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Members of the fundraising committee for the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre expansion project joined MP Mark Strahl, Mayor John Van Laerhoven and members of council in celebrating the announcement of a $250,300 boost to the project. The money is earmarked specifically for the multipurpose rooms.
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The finish line got a whole lot closer for the expansion project at the Kent Fitness/Activity Centre on Wednesday. MP Mark Strahl was in the area making funding announcements in the community, and among them was a big boost for a portion of the project. Just over $250,000 will be given to the District of Kent, specifically for the creation of the multipurpose rooms. The money comes from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, as a result of the ongoing fundraising efforts behind the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre
expansion. "By investing in facilities such as this, we are helping to boost economic activity while improving local infrastructure," said MP Strahl. "With today's investment, our Government is demonstrating our commitment to creating jobs, growth and long-term economic prosperity." After the announcement, Strahl and Mayor John Van Laerhoven added a symbolic stretch of red tape to the large fundraising thermometer outside the Fitness/Activity Centre. The fundraising committee came out to show their support of the announcement. The $250,300 brings the total raised to about
$300,000, equal to about 70 per cent of the committee's $400,000 goal. "This is a huge boost for us," CAO Wallace Mah said. The mayor spoke at the announcement, saying the rooms would improve the ability to enhance programming at the centre. "I'm just so thrilled that the facility is going to help take care of our fitness needs, our recreation needs and our cultural needs as well," Van Laerhoven said. "It's a real positive addition to the community. "Thank you also to our fundraising committee, isn't this exciting?" he asked the audience,
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to a round of cheers from the fundraising committee. All four councillors also attended the funding announcement. The entire expansion project, which includes the multipurpose rooms and a gymnasium adjacent to the current centre, is earmarked at $2.5 million. Last year, the District received a $750,000 grant from the provincial government. The fundraising committee is continuing to look for ways to fund the project, including sponsorships of varying degrees. For more information, phone the District of Kent at 604-7962235. For video, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com.
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Kilby Historic Site to continue upgrades this year Kilby Historic Site will continue with their upgrades this year, thanks in part to funding from a federal government program. MP Chuck Strahl visited this area's three communities to make the announcements (see related stories, page 1 and 3), which included the popular heritage site. Nearly $60,000 will come from the Com-
munity Infrastructure Improvement Fund to help rehabilitate the buildings. They will be repairing roofs and windows, repainting exteriors, and insulating floors in the historic buildings. The Fraser Heritage Society will also build fencing and pathways around part of the facility. We are most appreciative of the CIIF con-
tribution to the restoration and repair of these historical landmark buildings which vividly describe the rural culture of the Fraser Valley of B.C.," said Marilyn Warren, board secretary of the society. "The Kilby Historic Site is an iconic symbol of rural Canada which is being supported by the Government of Canada." news@ahobserver.com
Nature preserve area discussion this weekend
Residents of the Harrison Mills area are busy working on ways to increase education, says Al Roberts, a member of the Harrison Mills Regional Association. They are hoping to create a Chehalis Flats Bald Eagle and Salmon Preserve, as a way to educate visi-
tors to the area about the importance of respecting the wildlife that lives there. To learn more, or to discuss the matter with key stakeholders, attend a public meeting on Saturday, Apr. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Harrison Mills Community Hall.
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Springtime perennials have been blooming all over the Fraser Valley in past weeks. These daffodils are in full bloom at Centennial Park in Agassiz, with Mt. Cheam in the background.
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Members of council, along with Michelle Sorenson from CTQ Engineering, listen as MP Mark Strahl and Mayor Leo Facio announce funding of $1.2 million for water treatment upgrades.
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A funding announcement of over $1.2 million should take the sting out of a mandated water treatment plant in Harrison Hot Springs. The money is coming mostly from the federal Gas Tax Fund, MP Mark Strahl announced on Wednesday morning in council chambers, and should be enough to cover the costs of building a new water treatment plant and upgrade the water intake process. The upgrades are necessary to come into compliance with the Fraser Health drinking water guidelines, Mayor Leo Facio said. The Village has been filing for extensions over the past few years while researching ways to pay for the project. Without outside funding, the project would have been funded through costs to Harrison tax payers. "This is fantastic," Facio said. "This is something that's not easy to do for many communities. But with a good staff and council we've managed to keep plugging away, and get both governments to help us in our aim to make this one of the best places to live in British Columbia." While the water treatment plant upgrade has been
mandated by the provincial government through Fraser Health, it is one of the many items council identified at its annual retreat earlier this year, Facio added. "At the retreat, we identified a list as long as this hallway for infrastructure," he said. CTQ Engineering consultant Michelle Sorensen was on hand at the announcement, and said the project is currently in the engineering stages. The RFP proposal will close on Apr. 16. They have set a deadline for the project to be completed by the middle of December this year. "It's ambitious," she admitted, but possible. The new plant would be on the same site as the existing chlorination plant, near the Harrison Fire Hall. "We are trying to create as small a footprint as possible," said Ian Gardner, Operations Manager. Strahl added that smaller communities often have trouble paying for larger, needed projects out of the small tax base available. "This is a major component for smaller villages like yours that don't have the capacity (to fund) these kinds of major infrastructure projects on your own," he said. For video, visit us online at www.ahobserver.com. news@ahobserver.com
sale to another company," he wrote in a email to the Observer. "Delaware North Parks & Resorts will remain as the manager of the property. We look forward to welcoming the new owners..." Delaware manages resorts around the world. The resort has been a mainstay for accommodation in Harrison Hot Springs for almost 100 years,
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Kids had the chance to play games, make crafts, search for Easter eggs and visit with the farm animals at Kilby Historic Site on opening weekend.
