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On Friday, the same day murder charges were announced against four inmates at Kent maximum security prison in relation to a 2008 incident, another inmate was stabbed in the head and neck, and needed an emergency airlift to hospital.

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Four Kent prisoners serving time for violent crimes are now facing a murder charge in connection with a rumble in the maximum security prison’s gymnasium in 2008 that left one inmate dead of stab wounds. Ironically, on Friday when the charges were announced, another

Kent inmate suffered multiple stab All except St. Hilaire were still in wounds to the head and neck. He prison when charged. St. Hilaire had was airlifted to hospital. been been released several months Charged with first-degree mur- earlier. He was arrested Tuesday der in the 2008 stabbing death without incident by members of are Terence Robert the Integrated HoBolton, 26, Franjo micide Investigation (Frank) Perovic, 31, Team and the Lower Scott Edward SanderMainland emergenson, 33 and Nicholas www.ahobserver.com cy response team. Adam St. Hilaire, 29. IHIT spokesman

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Cpl. Dale Carr said the charges show that even while in prison, people are held accountable for their actions. He said the motive for the fight is unclear, but it appears “a whole bunch of guys in for violent crimes decided to go after a guy for one reason or another that will come CONTINUED ON 5

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Jacky joins festival line-up

Most of us can’t go to Africa, but during the Harrison Festival of the Arts this summer, Africa will be coming here. Jacky Essombe has been added to the list of performers for the festival, taking place July 9 to 17 in Harrison Hot Springs. Essombe, part of Jacky’s Village, will be performing on the beach stage on July 12 and on Children’s Day on July 13. Essombe was brought in after plans to have Chuck and Albert perform didn’t pan out. Other acts to look forward to this year are Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Tambura Rasa, Colin Linden, Beoga, Etran Finatawa, Ti-Coca and Wanga Neges, HAPA and James Cotton. And that’s just a shortlist. Other events held during the festival will include a workshop with an aboriginal collaboration, the juried art market along the beach and an art exhibit at the Ranger Station titled The Beating Heart: Spirit of Sts’ailes. For an in-depth look at this year’s line-up, visit www.harrisonfestival.com.

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Britco bought by Vancouver equity fund The two men who built Langley-based Britco into one of Canada’s largest designers and manufacturers of modular buildings will be stepping aside under the terms of a $93 million purchase by the Vancouver-based WesternOne Equity Income Fund. A written statement released by WesternOne said co-founders and current owners Rick McClymont and David Taft will remain as consultants during the takeover of Britco Structures LLP and Britco Leasing Ltd., while Britco Executive vice president Mike Ridley will become president. McClymont and Taft will get a portion of profits above a certain threshold for 12 months after the deal closes June 30. The announcement described Britco as “one of the largest Canadian designers and manufacturers of commercial portable and permanent modular buildings [which also] owns one of the largest rental fleets of modular buildings in western Canada with approximately 1,200 buildings.� Most of the purchase, $75 million, is being

funded by a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Dundee Securities Ltd. and National Bank Financial Inc., including Canaccord Genuity Corp., CIBC World Markets Inc., HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., Raymond James Ltd., Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd., Union Securities Ltd. and M Partners Inc. Britco was established by McClymont and Taft in 1977. The company has two large production facilities located in Agassiz and Penticton. Britco also has one of the largest lease fleets of temporary offices, construction site trailers and storage containers in western Canada. It employs over 300 people and is headquartered in Langley, with branch offices in Nanaimo and Kelowna and a sales office in Calgary. Britco designs and manufactures a wide variety of portable and permanent modular buildings, including work force accommodations, motels, seniors housing, office complexes, day care facilities, classrooms, construction site buildings and sales centres.

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Mike Ridley took MLA Barry Penner and then-MP Chuck Strahl on a tour of the Agassiz Britco plant last summer. The tour included a presentation discussing Britco’s heavy involvement in the athlete’s housing at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

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Chehalis Community School challenging youth

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A sign on the corner as you turn right off of Morris Valley Road welcomes you to the community of Chehalis, proudly proclaiming the tiny First Nations band of approximately 1,000 people to be drug and alcohol free. Factually accurate? Probably not. But certainly not wishful thinking either. This is what the Chehalis want to be, and they are taking steps to get there. Leading the charge, a small but dedicated group of youths who are using physical fitness as a gateway to healthy liv-

ing. Since 2008, Chehalis Community School has offered an athletics program that challenges teenagers to be better — better athletes, better students and better leaders for the generations that will follow them. “Before 2008 there were a lot of kids wandering around doing a whole lot of nothing,� said Cassie Clarke-Vernon, a three-year member of the program who has parlayed the experience into a spot on the B.C. Aboriginal Girls hockey team. Greendale native Amy Adamson is one of two instructors, along with Chilliwack’s Rick

Webber, who were hired by the school to oversee the program. Nicknamed the Princess of Pain by one of her personal training clients, Adamson’s students feared the worst before meeting her for the first time three years ago. “I was pretty scared when I heard that nickname and I was like, ‘Oh no! I’m going to be so sore!’� Clarke-Vernon recalled. “I imagined someone really big and intimidating. Not someone small like Amy, who turned out to be really fun and awesome.� Adamson wasn’t sure at all what to expect that first day.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

