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Ash Wednesday Sebastian Gorrie, in Grade 1 at St. Patrick’s School, listens to a prayer addressing poverty around the world during the annual Hunger Lunch on Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day fasting period before Easter for Christians around the world. Ashes, from the burning of the previous year’s Palm Sunday, are placed on the foreheads of believers in the sign of the cross to remind them of human mortality and penance to God.

Maple Ridge moved a step closer to a new secondary suite bylaw after the last stage in its public consultation process Wednesday. An open house reviewed input received so far in the year-long review, such as the fact that 79 per cent of the 67 people who answered a questionnaire believed that secondary suites are an important part of affordable housing. Most of those who responded, 69 per cent, also believed that Maple Ridge should keep its requirement that homeowners live in the home where the suite is located. While the district doesn’t know how many secondary suites are in the district, or how many are legally registered, according to Metro Vancouver stats for 2011, Maple Ridge has 2,890 suites dispersed throughout 16,650 single-family homes. see Suites, p8

GE Bridge sound wall to come down To be replaced by one 1.5 metres taller by M onisha M ar t ins staff reporter

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The existing wall is too short to buffer noise from the taller trucks that cross the bridge daily.

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“This process has been ongoing for more than 10 years, so I am happy to finally see a partial resolution to the noise issue with the installation of a sound barrier of appropriate height that will, according to TransLink, reduce the existing noise by 50 per cent,” he said. “This is a huge win for our community.” The new wall is the culmination of years of negotiation between the neighbourhood association, the city and TransLink that began in 2002, before the Golden Ears

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Mountain people peeved at traffic Too many trucks, some linked to B.C. Hydro project

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While an environmental group worries about B.C. Hydro’s trailblazing across rivers and streams, residents on Blue Mountain have more everyday concerns about the transmission line project going on in north Maple Ridge. Truck traffic and the noise, dust and congestion that accompany them are bothering residents who live on McNutt Road, north of Dewdney Trunk Road, near 272nd Street. “Now and again, we’ve got so many trucks going up and down,” said Lyn Thomas, who’s lived on McNutt Road for more than 20 years. One day, she estimated 250 gravel trucks grinded up the mountain to Blue Mountain forest. After coming down the mountain again, that meant more than 500 trucks trips in a day. Then they started to go up the road in pairs, then in convoys of three or four. Two weeks ago, she said 20 trucks went up the road. Some days, the truck traffic is constant, and it’s chewing up the road. Thomas said she’s complained twice to the District of Maple Ridge, but never heard back. “The funny thing is, six to nine months ago, they were bringing out logging trucks.” Now, trucks seem to be hauling logs back up the mountain, she added.

The City of Pitt Meadows will host several committee meetings away from city hall this year in an effort to attract more residents to attend. Council would like to hold at least three sessions elsewhere, with proposals to host them at the high school and new seniors centre. “We get the same three people time after time and it would be nice if we can reach out,” said Mayor Deb Walters, who promised to increase communication between city hall and its residents when she was elected. “A priority of council is to engage with the public and I think we are doing a pretty good job of it. “We are not always going to agree with each other, but certainly it’s important that we reach out and that people hear us and we hear them.” Committee meetings are not televised and are held before council meetings, where decisions are formally approved. Walters says committee meetings are a more relaxed setting. “I feel it’s more interesting because that’s where all the debate takes place,” she added. Dates for the off-site meetings have yet to be finalized.

Lyn Thomas stands on McNutt Road, where she says too many big gravel trucks are running up and down. Last week, the Alouette River Management Society and B.C. Hydro officials toured sites in the 248th Street area, where the transmission line was clearcut to the banks of local streams that flowed into the South Alouette River. The river group says clearing vegetation will hurt water and fish habitat, but Hydro has to clear to the edge of rivers to ensure there is clearance

beneath the towers. B.C. Hydro is twinning its Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line from Merritt to Coquitlam to meet increasing demand for power. More than 600 steel transmission towers with an average height of 42.5 metres will be built for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Line. A tower was put up near Merritt earlier this month.

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B.C. Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer said she hadn’t heard any recent complaints from residents and urges people to contact them if they have any. She doubted there would be as many as 250 trucks a day on McNutt Road, but said the vehicles could be from other activity on the mountain. Maple Ridge staff are investigating.

Municipality would pay half to preserve school site School district would have to chip in for Silver Valley property by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter

Sooner or later Silver Valley will need a school site, so both districts should figure out a way to keep the one they have, says Maple Ridge Coun. Cheryl Ashlie. “To me, it doesn’t make sense to lose that site [Blaney hamlet],” Ashlie said Wednesday. “We’re in this together. We need to stay in this together. If that site is gone, 20 years from now, there’s no getting it back. How can you not listen to the public?” Ashlie was commenting after a presentation Tuesday by Nicole Read, asking the district to buy the 1.5-hectare lot at 23103 – 136th Ave. The lot was supposed to be the site

for a new school, but Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows education board said recently that it no longer wanted to buy the property. That led Maple Ridge council to tell staff to prepare a zone amending bylaw that would allow building of 30 homes, plus townhouses on the developerowned property. Since that decision a few weeks ago, residents have mounted a campaign to keep the lot for future school use. Residents say a school is needed in the new suburb so kids don’t have to face heavy traffic on 232nd Street on their way down the hill to Yennadon elementary. The long-term 2001 Silver Valley area plan also identifies that site and two others as locations for elementary schools. Read, the Action Silver Valley leader, told council Tuesday that if there’s no money for a school, that at least the land can be used for park or community space.

“Your role is to make decisions that are consistent with the vision of making us a world leading example of thoughtful development and socially cohesive community. “You need to ensure that your stakeholders are both informed and in alignment with that vision,” she said in a slide show presentation to council. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said he wouldn’t favour buying the property unless the cost was shared by the school district. If that’s the case, “then I’m good with that.” “If it’s buying it without that, then I struggle with that.” Daykin said if the district bought the property, it would be difficult to sell it to developers to recoup the cost at a later date because residents would expect the land to stay public. Colleen Flanagan/THE NEWS The municipality already owns land next to the school site. That property is Javad Ahmadi pushes his niece, Sevda, 15 months, up the hill towards Silver Valley along 232nd Street on Wednesday. proposed for a park.

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n February, the peach tree on the south side of my house alerts me to the approach of spring. New buds swell, then burst fearlessly into blossom. I wait for nature’s signals before launching a kayak on the Alouette River. This year, incessant rain made me im- Along the Fraser Jack Emberly patient. A rare sunny day arrived. It was the middle of winter, but I loaded the kayak and set out. A paddler’s hands go numb in frigid water. I breathed on them to get the circulation going, then looked for life. Apart from a few merganzers, there wasn’t any. But the dikes were buzzing with sun-seekers: joggers, cyclists, horseback riders, dog walkers, and Ted and Matti. The couple sat in buggies that looked like harness rigs at race tracks, but small enough for hobbits. They had fat tires, and were pulled by miniature horses. “Do those things have a name?” I shouted. “Hyperbikes,” replied Ted. “A guy in Oregon makes them. Lots of fun.” I take a camera on the Alouette – a suggestion from smirking DFO officers in Langley, the guys who refused several times to investigate dead fish here in 2009, and will probably never have to stir themselves again, thanks to the gutted Fisheries Act, the part for steam bank disruption. Matti posed for a picture before continu-

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ing towards ‘Big Gulp,’ the Golden Ears group’s pump, with its cavernous mouth set in a side channel. BG was quiet, but nothing prevents this thirsty girl from roaring loudly into action this spring, while we still wait for an effective water use plan for our river. There’s still no blossoms on my tree, but community groups in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows aren’t waiting to launch plans for 2013. On Feb. 25, the Haney Farmers Market’s AGM will honor 15 volunteers. Opening day is May 11, Mother’s Day. “We going to have a demonstration of medieval times from the Society for Creative Anachronisms,” says manager, Eileen Dwillies. These folks, draped in chain mail, duke it out with swords like Richard the Third of England, whose bones were discovered under a parking lot. Last year, there were 150 vendors including new faces. “We’ve encouraged the young farmers with two to five acres,” says Dwillies. Farm for Life, a working farm in its second year, involves several young farmers whose plans for 2013 have already begun. “The farm-y items on the to-do list today,” they write, are “complete third cold frame, plant broad bean seeds in pots, clean out chicken coop, move poopy hay ... ” Dwillies thinks we’re overdue for a district food policy like Vancouver’s that promotes small vegetable growers. “We have a lot of giant farms in the Fraser Valley, but you can’t live on cranberries and blueberries if there’s a crash.” On Feb. 2, Meadow Ridge School invited 40 friends of the environment to help

