharp, a 25-year-old native of Red Deer, Alta., became Vancouver Canucks property in a deadlineday trade with the Anaheim Ducks that also saw the Canucks add Maxime Lapierre. Sharp had six goals and seven assists in 50 games with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch this season. His arrival fills a major need for the Heat, who had just two natural centres – Gaelan Patterson and John Armstrong – on the roster. For more coverage, visit abbynews.com

Locals win gold at Games Brandon Jobb has burned plenty of calories climbing podiums at major judo championships in recent years. But the Canada Winter Games, which wrapped up last week in Halifax, was a particularly thrilling event for the 17-year-old Abbotsford athlete. "This tournament meant more to me going in, because I knew I'd only have one shot at it," said Jobb, a Grade 12 student at Yale Secondary. "Nationals, I can go back every year. But this is an event that you can only go to once. So I wanted it pretty bad."

Q The Reign Valley Vixens roller derby team opens its third season at the Ag Rec Centre with a bout tonight. Tickets are $5 for the Lucky Harms bout against the Okanagan Raggedy Rollers, and partial proceeds will be donated to the Abbotsford Food Bank. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For a complete schedule, visit rvvrd.com.

Jobb got it done, winning all three of his matches in the under81 kg division to claim the gold. In addition to his individual title, Jobb and his Abbotsford Judo Club teammate Kieran Yodogawa helped Team B.C. to a silver medal in the judo aggregate competition. In other Canada Games action, Zachary Clay of Abbotsford's Twisters Gymnastics Club posted a series of excellent results. Clay finished sixth all-around while winning gold on the pommel horse and silver on the vault. He also helped Team B.C. to an aggregate silver medal.

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Mission Cof fee House Concert Series presents an evening of music with Gerald Charlie on March 12 at Mission Community Activity Centre. Charlie is a First Nations blues guitarist and singer, whose music draws on real life experiences. He’s released two albums with producer Jack Lavin, formerly of Powder Blues. The first received an award from Real Blues Magazine for Best Blues Debut Recording and Best No. 1 Release in Canada for 1999. Charlie’s most recent CD, titled Out There, made the magazine’s Top 100 list. It has 14 original tracks and features Lavin on bass, Chris Nordquist on drums, Muddy Fraser on guitar and Mitch Kashmar on harmonica. Over the years, Charlie has performed at numerous private functions and f e s t iv a l s throughout B.C. and Washington. With a variety of powerful rhythm sections, his high-energy performances are never the same. M i s s i o n Community Activity Centre is located on 10th Avenue and Taulbut Street. The event starts at 7 p.m. with open mic hosted by Kitchen Sync.

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Abbotsford Christ the King Community Church hosts an evening of music on March 11 in support of an upcoming missions trip to the Philippines. The concert will feature young musician Landon Lucas and Daylight Worship, who recently performed at the Vancouver Missions Fest. Six team members are flying to the island of Palawan April 9-20 through Manna Ministries International to participate in the annual Palawan Association of Bible Churches conference. Their time will also be spent serving at the local orphanage – the Manna Home for Children. Admission to the event is free, but donations will be accepted for the trip. The concert begins at 7 p.m., with refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. Abbotsford Christ the King Community Church is located at 2393 Railway Rd.

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COLLISION REPAIR Understand the claims process There are numerous body shops in Abbotsford that have been given the endorsement of ICBC’s c.a.r. shop Valet designation. A complete list with contact information is available online at www.ICBC. com.

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HENDERSON Robert Osmond (Bob) February 15, 1922 ~ February 26, 2011 Surrounded by love ones, Bob peacefully passed on February 26, 2011 in Abbotsford. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Jill of 53 years, daughter Leslie-Anne (Brad) and son Mark (Katherine). He will be missed greatly by his grandchildren Travis, Cristy, Jordan, Brandon, Philip and Jennifer. Born in Ottawa, raised in Saskatchewan, Bob served overseas with the Canadian Scottish Regiment during WWII. After the war, Bob settled in British Columbia where he worked for CP Rail for 36 years as a ﬁreman and locomotive engineer. While working the passenger train out of Revelstoke he met Jill and they married in 1957, later settling in Surrey to raise their family. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, camping, traveling and was an avid walker. He will be missed, but never forgotten. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the BC Children’s Hospital. No funeral service by request.

ROUTH Mrs. Frances Routh late of Abbotsford, BC (formerly of Hatzic) passed away on March 1, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by daughters: Melody, Brenda (Jeff), 3 grandchildren: Jaylene, Jericka, Clayton, sister Doris, brother John and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Gordon, brothers Angus and Bill, and sisters-in-law Mary and Eileen. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humour. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the BC Lung Association. No service by request. Tributes and condolences may be left at:

KRASZLANY, Katalin (Katie) May 28, 1913 February 20, 2011 It is with great sadness the Kraszlany family announces the peaceful passing of Katie Kraszlany at the Fraser Hope Lodge in Hope, BC. She is predeceased by her husband of 37 years Louis Sr. (1967), brothers Frank (1941) and Steve (1980) and sister Mary (1996). She is survived by her son Louis Jr. (Wendy), grandson Adam (Dana) and granddaughter Ashley (Curtis). Katie was born in Hungary and came to Canada in 1957. Katie, her husband and son lived in Abbotsford where she worked at the Atangard Hotel and then at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School until she retired in 1978. She earned the respect and affection of all those she worked with and everyone commented on how much a woman of such small stature accomplished day in and day out. Katie then moved from the family home to her apartment where she spent countless hours doing needlepoint and looking after her beautiful collection of geraniums and a variety of ﬂowers on her patio. She stayed in her apartment until September 28, 2010. The family thanks the doctors, nurses and staff at the Fraser Canyon Hospital and Fraser Hope Lodge for their care and kindness during her stay. As per her wishes, there will be a private family service this spring.

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of Aldergrove, B.C. passed away in Langley Memorial Hospital. Born to parents Harry & Edith Stephens, Norm was one of 6 children. Norm served in the Paciﬁc Coast Militia Rangers in 1944-1945. In 1949 he married Myrtle Melville and they moved to Dawson, Yukon where they had four children Lee, Morgan, Joyce & Sheila. He worked for Yukon Consolidated Gold Corporation from 1950-1956. They returned to the Lower Mainland in 1956. Norm was a welder by trade and started National Shieldweld in 1957. Norm was hardworking and a good provider. In his retirement, he kept busy with his inventions. Norm was predeceased by Myrtle in 1995 and is survived by 2 sisters and one brother, 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Norm will be especially missed by his close friend Annie and her family and his grandson Nicholas. He was befriended by some wonderful people and our family is grateful for their kindness. At Norm’s request there will be no service.

WRIGHT Bernice Adena (Jenkin) Aug. 28, 1925 ~ Feb. 26, 2011

Bernice passed away suddenly at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on February 26, 2011 in her 86th year. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Harold. Daughters Val Wright, Beverley (Perry) Korness and son Keith Wright. Grandchildren Ken, David, and Kailee and brother Herbert Jenkin. Several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters Iris Tomlin and Mae Warren. Bernice was born and raised in North Vancouver. After marrying her husband they moved to Richmond to raise their family. They spent their retirement years in Abbotsford. Bernice spent 35 years making Barbie Doll clothes and crafts for the Christmas craft fairs. She loved to play bridge and enjoyed reading and traveling. There will be no funeral service at her request. Donations in her name may be made to a charity of your choice.

