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School’s out as teachers join strike Katie Bartel The Progress With a three-day teacher strike in full swing, the president of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association hopes the government is taking notice. Nearly 28,000 B.C. Teachers’ Federation members voted yes to a full withdrawal of services out of the 32,209 who voted over a two-day period last week after the provincial government tabled backto-work legislation. Nearly 9,000 teachers did not vote; 4,263 voted against the strike option. Midzain was encouraged by the 87 per cent infavour vote. “I think it’s encouraging that so many teachers had voted to show this government that their actions are so reprehensible that we can’t allow them to continue to go on,” said Midzain. “I think anything makes a difference when you take a collective stand that says you can’t do this to us, you can’t do this to workers, you can’t do this to students in the schools.” Midzain doesn’t believe the three-day strike will hurt students. “The students I think won’t lose in three days, or one day, what they’re losing already,” she said. “They’ve lost 10 years already. They’re losing with this legislation every day they go to school. So what’s a couple days of being out of school?” Chilliwack superintendent Michael Audet disagreed. “Every hour of instruction is important,” he said. “The first thing a strike does is shut down instruction for kids. It puts student achievement and instruction on hold. It means that instructional time will not be happening during those three days.” Audet made the decision to close Chilliwack schools to students during the strike, which went against the government grain. Last week, when the strike notice was issued, Minister of Education George Abbott proclaimed that all schools in B.C. would be open to students if parents couldn’t find alternative means of childcare. However, after conferring with several other nearby school districts, Audet opted to close the schools for the safety of the children due to limited supervision. Continued: STRIKE/ p4

Katharin Midzain (centre, red jacket), president of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association, speaks with Chilliwack teachers outside Unity Christian School after hearing that Premier Christy Clark would be visiting the school on Monday afternoon. Clark never showed up. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

Premier’s private school tour draws protest Katie Bartel The Progress A tour of a private Christian high school by B.C. premier Christy Clark Monday afternoon was cancelled when public school teachers began protesting outside. Approximately 40 teachers from a range of Chilliwack public schools stood outside Unity Christian with their signs, hoping to get their message across to the premier. However, Clark opted to change locales because of the protesters. “The protesters from the teachers’ union are there, and I don’t want to disrupt those

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premier would be touring the independent school, she was appalled. “I find it absolutely shocking that the premier is out of the legislature building today when they’re bringing forward and discussing legislation about education,” said Midzain. “That she would choose to be here, to promote a candidate for a byelection that hasn’t even been called, instead of facing up to people in the legislature building, it’s absolutely appalling.” Midzain also felt the tour locale spoke volumes to the government’s priorities. “It certainly shows where their priorities are, that they

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don’t believe in an accessible, free, open, equal education for all students in B.C.,” said Midzain. Clark said the Unity Christian school tour had nothing to do with pitting private schools against public schools. The purpose was to interact with a group of administrators and parents active in independent schools, she said. “This had been planned for a long time, and the fact the teachers’ union decided today that they were going to shut down public schools doesn’t mean that I need to stop doing my job,” Clark said. Continued: UNION/ p5

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Demolition of Paramount recommended by staff Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Chilliwack city council will be deciding the fate of the old Paramount Theatre building Tuesday afternoon at city hall. A decision is required this week because Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation has notified City of Chilliwack of its plan to demolish the adjacent property, known as the Ewert Building, which shares a wall with the old theatre building on Yale Road east.

CEPCO officials have offered to demolish the Paramount at the same time as they reduce theirs to rubble in the downtown core, in part because of contamination discovered after an environmental assessment of the building was conducted. Another reason is because the wrecking ball hitting the Ewert could cause “irreparable” damage to the Paramount structure. “We feel that under the circumstances this is the safest and most cost effective course of action for CEPCO and the City of Chilliwack and we look forward to working

with the City on this initiative,” wrote CEPCO president John Jansen in a letter to the city dated Feb. 27. In a staff report contained in the March 6 council agenda, CEPCO’s plans are outlined to council thusly: “They have confirmed that the demolition of their building could have a severe impact on the City’s building and have offered to demolish the City’s building at no cost to the City.” Demolition of the Ewert building at 46183 Yale Rd., will allow

them access to proceed with any “remediation” or cleaning up any environmental contamination that may have “migrated” underground to the Paramount property next door at 46187 Yale Rd. The report does not specify what type of contamination has led CEPCO to proceed with demolition of its building. The staff report to council makes it clear that despite an extensive year-long effort to find someone with the financial means to redevelop the Paramount property, and despite the nostalgic effort

Students walk out in support of teachers Katie Bartel The Progress Approximately 100 students walked out of Sardis secondary at noon Friday in support of their teachers. They weren’t dissuaded by an announcement at lunch by school administration advising them not to leave school grounds, or by the possibility of “strict disciplinary action,” or by a letter to parents on the school district website encouraging their children not to walk out. Sardis secondary students lined both sides of Vedder Road with signs that had messages like “Support our teachers;” “Stop Bill 22;” “Teachers have rights too;” “Support our education.” “When students like us walk out, it shows the government that we’re not happy,” said Grade 11 student Max Gardner, organizer of the rally that was held from noon to 3 p.m. along Vedder Road. “As students, we feel we’re being overlooked, that our say is not important. “Bill 22 has a negative impact on all students. It’s taking away class size and composition, and special needs supports, which can have a devastating effect on the entire education system.” Bill 22, entitled the Education Improvement Act, includes new provisions that state a school board must ensure class sizes do not exceed 30 students unless deemed

in Chilliwack to preserve it, no substantial proposals have come forward. Therefore “it would be in order that a decision be made (by council) to demolish this building or to continue to have it remain vacant.” Members of the group trying to save the Paramount were to meet at Decades Monday night to strategize and are trying to get on agenda for the Tuesday council meeting, said spokesperson Laura Reid. jfeinberg@theprogress.com twitter.com/CHWKjourno

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Sardis secondary students line Vedder Road Friday in support of teachers. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

appropriate by either the school principal or superintendent. Previous class size legislation provided teachers in grades 4-7 with an opportunity to decline any class size over 30 students, and teachers in grades 8-12 had to be consulted for any class over 30 students. “The general consensus is that if the student body is being adversely affected by what the government is doing, then why shouldn’t we have a voice too,” said Grade 12 student Connor Sliman. In a letter to parents posted on the school district’s website superintendent Michael Audet said that while he understood the desire of students to speak out on matters important to

them, he did not support their decision to leave school. “As a school district we are concerned about the safety of our students who leave school Friday afternoon,” he said. “Instructional time is very important for learning and teaching.” Grade 10 student Seth McFarlane felt it more important to be out on the line. McFarlane suffers from conversion disorder which causes him to have daily seizures. However, he doesn’t have the support of a special care aid (SCA) in school, “because the government won’t fund it.” “I’m out here to represent other students with medical issues like me,” he said. “The reason I take so

much offense to [Bill 22], my class has at least 10 kids with special needs, but only one SCA – in what world does the government see that as being okay?” There were also student rallies during the school day from G.W. Graham middle secondary school students at All Sappers’ Memorial Park Cenotaph, and A.D. Rundle middle school students outside their school. Thousands of students across B.C. participated in similar walkouts. Students weren’t the only ones supporting teachers. A large group of parents, along with their children, rallied outside Chilliwack MLA John Les’ constituency office Friday afternoon. “I care desperately

with what is happening with our school system and what is happening to our teachers,” said parent Jo Stolz, who brought her two elementary aged daughters to the rally. “The way teachers are being treated right now is so shameful. Bringing this to the attention of our local MLA, we felt was the one thing we could do to help.” However, while Les did come out and chat with parents, he was unwavering in his beliefs. “I am convinced that we are treating our teachers fairly,” he said. “It’s really, really unfortunate that we have to legislate. But if we don’t, this dispute will go on and on and on, and the only group who suffers are the children.”

The breach of trust trial of a former Chilliwack City official that was to start Monday in provincial court has been put over until a new date is set in B.C. Supreme Court. Grant Sanborn re-elected to hold the trial in the Supreme Court rather than the provincial court, a move that could delay proceedings for as much as a year due to the backlog in B.C. courts. Defense and Crown lawyers are to meet March 26 with a trial coordinator to set a new date. A five-week trial on three breach of trust charges was scheduled to start Monday. But at an earlier court hearing a new defense lawyer for Sanborn asked for an adjournment to give him time to study the case, a request that was denied by Judge Ken Skilnick. No preliminary hearing was requested by defense counsel when the new trial starts before a B.C. Supreme Court Justice alone, without a jury. Sanborn, 53, was charged in June, 2010 after a special prosecutor completed a three-year investigation into allegations of improper landuse decisions in Chilliwack. Special prosecutor Robin McFee was appointed to investigate the case because the allegations included a politician, Chilliwack MLA John Les, who was then the province’s Solicitor General. Les stepped down when he learned of the investigation, but McFee found no evidence that Les made improper land deals during his tenure as Chilliwack Mayor from 1987 to 1999. But McFee said he did find evidence to allege three instances of breach of trust by Sanborn between 1994 and 1999. The special prosecutor alleged that Sanborn gave “preferential treatment” to Les, who was developer of a housing subdivision at Rosebank Place, thus failing to fulfill his public duty as approving officer. McFee also alleged a “pro-development philosophy” existed at city hall during Les’s time as mayor, which encouraged staff to “find creative solutions to facilitate development,” but he found no evidence that Les or anyone else offered Sanborn any inducement to approve Continued: COURT/ p10

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Teachers gather outside Chilliwack secondary on Yale Road Monday morning during the province-wide teachers’ strike. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

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Stopping recruitment of youth into sex trade Jennifer Feinberg The Progress A candlelight vigil set for Monday night outside Chilliwack city hall is aimed at shining a light on the crime of sexual exploitation of youth. “As a community we need to educate young people and provide them with the tools they need to prevent them from being lured into the sex trade,” said Amanda Johnson, Reconnect worker with Chilliwack Youth Services. “Raising awareness in our schools and community will send the message that buying sex from children and youth is abuse and a crime.” Chilliwack Community Action team and Chilliwack Child and Youth Committee’s Youth Matters are kicking off the Stop Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness week March 5-11 with the candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. at city hall.

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“Unfortunately many parents are unaware of the dangers out there,” said James Morgan, Chilliwack Youth Probation Officer with Ministry of Children and Family Development. He was presenting an overview of the week’s events to council at the last meeting. Mayor Sharon Gaetz thanked the team for its leadership on the topic. “I’m very impressed by your vision and your passion,” she said. “The exploitation

is not always about a young girl in a boots and a short skirt leaning in the window of a car. “Sometimes it’s about trading a designer purse for a place to stay.” The Community Action Team will host a series of informational sessions starting Monday, March 5 with both the vigil and a presentation of the film “Where Did You Sleep Last Night?” a film by the National Film Board of Canada. RCMP Cpl. Jassy Bindra presents a session on Human Trafficking at City Hall in council chambers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 8. Then on Friday, March 9, it’s Merlyn Horton from the Safe Online Outreach Society presenting at the City Life Church at 1 p.m. Topics include trends in online youth culture, high-risk activities, the nature of sexual exploitation in cyberspace, Internet safety tips and resources.

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UNION from Front “My job is to talk to as many British Columbians as I possibly can, to talk to the whole wide array of parents out there, including the ones that make the choice to send their kids to a faith-based

school.” She also noted her disappointment in the teachers’ union, stating the outcome of Bill 22 is inevitable, and that the teachers’ full withdrawal of services is pointless. “Even though the teachers’ union knows

what the outcome is going to be, they decided to disrupt classrooms nonetheless,” said Clark. “What is the point of that? What is the point in shutting down schools, inconveniencing parents, depriving kids of a few days of instruction when they

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It was not without irony that as teachers prepared to strike last week, some Chilliwack parents were receiving an invitation in their mailbox from their child’s school to take part in a “Satisfaction Survey.” The survey is conducted annually by the B.C. Ministry of Education to help schools better meet the educational needs of their students. “The data gathered,” states the letter, “is returned to the school and is used to inform the school goal setting process with the intent to provide the best possible education for your child.” Students in selected grades are asked to take part in the survey, as well as their parents and teachers. Deadline for completion of the survey is not until May, however the letter urges parents to complete the online questionnaire sooner rather than later. The ministry might want to rethink that timeline. With the school year disrupted by yet another labour impasse, parents may have some choice words about the state of education in this province. For the parents of a Grade 12 student, this week’s walk out marks the third major labour disruption in their child’s school career. It’s yet another reminder of the dysfunction that has plagued labour relations in B.C. for decades. Only once since province-wide negotiations began has there been a negotiated settlement between teachers and their employer. Even under former NDP governments labour relations between teachers and government have been acrimonious at best. Those relations aren’t expected to improve any time soon. Indeed, as the legislature was preparing to debate legislation ending job action by teachers, and public school teachers were walking picket lines, Premier Christy Clark was about to tour a private Christian school in Chilliwack. (The tour was cancelled when public school teachers showed up at the school.) Amid this chronic labour dysfunction, parents can’t help but ask what impact this turmoil is having on their child’s education – and their school’s ability to “provide the best possible education.” Their answers to question 21 of the Satisfaction Survey should prove interesting. It asks, “ Does your child’s report card provide clear information about his/her progress?” ~ Greg Knill, Chilliwack Progress

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Time for some labour peace in the classroom Quite frankly, there has been so much rhetoric, bitter accusation, and entrenched opinion in the contract dispute between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government that anyone could be forgiven for some degree of confusion as to whose stats and facts are right. They are so far apart on issues that meaningful talk has become, well, meaningless. That stand-off has led to the current strike action which has to frustrate every parent as children get caught in the middle and fear starts to mount that job action could threaten the school year. Checking out the government’s website, an information bulletin was issued last Friday basically setting out its perception of each side’s claims. The BCTF claims there are 700 fewer special needs teachers and that teachers are the ninth-best

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paid in Canada. The government says there are 2,100 additional special needs teaching assistants and teachers’ salaries plus benefits make them the fourthbest paid among provinces. The BCTF states their contract and wage increase demands are reasonable while the government says a 15 per cent wage increase Margaret at a cost of $2 billion is completely EVANS unreasonable, given the current economic reality. It would force a rise in taxes for all B.C. families. Then there’s the issue of class sizes. The BCTF says there are no restrictions on class sizes while the government states there are class size caps on all classes with exceptions made by principals

and superintendents. According to this information bulletin, the teachers say there are 12,000 overcrowded classes while the government says that, of 65,000 classes, fewer than 1,500 have more than 31 students and fewer than 600 have more than 33, most of them being band, choir and theatre. So who’s right? Last week Minister of Education George Abbott introduced Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act, designed to suspend the current job action by teachers, set a cooling-off period, appoint a mediator to facilitate bargaining – hopefully the meaningful kind – and implement a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund. “If you look at the history of the relationship between the teachers’ union and the government in this province, you’ll soon realize that in almost 20 years of prov-

ince-wide bargaining the BCTF has only successfully concluded one negotiated agreement,” said Abbot in a press release. “”You will also realize that Bill 22 is a measured and appropriate response to the current situation.” As much as Abbott said that most people characterized the Bill as ‘measured, thoughtful, balanced and constructive’, it was clear in his missive that the backlash from some teachers indicated it was anything but. “It is simply inaccurate for the BCTF to claim that Bill 22 eliminates job security rights, professional autonomy rights, and rights to due process,” he said Having put three children through public school, I know like most parents that there are some great teachers out there. And we know that there are less than perfect classroom sizes,

