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Traffic on toll bridge up 12% by Ph i l M e lnych uk staff reporter The Golden Ears Bridge is doing better, but still not good enough. About 12 per cent more vehicles used the tolled Golden Ears Bridge in the ﬁrst quarter of this year, says TransLink. The extra 260,000 crossings raised another $750,000 from tolls, compared to the same period of 2011. TransLink has struggled to raise awareness of the Golden Ears and persuade drivers to pay to cross the bridge, which opened in 2009 but has not attracted as much trafﬁc as originally forecast. Nearly 9.8 million vehicles crossed the toll bridge in 2011 – up 12.6 per cent from about 8.7 million in 2010 – but well short of TransLink’s budget target of 10.5 million. The tolls generated $33.7 million in 2011, about $4 million less than projected. See Bridge, p16

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Haisla artist Haisla artist Lyle Wilson is opening a show at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery on Saturday called Paint. Forty paintings, on both wood and paper, adorn the gallery walls, encompassing 20 years of Wilson’s work. Wilson’s art incorporates traditional Haisla form and narrative themes. The largest population of Haisla people, around 700, is at Kitamaat Village, at the head of the Douglas Channel on the north coast of British Columbia. A public reception for the show will be held between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the gallery. The show will run until July 28.

Pitt holds off on RCMP contract Mayor says more information is needed by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter The City of Pitt Meadows is holding off on signing a new RCMP contract until more details are available. B.C. cities are under pressure to sign the document, which renews the Mounties for another 20 years. They have been given a one-month deadline extension,

until May 31, to make up their minds. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters, though, is quick to clarify that the delay does not mean the city is unhappy with the RCMP. “We have a very unique relationship with our RCMP in Ridge Meadows,” said Walters. “We emphasized that to the RCMP, but we would like to have some of the answers. We are not doing due diligence if we sign off and don’t have all the information. We owe that to our citizens.” While Surrey – the biggest detachment in Canada – has already

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B.C. destined to be Alberta’s oil superport? The crude politics, pressures behind the pipelines

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by Jef f Nage l Black Press Kinder Morgan Canada announced this month it will seek to twin its Trans Mountain Pipeline between northern Alberta and Burnaby. The twinning would mean a huge increase in the amount of crude that transits the pipeline, and in the number of oil tankers passing through local waters each year. This third installment of a three-part Black Press series looks at the politics of the pipeline, and possible alternatives.

undreds more oil tankers may soon ply B.C. waters to carry crude oil from Alberta’s oil sands to Asia via one of two very different routes. Most public focus so far has been on Enbridge’s controversial Northern Gateway project, which would run a new pipeline across northern B.C. to Kitimat. But several industry watchers rate that project – beset by opposition from environmental groups, northern communities and First Nations – as a long shot. Much more likely to proceed, they say, is Kinder Morgan’s potential expansion of its Trans Mountain pipeline, which could mean a more than six-fold increase in the amount of oil now being exported by tankers out through Burrard Inlet. The politicking will be intense to persuade B.C. to accept at least Kinder Morgan’s proposal, if not both projects, to satisfy national strategic interests, according to SFU public policy professor Doug McArthur. “The federal government is increasingly committing itself to a high level of expansion of the oil sands and making it almost the main economic issue in the country,” he said. “I think B.C. will be under tremendous pressure from the federal government.” The Enbridge pipeline faces huge hurdles. It is a new route across sensitive ecosystems, mountainous terrain and salmon-bearing rivers, all of it in the traditional territory of aboriginal bands that have come out staunchly against the project. By comparison, McArthur said Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion amounts to twinning its existing pipeline on an established right-of-way with few of the technical or legal challenges facing Enbridge. Tankers already carry oil on a shipping route and with procedures that are well established, in contrast to Enbridge, which would introduce big tankers to the more challenging waters of the north coast. “Kinder Morgan is the much easier

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The Trans Mountain could see a more than six-fold increase in the amount of oil now being exported by tankers through Burrard Inlet. one for them to get in place,” McArthur said. “In terms of picking the low-hanging fruit, I would think they would push very hard to get that one through. But I think they want both.” Could B.C. say no to both pipelines and refuse to act as Canada’s oil port to Asia? McArthur predicts a provincial government that actively blocks both projects – rather than merely register its opposition – would feel Ottawa’s wrath. “There would be a huge battle,” he said, adding future federal grants and support might be at risk. “The federal government would pull out every possible means they have to make life very, very difﬁcult for B.C.”

Cautious words So far provincial ofﬁcials have not taken a stand on the Northern Gateway proposal, despite pressure to do so. B.C. Energy Minister Rich Coleman is also circumspect on Kinder Morgan’s plans, but did note the Trans Mountain pipeline has a lengthy track record. “This one’s been in operation for a long time, and it does show that pipelines can operate safely for generations,” he said. “When I talk to people in my own riding, they have no idea that we have been bringing tankers into the Port of Vancouver for about 50 years.” A recent Mustel Group poll found Metro Vancouver residents were split on whether they support a Kinder Morgan expansion, increasing tanker visits to nearly 360 a year. Opposition energy critic John Horgan, who may chart B.C.’s course

on the issue if the NDP take power in 2013, said there is anxiety in the NDP caucus and the broader public about the volume of oil that would be shipped through sensitive waters. “It is cause for concern,” he said, adding he will wait to see Kinder Morgan’s formal proposal, which could be two years away, before taking a position. He noted the existing pipeline does provide benefits – refining jobs in Burnaby and lower-priced gas as a result – that should be maintained. The NDP opposes Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline, he said, because it offers B.C. only risk and is strongly opposed in the northwest. “Our view is that’s a non-starter,” Horgan said. “Kinder Morgan is a more complicated question, and one that has a track record of 50 years of more or less unblemished activity. So we’ll have to measure that when the time comes.” He said B.C. needs to better understand tanker traffic risks and how to address them. “There’s going to be an increase in volume, so does that increase the risk? Yes it does, but we can measure that once we’ve got a clear understanding of what the increase in tanker traffic will really mean.” B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins has come out in support of the Enbridge pipeline, but the former commercial fisherman is more cautious about the Kinder Morgan expansion. “There’s huge issues there with the shipping through Vancouver harbour and those issues have to be addressed,” he said. “We’d be supportive,” Cummins

said. “But they’d have to satisfy concerns about increased tanker trafﬁc.”

Reviews required Kinder Morgan formally announced its Trans Mountain expansion plan April 12, kicking off 18 to 24 months of public consultations with affected communities and First Nations. That would be followed by an application to the National Energy Board, leading to NEB hearings like those underway on the Enbridge pipeline. A federal environmental assessment would also be required, but environmental groups have long distrusted them. Now they point to provisions in the federal budget to speed up major project reviews and scrutinize the charitable status of environmental non-proﬁts as further evidence the federal government will expedite oil pipelines through B.C. at the expense of safety. “They’re weakening something that’s already weak,” said Wilderness Committee spokesman Ben West. “It doesn’t ﬁll me with hope and optimism that there’s going to be a serious look at what the real impacts of this project are going to be.” But even if pipeline and tanker shipments were completely safe, West says he and many in B.C.’s environmental movement would still oppose them to try to keep the vast oil reserves of the oil sands in the ground. “I just think our coast should not be a major point for oil shipments,” West said. See Oil, p4

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The federal government’s decision to close its emergency oil spill office in Vancouver will not deprive B.C. of actual boots on the ground in the event of a spill in local waters. But the designated responders who would contain and clean up the oil are concerned their local federal advisors will be relocated to Quebec. “We’re not happy with it,” said Bruce Turnbull, spokesman at the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. A total of 42 Environment Canada employees in the Pacific region are affected by cost-saving shifts announced in the federal budget to carve $3.78 million from the Environmental Emergencies Program. B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said Ottawa has indicated only five of the federal staffers do spill-related work, and only as advisors, not responders in the field. Western Canada Marine Response crews would respond with booms and skimming vessels if a tanker spilled oil in B.C. waters. But Turnbull said they might also call in Environment Canada staff to serve in key incident command roles, act as environmental unit leaders or to act as technical advisors in areas such as First Nations or fisheries concerns. Federal staff will still be available – by phone from Montreal or Gatineau. “I’m hesitant to say it’s not going to work,”Turnbull said. “It could be a new learning curve. It could cause issues.” He said he preferred frequent, direct contact with locally based federal staff, adding such relationships can be important when multiple agencies must coordinate their response to a crisis at 2 a.m. See Spill, p4

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The decision comes in the wake of Kinder Morgan’s announcement it will seek to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline and nearly triple the amount of oil it will carry here from Alberta. If approved, the number of oil tankers loading in north Burnaby would jump more than five-fold to at least 300 a year. NDP energy critic Peter Julian, the MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, said it’s “reckless and dangerous” for Ottawa to close the west coast’s only federal spill response office while it expedites reviews for pipeline projects that will increase oil tanker traffic. “For the Conservatives to say to British Columbians, ‘In the event of an environmental catastrophe, leave a voice mail message in Ottawa,’ is shameful,” he said. Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent said the move to centralize staff won’t increase risks to the environment. “These employees were not cleaning up spills. They were providing information

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The pipeline forks at Abbotsford. about environmentally sensitive land and species at risk,” he said. The federal government has promised more money for the Coast Guard and Transport Canada, as well as an extra $35 million over two years for tanker safety and $13.5 million for increased pipeline inspections. “I can assure British Columbians that the response capability of all levels of government is sufficient and that capability will increase to match any potential expansion of oil tanker traffic,” Lake added.

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Huge profits While environmental issues loom large in B.C., vast proﬁts are at stake for oil patch companies in Alberta looking for an outlet that eases their dependence on U.S. buyers. Canadian producers earn $20 to $30 less for each barrel of oil right now than if they were able to sell freely from a west coast port. “Once you’re at tidewater, you’re in a global market and you remove that differential, that reduction you lose by being in the U.S. market,” said Travis Davies, spokesman for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. More than 1.7 million barrels a day of oil is now being pumped from the oil sands and that’s forecast to reach three million a day by 2020 and 3.7 million by 2025 – an increase equivalent to twice the combined extra capacity of the Northern Gateway and Trans Mountain proposals. “The capacity is such that both pipelines will be needed,” Davies said. He predicts the oil will move one way or another. Pipeline companies like Kinder Morgan argue they are by far the safest conduit. But railways have also begun exporting oil in tanker cars. Most of that trafﬁc so far heads straight south to the U.S., but Davies said CP Rail has begun some limited shipments to the west coast for export.

Another outlet The pipeline-on-rail scenario isn’t the only possibility. Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline forks at Abbotsford, with a southern spur carrying oil to refineries in Washington State at Cherry Point and Anacortes. Observers say it’s not inconceivable that Kinder Morgan could build a new terminal on Puget Sound, if it were able to twin its main pipeline but fails to win support for increased tanker shipments through Vancouver. Shunting Alberta oil into Washington state and onto tankers there would mean they would still sail through the Southern Gulf Islands and up the west side of Vancouver Island – as do the more than 400 tankers that each year bring oil from Alaska to the Washington refineries. “Once we pipeline it down there we have no control over the way they run the ships,” industry observer John Hunter said. “I’d rather it be our jobs and with ships we control.” Kinder Morgan spokesperson Lexa Hobenshield said the firm has no intention of developing a second tanker export terminal on Puget Sound. But groups like the Georgia Strait Alliance say the mere possibility is one more reason to stop the Trans Mountain twinning in its tracks. “We would just be pushing the risk down into the U.S. side, which does us no favours because the Salish Sea is interconnected,” said executive director Christianne Wilhelmson. “If we’re just shifting things it’s not a win for us. We need to stop the twinning of the pipeline because we need to stop the tar sands oil from coming here. It’s an energy source from the past.” – with files from Tom Fletcher

Trans Mountain Pipeline: • $5 billion. • Expansion would increase current 300,000 barrel per day capacity to 850,000. • Uses existing corridor that runs from northern Alberta into B.C. near Mount Robson and down the Thompson River through Kamloops to the Lower Mainland. Some deviations expected from existing corridor in built-up urban areas.

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Councils could go paperless Maple Ridge mayor, CAO try iPads for municipal duties by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter Maple Ridge council is considering going completely paperless and joining the Mac world, and it’s asking Mayor Ernie Daykin to lead the way. For the past few weeks, Daykin has been taking an iPad to Metro Vancouver meetings and wading through the regional agendas using the touch screen rather than flipping through thick agenda binders. The program allows him to highlight paragraphs and put on sticky notes, Daykin says. “If I can walk my way through it and figure it out, it can’t be that difficult,” he said Thursday. Sometimes he has to force himself to use the iPad, but that’s OK, he adds. Most of Metro Vancouver’s board is already using iPads, he pointed out. Maple Ridge’s CAO Jim Rule is also trying out the iPad. Councillors also have Blackberry phones. Daykin says he’ll review the experiment in May and decide if all of council should try them. One concern is that the computers may hinder debate if everyone is stuck on their screens, but Daykin says he puts his on a stand so it forces him to look up.

“You have to make a concerted effort to look up and make eye contact.” He hasn’t yet tried the iPad, which costs between $400 and $700 retail, at a Maple Ridge council meeting. Daykin has tried Blackberry’s PlayBook. “But I ﬁnd the iPad easier to use.” Metro Vancouver’s board of directors have been using iPads Daykin for the past four months and no longer gets paper agendas and staff reports. Everything is electronic now. Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters just prints out the one or two pages of the agenda, then refers to her iPad for the detailed reports. “I love it, I really do,” she says. “It’s very convenient to get my phone messages through it. They’re very handy.” So far, four Pitt Meadows staff, three in ﬁre services, one in operations, and the chief administrator use the iPads. Council will review in the fall whether to use iPads in council, using an application that will allow councillors to view and mark up agenda copies and to communicate with other councillors. Walters didn’t have exact numbers available, but said the savings over paper were anticipated to be just a couple thousand dollars.

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Permit to park Maple Ridge is considering parking permits for residential areas where streets are cluttering with vehicles owned by visitors. Neighbourhoods being looked at are near Ridge Meadows Hospital and the Port Haney West Coast Express station, as well as Albion. The latter is different in that residents in the smalllot subdivisions don’t all use the pads and garages provided off the back lanes or own multiple vehicles and park on the narrow streets. The problem around the hospital is simple: visitors park on neighbouring streets to avoid paying for provided lot spaces. And apparently the train station is pretty popular with commuters, who have to get there somehow and don’t have to pay for parking around Port Haney. Taxpayers can get cranky when they can’t park in front of their own homes, which generates complaints to the busy bylaws department. So the municipality is crafting a policy that could create resident-only parking in those areas. Those who live there would get permits or decals for their vehicles. It’s not clear if they would have to pay for them, though. Nor has enforcement been determined. Ticketing those who don’t comply would create more work for bylaws, and hiring a private company for that would increase costs. An honour system would solve nothing, as people already ignore signs. A permit system could work, and is worth exploring. However, homeowners don’t own the streets. Every home is provided with sufﬁcient parking space on its lot. If owners choose not to use that space for its intended purpose, or don’t have enough space for their excesses, why not make them pay to park on the streets? Let’s not go there. Who cares if someone parks in front of your house? – The News

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here was light turn-out for Earth Day, 2011, but it hailed. This year, the sun brought thousands of Along the Fraser Jack Emberly folks out. They came to celebrate the recycling society’s 40th birthday, stroll through the farmer’s market, listen to music, attend Paula Justus’ puppet show in the Children’s Tent. I played Bernard, a grouchy city kid who had to learn the joy of planting seeds. Later, in my adult body, I talked to a lot of people I’d met over the years. The interaction on topics of common concern made me feel like part of a strong community. I think a lot of people sensed that Maple Ridge has grown into such a place overnight. Community: a group of interacting people whose common beliefs and needs affect the identity of the participants. Community hinges on caring about something that others also value. Anthony J. D’Angelo said: “Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” On Earth Day, we showed we care about food grown locally on protected farmland,

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our watersheds (ARMS and KEEPS were here), sustainable living practices that include recycling, and our creative local artists, and artisans. On Wednesday mornings at the Ceed Centre, you find passion for these things and more. People who drop by for coffee and discussion – anyone’s welcome – value a sustainable community that reveres all life and the environment. The Ceed Centre has become the place to interact along these lines. So many come nowadays, we may have to enlarge the building. Enthusiastic support for common values shone again at St. Andrew’s Church, April 22nd, when Annette Lebox launched her new young adult novel, A Circle of Cranes. Lebox, a self-professed, “craniac” told me she’d planned that when she invited a wide range of local talent to showcase their own skills under the general theme of cranes, an endangered local bird renowned for grace and beauty. The result of that invitation was a dramatic demonstration of community spirit. The Golden Ears writers asked writers for stories containing the word, crane. Music educator Rayne Beveridge conducted the Ridge Meadows orchestra in a piece titled Volo di gru (Flight of Cranes), by local teacher and composer, Rob Maddocks, and Take to the Sky, another piece Beveridge co-wrote with the Glee Club (Bergthorson Academy). “We tried to reflect the flight of the cranes by creating melodies and lyrics that were both painful and uplifting,” said Beveridge.

