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An Abbotsford woman has collected almost 1,500 items for a girls’ home in India. Deesh Sekhon gathered 170 pounds worth of clothes and personal hygiene items – such as soap, shampoo, washcloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant – for the New Unique Home for Girls in SEKHON Jalandhar, India. The items will be sent this week. The home is for girls ages newborn to 16 who were unwanted by their parents because they are female. Some were left in garbage bins or in fields on the side of the road. In some cases, they were poisoned. Sekhon decided to help out after hearing about the Continued on A7
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The Abbotsford Heat hockey team is offering fundraising opportunities to non-profit organizations. Groups obtain tickets for Heat games, sell them to members, friends or family members and keep 50 per cent of those sales for its charitable cause. “We are opening up what we are already doing with minor hockey and expanding it to not-forprofits,” explained team president Ryan Walter. The idea was initiated by Mayor Banman. Charities can also acquire larger flex packs (15 tickets). Because they are easier to sell than individual tickets, the charity is given 30 per cent of the ticket price. For information contact Justin McIntyre at 604743-5056 or jmcintyre@abbotsfordheat.com. A third program, the President’s Club, will begin next season. It will allow businesses to promote their brand and support local initiatives. Only 28 corporate packages will be sold, each consisting of 1,000 tickets to one Heat game. The games will be co-branded with the company name and the charity of choice. Other perks include a president’s social and other special advertising bonuses. Call Ryan Walter at 604-743-5060 for details.
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People on Sumas Mtn. say oil spill fumes made them sick Neil CORBETT Abbotsford News
Kinder Morgan executives faced an often testy audience of Sumas Mountain and Auguston residents at a public meeting at Straiton Hall on Monday night. Many in the audience apparently refuse to believe the spill had no ill effects on the health of nearby residents. Hugh Harden, Kinder Morgan vice-president of operations, and Lexa Hobenshield, manager of external relations, were part of a panel that included Tim Sullivan of the National Energy Board (NEB), Abbotsford Fire Chief Don Beer and city councillor Patricia Ross. Beer also serves as the emergency coordinator for the city. They answered questions about the 110,000-litre oil spill on Jan. 24 at the Sumas Terminal located in the 4100 block of Upper Sumas Mountain Road. Harden said numerous
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and Sports Centre. It was determined that a professional hockey team was also required as an anchor tenant. Eventually, the Calgary Flames agreed to place its AHL affiliate in Abbotsford. As part of the deal, the city signed a 10-year supply fee agreement guaranteeing break-even revenue up to an annual maximum of $5.7 million. The Abbotsford Heat has cost the city approximately $1.7 million in its first two years. In order to reach break-even, the Heat need to attract another 1,500 paid fans per game. Banman said the public needs to put its anger towards the Heat deal aside. “The more angry they get, the less people show up. It’s like a self-fulfilling prophecy of doom.” He believes Abbotsford residents need to accept the past. “It is a very giving city. What I would ask of the people is they need to become one of the most
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smell the oil before it reached dangerous levels. Many residents voiced disapproval of his comment. John Vissers, who chaired the meeting, acknowledged that members of the public can’t tell the difference between a nuisance odour and a threat to their life, so there was a lot of fear in mountain residents. He was disappointed that Fraser Health was not in attendance to say whether an oil spill could compromise health from its fumes alone. Harden pointed out the need for oil, and said the pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby is the safest way to move it. The line carries such a quantity of oil that to replace it would require 1,200 tanker
trucks on the road daily. “It’s a safe industry, and it’s getting safer all the time,” he said. He said the cause of the spill is believed to be a mechanical malfunction in the system designed to drain rainfall from the roof of the tank. However, he said nothing will be confirmed until a visual inspection of the inside of the tank is complete. A review of the incident is under way, and Kinder Morgan is required to report to the NEB. Vissers, a Sumas Mountain resident and environmental advocate, said he will push to ensure the NEB releases that report to the public. He thanked the Kinder Morgan executives for being at the meeting to “take the heat.”
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o go out with a bang – it’s something most people retiring from their career would aspire to, and a local high school drama teacher is making it happen. Terry McLellan has been building sets, casting roles and putting on plays in Abbotsford since he started instructing at Yale (then a junior high) in 1978. He moved to Abbotsford Collegiate four years later, and has been there since. After 34 years, retirement beckons. Not slipping away quietly, he is putting on his most ambitious project ever next month. McLellan has written a play based on the children’s book “The Voyage of the Poppykettle,” after getting the permission of author Robert Ingpen. He wrote about mythical miniature people in ancient Peru who leave their land as the Spanish invade. They turn a tea kettle into a ship and set sail, encountering giant iguaNEIL CORBETT Abbotsford News nas, a storm and other The giant kettle is one of several large set pieces built for the ambitious high school play ‘The Voyage of the challenges as they search Poppykettle.’ It will play March 1, 2 and 3. Call Abbotsford Collegiate at 604-853-3367 for information. for a new home. “It’s a beautiful book,” gram are creating wigs and looking after the actors’ hairdos. McLellan explained. “I liked the big idea of disaspora – the Then there are staff who have done costumes, publicity, dispersement of people.” props, photos, posters, the program, ticket sales and more. McLellan has written the lyrics to three different songs, “We’ve always had great support,” said McLellan. “The and had them set to music by John Fultz and Tyler Summers. support always amazes me – from the kids, to the staff, to my A 20-piece school band will be part of the production. friends.” He has been directing students, who have been rehearsing “Poppykettle” is different from most high school plays, their roles since November. because he – nor anybody, for that matter – has never seen it As with most McLellan plays, there are many hands at before. There is no point of reference for a director. work. Up to 200 students will have had a hand in bringing “It is my most ambitious (project), because it’s original – it’s “Voyage of the Poppykettle” to the stage, along with about never been done before. We’re going into something that is one-third of the school staff and McLellan’s friends from the unproven. community. “Hopefully, it’s all going to work.” Retired woodwork teacher John Burns has been working Rithu Jagannath is the narrator for the play, and after three for months building the kettle and eight other large set piecyears in McLellan’s classes, she wanted to be included in this, es, with the help of students. his final act. A lot of her classmates feel the same way – sorry Art teacher Carol Tsuyuki and her stagecraft class have to see him leaving. created about 15 puppets and creatures, including birds and “I really wanted to be part of it,” said the Grade 11 student. dolphins. “He’s very understanding, very creative and an overall aweNadia Moore and her students from Abby’s hair design prosome person.”
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‘I found the right niche’ It was 1978 when Terry McLellan guished himself in ways well beyond a walked into a job interview for a drama loud suit. department position at Yale secondHe started a group called Mimeary, to be interviewed by Jim nastics, a 10-student troupe that Latham. John Travolta’s disco toured and performed. epic “Saturday Night Fever.” “They were a poor man’s was all the rage in theatres, and Cirque du Soleil,” he says. McLellan showed up in a white In 1985/86, Mime-nastics was suit with white shoes. invited to the first international “I don’t know why in the hell high school theatre festival in he hired me,” he said, shaking Japan. his head. His program was twice invited He still reminds Latham of to a U.S.-based international MCLELLAN that interview when he sees theatre festival. He and his stuhim. But Latham saw something in the dents were exposed to high school Bee Gees disciple, and McLellan distinproductions that would cost $100,000
to produce. He didn’t have that kind of budget, but McLellan’s classes made up for it in originality. “We would take something really avant garde.” For 14 years, Abbotsford Collegiate offered dinner theatre at the school, putting on Neil Simon plays and a great meal for local audiences. As he reflects on his career, McLellan is grateful, emotions just in check. “I found the right niche with the right school. I feel blessed. I’ve always had great success working with the kids. I’ve developed some really good relationships with the kids.”
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Moving forward There are going to be more than a few people who won’t like what Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman has to say in this edition about the entertainment and sports centre, and the deal made with the AHL Heat hockey team. However, his remarks reflect reality – which some critics have difficulty accepting. Banman has come to the conclusion that the Heat team is here for at least seven more years, and further complaining and recrimination won’t change that. In fact, it will likely cost the city even more. It is the task of Banman and council to guide this community to economic prosperity. To that objective, bashing the Heat and criticizing the creation of the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre offers no positive solutions. Once the decision was made to
build the arena, it required a major tenant. A BCHL or ECHL team was not going to have the potential to generate the necessary revenue. As it turned out, the AHL squad is challenged in that regard as well, for a number of reasons, with a dramatic downturn in the economy chief among them. You can say there were mistakes made in the past, and your new mayor has apologized for them – even though they’re not of his making. Now, by moving forward he is taking the only logical option open to the city. He knows the Canucks’ farm team is not coming here any time soon, he knows the Heat are not leaving, he knows an arena in the red likely cannot (and shouldn’t) be sold, and he knows that more fans is the only way to get the Heat off the city books. That’s the way ahead. Now let’s get on with it.
