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Jonathan Field gently bonds with a young horse during a recent colt starting competition in Tennessee.
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Abbotsford horse expert Jonathan Field rode a colt through an obstacle course to the enthusiastic cheers of 6,000 fans in Tennessee last Sunday. He had transformed a wild horse into a trained companion in just
four hours over a weekend, through “natural horsemanship.” As he achieved the greatest moment of his life as a horseman, his mind turned back to one of his worst times. He was 19 years old in 1996 when his left hand was all but amputated
in an industrial accident. He was working for his father’s drilling business in the bush of the B.C. Interior, when a 500-pound piece of steel slammed down on his wrist. With his good hand, he held his mangled arm against his body, Continued on A5
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Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on March 26, 2012, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaws. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing. The following is a synopsis of the bylaws amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation. A copy of each bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Economic Development & Planning Services Department (Second Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, 2012 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2121-2012
ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2094-2011
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obstacle course. Field was asked to represent Team Canada, with his partner Glenn Stewart of Fort St. John. They took on an American duo, and another from Australia. It started on March 9, with the three teams choosing their colts. For the competition, 10 wild quarterhorse colts were brought from the Four Sixes Ranch – a big, historic spread in Texas. The animals have had only brief human contact for veterinarian services, but have otherwise never been touched. “They’re really frisky. They’re three years old, strong – there’s a lot of horse there,” said Field. A horse under four years old is considered a colt.
while two co-workers loaded Field into a pickup and sped him to 100 Mile House. They arrived just minutes before blood loss would have taken his life. Ten hours of surgery re-attached the arm. That was followed by several more surgeries, and years of physiotherapy. Field regained the use of his arm, but not his desire to take over the family business. His mind was branded with traumatic images, like the pickup that seemed filled with his blood. He pondered what he really wanted to do with his life, and came back to his love of horses. He had grown up up with them in Bradner, leaving school at the age of 15 to become a working cowboy in Merritt. So, he pointed his boots back in that direction. These days he splits his time between Abbotsford and the 600acre James Creek Ranch in the Nicola Valley, which he owns with his father Larry. Field has become an expert horseman. He tours North America 180 days of the year, teaching people about natural horsemanship. It is a system of developing a relationship with a horse, rather than breaking it. He doesn’t dominate the animal, but forms a partnership, in which the horse wants to be with him. Field maintains it is a theory so old it has Robin Duncan Photography.ca become new again, and Jonathan Field rides his colt through an obstacle course during the Road to the Horse competition. over a four-day course he teaches it to dressage They each picked their animal – drawhim to be a good riding horse for life.” riders, jumpers, trail riders and other ing from a hat for who chose first. Field Team Australia won the 2012 Road to people who want to better understand selected a colt that moved easily, and the Horse, but Field didn’t feel as if he’d their horse, and learn to communicate showed confidence at the front of the lost. with it. herd. He finished the obstacle course, stood He’s considered one of the best in his On the first day, they had a two-hour on the back of his horse, and got the field. training session. Saturday brought anrock star treatment from the crowd. The most recent acknowledgement other two hours. The competitors had a Field doffed his hat to the standing came in his invitation to compete in the 50-foot circlular pen in which to train the stadium, which was probably about oneprestigious Road to the Horse competianimal before the watchful crowd and a third Canadians. tion, the world championship of colt panel of five expert judges. “You wouldn’t believe how patriotic we starting. And then Sunday they had 40 minutes were down there – we were waving flags It’s all the buzz in the equestrian with the horse. They had to demonstrate like Americans. I teared up. world, as horsey people from across it could walk, trot, canter and perform “In 1996 I was sent on a journey. When the globe travelled to Murfreesboro, other exercises. Finally, they had to ride I rode that horse out after that obstacle Tennessee, to watch expert horsemen through an obstacle course. course I had a sense of achievement that train a wild horse in a few hours over Field was impressed by the knowledge- went all the way back to 1996.” a weekend, and then ride it through an
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yield. He gives him a moment to ruminate on that, and then controls the animal’s feet. He uses the reins and rope, moving the animal’s body and feet to show it how he wants it to move – all before getting in the saddle. Then he’s on and off the horse frequently, showing it how he wants it to step. It’s all about body language. “If you do what they do in the herd, they are one of the fastest learners in the animal kingdom.”
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‘Unaware of surroundings’ Drivers commit infractions within sight of flashing police lights
Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Speeding, tailgating, texting and yakking on cellphones are the top traffic infractions Abbotsford drivers complain about, and apparently for good reason. Earlier this week, the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) traffic and patrol section converged on the intersection of Mt. Lehman Road and Fraser Highway, as part of stepped up traffic law enforcement. A total of 44 tickets were issued for offences such as speeding, running red lights and using handheld devices. The blitz also resulted in two arrests – one for prohibited driving and another for a previous domestic assault. Sgt. Casey Vinet said a plainclothes officer stood at the intersection and radioed infractions to officers waiting ahead. He said it was surprising that a number of drivers were caught speeding, making illegal U-turns or using cellphones not far from the
intersection – where uniformed officers and patrol cars with flashing lights could be seen. “We’re finding that many of these drivers are not aware of their surroundings, and that’s a big concern,” Vinet said. He said drivers are continuing to use handheld devices, despite new laws that came into effect a year ago. The traffic unit issued 380 related tickets in 2011, and have already handed out 175 so far this year. Vinet said much of that is due to the traffic squad having increased its staffing this year, with the hiring of four additional officers. He said a common occurrence is motorists who hold their cellphone near their lap while they text during a stop. In one such case, a plainclothes officer walked up to the car window, and the driver was so busy texting that she didn’t notice anyone was there. Continued on A6
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Const. Pat Kelly speaks with a driver at Mt. Lehman Road and Fraser Highway this week.
The realities of policing Junior academy exposes students to the job Tyler ORTON Contributor
About a dozen teenage boys are huddled in a firing range, their hands deep in their pockets on an exceptionally cool March afternoon. Const. Pete Quaglia of the Abbotsford Police Department addresses the Grade 11 and 12 students between the cracks of gunfire. This afternoon’s lesson at Junior Police Academy (JPA) is proper Taser use. The APD training officer recounts a story of an American cop who left a charged stun gun in his pocket after arresting a suspect. The boys chuckle when Quaglia tells them the arrestee thought the cop was having a heart attack after the improperly stored weapon zapped the officer. About 20 high school kids are spending seven of their spring break days learning as much as they can about being a cop. Just showing up is proof of the students’ dedication. JPA kicked off March 10, the day after school got out for spring break. By the time it wraps March 16, students will have spent 12 consecutive days in a learning environment, be it school or police academy. “It’s for high-flying kids,” JPA co-ordinator Const. John Davidson explains, adding it’s probably one of the only youth programs at the APD not focused on reaching out to teens in need of extra guidance.
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Abbotsford Police Const. Pete Quaglia demonstrates various types of Tasers to Junior Police Academy students. Instead, these are youths the the reins, he restructured JPA police are confident will be to show what the life of a cop future leaders in the comis like. “ munity. “We like to make it fairly VIDLEIONE rea In past years, the proGive them a taste ON ws.com realistic. abbyne gram was geared towards of all the different aspects t job,” he says. showing high school stuof the dents what police academy is This dose of reality kicks off all about. Since Davidson took even before JPA officially starts.
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After shortlisting the program’s applicants, Davidson assigned students like Brendan Forster to do ride-alongs with police officers in the weeks leading up to the academy. “The ride-along, that is truly an amazing thing. People don’t understand how much is going on in Abbotsford,” Forster says. The Grade 12 student spent about six hours in a cruiser with a police officer. He says he applied for JPA for the simple reason that his first career choice is working for the Abbotsford police. “The community’s helped me so much. I want to try to give something back,” Forster says. Upon graduating from Robert Bateman Secondary this June, he plans to study criminology at the University of the Fraser Valley before applying to either the APD, the RCMP or the Canadian Forces. “All I’ve ever really wanted to do is become a police officer and this is probably one of the best things you can take,” Forster says just a few hours after firing a pistol, a shotgun, a semi-automatic and an automatic rifle at the Abbotsford Fish & Game Club. But Davidson explains the academy isn’t just about learning to use weapons. Students are subject to fitness tests, use-of-force training, tutorials from the APD’s narcotics unit and canine unit, and a series Continued on A6
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NewsBytes FLARE SCARE Abbotsford Police, Fire Rescue Service and ambulance crews were called to a report of a suspected pipe bomb at about 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of McCallum Road. When they arrived, they found a backpack with several sticks of what appeared to be explosives. The explosive devices unit determined the items were parachute flares. It is not known how or why the items were placed there. Parachute flares provide a bright light and are used in distress situations, such as in search and rescue operations or to alert oncoming vessels of a boat’s position.
GENERATOR DONATED Finning Canada has donated a new 500kw Caterpillar indoor diesel generator, valued at $74,000, to the Dave Lede Campus of Care in Abbotsford. The generator will provide emergency power to all three buildings on the site, located adjacent to Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Marshall Road. The Campus of Care partners are the Abbotsford Hospice Society’s Holmberg House, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, and Matthew’s House.
AIRPORT WEBSITE The Abbotsford International Airport launched a new website on Thursday. The new site is designed to be easy to use, with a layout that will help customers find the information they are looking for. Some new features of the YXX site include: Live continuous updated feed of arrival/departure information; mobile feature for people accessing the site via smart phones; quick links to the most frequently asked questions The site can be found at www. abbotsfordairport.ca.
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of mock scenarios where they respond to anything from a noise complaint to pulling over a driver. W.J. Mouat student Mitchell Flann says
these types of learning experiences have been invaluable, especially since the police use actors to make the situations as realistic as possible. “The first scenario
we did was actually a death notice where we had to go to someone’s door and tell them your family’s dead,” the Grade 12 student says, adding it still hit him hard when he informed
an actor his fictional wife passed away. “Ultimately, the scenarios are really cool,” Flann says. “It’s a good way of testing what we know of the law.” But even before get-
ting to do these activities, eligible Grade 11 and 12 students must go through a considerable vetting process. The teens must pass fitness tests, complete background checks, fill
out a sizeable amount of paperwork and go through an extensive interview. Davidson said this process alone can be a great learning experience even for those who
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don’t make it all the way to the end. He notes many of the young participants hadn’t even sat down for a job interview prior to the JPA application. Flann says he was on the fence about a career as a cop before the academy, but after only a few days at JPA he realized policing was something he was truly excited to pursue. Davidson says the program is equally successful if students complete JPA and realize being a cop is not a career for them. “Really, it can either make or break their dream of becoming a cop,” he says. But for teens like Forster and Flann, JPA has only reaffirmed their desire to police.