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Kilby Historic Site opened this weekend, just in time for a massive Easter egg hunt. The site, which is located in Harrison Mills near Agassiz, hosted a two-day hunt, on Easter Sunday and Monday. The event is just one of 16 special events planned for the 2013 season. Other events include special Mothers Day and Father Day celebrations, Halloween surprises and more.The site is open from Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until May 16. After that, Kilby moves into summer hours, open seven days a week. For more information, visit www.kilby.ca. For video of the events held at Kilby Historic over the weekend, visit us at www.ahobserver. com.
Open house at fire hall
Your local fire hall has changed quite a bit over the last year, with a new engine and several new members. And now is the chance to take a tour and learn more about the people who protect the community. The Harrison Hot Springs Fire
Department will host an open house and recruiting opportunity on Apr. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. They will be offering hall tours, introducing the new fire truck, and recruiting. There will be displays set up regarding first aid, equipment, recruiting and fire turnout gear.
Refreshments will be served. "Currently our membership is looking to hire four new firefighters to join our team of dedicated members," said Fire Chief Don Labossiere. "All training is provided and a renumeration is paid for training."
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A prolific offender was arrested last week, and was in court earlier this week in relation to numerous charges. Early on the morning on Mar. 27, a member of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service was patrolling in Chilliwack when he noticed a vehicle driving erratically. The officer attempted to engage the vehicle however, the vehicle fled from the officer. The officer
advised the other officers on the road that a vehicle had just fled from him. While Chilliwack RCMP General Duty members were making extensive patrols to locate the vehicle, one officer spotted the vehicle traveling down Yale Road and attempted to pull the vehicle over. Police say the vehicle again fled. At about 2:25 a.m., while continuing to
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make patrols for the vehicle, an officer located the vehicle parked beside an abandoned mobile home on Popkum Road. The sole occupant of the vehicle, prolific offender Shaun Gordon Stephan, 33 of Popkum, was arrested. "This was a great team effort from all of the members on the road," said Corporal Tammy Hollingsworth. "Reducing violent and property crime
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are RCMP Divisional priorities and targeting Prolific Offenders to reduce crime in our community will continue to be a priority in the UFVRD." Stephan has been charged with flight from peace officer, possess breakin instrument, and dangerous operation of motor vehicle. He was in custody until his court date earlier this week (after press deadline).
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a group in "striped," In 1998, Kinsella started joined in process making the words "bis" and Chilliwack, which Daws Kinsella "had," she used all her tiles and scored 2000. But a few years later,Daws got an impressive bingo, with 76 points. night out, moved to Yale, and last year, While this was her first married and moved to Hope.the drive she's been playing at home for 40 Both of them have kept up But it years. And when it comes to Scrabble, week. play, the better you get. into Chilliwack, once a a club in the more you very much," she says, became clear recently that "I don't study sense. Hope would make more for more "but a lot of people do." that Now, they're hoping It's good to know the words on give it a try. have a handle players to come out and says, end in "ic" and to Kinsella says. Eight is a good turnout, Kinsella or less. three-letter words, but they can go on with more it was a CONTINUED ON 3 For Beck's first night out, good one.