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B.C. Views Premier Christy Clark’s recent fanfare about developing a natural gas export industry in northern B.C. included a major change in electricity policy. Last year Clark’s government forced BC Hydro to trim its operations and keep its next two annual rate increases below four per cent. Part of the savings will come from redefining former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate strategy, which required BC Hydro to be selfsufficient in even low-water years, with no net electricity imports. The target is now self-sufficiency in average-water years, limiting expansion of independent power projects. It also means B.C. will import more gas-fired electricity in the coming years, and burn some of its own abundant gas to generate new power up north. North America finds itself floating on a sea of shale gas.
Campbell’s plan entailed using B.C.’s big dams to stabilize and store power from new intermittent sources of hydro and wind, building the Site C dam on the Peace River and exporting clean energy at a premium in a carbon-priced North American market. Both the carbon market and the export market have evaporated. While B.C. was developing run-of-river to sell to California, the U.S. west coast built new capacity, much of it gas-fired, after an electricity crisis that caused brownouts more than a decade ago. Today, Washington state producers are actually paying BC Hydro to take their excess power because they need to move it into the grid, and B.C. is the only place that can store it using dam capacity. NDP energy critic John Horgan is celebrating this change in BC Hydro policy. He says the government made a multi-billion-dollar miscalculation by assuming California’s electricity shortage would continue indefinitely, and surplus power would be profitable. He says independent power contracts are part of BC Hydro’s current financial problems, but political interference in planning is the bigger issue.
Horgan would not endorse the Wilderness Committee’s call to cancel electricity purchase contracts BC Hydro has signed for more run-of-river developments. Additional projects are planned for the Upper Lillooet, Upper Toba and Harrison Rivers in southern B.C., and
While B.C. was developing run-of-river to sell to California, the U.S. west coast built new capacity... the Kokish River on northern Vancouver Island. Most are aboriginal partnerships. Energy Minister Rich Coleman told me no contracts will be cancelled, and he rejected my suggestion that BC Hydro could end up with too much power in the wrong places and at the wrong time of year. BC Hydro can move power around as well as store it, and that ability will improve when the smart grid is completed.
Independent power doesn’t end there. It shifts to northern B.C., where three liquefied natural gas projects will need output equivalent to two and a half Site C dams to operate. Coleman confirmed that at least one modern gas-fired power plant will be needed to develop LNG, which is expected to be in business before Site C could be built. That powerhouse will likely be built by the LNG developers, and used to back up new intermittent sources of offshore and land-based wind and any river or geothermal sites available along a new northwest power line. B.C. will likely have a second gas-fired power plant in the northeast corner, to supply the Horn River shale gas development and processing plant now underway. Coleman says that plant should be able to capture carbon dioxide and sequester it deep underground. Fort Nelson and points north will remain off the BC Hydro grid. Even with carbon capture in the northeast, Campbell’s greenhouse gas targets look to be the next part of his legacy to be abandoned.
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Major changes to CPP I read, with some dismay, a Feb. 3 Abbotsford news article on federal pensions, in which local MP Ed Fast is quoted as saying “the CPP is perfectly sustainable and fully funded. There are no plans to make any changes there.” In fact there are several major changes already in process to CPP. One of the major changes is the amount that one can collect at age 60. For example, as of Dec. 31, 2011 one could take their CPP pension at age 60 with a 30 per cent reduction in benefits. This early penalty started to rise as of Jan. 1, 2012, culminating in five years to a 36 per cent reduction. This amounts to a 20 per cent
increase to the deduction rate. This is comparable to the tentative idea of raising the Old Age Security benefit age of 65 to 67, which is currently causing such fervor with the public. Meanwhile the government has quietly gone about making major changes to CPP. How did this happen with so little public awareness? I am not happy with the above changes and would like to see it remain the same. People may not be able to afford to wait to 65 or age 70 , they may not even be around to collect these benefits, even if they are paid at a higher rate. Ian Mackenzie
Tiered water rates unfair Letter-writer Dennis Hagen would like to know why people who use more water feel they are getting ripped off because they have to pay more. I think he and others who would see the tiered water rates stay are missing the point. Nobody is complaining about paying their fair share for the water that they consume – the prob-
lem is that after a certain point (60 cubic meters, I believe), the rate doubles. Large families aren’t just paying for the water they use, they’re paying double what you do for the same resource. It’s no longer a utility bill at that point – it’s a fine. My modest family of four went beyond the first tier limit, and
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Re: Article on the introduction of a lingerie football league to the Abbotsford Sports and Entertainment Center. Followed closely was an article announcing that the Taboo: Naughty but Nice Sex Show had been suddenly cancelled from Tradex’s schedule this year, to which Darren Blakeborough is quoted as commenting: “The argument then (when the show was introduced to Abbotsford three years ago) was the show was symbolic of the ‘decline of our civilization’ and that all ‘civilizations have failed’ because of this attitude toward sexuality. Four years later, I don’t think we’ve had to face an Armageddon.” I then read of a brutal sexual assault that took place Feb. 2. I wonder if this 19-year-old girl, as well as the tens of thousands of Canadian sexual abuse victims each year, would
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argue that Armageddon has in fact seemed to have taken place in their lives. May I suggest to you that the “Armageddon” we face has been on the rise for decades because our value for women in mainstream society has been gradually but methodically brought to the sexualization of their bodies? We have lost hope and laughter and instead we find fear and counseling sessions as our city’s own young women are assaulted in the rear seats of trucks. How can we pretend that these issues are not connected? An individual who will enthusiastically sexualize the body of a stranger for pleasure and entertainment has participated in the same foundational wrong as those who rape and assault. It is a result of the reduction of a multi-dimensional human
being to an object for selfgratification. Obviously the consequences to both the victim and perpetrator are extremely different from each of these said crimes, but if we want to find solutions we must go to the root of the situation and not just chase down the “extreme offenders.” In a nation that boasts of great human rights, I wonder why more have not noticed the lack of real freedom on our streets. Look at the statistics. Look at your children. Remember your own heart and the difference between how it feels to be lusted after and how it feels to be embraced with love. We must open our eyes and value those around us, male and female, for who they are beyond what we can see on the outside. Bonnie Pue
It seems true that thieves will take anything. This is the first time I’ve ever been a victim of this type of theft. We put our two cans of household garbage at the curb last night (Sunday) for scheduled pick up this morning. When I went to retrieve the empty cans there was only one to return. So, to those responsible for this theft, please return the can, as on a weekly basis this could get quite expensive over time. And, just to show you I’m a nice guy, you can keep the garbage. Dan Garrett
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AT THE MOVIES BETTER BREATHERS The Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets Thursday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd. Meetings are open to those living with chronic obstructive
Clearbrook Library (32320 George Ferguson Way) hosts a showing of the movie “Kung Fu Panda 2” on Friday, Feb. 17 (a professional development day for schools) at 1 p.m. All ages are welcome but younger children must be ac-
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FAITH DINNER The Baha’i community in Abbotsford hosts a multi-faith dinner and discussion on Saturday, Feb. 18, starting at 6 p.m. The event takes place at the Abbotsford Seniors’ Association drop-in centre at 2631 Cyril St. A free dinner is followed by a devotional and open
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Injury-depleted Heat land sniper Jessiman Dan KINVIG
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Hugh Jessiman represents a huge addition for the Abbotsford
Heat, both literally and figuratively. The 27-year-old power forward, who signed as a free agent with
the Heat on Monday afternoon, checks in at 6’6”, 231 pounds. He’s also an experienced AHLer with a
track record of scoring goals, and that represents a huge boon to a Heat team that’s starving for size and
depth up front. The Abbotsford squad, and the NHL parent Calgary Flames, have been decimated by an organization-wide wave of injuries in recent weeks that’s thinned out the Heat roster in a hurry. That’s particularly true up front – Greg Nemisz (shoulder) and Quintin Laing (concussion) have been sidelined, and erstwhile Heat forwards Krys Kolanos, Lance Bouma, Paul Byron and Roman Horak are up with the Flames as injury replacements. “We’re elated to get Jessiman,” noted Heat coach Troy Ward. “With what we’ve gone through of late, it seems like we lose one or two players a week.” Jessiman had been with the AHL’s Lake Erie Monsters on a player tryout (PTO) contract, and he led the Monsters with 20 goals in 43 games, to go with five assists. Jessiman’s PTO ex-
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Hugh Jessiman, pictured above in action against the San Antonio Rampage, was the Lake Erie Monsters’ leading goal-scorer this season prior to signing with the Heat. pired after Sunday’s game, paving the way for him to sign with the Heat. Jessiman was a firstround draft choice by the New York Rangers in 2003 (12th overall). He’s only gotten into two NHL games in his career, fewer than any other first-round pick in his draft class, but he’s proven a useful player at the AHL level.
