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Marc Ferrero stands at the microphone at a public hearing for the proposed zoning bylaw in Harrison Hot Springs.
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harrison residents worry secondary suites will bring traffic chaos, devalue property Jessica Peters The Observer
About two dozen residents turned out for a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning bylaw in Harrison Hot Springs on Monday night. And almost all of those who spoke during the hour-long meeting expressed their disapproval of the draft bylaw, which clearly sets out rules for secondary suites. "I'm against the bylaw," said Hank Smith, of Harrison. "I, too, oppose secondary suites," added Marg Doman. It was a message that was
repeated by most who chose to speak. Some of the concerns voiced included a decline in property values, an increase in traffic and crime, and inconsistency with a building covenant that some say they had to sign before building. "This bylaw goes through and I'm gone," said Peter Bugden. He brought a copy of the covenant, which he said he had to sign before he could build his Miami River Drive house. The covenant states that the minimum size for a dwelling is 1,100 square feet. The proposed bylaw states the maximum size of a suite could be
about 968 square feet. "This thing has to have some kind of power," Bugden said, holding the document. "It superseded you (the Village office) in the day." Others worried about parking woes. While the proposed bylaw states that a both a house with or without a suite would be allowed a maximum of four cars, those at the meeting stated there would be no way for the Village to enforce parking. And that, they fear, will lead to congestion on the streets. "The centre of the Village will be every day like Canada Day," said
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Leslie Ghezesan. Spiro Halatsis, who was also opposed to the changes, stated that he left Surrey in the '90s when they allowed secondary suites. He wondered why council would allow secondary suites to come in and "destroy this nice peaceful village?" "If something isn't broke, don't fix it," he said. "What we had was working fine." John Allen spoke three times at the microphone, in addition to five letters he sent to the Village Continued on 2
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COMMUNITY CORNER NOVEMBER 2012 *(Due to space limitations, each week we≈will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)
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Bigfoot Toastmasters Club meets at 7pm every Monday evening at the Christian Reformed Church hall, 7452 Morrow Rd. Visitors always welcome. Agassiz contact: Sam Steenhuus 604-701-9068 Bingo – TUESDAYS Hosted by Agassiz Agricultural & Horticultural Association, Doors open at 5pm. Agricultural Pavilion. Agassiz. 604-796-9075 Coffee Break/Story Hour - a weekly Bible Study for ladies and children 0-5. Weds 9:30a.m. Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604-796-9474 Council of Senior Citizens Organizations (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca
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7 Bake Sale Agassiz United Church Christmas Tea, Bazaar donation. Sat., Nov. 24th from 1:30 - 3 pm. Entrance by eReader, iPhone, Reading – Unbound! Learn how to use your NOT on paper. Book SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access books library’s collection of an appointment to learn how to access the free digital books. 604-796-9510 Book Club. Hooked on Books: Agassiz - Harrison Library ker Prize winner Prepare for a great discussion on 2009 Boo to discuss this “Wolf Hall” by Hilary Mantel. We’re meeting on Wed., Nov. land Eng or compelling look at the intrigue of Tud r book now! you up 28th at 6:30 pm at the Agassiz Library. Pick men esh ts - free! The talk is lively, the people friendly & the refr this drop-in, noCome on by, pick up your copy & be part of membership required club. 45th Annual Agassiz Harrison Carol Fest tural Hall 7 pm Thursday, December 6th at the Agricul
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The process to review the current school year calendar got off to a bit of a rough start on Tuesday night, when one trustee adamantly opposed any changes to the school year. “I don’t think the citizens of Hope, Boston Bar and Agassiz have voted us in to make drastic changes,” said Trustee Tom Hendrickson. He stated he will oppose any changes to the current school year, which has the schools close at the end of June, and reopen after Labour Day. It’s a system that has worked “for 100 years” and still works today, he said. But the board will have to make a decision come next spring, now that the provincial government has eliminated the standard school calendar. Boards will now be able to determine the number and dates of days in session, vacation periods and non-instruc-
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tional days. The ministry of education will still set the minimum number of instructional hours. Superintendent Dr. Karen Nelson brought up the subject of calendar hours at Tuesday’s
“We are not all farmers who need the summers off anymore” Rose Tustain board meeting, held at Agassiz elementary secondary school. While Hendrickson opposed any changes, other trustees embraced the idea. “We are not all farmers who need the summers off anymore,” said Trustee Rose Tustian. She expressed interest in
the ‘balanced calendar’ model, which sees school in session for three months, followed by a one month break, throughout the year. A number of other options are on the table, including remaining the same. Nelson said that the district will look at what is being in done in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, with an effort toward being consistent. The issue will now go to the Education Advisory Committee, and then public consultation. “There will be public involvement,” said Trustee Al Fraser. “And it has to start somewhere, and if it starts with us, okay. This board’s job is to approve it or not approve it.” The board must submit their 2012-2013 calendar to the ministry of education by Mar. 31, 2013 to be effective for July 1, 2013. news@ahobserver.com
Don't allow secondary suites, say residents
before the hearing. Prior to the public hearing Monday, there were two open houses led by Andre Isakov, manager of planning and community services. In total, Mayor Leo Facio said the Village received 10 letters. They were not read at the public hearing, but were available for the
public to read. Allen is opposed to the bylaw for numerous reasons. The bylaw states that a homeowner can only rent out one portion of a house. "It's a foolish thing to put in a bylaw," he said. "You cannot regulate who lives on a property." He added that the current Official
Community Plan states that the Village must provide for a range of housing, and the proposed bylaw doesn't allow for residential, single family dwelling neighbourhoods free of secondary suites. There will be "basement suites all over Harrison" if the bylaw goes through, he added.