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Options weigh heavy on teachers Horace Walpole wrote that “This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.” In the last few weeks I have wrestled a lot with my feelings and my thoughts, and the Honourable George Abbott has been much the cause of it. Since the start of this so-called bargaining process, the BCTF had bent over backwards to comply with the law, and in response to our compliance we have had our employer attempt to bill our union for 15% of all teacher salaries, while adding to their opening list of demands bewildering new concessions that would strip language from our contracts regarding hiring, firing, placement, and seniority, while offering no concessions to improve education or teacher compensation. Last week the B.C. Liberals announced that they were going to pull another $100 million out of public education, and Abbott announced that he was going to legislate an end to our job action because it has hurt some students, deprived parents of report cards, and increased the workload for principals, vice-principals and superintendents. I had to laugh. Increasing the workload of BCPSEA members was the intent of the job action, and when has the government ever expressed concern when teacher workloads increase? Regarding students, the effect has been minimal, especially when measured against the effect of funding cuts. Mostly I laughed at the accusation that we deprived parents of report cards, for there is this program called BCesis that the ministry spent tens of mil-

lions of dollars setting up, and if it worked properly, parents would be able to easily access the grades of their kids, having a record of every mark and every missed assignment. But BCesis hasn’t worked. All it has done is increased teacher workloads, and teacher frustration. For two years teachers warned the ministry against imposing this flawed program on districts not yet traumatized by it, but to no avail. Then the Honourable George Abbott declared that expecting the government to provide support for special needs students was discriminatory, and as laughable as the logic was, I was simply too stunned to respond. To make me feel better, I reread Abbott’s interview on CKNW where he suggested that the weight given seniority is such that a social studies teacher could win a math posting simply because of his/her years on the job. Abbott said “It is so commonsensical I don’t understand the fervent objection to this as somehow contract stripping.” His proposed solution to this non-existent situation is to strip the language from the contract that prevents it from happening. Then, to warm my heart, I read how Abbott has visited 95 schools, and how “Every visit and every meeting has only reinforced in my mind that British Columbia has a great education system, filled with people who are passionate about what they do. I’ve seen first-hand how important teachers are to student success.” Such nice words, but then Abbott proclaims of teachers that our “singular focus

has been to secure a large salary increase — 15 per cent over three years,” which implies that, in the eyes of this government, we are a bunch of greedy bastards out to destroy the province. At least we are passionate about it. When Abbott drafted the legislation ending our job action, he introduced draconian fines and measures that have left teachers with only two options: either we surrender unconditionally and pray that they are merciful as we kowtow before them, or else we protest by engaging in the only type of legal job-action remaining to us – a withdrawal of all voluntary services (and our union is prevented from recommending even that). We could cease coaching, close down clubs, and stop tutoring students outside of class time. Sports programs, drama productions, music, dance, art, science trips, clubs and causes would all be sacrificed. Lamentably, the effect of this would be very predictable – the Honorable George Abbott crowing about how teachers must not really care all that much about their students. Otherwise, why punish them? Why indeed? It is a travesty, a tragedy, and my heart is heavy as I weigh my options, and find that I cannot stomach either. And then I read the name Abbott gave the legislation that has forced upon us teachers this most bitter of choices – the “Education Improvement Act.” Now that’s comedy.

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When the Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation clinic opened in Chilliwack last fall, a weight was lifted off Rita Buchanan’s shoulders. For six years, the Agassiz mom had been driving to different clinics throughout the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and Vancouver to get her daughter the medical services she requires. When Abilities opened, it became the one-stop shop Rita had dreamed of. Her six-year-old daughter Marissa was born two-months premature with a congenital heart deficiency. At two years old, she was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. Rita suspects even more genetic deficiencies that haven’t yet been diagnosed. As such, Marissa requires speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy. She also requires a respite worker, behavioural intervention team, and orthotics. Most of which she now gets at Abilities. “It’s a balancing act trying to get her in to the services she needs,” said Buchanan. By having a place in Chilliwack, “it’s easier. “Right away I felt a connection with Marissa seeing them, and them

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therapy, and also has an orthotist on staff. As well, the clinic works in consultation with the Fraser Valley Developmental Centre, hospitals, and other such public services to help clients navigate the system more efficiently. “We are the only clinic in B.C. that has all three disciplines in one location,” said Branscombe. When six-year-old Marissa, who resembles a Curly Sue lookalike with her wildly, tight, hazelnut curls, first started at Abilities in the Abbotsford location three years ago, she was only just beginning to crawl. She had orthotics that extended all the way up to her knees, something her team at Abilities suspected was preventing her from walking. She was fitted for ankle orthotics, and instantly had more mobility. She is now “very close” to walking. “It’s been a volatile journey,” said Rita. “It can consume you, it really can. Letting other people take over has been a blessing.” Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation is located at #2-45950 Cheam Avenue. For more information, call 604-3922255. kbartel@theprogress.com twitter.com/schoolcribe33

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Chiefs can clinch playoff spot Tuesday night

Whenever the Penticton Vees set a record, it seems the Chilliwack Chiefs are in the middle of it. Earlier this season, the Vees beat the alltime BCHL consecutive wins mark with a win over Chilliwack. A 7-0 win on Feb. 7 moved them past the 1988-89 New Westminster Royals, and they haven’t lost since. A 5-1 win against the Chilliwack Chiefs Saturday night helped the Penticton Vees tie the Canadian Junior Hockey League record with 40 consecutive wins. The home-ice victory gave the Vees 40 straight, tying the Canadian junior mark held by two Ontario franchises; The 89-90 Sudbury Wolves and the now defunct 199900 Rayside-Balfour Sabrecats, both from the North Ontario Junior Hockey League. Travis St. Denis and Curtis Loik had two goals apiece for the Vees, who haven’t lost since Nov. 5. Ryan Reilly netted the other Penticton goal, scoring his 30th of the season against Chiefs netminder Bryton Udy. Udy was a busy guy between the pipes, facing 43 shots. His Vees counterpart, Chad Katunar, faced 23 pucks. Malcolm Gould was the lone Chief to beat him, scoring his teamleading 29th of the year at 12:16 of the first period. David Bondra and Shay Laurent earned the assists. “I thought we had a really good first period against them, and we’ve actually had two good starts in that building,” said Chiefs head coach Harvey Smyl. “But they got a goal late in the first that was a missed assignment, and you

can’t do that against that team.” Smyl felt the Chiefs played an okay second period. His team was within one (2-1) heading to the third. But Penticton scored three times in the final frame to put it away. Despite the Penticton loss, Chilliwack’s weekend was far from a lost cause thanks to a 3-1 win over the Westside Warriors on Friday night. A hot start saw the Chiefs record 20 first period shots against Westside goaltender Dwayne Rodrigue. Malcolm Gould scored off a Westside turnover, cashing in a quick feed from Bondra. Spencer Graboski doubled the lead with something of a fluky effort. His dump-in took a funny hop off the end boards, deflecting off Rodrigue and into the Westside net. “We were prepared and energized, and for the most part I was pleased with our play in the first 30 to 35 minutes,” Smyl noted. “We were good defensively and in the neutral zone. We were strong on the forecheck and creating chances.” Smyl was less pleased with the back half of the game. “In the late second and third period we gave up some grade A scoring chances,” the coach said. “We gave them some momentum, although we did a good job of shutting them down in the end.” Goalie Mitch Gillam turned in another strong effort, stopping 38 of 39 shots. “I thought he played really well, and he has been playing really well,” Smyl said. David Thompson scored his eighth of the year in the third period, seconds after an unsuccessful Chilliwack power play. Chilliwack’s win, combined with a 1-1 weekend by the Vernon Vipers, leaves the Chiefs within one point of clinching a playoff spot. They can do so Tuesday night when

Chilliwack’s Anderson White leans on Penticton’s Ryan Reilly during a BCHL game Saturday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. White’s Chiefs dropped a 5-1 decision to the Vees, who’ve now won 40 straight games to tie a Canadian junior A record. STEVE KIDD/ BLACK PRESS

they host the Vipers at Prospera Centre. A win over Vernon clinches a postseason berth and leaves the Vipers on the sideline for the first time since 2000-01. Given the history between the Chiefs and Vipers - long two of the BCHL’s top teams - one could hardly blame Smyl for being giddy at the chance to knock them out of the postseason. But Smyl wasn’t showing it Monday morning. “I have far too many rivalries with so many different teams,” he said with a chuckle. “And really, I don’t even want to go there. Yes, there’s only four games left, but I’ve seen lots of teams go sideways when they thought they had it wrapped up.” The Chiefs trail Prince George by six points for third in the Interior conference, though Chilliwack still has two games in hand. Check Thursday’s Progress for a wrap of Tuesday’s game.

Bruinsma part of UBC dynasty Chilliwack native Mariah Bruinsma is a national volleyball champion. Br uinsma’s UBC Thunderbirds won their fifth consecutive CIS women’s volleyball title on Sunday, taking a five set come-from-behind win over the top ranked Alberta Pandas at McMaster University’s Arthur Burridge Gymnasium. Scores in the sets were 25-21, 15-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12. The deciding set saw Bruinsma’s T-Birds take an 8-7

lead that they wouldn’t give up. UBC scored five quick points, to pull away. Lisa Barclay (Brandon, MB) had three crucial kills in the final set and was named UBC’s top player. The second-year player had 18.5 points on 12 kills, five service aces and 1.5 blocks. She also collected tournament MVP honours. UBC head coach Doug Reimer thought his team did well in staying close with Alberta.

He thought the Pandas outplayed his T-Birds for much of the night. “But we found a way. I think of the first set as symbolic of the rest,” said Reimer “We were able to hang in there and turn things around. I couldn’t be prouder of this group. A lot of teams when they are getting it handed to them and when it’s not what you are excepting to happen... they kinda go away. We never did.” Get more at www.gothunderbirds.ca

Ford falters at Masters Men’s event The Chilliwack Curling Club’s Glen Ford rink went 1-2 at the B.C. Masters Men’s Curling Championships, held Mar. 1-4 at the Grand Forks Curling Club. Ford was joined by lead Robert Wiens, second Claude Latulippe and third Russel Knutson. The quartet opened the bonspiel with a win Friday

morning, dumping Doug Bothamley’s Creston Curling Club rink 8-3. Ford and company suffered a tough loss Friday afternoon, giving up one in the seventh and one in the eighth to lose 5-3 to the Royal City Curling Club’s Rick Pughe rink. The locals suffered another narrow setback in their final

match, surrendering one point in the eighth end to lose 6-5 to the Kamloops Curling Club’s Wayne Saboe rink. The final standings had Bothamley on top, followed by Bob Gallaugher (Duncan Curling Club) in second and Craig Lightbody (Royal City) in third. Ford’s crew placed sixth in the eight team field.

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The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s basketball team fell 71-65 to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, 71-65 Saturday in the Canada West bronze medal game. But UFV’s season is still alive, as they have earned a berth in the CIS East Regional tournament. They’ll travel to Ottawa this week for the tournament, which is being played at the University of Ottawa’s Montpetit Hall.

added nine rebounds while Kayli Sartori (also from Chilliwack) had 12 points.

after the third quarter. The Cascades got within six points and never quit, but the Huskies held on for the win. UFV finished fourth in Canada West for a second straight season, and head coach Al Tuchscherer was not pleased post-game. “One half of high level basketball is not going to get it done with the competition we played this weekend,” he said. “For long stretches we competed well, but we must sustain that for 40. We have a few days to regroup before we head to Ottawa, and we look forward to that challenge.” Mission’s Aieisha Luyken led UFV with 17 points. Chilliwack’s Sarah Wierks scored 14 (36 for the weekend) and

● The UFV men fell one point shy of a Canada West title Saturday night, falling 72-71 to the Alberta Golden Bears Saturday in Saskatoon. The Cascades earned the 2012 Canada West silver medal, the in the school’s six year affiliation with the conference. The Cascades head off to participate in the 2012 CIS Final 8 tournament, sporting a 16-7 regular and post season record. The Cascades have been nationally ranked all year in the CIS top ten poll, finishing the season at a school record fourth in the country.

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Cascades fall in bronze medal match The team that wins the four team tournament will receive a berth in the CIS national championship tournament, taking place March 16-18 at the University of Calgary. The Cascades regular and post season record is now 14-8. The Cascades were sluggish out of the gate against Saskatchewan, with the Huskies jumping out to a nine point lead through one quarter. UFV tightened up the defence in the second quarter, holding Saskatchewan to just 10 points. Still, they trailed by seven heading into halftime. Saskatchewan opened up a double digit lead in the second half and led by 12 points

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Chilliwack’s U-16 Striker girls fell one goal shy in their bid for a Coastal Cup final appearance. The locals lost 1-0

in penalty kicks to the Semiahmoo 96ers in a Coastal Cup semi-final hosted by Chilliwack. It was a hard fought game, evidenced by a number of free kick awarded for hard contacts. Offensive finish was a problem for the Strikers, who couldn’t convert on several grade A chances. Scoreless through regulation time plus two 10 minute overtime sessions, the teams ended

up in the shootout. Chilliwack’s first three shooters all scored, while the visitors missed one. But Chilliwack missed on their next two tries, while Semiahmoo scored on theirs, turning victory into defeat for the heartbroken Strikers. It was a disappointing turn of events for the Strikers, who overcame long odds only to bow out one game short.

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One step closer Chilliwack’s U-15 Bronze Storm girls won their semi-final game on Saturday, taking another big step towards their ultimate goal of a Cup championship. Playing in extremely windy conditions, the local girls required just one goal to beat the Maple Ridge Panthers. It came in extra time off the foot of Cheyenne Hagen. Midway through the first 10 minute overtime period, Michelle Sommer sent a strong

cross from the far wing. Coming up from her midfield position, Hagen calmly buried the game winner as her teammates erupted in cheers. Goaltenders Emilia Tschetter and Kaitlyn Lindhout had to be sharp, splitting the netminding duties and credit for the shutout. The Storm move on to the BC Coastal Classic Cup final, hosting the game April 1 in Chilliwack. They will face NSGSC U15 Delta.

Title for Strikers Chilliwack’s U-14 Striker boys won their Cup final on Saturday, invading hostile territory to take a 2-1 decision over Langley. Scoring chances were few and far between in a tightly played first half. Chilliwack midfielder Brayden Collie had his shot from just outside the penalty area sail inches wide of the Langley net. For wards Dayo Ogunrinola and Mark Lindsey had several scoring chances of their own, and Lindsey got Chilliwack on the board just before half time. Samir Rehmtulla scored 10 minutes into

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✞ Obituaries DAYE Bernard “Bern, Bernie”

1926 - 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bern on March 2, 2012, just days DAYE before his 86th birthday, after a courageous battle with vascular dementia and Parkinson’s. Bern is survived by his loving bride of 58 years, Ellen “Chris”; his children: Judy Drummond, Debbie Daye and Larry (Nadine) Daye; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild (with another on the way). From 1944 to 1946 Bern proudly served as a Stoker First Class in the Royal Canadian Navy. Bern worked in the logging industry from 1950 to 1991, retiring to Cultus Lake where he and Chris made many wonderful friends playing golf, crib and drinking wine. Due to Mom’s exceptional care, love and devotion Dad was able to remain at home until late January. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Cheam, Heritage Village and Dr. B. Brodie. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 1:00 - 3:30 at Branch 280, Royal Canadian Legion, 5661 Vedder Road, Sardis. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C., NetCARE at Parkholm Place, Chilliwack or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. In honour of Bern please raise your glass and Skol!

