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Are you prepared to survive? ‘Lots of people got washed away in Japan. Thousands. But the people left alive are helping one another and we have to be trained at that level.’ Roger Poulton, emergency coordinator Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

What do you need to survive an emergency? Fresh air, clean water, warmth and food that you'll actually eat are the utmost basic items. But there are some survival skills that will help you, too, says Roger Poulton, Agassiz's Emergency Program Coordinator. First, you'll need a clear head. "The number one thing is to make sure you don't panic," he says. But how do you stay calm during an emergency situation, such as a Àre, Áood or chemical spill? Poulton says the answer is proper preparation. Having a kit, knowing Àrst aid, knowing your neighbours and being self sufÀcient will make an emergency seem less dire, he says. It's a message that's certainly been out there for a while, Poulton says, and all the information is readily available online. But it's one that people need to embrace, he adds. Floods are a very real threat in Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs, but a chemical spill on the highway or from a train are also quite possible — and both could

disconnect this area from the rest of the province, even Chilliwack. "We do have Chilliwack as a resource, but what if we can't use the bridge," he asks. It's Poulton's job to keep up to speed on the threats, such as Áooding and Àres. But he also coordinates the many groups which would potentially keep us safer during an emergency. From Search and Rescue, to the Àre departments and RCMP, to the Emergency Social Services group, everyone plays an important role in supplying assistance when disaster strikes. But don't count on anyone coming to your door the minute you need help, he says. "Point of fact: The government is not going to help you," he says, at least not immediately. And for that reason, people need to be self sufÀcient. "It behooves us all to look after ourselves. In this day and age, everyone should have basic Àrst aid. You should at least know how to stop blood Áow, where the pressure points are, or when it's safe to move somebody (who is injured.)" The District of Kent's Leisure Services hosts regular Àrst aid

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A recent search for two men, in and along the Fraser River, turned up nothing. But in the end, it seems, there was no one to be found in the Àrst place. Kent Harrison Search and Rescue was sent out two Fridays ago, when a call came in about two Àshermen in trouble. The caller said he saw two men in a small, silver river boat, and that it hit the Agassiz-Rosedale bridge and disappeared. RCMP from Agassiz and Chilliwack immediately began combing the river, by land and by air. An ofÀcer at the scene said they were checking boat launches for any clues, and a RCMP helicopter circled the area. They also called in Search and Rescue, an unpaid, volunteer group that assists with dangerous rescues and recoveries. However, a few hours after the initial call was made, RCMP concluded that it was a false call out. Marvin Anderson was one of

the SAR members on the river that day. He says it didn't take long to Àgure out the missing men were Àctional. "The whole story sort of fell apart," he says, and RCMP told SAR to pull their boats off the river. Anderson says calls where no one needs rescuing happen two or three times a year. Most often, the people "missing" have changed plans and not told anyone. Instead of being upset about the unnecessary search, he says they try to see it as a positive thing. "We just make the best of it," he says. "You could go away grumbling and mad, but why?" He says they just chalk it up to extra practice. About a half dozen SAR members came out to assist with the river search. The story did seem to hold a bit of validity when a boat of a similar description was spotted down the river, between Agassiz and Mission. But upon further investigation, police found it was a boat that been abandoned quite a while ago. Anderson says abandoned

boats do pose a problem for rescuers. Anytime an abandoned boat is discovered, it needs to reported and investigated.

Abandoned boats can pose a hazard, and make a mess of the river, he says. news@ahobserver.com

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Mark Strahl was elected Conservative Party candidate for the Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon riding at a nomination meeting held in Chilliwack Monday night. Some party members bristled at the shortened nomination period, but most seemed to accept the need to elect a candidate in anticipation of an election call, possibly this week. Strahl said in his nomination speech that there was some "urgency" to select a candidate who can carry the party's banner in an election campaign that could start "in a matter of days." "I believe I am that candidate, and I hope to earn your trust here tonight," he said. In contrast, his rival for the nomination, Ernie Charlton, highlighted his "real life experience" in the private sector, which he believed would resonate with voters in the election campaign as the party's candidate would be "grilled on what qualiÀes him to deserve their vote." "Yes, Àlling Chuck Strahl's shoes will be difÀcult, but we can't forget these were once the cork boots of a logger,"

he said. "It's these experiences that Chuck Strahl brought to the table when Àrst elected." Former MP Grant McNally introduced Strahl to the packed meeting room at Mark Strahl the Coast Hotel, saying the 32-yearold son of Chuck Strahl had worked for him for six years in his constituency ofÀce. But he said the candidate had "proved to me he was much more" than Strahl's son. "Mark is his own man with strong and deep roots," he said. Strahl promised in his speech, if elected, he would "get tough on crime" and "put victims' rights Àrst, every time." He also promised to work to get rid of the long gun registry, reduce taxes and make democratic reforms. "If elected, I will take these ideals to

Ottawa," he said. But some party members openly questioned the nine-day nomination period, imposed on the riding by national party ofÀcials. The usual nomination period is six to eight weeks. "It's a mockery of democracy," party member Alexander Moens said. "Our democracy is more important that the (PMO's) agenda." He said the nomination period was not long enough for a "democratic process for people who want to represent the riding to come forward. It weakens our democracy." He said it also casts a shadow on MP Strahl's legacy "because Chuck Strahl has been a member of Parliament with no spots … but this looks like an insider job." Another in the packed meeting room said "we are the general membership" and could over-rule the meetings moderator decision not to have a question and answer period before the vote. "We have a right to ask questions," he said. "We are the members, we are the people."

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Harrison Lake is one of "the most envious water sources in the lower mainland," says a local councillor. At 40 miles in length, and 5,400 acres, its "pristine water" has even been eyed by other larger governments as a possible aquifer,

including the regional district and Mission, says Councillor Allan Jackson. More importantly, it's supplied the Village of Harrison with its drinking water for just over 10 years now. An intake system was installed in 2000 when local wells were drying up, he says.