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Museum celebration draws crowds

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

A group of about 100 people abandoned the Canucks’ playoff game Sunday afternoon to celebrate a different kind of victory. The Agassiz-Harrison Museum turned 25 over the weekend, and a reception was held in the parking lot and on the original rails that run in front of the historic building. It was an important ceremony, Mayor Lorne Fisher told the crowd. The building is an old train station, which was moved back and forth between its current location and the Ag Station before settling 25 years ago. The building is a reminder of when trains were a “vital piece� of Canadian communities, and train arrivals and departures were an important part of daily life. Joan Vogstad of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society reminded the crowd that the museum has been the site of the Tourist Information Centre for the past two years. “We’ve just signed a five year agreement with the District of

Kent to be here another five years,� she said. “It’s a good mix, the Info Centre and the the museum.� Harrison Councillor Bob Perry announced that the Village would like to get its own museum started. “Not to take away from this event, but we wish we had a museum in Harrison,� he said. Also on hand were Carol Law and Marnie Pickard. “These two gals really got it going,� Vogstad said as they cut the museum’s birthday cake. The cermony ended with an impromptu singing of Happy Birthday. This weekend also marked the official opening of the museum for the summer. Jackie Perry, who writes the weekly Echoes from the Past column for this newspaper, said they were so busy on Saturday, they forgot to change the sign to ‘close’ at the end of the day. “We were running around all day,� she said. For more information, visit them at www.agassizharrisonmuseum. org or phone 604-796-3545.

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Carol Law (right) and Marnie Pickard cut a 25th anniversary cake while Joan Vogstad looks on.

Ride CP’s 2816 Empress steam train this summer For the second summer in a row, Canadian Pacific and the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada are offering an opportunity to join them for a ride on the iconic CP 2816 Empress steam locomotive. This summer you can choose from one of 15 dates in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia and purchase tickets to ride with 100 per cent of the proceeds benefitting Children’s Wish. The Empress is a class H1b Hudson locomotive that was built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1930. It is one of the very few remaining preserved steam locomotives in operation today. Last year, $50,000 was raised through this program. That’s the equivalent of five children with a life threatening illness being granted their most heartfelt wish. In addition to operating the 2816 Steam Train, CP employees have raised over $250,000 through

their employee-led bottle recycling program and other grassroots initiatives. Check out the list of available trips and make sure you book early to reserve your seat. The train will stop in Agassiz this year. Passengers get a one-way ride and there is a leg from Coquitlam to Agassiz and another leg from Agassiz to North Bend. Cost of the tickets are $30 and $40 respectively. The day the train comes through Agassiz is July 13, and it is scheduled to be here between 9:35 a.m. and 10 a.m. For more information about Canadian Pacific or the CP 2816 Empress steam locomotive, please visit www.cpr.ca For more information about The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada or to meet some of the amazing children and families they serve visit www. childrenswish.ca.

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out at trial.� At the time of the Nov. 28, 2008 stabbing, Bolton was serving a five-year sentence for manslaughter, Perovic was serving a life sentence for firstdegree murder, Sanderson was serving a six-year sentence for aggravated assault and St. Hilaire was serving a five-year sentence for manslaughter and conspiracy to commit murder. The dead man, 27-year-old Andrew Robert Craig, had started a 10-year sentence in Janu-

ary, 2004 for robbing two banks in Chilliwack, a Royal Bank and an HSBC branch. Two other prisoners were stabbed in the 2008 melee that started in the prison’s gym at about 7:50 p.m. Prison staff fired warning shots and gas to break up the fight, but Craig and the other two prisoners were stabbed before the inmates could be separated. Craig died in the prison’s health unit. An investigation by the correctional officers’ union found there were “errors made in two

groups being together� in the gym at the same time, UCCO president Gord Robertson said Friday. A prison official at the time of the 2008 incident said it was not related to a fight a week earlier in the gym, which also required guards to use gas to restore order. Six inmates refused to return to their living unit after that fight, and were later caught trying to escape over a fence. The two fights so close together had sparked union concerns and an investigation was launched.

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Opinion Survey says: Slow down

The tourists are back in town, businesses have re-opened for the summer, and the sun has even made a brief re-appearance. And now, the often-debated topic of traffic calming has also resurfaced. In last week's paper, a Village of Harrison advertisement asked the public to complete a survey on traffic calming measures around town. Anyone who has spent any time in Harrison will have seen carloads of yahoos using the main thoroughfare as a drag strip. And there's not a lot the Village can do about traffic calming on Hwy. 9. It is, after all, a highway — not regulated by the Village but the province. But they can calm the other roads all they want. And they have. Traffic calming measures in Harrison run the gamut from speed humps and traffic circles to raised intersections or tabletops. McCombs has become less of a drag strip and more of an obstacle course, and hopefully that keeps some unnecessary traffic off the quiet backstreet.

