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Sts‘ailes Chief Willie Charlie (right) and District of Kent Mayor Lorne Fisher take their turn signing a Memorandum of Understanding, which is intended to give all signees a stronger voice on local federal issues, such as river management.

Historic signing joins councils Harrison’s absence from Memorandum of Understanding may be temporary Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

They called it an historic moment. Several First Nation leaders, elders, councillors and band staff members met with the District of Kent in council chambers last Monday to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The document includes signatures from Cheam, Scowlitz, Seabird and Sts'ailes First Nation bands, along with the Sto:lo Tribal Council and the

District of Kent. Mayor Lorne Fisher said it's "a pretty major accomplishment for us to sit down with those four bands." It wasn't very long ago that some of the bands weren't even speaking to each other, he said. Times have changed since then. The MOU was developed during a series of community to community forums held between all local bands, Kent and Harrison Hot Springs. But

on Monday, the latter was missing from the signing table. Harrison Mayor Ken Becotte told the Observer that the Village "hadn't been party to the agenda beforehand." The Village of Harrison Hot Springs was a part of the discussions at the forums, the most previous of which was held on January 10. Harrison is even included in the draft of the MOU. "It was very short notice for us,"

Becotte said. "I wasn't comfortable signing the agreement as council hadn't had the chance to discuss or endorse it." Minutes show that Councillor Bob Perry was in attendance at the January 10 meeting, where the MOU was discussed and drafted. There was one issue within the agreement that they wanted clarified, which hadn't happened in time CONTINUED ON 4

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for Monday's signing, Becotte said. He did not indicate what that issue was. The lack of that voice at the table did not go unnoticed by those in attendance. "It's fair to say that we're disappointed," Tyrone McNeil vice-presi-

dent of the Sto:lo Tribal Council said. "We've all been at the table with this for quite some time." But there is always room for more, he added. And in time, Harrison could be included in the memorandum. "My understanding is that the issues (Harrison) has with the MOU

wouldn't take much to work out," he said. Becotte hopes that's exactly what will happen. "As soon as we've had the opportunity to discuss it further ... I'm sure we'll get back on the table," he said. While the overarching intent of the MOU is to

be good neighbours, he said in reality the document has very sharp teeth. It will allow all six communities (if Harrison is to join in) to be one voice when dealing with federal government bodies. This will be crucial in river management, McNeil said. Government bodies, especially the DFO, seem to "play one of us off the other," he said, stalling communications and making progress more difficult. With all local governments meeting at the same table, they can work out their differences and face Ottawa as a solid team. River management is probably the most pressing issue facing this area, McNeil said. Flood risks could be lowered with proper gravel removal, such as was done up until the 1980s, he said. "We need to come forward together on it," he said. With all six communities on board — the four local bands, the District and the Village — McNeil said that the MOU could be expanded to include more Sto:lo communities. But the first order of business is "to lock up the four Sto:lo communities here, and Kent and Harrison," he said. news@ahobserver.com

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Four more run-of-river projects in Harrison Power company says no changes to water quality would be expected

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

Cloudworks executives were in Harrison last Wednesday to discuss local run-of-river projects publicly. An open house was held in Memorial Hall, hosted by the Village of Harrison. Mayor Ken Becotte said the muncicipality hosted it to bring information to the public, while learning about the key issues that could affect the community, namely traffic woes, environmental concerns and noise complaints. Cloudworks brought out a video slideshow on a laptop, and several poster boards illustrating their work. Run-of-river is meant to be a greener way of harnessing hydro power. Rather than building large dams, run of river projects capture the energy of waterfalls. The Observer toured the completed power project at Tipella Creek last October with Cloudworks and members of the Douglas First Nation band. That tour included a fly over of the proposed projects discussed on Wednesday: Statlu Creek, Big Silver Creek, Shovel Creek and Tretheway Creek. Run-of-river works best in waterfalls with a grade of at least 10 per cent, vice president Graham Horn told the Observer during the tour.

At the top of each project, water is sent through a screen meant to filter out fish and river debris. Only the water that’s needed goes through the screen. The rest carries down its natural path. That screened water goes down a ‘penstock,’ which is buried or above ground, depending on topography. The penstock carries the water to a powerhouse, where it flows through turbines, which capture the energy. The energy is sent to a switchyard and the water flows into the tailrace — a new waterway that re-connects the diverted water to the natural course of the river. While the intention is to be green, these projects have met plenty of opposition. The penstocks do create clearcut swaths through the forest which need replanting. At Tipella, Douglas elders have dictated what trees and shrubs will be planted. In Harrison, Becotte said the construction of the Silver Creek project could mean more traffic up Highway 9. “We want to see how we can mitigate these issues, and make it a workable situation,” he said. “They certainly provided good information, they were open and admitted they had to areas to work on.” While Cloudworks says there will be no visual impacts from the Village, changes will

JESSICA PETERS Observer Cloudworks vice president Graham Horn fields questions from Harrison Hot Springs residents at an open house facilitated by the village, in Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. Cloudworks is in the midst of creating several run-of-river projects in the Harrison area.

be seen closer to the projects, from the lake itself. They also say that the water quality of the

vlake won’t be affected by the construction or operation of the projects. news@ahobsever.com

Kamloops couple nabbed for mail thefts in Hope A man and woman from Kamloops suspected of stealing mail near

Hope were arrested by police last Tuesday after they pulled off Hwy 1 at

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open a Canada Post mail box on Kawkawa Lake Road at about 9 a.m. “Witnesses saw the male leave the area carrying mail, and were able to provide police with a description and licence plate of the vehicle,” Const. Tracy Wolbeck said. “It was determined that the vehicle the suspect was driving had been stolen out of Kamloops,” she said.

Police were able to catch up the vehicle as it traveled west on Hwy 1, and after it pulled off at the Popkum Road exit a spike belt was set up at the Annis Road intersection. But the suspect saw the belt and drove around it, and another was set up at Gibson Road. “With several police resources in the immediate area, the suspect

vehicle came to a stop before hitting the belt,” Wolbeck said. A 20-year-old female and 25-year-old male, both of Kamloops, were arrested and taken into custody without incident. Police resources from Hope, Agassiz, Chilliwack, the Fraser Valley Traffic Services and the Lower Mainland District Police Dog Service “were involved in bring-

ing this incident to a peaceful end,” Wolbeck said. “This is a very good example of how the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment can operate as a cohesive unit and deploy several police resources at one time in an effort to combat crime,” she said. Mail found in the suspect vehicle was seized by police and returned to Hope residents.

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Long-shot promises

QUESTION OF THE WEEK Would the Fraser River salmon numbers grow if more dredging was allowed?