LEWIS Ray

It is with extreme sorrow that the family of Ray Lewis announces the passing of a great husband, LEWIS father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was called to his heavenly home early on the morning of Feb. 29, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 28, 1930 at Hanna AB. He was raised in Hanna, and later Athabasca, AB. By the age of 15, he left home to work odd jobs, ﬁnally ending up in Calgary to begin his career in sales. He moved to Edmonton, where he met his lifelong sweetheart Leona Shantz. They married June 21, 1953. Their union was blessed with four children, two daughters and two sons. Ray and Leona purchased a business in Red Deer, which became a great success. In 1970 Ray and Leona relocated their family to Chilliwack BC. Over the next years Ray and Leona started and ran several other successful businesses until retirement in 1998. His greatest loves were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which were many. They loved to travel and were snowbirds for many years. He also had a great fondness for new cars and homes, ﬁshing, and hunt-

ing. At any given time one could ﬁnd Ray, nose buried in an entrepreneurial magazine, always looking for new opportunities. He had a most wonderful sense of humor, always ready with a joke, and an easy laugh. He made others laugh as well and will be sorely missed. He leaves behind his loving wife Leona, of nearly 59 years; daughters: Connie (Bruce), Myrna (Sean), sons Shane (Sharon) and Tracy (Cindy); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and two sisters; Thelma and Lenore. Heartfelt thanks to his caregivers at Chilliwack Hospital Emergency and I.C.U. and Cheam Village. He touched so many lives and will live on in our hearts forever. No funeral by his request. WIEBE & JESKE 604-859-5885 Online condolences can be made to www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

McCONNELL Luella Malina ‘Linda’ (nee Coughlin) Luellen Malinda ‘Linda’ (Coughlin) McConnell, a well-known and beloved long-time resi- McCONNELL dent of Ryder Lake, passed away peacefully at Chilliwack General Hospital on February 25, 2012 at the admirable age of 88. Feisty till the end, she always kept you apprised of where you stood. She was known to her close friends as Linda, to acquaintances as Luella, by business people, Luellen and by her beloved husband, John, she was “Babe”. Linda was born in Vancouver, BC on Jan 1, 1924 to David Havelock Coughlin and Mary Ellen (Culleton) Coughlin. Being something of a ‘tomboy’ in her early years, she managed to break her arm three times, often with the help of her beloved older brother, Johnny. She attended grade school at the Ryder Lake School on Ryder Lake Road, which was directly across from the family property. On January 8, 1940, she was joined in marriage to John Carruthers McConnell at St. Thomas Anglican Church. They met at a dance at the old Ryder Lake Hall on Ryder Lake Road and thus began a lifetime together. Their first chaperones of their first official date were the now deceased Major Perrie and his good wife, Bertha. Linda followed John to live in New Westminster until he was shipped overseas to serve his country in WWII; she then made her way to Prince Rupert to work in the Canteen. They moved back to Chilliwack and eventually built their current home in the early 1950’s. As Linda told all, she lived her entire life in Ryder Lake and was proud of it. She worked in the hop fields with John and joined him driving truck hauling gravel to the dyke in the 1948 flood. She worked at the Fashion Bakery, Lo-El’s Ladies Shoppe and cleaned house for her life-long friend Eileen (Voight) Eaton and later helped John with his postal route in the Greendale area during inclement weather.

Although not blessed with their own children, Linda and John were caregivers for several of her nephews. The boys will never forget the lessons learned while under their care. They, and several other Ryder Lake youth, learned to eat properly and behave or else suffer Linda’s disappointment. We all eat our peas now and do not run in front of logging trucks or throw small stones at gravel trucks. In later years, Linda spent her days alongside John, nourishing the wonders in their magical, character filled flower and vegetable covered property. She shared her veggies with neighbours until these last four years, in which her neighbours in turn shared their garden veggies with Linda and John. Their residence is a place like no other; beautiful gardens full of fresh scents and ingenious designs which they built together over their 60 years of residence. It was a place enjoyed by all; human and animal alike. Bird life abounded as they knew where to seek refuge and feed all year round. One could always count on afternoon break at 3:00 pm sharp in the gazebo in their garden. Her garden was the envy of every person who drove, rode or walked by. She shared the beauty with others by allowing friends and family to have their wedding photographs taken there and her garden was one of the featured gardens in the first few Ryder Lake Rambles were people came from across the Lower Mainland to view the rural life style of Ryder Lake. Linda was involved with the building of the New Ryder Lake Hall which is known as the Ryder Lake Farmers’ and Women’s Institute Hall on Elkview Road. She was active until recently in the Ryder Lake Community, and helped keep the Memorial Book of Ryder Lake along with historical information on the Ryder Lake Volunteer Fire Department (currently known as Hall No. 5 of the Chilliwack Fire Department). She lived a full life, dedicated to her community in both Chilliwack and Ryder Lake. Linda is survived by numerous nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces, friends and neighbours. She is now with John, her beloved husband and best friend of 71 years, who predeceased her in December of 2010. She was also predeceased by her parents; her siblings: Norman, Olive Woodruff, John, Ethel and Anna “Pat” Russell and their spouses and numerous in-laws. Special thanks to Dr. Cambridge, staff and nurses from the ER and Units 3, 4 and 5 at Chilliwack General Hospital. Special thanks also to Ardy ‘Tilly’ Timmers of Unit 3. An Extra special thanks to their good neighbour Sharon Berney, for being there with continuous love and support, (literally every day) during the past 17 months. The family wishes also to extend their sincere thanks to the community of Ryder Lake for giving back to Linda and John who lived and thrived for their community. Please join the family in a celebration of Linda’s life on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 am at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria

Ave, followed immediately by a burial at the Legion Cemetery on Little Mountain and a reception at the Ryder Lake Hall on Elkview Road at 12:30 pm. A visitation will take place at Henderson’s prior to the service from 9 to 11 am. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to Chilliwack Hospice Society, 45360 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack, V2P 1P5. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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SCHINKEL Edward

Edward Schinkel passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2012 in his 92nd year. SCHINKEL Edward was born on December 22, 1920 in Friedensfeld, Manitoba and lived in Chilliwack since 1945. He will be lovingly remembered by his son Gary (Jennifer); daughter, Lynne (Henry); and grandchildren: Rebecca (Dave), Katie (Andrew), Jonathan (ﬁancée Linda), Byron, Nathan (Joanna); and two great-grandchildren: Hannah and William. He is also survived by his two brothers: Ervin (Trudy) and Jack (Lil); and sister, Bernice (Reinhold) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Myrtle (2007) and sisters, Pauline and Ida and brother, Emil. A Celebration of Edward’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Chilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack. Edward faithfully attended and supported his church and was involved with the church choir for many years. He was a carpenter and beekeeper by trade but also supported his family with love and care. We will miss him dearly and rejoice when we see him again in Heaven. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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EZE Rent It Centre is looking for a part time bookkeeper. The successful applicant should have extensive experience in all aspects of accounting up to year end trial balance, and be able to work efficiently and independently. Resumes can be faxed to 604-792-9323.

Teachers / Casual Teachers ENGLISH LANGUAGE SERVICES FOR ADULTS (ELSA) Mornings 16 hrs/wk – Monday to Thursday Evenings 12 hrs/wk – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday March 26 to June 21, 2012 Position Summary: To teach English language to eligible adults assessed within Literacy to Level 4/5 using current settlement based curriculum in accordance with Canadian Language Benchmarks. Please visit our website at www.comserv.bc.ca for full job posting. Closing Date: March 12, 2012 3-12T CS6

Warehouse/Logistics Meadow Valley Meats (formerly Fraser Valley Meats Wholesale) is accepting applications for a Warehouse/ Logistics team member. We are a well-established, growing processing and distribution company. We are looking for the best – hardworking, dependable, ambitious people – to join our strong existing team. The warehouse/logistic team member, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, will be responsible for shipping and receiving, as well as maintaining accurate & organized inventories. The successful applicant will be a motivated, organized self-starter who is familiar with computerized accounting and inventory systems and able to lift up to approx. 100 lbs. Hours from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Opportunity for advancement. Please send resumes in confidence by email to hr@meadowvalleymeats.com. No phone calls please.

3-12H FVM1

Are you looking for an exciting job as a Loss Prevention Investigator in Canada’s largest Full Line department store? Look no further as Sears is looking for a detail oriented, team player to join the Loss Prevention team in a part-time capacity. We are committed to excellence in the everything we do, including the protection of our corporate assets, and the assurance of the health and safety of our associates and our customers. As a member of the Loss Prevention team, this position is primarily responsible for performing all security, sage and asset protection in order to assist in the reduction of losses and maintain a safe shopping environment for customers and associates.

KIDS & ADULTS

920-14 Dorell, Elwood, Maitland, Paige, Rochester, Spruce 920-36 Evans, Luckakuck, Orr

CHILLIWACK

General Labourer/Handyman required 2 days/week. Must have own transportation. Call (604)792-1499

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

To apply or for more information please contact Sea to Sky Park services Ltd at hr@mountseymour.com or fax to 1-604-986-2267 or visit our website at www.seatoskyparks.com 03/12T_SSP6

SARDIS

REFORMED

Send resume with salary expectations to: Leanne.Woelke@school specialty.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Proficient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset. Beneﬁts offered after 3 mths. Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectation to mgratwicke812@gmail.com

comserv.bc.ca

All Parks - Park patrol Duties will include patrolling the park to ensure a safe environment for park users and collection of fees. Shifts will include some late evenings.

Rev. Heather Anderson

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH

D Self-motivated D Excellent attention to detail D Exceptional customer service skills D Strong keyboarding skills / Data entry experience is an asset D The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment D Comfortable using most Microsoft office programs

HELP WANTED

website

All Parks - Park Attendants Duties will include park facilities maintenance, landscaping, fee collection, park information and park regulation compliance.

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH

“God in his wisdom has created all things. Nothing has been created without a special destiny, for every creature has an innate station of attainment.”

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER ENTRY ASSOCIATES Required *Seasonal work* (Mar.Sept.) with potential for F/T at a busy company in Aldergrove. The following skills / attributes are a must:

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UNITED CHURCH

Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 am

HELP WANTED

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Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.

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Currently seeking F/T & P/T seasonal workers for all our Parks. Positions will commence in March, April or May and run until approximately the end of September. Variable shifts including evenings and weekends.

CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH (1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)

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MORE JOBS THAN GRADUATES! Employers seek out CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. New Course! New Low Price! We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Cultus Lake, Chilliwack Lake, Sasquatch , Silver Lake & Skagit Valley Provincial Parks

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S

Sunday Worship 11:00 am

MENNONITE

SARDIS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

HELP WANTED

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Sunday School 9:30-10:00am

CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

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Ph. 604-792-0311

www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE AVAILABLE

8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack 604-792-0051

BAPTIST

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

The ideal job candidate will have some experience in a security and loss prevention role and have the following: First Aid Level 1, Security License & BST License. Other qualiﬁcations for this job include good verbal communication skills and good attention to detail. We offer competitive beneﬁts, incentive compensation, and a generous employee discount of Sears merchandise and services. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing career enrichment opportunities wherever possible. If interested, please apply in person at the

CATALOGUE COUNTER SEARS CHILLIWACK, COTTONWOOD MALL 45585 LUCKAKUCK WAY, CHILLIWACK, B.C. V2R 1A1 or alternatively by email to: mevan25@sears.ca

604-702-5558 3-12T_CN6

Thank you in advance for your interest; only applicants selected for interview will be contacted via telephone. 03/12T_S6

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Cheam Village, a care facility located siz, just 15 mins. Chilliwack has the position available:

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Casual Recreation Therapist: The successful candidate will be energetic, outgoing and able to work with a flexible schedule. Must to able to work weekends and have related experience in activities and/or training preferred. Please fax your resume to 604.796.1863 or email jklody@valleycare.info

INSURANCE

INSURANCE Looking for a personable and energetic P/T - F/T member for our team. Must have minimum Level 1 and ICBC experience. Please call Todd 604-864-7699

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Part Time and Casual Care Aides needed The Care Aide would be responsible for assisting residents with the activities of daily living in a safe and caring manner. Duties would include but are not limited to assisting with medication, personal hygiene, bathing and dressing. The Care Aide would also observe and report changes in a resident’s functional and cognitive behaviour. Must have HSW/RCA certification with a medication module. Please apply in person to 45650 Patten Ave or email resume to: amackenzie@chartwellreit.ca

CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777

FRAMERS required with experience, wage depending on experience. Previous work ref’s are an asset. If you are very hard working, dependable, positive and enjoy a fast-paced work environment, please apply with resume to: box 5711, c/o this paper. Or email to: gsharmsen@shaw.ca QUICKSHOT LOGISTICS LTD. Hot Tub & Gazebo Installers/Service Company. *NOW HIRING* Do you have great customer relation skills and want to help build a fast growing company? Do you have a clean cut appearance, are a nonsmoker, and are able-bodied (heavy lifting required)? We are looking for you (hot tub experience preferred), and are willing to train. This position is based out of Chilliwack. Please fax resume to: 604-393-0671 or orders@quickshotlogistics.com RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS needed, with experience. Must have own vehicle. Competitive wages. Serious inquires only. 604-795-6546.

UP TO $20/HR We need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!! ERICA @ 604-777-2195

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Cook required, part time, with experience. Good wages to right person, please drop off resume to: Gloria’s Restaurant, 43915 Industrial Way.

F/T LINE COOK & P/T DISHWASHER Required for busy pub in Sardis. Must be available nights and weekends. Apply with resume to:

Jolly Miller Liquor Store, Vedder Rd. Sardis

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CNC MACHINIST Trades qualified manual machining background an asset. Afternoon shifts available.

MANUAL MACHINIST Trades qualified with good skills. Boring mill experience an asset.

GRINDER Capable of precision grinding. Experience on internal, external and universal grinders.

HARD CHROMED PLATER Prefer experience in the hard chrome plating industry. Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts Package including RRSP Plan. Wartsila Canada supports the Federal Contractors Program as it relates to Employment Equity for Women, Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities. Send/email resume to: Bob.boudreau@wartsila.com 1771 Savage Rd, Richmond, B.C V6V 1R1 Fax: 604-244-1181 www.wartsila.com MONSTER Industries, a rapidly growing construction and maintenance company servicing northwestern B.C., in now accepting resumes for the following positions: Certified “B” and “A” level welders with fabrication experience, Certified CWB all-position welders and Certified Millwrights. Please send resume with attached cover letter to office@monsterindustries.ca. Unfortunately we are not accepting applications for laborers at this time. QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN or 3rd year apprentice plumber for full time employment in renovations and new construction. Must have own transportation and hand tools Please fax resume to (604)7957749 or email Bathe@telus.net

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is hostessing a

Bake and Craft Sale to raise funds for the Canadian World Friendship Fund. The C.W.F.F. consists of money raised by all members of Girl Guides of Canada. This money is used for many different worthwhile projects that help Canadian girls and Guiders as well as our sisters in Guiding in 147 countries world wide!