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The same objective was advanced by the Maple Ridge Dance Circle, which interpreted a piece by local composer Roy Hakkinen. Emerald Pig Theatre, dressed in period costume, read a collage of works from Chinese poets, including Confucius, and popular children’s entertainer Pam Carr (Growing Up Green) sang The Polder, a song she wrote after contemplating herons and cranes near Grant Narrows. Carr had 200 folks singing along with her. “Come along, come along, feel the peace in my song,” we sang. “Join the journey, come along.” It brought back that feeling of connection and common purpose I had on Earth Day. Lebox’s book does this, too. It’s the story of Suyin, a poor Chinese girl whose spiritual bond with a mystical “sisterhood” of cranes helps her endure beatings by slave trader, or “snakehead,” Lao – a nasty piece of work – and subsequent humiliation in a New York clothing sweatshop. Anyone who’s faced adversity in life – all of us – will identify with the main character’s transformational journey and understand the message: we can overcome difﬁcult times if we persevere, and have faith in ourselves. Of course, having a few powerful friends helps. Lebox says girls in China are denied basic education. They face victimization and despair. The author spent time in China and researched New York sweatshops, learning about the lives of these children. It made her want to help (savingcranes.org). See Emberly, p7

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THE NEWS/letters Go ahead and save Maple Ridge needs to fill gap your bacon, Ms. Clark I

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Wow, Chris Olsen making $125,00 annually and being given a $67,000 severance payment after a one-year gig as press secretary for the Christy Clark government. This in a world where the typical severance is one month for each year served. But no money for raises for any of the people who actually contribute to the running of the province. Go ahead, Ms. Clark. Change the name of the party. That will definitely save your bacon. CHERYL BARON MAPLE RIDGE

Slow down, save a senior DEAR EDITOR:

We, the seniors who use the seniors’ centre and the Legion, and who live in that area, thank the District of Maple Ridge and its engineering department for the installation of a pedestrian traffic light on 224th Street at 121 Avenue. We now feel much safer crossing those streets, and you well may have saved some injuries and fatalities. Now that the light is there, we hope that motorists will be more cautious driving in the area and more aware of pedestrian traffic, which is very heavy there. As our traffic control committee’s motto asks, please “Slow down and save a senior.” BONNY KLOVANCE MAPLE RIDGE

A rose by any name Emberly from p6 • Cheers to the Planet, a fundraiser in support of the Ceed Centre, took place at Meadowridge School, (volunteered venue) April 22nd. Rebecca Awram organized the event supporting community education and sustainable development. It featured dozens of B.C. restaurants, wineries, and food producers, most within 50 miles of us. About 300 people attended. “It was good to see so many people support common community goals,” said Awram. • On the Ridunkulist: MLA Marc Dalton wants the Liberals to be the B.C. Alliance Party. Shakespeare’s said: “A rose by any name would smell as sweet.” The Liberals image isn’t flowers, but skunk cabbages. Those things stink whatever you call them. • My accountant says Hydro bills tripled when his smart meter went in. It’s a common story. He was told pay the bill and hundreds more if he wanted his meter checked. He’ll take them to court if necessary, and win. Hydro, a “captive agency” of the government, picks pockets and blocks its ears. Imposing this faulty system on the public and refusal to redress complaints is an abuse of power by the “captive agency” of a defunct government. Those who want our council to say this have a good case. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

online comments • Kimberly Lauzon · Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Re: Maple Ridge must find way to pick up green waste (mapleridgenews.com). Social Enterprise would be a smart answer. Find the right people and you can create something through which everyone wins. • Renaud Valerie: Re: Maple Ridge must find way to pick up green waste (mapleridgenews.com). Take a look at the City of Port Coquitlam’s garbage, green and recycling program.

t’s easy to flit from one project to another and gobble up a ton of tax dollars in the process. But the dream of a walking-cyclinghiking trail on both sides of the Fraser River from Vancouver to Hope has caught everyone’s imagination, the provincial government, both the present and past premiers, MLAs, First Nations, and community groups. It’s no pipe dream of a small fringe. Everyone can see the value of such a project – offering unique vistas of one of the world’s great rivers. A multi-use trail could be a huge attraction to visiting cyclists or hikers or tourists who want a close-up look at B.C.’s lifeline. The tourist dollars would flow, as a result, while the trail could serve as back up non-commuter route – an emergency pathway snaking along the river. Which is why Maple Ridge should jump on board and do its part for the project, while it can, before it gets too expensive and before that prime waterfront land gets gobbled up. When MLAs and councillors showed up at Kanaka Creek Regional Park, just below Tamarack Lane, across from the problematic Albion flats a few weeks ago, announcing $1 million for the project, they did so at one of the many gaps that need filling before Experience the Fraser becomes a reality.

From Kanaka Creek park east to 240th Street, a stretch of a couple kilometres, there’s a hodge-podge of properties that keep people from accessing the river. It’s an important stretch, though, because it provides Commentary a non-motorized link between central Phil Melnychuk Maple Ridge and its eastern suburbs. What if those gaps were ﬁlled and people could ride or run along the river from Port Haney all the way to Albion? People would adopt the route and it would be a major step towards integrating both communities. It’s not a new idea, however, to the District of Maple Ridge’s parks and leisure services department. It’s already in its long-term plans. Recreation director Kelly Swift points out the district has to stay vigilant in order to acquire right-of-ways as property is sold or developed. But that’s a long-term process. But it can only proceed if the money and the political will is there to follow up.

The time, though, is sooner rather than later, because at some point, investors will realize that waterfront, zoned Albion industrial area property near the Lougheed Highway, in the Lower Mainland, isn’t a bad place to put your light manufacturing or processing plants. If Albion ﬂats on the north side of Lougheed is developed, demand will only grow for land on the south side of the highway. Which is why the trail/pathway has to be built now, while accessing the rightof-way is still possible and affordable. All it takes is for people here to make it happen. MLA Marc Dalton is doing what he can and helped win provincial support. Now Maple Ridge council has to step in, get a right-of-way acquisition plan in place and a timeline and build the trail. The project needs a champion or two on council to stay with it and drive it forward until it’s done. Maple Ridge hikers, cyclists and community groups also have to step up, as a letter to the editor recently suggested, and instead of bleating from the sidelines, help get it done. Then Maple Ridge would have done its part for Experience the Fraser, a legacy for all involved. Phil Melnychuk is a reporter with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News.

‘We don’t have democracy, but dictatorship’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Winning lottery, robbing a bank (Commentary, May 2). It is shocking the things public ‘servants’ get away with in our permissive society as they guzzle the public trough. Perhaps it is because us overtaxed Canadians are far too busy trying to make the decision between eating or paying our bewildering cornucopia of taxes, to worry about what the pampered politicians are up to. Yes, I know, this is nothing new. We don’t really have a democracy. What we really have is an elected (if temporary) dictatorship. But every time I hear of a working stiff being hounded to the grave by Revenue Canada for a debt of a few hundred bucks or so, and I see politicians milking the

system for thousands (and thousands) of dollars for their own comfort, I thank our lucky stars that we live in a country where public disgust doesn’t translate into violence. It is a measure of our civilization and general civility, and I know that because I have lived in countries where things are quite different. So we put up with the liars and scoundrels who worm their way into public ofﬁce (a job which, by the way, has no requirements except for talented salesmanship and an ability to prevaricate), rip the public off for a few years and end up with a lifelong pension that many, many working Canadians can only dream of. Sometimes, if they have worked the system well, they get a pension, and a posting to a lucrative diplomatic, or senatorial post.

Some of the more anointed ones may even get convicted of a crime, and still continue to hold an things like an Order of Canada, or retain a position as a Privy Counsellor to no less than Her Britannic Majesty in Westminster At this point, I must say that I think most people who aspire to public office, probably begin by sincerely wishing to serve and only serve. It’s just that power corrupts. They begin to think that just because protocol requires that they be addressed as “honourable” that they are so. And, just because they can command cash flow, they should do so for their own ends. Then, the rarefied air of government office further corrupts, and they begin to think that privilege is the same as a right. Finally, lest I appear too righteous, I’m not immune.

In my past, I have been an executive, and enjoyed expense accounts that working folks paid for within the budgets of the organizations for which I worked, and whom afforded me much more comfort than that which was afforded to the grunts who were, let’s face it, paying my salary (and my perks), and didn’t enjoy any of those avenues. Now retired, I am ashamed that I didn’t consider this at the time, but that was a long time ago. Looking back, I would like to believe that I would have done things differently. Truth is, the speciﬁc politician of whom Mr. Foulds speaks, is just an odious example of something that is endemic in political ofﬁce, right across the country. GREG WILMOT PITT MEADOWS

‘Visitors, like fish, begin to stink after three days’ EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: MLA calls for Liberal name change (The News, April 27). I read with interest Marc Dalton’s statement that, “people are confused about the centre-right.” I beg to differ. Whether a person is at one end of the political spectrum or the other, I would remind Mr. Dalton of the old adage, “visitors, like ﬁsh, begin to

stink after three days.” We tend to grant governments more leeway, but after a decade in power, the aroma of putrefaction ﬂoating around the Liberals has become overwhelming. The facts are as inevitable as they are simple. The Liberal government has been a de facto lame duck since the departure of Gordon Campbell. As polls indicate, people

have not only lost conﬁdence in the Liberals and their leader, they have grown tired of seeing them in power. It is absurd notion to think, as Mr. Dalton suggests, that Liberal fortunes would improve based on a simple name change. Any thinking voter will know who you are, regardless of what name you might choose to hide behind.

The citizens of this province want and deserve to see new people with fresh ideas. Whether it be for the better or the worse, the next provincial election will bring a sea change in the political landscape. The sooner Liberal members like Mr. Dalton accept that fact, the better off they will be. GEORGE CLARKE MAPLE RIDGE

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ie First Nation. For a lesson on governance and politics, the class visits Maple Ridge municipal hall. For biology and anatomy, the class studies ﬁsh species at the Allco Fish Hatchery. “This is the power of experience as a learning engagement tool,” he said. “And we couldn’t do it without community support.” School district superintendent Jan Unwin said the program has been an unmitigated success, and praised school board trustees for approving it two years ago. “This program exceeded my expectations beyond belief,” she said. The success of the program hasn’t gone unnoticed. Since the program began in September, Maitland said he has been inundated with requests from educators around the world to visit and observe the program. The school was even ﬁlmed by a documentary team from the National Film Board. While Maitland said he appreciates the interest, the attention can be disruptive. There have been so many people wanting to visit the program, Maitland said he

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“We’re getting 30 to 40 requests per month, so we don’t want more visitors than students.” Clayton Maitland

The interest in the program highlights the need for educators to offer innovative education options for their students, according to school board trustee Ken Clarkson. “A lot of people have been looking for innovation like this for a long time,” he said.

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Thieves steal Pitt arena hedging 100 yews planted near entrance One hundred yew trees planted as a hedge at Pitt Meadows arena were stolen last week. The trees formed a hedge along the hockey rink’s main entrance off Bonson Road. They were planted three months ago. It’s the first time thieves have swiped so many plants at once, said director of parks and facilities David Boag. The theft most likely happened over-

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The yew hedges were planted near the main entrance of the arena. night and went undetected until Friday morning.

Three-feet tall, the yews cost around $18 each, but retail for al-

most $60. “Someone would have to have had a vehicle to take so many plants,” said Boag. “This is the first experience I’ve had to deal with a loss as significant as this one.” • Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251. To remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www. bccrimestoppers.com. CrimeStoppers will pay a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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City requests bus detour for seniors staff reporter The City of Pitt Meadows wants TransLink to divert a shuttle bus through its civic centre to make it easier for seniors who use the recreation facility. City council intends to write a letter requesting the change and hopes the detour is in place by summer to coincide with the open-

ing of a new seniors facility that is part of the Wesbrooke development. Coun. Gwen O’Connell has been approached by several seniors who currently use the facility, but ﬁnd the walk to it from Harris Road rather taxing. “The shuttle could come through the civic centre and it wouldn’t be the end of the world,”

said O’Connell, noting the bus could pass the recreation centre and exit onto 119th Avenue without missing a stop. The Wesbrooke seniors housing development is on track to open in September. The parks and leisure services department is currently ﬁnalizing plans for the new 9,500-square-foot seniors’ centre, which

will form part of The Wesbrooke. It will be managed by seniors through a nonproﬁt organization, contracting with parks, but will be maintained the owner of The Wesbrooke. The centre will offer space for social activities, a large hall with a stage, arts and crafts room, a lounge, billiards room and administration ofﬁces.

Telephone Service Notiﬁcation for May 11, 2012 On May 11, 2012, between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm, the District of Maple Ridge Operations Centre main contact number 604-463-9581 will be temporarily out of service due to Telus line upgrades. For service or inquiries please email operationscentre@mapleridge.ca or call the District of Maple Ridge main number at 604-463-5221 and request to be transferred to the Operations Centre. For any questions regarding this notice, please contact the District at 604-463-5221 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-463-5221 • Fax: 604-467-7329

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An army of neon-vested workers spent their lunch hour picking up trash along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge on Wednesday. The volunteers, including staff and clients from the Salvation Army’s Caring Place, the District of Maple Ridge, Westridge Security, the downtown business association, police and ﬁreﬁghters turned out in force to “take back the community.” The wooded area behind the Caring Place, off Cliff Avenue, is favoured as a camping spot for the homeless and has become a dumping ground for everything from bicycle parts to tents, tarps, clothes and construc-

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Volunteers pick up trash Wednesday along the Haney Bypass. For video, visit mapleridgenews.com tion material. “We just want to send a united message to the community that we are

Backyard burns irks Katzie neighbours by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter The City of Pitt Meadows plans to meet with the Katzie First Nation following complaints from nearby residents about backyard burning on reserve land. Residents of Osprey Village say the bonﬁres are forcing them to close their windows to avoid thick, black smoke which

often deposits soot on their cars. “We have no jurisdiction on First Nation land and I know it is frustrating to our residents,” said Mayor Deb Walters. “All we can do is be their voice and continue to lobby.” Walters was set to meet with the Katzie First Nations on Friday to discuss the complaints. The city has also forwarded the complaints

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to Conservative MP Randy Kamp. “First Nations land is governed by the federal government and I felt he should be aware of the situation,” said Walters. “If there are noxious or toxic fumes, the RCMP will intervene and call the Pitt Meadows Fire Department if necessary.” Burning on the First Nation, however, has been an issue for years, according to the Pitt Meadows Fire Department, which refers complaints from city residents to the Ridge Meadows RCMP. Although the ﬁre de-

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committed to cleaning it up,” said Ridge Meadows RCMP Insp. Dave Fleugel, stopping on the

bypass for a moment with a half-full garbage bag in his hand. By cleaning up the neighbourhood, the group hopes to push out unsavoury elements and allow residents to once again take pride in their streets. The Caring Place has been doing a weekly cleanup in the neighbourhood for the past year and invited others to join them Wednesday in what it hopes becomes a regular event. “The Caring Place is committed to this community and we want to show that we are a positive inﬂuence here and we want to make it a cleaner place for the residents of Maple Ridge,” said shelter manager Michael Emery. “It’s something we have chosen to do and we are proud to do it. It is a small thing we can do to help the community.”