Does more need to be done to protect farmland in B.C.? Yes: 82% – No: 18% (67 votes)

enhance Latimer Creek. It’s a stream on their property that hosts hundreds of chum spawners. The stream study will promote environmental stewardship by students. Ross Davies of KEEPS has set up one classroom with an aquarium kit, and 55 eyed chum fry from Bell Irving Hatchery. They’ll be released in April. “It’s a decent stream with good groundwater,” says Davies. “The creek is part of a huge ecosystem,” says school staffer Daryl Lester. “By restoring and preserving this small section, we not only ensure our segment of the watershed is in good health, we allow our students to be part of the process. Hopefully they will carry this forward in their lives ... and realize each individual can make a difference.” That goal is endorsed by Paula Howarth, a faculty associate at SFU who shared information about the integrated stream study she helped establish at Harry Hooge elementary last year. “Paula had lots of good ideas,” said Lyn Tyler, the staff member who organized the meeting. “The way she worked with teachers was wonderful.” Nicole Driedger, who heads up the Adopta-Stream program for ARMS, will help with riparian restoration. ARMS will remove blackberries, an invasive species, and plant salmonberries. A path and footbridge to facilitate stream monitoring are in the work plan. “It’s all very exciting,” says Tyler. Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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The News/letters online comments Dormitory • Claus Andrup · Chief Executive Officer at OHG Resources Inc.: Re: Maple Ridge stands at industrial crossroads (mapleridgenews.com). Sandy [Macdougall], I believe that the Pelton property is in Maple Ridge, not Pitt Meadows. Other than that, you are spot on with your sentiments. Maple Ridge, for better or worse, has chosen its ‘dormitory community’ path. It cannot alter its course now, and, by accounts, never will.

Good luck • Dave Davison: Re: Skydivers fed up with Pitt Meadows airport (mapleridgenews.com). I moved to Pitt Meadows to be close to Pacific Skydivers and have lived here for over 14 years. I have made many good friend here over the years and consider them a part of my family. It’s sad that one person could bring this all to a close and the local mayor could just stand by and not intervene even though she sits on the airport board. With the closure of Pacific Skydivers I see no reason to stay and support your community any longer and have decided to move to a more desirable area. All the best in the next election mayor.

Frustrating side of conservation Editor, The News: According to consultant Catherine Berris, people in Maple Ridge are happy with local stream protection regulations. Berris, a municipal consultant, could have qualified that claim by adding that it mostly applies only to people who don’t own land encumbered by municipal policies on stream setbacks. It seems all kinds of folks are in favour of preserving something as long as it isn’t located on their own property. Everyone, including developers, wants to preserve those precious amenities that make Maple Ridge a special place to live, but municipal policies

are making it increasingly difficult to pay the tariff on all the bells and whistles required by Maple Ridge through the development process. While I have absolutely no vested interest in any development, I do appreciate and enjoy the benefits of living in an area blessed with dozens of streams and mountainous terrain. But the ever-widening municipal requirements for stream protection and other bureaucratic demands are placing an unfair financial burden on private land owners, subsequent developers and the end purchasers of homes. The confusing array of varying regulations and attendant

costs imposed by federal, provincial and municipal bodies on the subject of stream protection and other requirements relegates private property owners to the back seat in favour of bureaucratic demands. While Couns. Al Hogarth and Mike Morden seem to recognize the unfair and questionable imposition of stream setbacks that vary from five metres required under agricultural land reserve policies to the 30-metre requirements under municipal development guidelines, there is not much hope that any of the existing requirements will be altered or lessened. Application of official com-

munity plan policies can and frequently does impose many entirely unfair burdens on property owners and stream protection setbacks is just one of them. Designated school or park sites and conservation areas can also be very frustrating to the land owners involved, developers and home purchasers. If you want a good example, just ask residents in Silver Valley, who have been waiting more than a decade for schools, parks, sidewalks and other amenities promised in the community plan but still not forthcoming. Sandy Macdougall Maple Ridge

A good deal on farmland for municipal and provincial governments? Editor, The News: Re: Why foreign workers? (Letters, Feb. 13), Money keeps land in shape (Letters, Feb. 13). If it was not for foreign workers a lot of farm work would not be done because nobody wants to do the work.

Come summer and haying, you can not get workers. That is why farmers need bigger and more expensive machinery so at least they can do the work and work long days. Like Lance Felgnar’s suggestion, let the city or govern-

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ments buy our land. I’ll even give them a deal – $300,000 for a quarter acre (better than a 120-foot-lot for that price). Since our land is in the land freeze, at least they have to keep it in farming. Then they can do the work and hire the

workers. We have 10 acres. What’s that worth, about $12 million? That is peanuts compared to what land not in the ALR goes for. Geeske de Boer Pitt Meadows

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Try farming Editor, The News: Re: Money keeps land in shape (Letters, Feb. 13). Finally a letter from a farm owner who tells it like it is. Lance Felgnar’s description of

the work and money needed for farming is excellent. All the people who advocate keeping land that is barely suitable in the ALR should have the joy of running a farm for a year. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge

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The Future of Whonnock Hall A Community Conversation Please join us as the discussion will include: Update on the Whonnock Lake Master Plan, Existing Whonnock Lake Centre Agreements; Whonnock Community Association role moving forward; Future use of Whonnock Lake Centre; Model of Engagement in other Neighbourhoods; Future Use/Vision for Whonnock Lake Centre.

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Several display boards walked residents through the ongoing consultation process and current requirements. One listed safety, parking, affordability and infrastructure capacity as major issues. For realtor Danny Gerbrandt, secondary suites are crucial to the housing market. Many buyers wouldn’t be able to qualify for mortgages without having the income from a suite in the basement. If the district clamps down on illegal suites, it would hurt the local housing market, he said. Gerbrandt added about

a quarter of the small-lot homes in Albion in the 240th Street area have suites, though zoning doesn’t allow that. Secondary suites in Maple Ridge are only allowed on lots larger than 557 sq. metres (6,000 sq. feet), although temporary residential units for family members are allowed on smaller lots. And most in the consultation process are saying they don’t favour allowing second suites on smaller lots, such as in Albion, added planning director Christine Carter. Gerbrandt suggested one way to encourage

people to register their suites is to relax enforcement and reduce inspection fees. Requiring new homes to be built secondarysuite ready, so that a homeowner easily could add a suite, would create better secondary suites, added realtor Jim Isherwood. “At least it will be safe for the public.” He said that another way of preserving the neighbourhoods where secondary suites are located is to limit the amount of on-street parking. Requiring residents to have parking permits, and limiting the number issued

Feedback from all community members is encouraged and welcome. Thursday February 21, 2013 7:30-9:30 PM Whonnock Lake Centre 27871 113th Avenue Maple Ridge If you have questions, please contact Dave Speers Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks & Leisure Services, Neighbourhood Development Coordinator 604-467-7433, ext #1 or email dspeers@mapleridge.ca

Cleaning Water Mains The District of Maple Ridge Operations Department will be commencing the annual flushing/cleaning program starting at 228th Street working east to 248th Street between River Road and 141st Avenue, for approximately sixteen (16) weeks beginning February 4, 2013. This maintenance work will improve the water quality; however, during this cleaning process some residents could experience water pressure drops and milky or dirty water. You may take the following steps to correct the problem:

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per household, will help limit the number of people living in secondary suites, Isherwood added. In order to increase affordability, the district needs to increase floorarea ratio, and thus the density for projects so Maple Ridge can match what’s happening in other cities in the Lower Mainland, added Rob Grimm, a developer. Don Mitchell, a resident, favoured the requirement to have owners live in the premises where the suites are located, but said that’s not happening in many areas. While many homeowners don’t want to register their suites, safety and financial security make compelling arguments to do so. Bylaws director Liz Holitzki said insurance companies may not cover for fire damage of homes with illegal suites. “We always recommend people talk to their insurance companies to find out.” Some of the requirements of the current secondary suite bylaw, passed in 1999, are for thicker drywall to separate the house from the suite, a separate heating and ventilation system (with a second furnace), a separate entrance, as well as a sprinkler system. A parking stall also has to be provided on the property. Homeowners also have to pay double the utility charges for water and sewer. Maple Ridge planner Diana Hall said the review is an attempt to improve the bylaw. “Parking has been by far the greatest concern.” Staff will write a report, compiling the feedback then present it to council.

Wharf Street Park Design Information Meeting

“Cover Stars” Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services will be hosting an Information Meeting to discuss design and potential development of a neighbourhood park. The park is proposed for the property located at 20208 Wharf Street, east of Hazelwood Street.

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The Information Meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to give input into the design of this neighbourhood park. Your participation is greatly appreciated. The format of the meeting will be an open house with information panels, and a short presentation of neighbourhood park design starting at 7:15 PM. Date: Monday, February 18th, 2013. Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Meeting Location: Hammond Community Centre 20601 Westfield Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC We’ve Moved! 11916 207 Street 604-463-3654

Questions can be directed to Bruce McLeod, Manager of Parks Planning and Development, 604 467-7338 or bmcleod@mapleridge.org

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Maple Ridge This Month FEBRUARY 2013: MID-MONTH UPDATE

SPOTLIGHT ON: Discover Your Adventure Registration for Arts & Recreation Programs Begins Next Week Starting today, February 15, the latest Arts & Recreation Guide is available in print form at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. For those of you who like browsing online, you can find the digital version at mapleridge.ca.

