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then dominated by the Liberal party. He said the Senate wanted to have minimum jail time for grows of 200 plants. That was not acceptable to the Conservatives. Now Conservatives control the Senate and S-10 has its approval, but the Liberals vow they will not let the bill

line somewhere.” He said a grow-op Abbotsford News with six plants, getting three to four crops per Pot growers will year, would produce get six months in jail 5,000 to 7,000 marijuana if they have a growcigarettes (joints) op with six or more per year, which is far plants, if the federal beyond personal use. Conservatives can pass “Anybodywhosmokes a tough-on-crime bill, that many is going to be says Abbotsford MP Ed sick or dead.” Fast. He also defendSince taking ed the length of office, Stephen the jail term, Harper’s governnoting parole ment has been generally cuts it trying to establish This is not by two-thirds. a minimum jail draconian “Keep in sentence for growmind, if you ers, Fast said. legislation. get six months, “This is a very FAST you’ll be out on important bill for the street in two us,” he said. “Just months,” said Fast. look at Abbotsford – the pass Parliament. “Once it hits the A guilty party convictnumber one threat is drug-related and gang- House of Commons, ed of a first offence for it’s going to be explo- a non-violent crime can related crime.” Fast is chairman of sive,” predicts Fast. “It also apply for release the Justice Committee clearly shows the line after one-sixth of his or which reviews all crim- between us and the her sentence is served. So, six months could inal justice legislation. other parties.” Liberals have criti- become one month. He said the govern“This is not dracoment brought forward cized the bill for the sixsimilar legislation in an plant limit, which they nian legislation,” said Fast. earlier bill called C-15. say is too low. “I believe it’s a fair “We’re talking about It passed Parliament, but it was “gutted” by threshold,” said Fast. adults, growing six or the Senate, which was “We have to draw the more plants, and know-

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A Lenco BearCat armoured vehicle is now based in Abbotsford. ing the biggest share and has the most space to store it. The integrated emergency response team, which consists of officers from the four participating detachments, is deployed when officer and public safety is a concern during an incident that could involve weapons

or other high-risk situations. The armoured vehicle will be used to transport MIERT officers, and serve as a rescue vehicle to extract people from life-threatening environments. MacDonald said the vehicle was needed.

“They (MIERT) were essentially driving (to incidents) in the same SUV you and I would drive, with no ballistic protection,” he said. The BearCat can carry a 10-person team, has high ground clearance and has “superior maneuverability,” according to the Lenco Armored Vehicles website. Lenco is based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and designs and manufactures armoured vehicles for police detachments and the military. A BearCat was purchased last year by the Vancouver Police Department, and similar units are operating in Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. RCMP in B.C. share two six-wheeled tactical armoured vehicles obtained from the Canadian Armed Forces.

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NewsBytes MORE PUBLIC ART A second piece of public art has been commissioned under Abbotsford’s new policy. A sculpture for the Clearbrook Road interchange will be erected in the spring. Last month, a $64,000 public art piece at the McCallum interchange raised controversy, with the timing of the expenditure questioned by a councillor. City manager Frank Pizzuto said the new work has been funded as part of the interchange capital project. He declined to discuss the art work or its price prior to unveiling, other than to say it has an agricultural theme.

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A grow-op of this size would bring a minimum six-month prison sentence under the Conservative government’s proposed bill. A conviction of cultivating more than 200 marijuana plants would result in a mandatory one-year jail term.

Chronic hospital overcrowding Hospital’s Tim Hortons used for overflow patients is latest case of congestion Jeff NAGEL Black Press

Hallway medicine is hitting new highs in congested Lower Mainland hospitals, as was demonstrated Monday night when Royal Columbian Hospital was forced to use its Tim Hortons outlet as an overflow ward. Fraser Health officials say a combination of multiple trauma case airlifts earlier in the day and heavy pressure on the emergency department led staff to put patients in the hospital coffee shop. It’s an unusual example of what has become a routine problem across the region: too many patients and not enough beds. While Abbotsford Regional Hospital has not attracted that level of public attention, it is among nearly a dozen B.C. hospitals that are placing only about half of their patients in a bed within 10 hours of admittance. A veteran ER doctor said halls jammed with stretchers are both inefficient and dangerous – particularly if a fire broke out. The persistent crowding region-wide sug-

gests the region needs to build at least one or two new hospitals, he said. One measure of hospital congestion – the number of patients admitted through ERs who don’t yet have a bed – has climbed in Fraser Health from a daily average of 136 in 2008 to 148 in 2009 and reached 175 for the first six months of 2010. In recent weeks, Fraser has averaged 220 admitted patients who are stuck waiting for beds at any given time, although officials note that coincides with the traditional winter surge when ERs are at their busiest. Emergency department visits are up because of population growth, aging, and the rise of chronic disease, said Fraser Health public affairs director David Plug. Eleven Lower Mainland hospitals – including Surrey Memorial, Abbotsford Regional, Richmond and Lions Gate – are averaging less than 55 per cent of patients admitted within the 10-hour standard, far below a provincial target of 80 per cent set in 2005. Continued on A7

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BLASTING WIND High winds that swept through the Lower Mainland on Wednesday morning played havoc with power service. Winds came in at 70 km/h, gusting to 100 km/h, according to Environment Canada. Among eight morning outages in Abbotsford, the largest was a blackout from 252 Street eastward to almost Mt. Lehman Road, affecting 2,500 Abbotsford/ Langley/Aldergrove customers. A large outage along George Ferguson Way, centered around Tims Street and Justice Way, left 507 customers, including the Abbotsford Police Department, without service. Police and fire services were operating on generator power.

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ing what it’s for,” he said. “We’re not going after recreational drug users.” Fast agrees with critics who say more jails will be needed as a result of minimum sentencing. “But the reality is, Canadians are asking us to do this,” he said. “If the Liberals vote this down, it’s going to make drug dealers very, very happy.” Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich said the amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, if passed, will benefit local crime-fighting. He is the sponsor of a resolution by the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police to support Bill S-10. He also supports the bill for its stiffer penalties for trafficking drugs near playgrounds and recreation centres. “I’m not suggesting this is perfect legislation, but I do think it goes a long way in the

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Grow lights, not plants, to determine sentence?

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safe from the devastation and violence of gangs and drugs. Any tools that serve that end goal will be put to good use.” UFV criminology professor Darryl Plecas spoke to the Senate about the bill, as he has studied grow-ops for over 14 years. He supports the idea of minimum sentences to get past legal precedents that judges follow in sentencing. He would rather see the threshold be five grow lights in a grow-op, rather than six plants. Five lights establishes that it is a

right direction,” Rich said. He said current laws are not severe enough to keep neighbourhoods safe by deterring organized crime growops. “The cash cow that has made gangs so prolific in the Fraser Valley is growing marijuana.” Rich said the money generated from such operations is used to fund other gang endeavours, such as moving cocaine across the border. Additionally, properties can become the scene of violent “grow rips” where weapons are involved and conversely, where weapons are used to protect them. He said a mandatory six-month minimum sentence is a good start. “We struggle every day to keep our kids and our communities

“commercially viable operation.” Generally, a grower with five lights would have 75 plants, he said. But he would increase the jail term to a minimum of two years, ensuring that offenders do federal time, where he says there are excellent reformative programs. Plecas noted most growers have an established criminal profile, and are tied to organized crime. The average person involved in a grow-op has a 13-year criminal history with seven prior arrests. According to his

research, in 35 per cent of cases where police bust a grow-op, they simply seize the plants and do not recommend charges. If charges are recommended by police to Crown counsel, 42 per cent of the time they are either not approved or are stayed by the court. If growers are convicted in court, a jail sentence is imposed in only 20 per cent of the cases, and a threemonth sentence is the norm. David Eby of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association said mandatory minimum sen-

Mission closer to goal From A5

Mission Memorial at 72 per cent, Royal Columbian at 69 per cent, Burnaby at 68 per cent and Vancouver General at 64 per cent are closest to reaching the goal.

Often the problem isn’t so much ER demand as the large numbers of elderly and chronically ill patients who often end up in hospital, occupying beds that can then slow admissions through the ER.

tences have not served the U.S. justice system well, causing expensive expansion of the prison population. “It’s taking away the discretion of judges to review the circumstances of the person in front of them,” he said. “One size does not fit all in terms of criminal offences.” Eby said the association advocates treating addiction to hard drugs as a health issue, and favours decriminalizing marijuana. “We need to take marijuana out of the hands of organized crime, and tax it and control it,” he said. He called the new bill “the opposite direction to the way Canada has been going.”