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more modern facility than the one she inherited in 1998. In recent years, the hospital has added a new emergency room, a new ambulatory care ward, and a new psychiatric ward. The work of Rankin and the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation has been critical in supporting those projects, and she will be sorely missed, says Foundation chair Mike Murray. “Her work is very much the basis on which our credibility is established,” he said. “She generates a lot of confidence, which is so important when you are fundraising.” The Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation raises money for

than $800,000 in donations last year, with 90 per cent of those donations coming from individuals in the community. “We have a very generous community in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows,” she said. Rankin said her decision to retire came down to golfing and granddaughters. Despite the many changes at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Rankin says there has been one constant. “The great people working here have remained the same,” she said. “That is what I will miss the most.”

equipment, education and research at the hospital, and with government funding in short supply, staff at the hospital have come to rely on the foundation to provide things like colonoscopes, cardio monitors, surgical e q u i p m e n t , Rankin blood analyzers, and much more. “I hope I’ve helped to make this a really great community hospital, and I hope the community is healthier today,” Rankin said. Under her leadership, the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation collected more

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Rotary duck race set to launch Cut-a-thon for cancer by Colleen Flanagan staff reporter

The second annual Rotary Duck Race is being launched at the Home Show this weekend. By race day, the Haney and Meadow Ridge Rotary Clubs are hoping to sell 10,000 rubber ducks at $10 each to raise $100,000 for qualiﬁed youth organizations in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Then on Sunday Aug. 5 at 1 p.m., the ducks will be raced down the Alouette River at Maple Ridge Park. The person with the winning duck will win a new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4 donated by Maple Ridge Chrysler that will be unveiled at the Home Show this weekend. Last year, 7,000 ducks were sold, raising $70,000 that went to youth sports and other Rotary youth projects. The Maple Ridge chapter of KidSport, which assists with the

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Last year’s Rotary Duck Race raised $70,000 for youth sports. registration costs for children who would not otherwise be able to play sports, received $25,000. • To purchase a duck look for the big yellow duck at the Home Show or for a list of locations go to http://rotaryduckrace.ca/.

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‘Try variable rates, toll all LM bridges’ Bridge from front Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin admits the acceptance of the tolled bridge has been disappointing. But the shortfalls are decreasing, he pointed out. “The year before, it was farther than that. There’s no one simple thing, it’s the economy, it’s the aversion to tolls. They still think they can save money by driving around. I thought that the uptake on it would be more immediate because we’ve been waiting for years for a bridge to Langley.”

But it’s a long-term project, just like the Lion’s Gate Bridge, he pointed out. “I’m still convinced that the Golden Ears Bridge, long-term, it’s all going to be worth it.” It’s the ﬁrst tolled bridge in the Lower Mainland in modern times, he added. “It’s going to grow, the usage of it.” Motorists with a TransLink transponders pay $2.90 per crossing and $4.10 if they’re not registered and have no transponder. A middle rate of $3.45 is also available.

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Pitt Meadows Coun. Janis Elkerton says TransLink should try variable rates, for an extended period, to try to change driver behaviour, just like it took people a while to start using the West Coast Express. TransLink brieﬂy experimented with variable tolls last year. She says the standard rates should apply in rush hours, while fares for crossing on weekends and evenings should be a dollar or two cheaper. Smaller tolls of about $2 should be applied on every Lower Mainland bridge such as the Lions Gate Bridge, Ironworkers Memorial and Alex Fraser bridges, she added. “So everybody has to pay their fair share.” It’s not fair to slap tolls on to Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge residents when there are no real alternatives, Elkerton said. “We really don’t have a lot of bus service in the area.” TransLink expects the Golden Ears numbers to improve in 2013, after the new Port Mann

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cort. The 66-year-old greatgrandmother was making the 20-kilometre trek from Albion to Mission to symbolize the struggle of her people, the Whonnock Tribe, whom she says has been neglected and forgotten. At one time the Whonnock used to preside over 2,000 acres from

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but was integrated with the Fort Langley tribe under the Kwantlen umbrella in 1929. In the Halkomelem language, Whonnock (pronounced honnock) means a place where many frogs make thunderous noise, according to Florence’s eldest son, Robert. Robert Thomas, 42, who goes by the hereditary name Xatsten, is chief (or Siyem) of the Whonnock, estimated to have between 60 and 80 people remaining in their tribe. He, too, is “homeless,” after his house burned down last year and there are no funds to replace it. “I understand where my mother’s coming from because at her age she shouldn’t be homeless like this,” said Robert. Living off a pension, Florence says she doesn’t have enough money to buy a new home, and the Whonnock pay the Kwantlen what little they have. She said when she returned to her home with bleach to try and kill the mold, it had been stripped of doors and sinks and any possessions left behind were

Alouette to Stave lakes, and south to the north side of the Fraser River. They have since become a 92-acre reserve with three other parcels of land administered by the Kwantlen, whom Florence says largely ignore their plight. “My walk of hope is a brighter future for all my families who are homeless today. Not homeless like on the street, but we haven’t had a house built on Whonnock reserve for over 20 years,” said Florence, who has had to split time in the homes of three of her daughters. Florence has been without a house since 2003, when health inspectors condemned it because of mold. She was placed into native housing, but was forced to leave because she had too many grandchildren living with her. With four daughters and four sons, 27 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Florence has a large family, many of whom struggle to survive on and off the reserve. The Whonnock tribe used to be independent,

gone. The house, made mostly of wood, later burned down. Florence, whose aboriginal name is Quayna-wit, grew up in Maple Ridge in Mission. As a child, she was seized by the state and placed in the St. Mary’s residential school for Indians at Heritage Park for six years. It was a time when the First Nations peoples were not allowed to participate in their traditional ways. She feels the Whonnock are still deprived of that right today. “That’s my cry out to get homes for my families so that we can take our children home and do our traditional cultural things that we do,” she said. “The ultimate goal here is to reestablish our footprints back on our traditional territory and our lands so that we can live again and live the way we used to. The old people say if you don’t know your history, you’re lost,” said Robert. Florence called her April 30 journey her “walk of hope.” It is a hope that someone, somewhere, will come to the aid of her people.

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come through clearly in the lead-up to last November’s municipal elections. Metro administrators have not yet spelled out where they intend to find the required savings, but that’s expected to come before the regional board approves the 2013 budget next October. The regional district finished 2011 with a $47 million surplus on its $608 million operating budget and $304 million capital budget. The surplus, mainly due to deferred projects and lower debt costs, will be used to reduce the debt and therefore future interest costs on major capital projects. More than half of the increased hit to homes over the past year is attributed to rising water capital costs. Metro spent more than $800 million in the past several years to filter water from its North Shore reservoirs and an array of other costly projects are either underway or on the horizon, including $250 million to build a new earthquake-proof water main under the Fraser River to help supply Surrey and $110 million to add ultraviolet disinfection at the Coquitlam reservoir. Moore said cities can cut their water costs to Metro by promoting conservation, because of the user-pay system. “If you do a good cam-

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Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom is proposing to add some democracy to TransLink by giving area mayors two seats on the currently unelected professional board. He also unveiled details of a promised audit to wring new savings out of the transportation authority. The planned governance reform would amend TransLink’s legislation to add the chair and vice-chair of the mayors’ council to the nine-member board of directors, which has made all decisions behind closed doors since 2008, when the province removed elected reps. The move wouldn’t give the mayors majority control over the authority and its spending priorities – which they have demanded – but it would

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All payments are based on 4.9% interest. 2007 Focus #26298, $99 per month payment based on the selling price of $7000 with a down payment of $3050 the cost of borrowing is $697 plus taxes OAC 2007 Fit, #25575, $99 per month payment based on the selling price of $13,000 with a down payment of $9750 the cost of borrowing is $699 plus taxes OAC 2008 Amanti, #26294 $99 per month based on the selling price of $12,200, with a down payment of $8,000 the cost of borrowing is $980 plus taxes OAC. 2007 Magentis, #26153 $99 per month based on the selling price of $12,000 with a $8650 down payment the cost of borrowing is $696 plus taxes OAC 2008 Rio #26296, $99 per month based on the selling price of $8,000 with a down payment of $3250 the cost of borrowing is $987 plus taxes OAC 2008 Rio 5 #225911 $99 per month based on the selling price of $6,000 with a down payment of $1,000 the cost of borrowing is $988 plus taxes OAC 2009 Rondo, #26301, $99 per month based on the selling price of $13,500 with a $9400 down payment the cost of borrowing is $988 plus taxes OAC 2008 Sedona, #26171, $99 per month based on the selling price of $13,700, with a down payment of $9650 the cost of borrowing is $984 plus taxes OAC 2009 Spectra #25904, $99 per month based on the selling price of $11,500 with a down payment of $7,200 the cost of borrowing is $981 plus taxes OAC 2009 Sportage #26183, $99 per month based on the selling price of $15,500 with a down payment of $11,650 the cost of borrowing is $987 plus taxes OAC 2008 Mazada RX 8, #26119, $99 per month based on the selling price of $17,500 with a down payment of $13,900 the cost of borrowing is $985 plus taxes OAC 2008 Outlander #26136, $99 per month based on the selling price of $15,500 with a down payment of $11,650 the cost of borrowing is $987 plus taxes OAC 2007 Yaris #25619, $99 per month based on the selling price of $9,900 with a down payment of $6300 the cost of borrowing is $696 plus taxes OAC 2007 Golf #26355, $99 per month based on the selling price of $9900 with a down payment of $6300 the cost of borrowing is $696 plus taxes OAC 2010 SX4 #26330, $99 per month based on the selling price of $13,500 with a down payment of $8550 the cost of borrowing is $1319 plus taxes OAC 2008 Pontica G5 #26196, selling price of $4,995 plus taxes 2005 Pontiac Sunﬁre #26349, selling price of $4,995 plus taxes two to choose from, 2002 Sebring Convert #26357 selling price $6,995 plus taxes, 2004 Hyundai Santa FE #26371 selling price $7,995 plus taxes, 2003 Mazada Protege #26356 selling price $6,995 plus taxes OAC All prices do not include tax, license, insurance or documentation fee. Prices are subject to change. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. Please see dealer for complete details. Sale end Sunday May 6th at 5 pm. All payment and prices are OAC.

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Man in Motion World Tour that Rick Hansen completed in 1987. As part of the Anniver-

sary Relay, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will be celebrating local heroes, May 16 and 17. Two local medal bearers will carry the Rick Hansen Medal as part of its cross-Canada journey

and stop at local community celebrations. The two medal bearers, Nathan Bragg and Gordon Kirkland, were selected as part of a community survey, with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Mead-

Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

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The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing**

ows municipal advisory committee on accessibility issues making the ﬁnal decision, says a District of Maple Ridge news release. “Nathan and Gordon are great citizens, great volunteers and amazing examples of how we all need to focus on how many people in our communities, working together, are making a difference,” said Greg Turnbull, on the accessibility committee. The celebration in Maple Ridge takes place May 16 in Memorial Peace Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The medal arrives at 6 p.m., carried by 18-yearold Maple Ridge secondary student Nathan Bragg, the B.C. Wheelchair Basketball Society’s 2010 Junior Athlete of the Year. The event will include live music, displays and a brief ceremony as the medal arrives on the bandstand. The next day, Thursday, May 17, the medal goes to Pitt Meadows for a celebration at Spirit Square from 11:45 am to 1:15 p.m. Live music, a barbecue and other events will serve as a backdrop for the medal ceremony, featuring humourist and novelist Gordon Kirkland.

“Nathan and Gordon are great citizens, great volunteers and amazing examples of how we all need to focus on how many people in our communities, working together, are making a difference”

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Turnbull said the advisory committee on accessibility issues, is an example of how accessibility and inclusion is now “part of the way we do business in our communities, and what has happened to make them more inclusive and accessible since the Man in Motion World Tour ended in 1987.” For two years Hansen wheeled in a wheelchair through 34 countries on four continents. The Anniversary Relay recreates Hansen’s original route as a global invitation to join in his journey towards a cure for spinal cord injuries and create a more inclusive society, as well as inspiring a new generation to dream and take action to change the world.

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Dump carbon tax, B.C. Liberal says Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government should quit pretending it can inﬂuence global climate and scrap the carbon tax on fossil fuels as soon as possible, Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett said Monday, April 30. Bennett called for the move in debate of an NDP motion to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of the obligation to purchase carbon offsets for their fuel use. The B.C. Liberal government has already offered rebates to the province’s 60 public school districts to offset their mandatory payments this year, while it reviews the carbon tax program. Bennett, a former B.C. Liberal energy minister, clariﬁed that he was expressing his own opinion, and not attempting to speak for the government or party. He said it would take time to phase the carbon tax out, and there would be costs associated with the income tax cuts that have been phased in at the same time to keep it revenue neutral to the government. “In fact, I would go a little further and say that the whole policy regime that’s based on the notion that the B.C. government can do something about the amount of humancaused carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere should be rethought – again, in my opinion,” Bennett told the legislature. He said Canada’s carbon emissions represent two per cent of all human sources, and B.C.’s emissions are roughly one tenth of that. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming began the debate arguing that colleges, uni-

versities and hospitals should keep the money paid in carbon offsets to improve the fuel efﬁciency of their operations, rather than pay it to the Paciﬁc Carbon Trust for distribution to other greenhouse gas reduction projects in industry. Fleming said carbon offsets will cost public sector operations $25 million this year, and B.C.’s public sector is only responsible for one per cent of the province’s greenhouse gas emissions. The government has committed to one more increase in the carbon tax on July 1, which will add about a cent to the 5.56-cent tax on a litre of gasoline.

No more beanies The B.C. government has followed through on its promise to regulate motorcycle helmets, with restrictions on the horsepower available to new riders coming in the next year. Justice Minister Shirley Bond announced Monday, April 30 that the new helmet regulation takes effect June 1, requiring riders to wear helmets that meet Canadian and international safety standards. Many of the minimalcoverage “beanie” helmets favoured by macho bikers will soon be eligible for a $138 ticket. Regulations will also require passengers to have their feet on foot pegs or ﬂoorboards while riding. Children who can’t reach the foot pegs will no longer be allowed as passengers, and drivers will be subject to tickets for that as well. Bond said restrictions will be developed by next spring that will set a limit on the horsepower of motorcycles used

by new riders. The new rule will be an extension of the graduated licence restrictions for all new drivers. The power restrictions were sought by Denise Lodge, who began lobbying for changes after her son Corey died in a crash in 2005. His accident on Highway 1 on Vancouver Island came the day after getting a learner’s permit and buying a modiﬁed, high-speed motorcycle. “I kept saying, if only he didn’t have such a powerful bike,” said Lodge, struggling to maintain her composure as she spoke at a news conference in Victoria. “If he only had the training. If only he had experience.” Lodge soon learned of motorcycle power restrictions in place in European countries, and began seeking similar regulations for B.C. Bond said she plans to have consultations on power limits complete by this fall, and new rules in place before motorcycle riding season next year.

Auditor search The B.C. government has appointed a committee to select and oversee its new auditor general for local government, and the minister responsible says controversy over the move seems to have subsided. Community, Sport and Culture Minister Ida Chong said criticism of the move last year was a result of “confusion” about how the new auditor would operate. “It’s not about finding fault, not about imposing new rules,” Chong said as she introduced the audit committee members. “It’s about helping to find efficiencies.”

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Chong said local government representatives have seen the enabling legislation and now understand that auditor will be independent of the B.C. government and its recommendations will not be binding. While some municipal leaders were suspicious, one the early advocates of the new office was Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. He said he learned the value of performance audits before entering politics, when he ran three tire stores that are part of a national chain of 300 outlets. Auditors were able to answer questions such as “why were my fleet costs in Langford so much higher than what it was in West Kelowna?” Leonard said. The audit committee is chaired by Anthony Ariganello, president of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada.

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Christa Robinson, a Maple Ridge interior designer, says quartz countertops, clean looking subway tiles and more traditional cabinet styles are winners locally. a chance to play with colour and not break the bank. Try choosing a few spiced-up pillows or a picture frame. Find a bouquet of bright ﬂowers or change the vase you put them in. Colour isn’t the only way to spruce up your home for spring. There are other trends that are taking off in the design world. Robinson points to other simple and cost effective spring trend that will spice up your décor. Try playing with scale. Bring in an oversized lamp or a larger-than-life mirror to change up a room with little cost or time. “Just keep it to one item per room and make

that item interesting,” she says. Wallpaper is also a winner this season. But not just any wallpaper. New technology has created a decorating phenomenon where people are designing their own wallpaper, uploading it to the web and watching their ideas go viral. “Anything goes really,” Robinson says. “Bold colours and strong graphic elements are best.” As usual, kitchens and bathrooms are the focus for new ideas, and Robinson notes different trends are taking hold in Vancouver

and the Fraser Valley. Gold hardware and sleek cabinetry are taking off downtown, where builders and designers cater more to young urban buyers, while quartz countertops, clean looking subway tiles and more traditional cabinet styles are winners locally. Bathrooms are changing this spring with trends taking hold in all price ranges. Raw showers or wet rooms are very popular. These include large tiled areas with rainfall showerheads and large glassed-in showers. “Tiles are hugely popular,” Robinson says, noting that you can get the look with less expensive tiles or by using long tiles in herringbone patterns that cost less. Other bathroom must-haves include heated ﬂoors, freestanding tubs and wall-mounted faucets. Even relatively small changes such as adding suspended lights in the can make a big difference. “Try to be creative with what you have,” suggests Robinson. The key to following trends no matter what the season, is to often to make small changes and use small ﬂashes of colour to ensure that spicy tangerine doesn’t leave a bad taste in your mouth come the middle of winter. • Go to www.ccsrdesign.ca for more info on Robinson’s local designs.