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FVRD approves Kinder Morgan study Company seeking ‘voluntary compliance’ from regional district
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gal and environmental studies throughout the Lower Fraser Valley, according to Michael Hale, an anti-pipeline activist with Pipe Up Network. “They’re rushing
“Do we prefer that we move fuel through a 40-50 year old pipeline?” John Van Laerhoven have now, do we prefer that we move fuel through a 40-50 year old pipeline, as opposed to a new one?” he asked the board. Kinder Morgan has been contacting local residents to conduct le-
ahead to formalize this expansion and get it accepted. All their communications and expansion are so that they can present a fait accompli to NEB,” said Hale. The company has
held public information sessions over the last year in the areas where the twinned pipeline would pass. “The problem with that is that other people don’t have an opportunity unless they create it, an opportunity for responding. It is very hard to get into the hearings, assessments,” said Hale. “The worry of many residents that I’m hearing is, what say do we have?” Kinder Morgan is planning to submit a project application to NEB in late 2013. Amendments to the National Energy Board Act last summer mean that the NEB no longer has to weigh the environmental and social impacts that came out during public hear-
ings in its decision to approve or reject the project. The $5.4 billion Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project aims to twin the existing oil
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Fraser Valley Regional District granted approval to Kinder Morgan last Tuesday to conduct a corridor study in Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park. The company’s existing pipeline is not located on this site, and this survey is believed to be preparation for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project. All FVRD directors approved the decision, except Wendy Bales. “I oppose this just in principle, because I don’t believe in the twinning of the pipeline, because of the bitumen and the toxins that would come with it. Even though it’s only exploratory, I’ll take a stand opposed to it,” Bales told the FVRD board on Tuesday. “Although the tar sands are out of sight of the Fraser Valley, the impacts are globally destructive, and more so for people that live down stream,” added Bales in an email. Kinder Morgan is seeking “voluntary compliance” from FVRD to enter land for survey work. The National Energy Board has the power to approve or reject survey work, and not the local government. This is the first such request by Kinder Morgan to FVRD. The survey will be non-intrusive, by foot only, and Kinder Morgan will give 48 hours notice before entering the land. However, Director Dennis Adamson said that a constituent emailed him complaining that Kinder Morgan was on their property conducting surveys, even though the resident was “asked to sign, and they didn’t sign.” Adamson requested advice from the FVRD board on how to inform residents that Kinder Morgan has authority to enter their land irrespective of the residents’ permission. Kent Mayor John Van Laerhoven, who is also an FVRD director, commented that he has not made a decision regarding the benefits
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Funding for the future It's budget time, and that means funding announcements galore. MPs are cutting a swath across the country, handing out checks, cutting ribbons, posing for photos and shaking hands with grateful mayors, councillors, grant writers and fundraisers. And it was no different in this area, where funding announcements were well received in Harrison Hot Springs, Agassiz and Harrison Mills on Wednesday. First stop was Harrison Hot Springs, where it was learned that the costly upgrades to the drinking water would be mostly covered by federal funding. All politics aside, that should come as a huge relief to local tax payers who could have been personally footing the bill for the construction of a new chlorination station to the tune of $1.2 million. The total cost of the project has not been finalized, and so it's possible that the bill will come in over that amount. But that's still a good chunk toward the unavoidable project, that was
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mandated through Fraser Health several years ago. The mayor has already mentioned that it will be a very tight budget this year, and Fraser Health would only wait for so long for Harrison to come into compliance. Next stop was Kent, where MP Strahl announced another significant chunk of change — $250,3000 — to help expand the fitness centre into a full recreation complex. Both of these projects help move their respective communities forward into the future, through healthier water provision, and more options for healthy recreation. Finally, in Harrison Mills, an announcement that Kilby will receive federal funding for much needed construction upgrades. The Fraser Heritage Society has been working diligently over the past few years to retrofit the historic site in an effort to add life to its years. All of these are commendable uses of public money that will improve residents' quality of life.
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Tom Fletcher The Pacific Carbon Trust orchestrated a months-long campaign of calls and letters to discredit a report from B.C.’s Auditor General on its first two big carbon offset projects, before it could be released. Just as the audit report was about to be made public, the trust, a Crown corporation created at taxpayer expense, participated in the leaking of selected critical letters to media outlets. Then the Speaker of the B.C. legislature, Bill Barisoff, made a final, clumsy effort to delay the release of the report. As soon as it was out, Environment Minister Terry Lake tried to discredit it, by blustering about all the highly paid experts who swore up
and down that a forest reserve near Kootenay Lake, and a gas flaring reduction project near Fort Nelson, were bona fide carbon offsets worth $6 million of taxpayers’ money. The audit states in plain language, with charts and timelines, that the $6 million was basically given away for nothing. I look forward to further audits on this carbon offset scheme, assuming it survives after the May election, because these two projects aren’t the only boondoggles. The Pacific Carbon Trust was set up in 2008 as part of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate change program. To make the B.C. government’s operations “carbon neutral,” the government and all of its agencies were required to pay the trust $25 per tonne for their carbon dioxide emissions from fuel use. In 2011 alone, B.C. universities paid $4.46 million to the trust. B.C.’s 60 school districts paid a
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total of $5.36 million the same year, and the province’s six health authorities paid $5.79 million. The money is supposed to go to projects that capture carbon, thus “offsetting” the heating of schools,