Voters are used to politicians breaking, or not fulfilling, the promises made during election campaigns. For 36 days Canada’s federal leaders are crisscrossing the country expressing their devotion to Canadians, trying to woo support of voters— many of whom would rather not be having another election. This time, Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have made some promises that would actually benefit ordinary Canadians. A $2.5 billion tax cut to allow income-sharing between parents with children, a $275 million fitness credit for adult taxpayers, and an increase to the annual limit Canadians can deposit into tax-free savings accounts from $5,000 to $10,000. But all three promises come with a clever catch. All have the proviso that they wouldn’t be enacted until the federal budget is balanced. Don’t hold your breath. With this year’s budget $29.3 billion in the red, most analysts predict it will take four to five years to balance the books. And that’s assuming there aren’t any extraordinary expenses like another recession, natural disasters or an international crisis. Canadians may never see the Tories’ pledges come to fruition. Even if they win a majority this time, those promises likely wouldn’t be enacted until the waning days of their mandate. On the one hand these conditional promises are a clever strategy. They come with a built-in excuse so Harper can never be criticized for breaking them. And they’re a ready-made platform for the next election campaign—a seductive enticement for voters anxious to keep a little more cash in their pockets to tune out or forget about the conditions attached to those tax breaks when they mark their ballots. -News Leader (Black Press)

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Tom Fletcher The B.C. legislature is getting set for a spring session from the last week of April through May. Premier Christy Clark has kept her options open and held her cards close since winning the B.C. Liberal leadership in February. She announced Monday that she is seeking the nomination to fill the seat vacated by Gordon Campbell, with a byelection expected in May. But a byelection would have had to be called by now to put Clark back on the front bench in time for the start of the spring session. And there are two legislative tasks that won’t wait: passing a $40-billion budget for the fiscal year that has already started, and changing the

format and date of the harmonized sales tax referendum that has been announced for June. A spring session must begin with the new premier coaching from the sidelines, but assuming Clark wins in Vancouver-Point Grey, it sets up her triumphant return to square off with the new NDP leader in question period before the session ends in early June. A mail-in ballot for the HST referendum will allow several weeks for responses to be sent in. The government now says it will be August before the result is known. Clark has indicated she wants the HST question decided before a general election is called. Thus a September vote becomes the most likely scenario. The launch of TV ads by both B.C. parties is another sign of election preparations. Any new leader wants to take advantage of a

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honeymoon period that might be brief, and Clark’s upbeat ads with the tagline “this is just the start” set the tone. NDP leadership candidate John Horgan talks about looking forward to a campaign where

“Clark has indicated she wants the HST question decided before a general election is called” he hands out brochures with his picture, not Campbell’s. But the policy-challenged opposition has offered up another attack ad featuring, you guessed it, a picture of Campbell on a cereal box. For the B.C. Liberals, the policy hits keep coming. First it was increasing the minimum wage, and now Clark’s “families first”

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machine is moving on BC Hydro. Rich Coleman has a well-earned reputation for getting things done and he has wasted no time since Clark assigned him to the energy file. BC Hydro will continue with its application to raise rates nearly 10 per cent this year, but Coleman has begun a review aimed at paring back that and future increases expected to total 50 per cent by 2016. Coleman quickly determined that delaying the imminent launch of BC Hydro’s smart grid project would be a false economy. Instead, he focused on an expensive seismic upgrade, to the Ruskin Dam in the Fraser Valley. A major upgrade to the John Hart Dam on the Campbell River will likely go ahead, since the reservoir is also the city of Campbell River's water supply, but Coleman wants BC Hydro to “restate its business case” for that and other big construction projects.

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The Ruskin project is budgeted at about $800 million and is the type of project that can encounter costly surprises when digging into the dirt. Coleman has directed BC Hydro to look at decommissioning the old dam instead. Did he really “direct” BC Hydro? Here’s what Coleman told me. “It’s still Hydro’s decision at the end of the day I suppose, but certainly they're going to have to report in to me on it, because I told them they have to.” Coleman has also appointed three senior bureaucrats to find options for savings in BC Hydro’s plan, and to report back to him by the end of June. That will give the government enough time to craft a rate relief program for BC Hydro customers, just in time for September. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Power to protect

Like open-pit mining The Village is to be commended for inviting Cloudworks to explain their hydroelectric plans for the Harrison watershed last Wednesday evening in Memorial Hall. We are in danger of losing four areas of outstanding natural beauty because someone in Los Angles wants to feel better about his profligate electrical consumption. Anyone who hasn't seen the Big Silver River gorge, the red rocks of Shovel Creek, Rainbow Falls and Slollicum Lake needs to get out there and take photos while you still can. The major problem with the current approval process is that people who live in Ottawa, Quebec, Victoria and Vancouver are making the decisions while those of us most affected are largely ignored. Local input is confined to some shallow PR exercises masquerading as consultation. At the end of the day, the resource extraction industries come into our area, take what they what and leave a mess behind. These run-of-river projects are more like open-pit mining wastelands than environmentally sensitive projects. Loggers are properly outraged that the expensive

environmental standards required of them are completely ignored by the power companies working in the same woods. Ironically, this double standard is applied in the name of helping the environment. Our environment, here around Harrison Lake, is being trashed for some questionable benefit for some other obscure objective, such as preservation of the global ozone layer. Alarmingly, no one is interested in doing a limnology study of Harrison Lake itself which will invariably be affected by these projects. It should be noted that around 100 years ago, before there was electricity in the Fraser Valley, the Harrison (St. Alice) Hotel had electric lights and an electric charabanc conveying guests to and from Agassiz station (a Rapide driven by Danny Perrault). All this was powered by a Pelton wheel hydro-electric generator at Greenpoint using water from Trout Lake. Not quite run-of-river but very environmentally correct and greener than today's fuel-burning vehicles. John Allen, Harrison Hot Springs

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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Community

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The 10th birthday of the Agassiz library brought out two mayors, a handful of councillors, and plenty of readers. But the star of the night may have been one of the original delegates that helped take the library from a dream to reality. Children’s author and artist Deborah Turney Zagwyn was on hand last

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If I were one of the out-of-town Chorfest participants lodged at the Harrison Resort Hotel and Spa, I would be fascinated by the view from my window. And, If I were lucky enough, I would have a view over the lake, surrounded by mountains on both sides, Mount Breckenridge in the north, the Village of Harrison Hot Springs built around the south of the lake. It’s a picture so very beautiful, especially on a good day, but fascinating at anytime. I would be sorry to have so little time for exploration and wonder how I could find out just a little bit about this charming village while I am here. So, after the first day of workshops, I would walk from the hotel along the beach to Rockwell Drive on the East side. The first building I would encounter would be the