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THIELMAN Susanne (Willms) Passed into the Lord’s presence on February 7, 2011, in her ninety-seventh year. Susanne was born to Heinrich and Susanna (Neufeld) Willms on May 9, 1914 in Tiege, Molotschna Colony, USSR (now Ukraine), the fourth of seven children. Despite the difﬁculties of living in post-revolutionary Russia, Susanne remembered her childhood as a time of great wonder and pleasure. In December 1929 the family immigrated as refugees to Germany, and in the spring of 1930 they crossed the Atlantic Ocean to Canada. The Willms family settled in Abbotsford, BC, and helped to establish the South Abbotsford MB Church, where Susanne was baptized and became a charter member. In the early 1980’s Susanne wrote a manuscript about her childhood in Russia. In 2009, while living in Abbotsford, BC with her sister, Kathleen Willms Toews, Susanne collaborated with her niece Selma Willms Turner and editor Philip Sherwood, to revise, edit, and publish the manuscript in 2010 as Susanne Remembers - a beautiful legacy for her family and the Mennonite community. Susanne returned to Fredericksburg VA in the fall of 2010, and enjoyed Christmas with her family. In late January, suffering from various illnesses, Susanne went into hospital. She died on Monday, February 7th. Predeceased by her parents, her husband George Thielman, and four siblings, Susanne is survived by her sons Hans and Gerhard (& Judith) and six grandchildren, sister Kathleen (Willms) Toews, brother John (& Frances) Willms, and many nieces and nephews. A Time of Remembrance and reception will be held in Abbotsford on Wednesday, March 9th.

Est. Property Management Co. requires an on-site Resident Caretaker in Abbotsford BC. Duties will include, but are not limited to: *Rent collection *Minor plumbing / handyman repairs etc. *Scheduling showings *Janitorial work in/out of building Successful candidates must have a min. of 2 yrs. exp. and a good understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act. Contact:info@capilanoproperty management.com or Fax: 604.688.7907 Attn: Andrew

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Class 1 Driver F/T, F.Valley area. Must have truck & transfer exp. Competitive wages. 604-835-7447 DRIVERS - SUPER B. Required for local trucking company. No tarping. Home 2 - 3 days per week + weekends off. Paid weekly. Fax resumes to 604-854-6818 DRIVER. Wanted for Bullet Delivery On-call for days & some evenings. 2 - 10 Friday shift. Abbts. area. 604-613-5055 leave message.

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FARM WORKERS

FARM WORKERS Wanted for M&G Brothers Farms Ltd. $9.28/Hr. Must be hard working, energetic & willing to work in all weather conditions. Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of berries, 50-60 hrs/wk starting in April. Send resumes to: 393 Ross Rd. Abbotsford, V4X 2M6

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FARM WORKERS WANTED: $9.32/hour. May to December. Must be willing to work in ﬁeld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat and be capable of heavy lifting & bending to ground level & standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own transport. Apply at Badyal Farms Ltd, 5111 Tolmie Rd., Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 2V4 or fax 604-823-0093.

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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Seabird Island Band EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Internal/External Posting Health & Social Development Position Title:

Young Parents Program Infant/Toddler Senior

Educator- Temporary through June 2011- may lead to permanent full time Department: Health and Social Development Responsible to: Early Childhood Program Supervisor Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Senior Educator will Plan and implement the daily care and education of the children enrolled in the Seabird Island Young Parents Daycare Centre EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be Infant/Toddler qualified or be working towards such qualifications • Early Childhood Education Certificate and License to Practice • Experience working in a daycare setting • Experience working with Young Parents - (under the age of 19) • Supervisory skills and experience • Valid Safety orientated First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain) • Valid B.C. driver’s license with reliable transportation • Good written / oral communication and computer skills • Physically and emotionally capable of carrying out the duties of the position • Awareness and knowledge of Sto:lo traditional culture, traditions and language is an asset • Satisfactory Criminal Record clearance • Ability to develop and maintain a warm, caring, responsive positive relationships with parents, children and co-workers • Ability to maintain confidentiality in regards to children, families and staff members • Respect for Seabird Island First Nation rights and entitlements PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which includes fieldtrips /special events, newsletters etc. • Supervision of Staff which includes ensuring that the daily routines and tasks required throughout the program are completed by staff • To develop and maintain a positive relationships with the parent of the children in care Wage: In accordance with ECE salary scale. Up to 35 hours per week. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Interested individuals are required to submit a resume and covering letter with 3 letters of reference to: Human Resources - Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Phone 604-796-6814 Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Deadline – Monday, February 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. 2-11F_SI18

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As part of the Senior Management Team successful applicants will lead & direct the overall performance of the supply chain team. You will have knowledge in direct sourcing & will lead your team in the sourcing & acquisition of quality raw materials & products. Supporting the product development team, you will build & maintain strong partners with all suppliers.

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR DRESSING ASSISTANT req’d P/T for busy salon. Must have own reliable transportation. Call for interview (604)851-5775, ask for Renee or Natalie.

Mackie Naturals Salon & Spa is looking for a professional exp’d HAIR STYLIST. P/T position with growth potential. Please apply in person only with resume to: 7436 Grand Street Mission B.C. Experienced Stylists Only Please. Hourly wage neg. based on exp. www.mackienaturals.com

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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

Children’s Pastor Cascade Community Church We are seeking to employ a full time (25 hours/week) Children’s Pastor to provide a discipleship and outreach ministry to preschool, elementary and middle school children and their families from the church and the local community. We are looking for someone who loves working with children, leading them to faith in Jesus Christ. Previous experience in this type of ministry is essential. A theological or ministry related degree is preferable or at least working towards this end. This position requires a self- motivated team player who is passionate in serving the Lord and working with others. We offer excellent dental/medical beneﬁts. Interested applicants must respond in writing by March 11, to: Sylvia Antonescu, Human Resources Advisor, The Salvation Army, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E8 FAX 604-826-1316 EMAIL: sylvia.antonescu @shawcable.com We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 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

PROGRESSIVE Tree Company requires certified BC Utility Arborists, 1st or 2nd year apprentice BC Utility Arborists. Generous wage and benefit package. Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license. Send resume, in confidence to fax 250-762-3667 Attn: Larry. RANCH HAND; F/T needed by Mink farm in S. Aldergrove. Starting wage at $12/hr. Fax resume to: 604-857-2218

Applicants will have 4+ yrs of exp in: Strategic sourcing, Procurement Transformation, Supplier Relationship, Management, 2+yrs mgmt exp in Manufacturing environment, CPAC/APICS Certiﬁcation, Post Secondary degree required. Ability to communicate effectively at any level and a proven ability to build, manage and foster a team oriented environment. Apply online @ www.tycrop.com

Abbotsford Certified Commercial Transport MECHANICS wanted. Must have Current Cat & Cummins ISX training & experience, CVIP. Class 3 an asset. Apply by resume to: Peterbilt Pacific 1001 Coutts Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M2 or bvandermeer@peterbilt.bc.ca Wholesale nursery in Abbotsford requires office staff with at least 3 years experience running a small business office. Excellent English, computer, organizational and communicational skills essential. Knowledge of horticulture and Simply Accounting an asset. Email exemplarhort@shaw.ca or fax 604-856-7241.

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P/T MATURE & bondable salesperson req. Sat. & Mon. afternoons at Sativa Boutique. 604-557-1861. CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

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Child & elderly care exp. Full-Time ~ Live In or Out Serving families for over 25 yrs

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Westvet@shaw.ca SERVICE MANAGER for Okanagan area auto dealership. Minimum 5 years service management experience. Excellent organizational & people skills required. Send cover letter & resume by email to: okanaganjobs@gmail.com

SALESPERSON required for Langley Company. Blueprint reading & experience in overhead door sales would be an asset. Fax resume to: 604-888-8828.

NOW HIRING In the Lower Mainland SOMETIMES ALL YOU NEED IS A CHANGE OF SCENERY! Is casual dining or fast food leaving you less than challenged? At Denny’s, we offer you more than just greeting customers and waiting tables. As a Manager, we’ll give you the chance to share your expertise in a team focused, full service operation. In return for your efforts, we provide outstanding growth opportunity, competitive salaries, Performance-based bonus, advancement opportunities and an excellent beneﬁt package.

CUBERMAN, 3 experienced cubermen required for Best Quality Cedar Products, Maple Ridge. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. $20/Hr. full time. Medical beneﬁts after 3 mos. English or Punjabi. Fax resume to 604-462-0908.

Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network

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PO Box 765 2895 Chowat RD Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 Email ginagibson@seabirdisland.ca

We are looking for YOU energetic individuals with supervisory experience, a commitment to Customer Service and the ability to lead. Positions available in Lower Mainland.

Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network Coordinator Contract Position

Send your resume to: Dleung@dennys.ca

Responsibilities The Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Coordinator’s role is to work at the direction of the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network members and assist the Fraser Region Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Network Executive in the following ways: 1. Coordinate, implement and report on Network initiatives 2. Maintain linkages between Network members 3. Recruit and build positive relationships with new members 4. Disseminate information and maintain Network website 5. Foster linkages between Network, funders and government in regards to initiatives Qualifications 1. Bachelor Degree in a related field 2. Minimum 3 years experience in an administrative role/or community service sector. 3. A demonstrated working knowledge of family centred service, early intervention, child development, family support and community based services 4. Experience working independently and as part of a team 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs and website maintenance 6. Familiarity with Aboriginal culture, language and traditions will be considered an asset as well as knowledge of social-economic issues effecting urban Aboriginal families and families on reserve 7. Experience in creating and implementing record keeping and tracking system 8. Experience in agenda preparation, minute taking, report writing, writing proposals and filling out grant applications 9. Experience in organizing meetings and events Applicant must successfully complete criminal record check and have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license, have own vehicle and be willing to give drivers abstract. Closing Date: March 4th , 2011 at 12:00 noon. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted. PLEASE PROVIDE 3 REFERENCES. Criminal Checks are required for all employees of FRAECD Network. Please submit application to: Gina Gibson – Executive Assistant ECD (No phone calls please) Seabird Island Band Fax: 604-796-3729 Email: ginagibson@seabirdisland.ca Fraser Region Aboriginal ECD Network would like to thank all applicants; however only successful candidates that meet minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

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LOCAL COMPANY needs qualiﬁed licenced security guards, local Maple Ridge/Mission area. Two years plus job. Afternoon/day shifts, weekends available. Contact Al (604)465-4424 @ Hugh’s Security SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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Small family law ﬁrm requires F/T exp. legal secretary/assistant or para-legal to handle all aspects of reception, ﬁle management and assist family lawyer. Must have at least 2 yrs. family law exp. good typing and word processing skills. Recent refs. required. Email resume to: mw.law@telus.net or fax: 604852-4789.

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CDA P/T required for Abbotsford dental ofﬁce. Must have some experience & be available Saturdays. Fax resume to 604-850-2488

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Busy Maple Ridge machining & fabricating facility requires a fulltime journeyman machinist with CNC & manual machine experience. $28.50 per hour plus beneﬁts & seasonal overtime. E-mail resumes to: i_fennelow@railwayparts.com

SHOWER DOOR INSTALLERS BC’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced FullTime Shower Door, Mirror and Shelves installers, Wood Closet Organizer Installers and Glass Cutters. Positions available in the Lower Mainland area. Very exciting packages will be offered according to previous experience. Contact 604-710-1581. Candidates can also fax their resume at 604-592-2690.

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DRIVER CL 4. Clean abstract & Stand 1st Aid w/CPR-C. Gd knowledge of Valley. Hari 604-852-6086

PERSONAL SERVICES ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk (UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 - In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

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AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby. 604-746-0099

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SHIPPING/RECEIVING

SHIPPER/RECEIVER req’d by Abbotsford warehouse. Cert. forklift & some computer skills req’d, 2 yrs exp., must have valid DL. $16$18/hr. Fax resume: 604-864-9274 or email: jamie@westviewsales.ca

ASIAN BEST MASSAGE (604) 557-8270 www.fraservalleymassage.com

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CNC/CAD/DESIGNERS NEEDED - CNC Operators especially Morbi/Biesse. - CAD Programmers with cabinet experience. - Millwork Designers with Mastercam or AutoCad. - Kitchen Designers with 2020 or Cabinetvision. Needed NOW in Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford. **STABLE F/T EMPLOYMENT** WOODTECH International Fax: 1-866-360-1139 WoodTechJobs@shaw.ca (100% Confidential) CUMMINS ISX ENGINE MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. P/T, F/T or weekend work. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER wanted to join our growing team with a local Vancouver Island progressive company. We are in the BC Industrial Power sector and are seeking the following: - Appropriate trade education in electrical engineering and/or construction - Min of 5 yrs exp electrical industrial power construction environment. Min 5 yrs proven first principles estimating exp. - High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project and MS Word. Please submit resume & refs khorstmann@fminstallations.ca

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F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain ﬂeet of street sweepers. Hydraulic and welding experience preferred. Must have valid drivers license and own tools. Please email resume to: jobs@atlasg.net or fax to 604-294-5988.

JOURNEYMAN MAZAK CNC MACHINIST

Cheam Village, a complex care facility located in Agassiz, just 15 mins. east of Chilliwack has a permanent part time position working in the Convalescent Care Program. Days and evenings only. The RN provides leadership to the healthcare team where the focus is on the functional improvement of the older adult.

Live, Work and Play in the Sunny Shuswap. Mazak exp. is an asset ( Mills and Lathes).

Competitive Wages & Full Beneﬁts Package. Fax: (1) 250-832-8950 Apply on-line at: www.accessprecision.com

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F/T Inside Sales Opening for salesperson who is mechanically inclined, has experience with inventory control and customer service. Forklift experience an asset. work@twinmaple.com

Receptionist / Veterinary Asst. Required to join our busy, small animal practice. Must be a team player and have exceptional people skills. Must be willing to work some evenings and Saturdays. Exp. prefered but we are willing to train the right person. Submit resume to Eagle Road Animal Hospital, 8643 Eagle Road, Mission, BC or email your resume to:

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FARM WORKERS

FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd in Abbotsford. Duties incl pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $9.20/hr. Fax 604-462-0908

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ESTHETIC SERVICES JEN FUNK, HAIRSTYLIST,

Utopia Hair Academy Education Adara Studio for Hair Abbotsford. 604-309- 8359, or email at: jfunkyfunk@hotmail.com. Specializes in modern cuts and color. Book an appointment and receive 15% off your ﬁrst service.

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GARDENING

MIRROR IMAGE YARD CARE For all your landscape needs call Sean for free estim. 604-807-0614

MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE LAWNMOWER/SMALL ENGINE

Serving Abb / Mission area D Tune-up & repair D Sharpening D Very low ﬂat rates D Fast service OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 33261 Whidden Ave, Mission

Dave (604)826-2644 R. G. HandyLandscaper

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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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Call 604-328-6409 Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

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ACCOUNTING DONE ACCURATELY small bus. p/u/del. bkkeeping, payroll, tax returns. HST/PST. 604-814-0967 or 604-862-1596 TAXES ~ PERSONAL BUSINESS Y-E Preparation & Financial Statements. Philip J. Bonk 604-850-0424

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HOUSEKEEPING BY KATHY $20/hr. (Not looking for staff) 604-850-5933 or 604-226-1988 PROFESSIONAL Meticulous cleaning lady has an opening for 1 new client.Laurie Moulton 604-820-3050 The Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

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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. DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696 Taping & Finishing, small boarding jobs, textured ceilings, respray. 30 years exp. Call Del 604-505-3826 WALTER’’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 35yrs exp. 604-308-7943

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✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backﬁlling

HOURLY or CONTRACT Phone 604-820-0808

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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 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

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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)

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience. Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com Handyman, renos. & new construction. Add or ﬁnish room to completion. Bathrm. renos, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, patio doors & windows. 604-533-6767, 604-767-9177. HARDWOOD & LAMINATE Flooring & All Interior Painting. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards. Free Est. Call Steve 778-240-8555 HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005 1 LIC. local plumber ~ 20 years exp $36/hr. Plumbing, heating, plug drains. Big/sml jobs. 604-308-5639. $38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

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BILL’S PRESSURE WASHING Driveways, Fences, Trucks, Siding. Free Estimates ~ 604-820-8688

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Tommy’s Rooﬁng & Gutters Repairs - Rerooﬁng - Conversions

604-613-0717 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

WANTED TO BUY all scrap metals, old cars, batteries. Please call (604)300-0618

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL ASPHALT milling/grindings for sale. Langley, Surrey, N.Dela, Abbotsford, Mission. 604-532-3888

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

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✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

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Cartage Ltd.