And it's worked out well, with the water constantly passing the required tests. But that's no longer good enough, according provincial health guidelines. The Village was told that they would have to upgrade the lake water system. A one micron Àlter

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would have to be added, at about $450,000, and the intake would have to be extended another kilometre from the shore, which would cost about $1 million. So, the Village decided to explore wells again. Jackson opposed the idea, saying wells didn't work before, and won't work now. However, Mayor Ken Becotte says that they've had some success with some deep water wells near the Àrehall. Now, they've approved a "demonstration well" in that area, Becotte says. "We've found water that provides the volume we need," he told The Observer recently. Two wells would be needed to supply the Village and its projected growth, he says. But in the meantime, they've approved the spending and upgrades for the lake water system as well. "We've just put into the budget to do the micron screen, at

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survivor can quickly turn into a volunteer rescuer. "Lots of people got washed away in Japan. Thousands. But the people left alive are helping one another and we have to be trained at that level." In the event that Vancouver was hit with an earthquake or tsunami, such as a tsunami that hit Port Alberni in 1964, the Fraser Valley would "be deemed a haven" and a resource. Poulton says in the right circumstances, this area would be inundated with people just "wandering" such as they are in Japan, just trying to Ànd somewhere to survive. While we are weeks and even months away from seeing the waters in the Fraser river rise, Poultan has been watching the government websites since

January, monitoring dozens of pages listing snowpack, weather forecasts, earthquakes, river heights and river volumes. "With all these websites I can monitor everything," he says, and so can the average citizen. "The amenities are all there to see what's going on." But he doesn't want to feed into the fear. He just wants people to be aware of the risks, and ready to deal with them. He's hoping that people will call him with their questions. He's also hoping that an informal neighbourhood emergency preparedness program could start up. To Ànd out more, phone Roger at 604-798-2528. To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit www.pep.bc.ca. news@ahobserver.com

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B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon likes the direction of the latest federal budget, but he is prepared for the likelihood that it will lead to the defeat of the Conservative government in Ottawa. Falcon declined to speculate aboutthe effect of a possible May federal election on the upcoming harmonized sales tax referendum or a B.C. election that could come later this year. He said corporate tax cuts proposed by federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty Tuesday would combine with provincial rates to give B.C. the lowest corporate taxes of any jurisdiction in the G7 industrialized countries by next year. Falcon added that he is encouraged by Ottawa's latest plan to reduce the federal deĂ&#x20AC;cit by a quarter this year and

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Prospera Credit Union announced Friday that the Agassiz branch will undergo a major, $1 million facelift, beginning in June and wrapping up in September. There will be no disruptions to customer service, credit union representatives said, and the plans are available to view at the branch during business hours.

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EJ Link will ride again. For the third year in a row, the Agassiz teenager will hop on his bike and pedal to B.C. Children's Hospital in Vancouver. And he'll be taking donations from the community with him. Link stopped by The Observer to announce he is ready to take on the trek once again. Last year, it took him and his two friends, Parabhjot Singh and Nikica Nikolic, seven hours and 45 minutes to complete the trip. When they arrived, they handed over a cheque for $3,400. The year before, he managed to raise $2,167. That

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OBSERVER opinion Rein in legal grow-ops T LOOKING BACK - APRIL 2010 If Canada’s medicinal marijuana carried a warning of side effects, it might read something like this: Warning: may cause home invasions. Can lead to newspaper headlines. Unintended consequences may develop. The mayors of several neighbouring communities and the RCMP have called for an end to licensed home-based pot growing operations, complaining the growth in medicinal marijuana growing permits is out of control. This comes in the wake of reports about three robberies of legal licenced growing operations in Langley over the last six months. Police say they don’t know where the legal growops are until someone robs them. In one case, at least, a grow-op was located within close proximity of a Langley elementary school. It’s probably safe to say this wasn’t what the federal government had in mind when it agreed to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Pot has, for instance, been shown to help cancer patients control the nausea induced by chemotherapy, reduce internal pressure in glaucoma cases and stimulate appetite in patients with AIDS. Allowing its limited use in such cases under a doctor’s supervision seemed to make sense. But in one year, the number of growing permits in B.C. alone has more than doubled. During the same period, the number of legal users has grown even more, with more than 13 times as many people. If the use of private legal marijuana grow-ops is going to continue, it is going to have to be better regulated. Letting police and local authorities know where they are located would be a good start. Limiting their numbers would be another. There are now nearly as many people permitted to grow marijuana for their own use or for others (2,585) as there are licenced users in B.C. (2,995). – Black Press

Speaking up, being heard A handful of dedicated teens took their concerns to both Harrison and the District of Kent last year, asking for increased recreation opportunities and improved bus services, among other things. Since then, the bus service has doubled, Agassiz is on track to having a splash park added as an amenity, and the skate park has been improved. OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

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Rich Coleman is B.C.’s fourth energy minister in the past year, which is as good a measure as any of the political storm that has rocked the government. On only his second day on the job, Coleman was already showing why Premier Christy Clark calls him a “tough guy” who can stare down the big-spending BC Hydro. Clark is, of course, concerned that it may not be “good for families” if Hydro rates go up 50 per cent in the next Àve years. The city media made a big story out of how Coleman is considering pulling the plug on the smart meter program or some other expensive project like the Ruskin dam overhaul. Interim NDP leader Dawn Black is demanding that the new premier “tackle skyrocketing Hydro rates” now that she’s eliminated poverty by raising the minimum wage. Don’t hold your breath. What Coleman actually mused about in his Àrst scrum as energy minister was “amortization” and such. It’s not a question of whether or not B.C.’s 20-year lapse in grid and dam upgrades needs Àxing, only how fast it’s done. Take the Ruskin dam. Many B.C. residents are unaware of the string of hydro dams along the north shore of the Fraser River, namely the Coquitlam, Alouette, Stave and Ruskin dams. They are mainly known for the campsites and recreational beaches on their reservoirs. These are among B.C.’s oldest hydro assets, privately developed. The Coquitlam River was dammed in 1914 and has recently had a second earth-Àll dam added downstream to mitigate the inevitable earthquake catastrophe. The Stave Falls dam was completed in 1911 and the Ruskin dam followed in 1929. Their modest power output kept up with

growing demand – at huge cost to salmon runs – and connecting tunnels between reservoirs also provide Áood control. Ruskin dam is a mossy old concrete monolith wedged in a granite gorge. Until it’s completely rebuilt, even a moderate earthquake would not be good for families downstream in the village of Ruskin. The Ruskin upgrade alone is estimated at a staggering $800 million, if it starts next year and is done by 2018. It could be delayed to give Coleman and Clark a short-term political boost, if they want to gamble on a deadly dam failure. The resulting inland tsunami would have B.C. featured on CNN for a couple of weeks. Delaying this long-overdue work further will also certainly push the cost over $1 billion. Coleman could rein in BC Hydro without directly risking lives by delaying smart meter installation. But as described last week, this project is also unavoidable, and delay can only lead to bigger costs and rate hikes. Coleman could possibly reduce the rate impact via privatization. According to BC Hydro’s most radical union, COPE local 378, this is imminent, as the utility’s contract with Accenture expires in 2013. COPE produced the infamous “Gordon Campbell wants to kill your grandma!” ad campaign for the 2009 election, and its penchant for overstatement continues. It issued a news release last week warning of the “possible breakup” of BC Hydro in outsourcing agreements as much as three times the size of the Accenture deal. (In 2003 BC Hydro contracted with Accenture to provide customer service, Ànance, information technology and other backofÀce functions.) A BC Hydro spokesman advises me that no, the utility is not considering breaking itself up into three entities, or greatly expanding its outsourcing. The next time you hear about a quick solution for rising electricity rates, take it with a grain of salt. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. tÁetcher@blackpress.ca