“Speaker of the B.C. legislature, Bill Barisoff, made a final, clumsy effort to delay the release of the report.” the fuel burned by ambulances and so forth. The 55,000-hectare forest reserve is known as Darkwoods. The audit shows that the Nature Conservancy of Canada decided in 2006 to buy it, using $25 million of federal taxpayers’ money. The deal closed in 2008, the same year the Pacific Carbon Trust was formed. From 2008 to 2010, the trust
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bought 450,000 tonnes of carbon offset, based on independent evaluations that all rested on the assumption that Darkwoods would be clear-cut logged. Since the forest was already owned by Canada’s leading conservancy, this assumption makes no sense. Was the conservancy going to log it, or flip it to someone who would, after accepting $25 million in tax money to acquire it? Legally, it could not. (I would add that the assumption that logging releases all of the carbon in a forest is also false. Lumber actually sequesters carbon for longer than trees, which eventually die and rot.) The audit found a similar case against EnCana’s flare reduction program, which the company used on many wells before the trust started offering money. EnCana was saving money as well as reducing emissions without collecting offsets. Therefore, the OFFiCe HOuRS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
audit concluded, neither of these projects was a credible offset because the emissions savings would have occurred anyway. Here’s the next Pacific Carbon Trust project that should be audited. In a complicated transaction, the trust bought offsets from something called the Great Bear Carbon Credit Limited Partnership. Yes, this is the worldfamous forest on B.C.’s North Coast that was subject to a preservation deal hammered out between the Coastal First Nations, the B.C. government and three U.S.-backed environmental groups. That was in 2006. The offset purchases were in 2009 and 2010, years after detailed preservation areas were mapped and codified in law. Again, the trust paid for forest that was already preserved. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Positive merits of Kitimat refinery are 'profound' I first heard of this concept from David Black a number of years ago. At the time I was skeptical of its chances. My initially negative attitude was based mainly on my experience of 10 years service on the board of directors of Imperial Oil. Since I was accustomed to the discussion of petroleum economics centered in Calgary, I saw no need for a refinery in Kitimat. That attitude was based on the fact that there had not been a new refinery built in North America in many years. And any needed increase in petroleum production was achieved by expansion of existing refineries throughout North America. But after my service with Imperial Oil, I went on to serve four years at Canfor which led to my nine visits to China in search of lumber markets. My exposure to the phenomenal expansion of China's economy opened my eyes to the true merit
of the Kitimat refinery concept. It made me realize that it would not be just another refinery relying on the North America market but rather a refinery that would supply the vast appetite of China for petroleum products. The challenge will be to draw the attention of Asian investors who would see the value to this investment. It appears that David Black, after many years of effort, is nearing an agreement that could provide the vast capital infusion needed to make this refinery initiative a reality. The appetite for oil products for all Asia will continue to grow and the Kitimat refinery is ideally situated to take advantage. Asian countries, especially China, are very interested in securing sustainable supply of resources that will flow freely without undue trade barriers like surprises with taxes, regulations or tariffs. Canada has a good reputation as a free trade country that can be relied on as a
dependable source ground" facts of such 3,000 permanent jobs of supply. Now is a an undertaking for all for the operation very opportune time of us in B.C. and supply support to attract the vast Let's start with the of the refinery when investment needed big picture. When it running. to make the Kitimat comes to the benefits This refinery would refinery go ahead. of a petroleum cycle be processing 175 David Black, from well exploration million barrels per with his years of to the gas station, the year, which means the diligence, deserves jurisdiction that hosts tax revenue that could our appreciation for the refining process go toward healthcare, displaying enjoys a huge education, and vital the foresight portion of the services for the and courage value addition disabled and elderly to invest to the raw would be immense. his time, material. But job creation and money and For the tax revenue is not the reputation KRC project only desirable feature to help that would of the KRC. bring along mean several It also would provide this huge t h o u s a n d much lower risk to the shepard initiative. mostly trade marine environment. T h e union jobs for The shipments out of positive merits of the multi-year term the refinery would be the Kitimat refinery of the construction finished product like are so profound that phase. aviation fuel, gasoline this project is really It would also mean and diesel. These beyond any political the creation of over products, if ever spilt, persuasion. Any and all supporters of NDP, Liberal, Conservative or even Green should see the tremendous benefits that would come to B.C. with this project. This initiative will involve the investment of many billions of dollars. That's for sure. It's hard for any of us to visualize a Intermediate Level million let alone a See answers in Classifieds. billion of any thing. So let's look at the "on the
would be much less impactful on the marine environment. They would also be transported in smaller ships. I know there are those on both sides of the political aisle that address this as a political issue. And I would disagree with both. This is a project that can be attractive to all political stripes. Trade unions would see a significant increase in jobs and memberships. Hospitals and schools across the province would see an improvement in government funding. Business activity especially in the challenged northwest
B.C. would be very positively impacted. And those with a concern for the threat of marine spills would see a significantly reduced exposure for the environment. Based on the huge positive impact this initiative could have on B.C., I think the question should not be if we want it ... but rather, how can we help make sure that the petroleum world sees this as an attractive way to invest billions of shareholder capital. Jim Shepard Jim Shepard is the retired president of Finning and Canfor, and a past director of Imperial Oil.
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Entertainment Harmonica master
Carlos del Junco amazed the audience at Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday night, with his harmonica stylings. Del Junco was performing with his band, the Blues Mongrels, in his second visit to Memorial Hall.