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Vinet said police are concerned about the inattentiveness of such drivers. “If you take your eyes off the road for even a second, it could change your life.” The blitzes this year include automatic licence plate recognition – the use of a specially equipped vehicle to detect stolen plates/ vehicles, prohibited drivers and uninsured vehicles. Last month, the APD presented its 2012 strategic plans and its goals for the year. Among them was to reduce traffic-related injuries by 25 per cent after recording 13 vehiclerelated deaths in 2010 and four in 2011. “The enforcement is about reducing injuries and death in our city. Too many people have been killed or seriously injured in what we believe are preventable collisions,” Vinet said. Traffic enforcement will continue throughout the year in areas which have been identified as high-crash zones. Among them are: 1. Lonzo Road and Sumas Way 2. Mt. Lehman on- and off-ramps for Hwy. 1 3.King Road and McCallum Road onand off-ramps 4. Marshall Road and Sumas Way 5. Clearbrook Road on- and off-ramps
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Memories of Japan Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
It was difficult for Michael Luzia of Abbotsford to watch the TV news reports last Sunday, marking one year since the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. He had been there when it happened – and for months afterwards – and it was still so fresh in his mind. But it was important for him to acknowledge the anniversary. “It’s not easy to go through again, but it’s something I wanted to do,” he said, adding that his family helped him cope with the strong emotions that emerged. On March 11, 2011, Luzia was teaching English at a small school on the northeast island of Izushima – not far from Sendai, the city most devastated by the disaster – when the earthquake struck. The school and all its occupants, including 28 students, were spared from the devastation of the tsunami that followed, due to its location on a high hill. But they soon experienced the consequences of Mother Nature’s wrath. Many of the students lost parents and other relatives. Most lost their homes, including Luzia, who was living in a small apartment in Onagawa, about 50 km northwest of Sendai. His girlfriend, Hui Wen Shi of China, was in the apartment when the earthquake struck and barely
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Michael Luzia and his girlfriend Hui Wen Shi, who both experienced the 2011 earthquake in Japan, hope to rejoin in China this fall. escaped with her life, fleeing to high ground when the ocean flooded into the town. It took Luzia about two weeks to be able to return to his home in Abbotsford, and he did so with the intention of going back to Japan, after raising awareness and funds for the relief efforts. Luzia returned to Japan at the end of April and spent the next four months there, completing his teaching contract at three schools in Onagawa with students ages six to 15. He said it was difficult to go back to such devastation, with many families having moved to other areas because their towns had been decimated. Luzia was touched
by the strength of the people, who believe that it’s not proper to talk about their difficulties. “What I noticed most is that Japanese people don’t ask for help.” He was instructed not to discuss the tragedy with his students, but one young boy opened up to him after class one day, telling Luzia how he was having difficulty coping with the death of his grandmother. “I told him it was OK to talk about it,” Luzia said. While there, Luzia arranged for a group of school principals to meet and come up with a list of items they needed. He then ensured that money raised in Abbotsford
and three other B.C. communities – Steveston, Esquimalt and Nelson – went towards those things, including survival items such as lifejackets and canvas tents, as well as a range of school supplies. Luzia completed his teaching contract at the end of August, and has been back in Abbotsford ever since. Hui Wen Shi joined him when he was in Japan, and visited him in Canada for two months late last year. Luzia is now completing language studies at University of the Fraser Valley – he is adding Chinese and Korean to his repertoire – and hopes to join his girlfriend in China in the fall. He would like to return to teaching, although he’s not sure where. But Japan, and its people, will remain close to his heart. “They are the strongest people I’ve ever met,” he said.
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Kony 2012 is a call for action to stop this man – via world and in particular American intervention in Uganda, where Kony used to be based. The elusive leader and his militia are now believed to be in the neighbouring Central African Republic. Recently, the U.S. sent 100 military “advisers” to Uganda to assist that country’s forces in getting Kony. So far, they’ve not been successful. Almost overnight, the Kony 2012 video went viral on YouTube and Facebook. To date, it has received 80 million views. It has captured the imagination and support of millions of people around the world. Kony 2012 is one of the most effective pieces of social media marketing ever created. It is visual, it is emotional, and it is simple. It focuses attention on the plight of Ugandan children – a motherhood issue if there ever was one. It clearly identifies the bad guy. And it provides an avenue of action – forward a link, “like” a site, and if you’re really motivated, make a donation to the organization, and get an “action kit” of stickers, posters, a T-shirt and a wristband, which has an identification number which when tapped into the
website, makes this campaign trackable and quantifiable. The initiative is fascinating, if not disturbing. It has tapped deep into the new generation, who live in a Facebook world. The vast majority of them never heard of Kony or the LRA before. They do now.
What will be the next campaign to harness the knee-jerk potential of social media? Most probably also never knew that the issue of child soldiers is, sadly enough, not new at all. Especially in the endless African conflicts, it is almost commonplace. As for the title of “the worst” of the world’s criminals, competition is fierce. Again, unfortunately, the African continent is chockablock with violent warlords responsible for the slaughter and starvation of hundreds of thousands of inno-
cents. But remove them all and the place would still be left with immense problems of drought, disease, inter-tribal rivalries and political/military interference by a host of foreign nations. And meanwhile, of course, around the planet there are countless other worldclass thugs, some of them even posturing as legitimate leaders. Yet, thanks to Kony 2012, we can put a name and face to one. As the video states, he is made famous in order to be known, so that he can be stopped. He is literally the Facebook “poster boy” for evil. That he deserves such a role is not in dispute. Ultimately, the end game of the Kony 2012 campaign may possibly see the man brought to his death. I’m not squeamish about such a thing. However, this is a highly selective and thinly scripted morality play, acted out on a world stage before a highly impressionable and often ill-informed audience. What will be the next campaign to harness the powerful knee-jerk potential of social media – and who’s to say it will be for good? That’s assuming we all agree on “good.”
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The recent deaths of patients at Burnaby General Hospital (BGH) has raised questions about what is going on in hospitals, and how transparent they are with information on rates of bacterial outbreaks. Bacterial outbreaks are an alarming event, but steps can be taken to prevent them or minimize the spread. Recent media releases about higher-than-normal numbers of patients dying from Clostridium difficile have led to attacks on how Fraser Health is running its hospitals, and what needs to change. Health Minister Michael de Jong responded to the attacks by claiming that aging, out-dated hospital infrastructure, and bathroom shortages are to blame. Bacterial outbreaks are not choosy about the year, make and model of the infra-
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letters Anniversary of a tragedy
I wanted to remind you and the people of B.C. of a terrible tragedy that occurred March 13, 2010. Laurel Nadine Wilson and her yet unborn daughter, Chloe, and Laurel’s father Ralph Jewel, died innocently standing on a street corner waiting to go for a birthday lunch in Abbotsford. A licensed B.C driver did not stop for a red light and caused a major accident which claimed three generations of a family. Chloe, the unborn child, lived for 20 minutes of her short life while Laurel’s father suffered for six months before he finally gave up a valiant fight and lost his life as well. The man responsible for all this mayhem was given a $2,000 fine and banned from driving. Far from the results and charges that the families expected from a man who had already broken the law numerous times, and proven he would and has driven without a valid driver’s licence in the past. This man now walks free in society, thanks
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A pair of local karaoke lounge crooners took to the national airwaves last weekend with a song routine that’s propelling them to another shot at prime time television. Steve and Celeste Presby’s performance of Cher and Peter Cetera’s “After All” wowed the judges during the March 11 episode of Canada’s Got Talent and secured a spot for the Abbotsford couple in the next round of the reality show competition. Although he’s been hosting karaoke parties for over a decade, Steve says he never thought he and Celeste were guaranteed any success on TV. “I hoped that we’d do well,” Steve says, “but I wasn’t sure. I saw some of the acts they had and I thought it was really tough competition.” The Presbys only
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Abbotsford’s Steve and Celeste Presby moved on to the second round in the reality TV competition Canada’s Got Talent. started putting on performances together about a year ago, but they felt confident they had a chance to make it past the auditions as long as they showed they were enjoying themselves. “The wife heard about (the audition) and we just thought,
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Next fall the kindergarten students at St. James and St. Ann’s School (SJSA) will be adding rubber boots, rain pants and a hooded raincoat to their required uniform as the Catholic school becomes the first Abbotsford elementary school to launch outdoor kindergarten. “Children spend more and more time in front of the TV and playing video games; they have lost their connection with nature. We know from health research and statistics that children of this generation are less physically active and less fit,” explains Terri Sask, principal at the parochial school that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. She is excited for SJSA to become the first school in Abbotsford and the first Catholic school in the province to pilot an outdoor education program as part of the daily curriculum. “Being in the outdoors helps children
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to learn in a North Vancouver preschool and from kindergarten to Grade 5 in the Maple Ridge school district. The Sooke school district will be offering a nature kindergarten for the 2012/13 school year as well. Research indicates the children of outdoor schools do well later in their school studies, and benefit from the experience in a variety of ways. The children will
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St. Patty’s event The Rotary Club of Abbotsford-Sumas hosts its first St. Patrick’s Day dinner, dance and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, March 17 at Matsqui Community Hall, 33676A St. Olaf Ave. Cocktails are served at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Live music is by the Full Moon Band. Tickets are $50. To reserve, call Katrina Smid at 604-807-9602 or email katrinasmid@ gmail.com.
BURGERS ’N BREW Fraser Valley Humane Society hosts a burgerand-brew fundraiser on Saturday, March 17 at the 14th Avenue Pub (32516 14th Ave. in Mission), starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15.50 and are available at the society office, 33103 North Railway Ave. Info: 604-820-2977
SINGLES MEET The Christian Singles’ Group holds a St. Patrick’s Day Mystery Party on Saturday, March 17 in Abbotsford. The event begins at 6 p.m. Bring a food item to share for the potluck meal. Reserve a spot by calling Kim at 604-5040494, and choose the character you want to play.
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SPCA AGM The Abbotsford branch of the BCSPCA holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 21
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STORYTIME Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) hosts an Enchanted Evening storytime on Monday, March 19 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. The event, aimed at kids ages two to six, features stories, puppets and songs. Info: 604859-7814 (ext. 229)
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AT THE LEGION The Royal Canadian Legion in Abbotsford (2513 West Railway St.) holds an Irish pub night on Friday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. Music by Syd. Irish stew is served for $6.
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Ten air cadets from 861 Silverfox Squadron competed at the Cadet Zone Biathlon Championship this winter at Whistler Olympic Park and seven of the biathletes came home with medals. Biathlon couples the rigorous sport of skate skiing with rifle marksmanship. The aim of the competitions is to identify the best biathletes across B.C. to earn a trip to the national championships in Nova Scotia. The individual results were:
T Youth men – gold for Ben Curry; senior male – gold, Jisup Kim; and senior female – bronze, Jane Kim. T Junior male – Jarod Algra won gold; Emilio Nicolato silver; and Brody Griffey bronze. Junior girl Nicole Kim won silver. T Cadets Algra, Curry, Jisup Kim, Nicolato, and Nicole Kim moved onto the provincial competition at Mount Washington on Feb. 4, with Algra bringing home silver and Curry bronze.
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On Feb. 19, the graduates of Abbotsford Traditional secondary organized a charity fundraiser fashion show that raised more than $1,700 for Abbotsford’s Cyrus Centre. The event the students named Youth4Youth was initiated and organized by a student grad council, to give to a charity that helps young people. With the assistance of teacher sponsor Grant Gasser, the school gym was transformed to a fashion runway, complete with a large screen, music, commentators and student models. Student leader Ashandeep Sandhu spearheaded the effort that drew a crowd of more than 300 people. Co-leaders Danae Styles and Melissa Toews are also credited with putting in many hours of volunteer time.
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LIVE AUCTION DONORS: Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman Abbotsford Heat Chief Constable Bob Rich and the Abbotsford Police Department Chief Don Beer and the Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service
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At the gala Dave Holmberg Sr. made his own pledge to match the funds raised to build Holmberg House. On March 5th, he presented a cheque for $75,000 at the AHS Resource Centre. Joining him in this photo are (left to right) Lee Holmberg, Marion Keys, Dave Holmerg Sr., Debbie Lehmann and Angelo Rea.