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Inmates’ union could lead to unrest Dear Editor, Re: Unionizing at Mountain Where will it end? Ever since March of 1982, lawyers have been twisting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to suit their own purposes. Nowhere does it say that this charter guarantees the same rights and freedoms to inmates as it does to the rest of the population. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justiÀed in a free and democratic society. To me this does not include people

who have lost their right to freedom. Is it not bad enough that inmates receive conjugal visits, free education, cable vision, passes (both escorted and un-escorted) free medical and dental, all their applicable pensions, bleach to clean their needles (illegal to posses), methadone, condoms, the right to phone the RCMP over any alleged misconduct of correctional ofÀcers, the right to a Correctional Investigator (one Friday I was called by the Correctional OfÀcer from Ottawa and told to return an inmates tv so he didn’t have to spoil his [the C.I.’s] weekend. He didn’t care why the tv had been removed,

he just wanted to cross off one more complaint as being resolved), open houses with ponies, weddings and let us not forget the right to vote. If these inmates want union wages then they had better be ready to pay for room and board, medical and dental, child support, income taxes, etc., as my single parent daughter has to. Just what budget is this extra money going to come from? We all know the millions if not billions of dollars the federal institutions cost us taxpayers. And while we are at it why are we not being as caring of the mentally ill? None of them went out and raped and murdered or brutally

attacked senior citizens, or molested children or distributed drugs, etc., etc. I guess the government said “we’d better save some money somewhere” and turned these innocent people out to end up freezing to death on the streets, lonely and puzzled as to what is happening to them. One of our biggest problems in the prison system is that wardens no longer come up from the ranks. Now we are being led by bleeding heart liberal social workers (how often have we heard this remark in Canada). They never worked as line staff and they are only too happy to be “yes” men for the politicians in Ottawa, most of whom have never even been

“inside.” So be warned that this “so called union” will give inmates and excuse to gather (a grouping together of inmates can lead to unrest, rioting or even cover for a “shanking”) and it will give them solidarity which also is problematic in a prison setting and lastly it will give them yet another forum for their constant moaning and groaning. My apologies to a lot of the inmates I know that this does not refer to. But we all know that for safety’s sake, that inmates must be perceived to go along with the majority for their own good. Where will it end? A. Levine, Chilliwack, B.C. Retired Correctional OfÀcer

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Recently me, my husband and our son were driving home from Chilliwack after a day of shopping. We were in the fast lane passing cars, and this truck was tailgating us. As soon as possible we pulled over to let him pass and we were

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with my 10 month old son in our truck, and have his actions cause us to get in an accident. When we passed the truck I told him we where calling the cops, he then proceed to yell at us and shake his cell phone. We continued home.

While I was on the phone with the police dispatch, this guy follows us, continuing to tailgate us, to the point where we were following a car and going 80 km/h. CONTINUED – ON PAGE 11

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OBSERVER sports Sovereign Lakes race improves personal best Agassiz's Laurens van Vliet, 61, has come home from the Masters at Sovereign Lakes Provincial Park as the top Àfth Canadian skier in his age group. Now, he's setting a goal to be at Vassaloppet in 2013, a cross country ski race considered to be the pinnacle of the sport. "Sweden (where Vassaloppet takes place) is the biggest ski race in the world and is like the dream of every cross country runner who wants to run the Boston Marathon," van Vliet says. The 90-km, one-day event is the true test of cardiovascular Àtness. In Sovereign Lakes, near Vernon, van Vliet raced 55 kilometres over three days. His best time was in his third race, a 30 km stint across the countryside. "I took seven minutes

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Coolidge at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. His Àrst album Kid Full of Dreams came out in 1976, featuring the signature song You Can’t Catch Me. His next record was Raincheck on Misery, with another great song in Tender Lullaby. Casino Records, who had signed Forbes, folded and he got a deal with US giant Electra Records and released the album Thistles. Forbes was now the headliner with a major U.S. label deal and selling-out his own shows. The U.S. label was more interested in remixing his older material than promoting him, and Roy returned to Canada where he worked closely with Connie Kaldor throughout the 1980s. During this

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Since those early days, Forbes has toured extensively, won many awards and his songs have been covered by Sylvia Tyson, Valdy, Connie Kaldor and many others. In the late 1980s, he began to branch out from just touring and began producing albums for other artists. By the 1990s, Forbes was writing music for movie and documentary soundtracks. Over the last decade, he hosted radio shows on CBC Radio and CKUA. Despite all this activity, Forbes still performs solo shows and records his music. His last album was a tribute to his mother and the music he grew up with called Some Tunes For That Mother Of Mine. He also tours with his “once-in-awhile” group UHF with Shari Ulrich and Bill Henderson and occasionally joins Henderson touring with the rock band Chilliwack. Forbes has also gotten involved with the Songwriters Association of Canada, and has taught at songwriting workshops. He received an honourary arts degree from Northern Lights College and Dawson Creek named a street in his honour – Roy Forbes Drive. Tickets for this show are $22 and are available by phone at 604-7963664, online at www. harrisonfestival.com or in person at Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart.

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Connect with old friends 'Come meet old friends and make some new ones' is the slogan of the Seniors Only free lunches. The Ă&#x20AC;rst one was on Tuesday, Mar. 15 and proved to be a great success, much better than organizers had anticipated. This Ă&#x20AC;rst lunch was funded by Community Services, says organizer Eunice Royle. But future lunches will have to be self-supporting.This means "we will have to come up with some ingenious ways of raising the funds," she says. "We can do it." They did raise sufĂ&#x20AC;cient funds to pay for the next Seniors Only free lunch, which is planned for May 17, again in the Legion hall. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the preparation of this lunch," Royle says. "But the greatest reward is knowing how much the seniors enjoyed it." They handed out questionnaires during the Ă&#x20AC;rst lunch, and people indicated they would return for the next one, she says. Anyone interested in coming to the lunches can call Eunice at 604-796-9841 or Betty at 604-796-1409.