Our client, a Langley based international venture is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic or millwright who will be responsible for assembling, installing and testing drive train and transmission equip. This is an indoor role for someone who enjoys daily challenges that come with working on new and innovative technologies. with Red Seal Certification is an asset.

E-mail resume: abhi.trehan@adecco.ca or call: 604-278-1824 ROCKY Mountaineer operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer two-day, all-daylight rail journey, which travels between the coastal city of Vancouver, BC and the Rocky Mountain destinations of Jasper, Banff and Calgary, AB. Headquartered in Vancouver, Rocky Mountaineer is the largest private passenger rail company in North America. Our KAMLOOPS team is hiring for the following fulltime permanent positions: QUALIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Maintains the company’s generator cars, locomotive fleet and passenger vehicles. A strong background in large diesel engines required; experience working on locomotive or large equipment maintenance an asset. Must be willing to work varied shifts incl. nights and weekends. ELECTRICIAN Responsible for the completion of all electrical installations, repairs, inspections, modifications and maintenance to RM and legislated standards. Completion of a 4 year Electrician apprenticeship with min. 2 yrs related work experience required. Preferred experience in electrical trades related to rail car maintenance work or mining diesel electric equipment. CARPENTER Maintains and builds railcar interiors to Transport Canada and RM standards. Boat building and airplane interior experience preferred. Apply online at www.rockymountaineer.com WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office), 780-846-2241 (Fax).

Please come out and support us! CASH ONLY PLEASE.

One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

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Apply now MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

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Springer/Lab cross pups, vet check, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

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LAWN Sharks offers a variety of lawn maintenance options Please contact Ron 604 798-3565

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329

SAWDUST

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

LANDSCAPING

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

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Available for Delivery Call for pricing www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

(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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, interior, exterior. WCB coverage. Free est. (604)997-1674 Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

MONTY’S 2011 Personal Income Tax Preparations Reasonable rates Seniors discount We pick up and deliver in the Chilliwack area (604)792-0177 montysincometax@hotmail.com

Paisley Tax Service (since 1988)

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

All aspects of Personal Tax Mobile Tax Service for shut-ins

Small ad = Small fee! and no hst. Contact John Zillwood Chilliwack - 604-792-7635

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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WAREHOUSE

CLEANING SERVICES

TROY Life & Fire Safety Ltd. requires a shipper/receiver at their Chilliwack location. Candidate must have good computer skills. Send your resume to HR@troylfs.com or fax to 519-371-6988

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ALTERATIONS/ DRESSMAKING

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HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243 Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

Lena Rose Cleaning, weekly/bi weekly, 20 yr experience, excellent references. Lena, 604-702-9579 Residential & apartment building cleaning services available. I also do move out cleaning. Come with my own supplies. Call (604)9972355 and ask for Brenda

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COMPUTER SERVICES

COUNTERTOPS

Cheam Countertops. Solid and laminate surfaces. Free estimates. call Hank, (604)795-3163

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DRYWALL

Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small. Call Les, (604)703-4549/866-4594

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ELECTRICAL

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

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GARDENING

Steve’s Lawn Cutting. $20 & up. Hedge trimming, pruning, moss control, fertilizing. (604)845-5296

778.549.0750 www.smarterstudents.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

PETS

ANY LAPTOP / PC REPAIR, $25 Plus parts if required. Call (604)391-1138

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FEED & HAY

150 Acres Alfalfa mix hay to be cut & kept by farmer with equip, Summer 2012, price neg, 604-888-3357

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PETS

AMERICAN Cocker Spaniel pups. P/B. 1 shots, family raised. Ready for good home $750 firm 604-826-3655 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA / MALTESE PUPS. $425-450. Vet checked, 1st shots. 2F, 2M. Abbotsford 604-866-8727.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD ~ Old timer renter house, 2 bdrm. up, kitchen, 2 bdrm. unauthorized suite down. Needs TLC. As is $262,000. 604-832-8087

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOMES WANTED

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BOTTLES: 4 dozen wine & 5 dozen 18oz beer, $30. Call (604)792-8845 Burning barrel $30, water barrels (food grade) 15x45gal, $15&$30 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------New toilet c/w tank $20, dble stnless sink $40, logging block $35, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Temp. glass 34”x76” @ $30ea, for greenhouses, deck, pool etc 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Used roofing tin example 12’x20’ for $100 also lengths 16’ plus 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Used tires and wheels for utility & boat trailer $10 & up 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Gorgeous 42” hight water fountain w/pump, angel, child $100 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Real iron wrought iron railings 6’ - 10’ sections $6 lin. ft. u-paint 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Large pond pump $60, sump pump $40 both in great shape 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Small ingroung pond with pump, Food smoker, choice $50, call 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Four way ladder or scaffold or small smoker $50 choice 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------3 step fabricated, non slip, galvanized $100 for many uses 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------5’ high wire falmingo planter, $60 water fountain 4’ high $40, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Nice over the range microwave exhaust fan combo $100 call 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------2 sheets clear plexi glass (approx. 50 sq. ft) total $50 each, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Several long pieces 32 guage Q deck $1, sq. ft as new, 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------1”x3” battons, new, primed, .23 lin. ft.(fences etc.) 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------Wind up garden cart, 100’ good hose, $100, incl. 2 birdhouses 793-7714 --------------------------------------------------2 shiney copper wash boilers, brass planter $100 obo for all 793-7714

oak entertainment centre, 60”lx19”wx5”h. good cond, $60. (604)792-9896 WASHER & DRYER, MAYTAG, working, $50. (604)847-0029

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walker, new, 4 whls, basket, seat, locking brakes, etc. never used $150. (604)824-9097

FARM EQUIPMENT

MF 7ft. disc on 3. hook-up, new bearings, like new condition. $750. Call 604-823-6530.

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WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 778.707.9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 2000 - 1344 sq/ft double wide 3 Bdrm, 2 bath in Chilliwack Park. $99,900. Chuck 604-830-1960 New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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FURNITURE

8 piece queen size solid oak (honey colour) bedroom suite: triple dresser & mirror, armoire, 2 bedside tables, mirror headboard, and 2 book cases that top the bedside table. $850.00. Please call 604769-1623.

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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GARAGE SALES

ESTATE SALE Sun 4th, 9am-2pm, 9625 Carleton. Furniture, kitchenware, TVs and more. Lots of bargains! Also partially restored 1957 MGA car - open to offers.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Orion II tilt wheelchair, rounded back/head support, used 2 mos, pd $3300 sell $2300. (604)795-5748

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Shoprider Scooter, new, with accessories, $1700. New walker, $100. (604)793-0799

HANDYPERSONS

ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

Local Collector Buying Old Coins $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Olympic, Gold Collections + Sets 604-701-8041

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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Private Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections,Mint Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Please call Travis 604-377-5748

CRIMINAL RECORD?

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

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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

LEGAL SERVICES

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WG Drywall - new construction, renos, repairs, steel stud framing, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp. Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN?

Call 1-866-642-1867

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GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

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

Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca

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

PETS

Saturday, March 10th at the Chilliwack United Church at 45835 Spadina Avenue, the Yale Road entrance. All items for sale have been crafted and baked by the girls for the girls.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS OFFERED

Everyone is invited to join us on

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URSULA’S SEWING, alterations and tailoring. (604)824-4031

2nd Chilliwack Pathﬁnders

PERSONAL SERVICES

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

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MISC. FOR SALE

Bar, corner, oak, lights, table, 4 chairs; enter centre, oak. Pd $10,000 take offers (604)799-7717

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

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OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

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Luxury Suites

Chilliwack

9430 Nowell St. 1 bdrm, starting $550/m avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264

Chilliwack, Brooks Ave, 2 bdrm, in 4-plex, W/D incl. $775/m + util. no dogs. Avail apr. 1. (604)819-9447

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classified ad in 3 BC REGIONS 66 Newspapers Call 1-866-575-5777

$725 - 2 BR/1BTH 2nd flr w/ blcny, incl w/d, ht/hw, sst appliance, No pets Ask for unit #9 McIntosh Dr 604-793-5055

9462 Cook St. (certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing complex) Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS! 1 bedrooms - $650/m, Apr 1. 2 bedrooms - $750/m, Apr 1.

9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229 1 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available now. BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777

Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg

Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message CHILLIWACK, 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Aug 1. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm apt, avail Apr 1st. Spacious. Balcony. Centrally located Edwards St. Heat & garbage incl. Onsite laundry. Full cable pkg incl ($72 value) $675/mo. Heather 1-800-815-6311.

Chilliwack: 1 bedroom, $580/m; Avail. Mar 1. incl. heat & hot water. Call (604)703-9076

2 bedroom

LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West

Newer 2 bdrm, 2 bath approx. 900s.f. nr. hospital & university. Top floor, great views, patio, lrg. kitchen w/ dark wood cabinets, 6 new S.S. appli’s, hardwood flrs. walk-in closet, insuite laundry, gated prkg, 9’ ceilings, sec. sys., N/S, N/P avail. immed. $875/mo.

CHILLIWACK. Spacious 1 bdrm, huge balcony, FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. Great Mary St. location. $625/mo. 604-702-0722

CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm downtown, $875/mo. Avail now for the right tenant. 604-795-1433. sardis holdings.

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CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

SARDIS. Lrg. bright 4 bdrm, very clean, beaut house. priv yard. 2 car garage. $1350/mo. N/S, sm pet neg. Avail April 1st. 604-795-0288.

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ROOMS FOR RENT

PROMONTORY lrg room un/furn, cbl, computer, net. own fridge. Ref. NS/NP $450 incl util. 604-316-2614

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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CHILLIWACK: respectable person required to rent a basement room in family home; Sardis area, close to shopping & transportation. Kitchen, laundry, cable TV & wireless internet included, shared with two others: (female 23; male 25). $450 per month. Available from April 1. Call 604-996-3121. spare room, $450 mth all inclusive.

Ph: Kelly Young 45562 McIntosh Dr. 604-793-9993 (in house manager)

1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge. No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.

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Chilliwack, room avail., in lrg quiet home. Avail now. $450 incl., util., N/P, N/parties, N/S, (604)997-0785 Chilliwack. Working person to share 4 bd furn heritage home, fenced yard, close to amen./bus, avail now, Must see. $500/m. (604)2941678

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HOMES FOR RENT

Promontory lrg 1 bd, top flr, 5 appl., 3 patios, priv ent., gas f/p, shared bk yrd, jacuzzi tub, hrdwd flrs $850, Avail apr 1st. (604)518-3417

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Chilliwack 1 bdrm suite, like new, W/D, stove & fridge, hydro & util, n/s, n/p, no parties, nice quiet person $600/m + 1/2 month DD, good ref, April 1. (604)792-8381/7933014

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AUTO FINANCING

Chilliwack, lower ste, clean new 1 bdrm, in-ste laundry, 5 appl., sep entry, n/s, n/p, backs onto park, $750/m incl util. & air, avail mar 1. $365/m DD & refs. (604)792-7266 ROSEDALE AREA. 2 BDRM, basement suite. 5 appl., all utilities included. No pets, no smoking. Refs req’d. Avail now. Great price! 604793-6452

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2005 SUZUKI SWIFT HB,exc cond, all records, low miles, owner history $5000/obo.604-942-8171/506-4120 2011 Hyundai Accent, 4 dr sedan, loaded, only 25,000km, $12,800, exec. cond. 604-793-5520 (5961)

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2000 Suncruiser 35U

Dual pane windows, awning, 6000 watt generator, heated tanks, fantastic fan and more! $47,983 (Stk.30951A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644 2007 20’ CLASS C FORD Adventurer, 140K kms sleeps 4, f/s,full bath $29,500 obo (604)826-4925

2009 Montana 3400RL

Organize your tools, welder, gas tanks, etc. white fibreglass boxes, electric locks, lights. Not on truck. $1500. 604-833-2577/916-3994

845 The Scrapper

Chilliwack, spacious 2 bd suites, top flr, 9038 Garden Dr. clean, avail now, n/p, ref’s req’d. $970. incl. util. (604)942-9691/604-818-6937.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2000 S Blazer 4X4 V6 Auto. Leather interior with all options, Michelin tires $4350. Call 1(604)796-2866 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7400 firm. Call 604-538-4883 2005 Jeep Liberty, 3.7 auto, 4x4, loaded, tow pckg, clean, gd cond, 141k, $8700 obo. (604)795-5534

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TRUCKS & VANS

2000 FORD Windstar S.E.L. Limited Edition, rebuilt transmission, new tires, Aircared to 2013. $1600. obo. 604-302-0985

2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8300 firm. Call: (604)538-9257 2004 GMC Jimmy ZR2 4x4, 1 owner, 139,km, auto, gd cond. $6250. Call (604)792-0246 2009 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD Sport truck, auto, 4x4, double cab, local, no accidents, warranty, 52K, silver. $27,995. Call 604-722-1362. New & Used Vehicles

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REESE TRAILER HITCH, heavy duty, allmost new $200 obo. (604)820-8218

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AGASSIZ- 12’ aluminum boat with oars and boat assist wheels $550. Call 1-604-796-8792 ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1994 Buick Regal, AirCared. 99,000 kms. 4 new tires. Needs TLC. $700. Call 604-534-0923

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1997 BUICK LESABRE LTD leather, 139 kms, prem. cond., one owner, $3900/obo. (778)565-4230 1998 CHEV MALIBU V6. 168,000 kms. Runs good, no accidents or rust, original paint. A/c, p/l, p/w. $4,000. obo. 604-308-9397 1998 FORD CONTOUR. Only 62,000 kms. Senior driver. A/c, am/fm, auto, $2750. (604)859-6335

CULTUS Lake: 2 bdrm cottage for year round rental. Avail Apr. $950 plus Util. Contact John Wiebe at 888-669-6575 or LMWiebe@mts.net.

CHILLIWACK. 46650 Cedar Ave. 2 bdrm, 2 appl., covered carport, avail now, pets ok. (604)824-0264

736

Chilliwack. Cora Ave. Great 3 Bdrm. Quiet neighbourhood, backing park, fncd bckyrd, deck, locked shed for storage. New bath/shower unit, gas f/p, cherry laminate throughout. Shared w/d. Prkg for 2 vehicles. Ref’s req’d. n/s, n/p, Avail. Mar 15. $900/mo + util & dd, incl. water & garb. 604-798-6766

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Promontory, 3 yr old, awesome view of valley, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, fenced, level driveway. $1350/m. avail Mar 15. Harv, 604-793-5708

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Chilliwack, 46053 Chilliwack Central Rd. 2bdrm, 25+, 2 bath, sec. prking, 3 appl., patio, n/p avail now $800/m. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

SUITES, UPPER

Chilliwack Mtn. Beautiful view of Fraser River. Custom built 4 bd, 3 bath, 5 appl., huge deck. Avail., mar 15. $1700 + util. 1(604)807-4151

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Chilliwack: 2 bedroom, $680/m; Avail. Mar 1. incl. laundry hook-up. Call (604)703-9076

Chilliwack. Brooks Ave. 2 bdrm lower ste, $700/m incl util., share laun., fenced yard, n/s, cat ok, close to school, avail Apr 15. Call (604)2640802 or 778-863-1309

ROSEDALE, clean 2 bdrm mobile, W/D, F/S, cat ok, no dogs. Avail Apr 1, 2 people only. $725. Call (604)795-3398

Heather Ridge

(off Vedder Rd, South.) 1&2 bdrm, $660 & $750/m 3 appl., avail. now.