Abbotsford Heat Hockey After Thoughts Restaurant Allcare Auto Solutions — Coquitlam Angela Bradley, RMT Arbonne Consultant — Joanne Ladoucier Linda Arcand Canuck Place Children’s Hospice Canterbury Food Services Ltd Chatters — Sevenoaks Core Fitness and Rehabilitation Dead Frog Brewery Enriched Academy — Kevin Cochran & Jay Seabrook European Day Spa Friends of Ours Hair Salon
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No need to play it Coy Guardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggression leads Mouat past Kitsilano at B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Colleen Jones already owns a record six Scotties Tournament of Hearts national womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling titles. This week, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chasing her first Canadian seniors championship in Abbotsford.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It put everything in a different perspective. Suddenly, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not worried about the little things. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mellowed me on the curling ice a little bit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not as intense. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m probably just as intense.â&#x20AC;? Though Jones is competing at the senior level this week, the 52-year-old still has big goals on the non-age-restricted womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scene. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reunited with MaryAnne Arsenault and Kim Kelly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part of the rink that won five Scotties titles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and added lead Jennifer Baxter to form a team to make a run at qualifying to represent Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Arsenault will skip, while Jones will play either second or third.
It sounds odd on the surface, but W.J. Mouat Hawks guard Jesse Coy is most effective when his game is seasoned with just a dash of selfishness. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s according to Mouat coach Rich Ralston, and to clarify, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the kind of selfishness where a player jacks up shots until his arm gets sore as his teammates grow increasingly frustrated. Rather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a healthy aggression, and a desire to assert oneself at pivotal junctures of the game. In the first half of the Hawksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; opener at the B.C. AAA boys basketball championship against the Kitsilano Blue Demons on Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre, there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a hint of selfishness in Coyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach, healthy or otherwise. He was overly deferential, and the shots he did take were of a passive nature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; settling for mid-range jump shots rather than driving to the hoop. In the second half, it was a different story. Midway through the third quarter, the 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3â&#x20AC;? senior took over, scoring 11 consecutive Mouat points to boost a slim 41-40 advantage as high as nine points. Early in the fourth quarter, he picked up his fourth personal foul and had to go to the bench. In the interim, the Blue Demons clawed their way back to within 56-54 with three min-
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Jones ready to rock Curling icon eyes Canadian seniors title, also covets Olympic berth Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News
Colleen Jones has won nearly everything there is to win in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curling several times over. In light of that, it might be understandable if this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Seniors Curling Championships at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, being the 50-and-over age-restricted competition that it is, failed to truly whet the appetite of the Nova Scotian curling legend. But Jones, a six-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts winner and a two-time world champion, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t switch off her trademark intensity even if she wanted to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want to win this,â&#x20AC;? she
said Thursday, after touching with bacterial meningitis. Jones contracted the disease down at Abbotsford International Airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won a Canadian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which can be fatal 15 to 20 per mixed, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won a Canadian cent of the time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just before womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. To add this, it would be Christmas 2010, and her life may have been saved by awesome.â&#x20AC;? doctors who were Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resumĂŠ, able to quickly dias it stands already, agnose her condiis amazing. Her tion. half-dozen Scotties Saturday, march 17 to Jones underwent triumphs include Sunday, March 25 brain surgery in an unprecedented Canadian Seniors of 2011 to refour in a row beCurling Championships April pair a cerebral spitween 2001 and Abbotsford Recreation Centre nal fluid leak, and 2004, and she won canadianseniors2012.com after a four-month gold at the Worlds recovery period, in 2001 and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;04. After a two-year hiatus from she returned to the ice with no competitive curling between ill effects. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking back, the whole thing 2008 and 2010, Jones returned to the scene last season, only to be is miraculous, but at the time, it sidetracked by a harrowing bout was scary,â&#x20AC;? she said.
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Fontaine’s goals power Aeros past Heat Sports in Brief A pair of first-period power play goals by Justin Fontaine paced the Houston Aeros past the Abbotsford Heat 4-1 on Tuesday evening. Jeff Taffe and Jon DiSalvatore chipped in with second-period tallies as the Aeros knocked off the Heat for just the second time in seven games this season. Pierre-Luc LetourneauLeblond accounted for the Heat’s lone goal with a shorthanded marker at 1:25 of the third period, and Abbotsford goalie Leland Irving took the loss after allowing four goals on 27 shots. The defeat left the Heat (32-25-3-3) outside the AHL’s Western Conference playoff picture for the first time this season. They’re currently in
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ninth place, but remarkably, they’re just one point back of the fourth-place Chicago Wolves in the crowded conference standings. The Heat continue their road trip with stops at the San Antonio Rampage (Friday), Houston (Saturday) and the Texas Stars (Monday). ICE CHIPS: Q The injury-riddled Heat received some reinforcements up front, as Krys Kolanos was reassigned to Abbotsford by the NHL parent Calgary Flames late Tuesday evening. Kolanos has 19 goals and 23 assists in 36 games with the Heat this season. Q On Wednesday, Irving was recalled by the Flames. He’s expected to start on Friday against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Paige Norton of Abbotsford turned in a series of terrific performances at the Special Olympics Canada Games last week, winning three medals.
Abbotsford speed skater Paige Norton captured a trio of medals at the Special Olympics Canada Games last week. Norton won a medal of every colour at the Games, which were held in St. Albert, Alta. She took gold in the 777-metre race, clocking a time of 1:49.82 to finish atop the F2 division. She added a silver medal in the 1000m and a bronze in the 333m, along with a fifth-place finish in the 500m. An Abbotsford curling squad also turned in a solid result at the Games. The team, which features Percy Walker, Mike Palitti, Ashley Bowling, Jeff James and Dale Wright, finished fourth in their division.
Hawks soar at team pentathlon A four-girl track and field team from W.J. Mouat Secondary earned a $500 bursary for their school after finishing third at the Telus Gran Forza Team Pentathlon held Saturday at the Richmond Oval. Behind second-place fin-
ishes from Hailey Gibson in the 50 metres (6.91 seconds) and Alex Siemens in the 800 meters (2:21.20), Mouat scored 3,765 points. Other points for the Hawks came from Frankie Jackman in the shot put and Jory Smallenburg in the long jump. The Mouat team com-
bined to place seventh in the 4x200 meter relay. In other action, Chantel Desch of Yale Secondary smashed the record in the senior girls’ standing long jump. Desch leaped 2.52m to easily surpass the mark of 2.28m set last year by Hailey Stewart.
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This week, Jones will skip a rink featuring third Nancy Delahunt, second Marsha Sobey and lead Sally Saunders. More than five weeks have elapsed since they won the Nova Scotia senior women’s title, and they’re raring get back in game action. “We’ve been joking around – ‘Just six more nights, just five more nights,’” Jones said. The seniors championships features 12 teams on both the women’s and men’s sides, and the women’s draw is particularly star-studded. Cathy King of Alberta is another former Scotties champ – she won the Canadian women’s title in 1998, and went on to win bronze at the Worlds. Also in the field are defending Canadian senior champ Heidi Hanlon, an 11-time Scotties par-
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POPESCUL NEUFELD, Irma Susan July 21, 1931 March 13, 2012 Irma Susan Neufeld (nee Penner) passed away peacefully at the age of 80 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family until the end. Irma was the beloved wife of Rudy Neufeld (deceased 2007). She was predeceased by her father John in 1978, mother Agatha
in 2001, brother Arthur in 1988, and brother George in 2003. Irma grew up in Rosemary, Alberta and after marrying Rudy started her family life on the farm in Seven Persons, Alberta. They moved to Abbotsford in 1982. Irma will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren: Stewart (and Cathy in Windsor, ON), Cameron (and Marianne and their children Adam (and wife Erin) and Jordan in Edmonton), Cynthia (and Karl and their children Luke & Aaron in Maple Ridge) and Garth (and Liz and their children Alec & Graeme in Abbotsford). She also leaves to mourn her passing, her sisters, Frieda in Kelowna, Alice in Edmonton, and Eva in Sechelt, BC. Irma was devoted to her family. She loved reading, swimming, gardening, playing bridge and scrabble, listening to classical music and jazz, and taking in a play. She also volunteered at the MCC in Abbotsford where she combined her love of books and her concern for others in need. Irma loved the beauty of nature and its power to inspire. She was the first to jump into a freezing cold lake and shout that we should join her. She also taught us that a proper picnic must include hot strong coffee served in the best china cups one has! Irma Neufeld lived her life graciously and died peacefully. We commit her spirit to the Lord.
Norma Kathleen Passed away March 13, 2012 at the age of 67 years. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Donald; mother-in-law Vera; three sisters-in-law, Linda, Catherine and Rosemary; one brother-inlaw Gordon; special cousin and closest friend Donna (Hugh) Savage; special friend Barb (Clayton) Copping; many other dear family members and friends. A celebration of her life and golf tournament will be held later this summer. Donations in her memory to Pancreatic Cancer Research would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com Wiebe & Jeske 604.859.5885
SHIPMAKER Gloria Luella Gloria went home to be with our Lord at her home on March 12, 2012. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends but we can rest assured knowing that she is now safe in the arms of her Heavenly Father. A celebration of her life will be held at Bethel Church on Sat. March 17 at 1:00 pm. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers Gloria would wish that you please give a donation to Bethel Church Sunday School.
You hear the phrase “You get what you pay for”. Adding Value is receiving service beyond expectations. It is going above “normal” service. We live in a globally competitive world where businesses are competing with each other. The difference is usually in the level of service provided. People have expectations. We want service that is provided with dignity and respect. There is a sense of fulfillment and pride when we receive service above our own expectations.
Service in the original Greek language is diakonia which means to minister to serve. Doulos is the word translated slave or servant. When you look at the meaning of these two words, we have the picture of someone who is devoted to another to the disregard of one’s own interests. That means putting other people first and making sure that their interests are above our own interest. Serving others gives businesses a competitive edge. Saint Paul said “Treat others better than yourself.”
Woodlawn Funeral Home Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home 2310 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford 7386 Horne St., Mission 604-853-2643 604-826-9548 Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford 604-854-5534 w w w. d i g n i t y m e m o r i a l . c o m “ Yo u r C o m m u n i t y Fu n e r a l H o m e s T h a t C a r e ”
Kharak Singh 1939 ~ 2012 It is with heartbreaking grief that we regrettably announce the passing of Kharak Singh Jagpal. Kharak was born in Singapore on July 1, 1939 and passed away in his home in Abbotsford, BC, on March 12 2012. Kharak will forever be remembered as an intelligent and caring person; especially by his four children, wife, mother, sister and four grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Sunday March 18, 2012 at Woodlawn Funeral Home at 1:30 pm. Paht will follow at Abbotsford Khalsa Divane Gurdwara on South Fraser Way.
There’s a song in every silence, seeking word and melody; There’s a dawn in every darkness bringing hope to you and me. From the past will come the future; what it holds, a mystery, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. In our end is our beginning; in our time, infinity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life, eternity, In our death, a resurrection; at the last, a victory, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
Online condolences can be sent to:
wiebeandjeskefh.com
Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires a mature individual to drive a light truck. The position includes order picking and parts delivery. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax resume & Abstract GREGG DISTRIBUTORS (B.C) Ltd. 604-888-4688 Attn: Personnel Manager
GROWING OLD HAPPENS.
tip #2
it’s better with friends
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
OWNER OPS WITH A TLS Required for
Prowest Transport New container contract. Fax resume “N” abstract 1-888-778-3563 Ph: 604-214-3161or E-mail: jobs@bstmanagement.net
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EDUCATION
OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
Come and join our new courses • • •
Bank Teller Training Auto Plan Broker Accounting Tutoring Excel Career Institute # 4 - 2599 Cedar Park Pl. Abbotsford, BC V2T 3S4 604 - 746 - 0515 604 - 613 - 3125
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING Get Practical Skills That Get Jobs
RECRUITERS LIVE ON LOCATION:
LANGLEY SATURDAY, March 24th 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTEL BANQUET CENTER 8828 - 201 Street
Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio. 1-888-920-2221 ext: 6130 www.viu.ca/ heavyequipment
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Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.