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LOCAL EVENTS

50 Years Ago, 1961 • In March of 1961 the School Board awarded the contract to build a road to the new school off Hardy Road. This school was to be called the McCaffrey School and the road was named Dogwood Road. • The Chilliwack Music Festival was held in March and every year music teachers from all over the Fraser Valley prepared their students to compete in this prestigious event. Parents and friends followed the results in the paper with great interest. The 1961 top

EASY GARDENING with ARTHRITIS: FREE Event! Wednesday, April 13 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. To Register Please Call 604.796.8891 GIANT GARAGE SALE AND BAKE SALE St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road, Agassiz Saturday, April 9th, 2011 - 8 am to 4 pm

Saturday, April 9th, 2011 S 8 am - 4 pm bake sale & concession furniture/household appliances building supplies $1 & $2 tables books bbicycles & much more 7237 Morrow Rd., Agassiz St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Agassiz Christian Reformed Church 7452 Morrow Rd. Sundays at 10am & 7pm. Call 604-796-9474. Agassiz United Church 6860 Lougheed Highway. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School at 11am. All welcome. For info call Rev. Mary Duncan 604796-2680 All Saints Anglican Church 6904 #9 Highway, Agassiz. Service at 10am Sundays. At the Cross Fellowship Church @ Friendship Hall. Services 6:30-8pm All welcome. Contact John @ 604-796-2609. Mountainview Community Church meets for worship and fellowship on Sundays at 10:30am in the Ag Hall. Everyone welcome. 604-796-2429. St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 7237 Morrow Road. Sunday, 9am & 11am, Tues to Sat – 9am. Everyone Welcome. Contact Father John Trischler 604-796-9181. The Harrison Gospel Chapel Sunday Worship Service begins at 10:30am. Bible studies every Mon, 9:30am - 11am. 514 Lillooet Ave, HHS. Call 604-796-9500 Everyone welcome. e-mail: hgc@shaw.ca St. Peter’s Anglican Church 51380 Church Street, Rosedale. Call 604-794-7252

vocalist for the second year in a row was an Agassiz girl, Joanie Marshall. This was the third consecutive year that the Canton and Walton shield had come to Agassiz, after Janis Green won it in 1959. Many local music students placed well in a variety of skills, including piano, cello, violin, trumpet, individual vocal and choral groups. • In the “Local News Jottings” column where more personal news of peoples’ lives was often reported, was an item that Corporal Joe Brown was on a week’s leave of absence. It

be there as well to raise funds with a “Reno Sale.” It is amazing what people - or groups - gather over the years and perhaps there will be just the right item you are looking for! As I am writing the sun is coming out and it promises to be a beautiful spring day. Yes, folks, it is March 20, Spring Equinox - I can’t believe it! It really just sprang at me! So here we are, with the Winter behind us! It really wasn’t too bad, was it? And now we are rested and ready for things to come our way. P.S. My son-in-law, Phil, just suggested to go for a spin through the countryside - what a splendid idea!

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elaborated that when last seen, he was spending it typing reports. Part of the reason for the leave seemed to be that Peter Gairns was Ànishing painting the cell block and cells in the basement of the municipal hall and was putting the Ànishing touches on the single men’s quarters for the new tenant, Constable Bud Cummings. The police ofÀces were in the basement of the municipal hall in those days, and accommodation for a single ofÀcer was available. There was also a note that the police were getting a new car.

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our motorcade left in the direction of the HHS Memorial Hall where the bags (not the “Bees”) were to be stored. Afterward it was lunch and a couple of rounds of Skip-Bo for relaxation! During the next work bee we will add bottles of water -donated by Nestle’s- and seedlings, donated by the choir. Thanks to our donors and the “Bees”: Marceline, Lea, Renate, Shirley, Trudy, Betty and Claire, our choir guests will receive the best stuffed bags ever! Lea Jenkins, by the way, is also busy putting together the Àrst Spring Market, in the HHS Memorial Hall, for the Easter weekend, April 23 - 24. The choir will

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small surprise items. At 9 a.m. sharp, Marceline arrived to bring the “green bags”. Marceline is a very green-minded lady. Soon after, Brenda came all the way from Rosedale to donate 200 note pads and pencils saying, “I love choir”. The “Bees” — seven in all — were already working and in exactly one hour and 30 minutes all was done! We don’t fool around! People who saw us wondered why we worked at such a speed and Lea told them that we earn high wages! Ha! I think, however, that the fact of Lea wanting to go Áoor curling had something to do with it. So, at half past ten,

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the “Welcome Bags” to the place where the “Bees” gathered, ready to do the stufÀng. It was the second work bee out of three just to do this. The bags will be given to participants in ChorFest this April. There were over 200 little sewing kits - made and donated by Marceline - and an equal amount of gift envelopes - made and donated by Lea. There were also over 200 little candy bundles put together during the Àrst session, Here Is Harrison and, Chilliwack Outdoors tourist magazines, plus really good discount coupons from the merchants of our area, and there were many

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OBITUARIES

CUTHBERT, William (Jim) James 1921 - 2011 Born May 12, 1921, passed away peacefully at the Chilliwack General Hospital on March 16, 2011 at the age of 89. Jim was born in Agassiz, BC. He obtained a degree of Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia in 1942, and then served with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1942 until 1945. Following a career as Treasurer for Courtney, BC and Parksville, BC, Jim returned to Agassiz. He was active in his community and devoted much time and energy to the Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club, the United Church of Canada, and the Agassiz-Harrison Museum. Jim was known to all as a gentle, quiet, and intelligent man, who liked stimulating conversation and loved to play the piano. He was predeceased by his parents, Sarah and Joseph, his sister, Elizabeth, and his cousin, Wendy. He is survived by his nieces, Joan and Margaret, his nephews, Lorne, Bruce, Don, Colin, and Glen, cousins Bob and Joan, and his very good friend, Margaret Ledoux. A service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm at The United Church Agassiz-Rosedale, 6860 Lougheed Highway.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. Coke & Candy Vending Route. Local Hi-TrafďŹ c Locations.Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1888-570-0892 Must Sell Earn $500-$2000/m. Operate a Mini-OfďŹ ce Outlet from home. Free online training, ďŹ&#x201A;ex hrs, great income. www.how2bfree.org FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED Immediately! Home-Based Income Opportunity open to both Men & Women. No Experience Needed... All you need is a computer & internet connection. www.HomeWorkersNetwork.com School of Rock. Franchises Available in most areas! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preeminent Rock Music School for kids ages 7-17â&#x20AC;?- The Washington Post. 877-556-6184 www.schoolofrock.com

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Van Kam Freightwaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group of companies requires Class 1 Company Drivers and Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. QualiďŹ ed linehaul drivers with winter and mountain driving exp. Above average rates, and an excellent beneďŹ ts. Send a detailed resume and current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com or fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

TRUCK DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 & AIR WANTED Required to do deliveries within BC, WA & AB. Will rotate between various routes. Home every weekend regardless of routes. Must be mature and selfmotivated. Previous experience necessary. Start immediately!