This season marks his third 20-goal campaign in the AHL. The Heat received more good news on Monday, as Nemisz was a full participant at practice. He could return to the lineup this weekend when the Heat host the Houston Aeros (Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre).
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Week Monday, Feb. 13 - Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012
abbotsford
Restoring your home when disaster hits
Working toward a more enriched community volunteer their time to provide input, discussion and leadership in creating the direction, goals and initiatives of the Chamber.
The objective of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is to be “the voice of business” and to represent, serve and connect our members to maintain a thriving business community. We do this in four specific areas: advocacy, networking, benefits and development. We work on behalf of our members to meet their needs but also to contribute to the good of the community as a whole. Founded in 1913 as the Abbotsford and District Board of Trade our historical roots run deep in the Fraser Valley. Since that time the organization under its many names has evolved and contributed significantly to the steady growth and recognition of the area, both from a business and tourism development standpoint. The Abbotsford Chamber is comprised of close to 780 member businesses accounting for over 8,000 employees working in this community. Interestingly, over 60% of our Chamber members are firms
with less than 5 employees, with another 20% in the 5 to 25 employee range. This means we really do represent small business, a driving force in our community. Chamber members represent a broad cross section of our population and bring with them their knowledge and real life experience. The advantage is that the Chamber is able to look at business in Abbotsford from a broad perspective and understand the impact on the needs of the community as a whole. As a result, the Chamber is represented on a number of committees, boards, review
In appreciation of the Chamber of Commerce for their support of Business in Abbotsford
panels and advisory groups. The Chamber uses an extensive network of volunteers to bolster staff to ensure that we are adequately represented locally and regionally. Our membership in the B.C. Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce provides us with representation at a provincial level and beyond The Board of Directors and Executive of the Abbotsford Chamber are volunteers drawn from the membership of the Chamber and elected by the Chamber members. Our committees are also made of members who
Our current committees are Agriculture, Government Affairs, Membership Services, Transportation and Young Leaders. These groups meet on a regular basis to discuss areas of concern to our members, research issues, identify courses of action and make recommendations to our Board. We encourage any Chamber members that want to become more involved in our community to come out and participate in any of our committees. Chamber members work here, live here, play here and raise their kids here. Oh, and they also pay taxes here, both on a personal and a business basis. We want Abbotsford to be a great place to live and do business! We are YOUR Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.
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CJB Restoration Services Ltd. is a restoration contractor committed to the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley insurance industry. We remain dedicated by meeting the needs of the insured following a loss from any insured peril. Founded and in business since 1996, CJB Restoration continues to be one of the most active restoration contractors in its service areas. CJB Restoration ensures quality on job sites by implementing specialized knowledge of home construction and current restoration methods and procedures. We have a 15-year history of achieving solid results by using our unique and flexible restoration procedures. Our company has the ability to supervise or assist in all phases of job flow, from planning and organizing to on-site construction and restoration. CJB Project Managers obtain signed work authorizations from the insured at the commencement of work and a signed completion certificate at the end of the restoration project to enforce quality control. We also ensure quality by actively pursuing and acquiring superior, industry-specific tools and equipment and by remaining up-todate in specialized training. CJB Restoration Services Emergency Response Vehicles are strategically located throughout our service area and are fully stocked with tools, equipment and materials to handle any emergency that a policy-holder might face. From water extraction to drying and odour control, our highly skilled technicians are trained to manage any situation that they encounter, by utilizing the latest technology and equipment. CJB Restoration Services is proud to be a preferred vendor for several insurance companies, brokers, property management companies as well as independent adjusters.
Congratulations to Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce for another successful year in business development.
Randy Ha Hawes, MLA John van Dongen, MLA Abbotsford South
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Chamber of Commerce
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abbotsford
Creating communities that embrace everyone Since 1982, the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre has provided services to enhance the quality of life for children with developmental needs. Our goal is to give all children the opportunity to be the best they can be. We provide a wide range of services for children whose development is delayed or at-risk, including those experiencing difficulty with physical movement, reasoning or problem solving tasks, or emotional issues. FVCDC is a team of more than 100 professionals, providing therapy, education and support to children and
their families. We believe that parents, caregivers and families play the most important role in a child’s development and are the best ‘coach’ for a child. To that end we endeavour to include and support families in every aspect of their child’s care. For 30 years we have been committed to providing the highest possible standard of service in the Fraser Valley. We look forward to working with you and your child! For more information contact us at 604-852-2686 or view our website: www.fvcdc.org.
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Keeping high standards in an ever-changing industry Fix Auto Abbotsford East has built a solid reputation in accident repair with a commitment to quality, and a Fix Auto National Guarantee to ensure your peace of mind. We maintain a local, family atmosphere and have established a reputation respected by many insurers. As a forward-thinking company, we are committed to using an environmentally-acceptable range of products and procedures throughout the auto body repair and painting process. Whatever needs to be done to get you back on the road – frame straightening, collision repair and paint – we offer the brand of reliable service that has made our name synonymous with excellence. For your convenience we also have a fleet of 40 courtesy cars available for your use. Our technicians are trained to the highest standards, and continually upgrade to keep pace with an ever-changing
industry. Our shop is equipped with the most current equipment technology, to ensure today’s vehicles are serviced and repaired to manufacturer’s specifications. At Fix Auto, we understand that an automobile collision is an inconvenience, and our goal is to get your vehicle back to you faster. We offer the convenience of one-stop shopping by not only carrying out your vehicle repairs, but also the processing of your claim. Our experts deal with insurance companies every day and can expedite the process, with no unnecessary delays. At Fix Auto, we’re committed to providing the best customer satisfaction through superior workmanship and service. Call us at 604-852-4677 or visit our website for more details: www.fixautoabbotsfordeast.com.
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Our Reputation is Our Guarantee! Since 1996, CJB Restoration Services Ltd. has helped homeowners and businesses quickly recover and get back to every day life following the devastation of fires, floods, sewage backups, windstorms, vandalism and much more. CJB will work closely with you and your insurer to efficiently restore your property to your complete satisfaction, on time and on budget.
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Providing the best up-todate pet care possible
Whatcom Road Veterinary Hospital is staffed by a team of knowledgeable doctors, technicians and assistants, all dedicated to continuing their education in the veterinary field. This enables them to provide the very best, up-todate treatment options available for the care of your pet. We’ve taken the time to ensure the best fit for all our staff,
in order to achieve our goal of a pet-friendly, welcoming clinic where we know pets are family. The office atmosphere represents being at-home in a living room, creating a comfortable, non-clinical environment, which pets find calming and welcoming. Drs. Borgmann, Macquisten and Pechey are highly qualified in their fields and all three
have extensive experience in caring for more than your typical domestic pet! Their backgrounds working with wildlife, exotics, and small rodents have led to a great relationship with Elizabeth’s Wildlife Centre and a broad knowledge of the needs of animals indigenous to our area. Located near the Whatcom Road exit off Hwy 1, Whatcom
Road Veterinary Hospital is pleased to offer day-time, evening and drop-off appointments to best facilitate the care of your pets without impacting your family’s busy schedule. Please call for an appointment 604-850-0960 and view our website www. whatcomvet.com. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Come in and visit us... Our living room appearance with softer lighting, music, treats and the smell of coffee makes your pet think they are at home instead of a hospital, keeping them calm and relaxed.
ALL WE DO IS LAWSUITS! Doug has been a lawyer since 1974 and in Abbotsford since 1988. He is a litigator who does lawsuits at all levels of our courts. Doug was appointed as a Queen’s Counsel in 2001 and is a chartered arbitrator. He is a member of many community organizations and has served as President of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. Douglas MacAdams, QC | 604-850-1675, local 110 adm@macadamslaw.com
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Marc was called to the bar in May 2006 and does only litigations. He has handled contested estates, commercial landlord/tenant issues, disputed real estate transactions and defamation claims. He is Past-President of the Abbotsford Bar Association and sits as a Director of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. Marc A. Misner | 604-850-1675, local 111 mam@macadamslaw.com
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Retirement is like a vacation here.
Take a tour today and move in this winter • 24 hour concierge service and on site security personnel • Full kitchens in most suites • Restaurant style dining with two menu choices at every meal • Delight in the aroma of fresh pastries and a cappuccino in the 24 hour Bistro • Enjoy Tai Chi and water wellness instruction in our soothing therapeutic pool • Care for your “Mind, Body & Spirit” with our on-site Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, and Oasis Spa Wellness team • On-site physician • DD’s Hair Salon • Lots of activities and entertainment, including art, spanish classes and live entertainment.