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Are there too many traffic calming measures in Harrison Hot Springs?

While the traffic is worse in the summer, the speeders, yahoos and even drunk drivers aren't all tourists, are they? Sure, we'd like to think that locals would respect their neighbours and drive through idyllic Harrison at the posted speeds, we know that's not happening. Residents bring their complaints to council regularly — tourist season or not. And while many changes have been made in the past few years as a result of the complaints, it's hard to measure if there have been any changes behind the wheel. Some say there are too many obstacles. Others say there are too few. Perhaps this survey will shed some light on what's really happening on Harrison's roads. But in the end, traffic calming devices simply aren't enough. What we need is some common sense. If people slowed down on their own accord we wouldn't need traffic circles at all. And we also wouldn't need roadside memorials for children killed by reckless drivers.

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What is still in dispute is what businesses are helped most. Doug Donaldson, the NDP MLA for Stikine, objected to my statement last week that he was wrong about the HST beneficiaries being “Liberal donor corporations.” So again I will state the obvious, that forest, mining and other resource companies donate to the B.C. Liberals. (The NDP is on record as wanting to increase corporate income and capital taxes.) Donaldson goes wrong when he specifies “corporations” rather than small business. Consider the forest industry. Over the past 20 years the entire B.C. industry contracted out its harvesting operations, based on the well-tested principle that independent contractors are more efficient than inflexible, strikeprone major forest operators. That has been a painful process, not just economically but in terms of worker safety. But it’s exactly the

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“My feedback on the harmonized sales tax debate is running hotter...” major machinery and equipment exempted from sales tax long before the HST. It’s the small contractors who are now getting the benefit. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston notes that anyone can incorporate for tax purposes. It’s common for doctors, dentists and lawyers such as Ralston. But is it practical to expect the owner-operator of a

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logging truck to do that? The independent truck drivers I’ve met are more concerned about paying their next fuel bill than hiring a lawyer to incorporate them. Increasingly it is immigrants who drive trucks, out-working the resident population to get ahead as immigrants have always had to do. Speaking of immigrants, the situation in Vancouver real estate is worth noting. One of the things HST was supposed to severely depress was high-end new housing, now subject to the sevenper-cent provincial portion of HST once the prices exceeds $525,000. What has happened? Offshore buyers are pushing costs out of the reach of B.C. residents who aspire to an ocean view. In many cases these are “satellite families,” taking advantage of our clean, stable, safe jurisdiction on the Pacific Rim. Mum may drive the kids to private school in a Range Rover,

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but the family reports little or no Canadian income. The only way these residents will pay a share is through consumption taxes. I have also argued that migration of retirees will dominate B.C.’s population growth in the coming years. This is another group that reports less income but has significant consumption. A recent BC Stats study shows that I overstated the impact of retirees. Since 1961, only seven per cent of migrants to B.C. have been 65 or older. Younger people are coming here to work, and increasingly they will be self-employed or in small business. The NDP supports lowering small business income tax to zero. They should also support the HST. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

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Students from Agassiz Christian school entertained residents at Glenwood Manor on Thursday afternoon with songs and stories from the Bible.

Parks fees have had negative effects I apologize to Barry Penner if I got the timing wrong and assigned him too much blame for the parking charges his government imposed on provincial parks. He claims credit for reducing the parking fee but, by then, the damage had been done and park utilisation never recovered. The imposition of charges for firewood has had a much deeper negative impact on these parks. The forest needs every fallen branch to decompose and

provide nutrition for the trees in a constant cycle of renewal. Since the free firewood has been replaced by $7 bundles, you'd be hard pressed to find a twig within 1,000 metres of any campsite as the forest floor has been picked clean of anything which will burn. Those woods are now slowly starving to death while Victoria greenwashes the province. Did somebody say "sustainable?" John Allen

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Re: Grass may get greener, Agassiz Harrison Observer, May 12, 2011 Contrary to what was suggested in a recent editorial, the grass will not get greener if a pesticide ban comes into effect in the province of British Columbia. Pesticides help control threats to human health (such as rats and mosquitoes), they protect private and public properties from insect, weed and disease infestations and they help ensure that Canadians have a safe and affordable supply of food thereby contributing to healthier communities and greater well-being and prosperity. Furthermore, only a handful of provinces have instituted unscientific, arbitrary bans and the negative consequences are starting to show, including illegal pesticide use, loss of green space, increased municipal maintenance costs, and homeowner frustration. The reality is that pesticides used on lawns and gardens are designed as tools to address specific pest problems infesting valuable landscapes. They are not "cosmetic" at all.