$20/hr. Plus Mileage, Bonuses & Full BeneďŹ ts. E-mail resume: dwoo@fuchs.com or Fax: 604-888-1145 Fuchs Lubricants, Langley BC

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

STUDY ADVENTURE TOURISM! Train to be an adventure guide in just 9 months. Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism CertiďŹ cate. College of New Caledonia, Valemount, BC. 1888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount WANT TO BE A Mechanic? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get your foot in the door? General Mechanic program - GPRC Fairview Campus. Hands-on training in Heavy Duty and Automotive Technician. Write apprenticeship exams. On-campus housing. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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Camperland RV Resort has the following positions: Registration Clerk Shift work, must be ďŹ&#x201A;exible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines, computer knowledge a must. MS ofďŹ ce pref and digital Rez would be an asset. Starting date of April 2011. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Cashier Involves shift work, must be ďŹ&#x201A;exible, have own vehicle and experience with cash/credit machines Please email resumes to: acctsmgr@telus.net

CDA WANTED Great patients! Great team! Permanent position, 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs). Exan computer system, digital radiography, laser, preventive, cosmetic, surgical and implant dental assisting experience is an asset. Please submit your resume to: Dr. Jolene Benham at Alderlea Dental Health Centre, 11-301 Festubert Street, Duncan, BC V9L 3T1 250-748-1842 (day) 250-715-1837 (evening) Fax: 250-748-9868 Email: dalrae@shaw.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees Enjoy this unique and interesting position and the associated training. Are you interested in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company speciďŹ c to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and to submit an on line application visit: https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees FORD PARTS MANAGERPORT HARDY Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and beneďŹ ts package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to dlsales@telus.net or visit www.davelandonford.com.

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

GREENHOUSE WORKER required for pepper greenhouse in Agassiz. Must be reliable, self-motivated, able to work independently and be efďŹ cient. Fax resume to: 604-796-3643 or drop off at 1501 Johnson Rd. Agassiz.

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LABOURER Looking for a labourer for full time work at busy campground, in the Rosedale area must have own transportation. Please email resumes or fax: (604)794-3756

We require 2 years veriďŹ able experience, clean abstract, and drivers willing to work dedicated night and day shifts on 2 week rotations. All tractors are double shifted, and based out of Chilliwack B.C. We offer late model equipment, direct deposit, extended beneďŹ ts, and steady work. For further information Gail 1-888-357-2612 Ext: 225 or fax resume to 250-357-2009 check us out @www.sutco.ca

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LEMARE LAKE Logging Ltd., is seeking individuals with coastal logging experience for the following camp positions: â&#x20AC;˘ Experienced Boom man â&#x20AC;˘ Grapple Yarding Operators â&#x20AC;˘ Hook tenders â&#x20AC;˘ Chasers Union wages, full beneďŹ ts, camp setting. Level 3 ďŹ rst aid an asset. Please fax resumes to 250-9564888 or Email: ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Drâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need Medical OfďŹ ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor. Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403568-1327; www.southrock.ca.

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The Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert seeks experienced professional cooks. The successful applicant will have minimum 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience working in a fast paced up-scale environment. Please for-

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Fraser Canyon Hospice Society

CAMP SKYLARK DIRECTOR The Camp Skylark weekend will be from Sept. 16-18, 2011 and is designed for children ages 7-12 yrs. old who have experienced a death or loss in their lives. The CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION requires the following:

- Available to start May 2, 2011 and continue for 18 wks. - Work 18 hrs./ wk. @ $18/hr.; ďŹ&#x201A;exible work schedule - Must have experience working with children - Experience in program development preferred - Knowledge of and experience with grief and bereavement issues involving children - Excellent leadership and organizational skills - Comfortable with public speaking - Computer skills - Reliable vehicle for travel If you would like a copy of the Job Description, please send an email: hospice5@telus.net Subject: Camp Skylark Job Description If you are interested in applying for this position, send an email attaching your resume to the above email address or to: Camp Skylark Pat Besse, Hospice Personnel Committee Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7th Ave. Hope BC V0X 1L4 Fax: (604) 869-9059 Closing date: April 8, 2011 **Applicants not contacted within 3 weeks from the closing date are thanked for their interest.Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and will need to provide 4 references for their interview. A criminal record check is required for this position.

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Required for UBC Dairy Education & Research Centre in Agassiz, BC. Duties include: milking, feeding animals, assisting with research projects and ďŹ eld work. Excellent beneďŹ t package & great team environment! Please forward your resume & cover letter (quoting position title) to: email: dinn@shawbiz.ca or fax: 604-796-8413 Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of Merit, is committed to employment equity, and encourages all qualiďŹ ed individuals to apply.

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Abbotsford Company is seeking a Part time Accounts Receivable Clerk for a maternity leave position (6 months). Must be energetic, enthusiastic and professional. Skills and experience required in: Microsoft Office, computerized accounting program, collection, in voicing, billing, credit applications. Must have exceptional attention to detail, organization and accuracy. Must communicate well both ver bally and written. Please send resume to info@profire.net or fax to 604-850-2397. AMIX RECYCLING, a Schnitzer Company - Chilliwack BC. Work for an industry leader and help save the planet by being a part of the largest scrap metal recycling co. in BC. Seeking a high energy, organized individual to work FT, Mon to Fri, with occasional Sat coverage. Qualifications: intermediate skills in Office, 3+ yrs exp in AR such as invoicing, receiving and computerized inventory mgmt, and superior math and problem-solving. We offer a competitive benefits pkg with disability, life, dental, extended health and MSP. Apply online at www.amix.ca

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GPRC, Fairview Campus (located in the heart of Alberta’s Peace Country in northwestern Alberta) requires a Welding Instructor to commence immediately. Visit our website: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers MECHANICS & ELECTRICIANS: Procon Equipment is currently looking for full-time permanent Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Journeyman Electricians for our Nisku, Alberta facility. Must have certification. Preference will be given to any with underground experience. Excellent work atmosphere and benefits. Work schedule is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Will also consider relocation of qualified individuals to the Edmonton area from within Canada. Please fax resume to 780-955-2411.