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FARM WORKERS
20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours a week $9.56/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour. Employment starts Apr. 2, 2012
WE OFFER: -Top Notch Regional Premiums -Flexible Schedules And MUCH more!
Contact us! 1.800.476.4766 Email: recruit@ bisontransport.com Web: www. bisondriving.com
Fax: 604-864-8858
Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available from July to December. Duties include, weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Wages are $10.50/hour for 54 hours per week.
Please fax resume to 604-460-0944, with attention to Octavio Garcia. Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada FARM Workers req’d for cut flower Nursery in Bradner. PT & F/T, longterm, entry level jobs. Must speak English be reliable & motivated. Also looking for field lead hand. Resumes to: info@bloominghillscanada.com or call 604-857-8817
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EDUCATION
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS Are in Huge Demand Earn up to $22 Hourly
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT with UNIT CLERK also available MICROSOFT OFFICE
Written by Natalie Sleeth Inspired by T.S. Eliot
Irma’s funeral will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012, 11:00 am at Emmanuel Mennonite Church, 3471 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford. Please join the family for lunch at the Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations are most welcome to the MCC.
Bronco Transportation requires Company Drivers & Owner Operators for BC, Washington, Oregon and Alberta runs. Must have previous flat deck experience. Please fax resume & abstract to: 604-888-2956 or 888-8777
See you there!
In the bulb there is a flower; in the seed, an apple tree; In cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there’s a spring that waits to be, Unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see.
JAGPAL
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Adding Value and Influencing People
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON
OBITUARIES
Caravetta Passed away March 12, 2012 in Abbotsford, BC. Born in Natel, BC (in the Crowsnest Pass). He was always proud of his East End roots. Most of his working life was spent with various employers on the P.N.E grounds and he enjoyed reminiscing of all his sport involvement there, spanning 50 years. Mario was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Eileen. He leaves son Ken (Marg), daughter Sharalee Borean (Armando), grandchildren; Mario (Alexandria), Shelby (Tom), Brittany, Adam and great grandchildren Trevor, Josephyna, Rafaella and special friend Barbara Emond. The family wishes to thank all his doctors and staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Services at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford. Prayers at 7:30 pm, Friday, March 16, Funeral at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 17, 2012. In lieu of flowers please take someone to dinner and reminisce. 604-857-5779
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ACCOUNTING SKILLS • Bookkeeping • Simply Accounting • Quick Books
IT TECH/WEB DESIGN
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GENERAL FARM Workers needed. Pruning, weed control, harvesting berries. Start date: June 15, 2012. $10.25/hour. Fax resume to: 604744-8331 or mail to: Sukhdev Toor Farms, c/o 2124 Chateau Place, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 3V1
SEASONAL WORKERS Local cut flower greenhouse operation in Maple Ridge looking for F/T and P/T seasonal workers from March to October. Duties include flower harvesting, greenhouse experience an asset. Email resume to: albionfreesia@telus.net or Fax: 1-866-262-7751
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Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Proficient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset. Benefits offered after 3 mths. Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectation to mgratwicke812@gmail.com
Small Property Management Company in Abbotsford requires an administrative assistant. Bookkeeping and/or property management experience required. Approximately 30 hours per week. Email all resumes to colleen@strataschoice.com. An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051
Education Assistants
Highroad Academy, an independent Christian school is looking for certified Education Assistants for our On Call List. Application forms available from www.highroadacademy.com. Please forward along with resume to: info@highroadacademy.com or mail to : 46641 Chilliwack Central Road, Chilliwack BC V2P 1K3
CARPENTERS &
HAIR l BEAUTY l SALON Mission, BC
Now Hiring STYLISTS BENEFITS Include: - Industry leading wages - Medical & dental benefits - Generous service commissions and bonuses - Free education opportunities, travel perks - Flexible hours - A fun, busy & friendly work environment
H.A. Brar Siding & Woodworking Ltd. Is hiring Carpenters $23.51/hr. & Construction Helpers $18.69/hr. All 40 hrs week. Mail: 2245 Meadow’s St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 3A8. Email gurpreet.gill462@gmail.com
HAIR STYLISTS Our Newest Great Clips Salon is now open... SUMAS MOUNTAIN VILLAGE! We’re accepting applications NOW for full and part-time stylists for our new Great Clips hair salon, Sumas area in Abbotsford. If you’re interested in a fresh start please join the FUN as we build another great team.
Hourly Wages, Bonuses, Benefits and We Supply the Customers!
Sam at 778-898-4120 to set up an interview or email an introductory note and resume to:
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HELP WANTED
$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!
Highroad Children’s Centre is in need of ECE, ECE Assistant, and Responsible Adult subs for our Preschool and Out of School Care Program. We are also looking for subs as support staff. Please send your resume to info@highroadacademy.com EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Traffic_King@shaw.ca
APPLY NOW! In person: #B358-32555 London Ave, Junction Shopping Centre Email resume to: junction@chatters.ca Fax resume to: 604-826-7755
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FARM LABOURERS
Chilliwack Petro-Pass is seeking a person for Customer Service position. Applicant must be able to work in a team, good cleaning skills, motivated to work/learn. 32-38 hrs/week. Please drop your resume off to: 41420 Yale Rd. West (Greendale).
Opinder Bhatti Farms is hiring for Farm Labourers - $9.64/hr. 40 hrs/wk. Mail – 5061 Tolmie Road, Yarrow, BC V3G 2V4 or Fax 604-823-2271
Person for Counter Sales (with Forklift Certification) required in our Concrete distribution yard in Abbotsford. Should be able to do counter sales and load /offload our customers / vendors as well. Candidate with experience in Concrete / Drainage Industry and computer knowledge would be preferred. Monday – Friday, Day Shift. Good Benefits. Email detailed resume with references and certifications to manoj@diamondconcrete.ca.
We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.95/hr with an attractive incentive program as well as regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1). To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com
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Are you looking for a new & positive change in your career? This could be it, as we have openings for 2 experienced customer service experts to join our versatile team. If you communicate easily & clearly on the phone, have excellent computer skills (MS Office), are familiar with CRM database software, & find it easy to be adaptable & flexible to change do we have a position for you! We continue to set the standard for excellence in customer service & we need winners with a positive attitude & a passion for taking care of our customers. Experience in the hospitality industry is an asset. If you consider yourself a guru of mutitasking & love to excel in a challenging career, don’t wait send your resume with cover letter to: service@lewisadvantage.ca
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D Self-motivated D Excellent attention to detail D Exceptional customer service skills D Strong keyboarding skills / Data entry experience is an asset D The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment D Comfortable using most Microsoft office programs
PropertyStarsJobs.Com CASHIER F/T & P/T positons. Apply in person at Husky gas station. 31648 S. Fraser Way.
LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience in retaining walls. Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853
Graphic Designer The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a graphic designer temporary employee. The successful applicant will possess strong computer and graphic skills, and be a quick learner. Graphic Design education or experience with Adobe CS3 package in a Mac platform an asset. You MUST possess strong and developed Adobe InDesign skills as well as a good knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, internet, and electronic files are an asset. The successful applicant must be creative and well organized and able to produce advertising and special promotion layouts and designs with speed, accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to work under deadline pressure and be a strong team player. Excellent spelling and typing skills are a prerequisite. Command of the English language is a must. Shift availability & flexibility also an asset.
HOSPITALITY Customer Service Langley
Please note candidates with the above skilled set and experience may only apply.
Send resume with salary expectations to: Leanne.Woelke@school specialty.com
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MEDICAL/DENTAL
Local Charity requires regional rep for the placement/collection of product displays. Independence/ability to travel, design/execute routes, reliable vehicle, people skills, inventory control and proven stability a must. Position for mature applicant, offers flexibility of self employment. Commission based income 20-40K. Inquiries to: brenda@futurefundraising.com or fax 1-888-556-6728, inquiries will be replied by March 23. LOCAL Craft Manufacturing Company looking for Reliable Subcontractors. Work from home. Make extra income. Training provided at no cost to you. Call 604-826-4651. Leave your name and number and we will call you back.
UP TO $20/HR
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
CASHIERS & CASHIER SUPERVISORS Andaz Creations Ltd. o/a Mac’s Convenience Store is hiring for Grocery Store Cashiers $9.93/hr & Cashier Supervisors $13.55/hr for all shifts. All 40hrs/wk. Mail: 33093 7th Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2C9. SERVERS, HOSTESS & COOK with exp for busy Roseland Family Rest. F/T & P/T positions. Don’t apply btwn noon & 2pm. Drop resume in person, 33550 S. Fraser Way
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INSURANCE
PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!
Looking for a personable and energetic P/T - F/T member for our team. Must have minimum Level 1 and ICBC experience. Please call Todd 604-864-7699
CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397
BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s
TABOR VILLAGE Temporary PT Registered Nurse & Casual Reg. Nurses Tabor Village is a growing Campus of Care made up of Tabor Home, Tabor Court, and Tabor Manor. Our quality team provides our elderly with compassion and “Care from the Heart” in a Christian health care environment. We are currently recruiting for a Temporary PT Registered Nurse & Casual Registered Nurses at Tabor Home and invite you to visit our website at: www.taborvillage.org to view a detailed job description and instructions for submitting your application.
142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS Customer Service Langley Are you looking for a new & positive change in your career? This could be it, as we have openings for 2 experienced customer service experts to join our versatile team. If you communicate easily & clearly on the phone, have excellent computer skills (MS Office), are familiar with CRM database software, & find it easy to be adaptable & flexible to change do we have a position for you! We continue to set the standard for excellence in customer service & we need winners with a positive attitude & a passion for taking care of our customers. Experience in the hospitality industry is an asset. If you consider yourself a guru of mutitasking & love to excel in a challenging career, don’t wait send your resume with cover letter to: service@lewisadvantage.ca ESTABLISHED Commercial Trucking company seeking mature, highly motivated, responsible individual to carry on admin. & A/P duties. Knowledge of Quick books a must. 25-30 hrs wk. flexible. Please fax resume to: 604-854-6818
Please send cover letter with complete resume including references and 2 samples of previous graphic work to:
TRADES, TECHNICAL
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
NO Telephone Calls Please
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WORK WANTED
I AM AN experienced dairy farm worker looking for p/t work 2 days/week. Bonnie, 604-858-4909
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#1 in the Fraser Valley
SPRING RELAX SPA
604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd. Abbotsford (Hiring) AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.