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Art show features pen and ink Jim Scott uses calligraphy to depict landscapes
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When Jim Scott may have put down one set of pens when he retired from his life’s work as an accountant, but he quickly picked up another as a budding artist. That was in 2000, and he had come to Agassiz to settle into the retirement lifestyle. It wasn’t long before he was scouting around for something to do with his newfound time. He took a course at the Fraser Valley College (now UFV) with local artist Diane Mackenzie, and knew had found something he could pursue. “She invited me to come out to this club,” Scott said, referring to the Agassiz Monday Painters, which has been meeting for years in the Agassiz United Church. This is where he began to play with pen and ink, creating images of churches, barns and other landscapes he’s found appealing. While he usually mostly black with his calligraphy pens, he also mixes in a bright reds and yellows and “whatever colours come off the nibs,” he
says. Scott will be the featured artist at the Monday Painters annual art show, being held Apr. 13 at the United Church. But he modestly points out that it is longevity with the group that decides who is featured at each year’s show. He’ll have six or seven pieces featured throughout the show, and each member of the group is expected to contribute a few pieces as well. Despite Scott’s modesty, his work is still worth gazing upon and the result of dedicated time spent at the easel. He’s been submitting his pieces to the jury at the Agassiz Fall Fair for a number of years, earning first place prizes numerous times. For Scott, getting involved in something creative has become a regular part of life, and something he’s thankful for. “I’ve met a lot of really nice people,” he said. “Being creative is important and certainly the people you meet are important.” The Monday Painters Art Show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 13 at the Agassiz United Church.
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Chieftains tournament filling up fast Full weekend of basketball games planned at AESS Full weekend of basketball games1.planned at AESS The cost to participate ni have arranged for a Andrew Bodnar 6. Adam Sippel
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SUbMITTED PhoTo Boarders took advantage of sunny skies and quiet slopes as Boarders took advantage of sunny skies and quiet slopes as ski season comes to a close. ski season comes to a close.
Soccer Soccer season season is is here here
Soccer season is alSoccer season is almost here, and regismost and registrationhere, is now open for tration is now open for programs. programs. Agassiz Youth SocYouth SoccerAgassiz is slated to begin cer is slated to begin on Apr. 13, depending on Apr. 13, It’s depending on weather. open to on weather. It’s to children ages 5open to 17. children agesis5$40 to 17. Registration for Registration is $40infora first two children first twowith children family, free in reg-a family, free registrationwith for others in istration the family.for others in theRegistration family. is Registration is
through the Fitness through theis $40 Fitness Activity, and for Activity, andwhich is $40runs for the season, the season,until which Saturdays Juneruns 22. Saturdays June 22. For moreuntil information For more information or to volunteer, phone or to volunteer, Shaun Delcourt atphone 604Shaun Delcourt at 604796-0430. 796-0430. For those too young toothe young forFor thatthose league, Disfor league, the Districtthat of Kent is partnertrict of Kent is partnering with Little Kickers ing withValley Little to Kickers Fraser offer Fraser Valley to offer two programs. Junior two programs. Kickers is open toJunior chilKickers is open to chil-
dren ages 18 months dren ages 18 old, months to three years and to threeKickers years old, and Mighty is open Mighty Kickers open to children agesis three to children ages three to six. to They six. run from May They May 4 to Junerun 22 from on Satur4days. to June 22 on Saturdays. Because it’s an eight Because it’s an Little eight week program, week Kickersprogram, is eligibleLittle for Kickers is eligible Tax for the Children’s the Tax Credit.Children’s Cost is $72. Credit. is $72. For moreCost information, For more information, phone 604-796-8891. phone 604-796-8891.
Paddling Paddling team team starts starts this this weekend weekend
The Harrison Eagles Dragon Boat Thehas Harrison team formedEagles and isDragon lookingBoat for team has formed andtoisfilllooking for more kids aged 12-18 the roster. more aged 12-18and to fill the roster. Thekids team meets practices on The team meets and practices on Harrison Lake on Saturdays, and will Harrison Lake and will compete in a on fewSaturdays, regattas over the compete few regattas the course of in theaseason. There isover no cost course of the season. There is no cost
to be on the team, as the costs have to be covered on the team, the costs Club, have been by theasOptimist been covered by theand Optimist Club, including life jackets paddles. including life jackets and paddles. The team’s first practice is this The team’s first practice is this weekend, on Sat., Apr. 4 at 10 a.m. weekend, on Sat., Apr. 4 at 10 or a.m.604Call Kathy 604-792-9336 Call Kathy 604-792-9336 or 604819-1676 for more information. 819-1676 for more information.