When it comes to health and safety, readers should know that before any pesticide can be sold in Canada it must undergo a rigorous scientific review and risk assessment by Health Canada. In addition to a comprehensive set of over 200 tests, Health Canada also reviews all additional scientifically credible studies that exist. Through this process pesticides receive a greater breadth of scrutiny than any other regulated product and only those products that meet Health Canada's strict health and safety standards are registered for sale and use. The fact of the matter is that a provincial ban of pesticide use in B.C. would prevent residents from using safe and effective tools, approved by Health Canada, to protect their personal property from insect, weed and disease infestations. Pesticides can be safely used and Canadians should feel comfortable if they choose to use them. Lorne Hepworth President, CropLife Canada

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Community T ECHOES FROM THE PAST

Artists honoured Veteran George Carlson an Legion Branch 32 President Roy Wright, with Brayden Collie, who received first prize for essay and a second prize for poetry at the Intermediate Level, for a Remembrance Day contes for the Legion. Also shown is Miranda Schep, who received a third prize for a essay at the Junior Level. Missing from the photo is Gareth Johnston, who received a first for a black and white poster at the Junior Level.

One hot, dry May 50 Years Ago, 1961 • The Harrison Mills Little League baseball team beat the Agassiz St. Anthony team at Harrison Mills with a score of 25 – 5, much to the delight of the home town crowd. • Lynn Korstad of Harrison Mills and Gayle McInroy of Harrison Hot Springs spent Friday to Monday at Camp Artaban on Gambier Island taking a short course for camp leaders. • At the annual May Day celebration May Queen Myrne McPherson was crowned in the

High School auditorium, flanked by Maids of Honour Barbara Kelly and Linda Stowell and Flower Girls Debbie Gibson and Nancy Boschak. Miss Canada Pauline Chapman represented Seabird Island. A dance followed the ceremony, with Harry Fooks leading off in the Grand March. Junior and senior square dancers entertained the crowd. • Spring Creek Logging went on early shift the week of May 25 due to the hot, dry weather. Fires were a big concern for logging companies in those days.

• At Harrison Hot Springs, Ed Becker was making good progress with his swimming pool at the Village Centre Motel. • 61 children received swimming crests from Harrison Hot Springs Recreation Commission Chairman, Eve Lees. This marked the completion of the swimming lessons sponsored by the Commission.

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Art lovers took in the annual Harrison Art Show at Harrison Memorial Hall over the weekend.

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JESSICA PETERS OBSERVER

Attention Attention Teachers: Teachers: The Hero In You® education program offers a series of FREE curriculumlinked lesson plans (grades 4-7) aimed to motivate children to find the champion within themselves. In addition, teachers can request a FREE classroom presentation delivered in-person by a Hall of Fame athlete!

When children are exposed to inspiring stories of athletes, they begin to imagine what they can do and how they too can make a difference.

Jessica Peters THE OBSERVER

The Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club is holding its 2011 Community Challenge on June 5 at Harrison Lake. This is an opportunity to find out more about the challenging and rewarding sport, or simply get your employees, co-workers, friends and family together for a day on the lake. The club provides everything

If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call

Michael Markowsky at (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.

Items we use everyday, like gasoline, are taxed at the same rate under HST. However, services like landscaping are taxed more.

Paddles up at Harrison Lake

Under HST, 80% of what we buy costs the same. Some things cost more, while a few items – like diapers – cost less.

Packaged goods like chips & soft drinks have more tax under HST. Basic groceries like fruits and vegetables are not taxed.

Decide for yourself. Learn more at HSTinBC.ca

paddlers will need, including paddles, life jackets, boats, coaching and a full day of races. Each team requires 20 paddlers and a minimum of eight female paddlers. One person will beat the drum at the front of the boat, providing the rhythm for the paddlers. This is a team sport, and paddlers are encouraged to work as a team while challenging themselves. There will be a full coach-

Goods like furniture, electronics, and video games have the same amount of tax as they had before the HST was implemented.

ing session on race day, Sunday, June 5. The cost for each team is $500. The club has several teams and always has room for more paddlers to join. They even have a youth team that practices and competes. Contact Manfred Preuss for more information at 604-7929252, or on the club’s website www.fraservalleydragonboatclub.com.

Every three months 1.1 million lower income British Columbians receive an HST rebate.

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BUSY AUTOMOTIVE DEALER expanding operations seeking competent people to fill the following positions: Service Adviser, Service Technician, Shop Foreman, Parts Technician, Sales Consultant. If you have a proven track record in the automotive industry then we want to add you to our winning team. Email resume to: alberta.autodealer@gmail.com.

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca, 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020. COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your FutureBe the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing 1-888-570-0892 Must Sell Could YOU use a few hundred dollars a day? If you can read and speak, YOU’RE HIRED! No selling! 1-800-446-3268 www.babystepstoyourmoneytree.com GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work & Paid Surveys is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com I MADE $180,000 IN 6 Months In A Down Economy! Let Me Show You How I Did It! www.make180K.com