No decision was set to made at the public hearing. It was a chance for the public to hear the proposed bylaw and give feedback to the Village staff and council. It will come before the council at a later date, and will require three readings and adoption. news@ahobserver.com
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Trudeau talks pipelines, pot in B.C. VICTORIA – Federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau made a swing through B.C. Wednesday, weighing in on debates about oil pipelines, marijuana and other hot political topics. Trudeau shook up the national energy debate this week by coming out in favour of oil exports to Asia, and the proposed takeover of Alberta oilsands producer Nexen by a Chinese state corporation. At a radio town hall meeting, Trudeau said he supports oil exports and Chinese investment because the investment and trade will create more middle-class employment in Canada. But he hastened to add he opposes the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline proposed to run from Alberta to Kitimat. He accused Enbridge of failing to consult with aboriginal people along the route and said he is opposed to a crude oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast. Producers are going to have to “go back to the drawing board and find another way to get oil to Asia,” he said.
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where they found shotgun ammunition along with several bags of what they say appears to be methamphetamine. “It’s very nerve racking as a police officer to have a vehicle pulled over and see a firearm
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Agassiz RCMP say someone stole gas from a parked vehicle on the night of November 16. The vehicle was parked on Canterbury Drive in Agassiz. And on Nov. 17, a vehicle was broken into while parked on Pioneer Avenue in Agassiz. There was minor damage to the vehicle as a result of the theft. They also report that an Agassiz resident has been the victim of fraud, totaling $500 to date. Someone set up a fraudulent cell phone account in the person's name, using their social insurance number to create an online account. Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP at 604796-2211.
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All nine operating rooms at Surrey Memorial Hospital are now up and running again after all but one was shut down in the wake of Monday’s flood. Fraser Health officials say there should be no more surgery postponements as a result of the hospital disruption that has added pressure on other hospitals in the region. They still expect it will take up to two weeks to reopen the closed ER, where crews continue restoration work. Ambulances are taking emergency patients that would normally go to Surrey to Langley Memorial, Royal Columbian and Burnaby hospitals instead. Royal Columbian has seen a 27 per cent increase in emergency volume as a result, Fraser Health spokesman Roy Thorpe-Dorward said. “Although busy they are managing with the increased load,” he said. Other hospitals are also feeling heavier traffic because of the closed ER at Surrey Memorial. Peace Arch Hospital is running 36 per cent above its usual ER volume as more emergency cases arrive there instead. Burnaby is running at 10 per cent
above normal and Langley Memorial is 16 per cent higher than usual. A total of 108 surgeries slated for Monday and Tuesday were rescheduled following the water main break that sent water gushing through SMH’s ER. How quickly the delayed surgeries are performed will depend on the procedure, its urgency and how many new emergency surgeries must be done, Thorpe-Dorward said. Patients heading to SMH are being redirected to a temporary ER and triage area at the nearby Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgical Centre. It can handle 180 patients a day and so far saw only 75 patients in the first two days. There’s no damage cost estimate yet but it will be “significant.” Surrey Memorial is fully insured but it’s expected damage will be covered by the insurance of the contractor whose machine burst the water main. It’s not yet known how badly key diagnostic imaging equipment is damaged. Much equipment – such as ultrasound machines – are wallmounted and weren’t affected by the flood. “Yesterday it looked like a disaster zone in here,” said Christine Predy, a manager at SMH who
witnessed the knee-high flood on Monday. ER staff moved patients who were near the wall after the contractor warned that there was water building behind it. Staff soon saw the water building behind the glass wall and had another three minutes to get patients out before it burst and sent water gushing through the ER. “The water ran through for about 20 minutes – there was so much water built up behind that wall it took that long to come through,” Predy said. “A river of current came through the department.” Workers have cut away the bottom foot or so of drywall at the bottom of all the ER walls and officials say the cleanup work is going well. Water leaks in hospitals – often due to plumbing mishaps – are not unusual, according to SMH facilities manager Mitch Weimer. He said the incident requires careful cleanup, but does not pose structural problems. SMH is the busiest ER in western Canada, handling 100,000 patients a year. Thorpe-Dorward said it would have been “much more challenging” to respond to the flood had the Jim Pattison centre not opened nearby two years ago, taking over most diagnostic scans and day surgery.
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Opinion Public opinion has value
As the adoption of a new zoning bylaw draws nearer in Harrison Hot Springs, the discussion around it is heating up. (See front page) But change always brings out the voices in Harrison, doesn't it? While the opinions of some residents may bring snickers to a few faces — "oh, there he/she goes again," goes the refrain — those voices are extremely important ones to consider. With so few people living in the small town, and even fewer sticking around for the cold and windy winters, it's of utmost importance that Villagers keep track of municipal politics, goings on and developments. Someone has to watch them. And that's not just in Harrison, but every single municipality — large or small. But on the other side of the coin, does every single move that a municipality makes have to be put under a forensic microscope? Can't progress be made without so many speed bumps? (Or is that roundabouts and tabletops?) In other words, is a new bylaw ever
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just a new bylaw? Can't a new policy ever just be a matter of housekeeping to streamline the workload of Village staff? And, more to the point, is evil really hiding behind every corner? Of course it isn't. But, the public has a right to its voice. In many communities, there is no public interest in local government. In this very community, the public is rarely seen at school board meetings, much to the dismay of the hard-working trustees who were voted in by residents. That's a shame in itself. Yes, the public voice is an important one. Those opinions are what help shape our communities, our provinces, and our country. And whether you agree with their opinions or not, we're glad that they are passionate enough, and bold enough, to be heard. Because the only thing worse than not being heard, is not speaking up at all.