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THE POWER OF GRANDMOTHERS UNITED! The Steven Lewis Foundation for Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign was launched in 2006 and has 240 groups across Canada. The goal is to help grandmothers across Africa raise the grandchildren of parents who have died of AIDS. The program also provides food and health care, as well as school fees and uniforms for the children being cared for by their grandmothers. On November 15, the Mission group held their Ärst ofÄcial meeting and chose for themselves the Title, “Powerhouse Gogo’s”. GoGo is the African word for Grandmother.
This group is not only for grandmothers! It accepts “grand others” who are sympathetic to the plight of African grandmothers struggling to bring up their grandchildren in the most difÄcult circumstances.
Cedarbrooke Chateau is delighted to be hosting a fundraiser on March 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Event includes: wide selection of hot & cold appetizers, cash wine bar, silent auction, 50/50 draw Karen Holmgren Executive Director
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Feb. 24 The Fraser Valley World of Wheels collector car show comes to Tradex in Abbotsford (1190 Cornell St.) Feb. 24-26, showcasing more than 200 rides from B.C., Alberta and the U.S. and everything from hot rods to classics. Show hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 general, $10 for seniors and teens aged 1318, and free for 12 and under. Visit fraservalleyworldofwheels.com for more information.
the children’s book by Robert Ingpen – from March 1-3 at the Abbotsford Arts Centre (2329 Crescent Way). The musical play is about a community of miniature Peruvian fishermen who are forced from their homes when the Spaniards invade. They transform an old tea kettle into a ship and go in search of a new home. Show time is 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $15 general and $10 for students/ seniors. Call the school office at 604-8533367 to reserve.
March 2 The B.C. Boat and Sportsmen and B.C. Hunting Show runs at Tradex from March 2-4, featuring numerous displays and seminars for outdoor enthusiasts. Boats, marine accessories, fishing equipment, lodges and resorts, RV’s, campers and more are included. Show hours are noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-
6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12 general, $10 for seniors and $8 for ages six to 16. Visit squarefeetevents.ca for more details or call 604-864-6800.
March 9 Gallery 7 Theatre presents The Importance of Being Earnest on March 9-10, 15-17 and 22-24 at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Rd. Oscar Wilde’s most famous comedy features an absurd case of mistaken identity and explores matters of love, marriage and social status. Show times are 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on March 10 and 17. Tickets are available at the House of James (2743 Emerson St.), by phone at 604-852-3701, or at the MEI box office on show days (one hour prior to curtain).
Feb. 24 The Professional Bull Riding Canadian Cup Series returns to the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre on Feb. 24 and 25. See who will dominate when some of the top cowboys in Canada and the world take on each other and some of the toughest bulls in the nation. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are available at abbotsfordcentre.ca or by calling 1-866-977-2372.
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Couponing continued from previous page • Offers on clothing and toiletries are great ways to bolster your monthly budget • Stockpile when an item is on sale if you have space • Be selective and choose items and quantities that you will actually use before their best before dates • Signing up for store reward cards can add to already great savings. • Continue to analyze prices. Just because something comes with a coupon or is on sale, doesn’t necessarily make it cheaper than its counterparts. • Follow brands Facebook and by email to be
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alerted to deals. To protect your privacy though, it is recommended you have a separate account just for couponing. • Visit websites that specialize in Canadian flyers and couponing; websaver.ca, smartsource.ca, save.ca, and abbotsfordbc.flyerland.ca, which is customized to Abbotsford with hundreds of coupon discounts. • Deal websites like BC Daily Deals offer group buying discounts, often made even more convenient via mobile apps; if you love your smartphone, apps like the ShopSavvy barcode scanner compare prices for you, although their usability in Canada is currently limited.
People who have never clipped a coupon are hunting down bargains like never before. Easing into the couponing world is the smoothest route to a positive experience. Start with a single store – you can branch out later as you get more versed in bargain pricing and store policies. Kelsey KLASSEN Contributor
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HOT COMMODITY; Abbotsford coin trader knows the value of a fair deal
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old and silver are at all-time highs, but local coin dealer Greg Finn warns it’s not always the right move to sell. “Know what you have. Gold is a good investment - if you don’t need to sell it, hold on to it. Or sell it a little bit at a time.” Finn sees many regular customers in his shop, Valley Coin and Stamp on Essendene Avenue, where he deals in rare coins, service medals, and buying and selling gold and silver, and says he advises all of them to pace themselves. One gentleman brings in a few hundred dollars worth of silver dimes at a time, calling it his retirement plan. Another customer, in his early 90s, came in one morning with some gold coins and casually asked if the shop could buy them, to the tune of $200,000. The seasoned collector was shocked. “He was living in a care home - that’s what was shocking. That he had it with him there. None of his family knew that he had it,” Finn recalls. Finn got hold of the man’s son to make sure his family was aware of the sale and the transaction was made.
Customers are at the heart of Finn’s business. He sees everyone from people in hard times just looking to scrape by, to collectors who become friends, to retirees, who Finn says he enjoys interacting with the most. He keeps meticulous records of his transactions, which are combed by the police weekly. A collector himself, Finn has been honing his eye for rare and valuable coins, stamps and medals since the age of five. Having started with a stamp collection from his grandmother, he says he is living the dream by doing what he loves. Originally based out of the Abbotsford flea market, he has had his storefront almost three years. He cautions however, that anyone interested in becoming a dealer needs to have patience and knowledge to avoid making costly errors. “I’ve made mistakes just on adding up stuff. And knowing what your silver marks are ... some of these tea sets are silver plate. That’s not worth anything, you want the ones that say sterling.” Gold coins are also heavily counterfeited, but according to Finn, the scale doesn’t lie.
Greg Finn enjoys the coin-trading business as both a vocation and hobby. “They’ve never been able to master the weight. The coin can look identical but the weight is off. Lead is too heavy, copper is too light.” He laments that the high value of the commodities means a lot of rare coins and collectibles are being melted down instead of preserved and that many dealers don’t know the importance of what they are destroying. “Tea sets that were worth $1,500 to a collector are now worth $2,000 in silver. But that’s Queen Victorian, 1880s silver being melted.”
On the other hand, Finn says sometimes gold and silver dealers don’t screen what is coming in and melt items worth 10 times the silver value without looking. Ultimately, he says he doesn’t blame people for cashing in on what they have in whatever way is most profitable, because they’re all in the business of making money. In turn, Finn prides himself on making sure his customers are paid well and says the result is loyal business. Kelsey KLASSEN Contributor
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It takes a community to Run for Water
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here is an ancient African proverb that states: it takes a village to raise a child.
And the Run for Water Society believes it takes a community to put on the biggest event of its kind in B.C. The Run for Water’s 5K, 10K, half and full marathons, as well as school programs, gala, and festival at the finish line all come together with thousands of hours and dollars donated to the event. As a result, over half a million dollars has gone to Hope International to supply water supplies to villages in Ethiopia over the last five years. Envision Financial is the title sponsor. “At Envision, we are committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities in which we live and work,” says Susan Byrom, manager, corporate citizenship at Envision Financial. “That’s why we’re proud to partner with Run for Water to sponsor the Envision A Better World: Learn, Create, Run program for schools.”
Dan Bartley, Senior Designer at Domain7, volunteers to hand out water at the 2010 Run for Water. There were over 100 volunteers for the 2011 Run for Water.
“Marketing and promoting an event takes considerable energy and funds and can only happen when local businesses give of their expertise and resources,” Race co-founder
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supplying wood for race day (Blackwood Building Centre), sponsoring training groups (Running Room), race day stretching (True Health Fitness) and advertising (Abbotsford News, Tourism Abbotsford), the gold sponsors have all come through.
“There aren’t many causes that combine such a pressing global issue with a great local event,” Shawn Neumann, owner of Domain 7 web agency, shares. “We’re grateful to contribute to giving the people of Ethiopia a small boost, and at the same time, it’s simply a lot of fun.”
“The Run For Water has quickly become one of Abbotsford’s premier events,” states Dan Stefanson the Executive Director of Tourism Abbotsford. “First and foremost it is a powerful charitable endeavor; but in its own right it is simply a great running race. We look forward to growing the tourism potential of the event and are proudly inviting runners from all over to come to Abbotsford”.
“It is our social responsibly in North America to do what we can to make clean water available to everyone,” explains Randy Bartsch, owner of Ecotex. “Our Abbotsford plant can wash over two tonnes of hospital sheets per hour. The availability of water is our livelihood, but my heart goes out to the people living in poverty just 20 miles out of Cape Town.”