LANDSCAPING

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est.Walter 604-814-3060/ 864-1193

MISC SERVICES

GET RESULTS! Post a classiﬁed in 123 newspapers in just a few clicks. Reach nearly 2 million people for only $395 a week - only $3.22 per newspaper. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Save over 85% compared to booking individually. www.communityclassiﬁeds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

MOVING & STORAGE

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 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 U - MOVE - $99. 1 Ton Cube Van. Also Delivery Service. Abbotsford. 604-217-9098

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STUCCO/SIDING

STUCCO / DRYWALL / TAPING Repairs & Small Jobs. Call Richard at 604-826-0369 or 604-802-0335

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS (2). Neutered. Brothers. Prefer to keep together & to large property. Free to good home. Christine (604)8501735 or t7473577@telus.net BERNESE MOUNTAIN pup 7 mos old from reputable breeder, healthy family dog. Sell due to allergies. Call 1 604 750 0412. $400 Ono. Burmese Mtn dog pup, 10wk, male, CKC reg., p/b, exc Euro lines. $1200. (604)819-3402. No sun calls CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1800. 604-726-3934 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 MIN PIN puppy. 1 female. $500. 1st shots. Born Nov 29. Brown & black. 1( 604)467-0505 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 PITBULL X. BLUE EYED pups. $150. each. Call (604)996-4650 Abbotsford. PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz 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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ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

UNIQUE antique Monarch cast iron/chrome wood stove exc. original cond. $2500. 604-853-5195.

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

CEDAR FENCE BOARDS, buy direct from mill & save. Full sawn or custom cut. 604-860-9515

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UNDER $300

HEARTHSTONE FREE STANDING Gas Fireplace, 40,000 BTU. $299. (604)852-6176.

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CLEANING, SHOPPING, MEALS, errands & childcare. Exp. lady has car & will travel. 604-746-9383

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Jims Mowing Franchise your future is here

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A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778-808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

317 GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Tractor also avail for levelling. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge & Abby! 7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

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FURNITURE

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042

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FERTILIZERS

WEEDFREE MUSHROOM MANURE, $65/13 yds well rotted $90/10 yds. Free delivery Abbotsford, Mission add $10 load (604)856-8877.

Mission Phone 604-820-2282

FURNITURE BLOW OUT 50% off all furniture Fri Mar 4 & Sat Mar 5, 9-5 32608 Fraser Cr., Mission

Quality Never had a Better Price!

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FIREWOOD PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

ABBOTSFORD

Also great for crafts etc

FLEA MARKET

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

TRETHEWEY @ MACLURE AVE

Open SUNDAYS 6 am to 4 pm

Phone 604-859-7540

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

Fresh Vegetables, Tools, Antiques, Collectibles & Concession

THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD, 3 storey, 5200 sf, 4 bdrm up, 6 baths + legal ste. 15,000 sf lot, spice kitchen, trade welcome, $799,500. Phone 604-308-4497. BEAUTIFUL 2003 Doublewide Mobile Home 1500 sq ft. 3br, 2 full bath Mobile in Langley and must be moved off property. Asking $119,000. Pics available. Please email to starﬁ77@yahoo.ca

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BUCK-PASSER STYLISH LOVE SEAT, needs recovering, $75. 604-853-6707. CLOTHES DRYER, good working condition, $50. 2 night stands for toddler’s room, $25. each. 604-826-3524. POOL TABLE, $60. Hip waders, large, $10. Rowing machine $10. WWII ammo box, $10. X skis boots, 9 1/2, $10. 604-852-4571. TRUCK TOOL BOX, $40. Hide-abed, $40. Men’s skates, 9, $10. Rock hammer, $10. 604-852-4571. TV, 20”, $10. Entertainment Cupboard FREE. Brief case, $8. 604-854-3706. BIFOLD DOORS, TWO, $20. each. Inside door, 3 panel, $25. 604-852-0560. SONY UNDER THE Counter CD player / AM FM radio, white, works excellent, $15. 604-850-6726. FUTON - VERY GOOD condition. Rarely used. Beige/rust tones. $100. 604-850-6726. LIGHT BULBS - GU24 TWISTER C.S.L. Lights. New 25 for $50. 604-850-2726 FOR SALE PIANO ACCORDION 120 base, $100. 604-853-7879. WANTED OLD CLOCKS or watches for parts, for senior’s hobby, will pay up to $100. 604-850-7881. DELUXE PET CARRIER, medium, small dog, like new, $30. 604-853-9434. CHEST FREEZER 8 cubic foot, 36” wide, good working condition, $100. obo. Call 604-826-3524 EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY clothes dryer, white, very good working condition, $95. obo. Call 604-826-3524. DRYER IN GOOD working condition, $50. obo. 2 night stands, $25. each. Call 604-826-3524. MICROWAVE, KENMORE, white, like new, great condition, medium to full size, manual available. $45. Interested? Please call 604-828-2888. WANTED: 8’ STEP LADDER $25.00 604-820-0372

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COMPLETE SET OF Britan. encyclo. and set of Canadia, encyclo. All for $100. 604-850-3621. WASHER IN PERFECT, clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. STOVE IN GOOD, clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. FRIDGE IN CLEAN, good working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. DRYER IN GOOD, clean working condition, $100. 604-826-2430. WANTED WHITE COLOR stove, excellent working condition, use for basement, pay up to $100. depending on condition. 604-807-8963 or 604-807-6075. RECLINER CHAIR, beige, rocks and reclines, excellent condition, $65. 604-852-0889. BIRD CAGE, very nice, clean and attractive, dishes etc. Suitable for 1 or 2 small birds, $25. 604-852-0889. 17” PLASMA MONITOR with cables, $40. 604-852-0899. WASHING MACHINE MAYTAG, heavy duty, good condition, $100. 604-850-0690 or 604-308-1365. DRYER, MAYTAG, heavy duty, good condition, $100. 604-850-0690 or 604-308-1365. WANTED FRENCH PROVINCIAL furniture, any condition, will pay up to $100.00 604-820-3693 MARIN 18 SPEED mountain bike, USA comes with rear rat trap, good riding condition first $100.00 takes 604-826-8194 OLDER PIONEER CHAIN saw. Model Super 250 with 20” bar and factory log dog kit, nice $100.00 604-826-8194 CRANE LOW PROFILE complete toilet A1 condition, cleaned, ideal reno item 2-3 gallon capacity tank $100.00 bone white 604-826-8194 5’ SLIDING ALUMINUM patio door, double glazed and in fine condition, fist $100.00 takes. Ideal reno item 604-826-8194 CHEST DEEP FREEZE Kenmore 22” x50” works good $50 girls 21 spd mtn bike $25.00 604-820-0372

ANTIQUE CANADIAN BEAVER table saw, fine all around condition. Comes with plywood mounted cabinet and sliding brace bar $100.00 takes 604-826-8194 TWO LARGE HEAVY maple provincial style solid doors, White A1 condition 84”X30” each 8 hinges $100 for pair 604-826-8194 CUSTOM WOODEN PLYWOOD drawers made from fir 30 units, various sizes, ideal for shop work bench $40.00 604-826-8194 ONE OF TWO Uniroyal Rallye M&S winter tires P215-75R15 99% tread left A-1 white walled $65.00 604-826-8194 GMC CHEV VAN rear door spare tire mount kit Fits older possibly newer models All metal, like new $75.00 obo 604-826-8194 FOR SALE 6”x6” FIR POST. 2x9’ AND 2x10’ post are stained green $125 value + First $70.00 takes, clean 604-826-8194 LARGE YELLOW CEDAR square cut beam, or post, can be milled down A-1 condition 12”X12”X9’, 5 1/2” $100.00 firm 604-826-8194 STAINLESS STEEL DEEP laundry tub by Steel Queen. Canadian made A-1 condition, complete no damage $100.00 firm 604-826-8194 FOR SALE 40 LENGHTHS of 2”X4”X12’ pressure treated fir boards, unused, ideal for roof, wall, strapping, etc $75.00 all 604-826-8194 JAPANESE WALL MOUNTED pinball machine, called “Pachinko” made by Sanyo, old but in good condition, rare $100.00 604-820-8218 TIRES MILLAGE PLUS II P195/65R15 good cond set of two 60% tread $75.00 604-820-1857 or 604-217-4720 EIGHT DRAPERY PANELS TAB TOP 40”X84” each, taupe, yellow, merlot, blue $5 each, Three valances match above $10 each 604-826-7343

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WEDDING DRESS!!!

STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com

604-826-1515

With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.

MISC. FOR SALE

FOLDING TREADMILL like new. $300. Beige hide-a-bed $200. 2 wall units. $75. ea. 3 pce dbl bedroom suite $150. Aerus rug shampooer $35. All obo. 604-852-6548

Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.

Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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THRIFT SHOP

#9 - 32912 Mission Way,

FEED & HAY

• 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

GARAGE SALES

MISSION M.C.C.

SLEEP DEPOT

Fraser Valley Building Supplies

GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

PITT RIVER ELECTRIC (#105501) Panel changes, service upgrades, troubleshooting, renos, all types of electrical work. 604-803-8570 Dean YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

We are now accepting Chick Orders for spring. Select heritage breeds available

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Does most any job, big or small!

LIVESTOCK

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

farm@buildingsupplies.ca

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

HANDY RICHARD

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Catalogues in our Agri Centre. Call 1-800-249-4474

Pruning, Weeding & More.

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CHICKS ARE HERE!

TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2991

Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,

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CARPET & VINYL INSTALLATIONS. Repairs and Re-stretching. Free est. Call Gary 604-850-3946

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

SELLES FARMS. Hay sale. Alfalfa, timonthy, local, straw. By the bale/ ton. No Sun. calls. 604-302-0103

Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268

604-777-5046 Own A home? Need Money?

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. ************************************

**SPRING** Special

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

ABBOTSFORD MISSION. 3/bdrm house, garage, Tudor style, duplex zoning. Vendor motivated. Chris (604)814-2001

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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES

Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.657.9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

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MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Crown Acquisitions Investment Group. ROI well over 20%, paid quarterly 90% of net proﬁts go to investor www.cracquisitionsandmanagement.com Contact Harry 1 (604)859-6875

- 1 BDRM APT , f/s, lots of in suite storage, 2nd ﬂoor, small pet allowed $680 mo h&hw incl. - 2 BED 2 BATH condo (Chelsea House) on Ware st, f/s d/w ,in suite w/d, sm. pet OK $925 + util. - 2 BDRM APTS, Abbotsford Place- George Ferguson & Gladwin, f/s d/w, laundry on every ﬂoor, Pets OK, Assistance welcome. $775 - $850/mo + utils Good references are a must!

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.

Crime Free Certiﬁed

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Call Debbie TODAY

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.

604-855-6714

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 Mountain View Village Townhouses

COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD

Phone 604-556-7705

Available immediately, spacious 1 and 2 bdrms, heat & hot water included. N/P, N/S, Refs required.

Abbotsford

CHELSEA MANOR 2977 Dahlstrom Pl. 1 & 2 BDRM. 2 BATH photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager 604-850-2355

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876

MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

ABBOTSFORD: Maple Manor & Goldstone Court. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $650. Newly renovated buildings. Call 604-504-1587 (Maple) & 604-504-1758 (Goldstone).

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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 $1400/Month & up

APARTMENT/CONDO

ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

ABBOTSFORD EAST

ABBOTSFORD

APARTMENT/CONDO Forest Terrace Apartments

Chelsea Park Gardens

1 Month FREE Rent!!

706

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ABBOTSFORD

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

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certiﬁed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available

ABBOTSFORD

★★ 1 MONTH FREE ★★ On 1 Year Lease

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Heat & Hot Water Included D D D D

Call Esther 604-853-0549

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

1 BDRMS from $595/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo.

Call 604-855-0010

1909 SALTON RD. LAKE ERROCK 43740 Lougheed. 1 bdrm. apt. Avail. now. $600/mo. incl. hydro & heat. Ref’s req. N/P, N/S. 604-826-3462; 778-896-9705

Abbotsford

604-853-6620

Forest Village Apartments

✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg 1 & 2 Bdrms Available ✶ FREE month - ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets

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Tel: 604-852-9086 Baywest Mgmt Corp 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 2 BDRMS, 1 bath Extra Large Suites Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

E T A N I M LA rice p s i h t at e l b a l i t. ava f . q s 5000

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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 ❁ $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

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm apt. 32950 Amicus. Close to mall. New reno’s Ns/np. Avail. immed. $700/mo. 778-549-2871 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm, 1.5 baths, 2 prk, n/p. Cls to frwy & hosp, $760. Available now. Call (604)870-9555. ABBOTSFORD, 2 Bdrm apt, 2 bath. Near all amen & UFV. Avail now. Incl utils. $975/mo. 604-858-0958

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Beautiful Large Updated Suites

ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. Abbotsford, 33546 Holland Ave, (Tempo). 1 & 2 BD $795/1025, April 1, Collin, Stratatech Property Management (604)703-6209 Abbotsford, 33850 Fern St. (1 week early move-in) 2nd ﬂr, nice patio, 2 bd, safe secure bldg, 4 appl., in ste laund., cat ok. Avail immed., $750. Collin (604)703 6209 Stratatech Property Management.

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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1 Month FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street Valley View Terrace

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount”

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920. ABBOTSFORD Central. 1 bdrm & den. 6 appls. inste lndry. Sec prkg. & storage. $800. 604-850-8637. ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 1 bdrm. $630. 2 bdrm $750. Avail Immed. Incl hot water. Nr rec ctr & bus. On duty mgr. 604-864-8565. ABBOTSFORD Charming top ﬂoor 1 Bdrm, d/w, w/d, $725/mo, March1 MacKenzie Rd area near shpg, bus & Hwy. N/Pets. 604-742-0976 ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Michelle @ (604)557-8166.

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ABBOTSFORD

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP. RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT! 2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

RENTALS 706

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

Sandy 604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Call 604-751-2147 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way

Bachelor - $573.00 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Abbotsford/Mission

Richard Court 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

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

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

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO 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.

Call 604-853-2718 CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Central Clearbrook - 2 bed, 5 appli., laminate & carpet ﬂooring, Fresh paint, clean and spacious, walk to Library N/P N/S $750.00 Citidal Ridge - 2 units both 1 bd w/den 1 bath, 6 appl. f.p. single encl gar. 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 Mill Lake Terrace – 2 bed/1 bath upper t/h. 55+ building 4 appli. N/S no dogs $725.00

CALL: (604)853-2718

www.mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS ✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 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) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

715

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

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $740/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

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.

ABBOTSFORD:

WALK TO UNIVERSITY Avail. Immed. Large 1 Bdrm Apts $630 - $650/mo. Newly reno’d. New laminate ﬂoors & appliances. Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & storage. Close to all amenities. Walk to Uni & 2 seconds to freeway on ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. Smoking on patio/deck only. Refs required.

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

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/1 Bath Spacious Apartment on Bourquin Place. 3 Appliances plus insuite laundry, heat incl. Cat Ok, $825 available now!

604-864-6400 Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

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 BDRM @ $695. 2 BDRMS starting @ - $850. 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

MISSION. 2nd Ave. 3 bdrm. apt. w/view. Np/ns. $1200/mo. April 1. 604-302-0019 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.

33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 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.

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION HILLS:

APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS DEROCHE. Single wide mobile home site. Avail. immed. in family park. Pad fee is $250/mo. Contact 604-826-7976 for more details.

HOMES FOR RENT

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 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm house 5 mins from town, nr Airport, nice & private, with washer/dryer, 2storage rooms, avail now. $900 incl hydro. Call 604-825-2789. ABBOTSFORD, 33492 Mayfair, $1750/mo. Avail April 1. 3 levels, 4/bdrms, 2/bthrms, Extra parking. Additional detached garage/shop, Pond/water feature. Long term pref 604-807-3294 or 604-557-0411. ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm rancher, 1.5 bath. F/P, fncd yd. dbl crprt. 4 appls. Baker view area. Refs. $1180. March 14. 604-859-6102. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm, 2 ba, incl. full bsmt. suite, 7 appl, fcd yd., prkg for 3, $1400. Now. 604-302-9080 ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm 2 level house. 1949 Dahl Cr. Fcd b/yard, Ref’s. $1350/mo. 604-807-1188

OAKMONT MANOR 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 WELTON TOWERS 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

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - Attractive ofﬁce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. 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. March 2011. 604-859-4315 ALDERGROVE. 500 sq.ft. OFFICE SPACE. Call 604-224-4542 or 604220-6184.