Ranger Station Art Gal- but also the Ranger Stalery, next to it the Har- tion Art Gallery which rison Yacht Club. exhibits a different show Unfortunately, the Art every month. Gallery closed at 4 p.m. In February, for in(5 p.m. on weekends) stance, it featured and I just missed it. But, the Agassiz Monday I would have Painters, a first a little rest on class, very inthe bench in teresting show. the little garBeautiful canden at the back vas and clay enjoying a difart by Billie ferent view of Shauer and Rethe lake. How becca Bessette lucky the peowas exhibited ple are living in March. For in such a beauApril there RUTH ALTENDORF tiful place. Do is a charmthey still know Harrison ing children’s it or does one Happenings exhibit asget jaded after sembled by the a while? local schools Having dinner after- and next month will wards at one of the local be a much-anticipated restaurants, I would in- production by Rhonda quire about the Art Gal- Simmonds, the resident lery. They would tell me artist at the Gallery. that “yes, this building The people at the resused to be the Forestry taurant would agree that Ranger Station in the the building needs a olden days”. Now, it not paint job in the near fuonly houses the office of ture and perhaps some the Festival of the Arts, other “fixing.” Well, it

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would be worth it, they would say, being situated in such a beautiful spot. Just look at the Memorial Hall — they did wonders to it! I agreed because I and all the other Chorfest participants had lunch there and experienced it first hand! After the dinner I was tired and went back to the hotel. But, before I went to bed, I took a look at the Harrison Hot Springs Official Visitor’s Guide that I had found in my “Welcome Bag” and I promised myself to come back some other time, perhaps in the summer. And, before leaving after the “Farewell Breakfast” of the Seniors’ Chorfest 2011 on Sat. April 16, I might take the ritual 10-minute walk from the hotel to the Hot Springs “source”, as the locals like to call it. Well, this is what would happen to me if I were one of the outof-town Chorfest participants lodged at the Harrison Resort and Spa Hotel. But, you see, I am one of the lucky people who live here! Welcome, everybody!

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Agassiz and at Chehalis General Store. Enjoy bingo in the comfort of home with great cash prizes. As you can see we are a busy club! We support Boy Scouts, Army Cadets, school bursaries, Legion, seniors and so many more charities but we can’t do this without you. We will be having a Guide Dog Walk in Pioneer Park on May 29. A pat on the back goes out to Brandon Wolkosky for the great job he did at the RCMP Youth Camp. Our club was proud to support him. We are busy with Canada Pride at the schools and have a poem or essay contest for students for Canada Day. Check in at the library for details. Thanks again, everyone. We serve.

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Community • ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Harrison Hotel adds 46 rooms and pool

50 years ago, 1961 The new wing at the Harrison Hotel opened in April 1961. This was the 46-room executive wing stretching along the beach to the west of the main building. The addition enhanced the hotel’s ability to host larger conventions and offered a wider choice of accommodation, from tree-shaded garden bungalows for family groups to luxurious executive suites with built-in bars and private balconies. A new convention hall with closed circuit TV allowed off-site viewing. A second indoor pool offered many options, including display space for exhibitions and an art gallery. Water from the sulphur and potash springs was used for the indoor hot pool. Cost of the new wing and pool was about $850,000. Total cost of the expansion program would be $1,250,000, a large sum in 1961 dollars. The hotel was owned by the BC Distillery Company Ltd., or as it was called locally, Seagrams, with Max Nargill as

the manager. The original rights to the springs were pre-empted in 1873 by Joseph Charles Armstrong, who received a Crown Grant for the land in 1880, and by 1886 he began building the St. Alice Hotel. The springs were called St. Alice’s Well, named for Governor James Douglas’s young daughter. The builder and future manager of the St. Alice Hotel was John R. Brown, who later married Luella Agassiz of the pioneering Agassiz family. Unfortunately, that hotel burned down in 1920. It was replaced by the Harrison Hot Springs Hotel which opened in 1926. The spring water became famous for its healing properties. Many people came to the springs to soak away their ailments and some brought their jugs to take the water home. Taps were provided for that purpose at the springs and at the indoor pool. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO

– Echoes from the Past is submitted The west wing of the Harrison Hotel was opened in 1961. It was connected to the “pink building” by weekly by the Agassiz Harrison Historical a long low building housing the exhibition gallery and a new indoor pool. Small bungalows along the Miami River at the back of the hotel were also built at that time. Society

Interfaith services feature foot washing, potluck This year’s Holy Week, culminating on Good Friday, will have a unique interfaith flavour this year in Agassiz-Harrison. The churches will have their own special services at that time. In addition, the Agassiz Ministerial Association is sponsoring an interfaith service with a potluck supper at All Saints Anglican Church, 6940 Lougheed Highway in Agassiz on Wednesday, April 20. The potluck supper begins in the church hall at 6 p.m. The community is asked to bring a dish which will be shared as a part of a common meal. Remember to put your name and phone number on the bottom of your dish so that the

empty container goes home cleaned. At 7 p.m., the community is invited to come to an interfaith service in the church. Clergy of the local congregations will conduct the worship. The sermon will be given by the president of the ministerial, the Reverend Mary Duncan, Minister of the Agassiz United Church. The offering will be used to create bursaries for needy graduating students who follow a Christian walk. This service will be the only service of funding for these bursaries this year. Any donation above $20 will be issued a tax receipt. The next evening, April 21 at 7 p.m. in All Saints, we will celebrate

Walk for dogs at Pioneer Park Want to help change the lives of Canadians with disabilities? By participating in the Purina Walk for Dog Guides on May 29, 2011 at Pioneer Park, you can help provide Dog Guides to people who need them in your community. Registration will open at 12 p.m. and the walk will begin at 1:30 p.m. There is no registration fee and 100 per cent of the funds raised will go towards providing Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. For more information, to register for the walk, or to donate, please visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.

Maundy Thursday, which is the traditional day in which the church remembers the institution of the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion. The Agassiz United Church has been invited to join with the congregation of All Saints to celebrate this day.