Bill S-10 details

– is an act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and was introduced in the Senate on May 5, 2010. – calls for a minimum six-month sentence for producing anywhere from six to 200 marijuana plants, one year for 201 to 500 plants, and two years for more than 500. – calls for a mandatory minimum one-year jail sentence for trafficking drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth if certain aggravating factors apply – for example, if the offence was committed for a criminal organization or if violence or the threat of violence was used. – calls for a mandatory minimum two-year sentence if the trafficking was committed in or near a school, on or near school grounds, or in or near any public place frequented by people under 18. – calls for a minimum two-year sentence for producing a drug such as heroin, cocaine or meth, and three years if health and safety factors apply, including producing the drug in a location occupied by a child under the age of 18. – allows for sentencing to be delayed to enable offenders, in certain cases, to participate in a drug treatment program. If the treatment is successfully completed, the court can impose a suspended or reduced sentence.

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A doubtful premise It’s round two for the federal Conservatives’ goal of getting tough on pot growers. After having the Senate gut an earlier attempt at setting minimum sentences for growing marijuana, the Harper government will now try to push through Bill S-10, which features a mandatory six-month jail term for growing six pot plants. The Liberals, meanwhile, vow to block the bill, which critics say is heading in the opposite direction Canada has taken on the issue of marijuana over the past several years. There’s truth in that, particularly when viewed from the perspective of the Crown and courts,which have respectively been reluctant to aggressively pursue charges against growers, or upon conviction, hand down stiff sentences. There is also an element of public opposition to bringing down a larger hammer on marijuana cultivation, particularly on small amounts.

Critics point across the border, where tougher marijuana sentences have filled jails, but done little to stem the green wave, or the demand for the product. Considerable doubt surrounds the premise that a minimum sentence for growing pot will dissaude the gangs which make billions from the industry in Canada. When there is that much profit to be gained – and tougher laws may actually increase the value of the drug – there will be a willingness to take the risks to reap the massive rewards. Far more effective in reducing the number of grow-ops in this and other cities is the iniative based on safety inspections of suspected homes. Using that tactic, along with law enforcement efforts, Abbotsford has seen a dramatic drop in the number of grows over the past several years. Purely from a public cost perspective, it’s a far cheaper remedy than building and filling more prisons.

Clark has a long road to unity Tom

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B.C. Views Christy Clark spoke passionately about teamwork, unity and listening in the moments after winning the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 48 per cent of voting members arrayed against her to the end. “Our government will be stronger because of the dialogue we all started with British Columbians, and we are going to build on that, together,” Clark told a packed convention hall. “We are going to shape the future of B.C., together. We are going to forge a bigger, stronger coalition, together.” A few minutes later, in the middle of the crowded room, an argument between two men turned into a shoving match that escalated until two others jumped in and separated them. Outside the convention hall, Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen was clarifying to reporters that he had not

said he was quitting the caucus if Clark defeated his choice, George Abbott. Despite his earlier musings about considering his options in a Clark-led caucus, van Dongen was suddenly impressed with the desire of his colleagues to work together and was keen to do the same. Van Dongen wasn’t the only one shocked at seeing Abbott, the Shuswap MLA and champion of rural B.C., ﬁnish third. Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett had ﬁgured the weighted voting system would give Abbott a good shot at bringing his team of mainly Campbell outsiders into the inner circle. Bennett said he felt “pretty good, for a loser,” and showed a brave smile. His choice is not to leave the caucus, but to come back in, if he is invited. The next morning, former Reform and Conservative MP Randy White spoke about the Clark win on CFAX radio in Victoria. He’s working to professionalize a moribund B.C. Conservative Party, and he said he watched a surge of people joining that party as soon as Clark’s narrow victory was known. The B.C. Conservatives will announce new supporters shortly, White said, and

people will be surprised. They were not counting on Bennett to be one of those, although White said Bennett told him a month ago he would sign up if Clark won the B.C. Liberal leadership. White is convinced that Clark’s victory is a “deﬁning moment” for B.C. politics. No longer will the B.C. Liberals be able to tell voters, it’s us or the NDP.

No longer will B.C. Liberals be able to tell voters, it’s us or the NDP “We’re now acknowledging, and the Liberals are acknowledging that they are a Liberal party,” White said. During the campaign, Clark blundered about on the harmonized sales tax, the timing of the next election and the government’s ability to cap the rapid growth of health care spending. She’s fond of saying she spent the last

four years listening to the people as a radio host. Apparently that’s long enough to start believing the bumper-sticker solutions that are so often the fodder of talk radio. There were more hints of this in her victory speech. Clark’s top two priorities are “job creation and fighting poverty.” She’s just won the leadership of a party that has been saying for 15 years that government doesn’t create jobs. And the NDP continues its own earnest but mainly fanciful debate about how poverty can be legislated away by government intervention, while trumpeting distorted statistics about the plight of B.C. children. If Clark wants to reach out to conservative-minded voters, she might start by acknowledging that the province is currently running an operating deficit of close to $1 billion, with another year in the red still to come. But so far it looks as if she will tack to the left, and risk making the B.C. Conservatives’ day. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Re: Campbell exits, his legacy uncertain (B.C. Views, Feb. 23). I appreciated Tom Fletcher’s article regarding the Gordon Campbell legacy. When it comes to the New Relationship, I share in the premier’s disappointment that we could not advance the proposal for recognition and reconciliation legislation. I was a member of the Leadership Council then, and I led the community engagement with First Nations leaders and citizens. I worked hard to air issues, questions, and concerns. Most unfortunately, the lawyers for

industry, First Nations, local governments, and others recommended status quo to their clients. This advice, selfserving to the extreme, beneﬁtted only the lawyers. Recognition and reconciliation legislation failed because governments, industry, and First Nations could not manage irrational fears and their legal counsel. Premier Gordon Campbell provided national leadership and advocacy that resulted in the made-in-B.C. Transformative Change Accord. This tripartite agreement, inked by then-Prime Minister Paul Martin, Campbell, and the Leader-

ship Council of the day (including me) continues today. It is true that the Conservative government rejected the Phil Fontaine-led Kelowna Accord. The Harper government supports the made-in-B.C. Transformative Change Accord. It is this accord that created the space and opportunity that resulted in the Tripartite First Nations Health Plan. This plan calls for the creation of a First Nations health authority that will take control of decision-making on funding, policy, and services directed to First Nations citizens in B.C.

We are working in partnership with Health Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Health Services to reach a legal agreement on moving this work forward. Campbell provided leadership and advocacy that created a signiﬁcant opportunity for First Nations to take an active role in closing the gap in health status. In this regard, he has reason to be proud of his work to improve the well-being of First Nations citizens in B.C. Grand Chief Doug Kelly Chair, First Nations Health Council West Vancouver

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A letter-writer suggests the energy of the Olympics be regenerated, and directed toward solving community problems.

Reward lower water use

Maybe an idea for the seasonal water rates could be keeping the rates where they are, and for those who use less water reward them by having them pay less. We are being taxed to death, our city councillors make decisions to continually spend our tax dollars whether it be on expensive art work or for their pay increases. Water conservation is important, but many people have not received pay raises in a couple of years – yet they need to pay their taxes. Less fees for less water usage but don’t raise the initial fee. M. Newman

‘Olympic fever’ captured the hearts of most Canadians in dramatic fashion last year, and many of us were lucky enough to witness it ﬁrst-hand. On the streets in Vancouver and all over Canada we saw an outpouring of emotion and pride. When Sidney Crosby scored the gamewinning goal in overtime of the gold medal hockey game, Canadians of all races embraced, high-ﬁved, screamed and shouted, and generally went absolutely crazy. I started to wonder if ‘Olympic fever’ could help us in the long run. I thought about the racial divide here in Abbotsford, and I wondered if some of the unity we saw on TV could somehow trickle down into our daily lives. I thought about those who are homeless, without work, and looking for affordable housing, and I wondered if some of the money that had been generated/promised from the Olympics would in fact be used for them. I thought about those in our community who have been caught up in things like gang-warfare and drug-related crime, and I