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Fashion tips for Him - Fit your Frame Every man cannot be born Adonis. However, every man can take the steps to dress his body to make the most of what life gave him. Whether you are skinny or portly, certain wardrobe choices can camouflage or enhance, depending on your goals.
Plus-Sized Guys If you have a little extra around your midsection, the best option is to eat right and exercise to lose some weight. While you’re on the track to shedding some pounds, make the most of your shape by dressing accordingly. • Choose the right size clothing. Clothes that hang too loosely will make you look bigger than you actually are. However, clothes that are too snug will cling to the rolls and bumps you likely want to mask. Clothes that fit perfectly will sail over trouble spots and feel comfortable to wear. • Select shirts that have squared shoulders. Rather than sloped shoulders, which draw attention to your midsection, squared shoulders keep the attention to your chest and face. • Stick to vertical stripes. Instead of loud patterns or stripes that cross the body
horizontally, vertical strips can give the illusion of a more thin frame. Also, lean toward darker colors, which are instantly slimming. • Pick low-rise pants. Low-rise jeans and trousers have a shorter distance between the top of the waistband and the crotch of your pants than regular trousers. This way you’re drawing less attention to this area. Also, avoid pleats on pants, which can only add more girth.
Skinny Guys A skinny frame can be just as difficult to dress as one that’s overweight. Others may associate being lean with being healthy, but this isn’t always the case. A healthy body weight is a man’s best asset. If you are on the lean side, use these fashion tips to accent your frame. • Buy slim shirts, but not ones that are too clingy. Shirts with too much elastic will hug a thin rib cage and cause you to look like all bones. You want a shirt that has some movement, but one you’re not swimming inside. • Opt for small shoulder pads. In suit jackets, very small shoulder pads can make you look broader up top. Just be sure to have
the jacket properly tailored, otherwise it could look bulky and oversized.
can add bulk to your frame. Also, dressing in layers can add a little extra to your body
• Choose straight-cut pants. Tapered or “skinny jeans” are not your friends. Rather, choose jeans that are straight-cut and hang comfortably about your frame. Pants with lines or patterns will add a little volume to your frame. • When applicable, choose heavier fabrics. Dressing in cable knits and heavier fabrics
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Whatever your frame, don’t be afraid to experiment outside your normal clothing buying habits - you may be surprised at what taking on board fashion tips like these may accomplish both aesthetically and psychologically!
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In Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i it is all so civilized
Spring trend: Print Shoes
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ou probably noticed print shoes in all the shoe store windows last winter. There was no shortage of geometric shapes and showers of shining stars, proof that shoe designers have been taking seriously the task of putting feet in the spotlight! Well, it looks as if they succeeded, because spring styles are showing our thirst forr ever more innovative patterns. To celebrate the return of the warm weather, several brand names and collections are placing floral print shoes in the stores. From sneakers to loafers to stiletto heels, there’s going to o be a plethora of colourful, eye catching g prints parading the sidewalks this spring. The most popular floral print for shoes es is without a doubt a Liberty print. Thiss features the small, country-style flowers rs in pastel colours that were made fashionable by the avant-garde vision of Arthur Lasenby Liberty. After opening a store in 1875 on London’s famous Regent Street, he soon found success after offering his customers
and imported floral fabric that became hugely popular. Season after season, fashion houses never cease to find inspiration from these prints when creating their most beautiful collections. Great classics never die!
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uring our recent stay in Hawai‘i, we made our way, with new friends Gary and Betty Burley of Warsaw, N.Y. and travel companions Karen and John Laing, to Café Il Mondo for its hand-made, delicious pizza. This little pizza joint is on Honokaas main drag, which, when you take away the palm trees and fragrant, warm breezes, reminds me a little of TV’s Mayberry. The restaurant always has a lineup, takes cash only, and you bring your own wine or beer. We discovered we couldn’t order a bottle of wine with our meal when we ordered our food. “But,” our waitress said, “You can go across the street to the grocery store and buy your own. We have a cork screw.” w.” Ha! How civilized! Bring our own. John ran out and grabbed two bottles of 2009 Big House ouse Red, which was $9.99 at the Malama Market and is $12.99 2.99 at B.C. liquor stores. The wine was stuffed with juicy red fruit, a bit of smoke oke and a pleasant earthiness that worked well with the pizza. Itt is a classic cheap and cheerful bottle of wine that should have some me sort of international status, what with the myriad grape varieties eties that go into it.
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ver the years, home interior trends have continued to change. What’s popular one year might seem dated the next. Hardwood floors however, are one popular trend that has managed to maintain its popularity. Renters and homeowners alike are head over heels for hardwood floors, enjoying their aesthetic appeal and their tendency to never go out of style, particularly when compared to other flooring alternatives. Hardwood floors can also be much easier to maintain. Whereas carpets are susceptible to hard-to-remove stains and dirt that might never go away, hardwood floors can be very easy to clean, maintaining their “good as new” look for years if homeowners take simple steps to keep them clean.
• Be diligent on a daily basis. Hardwood floors are typically easier to maintain than carpet, but that doesn’t mean homeowners should be lax with regards to hardwood floors. Some daily maintenance can significantly increase the floor’s life expectancy. Should any spills occur, clean up after them immediately to avoid warping. In addition, address any scuff marks at night after dinner. When it rains or snows outside,
make sure no one wears their shoes around the home inside. Place a mat near the entryway and instruct all family members and guests to remove their shoes before walking on the floor. This will greatly reduce the likelihood of water damage. • Sweep or mop on a regular basis. A dry microfiber mop will keep the floor clean and looking good while ensuring there is no water damage. It might not be necessary to mop every day, but homeowners who want to extend their floor’s life can use a broom or vacuum to keep their floor dirt-free. • Periodically give the floor a thorough cleaning. It isn’t necessary to give the floor a thorough cleaning every night before going to bed. However, every so often thoroughly clean the floor beyond dry mopping or vacuuming. Check with the manufacturer before doing anything, as the type of floor will dictate which is the best approach.
Some manufacturers suggest certain polishes or cleaning solutions, while others advise against such options. If there are no manufacturer instructions or if you’re a tenant and the landlord doesn’t have the manufacturer’s instructions, a damp cloth is almost always
Maintain your hardwood floors and maintain the value in your home. a viable way to clean a hardwood floor. Dampen a cloth and scrub the floor but be sure to avoid soaking the cloth. A soaked cloth will likely cause water damage, while a damp cloth will pick up dirt and debris without harming the floor. Once finished, go over the floor with a dry rag to reduce the risk of water damage. When purchasing a care kit for wood floors, be careful to read the ingredients first. Some kits contain ingredients that can be very harmful to floors. Renters or
homeowners unsure of certain ingredients should consult a wood floor specialist before applying any solutions to their floors. Renters who damage the floor could lose their security deposit if the landlord determines the floors need to be replaced or fixed by a professional. Wood floors remain one of the most popular flooring options to homeowners and renters alike, and some simple maintenance can keep hardwood floors looking good for years to come.
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Is it time to add a half bathroom?
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hen it comes to renovating a home, homeowners expect to spend money. No home renovation or home improvement project is free, but some are less costly than others. The addition of a half-bathroom is a popular project among homeowners, and it won’t necessarily break the bank. If converting existing floor space into a half-bathroom, such a renovation can cost as little as a few thousand dollars, making the addition of a powder room one of the few home improvement projects where the value added to the home exceeds the cost of the renovation. Before deciding to add a half-bathroom, it helps to consider some of the pros and cons of the project.
shower or bathtub. That means common bathroom problems like mould and mildew are not as big a concern as they are for full bathrooms. • More choices: Because mould and mildew aren’t likely to present a problem in a half-bathroom, homeowners have more options at their disposal when choosing floors and countertops.
The Cons • Space: As their name implies, halfbathrooms are much smaller than full bathrooms. As a result, they tend to feel cramped. • Value: Though an inexpensive halfbathroom addition might recoup its value and then some at resale, the project won’t add as much resale value to a home as a full bathroom addition might.
The Pros • Convenience: A half-bathroom is often added on the home’s main floor or in the basement or attic. This makes it more convenient for guests to use the restroom during a dinner party or when coming over to watch the big game in a basement home-theater area.
• Loss of storage: If storage around the house is sparse, homeowners might be better off keeping the area designated for the half-bathroom as a storage closet instead of a bathroom.
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VAN DOMSELAAR Anna M. (nee Smit)
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Christopher Gilman Thody aka “Heff” 30, 2011. A celebration of life will be held Feb 18, 2012 at Cascade Community Church 35190 Delair Rd, Abbotsford at 2pm. Reception to follow at Rancho Hall 35110 Delair Rd, Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Salvation Army.