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This 12 unit 55+ townhouse complex is part of Fraserview Village with access to pool, exercise facilities and potential RV rental spaces. Main floor living includes 2 bdrms (master with ensuite), living rm, dining rm, kitchen and laundry. Den/ office loft up and part bsmt, finished with large rec rm and loads of storage.

23635 - 111A Avenue

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of ﬁnished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths. Reduced to $489,900.

TRI-TEL REALTY

Ralph Telep

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

23349 - 133 Ave., Maple Ridge

679,900 Inc HST

• 3400 sq. ft. ﬁnished • 2 bedroom legal suite down • Guest rm with full ensuite • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

TRI-TEL REALTY

www.ralphtelep.com

Walk To Whonnock Lake

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint ﬂooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system. Priced at $599,900.

TRI-TEL REALTY

Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

Cass & Jeff

Reduced $10,000!

429,800

This One Is A 10!

• Over 1400 sq. ft. • Large private lot • Brand new kitchen • Covered patio • Immaculate • 3 bedrooms Rancher • Family rm

12345 - 234th St, M.R.

179,800

Start Here!

254,800

3 Bedroom Townhome

• 3 bdrm townhome • Huge fenced patio • 800 sq. ft. and yard • Central location • No Stairs!!!

• Great Complex! • Fenced private yard

#4, 21555 Dewdney Tk., M.R.

#15 - 23575 - 119th Ave., M.R.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

• Over 1200 sq. ft. • New roof in 2011 • Walk to amenities

No Stairs!

Check Your Stress At The Door!

629,800

• 10 year old rancher • 3 bdrms, family rm & den • 1 ACRE ON CITY WATER • Private w/long driveway • Double garage + more • Millionaire Creek along east side of property

23901 - 130th Avenue, Maple Ridge

299,800

199,800

#105 - 11595 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge

23880 - 117B Ave., Maple Ridge

Must See! 4100 sq. ft. custom estate home on permanent protected greenbelt lot. 4 bdrms + den, 3.5 baths. Simply the best!

Awesome 2050 sq. ft. 4 bdrm + den, 3 bath home on ﬂat, fenced and private pie shaped cul-de-sac lot. Priced to move!

King of the Road! 5 bdrm + den, 2 storey + ﬁnished bsmt home on 9,000 sq. ft. greenbelt lot. Easy to suite, great value here!

JUST LISTED! $619,000 No Neighbours!

SPOTLESS! $574,800 Entertainers Dream!

2.5 ACRES! $789,900 English or Western?

2 storey + unﬁnished bsmt home on permanent, protected greenbelt lot in popular “Uplands Subdivision”. Bsmt is suiteable!

Big 3,300 sq. ft. bsmt entry on 6,000 sq. ft. corner lot in “Twin Brooks”. Open plan w/ hardwood, spacious kitchen, covered deck.

Recently remodelled 2300 sq. ft. split level on perfect 2.5 acre lot. 3 stall barn w/tack rm & hayloft, large grazing area and ring.

MORTGAGE $539,900 HELPER! Dare To Compare!

SUITEABLE! $499,900 Need A Mortgage Helper?

3,700 sq. ft. 6 bdrm + den, 2 kitchen home in Maple Ridge. Backs onto tree farm, culde-sac setting, walk to Kanaka School.

4 bdrm + den, 3 baths, showhome condition & full bsmt roughed in for 2 bdrm + den suite. Priced below assessed value.

0.71 ACRE! $419,900 Nature Lovers Lucky Find

BIG LOT! $399,000 Country Quiet - City Close!

Large rancher on ultra private 3/4 acre “L” shaped lot in “Silver Valley” location. 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 bath home.

Best of both worlds! 1,500 sq. ft. 3 bdrm rancher with in-ground bsmt on large 1/4 acre private lot in “Websters Corners”.

• New H/W tank, • 1,260 sq ft painted • 2 bdrms + den • 2 full baths, New • Walk to amenities ﬂooring

#30 - 19160 - 119 Ave., P.M.

1 ACRE! $875,000 Picture Perfect! Stunning 2,900 sq. ft. 2 storey home on 1 acre lot with views, in “Sheridan Hill” Pitt Meadows. Too many features to list!

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo

JUST LISTED! $456,900 Family Friendly!

$615,000

Ground Floor Unit!

Wow! Own This 2 Bdrm Condo - No Money Down

• Why rent when you can own? • Tons of updates • Great location • Walk to West Coast Express

JUST LISTED! $659,900 11043 - 237th St., Maple Ridge

224,800

Great Pitt Meadows Location!

• 1065 sq. ft. • Open plan, 9’ • 2 bdrms ceiling • 2 baths • Secure parking • Ground ﬂoor unit • Immaculate suite

#104 - 12464 - 191B St., P.M.

$1,199,000 Academy Park - 2 Acre Lot 5,000+ sq. ft. custom home has huge rms. The master has breathtaking views, huge walk in-closet and a luxurious spa ensuite.

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Carla McColeman

604-908-2014 6

Brookside Realty

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

carla@sellingmapleridge.com

Each office independently owned and operated

Bob Terepocki

For the way you live

604-817-2920 0 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

www.sellingmapleridge.com

T FAS SION S E S PO

MOVE RIGHT IN! • Great location, schools, shopping, golf courses commuter routes all near by. • REMODELLING: new laminate, carpeting, painting, kitchen appliances, some plumbing, recent rooﬁng.

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

• LARGE YARD: Covered sundeck, 2 covered parking plus RV. • FAST POSSESSION POSSIBLE.

Ask Rob Jeeves

• Lots of good sized rooms plus train room complete with town site, mountain, tunnels and train sets.

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

429,900

ON ATIION C O L CAT LO

21009 River Road 21009 River See it on virtual tour MLSRoad #V919421

HOME AND ACREAGE! • 2 ACRES of serene riverfront! Fish for wild steelhead from your backyard. • AWESOME COVERED DECK, leading out to pool, and hot tub. • ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN, shopping, and commuting. • YENNADON ELEMENTARY CATCHMENT AREA. CALL BOB OR CARLA to have a look at this rare beauty!

W NE

G TIN LIS

$1,250,000 ELEGANT 5 ACRE ESTATE IN WHONNOCK • Custom built 3,800 sqft home • Rancher attached to Main House • Full size media room plus country kitchen • Formal Livingroom • 6 car garage, circular driveway & 2 ponds • Private and quiet location

12680 239 St 21009 River See it on virtual tour MLSRoad #V907627

Bob Terepocki would like to welcome daughter Carla McColeman to his dynamic real estate team.

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ROOM TO S-P-R-E-A-D OUT! • Large Lot–8,716 sqft • 6 Bdrm + 3 Bath • 24x12 Cedar deck • Deluxe master with vaulted ceiling • Rec Room

604-202-5117

SELL YOUR HOME! A portion on every sales commission is donated to Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 100% sent to Cythera House - Ridge Meadows

$599,000

• Extra Parking • 2 Bdrm suite potential • Fully fenced backyard

• Two story 4,562 sq ft family home • 4 bdrms up + 1 bdrm on main • Floor to ceiling rock ﬁreplace • 17 ft ceiling in great room • 3 car garage • Backs onto greenbelt

JOHN O’GRADY RE DU CE D

959,900

$575,000

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

W NE

G TIN LIS

mapleridgerealestate.com

OPEN SUN. 1:00-4:00

RE DU CE D

• New torch on roof. SUITEABLE. FINISHED BASEMENT.

249,900

19656 PLANETREE LN, P.M. • Meadows Highlands • 3 bdrms, 2 fully updated bthrms • Newer Kitchen • 1400 sq. ft., 2 sheds • Indoor pool, Rec Centre

539,800

609,900

24929 112TH AVE, M.R.

21181 77A AVE, LANGLEY

• 2/3 of an acre ﬂat • Services 2 blocks away • Great for investors • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom

• 2 storey plus basement • Legal 2 bedroom suite • High end ﬁnishing • 4 large bedrooms up all with ensuites

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

W NE

G TIN LIS

419,900

This home shows great! It’s been completely updated on the main ﬂoor and has a fully ﬁnished basement with outside entrance. Backs onto greenbelt!

SPACIOUS, CONTEMPORARY & IMMACULATE! • 3 Bedroom plus Den • 3 ½ Bathrooms • New ﬂooring, lights, paint • Newer stainless steel appliances

269,900

• Fenced Yard with entertainment sized patio • Double garage plus extra parking

This home shows great! Located in the Keystone, this unit has large windows and an eastern exposure. Steps to shopping, recreation, and the West Coast Express.

AWESOME PITT MEADOWS LOCATION! • 2 Bedrooms • Gorgeous kitchen with tile, granite, and stainless steel • Over 700 sq ft Patio

• 2 Full Bathrooms • Electric Fireplace • Great Pitt Meadows Location

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net

W NE

G TIN LIS

289,900

This home is situated in a small 14 unit complex and it shows great! Located in West Maple Ridge, it’s an easy walk to schools, shopping, the golf course, restaurants, even the West Coast Express.

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOME WITH DOUBLE GARAGE • 3 Bedroom, 2 ½ Bathroom • Bright End unit • Slate and Laminate Flooring

W NE

G TIN LIS

234,900

• Brand new Roof and Gutters • Private Fenced Yard • Great Westside Location

Located in the desirable Magnolia Gate building, its located an easy walk away from schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and the downtown centre. Great value here!

WANT A CONDO? AND A YARD? • 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathrooms • Ground Floor with Courtyard View • Electric Fireplace

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

• Tile, Granite, Stainless Steel in kitchen • Move-in Condition • Great Central Location

604.466.2838

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For the way you live

Jan Hickman 604-828-3445

604-561-0053

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes” OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

U ED

COLLEEN

That’s all the owner is asking for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, plus 1 bedroom in-law suite in a quiet West Side neighbourhood. The home has country-style kitchen, hardwood ﬂoors, garage, a large private yard and a great deal more. This will likely sell to the ﬁrst caller. $398,800

LUKE

www.rpluke.com D LLE DE O M RE

W NE

G TIN LIS

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM

$519,000 THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT

JEFF

20879 125 AVENUE

SUN-LOVER TERRACE

On a clear day you can see forever! You could travel the world and ﬁnd little to compare with the peace and tranquility of this lovely spot. An updated 2-storey 3 bdrm. with double garage has unsurpassed mountain vistas. It’s a perfect blend of privacy and convenience. $569,900

For a full body tan comes with this oversized 2 bedroom, double bath end unit in Windsor Oak. The living area, with its open concept ﬂooded with natural light, makes this a happy place to live and entertain. Features great gourmet kitchen and double garage. Don’t miss this for $298,800

12050 232B ST, East Central, Maple Ridge • Central location • Fireplace • Golf course nearby • Appliances Included • Shopping nearby

$469,000 23648 Kanaka Way, Maple Ridge • 5 bdrms, 3 baths • Close to school, • Great ﬂoor plan shopping, & transit

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OPEN SUN. 2-4PM W NE

$299,999 #314 3075 Primrose Ln, North Coquitlam • Central location • Fireplace • Recreation nearby • Hot Tub • Shopping nearby • Indoor Pool

778-988-1224

New Listing

$399,000

21084 122nd Ave, Northwest Maple Ridge • Central location • Fireplace • Recreation nearby • Appliances Included

ICE PR

$429,000

19027 117A AV, Central Meadows, Pitt Meadows • Central location • Shopping nearby • Private setting • Fireplace • Recreation nearby • Storage

$315,000 #40 19160 119TH AV, Pitt Meadows • View • Playground • Fireplace • Garbage disposal unit • Security System • Recreation centre

OFFICE 604-466-2838

DON’T PUT THOSE HOCKEY STICKS AWAY!

55+

This deluxe “Maple Crest” home is tucked at the end of a family friendly cul-de-sac and is sure to provide you and your family with the most desirable location! There is so much family living space here plus a basement that is partially ﬁnished – just ready for some custom ﬁnishing touches. Heat pump, granite, immaculately maintained and so many other fabulous features – call me for your private viewing appointment today!

$229,900

#316 22514 116th Ave, Maple Ridge • Central location • Hot Tub • Recreation nearby • Indoor Pool • Fireplace • Clubhouse

OPEN SAT./SUN. 2-4PM

644,500

Heritage House

$149,900

#106 12096 222nd St, Maple Ridge • Central location • Intercom • Recreation nearby • Wheelchair access • Shopping nearby • Smoke Detectors

55+

$144,900

#43 11900 228th St, Maple Ridge • Fireplace • Storage • Intercom • Garbage disposal unit • Tennis Court • Smoke Detectors

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

LD N E O OW LIKLE T YA

$724,900

1945 Laurier Ave, Port Coquitlam • View • Smoke Detectors • Fireplace • Appliances Included • Storage

View more pictures and information at www.terrismith.ca

19+

$337,900 #413 101 Morrissey Rd, Port Moody • Indoor Pool • Smoke Detectors • Workshop • Sprinkler System-Fire • Marina nearby • Exercise centre

Family Home

$772,900

817 Prospect St, Coquitlam • Fireplace • Drapes/Window • Hot Tub coverings • Security System • Appliances Included

Like Old Yale Town OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4

THE

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IN BC

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CUSTOM HOME IN AN EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD 24795 - 102A Avenue Reduced to $929,900 • Thornhill Heights. Immaculate condition • 2 storey plus bsmnt inlaw suite • Gourmet kitchen with double wall ovens, granite counters, walk-in pantry. Large island with eating bar • 4 bdrms upstairs. 4 bathrooms. Den. • Air conditioning. Triple garage • Large 9,128 sq. ft. nicely landscaped lot

WESTSIDE IN A GREAT AREA 21340 Douglas Avenue Just listed $539,900 • • • • •

2140 sq. ft. 3 level split 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Fireplace in the living room and rec room Island in the kitchen 75 x 120 lovely yard, large deck with built-in rock & concrete stainless steel gas BBQ and built-in fridge • View of the Golden Ear Mtns

Starting at $439,000

NEW 2 STOREY HOMES WITH FINISHED BASEMENTS $559,900 Showhome at 10130 - 242 Street • 3 new homes to choose from • Finished basements with 2 bdrms & bathroom • 4 bdrms upstairs & 2 bathrooms • Main ﬂoor has a family rm with gas ﬁreplace & 2 piece bath. • Maple kitchen. Double garage.

Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road • Albion Terraces quality built nicely finished new 2 storey homes with basements. • Separate entrance. Easy to make into an inlaw suite. • Appliances, blinds and landscaping included • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. • Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and desk. • Gas fireplace in the family room. • Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com

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NEW HOMES BUILT BY ONNI

Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #15 11252 Cottonwood Drive

Showhome at 10132 - 240 Street

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Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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$549,900 Includes HST 11954 & 11960 - 239 Street • Almost 1800 sq. ft. on the main floor with 3 bdrms, 2 bathrooms • Maple kitchen with quartz countertops • Gas fireplace in the family room. Sundeck. • Almost 1500 sq. ft in the finished basement with separate entrance, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, games room • Double garage. Landscaped. Near schools, transit and shopping.

Starting at $539,000 Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue • Mountain view and backing onto greenbelt • Full basements with separate entrance • Maple kitchen with granite countertops & island, pantry • Great room with gas ﬁreplace • 4 bedrooms upstairs. • Includes 5 appliances & blinds • Greenbelt/park setting near schools & park

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

• Quality built new townhomes • Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Some have a finished basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace • Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

Each office independently owned and operated

MAIN STONE CREEK Starting at $463,900

• Quality built 2 storey homes with basements built by Onni Group • 3 or 4 bedrooms. Open ﬂoor plans • Gas ﬁreplace in the great room • Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry • Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, garberator • Double garage

604.466.2838

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The tradition continues at Silver Ridge... A collection of 3 & 4 bedroom parkside homes in the award winning community of Silver Ridge, featuring distinct quality and craftsmanship with exceptional finishings and impressive living spaces. Hampstead is everything you want in a home. Naturally.