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Reality check on teen suicide
Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – If you find Premier Christy Clark’s campaign against teen bullying to be superficial or even self-serving, I’ve got news for you. It’s potentially worse than that. With the greatest respect to the family of Amanda Todd, her tragic case isn’t representative of teen suicide any more than it is typical of high-school bullying. A clearer and more disturbing picture emerges from the latest report of B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. It’s a survey of 89 child protection cases from 2007 to 2010, where 15 kids killed themselves and the rest inflicted serious self-injury, in some cases repeatedly. The word “bully” does not appear
in the report. It speaks of domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, addiction, and runaways targeted by street predators. Three quarters of the kids were removed from their homes to protect them from their parents. More than half are aboriginal. Its key conclusion is that shifting traumatized and mentally ill teens from institutional care to foster homes isn’t working. Earnest but inadequately trained foster parents and social workers can’t cope with kids who need diagnosis, treatment and supervision. Without that, kids shuffled through foster homes an average of a dozen times in three years, with little attachment to home or school. Some were violent, no surprise given their formative years. I asked Turpel-Lafond about the B.C. government’s recent focus on bullying. She said it’s worthwhile, and there are parallels between Amanda’s case and more
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common teen suicides. One is isolation at moments of crisis. “Say you’re a middle-class parent with a child who hasn’t come out of their bedroom in six months, or you have a boy in foster care who’s
“Shifting traumatized and mentally ill teens from institutional care to foster homes isn’t working” in his 14th home,” she said. “They both want to kill themselves, so what do you do?” Ideally, you intervene and get them to a child psychologist. Parents or guardians who can’t afford $150 an hour can wait months for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to arrange it. And in the meantime, our supposedly family-based foster care system sends them to school.
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Members of the Agassiz/Harrison Social Justice Film Festival would like to thank the many people in our communities who came out to the recent film Nights at Agassiz United Church. Three films were shown over three consecutive Thursday evenings and all were very well attended. These films explored different themes and the knowledge gained from them expands our world in so many ways. The films shown were Liberia 77, a film made by two brothers from Vancouver who had filmed their visit to Liberia in West Africa. They had lived there as children and wanted to revisit this country and it’s people who have suffered so much. We were fortunate to have Jeff Topham be present in Agassiz for the filming, to answer any questions/discussions after. Where’s My Goat, explored the two sides to the question…"Does giving a goat " to a developing country really make any kind of a difference. We heard on this evening also, from the local group Teryia, who shared what they are doing with women in Mali in
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West Africa. The last film was called The People’s Crisis, a film made by a group called LINK (Liberty in North Korea). Three young volunteers from the group LINK were present to answer questions and share information about North Korea. We gained a whole new awareness on the plight of people in North Korea. We are so thankful to all those who not only came out to see these films, but who donated to these various causes. These donations have been given to our local community Services, to the organization LINK ( helping refuges from North Korea), and to the group Teryia which partners with the women in Mali. The people of Agassiz and Harrison are very generous, and in the words of the three young people who represented LINK, “we are absolutely blown away by the overwhelming generosity of the people in this community…you are awesome." Agassiz/Harrison Social Justice Film Festival Team
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Just saw this week's Observer (Oct. 5, 2012) A) Agassiz man arrested in robbery. B) Daytime break in at Oasis. C) Time to catch criminals. It's a wakeup call for the citizens of Agassiz. It's time to smell the moose meat. It cannot be left to the police. The citizens of Agassiz have to "come together" and take the bite out of crime and reclaim the streets. We do not want them running round in packs like out of control vigilantes.
They need to be educated on how they could take back the streets. It will take constant alertness, constant willingness to fight back. They will have to look out for each other. No individualism here. It will take a group effort. We have to decide as a group, do we want to take back the streets? Are we saying, enough already! Do we want to do something about it? As we willing to raise our confront on evil? That is going to the hardest part of all, raising
one's confront on evil. The downtown core does need a neighbourhood watch for businesses, 24/7 if necessary. Parts of Agassiz already have them, more neighbourhood watches in place. Block captains to take responsibility for their respective street. The City of Chilliwack them — Cops, Citizens on Patrol. It will require teamwork. The citizens working together, with the downtown businesses, any passing by tourist. Harvey Andrew
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In a Black Press editorial published in the Agassiz Harrison Hope Observer on Sept. 7/12, it was stated that a conditional sentence is commonly handed down by the courts for a conviction of viewing and/or distributing child pornography. In fact, The Criminal Code of Canada prohibits conditional sentences for convictions
involving offences for which there is a minimum sentence. Since 2005, the Criminal Code has set minimum prison sentences for accessing and distributing child pornography. Black Press and The Observer apologizes for the error. Furthermore, the editorial did not intend to suggest that government directly influences the judiciary.