Anna passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior with family at her side on January 31, 2012 at the age of 99. She was born on November 29, 1912, to Eiko and Catherina (nee Kervezee) Smit in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. She is survived in Abbotsford by her step daughter, Audrey (Harry) Groenwold; grandchildren, Scott and Carolyn Groenwold; great grandchildren, Scott and Kayla, Megan, Matthew and Rachel, and Zachary; granddaughter, Danette Groenwold and great grandchild Luke; and grandchildren, Bryce and Jessica Groenwold; great grandchildren, Emma and Josh (Saskatoon). She is further survived by 9 step children and their spouses; 48 grandchildren and their spouses, and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Leendert Ouwerling (1970) and her second husband, John Van Domselaar (1984). The family would like to extend special thanks to the members of Living Hope Christian Reformed Church for their loving friendship, visitations and prayers and to the staff of Ebenezer Senior Home and Bevan Lodge for their kind and loving care. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 am at Living Hope Christian Reformed Church in Abbotsford with Pastor Colin Vander Ploeg officiating. The Burial Service took place in Edmonton, Alberta. Tributes and condolences may be left at:
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PERMANENT Part Time Dental Receptionist required for dental practice in Aldergrove, 2 days week. Experience in Power Practice desirable. Call 604-856-5121. Monday - Thursday.
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OWNER OPERATORS 5 ton 24ft. box owner/operator LTL Knowledge of the Fraser Valley. 3 years experience. Truck 2000 or newer. Fluent in reading/writing, speaking English. Following instructions. Email: csr@inter-urban.com Tel: 604-852-8998
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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.
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Permanent Full Time GREEN HOUSE SUPERVISOR • Must be fluent in both English & Spanish (verbal/written) • Must have computer skills • Own transportation • $17-18.50/hour, to be negotiated Mail resume to: Top Gro Greenhouses Ltd. 1110 - 264 Street Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2M8
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Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking to fill the following role at our Kitimat, BC operations with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area. KEMANO ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIST Reference KIT0001Z Under management supervision, the Kemano Electrical Maintenance Technician provides technical support to the hydro generation process. He/she will interpret test results, provide information/advice, and will assist with the diagnosis and correction of various types of technical challenges. He/she will have to define the spare parts list and define standard maintenance procedures for equipment. This position is required to perform work at the company’s remote site of Kemano, BC which is located approximately 88 kilometres south of Kitimat, accessible by marine or air transport only. The work schedule involves a routine departure from Kitimat via company-provided boat service on Tuesdays with return on Fridays. Technical aspects of role: - Ensure effectiveness and compliance of the preventive, predictive, periodic maintenance (PPPM) activities by providing safe and reliable equipment, and ensuring that follow-up work is carried out according to work priorities - Update PPPM programs as required - Support asset survey, evaluate asset condition and carry-out actions assigned on improvement plans - Maintain and review equipment hierarchy, criticality rating and technical files - Develop guidelines, specifications and standards to repair/refurbish equipment To be eligible for this position, the candidate must meet the following criteria: - Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Previous experience in a smelting process or other process plant preferred - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Technical knowledge relating to high voltage substations - Eligibility for registration as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC - Preferred skill set in: Protection and control, static excitation and voltage regulation - Good computer skills The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an on-line application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca. Resumes must be received by Friday, 9 March, 2012. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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DRAFTS PERSON / DETAILER Required for Maple Ridge Truss in Pitt Meadows. Must have a min. of 5 years exp. in the building construction industry. Wood frame construction knowledge is an asset. Skills Required; • Proficiency in reading Blue Prints • Ability to visualize in 3D • Must be computer literate • AutoCAD exp. an asset • Attention to detail a must • Ability to work in a team environment Salary commensurate with experience. Group Benefits Plan. Please send your resume with a hand written cover letter to rob.j@mrtruss.com
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CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396
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Sumas Mountain Village Starbucks is celebrating their Grand Opening on Tuesday, February 21 from 5:00 pm 8:00 pm (#170-2362 Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford). Come and check out this beautiful new store and enjoy a perfectly hand-crafted Starbucks beverage and pastry – all by donation to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Abbotsford.
Canuck Place Creative Challenge – April 6 and 7! Support the extension of Canuck Place
On January 29 Curl for Care held a one day bonspiel to raise money for the Campus of Care (Abbotsford Hospice, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Matthew’s House) at the Abbotsford Curling Club. Thank you for your support!
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BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley
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AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983
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services in Abbotsford by participating in this fun LEGO challenge! Entries will be displayed at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre on April 6 and 7. Also, drop by to see Master LEGO Builder Robin Sather’s creation and have the chance to build your own! To register yourself or your company or for more information, please contact Krista Hannan, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, at 604-504-1913 or krista.hannan@canuckplace.org.
TELUS will contribute $100 to help Canuck Place Children’s Hospice build an Abbotsford hospice on behalf of every new Optik TV in Abbotsford. This is available to all Abbotsford residents who subscribe to Optik TV before May 14, 2012. For more information, or to locate a TELUS store, please visit telus.com or call 310-MYTV.
PETS
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February 2012:
Sumas Mountain Starbucks Grand Opening supports Canuck Place!
HAY 1 ST CUT $7.00 per bale Please call (604)826-6058 after 6:00pm Mission
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Canuck Place’s new office is located in Sevenoaks Shopping Centre: Unit 210 – 32900 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, BC V2S 5A1 Tel: 604-504-1913 Fax: 604-504-1915 Email: cpabbotsford@canuckplace.org Website: www.canuckplace.org
• 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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LANDSCAPING
Haul Anything...
We moved our office – drop by for a visit!
#1 PET SOURCE
(604)466-8931 www.sajeplumbing.ca
Complete Handyman/Reno services for your Home & Office. Mike’s got the best rates. 604-820-0012
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FEED & HAY
$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268
SAJE PLUMBING & HEATING Lic. & Ins. Free quotes. Reas. rates
HOME REPAIRS
www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
This Month’s Fundraising Events
TREE SERVICES
MAGNUM TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL. Topping / Thinning. Free Est. Fully insured. WCB. Competitive rates. 778-878-4708
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries
threescocatering@shaw.ca
RUBBISH REMOVAL
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.
PIPE LAYER
Excavation Company based out of Maple Ridge is looking for experienced civil and residential pipe layers. If you are a team player looking for long term employment this is a great opportunity.
PERSONAL SERVICES
Follow the Pilots: www.abbotsfordpilots.com or The Abbotsford News Sports Section
if your picture is circled here . . .
YOU WIN! • 2 Boston Pizza ‘Individual Pizzas’ & • 2 tickets to the next Pilot’s Home Game
Pick up your Boston Pizza prizes and your Pilots tickets for the next home game at MSA Arena
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PETS
BOUVIER PUPS, home raised, Ready to go. Var. colors $800 Call 250-486-6773. sm.white@shaw.ca Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 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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UNDER $300
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
KENMORE KITCHEN RANGE and hood fan. Excellent condition. $280. 604-859-2558.
FIREWOOD
548
★ FREE ★
FURNITURE
626
HOUSES FOR SALE
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.
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.
Yorkshire Terrier, 10 wks M&F Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 778-708-7932
8:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Furniture & Tools etc.
2225 ORCHARD DR.
GARAGE/MOVING SALE Everything must go...... 9am to 5pm February 18th......4014 Brisbane Court Abbotsford
MISSION M.C.C.
APPLIANCES
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
WOW! East Abby, Regal Parkway 3400 sqft, 3 Level view home with bsmt suite, walkout bsmt! Brian $434,000. 604 807 8078
560
MISC. FOR SALE
PRESSURE WASHERS, various ladders, table saw, lawnmower, shop vac & more. Call 604-852-0128
Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret
1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets
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.
1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available
Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing! Call Esther 604-853-0549
LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS 1 MONTH FREE RENT SENIOR’S DISCOUNT 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
ABBOTSFORD
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.
MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
Phone 604-852-4696 or Email
meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments
ABBOTSFORD
1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
Great View
Townhouses
Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach & 2 Bdrms avail
627
604-826-1515
ADVERTISING province-wide with bcclassified.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD
Phone 604-556-7705
REACH YOUR CUSTOMERS BY
On now till Feb. 18th 32608 Fraser Cr., Mission
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Steel Building Sale. Inventory Discount Sale. 30x40, 42x80, 100x100 Erection Avail, 40 yr paint. Must Sell, Will Deal, Source# 1N4 800-964-8335
SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. house, 2 baths & rec room. Nr 3 schls, bus & Townline Plaza. $1250/mo. March 1st. 604-852-3452 or 778-240-4736
INVESTORS alert! 32425 Best Ave. 5K cash back on closing, 3120 sq ft, 8 bdrms, 4.5 bths, lower floor rent $18K per yr, potential rent up $17K per year. 19 yrs old. jsehling@shaw.ca **** $457,000 Judy Sehling - Sutton
BIG CLOTHING SALE All Clothing 50% off
KENMORE KITCHEN RANGE and hood fan. Excellent condition. $280. 604-859-2558.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
THRIFT SHOP
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506
bcclassified.com 604-854-6397
ABBOTSFORD
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 ROTTWEILER CROSS older dog, free to good home, family friendly, good watch dog (604)217-3987
ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.