The general public is also invited. The service will be one of prayer, meditation, a service of humility as symbolized through the act of foot washing for those who wish to participate, as well as the sacrament of Holy Communion, to which all

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Seven simple steps to prevent cancer Lower your chances of illness through knowledge and action In 1804, the poet Wordsworth penned the lines about “a host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” In April 2011, the daffodil has come to represent more than a beautiful spring flower. It symbolizes the hope that, with strength and courage, the fight against cancer will be won. During this month, Daffodil Month, thousands of British Columbians will be proudly wearing the daffodil pin in support of cancer fighters and survivors and in remembrance of loved ones lost. Every three minutes, another Canadian is faced with fighting cancer and one in three

families is directly or indirectly impacted by cancer. Two out of every five of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime and one of every four of us will die of cancer. The three most common cancers afflicting women are breast, lung and colorectal; the three most afflicting men are prostate, lung and colorectal. The British Columbia Cancer Agency estimates there will be more than 23,000 new cancer diagnoses in 2011, with the number projected to increase slightly in 2012. The increases in the number of new cancer cases are due mainly to a growing and aging population. Despite these numbers, the good news is that

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researchers are closer than ever to fully understanding, treating, controlling and preventing the many diseases called “cancer.” To support and in-

with many informational materials. Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops cancer and another does not. But research shows that cer-

“Tobacco kills half of all smokers, and 27 per cent of all cancer deaths are attributed to lung cancer.” form our community about cancer, the Agassiz Community Health Centre, along with its partners, will be hosting a public information day on Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public library. Health professionals will be on hand,

tain risk factors increase the chance that a person will develop cancer. The following are the most common risk factors: growing older, tobacco, sunlight, ionizing radiation, certain chemicals and other substances, some viruses and bacteria, certain hormones, a

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we can reuse & recycle Tues., April 19 Go Screen Free @ Agassiz Library 1) RecycleCraft: After school Get crafty with things & a bedtime snack. Weds., April 20 down goes sun the until Stories Storytime Pajama Dreams Earth 2) age School at 3:30 pm. getting our lives in order, with the towards us start & inspire will Deb expert, ion Organizat Sweep at 6:30 pm. Family. 3) A Clean Author Reading Acclaimed author East: Fabled the In 4) Adult. pm. 7:00 at 21 ever-popular notion of Spring Cleaning! Thurs., April Tues., April 19, 7 pm. of one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2010 comes to Agassiz, Adam Lewis Schroeder. on April 30 from 10 - 4 in the Agassiz United Agassiz Monday Painters is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special Art Show donation. by served, ents Refreshm . milestone this enjoy Church. Everyone welcome! Come Easter Bingo! Thurs., April 21st Fun & Prizes! Doors open at 5:30 pm. @ the Ag. Pavilion RAISE THE ROOF” FOR JAPAN Mount Shannon United Church is hosting a “ RAISE YOUR HANDS, LIFT YOUR VOICES, 27TH 2011 AT 7P.M. FREEWILL APRIL on FUND TSUNAMI PACIFIC AKE/ASIA EARTHQU JAPAN for CROSS RELIEF – CAN.RED if needed. 46875 YALE ROAD AT Cross. Red Can from mailed be will Receipts Tax ) Relief Japan to OFFERING (100% all proceeds t @telus.ne ce QUARRY ROAD, CHWK 604-792-7299 - email msucofﬁ 13 to pre- register Golf Playdown for BC Seniors Games. Held in Hope May 13. Contact Valerie 604-796-93

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Kent-Harrison Arts Council regular meeting is held the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 in the Ranger Station Public Art Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr.FMI 604-796-9822 D MS Support Group 3rd Thursday of every month. M 111:30-1 p.m. in Chwk. Call Carmen at 604-796-2270. All Upper Fraser Valley folks welcome. A Olive Branch Dinners. Come join us for a free O hhome cooked meal. Tuesdays 5-6pm. 7571 Morrow RRd, ACS gym. No expectations, enjoy community ccompanionship. Families & all ages welcome. RRoyal Canadian Legion hosts drop-in “Fun Darts” eevery Mon at 4pm & Fri at 8pm, Players needed, aarrive early to register. Euchre every Mon at 6:45pm. Non-members welcome. Call 604-796-2332 N SSeniors Friendship House Drop-In: Mondays: Srs Walking to Music at 10am, Sit & Fit at 10:30am, Bingo at 1pm, Srs. Learn to Line Dance at 4:30pm; Tues Bridge at 12:45pm.; Cribbage at 1:00pm.; Wed Floor Curling at 1pm.; Fri Floor Curling at 1pm. Info: 604-796-3422

Singing- from 7:30 to 9pm at HHS Memorial Hall. FMI call Ruth at 604-796-2084 Stitch “n” Rip every Tues. 9 am - 1 pm. Come to thee Harrison Mills Hall with any unﬁnished sewing, stitching, knitting projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604796-2336. Strong Start - Mon-Fri 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Kent Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0-5. FMI call Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. T.O.P.S. Meets Thurs at 9:30am, or 5:45pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church Walk & Talk Group meets at 9:15am Tues & Fri mornings at the Hardy Bridge, Harrison. FMI call Jacquie 604-796-3105 Branch 32 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meets at 10:30 am the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month at the Legion 1846 No. 9 Hwy, Agassiz FMI Mollie Sand 604-796-2682

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Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | 2 pm at the Museum tel: 604-796-3545

family history of cancer, alcohol and poor diet, lack of physical activity or being overweight. Cancer prevention starts with healthy living. Can lifestyle changes really make a difference? Yes. By making healthy lifestyle choices, the risk of getting cancer can be reduced. In fact, about half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living and policies that protect our health. Here are some steps you can take to reduce the risk factors. 1. Don’t smoke or use tobacco products. If you do smoke, draw up a plan to quit smoking. Speak with a health professional about suitable programs or medications that can help you succeed. Tobacco kills half of all smokers and 27 per cent of all cancer deaths are attributed to lung cancer. 2. Avoid being overweight and limit weight gain during adulthood to less than five kilograms (11 pounds). 3. Balance caloric intake with physical activity. Calories in must not exceed calories burned.

For example, the sugar in a daily can of soda is enough energy for a 6.8 kg (15 lb) weight gain in one year. 4. Eat foods, control portion sizes and do activities that help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Healthy foods include plenty of fruits and vegetables, lower fat dairy products, fish and leaner meats. Limit consumption of red meats, especially those high in fat. For most people, supplementation is not required. On a related matter, while organic food may be desirable, there is no evidence that consuming non-organic fruits and vegetables increases the risk of cancer. 5. Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. 6. Get 30-45 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, at least five days a week. 7. Even a few severe sunburns increase your chances of getting skin cancer. Reduce exposure to the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Shade wherever you can – under a

tree, in a beach tent, or under an umbrella or canopy. Cover up with long pants, long-sleeved shirts and UV protective clothing. Choose a hat with a wide, broad brim. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30. It’s okay to start at age six months. As you prepare or review your personal cancer prevention plan, consider buying a daffodil pin to support the work of the Canadian Cancer Society. The money you spend will be dedicated to preventing cancer before it starts, supporting people living with cancer, and funding research to outsmart cancer. As a consequence of the millions of dollars spent on all cancer research, 62 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer now survive the disease as compared to 1 in 3 in the 1960s. But, cancer still remains the number one health concern today. Join the battle to fight back against cancer. – Submitted by the Agassiz Community Health Centre

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

MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE. Our “World Class Acreage Development” is seeking a highly motivated individual to represent our company. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and very resourceful. Please send resume to: kyle@regalridge.com; www.regalridge.com. THINK BIG! Heavy Equipment Service Technician Training. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and a mechanical aptitude required. On-campus residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

IN MEMORIAM

If we could have a life time wish and one dream that could come true, we would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back we know because we’ve tried and neither will a million tears we know because we’ve cried. You’ve left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too but we’ve never wanted memories we only wanted you.