Drowning in debt Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t we being penalized for saving water last summer? Mayor Peary is saying the citizens of Abbotsford did such a great job of conserving water last summer, that now the citizens of Abbotsford have to pay $1.5 million in revenue shortfall, because of the city’s poor planning? So, if we would have used $1.5 million worth of water, there would be no increase in water rates? Will the water rates come back down when the $1.5 million dollars is paid? I doubt it. Isn’t the main objective here to save water? Why did we save all that water just to be charged for it anyway? Who is in charge of these socalled sales projections? This person should be ﬁred. How can you assume citizens are going to use so much water,

when we have been on water restrictions for the past three or more summers, that it will ﬁll up the city’s bank account? Then, when your projection wasn’t met, you charge us anyway. We should have watered our lawns anyway – then I would feel like I’m getting something for my money. I run a small business, and if my projections are off I don’t charge my customers more to make up for the difference. I take the loss. I’m getting sick and tired of paying for the city’s mistakes, poor planning and mismanagement. All you do is spend, spend, spend. The city needs to get their ducks in a row before we all drown in this debt hole the city is digging. Rick Fladager

wondered if the Olympics showed them what life could be like without hatred and greed. The Olympics showed us that we are a nation that is diverse, yet uniﬁed. It showed us that we can get along despite our differences. It showed us that there are great things that can be achieved if we commit ourselves to it. It showed us what can be done in the face of great adversity. But it was only a few weeks. Imagine what this community could achieve if it put that kind of energy into solving some of the problems we have in Abbotsford. We need to realize these problems will never be solved by holding hands and singing ‘Kumbaya’ for a few short weeks. They will be solved by those who diligently put their heart and soul into making changes, by those who reject gang violence and peer pressure, by those who reach out to communities different from themselves, and by those who don’t quit in the face of great adversity. That’s the true Olympic spirit. Joel Willoughby

More family immigrants I am afraid that your newspaper has inadvertently misled your readers about family class immigration levels (Government chops visas that reunite immig rant families, February 18). In fact, the Harper government is planning to increase family class immigration this year. We believe in the importance of family reunification as one of the objectives of Canada’s immig ration policy. That’s why, in the 2011 immig ration plan I tabled in Parliament late last year, which remains in effect today, I made

clear we are increasing our planning range for family class immigrants to allow up to 65,000 immigrants into Canada. That’s an increase from the 59,029 who were admitted in 2010; and not, as you call it, a “cutback.” Within the family class, our government is putting wives, husbands, and children ﬁrst. That means more dads, mums, and children being reunited with their loved ones t h a n i n p rev i o u s years. In the ﬁve years the Harper gover nment has held office, the average number of immig rants admit-

ted under the family class each year has been 63,476. That is signiﬁcantly higher than under the six years prior to that when the Liberals held ofﬁce, during which the annual average was 60,224 immigrants. Unlike the Ignatieff Liberals, our government doesn’t just talk about the importance of immigration, we actually take steps to welcome more immigrants to Canada, and help them succeed once they arrive. Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

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but ruled B.C.’s environmental approval process was defective and left the door open for the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) to file a new legal challenge to overturn the approval. At stake is whether or not the Cache Creek landfill will be permitted to take garbage from Metro Vancouver for another two decades or more.

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A court ruling has put uncertainty into whether the Cache Creek landfill expansion will proceed. ers to the Secwepemc First Nation, neither of which has a governing body speaking for the whole group. Some of the bands back the expansion and the jobs the landfill provides, while others, particularly the ones allied with the NNTC, oppose it. Both the Nlaka’pamux and Secwepemc claim the land the landfill extension sits on. The competing claims and animosity between aboriginal groups made it a “daunting” job to craft a meaningful yet efficient consultation process, the court found. “Difficult as it might have been to fulfill,”

the judgment said, “the Crown’s duty to act honourably towards First Nations

If they’re successful, that may put the project in some jeopardy John Ranta makes consultation a constitutional imperative.” Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta said the next step depends on whether the NNTC

now moves to overturn the environmental certificate. “If they’re successful, that may put the project in some jeopardy,” he said. A previously approved short-term expansion of the landfill allows Metro to continue using Cache Creek until about the end of 2015. Metro waste management committee chair Greg Moore said the ruling does not appear to affect the region’s direction, as Metro intends to have new waste-handling facilities in place within the next few years. “We don’t plan on using Cache Creek past our current contract date,” he said.

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Taxpayers’ group takes aim at council Kurt LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

A group of disgruntled Abbotsford taxpayers is hoping to tap into similar public sentiment during the civic elections this November. A recent meeting of the Abbotsford Rural Ratepayers (ARR) at Bradner Hall attracted several dozen residents who pledged to work together to field candidates for council, as well as increase voter turnout in November. “We are looking for two to four quality candidates who are well-versed and connected with the community, who we will campaign for,” said Daren Alary, who chaired the ARR meeting. He observed that traditionally about 7,000 votes are needed to be successful in a run for Abbotsford council and admitted that this will be a challenge. “Running a city is difficult,” Alary said. “My biggest beef is simply the money. We need financial responsibility ... taxes should not be raised above inflation.” An open floor session followed, during which a number of those present stated their intention to run as candidates in November. Prospective candidates included Doug Parton, a notary public and property manager who described himself as “very conservative.” He is a former Reform Party campaign manager, and Parton said he would model himself after retired Reform MP Randy White. Vince Dimanno, the Abbotsford Ratepayers president, who also campaigned against the Plan A infrastructure project, said he will also be running. He cl a i m e d Abbotsford has become one of the “most expensive places in B.C.,” and that the cumulative 40 per cent increase in property taxes in recent years is “the straw that broke the camel’s back.” James Breckenridge said he will run again, on the issue of “financial transparency.”

Chiropractor Bruce Banman said, “Plan A (the arena and arts centre) is here and somehow we have to make it work.” However, he added, “We’ve spent $100 million on ‘I wants’ instead of ‘I needs’ and it’s not sustain-

Looking for candidates able to keep asking for more money. “We can’t leave this mess to our grandkids.” Curtis DeFehr said he is motivated by his

anger over the closure of the Matsqui Village outdoor pool while millions were spent elsewhere, and said he will run for mayor.

Doris WoodmanMcMillan is a bookkeeper and treasurer for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce who plans to run for council.

“There is very little business sense at the council table,” she said. Josh Hoekstra, a UFV student, said he had been dismayed to find in the last election that few students had bothered to vote. He vowed to “raise

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Police in B.C. now have the option of imposing an immediate penalty on The B.C. government anyone who fails a roadis considering an appeal side breath test. period for drivers facing Instead of issuing a steep new roadside penal24-hour suspension or a ties imposed by police. formal impaired charge, Legislation took effect police can impose a 90-day last September giving driving ban, a $500 fine B.C. the toughest penaland impound the vehicle ties for impaired driving and excessive speeding in Police in B.C. have wide discretion to impose for 30 days, with the owner Canada. After hundreds fines and impound vehicles for suspected on the hook for the towing and storage charges. of drivers were fined and impaired driving. The penalties mean one had their vehicles seized, failed roadside test could Public Safety Minister Rich Coleman announced a review of the new mea- cost a driver $3,750 before driving again, and that is before any criminal code charges and sures late last year. Tuesday he told an Interior radio station suspensions that may also result. A blood alcohol reading in the “warn” range that the government is considering an appeal period before fines or other penalties take effect. between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent can result in a Coleman wasn’t available to elaborate, but his three-day driving ban, a $200 “administrative penalty” and another $250 fee to have a driver’s office issued a statement later in the day. “One change we are considering is implement- licence reinstated. Drivers may also have their car impounded for three days. ing a process so you have a certain amount of More than 1,400 drivers were hit with the time to appeal the offence,” the statement said. “The change would be similar to a traffic ticket, steeper penalties in the first 20 days of the new where you either accept or reject the claim, and rules. Pub and restaurant owners complained have a certain amount of time to appeal the that people were afraid to have a single drink after work, and defence lawyers said the govoffence.” Such a change would have to be debated and ernment was giving police officers too much discretion to impose penalties. passed in the legislature to take effect. Black Press

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Charges have been stayed against three men in connection to a drug-related kidnapping and extortion that occurred in January 2010. Anoop Bhatti, 32, Bakhshind Chahal, 27, and Kanwar Riar, 31, were each charged with extortion, kidnapping and using a firearm. Their charges were stayed as part of their preliminary inquiry Monday in Abbotsford provincial court.

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Dances every week at seniors’ hall The Abbotsford Seniors’ Association (ASA) hosts dances every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the ASA hall, 33889 Essendene Ave. Cost is $5.50 for members and $6 for non-members. Adults of all ages are invited. The bands for March are: Sentimental Journey (March 4), Shirley Rodgers (March 11), Ben Isaac (March 18) and Sweetwater (March 25). Info: Jodie, 604-8502465 or 604-613-2111.

SENIORS CLINIC The Seniors Clinic at Abbotsford Regional Hospital holds sessions on a variety of topics this month. They are: advance care planning (March 7 at 1 p.m.), chronic heart failure (March 4, 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m.), Making Sense of Medicines for Seniors (March 9 at 10:30 a.m.), memory (March 25 at 1 p.m.) and sleep (March 25 at 3 p.m.). Registration is required by calling 604851-4775.

FISH AND CHIPS The ladies auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion in Abbotsford holds a fish and chips night on Friday, March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. with music by Syd. The legion is located at 2513 West Railway.