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Erika Stoelting 1924-2011

After a long and happy life Erika passed peacefully away on May 16, 2011 Erika was born in Hamburg, Germany in the year 1924 and had many fond memories of her childhood years. As a young woman she lived in Freiberg, South Germany, where she studied nursing. After she finished her education, her desire to see the world led her to Chile where she met and married her husband Hermann. For political reasons they later left Chile and returned to Germany. In the year 1984 they came to Canada and found their ideal retirement place in Popkum, BC. There they lived a happy life until about 7 years ago when they moved to Logan Manor, Where Hermann still lives. About five years ago however, Erika's sickness made it necessary for her to move to Glenwood Care Centre. Erika is survived by her husband Hermann, who would like to express his deepest gratitude to the staff and management of the centre. Their excellent care certainly made it easier during the last few years, for Erika as well as her husband and everybody who came to visit her. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Harrison Hot Springs Memorial Hall on July 27, 2011 for all her friends in hiking and singing.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN A PIECE OF THE LOTTERY PIE. TCV’ s like VLT’ s Produce Amazing CashIncome. Now Appointing Dealers You’ re a winner by going to: www.tcvend.com or call 866-668-6629. START TODAY FROM HOME, Company needs Both Men & Women, P/T & F/T, No Experience Needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com Your Wish is Your Command! Revolutionary discovery goes beyond “Laws of Attraction”. Create Wealth, Love, Happiness. Limited Time Offer $300 Value 14 CD set, yours FREE! Call 1-800-591-0346 NOW.

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES bcclassified.com CLASS 1 OR CLASS 3 DRIVERS WANTED! Are you looking for steady, long-term employment with top compensation and comprehensive benefits? Successful candidates must be motivated, eager to learn, hold valid safety tickets, and complete a clean drug test. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Troyer Ventures is a privately-owned oilfield services company located in North-eastern British Columbia. For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.troyer.ca

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Amazing Opportunities!

$9 - $20 per hr! Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, travel, advancement, & benefits. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+

Call today, start tomorrow! Erica 604-777-2196 BRABY MOTORS SALMON ARM has two great employment opportunities. Business Manager and Controller. Long term stability with career advancement opportunities. Work with a dynamic management team with a 46 year established client base. Email resume derrick@brabymotors.com fax 1250-832-4545 or apply in person 1250 TCH. Salmon Arm FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 SERVER, REQUIRED full time for busy truck stop in Hope. Drop off resume to: 61850 Flood Hope Rd or email: btmholdings@shaw.ca

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required at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz

2 Logging truck drivers wanted for Agassiz, Mission area. Clean drivers abstract, 2-3 references, and 5-10 years experience. Contact Brad at 250-851-1210

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2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers FINNING/CATERPILLAR Mechanic Training. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma/mechanical aptitude required. Hands-on training, on-campus residences. GPRC, Fairview, Alberta, 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview PUT POWER in your career as a Power Engineer! On campus boiler lab. Affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class. GPRC Fairview, Alberta. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ENTERPRISE Steel Fabricators, a quality driven pressure vessel and process skid manufacturer, headquartered in the Okanagan valley, is currently recruiting for the following positions: Journeyman Pressure Vessel and Pipe Welders. Must be competent in using a variety of processes and fillers in Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel. Must have experience in preparation and welding work as instructed or indicated on drawings. Required to have a thorough understanding of and experience with SMAW and GMAW techniques. Experienced Vessel /Pipe Fitters. Must be able to read, follow drawings and complete work accurately. Experience in vessel internals, nozzles and pipe spooling. Strong industry knowledge of vessel fitting/welding requirements. Must be organized and possess good communication skills. Minimum 3 years of vessel fitting experience. Successful candidates will be self motivated team players capable of working in a shop environment. Please email your resume to hrgroup@entsf.ca WELDERS - seeking welders for custom manufacturing environment. Competitive wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeship opportunities. Apply to: Do All Metal Fabricating, Estevan, SK. Email: jhoward@doallmetal.com Fax: 306634-8389”

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ISLAND MANUFACTURING and metal fabricating shop needing a qualified Metal Designer. Must have Auto Cad experience. Mechanically inclined with knowledge of the Transportation industry. Email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

Bergamonte- The Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order.! 888-470-5390

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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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mwieringa@valleycare.info

LPN’s required at Glenwood Care Centre, Agassiz

ADMIN ASSISTANT trainees needed! Large & small firms seeking admin staff! No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-5127116.

DGS CANADA

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EDUCATION

AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

MEDICAL/DENTAL

CARE AIDES

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

WELL established trucking company is looking for Class 1 drivers with clean records. We offer B.C./Alta runs, Late model equipment, Benefits, Steady work, and no U.S. hauling. Please fax current resume and drivers abstract to 1-604-701-6394.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Fax resume to: 604-796-9186 Email: mwieringa@valleycare.info 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

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ACCOUNTING TRAINEES Needed now! Large & Small firms seeking certified A & P Staff now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement available 1-888-424-9417 OUR company is currently accepting applications for the position of an Administrative Assistant.Send resumes to cpcpt@hotmail.com.

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CRANE OPERATORS Required immediately for our twenty seven year old well established Lower Mainland Company with a large fleet of cranes and boom trucks. You MUST have a ticket and be experienced with a class 1 driver’s license. We offer a great work environment and the opportunity to succeed.

If you would like to join our team, please e-mail: eamon@megacranes.com or fax: 604-599-5250 No calls please.