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AUTO GLASS Technicians. Apple Auto Glass is looking for experienced Automotive Glass Technicians for their Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations. Apple offers competitive wages, a ﬂexible beneﬁt plan, pension plan, technical training and much more! Join our team today by submitting your resume to: jdean@belroncanada.com or by fax at: 604-415-8313.

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FULL-TIME CERTIFIED Heavy Duty Mechanic required by Bailey Western Star & Freightliner. Experience in service & repair of trucks, trailers & equipment. Fax resume to 250-286-0753 or email: employment@baileywesternstar.com

LEMARE GROUP FORESTRY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The Lemare Group is currently seeking a Forestry Operations Coordinator for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and to manage and meet tight deadlines in addition, the ability to work with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: •Coordination of Marine Barging; Equipment, Fuel & Supplies •Human Resources •Purchasing •Daily organization of Field Managers (5-7) •Maintaining customer’s relationships •Conflict Resolutions (Union/Employees) Qualifications: •Post Secondary Education an asset •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

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LEMARE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Lemare Group is currently seeking a HR/OH & S Administrative Assistant for their Port McNeill Office, which is located on Northern Vancouver Island. Lemare has approximately 250+ employees currently working and is a significant forestry services company, tenure holder and log marketing group. Responsibilities: •Human Resources •Placement of ads, screening & short listing of applicants •Process correspondence, reports & other documents •Maintain confidential records & office files •Ensure adherence to all company policies, standards & procedures •Assist operational department in the creation of occupational materials (ie block journals, emergency cards, bucking specs, etc) Qualifications: •Forestry experience an asset •Previous executive/administrative experience •Excellent oral & written skills •Strong decision making skills •Balance priorities & work flow •Ability to work both independently & collaboratively •Microsoft Office fluency is mandatory This position is a full time permanent position with a competitive compensation package based on experience. Lemare will accept resumes by email or fax. Please email your response to Jennifer Ouellette at jouellette@lemare.ca or fax 250956-4888.

MAINTENANCE/ HOUSEKEEPING POSITION Couple needed for full time maintenance, and part time housekeeping for Rosedale Campground/Motel. Accommodations onsite available to be negotiated with pay. Please email resume to acctsmgr@telus.net. MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Ofﬁce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

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LEGAL PUBLIC / LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Gary:August:Ernest-Senft has ﬁled an Afﬁdavit of Obligation with Tug Boat Junction Adventure Park Inc. 750 Hot Springs Rd. Harrison Hot Springs BC, V0M-1K0 Information may be requested at c/o 4001 Strathmore Mews, Vancouver BC, V6Z-3A9 or Fax 604-858-6969

14 Agassiz-Harrison Observer EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE company looking for receptionist for Surrey location. Duties to include reception, administration, customer service and more. If you are looking for a career with opportunity to advance please forward resume to: ﬂynnk@eecol.com

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PRODUCE MANAGER. Jasper Super A is currently recruiting for a Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for all aspects of operating a successful produce department including, scheduling, ordering, receiving, merchandising, gross margins, sales ratios, expense controls, and supervising the produce department. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Previous produce experience will be considered an asset. TGP offers a competitive compensation and beneﬁt package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations and want to progress with a dynamic organization, please forward your resume: Jasper Super A, P.O. Box 818, 601 Patricia Street, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL PLUMBING & HEATING FOREMAN

Well established Lower Mainland Mechanical Contractor req. a Plumbing and Heating Foreman for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work. Applicants to have a MINIMUM 5 years exp. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunity. Competitive Wages, Proﬁt Sharing & Excellent Beneﬁts. Wage Commensurate w/ Exp. Fax Resume: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: info@dualmechanical.com

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RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT Well-established store providing sales of ﬁreplaces & BBQs in Langley area requires a salesperson experienced in sales and customer service. Product knowledge training provided for candidate showing strong sales abilities. Resume including references to sdaniel@stovesandstones.com.

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A PROGRESSIVE, multi-branch, full service hydraulic component remanufacturing company has a need for Journeyman Machinists or equivalent experience in our Edson, Alberta location. Consideration will be given to existing apprentices. We offer a competitive wage and beneﬁt package. Fax: 780-7237883 or email: fottyd@cil.ab.ca.

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Cabinetmaker/Millwork Exp. must be able to work with plastic laminate and edge taping. Please email resume to kertonagencies@shaw.ca CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete finishers for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; John@RaidersConcrete.com. Cell 780-660-7130. Fax 780-444-7103. LUK Plumbing + Heating LTD. operating in Saskatchewan is seeking Journeymen Plumber and/or HVAC techs. F/T, Top Wages, Benefits, RRSP. Commercial, Residential, Industrial.office@lukplumbing.com SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring Milling Personnel, Paving Personnel (Pavers, Rollers, Packers), General Labourers (Screed, Raker, Flag), Heavy Duty Mechanic. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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MEDICAL OFFICE trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need medical ofﬁce & medical admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.

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Bottom Mount Freezer w/ built in ice maker, Meat saver & separate deli saver, 2 humidity control crispers, dairy compartment, deep door bins. 66”high X 30”deep X 29” wide. Purchased in 2010, never used, paid $1800, sell for $800 obo. (604)796-3758

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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO: UPRIGHT GRAND piano & bench, Gerhard Heintzman, built 1905, $500. (604)543-6494 PIANO, Yamaha, 1 owner, $800. Call (604)858-4081

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Automotive Equipment, Hoists, Tools & More Auction. Mr Transmission. Sat. April 30, 11am. 4702B - 31 St, Vernon. For complete list view photos at doddsauction.com. 250-545-3259

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FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure. 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG X, golden lab, male pup, $500. (604)857-5212 BICHON PUPPIES, CKC reg’d, champion parents, male $1000, fem $1200. Ph: (604)595-6894 BRUSELLS GRIFFONS pups, (monkey faced pups) $1200, home raised, parents can be viewed. Pedigrees avail. (604)463-5316 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P/B pups. Ready now Vet ✓. Shots, 2 M, 3 F. Short hair. Family raised. $600. 604-852-1805 Chihuahua, spayed female, 3 years, very clean & smart, must sell. $400. Call (604)794-7347 Chocolate CKC reg’d LAB pups, 1st shots, tattoo, view parents, H & E, ready Apr 30. $750, (604)533-3733 CKC Reg.soft coated Wheaten Terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. Call 604-533-8992 ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUP. 2 females. $550. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots males & females. Exc Europene bloodline. (604)997-2404 ITALIAN MASTIF, pups, shots, dewormed, vet chkd, born Oct 10th, 2 F, 1 M. 604-825-8362. View pics & info at: www.freedoglistings.com LAB RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 7 available. Born Feb 12th. $550. Call 604-316-5644. LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $650. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 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

DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS ñ Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE ñ Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries. Free shipping. 1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca.