ROLLER DERBY The Reign Valley Vixens – Abbotsford’s women’s flat track roller derby league – holds an event on Saturday, March 5 at the Ag-Rec Building, 32470 Haida Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the game begins at 6 p.m. Admission is a minimum $5 donation. Nonperishable food items will be accepted for the local food bank.

SEX TALK “Sexual Revolution – Experiencing True Sexual Freedom” is the topic of a free lecture on Saturday, March 5 at the Abbotsford campus of University of the Fraser Valley (33844 King Rd.), room B121. The event is hosted by Abbotsford Christian

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STORY TIME Enchanted Evening drop-in story times are held at Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) every Monday, from March 7 to May 30, starting at 7 p.m. Books, puppets and songs are included. The program is aimed at kids ages two to six.

FOR PARKINSON’S The Abbotsford Parkinson’s Support Group meets Monday, March 7 at Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Rd., at 2 p.m. Speaker Gary Schroeder discusses Preparing Your Income Tax Returns. Family and guests are welcome to attend. Info: Gary at 604-3088691 or Betty at 604853-0382.

ALZHEIMER TALK Jillian Armit, the Fraser Valley support and education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., talks about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during a presentation at Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) on Tuesday, March 8 from 2 to 3 p.m. Register at 604-859-7814.

BUSINESS WOMEN The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Abbotsford holds its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. The event includes a candle-lighting ceremony and some international women guest speakers. RSVP by March 7 by calling 604-897-1690. Info: bpwabbotsford.ca.

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Heat shoot down Stars Kotalik scores twice in 5-3 road victory Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

After spending the early portion of his Abbotsford Heat tenure making plays for others, Ales Kotalik’s transition to triggerman powered his team to a big

road win over the Texas Stars on capped an early three-goal exploTuesday. sion by the visitors which also The NHL veteran included markers from scored his first two goals Stefan Meyer and Cam as a member of the Heat Cunning. in a 5-3 victory before The Stars found some 5,878 fans at Cedar Park traction at that point, Centre. trimming the Heat lead “Ales Kotalik getting to 3-2 before the intermistwo goals was huge for us, sion on goals by Greg Rallo and for his personal conand Brad Lukowich. fidence,” Heat head coach Abbotsford’s Logan KOTALIK Jim Playfair said. MacMillan, with his secKotalik’s first goal of the ond goal in three games, and night, at 13:36 of the first period, Texas’s Francis Wathier traded

second-period goals, and Kotalik sealed the win with an emptynetter with 23 seconds left in the third. “He scored a big-time goal for us (in the first period), and he stayed with it,” Playfair said. “I put him out there in the last 30 seconds to hammer the lead down, and he took it upon himself to score the goal. That’s what good pros do, and Kotes has been very good.” Tuesday’s outing, combined Continued on A22

Parker, Pilots work overtime

In Brief BEARCATS HOST B.C.’S

The B.C. Colleges Athletic Association (BCCAA) basketball provincials tip off on Thursday at Columbia Bible College. On the men’s side, the topseeded Vancouver Island University Mariners (17-1) are looking to dethrone the defending national champion UNBC Timberwolves (16-2). On the women’s side, the Capilano Blues (16-2) are the No. 1 seed. Neither of the CBC Bearcats hoops teams qualified for the playoffs. For a full schedule, visit bccaa.ca/2011basketball.

SEVENTH PLACE FOR GOUGH Abbotsford skeleton athlete Amy Gough finished seventh at the season-ending World Cup event in Konigssee, Germany on Saturday. Gough traversed the Konigssee track in 3:30.99. The 2010 Olympian finished the season ranked No. 5 in the world after amassing 1,440 points in the FIBT standings.

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Brad Parker played the hero for the Abbotsford Pilots on Tuesday evening, scoring at 8:51 of the second overtime to lift the hosts to a 3-2 victory over the Mission Icebreakers at MSA Arena. Parker’s goal gave the Pilots a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven first round playoff series. They can finish off the pesky Icebreakers on Thursday at Mission Leisure Centre (8 p.m. start). Game 7, if necessary, would run Friday at 7:30 p.m. at MSA Arena. As is often the case with OT winners, Parker’s goal wasn’t of the highlight reel variety. The Pilots winger swept around the net and tried a wrap-around, then tracked down his own rebound in the slot and put a seeingeye shot through a maze of players that beat Icebreakers goalie Michael James Barr. The Pilots, who finished first in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s Harold Brittain Conference, out-shot Mission 53-34. But they’re having a devil of a time dealing with the gritty fourth-place

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Mission’s Matthew Genovese clears the puck from in front of the net during playoff action against the Pilots. squad from across the Fraser River. “Everything I said about them at the beginning of this series is basically coming about,” Pilots coach Jim Cowden said. “We have to match their work ethic, or they’ll beat us. “It’s all about work ethic at this point, and who wants it. They definitely want it on their side. They’re working extremely hard, and they’ve got a pretty good group over there.”

The Pilots took a 2-0 lead on first-period goals by Daniel Amesbury and Kevin Lourens, but Mission came roaring back to tie it on a pair of goals from Sean Pesut. Abby goalie Brad Anderson made 32 saves in the victory, while Adam Rossi picked up two assists. Cowden also lauded the play of veteran forward Travis Grewal. “Travis really stepped it up,” Cowden said. “He was moving his feet and had a bunch of key blocked shots.”

Basketball players Zeon Gray and Sarah Wierks have been named University of the Fraser Valley athletes of the week. Wierks led the Cascades women to their first-ever Canada West post-season victory, notching double-doubles in both games as UFV swept Winnipeg on the road. Gray averaged 18 points per game as the Cascades men dropped a hard-fought firstround series against Trinity Western.

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Hawks off to B.C.’s Defence powers upset win over Pitt Meadows Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The W.J. Mouat Hawks unleashed a secret weapon to score an upset victory over Pitt Meadows and punch their ticket to the B.C. AAA high school boys basketball championship. All season long, the Hawks had relied almost exclusively on man-to-man defence. But a surprising switch to a matchup zone in the second half of Tuesday’s Fraser Valley Tournament quarter-final at Pitt Meadows paved the way to a 55-43 victory. Mouat’s smothering D held the Marauders, B.C.’s No. 7-ranked team, to just 18 points after halftime – nine points in each quarter. “We’d been working on the zone for quite some time in practice, but we hadn’t shown it,” Hawks coach Sean Beasley said. “It was something we’d been holding on to, and if we needed to pull it out, we would.” The pivotal playoff date with the Marauders and their star

UBC-bound shooting guard Malcolm Williams was an opportune time to test-drive the zone. Williams was limited to just 10 points. Senior small forward Gurminder Kang had a primetime performance for the Hawks, scoring a game-high 22 points while spearheading the defensive effort. “He’s the kind of player who makes it tough as a coach to take him off the floor,” Beasley said. “He’s just a non-stop ball of energy out there.” After an uneven regular season, Tuesday’s win represented a fulfillment of Mouat’s potential. The Hawks began the year ranked No. 9 in B.C., but a series of subpar results – most notably, a pair of losses to Brookswood during league play – torpedoed their stock to the point that they weren’t even in the top 20 heading into the playoffs. A season-ending knee injury to standout Grade 11 power forward Cam Friesen in early

January, among other injury issues, hastened the tailspin. “We’ve managed to play through adverse conditions and prepare ourselves,” Beasley said. “It’s a special moment for these guys.” The balance of the Fraser Valley Tournament runs Thursday through Saturday at Thomas Haney Secondary in Maple Ridge. The Hawks face Walnut Grove in the semifinals at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Q In other AAA boys quarter-final action, the Yale Lions dropped a 64-39 decision to the Terry Fox Ravens, who are the Valley’s top seed and ranked No. 5 in B.C. Yale is still alive for a provincial berth, but they must win a do-or-die game against Gleneagle (Thursday, 6 p.m.). Q The MEI Eagles and Abbotsford Collegiate Panthers both saw their seasons come to an end. The Eagles fell 70-52 to Gleneagle, despite 16 points from Steven Dhaliwal and a 10point, 10-rebound effort from Raj Sidhu. The Panthers lost 73-50 to Enver Creek.

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Mouat’s Mackenzie Thompson (left), pictured above in action against Fleetwood Park, helped the Hawks clinch a trip to AAA provincials.