604-746-0099
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CLEANING SERVICES
EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER avail. Mon-Fri. Very thorough & efficient. Exc refs. Nini 604-826-0722. EXP LICENSED HOUSECLEANER From Aldergrove to Mission. Call Barb @ Simply Clean 604-308-0849 HOUSEKEEPING BY KATHY $20/hr. (Not looking for staff) 604-850-5933 or 604-226-1988 RISE & SHINE CLEANING has an opening for 1 new client. Call: Laurie Moulton 604-820-3050
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DRYWALL
Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small. Call Les, (604)703-4549/866-4594 D & D DRYWALL. Boarding, taping, texturing painting & remodelling. Big or small jobs. Over 25 yrs exp. Free estimates. 604-853-3640. DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696 WALTER’S DRYWALL Taping - Texture - Repairs Over 40 yrs exp. 604-308-7943
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#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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SALES
F/T Inside Sales Person for the Order Desk
EXCAVATING
Required for Western Canada’s Largest Traffic Supply Company. The Ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, time management capabilities, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, high level of commitment to exceptional customer service and relationship building, self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment. Strong attention to detail required along with excellent computer skills. Product knowledge and Inside Sales experience would definitely be an asset. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume w/ salary expectations to darleneb@atstrafficgroup.com or by fax to 604-534-1639 WELLS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES in Langley has an immediate opening for a counter sales position. Pref experience in the industrial supplies market, ie: fasteners, abrasives, cutting tools, safety supplies etc. Hours: 8:00 - 4:30, Mon - Fri. Call 604-534-5456 or email resumes to info@wellsindustrial.ca ask for Ron
SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com
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ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
ATTENTION ~ LOSE WEIGHT Herbalife Ind. Distributor. 778-240-8800
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the
Local HVAC company looking for experienced sheet metal installers, service technicians, and (B) Gas fitters. Please email resume to: heatingteam@gmail.com
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1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
Please send your resume to gtasker@acrgroup-ca.com or by fax 604-274-1013
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Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
RUBBER BUILDER
SITE SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: Titan Construction is looking to hire a SITE SUPERINTENDENT who has experience running projects that utilize tilt up construction. To apply, send your resume to Josh Coleman via email (josh@titanconstruction.net) or fax (604-8567563).
LEGAL SERVICES
CRIMINAL RECORD?
Shift work – starting rate $22.53/hour. Experience a must. Good Benefits–Immediate Start
TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to y@blue-land.ca
✦ Demolition ✦ Land Clearing ✦ Excavating ✦ Backfilling
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681
threescocatering@shaw.ca
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ADRIAN’S LAWN CARE. All yard maintenance & cleanup, pruning, power raking & aerating. Certified & insured. Call Adrian 778-242-2807
778.549.0750 www.smarterstudents.ca
CK LAWN & TREE SERVICE Hedge Trimming, Tree Pruning & Removal. Top dress. 604-217-2772 GAN LANDSCAPE. Pruning, lawn cutting & yard maintenance. Call Greg for free est. (604)857-9023
FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com .Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services
Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca
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Graveyard shift 11:30p.m. to 7:00a.m. 4 days per week $19.75 per hour to start plus $1.50 per hour – shift differential.
Find a friend
Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.
Sarah Driediger, Creative Services Foreman The Chilliwack Progress 45860 Spadina Avenue Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 6H9 email: sarah@theprogress.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
SANDBLASTER
Efficient weight loss, Feel great. A solution used by millions. Dr approved.Shirley (604)826-4188
Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.
Applications will close Tuesday, March 20, 2011.
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ERICA @ 604-777-2195
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Richmond plant requires Full-Time
WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR
Counter Sales
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER ENTRY ASSOCIATES Required *Seasonal work* (Mar.Sept.) with potential for F/T at a busy company in Aldergrove. The following skills / attributes are a must:
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP.
Administrative Assistant Required
CONSTRUCTION HELPERS
CHATTERS
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 15 Years Experience Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,
Pruning, Weeding & More.
Our ads are
Robert or Gen 604-504-1559
inexpensive
rg_handylandscaper@yahoo.ca
and they
work hard.
Spring Clean Up $195.00 Incld: power rake, moss, fertilizer, & lime. Add Aeration $40. Call Chris today 604-807-9020 www.yardprolandscaping.com
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GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469
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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com
Door Installations Crown Moldings Additions
D New const. & renovations D Competitive pricing D All work done to code
TOM’S PAINTING & DECORATING 35 Years Exp. Tom Van Keulen 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
RECYCLE-IT!
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
604.587.5865
AFFORDABLE CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Renovations & Repairs Floor To Ceiling Interior & Exterior. ~ Mold Removal Specialist ~ * Licensed * Insured * 25 Yrs Exp. 604-287-2600 www.salishdevelopments.ca
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca
✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808
Cartage Ltd.
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DECKS
HOME REPAIRS
New, Repaired, Replaced
Handyman/Reno services for your home and office, it’s a new deck season? Call Mike 604.820.0012
LANDSCAPING
SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar
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$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
Abby Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting Boiler & Furnace repairs, trouble shooting. Hot water tanks, same day replacement. Plumbing repairs. Lic & Insured. Best rates in town
604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
MOVING & STORAGE
Call Paul (604)832-3771
WCB Covered, BBB A+ rating Licensed & Insured, Free Estimates.
Call Lyall at: 604-377-6197
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TREE SERVICES
AAA Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
604-787-5915, 604-291-7778
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
PLUMBING
$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber. Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234
Available for Delivery Call for pricing
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CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397
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PRESSURE WASHING
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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING #1 PET SOURCE
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373 “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80.604-832-1053. 1-855-240-5362
• 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
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AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cuddly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk. CANE CORSO mastiff, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.
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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807. GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827. 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
AUCTIONS
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604-857-0800
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ANTIQUE AUCTION
Designer Furniture
Preview 9:00am
March 17th @ 1:00pm
LIQUIDATION AUCTION
March 21st @ 5:00pm
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Monday March 19th, 7pm
Furniture, Artwork, Crystal, China, Collectibles
VIEW: Sunday 1-5pm Monday from 10am
CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME Unit # 4 - 26157 FRASER HWY., accredited appraisals available
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YARN DONATIONS WANTED free by local non-profit, to knit and crochet blankets for homeless and needy in Abbotsford. 604-504-3713. 6 KITCHEN CHAIRS, OAK finish, good condition, $50. obo. Call 604-851-2210. FREE 32” TOSHIBA TV, excellent picture & color. 30 CDs, Josh Groban, 3 Tenors, Ray Charlies, Kenny G., Phantom Opera, etc. All $35. 604-853-5959. 30 MORE CDs, Elvis, KD Lang, Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams, James Taylor, Andrea Bocelli, 3 Tenors, Sarah McLachlan etc. $35. 604-853-5959. G.E. FRIDGE, good shape, $99. obo. 604-850-2185. ZENITHTV, 25”, $35. obo. Britannica encl., $50. obo. Canadian ency., $15. obo. 604-850-3621. WHEELCHAIR WALKER shower chair toilet seat lift, $100. 604-855-0633. ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL, small size, $50. 604-855-0633. CLOTHES DRYER, white, $75. 604-859-7223. 24’ ALUMINUM EXTENSION ladder, $85. 604-864-6324. WALNUT OFFICE DESK, 50” X 30”, five drawers, one with hanging files, solid, excellent condition, FREE. 604-864-6324. DEEP FREEZE, approx 2’ L X 4” W X 3” H, used, $10. Truck liner, used, STK-SR, $5. Weight bench with weights, exc. cond. $80. 778-888-8951. DOUBLE STAINLESS STEEL kitchen sink and Peerless tap with side sprayer and clamps, in excellent shape, $60. 604-855-7744. WANTED TO BUY piano accordion or botton accordion, been stored in closet for years? Pay up to $100. 604-853-7879. WANTED RECORDS from the 70’s & 80’s, classic rock & roll, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. WANTED DVDs of all types, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. WANTED NINTENDO VIDEO game system with games, will pay up to $100. 604-864-9786. CHAIRS FOR DINING room, brass lacquer, good condition, 4 chairs, $20. each. Call 604-853-4373. Cushions in good condition. 604-853-4373. DESK FOR COMPUTER and monitor, tempered glass for corner, 49” left side, 59” right side, $75. Was $400. 604-853-4373. TV OAK CORNER TV cabinet, new condition, front doors and shelves for components, price $95. Call 604-853-4373.
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GLASS COFFEE TABLE with iron stand below, new condition, 38” round for front room, price $100. Call 604-853-4373. GLASS END TABLES two of them to match 38” coffee table, each table is 25” round circle. Call 604-853-4373. BOOKCASE SOLID OAK, 4 shelves, 5’ high X 3’ wide, new price $300. Asking $95. obo. Call 604-853-4373. TEA WAGON ANTIQUE on rollers, wood with one of glass, price $45. Call 604-853-4373. 10 SHEETS OF NEW 3/8” fir plywood, $100. 604-855-2511. ANOTHER 10 SHEETS of new 3/8” fir plywood, $100. 604-855-2511. BABY EXERSAUCER, PINK, so best suited to girl. Good condition & very clean. Not music model, $20. 778-808-3235. 2 ALUMINUM SAWHORSES, $50. Portable planer, $25. French doors, $25. 604-864-2227. DRYWALL STILTS, $100. 604-864-2227. AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTER, $100. 604-864-2227. ONE P225 75 R15 GOODYEAR GS-A tire, almost new, $75. 604-820-2593. WHEELCHAIR, LIKE NEW, $100. 604-859-4249. SOLID WOOD PINE shelf / dresser, $25. Beige slipcovered loveseat from Homesense, almost new, $50. 604-864-2227. MATTRESS WANTED, good condition, double size, soft, pay up to $30. Phone 604-864-0170. WANTED USED SONY mini disc player, max $40. Phone Wenrer at 604-870-0450. GROLSCH BEER BOTTLES, ceramic top, great for making beer, 7 dozen, $15. 604-853-4693. OWKYO TX800 AMPLIFIER plus Onkyo TA2000 cassette player with two high tower digital fidelity 3-way speaker system, $100. 778-892-9924. DOUBLE KITCHEN SINK, 31.5”, $20. Phone under table with counter top, $20. Snowboarding boots, size 13, $15. Roller blades, size 9, $15. 604-850-3987. TWO LADIES WATCHES, $50. each. Good condition. 604-850-2302. DINING TABLE OCTAGAN with 5 swivel chairs, good condition, $99. obo. 604-825-4321. BIRCH TV STATION wall unit, $89. obo. 604-825-4321. FIR STAIR SPINDLES 34 total, 32-32”X1 1/2”X1 1/2”, 2-32”X3 1/2”X3 1/2” some are used some new A! condition $100.00 takes all 604-768-9904
WANTED SILVER PLATE or sterling cutlery, flatware or serving trays, tea, coffee sets etc. up to $100. 604-556-0780. PLUS SIZE LADIES stretch denims. 2 pairs tan, size 5X, corduroy stirrups, $20. each. Blue with silver embroidered legs, size 40, $30. 8 am to 8 pm 604-859-2754. PLUS SIZE LADIES tops. Sizes 3X to 5X, 10 available at $10. each. Blue denim, white cotton, purple silk and more. 8 am to 8 pm 604-859-2754. WALL MOUNT ELECTRIC fireplace $100.00 604-826-2393 WANTED: INSULATION R10-R12 or R14 must be clean up to $25.00 604-826-0041 1 MOTOR MASTER SOLAR panel 12V 5.5W 400 MA still in box $40.00 604-820-1180 MOTOR MASTER SOLAR panels 12V 15W A1 still in box $75.00 604-820-1180 1 INTERIOR 1000 XANTREX 12 VDC 115AVC still in box $50.00 604-820-1180 DOOR INTERIOR “new” white 80X32 6 panel design incl frame Rona price $99.95, my price $49.99 no tax 604-826-0041 WANTED BUNK BEDS wooden, will pay up to $100.00 604-826-0041 WANTED KITCHEN COUNTER and cabinets in good cond smaller layout preferred $100.00 w.h.y 604-826-0041 CHEST FREEZER GOOD working condition approx 15 cubic feet $100.00 Call 604-826-3524 20 HORSE JOHNSON outboard from the 1960’s plus other outboard parts $100.00 obo 604-826-3243 DOUBLE BED MATTRESS and box spring good cond $100.00 604-826-8294 DOUBLE BED HEAD and footboards and frame good condition $100.00 604-826-8294 DOUBLE DRESSER LIGHT oak colour very good condition $100.00 604-217-8147 FULL MIRROR FOR double dresser $75.00 604-217-8147 CHEST OF DRAWERS oak colour, wood excellent condition $95.00 604-217-8147 NEW BASE BOARDS solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths 100 ft $100.00 778-982-3232 NEW BASE BOARDS ANOTHER 100 FT solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths $100.00 778-982-3232 NEW BASE BOARDS ANOTHER 100 FT solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths $100.00 778-982-3232 NEW CROWN MOLDING solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths 100 ft only $100.00 778-982-3232
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
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Central Auction #313-20560 Langley Bypass (# 10 Hwy) (604)534-8322 www.centralauction.ca
POMxPOO 9 week old Female, vet ✔ & vaccinated, black & tan $450 (604)855-8606
Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience. Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com
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Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves
ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.