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Drainage Maintenance Over the past 5 years the District of Kent’s Rural Drainage Maintenance Program has increased the amount of agricultural drainage ditches cleaned from 0 kilometres in 2007 to 20.1 kilometres in 2012. A number of factors including cooperation between landowners, environmental groups and Federal and Provincial regulators have contributed to the increases in ditch maintenance. This improvement has been achieved despite increased administrative efforts and costs attributed to the growing environmental regulatory requirements imposed by Federal and Provincial levels of government. A breakdown of the length of ditches maintained since 2005 is presented below as well as a breakdown of funds contributed from various groups within the community.
Members of the Agassiz Rainbow 4H Club received several awards for their efforts on Saturday night.
Mieka Giesler Reserve Champion Lamb Showman -Daniel Charlton Champion Lamb Showman Brooke Webb Reserve Champion Jr. Calf Hallie Bryant Champion Jr. Calf - Aaron Prinse Reserve Champion Sr. Calf Beverly Chard Champion Sr. Calf - Megan Skalicky Reserve Champion Calf - Aar-
on Prinse Grand Champion Calf - Megan Skalicky Reserve Champion Market Hog -Savannah Blank Champion Market Hog - Nathan Pietilla Champion Carcass Hog -Kolby Skalicky Champion Market Steer Mieka Giesler Champion Ewe Lamb - Brooke Webb Champion Market Lamb-Daniel Charlton
Top First Year member - Esmé VanParidon Most Improved member Brooke Webb & Nathan Pietilla Most Willing Hands - Esmé VanParidon & Hallie Bryant Top Swine member - Megan Skalicky Top Beef member - Mieka Giesler Top Lamb member - Brooke Webb Top Dairy member - Megan Skalicky 2nd Overall top Sr. member Savannah Blank Overall top Jr. member - Aaron Prinse High Aggregate 4-H member Megan Skalicky
New bridge and visit from Santa in '62
50 Years Ago, 1962 • The results of the BC DHIA annual ton of fat competition showed the following Agassiz farmers competed as 25 per cent of their herds had records totaling a ton of fat or more per cow: H. Andres; S. Bartel; M.
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Brink; R. Curiston; S.E. Farrant; J. Hertgers; Jake Hoogendoorn; B. Peterson; and D. VanderWyk. • Several local residents took advantage of the beautiful fall weather and drove across the new
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Alexander Bridge which crosses the Fraser Canyon. Sidewalks across the bridge afford splendid views of the canyon, the old trestle road and bridge. • At a meeting of the Agassiz Business Men, it was decided to try to contact Santa and persuade him to visit Agassiz again just before Christmas. • One of the inmates at Mountain Prison laid charges against another Doukhobor, John
Lebedoff, which may bring out the truth about Freedomite claims that they are innocent victims of persecution. The group camped outside Hope consistently claimed its members were not responsible for arson and bombing and almost all the men in prison were innocent or committed crimes because of false teachings that they must go to jail before the sect would be able to emigrate. – submitted by the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society
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The District of Hope is hosting a public open house to receive input on the proposed improvements for the Hope Recreation Community Park on 7th Avenue. The improvements may include upgrades to the sports bowl and seating, skateboard area, new mountain bike features, and local trail upgrades. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide input. Date: Wednesday, December 5 Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Place: Hope and District Recreation Centre - Conference Centre Room, 1005 - 6th Avenue For more information District of Hope 604-869-5671 info@hope.ca
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Goldstein’s work brought to life at Ranger Station
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The Life & Paintings of
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A special collection of work by the late Nancy Goldstein is being presented at the Ranger Station in Harrison next month. Goldstein was born in 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, into an artistic family. She studied drawing and painting at the Carnegie Art Institute, University of California, Berkley and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota. In 1962, she moved to New York City to work as a copywriter for John Wiley & Sons publishing company, working her way up to being Creative Director. In 1973 she began painting full time and went on to study contemporary and advanced painting with artists George Peters and Harriet FeBland in New York through 1987. Nancy’s family were all brilliant intellectuals, yet they could all be extremely soft and gentle. Her father, Walter Connor, was a painter and brother Walter Connor’s artistic focus was sculpture. Both Walter and Walter Connor Jr.’s work will be represented alongside a collection of Nancy’s paintings in the upcoming retrospective exhibition at the Ranger Station Art Gallery. The work that Nancy created in New York was large, abstract and symbolic. It evolved through many forms, from mandalas, chakras to three dimensional constructions and sacred geometry. She was tireless in her research, and her collection of books was diverse and extensive. Consistent in her work was the desire to touch on some aspect of the human struggle to, in her own words, “know wholeness.” She often made sketches
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act, in the Centennial Centre, Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC, on Monday, December 10, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. to consider presentations from the public regarding the “District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw 1207, Amendment Bylaw No. 1486, 2012” and the “District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1487, 2012”.