GARAGE SALES
MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $800/ea. Call 604-657-2915.
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BIRCHWOOD MANOR
BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)
626
APARTMENT/CONDO
33382 George Ferguson Way
Also great for crafts etc
REAL ESTATE
MOVING SALE Rain or Shine Friday, Feb. 17 & Saturday, Feb. 18
706
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
PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
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APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS
32101 Mt. Waddington Ave
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Dble. yellow head Amazon parrot w/extra large cage. Exp. lrge bird keepers only.$1400. 604-823-6782.
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RENTALS
HOMESTEAD ESTATES
ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.
Chihuahua pups, born news years eve, dewclaws, deworm, 1st shots, 1 m/2 f, sable, $750. (604)796-8685
RENTALS
PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself
MATTRESSES staring at $99
Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
REAL ESTATE
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
604-854-6397 3 Bed 2 bath Mobile in Abby park on 5000 sq/ft lot. $26,900 with $550 pad rent. 604-830-1960
ABBOTSFORD. Modern & very nice suite in newer, well kept bldg. Nr. Columbia Bible College. Suit mature, resp. tenant. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, gas F/P, in-suite W/D, u/g parking, NS. $950. March 1st. Phone 778-549-1421. ABBOTSFORD: Newly reno’d 1 bdrm. $600/mo. Priv entry, f/ba, sh w/d. Nr amen. Np/ns. 604-859-6152
1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at
Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD. Newly reno’d, new paint, flooring & appls, 2 bdrm condo, 2 baths. 2 prkg. 2nd floor, Gas F/P. N/S. N/P. College Park Pl. $975/mo. Gerry 604-859-1518.
3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc LAKE ERROCK 1 bdr cabin, liv rm/kit/bth, $450. Now. Ph. line & cbl avail. 604-826-3462; 778-896-9705
New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960
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TOWNHOUSES
ABBOTSFORD. TOWNHOUSE in 55+ complex. 1200 sf, 2 bdrm. 1.5 baths, large living room, oak kit, 2 decks. Small pet ok. Walk to shops. Quiet area. Moving ~ must sell. $184,000. 604-308-0451 8am-7pm.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Saturday
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE 2012
Let’s get the ball rolling!
Lace up for the most important fundraising event of the year and you could start something big. Every dollar helps match kids with a mentor. During Bowl For Kids Sake 2011 we raised over $80,000 across the Fraser Valley! We invite you to Start Something . . . BIG!
9 am - 1 pm DOGWOOD BOWLING & BILLIARDS, ABBOTSFORD
Downtown Abbotsford
Thursday, March 8 12 - 2 pm Friday, March 9 12 - 2 pm • 5 - 7 pm • 7:30 - 9:30 pm
OVER 25 VENDORS
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a broad selection of unique products!
Friday, March 30 12 - 2 pm • 4-6 pm • 7-9 pm Saturday, March 31 6 - 8 pm
INSIDE THE
UNITED CHURCH On Montrose Ave & George Ferguson Way
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Mike and Leah Todd from Valley Gold Honey have a passion for bringing one of nature’s healthiest foods from local hives to our farmers’ market.
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Janis Mitchell 604.852.3331 janis.mitchell@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca Gagan Gill GaganBBBSFV@gmail.com
Bowl For Kids Sake is taking place in ABBOTSFORD, CHILLIWACK, HOPE & MAPLE RIDGE. To find out more and register, visit mentoringworks.ca
ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229. Looking for a “SUPER” employee? Advertise in the best-read community newspapers 604-854-6397
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Abbotsford/Mission
MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
Abbotsford/Mission
For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!
Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!
Nelson Court
Richard Court
Under New Ownership
33095 Old Yale Road
33333 12th Avenue
PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS!
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.
2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
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
Call 604-751-2147 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $604.00 2 Bedrooms - $688.00
For more info & viewing call
604-615-5397 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $655.00 2 Bdrms from $779.00
Abbotsford/Mission
Abbotsford/Mission
32030 George Ferguson Way
Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!!
1 Bedroom from $665.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00
Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road
Call 604-557-6054
Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00
Call 604-557-3708 33184 George Ferguson Way
1 Bedroom from $634.00 2 Bdrms from $722.00
Call 604-751-2165 Mainstreet Equity
Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program For more info & viewing call
604-615-5382
Website: CLEARBROOK. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, condo on Mt. Waddington. No dogs, N/S. 2 pkng stalls. Avail March 1st. $1100/mo. 604-853-3873 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
EDITION
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD
Pet Friendly Buildings! CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road
www.bcclassified.com MISSION, 7696 Grand St. 2 Bdrm apt, reno’d quiet bldg. On-site manager. Avail now1. $750/mo. Call: 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808.
Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397
THANK YOU ABBOTSFORD! Giving warms the heart.
RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 & 3500 s.f. 2485 W. Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731
33298 Robertson Ave.
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.
33405 Bourquin Place
Call 604-751-2125 For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.
SPACIOUS APT SUITES FOR RENT
1 bdrm *2 bdrm* corner suites Rent includes heat & hot water! Nice decor, clean, specifically designed for the needs of families, seniors, professionals & university students.
ABBOTSFORD. 4 bdrm house, ctrl area near schls & shops. $1400 + utils. Avail now. 604-850-7609 ABBOTSFORD: 5 bdrm. executive. style home on farm, 4 baths, 2 car garage, room for office. Great view. N/p. $1800/mo +util. 604-850-7609. ABBOTSFORD. Lrge 5 bdrm house with 3 baths, 5 appls, lrg sundeck $1650. Call Kathy 604-852-2778.
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: 2 bdrm. cottage, nr UFV util incl. N/p no w/d. $750 + 1/2 DD. Ref’s. 604-864-7366 10 - 6 pm
HOUSES Wren - 3bdrm rancher with character, huge covered patio overlooking lrg fenced yard, spacious mud/laundry, lrg storage shed, very nice condition, big rooms, no carpets throughout, real h/w / cork / laminate - $1300/mo+utils Bailey - Luxurious 3 level home in family cul-de-sac, 4 bdrms w/ 3 adjoining baths up, sundeck off the master bdrm, formal L.R./ D.R. kitchen, eatar, family room & den on main, rec rm down, $1800/mo,home has bsmnt suite, tenant occupied by quiet family
ABBOTSFORD
ABBOTSFORD ✭ APT: $750 - Large 2 bdrm quiet bldng, 1 bath 3 appli gas f/p, c/park childare ok avail now ✭ APT: $750 - Small 12 unit bldng- Bright corner 2 bdrm 1 bath heat h.w incl sm pet ok ✭ HOUSE: $1200 - 3 bdrm home 4 appli 1 car garage fenced yard new paint/flrng, kids & sm pet OK
APARTMENTS
LATITUDE - designer color scheme, open concept kitchen w/ granite & eating bar - 6 ST/ST appli, in-suite w/d, electric f/p spacious covered deck, gated u/g prkng. Billiards & exercise room, Hot Water Included
Call Marilyn (604)855-7393
HOMES FOR RENT
Cherry - 1bdrm lower suite on small acreage, very private landscaped yard, private wd f/s, dw, awesome garden room $600/mo + shared utils (appx $100/mo) 6th Ave - HUGE 1BDRM LOWER- $750/mo incl utils also 3 BDRM UPPER - $1050/mo incl utils in a well maintained 4-plex both suites very tastefully updated and in excellent condition, covered back patio, shared w/d, carport prkng up, off st prkng down, both avail March 1st
ABBOTSFORD, West. 5 bdrm, 2/bdrm ste up & 3 bdrm suite down, fncd yrd, w/d. Walk to school. Clean pet ok. $1385 + utils. Avail now. 604-850-3984; 778-808-0818. CLEARBROOK 4 bdrm, 4 appli’s, fenced backyard, small shed. Avail immed. $1300/mo. (604)302-9080. HOUSE for rent, 2 Bdrm Rancher very clean with renos done newer appls,Central location,$925 + utils, pets wel. refs needed, call 604 996 0603
#217 - 1bdrm - 587 sq ft - west facing - $825/mo #321 - 1bdrm+den - 666 sq ft west facing -$895/mo #110 - 2bdrm - 885 sq ft - west facing - $1100/mo
HOUSES Pineview - 5 bdrm 2.5 bath home incl self contained 1bdrm suite - to be rented as one whole house,lovingly maintained & owner occupied for 25 years - f/s d/w up & f/s down, one laundry area, large dble gar, RV parking, efficient H/W heating system $1900
MISSION 2 BDRM + family room, private beach, w/d, avail immed ref’s req’s $1050/mo (604)820-0347
FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM
MISSION 5BR new carpet, large fenced yard, $1200, beautiful mtn view, NP, NS. Feb 1. 604-469-0978
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Abbotsford Apt Resident Mgrs are Crime Free Multi-Housing certified Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post office, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre. Call Marilyn to view (604)-855-3345
CLEARBROOK Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT $200 MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE
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MISSION
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:
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MISSION. 32730 7th Ave. Renovate 2 bdrm. $800/mo. 1 bdrm. suite down, $500/mo. Avail. now. 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808.