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Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.
Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765
Skidsteer/Mini Bobcat Services, $75/hr. Home renovations. Razorback Contrating Ltd. (604)991-2440
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GUARANTEED Call Greg 604-302-6687
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New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.
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NEW CROWN MOLDING another 100 FT solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths only $100.00 778-982-3232 NEW CROWN MOLDING another 100 FT solid maple 7 inches wide 12ft lengths only $100.00 778-982-3232 FISH TANK 22 GALLON $25.00 604-820-0372 FISH TANK PLANTS and gravel $100.00 604-820-0372 WALKER FOR ELDERLY $75.00 604-820-0372 MENS HOCKEY GEAR with bag $50.00 604-820-0372 BACKPACK SPRAYER MADE in Germany $50.00 604-820-0372 OLD CROSSCUT SAW $75.00 604-820-0372 FIR STAIR SPINDLES 34 total 32-32”X1-1/2”X1 1/2, 2-32’X3 1/2 X 3-1/2 some are used some new A1 condition $100 takes all 604-768-9904 FOR SALE HEAVY DUTY ratchet chain come along USA made brand, uses chain not cable $85.00 takes 604-768-9904 FOR SALE ONE white crane bathroom vanity sink, Correnet model A-1 condition with waste kit, taps $100.00 obo 604-768-9904 ANTIQUE CAST IRON Canadian Beaver 8” table saw with stock fence and blade guard, 110 Volt motor and guide $100.00 604-768-9904 OLDER STEEL BODY CANADIAN Beaver 8” table saw with original fence and blade guide. Good working condition $85.00 604-768-9904 FOR SALE STEEL body 8” table saw Dunlop brand sold through Simpson Sears as is condition 115 volt $50.00 takes 604-768-9904 BRAND NEW UNUSED auto parts washer, still in box 79X44X32 cm, green colour, has electric pump $100.00 firm 604-768-9904 FOUR SALE: FOUR heavy duty truck, car tire floor dollies never used A1 mint, black with lock brakes $100.00 604-768-9904 NEW APT SIZE microwave oven Danby brand white used a couple of times first $50 cooks 604-768-9904 OLDER MODEL CHAIN saw McCullogh Mac-110 yellow new chain rarely used asking only $75.00 604-768-9904 RARE CAST IRON H.D. house crew jack number 18, 16-ton capacity, nice condition first $75 takes 604-768-9904 ONE PAIR OF 16” white 6-bolt pattern GMC rims very clean like new with chrome beauty rings, caps $45.00 604-768-9904 SEVEN PAINTED WHITE mahogany solid Bi-fold closet doors A1 condition 25”X79” take all for $100.00 firm 604-768-9904 FOR SALE BLACK and Decker radial arm saw 10” blade type in excellent order has stand one owner $100.00 604-768-9904 NEW WHITE interior provincial door and hardware 32”X80” A-1 condition $85.00 takes 604-768-9904 ANOTHER WHITE INTERIOR new provincial door and hardware 30”X80” A1 condition first $85 takes 604-768-9904 FOR SALE ONE 40-gallon nat gas H.W.T. almost 5 years old, John Woods brand good working cond $100.00 604-768-9904 WANTED REASONABLE QUALITY portable tarp building 25-30ft long by 12-15 ft wide $100.00 or ? Any condition, will still purchase 778-982-3232 WANTED LARGE WOOD stove with glass window and clean out tray on bottom $100 or ? 778-982-3232 32 INCH SHOWER stall never used $65.00 obo 778-982-323. MOPED 1960’S NEEDS engine asking $80.00 obo 604-826-3513 BED KING SIZE mattress with 2 box springs only $100.00 604-826-3513
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
6’ WHITE ALUMINUM PATIO door & screen 1/2” thermal A-1 $250.00 obo (604)826-8194
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CHESTERFIELD, chair & love seat colonial style, in exc. cond. $750. Glass & rattan rec. table w/4 chairs. new cond. $600. 604-855-1630
MATTRESSES staring at $99
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)
Quality Never had a Better Price! Mismatch Sets w/steel Edge Guards.
Single $229 / Dbl $309 / Queen $339 With Ad - $100.00 off all: BackSupporter & Pocketcoil Sets Starting @ $599.
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.
SELL YOUR HOME!
#9 - 32912 Mission Way,
Mission Phone 604-820-2282
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.
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Also great for crafts etc
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself
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ABBOTSFORD. Aldergleen 2 bdrm, quiet location, 5 appls cls to amnts, ns/np, $850 Refs 604-437-8880
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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $75/13 yds. Well rotted $100/10 yds. Free delivery Abbts. Mission add $10 load. 604-856-8877
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REAL ESTATE
Phone 604-556-7705 ABBOTSFORD. Charlotte Manor. 2 Bdrm - $750/mo. incl hot water. Near rec center/bus. Ref’s. On duty manager. Call: 604-864-8565.
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ABBOTSFORD
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.
Abbotsford
GARAGE SALE Sat. March 17th 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 34859 Cassiar Court Collectible toys, Tonka, Ertl, etc., vintage dishes, furniture, tools, silk plants, stereo equip. & lots of household items & childrens toys.
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GUITAR Amp Repairs @ reasonable rates & fast turnaround. 1604-793-1970 or drop off at A&D Music, 2613 Montrose Ave Abbotsford, 1-778-880-0280 PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329 PIANO; APT SIZE Lowrey upright piano $750. Ph: 604-418-6274 or 604-531-1576.
REAL ESTATE
ABBOTSFORD
HUGE GRAD FUNDRAISER / ESTATE / GARAGE SALE
Sat. March 17th ~ 9 to 3 Lots of miscellaneous items. Everything must go!
2125 BROADWAY ST.
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
ABBOTSFORD ~ Old timer renter house, 2 bdrm. up, kitchen, 2 bdrm. unauthorized suite down. Needs TLC. As is $250,000. 604-832-8087
No Early Birds
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 12x68 3Bed, 2bath Mobile in Abby park. Home $29,900. Pad $480/mo. Call 604-830-1960 New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
Call 604-751-2147
For more info & viewing call
2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $84,900. Chuck 604-830-1960
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MOVING - GARAGE SALE
Can I Help You?
Saturday March 17th
ABBOTSFORD, 1/bdrm condo. Elevator access, secure u/g pkng. insuite W/D. $725/mo + hydro. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. (778)783-7284 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm, corner unit. 1 small pet. N/S. Near 7 Oaks. Quiet adult bldg. Ref’s. $725 incl util. Avail. now 604-850-0015
9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
2351 Harper Dr. McMillan Area
ABBOTSFORD
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $655.00 2 Bdrms from $779.00
Call 604-557-6054 1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00 33136 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
2 Months FREE Rent or $300 Move-In Allowance - You Choose! Ask for Details! 2750 Fuller Street at George Ferguson Valley View Terrace
Sat March 17th 10am - 4pm Household, Farm & Shop, Motorcycles, bikes, etc.
MISC. FOR SALE
✯OPEN HOUSE✯ Sun Mar 18th 1-4pm
Beautiful Large Updated Suites
2354 Grant St Abbotsford
✶ Large Kitchen Incl’s D/washer ✶ Quiet Well Maintained Bldg
ID# 149873 ~ $405,000
604-217-0931
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Eddy Wong Landmark Realty 26 years in Real Estate Free Market Evaluation 604-308-6628
Close to schools and Shopping ✶ 2 FREE months ask for details ✶ $25 Freedom 55 Discount New Apps Only! No pets
Tel: 604-852-9086 Baywest Mgmt Corp
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE ID# 149823 ~ $465,000
34456 Ascott Ave Abbotsford
604-859-5849
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
RENTALS
The Valley's Premier Farm Market For 37 years!
OPEN
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
2 BEDROOM ~ 1 BATH Extra Large Suites Free Heat & H. Water 3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Up. From $860/mo.
604-556-7742 “Seniors Discount” ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 1 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 2 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. Abbotsford
33810 Fern St.
Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok. For more info & viewing call
778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity
Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!
ABBOTSFORD
Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
ABBOTSFORD
Abbotsford/Mission
Park Lane Manor
MEADOWOOD
33331 Old Yale Road
Apartment & Townhouse Complex
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.
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes
Phone 604-852-4696
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
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
Apartments
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1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549
or Email
1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Townhouses
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets
3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
ABBOTSFORD
Great View
604-615-5402 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
Conveniently located at
Abbotsford/Mission
Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!!
ABBOTSFORD
Under New Management
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease Pet Friendly Buildings! CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road
Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach. & 2 Bedroom
Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail
Call 604-751-3619
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program
Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East
Call 604-852-7350
For more info & viewing call
604-615-5382 ABBOTSFORD D D D D
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets
1 BDRMS from $595/mo. 2 BDRMS from $750/mo. 3 BDRMS. from $1050/mo. Abbotsford
604-853-6620
1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
Bachelors ........ from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ........... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ........... from $771/mo. Villa Monaco 33263 Bourquin Crescent East
Bachelors .... from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo. 33298 Robertson Ave.
ABBOTSFORD. Tempo: 2 bdrm + den $1000/m; Avail immed. Call Collin at Stratatech Consulting, 604-703-6209
1909 SALTON RD.
Apartments
1 Bdrms ...... from $574/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $653/mo. 33405 Bourquin Place
1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.
Forest Village Apartments
For Rent
Call 604-751-2125
ABBOTSFORD: Maple Manor & Goldstone Court. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $600. Newly renovated buildings. Call 604-504-1587 (Maple) & 604-504-1758 (Goldstone).
Bradshaw Strata Mgmt. Ltd Large 1 &2 bedroom suites
For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.
ABBOTSFORD Near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo (1 person) 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885
6 Days a Week - Mon - Sat 8am-6pm
Avail now. 2 bdrm. 3 appl. Prkng. Ns/np. $775/mo. Move in allowance $200. 778-344-7654
ABBOTSFORD: Newly reno’d 1 bdrm. $600/mo. Priv entry, f/ba, sh w/d. Nr amen. Np/ns. 604-859-6152
5486 Riverside Street, Matsqui Village
ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.
MISSION 1bdr incl. TV, util. & shrd ldry. $650/m. NS. Call 604-8260003 or 604-302-9333 avl. immed.