Diesel Engine Mechanics CULLEN DIESEL POWER LTD. Surrey B.C. requires experienced Diesel Engine mechanics with overhaul and repair experiences for the Surrey Truck Engine shop. Preference given to applicants with DDC & MBE engine exp.

E-mail resume: sep@cullendiesel.com or Fax to 604 888-4749

Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by Friday, June 3, 2011 to: Jean Hincks, Advertising Director The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to admanager@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

www.blackpress.ca

Division of Black Press

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program - student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca/career/ 1800-961-6616. 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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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount available. 604-721-4555 or 604-800-9488.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

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

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

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

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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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604798-8480. Homesense@shaw.ca

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat roofs BBB, WCB $2m Liability. Clean Gutters $80. 1-855-240-5362 or 604-832-1053

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TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET!

$2 for items $100 & under $4 for items $200 & under $6 for items $300 & under $8 for items $400 & under ( bookings are per week, must book for 2 weeks)

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GARDEN EQUIPMENT

DEER PROBLEMS? Problem solved! Bobbex Deer repellent available in Canada. Easy, economical, safe. Available at local garden centres. Dealer inquiries welcome. Ask for BOBBEX. www.bobbex.ca

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HAY 1st 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuts, between 4000-5000 bales, from dairy farm, Agassiz. $5.50-7.50/bale. (604)796-2886 (604)793-3992

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Beautiful Golden Retriever Pups-1st shots. Dewormed. Farm Raised. Avail June 4th. $575: 604-463-9841 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN Shepherd pups, 1st shots, males & females. view parents. Exc bloodline. (604)997-2404 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $750. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, family raised, cute, adorable, black/tan, dewormed. $600. 778-378-6151. HAVENESE - 2 M, 1F, Reg. Microchipped. All in 1 dog. Perfect pet. Home delivery. $795: 604-563-3769 LAB RETRIEVER PUPS, yellow & black, $500. Vet check, quality lineage, dew claws, 1st shots, dewormed. (604)702-0217 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Choc., white & other colors. Non-shedding. If you need companionship call 604-820-9469 MULTI POM puppies, 2 M, 1 F, 8 wks old. Ready to go. All shots. $350 obo. Phone (604)825-2271. 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 PRESA CANARIO pups, $700$1200. Black, fawn & brindle. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. 778-552-1525 PUG PUPS, 11 weeks old. 1st shots. 3 females, $800 each. Call 778-808-5445. PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihauhau $300 Call 604-856-3855 Purebred Westie puppies, $1200 Ready June 6, 1st shots, dewormed. Vet check, 604-316-8691 ROTTI PUPPIES, Male & Female. All shots and declawed. $500 each. Ready June 3rd. 604-767-4793 SHELTIE PUPPIES sable, price lowered, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed (604)826-6311 TOY POM 4 mo old, black $850. Two Med. Poms, 1.5 yrs old $650 obo. All males. 778-839-8007 aft 6 YORKIES - 3 M, 1Teacup, 2.5 lbs, Reg. Micro chipped. Home delivery. $995: 604-563-3769

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AUCTION company seeks estate, antiques & collectibles. Pick up & storage www.westcoastauctions.ca 604-818-9473

WE’RE ON THE WEB w w w.bcclassified.com HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION Deli & Food Services Equipment. Consignment now being accepted. June 4, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

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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

FARM EQUIPMENT

WANTED: Wiggle hoe or complete cultivator set for I.H. 140 tractor. Please call Rob 250395-4042

OKANAGAN

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

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK 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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4 bdrm South Facing Waterfront Vacation Home On Shuswap Lake!

T. Marlowe Manor Spacious 1 bdrm available now.

Lakeshore living At it’s Best! LAKESHORE 101 ft frontage by 88 ft. 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 - 660 sq. ft. 2 buoys, Firepit BACKYARD: Storage shed, grassy play area & fenced kennel.

ONLY $729,000: Perfect getaway for your family & all your friends! 5052 Squilax Anglemont Rd. Celista, BC.

Call 604-542-0865 or 250-955-6398 Email: dlklitch@telus.net For more details

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AUTO FINANCING

Ask about our seniors discount. Pets upon prior approval.

604-796-8760

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AGASSIZ- Newly reno’d 1150 sq ft T/H. 2 BD/1.5BA. 5 appl., carport, N/P, N/S $ 875/m (604)796-3523

TRANSPORTATION

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1979 Cadi Eldo Biarritz, one owenr, collector, continental kit, gar. kept. 204 K. $3,500. 604-535-5777

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$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 INSTANT AUTO CREDIT Buying a used car is hard enough without having to worry about financing! Get APPROVED for your car loan in minutes: www.NanaimoCars.com WANT A VEHICLE But Stressed About Your Credit? We Fund Your Future Not Your Past. Want a Visa? Any Credit, All Accepted. 1-888593-6095

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LOTS

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 US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737, 509-481-9830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!!

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Agassiz Harrison Lions 3rd Annual Garage Sale

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MULTI FAMILY Garage Sale

May 28 9am-2pm At All Saints Anglican Church Hall. 6904 Lougheed Hwy. Tons of gently used items! We will see you there!