Tuesday, February 19 7:00 pm, Public Hearing - Council Chambers Tuesday, February 26 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Mayor & Council on the home page. Council This Week Subscribe to the ‘Council This Week’ eNewsletter that provides a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Council This Week’ and sign up today.

The theme of this guide is ‘Discover Your Adventure’ and it contains arts and recreation programs that will stimulate your mind and body. From toddlers to grandparents, you will find something that will get you off the couch and involved in the community. On the heels of Valentine’s Day, this is a great reminder that one of the best benefits of participating in arts and recreation programs is meeting friends and neighbours who share your interests.

Council Meeting Videos If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the bottom left of the home page.

If you are new to Maple Ridge, this publication is a gateway to becoming engaged and involved in Maple Ridge. Take a few minutes to look at the information online or drop by the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and pick up a copy. You will ‘Discover Your Adventure!’

ENGAGED: We want your feedback Open House to Review Lougheed Highway Cycling Improvements

On Thursday, February 21 there will be an open house in the lobby area of Municipal Hall (11995 Haney Place) between 3:00 and 8:00 pm. The displays will be set up in the area just outside the District’s Economic Development office on the west side of the building.

February 2013 Council Meeting Schedule Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted. Monday, February 18 9:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers

On Tuesday, February 19 online registration begins at www.RecReg4U.ca and on Thursday, February 21 you can register by phone or in person. Phone in registration can be done by calling 604-465-2470 Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am - 8:30 pm and on Sunday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. Walk-in registration is available at the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, 11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, Monday to Friday from 6:00 am - 8:30 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm.

In recent weeks there was an announcement of Provincial funding to create a multi-use cycle track on the north side of Lougheed Highway between Laity Street and 216 Street. This is a partnership between the Provincial Government, TransLink and the District of Maple Ridge.

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The objectives of the project are to provide a safe cycling pathway on the 700 meter section of Lougheed Highway and extend the east-west connectivity for existing cycling routes on 117 Avenue. The open house will feature design boards for the project, and there will be staff on hand to answer questions and collect comments as part of an informal dropin format. The scheduled construction for the project is the summer of 2013. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and share your thoughts on this project. On Tuesday night president Obama delivered the ‘State of the Union’ address. For those who may have missed it, in late November Mayor Daykin prepared a similar presentation titled ‘Update to Citizens’ which has been placed on the Video section of the District website at mapleridge.ca. During this 38 minute presentation, Mayor Daykin provides a summary of work that was accomplished in 2012 and talks about some of the priorities for Council in 2013 and beyond. The presentation can be accessed through the District website at mapleridge.ca. On the bottom left of the home page you will see the ‘video’ link. The ‘Update to Citizens’ presentation is located there alongside the video recordings of Council meetings.

FEEDBACK Contact us at enquiries@mapleridge.ca If you have a question about any of the content in this ad, or questions about any programs or services offered by the District of Maple Ridge, please send an email to enquiries@mapleridge.ca and one of our team members will respond to you.

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For those of you who follow the District’s Facebook and Twitter feeds, there is a direct video link on a post that will take you to the presentation with one click. The mediasite program allows you to customize your viewing between the Mayor’s narrative and the information slides that accompany the presentation. At the end of his presentation Mayor Daykin provides a number of methods for you to provide feedback on this presentation. A slide in the presentation provides email and phone contact information. Thank you for taking the time to view Maple Ridge’s ‘State of the District’ address.

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Notice of Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 to consider the following bylaws:

3a) RZ/107/10 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6778-2010 LEGAL:

Lots A & B, both of Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 23796

LOCATION:

23651 and 23657 132 Avenue

MAPLE RIDGE HERITAGE DESIGNATION AND REVITALIZATION AND TAX EXEMPTION AGREEMENT BYLAW 6962-2012

PURPOSE:

To Amend Figures 2 and 3C of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan (as shown on Map No. 805)

LEGAL:

FROM:

Medium/High Density Residential, Conservation and Open Space

TO:

Conservation

1) 2012-051-RZ

Lots 649 & 650, both of District Lot 279, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 2180

LOCATION:

11406 and 11414 205 Street

PURPOSE:

To designate the properties as heritage properties under Section 967 of the Local Government Act and to enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement under Section 966 of the Local Government Act and to grant a Tax Exemption under Section 225 of the Community Charter.

and Low Density Residential

AND PURPOSE:

To Amend Figure 4 of the Silver Valley Area Plan of the Official Community Plan and to remove from (as shown on Map No. 847) to add to Conservation Conservation

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3b) RZ/107/10

2a) 2011-114-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6868-2011

MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6779-2010

LEGAL:

Lot 2, District Lot 402, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP39949

LEGAL:

Lots A & B, both of Section 28, Township 12, New Westminster District, Plan 23796

LOCATION:

22810 113 Avenue

LOCATION:

23651 and 23657 132 Avenue

PURPOSE:

To amend the Official Community Plan

FROM:

RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) and RS-2 (One Family Suburban Residential)

FROM:

Apartment – Low Rise

TO:

RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)

TO:

Ground-Oriented Multi-Family

PURPOSE:

To permit a future construction of 69 townhouse units and the remainder south east portion single family residential.

and RS-1 (One Family Urban Residential)

2b) 2011-114-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6869-2011 LEGAL:

Lot 2, District Lot 402, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP39949

LOCATION:

22810 113 Avenue

FROM:

RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential)

TO:

RM-1 (Townhouse Residential)

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Flames and Kodiaks ready for playoff battle Johnson has enjoyed some success in the PIJHL, with two championships while with the Richmond Sockeyes a decade ago, and another with Aldergrove. The Ridge Meadows Flames begin their playoff He picked fast players for his squad, teaches series against the Kodiaks on Monday night in solid defensive coverage, hard work, and balAldergrove. anced offence. The Flames have gone 0-6 against Aldergrove “If everyone’s scoring, everyone’s happy,” he this year in the Pacific International Junior Hock- said. ey League, but coaches on both sides of the series He had nine players in double digit goal scorare predicting the best-of-seven will be close, ing, and four players with 40-plus poiints, led Flames head coach Jamie Fiset by Stephen Ryan with 48 points points out that the Flames also went through 42 games. 0-6 against the Kodiaks last season, Rookie 17-year-old MacLean but gave them all they could handle Hewitt is from Maple Ridge, and in the playoffs. Fiset took over the had 16 goals and 24 points this seaclub with seven games left in the regson with the Kodiaks. ular season, and guided them on a • Monday, Feb. 18, Fiset said he has had team meetplayoff run that went six games deep, 8:30 p.m. Aldergrove ings and individual player meetings and just nine minutes away from Community Centre to clearly define each players’ role forcing a game seven. • Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7:15 for the series. The Kodiaks were in fourth place in p.m. Aldergrove CC With his team finally getting the league, with a record of 27-15-0healthy, and with the confidence • Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. 1. Ridge was 15-20-2-5, and tied for of having beaten the league’s elite Planet Ice Maple Ridge sixth in the 10-team league. teams this year, he expects them to Kodiaks coach Ron Johnson doesn’t • Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:45 again play Aldergrove close. put much stock in his team’s perfect p.m. Planet Ice “They’ve a very consistent team,” • Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7:15 record against the Flames. Fiset said of his playoff rivals. “They “Hockey’s a game of bounces, and p.m. Aldergrove CC execute their system very well.” we’ve had some lucky ones,” he said. He said they also have one of the • Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. “There is no favourite in the play- Game 7, date to be league’s best goaltenders in Mark offs – that’s what I’ve learned. You confirmed Menicucci. have to earn everything you get.”

by Neil Corbet t staff reporter

Flames vs Kodiaks Series

File photo/the neWS

Marco Ballarin and the Flames expect a tough playoff series against the Kodiaks.

See Flames, p23

host Marauders favoured in weekend playoffs by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

The Pitt Meadows Marauders will host the Fraser Valley North triple A basketball semi-finals tonight against the Heritage Woods. If they win – and they didn’t lose a game through a perfect 10-0 regular season – then they will play for the league championship Saturday, again with home court advantage. Pitt’s playoff opener on Wednesday

was a 66-33 doubling of Centennial. Jordan Rich led the scoring with 20 points, and Sebastien Marshall had 14. While Pitt coach Rich Goulet noted that his team’s offensive play was inconsistent, he was happy with the defence that limited Centennial’s scoring for long stretches. The game against Heritage Woods tips off at 7:45 p.m. In the other league semi-final, the Terry Fox Ravens will take on the Gleneagle Talons.