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Canada, a multicultural nation
q ECHOES FROM THE PAST
Tolls removed from bridge in '63
Trudeau defined the country’s diverse tapestry the best
Often I have noticed that there is a considerable amount of misunderstanding among us when we talk about “multiculture” and “multiculturism”. I even became involved in some arguments, something I usually try to avoid by all means. At one time I discussed the issue with some friends and one of them told me that she had put multiculturism behind a long time ago and considers herself now a true Canadian. I just wanted to point out that, if Canada is a multicultural country, then we, the citizens, are multicultural citizens, when I remembered a song we often sang with the choir on Canada Day: “Customs and cultures from far away lands, blended into one, as true Canadians”. Sometimes it’s best to say things with a song! But, in order not to confuse things even more, I looked up in Canada’s number one dictionary (Collins Gage) and I will quote: “1) Multicultural — to do with a number of distinct cultures existing side by side in the same country, and 2) Multiculturism — a policy
promoting the existence of distinct cultural groups within a country, province, etc. Canada has a federal minister responsible for multiculturism.” I also re-read Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, signed by P.E. Trudeau, the Prime Minister of that time. Paragraph 15, especially leaves no doubt about the meaning of the words. But it is his (P.E. Trudeau’s) closing citation that speaks directly to us, the people of Canada, and is as relevant today as it was then: “We must now establish the basic principles, the basic values and beliefs which hold us together as Canadians so that beyond our regional loyalties there is a way of life and a system of values which make us proud of the country that has given us such freedom and such immeasurable joy.” Only P.E. Trudeau could put it so well. But, I think that he knew that it is easier to design such ideals than to bring them forward, that it takes time and courage to live our dream. We have, however, come a long way. We live together, we learn together, we cel-
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Harrison Happenings ebrate with each other and we are richer for it. Nothing, however, comes without a price. Unfortunately, in today’s world sometimes things are being said and done out of greed and without consideration, born out of selfishness and without compassion. We have to stand on guard and be vigilant at all times if we want to stay alive for generations to come and the world to follow.
This, I think, is Canada’s destiny! P.S. While I was writing this article, almost from one day to the next, spring arrived and we had our first 2013 family gathering. This one happened in the countryside near Mission and was attended by fifteen family members, three dogs and six cats, not to mention all the animals living outdoors or in the barn. As usual, I was the oldest person around, which means that I can enjoy myself without having to attend to any duties. Well, almost. As you can imagine with all those animals in the house I, Ruth, really had to watch what they and I were doing, while Ruthy, who was also there, just had fun.
Luckily, all the animals behaved very well. I was told that they all were rescued and glad that they had found such a good and beautiful home with lots of places to loll about. It was a cross-border reunion with my son and his family coming from Everett, Washington, one of my daughters from Vancouver, three relatives from Abbotsford and three — plus Ruthy — from Harrison Hot Springs. My nephew, his wife and family, were super hosts and the gathering was a real success. The children, who had never met before, soon became friends and everybody else was hitting it off as well. It was a heartwarming experience!
50 years ago April 4, 1963 • Ceremonies were held commemorating the removal of tolls at the Agassiz Rosedale Bridge. Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce President, Dave Greenwood introduced the Hon. Ken Kiernan, who read a proclamation from the Queen, after which a ribbon was cut by the two men who did so much work in the establishment of the bridge, Mr. H. Hipwell from Chilliwack and Reeve Fraser from Agassiz. Representing the Agassiz Harrison Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Harold Appleton, did the honors. • Many Agassiz youngsters received high marks at the Chilliwack Music Festival held
recently. Boys and girls from under eight years to 18 years competed and received high scores for vocal solos. Dietmar Frey got high marks for a saxophone solo, and Michael Frey was one of a trio for trumpets. Several students received high marks for piano solos, including piano duet classes. Both Lynne and Lea Vogstad, and Heather McDonald and Linda Probert also got excellent marks. • John Green was appointed as Treasurer of Kent Municipality for the year 1963 at a special council meeting held Wednesday morning. Reeve Fraser assured Diking Chairman John Broughall that money would be included in the 1963 budget for cleaning out roadside ditches.
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Chilliwack Ford is looking for a parts counter person. The successful applicant must be motivated, organized and possess excellent customer service skills. Experience is preferred however we will train the right applicant. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package as well as a great work environment. If you are looking for a challenging position in a dynamic industry this is the job for you. Email resumes to:
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CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to manage cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job description or Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.
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14 Agassiz Harrison Observer, Friday, April 5, 2013 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
MISC. FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE 636
MORTGAGES
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RENTALS 706
TRANSPORTATION
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APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ 1783 No. 9 Hwy. 1 Bdrm apt, ground floor, secured building to single/couple w/refs a must. Min 6 mo, looking for reliable tenant, $490mth plus Utility. samsonator@gmail.com 604-6170055 AGASSIZ - 2 bdrm, 2 balcony, $725/m + util . N/P, N/S. DD & refs req’d. (604)799-3898
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Statlu Resources Inc. from Mission, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), South Coast Region, for a lease for the purpose of storing soil and stockpiling aggregates situated on Provincial Crown land in the Vicinity of DL 7760, GP 1 NWD located at 10km on the Chehalis River Road, north of Harrison Mills. The Lands File for this application is 2409808. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Senior Land Officer, South Coast Region, MFLNRO, at 200-10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 24, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office for the South Coast Region.