Martens St. - West Abbt. Lrg 4 bd & rec room, 2 bath, 5 appl, fully reno’d, deck, carport & storage, large yard. N/s, n/p. $1700. Peardonville - West Abbt. never been a rental! 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl garage, 5 appl. N/p, n/s $1400. Robertson Ave. Central Abbts. 4 bdrm bungalow on lge partially fenced lot. 4 appl., carport. Pets okay $1000. Lancelot - West Abbt. 4 bdrm house on 5 acres, 5 appl., deck, carport, pets considered $1800. Fairlane Cres - Central Abbt. 4 bdrm., 2 garages, 4 appl. Pets okay $1300.

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

MISSION

3 BED 2 BATH HOUSE (upper), f/s ,d/w, family & living rooms, nice back yard & deck, separate w/d, responsible couple downstairs...$1100 month incls util 4 BED 3 bath family house f/s, w/d, nice big yard, 2X f/p, family & living room, $1600mo. + utils. Good references are a must!

MISSION 5 bdrm house, 3 bd up & 2 bd down. F/P, attach’d gar., very clean, deck, NS/NP. $1500. Apr 1. 778-772-9247 or 604-707-0196.

741

ABBOTSFORD ❁ $1650/mo - McMillan area - 3 bdrm, 3 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 gas f/p, 5 appli, dble gar., patio off master, n/s, pet w/r, avail. now ❁ $1000/mo - 2 bdrm rancher, 4 appli, new windows, h/w ﬂoors, pet w/r

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD. Avail. March 1st. 2866 Tims St. - Nice 4 bdrm home, 2 bath, laundry hook ups, gas heat, f/p and garage with large back yard and patio. Central location, close to schools, transit and shopping. N/p & N/s. $1,250/mo. References req’d. To view call 604-851-4169. ABBOTSFORD Immac. Executive view home 4 bdrms, 3200 sqft. Apr 1 $2200/mo. incl util 778.877.2600 ABBOTSFORD W. 4 bdrm. 2 bath, Close to schools, rec ctr, parks & shops. Fully fenced. N/s. $1500/mo. Available now. 604-855-1938

Prime Location For Lease or Sublease Industrial / Warehouse / Retail Space

3,300 sf. 30 ft. ceilings. Large bay doors. Ofﬁce space. Separate bathroom. Plenty of parking. Call Daryl or Rick 604-859-3608

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD ROOM FOR RENT Available immediately. $400/mo. Call: 778-552-4418.

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION ABBOTSFORD. Avail. 1 furn. bdrm for resp. female in sh’d 2 bdrm. apt. $370/mo incl cable, net & utils. Only resp. non partier, drug free individual w/ref’s. Must qualify. N/p. Avail. immed. Pls call Linda 604-504-0977 MISSION, FURNISHED, bdrm/bath, mini kitch, fridge, etc. Sat. TV. Sep. entr. Utils incl. $550. 604-826-6375

STORAGE

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.

Call Gary (604)793-5055 Stratatech Consulting Ltd. stratatechconsulting.ca 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’

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Main Floor Central Abby - 4 bd, 1.5 baths shared w/d, 3 appli, f/p, Walk to all levels of school. Sm. pet considered N/S $1000.00 (whole house $1400) East Abby Rancher -3 bd + 2bd Nanny suite, 2 full baths, 2 1/2, baths, f/p, 3 appli. Country setting, full bsmnt for storage, cov. prkng n/s Sm. pet neg $1850.00

OFFICE/RETAIL

3600sf SHOP & OFFICE for rent or lease. 15 minutes East of Mission. $2400/mo. Rate negotiable for long term. Ron 250-262-6722 or 604556-9813 bluenorthernltd@shaw.ca

749

Call 604-826-7880

Member - Crime Free Program

HOMES FOR RENT

Call Sherri (604)855-7393

736

No Pets. Written ref’s required.

MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm suite $750/mo. Free heat. Available immediately. N/P. Adult oriented. 604-857-3409

736

FARMS

604-826-2538 Edgebrook Central Abbts. Gorgeous trendy 1 bdrm. condo on top floor of bldg., 6 appl., deck, vaulted ceilings. Ns/np. $900. Cardinal Rd - West Abbt. Brand New Tamarind! 1 bdrm and den condo on 3rd floor, u/g parking, 6 appl. N/p, n/s $850. (2 units avail) 2535 Hill-Tout - West Abbt. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 2nd floor condo, 5 appl, u/g prk, deck $850 incl. h/w

wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca

Available Rentals

717

15 ACRES OF FARMLAND for lease. $400/acre. 604-856-9170 DEROCHE AREA: 55 acres of hay land. Barns also available. 604-615-3646.

* Renovated Suites *

* Friendly management * 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites * Insuite Laundry * Adult Oriented

Call 604-557-0778

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ABBOTSFORD 1/2 duplex, 1600 s/f 2 bd + partly ﬁnished bsmt. Avail. immed $1075 +util. 604-825-4022

CEDARWOOD MANOR

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.

WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

For more info. google us.

Mission

Seven Oaks Mall

RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 3500 s.f. #104-2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

ABBOTSFORD

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS

MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832

Senior Move-In Allowance.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

For more info & viewing call

RENTALS

Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets

Near Shopping & Amenities.

Open Saturday & Sunday

Wanda 604-615-5397

BAKERVIEW HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE is accepting applications. 1 bdrm Apt. - Housing Charge of $582. Shares of $1500. Call 604-854-6133. bakerviewcoop@telus.net

GARIBALDI Court

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Clean, very quiet, large,

Mainstreet Equity

Website:

706

$850.00 to $950.00/mo. N/S. Small pet considered.

Call 604-751-2165 apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

RENTALS

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 BEDROOM basement suit. Walking distance to UFV and Walmart. Includes utilities. N/S, N/P. (604)768-0649 ABBOTSFORD, 1 & 2 bdrm., all utils. incl. $700 & $900 mo. 4 appl., Nr. amens.UFV, ARC, nr. schools. April 1. N/S N/P. 604-832-0950 ABBOTSFORD: 1 bdrm bsmt suite, Highlands area, N/S, N/P. Incls utils cable, shrd lndry. Refs req’d. Avail now. $630/mo. (604)746-4600 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. g/l reno’d legal suite. 1100 sq ft. Bright lge liv room & kitchen. New cabinets. All appl, sep entry & ldry. $800 incl. cbl & util. Ns/np. Immed. 604-308-0061 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm Np/ns. Avl immed. Near Costco. $600/mo. incl util. 604-309-4889; 604-825-3319 ABBOTSFORD 1bdrm,quiet C.D.S., cls to freeway, newer house $600 incl utils etc. n/p, n/s (604)807-9690 ABBOTSFORD 2bdr legal daylight gr/lvl bsmt suite, located on a quiet dead end street, nice & clean newly painted,near shopping/schls, insuite w/d, $850 incl utils, sat tv, internet, NS/NP, Refs req’d. Avail immed. 604-852-4330 or 778-552-4773. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. 1000 sf. Bright, clean, quiet, new ﬂooring, g/l. April 1. $795/mo. incl util & ldry. Cat ok. Must see. 604-830-2906 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. 2772 DeHavilland Dr. 1 bath. Near park, school, bus & store. Reas. rent. N/s. Avail. April 1st. 604-855-9837 or 604-614-5562 ABBOTSFORD: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, new custom blt house. $875/mo incl hydro/cbl/net. NS/NP, Ref’s. Avail now. (604) 308-8553 or 859-8890. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt. suite, next to Abbts. Hosp. N/p, n/s. W/d, $800/mo. Avail now. (604)807-4829 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/lvl suite. $700/mo incl utils. Avail now. N/P N/S. 604-870-4688, 604-613-3651 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. Living & dining rms. 1 full bath, incl. ldry. Near shops & Mouat high school. $700/mo. Now. 604-864-4076 aft 3. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. new quiet priv. backyard, avail. for prof. cple. Refs. + DD req’d. $700mo incl utils N/P. 778-808-1447, 604-504-3351 ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. nr. UFV & ent centre. Incl. hydro & cable. N/P $750/mo. Avail. now. 604-859-2770 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. suite. Newly renovated. Ns/np. $675/mo. no laundry. Now. 604-825-1835 Abbotsford. 2 or 3 bdrm bsmt. Walk to Mill Lake/amens. Apr 1. incl utils, own lndry. ns/np. Refs. 778-549-4508.