Cinderella Sabres win Valley title Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

The Grade 8 girls basketball team from Abbotsford Traditional Middle School fashioned a fairy-tale story over the past week en route to the Fraser Valley title. The Sabres, seeded 10th out of 32 teams at the Valley tournament, peaked at the perfect time, winning five games in a row to capture the championship. All five victories were by at least 20 points, capped by a 66-44 triumph over the Colleen and Gordie Howe Bulldogs on Monday evening at Walnut Grove Secondary. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime dream team," head coach Daryl Dix enthused. "These girls have grown up playing basketball together, and they all love the game." Heading into Monday's title game, the Sabres had lost three of four games against Howe this season, including a nine-point defeat in the final of the Abbotsford city playoffs. But a renewed commitment to defence and rebounding yielded a breakthrough victory for the Abby

Traditional girls, who move on to the provincial championships at Pitt Meadows March 10-12. Penielle M'Bikata was tournament MVP, while Nakisa Levale was named to the all-star team. "We knew we'd have to play our strongest game to beat Howe," Dix said. "The last week or so, we've been playing really good basketball." The Sabres' Valley title has created quite a sensation at Abby Traditional which, despite what its name might suggest, is not one of Abbotsford's traditional basketball powerhouses. “It means a ton to the school, because we’re not a big school and we don’ t have as many kids to choose from,” Dix said. “We’ve had so many people rally behind the team.” MEI beat Walnut Grove 42-26 in the bronze medal game, and the fact that all three Valley medallists hail from Abbotsford underscores the strength of the local girls hoops scene. “It just shows how strong all the teams are, and the quality of coaches we have in the district,” Dix said.

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with a four-assist performance in Saturday’s 6-2 win over the Providence Bruins, has Kotalik on a point-per-game pace (12 points in 12 games) since joining the Heat. He’s also a +7. T.J. Brodie, Chris Breen and Greg Nemisz notched two assists apiece, while goalie Leland Irving posted his 25th win of the season.

With the victory, the Heat (2924-3-5, 66 points) moved to within two points of the fourth-place Toronto Marlies in the AHL’s North Division standings. Abbotsford has two games in hand. The Heat continued the road trip Wednesday night in San Antonio, but that result was unavailable at press time. Visit abbynews.com for a recap.

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IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

The family of the late Sylvia North

Gerry Verhaag Jan. 30, 1942 ~ March 3, 2008

What sweet memories. Hazel and family.

Wade Scott Archer Mar 4, 1965 - Feb 28, 1999 Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within us, forever in our hearts. Forever and always, Your loving family

Wish to extend their sincere gratitude to all their family, friends, and neighbours for their comfort and support, cards of sympathy, ﬂowers, food, and charitable donations in our time of sadness. Thank you to Emergency Health Services staff & to the physicians and nursing staff of Baker 2 for their expert care during our mother’s illness, and a special thank-you to Sue Jensen, ARH social worker, who provided tremendous support when things began to look very bleak. Thank you to First Memorial Funeral Services (Wayne, Toni, & Cheryl) for their kindly & expert assistance and who guided our way to Reverend Lynda Richardson (Salvation Army) who ofﬁciated truly the most beautiful service our mom could have wished for. Thank you to Wendy of AV Hi-Lites for producing the lovely photo/ music montage of Sylvia’s 88 years of earthly life, and thank you to Joyce, Bailey, the students of the Cascade Culinary Arts Program, and the lovely pianist/soloist, Joanne VanLeeuwen, from Cascade Community Church who all assisted in making our mother’s memorial service so very special to us. And a heartfelt thank-you to all who attended mom’s service; we felt so warmed and touched to see you there. With love and gratitude,

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CLASS 1 DRIVERS req w/ﬂatdeck experience for BC, AB, WA, OR. Exc pay & beneﬁts. Fax resume & abstract to 604-594-8565 or email to lpsvad@hotmail.com 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

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It is with deep sadness that we announce Judy’s time with her family and friends has come to an end far too soon on February 24th, 2011 at the age of 47. She was predeceased by her brother Larry and her Grandma Winnie. She is survived by her husband Ron; her children Derrick (Rachel) and Jacie; her grandchild Tibby; brothers and sisters Jen, Sue (Gerry), Wes (Laurentia), Leigh-Ann, and Kym (Jeff); Parents Lena (Ed) and Vern (Melanie) and many nieces and nephews. Judy’s love of life was inspiring. Despite the hardships she faced she was always a joy to be near. Her beautiful smile and her laughter were her greatest assets. There is a hole in our lives that cannot be ﬁlled. There will be a get together for friends and family at the family home on March 12, 2011 from 1pm - 4pm. Address is 8568 Fairbanks St. Mission, BC. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the Terry Fox Fund would be appreciated on your own or on March 12th at the home. Bakerview Crematorium & Funeral Services 604-820-8844

Dutkowski, Karin passed away into the presence of her Lord on Friday February 25, 2011 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Klaus of 57 years and their children Roger (Edita), Patricia Carol (Donald) Martin. Grandchildren Kristina Michelle, Joel Nicholas and Steven. Great Granddaughter Monet Ann. A viewing will be held on Thursday March 3, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home 2310 Clearbrook Road where a Celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday March 8, 2011 at 11am. An urn interment will be held following the service at 2pm from Hazelwood Cemetery Abbotsford. Donations may be made to The Lung Association of British Columbia 2675 Oak St. Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2. Tributes in honour of Karin may be left at: www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com

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Passed way peacefully Feb. 20, 2011 at Pleasant View Care Home. Predeceased by her husband Henry is 1997, survived by her sister Phyllis McIntosh, Penticton B.C., and many nieces and nephews. No service as per request.

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Passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on February 24, 2011 at the age of 99 years. She will be sadly missed by daughter Lydia Klemets (Dick), her family and friends. Many thanks to all the staff at Menno Home for their kind and compassionate care over the past few years. A remembrance service will be held in the Youth Center at Northview Community Church, March 9, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Friends of the family are welcome to attend.

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Doris Hisae (nee Fujikawa) Born in Silverdale, BC May 15, 1922 as the youngest of nine children, Doris quietly passed away in Nanaimo Hospital on February 26, 2011. In October 1946, Doris became the second Japanese Canadian to graduate as a registered nurse in Canada. After a successful career of 25 years as an operating room nurse, she joined her late husband Len Walker as a partner in their hobby store in Prince George. Retiring to Abbotsford in 1984 and later to Parksville in 1991, she is survived by her loving second husband Harold, daughter Kim Walker (Stephen Connolly), sister Violet Vachon, two step daughters, four step-sons, and many nieces and nephews. Known for her unyielding energy, determination and devotion, she touched the hearts of many.

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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 FARM WORKERS needed at P&B Growers Ltd. for farm labour including harvesting crops. Work starts June 15, 2011. Wages at $9.28/hr. Call 604-852-3215 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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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

Email: info@agrilabourpool.com 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. FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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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

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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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SALES

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SALES West Coast Labels is expanding their sales team and is looking for self motivated people who are comfortable in a fast paced sales & service environment. Experience an asset. Salary + commission on a graduated scale. Beneﬁts + vehicle allowance.

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ACR Group, Western Canada’s leader in Rubber and Urethane manufacturing is looking for an outside sales professional for the BC area. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Rubber and Urethane Products for a mining, wood processing and other heavy industries. Extensive travel is required. Good computer skills are essential.

Sprott-Shaw Community College is currently seeking an instructor for its Licensed Practical Nursing program. The successful candidate must be a registered nurse (RN). Teaching experience is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should be available to teach in clinical settings (acute care and long-term care) as well as teaching in a classroom/lab setting. Candidates must possess an excellent work ethic, demonstrate effective communication skills, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Please fax cover letter and resume to the Director at 604-504-3372 or email to c o n n i e b @ s p ro t t - s h aw. c o m . Closing date: March 11, 2011.

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PLUMBING

EXPERT MOVING Bonded/Insured Large enough to handle but small enough to care. 604-866-6151 PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398

1 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

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HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask! Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

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Advertising Sales Consultant

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

A-1 Affordable handyman for most repairs & small projects. Seniors discount. Call Lloyd 604-820-7723.

business?

SAWDUST

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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

MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2991

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

Over 10 Years Experience

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

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

LANDSCAPING

Available for Delivery Call for pricing

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

EDUCATION

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R. G. HandyLandscaper

The Cleaning Co. Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

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AFFORDABLE Contractor. Over 25 yrs experience, lic. & ins., all types of res/com. reno’’s & repairs, ﬂoor to ceiling, interior/ext. 604-2872600. www.salishdevelopments.ca HARDWOOD & LAMINATE Flooring & All Interior Painting. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards. Free Est. Call Steve 778-240-8555 HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs are okay! 604-302-5282.

MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

www.renovationsmission.com

604-460-8058

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WANTED: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR - PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

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TEACHERS

ELECTRICAL

Start a Great Career Working with computers 778.344.8118 register now Workign with Computers

Corner Max Gas Station Open 10am-8pm Daily.

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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

Dewdney Trunk, M. Ridge

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CERTIFIED Head Marine Mechanic Shuswap Lake. Great work environment! Start $25/hr+ Accommodation avail. Pls contact 250.675.2250 gareth@shuswapmarina.com

Drop off resumes in person to: 20 - 30941 Peardonville Road, Abbotsford.