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FURNITURE

MOVING. Glass top dining rm table with 6 upholstered chairs sage green suede, pecan wood ﬁnish. $500. 4 solid oak swivel bar stools 30” high $50/ea. Pecan ﬁnish wall unit 2 lighted towers, round glass doors, bridge. Fit 44” TV. $900. All in excellent cond. 604-302-0731

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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Lakeshore living At it’s Best! 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. Fabulous 180 - degree water view with tons of outdoor living space. VACATION HOME 1-1/2 Story - 1200 sq. ft. Upper level - 3 bdrms Main level - 1 large bdrm Main bathrm, Open ﬂoor Plan - dining rm, kitchen and front room with dbl patio door access to Large deck - over 700 sq. ft. Large ﬂoating wharf - 512 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel. Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends with loads of summer fun for everyone!

OTHER AREAS

OWN 20 ACRES-$0 Down $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks, Owner Financing, Free Color Brochure 1800-343-9444 www.20acreranches.com

RENTALS

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

PETS

$10 MILLION AVAILABLE for Land Purchase/Development and Joint Ventures. Management Consulting and Business Plan services. Call 1-866-402-6464.

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A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 7yrs

There are easier ways to rent your property. Contact a bcclassified.com Classified Representative for assistance. Call 604-796-4300

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member

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LANDSCAPING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Weekdays - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O M I N I U M MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certiﬁed. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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REAL ESTATE

Personalized All-In-One Easter Basket- OVER 50% OFF! Regular Price $32.99 YOU PAY $15.99. Includes Personalization; Plush Bunny, Chocolate; Candy and Peeps® Visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Always or Call 1-888903-0973

Miniature Chinese Sharpei pups M/F’s available. CKC reg. $1200. 604-315-8774 www.wrinklesrus.com

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

GARDENING

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

WEDDING DRESS!!!

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

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J.H. ELECTRICAL. Licence #7474. New installations, repairs, service. No job too small. Jim 604-798-5742

EDUCATION/TUTORING

LEARN SMALL ENGINE REPAIR. Hands-on training on ATV’s, snowmobiles, personal watercraft. Excellent Instructors and shop equipment. On-campus residences. Write apprenticeship exams. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

MISC SERVICES

NEED CASH TODAY?

PERSONAL SERVICES 173E

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PETS

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

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It ís That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

UNI CONSTRUCTION is an established general contractor serving Northern BC. We have an immediate opening for a Millwork Shop Foreman. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of managing the well equipped mill work shop, including materials and maintenance of equipment. This is a permanent full time position with custom and commercial contracts. Terrace BC provides an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle combined with all the amenities you and your family will require. Interested candidates should forward their resume to: UNI Construction Ltd. toms@uniconstruction.ca. Fax 250635-2393 Phone-250-635-3963 3980 Old Lakelse Lake Drive, Terrace B.C. V8G-3V1

Diabetes/Cholesterol/Weight LossNatural Product for Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Weight. Physician recommended, backed by Human Clinical Studies with amazing results. Call to ﬁnd out how to get a free bottle of Bergamonte! 888-4705390

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BEDROOM APT FOR $550/ MTH Clean safe building. Balcony w/view of Mt. Cheam. Close to amenities. Laundry in building. N/S, N/P. Available May 1. Call 604-860-3700 AGASSIZ, 106-1735 #9 Hwy. Smokers welcome, cat or sm dog ok with pet deposit. Coin laundry. 1 bdrm, grnd level. $600/mo. Wayne (604)799 0259 Stratatech Property Management AGASSIZ. 1 bdrm apt. Avail. May 15. N/S. N/P. $590/mo. incl prkg. & storage. 604-796-2643. AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM, 2 BA Apt. Lrg kitchen, balcony, view. N/S, N/P. Avail May 1.$700/mo 604-860-3700 Agassiz. Woodside, 1 bdrm, patio, updated, handicap friendly, mananger, May1 $595. (604)535-5953 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, Othello Rd. Acreage, river frontage. 2 bdrm mobile home. N/S. 10 mins to downtown. $950. Deposit required. 604-556-0393.

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SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 1br bsmt, Mill Lake, nr. bus, school, shop, N/S, sm pet ok, priv.entry, laundry, cable, net, parking, D/D, ref. lrg. bright, very clean, recent update, $725 + shrd. utils. avail. immed. 604 803 8585 AGASSIZ-1 BDRM / 1 BTH basement suite for rent, New house, N/P, N/S. $500 per month + DD. Available now. (604)796-1993

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC. Only $729,000

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email:

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CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

For more details

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MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23 A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464 Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 GARAGE DOOR REVOLUTION. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet. Safe. Attractive. Space Saving. And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-765-2367. Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

LOTS

BIG BEAUTIFUL ARIZONA LAND $99/mo. $0 down, $0 interest, Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport Guaranteed Financing, No Credit Checks. Pre-recorded msg. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com LAND LIQUIDATION 20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com

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MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-711-8818 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

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TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

838

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

845

VEHICLES WANTED

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CA$H for CAR$ No Wheels -No Problem! Servicing the Fraser Valley 604-746-2855

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

827

2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 passenger, auto, loaded ST#77 $9,900 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $18,900 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sedan auto fully loaded st#51 $12,500 2006 FORD F350 crew cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 $17,900 2006 FORD F350 quad cab xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr auto leather loaded st#55 $10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 2005 FORD F250 crew cab lariat 4x4 auto diesel st#58 $15,900 2005 DODGE 3500 crew cab auto 5.9 diesel st#48 $14,900 2005 CHEVY 1500 reg cab long box auto st#60 $5,900 2004 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4X4 auto diesel st#78 $14,900 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr sdn auto loaded st#70$4500 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 pass, full load, st#79 $3995 2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4 auto, leather, loaded, ST#80 $4,900 2002 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr loaded St#75 $3995 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBURBAN Van 9 psgr auto diesel loaded st#71 $3900

2001 23’ KOMFORT RV Trailer Very nice inside; A/C, TV & more, Queen sz bed w/ privacy. Fold down couch, convertible eating nook, sleeps 6 ppl, lots of storage. Nicely trimmed in & out, many extras,must see $8900 (604)796-0172