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and notes, taking the written word and ideas from art or scientific history while questioning it, pulling it apart to make it her own. She was ever questioning, turning those questions into creative source work, then into paintings which, as Will Grant from Artspeak in New York stated, were “paintings out of their expected context” and that contained “their own wholeness, their own integrity.” After a creatively full life in the New York, exhibiting in commercial galleries and selling dozens of paintings, and after her husband Jack had retired, Nancy and Jack moved full time to the West Coast in 1996 to be close to their daughter, one of three children, and their grandchildren. Shortly after moving, Jack and Nancy spent a weekend at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and fell in love with the town and its surroundings. It was a rainy weekend and as the couple drove into the village they saw two rainbows over the lake and mountainside. They took those rainbows as a sign
and followed them out to the east side of the lake. Two days later they bought a house on Rockwell Drive where they lived in Harrison part time for all of Nancy’s remaining years. Jack and Nancy spent as much time in Harrison as they could. It became their special place of retreat. The place was very important to Nancy. In fact, says husband Jack, she saw Harrison as her ‘true home’. She was completely comfortable and inspired by the natural beauty and peacefulness of Harrison Hot Springs, which came to inform her work in many ways. She also appreciated the work of the Kent Harrison Arts Council, says Jack, and very much liked the people who ran the Ranger Station Art Gallery where she showed her paintings on several occasions. “Nancy was meticulous as an artist. She would sit in front of a blank canvas on an easel for hours, days sometimes, waiting for inspiration,” recalls Jack. She also studied ancient religious symbols, particularly Tibetan mandalas
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Jumping into tourism industry feet first
Jobs in Harrison double in summer, says Chamber president For some, a dream job would be a vacation planner – for themselves! Vacationing in B.C. can take so many forms that it would indeed be a full-time job. The tourism and hospitality industry is an extremely diverse industry with over 400 different occupations – including occupations that lead to longer-term careers, as well as those that fit well for those seeking part-time work, like students or older workers who are not yet ready to retire. British Columbia’s tourism industry will be a leader in provincial job growth as businesses look to fill 101,000 new job openings by 2020, according to a study of labour demand and supply by go2, the B.C. tourism industry’s human resource association. The Tourism Labour Market Strategy, released in the spring of 2012 by go2, sets out the plan to recruit, retain and train the workers needed to keep pace with the growth projected for the industry. Nearly half of the 101,000 openings will be new jobs created by the tourism industry across the province, adding 44,220 more jobs to the provincial workforce by 2020. The other approximately 57,000 openings are due to replacements (i.e. retirements). “The labour strategy coordinated by go2 is a key pil-
lar of industry growth in the province. Without it, we simply wouldn’t have the skilled workers in place to deliver the visitor experience throughout B.C.,” says Lana Denoni, chair of TIABC, the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia. British Columbia’s location, bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west, makes it unique within Canada. Its mountain and coastal scenery, opportunities for summer sailing, winter skiing, and other activities such as fishing or sightseeing in coastal or inland waters or experiencing our vibrant cities all make us a world-class destination. In Harrison Hot Springs, a successful tourist season is the key to economic strength. And it wouldn’t be possible without people willing to fill positions in the resort town. “Tourism is key to Harrison’s economy,” said Robert Reyerse, president of Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce. And the summer student work force plays a big role in keeping that economy healthy. “The number of employees will double over the course of the summer,” he said. It would be “totally impossible” to fill the number of summer jobs available with the population base, he added. “Students have a pretty
easy time finding jobs here.” And on occasion, those summer jobs can turn into careers. While large employers like the hotels have seasonal requirements to manage the summer influx, they do operate year round. And for someone interested in a hospitality career — catering, spa services, management, and more — then Harrison is a great place to work year round, too. Tourism helps to diversify our economy and also brings new community services to permanent residents. B.C.’s tourism and hospitality industry is now the single largest “primary resource industry” in the province, generating an annual real GDP of more than $6.4 billion in 2010, ahead of forestry, mining, oil and gas extraction, and agriculture. Tourism and hospitality generated $13.4 billion in annual revenue in 2010. Overall, between 2004 and 2010, industry revenues grew by a total of 25.5 per cent, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.2 per cent. The provincial government’s Gaining the Edge: A Five-Year Strategy for Tourism in British Columbia targets revenue growth of five per cent a year that will top $18 billion in tourism spending by 2016. The fastest growing sectors for tourism job growth over
the next decade are expected to be recreation and entertainment and travel services. There are an estimated 17,943 tourism-related businesses across the province, employing about 260,000 workers, or 10.8 per cent of B.C.’s total labour force of 2.4 million people. More than 80 per cent of tourism’s new job openings are projected to come in food and beverage services (43,410 openings), recreation and entertainment (20,530 openings) and the accommodation sector (18,920 openings). “After several years of slow labour growth, the tourism industry is poised to expand,” said Arlene Keis, chief executive officer of go2. “Labour shortages are already being felt in places like Northern B.C., the Thompson Okanagan and in the Rockies regions. By 2016, the crunch will be more acute throughout the province.” “The tourism industry often provides people with their important first job and sets them on their career path,” said Keis. “Tourism is also the largest employer of youth, with one in four British Columbians under the age of 24 working in the industry. To learn more about job opportunities, training and supports available, contact Work BC Agassiz at 604-7960266.
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Harrison Hot Springs offers something for everyone, including ample summer work and the chance to launch into the tourism industry.
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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Construction of the new Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) transmission line is underway. Current activities are focused on: Access road improvements Vegetation and tree clearing along the right-of-way Tower foundation installation
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The new 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line, will mostly parallel an existing 500 kilovolt transmission line between the Nicola Substation near Merritt and the Meridian Substation on Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam. The ILM project is planned to be in-service by January 2015. The ILM project will expand the capacity of the transmission system that brings power from generation sources in the North and Southern Interior so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
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percent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range. Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy duty mechanics. Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking. Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use information technology of many kinds to deal with everything from licenses and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing. And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pick-up and delivery or short-haul drivers. Those who like the idea of traveling across Canada or North America can become longhaul drivers for an employer or work as owner-operators. Drivers may haul consumer goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck!
