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A reduction in provincial grant funding and an increase in RCMP costs are driving an eight per cent municipal tax increase this year. Council passed the first three readings of the district’s 20132017 financial plan bylaw on Monday night. If the tax rates remain the same as 2012, the increase translates to about $140 more for the average homeowner with a family residence valued at $221,137. The average business ($237,591) could see property taxes rise about $700 this year, and another $420 for average light industry ($197,760). “Right from the get go we realized it was going to be a challenging year,” said Parissa Bhullar, Hope’s director of finance. “Everything we do comes at a cost. We’ve been affording just the day-to-day expenses and we need a vision. We need to set the foundation for the future.” Bhullar said the district started the year with nearly a $1 million shortfall, due largely to a $451,094 reduction in small community and traffic fine revenue sharing grant funding. That combined with several other factors – a $356,000 increase in policing costs, three per cent contracted increases, $8,100 more for Fraser Valley Regional Library, about two per cent utilities increase due to inflation, and costs expected with the tax structure changing from HST to GST/PST – has resulted in a lean budget this year. However, Bhullar said Hope is now in line with neighboring municipalities and despite consistent tax increases, the district continues to maintain, and in some cases increase, service levels. Staff Sgt. Suki Manj said the
lease rate for the detachment building went up significantly this year with the new RCMP contract and Hope is now billed 100 per cent of that cost. The budget increases also take into account negotiated increases in wages and benefit packages. “I have done whatever I can do to be more resourceful and efficient,” he added. The district currently budgets for 13 officers and four office staff. The cost is shared 70/30 by Hope and the province. An ongoing challenge for Hope is generating enough revenue to cover operating expenses, especially with the population in decline. The district will collect slightly over $7 million in property taxes this year, which contributes to an overall operating revenue of $11.3 million. Expenses are projected to total $11.2 million this year, which includes a 15 per cent increase for water and sewer. In order to balance the budget this year, the district is using a prior year surplus of $500,000 and postponing several capital projects. The 2013 budget includes funding for public works yard buildings, Fire Hall No. 1 renovation (primarily the roof) and equipment, municipal fleet and equipment replacement, new public works computers, and the landfill closure. The 2014-2017 capital plan earmarks $3.2 million in road improvements, $860,000 in dyke improvements, $300,000 for Othello Road bank erosion repair and stabilization, $180,000 for Johnson Road ditch replacement, $300,000 for a new fire department water tender, and $10.3 million for a new community safety building. The final adoption of the 2013-2017 financial plan is slated for council’s April 22 meeting.
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Kamy Becker learned to play the accordion for the final song of the spring concert at Hope Secondary School on Monday night. The event celebrated all kinds of music and showcased some selections that the concert and jazz bands will be performing at the Langley Kiwanis Music Festival in May. The spring concert also involved the Grade 8 ensemble, Hope Community Choir, and some soloists from HSS Battle of the Acts.
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Medal presentation Mayor Susan Johnston received a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl on Monday night for her service to the community as mayor, councillor and resident. Kerrie-Ann Schoenit the StAndArd
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A new seating area is in the works for the Sports Bowl. Council approved the Hope Community Recreation Park concept design on Monday night and directed staff to undertake remediating the venue seating area as the immediate priority. “I’d like to see a focus on something the community has really wanted for a long time because the seating area in the Sports Bowl will be used extensively for more than one event throughout the year,” said Coun. Donna Kropp. “I think it would enhance the overall vision that the community has for moving forward here and it’s something concrete.” The district was awarded a $463,300 B.C. Community Recreation Program grant in March 2012 to help improve Sixth Avenue Park in order to increase the overall
health and wellbeing of residents. The project includes upgrades to the Sports Bowl, picnic area, trail network, and skate park. There’s also plans to create a bike skills area adjacent to the arena, mountain bike track, disc golf, mud pit/drag area, and off-leash dog area. Consultant R.F. Binnie & Associates has estimated the entire project to cost about $3 million. So far, $49,162.88 in grant funding has been used to cover project costs, planning, designing, tendering and consultant fees. The district now hopes to put the remaining grant funding ($414,137.12) towards improving seating at the Sports Bowl, which is broken down into two parts – the northwest and southwest areas. R.F. Binnie will be refining the cost estimate, completing the detailed design and preparing the tender package. “Right now the rough cost with the contingency built in is about
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$700,000 for both areas,” said chief administrative officer John Fortolockzy. “However, our community consultant believes we can do some creative tendering and we have the opportunity to get some extra funds from the community and corporate partners.” Hope Motorsports Group acquired 1,500 donated no-post barriers last year to reinforce the terraced seating area and increase spectator capacity at the Sports Bowl. The district has committed to using them in the project design, however, Fortolockzy said the installation work would have to be tendered. “It’s expected, as they were the ones to come across them at such a low cost, that they would have every chance at winning that specific tender,” he added. “We are sensitive to the efforts made by local community members in regards to supporting the improvements in Hope Community Recreation Park.”