“That’s not going to be an easy game,” predicts Goulet, noting the Talons are capable of upsetting the Ravens. The winners of the semi-finals will meet at Pitt Meadows secondary on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. While all eight playoff teams from the North Zone will be advancing to the 32-team Fraser Valley Tournament, Goulet said a good placing in league is important, because seeding for the tournament will be critical. “If you don’t get a good seed, you’re

in trouble,” said Goulet. “The Fraser Valley is a tough place to play.” The Fraser Valley includes the province’s top-four ranked teams in the Yale Lions (Abbotsford), Walnut Grove Gators, Tamanawis Wildcats (Surrey) and White Rock Christian Warriors respectively. There are also 10 teams that are ranked in either the province’s Top 10 or as honourable mentions. Pitt is presently ranked 10th. That tournament will be held Feb. 20-23, and will see eight teams qual-

ify and ranked for the provincials. The B.C. tournament will be held March 12-16 at the Langley Events Centre. The other two local triple A teams have been eliminated from postseason play. The Robert Bateman Timberwolves beat Westview Wildcates 6662, and the Chilliwack Frontiersmen beat the Maple Ridge Ramblers 6540 on Wednesday at Yale secondary in the playoff opener for the Fraser Valley East.

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The News/scoreboard Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association standings Atom A Flight 1 Teams GP W L T SP Pts South Delta A1 20 15 3 2 14 46 Port Moody A1 20 12 6 2 17 43 Abbotsford A1 20 12 6 2 15 41 Semiahmoo A1 20 14 5 1 11 40 Langley A1 20 12 6 2 13 39 North Delta A1 20 5 11 4 15 29 Coquitlam A1 20 9 10 1 9 28 Chilliwack A1 20 6 12 2 8 22 Ridge Meadows 20 5 15 0 10 20 Cloverdale A1 20 3 11 6 6 18 Surrey A1 20 5 13 2 5 17 Peewee A Flight 1 Teams Burnaby WC A1 North Shore WC A1 Surrey A1 Richmond A1 Langley A1 Vancouver A1 Abbotsford A1 Semiahmoo A1 Coquitlam A1 R. Meadows A1

GP 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

W L 19 0 15 3 8 9 10 8 9 7 7 9 9 10 6 12 2 11 1 17

T 1 2 3 2 4 4 1 2 7 2

SP 19 18 20 14 14 17 15 17 12 12

Pts 58 50 39 36 36 35 34 31 23 16

Bantam A Flight 2 Teams GP W L Seafair A1 20 11 7 Chilliwack A1 20 12 4 Ridge Meadows A1 20 10 7 Burnaby WC A2 20 9 9 Mission A1 20 9 9 North Shore WC A2 20 7 10 South Delta A1 12 9 0 Langley A2 20 7 10 North Delta A1 20 4 11 Port Moody A1 8 5 2 Hollyburn A1 8 4 2 North Van A1 12 1 10 Cloverdale A1 12 1 8

T 2 4 3 2 2 3 3 3 5 1 2 1 3

SP 20 15 17 19 17 19 14 13 17 17 18 16 12

Pts 44 43 40 39 37 36 35 30 30 28 28 19 17

Midget Flight 1 Teams North Vancouver A1 Langley A1 Richmond A1 Semiahmoo A1 Hollyburn A1 Cloverdale A1 Chilliwack A1 North Shore WC A1 North Delta A1 Abbotsford A1

T 3 4 5 3 3 5 2 3 7 5

SP 15 16 18 14 14 11 11 15 10 12

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As Luck would have it Robyn Rente (left) of the Tsawwassen Tornados is checked by Samantha Luckman of the WCAGFC Panthers during a U-16 game at the Albion Sports Complex on Sunday.

GP 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

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L 4 4 5 5 5 4 6 11 7 9

Ridge Meadows A1 18 4 11 3 14 25 Burnaby A1 18 4 11 3 12 23 Surrey A1 18 6 12 0 10 22 Juvenile A1 Teams GP Richmond A1 20 North Vancouver A1 20 Vancouver A1 20 Langley A1 20 Seafair A1 20 Ridge Meadows A1 20 Surrey A1 20 North Delta A1 20

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Pts 43 41 38 35 34 32 26 26

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Sports Calendar • The Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association will be holding an executive meeting on Monday, Feb. 18, at the upstairs meeting room at Planet Ice, from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. All RMMHA members are welcome to attend.

• Ridge Meadows Minor Lacrosse is now holding registration for the fourth annual Burrards LAX Camp. The event will be held on April 13-14 at Pitt Meadows Arena. For more information or to register see www.rmburrards.com and click on the LAX camp tab.

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Strategies to help you get moving Sedentary people should think about ways to build more exercise into their daily routines

here is agreement among researchers in exercise physiology and nutrition about the benefit of consistent cardiovascular exercise and healthy diet. Reductions in risk factors for obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers have been seen. In recent years the benefit of exercise has been shown to be increased with increasing intensity and higher heart rate and effort level. But people who are starting exercise and have been sedentary for a long time not only find difficult and uncomfortable to exercise at moderate to higher intensities, it may be dangerous to do so if they have complicating medical conditions like pre-existing cardiovascular problems. Here are some strategies and solutions for beginners to become more active and less sedentary. Walking can be a great way

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He boasts a sterling 0.933 save percentage – one off the league’s best. Fiset will start his 20-year-old netminder Wes MacLeod, who had a save percentage of 0.881. “He’s our 20-year-old, and he has played well,” said Fiset. “He’s capable of stealing a series.”

He said the goal is to go into Aldergrove on Monday and Wednesday and earn a split. “It’s going to be an entertaining series.” Johnson said his club respects the Flames. “I wish Ridge Meadows a good series – they’ve got a talented hockey club, and the coaches

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doorstep. Wide-plank laminate flooring throughout the main living areas is standard, while stainless-steel appliances and composite countertops with a breakfast bar in most homes are convenient and modern. The white gloss backsplash cabinetry offers plenty of storage. The bathrooms are luxurious and soothing, with heated porcelain tile floors, a linear-style deep soaker tub with a tiled front and a frameless glass shower and door with mosaic-tiled base and high-gloss wall tile. Homes start at $268,900. For more information visit onni.com/block100 or call 604-682-8801.

This year the GVHBA has also included a People’s Choice Award, which will allow people to vote for their favourite new or renovated project. There are 19 projects up for the award.

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has announced the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards. This year will mark the fourth year for the awards, which recognize excellence in renovation, new-home construction and design in the Metro Vancouver area. There are several familiar faces in the new-home construction category, including ParkLane Homes, Bluetree Homes, Portrait Homes and Concert Properties. ParkLane is a finalist in four categories, with the first being Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: Less than 2,000 square feet for Flatiron at Bedford Landing. They are also nominated for Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development for The Village at Bedford Landing, Best Marketing Campaign for River District Vancouver and Multi-Family Builder of the Year, which is a Grand Ovation Award. Portrait is a finalist in the Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet for Hampstead, as well as Best Single-Family Detached Home 2,000 to 2,999 square feet and Best Marketing Innovation for Hampstead. They are also in the running for the Grand Ovation Award for Single-Family Builder of the Year. Bluetree, which comes from ParkLane, is a finalist in the Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development: 2,000 square feet and over for Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek, as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family for Kanaka Creek. They are also up for the Best Marketing Campaign for their Bluetree Homes – Your Friendly Neighbourhood Builder campaign. Meanwhile, Concert Properties will be competing in the Best Multi-Family Highrise Development category as well as Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family or Multi-Family and Best Marketing Campaign, all for their Patina development. Concert is also up for the Multi-Family Builder of the Year Grand Ovation Award. Another developer who is up for several awards is Porte Development Corp., who is a finalist in the Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development and FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Construction: Multi-Family Home awards for Origin, on Burnaby Mountain.

In the renovation categories, My House Design/Build is up for many awards. Among the categories they will be competing for is Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and Over, Best Renovated Room, Best Condominium Renovation and Best Renovation: $500,000 to $799,999. They are also up for the Grand Ovation Awards for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume and Custom Builder of the Year. The other companies that will be competing for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Large Volume award are Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd. and TQ Construction Ltd. The other Grand Ovation Award is for the RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume. The renovators up for RenoMark Renovator of the Year – Small Volume are Cirrus Homes, Intermind Design Inc. and Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc. Best Builders Ltd. is also a finalist in multiple categories, including Custom Builder of the Year, Best Heritage Renovation, Best Custom Home: Over $2 million and Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated.

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Portrait Homes’ Hampstead at Silver Ridge, top, is up for several awards at this year’s Ovation Awards, including Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 square feet. Bluetree Homes is also a finalist in several categories for their Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek development, above, including Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development 2,000 square feet and over.