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2004 HONDA CIVIC DX 4cyl 4dr auto a/c p/dl keyless entry,103K Great cond! $7900. 604-626-8894

Promontory, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, dbl gar, fenced, hrdwd flr, view, avail apr 1, $1600 (604)518-3417

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45645 Lark Rd.

Close to amenities, Free laundry & heat & hot water, bus route No pets or BBQ’s, Adult/family & seniors oriented On-site manager

CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm downtown area, $1100/mo. Avail now. Call 604-795-1433.

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Agassiz- Stylish & Freshly updated 3+ BDRM, central location, 5 appl, fenced yard. N/P, N/S. Avail. April 1, $1350 + DD Call (604)796-3769

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VEDDER - Ground entry one bedroom lower suite. F/S, W/D, and F/P. Shared garage and parking. Available now. $700/mo, DD $350 required, includes hydro and gas. Refs required and may ask for a credit check. Call 604-997-9500

AGASSIZ. NEW renovated 4bdr 2 bth, 5 apl. lrg fenced back yard. Utl. not inc. Refs req. Long term preferred. $1100. 604-703-5850

Chilliwack. Huge 2 Bd condo in-ste laund, D/W, great loc. strge rm. $750/m. One month FREE. Call for details. (604)393-3519

Newly updated lg 1 bdrm, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every floor. Onsite manager. Available now. 604-792-1506 for details

2BDRM + den on 1/4 acre lot, fenced yard, Agassiz, 5appl., no cats, pet neg., $1300/mo. util. not incl., avail immed., ref’s a must, (604)491-6699

Agassiz- 1/2 duplex for rent. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. N/P, N/S. DD + ref req’d. $950/mo + util. 604-845-2705

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129 Sumas Way 950 sq. ft. home. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Near Shopping, park and entertainment. Large Lot for parking an RV. Available March 1 $950/mo. Pets Allowed. Call 604 309-8523

4400 sq ft home with a beautiful view! Off of Sumas mountain. 5 bdm, 3 bath with Horse Barn. Avail. Imm. $1800/month. Two bay shop available for rent separate from house. $700/mnth. Contact 604 226-5959

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

2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366 2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID SE 2.7L, V-6, air, loaded, 170K, Exc. Cond. $2850 (604)556-4242 2002 OLDSMOBILE Intrigue, 4 dr sedan (lost license). Runs excellent, good tires & battery. AirCare expired. $1500/obo. (604)746-2582 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, senior driven, 89,000kms, $4500. Hope (604)869-7329

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2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246 2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458 2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $9,300. Abbts 604-855-1335 2007 CHEVROLET Aveo. 1.6 4 cyl. Auto, 100,000kms. Runs well. Good int/ext. $6,200. obo. 604-858-4430 New & Used Vehicles

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Formerly of 49868 Elkview Rd., Chilliwack, BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Samuel Moseanko, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the undersigned executors c/o Donald N. Patten, Barrister & Solicitor, PO Box 379, 9245 Main Street Chilliwack, BC, V2P 6J4, before the March 30, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which the executors then has notice.

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• The chair of B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is questioning whether winery restaurants and other business ventures that seek to sprawl on agricultural land should be authorized farm uses. • Michael Dossett is now a research fellow under the leadership of Chaim Kempler at the Pacific Agriculture Research Center (PARC) in Agassiz. • Stuart Wilson is retiring as chair of the Investment Agriculture Foundation BC after three years as chair, and six years in total on the board of directors. • Abbotsford raspberry and blueberry growers have voted on whether they want their industry to form national councils to oversee marketing, and particularly to monitor imports.

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Agriculture Minister Don McRae is ecstatic to learn that the government plans to get rid of the carbon tax which is costing the agriculture industry millions of dollars annually. BC Finance Minister Kevin Falcon stated in his budget speech that while the government remains committed to addressing climate change, it now realizes that the revenue-neutral carbon tax is the only one of its kind in North America. The next scheduled increase in the tax on July 1 will be the last, according to Falcon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So this is a good time to examine how the carbon tax is affecting the provinces economic competitiveness. We will pay particular attention to agriculture, recognizing its critical importance to our future,â&#x20AC;? said Falcon. By 2030, Canada will be one of just a small handful of countries exporting more food than it imports. B.C. is recognized around the world as a trusted supplier of safe, nutritious foods. Falcon further stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;B.C. has a diverse agri-food sector facing significant challenges to its competitiveness and profitability with the return to the PST in 2013. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the industry is export driven, and sells to international markets where competitors with similar or lower cost structures enjoy greater economies of scale and create downward pressure on prices. Within this highly competitive environment, the carbon tax is a concern and so in the months ahead we will work with the greenhouse sector, initially, to provide relief to offset the cost of the carbon tax.â&#x20AC;? The agriculture sector has been paying the carbon tax for four years, and when it was first introduced, the provincial government indicated it would put in place a system of off-sets. But that never happened, and the industry has been paying the carbon tax ever since, with the greenhouse sector hurting the most. McRae also noted that discussions are well underway among provincial agriculture ministers and other officials to develop the new Going Forward II strategy to be implemented by the federal government by April 1, 2014.

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Garnet Etsell, who has been chair of the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) for the past four years, is stepping away from the position on March 23. He plans to retain his position on the executive of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and will continue to be involved with B.C. and national issues in future. He has been a part of CFA for eight years and on the executive for six years. His biggest disappointment as BCAC chair was the defeat of the HST, which he considered a huge benefit for farmers and agri-businesses. He is currently one of many working on development of the new Provincial Sales Tax that will replace the HST on April 1 of 2013. The former PST was considered an onerous tax by the agriculture community. The Carbon Tax is another major concern for Etsell. He sees no advantage for farmers with this tax, in fact it is a disadvantage for B.C. in competing against other provinces which has no carbon tax. He mentioned New Zealand as one of the few countries that have a carbon tax. However New Zealand exempted its farmers from the tax. Etsell is also concerned that the recent increases to the minimum wage which he said are hurting farmers. The effort to come up with a plan which would provide the ag industry with stable funding continues. Etsell says the lack of any funding increases in recent provincial budget allocations is keeping the industry from reaching its potential. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget allocations are well behind what they were a decade or more ago, and operating and capital

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The 14th annual Pacific Agriculture Show in the Tradex facility at the Abbotsford Airport was another huge success. Close to 250 displays and info booths and seminar rooms filled Tradex to capacity. Show manager Jim Shepard did a great job of arranging the various displays, bringing in an additional large tent put up at the south end of Building B and more tent space outside in the east side parking lot. And he still has requests for more space. Spokespeople for the implement industry were very pleased with their displays commenting that all of them were accessible to the public, which was not forced to just walk by down the aisles and admire the displays, but could actually move about in the displays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an up close encounter. Organizers of the main events, the Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Sweeney and Sandy Duncan, the B.C. Ministry of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy specialist Tom Droppo, and Matt Dickson with ARDCorp arranging the Agri Energy forum along with the Greenhouse Growers Linda Delli Santi, Harvey Snow and his group of organic producers, and other organizers for direct marketing,

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BC Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dairy specialist Tom Droppo advises all who are interested that the BC Dairy Hoof Health Group has organized and now confirmed three dates for the upcoming 2012 Hoof Health Dairy Seminar Series. They include Nanaimo (March 12), Abbotsford (March 13), and Salmon Arm (March 14). With funding assistance from IAF (Investment Agriculture Foundation), WEF (Westgen Endowment Fund), and DIREC (BCDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairy Industry Research & Education Fund), the BC Dairy Hoof Health Group is quite pleased to have pulled together a very practical, high calibre education outreach program that producers and industry will find very informative and valuable to improving herd hoof health. This seminar series is one of several education outreach programs being planned and offered to the BC dairy industry by the BC Dairy Hoof Health Group this year.

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Outstanding Young Farmers highlight awards gala By Grant Ullyot West Coast Farmer B.C.’s youngest-ever Holstein Master Breeders are not only outstanding in the dairy show arena but now outstanding among all B.C. farmers. Peter and Nicole Tuytel of Elmbridge Farms in Chilliwack were named the winners of the 2012 BC & Yukon Outstanding Young Farmer Award in front of about 400 people at the annual B.C. Agriculture Gala in Abbotsford. The Tuytels received their award from B.C. Minister of Agriculture Don McRae and B.C. OYF chair Suzanne Cuthbert, a former B.C. Outstanding Young Farmer. Last year, Peter Tuytel was named a Master Breeder by Holstein Canada, an award which recognizes at least 15 years of superior dairy cattle breeding. Both have a lifelong passion for cattle and a keen understanding of

what makes a superior cow. Peter began building his herd at age 14 while Nicole began even earlier, tracing her herd back to two calves her grandfather gave her when she was just four. Their most famous cow, Elmbridge FM Loveable, a two-time Canadian national champion, is actually a cross of Pete’s maternal line with Nicole’s paternal line and was named the best bred and owned cow in the red-and-white Holstein show at the 2011 World Dairy Expo. The Tuytels also own Davidsons Raider Bronze, the first Canadian cow to receive a 97/100 rating. After beginning with a small dairy and broiler chicken farm in 1996, the Tuytels now operate a 70-acre dairy farm with 130 cows. Along the way, they have increased their production from an average of 24.5 kg/day in 2000 to 43.6 kg/day in 2011. Runners-up for the 2012 BC OYF award were hog producers Chad and Angela Goertzen of Sundance

Farms in Chilliwack. To be eligible for the Outstanding Young Farmer award, farmers must be between 19 and 39 years and derive at least two thirds of their income from farming. Nominees are judged on conservation practices, production history, financial and management practices, and community contributions. Selecting the 2012 winners were BMO agriculture account manager Lana Dueck, Ritchie Smith CEO Des Gelz and former Outstanding Young Farmer Karen Brown. The BCOYF program is sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal, BC Broiler Hatching Egg Commission, BC Egg Producers Association, BC Chicken Growers Association, BC Chicken Marketing Board, BC Milk Marketing Board, Bobcat Country Sales, Clearbrook Grain & Milling, Farm Credit Canada, Golden Valley Foods, Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, Prairie Coast Equipment, Ritchie Smith Feeds, RBC Royal

Bank, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust, TerraLink Horticulture, and United Agri Systems. The Tuytels will represent BC at the national OYF competition in Prince Edward Island in November. The national competition is sponsored by AdFarm, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Bayer Crop Science, CIBC and John Deere. Other Awards

Two other awards were also handed out at the Gala. The Excellence in Agriculture Leadership award put up by the BC Agriculture Council this year went to Grant Huffman from Riske Creek. For four decades Huffman has built Riske Creek Ranching into a successful 1,200 head cow-calf operation raising grass-fed cattle in the Cariboo. His belief that the most difficult issues can be resolve through collaboration led him to serve on numerous committees including the Executive of

the Canadian Cattlemen’s’ Association and is a director with Canada Beef Inc. His tireless contributions have earned him deep respect within the industry testimony to his business acumen and natural leadership. The Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture presented by the Investment Agriculture Foundation was presented to Dr. Timothy Durance, founder, Chair and Co-CEO of Enwave Corp. for his innovation and advancement of superior food dehydration technology. NutraREV technology represents the first commercial-scale food dehydration technology which is not only more energy efficient and less expensive than alternate methods, but also retains more nutrients. Dr. Durance’s innovation promises to significantly impact BC’s agri-food sector by providing producers with an economical, high quality method to diversify their operations by supplying value-added dry products.

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ALC wary as wineries, industry eat into farmland Jeff Nagel Black Press The chair of B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is questioning whether winery restaurants and other business ventures that seek to sprawl on agricultural land should be authorized farm uses. Richard Bullock said he’s examining whether the trend may erode the productivity of Lower Mainland farmland, which is already under attack on multiple fronts. “We want to find out how serious a problem it is,” he said. “How far should we go in allowing these businesses to grow and morph into something far beyond what the original idea was?” Bullock raised the issue of farms building add-on facilities with little connection to their crops at a meeting of Metro Vancouver’s regional planning and agriculture committee last Friday. The ALC is to rule on whether Richmond’s Lulu Island Winery can add a 3,500 square foot restaurant on land in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Richmond Coun. Harold Steves, who opposed the

application that was approved by Richmond council, said the Lulu winery complex is already “huge” and primarily uses grapes grown in the Okanagan, not its local property. “The winery is there to have a restaurant, it’s not there for any other reason that I can see,” said Steves, who calls it a serious concern and argues such non-farm uses should be steered to commercial or industrial land instead. “All kinds of people are looking at ALR land for commercial wineries, restaurants and banquet halls,” he said. Bullock said the commission regularly receives requests to add restaurants to wineries. The issue isn’t limited to wineries, he said, noting some farmers start with small-scale processing facilities that “all of a sudden become very large scale industrial operations” on farmland. “When people get successful at doing something, they want to grow,” Bullock said. “But when have you grown beyond what was originally anticipated?” Bullock also told Metro Vancouver reps he shares their fear that Port Metro Vancouver could seek to transform more ALR farmland into port terminals and related industry.

“We, like you, are concerned,” Bullock said, adding the ALC wants to determine whether the port can override the land commission’s rulings on what can be built on ALR land. “We are doing further research into this question about jurisdiction,” he said. “We’ve had, frankly, very little engagement with Port Metro Vancouver.” Metro’s concerns were heightened last month when the port’s CEO suggested ALR farmland could be swapped for other land to achieve further port expansion.’ Metro directors also told Bullock they remain deeply concerned about the degradation of farmland through the illegal dumping of fill. Delta Coun. Ian Paton said developers who need to dump unwanted soil from construction sites but balk at paying $800 to $1,000 a load at the Vancouver Landfill are instead finding farmers who let them dump it for as little as $200 a load. Farmland owners frequently claim they need to raise the level of their land because it’s too low to grow crops. “Nine times out of 10, it’s a crock,” Paton said. “All they want to do is bring in fill mate-

rial and make themselves a purse full of money.” Steves said the owner of a large property can make $1 million or more piling fill on it. But the next farmer who tries to plow the land often turns up plastic, garbage and contaminated debris. Bullock said the ALC wants to partner with local cities that are willing to use their staff to help enforce rules on ALR land. The Metro committee plans to meet the ALC again to explore agricultural concerns more fully. Steves said more must be done to prevent farmland from turning into parking lots for trucks. “The port has told independent truckers they have to find somewhere else to park their trucks other than port land,” he said. Too many farms seem to be adding large areas of gravel fill, he said. “They say it’s for farm vehicle operation and then they use it for parking trucks,” Steves said. “These are all growing pains from the city. Trucks, soil and residential activities are all being pushed into the ALR when they don’t really belong there.”