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(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups and activities from the community).
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Reading – Unbound! Learn how to use your eReader, iPhone, SmartPhone, iPad or tablet to access books NOT on paper. Book an appointment to learn how to access the library’s collection of free digital books. 604-796-9510 Lions TV Bingo Thursday nights at 6 pm on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware Hooked on Books: Agassiz Harrison Library Book Club. Jeannette Walls’
moving memoir “The Glass Castle” a story of an unconventional, dysfunctional & loyal family. Weds., April 24th at 6:30 pm at the Agassiz Library. Refreshments – free! Pick up your book copy & be part of this drop-in, nomembership required club. Agassiz United Church Spring Sale April 6th 9 am - 1 pm. Baking, books, plants & garage sale items. For more info call 604-796-9383
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Local Groups & Activities For features in Community Calendar
Group 2 of 4
Agassiz Monday Paint ers est.1961. Meets every Mo n. from
11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz Un ited Church. FMI call Linda 604 -794-5554
Be
tter Beginnings: Pre/po st natal education, nutrition & support. Lunch & childcare provided. Tues. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. 727 2 Morrow Road. Bigfoot Toastmasters Club
meets at 7 pm every Mon. evening at the Christian Reformed Church hall, 7452 Morrow Rd. Visitor s always welcome. Agassiz contact: Sam Steenhuus 604-701-9068
Coffee
Break/Story Hour - a weekly Bible Study for lad ies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30 am Agassiz Christian Reformed Church on Morrow Road. FMI call 604 -796-9474 Council of Senior Citize ns Organizations (COSCO) is
an advocacy group devote d to improving “The Quality of Life” for all
seniors. FMI call Ernie Bay er @ 604576-9734 or email ecbaye r@shaw.ca
Harrison Community So cial Club Drop-in every Thurs. at
Harrison Hot Springs Memo rial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, gam es & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3 105 or Suzanne 604-796-1269 Tab le Tennis at 12:30 pm Lea 604-796-0 558
Harrison
Hikers Group offers 4 levels of hikes every Weds. (easy, light, moderate, strenuous) FM I call Ruth Altendorf 604-796-2084 Friendship House Nick el Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tue s. Brid
ge at 12:30 pm, Cribbage at 1 pm, Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri. , Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.
Kidz
@ the Cross - Harrison Elementary - Thurs. 6 - 7:3 0 pm Grades 4, 5 & 6 Registratio n & team leader - Carol Cartmell 604 -793-0171 or gospelbrass@shaw.ca Cra fts • Games • Lesson
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FLEA MARKET
The last Sunday of every month in 2013 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Eagle's Hall 386 Fort Street, Hope
Agassiz Legion Branch 32 Events APRIL 13th
APRIL 27th
Turkey
Jaegerschnitzel...........6-7pm
with all the trimmings .................................6-7pm
Dance to Wylie & the Other Guy .........................................7:30-11 pm
Dance to Crossfire ...............................7:30-11 pm
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Community
Meet the Pros
MARCH 2013
AESS held their annual PACER Day on Anti-Bullying Day this year, to help combat bullying.
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nior students includes: increasing awareness around internet safety, personal health, building individual resilience, local resource awareness, youth activities, cultural awareness, social justice, drug awareness and how to make good choices. The senior students focus on areas such as mental health, first aid, Food Safe, drivers education, gambling, road safety, mentoring, engineering technology, postsecondary opportunities and careers, and so much more. Anti-Bullying day was the perfect day to help students expand their understanding and knowledge to ensure they reach their full potential, said principal Patsy Graham. “We have fantastic students at our school who care about the choices they make and are prepared to give back to our community in a variety of ways,” she said.