2006 Chevy HHR, 127k, slvr, custom mags w/set of winters on rims. Gd cond., Must sell $5995 (604)824-9698

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY EXL, very good cond., 237,000 hwy. km. No accidents, $5200. 604-614-3234 2001 HONDA CIVIC, 4/dr, 228K, gold colour, no accidents, $4500. Call: (604)807-2912 2001 HONDA CIVIC. Blue, 4 door, auto, air, tilt, cruise, p/l, 140 K, asking $4,960. Call 604-836-5931. 2001 VW CABRIO, 5 spd, exc cond, 138k’s, blue, all service records, $7300 obo. (604)702-8330 2002 VW BEETLE, auto, exc. cond. spoiler, silver, sunroof, a/c, heated seats. $8,000. obo. 604-864-8164 2003 MERCEDES BENZ C320 4matic, Obsidian Black, auto, fully loaded, 165K, superb cond., orig owner, service records $10,900 obo (604)838-2683 or 604-853-9962 2004 HONDA ACCORD EXL, fully loaded, leather, sunroof, p/w, p/seats, 130,000 kms, service records, $10,795. 604-853-3779 2004 SUZUKI AERIO 4dr H/B 5sp MUST SELL, 123k. 1 owner A/C, extras. $5200. 604-859-7009 2006 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR fully serviced, new trans belt, 145K, asking $11,900. 778-994-2351. 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4dr. lots of extras, reg. service, exc. cond. $13,500. Clarence 604-288-7845. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9300. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 NISSAN VERSA, 4 dr. H/B, auto, red, 20,000 Km, many options, $9,000 ﬁrm. 604-538-9257.

TRUCKS & VANS

2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless 4yr warr., $19,000. (604)858-0041

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038 851

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

TRUCKS & VANS

1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 160km, blk, loaded, good deal. Must sell, $1000. (604)880-9962 1996 CHEVY LUMINA. Aircared. Good condition. Well maintained. New brakes. $2500. 604-855-9217

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2002 Ford Lariat 2500 7.3 turbo diesel, 139,000k, leather, heated, loaded, new tires & batt., cap, exc cond. $19,500. (604)793-3780 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER LS - Ext. 7 pass. van loaded, no accid. senior driven. ONLY $5650 (604)309-3135

CASTLE CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

❧ the comfort of clean: green cleaning products regular cleaning spring/seasonal cleaning gift certificates move in/out

debra cornish 604.796.0406

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

Mark Baboth 604-796-2486

BOBCAT SERVICES

❧ the ease of organized: clutter busting! closet solutions pantry set ups office/garage organization up/down scale move

service@castlecando.com www.castlecando.com

TELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD. Glass & Window Replacement Installation of Custom Made: • Window Screens • Patio Screen Doors • Storm Doors • Retractable Door Screens 7663 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC 604-796-2025

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS › New Custom Cabinetry › Quality Cabinet Refacing › Countertops 604.796.1196 | cell. 604.857.3375 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 6 3 9 0 P i o n e e r Av e. , A g a s s i z

KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD.

MARINE 912

For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”

BOATS

ALUM. BOAT WANTED 10 12 or 14’ with our w/o motor or trailer. Will pay cash 604-319-5720. PRINCECRAFT Resorter. Like new. 14’. With ﬂoor, 8 HP, elec. starter, tilt, Yamaha motor, front mounters, W55 remote controlled electric motor, galvanized trailer etc. $8000. obo. 604-855-0116

24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE

Groundworks Landscaping / Lawncare

CASH FOR CARS & TRUCKS FREE/FAST 24 hour tow service: or Donate to registered charities

aerating/power raking lawncare & yard maintenance

Call 604-767-3842 or 778-552-4145

weeding/yard clean up

830

hedge & tree pruning bobcat service pressure washing paver stones/ retaining walls

MOTORCYCLES

TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Hands-on training for street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

838

604-819-8786

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1987 FORD CAMPER VAN, 6 cyl, 4 spd stnd, needs a little work, $2950 obo. Call: (604)856-1468 1990 Import camper, 4 burn stv, frg, oven. Used 10 X’s Virtually new, in storage $11,500 (604)847-0978 1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2005 Komfort trlr 231, great cond. Rear strg garage, solar, elec hitch, invertor, $14,700. 604-858-8652 2006 Northshore 30ft Travel trlr, 36” dble slides, bunk units, fully loaded. $24,000. 604-824-8970 DUNE BUGGY, custom made, comes w/ trailer & parts, runs good. $3000 obo. Call(604)860-0652

DRISCOLL • Furnaces • Boilers • Water Heaters • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Pool Heaters • Plumbing

Licensed Bonded Insured P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting

Please Give. 1.888.663.3033 beasuperhero.ca

• Concrete

• Houses • Patios

• Gutters

• Heavy Equipment

• Siding

Help us build a new BC Children’s Hospital.

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural

Call Chris @

604-796-4301

Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

Rick’s Computer Repair A+ Certiﬁed since 1982 Serving Agassiz Since 1997 Trojans, Viruses & Spyware Removed Saving your data & pics come ﬁrst! Let’s Get You Back Online Today! Same Day Service on all Dropoffs! Open 8am to 6pm from Mon. to Sat. 6438 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-0538

SOFT TOUCH

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H E AT I N G & G A S

For your

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R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

604-796-2705

PLUMBING SERVICES

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

2011

YO U R S O U R C E F O R QU A L I T Y LO CA L P R O F E S S I O N A L S

HORSE TRAILER 1999 McBride - 2 Horse - Straight Haul. Exc condition! Needs nothing. $5200/obo. Call 604-850-3977.

2000 Dodge Ram 3/4T 4x4 ext cab needs nothing, 204K, recent service records, trailer brake pkg,very good cond! $7995/obo. 604-850-3977 2000 GMC JIMMY SLS V6, 4.3L, fully loaded, new brakes, tires & battery. 4x4. $3999. 778-846-5649

UTILITY TRAILERS

Meet the Pros APRIL

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1998 BUICK LESABER 4 dr., low km., blue, $2800 for sale by owner. (604)939-5633 1999 Buick LaSabre Ltd V6 new tires & brakes. Like new. Private. Low K’s. 604-364-1554 1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO Sport. Bought New - Don’t Need Two! Low km’s, economical V6 auto, full power group. AirCared til July 2012. Reduced! $3775. 778-888-6805 or Mon-Fri 10am-2pm: 778-837-6577 2000 BUICK Century, white 198K. Pwr str/wind, dl. Keyless entry, a/c. New trans, $3000. 604-807-7662 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, std., great run cond., asking $2,500. New clutch. Phone (778)389-5775. 2002 CHRYSLER Intrepid, 98K, 4 dr, auto, loaded, 98K, A/C 2011, 6 cyl, $3500 obo. 604-304-5571 2002 Ford Taurus SEL loaded, 6cyl, moon roof, 195,k, blk, airc’d to Nov ‘11. $3500. 604-702-0510 2006 Cadillac CTS, full load, sport package, remote entry, GM ext warr., white diamond, 52,000km, $23,000 obo. Call (604)824-2050 2006 CHEVROLET COLBALT-2 dr. sport, 5spd. exc. cond. no accid. local, fuel wise. $5590 604-328-1883