Pre-Sales Event is now on! Prices starting from $459,900 N

PRE-SALES EVENT located at the Stoneleigh Presentation Centre

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232 ST

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132 AVE

604.466.9278 HampsteadLiving.ca

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SILVER RIDGE – Winner of the Best Residential Community in all of Canada

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PORTRAIT HOMES – Winner of the Avid Diamond Award for the Best Customer Experience in Canada

BUILDING AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITIES FOR TODAY... AND FOR YEARS TO COME. Marketing and Sales by Portrait Homes Realty Ltd. This is not an offering for sale. Price excludes taxes. E. & O. E.

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MINDY... has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

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Resort lot with 5th wheel. Just 1 hour from Vancouver in gated private 30 acre park. Boating, rec hall, horseshoes, kids park, two boat launches. $98,500

Attention developers!! Possible 5-6 lot subdivision. Older home on 1.03 acres of prime development. Property has had 3rd reading with City of Surrey. Hurry on this one!!! $1,250,000

Flat usable 1.67 acres in prime location. City water. 5 minutes to town. Currently in the ALR but in developing area. Cute old-time rancher. $439,000.

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In-town Building Lot Some commercial potential! Only $159,000 #0823

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Customized 2 storey, 4300+ sqft home backs onto greenery & walk trails. 6 bdrms + den, 4 baths. Bsmt has sep. entry & could adapt for in-laws. Central air, fabulous Hot Tub! $599,900

1.73 acres commercial property in 70 mile house. Motel, restaurant, RV camping. $495,000

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Excellent location, newer ﬂr, kitchen w/ cabinets + counter tops replaced! New windows! Perfect for newlyweds, young family or investors! Nice lot size! Close to hospital, Superstore! $294,900

Affordable Rancher located close to all amenities! Recreation, West Coast Express, seconds to town! This is perfect for the ﬁrst-time home buyer, or the investor! $269,500

On a 6600+ sqft lot. Live a simple peaceful life conveniently located close to freeway & town access. New windows. Storage shed. Sunny location amongst mature tree setting. $199,900.

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End unit. Lovely complex close to shopping, banking. Westcoast Ex., theatre, coffee shops!! 3 yrs young & affordable w/open concept kitch, 2 bdrm w/bonus 3rd bdrm/den/ﬂex rm down. $254,500

End unit! Family room off kitchen, huge pantry, living room, 3 large bdrms, L & laundry room upstairs. Deep single car garage. Best location in development. $238,900

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Nice 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, gas f/p, great layout, in-suite laundry, no age restriction, secure 28 unit building, rec-room, on the bus route - close to all amenities!! $169,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0834

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Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, ﬂooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $76,500

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GVHBA to hold annual spring home renovation seminar

Mark your calendars for May 15 With about $7.8 billion expected to be spent on home renovation this year in B.C. alone, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association will hold its annual spring home renovation seminar on May 15 to give homeowners a few tips about hiring the best renovator. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Croation Cultural Centre. More than 40 RenoMark renovators and suppliers will be available before the seminar between 5:30 and 7:30 so homeowners can discuss their plans. To be accepted into the RenoMark program, contractors must adhere to a 10-condition code of conduct. “There is no shortage of fly-by-night

operators taking advantage of trusting homeowners,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson. “Dealing in the cash-only underground economy exposes homeowners to personal liability and close scrutiny from municipal bylaw officials, provincial safety-compliance authorities and others.” Participants will learn about various stages of the renovation process, from design to choosing a contractor. The seminar is free and preregistration is required. Attendees are asked to bring something for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Register at gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

space to your home. Most units feature beautiful views, so you may have some trouble tearing yourself away from spending all your time outside taking in the scenery, including Mount Baker. There are three different interior schemes available: Craftsman Traditional, Casual Contemporary and Modern Chic. The two contemporary schemes include stone countertops, a sleek stainless-steel feature hood fan in

the kitchen and white satin flat panel upper cabinets and Teak or Wenge laminate flat panel lower cabinets, among other modern details. The traditional scheme switches things up with an architectural stove hood centrepiece with a custom Broan hood fan and classic Victorian cabinetry in a rich, dark wood, complemented by granite countertops. “Purchasers have the ability to pick and choose,” Carlsen says. “So far it’s been about 70-30 (per cent) towards the traditional.” Both schemes feature stainless-steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and ceramic tile surround. Every home includes in-suite laundry, so you’ll never need to worry about making time for getting a load in the wash. Woodbridge built on the lessons learned from their past project, Willow Grand, when they decided on what would be included in Salix. “It genuinely makes me excited that we covered a lot of the bases that purchasers were looking for,” Carlsen says. Among them is the increased storage space that each home at Salix has, including kitchen pantries and an individual secure storage locker in the parking area that Carlsen calls the “mini-garage.” The neighbourhood has been one of the big draws for buyers, Carlsen says. “We’re really close to everything Willowbrook (shopping centre) has to offer,” he notes. The surrounding neighbourhood is quiet and family friendly, with several schools, restaurants and leisure activities just minutes away. “This is an opportunity to own on the Clayton (Heights) hillside at Langley City prices,” Carlsen says. “It’s never been done before.” Salix opened for sale in mid-April, and already over 15 per cent of the 69 homes have been sold. “The response has been fantastic,” Carlsen says. “We’ve hit the mark with our storage lockers, options and price point.” For a limited time, buyers will be able to take advantage of some free incentives Woodbridge is offering, including a $2,000 kitchen upgrade, a $1,000 laundry upgrade, window screens and a security system. Early birds are also able to choose where their parking stall will be, along with their mini-garage. Homeowners should be able to take possession of their new homes in the fall of 2013. Homes start at $139,900. For more information, visit salixliving.com or call 604-530-0054.

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Plenty to love at Woodbridge’s Salix by Kerry Vital

Woodbridge Homes has hit it out of the park with their newest condominium development, Salix in Surrey’s rapidly growing neighbourhood of Clayton Heights. “There’s really something here for everybody,” says sales manager Rob Carlsen. “There’s a great selection of plans.” He’s not exaggerating. With 15 different floorplans in a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations from 474 to 1,283 square feet, you won’t have a problem finding your perfect home. The five-storey Georgian-inspired building features a red brick exterior, lush landscaping and classic iron work,

and every home features a patio or balcony. Oversize windows let natural light pour in while the nine-foot ceilings (10 feet on the top and bottom floors) add an incredible sense of

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We’re really close to everything Willowbrook has to offer,” says Salix sales manager Rob Carlsen.

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Salix offers two choices for your perfect kitchen. The modern contemporary scheme, top, includes stone countertops and a stainless-steel hood fan, while the traditional scheme, above, features granite countertops and dark wood cabinets.

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Executive custom built 4000 sq ft home on almost 2 acres of fenced, drained land. Three stall barn, corner lot, sep workshop, 2 car high ceiling garage - carport and a mountain view! Home features 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (two with jacuzzi each), 3 F/P, covered patio & breeze way, den, large kitchen with eating area, built in appls such as double ovens, 2 washers, dryer & heated 5 ft crawl space. Vaulted ceilings, crown mouldings, new granite kitchen countertops & more. Suitable for bed & breakfast. Offers!

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Community in focus RED Day May 10 RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) celebrates Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving our local communities. Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which they serve. This year Keller Williams ELITE Realty will be: • Landscaping and creating a new garden in the courtyard and power washing outdoor furniture and gazebos at Baillie House in Maple Ridge. • Power washing outside lawn furniture and repainting the curbs and sidewalks to the entrance of Hawthorne Care Centre in Port Coquitlam If you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring, contact Terri Spilsbury at 604-468-0010.

NRDA spring fundraiser a success The New Ridge Dart Association’s recent fundraising proved to be a fast-paced night of fun, burgers and prizes, thanks to hosts Haney Public House. Thank you to the many sponsors for their support. • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Ridge Meadows Home Show May 4 – 6 @ Planet Ice ridgemeadowshomeshow.com

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Hospital Foundation celebrates support for Health Information Resource Centre Shirley Piper of the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation recently visited the Ridge Meadows Hospital Health Information Resource Centre. Mrs. Piper was getting her ﬁrst look at the work made possible with their donation. Lunch was served and a discussion ensued on future funding partnership opportunities.

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Vistas Run In support of Ridge Meadows Hospice Society May 13 vistasrun.com

Rick Hansen Relay May 16 Maple Ridge May 17 Pitt Meadows rickhansenrelay.com

Fund Run In support of Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation June 3 rmhfoundation.com

L to R: Paul Gurm, Director of the RMH Board, Shirley Piper, Director & Fund Raiser of the St. Mary’s Heath Foundation, Rhonda O’Grady, RMH Volunteer Coordinator and Annika Polegato, RMH Foundation Development Manager.

Local organizations support Big Brothers Big Sisters Haney Rotary Club and Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Services supported Big Brothers Big Sisters’ recent Bowl For Kids Sake event raising over $2500 in the community. Even those that were unable to participate came out to cheer on the bowlers.

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Seaplane school sells skills abroad Pilots from all over learn to land on lakes and rivers by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

hey donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use seaplanes in Denmark. They make great beer, and good furniture. And they export the odd professional hockey player. But using seaplanes to connect the Danish archipelago for decades has eluded the country sandwiched between Germany and Sweden. Rune Balle, of Samsoe Seaplanes, wants to change all that. And Tom Drybrough of Island Coastal Aviation in Pitt Meadows is helping him by earning his seaplane wings and ďŹ&#x201A;ying around the waters of south coastal B.C., then starting up a seaplane business in his home country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been ďŹ&#x201A;ying any seaplanes in Denmark since before the Second World War,â&#x20AC;? explains Klaus Olsen, who, along with Balle, spent a few weeks at the Pitt Meadows Regional Airport and in Vancouver watching how companies such as Harbour Air and Seair Seaplanes take off and land on busy water ways. Olsen says Danish authorities have been reluctant to allow seaplanes into their harbours.

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Rune Bolle, with Samsoe Seaplanes, completes his first solo landing in a Cessna 172 at the north end of the Pitt River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are so careful. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do these things without everything being in perfect order with the politicians. All kinds of excuses,â&#x20AC;? explains Olsen. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changing now, however, and Balle and his investors hope to start a seaplane business ferrying passengers from busy Copenhagen, just across from Sweden, to Aarhus, an historic city, Denmarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest, on the main Jutland peninsula. By car, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Olsen. Learning how to land on water requires a bit

of a mind shift, however. Most have been trained to avoid the wet stuff so it takes an adjustment to deliberately land on water, he adds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going for it.â&#x20AC;? Drybrough, with Island Coastal Aviation, has been at the airport for two years, focusing on bush pilot training and mountain ďŹ&#x201A;ying, giving real-life scenarios, in fog and wind, rain and snow, to pilots from around the world. Landing on the Fraser River, Island Coastalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

back door runway, is an experience itself. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busy with cargo ships and tugs and recreational boats and debris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a great place to train,â&#x20AC;? he says. After training company founder Balle how to ďŹ&#x201A;y on ďŹ&#x201A;oats, Drybrough expects more Samsoe pilots to come for the water training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be a company that grows very rapidly.â&#x20AC;? Island Coastal also is expanding its services

to that of a full ďŹ&#x201A;ighttraining school so that it can train people with no ďŹ&#x201A;ight experience up to the commercial pilot level. Drybrough says theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still providing seaplane instruction, but is also looking forward to the expansion and expects revenues to increase. Drybrough also has been asked to go to Denmark next spring for Samsoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start-up phase, when approval is expected from a myriad of agencies.

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ommunity Calendar lists events in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Notices are free to local nonprofit groups courtesy of The News. Drop off details to 22328 119 Ave., fax to 604-463-4741 or e-mail events@mapleridgenews.com at least a week before the event. Include a contact name and number. (No submissions by phone.) Listings appear as space permits. For guaranteed publication, ask our classified department at 604-467-1122 about nonprofit rates. Saturday, May 5 â&#x20AC;˘ The Ridge Meadows Home Show takes place all day at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. One of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most unique events. Everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home. Come browse, shop and take in ongoing seminars and demos. Admission just $3. www. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com â&#x20AC;˘ The Golden Ears Gogos are holding a multi-household garage and plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 22268 116th Avenue in Maple Ridge. Proceeds from this event will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign which supports sub-Saharan grandmothers caring for some 12 million children orphaned by AIDS. â&#x20AC;˘ St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church is holding a plant sale and car wash at 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 604-463-9622. â&#x20AC;˘ The Maple Ridge Public Library will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn about the culture and history of Mexico with salsa lessons, folkloric Mexican dances, songs, an art exhibit, and much more! This Mexican celebration is fun for the whole family. For more information, please call the

Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. â&#x20AC;˘ Pitt Meadows Garden Club is holding their annual plant and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. One of a kind plants and terrific baking at fantastic prices to support the Pitt Meadows Garden Club. Pitt Meadows Community Hall, adjacent to Community Church (corner Harris and Ford Road). Everyone welcome. Sunday, May 6 â&#x20AC;˘ The Maple Ridge Branch of the B.C. SPCA is holding an open house and is inviting everyone to partake in an animal-themed day of fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maple Ridge SPCA, 10235 Jackson Road. â&#x20AC;˘ The Ridge Meadows Home Show takes place all day at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge. One of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most unique events. Everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home. Come browse, shop and take in ongoing seminars and demos. Admission just $3. www. ridgemeadowshomeshow.com â&#x20AC;˘ The Pitt Meadows Museum is having Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Madness from 2 to 4 p.m. Leave Mom at home and come out and make her that perfect gift and card. More information at 604-465-4322 or at pittmeadowsmuseum@ telus.net â&#x20AC;˘ The Maple Ridge Amateur Radio Club is holding a ham radio, computer and electronics swap meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road. 30-plus tables, free parking, breakfast served from 8 to 9 a.m. in the lower hall. Admission is $4. For more information, visit mrarc.net

program at the Pitt Meadows Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. There will be information about survivor/death benefits, Canada pension disability benefits, guaranteed income supplement, allowance and allowance for the survivor. Call 604-465-4113 to RSVP. Tuesday, May 8 â&#x20AC;˘ Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild will be meeting at Whonnock Lake Centre at 7:30 p.m. Visitors, guests, and new or potential members welcome. Besides spinners and weavers, the group welcomes felters, knitters, basket makers, and anyone interested in any other fibre arts. For more information, please call Marie at 604-462-9059. â&#x20AC;˘ If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a poet and you know it at the Holy Wow Show at the ACT Theatre at 7 p.m. in the Lobby. Come and share your masterpieces. Join www.meetup.com/holy-wowpoets/ Wednesday, May 9 â&#x20AC;˘ Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation and the Ridge Meadows Hospice Society present a seminar on estate planning at Willow