Corner of Harris & Riverside
Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!
www.mainst.biz
Heat & Hot Water Included
ABBOTSFORD
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
HOWARD WONG FARMS
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. apt. Ctrl location. Avail. immed. W/d, 1 parking. $900/mo. Ns/np. 604-852-1827
1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00
Abbotsford/Mission
604-853-0333
1 Bdrm from $680/mo 2 Bdrms from $795/mo
Moving & Large Shop Sale 38171 Vye Rd. Abbotsford
604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Website:
33382 George Ferguson Way Abbots. clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Cat OK . Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.
Nelson Court
apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.
HOMESTEAD ESTATES
BIRCHWOOD MANOR
For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!
BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. N/P ~ N/S. Hot water & cable included. Quiet, parklike setting. 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg. 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
Under New Ownership
2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
Call 604-557-3708
Sat. March 17th ~ 10am to 4 pm Puzzles, books, pictures, tables, ornaments, lamps & misc. items. Please park in cul-de-sac
Abbotsford/Mission
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.
Call 604-557-3592
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program
APARTMENT/CONDO
PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS!
33184 George Ferguson Way
Units 3, 8, 10 & 11
706
33095 Old Yale Road
32030 George Ferguson Way
GARAGE SALES
RENTALS
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
1 & 2 Bdrm ~ 2 Bath From $700 to $875/mo. photos@craigslist search Chelsea Manor Resident Manager
604-850-2355
GARAGE SALE PINEGROVE TERRACE 32917 Amicus Place
542
706
2977 Dahlstrom Pl.
ABBOTSFORD
560
RENTALS
Close to freeway access. Clean, quiet buildings Fernwood Manor 33850 / 33870 Fern. St. Call: Ray 778-552-3097 Bakerview Place 33400 Bourquin Place Call: Helen 778-908-8286
Website: www.mainst.biz CLEARBROOK. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, condo on Mt. Waddington. No dogs, N/S. 2 U/G parking stalls. Avail immed. $1000/mo. 604-853-3873
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ABBOTSFORD
WALK TO UNIVERSITY - 1Large 1 bdrm @ $650/mo. - 1Large 2 bdrm @ $820/mo. - 1Large 3 bdrm @ $938/mo.
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge
AVAILABLE
2 BDRM.
1.5 Bdrm $685 / 1 Bdrm $630 Bachelor $550
Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking & storage. Close to all amenities. Excellent for student, seniors or commuters. 2 Seconds to freeway on/off ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. No smoking suite. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required.
Great location for seniors!
1916 McCallum Rd.
AVAIL. NOW
Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets
Call 604-852-0827 or
WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM
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2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount & Dam. Dep. Reduced)
ABBOTSFORD WAREHOUSE / WORKSHOP ind for lse. 3000/7500 sf. High ceiling, bay drs. 3 phase power. Reas. rate. 1653 Salton Rd. across from UFV. 604-859-4315.
Secure Undgrnd Prk & Elevator!
MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available April 1. $450 + hst + hydro + gas. Security check and refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call 604-820-8477, 604-820-0832.
SPACIOUS APT SUITES FOR RENT
Minutes walk to Mill Lake, schools, Abb Reg Hospital, shopping. Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping centres, theatre, UFV. Transit and easy Hwy 1 access. Call Claire to view 604-852-2583
CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate-2 bd, 2 bath, quiet gated location, 6 appli, plus f/p, laminate ďŹ&#x201A;r, open concept, w/high ceilings, N/P N/S $1150.00 Beautiful Citadel Ridge - 2 units, both 1 bed + den, in suite laundry, s/s+black kit. appli, some h/w & granite, encl. single garage, stone f/p. N/P N/S $900.00 The Westwood - 2 bed, 2 bath, 6 appli, f/p, open concept, some granite & some laminate, walk to Mouat School N/P N/S $1100.00 Tamarind Westside â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ½ month free rent!! several units, 1 bed & 1 bed& den, urban ďŹ nishes, laminate, some have granite, 6 appl. u/g park + storage locker, 2nd parking $25.00 N/P N/S $800.00 - $825.00 The Tempo!!!! - 1 bed, 1 bath, laminate and carpet, 6 appl, easy freeway access, close to shopping. N/S N/P $800.00 Carriage Lane Age restricted, heat & hydro included, upper large 1 bed & den. 5 appli, newer ďŹ&#x201A;ooring (laminate & carpet), 2 covered decks, 1 parking, storage locker. N/S N/P, $950.00 ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca
CALL: (604)853-2718
CLEARBROOK Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT $200 MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE (Ask For Details)
â&#x153;ł 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. â&#x153;ł 2 Bdrms from $745/mo. Rent inclâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
Seniors Discount $25
604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive ofďŹ ce &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. Abbotsford, Ross Rd., quiet, clean, practical 2700sf rural warehouse/storage/workshop. Ideal for hobbiest. $900/m. Avail March 3. Call Gary @ Stratatech Property Management, (604)793-5055
www.AbbotsfordApartments.com
Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post ofďŹ ce, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre. Call Marilyn to view 604-855-3345
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$650 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
MAPLE RIDGE
1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.
604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings MISSION 1st Ave. 2 Bdrm $750. W/D incl. no pets, avail immed. Refs req. Call Jim 604-820-0167 MISSION 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul-de-sac. W/D incl. Background & credit check performed. $750/mo. No pets. Avail now 604-820-6927 MISSION, 7696 Grand St. 2 Bdrm apt, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d quiet bldg. On-site manager. Avail now. $750/mo. Call: 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808. Mission
CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *
Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
604-820-0128 MISSION, dwntown. Beautiful quiet spac bach $550, 1 bdrm $600. Secure bldg. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. N/P.604-814-2435
MISSION
HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission
1 bdrms. from $630/mo. Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS. References Required.
604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION HILLS:
APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required.
Call 604-826-7880 MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
OAKMONT MANOR
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
MISSION post & beam 2 bd nr secluded lake, owner occ, n/s, no parties, sm pet neg $975/mo incl utils, chedit â&#x153;&#x201D; refs. (604)820-7721 eves
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FARMS
FARM WANTED for sheep/beef production. Must have suitable barn corral, fencing, etc. 604-287-7180
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS Mission -GARDENERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DELIGHT HAZTIC LAKE 2 bdrm mobile home in quiet park. Refs req. $800/mo. 1 Small dog ok. Call after 6pm 604855-8169 or 604-820-9332
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HOMES FOR RENT
129 Sumas Way 950 sq. ft. home. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Near Shopping, park and entertainment. Large Lot for parking an RV. Available March 1 $950/mo. Pets Allowed. Call 604 309-8523 ABBOTSFORD 3 BDRM house, 5 appliances, huge yard, ample parking Close to freeway and UFV Ref required. $1000.00/month. Call 604 - 852- 3215 ABBOTSFORD; 3 Bdrm house with garage, big rec/rm & 2 detached storage sheds. Fully renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Apr 1st. $1550/mo. N/P. (604)751-1277. ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm house, ctrl area near schls & shops. $1300 + utils. Avail now. 604-850-7609 ABBOTSFORD. Available immed. 2078 Peardonville Rd. Very clean 4 bdrm + 2 dens, 2 bath, gas heat / ďŹ replace, ldry, large rec-room, 5 appl. N/s. Would suite an extended family, $1800/mo. To view 604-8514169. References required. ABBOTSFORD. Avail. April 1st 2644 Cyril St. Central location, very clean 2 bdrm rancher, 1 bath, f/s, garage for storage, wood f/p, fcd yd, new carpet, gas heat, ldry hook up. Prefer n/s. $900/mo. 604-851-4169 ABBOTSFORD. Avail. April 1st. 2865 Justice Way. Near schools, bus route & shops. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, lge rec-room & ldry hook ups. Large yard with 2 sundecks. N/s. $1300/mo. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req. 604-851-4169
Available Rentals 2 bed/1.5 bath executive unit in The Viva. Laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, granite counters, 4 newer upgraded. Appliances, insuite washer & dryer. 1 U/G parking space. And separate storage. $975.00 per month + utilities. Avail Apr 1st. 2 bed/1 bath apartment. 3 appliances, insuite washer & dryer, Underground parking. $800 per month + utilities. No smoking/small pet ok with deposit. Avail April 1st.
604-864-6400 Toll Free: 1-877-864-6424 www.strataschoice.com
Member - Crime Free Program
HOMES FOR RENT
CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD. Large on Empress - view from 5 bed, 4 bath family home, 7 appli dbl. gar, 2 gas f/p, fam on main, rec rm dwn, N/PN/S $2000. Cute on Clearbrook! 2 bed, 1 bath, reďŹ nished original hardwd, clean w/bsmnt. N/S N/P $950.00 ALL PROPERTIES CAN BE VIEWED AT kijiji.ca
CALL: (604)853-2718
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ROOMS FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD. Rooms fr $450. Nr UFV, shops, Mill Lake, bus. Incl net TV, w/d, utils. Np/ns. 604-746-0446
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RV PADS
CHEAP STORAGE www.agassiz-all-storage.com 1-604-796-5577 LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
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604-854-4664 Located in Abbotsford
750
SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD, 1 bdrm. legal suite, own ldry., d/w, farm area. N/S N/P. Avail. now. $700 mo. incl. utils. (604)825-1730
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EAST ABBY. 5 bedroom for rent, plus den, upper two ďŹ&#x201A;oors only. Shared utilities All new inside from ďŹ&#x201A;oors to ceiling high efďŹ ciency furnace. Mar 15th. Ref. Req, N/s, N/p. Great view lge kit and fam room and living room. $1700. Call to view 604 308 2105
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ABBOTSFORD. Matsqui area. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Np/ns. No laundry. Avail now. Incl hydro. 604-5563691 or 604-557-8023
ABBOTSFORD. New 2 bdrm., basement suite, $675 mo. Avail. now. N/S. Pet OK. (604)835-9540 ABBOTSFORD, new 2 bdrm grd lvl bsmt ste. Nr bus & UCFV. Apr 1st. Incl utils/cbl. NS/NP. (604)855-7175 ABBOTSFORD: Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bd bsmt near school & all amens. Apr 1st. Shrd lndry. NS/NP. (778)552-0111 ABBOTSFORD. Rural setting on Sumas Mtn. 600sq/ft bachelor suite. Partly furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, patio, priv entry, gas f/p, shared laundry. Ns/np, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 4 WD an asset. $585/mo incl utils, satellite & WiFi. Avail Apri 1st. Call 778-786-4163 after 4pm. ABBOTSFORD. Thurston Place. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. N/P. Avail. now. $700/mo. incl. hydro, basic cable. (604)755-8834 ABBOTSFORD, Townline area. Spacious 2 bdrm. Priv entry. A/C. Incl. lndry. Np/ns. Avail. now. $800. 604-857-5855 or 604-614-8899. CLEARBROOK 3 bdrm bsmt suite, avail April 15 or May 1. Suit mature tenants. Rent neg. 604-852-4998. E. ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm + den legal suite. Separate entry. F/S, W/D, A/C. N/S, sm pet neg. $750 (604) 855-9964 or 615-9964. HUNTINGDON. Large 2 bdrm suite Near border. Suit single or couple. $900/mo incl. hydro, cable, a/c, insuite w/d. NS/NP. April 1 or sooner 604-302-7184 or 604-855-3494. MISSION 1 Bd & Bachelor, furn or unfurn. FARM, SHOP & pool. W/D. $500-$600 incl. 604-826-3874 MISSION 2 bdrm bright, lower g/l, f/p w/d. N/s. Fcd yd, avl immed $675 + % util. Pet negot. 604-820-8853
MISSION: 2 BDRM., lev. ent. N/P. N/S. $750/M. incl. utils. Avail. now. 604-756-2876, 604-832-5503 MISSION: NEW 1 bdrm ste. $600 incl cbl & hydro. NP/NS. Avail now. No lndry. Call: (604)615-6700. MISSION. Stave Lake/11th. 1 bdrm. 1 bath bsmt. suite. Walk to schools & shops. $600/mo. incl. utils. Share ldry. Ns/np. Immed. 604-768-5220
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
MISSION - Sun Valley Trout Park & RV - RV - 33 - 1/2 ft long. Deck, sunrm, 2 sheds, fenced yrd. Many options. Must be seen to be appreciated. $16,000/obo. Call (604)826-5280 or 604-855-5673
ABBOTSFORD. Laburnum. 2 bdrm. kitchen w/island. $850/mo. incl. util. Ns/np 778-242-5645; 604-556-8744
ABBOTSFORD. Near Townline. Neat & spacious 2 bdrm. Sep entry. Near 3 schls. Immed. 604-852-2697
TRANSPORTATION
40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; DUTCH STAR with Cummings turbo diesel, less than 59,000 mi. Always stored indoors, looks like new, economical to operate, 2 slides, din. booth, 2 a/cond, 2 TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2 CD & 2 VHS players, ldry., propane generator (6500W). Must be seen. 604-854-3266
ABBOTSFORD Bachelor suite. Suit person w/light cooking, no stove. Sh ldry. $600/mo. util incl 604-854-8741
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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CARS - DOMESTIC
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
1991 CHEV CAPRICE 305 auto, all options, new tires, no rust, Aircared $1300 obo (604)826-5368 1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. Aircared. Work done, good condition. $1000. 604-859-3439 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 4 dr. sedan (lost license). Runs exc. good tires/battery. AirCare has exp. $1500 obo incl. 2 winter tires on rims. 604-746-2582.