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• 5.12 private acres with 3,700 sq. ft. home • Beautiful views of the Fraser River and Mt. Baker • 30 year roof installed in 2002 • Excellent opportunity for future development • 3 bdrms, 3 baths, games rm & loft

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Market

379,800

• One level living - no stairs! • Appx 1200 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 7900 sq ft lot • Close to hospital, schools, shopping & transit

11726 Fraserview Street, Maple Ridge

139,800

1 Bedroom Condo

CHEAPER THAN RENT! WITH $7,000 DOWN $785/MO. OAC (Incl. maintenance fee)

#214, 22277 - 122nd Ave., M.R.

399,800

21387 Glenwood Avenue, Maple Ridge

149,800

279,800

Best Unit In Building

830 sq.ft. Penthouse • Best location in bldg • Spacious 1 bdrm • Quiet side of • Secure parking bldg overlooking • Pets allowed greenbelt • Close to amenites

#411, 12025 - 207A St., M.R.

Detached Home for price of a Townhome • NEW ROOF • 2 bedrooms • RV parking • Sep workshop

• Vinyl windows & A/C • Ideal for first time buyer

12147 - 222nd St., M.R.

FORMOSA PLATEAU NEW! Fabulous 3 storey home with view. Incredible appliance package included. Virtual tour and photos at www.donschmidt.ca

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819,900 13605 McKercher Drive

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Brand New Reduced $20,000 • Over 1,900 sq.ft. • 3 bdrm split level • 9,100 sq. ft. lot • Single garage • Tons of parking • Close to school, shopping, transit

Call Don Schmidt 604-467-9300 West Maple Ridge

#27 20699 - 120B Ave., M.R.

439,800

West Maple Ridge

• Over 2,000 sq.ft. • Family friendly • 3 bedrooms up neighbourhood • 2 bdrm suite • Great Location down • Walk to amenities

20516 - 116th Ave., M.R.

559,900

DUPLEX INVESTMENT

10% Return On Investment 21151/21153 Dewdney Trunk Road

Strata duplex, prefer sold as one building. Triple detached garage with 2 bays with one side rented $585/mo. Total income is now $3,065 per month. Great investment. No vacancy. Huge decks front and back.

Call Don Schmidt 604-467-9300

289,800

• 3 bdrms, 2 baths • Well managed • 1,275 sq. ft. complex • Single garage • Fully fenced yard • Lots of updates • Shows very well

BUILDERS

RENT TO OWN

6 - 8,000 sq. ft. lots available Starting at $239,900 3-6 month terms!! Ready for permits now! Info package available

#14 - 19696 Hammond Road Incredible opportunity to get into the Pitt Meadows Townhome market for the same cost of renting! Info package available

Call Don Schmidt 604-467-9300

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LifeStyles

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OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

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149,900

#201 22722 LOUGHEED HWY

#212 22356 MCINTOSH AVE

• 1 Bed 1 Bath Condo • New Counters • Bright corner unit overlooking greenbelt • Maple cabinets • Corner gas F/P

• Spacious 2 Storey Loft Style Apartment! • 2 bed / 2 bath • New laminate floors • New paint • Gas fireplace

PITT MEADOWS CONDO

275,000!

ONLY $409,900! 19027 117A AVENUE

#75 12099 237TH STREET • Gabriola! Going, Going Gone! • 2 Storey unit over 1400sq ft. • 3 beds & 2 baths • Redesigned kitchen

• Pitt Meadows Fully Detached • 3 Bed / 2 Bath • 1700sq ft • Wood burning Fireplace • Private backyard

OPEN SATURDAY 1-3

469,900

389,900

11356 240TH ST., MAPLE RIDGE • Looking for 5 or 6 bedrooms? • Beautiful detailing, vaulted ceilings • Chef’s kitchen with lots of working space • Just needs kitchen for a suite. • Come see...it feels like home!

22972 123RD AVE., MAPLE RIDGE • Lovingly maintained one-owner home • Panoramic views of mountains • 2 gas fireplaces, 4 bedrooms • 70 x 105 fenced lot, central location • Great value! Come see it today!

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Ground floor unit 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Large patio Insuite laundry SS appliances

1,126 sq. ft. 5 pc ensuite Alarmed Great location Near parks, shops, and schools

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BIG YARD QUIET STREET • Lrg Corner Lot • 2180 sqft • SS Appliances + Granite countertops • Harwood floors

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One bedroom suite Covered deck RV parking Excellent location

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Large ¼ Acre lot 3 bdrm plus den New paint New laminate in kitchen • Vaulted ceiling

• Detached 743 sq ft shop • Large patio on main • Balcony off master

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569,900

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499,000

249,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

604-312-3705

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224,900

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20878 124 Avenue Chilcotin Subdivision It’s worth waiting in line to buy this totally renovated 4 bedroom home in one of the best West locations in Maple Ridge. This exclusive listed home boasts all the updates: roof, windows, furnace, real hardwood floors on the main level, new solid maple kitchen, new carpets, 3 baths all on a very private 9,000 sq. ft. lot with mountain view. Don’t miss this priced to sell at $509,900

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Starting at $459,000 Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road

• Highland Creek 2 storey homes with full daylight basements & separate entrance. • 1 home has finished basement. 4 & 5 bedrooms, den. • Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island, pantry. Gas fireplace in the family room. • Near shopping, rec centre, transit, and schools.

• Albion Terraces new quality built 2 storey homes with basements. Nicely finished. • Separate entrance. Easy to make into an inlaw suite. • Appliances, blinds and landscaping included. • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. • Spacious kitchen w/ granite countertops & island. • Gas fireplace in the family room. www.albionterraces.com

2 NEW HOMES IN SILVER VALLEY

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13380 - 236 Street, Maple Ridge $499,900

28333 - 104 Avenue, Maple Ridge $599,000

Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #40–23986 104 Avenue • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. Great room w/ FP. • Maple kitchen w/ granite countertops, large island. • Some have finished basements, double garages & back onto greenbelt. • 6 appliances & blinds included. • Walk to the bus stop, elementary & high school. Near shopping, Albion Sports Complex & Planet Ice.

Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #67 11252 Cottonwood Drive • Cottonwood Ridge nicely finished new townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Some have a finished basement. • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings. • Gas fireplace. 6 appliances and blinds included. • Garage for 2 cars. • Central location near schools, shopping and transit.

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New basement homes in Rock Ridge. Walk onto your own private back yard. Vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Deluxe ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower and double sinks. • 5 appliances and blinds included. • • • •

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

• Quiet area on a no thru street. • 3 bedroom 2 bathroom country cottage with a real wood burning fireplace. • Sit out on your master bedroom deck and look out onto your own mini orchard estate with a variety of fruit trees, barn, artist studio and pottery kiln.

LOOKING FOR PRIVACY? 12196 - 201B Street, Maple Ridge $559,900 • Custom built 2 storey home on a crawl space with a private fenced rear yard. • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. • Large kitchen with island. • Gas fireplace in the family room. • Living room has a vaulted ceiling. • Great west side location.

RANCHER WITH BASEMENT ON A 9,890 SQ. FT. LOT 11971 - 220 Street, Maple Ridge $459,900 • Completely renovated rancher with a basement. • New maple kitchen with granite counter tops, new stainless steel fridge & stove. • New hardwood floor, siding, double glazed vinyl windows, bathrooms, furnace & garage door.

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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LifeStyles

For the way you live

Justin Hennessey

Art & Nathan

Neufeld

604-657-6830

artneufeld.com

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604.805.4669

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OAKVALE HOME AT MAPLECREST 194,500

139,900

#325 – 12170 222ND STREET

• All the extras; from extensive crown moulding to cherry engineered hardwood and even a laundry chute! • 4 beds up and fully finished basement with separate entrance, 5th bedroom and den • Nearby sought after Meadow Ridge Private School and short walk to S.R.T. high-school

#58–22308 124TH AVENUE

TWO BEDROOM VALUE!!

BRANDYWYND!!

TWO BEDROOM 944 square foot TOP FLOOR home! Newer roof & boilers, hot water & heat INCLUDED in the strata fee, SECURE underground parking. This home is VERY nicely updated and shows wonderfully with big living, dining & kitchen areas. POOL & SAUNA included in your new LifeStyle!

BRANDYWYND GREENBELT!! Two bedroom, two bathroom home looking over greenbelt. BIG living area with gas fireplace, laminate flooring, mountain views from the sundeck, covered parking. Large laundry room, spacious, open kitchen, pets are allowed, 45+ LifeStyle, great clubhouse, lots of visitor parking.

699,900

CUL-DE-SAC & GREENBELT

10508 Baker Place, Maple Ridge

604-561-0053

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

COLLEEN

LUKE

www.rpluke.com

187,000

474,900

778-988-1224

THE PRICE IS RIGHT!

18922 - 120TH AVENUE

So is the layout, square footage and features! Two bedrooms, two baths, In-suite laundry & storage. This spacious condo is located in the heart of town, walk to all M.R’s amenities. Call me for your private viewing appointment today!