PROJECT COORDINATOR Required for Betts Electric. Visit: www.betts.bc.ca for more information.

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Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have: • Bachelor’s degree in Counseling or related field or combined work and educational experience • Have an understanding of family violence • Knowledge of the Aboriginal culture • Ability to create programs to meet the needs of the various First Nation communities, along with the delivery of these programs • Ability to demonstrate assertiveness and leadership qualities, along with both professional and personal boundaries • Excellent verbal and written communication, this includes conflict resolution and mediation • Efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills • Understanding of the diversity within the community of Hope and the Fraser Canyon

BOWN & SONS Enterprises WCB-Lic’d-Insured 604-703-8654 bownandsons@gmail.com 1-800-264-8954 Repairs & Renos HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca Mara Bros. Custom Home Services. New Builds, Renovations, Heating & Plumbing Systems, Outdoor living, Project Management. 20 Years Experience 604 834 2593 marabroshome@gmail.com

300

LANDSCAPING

ED’S LAWN & Garden Care Residential,Commercial & Strata maintenance Licensed Professional, Fully insured, Landscape Pesticide Certiﬁcation, WorksafeBC covered. Quality commercial equipment to achieve the best results. Visit our website at www.edslawnandgardencare.com 604-796-1213 or 604845-5982

Ability to pass and maintain security clearance, carry a valid driver’s license. For a detailed job description of this position visit our website: www.hopetransition.org Along with resume send a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualiﬁcations stated above to:

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The Hope and Area Transition Society Executive Director Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0

ALPHA OMEGA PAINTING & POWER WASHING, Quality Work. Seniors Discounts. Call 604-8207707 or cell: 1-604-417-6152.

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

Oceanfront Motel, 2 acres, 10 units, near park, for sale or could be included in a larger project. Site approved for condos. Plans completed, ready to go. Phone 250-753-0160

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas ﬁtter. Aman: 778-895-2005

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT !

Simar 778-892-1266

PETS HELP WANTED

Seabird Island Band Education Committee/Education Jurisdiction Coordinator Education Department Position Title:

Education Committee/Education Jurisdiction Coordinator permanent full time Join the fast paced and exciting world of First Nations education by becoming part of the Seabird Island Education team. Seabird Island Education is looking for a dynamic, organized and skilled self-starter to serve as the Education Committee/Education Jurisdiction Coordinator. This position serves as a key support to Seabird Island Band’s Education Committee and undertakes activities associated with Education Jurisdiction, which is the process of assuming First Nations control over education. JOB DESCRIPTION: • Plans and develops presentations for the Education Committee, Band Management and Chief and Council and the community on Education Jurisdiction; • Collects input and information from the community through a variety of mechanisms to advance Education Jurisdiction; • Coordinates activities associated with potential community votes on Education Jurisdiction; • Undertakes Education Jurisdiction activities with Seabird Island Community School; • Coordinates Education Jurisdiction community events • Assists in coordinating materials and meetings for Education Jurisdiction committee work; • Assists in research associated with Education Jurisdiction planning. • Takes minutes at meetings and prepares packages for the Education Committee • Assists the Education Manager to prepare Brieﬁng Notes and Band Council Resolutions; • Coordinates meeting space and arrangements for both the Education Committee and Seabird College Team meetings; • Researches and develops grant applications for educational funding; • Answers phones and enquiries on educational programs, maintains a ﬁling system and assists in the preparation of presentations and other education documents; • Maintains an orderly policy manual; • Maintains an Education calendar for the Education Committee; • Organizes materials for the orientation of new members to the Education Committee; • Manages education related content and information on Band website

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry Interested individuals are required to submit a resume and covering letter with 3 letters of reference to: Human Resources - Seabird Island Band P.O. Box 650 Agassiz, B.C. V0M 1A0 Phone 604-796-6814 Fax 604-796-3729 humanresources@seabirdisland.ca Deadline – Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. 3-11F_SI18

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FEED & HAY

HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 7000-8000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $4.50-$7.50/bale. (604)796-2886 (604)793-3992

477

FARM EQUIPMENT

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

548

FURNITURE

BRAND NEW QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SETS

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

338

BUILDING SUPPLIES

REAL ESTATE

518

New Roofs, Re-Roof, Repairs. Free Est. Refs. * WCB * Fully Insured.

130

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

SAVE ON ROOFING

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, ﬂat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 24 hrs. 7dys/wk. 1-855-240-5362

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: • Completion of High School required; • Post secondary education preferred. A focus on communication, marketing, or business would be considered an asset. Experience in education an asset; • Experience and skills in organizing and taking minutes for meetings; • Experience and skills in working with the public; • Computer skills related in particular to MS Ofﬁce and some graphics would be an asset; • Excellent research skills; • Ability to work with the public; • Strong organizational skills and ability to organize large community events; • Ability to work in a multi-faceted environment with deadlines; • Above average communications skills including preparing formal written documents and public speaking/presentation skills; • Must be independent, self-motivated and have a high level problem solving skills; • Knowledge and understanding of Sto:lo culture and language, or a willingness to learn.

It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking and make sound judgments and perform in a women-focused manner, respecting the diversity of our community.

Closing Date: : April 1, 2011 Start Date: ASAP Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ELECTRICAL

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This position is considered to a permanent part-time position.

287

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-proﬁt organization providing free shelter and support/counseling services to abused women and their children. The Society is seeking applications for the position of Stopping the Violence Counselor.

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

Origin Home Financial Partners Matt Sadler - www.mattsadler.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Stopping the Violence Counselor

HANDYPERSONS

knoke trucking

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

Hope & Area Transition Society

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

2 AUSTRALIAN Shepherd x Husky. Brother & sister. 1.5 yrs old, healthy. $200 ea. To gd home (604)807-4151

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, males $500. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992 COCK-A-POO X POO Pups: Vet ✔ 1st shots, non-shedding, S Sry. $525. 604-541-9163 /604.785.4809. ENGLISH MASTIFF P/B PUPS Fawn & Bridle. CKC reg. Ready to go. $1500. 604-726-3934 GERMAN Shepherd pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines Reg/Guar. 604-856-8161 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 SHIH TZU pup, adorable, 1st shots. Vet ✓ health guart. hypo-allergenic, nonshedding. $495. 604-533-8992.