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 MERCURY SABLE. 4 door. New tires, brakes & battery. $650. Call 604-853-0246 1997 BUICK PARK AVE certiﬁed 1 owner low K’s no acc. Spotless $5900 obo. 778-565-1097 1997 BUICK RIVIERA - 2 dr. coupe super charged, leather, loaded, sun roof, local, no accid, home link, new tires & more. $4990 (604)328-1883

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, $3300 obo. 250-3071215.

TRANSPORTATION

PAWS DOG GROOMING

Professional Groomer Drop in nail trim All breeds welcome Relaxing, friendly service

For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

POWER WASHING PAINTING

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz

Back 9

Lawn awn Care

Stratas & Commercial •Gutters •Hedge Trimming •Aerating •Thatching •Weeding •Lawn & Yard Maintenance

Phone James 604-796-2809

HOMES & REAL ESTATE

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DARRYL WALLIS

Kathy Randal

ANN WALLIS

Supporter of:

Honesty & Integrity

Working together for you

Wheeler Cheam Realty

RE/MAX Nyda Realty. #2-1824 No. 9 Highway, Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0

604.792.0077

PLATINUM AWARD

THE AWARD OF

PRESIDENT’S GOLD AWARD

EXCELLENCE

toll free: 1.888.427.3496 s s krandal@telus.net NEW LISTING!

$169,900

344,900

$724,900

604.796.3000 1.800.830.7175 www.darrylannwallis.ca mls # H1100284

$369,000

mls # H1100831

$252,500

IMMACULATE HOUSE ON FAIRFIELD

This house has been redone from top to bottom with hardwood floors, new kitchen, paint, new windows and much more. The views from living room are of the mountains. Possible 4 bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms and rec room with fireplace. Lots of storage and even room for your RV. Don’t miss this one. 46086 LARTER

2 BEDROOM GROUND LEVEL TOWNHOUSE

2 bedroom ground level townhouse. The present owners have made this 2 bedroom unit a shining star with all the reno’s. Modern colours, laminate flooring, double sinks in the bathroom, and much more. Private patio for you to have your family BBQs. Great condo for young couple or single person.

#103-45900 LEWIS AVENUE

$314,500

BETTER THAN NEW

COZY, FRIENDLY, CAREFREE

Gently lived in 4 year old home that shows very well.This 2 storey design offers the ‘great room’ concept with a spacious kitchen and island, french doors in the den, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 9 ft ceilings with crown mouldings. The yard is professionally landscaped and the rear is fenced. Come and enjoy all that small town living in Agassiz has to offer!

Welcoming retirement community in Agassiz could be your next home. Rancher style home offers a nice ﬂoor plan with lots of elbow space. Spacious kitchen / family room plus a lovely living / dining area. Super Mt. Cheam views. Strata fee $75 / month.

mls # H1004755

$69,900

mls # H1101440

$269,900

EXCLUSIVE RIVERFRONT TOWNHOME

$294,900

AFFORDABLE LIVING

BUYER FRIENDLY Well priced 3 bedroom split entry in an excellent Agassiz neighbourhood. Quiet street within walking distance to downtown, swimming pool, Bingo and school. Large fenced west facing backyard with sundeck and storage shed. Family friendly home at a budget price.

1159 IVERSON ROAD

NEW LISTING!

HIGH-END TOWNHOME ON CHILLIWACK MOUNTAIN

$314,900

LARGE HOUSE ON CORNER LOT

Georgian style architecture boasts classic archways. This 2 bedroom plus den townhouse features hardwood and cork flooring, 3 bathrooms includes an ensuite with deep soaker tub, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. Living room and adjoining dining room has big windows with views of the river. You can sit and watch the eagles, swans and ducks. A very private setting. For your personal tour call Kathy.

Enjoy the views from this 3 bedroom upscale townhouse. Master ensuite has soaker tub and shower. Master bedroom has hardwood flooring surrounded by carpet. The main living area is open and airy with hardwood flooring, gas fireplace and lots of windows. Cadillac sized double garage with enough room to park 2 other cars in driveway. For more info call Kathy.

Don’t be fooled by the outside appearance of this house. It is larger than you think. This home has been totally renovated from top to bottom. 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, rec room, den and games room. Large deck with hot tub. Backyard is totally fenced. Great house for larger family.

#107-46925 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

#131-8590 SUNRISE DRIVE

8998 BROADWAY

$169,900

Attractive & very well maintained mobile in a family friendly park in central Agassiz. Fresh paint throughout, new light ﬁxtures, ceramic tiles are a few of the special touches. Ready to move into. R/V parking available

CAPE COD HOUSE ON 11.267 ACRES

Beautiful custom built house surrounded by trees and mountain views. This 5 bedroom 3200 sq ft house is perfect for a B & B. The water supply is from mountain springs and stored in a cistern The house has a veranda in the front and also the back so you can chose where to sit and enjoy your morning coffee and watch the deer wander by. Don’t miss this opportunity for your dream home. For your personal tour call Kathy.

RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOUSE

$799,900

EXECUTIVE CUSTOM-BUILT HOUSE WITH ALL THE EXTRAS

This 2 bedroom 45+ complex has been totally renovated with laminate flooring, crown molding and new paint. Very private patio area with storage shed. Large laundry room. Small complex and very well run. For your personal tour call Kathy. #8 – 9444 WOODBINE

REDUCED!

$254,900

FABULOUS HOME IN IMMACULATE CONDITION

This house has all the extras anyone would dream of from professional Meile appliances including a built-in beverage center. Large curved bar, level granite counter separates the kitchen from the formal dining room. Large windows in this house make it bright and airy. Master bedroom with 4-piece ensuite on the main floor. 2 bedroom fully finished suite downstairs. Carriage house sits above the unique 3-car garage. For your personal tour of this fabulous home call Kathy.

This 2 +1 bedroom house has laminate flooring, fresh paint, newer roof and good sized yard. Kitchen has newer appliances and flooring. Large laundry room and lots of storage. Large family room downstairs with gas fireplace. This is a great house for a young family.

5800 SAPPERS WAY

9552 MENZIES STREET

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