Not your ordinary home! This Pitt Meadows Post & Beam styled rancher with a basement is located in a quiet Pitt Meadows family neighbourhood. Lots of charm & updating done thru out… come view for yourself or call me for more details today!

OFFICE 604-466-2838

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Fraipont & Manyk

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1006 1180 Pinetree Way, Coq.

APPEALS TO ALL AGES

348,000

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3 bdrm 2 bath top floor corner suite SE exposure with view to mountains 1,205 sq.ft. spotless & bright Stainless steel full size appliances Crown moulding, lam., tile & carpet Secure parking/storage room

• • • • • •

604-250-0594

529,900

#58 24185 106B Avenue • • • • • •

2,950 sq.ft. of quality construction 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths + Flex Room Open floor plan/gourmet kitchen Walk out bsmt to luscious yard Backing onto private greenbelt Great complex / Easy Living

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Majestic Golden Ears Mountain views 10,981 sq.ft. mature landscaped lot 4,136 sq.ft. luxury living over 3 levels 6 spacious bedrooms, 4.5 baths 2 bdrm inlaw suite + nanny quarters Private cul-de-sac location

ONLY $489,900

VALUE, VALUE, VALUE!

194,900

2 bdrm, 2 bath suite in great location Features gas fireplace/large balcony Easy access to Downtown amenities Well maintained suite & complex Rainscreened building Pets allowed

• Retire in Sunny White Rock ENT DREAM! • ½ block to beach • $725,000.00 of New Upgrades, Windows, Doors, $338,800 Exterior Paint, Flashings # 207 15875 Marine Dr, W.R. and Decks, 95% Complete.

1,080,000

GREAT WESTSIDE LOCATION • Immaculate 4 level split with 4 Bdrms upstairs • Newer roof

• Big Private Yard over 6000 sq ft Lot • Lots of updates

389,900

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• Finished Basement • Easy walk to schools, west coast express & shopping $

$329,000 20392 Lorne Ave, M.R.

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• 7,200 sq. ft. of YOUR DIRT! • 1st time buyers special! • Close to everything. • Extensively remodelled. • Pride of ownership shows.

604-657-6231

www.gordonbarthels.com

WINNERS CIRCLE

242,900

1,138 sq.ft. corner unit w/gas fireplace 2 bdrm, 2 bath all on one floor West exposure with balcony Low maintenance fee/pet friendly Single car garage & visitors parking Central loc. to schools & shopping

• Luxury suite w/ 9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding, S/S appliances, & Gas F/P • 3 bedroom, 3 balconies • Coquitlam Centre location + Evergreen Line out front 2014!

SAT/SUN 2–4

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

Recipient of Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Awards

professional teamwork ~ professional results 604.466.2838 STYLE, QUALITY, VALUE!

• New luxury home 2013 • 6,050 sq. ft. - 1 legal 2 bdrm suite, one 2 bdrm in-law suite • 1 bdrm nanny suite • 10 bdrms, 8 bath, 2 F/P • 2” blinds throughout • built in vac, security system • complete appl. package

• • • • • •

3 bdrm & 3.5 baths family home 2 storey with walk out basement Sunny southern exposure with yard 2,062 sq.ft. with family room Double garage and lots of storage Central location/close to schools

SOUGHT AFTER DAVISON SUBDIVISION - 22120 ISAAC CRESCENT, MAPLE RIDGE

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Call Gary or Lorraine for details 604.466.2838

489,900

• 2 Storey with 3 Bdrms and 2 1/2 baths • Beautiful spacious kitchen • Family room with 4 skylights and cozy gas f/p • Big PRIVATE backyard with Lane access for RV Parking

www.rltylink.com

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

604.466.2838 604.459.2838 Each office independently owned and operated

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One Acre Lot in Prestigious Academy Park

Welcome Tina

Brookside Realty

Established acreage subdivision of beautiful homes on full, level gorgeous lots, mature stately trees and landscaping in a tranquil setting only minutes to downtown Maple Ridge and 2 minutes to Meadowridge School. All utilities available, City water, storm and sanitary sewer.

ROYAL LEPAGE - Brookside is very pleased to have Tina Raven join their team. If you are thinking of buying, selling or just have a real estate question, Tina Raven would like to hear from you. Give Tina a call at 604-764-8536 email: tinaraven@shaw.ca 11933 - 224th St., Maple Ridge

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604-467-5000

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Find the perfect home. V975890

V986217

9770 256th Street • Southern exposure • 5 acres on a no thru road • Established christmas tree farm • 2 detached shops/storage areas • Oversized garage

11731 246th Street

• Large .45 acre lot • Backing onto blueberry fields • Very quiet and private backyard many updates • 4 bedroom rancher close to schools and transportation • Detached double garage

• Shows like new • 5 bedrooms • Large 8000 sqft lot on partial greenbelt • On cul-de-sac • Close to Schools • Very spacious layout

$749,000

V972700

12221 188TH ST

23929 115th Ave

• On no thru road • Quiet area and private yard • Detached workshop • Well cared for rancher

$619,900

$543,000

$399,000 MAPLE RIDGE PITT MEADOWS

Bob vandenBrink, R.I.(BC)

604-812-2894

Amanda vandenBrink

Brookside Realty

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604-619-2164

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

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MLS# V968541

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com

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22839 125A Avenue

• 2 bdrm/2 bthrm RANCHER with full basement • Some upgrades • Creek side lot with MOUNTAIN VIEW UR E M D YO BUIL EAM HO DR

414,000

766,000

12475 Davenport Drive

• Huge CUL-DE-SAC lot • 3 bdrm/3 bthrm, plus large games room • STUNNING VIEWS

$289,900

32615 Egglestone Ave

• EXCELLENT VALUE in Mission • 2 years old, 5 bdrm/4 bthrm home • GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

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#21 21550 Cherrington Avenue 4 bedroom townhouse • Neat & Clean Duplex Style • Great Westside location New roof from 2010 • Self managed New furnace from 2010 • Low maintenance fees

Al & Brenda

JENKINS

604-467-3871

www.brendajenkins.com

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12603 215 street, Maple ridge 899,900

22699 & 22707 136A Ave

• BREATHTAKING VIEWS Opportunity to CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLAN • Call for information on completion dates

734,900

12408 Davenport Drive

• 5 bdrm/5bthrm, with TONS OF EXTRAS • Possible SIDE SUITE • Entertainer’s back yard with HEATED POOL AND HOT TUB

699,000

11887 250th Street

• 5 bdrm/4 bthrm, with BASEMENT SUITE • Backing GREENBELT, facing ALR • Minutes to schools, shopping

598,000

Franz ProkoP

Fantastic 5th Avenue estate location on the west side of Maple Ridge, great spacious floor plan, 2800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, large rec room, 3 bathrooms, large chef’s kitchen, beautiful backyard, Butchart Gardens landscaping, first class neighbourhood.

604-657-6350

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Central access to all amenities! Oldtimer house waiting for your special touch. Rancher with basement. Set above street level to take advantage of view! $219,000

Excellent family neighbourhood. Quick access to Abernathy Way & walk dist to schools. Cozy wood stove in liv room. Fully finished downstairs. Private back yard w/pond. $414,900

2 storey + bsmt home. Loaded w/xtras, crown moulding, extra window trim, wainscotting. Bright eat-in kitchen w/ urban cupboards, ceramic top stove with double oven. $398,800

1 yr old 2 storey, 3 bdrm home. Gourmet kitch w/granite tops, s/s appl & maple cabs. Fam rm/Livrm/Dinrm, 2f/p. Media/ fam rm & 4 pce bath. 2 car garage. Plus parking for 2 add vehicles. $474,900

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16,875 sq. ft. lot! Privacy and tranquility. Shop w/220 wiring. Small barn w/ loft. Rancher needs a makeover. 3 bdrms, 2 gas f/p. BC assessment is $395,000! Can’t go wrong. $299,900

2 bdrm rancher, 50’x200’ lot. Has a 24’x20’ heated garage/workshop w/220 wiring. RV parking. Large fully fenced backyard w/10’x8’ storage shed. $299,500

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! $69,900

2 storey 6 bdrm home w/partially fin full bsmt. Perfect loc. for today’s lifestyle w/ shopping, rec & adventure right at your doorstep. Open floor plan for family living. $459,900

Great business opportunity! Working motel & restaurant on 1.73 acres. Motel has 9 rental units plus a caretakers residence. Rest. has seating for 50. Call for further info. $449,500

Bright west facing condo in quiet West Pointe! Quality boutique bldg. Easy access to downtown, UBC & Richmond. Walk to shops, cafes, in-suite laundry, storage locker. Pets & rentals. $349,500

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Well established restaurant business in high traffic loc. Tons of parking! Modern & intimate. Mediterranean Cuisine. Licensed. Seats 50. Outdoor patio. Doing business for 8+ yrs. $149,900

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ERSKINE, Eleanora Thomasina (Ella) December 4, 1927 February 13, 2013

At rest after a 5 year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Long time resident of Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows. Predeceased by her sister Marie; her parents Harold and Mary Routley; her loving husband of more than 50 years Andy; and her son-in-law Carl. She is survived by her aunt Douglas Howlett of Edmonton; her sister Fern; her devoted children, Jeannie, Margaret and Robert; her grandsons & their families.

IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam WILLIAMS, Bernard (Bernie) Neil Feb. 17, 1924 Jan. 24, 2013 A heart of gold till the last beat. Honest and genuine to everyone you’d meet. Never had an unkind word to say. You brightened our world like the flowers of May. We had the greatest adventures at Williams Landing, Pitt Lake With the most amazing childhood memories that you could make A true example of love, kindness and generosity. The best father and husband that will ever be. Happy Birthday Dad. (Bernie)

No service by Ella’s request. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Parkinson Society B.C. The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. D. Wong and the residents and staff of Shaughnessy Care Centre. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca BEANGE, Charlie Alexander November 2 1930 January 29,2013

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ZIRK, Richard Melvin March 28, 1958 February 10, 2013 Richard Melvin Zirk, of Maple Ridge, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2013 at the age of 54. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Madge Zirk. He will be greatly missed by his sister Trudean (Neil Heinrich), brother Jim, Brother David (Jalene), and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - 12145 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, BC. Viewing begins at 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church memorial fund would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

Charlie passed away suddenly at the Royal Columbian Hospital on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in the early afternoon at the age of 82. Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his daughter Shelley, son Robert, granddaughter Athena, grandsons Alex and Aaron. His nieces Bev and Judy, and by his brother Cliff. Charlie will be missed by many many more family and friends. Charlie was an amazing man leading a long and happy life. He was a member of the Armed Forces. Travelled all over the world with the Forces. Charlie was kind, patient, supportive and a very well liked gentlemen. He was a great Father, Uncle and Grandfather, he will be missed dearly. In honour and appreciation of Charlie’s profoundly exceptional life a memorial service will be held on February 16, 2013 at 3pm in the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s) at 11969-216th Street, Maple Ridge, BC. The family would like to thank the staff at the Royal Columbian Hospital who worked so hard to save Charlie’s life. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

Ruth Tuemmler passed away peacefully on February 13th 2013 at the wonderful age of 86. Mum is now in with her devoted husband Herbert and her much loved granddaughter Amanda (Woodthorpe). She is fondly remembered by her children Berny, Barbara (Dale), Trudy, Gabriele (Norm) and Brigitte. “Oma” is also remembered by her grandchildren; Michael, Nicole (Shane), Jennifer, Cassandra, Daniel, Joshua, Ryan & Katharina. She will be missed by all those who knew her and couldn’t help but love her. Mum will be missed by her “little baby”, her little dog Evie. Mom had a wickedly funny sense of humour and a great joy for family and a zest for life, it is these virtues which we will remember her forever. Special thanks to all the staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital 3rd floor, and to Dr. Wong for all your loving care of our Mum. We are eternally grateful. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to M.A.D.D. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

WICKLUND, Joanne Darlene June 29, 1940 - Feb 7, 2013 It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our mother, Darlene. Darlene was born in Stonewall Manitoba and was predeceased by her husband Bill, parents Hilliard & Dorothy Monkman, & brother Roy. She is survived by her children: Pam (Ken) Nowell; Liana Wicklund; Everett (Mandy) Wicklund; Eric Wicklund. Her sisters: Patricia Girard; Bonita Lowery; Melissa Monkman. Her Grandchildren: Elise, Jesse, Jodie, Madelyne, Alivia, Kai & Eli. Nieces & Nephew. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:00am at Golden Ears United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge BC.

In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association

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$10.25/hr. Pitt Meadows BC. Experience an asset, but not required. Help in Bee farm, & relevant duties. Outside work, long hours. 15025 Neaves rd. Pitt Meadows BC V3Y 1Z1. Apply by email: caspianapiaries@gmail.com

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WAREHOUSE Part-time Immediate Openings Duties include picking/packing orders and replenishing product on various shifts. Unionized environment with rates starting at $15.38 and moving up to $23.71 based on hours worked. Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051. Part-Time Work Available. By piece work, in our Pitt Meadows warehouse, on your own time. Need a dedicated attitude. Call:604.945.5758 P/T INSIDE WORKERS required for COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY in Port Coquitlam. 10am-2pm Mon-Fri. $11/hr. Apply in person at: #205, 1515 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam.

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FULL TIME seasonal farm worker required for berry farm. Daytime work with some evenings and weekends required; $10.50/hr., up to 50 hours/week; Piece rate if applicable; Anticipated start date: April 15,2013 Education & Experience not required; Work includes: prune, plant, irrigate, cultivate, week, harvest, sort, pack crops; Work is out doors in all types of weather Some heavy Lifting; able to work with others. E-mail Resume: blueberries@gaskinfarms.com

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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Installation of laminate floors, baseboards, fixing drywall & painting. Interior/Exterior. Apts & homes. Licensed, WCB, Liablility & HST. 10% discount for seniors. Call (604)319-1993

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

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS SKY VIEW ROOFING LTD. 604-317-4729 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

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360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous. Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Gary 604-339-5430

Meadows Landscape Supply

604-465-1311

320

(#102055) Bonded

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

C & C Electrical Mechanical • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

Tell Me On A Sunday Music By: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics By: Don Black & Richard Maltby, Jr. Adapted By: John Stuart & Kerry Kierulf Directed By: John Stuart Starring: Robyn Van Luven

February 7, 8, 9, 14 (Valentines Day), 16, 17, 2013 Maple Ridge Arts Centre & Theatre Dessert: 7:30 pm Curtain: 8:30 pm Dessert Theatre in the Genstar Studio Theatre All Tickets $20 (includes dessert, coffee/tea, and show) Call or go online to the ACT Ticket Centre www.theactmapleridge.org 604-476-2787

604-537-4140

604-475-7077 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! *24 HOUR SERVICE* 30Yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867.

T & K Haulaway

SAWDUST

CARPENTRY & TILE WORK

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

604-572-3733 .Enterprise Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN

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

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

DRYWALL

LANDSCAPING

DUTCH TOUCH

Residential~Strata~Commercial

Free Estimates

HOME REPAIRS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Int/Ext Res/Comm New CST W home cleaning provided W 10% discount on all quotes 1 hour free consultation with designer with every accepted job

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

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

K & J Complete Painting and Home Services Ask about our Specials

Seven Days a Week

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

EAGLE TILE

ALWAYS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs, 20 yrs exp. Rain or shine.7dys/wk.Simon 604-230-0627

257

PLUMBING

101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

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

338

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

CONCRETE & PLACING

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

MOVING & STORAGE

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

Dean 604-834-3076

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

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320

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PAINT SPECIAL

HERFORT CONCRETE

MIND BODY SPIRIT

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Running this ad for 8yrs

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

Landscape Maintenance

ENVIRO

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Home Renovations and New Construction

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

CLEANING SERVICES

287

GARDENING

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

236

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

KITCHEN, BATHROOM, DECK, WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Fully Insured. References Avail.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience. Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hirooﬁngltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

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WHO IS MRS MORTGAGE? www.MrsMortgageBC.ca For Best Rates & Products Call Suz... 604318-2510

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

604 575 5555 GET the BEST for your MOVING. From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Senior Discount. 778-773-3737

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

EastRidge Animal Hospital

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 373B

TILING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

810

AUTO FINANCING

TRANSPORTATION 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

TREE SERVICES

563

MISC. WANTED

LOOKING FOR Antique chainsaws, running or not. Call 604-991-0461

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist Free Estimates * Fully Insured

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE KWIK KERB business for sale. With all equipment: lots of colours, sealant and more (only 7 years old) Excellent business, current owner will train! Fully operational, ready to go... Sell for $3500. 604-202-9282

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHILLIWACK 3 lots for sale on Promontory Hill, nice view. Can build 3 storey house. $199K each assessment value. 604-719-7428

HOMES WANTED

604.657.9422

www.webuyhomesbc.com

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073

German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $1000. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d. MAPLE RIDGE

PORT COQUITLAM newly reno’d 2 bdrm corner ste in quiet bldg. Onsite card lndry. Cls to amens, WCE, bus. $960 heat/htwr incl. Avail now. Cat neg. Ph: (604)942-4740

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities. SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

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

New home w/riverview in Ruskin. Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Maple Ridge Central

Certiﬁed Crime Free Clean, Quiet Building for Mature Adults Only. 1 Bdrm. gas F/P.