8am- 2pm Harrisburgh, 349 Walnut Ave. (Harrison Hot Springs) Queen size futon/ sofa bed, antiques, exercise equipment, 5th Wheel tripod stand, RV stuff & other items

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RENTALS

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HOT TUB COVERS & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. Call 1888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

5ACRE Lapin cherry orchard and home. Creston. 250 223 8290 w w w. b c c h e r r yo r c h a r d a n d home.blogspot.com AGASSIZ-LAND & BEAUTIFULLY

renovated 2 bdrm mobile home. New from the studs in! Includes all new windows, new insulation, new oak hardwood floors, new drywall and much more. Come & look! Own your own land for $149,900!! Phone for pics: 604-798-1952 Mt Woodside, Agassiz BOWEN Island Ocean View 3+ BR by Great Beach, Only $769,000. Easy car ferry or pass ferry to Van. See http://bcforsalebyowner.com/view/3235 (604)313-5374 verver@shaw.ca. “Here is a Dream Come True for You”

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HOUSES FOR SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices!”. 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422. DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 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. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT

REAL ESTATE

FERTILIZERS

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.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

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Get your trees or tree removal done NOW

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

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ELECTRICAL

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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 *10.5% Targeted ROI Paid Monthly • Federally Regulated – Audited Annually • RRSP, RIFF, RESP, LIRA, etc. Eligible • Backed by the hard asset of Real Estate To find out more visit: www.TheAlternative.ca or contact Jerome Lochkrin 778-297-5053 or info@thealternaitve.ca * Historical performance does not guarantee future returns. AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com 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. MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-7761660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EXQUISITE SANCTUARY Fabulous 2.26 private acres with creek in beautiful Alberni Valley on Vancouver Island. Enchanting 3600 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom custom built 1995 home. Outstanding 57x40 shop with own bathroom, lots of parking. Features hardwood, tile throughout, custom cabinetry. Gas fireplaces, stove, heat and hot water; ensuite with soaker tub. Thinking of a life style change? Move to Vancouver Island. Even better, move to Port Alberni, the Salmon Capital of the World! Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $649,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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50% CO-OWNER SOUGHT for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/training available. 604-669-2248. www.one4yacht.com

PARADISE FOUND: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, 0.83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $260,000. 250-395-0599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/view/70mile/frank)

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated,$550/month includes utilities. Call 604-794-7132 HHS- 1BDRM Furn apt, Skylight, A/C, Lakefront building, cable incl, N/S, N/P, $550/m 604-853-4273

HOPE’S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

MAY 28 & 29TH Go to hopestandard.com click on classifieds then Garage Sales to find garage sale locations or call 604.869.2421

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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Previously Owned Medical Scooters FOR SALE • Pace Saver Plus: $499 • Shoprider: $599 • 2011 Fortress 1700 D.T. 2mths old: $2199

MODEL NOT EXACTLY AS SHOWN

Silver Creek Auto • 604-869-0199 64101 Flood Hope Rd., Hope

Thursday, May 26, 2011 TRANSPORTATION 818

TRANSPORTATION

CARS - DOMESTIC

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1988 FORD TEMPO GL, good run cond. 85,000 K, 4 cyl, auto. $999 obo. Phone (604)854-3469. 1990 BUICK Regal. Auto, 4 dr, Aircared, runs gd, small dent on rear bumper, n/s. $2550. 604-870-0705. 1990 CADILLAC Allante convertible white, “rare�, 2 seater, 155,000 kms Must sell. $6,900. 604-309-4001

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 851

Meet the Pros M AY

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

• All Brands Of Asphalt Shingles Available 2007 FORD F250 quad cab • Cedar Conversions XLT 4X4 auto, diesel st#89 • All Types Of Metal Available $15,900 Roofs Rolled Autos • Metal Trucks 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 On Site For Less • Equipment Removal auto, loaded FREE TOWING• 24hr.7Emergency days/wk. Servicepassenger, • Full Insured We pay Up To $500 CA$H ST#77 $9,900 • Wcb Regulated Rick Goodchild• 604. 10 yr.551.9022 Labour Warranty 2007 GMC 2500 CREW cab,

1998 Audi A4 quattro, V6, 5spd, 317KM. $3000 obo. 250-307-1215.

COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL

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$10,900 2006 CHEVY AVEO 4dr h/back 5 spd st#12 $3,995 2006 FORD F250 quad cab long box auto st#20 $8888 2005 CHEV 2500 CREW CAB 4X4 auto loaded st#34 $12,900 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 crew cab 4X4 auto V8 Hemi leather clean ST#59 $15,900 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 2001 FORD WINSTAR 7 pass loaded ST#83 $2995 2001 FORD F350 crew cab Lariat 4x4 auto short box diesel 7.3 st#46 $14,900 1994 CHEV SUBURBAN 2004 Honda Odyssey EX, 116k, Van 9 psgr auto diesel loadnew tires, asking $11,800. Call www.reimerelectric.caed st#71 $3900 (604)846-5987

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1971 Holiday Travelaire trl 17ft, slps 4 + child bunk, toilet, exc cond $2800 obo. 604-824-4872 2005 Cougar 29’ slps 6, 2 slides, exc cond.,1994 Citation 28’ slps 6, exc cold. (604)824-7949 / 703-6689

2007 Nissan Xterra, 4wd, 92,000k, 4dr, 6cyl, tow pkg, loaded, keyless entry. $16,500. Call (604)858-0041 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 Laramie, diesel, auto, 4 X 4, L. box, dealer insp. $28,900. Call 778-895-7570.