Thursday, May 10 â&#x20AC;˘ The SFU Philosophersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cafe meets at the Arts Centre and Theatre at 7 p.m., 11944 Haney Place. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topic is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is our education system failing because schools are modern institutions teaching post-modern students?â&#x20AC;? Moderator is Larry Green. Co-sponsored by the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Art Council. Everyone welcome. Registration and experience not required. â&#x20AC;˘ Come celebrate Mental Health for All from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand. This public event is aimed to

bring awareness to mental health issues facing people in the community. Enjoy music, arts and crafts, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities and refreshments. Come hear the journey that people living with mental health issues face everyday and how they contribute to our community. For more information, visit www. comservice.bc.ca. â&#x20AC;˘ The Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Chapter of the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition meets in the Maple Ridge Library, Greenside Room, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Drop by and learn more about what cycling can mean for you and your community. For more information e-mail Jackie at jchow23708@yahoo. ca, or visit www.rmcyclist. info. â&#x20AC;˘ Ridge Meadows ExService Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club holds their monthly meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12101 224th Street. Lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Middle Childhood Matters Resource Fair takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eric Langton elementary, 12138 Edge Street. The Middle Childhood Matters Standing Committee repre-

sents children and youth six to 12 years old. Come and share in an evening of fun, activities, crafts, and entertainment while linking you and your family to resources, supports an opportunities. Call 604-916-1051 for more information, or visit www. ridgemeadowsecd.ca Saturday, May 12 â&#x20AC;˘ Hammond United Church is holding a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11391 Dartford Street, Maple Ridge. For more information, phone the church at 605465-6922. â&#x20AC;˘ Kids Only Swap Meet at Kanaka Creek Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11120 234A Street, Maple Ridge. Book your table now. Contact kcswapmeet@gmail. com for a registration form. â&#x20AC;˘ The Haney Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market kicks of the 2012 season is style. For Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, the first 50 mothers will receive a pretty flower. National Autism kicks off their upcoming conference with a delicious cake. Antioch has an action packed medieval day planned, sword fights, jousting and more! And, of course, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget

that the Marketplace will have early vegetables, spring salad greens, vegetable starts, hanging baskets and Sizzlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Smokey Dogs.! The Little Black Box Photo Booth will record your funniest moments. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge. www.haneyfarmersmarket. org Sunday, May 13 â&#x20AC;˘ The 15th Annual Vistas Run/ Walk starts and finishes at Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corners Elementary. 5km walk or run, 10km run or 4km family fun walk in celebration of Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Support Ridge Meadows Hospice Society by taking part. Information and registration at www.vistasrun.com. Please call 604-463-7722 or email info@ridgemeadowshospicesociety.com to volunteer or for more information. Tuesday, May 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Seminar on anxiety and depression at the Ridge Meadows Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Activity Centre Hall B, from 1 to 3 p.m. To register, contact the RMSS reception desk at 604-4674993. See Community Calendar, p46

Monday, May 7 â&#x20AC;˘ Join a Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada to discover the many benefits available under each

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Community Calendar Tuesday, May 15 • Bring you teddy bear to the Maple Ridge Public Library at 6:45 p.m. for a special evening storytime with the Teddy Bears Picnic. Enjoy lots of great songs, stories, rhymes and puppets. Night Time Tales is storytime magic for the whole family. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417.

to Grandmothers Campaign. New members welcome. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month. Thursday, May 17 • X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical at The ACT Theatre in Maple Ridge. Approximately 100 home-schooled children and youth from the Lower Mainland, ages five to 18, have been practicing for this debut since last September. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now at www.theactmapleridge.org/ • Cinema Politica presents On the Line, a documentary about the Northern Gateway Pipeline Project is a proposal by Calgary’s Enbridge Corporation, from 7 to 9 p.m. at

Wednesday, May 16 • The Golden Ears Gogos meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fraser Room at the Maple Ridge Library. The Golden Ears Gogos raises awareeness and money for African grandmothers caring for children orphaned by AIDS by supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers

the Maple Ridge Municipal Hall Council Chambers. The movie is free and all ages are welcome. On the Line follows filmmaker Frank Wolf and his friend Todd McGowan as they bike, hike, raft and kayak the GPS track of the pipeline in order to uncover the truth about the proposal. Over the 53-day journey they trekked a total of 2,400 kilometres journeying to the coast of BC. Along the way they made small detours to speak with individuals who would be impacted by the pipeline and hearing their voices. Friday, May 18 • X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical at The ACT Theatre in Maple Ridge. Approximately 100 home schooled children and

youth from the Lower Mainland, ages five to 18, have been practicing for this debut since last September. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now at www.theactmapleridge.org/ Saturday, May 19 • X-treme Theatre presents Peter Pan the Musical at The ACT Theatre in Maple Ridge. Approximately 100 home schooled children and youth from the Lower Mainland, ages five to 18, have been practicing for this debut since last September. Show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets on sale now at www.theactmapleridge.org/ Tuesday, May 22 • The staff of Edward Jones will be presenting

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an information seminar at the Maple Ridge Public Library on at 7 p.m. Learn more about managing your personal finances with “Protecting What Matters Most – Four Types of Insurance You Should Know About.” For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. Wednesday, May 30 • Calling all Jedi! Come to the Maple Ridge Public Library for Star Wars Craft Extravaganza at 3:30 p.m. Here is a chance to show off your appreciation of Star Wars and have fun. For Grades 4 and up. Please register at the second floor information desk. For more information, please call the Maple Ridge Public Library at 604-467-7417. Ongoing • Stride to Thrive waking group meets every Saturday morning, rain or shine, at 10 AM by the large sign board in Jerry Sulina Park on the dike. We are a recreational walking group for women of all ages whose lives or the lives of family and friends have been touched by cancer. We are sponsored by Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services. Come on out and have a walk and a chat. • Do you sing, play an instrument or enjoy live music? Come to Kanaka Creek Coffee’s open mic/stage night every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Kanaka Creek

Coffee is located at No. 101, 24155 102nd Avenue, Maple Ridge. For more details please call 604 463-6727 or email pjburns07@hotmail. com . • Ridge Meadows Hospice Society is holding a raffle fundraiser in support of its palliative and bereavement programs. Tickets are $10 each. First prize is $1,000, second prize is $500, and third prize is $250. Only 1,999 tickets printed, and draw date is May 13. Tickets available by calling 604463-7722, email to kristina@ ridgemeadowshospice.org or in person at 22326A McIntosh Avenue. www. ridgemeadowshospice.org. • Begin Again, a support group for widows and divorced women aged 55 and older, meet the last Friday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church Hall, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road. Social activities, grief counselling, outings, and presentation on seniors’ concerns. For more information, call Rose at 604-4678319, or Lil at 604-463-4703. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday in Pitt Meadows. New members are always welcome. The group meets at 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall, 12460 Harris Road. For more information, please call Rena at 604-460-1398 or Eloise at 604-465-7316. • Overeaters Anonymous meets every Wednesday

at the St. Andrew’s Church from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. 22165 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, back entrance. • Singles dance, at various locations, occasional Saturday nights. Live band. For more information call Doris at 604-465-4412. • Ridge Meadows Hospice Thrift Store now accepts donations of furniture that is in good condition. This excludes mattresses and pillows. For more information please call 604-463-7711. Store is located at No. 3, 12011 224th Street, Maple Ridge. • The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will host a juried exhibition by the Garibaldi Art Club from March 24 to April 21. The exhibition “Cranes” offers considerable scope to members as both the bird and the mechanical device of the same name will be featured. The exhibition is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge. • The Maple Ridge Lupus Support Group meets the third Friday of every month (except July and August) at 22610 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge, at the Fraser View Community Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Diana at 604-465-4466. • Come join in the fun with seniors’ beginners Hawaiian dance lessons. For more information, contact Diana at 604-465-5722.

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Thon wins U-18 B.C. Cup Maple Ridge’s Sarah Thon and Team Falcons captured the 2012 Female U-18 B.C. Cup with a 3-2 victory over Team Eagles on Sunday. The 2012 B.C. Cup features the top female players in B.C. and the Yukon, born in 1995 and 1996. Thon, a five-foot-nine defenceman, played for the Pacific Steelers of the Junior Women’s Hockey League, in which she registered two goals and four assists in 31 games. A total of 100 players from around the province and the Yukon were selected from the zone camps to compete at the U-18 B.C. Cup, including Maple Ridge’s Payge Pena, who played for Team Thunderbirds at the tournament. Pena, a forward, played last season with the Fraser Valley Phantom of the B.C. Girls’ Midget AAA league, scoring 20 points in 48 games. The B.C. Cup is the final evaluation camp prior to the Team B.C. Provincial Camp, that will take place later this month in Salmon Arm. • For more information about the BC Hockey Female High Performance Program, visit the BC Hockey website at www.bchockey.net or email highperformance@bchockey. net.

Midget B1 Burrards remain undefeated The Ridge Meadows Burrards midget B1 lacrosse team continued their unbeaten streak on Monday with 4-4 tie against North Delta at home at Pitt Meadows Arena. Mitchell Veevers led the Burrards’ offence with a pair of goals, while Nick Sanders and James Pollard had a goal each. Michael Howard had a pair of assists. The Burrards found themselves down 3-2 in the first period, before tying the game in the second. The teams traded goals in the third period, and Ridge Meadows was able to hold out for the win despite a late push by North Delta in the final minute of play. Goalie Mitchell Furness was solid in net, stopping numerous North Delta breakaways. Howard was given the team’s Workhorse Award for his solid play at both ends of the rink, while team captain Jesse deZeeuw was named the team’s MVP for the game.

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Maple Ridge’s Nick McBride was drafted by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft Thursday morning.

MR goalie taken in WHL draft Six-foot-two Nick McBride taken by Prince Albert Raiders in second round by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter The Prince Albert Raiders weren’t Nick McBride’s ﬁrst choice of teams to be drafted by in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft. It’s a 1,750-km trip to the northern Saskatchewan city from Maple Ridge, and while McBride will be further away from home than he had hoped, he said he sees Prince Albert as a great opportunity. With ice time at a premium for young goalies in the WHL, McBride believes he has a good shot to make the Raiders lineup as a 16-year-old, and get major junior experience at a young age.

“That’s the bonus to getting drafted by them, for sure,” he said. McBride was selected 23rd overall by the Raiders Thursday morning in the WHL’s 2012 Bantam Draft, the ﬁrst pick of the second round. As an under-ager, McBride will only be eligible to play ﬁve games for the Raiders next season, and said he wants to make sure he’s ready to make the club at 16. “For now, I’m just focussed on playing to the best of my abilities,” he said. Still 14 years old, McBride stands six-foot-two and can be an intimidating presence in the crease. But the real game, he says, is played between the ears, not the posts. “It’s all mental,” says the Pitt Meadows secondary Grade 9 student. “Good goalies stay clam, and they don’t get rattled.” Goals are going to go in, that’s

a fact of life. But as a goalie, the ability to stay focussed on the next shot, instead of getting stuck on the one that just got by, is what sets great goalies apart. “I just take a sip of water and try to forget about it and move on,” he says. Dale Derkatch is the Prince Albert Raiders director of player personnel and said the organization was surprised McBride was still available at the 23rd pick. McBride “He came into the draft highly touted and was arguably the best goalie in the draft,” he said. “He’s got good size and skill, and he’s a proven winner.” McBride is a product of the Burnaby Winter Club and played for the bantam A1 Bruins, backstopping them to two consecutive Western

Canadian Championships. The Bruins were well represented in the WHL draft, with four of McBride’s teammates going in the ﬁrst round, including Matthew Barzal, who was taken ﬁrst overall by the Seattle Thunderbirds. “We’ve been teammates for six years,” McBride says of Barzal. “It’ll be different seeing him on the other end of the ice.” McBride hopes to play for the Vancouver North East Chiefs of the B.C. Major Midget League next season, when he’ll take the next step up the development ladder. “The players are older, bigger, and there’s more travel,” he said. “There’s a lot of travel in the WHL, so major midget will help me get used to that.”

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Lower Mainland Minor Lacrosse Association Regular season standings

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Lower Mainland Softball Association Regular season standings U-18 Midget A Team GP White Rock Renegades 95A 4 White Rock Renegades 94A 7 Richmond Islanders 95A 4 Fraser Valley Fusion 94A 6 Ridge Meadows Pride 94A 6 Surrey Storm 95A 4 South Delta Invaders 94A 6 South Surrey Thunder 95A 6 Delta Heat U18 4 Richmond Islanders 94A 4 Ridge Meadows Pride 95A 4 Abbotsford Outlaws 95A 1

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Terry passed away peacefully on May 1, 2012, comforted by his family at the C.M. Hospice in Mission. He enjoyed the peaceful and kind atmosphere they provided. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:30am at St. Luke’s Parish, 20285 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Luke’s Building Fund would be appreciated.

It’s hard to comprehend that it has been 7 years. I don’t think now that the feeling of something missing will ever go away and as I deal with it, I reminisce and for that I am thankful. Thankful for all the wonderful memories I have. I will never forget and share with Ryder about his Uncle. There are so many things I wish you were here for, like watching him grow-up but I guess you are in your own way. You are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love, Felicia I miss you !!

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Ryan... I have my memories and I am grateful for them. Your perma grin above your chin, your laugh, how you loved to do all your Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve, that you could spend days in IKEA and how you loved your food hot and spicy. I could go on and on. I was blessed for 22 years with you in my life. Now you are my angel and I couldn’t ask for a more loving one. I think about you every day and wonder.... what if things had been different. But they weren’t so I live my life missing you every second of every day and being thankful for my memories.

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PAUL Maureen HAMMOND Gregory Alan Dec 25, 1969 ~ April 27, 2012 We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Gregory Alan Hammond. He is survived by his father Glen, mother Gladys, brother Ryan and sister-in-law Kim. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and Max his dog (his best pal). Rest in Peace.

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Left us peacefully on April 26, 2012 at the age of 84 in his Maple Ridge home. Born in 1928 in Saskatoon, Sask., Jack will be remembered for his love of life, family, infinite wisdom, music and entertaining. After 53 happy years of marriage, he is survived by his wife Mary; daughter Cynthia (Cindy) Cockerill, with her husband William(Bill), and granddaughters Stephanie and Erin; son Robert, with his wife Linda and grandson Michael; Brother-in-law Ralph Bloomquist; Nephews Eric Bloomquist with his wife Joyce; Lori Bloomquist; Norman Bloomquist with his wife Bonnie; Niece Shelley Middleton with her husband Pat; along with many special friends, fellow musicians and neighbors. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held June 10th 2:00pm. - 4:00pm. at the Port Coquitlam Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., (Phone: 604-942-8911), where Jack was a proud member for many years. Won’t you please come and share your stories and fond memories of Jack with us. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to: Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC. Ph: 604-736-4404 www.heartandstroke.bc.ca OR BC Mental Health Foundation Ph: 604-707-6389 www.bcmhf.ca

Love you lots Till we meet again, Mom XOXO

What more could be said or expressed? Felicia and Mom have said what we all feel. MEMORIES!!!! Thank god we have them. It is so good to have things happen that bring back so many great memories of the short 22 years you were with us. You were You, and I am proud to have you as my son (most of the time). We all wish things could have been different, so we could have the “what if’s “, for example I wouldn’t be able to call you Big Guy anymore as you would be 30 this year OLD GUY. Ryan, you are very much loved and missed by all you have touched.

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Passed away suddenly on April 30, 2012 at the age of 85 years. She was born in England and late of Maple Ridge, BC. She will be sadly missed by her sister Jean Tompkins, brothers Al Tompkins (Sylvia) and Brian Tompkins (Norma), nephew Jason Tompkins (Tara), niece Norma-Jean Spika (Dennis) and great nephew Cameron. She was predeceased by daughter Valerie McInnes. A private gathering in Maureen’s memory is to be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to Katie’s Place or the SPCA would be appreciated.

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Dad... no one will ever take your place, we love you and will miss you forever.

June 5, 1937 to April 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Sonia, she fought a heart condition for many years. She had one of the strongest hearts which has made ours stronger. Sonia will be sadly missed by her children: Byron (Brenda), Alison (Rob), Brent (Sue), grandchildren, friends and family. Sonia, an only child, was born in Shoal Lake, Manitoba. As a young woman she worked at the Christie Biscuit factory and Kimberly-Clark Kleenex, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. For 17.5 years she worked as a dietary aid at the Haney Intermediate Care Center. A gathering of family and close friends will be held on May 5th between 2-4pm at the family home. For more information contact Maple Ridge Funeral home at 604-463-8121. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.mapleridgefuneral.ca.

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OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

CHILDREN

COMING EVENTS

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BIRD MART 1 Day Only. Birds, bird supplies. Sullivan Community Hall, 6303 - 152nd St Surrey. Sunday, May 6, 11am-3:30pm Admission $2. Table rentals avail. 604-762-1742

PUDDLE D (Duck) Children’s Ctr Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

FREE TRAM RIDES

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows

Hell’s Gate Airtram in the Scenic Fraser Canyon presents

Canyon Appreciation Day Sunday, May 6, 10 am - 5 pm

Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualiﬁed E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers

von Hardenberg Lambeck Mechthild Angela

Live entertainment, food & tons of fun for the whole family!

June 16,1936 ~ April 30,2012

Season Passes $6.00

Close to major route

604-867-9277 hellsgateairtram.com.