4400 SQ.FT. home with a beautiful view! off of Sumas Mountain. 5 Bdrm, 3 bath, two bay shop, horse barn. Avail Immed. Contact 604226-5959. $2650/month. References are a must!
604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp
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Seniors Discount $25
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34595 2nd Ave House Heritage 1,177 Sq. ft. home, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Near shopping, park and entertainment. Pets allowed. Recently renovated. Huntington area. Avail. Immediately $1,100/mo. Call 604-3098955.
Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.
FROM ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
MISSION. 32721 Logan Ave. High visability. Commercial 1200 sq.ft. Snow removal, heat, garbage & water incl. $1000 + hst. 604-302-4941
Bachelors .... from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ...... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
CEDARWOOD MANOR
604-820-0128
ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm rancher, lrg back & front yards. F/S, W/D. Big garage. $1150. Call 604-999-5427 or 604-765-1725.
Abbotsford 3 bdrm + den 1 bath, 5 appl deck NP/NS inside, $1200+util incl cbl/net. 778-241-7440
1 Bdrms ...... from $604/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.
Friendly Management 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
MISSION
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Bachelors ........ from $521/mo. 1 Bdrms ........... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ........... from $771/mo.
HOMES FOR RENT
UPPER / LOWER SUITES
Call 604-751-3619
This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.
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736
Abb. Clearbrook Rd. Newly Reno’d 2450 sq. ft. House w/ sauna & shower. 4 bdrms, 1½ baths, large rooms. Laundry, gas f/p. Alarm. Fenced yard, large garage. Close to all amenits. N/S. N/P. Avail. March 1. $1475/mo. + Utils. 604-5439820.
✯ ASPEN COURT ✯
1 Bdrms ..... from $625/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $771/mo.
Mission
Sell it fast with a CLASSIFIED AD!
HOMES FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. 1. 5 baths. 1000 sf garage. S. McKenzie Rd area. March 1st. $1300/mo. Ref’s. req’d. Small pet ok. 604-864-6285
1 Bdrms ...... from $574/mo. 2 Bdrms ...... from $653/mo.
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
RENTALS
CALL 604-870-1118
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.
604-615-5402
736
VERY COMPETITIVE RATES QUIET, CLEAN, WELL MANAGED NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING
Villa Monaco
For more info & viewing call
APARTMENT/CONDO
Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease
33263 Bourquin Crescent East
Park Lane Manor
706
RENTALS
2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING
For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent! 33331 Old Yale Road
RENTALS
Under New Management
Under New Ownership
Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.
www.mainst.biz
778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management
RENTALS
APARTMENTS Large, Bright & Clean 1 & 2 Bdrms Avail No Pets. Written ref’s required.
Call 604-826-7880 ✯ Arlington Place ✯ 2487 Countess St., Abbts (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.
NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave. Senior’s Discount.
Resident Manager ~ LINDA
604-850-7050 bcclassified.com 604-854-6397
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Dozens of door prizes worth thousands of dollars to be given away. For more information, contact
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ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdr bsmt ste. shrd ldry. March 15. ns/np. $750mo. inc util/cbl (778)808-5747 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. bsmt suite Near Rick Hansen. $600/mo. incl util. N/s. Avail. now. 604-852-8398 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. + den. F/s, w/d, lrg yard. Sep entry. Soaker tub. N/S, pet negot. $925/mo. incl. utils. Avail. Mar. 1st. 604-864-0573 ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrms,1 washroom. Nr. school & stores. N/S N/P. Refs req. $800/mo. Avail immed. Call 604-835-0947.
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MISSION. Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite in new area. $675/mo incl hydro, W/D, F/S & D/W. N/S, N/P. Avail Mar 1st. Call: 604-615-4670 MISSION College Heights, 2 bdrm. d/w, own w/d, N/P N/S. Grnd. lvl., refs. req’d. March 1. $875 mo. utils inc. 604-864-1095 MISSION..LARGE one bedroom bsmt suite, very bright, close to town, bus route, elementary school..insuite laundry, d/w , private entrance.. ns...np....$750 inc util 604-826-9358 MISSION near hospital. Legal 2 bdrm, full bath, covered driveway, big yard. Call 604-826-3752.
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ABBOTSFORD Lge 1 bdrm super clean bsmt ste. Avail. now. Np/ns. $600. Ridgeview Dr. 604-857-2427 ABBOTSFORD. Near UFV. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. $725/mo incl hydro. Avail now. NS/NP. 604-859-2137. MISSION 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite. Full bath, kitchen & laundry. $600/mo. + utils. Immed. Ns/np. 604-820-8208 MISSION 1 bdrm, share w/d, alarm, suits mature sgl, refs req. $640 incl all utils/intnet NS/NP (604)864-1505
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1998 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Z71 off-road package, extra cab, matching canopy, alarm with remote start. 5.7 litre Vortec V8, 4 speed auto. Regular maintenance, good tires, good brakes, new shocks, trailer brake & hitch. Clean, solid truck. $5900 obo. 604-852-4412 1998 FORD WINDSTAR. 221,000 kms. Runs good. Very clean. Grey. $1350/obo. 604-832-9816. 1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $15,500/obo. 604-812-1278 2007 GMC 2500 HD Duramax diesel, 6 speed, excellent shape. 4 X 4. $27,500. obo. 778-551-0298
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AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF FLORENCE MAY WRIGHT, deceased formerly of Abbotsford, BC
ABBOTSFORD, MacLure/Trethewey. 2/bdrm T/H. Newly reno’d. 5/appli. Priv backyard & carport. $1000/mo. Avail now. N/S, N/P. (604)866-0911
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Florence May Wright are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor on or before March 19, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entities to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice.
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ABBOTSFORD Bachelor suite $550/mo. Walking distance to Mill Lake 7 Oaks shops & Hosp. No drugs, no partys. Also shared accommodation $550.604-853-6016.
ABBOTSFORD. Laburnum. 2 bdrm. kitchen w/island. $850/mo. incl. util. Ns/np 778-242-5645; 604-556-8744
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ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. suite near Gardner Park. All appl., utils & laundry incl. $850/mo. Avail. March 1st. Ns/np. 778-892-0490.
ABBOTSFORD. Brand new large 2 bdrm. legal bsmt. suite. Avail March 1st. Quiet area in Everett Estates. Incl utils., 4 new appl, own w/d, alarm, private entry. Ns/np. Near all amen. $1,000/mo. 778-549-0139
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ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm., all utils. & appl. incl. No cable. Close to all amens. $1200 mo. Avail. March 1. N/S N/P. (778)808-2222 Refs req’d EAST MISSION. $1100 per mnth. TOP 1/2 of nice clean bright home. 3 Bdrms. Own laundry. Quiet pref. area. Lianna 604-855-2233.
ABBOTSFORD 3671 Greendale Crt New 2 bdrm suite. Ns/np. Easy freeway access, nr shops. 2 people $875., 1 person $750/mo. Sep. ldry. Ref’s. req’d. 604-852-0924 or email harpreet1972@hotmail.com
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1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, $1900. Call (604)869-0981 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID 4 door, automatic. 130,000 kms. 3.3L, green. $3,000. Call (604)850-6976 2000 CHEVY Malibu, exc cond very clean. No accidents. 150K. Aircared to Nov. ‘12. $3,650. 604-825-3632 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 BUICK ALLURE CX. 94,000 kms. No accd’s. Local. Exc. cond. $9,500. Abbotsford 604-855-1335 2006 FORD TAURUS SEL. Excellent condition, sun roof, full load, $4,995. (604)850-2846 2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL, auto, 4 dr, CD, white, new tires, lady driven. Moving. $2500. 778-908-8650 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251 2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458
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RVJ James Scott 31089 Southern Dr., Abbotsford RVU Caleb L. Johnson 10477 144 Ave., Surrey A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, March 2, 2012. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
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