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

PERSONAL SERVICES

EDUCATION

The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

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Abbotsford A27 AbbotsfordNews NewsThursday, Thursday,March March3,3,2011 2011 A27 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Royal Castle Rooﬁng. New & Re-rooﬁng, Best Quality Work, 12% Senior Disc. 604-725-9963 ABACUS ROOFING * 25 yrs. exp. Call Chris 604-462-9009 ~ ALSO SNOW REMOVAL ~

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

BUCK’S TRUCKING Single axle dump for hire.

~ Landscaping Material ~ ~ Sand & Gravel ~ ~ 1 - 7 Yards ~ ~ Since 1992 ~ ~ Mission ~

Call (604)864-1291

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS

PETS 477

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

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. WALKING A PROBLEM? Deluxe Evolution walker with basket, brakes & padded seat. Brand new, never used, pd $500, asking $300. (604)852-6713

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HOMES WANTED

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: used potato/carrot washer for market garden. Smaller model. 250-395-4042 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.

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FRUIT & VEGETABLES

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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TREE SERVICES

A.C. TREE SERVICE 30 years experience

Bob Fitz-James 604-786-1333 Bucket Truck

PETS 456

- 1 BDRM APT , f/s, lots of in suite storage, 2nd ﬂoor, small pet allowed $680 mo h&hw included - 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. $750 - $775/mo + utils Good references are a must!

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 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

GOOD LOCAL HAY - NO RAIN $6.00 per bale. 2009 crop $3. bale (No delivery). Call 604-855-1153 GOOD QUALITY - NO RAIN Organic and Cert. Organic Hay & Haylich, 1 and 2 cut, round and squares. 604-541-0344 825-9108 SECOND CUT Excellent quality, no rain $8/bale. Call Rob 1 (604)8647626

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PETS

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS (2). Neutered. Brothers. Prefer to keep together & to large property. Free to good home. Christine (604)8501735 or t7473577@telus.net BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE MOUNTAIN pup 7 mos old from reputable breeder, healthy family dog. Sell due to allergies. Call 1 604 750 0412. $400 Ono. BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppy. Female. Vet checked & ready for good homes. $800. Lngly. 778-241-5504 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 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1800. 604-726-3934 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 MASTIFF X Puppies. READY TO GO NOW! $550 Call 604-755-9693

Call Sherri (604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRMS, 1 bath Extra Large Suites Free Heat & H. Water

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

SENIORS WELCOME Call 604-853 9876 ABBOTSFORD EAST

Mountain View Village Townhouses 36060 Old Yale Road

FAMILY ORIENTED 3 bdrms, 2½ baths. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher, ﬁreplace, 2 car garages, exercise facility, pool in summer Close to all amenities 1 Year Lease $1400/Month & up

Call 604-855-0010

3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up.

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount”

With 1 Year Lease

Crown Acquisitions Investment Group. ROI well over 20%, paid quarterly 90% of net proﬁts go to investor www.craacquisitionsandmanagement.com Contact Harry 1 (604)859-6875

2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $544.00 2 Bedrooms - $626.00

Website: www.mainst.biz

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

FURNITURE

FUTON. Excellent condition. Hardly used. Brown/rust tones. $150. Call 604-850-6726.

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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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GARAGE SALES

FURNITURE BLOW OUT 50% off all furniture Fri Mar 4 & Sat Mar 5, 9-5 32608 Fraser Cr., Mission 604-826-1515

MISC. FOR SALE

2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

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 32030 George Ferguson Way

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

Call Esther 604-853-0549

Call 604-751-2165

★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself BACK PARKING LOT (by shed) 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

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

**SPRING** Special

WEDDING DRESS!!!

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

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

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/bthrm. Nr all amen & UFV. Avail now. Incl util. $975. 604-858-0958 ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certiﬁed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD

★★ 1 MONTH FREE ★★ On 1 Year Lease Heat & Hot Water Included

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

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

604-853-6620

Phone 604-556-7705

Also great for crafts etc

Great View

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

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Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

Forest Village Apartments

ABBOTSFORD MALIBU TERRACE APTS

1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00

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

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Management! Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms available Indoor Swimming Pool Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok

Open Saturday & Sunday For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

ABBOTSFORD

Seven Oaks Mall Large Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking. Close to bus loop, mall & schools. Sorry No Pets. Refs req’d.

Call 604-557-0778

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

Brand New Urban Style Condos @ Tamarind Westside 1 BDRM or 1 BDRM & DEN with urban style ﬁnishes thru-out granite, laminate, 6 appli, great commuter location, shopping, schools & churches close by U/G parking, 2nd spot avail.

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

Call 604-853-2718 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

Abbotsford/Mission

Park Lane Manor 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

CALL: (604)853-2718

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

Abbotsford/Mission

Nelson Court

1 Month FREE Rent!!

Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call

Wanda 604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Call Debbie TODAY

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

604-855-6714

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

www.mainst.biz

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS

33095 Old Yale Road

Crime Free Certiﬁed

Website:

33331 Old Yale Road

Chelsea Park Gardens

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

apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

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33405 Bourquin Place 1 Bedroom from $750.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

33184 George Ferguson Way

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

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.

FIREWOOD

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

Call Marilyn(604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920. ABBOTSFORD bright 2 bdrm, great location, all appli’s, 2 pkng stalls, avail March 1. Contact Barb or Ron 604-575-9224.

MISSION M.C.C.

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

FANTASTIC INDOOR ESTATE SALE! SAT/SUN Mar 5 & 6 from 8 a.m. 9440 214 Street Langley V1M 1T3. Furniture, Sm appl, LPs, Kitchen & Hsehld items. Hummels & other German memorabilia.

560

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT!

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

ABBOTSFORD

www.dannyevans.ca

548

RENTAL INCENTIVE AVAIL.

Mainstreet Equity

Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

Call 604-557-3592

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595

ABBOTSFORD

34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

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

Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laminate ﬂoors, tiled kitchen & bathrm. Some units w/ﬁreplace. Free parking. Close to elementary school and amenities.

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

✶ FREE!! ✶

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Forest Terrace Apartments

ABBOTSFORD, 33509 Marshall, 2 bdrm apt, quiet bldg, corner unit. $800/mo. Avail April 1. Call: 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294.

ABBOTSFORD

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Call 604-557-6054 ABBOTSFORD

3 Months

THRIFT SHOP

• 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

APARTMENT/CONDO COACHMAN APT 33636 MARSHALL RD

DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME for sale. Own land. Needs lots of TLC or removed. 1890 Shore Cr. Abbts. Property accessed at $186,100. Sell $135,000. 604-825-1236 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

MORTGAGES

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ABBOTSFORD

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APARTMENT/CONDO

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

The Valley’s Premier Farm Market For 35 years!

STUCCO/SIDING

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

706

WE BUY HOUSES

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

Cartage Ltd.

RENTALS

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

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

530 PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

PETS

LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz PUPPIES, 3/4 Border Collie, 1/4 Rottweiler. Family raised. $450. 604-855-6830. YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

REAL ESTATE

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Michelle @ (604)557-8166. 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

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

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

A28 AbbotsfordNews News Thursday, Thursday, March March 3, A28 Abbotsford 3, 2011 2011

FRI. MAR. 11 SAT. MAR. 12

PLAYER POSTER SERIES Watch for the next poster in the Abbotsford News on Saturday, March 12th. Next player - Keith Seabrook #2

Abbotsford A29 AbbotsfordNews NewsThursday, Thursday,March March3,3,2011 2011 A29 RENTALS 706

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MISSION: 7696 Grand St. Reno’d 2 bdrm apt, 2nd ﬂr, corner unit. Onsite manager. Avail now. $750/mo. 604-826-3665 or 778-552-1808. MISSION: 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.