Autos â&#x20AC;˘ Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $2900 obo. 604-931-1236. 1999 BMW 323i - black on black, 180k, local, 5 spd. 4 dr. sedan, very clean, one owner, pwr. options, just serviced. $6495 / 604.312.7415 2003 CHEVY MALIBU 110,000 km, auto, V6, AirCared, good tires, $4000 obo. Call: (604)531-3251 2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7900. 604-626-8894 2011 Hyundai Accent GL, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $12,500, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)
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VEHICLES WANTED
FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.
WANTED 95-2000 4 cyl vehicle. Damage ok, or mech. repair maybe OK. 250K km max. 604-796-9183
838
RECREATIONAL/SALE
(604)826-9076
1998 Springdale 225RD
ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm., all utils. & appl. incl. No cable. Close to all amens. $1200 mo. Avail. immed. N/S N/P. (778)808-2222 Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ABBOTSFORD. 3Bd upper, 2 bath, quiet area nr school/plaza. $1000 incl lndry +60%utils. 604-866-7493 ABBOTSFORD. Lovely 2 bdrms, 1,000 sq.ft. New paint & ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Free lndry. $895/mo. incl hydro & gas. Cat ok. April 1. 604-830-2906.
WANTED TO RENT
Professional, tidy couple looking for 4 bedroom home in Abbotsford. ASAP. Please call 604-991-2030 or 604-308-8001
Microwave, rear dinette, 3 burner range, A/C, CD, awning, ½ ton towable, tandem axels. $7,995(Stk# 21442AA) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. (604)856-8177 604-308-5489 2007 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; CLASS C FORD Adventurer, 114K kms sleeps 4, f/s,full bath $29,500 obo (604)826-4925
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) will be held at The Sandman Signature Hotel located at 8828 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 201 Street, Langley, BC on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM, PST.
Abbotsford 2 bdrm in new hse, full bath W/D nr FVC, ns/np. $1000 incl util 604-807-2160, 604-852-3809 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm suite avail. now. Nr Grannyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, schools & all amen. $650/mo. incl hydro. Ldry negot. Ns/Np. 604-851-9340 ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. All appls. $1200 Incl utils. No cable. Close to high school. Avail. April 1. N/S N/P. Refs required. Call (778) 808-2222.
TRANSPORTATION
ABBOTSFORD Bachelor suite $550/mo. Walking distance to Mill Lake 7 Oaks shops & Hosp. No drugs, no partys. Also shared accommodation $500.604-853-6016.
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STORAGE
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite on farm, Matsqui area. Ns/np. Avail. now $750/mo. incl. hydro. No ldry. 604-826-3842; 604-615-4545
604-855-0883
SUITES, LOWER
749
1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Well Maintained Condo Secured & Quiet. No Pets Pls. Amenities nearby & bus at front
33370 George Ferguson Way
750
MISSION: 1500+ sq.ft. 3 bdrm, all appls. N/S, No dogs. Avail Apr 15 $1150/mo (604)826-8015 after 6pm
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Near bus stop. W/d. Avail. now. N/s n/p. 604-746-1513; 604-615-0510
E. Abbotsford, deluxe 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1800sf mobile, ample prkg, p/t work avail on farm. $1600/m incl light & heat. avail. 1 (604)768-9249
RENTALS
MISSION FARM: quiet, safe, ample prkg. Hydro, water, sewage, lndry, cbl/net. $300-$500. (604)826-3874
Rental Incentives Available
1 bdrm +den/strg +prkg $625 2 bdrm +den/strg +prkg $780
MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 (1 person) or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885
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RENTALS
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper
Capt’n Crunch auto wrecking Ltd. Recycling all but food waste.
◆ Wood Products ◆ Tires ◆ Construction Waste
We pay for scrap metal! Brought to our yard.
◆ Scrap Car pickup ◆ Rolloff containers Auto Wrecking - Recycling 604-855-1644 - 604-852-1296
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2004 FORD EXPLORER SP. 2 door, 5 spd, standard, 176,000 kms. New brakes & tires. Aircared. Well maintained, good condition. $4900. obo. 604-813-6763 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7000 firm. Call 604-538-4883
TRANSPORTATION 851
TRUCKS & VANS
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn Aircare ST#152 $1995 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sdn, auto st#201 $1995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto sdn ST#195 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2dr, auto AirCare ST#182 $2995 1996 ACURA TL 4dr auto, leather, fully loaded ST#177 $2995 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, Aircare ST#186 $3495 2002 FORD WINDSTAR sport 7 pass auto Aircare ST#108 $3495 1997 ACURA LE auto 4dr sdn leather full load ST#175 $3995 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4DR auto sdn st#169 $3995 1997 HONDA CRV Aircare auto only this week ST#97 $3995 2000 SUZUKI ESTEEM 4dr auto sdn ST#88 $4500 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sdn full load ST#03 ST#89 $5,900 2003 BUICK GRANDVUE 7 pass auto ST#189 $6900 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sdn ST#168 $7900
TRUCKS THIS WEEK:
2002 GMC SONOMA EXT cab auto st#166 $4995 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $12,900 2005 FORD F250 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#125 $8,900 2005 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#134 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2001 FORD F350 Crew cab Lariat 7.3L power stroke diesel 4x4 ST#46 $12,900 2007 FORD F350 XLT crew cab 4X4 auto diesel ST#128 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW cab Lariat 4X4 auto long box diesel ST#118 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD quad cab SLE 4x4 auto fully loaded ST#145 $16,900 2006 FORD F350 QUAD CAB 4X4 auto diesel ST# 17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 CREW CAB Lariat leather 4X$ auto diesel ST#164 $17,995
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666
www.keytrackautosales.com
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TRUCKS & VANS
2002 Windstar, 137,km, good condition, $4900. Call (604)392-3727 or after 4pm/wknds, 604-845-4766
2006 Ford F250
Long box, regular cab, power windows/locks, AM/FM/CD, trailer tow package. $9,995 (Stk#29912A) www.fraserway.com/ consignment 1-877-651-3267 DL#31087
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$ PLUS
UP TO
,
ON MOST NEW 2011 & 2012 MODELS
OR
$
IN MANUFACTURER REBATES
NOW GET THE FORD YOU WANT WITH THE ACCESSORIES YOU WANT.
TOWARDS THE ACCESSORIES YOU WANT
ON MOST NEW 2011 & 2012 MODELS
TOWARDS YOUR PURCHASE ON MOST NEW 2011 & 2012 MODELS
THE BIGGEST SELECTION OF TRUCKS IN THE VALLEY!
2012 F150 4X4 XLT SUPER CAB
2012 F150 4X4 XLT CREW CAB
$
26,630 BUILT FORD TOUGH CASH 750 $ FINANCE CASH 1,000 $
FINAL SALE $ PRICE
$
30,631 BUILT FORD TOUGH CASH 750 $ FINANCE CASH 1,000 MSA FORD SALE PRICE
$
500
$
DOWN
$
179
BI-WEEKLY
24,880
3.5 ECOBOOST, SYNC, TRAILER PACKAGE. F1C32474
FIC75550
FIC64349
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
2012 F150 4X4 XTR CREW CAB
TAXES INCLUDED
FINAL SALE $ PRICE
28,881
$
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
$
500
BUILT FORD TOUGH CASH
DOWN
$
FINANCE CASH
BI-WEEKLY
FINAL SALE $ PRICE
222
TAXES INCLUDED
37,901 750 $ 1,000
$
500
$
DOWN
$
258
BI-WEEKLY TAXES INCLUDED
36,151
1,000 UP TO
0% 72
AS LOW AS
APR
FOR UP TO
PURCHASE FINANCING
NOW GET THE FORD YOU WANT WITH THE OPTIONS YOU WANT.
2012 ESCAPE XLT
5,500
OR $
MONTHS
ON MOST NEW 2012 FIESTA & FOCUS MODELS
23,899 BUILT FORD TOUGH CASH 500 $ FINANCE CASH 500 FINAL SALE PRICE
22,899
TOWARDS THE OPTIONS YOU WANT ON MOST NEW 2012 MODELS
2012 EDGE LIMITED
AIR, POWER WINDOWS, POWER LOCKS, ANTI THEFT, KEYLESS ENTRY, ALLOY WHEELS.
LOADED, PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, NAVIGATION. EDC17221
FNB58057
$
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
$
500
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
DOWN
FINANCE CASH
$
168
BI-WEEKLY
$
$
ON MOST NEW 2011 & 2012 MODELS
$
$
PLUS
IN MANUFACTURER REBATES
2011 FUSION SEDAN
AIR, POWER GROUP, CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, 6 SPEED AUTO, SYNC SYSTEM, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO (W/6 MONTHS FREE SERVICE), CARGO PACKAGE, 17” CHROME WHEELS. EAC31599
MSA FORD SALE PRICE
UP TO
TAXES INCLUDED
$
15,980 $ 1,000
FINAL SALE PRICE
$
500
BUILT FORD TOUGH CASH
DOWN
FINANCE CASH
$
112
14,980
$
500 DOWN
$
286
FINAL SALE PRICE
BI-WEEKLY
$
41,610 500 $ 500 $
BI-WEEKLY
$
40,610
TAXES INCLUDED
TAXES INCLUDED
TEST DRIVE A BRAND NEW FORD AND HELP YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!
DL# 7957
Visit us at the Mission Leisure Center, 7650 Grand St, Mission BC, on March 17th from 9am-4pm and help support the Mission Attackers Spring Hockey, 9-10 year olds. Payments based on biweekly payments, 96 month amortization, 6.99% APR, On approved credit. All prices and payments net of Ford incentives. ves
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