Great effort made by AESS students
The following AESS students were recognized for their efforts in Term 2. Grade 7 Chelsey Baboth Seleen Banez Emily Bestwick Natanel Cercel Paul Dumas Georgina Issac Darrian Jenkins Jaydin Lees Jessica Lucki Kaitlin McGillivray Kaela Pope Drew Ramey Hannah Sharples Justine Stoeckly Megan Vander Wyk Grade 8 Jordan Baker Tanner Douglas Hannah Exley Trevan Kozel Bradee Lowe Lauren Lowe Serena Madsen Henrietta McInroy Jessica Read Coby Sayo Cody Sayo Emily White Grade 9 Inaki Aguirre Cody Beauvais Daniel Cercel
Lindsey Debruin Leif Forge Taylor Lees Jacob Lucki Keith Machelle Shareena Malhi Teagean McNeil Kayla Myles Braydon Peters Janelle Ryan Euan Sayo Hayden Simon Sarah Sisson Sydney Vander Wyk Karen Walton Autumn White Ian Wilson Grade 10 Zach Callander Andrew Cercel Megan Debruin Carl Graham Jeremy Harris Reese Jacobi Elisha Johnson-Jensen Vanessa Kohuch Sean Lau Todd Marklund-Brown Hebrina McInroy Sara Oleksy Eric Peterson Makayla Pollock Michelle Pollock Hunter Ramey Alex Robertson Amber Ruddell Esme Van Paridon Melissa Vermette
Brooke Visser Grade 11 Devon Armstrong Moise Cercel Kaelin Duncan Desireah Eustache Maggie Eustache Kim Garcia Esa James-Point Faylen Jenkins Nicole Johnson-Jensen Sabrina Khan Shelby Kramer Jessica Leins Ross McInroy Emma Schram Katelyn Simpson Tianna Stuyt Eric Theede Grade 12 Amanda Boorman Mikah Bresland Jon Cercel Kim De Jong Brooke Duncan Simon Fast Kieran Forge Eric Klody EJ Link Grant Morley Esther Nam Richard Paul Kim Peterson Brie Robotham Heidi Sanchez Hillary VanderEijk Katerina von Albedyhll
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Agassiz elementary secondary held their annual PACER Day on Feb. 27, in recognition of Anti-Bullying day. PACER stands for prevention, awareness, culture, employment and resources, and is an interactive day filled with a variety of workshops offered to all AESS students. PACER day provides opportunities for students to participate in workshops and certificate courses offered at the school. The focus of these workshops is determined by the age of the student, current issues impacting teens, as well as postsecondary opportunities. Curricular areas included in the development of PACER are as diverse as the student population and this event has strong support from many community partners. This year’s event included 25 speakers/facilitators, all enlightening the students in a conference-style setting. The focus of the workshops for the ju-
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Village of Harrison Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Village Office 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs will 2 hold a Public Hearing, pursuant to Section 890 of the Local Government Act of British Columbia, as noted above, on the following items.
1. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1027, 2013 Location:
The Municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, Section 13, TP 4, R 29, W6M, NWD Portion Fractional Except Plan PT subdivided by Plan 251 and except PT subdivided by PL 9656, 9786, 27133, 38836, 48818, 53383, 66843, 66844, 66845, 66846, 70213.
Purpose:
The bylaw proposes an amendment to Official Community Plan Bylaw 864, 2007.
Resource to Low Density Residential
I. Text Amendment A. That Schedule 1-A, the Official Community Plan Text of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Official Community No. 864, be amended by including the following section: 1. Section 8.3.6 – “Resource land designations will be reviewed and amended to respond to current information or changing conditions.”
II. Map Amendment A. That Schedule 1-B, the Future Land Use Designation Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Official Community No. 864, be amended by redesignating a portion of the lands located on the north section of the lands, adjacent to Rockwell Drive, legally described as Section 13, TP 4, R 29, W6M, NWD Portion Fractional Except Plan PT subdivided by Plan 251 and except PT subdivided by PL 9656, 9786, 27133, 38836, 48818, 53383, 66843, 66844, 66845, 66846, 70213, as outlined in heavy black outline and cross-hatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from Resource to Low Density Residential.
2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1028, 2013 Location: The Municipality of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, Section 13, TP 4, R 29, W6M, NWD Portion Fractional Except Plan PT subdivided by Plan 251 and except PT subdivided by PL 9656, 9786, 27133, 38836, 48818, 53383, 66843, 66844, 66845, 66846, 70213.
Purpose: The bylaw proposes an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 1020, 2012.
I. Map Amendment A. That Schedule A, the Zoning Map of the Village of Harrison Hot Springs Bylaw No. 1020, be amended by rezoning a portion of the lands located on the north section of the lands, adjacent to Rockwell Drive, legally described as Section 13, TP 4, R 29, W6M, NWD Portion Fractional Except Plan PT subdivided by Plan 251 and except PT subdivided by PL 9656, 9786, 27133, 38836, 48818, 53383, 66843, 66844, 66845, 66846, 70213, outlined in heavy black outline and crosshatched on Schedule 1 of this Bylaw from Resource Reserve (RR) zone to Low Density Residential 3 (Small Lot) – R-3 zone.
B. That the map appended hereto designated as Schedule 1 showing such amendment is an integral part of this Bylaw. The document is available for review on the Village Office website at www. harrisonhotsprings.ca or at the Village Office located at 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, during business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Persons who deem that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws, will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing, or if you are unable to attend, you may send your written submission to the Village Office, PO Box 160, Harrison Hot Springs, BC VOM 1KO no later than 4:00 p.m. April 15, 2013. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. The proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from March 25, 2013 to April 15, 2013, inclusive, in the Village Office, 495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Please direct your enquiries to the Manager of Planning and Community Services 604-796-2171. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Debra Key, Corporate Officer
4 Resource Reserve (RR) Zone to Low Density Residential 3 Zones (Small Lot)