• Leftover from Hotel Order • 800 Coil 3’’ Pillowtop • Original Plastic • Only 14 left • 10 year warranty Retail $1,499! Liquidation $560 incls. tax. Call: 604.807.5864

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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.

560

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 1-866-981-5991. DISCONNECTED PHONE? Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-3362274. www.phonefactory.ca

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 1-888-903-0973

563

MISC. WANTED

WE PAY CA$H

• Vehicles • Estates (complete hse. hld.) • Antiques • Bankruptcies • Damaged Freight • Tools • Anything Of Value 604-897-1605

DOGWOOD & JAPANESE MAPLES

$10 ea 8069 Nelson St. Mission

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS

CONDO FOR SALE- 2 Bed, 2 bath, newly reno’d with high end ﬁnishes, 6 appl, a/c, 3rd ﬂoor, Lakeview $440,000 obo (604)798-6416

173E

HEALTH PRODUCTS

making health simple

SUPER % SATURDAYS!! on your entire purchase

S AV E

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

630

LOTS

ARIZONA LAND LIQUIDATION Starting $99/mo., 1 & 2 1/2-Acre ranch lots 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport NO CREDIT CHECK. Guaranteed Financing, Money Back Guarantee. 1-800-631-8164 Code 4001 www.sunsiteslandrush.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. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com

636

MORTGAGES

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

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

between NOON and 2PM EVERY SATURDAY.

Exp pertt advice & quality y productts MERRITT Open Tuesday to Saturday HOPE 1998 Quilchena Closed Sundays & Mondays, #10-800 3rd Ave Stats & Long Weekends (250) 378-5584 (604) 869-5545

OTHER AREAS

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ 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. (800) 631-8164 code 4057 www.sunsiteslandrush.com 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 REGISTER NOW Saskatoon 55Plus Active Adult Large Ground Level Townhomes www.diamondplace.ca

604-826-8988

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SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE - 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

HOMES WANTED

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

YELLOW LAB pups. 8 weeks old, ready to go. Vet checked, 1st. shots. Parents on site. $500. 604-852-6176 Abbts

BUILDING SUPPLIES

627

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.

8-10 FT

518

STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length. Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422.

WE BUY HOUSES

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

ST. BERNARD pups, 3M/3F, born Jan 4/11, $1000 each, gentle temperment. 1 (604)847-9266

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ- 1bdrm apartment close to downtown. Available now. Util incl. $550/m. Call 604-796-2939 HARRISON, Laguna Beach Condo 2 bdrm, 2 bath, in-suite laundry, secure u/grnd prkg, ns,np, balcony w/lake view, $1000.00/month call 604 864-7222 HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132

Thursday, March 24, 2011

RENTALS 736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

838

NEW LANGLEY exec. home with views. 2500s/f. On shared acreage. Walnut Grove. $2000. Call 604 882 2505

RECREATIONAL/SALE

2010 ADVENTURER 90FWS

TRANSPORTATION 806

ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

1966 CHEV IMPALA. 283, all match #’s, 1 owner/family, runs exc. $14,000. 604-823-0271, 813-4435

810

7’ rear awning, elec. happi jacks, lrg skylight, stereo w/os speakers & thermopane solar windows. $22,995 (stk.29814)

AUTO FINANCING

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

2010 SALEM T19 FDLE

Front dinette, Awning, a/c, pass through storage, and much more. Reduced. $15,995 (stk.29311)

www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

Agassiz-Harrison Observer

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

1988 NISSAN Z24I, low rider. Reduced price to $1,000 obo 604302-0985 after 6pm or leave msg. 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 160km, blk, loaded, needs some repair, $2800. (604)880-9962 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 1998 GMC 16’ cube van, diesel, 206,000k, very well maint., $6500 obo. Call (604)793-6343 1999 Chev 1500, 4x4, auto, ext cab, 116km. Exc cond., pewter, $7000 obo. (604)794-7365 2000 F250 super duty ext cab, canopy, 130K, longbox, 5.4 Triton, auto. $6900/obo. (604)792-4320. 2004 Chevy Venture ext., 8 pass, 1 owner, loaded, white, 158,000 kms. Well maint, $6500 (604)792-7824 2005 CHEVY UPLANDER LS - Ext. 7 pass. loaded, exc. cond. senior driven $5650 Abby. (604)556-4242 2006 Chevy Uplander van, V6, 108,000 kms, very clean. $9,000. 604-864-0151 or 778-823-4911. 2006 FORD F250 super duty diesel, excellent cond, new tires, new brakes, tow pkg. Asking $20,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill

Meet the Pros March

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

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

2007,27’ WINNEBAGO ITASCA SPIRIT MOTOR HOME, Class C, 36,126 M, 4.0 Onan Generator. Sleeps 6, 2 slide outs, full power package, air cond. Range w/ convection oven & microwave. Sound system, rear camera. Exterior wash station, Satellite ready, too many extras to list. $ 59,500. (604)795-0192. Please, no Sunday calls

2007 Sunseeker m/h Ford E450, 1 slide, 31.6’, slps 6, generator, 18,700mi, $45,000 obo (604)824-

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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 Buick Century, 150k, Aircared 2 yrs, new tires, runs exc. $2300 (604)847-9839 (604)798-4262 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora, V6 auto, loaded, a/c, leather heated seats, clean, $4500. 1 (604)796-1184 2002 CADILLAC DeVille. Fully loaded incl. On Star. 85,000 miles. Immaculate cond. 604-755-0568 2005 BUICK Allure red 4 dr, air, CD Onstar, 108,000Kms, well maint. Sacriﬁce for $4800. 604-746-9621 2008 CHRYSLER, Sebring. 4dr, touring sedan, loaded, 56kms. Warranty, like new. $14,800 obo. Call Roy (604)852-3506.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men ﬁx their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit towards Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1990 Mazda Miata, red convert, no rust, Aircared, 218km, 5 spd, garage kept. $4000 (604)793-6030 2004 Suzuki Aeiro SX 4dr H/B 5sp p/w 4 new snows, roof rack 1 owner a/cared $5495 obo. 604-859-7009 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS, 3.3L auto, V6, mint, loaded, extras 39,000k, $12,700. (604)858-4179 2009 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, 20,000 Km, burgundy, loaded, warr, ﬁn. OAC. $13,300. 604-836-5931. 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX 4/dr auto p/w, p/l, AC, cd player, 88K, silver. $9800. Call 604-825-9477. 2010 TOYOTA Matrix, loaded, only 33,900 km. No accidents. Wholesale $14,500 (604)793-5520 DL5961 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, grey, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. mint, $22,400. 604-836-5931.