This year’s Dairy Tours event included visits to three Chilliwack farms plus LSC Pre Cast’s new production facility; two farms in Agassiz, and three more in Abbotsford. The Alf Kloot family recently opened their new 50-stall turnstyle by DeLaval in their brand new barn located on a 100-acre farm in Chilliwack. The modernistic milking facility is linked directly to the loafing barn which houses the main herd of 290 milking cows. The cows are milked three times a day producing an estimated 18,000 liters of milk. J.D. Dairy Services of Abbotsford installed the new rotary milker. The Kloot farm estimates they had around 1,000 visitors to the farm during the dairy tours based on the fact that the demand exceeded the supply of 850 lunches they had prepared. Next stop the Jake Dick dairy farm in Greendale where West Coast Robotics has installed five Lely A4 Astronaut milkers making the Dick farm the largest robotic milking farm in Western Canada. And there is room for a sixth robot if needed. George Dick is the go-to guy in the barn who looks after the 280 milking cows. The installation of the robots has resulted in major operational savings. And like the Kloot farm, Dicklands also had close to 1,000 visitors. Hugo Schroeder’s farm on Boundary Road in Chilliwack has installed a DeLaval VMS (Voluntary Milking System) robot with convenient uninterrupted viewing and open areas between all three robotic milking stations. Continued: TOUR/ p6

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Michael Dossett joins the research staff at PARC Grant Ullyot West Coast Farmer Michael Dossett is now working as a research fellow under the leadership of Chaim Kempler at the Pacific Agriculture Research Center (PARC) in Agassiz. He was hired last May after graduating from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon with his Doctorate (PhD) degree and Masters degree. He says he always wanted to work in the berry industry. “I love raspberries, in fact I love fruit crops in general,” he stated. When he heard that there was an opportunity to come and work in B.C. with strawberry, raspberry and blueberry growers in developing new varieties, he jumped at the chance.

Dossett said he and his wife had decided they wanted to stay on the west coast, as he has family in Seattle and his wife’s family lives in Oregon. “The position I have with PARC will allow me to work for a few years in the fruit industry and still be close to family.” Dossett grew up in the U.S. Midwest in Missouri, and then moved to Seattle when he started high school. “I lived in Seattle for about eight years where I did my undergrad at the University of Washington for four years before going to Oregon State. I started in Corvallis in 2004 and finished in 2011, about seven years in graduate school.” Dossett admits that he has no farming background per se, but has always been interested in growing plants.

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PARC’s newest researcher says there are a lot of great things happening in terms of ground work for developing new varieties in BC. “The chore is really slogging through it all and putting it all together to come up with something that is going to work for growers. This takes a lot of time and effort, but I am using molecular tools to help select things quicker so we can get things out to growers a little bit faster in developing new varieties. With raspberries we are working on finding genetic markers for root rot resistance and resistance to raspberry bushy dwarf virus and other diseases. “If we can select plants based on those genetic markers after we do a cross and run a quick test, it cuts down on the amount of time and work involved in figuring out if a plant will have the characteristics we want down the road.” Kempler says the main objective of their breeding program is to develop varieties that are resistant to disease and pests which is the cheapest way to combat diseases and insects. For example, Sto:lo, a new locally developed strawberry introduced a few years ago, is resistant to root weevil, which means the farmer does not have to spray that crop for

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root weevil. “A lot of work goes into developing varieties that are resistant to certain types of diseases, and it also takes a lot of time to work through a testing program both in greenhouses and in the field. However, consumers should know and realize that such a program guarantees them a safe, high quality berry.” Kempler added that just about every crop that people grow for food production has one particular production

problem or another. Breeding is a way to help solve those challenges and make industries more competitive by developing varieties that have fewer problems or are resistant to certain types of diseases or pests. Dossett explained it is important to know what to look for. “The industry tells us what they want us to work on such as root rot which has been a serious problem for awhile. There is a lot of literature out there in terms of what is resistant and what is not. But a lot of things with resistance to root rot do not have the yield or fruit quality to be competitive with today’s cultivars. So we have to cross-breed and choose the best offspring from those crosses to use in the next generation of crosses, and hopefully after two or three generations we get something out of that is going to stand up.” He says that even if there are no disease problems, or problems with adaptability, climate or whatever, the industry will still want something that is going to give them higher yields and higher quality. A little over two years ago, the federal government provided the berry industry in B.C. with research funding under

the Developing Innovative Agri-Products (DIAP) initiative. Kempler says the money was put to extremely good use, helping to extend research work in raspberries and strawberries to include blueberries and develop their molecular breeding program. Kempler’s research includes growing berries in test plots on local farms and also south of the border in Oregon and Washington States. Kempler remarked that there are no nurseries propagating raspberries in B.C. “They are all in the United States. We are working with three of them in Puyallup, Burlington and Lynden in Washington State.” According to Kempler, Chemainus is the number one raspberry variety for growers in BC. Kempler noted PARC received three years of funding under the DIAP program and has just another year to go. “We are hoping the federal government will come up with another program that will replace the existing DIAP program soon, and will allow some continuity. The DIAP program allowed us to bring Michael over under a research fellowship training opportunity in conjunction with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.”

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Wilson retires this month as chair of IAF Grant Ullyot West Coast Farmer Stuart Wilson will retire from his position as Chair of the Investment Agriculture Foundation BC later this month after three years as chair, and six years in total on the board of directors. “The last meeting I will chair takes place on March 23 and that same day the members will hold their annual general meeting and my replacement will be named at that meeting.” Two other directors are also stepping down, Derek Janzen who represents the poultry sector and Barr Hayre who represents the berry industry. Wilson has no specific plans for his immediate future would like to keep his fingers in the pie. “I pretty well have to” he says. “I couldn’t stay at home and do nothing. I have put a lot of years in with the foundation and with my previous career. Agriculture has been good to me and I think I can still contribute. “I have been working with the Chicken Marketing Board on the Pricing and Production Advisory Committee with both the growers and the processors so that will give me something to do by attending their meetings.” Wilson has a long career in the agriculture industry, covering 32 years of employment with Agriculture Canada and then with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). He

started in B.C., moved to Manitoba, then Ottawa, back to Vancouver Island and then back to the Lower Mainland. Wilson believes CFIA’s function is important to Canada because exports are very important to Canada and the CFIA is involved with all aspects of the export of agriculture products from Canada. They are also involved in the health and safety regimes related to agriculture production to make sure food products meet the quality and safety standards set out by government. Both of these are huge roles according to Wilson. “And because the CFIA has these roles to play it must meet regulatory standards at both the domestic and international levels. And that sometimes leads to misunderstandings of what the CFIA’s level of responsibility is and can cause some conflict.” If you were to talk to poultry farmers in BC, they can well recall CFIA being called in to manage the local Avian Influenza outbreak. “That’s absolutely correct,” says Wilson. “The avian influenza case had a substantial impact on the feather industries in B.C. It was tough, but somebody had to manage the way out of that outbreak and the CFIA, despite the fact that dealing with outbreak with no previous experience was a huge learning curve for the organization, in the end did manage along with other government bodies to eventually get rid of AI.’ In the wake of the Avian flu prob-

“ It is a great organization, a group of people from within the industry who all want agriculture to succeed in this province.

lem the feather industry has put in place a strict bio-security program to protect farms in the future. “Funding for that bio-security program flowed through Investment Agriculture,” noted Wilson, “to ensure it did what the feds wanted it to do. That’s the safeguard today.” Today the IAF manages its mandate differently than it did when the program started several years ago according to Wilson. “The rules today are a little broader. It is a more deliberate dialogue; more research and understanding what the projects are at the local level, which I think is the right way to do it. Each of the provincial councils have some great people around the table and they can understand where the applications are coming from and they

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have a reasonably broad opportunity to access funds. If the funding rules were so onerous that you can’t sway a millimeter one way or the other then our work is not going to be effective. “When the new Federal GF2 program comes out in 2014 we are hoping there will be even more flexibility to allow for regional differences in priorities. This would leave the IAF with the responsibility of deciding which projects to support and allow more projects to go forward.” Now the IAF under Wilson’s leadership has been promoting the idea of innovation - developing new ideas and new products. The program is going pretty good according to Wilson. “Innovation,” he said, “is really hard to define. But I think our challenge these last few months was to

put out about $500,000 for innovative programs up to March 31 and I believe we have expended all of that. We had in excess of 100 applications for funding over the last three months. Those applications went to the Innovation Council which has federal, provincial and local folks on it. They provided the IAF with an opinion that was part of the final determination of applications that were approved. This is a whole new mind set for the board compared to what we had been doing – a tried and true process that had never been applied before in BC.” One of the things that gives IAF its strong structure is the selection of directors, people from various sectors of the agriculture industry, all of them leaders in their own right, who are able to discuss and evaluate funding applications that prove beneficial to the industry. “We do have the cream of the crop,” said Wilson, “and I for one am very happy to be able to work with such a diverse group of people. It was one of the things that is very obvious once you sit at the table and listen to them speak. “I was a rookie six years ago with some experience and some credibility - but there are 12 others around that table and we are all peers. “It is a great organization, a group of people from within the industry who all want agriculture to succeed in this province. And I think we do a very good job of it.”

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Raspberry, blueberry growers eye formation of national councils Grant Ullyot

The results for the proposed National Raspberry Council were 76 per cent in favor and 24 per cent opposed. “Our proposal to form a National Council is ready to move forward now that we have an affirmative vote,” says Sharmin Gamiet, Executive Director of the B.C. Raspberry Industry Development Council. “We will be making application to the Farm Products Marketing Council seeking their approval. That body must determine that there is support across the country for formation of a National Council.” Raspberry production in Canada is concentrated in three provinces. If a grower produces more than 10 thousand pounds of raspberries they will be expected to be a part of this national council. Producers with lower amounts do not have to be a part of the council but can join they if they wish. The three provinces producing raspberries are B.C., Ontario, and Quebec. These producers need to verify their support for a national council before application can be made to the federal minister of agriculture for certification. Last year was a challenging year for the raspberry industry in B.C., and Gamiet says the industry really needs a national council. “If you look at some of the data between 2006 and 2010 imports of raspberries into Canada have increased from 31 per cent to 63 per cent and unless we do something about it the Canadian industry is facing the prospect of disappearing.” Gamiet says the industry is doing a lot of research today to find new varieties and improve production. However, countries that are exporting berries into Canada, such as Mexico and Chile with their low labour costs, can take advantage of

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The results of the blueberry growers vote for a National Council taken at the Pac Ag Show are still not available. Executive Director Debbie Etsell said the results are in limbo pending verification of several producers who cast ballots. BC Blueberry Council President, Mike Makara, feels the consensus among growers who are really educated and have been going to meetings is virtually 100 per cent. However, he says, there are some growers who want to shave a penny, a quarter of a penny or a half penny off a pound of production cost and that is their reason for not supporting the idea. “They think that if they can save half a penny it is a plus. In my opinion I think they have misunderstood what a national council can do for them.” Makara went on to explain that B.C., as a region by itself, is limited as to how much pull they have politically on world marketing. “The federal government is on our side big time,” says

Makara. “Our M.P. (Ed Fast) has indicated the government is on side; Prime Minister Harper is on side and has made us a priority. The federal government wants us to be a successful organization so that is why we are pushing the idea of a national council. It is not very often that we get the federal government supporting an industry like blueberries so we want to make this a success.” Makara stresses that it is vitally important, in his opinion, that the B.C. blueberry industry become part of a national council. “We market and compete against other food products, but we also compete against other blueberry growing areas in North America, South America, and no doubt Europe in the future. The only way we can get a premium price is to access Asian markets. There are countries that have done this to a certain extent, but we are on the Pacific Rim and have better access to those Asian markets. However, we need money to go over there and promote; to convince customers that they should buy from us rather than from the U.S. or South America. Chinese buyers know all about the health aspects of B.C. blueberries, however many consumers do not. We have to tell these consumers about those benefits and why Canada is considered a “safe-food” area. Without money we can’t do that. “We also need lots of money to do large scale clinical trials and publish the results. Right now we have research that sometimes, most of the time actually, is not publishable as claimed. Unfortunately, when you do clinical research it takes from one to two million dollars per little project to publish and promote that information. “So the promotion dollars would translate to more secure steady prices back to the grower because we have done the marketing. But, if we don’t do the marketing we might not even get access to those markets in Asia."

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FEEDER CATTLE Cow Calf Pairs ................................................................................................................................... NONE ON OFFER Beef Type Calves .......................................... ..........................................(200-399) (200-399) ...................................................................... $143.00 - 190.00 Beef Type Steers........................................... ...........................................(400-600) (400-600) ...................................................................... $130.00 - 150.00 Beef Type Steers........................................... ...........................................(600-800) (600-800) ...................................................................... $109.00 - 131.00 Beef Type Steers........................................... ...........................................(800-950) (800-950) ...................................................................... $101.00 - 116.00 Beef Type Steers........................................... ...........................................(1000-1250) (1000-1250) .................................................................... $95.00 - 107.50 Beef Type Heifers ......................................... .........................................(400-600) (400-600) ...................................................................... $118.00 - 143.00 Beef Type Heifers ......................................... .........................................(600-800) (600-800) ...................................................................... $110.00 - 127.00 Beef Type Heifers ......................................... .........................................(800-950) (800-950) ........................................................................ $98.00 - 106.00 Beef Type Heifers ......................................... .........................................(1000-1250) (1000-1250) .................................................................... $90.00 - 100.00

BABY CALVES (By The $) Started Holstein Bulls (4 Weeks Old+) ............................................................................................. $110.00 - 230.00 Good Holstein Bulls (100 lbs+) ............................................................................................................. $60.00 - 100.00 Small Holstein Bulls................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................$$ 20.00 - 50.00

DAIRY REPLACEMENT - Wednesday (ALL COWS CMT TESTED - HEIFERS VET CHECKED) Good Fresh & 2nd Calvers.............................................................................................................. $1900.00 - 2200.00 Springing Holstein Heifers ............................................................................................................. $1800.00 - 2000.00 3rd & 4th Lactation Cows ................................................................................................................. $900.00 - 1500.00 Good Open Heifers ....................................... .......................................(630 (630 - 800) .................................................................... $670.00 - 860.00 Good Open Heifers ....................................... .......................................(840 (840 - 970) .................................................................. $990.00 - 1050.00

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West Coast Farmer At the recent Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford raspberry and blueberry growers voted on whether they wanted their industry to form national councils to oversee marketing, and particularly to monitor imports. At present imports of berries can come into Canada duty free. But a national council will be able to assess a fee which would be collected and used by Canada to promote expansion of their industries. The funds would also provide for clinical trials vital to market expansion in Asia and other world countries.

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Chilliwack students take a bite of B.C. Katie Bartel Black Press When Jessie Funk tastes a dish made from fresh ingredients, it’s like heaven in his mouth. His tongue knows when a cooked vegetable is straight out of the ground or prefrozen; it knows when poultry is organically grown or mass produced; it knows when fruits are picked from local branches or have been transported thousands of kilometres. “Fresh ingredients bring out the entire flavour of a dish,” said Funk, a Grade 12 student in Sardis secondary’s culinary arts program. “Fresh always makes the dish taste way better, definitely more flavour.” Funk’s finely honed palette for fresh, local foods is thanks in large part to Take a Bite of BC. Take a Bite of BC was started as a pilot program in 2009 to provide young chefs with an opportunity to learn about foods grown in their communities. The program, which was developed by BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, in partnership with the BC Culinary Arts Association, BC agricultural

commodity groups and BC producers, provides secondary school teaching kitchens with BC grown product – 100 per cent donated. “The goal is to give students an ability to work with fresh, B.C. product and understand what’s grown in their backyard,” said Tammy Watson, program operations manager with BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation. “It gives students who want to go into a professional cooking career a real look at what they could be working with.” The program has 30 suppliers from all over B.C.. Approximately every two weeks a large shipment of seasonal product is delivered to participating schools, which includes such things as fresh eggs, milk, cheese, root vegetables, greenhouse vegetables, cranberries, blueberries, turkeys, a side of beef, other meats and more. Pretty much anything grown and raised in the province, the program tries to include, said Watson. When Take a Bite of BC first started there were 14 schools participating, now there’s 38, including Chilliwack secondary and Sardis secondary.