Yako noted that trucking is also a growth industry, and for the past 12 years its growth has exceeded the economy by about three per cent. If you already have experience as a driver, mechanic or operations worker, most companies advertise jobs on their websites. Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www. bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal governments maintain job sites at WorkBC (http://www.workbc.ca/ Jobs/) and Working in Canada (http:// www.workingincanada.gc.ca/ - choose to Explore Careers by Occupation, then by Region). Within your own community, it may also pay to approach a company you’d like to work for, drop off a résumé and inquire if and when they’ll be hiring. While there no large trucking outfits in Agassiz and Harrison, there are still many opportunities for work in the area. There are many industries that require trucking in this area, said Robert Reyerse, president of the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce. Whether it's a large manufacturer like Britco or Rimex, or companies that deal with natural resources, there are many options. "We are dealing with raw materials and resources here," he said, and those items need transporting to larger centres. For information on transportation trades in BC, including mechanics and other technicians, visit transCDA (http://www.tcda.ca/home). And for information on trucking careers in general, see www.truckingcareers.ca. To learn more about job opportunities, training and supports available, contact Work BC Agassiz at 604-796-0266.
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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
AUTO FINANCING
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
REAL ESTATE SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
603
ACREAGE
FOR rent - 0.9 acre or 0.6 acre in Industrial Park in Agassiz. Will consider selling. Call 604-798-9292
851 DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
TRUCKS & VANS
2006 FORD FREESTAR SE - ext. van, 130K, 7 pass. loaded, exc. cond. Only $5450! 604.309.3135
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
RANCHER STYLE 1/2 DUPLEX FOR RENT Hope
TRANSPORTATION
ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz
GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt shingles, flat rfs. Cln Gutters $80. Liability Insur. 1-855-240-5362
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HOMES WANTED
Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.
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SURREY: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout and new roof. $549,000. 604-575-5555.
APPLIANCES
2 door coldstream display commercial fridge, extremely clean, well maintained, in good working condition. New thermostat recently installed. Cold Pak model with back lit sign $1200, call 604-869-5545
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
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TRUCKS & VANS
1996 FORD CONTOUR 4dr auto fully loaded ST#305 THIS WEEK $999 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE 4dr sdn auto low km st#314 $1495 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr sedan Aircared st#310 $1495
Resort Spa Restaurant Golf Marina
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
LAB PUPS yellow / black, m/f, CKC reg. papers, all shots, dew claws removed,tatooed $400 (604)820-7714
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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TRANSPORTATION
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
LUXURY OCEAN FRONT CONDOS!
PETS
FEMALE Chihauhau puppies, 10 weeks old, ready to go to a good family home. Parents from Mexico. Healthy, sweet, 1 chocolate, 1 vanilla. Shots done. 778-938-5687 or miss_skip_cita@hotmail.com
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AUTO FINANCING
3/4 LAB 1/4 Golden Retriever puppies. 4 males 1 female, born Sept. 8. $300. 604-864-9874 Mission
European German Shepherd pups, 9 weeks, nice, classic colors. Lrg dogs CKC + all shots $1000/ea & up. 1 M & 2 F. 604-538-4883
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PETS
SMALL RENOVATIONS and finish carpentry. Seniors discount. Call Doug 604-491-3517, or email: dgdnbr@gmail.com
HOUSES FOR SALE
APARTMENT/CONDOS
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LEGAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
1995 FORD EXPLORER 2dr 4X4 5spd 5 pass Aircared ST#299 $2495 1999 PONTIAC TRANSPORT van 7 pgr low km ST#281 THIS WEEK $2299 2000 DODGE NEON 4DR auto sunroof, runs good ST#147 $2995 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr auto st#195 $2995 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan fully loaded ST#303 $3495 2000 HONDA CIVIC 4dr auto sedan ST#169 $3495 2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr auto sdn a/c runs good st#302 $3500 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr sdn auto Aircare low km st#313 $3800 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4dr auto 4X4 runs good ST#221 $3900 1994 CHEV CAMARO black, auto T-Top low kms 178K ST#279 $4,800 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4dr auto AirCrae ST#276 $4900 2007 PONTIAC MONTANNA 7pgr Van runs good no accidents ST#312 $6900 2006 DODGE MAGNUM 4dr wagon auto fully loaded ST#106 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4DR auto fully loaded ST#250 $6900 2007 FORD FUSION 4dr sdn aotu full load Aircare st#321 $7,900 04 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 auto Aircared ST#319 $7900 04 AUDI A4 4dr sdn, auto leather Aircared ST#320 $8800
TRUCKS THIS WEEK: 1997 CHEV P/U EXT CAB 5 spd short box V6 runs good st#229 $2495 2007 FORD F150 reg cab V6 auto long box ST#205 $8,900 2005 GMC SLE CREW cab 4X4 auto diesel long box, loaded ST#218 $10,900 2001 FORD F350 Dually 4X4 crew cab XLT 7.3L pwrstrk diesel ST#130 $11,900 2008 FORD F150 REG CAB 4x4 auto long box ST#207 $11,900 2007 FORD RANGER 4X4 auto super cab st#193 $11,900 2007 FORD F150 supercab cre XLT 4X4 auto fuel loaded ST#273 $13,900 2005 FORD F250 CREW cab Lariat leather diesel 4X4 auto ST#246 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box ST#283 $13,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT CREW cab diesel 4X4 auto long box runs good ST#309 $14,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab 4X4 auto diesel only 156K st#17 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160Km st#310 $15,900 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto full loaded long box st#311 $15,900 2008 GMC 2500 HD Quad cab 4X4 auto long box ST#267 $15,900 2007 CHEV 2500 HD quad cab 4X4 auto gas, shortbox, fully loaded ST#267 $15,900 2005 CHEV 2500 HD LS crew cab Duramax diesel leather 4X4 auto ST#190 $15,900 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto short box ST#275 $18,900
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RECREATIONAL/SALE 38 foot - 1988 Fleetwood Avion triple axle trailer w/3 solar panels.