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Mission

APARTMENTS

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

Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880

604-820-0128

Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in

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the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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

CARS - DOMESTIC

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2011

ALTIMA SEDAN 2.5 S FINANCING

CITY: 8.7L/100KM (32 MPG) HWY: 6.0L/100KM (47 MPG)VV

FOR

72 MONTHS

OUTSOLD ACCORD & CAMRY IN 2010

on select models

3.5 SR MODEL SHOWNV

• POWER SLIDING GLASS MOONROOF W/ TILT FEATURE • 8-WAY POWER DRIVER’S SEAT • HEATED CLOTH SEATS • STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROLS • LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL • 16" ALLOY WHEELS • AUTO “UP/DOWN” PASSENGER WINDOW (FRONT) • REMOTE KEYFOB ACTIVATED FRONT WINDOW “DOWN” FEATURE

% FINANCING FOR

PLUS

0% FOR 72 MONTHS

2,100

3,100 VALUE LUXURY PACKAGE FOR ONLY $1,0001

www.nissan.ca/altima

2011 XTERRA

48 MONTHS*

STANDARD FEATURES: 175-hp, 2.5-litre DOHC engine • Nissan Intelligent Key® with push button ignition • Standard ABS, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and Traction Control System (TCS) • Air conditioning • Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls • Nissan sdvanced six airbag system Available 270-hp, 3.5-litre DOHC engine • Available power sliding glass moonroof • Available Bluetooth® wireless technology‡ • Available rearview monitor

1,950

$ 2011

2011 PATHFINDER

SENTRA 2.0

0% FOR 72 MONTHS

CITY: 7.6L/100KM (37 MPG) HWY: 5.7L/100KM (50 MPG)VV

• AIR CONDITIONING • POWER WINDOWS W/DRIVER’S SIDE “AUTO UP/DOWN” FEATURE • POWER OUTSIDE MIRRORS • HEATED MIRRORS • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM • 16" UPGRADE ALLOY WHEELS • 60/40 SPLIT FOLDING REAR BENCH SEAT

PLUS

www.nissan.ca/sentra

0% FOR 72 MONTHS

VALUE OPTION PACKAGE:

% FINANCING FOR

2.0 SL MODEL SHOWNV

2011 FRONTIER

NO CHARGE1

48 MONTHS

STANDARD FEATURES: 140-hp, 2.0-litre DOHC engine • Standard ABS with available Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) • AM/FM/CD audio system • Nissan Advanced six airbag system • Up to 5.7 L/100 km on highway with available Xtronic CVT® • Available Interface System for iPod® and USB connectivity† Available XM® Satellite Radio&

1,400

$ 2011

VERSA HATCH 1.8 S

2011 TITAN

0% FOR 72 MONTHS

CITY: 7.3L/100KM (39 MPG) HWY: 5.8L/100KM (49 MPG)VV

NO CHARGE1 VALUE OPTION PACKAGE:

• AIR CONDITIONING • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

% FINANCING FOR

1.8 SL MODEL SHOWNV

www.nissan.ca/versa

PLUS

48 MONTHS*

STANDARD FEATURES: Highest horsepower in its class (122-hp)1, 1.8-litre DOHC engine • Most rear leg room in its class (966 mm)2 • Power heated outside mirrors • Power windows w/ driver side auto UP/DOWN feature • Power door locks • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Available auxiliary input jack and iPod® connectivity† • Nissan advanced six airbag system • Up to 5.8 L/100 km on highway with available Xtronic CVT®

THIS WEEK’S DEALS ON WHEELS! 2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE #P4302 WAS $36,900

NOW

32,990

2010 FORD FUSION #P4360 WAS $15,900 2010 INFINITY QX56 #P4341 WAS $53,900 2010 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S #A10128 WAS $15,900

NOW $13,900

2010 NISSAN XTERRA #P4342 WAS $27,900

NOW $26,980

NOW

13,980

NOW

51,980

2010 FORD KING RANCH 1 TON DIESEL #P4351 WAS $55,980 NOW $53,980 2010 NISSAN MURANO SL #P4340 WAS $32,980 2010 NISSAN SENTRA #P4348 WAS $15,800

NOW

31,900

NOW $14,780

2009 NISSAN MAXIMA SPORT #P4278 WAS $32,800 2008 NISSAN TITAN KC 4X4 #A11093A WAS $26,900 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA COUPE #P4315 WAS $21,900

NOW

27,900

NOW $25,980

NOW

2007 FORD EDGE SLE #A11023A WAS $24,800 NOW

20,980

18,995

15,900

NOW

2007 BMW X5 #P4282 WAS $40,800

NOW $35,900

2006 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SC #P4345 WAS $44,900 NOW $42,900

15,800

3 GT WAS $14,900

NOW

11,900

2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER #P4257A WAS $13,890

NOW

12,800

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE #P4298 WAS $14,900

NOW $12,900

2004 NISSAN MURANO SL #A10280A WAS $18,900

NOW $14,480

2004 NISSAN SENTRA #A11046A WAS $9,900

NOW $7,980

www.abbynissan.com • 604.857.7755 • Toll Free 1.800.880.1335

DL #7702

Abbotsford Nissan

NOW $16,900

NOW $13,900

2006 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE #A11005A WAS $16,900 NOW 2006 MAZDA #P4229

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S #P4344 WAS $16,900

2006 NISSAN XTRAIL VISTA #P4322 WAS $17,900

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA SE #A10368A WAS $16,800

*0% financing for up to 48 months available on 2011 Altima(excluding Hybrid)/Sentra/Versa Hatch. 0% financing for up to 72 months available on 2011 Xterra/Pathfinder/Armada/Frontier/Titan models. Representative finance example based on Selling Price of $16,079 for 2011 Versa 1.8 S (B5LG51 AA00) financed at 0% APR for 48 months equals $198.92 per month with $5,000 down payment or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,079. Value Option Package cash equivalency ($1,400), freight and PDE charges ($1,397), air-conditioning tax ($100) and certain fees where applicable (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee, AB: $20 tire recycling tax) are included. License, registration, insurance, duties and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Retailers may sell for less. Offers valid between February 1st and February 28th, 2011. Limited time offers on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance are subject to change without notice. Retailers are free to set individual prices. £No Charge Option Packages are only applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Altima 2.5S/Sentra 2.0/Versa Hatchback 1.8S. Customers can also choose to receive the cash equivalent discounts of $2,100/$1,950/$1,400. All packages consist of features and accessories that are listed in the ad for the specific vehicle. All accessories are installed at dealer. See dealer for details. The 2010 Altima outsold the 2010 Accord and 2010 Camry in 2010 within the Lower Midsize category. Data is based on 2010 sales statistics. Comparison is based on the total units sold in 2010. Models shown $32,098 MSRP for a new 2011 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR (T4SG11 AA00), automatic transmission/$23,198 MSRP for a new 2011 Sentra 2.0 SL (C4TG11 AA00), CVT transmission/$17,548 MSRP for a new 2011 Versa Hatch 1.8 SL (B5RG51 AA00), automatic transmission. Freight and PDE charges ($1,530/$1,403/$1,397), air-conditioning tax ($100), certain fees where applicable (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee, AB: $20 tire recycling tax), license, registration, insurance, duties and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax, if applicable) are extra. Finance offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Retailers are free to set individual prices. 1Ward’sAuto.com’s Lower small engine segment, January 2009. 2Ward’sAuto.com’s Lower small engine segment, January 2009. 2010 Versa vs. 2009 Competitors. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only. †®iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included. XM® Satellite is available in the 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous U.S. Basic monthly subscription required and sold separately after trial period. Subscription subject of customer agreement at xmradio.ca. All fees and programming subject to change. © 2010 XM Satellite Radio Inc. The XM name and related logos are registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. nPreferred Customer Program: If you currently lease or finance your Nissan vehicle through us, you may already be pre-approved to lease or finance your next new Nissan model. 1% Preferred Customer Reduction currently available on the 2010 Sentra, Rogue, Maxima and Altima (except Hybrid) models. Please contact your Nissan Dealership for Nissan Canada Finance pre-approval terms and eligibility. Incentive program rate adjustments cannot reduce the lease or finance rate below 0.0%.

APARTMENT/CONDO

AVAILABLE ✦ 1 Bdrm - $615 Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable. NO PETS. 604 - 854 - 6307

706

ABBOTSFORD

WELTON TOWERS

818

RENTALS

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

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

604-504-RENT

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

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available 2 BEDROOM Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Rrefs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us. CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

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

MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2ND Ave. Mission

1 bdrms. from $600/mo. One - 2 bdrm. avail. now for $745/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & in-suite storage. Free Hot water. No Pets. 1 bdrm. from $625. 2 bdrm. from $780. Rental incentives avail. 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

604-855-0883

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 MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

ABBOTSFORD 1/2 duplex, 1600 s/f 2 bd + partly ﬁnished bsmt. Avail. immed $1075 +util. 604-825-4022 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm in 4 plex, laundry hookup, ref’’s. required. No dogs. Walk to elem & UFV. $750. Immed. 604-751-0877.

A30 AbbotsfordNews News Thursday, Thursday, March March 3, A30 Abbotsford 3, 2011 2011 RENTALS 715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISSION, 7th & Birch. 2/bdrm, 5/appli, laminate ﬂoor throughout, new kitchen. Avail immed. $850/mo + hydro. 1-604-818-0078

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.