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838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1990 Import camper, 4 burn stv, frg, oven. Used 10 X’s Virtually new, in storage $11,500 (604)847-0978 2001 22’ Slumber Queen MH. Chev chassi, 90,000 kms. TV, a/c, very clean. $20,500. 604-701-1245 Abbt

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Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

www.keytrackautosales.com

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

GARAGE SALES

604-855-0666 MARINE

604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

Baboth Bobcat & Backhoe Service

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

604-796-2705 24 HOUR LICENSED SERVICE PLUMBING SERVICES

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1989 F150 X-tra clean, 5L auto, full load, L/B, ext cab, air, lots extras, 161,000km, $3850. (604)316-2574

Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

Mark Baboth

Open 8am to 6pm from Mon. to Sat. 6438 Lougheed Hwy. 604-796-0538

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Advertising needs: Lawn Care

2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, fully loaded, green/blk leather, $5,300 obo. 604-836-5931.

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

Garage Sale Dining room table w/6 chairs, buffet & hutch, kitchen table & chairs, records & much more; everything must go! Saturday, March 26th from 8 am - 12 noon #13-7354 Morrow Rd., Cypress Park, Agassiz

Stratas & Commercial

Call Chris @

604-796-4301

P: 604-796-0770

Ser ving the Upper Fraser Valley

BOBCAT SERVICES

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

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

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!

GARAGE SALES

Licensed Bonded Insured

TELSTAR WINDOW SERVICE LTD.

2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4L, good cond, New tires, New radiator, Aircare for 2 years asking $5000 (604)826-6256 Bill

551

H E AT I N G & G A S

604-796-2486

CASTLE

Rick’s Computer Repair

For your

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

The Scrapper

MOTORCYCLES

FREE WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT Learn to repair street, off-road and dual sport bikes. Hands-on training. On-campus residences. Great instructors. Challenge 1st year apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab, Duramax diesel 4X4 auto ST#61 $19,900 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 CHEVY UPLANDER van 7 pass auto st#1 $7,900 2006 DODGE CARAVAN 7 pass loaded st#57 $8,500 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 2006 CHEVY OPTRA 4dr hatch back auto st#21 $6,900 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 2005 NISSAN SENTRA 4dr auto sedan fully loaded st#15 $5,900 2005 CHEV Malibu 4dr sdn auto loaded st#07 $6900 2003 HYUNDAI Accent 4dr sdn auto loaded st#70$4500 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBARU Van 9 psgr auto diesel loaded st#71 $3900

Phone James 604-796-8605

Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting • Siding

• Houses

• Concrete • Gutters

• Patios • Heavy Equipment

Residential • Commercial • Agricultural For FREE estimate call Phil

604-796-0189 • 604-703-3319(cell)

POWER WASHING PAINTING

CLEANING & ORGANIZATION ❧

the comfort of clean the ease of organized

❧

debra cornish 604.796.0406 www.castlecando.com

SOFT TOUCH PAWS DOG GROOMING

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

Call Marilyn @ 604.796.0960 | 3770 Wildwood Dr. Agassiz C

ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; /#/ÂĽ/â&#x2C6;&#x17E;Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Ext 4WD LS (R7D) and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew 4WD LS (R7D) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to May 2, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 MY Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Extended and Crew Cab C/K Models, 1SF, 1SB, 1SD (excludes hybrids) (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Silverado Ext/2011 Silverado Crew on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132 Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $28,498/$29,998 with$4,199/$4,099 down on 2011 Silverado Ext/2011 Silverado Crew, equipped as described. #$1,000 is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 credit, after tax price is $10,200 ($885 reduced purchase price plus $115 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $885 reduction from the purchase price and the $115 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,500 credit available to current owners of select GMCL discontinued vehicle brands, $1,000 credit available to current GMAC Lease customers and current owners of select GMCL passenger vans, or a $500-$1,000 credit available to current owners of GMCL vehicles registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance of an eligible new 2010/2011 Chevrolet, Buick GMC, or Cadillac vehicle, delivered before May 2, 2011. Exceptions: $500 credit available on Aveo, Cobalt, Cruze and $750 credit available on Equinox. Ineligible vehicles: Medium duty trucks. Offer is transferable to a family member living within same household (proof of address required). Dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or combined with certain other consumer incentives. See your local GM dealer for details. ÂĽOffer applies to new or demonstrator 2011 MY Silverado Light Duty Extended and Crew Cab C/K Models, 1SF, 1SB, 1SD (excludes hybrids) delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers only and consists of a pre-installed Chrome Accessories package (grille, 6" tubular assist steps, door handles and mirror caps) ("PDJ Truck") valued up to $1500 (tax exclusive).This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x2C6;&#x17E;Offer applies to most new or demonstrator 2011 GM vehicles, excluding PDJ Trucks and Camaro Convertible, delivered between February 1 and May 2, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. Dealer order or trade may be required. Retail customers will receive up to $1,000 (tax exclusive) (Cruze LS-1SB is eligible for $1,000 all other Cruze models and Aveo will receive $500), to be used towards the purchase of genuine GM Accessories and Options. Installation not included. Alternatively, the $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer Customize Your Ride Event credit (tax exclusive) ($500 for Chevrolet Cruze and Aveo) may be applied to the vehicle purchase price. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x2014;&#x160;U.S. Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NHTSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). For more information on safety ratings, go to www.safercar.gov. WBased on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. +To qualify for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) receive Government confirmation of vehicle eligibility under the Retire Your Ride (â&#x20AC;&#x153;RYRâ&#x20AC;?) Program, supported by The Government of Canada, and turn 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months; (2) turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under a small business name for the last 6 months; or (3) turn in a 1996 through 2003 MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2010 or 2011 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between January 4 and March 31, 2011. Ineligible Chevrolet vehicles: Aveo, 2010 Cobalt, Cruze and Medium Duty trucks. Incentive ranges from $750 to $2,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. See your participating GM dealer for additional program conditions and details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice. If you successfully complete the RYR Program, you will be eligible for a $300 cash incentive from the Canadian Government. Residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut are excluded from the RYR Program and are therefore ineligible for GMCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cash For Clunkers incentive. Visit www.retireyourride.ca for more information.

16 Agassiz-Harrison Observer Thursday, March 24, 2011

OBSERVER community

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Topics covered include relationships to the land, history, legacy of colonialism, cultural expression, oral traditions, the signifance of elders, First Nations role and inequalities in the military, and leadership. For more information, phone the school at 604-7969496 or drop by at 7110 Cheam Avenue in Agassiz.

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