$10,000 Or will take trade for smaller holiday trailer.
Call 604-491-3610
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Community
Meet the Pros NOVEMBER 2012
YO U R S O U R C E F O R QU A L I T Y LO CA L P R O F E S S I O N A L S
TOP QUALITY FIREWOOD
Call Dave The Wood Guy Since 1980
Local delivery $180/cord Elsewhere $50/hour 604.378.7738 | Agassiz, BC
OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
Children visited with Santa Claus at Harrison Memorial Hall in 2011 (shown above) and they’ll have the chance again on Dec. 1 this year.
Events and volunteers make living in Harrison a breeze Wrapping up a year at the lake
RENOVATOR APPLIANCE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Complete Home Renovations & Additions Fibreglass & Wood Decking Metal Roofs
VEDALA SW OODWORKING by Mats Strahl,
604.794.7018
REPAIR
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Scandinavian Craftsman
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Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators
FRASER CANYON GLASS LTD.
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LANDSCAPING • Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding
Windshield replacements Rock chip repairs All private insurance co. Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp. Full Service Glass Shop
Servicing Hope & Area since 1979
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DOMESTIC & IMPORTS
531 CORBETT ST. HOPE, BC. 604-869-9514
• Furnaces Licensed Bonded • Water Heaters Insured • Boilers • Patio Heaters • Sheet Metal Installations • Gas Fitting • Fireplaces
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KENT PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. For all your Service, Repair & Installation Needs “One call does it all”
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New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops 6390 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM CARPENTRY SERVICES
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This is the time of the year For more information call when my mind starts to take Carol Hepnar at 604-796stock of everything that hap2749. Not to forget the Harrison pened during the past 12 Hikers’ Ken Burningham, months and when it comes who organizes ambitious to Harrison Hot Springs, it is hikes every Wednesday and a long, long list! What comes to my mind Trudy Hackel who organizes easier walks for those who first is our new waste water do what they can and have treatment plant. This is what Ruth altendoRf some fun too! Should you sustainability is all about like to give either team a try, and the implications are Harrison tremendous. But this is not Happenings call Ken at 604-491-5540 or Trudy at 604-796-9556. something that happened The leaders of all these overnight; it must have taken much time and skilled nego- groups are unsung heroes who make tiations plus expertise and know-how sure that our community stays healthy to achieve it. And so, whenever I will and happy So, let’s give them all a big look at the clear, blue-green water of hand. And then, of course, there are our lake, my thanks will go to every- the events with the Harrison Festival body who was involved in the project! of the Arts right up front. With a treThe next item on my list is the Com- mendous amount of skill, know-how, munities in Bloom team that does so experience and dedication, Phyllis much work and such a tremendous and Ed Stenson, together with a faithjob in helping to make Harrison ful board of directors, have produced Hot Springs ever more beautiful and exciting festivals and concerts for 35 “naturally refreshed” by assisting the years. How can we ever give them Village workers with certain jobs. My enough credit? There were other events this year, thanks also go to the other volunteer groups that help to achieve our Vil- some resurrected, some new: The first lage goals: the StreamKeepers and the HHS Health Fair, Sasquatch Days, the tree planters, for instance! Together Cancer Run, Canada Day, the Harthey have brought much honour on rison Art Show, monthly art exhibits a nation-wide level to Harrison Hot at the Kent-Harrison Arts Council’s Springs and we will enjoy the benefits Ranger Station Art Gallery and the of their work for years to come. upcoming 17th Annual Fraser ValNot to forget several groups which ley Bald Eagle Festival including the work year round to make sure that photo show, “Nature Exposed” on the Harrison residents can enjoy and November 24 and 25 at the HHS Spa choose from enough recreational ac- and Resort’s Canada Room, the Antivities to keep them healthy and hap- nual Christmas Concert put on by the py. The work and effort these groups Harrison-Kent Community Singers display year in and year out can not on December 16, the Christmas Craft be overestimated. Take the Social and Gift Sale on Dec. 1 n the Agassiz Club, for instance, which meets every Agricultural Hall and sponsored by Thursday morning at the Memorial the Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club, the Hall to play card games and darts and ever popular “Breakfast with Santa” is open to suggestions for more. also on Dec. 1 at the HHS MemoThe organizers are Jacquie and John rial Hall and the beautiful Christmas Neville and, should you want to talk Choirs’ Concert in the Agricultural to them, give them a call at 604-796- Hall on Dec. 6 will conclude this im3105. There are also the Harrison- pressive list! Kent Community Singers who meet Well, let me see: did I hear that there every Monday at 7 p.m. They are di- might be a New Year’s Eve Party? I bet, rected by Brenda DiRezze and accom- sooner or later that will happen, too! panied by Beccie Bokenfohr. They For now, however, here is one happy practice one month in Harrison and and thankful Harrison Hot Springs’ one month in Agassiz. resident!