33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

DESIGN - CONSULTATION 3D DESIGN RENOVATION HOME STAGING

2006 NORTHSHORE 30ft Travel trlr dble 36� slide w/rear bunk beds full load $19,900. 604-819-3803 LINDELL Beach Holiday Resort at Cultas Lake, Park Model. Furnished, air con.,slps 6 and all window coverings. 2011 site fees are paid. $68,000. (604) 460-1838

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

For a FREE estimate, call Phil: 604-796-0189 or 604-703-3319 (cell)

Interior/ Exterior Painting Hot & Cold Pressure Washing

Agassiz Computer Care

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For Fast, Reliable, Friendly Computer Sales and Service Call the Local Expert: Derek Morrison

GUTTER CLEANING

(604)796-0820

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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

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CLEANING & ORGANIZATION

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PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES

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RR.C.E. Groundworks Landscaping / Lawncare

General repair and maintenance to hedge & tree pruning alternate fuels, major bobcat service repairs and rebuilding.

OEM CertiďŹ ed Virus & Spyware Removal Hardware & Software Troubleshooting Home & OfďŹ ce Networks, Wireless HOUR Setup SERVICE Component Upgrades ...and much more

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2002 VW JETTA, 1.8T, 4 dr, 5 spd, LIFETIME WARRANTY, sunroof, loaded, exc cond. $3000 NATIONWIDE SINCE 1994 obo. call (604)819-1820 wetbasementrepairvancouverbc.com 2004 CROSSFIRE new perf. tires, Concrete CrackMaster 59K, like new, garage kept. All op851 TRUCKS & VANS TOLL FREE: 1-888-788-4926 tions. $16,000obo 778-232-3578 2005 HONDA Civic, auto, 2dr, No 1988 DODGE Caravan. Mechanic’s accidents, great cond. 235kms, special. $400. Aircared. Driveable lady driven. $5995. (778)855-6037 condition. 778-859-7347 2010 Nissan Versa 4 dr H/B, full 1990 CHEV SILVERADO, 6.2 dieload, 38,100km, exc cond., local sel, broken starter mount, 164K km, car, $12,500. (604)793-5520 (5961) auto, $600. Call (604)869-3355 2010 SMART CAR - Passion mod1997 RANGER XLT super cab, el. 5000 kms. Black. Automatic. 4 X 2, 1 owner, loaded, extras. Asking $9500/ďŹ rm 604-538-4883 $3,500 obo. Phone (604)463-2507 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX, red, 2000 km, 4 dr, auto, alloy whls, $13,780. 2002 Ford Lariat 2500 7.3 turbo Call 778-895-7570 or 604-836-5931 diesel, 139,000k, leather, heated, loaded, new tires & batt., cap, exc OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car cond. $19,500. (604)793-3780 Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotorproducts.com 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trax, 250-545-2206 2wd, 105km, tuxedo box cover, silver grey, $9500. (604)824-5938

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Duramax diesel 4X4 auto

FAST EFFICIENT 1998 Neon, exc cond in & out, ST#61 $18,900 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP mech well-maint, airc’d 2yrs, asking buy scrap batteries 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr CALL MIKEfrom FOR A cars, FREE ESTIMATE $2500. Call (604)858-2905 trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. sedan auto fully loaded 604-855-2857 2000 BUICK Century, burgundy, 4 Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. st#51 $12,500 dr, beige inside, elec seats. Air 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 2006 FOD F350 crew cab cared Sept. 2 years. V6. 54,000 SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We XLT 4X4 auto diesel st#85 kms. $5900/obo. 604-541-8607. buy scrap batteries from cars, $15,900 2000 OLDS ALERO GL, good run trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. 2006 FORD F350 crew cab cond, 245 hwy kms, 4 cyl, auto, Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Min. $1,899 obo. Phone (604)854-3469.AND REPLACE xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#40 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 SUMP PUMP $17,900 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS - 4 SYSTEMS dr. V-6, auto, loaded, mint. spoiler, 2006 FORD F350 quad cab A/C, 120K, $3750 (604)309-3135 xlt 4x4 auto diesel st#17 $17,900 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, loaded, showroom cond, 2006 TOYOTA Corolla 4dr 47K. $31,000 obo. CrackMaster 604-805-4545 sdn auto p/l st#05 $9900 Concrete is a full-service foundation repair and waterprooďŹ ng 2006 NISSAN Altima 4dr serving Chilliwack. auto leather loaded st#55 821 CARS - SPORTScompany & IMPORTS

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