604.465.9822

Mechthild passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and care of her family and friends. She leaves wonderful memories for her husband Wilhelm (Wim), sons Fred (Elske), Chris (Lori), Nito, Konrad (Barb), Klaus (Betty), (Dawnya), Ricki (John), Chris (Monica), Jan (Stephanie), all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Hans von Hardenberg (1995) and son Ben von Hardenberg (2003). Mechthild loved her family and especially family gatherings. We will miss her at every family celebration. It was a testament to her support of others that family and friends came to visit, call or write regularly. The special memories held by her sons are a measure of the enduring love and support Mechthild gave to them. Thank you to the many long time friends and neighbours who came or called regularly with gestures of kindness, encouragement and humour. She appreciated your friendship so much. We are grateful to Dr. Patel, Dr. Mehin, the staff of Baker 2, Abbotsford Hospital and the staff of Christine Morrison Hospice for helping Mechthild and her family through her illness with gentle sensitivity and professional care. A celebration of Mechthild’s life will be held in her honor at the Cedar Valley Mennonite Church 32840 Janzen Ave. Mission on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00 am. The family would appreciate donations to be forwarded to the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission in memory of Mechthild.

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HAPPY THOUGHTS

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540. JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.

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LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: CAT, dark grey with white front feet and white back legs. Call (604)465-0551. FOUND: LG phone in Bonson Park, Pitt Meadows. Call 604-465-0578 to identify. FOUND: Northsafe Windbreaker at Alouette Lake on the weekend. Please call (604)467-9850 LOST - PSP (portable Sony Play Station) in black rubber case, possibly in the u/g of the leisure ctr in Maple Ridge. Call: (604)467-8812

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CHILDCARE WANTED

Before and After School Care from Kanaka Elem. for Girl 11, Boy 9 in my home, 2 -3 days a week. No evenings or weekends. N/S. Must have own vehicle $12.00/hr

Dawn 604-999-4472

NEW LOCATION - 11567 Fraserview St. Multi age group daycare. Open long hours 6am - 6pm. Before/After school care. Art, Science, Music. Fully Licenced, qualified ECE. (604)467-0505

HAPPY THOUGHTS

Happy 90th Birthday G.G. Marie Reine

Love from Addison Marie & Family xoxox

PRE-SCHOOLS

Little Explorers Preschool 12145 Laity St. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church • Educational & Nurturing Environment • Qualiﬁed Early Childhood, Montessori and Special Needs Educators • Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years

604-722-2410

Little Explorers Preschool “Where Children Can Learn By Exploring”

INFORMATION

$500 REWARD for the recovery of BLACK 16 FOOT FLATBED CAR TRAILER “TAKEN” at approx. 10:30pm Saturday April 28, 2012 from a private property at 250th & Dewdney, Maple Ridge BC. Suspects vehicle and description has been seen driving off the property heading west. If anyone sees this trailer contact owner 604-970-5706.

NOW ACCEPTING

REGISTRATION FOR SEPT. 2012 LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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Benefits Administrator Black Press is looking for a Benefits Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford. Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be part of a team responsible for the administration of benefits for the 2,000+ employees of the Canadian Division of Black Press. Specifically you will: • Coordinate and administer all benefits related activities • Process all claims and remittances in a timely manner • Process employee enrollment, changes and terminations • Reconcile monthly insurer billings • Update administration guides with current policies and best practices • Provide prompt and accurate answers to group benefit questions • Mediate between insurers, clients and employees to resolve claim and coverage issues • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Provide administrative support to educate employees on benefits and programs • Maintain accurate and complete employee benefit databases, files and records, and update as necessary Requirements: • Recent practical experience in benefits administration. • Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. • Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills. • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times. • Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently. • Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required. • Ability to adapt to and learn new software. • Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Attention to detail in all areas of work. • Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures • Motivated individual with proven initiative. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by May 9, 2012 to:

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIVERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or fax 604-294-5988

Exp’d TRUCK DRIVER wanted for BC runs. Exc wages, benefits & equipment + weekends home. Fax or email resume & drivers abstract 604-513-8004 or tridem@telus.net

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EDUCATION

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVER with Frontend loader exp. Min 3 yrs. Shift work including evenings & Saturdays. Package incl Benefits. Good wages $19-$22 hr + overtime. Attach drivers abstract with resume to: truckdriver1@gmail.com or fax: 604-460-2066 or phone: 604-790-6438

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

EXCLUSIVE “THINKBIG” Mechanic Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma and mechanical aptitude. Write apprenticeship exams. 1-888999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/Fairview.

MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES IN SPARWOOD B.C. CURRENTLY HAS AN OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED HEAVY-DUTY OR COMMERICAL TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN, ALSO HAVE A OPENING FOR A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN WOULD ALSO ACCEPT A 3RD OR 4TH YEAR APPRENTICE IN EITHER TRADE PLEASE FAX OR EMAIL RESUMES TO ATT: BOB AT B N I C. M T N M E C H @ T E L U S. N E T FAX:1-250-425-0715 PH:250-4256535 FOR MORE INFORMATION

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Christian Daycare seeking part time, ECE qualified staff person. $16 per hour. Email resume:

harmonydaycare@ mapleridgecrc.com THE ONE AND ONLY Harley Davidson Technician Training Program in Canada. GPRC Fairview Campus. 15 week program. Current H-D motorcycle training aids. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FARM WORKERS

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103. .

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early July’12 Submit your application to: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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EDUCATION

LANDSCAPER LABOURERS with experience in retaining walls. Starts @ $16./hr Fax 604-462-7853

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EDUCATION

Healthcare is the #1 employer in B.C. Become a

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT • Job Security • Great Wages • Career Opportunities Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning. PROGRAM STARTS SOON IN MAPLE RIDGE

CALL NOW! Funding may be available.

Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.blackpress.ca

Your Career Starts Here

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way 40100126 - 230 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd 40210211 - 125B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40210215 - 227 St, Izon Crt, Kendrick Loop, Kendrick Pl 40320376 - 202 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Telep Ave 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330334 - Lorne Ave, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40400411 - 130 Ave, 232 St, Calvin Cres, Dogwood Ave 40400424 - 133 Ave, Boulder Pl, Bryant Dr, Granite Way 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 41011009 - 117A Ave, Bonson Rd, Hammond Rd, Wildwood Cres.

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com

GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

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HOME STAY FAMILIES

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URGENT Need Host families for Japanese students for July 23 to Aug 13th. This would be a very exciting opportunity for your family and the student.

Call Zora 604- 771-1502 Advertise where clients look when they want to travel...

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 171

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Please call 604.897.0357

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VOLUNTEERS

MIND BODY SPIRIT

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✸ MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL✸ Simply for your health & pleasure *European *Private 604.230.4444

• KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLERS • FINISHERS • PAINTERS Required for Surrey based Cabinet Shop.

PERSONAL SERVICES

173E # 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

604-468-8889

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Call NOW 1-800-8545176.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

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All Ages, All Ethnicities

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Music Director Wanted Commencing Sept. 2012. Trinity United Church, Port Coquitlam, requires a music director to oversee congregational music as well as directing a 26 voice SATB adult choir. Send resume and cover letter to Trinity United Church 2211 Prairie Ave. Pt Coquitlam, B C V3B 1V8. Email trinity_united@telus.net or phone 604-942-0022 for a copy of the job description or additional information. Salary to be commensurated with experience. SALES Representative / Transportation Specialist needed for well established BC based Flatbed Trucking / Logistics Company. No Relocation required. Must Have Experience in Transportation field. Email Resume to accts@lakeenterprisestrucking.com Ph:250-3982299

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment SUPPORT needed for young female adult with high functioning autism. Must be personable & reliable. Exp. nec. Must have car. Email: maureenaldridge@shaw.ca WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or anyone looking to supplement their income. Call 604-826-4651 to schedule your spot in one of our training sessions.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Markos Kouzina (previously Dino’s) OPEN SOON

Now hiring all positions

Apply in person to 22641 Lougheed Hwy between 11am & 6pm Mon to Fri

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Licensed, Government Approved, Canadian Company.

AT THE SCOTIABANK CANADIAN OPEN FASTPITCH!

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

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, tickets & gates, announcers, transportation, batgirls and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

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

In exchange for your time, each volunteer will receive:

MOA Busy family medical practice seeking exp MOA for Referral Desk. This position is a perm P/T job share position (2-3 days/wk) as well as holiday relief. EMR exp is preferred. Interested applicant may fax or drop off resume to: Ofﬁce Manager Burke Mountain Medial Clinic 210 - 1465 - Salisbury Ave Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6J3 Fax: 604.941.5622 MOA req’d for medical office. Looking for reliable, energetic person with good communication skills. Please fax resume to 604-463-9203

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VOLUNTEER

• FREE ADMISSION to all playing venues • 1 complimentary item of event apparel • 1 complimentary meal per volunteer shift worked!

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For more information, visit our website at: www.canadian openfastpitch.com or contact our ofﬁce at 604.536.9287 or info@canadianopen fastpitch.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook at: http://www. facebook.com/Canadian OpenFastpitch and follow us on Twitter @CdnOpen!

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

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We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department. This is a permanent position, working with credit ofﬁcers where you will be responsible for: • Approving Credit Applications for new customer accounts

“The love and care of our residents is the driving force behind everything we do…”

Chef/Food Services Manager

Assisted Living Manager RN/LPN

• Initiating collection action phone calls on prepared monthly delinquent reports

Assures the quality, appropriateness and timeliness of all care at the community. Collaborates with residents and families to prepare and maintain wellness plans.

If you want to be part of a great company, with great beneﬁts, please send resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Rachelle Barclay Credit Manager rbarclay@blackpress.ca Competition closes: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

Whether it's comic books, dirt bikes or video

The commitment of our team members to the residents we serve exists as one of the main characteristics that sets The Wesbrooke apart. We are currently recruiting motivated, enthusiastic and dependable individuals to ﬁll the following management positions:

• Assisting with timely preparation of month end adjustments for customer accounts

Former collections skills are required.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

The Wesbrooke Seniors Retirement Community

• Recommending and/or initiating necessary legal or third party actions

Qualiﬁcations required include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & other MS products, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, and the ability to streamline existing procedures.

CONCRETE & PLACING

Tony’s Concrete All Types Concrete Work W Forming W Grading W Specializing in Stamp W Exposed 20 years exp. Free Estimates

604-230-6707 UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

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DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

COMPLETE DRYWALL SERVICE, res/com. Ref’s. Reno’s. Reas. rates. 604-941-8261, cell 778-999-2754.

FRANKS Drywall *Boarding*Taping *Spraying no job too sm. Seniors rts Free ests. 604-939-7029, 809-1945

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JMYK Contracting Local Co

Specializing in steel stud’s, T Bar ceilings, Boarding & Taping All Textured ceilings & Painting Any size job ~ 33 years exp Call Mike (604)463-2296 or 778-996-2296 or Jay 604-722-6197

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ELECTRICAL

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

FOR all your electrical requirements, New Homes, Renovations, Panel Changes, Pot Lights, LED, Security Lights, Garden Lights, Updating Plugs & Switches, Service Upgrades, Dimmer switches. EXCELLENT Pricing with TOP QUALITY workmanship. FREE Quotes: 604 723 6204

Careers

Provides quality meals and special event service appropriate to resident’s nutritional requirements. Creates an attractive and comfortable dining experience.

You must have experience in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a varied workload.

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

ACCOUNTING Done Accurately Small Business, P/U & Delivery Bookkeeping, Payroll, Tax Returns, HST.604-814-0967 / 604-862-1596

HELP WANTED

Credit Services Ofﬁcer

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD?

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HELP WANTED

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

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

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Recreational Services Director Plans and delivers a full range of appropriate and stimulating activities for all residents. Must have a class 4 unrestricted liscense. Interested individuals are requested to forward their resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources, The Wesbrooke 12000 190A Street Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y OE4 Email: info@thewesbrooke.com No telephone calls or faxes please. We thank all applicants for their interest and only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

games you crave, you'll find something for the kid in you in the Classifieds!

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CLEANING SERVICES

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Also grocery shopping, light errands & companionship, to-from appoint Louise Reasonable rates. 604.467.3665

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates 778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic & Bonded. Small Jobs. Call Don 604-462-0480 or 604-861-7418

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

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FENCING

ASHDOWN CONTRACTING custom cedar fencing/decks, quality you can afford. 604-970-4732

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

604-618-6401 Marcel. Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate.

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GARDENING

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539 CUSTOMIZED HOUSECLEANING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS * Move-Outs * Staging *Inside Windows & Organizing. Call Marie 604-467-1118.

RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES Reasonable rates 15 yrs. exp. Flexible * Reliable

604-460-2097 Jani-Clean

Cutting Edge Lawncare Ltd. Certiﬁed Turf-Grass Management Tech. Does it make a difference?? You bet your grass it does!! W Maintenance W Power raking W Fertilizing W Pruning W Landscaping WClean-up

✶Residential Specialist✶

George 604-466-9514

Licensed * Bonded * Insured

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CONCRETE & PLACING

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

KENNY’S LAWN & GARDEN Weekly maintenance. Ref’s. Free estimates (604)467-1795

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GARDENING

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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LANDSCAPING

EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

Professional Installation 5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Sofﬁt 28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

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MOVING & STORAGE

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

M.T. GUTTERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential, Pavers, Patios, Retaining walls & Drainage

HANDYPERSONS

For a handy kind’a guy call Larry All Reno’s, & Everything Else (778)994-4736

Home Renovations and New Construction

Interior Repairs & Renovations Homes & Offices Glenn @ 778-873-8300

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

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D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

Boom lift W Windows W Gutter Cleaning

Business / Industrial / Apartments Residential W Strata Complexes WMalls

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Dean 604-834-3076

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

604-465-3189

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

High Caliber Construction Repair, Replace, Remodel...

CUSTOM HOMES

HOOT & OWL

• Basement, Kitchen & Bath Remodels • Room Additions • Drywall • Paint • Texture • Finishing • Floors & More

Renovations & Repairs Tile Work & Rubbish Removal.

Since 1972 Dan 778-837-0771

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

Gary 604-339-5430

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

Prompt Delivery Available

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

Scott 604-891-9967

Green Services Ltd

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

Does your house have the blues? Need to spruce up the yard? Just can’t find the time?

* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar. Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168

DUTCH TOUCH Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

MDG HOME SERVICES

❞A ALL RESIDENTIAL❞

Seven Days a Week

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

ABACUS ROOFNG

(604)465-1311

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604-462-9009 AT NORTHWEST ROOFING

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, senior rates, free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 15 yrs exp. No job too small.Call 604-476-0766

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

TREE SERVICES A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Searching for your dream home or selling it? This is the location. BCCLASSIFIED.COM listings include everything from acreage, farms/ranches to condos and waterfront homes.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and Duroid. 25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

(604)999-5454 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

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Call Chris

OF Home (604)501-9290

Improvements,

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Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

W Lawn Mowing WHedge Trimming W Power wash the house W Sidewalks and driveways W Gutters W Painting W General yard cleanup W Any little job....

✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special

When QUALITY Matters

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

(604)319-1993

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, gates, alum roof. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

HST ~ WCB ~ Liabity Ins ~ Lic Seniors discount 15% off All Work Guaranteed

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

NO Wood byproducts used

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Call Ian 604-724-6373

$45/Hr

604-537-4140

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SUNDECKS

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From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Call (604)763-8795

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Local & Long Distance

Fully INSURED

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Spring clean ups

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

HOGFUEL Please call for pricing www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

RENTALS: These listings cover all types of rentals from apartments, condos, office space, houseboats and vacation homes. So if you’re in the market to rent, or looking for a roommate, start here. bcclassified.com

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Gary 467-3024

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

Cellular 604-671-9694

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Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

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

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

HUGH’S DRYWALL The clean professional way. Taping / Textured ceilings 463-5413

O’Reilly Aluminum (1979)

Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

Call 604-240-3947 www.paddy.com

Custom aluminum railings for all your yard & home needs

PETS 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS... Kitchens • Bathrooms New Additions • Flooring Painting • Decks Windows / Doors Stonework • Siding & More

FACTORY DIRECT PRICING Free Estimates BBB • WCB • Insured Check Out Our Extraordinary Projects At www.troico.ca

1.855.4TROICO

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. 778.245.9069

A-1 RUBBISH REMOVAL. Household & Yard Waste. Up to 100% recycle. Reasonable. 604-786-2948

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HOME REPAIRS

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

If I can’t do it It can’t be done Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222 INTERIORS: Baths (renos/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSTILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

Turf Blend Garden Blend Mushroom Manure River Sand 3ml Top Dressing Ag Sand • Gravel - Quarry Material Whole Sale Prices for Construction Material Open to the public 25450 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Pick-up........or.......Delivery 604-462-8652 or 604-290-8683 Web Site www.riversand.ca Email: atandh@riversand.ca

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1 $38/hour. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & small jobs. Local & license. Call 604-510-2155 360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

$5.25ea

___________________

1-800-249-4474 farm@buildingsupplies.ca ___________________

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

Fraser Valley Building Supplies Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge! 7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640

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PETS

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500

BLUE NOSE PITT BULLS, puppies, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. $700. (604)530-0336

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

604-465-1311

Sexed & vaccinated heritage breeds

Huge selection of feed and supplies on hand as well

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Meadows Landscape Supply

CHICKS ARE HERE!