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DISTRICT PAGE
COMMUNITY NEWS COVERING NOVEMBER 2012
STORM SEASON IS HERE: BE PREPARED! The District of Kent would like to give residents a few helpful tips when preparing for severe storms. Ensure that eaves troughs are free of debris to allow rainwater to flow freely. Clear leaves and debris away from drains, storm water intakes and curb drains in front of residences. • Ensure items, which are damageable and susceptible to flood waters, are removed from crawlspaces and basements in homes that are located within a floodplain. • Check to ensure sump pumps are in working order. • Ensure any items that might be blown around and/ or torn loose, during a storm, are secured. • Trim dead branches and remove dead trees, located on your property, to reduce the danger of these falling onto your house during a storm.
DISTRICT OF KENT WATER AND SEWER RATES Please be advised that effective January 1, 2013 there will be a modest rate increase of 3.50% on all District of Kent residential and commercial water and sewer rates. For those property owners on the utility pre-payment plan your monthly payments will be adjusted effective January 2013. For a complete list of all sewer and water rates please refer to District of Kent Bylaw No’s 1451.03 and 1452.04 on our website www.district.kent.bc.ca. Any utility balance owing as of 4:30 p.m. January 2, 2013 will be transferred to arrears taxes and subject to daily interest. For any questions please contact the District of Kent at 604-796-2235 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
• Report concerns about trees on municipal property to municipal hall.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANT-IN-AID
• Inspect backwater valves if your home is equipped with one.
The District of Kent annually provides financial assistance (grant in aid, fee waivers, in-kind services or loans) to assist registered non-profit societies or recognized local organizations, that provide direct benefits to the District in terms of providing services, infrastructure and or facilities to the community.
• Install a backwater valve and sump pump. This is an effective prevention strategy for homes experiencing basement flooding. This type of installation must be approved by the municipality. It is recommended to have the work performed by a qualified plumbing contractor. (Additional information can be found at www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/gemare/ ) • Contact the municipality if debris is noted within a drainage ditch restricting drainage flow. • Prepare personal emergency supply kits for your home, car and work. (Additional information on preparing for severe storms and other emergency events can be obtained from the District of Kent website at www.district.kent.bc.ca or at the Provincial Emergency Program Website at www.pep.bc.ca) The District of Kent has been preparing for the storm season by removing sediments and vegetation from drainage ditches as part of the annual ditch maintenance program. The program is intended to ensure water flows freely away from fields, lawns and residences to help prevent the likelihood of flooding. Drainage works in 2012 included the cleaning of approximately 20 km of agricultural ditch. Additionally, the District of Kent public works crews have been preparing for the season by inspecting, repairing and cleaning storm drains, storm mains and culverts throughout the District. Please contact the District of Kent at 604-796-2235 if you require any further information.
WCB Occupational First Aid - Level 1 Thursday, November 29th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $100
For additional information on whether your group or project is eligible please refer to the District of Kent Financial Assistance Grant In Aid Information Package and Application form at www.district.kent.bc.ca/dhdepartments-finance.html. Please note that 2013 applications under the Operating Grant Funding (Type 1) must be submitted to the District of Kent Municipal Office by Friday, December 14, 2012. Questions regarding the financial assistance program may be directed to Mr. Glen Savard, Director of Financial Services at 604-796-2235 or gsavard@district.kent. bc.ca or gsavard@district.kent.bc.ca.
Municipal Hall Holiday Office Closure 2012 - 2013
RECREATION AT A GLANCE PRESCHOOL Christmas Wreath
Celebrate the holiday season with a wreath that is a wonderful keepsake for years to come. 3 – 5 years, December 4, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Are you looking for a unique Christmas Gift? We are accepting bids on an African Blackwood pen set and beautifully crafted Walnut plates donated by local artisan, Sam Nelson. These items are on display at the Fitness / Activity Centre. We are accepting bids until December 18. Just in time for Christmas! All proceeds go to Special Events in our community.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: Sewer/Water Calls:...................604-796-9145 Public Works Calls:....................604-796-9005 CLOSED: MONDAY ...................................... DECEMBER 24 TUESDAY ....................................... DECEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY ................................. DECEMBER 26 THURSDAY ..................................... DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY .......................................... DECEMBER 28 MONDAY ...................................... DECEMBER 31 TUESDAY ................................. JANUARY 1, 2013
Upcoming Council Meetings: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
OPEN: WEDNESDAY ........................... JANUARY 2, 2013 We would like to wish you a safe & happy holiday season!
PROPERTY TAXES/UTILITIES PAYMENTS Payment for 2012 Property Taxes and Utilities MUST be received no later than Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Register at the Fitness / Activity Centre 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz 604-796-8891
We accept cash, debit, VISA and Mastercard. Class held at Municipal Hall 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz. Pre-registration required.
Any unpaid balances will be transferred to arrears taxes and subject to daily interest. ** A general reminder to our customers: please let us know what your new/correct/updated mailing address is so that we may be able to get your invoices to you in a timely manner
CP HOLIDAY TRAIN will be in Agassiz on
Monday, December 17 at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Agricultural Hall. Entertainers this year include Doc Walker, Miss Emily and Brothers Dube. Donations to the food bank gratefully accepted.
Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 • Tel 604.796.2235 • www.district.kent. bc.ca