(604) 467- 5271

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

SHIH TZU Tiny Toy Poodle X pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. M $400, F $450. 604-866-4467.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 533

FERTILIZERS

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

548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Single Items to Entire Households 604-463-4449 604-209-6583 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

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APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd+den. *3Bdrm. CALL FOR DETAILS

Call 604-464-7548

Visit our website for other rental properties:

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BRENTWOOD Apartments

Pitt Meadows

Deluxe 2 Bedroom. st Available March 1

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

Phone 604-465-9823 Bright 2 bdrm apt. Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy. Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm totally updated; new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $790+utils. 604-307-2241. Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

PORT MOODY 180o Views of Mountains & Water New exec. 1250 sqft, 2 bd condo on 27th flr. Unobstructed views. 6 s/s appls. W/D. 2 prkg, storage. Rec center. $1950. NS/NP. Refs/credit chk req. Avail Imm. 604-355-8932 TWO bedrooms, concrete hi-rise apartment, 8 floors with views, corner unit, 2 baths, 1030 square feet, insuite laundry, city centre.Vacant. $1050 per month. #80311980 222nd Street, Maple Ridge. Call Hanson 604-250-2196 for appointment.

WESTGATE APARTMENTS CLEAN SPACIOUS SUITES 2 bdrm-$950 Centrally Located, 1/2 blk-Ridge Meadows Hospital Full time caretaker. MOVE IN INCENTIVES Seniors Discount CALL ANYTIME TO VIEW 778-839-4691

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

746

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

604.466.8404 (Erik) Maple View Apartments

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED 1 Bedroom suites Avail

$650/mo. incl hot water NP

604.418.1932

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

M.RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm apt. Deck, ldry fac Prkg. ns/np. $620. Avail March 1 604-937-3534.

MAPLE RIDGE 1 bedroom suite from $720/mo. Avail immed or March 1st. Richard 604-369-1096

NEW WEST: reno’d 1 Bdrm with loft, deck nr skytrain, NP/NS refs. Mar 1. $800. Rave 604-946-7194

PORT COQUITLAM 3 bdrm totally reno’d ste, 2 bath, NP/NS. Sh ldry. $1600/mo. Mar 1. 604-250-7040

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TRUCKS & VANS

TOWNHOUSES

Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/ Maple Ridge

2 Bedroom Apartments And 2/3 bedroom Townhouses available

1993 CHEV PICKUP V6, automatic Will sell canopy sep. Truck & canopy $2200/obo. Canopy $700: (604)463-5413

RENTS between $880.00 – $1395.00 Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $5500.00 you may be qualified for market rent.

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation. 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

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

NOTICE is hereby given that on Saturday February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at 11985 - 203rd St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Haney Motor Hotel

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

22334 - 117th Ave Phone 604-463-5660

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

(604)466-5799

◆ 1 & 2 Bdrm starting at $750 ◆ Six Appliances ◆ Secured Underground Prkg. ◆ Cls. to West Coast Express ◆ Adult Oriented

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

MAPLE RIDGE 220/Selkirk 3bdr 1.75ba, 1300s/f, pet ok. $1300 +half utils/garage. Apr1. 604-322-0180.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

POCO - furnished bdrm. shr’d kit. & living area. Quiet house. No Smoke $400/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959

NEWER APARTMENTS

SUITES, UPPER

LARGE, Newly Renovated 3 Bedroom 1 Bath House (upper suite) in Central Coquitlam. Everything is new and it’s located in a great family neighborhood across the street from Lafarge lake, Douglas College and Transit. Level fenced yard. Private laundry and util incl. $1600. Dennis 778-231-5713.

TWO bedrooms, concrete hi-rise apartment, 8 floors with views, corner unit, 2 baths, 1030 square feet, insuite laundry, city centre.Vacant. $1050 per month. #80311980 222nd Street, Maple Ridge. Call Hanson 604-250-2196 for appointment.

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $840 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

MAPLE RIDGE

751

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

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

Call 604-467-3944

MAPLE RIDGE 2400s/f furn’d home to share, male/female with 1 other. Own bedsitting & bathrm, incl all amens. Ns/np. $625. 604-476-1335

750

SUITES, LOWER

Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm a/g ste. Quiet, bright, pri. Incl wifi, hd tv, heat, shrd lndry. $695. Mar 1st 604-209-8964. MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bdrm plus. Priv. entry/laundry, NS/NP $750/mo incl util. Call: 604-463-1043 MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm suite with F/S, D/W, own W/D & full bath. N/S, N/P. Avail March 1st. Ref’s req’d. $750/mo. Call 778-995-7724. MAPLE RIDGE 1 new bdrm Albion area Walk-out bsmt, Avail now, ns/np, $690 incl utils. 604-928-5012

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE

REZONING.APPLICATION 2012 - 040 - RZ

10500, 10450 and 10412 Jackson Road at 104th Avenue Maple Ridge A Development Information Meeting will be held between 7:00pm & 8:30pm at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary School at 10445 245th Street in Maple Ridge on Monday, February 18th, 2013. The proposed development site is at 10500, 10450 and 10412 Jackson Road at 104th Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C. The proposal calls for a rezoning of the property from RS-3 and A-2 to R-3 to allow for the construction of 131 single family homes. We invite you to attend!

MAPLE RIDGE 2bdrm, 2bth, grnd lvl suite,1200sf priv ent. utils inc. Avl now. NP/NS. $950: Quiet mature cpl pref. Refs. 778-858-5256 MAPLE RIDGE; 2 Bdrm a/g bsmt ste. Walking distance to WCX. Avail Mar 1st. $1000/mo incl utils. Looking for quiet tenant, ref’s req’d, N/S, cat ok. (604)460-0441 MAPLE Ridge. Albion area. 2 bdrm. Sep entry. NS/NP. On bus rte. Shrd W/D. $800 incl utils. Ref’s. Immed. 778-549-9526 or 604-463-9122.

240 St

MATTRESSES starting at $99

RENTALS

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

GREAT LOCATION

$525 + util’s

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

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$880

No Pets, Non Smoker

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg. 3 Blocks to W.C. Express

604-464-3550

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

MAR 1. 2 Bdrm, Private W/D/Driveway/Gated Patio. On Bus Rte, near Sch/Prk 604-726-5303.

2 Bdrm corner suite $940 S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking 1 bdrm ~ Avail Now $790/mo

MAPLE COURT I

BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

PORT COQUITLAM

1 & 2 BDRM SUITES

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Polo Club Apartments

MAPLE RIDGE West. 1 Bdrm lower ste, own w/d, prkg, near bus. N/S, N/P. $700 +1/3 utils. 604-477-1000

604.465.7221

Clean, very quiet, large,

WE BUY HOUSES

PETS

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

REAL ESTATE

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We Will Buy Your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High & House Won’t Sell? Can’t Make Payments? We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

477

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Mature Assorted Landscape trees and Topiary for sale. Asst’d sizes. Professional delivery & install avail. Call for more info 604-202-9282.

627

PETS

Coquitlam 996sf 2bdrm 2bath strg same flr carpet/wood, prkg cls to Coq Ctr Doug College elem schl NP/NS $1236 Mar 1. 604-941-3259

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Shower door set: 2doors 55”hx30”w & 50”x9” door, all Brand New $250. 2 Bedside tables, natural wood, w/drawer $25/ea. 604-563-6993.

Jac kso nR

OVER 15yrs exp. installing ceramic,porcelain,stone tile. visit www.futuristichomeservices.com

104 Ave

MAPLE RIDGE ctrl bright spac g/l 1 bdrm sh w/d, N/S. Cats ok. Nr transit. Gas f/p, prkg $700 incl util/full cbl/net. Avl. now. 604-463-5592 MAPLE RIDGE suit quiet single couple, refs req. 2 bdrm g/lev. patio, shed, shr W/D, N/S, incl utils $900. March 1. (604)808-1787 v or text

For more information please contact: Planning Department at the District of Maple Ridge: 604-467-7341 Land Development Department at Morningstar Homes: 604-521-0038

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“The Hyundai Promise” A 30-Day Money Back Promise and a 7 Year, 120,000km Hyundai Extended Warranty Plan* Come in to Super Dave’s Maple Ridge Hyundai today.

Dave Wyant

Sean Elmont

Brent Miscisco

Mike Jankowiak

Robbie Beaton

604 467 3401 23213 Lougheed Highway • mapleridgehyundai.com DL#7356 *On select models, see Maple Ridge Hyundai for complete details. Dealer #7356

Adam Cunliffe

Brett Kinney

Ross Burroughs

Bob Murdoch

Super Dave’s

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2 Day Sale Saturday & Sunday February 16 & 17

everything on sale

*See in-store for details Proud to serve the community for the past 88 years

HOME FURNISHINGS • MATTRESSES • APPLIANCES Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm • Friday 9am - 9pm Saturday 9am - 5:30pm • Sunday 12 noon - 5pm

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