ABBOTSFORD, Bluejay. 1 bdrm ste. Close to schl. $600 incl utils & cbl. Ns/Np. Av.now. 604-308-9397. ABBOTSFORD Bluejay. New 2 or 3 bdrm g/lvl suite, sep entry, shrd laundry, NS/NP, avail immed, $750 incl utils/wiﬁ/sat tv. 604-850-6851. ABBOTSFORD, BRIGHT spacious 2 bdrm. Nr hospital/college. 6 appl. Priv entry. Ref’s. NS/NP, $750 incl utils. 604-755-8330. ABBOTSFORD E. 1 bdrm & den suite. $725/mo. sh. ldry. incl. utils. N/s. Ref’s. March 15. 604-557-0913 ABBOTSFORD E. 3 bdrm. 5 appl. 1700 sf. Sep. entry. $1300/mo. Incl. utils. N/s, small pet? 604-852-5764 ABBOTSFORD, East 2 bdrm luxurious daylight ste. Lrg deck & pri entr. Apr 1. $1000/mo. (604)309-8487. ABBOTSFORD East. BRAND NEW 2 bdrm suite. Own laundry. D/W. $950/mo incl util & cable. Immed. N/P, N/S. Phone (604)852-2955. ABBOTSFORD, Fairﬁeld. Large 2 bdrm suite. Nr school. N/S. N/P. Avl now. 604-852-3843, 604-807-4224. ABBOTSFORD, Firhill Dr. 2 bdrm. suite. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. $650 incl. utils. & cable. 604-852-2533. ABBOTSFORD, large 1 bdrm, no pets, avail. now. $550 incl hydro & light. 604-852-9208, 604-825-6747. ABBOTSFORD: Large 1 bdrm. suite. $700/mo. incl cable & utils. Close to hwy & amenities. NS/NP. Avail. now. Ref’s. 778-808-2222. ABBOTSFORD. Large 2 bdrm. Nr auto mall. Avail Immed. D/W, W/D. N/S, N/P. $800/mo. 604-644-1142. ABBOTSFORD New 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Near shops & bus. Ldry & internet incl. Single or cpl preferred. Np/ns. $850/mo. Avail. now. Ref’s. 604-852-2567 or 604-897-7123 ABBOTSFORD newer 2 bd sep lndry, $800 incl utils & wireless net. Avail immed, ns/np. 604-309-2212 ABBOTSFORD, Ridgeview area, 2 bdrm, clean, avail. immed. Rent incl. hydro/cable.NP. 604-859-5482 Abbotsford. Rno’d 2 bdrm, grnd lvl, nr amens, NS/NP, $675 incl hydro/cbl. 604-897-3454 / 807-1102

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

FOR LEASE

CALL: (604)853-2718 CLEARBROOK. 3 bdrm 2 ba., nr all amen. $1150/mo. Pet negot. Avail. now. 778-552-3396; 778-552-3395 MISSION 3BDRM, 2 bath, large kitchen/dining rm, fenced yd, 39582 Lougheed across from Ultra Fuels, $1100/mo + 20X50 shop - $600/mo, or $1700 for both $604-852-5558 MISSION. 3 bdrm rancher, covered deck, close to all amen. Ns/np. $1150/mo. Avail now 604-864-5407

RENTALS

Bob Plowright Realty

604-858-7179

Modern Professional ofﬁce space in Chilliwack • 1blk to general hospital • Join prof. tenants, doctors, dentists & med. profs. • Onsite parking & elevator • Space available from 800 to 1,500 sq. ft.

Abbotsford A37 AbbotsfordNews NewsSaturday, Saturday,March March5,5,2011 2011 A37 RENTALS 750

RENTALS 750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD. Ross / Maclure 3 bdrm. living room, lge kitchen, balcony, f/s, w/d, d/w, private parking. $800. Ns/np. April 1. 604-857-1355 ABBOTSFORD Townline area, 1 bd ste, very clean. N/S, N/P. Avail now $550 incl utils. (604)852-5712 Abbotsford Townline. Near Apollo 1 bdrm g/l daylight, priv entr, nr amen & trans. Ns/np, n/ldry. Avail now. $575 incl hyd & cbl. 778-837-3012

Aldergrove 32nd Ave. 1 bdrm suite, 4 appl., deck, no pets $600.

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT ALDERGROVE nr 276/Fraser Hwy 2 Bdrm bsmt ste with f/p, new kitch appls. Avail immed. $750/mo incl heat & hydro. 604-308-5767. CLEARBROOK. 1 bdrm ground level suite. $650/mo. Own laundry. Avail now. Call 604-866-0920. HOPE, 1-bdrm large ground level ste. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15. $620/mo incl heat/hydro/ht water/laundry. 604-860-4819. LANGLEY, 2/bdrm large bsmt suite. Private, quiet, gated farm setting. Close to town. Too many good things to list. N/S. Incl util. $980/mo. (604)230-2808 LANGLEY, Highpoint Equestrian Estates. 2 bdrm ste. $1800. Granite island kitchen, 7 new appls, heat & light incl. Priv ent & view yard. Prof. gardener. Garage prkg N/P friendly365@shaw.ca MISSION: 1 BDRM, nice & clean suite. NS/NP. Near schls. Call 604826-1346 or 604-226-1346. MISSION 2BDRM bsmnt suite for rent, n/s, n/p $800/mo (604)8204603 MISSION. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. 1100 sf. No laundry, no pets. $750/mo. Avail. now. 604-8264211

SUITES, LOWER

MISSION (Heritage) spacious 2 bd bsmt ste, priv entry & prkg, own lndry, f/p, nr WCX. NS, $800/mo. Ref’s. April 1st. 604-287-6963. MISSION. Newly reno’d g/l 2 bdrm. + rec room. 1200sf. Sep. entry. insuite ldry. $1250/mo. Satellite & util. incl. Ns/np. 778-997-1772

RENTALS 752

ABBOTSFORD Clean 3 bdrm. T/H. 2 baths. Close to ﬂea market. N/p. $995/mo. Avail. now. 604-615-1228 ALDERGROVE, 3 bdrm T.H. 1.5 bath, fncd yrd, fam.complex,$1050 & up. Sm dog ok. (778) 551-2696 CHILLIWACK

751

SUITES, UPPER

Aldergrove 5 bdrm 3 bath upper flr in newer hse, NP/NS Cls to ament $1450/mo. Mar 15. 604-309-7900 MISSION 3 bdrm 1.5 baths, lam flr & tile recent reno, new lge patio N/S. $1225 incl utils. 604-302-4272 MISSION: 3 bdrm ste, cls to town & WCE. $1100/M. all utils incl. Avail now. N/S, no parties, pets neg, ref’s pref’d. Phone 1-604-460-0339. MISSION. BRAND new 3 bdrm, 2 bath, tile & lam. flrs, 5 appl, blcny, secure prk. NS/NP. 604-820-8664 MISSION LARGE 3 bdrm, 2 bath, close to schools n/s n/p, refs req’d $1100/mo + 2/3 utils (778)988-8618 MISSION Nr hosp, 3 bdrm. Gas f/p, carport, patio, big yd. Ns/np. $1100 + hydro. Free heat. 604-820-0916 MISSION private 1bdrm above garage, near sports park, avail now $650/mo incl utils (604)826-3533

NEWLY RENOVATED

Woodbine Townhouses A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing

✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶ D D D D D D

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

Clearwater Housing Co-op (Located in CLEARBROOK VILLAGE) HOUSING CO-OP - $910/mth

Mission Westview. Bright, clean, 3 bdrm. main ﬂoor, 5 appl. carport, deck, yard, shed. Np/ns. Ref’s. $1200. plus some utils. l

remaxrentals@live.ca ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

3 BDRM UNITS FOR FAMILIES

NO SUBSIDY ✦ $2,000 SHARE PURCHASE ✦ REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOVE-IN Fenced yard, one pet ok, gas F/P and 4 appliances supplied.