736

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS 736

HOMES FOR RENT

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

CALL: (604)853-2718 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, 2723 Sandon Dr. 3 bdrm. duplex, 1.5 baths, refs, cls ARC, $1,150/mth. 604-308.0826. ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm farmhouse, 1 den, 1 bath, W/D, big kitchen & liv. rm, sep. strg rm, big shop, avail now. RV prk. $1450. Call (604)3080778 or 604-807-8766. ABBOTSFORD, 33492 Mayfair, $1850/mo. Avail April 1. 3 levels, 5/bdrms, 2/bthrms, Extra parking. 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

RENTALS 741

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.

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

ABBOTSFORD: FURN. BEDROOM. Share kitchen, bath, ldry, TV & cbl, Internet. Utils incl. On bus route $450. March 1. 604-557-3291 MISSION, FURNISHED, bdrm/bath, mini kitch, fridge, etc. Sat. TV. Sep. entr. Utils incl. $550. 604-826-6375

749

STORE - IT Individual Insulated Bays All Bays Alarmed

✦ CARS ✦ BOATS ✦ ✦ SUPPLIES ✦ 12’ x 40’ & 24’ x 40’ Ceiling height 8’

604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford

750

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 CLEARBROOK. 3 bdrm 2 ba., nr all amen. $1150/mo. Pet negot. Avail. now. 778-552-3396; 778-552-3395 MAPLE RIDGE, 4-5 bdrm home on 1 acre. 267 area. Dble carport, 2 cov sundecks, p&b cedar vaulted ceiling. 5/appli. $1700/mo. Avail March 15/April 1. 604-808-6431

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!

Call Sherri (604)855-7393 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. MISSION Home 2 bdrm up, 1 down 2 baths. F/S. Large lot. $1200/mo. N/S. Avail. now. 604-854-4699

MISSION UPPER / LOWER SUITES Williams - 1 bdrm LOWER suite f/s, share w/d. $575/mo.+ % utils Cherry - 2bdrm LOWER shared laund, $750/mo incl utils Egglestone - 2bdrm LOWER, fenced b/y, cov’d deck, shared laund, $750/mo + shared utils Hood - 2 bdrm LOWER suite, newer home, F/S, shared w/d $800/mo. + shared utils. Williams - 2bdrm+den - 2 baths - huge storage - private laundry $900+shared utils 6th Ave - 3 bdrm UPPER, laminate & tile throughout, carport, shared w/d, $1050/mo incl utils Cherry - 3bdrm + den down cov’d deck, share w/d, fenced yd, close to great schools $1100/mo

HOUSES Shook - WATERFRONT - quaint 2bdrm cottage, appx 900 sq ft, f/s w/d, cov.patio area, $1000/mo Sixth - 4 bdrm two level character home, sunroom, det’d garage, back lane access, $1350/mo Waxberry - Desirable Hillside location! 4 bdrm+den+rec room, dbl gar. + RV prkng - $1600/mo Johnson Rd. Large 2900 sf 3 bdrm + rec room in the country on 10 ACRES - pine hardwood ﬂoors, dbl garage + triple bay shop/horse stalls $2200/mo.

ABBOTSFORD UPPER/LOWER SUITES Magnolia - approx 1000 sq ft 2bdrm above ground suite in well maintained, 4-plex in good area, shared laundry, $760/mo (+ $80 utils subject to change)

APARTMENTS LATITUDE - 2233 Mckenzie Rd. 6 s/s appliances, granite countertops, elec. F/P, exercise room. min. 6 mo. lease. #132 - 1bdrm+den - 672 sq ft garden level - N.facing - $865/mo #217 - 1bdrm - 587 sq ft - desirable west facing - $825/mo #227 * 1BDRM + den - 686 sq ft south facing - $895/mo #401 * 2bdrm + den top ﬂoor * 954 sq ft * 2 full baths * east facing * $1225/mo FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

STORAGE

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

604-504-RENT 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

750

SUITES, LOWER

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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

MISSION 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

OFFICE/RETAIL

RENTALS

SUITES, LOWER

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: 2 Bdrm bsmt ste, near all amens. N/S, N/P, no lndry. Mar 1st. $750 mo. incl. hydro and cable (604)864-8409, lve msg. 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 or 3 bdrm bsmt. Walk to Mill Lake/amens. Apr 1. incl utils, own lndry. ns/np. Refs. 778-549-4508.

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 E. Bright recently reno’d legal 1 bdrm. bsmt suite. Priv entry, own ldry. $700/mo. utils. incl. Np/ns. Ref’s. March 1st or 15th. 604-751-1465 or 604-309-6545. ABBOTSFORD E. Lge 1 bdrm. g/l. Incl. utils. & cable. Ns/np. Suit quiet mature, single. Off street parking. Avail. now. $600/mo. 604-850-3191 ABBOTSFORD: Large 1 bdrm. suite. $700/mo. incl cable & utils. Close to hwy & amenities. NS/NP. Avail. now. Ref’s. 778-808-2222. ABBOTSFORD newer 2 bd sep lndry, $900 incl utils & wireless net. Avail immed, ns/np. 604-309-2212 ABBOTSFORD Ponderosa St. Large 2 bdrm legal suite. $725/mo. incl hydro & cable. N/S. N/P. No laundry. Call 604-850-5517. 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. Rural bachelor suite with private lge patio. Power, heat, internet, sat., ldry incl. Partly furn. 4 WD an asset. Np/ns. $585/mo. Avail. March 1st. Ref’s. req’d. 778-786-4163 after 6 pm. ABBOTSFORD. Thurston Pl. Bright newer 2 bdrm. suite. 1.5 baths. Nr all amen. Private area in backyard. $700/mo. incl utils & cable. No ldry. N/p. Avail. immed. 604-309-5231 ABBOTSFORD Townline area, 1 bd ste, very clean. N/S, N/P. Avail now $550 incl utils. (604)852-5712 ABBOTSFORD. Whatcom exit. Cls to freeway, 1100 sf gr/level 1 bdrm w/view, 9’ ceiling, F/P, private entry, patio, $850/mo. incl all utils, cable & laundry. Suit clean quiet prof. NS/NP. Avail. immed 604-857-3034 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. HOPE, 1-bdrm large ground level ste. Pet ok. Avail Feb. 15. $620/mo incl heat/hydro/ht water/laundry. 604-860-4819.

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

RENTALS 752

751

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2009 HYUNDAI SONATA grey, V6, cloth, 72,000/kms, no sunroof. Call 604-615-8529.

TRANSPORTATION

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

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

809

ReMax Little Oak Prop. Mgmt.

604-504-RENT

TOWNHOUSES

TRANSPORTATION

MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

remaxrentals@live.ca

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 friendly355@shaw.ca 533-1440 MISSION: 1 BDRM, nice & clean suite. NS/NP. Near schls. Call 604826-1346 or 604-226-1346. MISSION. 2 bdrm. 1 full bath. N/P. N/S. Lrg liv/rm. No ldry. Incl. utils & cbl. Avail immed. 604-826-3217. 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. 604-826-4211 MISSION: 2 bdrm suite. Avail now. Near all amenities. $700/mo. np/ns. 604-820-4289 or 604-832-2083 MISSION: 2 BDRM. suite, new area. Utils. incl. Cls to schls. & bus. Rent neg. N/S. N/P. 604-626-2541 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 MT. LEHMAN, newer bsmt suite on Estate property, 2 bdrm + den, 2 baths. Approx. 1500 sf, 1 or 2 people max. 1 person $850, 2 people $1100. NS/NP. 604-309-1399

TRANSPORTATION

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,400. 778-869-3265.

5H WHEEL SLIDER hitch $400, tail gate $150, almost new, ﬁts 2003 Dodge or newer 604-820-1951 or 604-557-3600

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erry Hackett was in the warden’s office speaking with a man near the front gate of Sarposa Prison in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city, when the suicide bomber struck. A massive explosion rocked the office, blowing the windows inward, and sending shards of glass slicing into Hackett. Then came the sounds of small arms fire, as Taliban insurgents fired AK-47 assault rifles and rocketpropelled grenades (RPGs). But this time, the prison security held. For the Abbotsford man who spent a year as director of the corrections contingent with the reconstruction team in Kandahar, it was a sign of the success of the Canadian mission. Another assurance that they were making a difference. Sarposa houses almost 1,200 prisoners, generally including hundreds of Taliban fighters. In a massive attack in May 2008, insurgents breached the front gate using a suicide driver in a tanker truck laden with explosives. The detonation killed security personnel in the area. A second suicide bomber on foot breached the rear gate. Then a team of 30 insurgents on motorcycles, with AK-47s and RPGs, fought to free more than 1,000 prisoners. An estimated 390 were suspected Taliban fighters. After that attack, prison security at Sarposa had to be reinforced. When the second attempt was made, witnessed by Hackett, there was a double gate. And the walls were designed by the military to deflect an explosion upward. “The infrastructure we did, and the training we did, was effective that

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