Hanna Preto (left) and Emma Jessop prepare a turkey in the kitchen at Sardis secondary. The turkey is one of several food items that comes from a B.C based farm as part of the Take A Bite of BC program. JENNA HAUCK/ BLACK PRESS

The program has enabled teachers to expand their lesson plans. They’re able

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to theme menus around the products, be creative in developing recipes, enlighten their students on the benefits of cooking with fresh and local foods, and perform thorough instruction on the different cuts of a cow using the side of beef donated to them, or on how to properly debone a chicken. For Sardis secondary foods teacher Donna Frost, it was a no brainer to get involved. “I do a lesson every year on eating and buying local, on the nutritional values of it, and the freshness of it,” said Frost. Take a Bite of BC has helped her broaden those lessons. For the agriculture community, donating products isn’t a loss, it’s a gain, said Watson. The long-term ben-

efits are huge. “The top vocations that are going to be crucial in the next 10 years are woodworkers, mechanics and chefs. This program lends itself so wonderfully to that – if you watch these kids in the kitchen, it’s amazing, intense, a very professional environment.” In a recent class, Grade 10 student Emma Jessop was assigned to washing B.C. grown turkeys and removing their insides. At the sink, Jessop didn’t let her petite size or her thoughts get in the way of the job needing to be done. “It was really slimy and disgusting, but at the same time it was a really good experience,” said Jessop who enrolled in the class as a way of getting a head start in the

job-seeking field. “I thought maybe it would be a good job opportunity for when I’m in college,” she said. After four semesters of professional cook training courses at Sardis secondary, Jessie Funk knows his future lies with food. “I enjoy working with food and creating different dishes,” said Funk, who will be attending Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Vancouver next year. And working with fresh, local food, “the taste and the textures you get from them, you can’t get that from frozen food.” For more information on Take a Bite of BC, visit the website at http://www.aitc. ca/bc/programs/take-a-biteof-bc/.

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At the recent Pacific Agriculture Show, Take A Bite of BC was presented $30,000 for the program. (l to r) Kenda Allen, District Vice President, TD Bank; Mark Johnson, President BCAITC; Lindsey Babineau, Exec. Director BCAITC.

A boost for Take A Bite Take a Bite of BC started out as a pilot program in 2008 with eight schools participating. Today 37 schools have implemented the program. It is a culinary arts program only in secondary schools where students in the program develop dishes from donated local food which is then served to students at lunch in the school cafeteria. Students pay for their meal and many have said they were surprised that local food tasted so good. Not only does it taste better, but students learn about where their food comes from.

“It’s a positive experience for everybody,” says Ag in the Classroom Communications Director Emma Sweeney. At the Pacific Agriculture show in January the organization’s Executive Director Lindsay Babineau was presented with a $30,000 cheque, with the funding going toward AITC programs such as Take a Bite, and the elementary schools Fruit and Vegetable snack and Spuds in the Tubs programs. The elementary school programs have reached an estimated 400,000 students in 1300 schools.

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British Columbia’s sheep breeders farm a variety of breeds from Border Cheviot and Charollais to Dorset, Romney, St. Croix and Southdown. According to breed, the texture of their fleece varies with descriptions according to breed profiled as fine, dense, coarse, lustrous white, soft, long, or crimped. Like everyone invested in livestock farming, breeders are Margaret passionate EVANS about their animals not only for their quality products but as show and exhibition animals. Compared to cattle, dairy and chicken farming, sheep farming in British Columbia is small, representing just one per cent in livestock sales in 2010. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, B.C. generated $9.2 million in sheep and lamb sales in 2010, 6.5 per cent of the Canadian total. In 2006, 28 per cent of B.C. farms reporting sheep and lambs were located in the Vancouver Island-Coast Census Agricultural Region and there were 385 farms in the province primarily producing sheep and lamb. Nationally, StatsCan figures show that, as of July 1st 2011, the number of sheep on Canadian farms increased 2.2 per cent over 2010 to 1.1 million head. In the first six months of 2011, Canada exported 3,000 lambs after four years of virtually nonexistent exports. Given the results of the latest genetic research, B.C. sheep breeders should be able to benefit from improvements in economically important production traits while gaining better understanding of genetic variants that cause diseases.

The research team from Australia, U.S.A., and New Zealand traced the relatedness between nearly 3,000 sheep representing 74 sheep breeds from around the world by comparing 50,000 DNA sites and highlighting the genetic consequences of domestication that resulted in hundreds of breeds of sheep. Dr. James, Kijas with Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO and lead author of the study is reported by the online ScienceDaily as saying that frequent mating and strong gene flow between animals of different breeds has ensured that most modern sheep breeds have maintained high levels of genetic diversity, meaning that sheep breeders can continue to expect strong improvements in important production traits that could contribute to the growing need to feed an expanding global population. A greater understanding of the sheep genome will also help researchers and breeders develop breeds with greater resistance to disease. In fact, in recent years genetic resistance to a parasite nematode that infects sheep has been discovered by a team of scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDAARS) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya. They detected genetic locations on chromosomes for resistance to gastrointestinal nematode parasites which are common in sheep in tropical regions and cause significant economic and production losses every year. Research is continuing to try to identify some of the genes that can increase tolerance to parasitic infection so that production can be increased, livestock can remain healthy, and a better level of food security attained. Clearly, research into sheep genetics is holding new promises for B.C. sheep farmers.

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Horticulture council visits the Pacific ag show Grant Ullyot West Coast Farmer The Canadian Horticulture Council was among the many organizations which participated in this year’s Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford in January. Ann Fowlie is the executive vicepresident of the CHC, the umbrella group for Canada’s fruit and vegetable producers based in Ottawa. “My purpose in coming to B.C.” she said, “was to extend membership outreach and support for our members because we are an association and the BC Vegetable Marketing Commission is one of

our groups. We need to get behind them so they can better serve their members. Fowlie spent her time talking to visitors to the CHC booth explaining the merits of the Seasonal Farm Workers program and Canada Gap, the national food safety program. Her primary audiences were the many fruit and vegetable producers who attended the Pac Ag Show. Fowlie noted the seasonal worker program is still relatively new in BC but is growing very quickly. “The seasonal agriculture worker program all started over 40 years ago with the intervention of our organization with the govern-

ment of Canada to implement such a program. The original memorandum of understanding is between the government of Canada and CHC. Certainly this has been a success story over time because harvesting fruit and vegetable crops is very labor intensive and labor is critical. We need people working to ensure we can grow and harvest our crops as needed.” One of the other things the CHC has worked on quite a bit over the past number of years said Fowlie is On Farm Food Safety which is something most farming people are familiar with. “What we did was develop a

program for fruit and vegetable producers for implementation at the farm level and it is called Canada Gap. It was developed by producers for producers and it has gone through technical review with the CFIA. It’s on their list of criteria and protocols and it is also benchmarked to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) program which was quite an accomplishment and not easy to do. “Many buyers today are requesting that producers have a food safety program which is GFSI recognized in their place of operations. Canada Gap is the only program that is in a position to meet

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Federal funding to help dairy farmers boost exports Canadian dairy farmers will grow their businesses through increased market opportunities supported by nearly $1.3 million federal dollars. The funding allocation was announced at the recent annual Dairy Farmers of Canada policy conference in Ottawa by the federal Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux. “Our government’s top priority remains the economy, and Canadian dairy farmers play an important role in creating jobs and keeping our economy strong,” said Lemieux. “This latest investment will boost dairy farmers’ bottom lines by enabling them to better showcase their world-class dairy products and genetics systems internationally.” An investment of over $1 million will enable the Canadian Livestock Genetics Association (CLGA) to create new markets to export dairy genetics. The CLGA will accomplish this by participating in key trade shows and targeted trade missions, conducting market assessments and training more farmers in the production and transfer of embryos. “These funds help us to grow markets through promotion and the equipping of clients in other countries to profitably manage their investment in Canadian dairy genetics,” said Rick McRonald, executive director of the CLGA. “Whether it is training in embryo transfer, advice on feeding and nutrition or whatever the client needs, the AgriMarketing Program helps provide the ‘full package’ Canadian advantage.” Recently, the Government of Canada has achieved concrete results for Canadian exporters of live breeding cattle by successfully working to open markets in Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. An investment of over $130,000 will assist

DFC in developing niche markets for high-value cheese made with the unique know-how of Canada’s cheese makers. Many Canadian specialty and artisan cheeses featuring value-added attributes have won top distinctions in national and international competitions. More than half of Canadian exports of specialty cheeses go to the US, a market which received more than $12 million worth of specialty cheeses from Canada in 2010. “Canada’s great cheese makers and the dairy farmers that provide them with outstanding, high-quality milk are working together to expand the interest in Canadian cheese in international markets, and the market development expertise provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Dairy Farmers of Canada are valuable resources in making this happen,” said Wally Smith, DFC President. “Canada is well known abroad for its cheese-making history and the reputation of the Canadian cheese maker is an instant door-opener to foreign consumers who seek products.” Today's announcements are part of an $88 million investment provided through the AgriMarketing program under Growing Forward, which helps industry implement longterm international strategies including activities such as international market development, industry-to-industry trade advocacy, and consumer awareness and branding. As a recipient of AgriMarketing funds, the CLGA and DFC will help brand Canadian agricultural products around the world, building greater recognition for the quality, safety advantages and environmental benefits of Canadian products.

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Grant Ullyot West Coast Farmer I recently took the time to meet with Dave Dieleman and the Bank of Montrealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture team to find out how well B.C. farmers are doing and to learn more about what issues they feel are affecting todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farming sector. When one thinks about BMO Bank of Montreal, one might remember Bob Mitchell (now retired) who almost single handedly represented the bank in B.C. for many, many years, and was the architect of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy that guides the bank in its relations with the ag community. Dave Dieleman, currently the Director of Agriculture Markets with the bank, tutored under the watchful eye of Bob Mitchell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the key things that Bob taught me was that this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a business about commodities, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about relationships. I know we all talk about relationships and the importance of it, but it is something our bank has made a key policy focus. Bob was a real example of what a relationship banker should be. He really understood the business; the clients; and was there - not just in the good times but all the time. And today, when challenges come about, farmers can rely on knowing that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BMO agriculture team will be there as well. Dieleman, like Mitchell, travels about the province visiting both clients and wouldbe clients. He is familiar with all the various agriculture sectors dairy, poultry, hogs, berry crops, field crops, organic agriculture, ranching and marketing. Proper marketing is the key to success in any business says Dieleman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more agricultural products we can sell, the better it will be for producers.â&#x20AC;? According to Dieleman there is a lot of room for

expansion in the Chinese market which has become a major focus for the Federal government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the wake of the recent visit to China by Prime Minister Harper and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, an agreement has been signed that will open the door for the first time to imports of BC cherries. David Stirling, president of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OkanaganKootenay Cherry Growers Association calls it great news, saying new markets like China will help keep the whole industry growing. He credits the success in the cherry industry to new varieties and research advances developed at the Pacific Agriculture Research Center (PARC) in Summerland. â&#x20AC;&#x153;BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blueberry industry is on the brink of expanding into China. And China has for years been importing dairy genetics to improve and expand their industry. The genetics industry has been growing by leaps and bounds in China.â&#x20AC;? Dieleman thinks Canada is going to continue to see more opportunities for sales of Canadian genetics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are three dairy farms in China that have more cows on them than in all of BC. China is in the midst of re-tooling its dairy industry and modeling it very closely to the Canadian dairy industry to set up larger commercial sized farms, and they are looking to Canada for a lot of the genetics they will need to enhance their breeding stock.â&#x20AC;? Dieleman noted there is a strong interest among Chinese investors as well who want to buy into the Canadian agriculture industry. In the last couple of months he has met with a number of Chinese investors who seem primarily interested in investing in the non-supply managed sectors specifically blueberries, cranberries, and processing. Dieleman said that succession plans for farmers has

become a huge topic with a much stronger effort being made these days to set things up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is extremely important for farm owners to be thinking about who is going to be the heir to the farm and how are they going to take care of their family, as well as those family members who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the farm. BMO is actually doing a series of succession planning seminars taking in ten to fifteen clients at a time with their spouses and/ or their children to listen and discuss family farm succession with their account managers, members of our agriculture team, and our key professional partners in the industryâ&#x20AC;?. The sessions are set up to inspire discussion and give clients an opportunity to ask questions. They have gone over extremely well, notes Dieleman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The BMO agriculture services group (agrologists/agri managers) consists of four peopleâ&#x20AC;?, explained Dieleman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;myself, Steve Saccomano and Ian Sutherland in the Abbotsford office, and Amos Rossworm in the Interior. We have ten specialized agriculture account managers in the Fraser Valley and another half dozen or more in the Interior and on the Island. It is a fairly big and dedicated team and is a key focus for our bank, which has now become the largest bank involved with agriculture in B.C., and its our agriculture services group that is there to support our agricultural account managers and their clients.â&#x20AC;? BMO Bank of Montreal, recognized an important milestone that Canadian consumers reach on Sunday, Feb.12 - Food Freedom Day 2012. - the date by which the average Canadian will have earned enough money to pay for groceries for the entire year. Canadians spend an average of just over $7,000 on food annually, which is approximately 10 per cent of Continued: BMO/ p13

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Business FCC vision panel claims farmers' optimism high

BMO's ag roots run deep BMO from p13 household expenditures. Compare that to the 45 percent people in Indonesia spend or the 13 percent in the United States. Overall, food price increases are expected to be a fair bit lower, on average, this year compared to 2011. When asked in a recent BMO poll, 86 per cent of Canadians responded that they felt it was important or very important that they purchase Canadian produced food. Dieleman added he thinks the Canadian consumer really values what our local producers are putting on store shelves. By supporting local producers consumers are also supporting local businesses and local communities. Recently the Bank of Montreal bought M & I bank in the U.S. and together with their huge agriculture portfolio they are now the second largest bank in North America to participate in the agriculture market. BMO's roots in the Canadian agricultural sector date back to 1817, when it first began working with farmers. For Canadian businesses, including those in the agriculture and agri-food sectors, looking to innovate, enhance productivity, and grow their business, BMO Bank of Montreal recently announced a credit boost of 10 Billion dollars over the next three years.

Federal Ag. Minister Gerry Ritz (right) enjoys a laugh with U.S. Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack (left) along with members of their staffs.

Canada and the U.S. strengthening agricultural trade relationship Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz concluded a productive trade mission to the United States, which included meetings with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and livestock, grains and oilseed industry representatives to find new ways to work together to benefit our integrated agriculture industry and economy. "As each other's largest trading partner, we need to continue working together to make sure trade can move at the speed of commerce and benefits the agriculture industry on both sides of the border," said

Minister Ritz. "Like never before, the flow of agriculture trade is essential to our economic growth." Minister Ritz focused on the importance of maintaining a science-based approach to trade and agreed to collaborate internationally to promote innovation and biotechnology as vital tools to ensure global food security. Both countries agreed to continue working together to improve productivity and competitiveness for the sector. By removing red tape and duplication, it will be easier for companies on both sides of the border to do business and increase North

America's global competitiveness. Following Canada's victory at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel on mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL), Minister Ritz once again raised the issue with Secretary Vilsack and the U.S. livestock industry. Canada underlined the need for the U.S. to implement the changes required to comply with the WTO panel decision and end the restrictive nature of COOL as soon as possible. Every year, $33 billion in agricultural trade crosses the Canada-U.S. border.