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup! T & K Haulaway

PLUMBING

LIVESTOCK

Taking orders for Turkeys & Broilers

MISC SERVICES

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

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778-233-4949 338

FEED & HAY

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!! YOUR LOCAL DEPOT • • • •

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LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heaitng, Gasfitting

NEED Plumbing/Heating/Gas? dansyourman.ca (604)418-6941 Free estimates. Fully insured

• • •

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

BLUE NOSE STAFFORDSHIRE puppies, 7 wks. old, black, brown, gray colours $350. (604)723-4501

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

A54 -- Friday, May 4, 2012 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PETS

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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

ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 11 wks. Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1400 (604)725-7191 after 5 Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $500. (604)795-0118/(604)7963026. No Sunday calls

REG BORDER collie pups, born Mar 6, 2012, strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abby

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AUCTIONS

(off 227th at 122nd) Household, vintage, many nice books. Plus Subaru Outback AWD, only 55,000kms. 604-463-4374 MAPLE RIDGE

GARAGE SALE

BUILDING SUPPLIES

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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UNDER $100

2 BICYCLES “Shimano” 6 spd, full suspension, Size 20” wheel., caliper brakes $50.ea exc 604-465-4998 8 DRAWER DARK WOOD DRESSER with beautiful mirror Special $80.obo 604-465-4998 ACOUSTIC GUITAR includes tuner, metronome. Great condition. $60. obo (604)465-4998 “HEELEYS” (boys size 4 shoes) black suede. Paid $84 deal at $30 (604)465-4998

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UNDER $200

ADULT TWIN Mates bed with 3 good drawers, mattress 5yr warr. Child outgrew. $150. 604-465-4998

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11911 238B St.

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FURNITURE

(south of Dewdney)

Garage Sale Sat May 5th & Sun May 6th 9am ~ 4pm

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

23992 ~ 119B Ave Sat May 5th 10am ~ 2pm

Kitchen bathroom, camping, cabin, electrical, cabling, plumbing, furniture, bedroom, coil nails, generator, water pump, and lots of Misc items

MOVING SALE

Sat. May 5th, 9am-3pm.

23728 110th Ave. off Kanaka Way & 237th ~ Rain or Shine ~ MAPLE RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

Saturday, May 5, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 108 Ave cul-de-sac (off Tamarack ) Everything from kids stuff to furniture & other favourite finds

Town House Complex Garage Sale Sat May 5th

9am ~ 3pm, Rain or Shine th

22488 ~ 116 Ave 22268 - 116th Ave. Maple Ridge

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

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Opposite St. Andrew’s Heritage Church off Haney Bypass.

Sat. May 5, 10am - 2pm All proceeds for charity in Africa

GARAGE SALES

PITT MEADOWS

GARDEN CLUB

103-19141 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Tomes & Tales

Annual Plant & Bake Sale

HUGE BOOK SALE

Sat May 5th, 10am-1pm. Pitt Meadows Community Hall,

Sunday May 6th 10am - 2pm

adjacent to Community Church, corner of Harris & Ford Rds

Books from $0.50 to $1.50

West Maple Ridge

Garage ~ Moving Sale 11669 Steeves St. Saturday May 5th 9am - 3pm Tools, Fishing Equipment, Misc Household Items

CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE

Garage Sale

Sat & Sun, May 5 & 6 9am - 2:30pm

& Much Much More

12409 Meadowbrook Place

(off Laity & Douglas) Down-Sizing and Many,many Treasures

Katie’s Place Plant Sale 11588 Waresley St May 5th 10am ~ 3pm Rain or Shine Plants, Magazines & Garden Stuff

100% proceeds to Katies Place Animal Shelter

APARTMENT/CONDO Professional Property Management Services

Downtown POCO - 4 bdrms + den house. Cls to schools, WCE, all amens. Cat ok $1750/mo.

Call 604-464-7548 BRENTWOOD Apartments

Available June 1

Gas F/P, D/W, garburator, lndry hook-up, underground prk. Across from Elem. School. Walk to W. Coast Express. No pets. For more information, google us.

Phone 604-465-9823 COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1295 and 1 near City Hall $1275. Avail June 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water . Certiﬁed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented. Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm)

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large, INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

Polo Club Apartments

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MOVIE PROJECTOR brand new! $800. COMPUTER ~ Windows XP with printer $250. (604)463-6756 ONE STOP SHOPPING, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 1 Bdrm & den suite $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 W.W.PLATEAU Montreux bldg 2bdrm, 2bath, 2 prkg, clse to amens. $1295. NP/NS June 1. 604-941-3259, 604-809-3259

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

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FARMS

Maple Ridge $500

4 box-stall BARN with full hay-loft. Just over one acre. $500/mo

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2150/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

MAPLE RIDGE $1900 4 BR & 3 Baths. Open plan with view. Gas F/P, Rec RM, S/S appls, patio, garage, Walk to WCE.

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523

MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $2000/mo (604)785-8851. PORT COQUITLAM, 3644 McRae Cres, SXS duplex, 2,000sf, 3 bdrm up, 1 bdrm dwn, 2 baths, 5 appls, NS/NP, $1500. Call 604-464-1072.

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OFFICE/RETAIL

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE COURT I &

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

MAPLE COURT II 22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

Glenwood Manor Apartments 1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

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Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000 MAPLE RIDGE: Prime Retail office space 2500 sf. 224th & McIntosh 2nd flr above Jim’s Pizza. Avail. now. Reasonable. (604)230-3058

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ROOMS FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE Private rooms (WiFi & cble) shrd. limited kitchen, bath, lndry. $400/mo. Ph. 778-893-2750.

AUTO FINANCING

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

Call 604-467-3944 747

RV PADS

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

GUARANTEED

MAPLE RIDGE ~ RV pads for rent $425/mo. cable incl’d Suit mature adult. Sm pet OK. (604)306-5752

Auto Loans or

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

We Will Pay You $1000

SUITES, LOWER

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite. Avail now. $600/mo incl utils & cable. Call 604-467-8052, 604-347-7935

Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm., 1 bath, N/S N/P. Close to schools. No ldry. Avail. now. (604)466-5498.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

Maple Ridge $900.

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6450 firm. Call 604-538-4883

2 BR Ste West side. Avail April 25 Open floor plan, close to shops and buses. Fenced yard sep entrance

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TRUCKS & VANS

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 MAPLE RIDGE. Albian area. 2 bdrm with view. Sep entry. N/S. N/P. Close to bus. Inst. W/D & D/W. $950/mo. incl utils. 604-463-6610 MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912

1992 PLEASURE-WAY Dodge van 250, 318, 4 spd. no rust, many upgrades, mint cond., new trans. $16,500: (604)853-2427

MAPLE RIDGE beautiful 1 bdrm ste custom f/p, designer kitch, 5 appls, June 1. Park like acreage. $1050. utils incl. N/P. 604-240-8358 MAPLE RIDGE. NEWER 2 bdrm bsmt. Incl lndry, gas/elec, $800/mo. Avail now. NP/NS. 604-466-2914. MAPLE RIDGE quiet 2 bdrm SxS duplex, fncd yard, pri setting. Avail June 1. N/P. $850. 604-240-8358 MAPLE RIDGE Rockridge 2 bdrm side ent, spacious, quiet, near park $900 incls utils, cable & own W/D avail immed n/s, n/p (604)467-5084 ONE BDRM suite in Aldergrove @ $650/mo includes hydro, heat, cable w/access to HD channels. Call (604)607-0481.

Need A Ride, Drive Today. Take $500 to $5000 Cash Home. Carter Credit 1.888.688.1837

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1997 CHEVY CAMARO Z28 convertible, triple black, 350 V8, 6 spd manual. Lthr., fully loaded. 185K. $6200 obo (604)723-4501 2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3300 firm. 604-538-9257.

1994 Hyundai, 11317 km, brand new air conditioner, excellent condition. $8500 (604)463-6756

PORT COQUITLAM N. 1/bdrm bthrm, priv entry, fnced yd. $725 incl util. Avail. now (604)825-8288

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5399 / 604.312.7415

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2005 HONDA CIVIC SI, silver, 4 dr, 5 sp, fully loaded, 90 K, s.roof, $6,600. Call 604-551-1377.

SUITES, UPPER

Maple Ridge $1400

Upper floor Farm house 4 bedrooms, 2 wood F/P’s. Sundeck, carport, Lots of space

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523 MAPLE RIDGE ~ Thornhill area

Newer 4 Bdrm. bsmt. entry 2 lvl. home, Games room, large kitchen, family room, living room, 3 appl’s, near 2 schools $1900 incls. hydro & gas. Available Now!

2011 HONDA CRV 4 wd, Auto, silver. Loaded. Local car. $21,500: 10000k. Call 604-551-1377.

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JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins. Call bcclassified.com 604.575.5555

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

Pitt Meadows $1400

Brookside Rlty Dave 604-240-3523

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TOWNHOUSES

3 BD townhouse for rent July 1st. Family complex West MR $1300/mnth plus utilities. Small pet ok. Ref req. 778-240-7504

1987 FORD Econoline Class “C” RV 29ft, well kept cond., 95,000kms, sleeps 6. $4500. 604-477-4549 1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, A/C, micro, incl. hitch, only $7,900. Phone 604-858-2949. 2000 29ft Class A Winnebago Brave Motorhome, 28,200 miles, $29,900. Call (604)942-3669

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

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2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047.

WANTED TO RENT

Mature male on disability. Dog sitter, medicinal license seeks appropriate rental. (604)831-5100

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

MARINE 912

BOATS

BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com

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2006 wide deep V Lund 15 hp Merc 4 stroke, easy loader trailer, Scotty down rigger, Scotty rod holders, Hummingbird fish finder, 2 swivel seats, canvas cover. As new, package deal $6000. (604)520-6512

MOTORCYCLES

MOTORCYCLE HAULER, single/ dble/trpl large lockable utility box for all your gear. Wide easy load alum. ramp incl. $1250. 778-888-6805.

604.462.0351

2 Upper floor Farm house 4 bedrooms, Floor-Ceiling F/P. Large kitchen, enste. Sundeck, 1 Garage. Lots of space.

1997 FREELINER 17’ cube van, short whl. base, 6 spd. manual, cat motor, 411mi. $6900 604-723-4501 2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900. Phone 604-858-2949

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

PITT MEADOWS - LOWER SUITE 12535 - 188 St, Lrg & Updated 2br; 1100 sf; lndry; patio; $1100 May1 Peak Property Mgmt 604-931-8666

PASTURE PASTURE FOR RENT $100/month (604)771-1502 Zora

TRANSPORTATION

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

HOMES FOR RENT

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

ROOMS FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, utils. incl. Own w/d. N/S. $750 + D.D. June 1. (604)345-3934

Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

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750

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MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS

Call 778-788-1845

Deluxe 2 Bdrms. st

Maple Ridge

560

Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

P.Meadows Brand New. Solaris Towers. 2 bdr+den & 3 bdr+den 5appls, nr WCE,shops,prks,schls Now,refs,ns/np. Start@$1350/mo

MAPLE RIDGE

19669-116A Ave. Pitt Meadows Sat. May 5th, 9am - 2pm Household and plus size clothing

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management

RENTALS

Pitt Meadows Maple Ridge

Multi-Family Garage & Plant Sale

MATTRESSES staring at $99

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

MOVING SALE

463-4449 or 209-6583

604.477.0603

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Maple Ridge

Single items to entire households

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

For sale by owner 604-467-0176

Sat & Sun May 5 & 6 9am ~ 4pm

APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

www.dannyevans.ca

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

20511 ~ 124A Ave MOVING SALE 21680 ~ 122 Ave

RENTALS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo

Richmond Hills

“Since 1987”

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Maple Ridge

#1 Cash Buyer

HOMES WANTED

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

Royal Albert teacups & saucers, fish tank, sewing supplies, girls toys & clothes, books, many household items. Rain or Shine.

FERTILIZERS

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

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Sat, May 5th, 9am-2pm

Maple Ridge

ABLE AUCTIONS is currently seeking quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for Giant auction June 3rd www.ableauctions.ca. Tyler 604818-9473

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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 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.

Estate & Book Sale Sat. May 5, 9-3 Sun. May 6, 10-3 12270 HINCH CRES.

YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. vet chk, $500. 2 males left. Parents on site. 604-852-6176 Abbts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $750. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

REAL ESTATE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of SUSAN DIANNE KULASA also known as SUSAN D. KULASA, formerly of Maple Ridge, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Administratrix, Ms.Tamara Aileen Coulthard at 11818 232 Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 6S9, on or before June 8th, 2012 after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received. Administratrix, Coulthard

Tamara

Aileen

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2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L auto, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, with only 10,100 kms. WAS $13,277 NOW

$12,777!

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2011 Hyundai Accent GL

2009 Toyota Tacoma SR5

1.6L auto, AM/FM/CD, pw/pl, air, cruise control, spoiler, keyless entry, 21,000 kms.

4x4 double cab, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, stacker CD, keyless entry, alarm. Only 34,000 kms.

WAS $18,044 NOW

WAS $34,888 NOW

$13,595!

$32,888!

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2006 Dodge Charger R/T

2012 Hyundai Genesis

5.7L V8 HEMI auto, air, tilt, remote keyless entry, adjustable pedals, leather, alloy wheels, 41,200 kms.

3.8L TECH, leather, air, navigation system, heated seats, climate control, 500 kms, over $10,000 off!!

WAS $19,495 NOW

WAS $51,395 NOW

$18,495!

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2005 Chrysler 300

2008 Mazda3 GT

3.5L V6 auto, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, alloy wheels, AM/FM/ CD, with 110,000 kms.

2.3L 4 cyl automatic, one owner, fully loaded with leather and sunroof. Only 84,000 kms.

WAS $13,595 NOW

WAS $16,388 NOW

$11,595!

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$14,388!

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2011 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

2006 Chev Uplander LS

3.0L V6 auto, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise, leather, power sunroof, alloy wheels and more. Only 12,000 kms.

3.5L auto, air conditioning, tilt steering, remote keyless entry, ABS, 55,850 kms.

2011 Hyundai Genesis GT

2011 Dodge Ram 1500

WAS $31,498 NOW

WAS $9,995 NOW

2.0L I4, 6 speed manual, heated seats, air, 19â&#x20AC;? alloy wheels, power windows, 20,133 kms.

Crew Cab Sport 4x4, pw/pl, air, cruise, leather, Bluetooth, tonneau cover, boxliner, 15,000 kms.

WAS $29,995 NOW

WAS $53,900 NOW

$26,888!

$8,995!

2010 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4

2010 Hyundai Veracruz LTD

2.4L CVT, North Edition, traction control, ABS, overhead airbag, 26,900 kms.

AWD, 7 passenger, rear DVD, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, leather, pwr lift gate, one local owner, 36,600 kms.

WAS $22,995 NOW

WAS $36,995 NOW

$20,995!

$39,495!

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2011 Hyundai Accent GL

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GL

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4x4

Automatic, pw/pl, air, cruise, alarm, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry, 20,900 kms.

AWD 3.5 L V6, pw/pl, air, cruise, Bluetooth, alloys, 24,500 kms.

Sahara Unlimited, V6 auto, pw/pl, keyless entry, mint cond, 52,500 kms.

WAS $15,595 NOW

WAS $32,800 NOW

WAS $24,995 NOW

$35,995!

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#H6896

2010 Hyundai Genesis GT

2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS

3.8L 6-speed, leather, pwr moonroof, alloy wheels, nav, keyless entry, sport suspension, 34,500 kms.

2.4L auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, heated seats, moonroof, alloys, Bluetooth, 29,822 kms. NOW TWO TO CHOOSE!

WAS $38,064 NOW

WAS $27,814 NOW

$26,998!

$27,788!

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$21,888!

$13,888!

$26,499!

$23,995!

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