MISSION: 2 BDRM. suite, new area. Utils. incl. Cls to schls. & bus. Rent neg. N/S. N/P. 604-626-2541

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TRANSPORTATION

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 FORD TAURAS, 4 dr., auto., Air Cared, runs very good. Asking $650. 604-504-0932

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6450 ﬁrm. Call: 604-538-9257. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4dr Snd lots of extras, regular service, excell. cond. $15,000 (604)853-0382

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2010 Georgetown 341 #1 Gas Class A ~ One only!! 2 slides and a value to be seen!! Stk# 28927 SALE $79,900

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2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, loaded, only 33,500 km. no accidents. local car. $14,900 (604)793-5520 DL5961

1998 FORD ESCORT station wagon, auto, white, a/c, good cond, cracked windshield, $1500 obo. Linda (604)796-0577, (Agassiz).

‘07 PT CRUISER 120K, 4dr, auto, a/c #STP8186....$8995

2004 ALERO V6. 74,000 kms. Sporty. Loaded. Silver. Cloth seats. Only $6,560. (604)864-6361

‘05 PONTIAC SUNFIRE auto, 4dr, local #STP1820....$4995

604 - 533 - 1566

2010 Matrix 27MTT Toy Hauler Only a few left, fueling station and more!! Stk# 28732 SALE $26,900

‘03 GMC SONOMA Ext cab, 2wd, Aircare, 113K #STP3123....$6995

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‘03 CHEV VENTURE VAN V6, auto, loaded #STP8416...$1995

‘02 KIA RIO 4dr, 4 cyl, 5 spd, local, Aircared #STP4533....$2995 ‘01 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2dr, 4cyl, 5spd, Aircared #STP5197....$1995

2005 HONDA Civic Special Edition. 4 door, 4 cyl., auto, runs great, low kms. All records. $8300. Must sell. 604-308-4594 or 604-852-4749

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5 door, 7 pass. , ONLY 14,184 kms, original owner, like new. #BT223184A .......................................... original owner, like new. #BT223184A ..........................................

2006 2006 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI TIBURON TIBURON SE SE Jamie Jamie Braun Braun SALES MANAGER

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5spd., 5spd., air, air, pwr pwr group, group, “Sporty”, “Sporty”, sunroof. #AH7446 WAS $13,900 .................................... NOW sunroof. #AH7446 WAS $13,900 .................................... NOW

2006 2006 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI AZERA AZERA LTD LTD

Luxury, WAS $16,900 ............ NOW Luxury, leather, leather, roof. roof. #B5032633A #B5032633A WAS $16,900 ............ NOW

2008 2008 PONTIAC PONTIAC MONTANA MONTANA Brad Brad Lister Lister SALES SALES

‘00 MAZDA MPV DX V6, auto, 7 pass. #STP1038....$1495

$26,988 $26,988

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2004 2004 GMC GMC SIERRA SIERRA XTRACAB XTRACAB

2wd, WAS $13,900 ................... NOW 2wd, tonneau tonneau cover. cover. #9-7278A #9-7278A WAS $13,900 ................... NOW

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1992 Ford F150, 6cyl, 3.9L motor, new clutch, 4 new tires, radio/cd, $3000 obo. (604)824-9036 SPRING TIME HANDYMAN project for summer fun. 10’ camper needs TLC. $500. (778)344-7782

$12,995

106 kms, kms, air, air, great great condition, condition, fully fully serviced. serviced. 106 ASC466303A WAS WAS $10,995 $10,995 ..................................................... ..................................................... NOW ASC466303A

2000 GMC 3/4 TON 4X4 #AT05599A #AT05599A

WAS $11,995 .........................NOW

Recycling all but food waste.

$8,995 2010 Rockwood 8298SS Travel Trailer. Bunks, ﬁberglass & aluminum frame, power jacks, awning and more! Stk# 29276 SALE $25,995

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TRUCKS & VANS

1988 Chevy Cheyenne 1500 p/u, runs well, body good shape, new rad., $1000. Call 604-858-7609 1988 NISSAN Z24I, low rider. Reduced price ($3600) $2,500. obo. 604-302-0985 aft 6 or lve msg. 1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 Passenger. Great condition $1600 obo. 604-369-4705. 1998 Chev 3500 Express van, 266,107k, 4 buckets, running boards, rubber mat, side barn doors, trailer brakes, hitch, manual boat loader. $6500 obo. 793-3014 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA CE. 7 pass van, 225K, tow pkg, cruise, ps/pb/pl Loaded! $5000. 604-556-9996. 2002 FORD F150 Lariat - 4x4, exc. cond. leather, new tires, local, 160K no accid., $8995obo / 778.861.8355

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#25 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER van 7 pass auto st#1 $7,900 2006 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass loaded st#57 $8,500 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4dr SDN auto fully loaded st#53 $11,900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 CHEVY OPTRA 4dr hatch back auto st#21 $6,900 2005 FORD F250 c/cab lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 $15,900 2005 DODGE 3500 crew cab auto 5.9 diesel st#48 $14,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sedan fully loaded st#15 $5,900 2005 DODGE DAKOTA Ext cab auto 67km st#62 $8,900 2001 FORD c/cab Lariat auto dully 7.3 diesel st#42 $18,900 2001 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL 4dr auto sedan Aircare st#65 $2,900 1999 FORD F350 crew cab XLT 4X4 auto diesel st#68 $7,900

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5 5 spd, spd, power power group, group, air, air, low low kms. kms. #AH7504 WAS $15,900 ....................................................... #AH7504 WAS $15,900 ....................................................... NOW NOW

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‘92 FORD 15 PSGR VAN 200K, clean, Aircared, local #STP 1752....$3995

$13,995 $13,995

WAS WAS $9,995 $9,995 ................. ................. NOW NOW

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‘93 SAFARI VAN 8 passenger, AirCared, local #STP 2477....$1495

$12,900 $12,900

2003 2003 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI SANTA SANTA FE FE GLS GLS AWD, AWD, leather, leather, sunroof. sunroof.

‘98 TOYOTA SIENNA 7pass, loaded, Aircared #STP2760....$4995 ‘97 VENTURE VAN clean, Aircared #STP6068....$1995

Air, Air, 7 7 pass, pass, great great condition, condition, quad quad seats! seats! #AH7450 WAS $13,900 ........................................................ NOW #AH7450 WAS $13,900 ........................................................ NOW

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‘00 LEXUS RX300 auto, lthr, sunroof, Aircare,28K #STP4608....$7995

USED USED CAR CAR CLEAROUT!! CLEAROUT!! 2008 2008 TOYOTA TOYOTA SIENNA SIENNA LE LE 5 door, 7 pass. , ONLY 14,184 kms,

New 2010 Wildwood 22XLT, dble bunk with front Queen Island bed. Stk# 27959 $12,983

‘00 ASTROVAN AWD 8 psgr, loaded, local, 131K #STP5016....$3995

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New Trailer, 2010 Wildwood 18XLT, rear corner bed, 2 door fridge, hot water. Stk #28163. $11,990

‘02 HONDA ACCORD 4dr, auto, loaded, local, A/Care #STP2475....$6995

1997 VW GOLF 5 spd, anti theft, heated seats, a/c, power roof, white 240K $2995 1(604)826-2864

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‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 2dr, auto, 4dw, extras., no decks #STP3491....$5995

1990 TOYOTA TERCEL, 142K, no rust, AirCared til April, runs great, nice & clean, $1450. (604)751-0698

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

1994 FORD EXPLORER, loaded. $1400 obo (604)312-4099

‘02 KIA RIO 136K, auto, 4dr, Aircare #STP9030....$2995

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‘04 TOYOTA COROLLA 4cyl, 4dr, auto, loaded #STP7183....$8995

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2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477.

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By virtue of the Repairers Lien Act a 2003 Volvo Excavator VIN # EC290BLCV10851 owned by CHET CONSTRUCTION will be sold at 9891 - 280th St. Maple Ridge, on or after March 31, 2011 to recover $ 20.567.96. Owed to S W T R Services. If you have any interest in the said Excavator please contact Darcy Streifel Commonwealth Bailiffs President Phone: (604)534-2082 Fax: 604-533-0030

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