Optimism among Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness owners is at an all-time high, according to the fifth annual Farm Credit Canada (FCC) national Vision panel survey. A full 80% say that their farm or business will be better off in five years - a shift from 76% in 2010. More Canadian producers report being better off today than they were five years ago - 77% compared to 67% in 2010; 58% of producers plan to expand or diversify their operations within the next five years; and seven in ten producers would encourage a friend or relative to pursue a career in primary production. “The results are great news," says FCC President and CEO Greg Stewart. "Producers said their optimism is driven by their expectation of profitability over the next five years, increasing global demand for food and the fact that they have either recently, or expect to, reduce their debt over the next five years. In the survey, producers openly shared hundreds of positive comments about the industry. "Agriculture is more than a job, it is an amazing lifestyle," said a B.C. dairy producer and member of the Vision panel who answered the survey.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 CHRYSLER INTREPID, clean, auto, 4 dr. 125,000km. Great shape. $2900. (604)583-1366 2003 Pontiac Sunﬁre, 2dr, auto, 170,km, good cond. 1 owner. $3499. Call (604)792-0246 2005 PONTIAC G5, 4 dr. 4 cyl., auto, 87,000km. $5300 obo (604)746-2458 2006 BUICK Allure CX. 94K kms. No accd’s, local, garage kept. Exc. cond. $9,300. Abbts 604-855-1335 NEED A VEHICLE? EASY FINANCE!! Low Payments! $99 Delivers 24 Hour Approval. We Deliver! 3,000 Vehicles to choose. Call Now! Marty 1-888-414-8042. Big Discounts! www.eagleridgegmc.com. New & Used Vehicles

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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2005 POLARIS Sportsman ATV, 700 twin, EFI, mossy oak camel, warn winch, front & rear bumpers, Easy-Off windshield, exc. cond. 1538km. $5500 ﬁrm. Chilliwack 1 (604)799-8533

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CARS - DOMESTIC

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$79.95

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2012

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Large specialty pizza’s from around the world.

DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH

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Expires March 31/12.

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The Home Hardware franchise has been in Canada for nearly 50 years. The company is a cooperative wholesaler, owned by over 1,000 independent small business operators. In 1964, 122 independent Ontario hardware retailers purchased Hollinger Hardware Limited of St. Jacobs, Ontario. This resulted in the formation of a Dealer-owned hardware cooperative – an answer to the challenge posed by “big box” retailers who enjoyed the advantage of directfrom-manufacturer buying power. Home Hardware’s owner-operators could now be conﬁdent and secure in the future of their business – with shared buying power, expanded advertising, comprehensive inventory and delivery and other resources. They haven’t stopped building their businesses and serving their communities since. The company’s efforts to foster success, a sense of pride and common purpose, have inspired Home Hardware Dealers to stay in their chosen business, these businesses often being passed down through family generations. Indeed, there are stores that have been in the same family for over a century – each new generation of owners and customers successively strengthening the bonds of friendship and community. This longevity is also remarkably present among Home Hardware’s dedicated staff, lending tremendously valuable experience and continuity to the company’s daily operations.

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ogan’s Home Hardware is proudly celebrating its 121st year in Chilliwack. From its beginnings as Morrow Hardware and Tin in 1891, to becoming a Home Hardware store in 1964, Logan’s has always been a proudly Canadian company.

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CANDY!

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all regular priced

LOGAN’S

The company offers over 8,700 exclusively-branded products. Beauti-tone Paint – produced along with many cleaning and solvent products at its plant in Burford, Ontario – is just one well-known Home Hardware private-label success story. As a testament to Home Hardware’s guiding ethic – that community and the common good is simply good business – the company remains a genuinely 100% Canadian , Dealer owned and operated major retailer.

Velvet Interior Acrylic 1854-498 Reg. $34.99

$ 37

Royale Tissues 4660-572 • 3 ply • 6 pack Reg. $7.49

Retract-a-bit Screwdriver 1058-690 • 6 bits • Heavy duty and longer bits for industrial use Reg. $19.97

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The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, March 6, 2012

take a Toe-Off guides your foot, enhancing natural walking motion

www.theprogress.com W5

step into comfort

...

Rocker Sole smoothly rocks you forward, conserving energy and reducing fatigue

Concave Heel 3-12H PB1

absorbs shock, reducing stress on joints

Heel Kicker

Payton & Buckle FINE FOOTWEAR

102-32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford next to KFC • 6 0 4 - 8 5 9 - 2 3 3 0 45930 Wellington Avenue, Downtown Chilliwack • 604.792.2375

w w w. p ay t o n a n d b u c k l e . c o m

3-12T PB6

begins smooth forward motion

102-32883 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford next to KFC 604-859-2330

Payton & Buckle FINE FOOTWEAR w w w. p ay t o n a n d b u c k l e . c o m

45930 Wellington Avenue, Downtown Chilliwack 604.792.2375 3-12t PB6

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The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, March 6, 2012

www.theprogress.com W3

121 121 Birthday Sale! LOGANS

RSARY E V I ANN HO

Expires March 31/12.

get one Expires March 31/12.

FREE!

(located in the basement of Sticky’s Candy)

HOURS: HOURS: Noon to 10pm Everyday

Trade, sell your X-Box, Wii, Playstation games.

604-392-2015

Come in and try out the used games on the 6 TV’s we have set up!

nown! Dark Side Games ope N E P O NOW y!

le in Lang er Hwy. Fras

20464 10-1788 604-5

45929 Wellington Avenue • w w w.stickysca ndy.ca (former Logans Home Hardware location)

Buy One Ice Cream Cone

CANDY!

H A R D WA

Nostalgic, Unique and fun candies from Canada, the USA, and UK! Including Mojos, Swedish Berries, Curly Wurly, PEZ, Jelly Bellies, Wonka Bars, Salt Water Taffy and SO MUCH MORE!

all regular priced

LOGAN’S

Velvet Interior Acrylic 1854-498 Reg. $34.99

$ 37

Royale Tissues 4660-572 • 3 ply • 6 pack Reg. $7.49

Retract-a-bit Screwdriver 1058-690 • 6 bits • Heavy duty and longer bits for industrial use Reg. $19.97

1197

Sale

1997

$ 49

Auto Lock Pliers 1132-055 • Self-adjusting locking pliers • Auto lock Reg. $29.99

Sale

4670-810 • 5 bars • Fresh clean scent Reg. $4.49

Sale

Aqua Zest

REACTOR

Emergency Light LED sensory emergency light with ﬂashlight 3659-168. Reg. $14.97

Sale

$ 97

Logan’s 9360 Mill Street • 604-792-1219 HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8:30-5:30 • Sat: 9:00am-5:30pm • Sun: CLOSED ‘til May 2/12

2-12T IMPACT7

Feeling Hungry?

101-5885 Vedder Road • 4pm-10pm 7 days/wk

604.824.8559

GARRISON

Wine & Liquor M E R C H A N T S I N

2-12CS HP_B

EXPIRES MARCH 31/12

. Ph: 604.991.1141

G A R R I S O N

C R O S S I N G

Show Dates & Times

Admissions

Friday, March 23 / 2012: ..............3pm - 9pm Saturday, March 24 / 2012: .........10am - 6pm Sunday, March 25 / 2012: ...........10am .10am - 5pm

ADULTS: SENIORS: YOUTH (6yrs-18yrs): 5 yrs and under:

NEW THIS YEAR...

ENTER TO WIN A CORONA FRIDGE!

go to www.hungrymanspizza.com PIZZA PARADISE

Medi Spa

LEARN THE TRUTH: • FREE 30 min. Consultation & Treatment • Certiﬁed Electrologist & Instructor • Certiﬁed Laser Technician • Licensed Esthetician • Over 20 yrs. of Experience & Training

9160 Broadway St. Chilliwack, BC

* Some limits may apply.

NAME: _____________________ PHONE: _____________________ EMAIL: _____________________

Fill in this entry form and drop off at Garrison Wine & Liquor

• Freshly made crepes that are either sweet or savoury • Soup, chili, desserts and teas • Organic & fair trade specialty coffee, cappucinnos, mochas

BREWHOUSE

$10.00 (single day $7.00) $9.00 (single day $6.00) $3.00 FREE!

U-Brew Wine & Beer 3-8635 86 Young Rd., d Chilliwack, Chilli k BC C

604-795-2321

BOOK YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE TODAY!

cal emi

Sardis

Lube / Oil / Filter, Tire Rotation, AVR, 52 Point Inspection, Top-Up Fluids, Wash & Vacuum

*NO CASH VALUE - MAZDA ONLY

INCLUDES: 4 tires, 4 steel rims, mounting and balancing.

Coupon must be presented at the time of write-up. No other discounts, coupons, or promotions apply.

$79.95

*tax & shop charges extra, while supplies last

Coupon Expires March 31, 2012

14th Annual Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for savings throughout the summer.

WOLFE CHILLIWACK MAZDA *All taxes supplies and environmental fees extra

$3 OFF

OPEN: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:30AM-6:00PM SATURDAY: 10AM-6PM SUNDAY: 11AM-5PM

3-12T SS6

604-846-4321

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PURCHASE $35 OR MORE & RECEIVE $3 OFF YOUR NEXT PURCHASE BEFORE TAXES

Sunday, May 13, 2012

IR R ng you apnud r pets rF pets F ISST ttinygoyu ou and you EXPIRES MARCH 27/12

OPEN SUNDAYS 3-12 cw

THE ORIGINAL

www.miragespasolution.ca miragespa@shaw.ca 604-795-0998 CHILLIWACK

ALL NEW ''5D 5D'' INTERACTIVE THEATRE

INCLUDES:

FITS MAZDA 3 & MAZDA 5 MODELS.

Free

An Environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-allergenic, enzyme based spa water conditioner that gives you clean, clear water FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS

JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING BREAK!

SPRING SPECIAL

**Does not include tax, shop, enviro *Synthetic extra

#103-5658 Vedder Road

MAIN STAGE SPONSOR:

PH: 604.792.3407 • FAX: 604.792.7007 W W W . O U T D O O R D E C O R S H O W . C O M

• Candy, pop, chocolate, from 30 different countries • Gluten-free, diabetic friendly, nut free, and vegetarian candies • Custom orders for birthdays, weddings & baby showers

The ONLY Kettle U-Brew In Town!

604-701-4051 2-12H RFM16

08/09CW_OP4

3-12cw LB7

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

RENOVATION SHOW

604-530-1400 | #104- 20645 Langley Bypass | www.thege.ca

e n o z r E e C c N n Spe BOU BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

Children 0-4: $4 • 5-12: $8 Air hockey Wii game rental X-Box 360 rental Socks

#401-403 8705 young road • phone: 604-793-0733

now open 7 days a week: 11am-8pm

3 -12 CS

3-12CW

3-12cw _B

Confused about Permanent Hair Removal?

Budget Roof Cleaning Ltd. 604-846-7776

Up to 6 litres of oil Courtesy check of your air ﬁlter, lights, wipers, battery and serpentine belt A top-up of your car’s ﬂuids* Tire pressure check Complimentary beverages and newspaper

Chilliwack Heritage Park Hwy 1 - Exit 116

IMAGE RENEWAL NEW WAL

Certiﬁed Soft Wash System Safely Cleans & Extends the Life off Your Roof!

Every Mr. Lube oil change includes:

March 23, 24, & 25

604-859-3616

WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR ROOF CLEANED WITH OUR SOFT-WASH OFT WASH ROOF-CLEANING ROOF CLEANING SYSTEM

2012

Yard,Garden &

PUT YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF OUR 9,000+ ATTENDEES FROM THROUGHOUT THE LOWER MAINLAND AS THEY MAKE THEIR SEASONAL BUYING DECISIONS!

Large specialty pizza’s from around the world.

DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH

Hungryman’s

Save time, save money.

YARD, Y ARD G AR GARDEN ARD & RENOVATION SHOW

GUTTER CLEANING

toll free 1-855-766-7776

Progress

find national retailers at

10th Annual

50% Off

INSTANT RESULTS!!

The Chilliwack

2/12_H YGR16

Save time, save money.

more valuable websites… theprogress.com

Save time, save money.

FREE MOVIE TICKET

with any oil change package

We add 3-12cw LB7

to the mix

• Gold Standard Award Winning Laser

Wine & Liquor M E R C H A N T S

Reg $49.95

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Bundle deal – one general admission, one game of laser tag and 9 holes of 3D mini golf –only –only $20!

Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for savings throughout the summer.

win a BIKE and more!

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t the arriving a for details e rs ve re e se

604-530-1400 | #104- 20645 Langley Bypass | www.thege.ca

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now open

$30 OFF

ALL NEW

Not combinable with any other coupons, special offers or promotions. Valid only on day of admission.

604-793-0733

daily

11am-8pm

Budget Roof Cleaning • 604-846-7776

C R O S S I N G

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Pick-up Pizza Specials 1 large, 3-topping (1 meat, 2 veggies) .......... $9.99 1 medium, 2-topping (any toppings) ...........$8.99 1 small, 1-topping (any topping) ................. $5.00

Hungryman’s 101-5885 Vedder Road • 4pm-10pm 7 days/wk

SPRING BREAKS & BIG DEALS Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays only between March 12 to 29 from 6-9pm

G A R R I S O N

3 -12 CS

NOW $39.95

We completely eradicate mold & black streaks, moss, algae, lichen, and other types of bacteria which are destroying your roof and its longevity. toll free 1-855-766-7776

GARRISON

3 Month Supply

after

CERTIFIED SOFT-WASH SYSTEM SAFELY CLEANS & EXTENDS THE LIFE OF YOUR ROOF

9160 Broadway St. Chilliwack, B.C. Ph: 604.991.1141

$10 00 OFF

– see our website for details on how to

Medi Spa

FREE CONSULTATION!

* Not valid with any other coupon or offer. Must present coupon.

THE GREAT MARCH PRIZE GIVEAWAY

*EXPIRES MARCH 31/12

before

Electrolysis.....$45/hour

All Flavours March 31/12

*see reverse

*2ND PIZZA MUST BE EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE. ABBOTSFORD LOCATION ONLY. WITH COUPON. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. EXP. MAR. 31, 2012

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$20 off Any Wine Kit

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3-12CW

B BREWHOUSE

Off

Large specialty pizza’s from around the world.

05 % Off

Has Your Roof Been Hit by the Black Plague

Buy Any Pizza and get 2nd* at 50% Off

2 & 4 PM MARCH

Colouring Contest!

BRAKES

ON ALL MAZDAS **

*must be installed at dealer for discount expires March 31 / 2012 *brake purchases over $200.

*NO CASH VALUE - MAZDA ONLY

604.795.3700 No other discounts, coupons, or promotions apply.

WOLFE CHILLIWACK MAZDA

LIMIT 2 EACH

PIZZA PARADISE

604.824.8559

30% Off

Large Crepes

*All taxes, supplies and environmental fees extra

**does not include tax, shop or enviro.

With this coupon. Expires March 31, 2012

Name: Address:

ORIJEN

Big Bags

3-12H CCC1

$5 Off

3-12cw

OPEN THURSDAYS UNTIL 7 PM

Expires March 27/12

#103-5658 Vedder Road

3-12T SS6

604-846-4321

3 -12CS HP_F

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