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Trails Crossing announces new projects Trails Crossing Friendship Centre is launching two new projects this summer. Youth will be invited to participate in an innovative anti-bullying campaign called Friendship: Not Fear, which is being delivered in partnership with Free Rein Associates. The program is funded by grants from the Civil Forfeiture Office and Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division (VSCPD) of the Ministry of Justice. Activities and special events will be held throughout the summer at various locations around Hope. The Friendship Centre is also planning to use a grant to launch the Learning from Our Elders Initiative, which will result in a short documentary exploring relationships, traditions and the wisdom of our elders. President Joshua Lemmens said this project will foster opportunities that facilitate the mutual exchange of knowl-
edge, values and skills between ues – projects that encourage the generations. Aboriginal people to retain “We are very excited to in- their culture and identity but troduce this initiative to Hope which are relevant and responand look forward to engaging sive to our changing world,” seniors from all sectors of the said vice-president Crystal community,” he added. “The Kimber. “These projects will youth and elprovide opders projects will portunities for be Hope’s first people to learn glimpse of how “... [we] will blend and practice in[we] will blend digenous skills new technology new technology and arts while with traditional with traditional discovering apknowledge.” plications for knowledge.” Trails Crossnew and emergJoshua Lemmens ing members ing technologies” elected a new In February board of direc2012, the board tors at the annulaunched the al general meeting last Novem- Friendship Centre with Abber. One month later, the board original Parent/Child Mother launched a new vision for the Goose facilitator training organization with a strategic funded by the BC Association plan that combines old with of Aboriginal Friendship Cennew. ters. At the same time they “We have developed several opened an office at 454 Walprojects that are respectful of lace St. and began the first traditional teachings and val- phases of the Skills Partner-
ship Fund ( HRSDC), providing employment counselling and job readiness training on a one year contract. With the end of the Skills Partnership Fund employment program on March 31, 2013, Trails Crossing closed their Wallace Street office and will be moving to a new location more suitable to their needs. The new site will be announced soon. “Trails Crossing is looking forward to another year providing programming, workshops, community events and ongoing support for Hope’s off-reserve Aboriginal community,” said Kimber. “We truly appreciate all the support and encouragement we have received from the people of Hope, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our summer events.” For updates on Trails Crossing Friendship Centre, visit www.trailscrossing.com or find the organization on Facebook.
from Hope), DJ music, and dancing with Ronda Duff. “It is great fun, great food, and wonderful entertainment for the whole family,” said event coordinator Gail Kerslake. Prizes will be handed out for the best dressed in ’50s and ’60s era costume. Several silent
auction items are also up for grabs, including a poker table, pictures, cosmetic baskets, pillows, and large burl wood coffee and end table set. The Rock & Roll Twister kicks off at 6 p.m. on April 13 at the Yale & District Community Centre, 65050 Albert St.
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Tickets at the door are $20, or can be purchased in advance from Trish Barry at Barry’s Trading Post, Pam Worsfold at Cooper’s Foods in Hope, or by calling Kerslake at 604-8630001. Proceeds from the event will go towards the upkeep of the community centre in Yale.
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Filming of new Highway B.C. Liberals promise Thru Hell season complete to freeze carbon tax Tom Fletcher
After more than four and half months of field work and more than 2,000 hours of footage, Vancouver’s Great Pacific Television has completed filming the second season of Highway Thru Hell. The Discovery Channel Canada series allows viewers to climb into the cabs alongside Jamie Davis and his heavy rescue crew. Davis works with trucking companies throughout the region to help keep their trucks safe during the winter season. “We are stunned at how drivers have changed habits this season,” said show producer Mark Miller. “We saw more winter tires, slower speeds and fewer accidents. We believe this is the result of the ‘Shift Into Winter’ campaign on the provincial government’s Drive BC website and the series.” Debuting on the Discovery Channel, Highway Thru Hell reached 1.7 million viewers – making it the highest series premiere in network history. The second season sees the show increase from eight to 13 episodes. Highway thru Hell can now be seen worldwide in 170 countries. “We believe the show has helped put the beauty
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of the region front and centre, and can only result in a higher tourism profile,” said Miller. Keeping Highways 1, 3, and 5 open and safe is a team effort. The crew from Highway Thru Hell worked with VSA Highway Maintenance Ltd., Emil Anderson Maintenance, the RCMP, BC Ambulance, BC Ministry of Transportation, and
heavy rescue crews. “We would also like to thank the people who live in and around Hope and throughout the region for being so welcoming to our television crews,” added Miller. “It has been a truly amazing year.” The second season of Highway Thru Hell airs this September on Discovery Channel Canada.
The B.C. Liberal government has pledged to freeze B.C.’s carbon tax on fossil fuels at current rates for five years if re-elected in May. Government sources said the freeze is to allow other jurisdictions to catch up to B.C., which taxes carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels at $30 a tonne. Former finance minister Carole Taylor introduced the carbon tax in 2008, covering transportation and heating fuel for homes and businesses. The rate rose over four years and was frozen for this year at seven cents per litre of gasoline, with comparable taxes on diesel, coal, natural gas and other fuels. The carbon tax is budgeted to raise $1.2 billion in the fiscal year that began April 1, with all revenues required to be returned through personal and business income tax reductions. B.C.’s carbon tax was a political battleground before the 2009 election, with former NDP leader Carole James campaigning for it to be scrapped. At the 2008 municipal convention in Penticton, when former premier Gordon Campbell announced grants to offset carbon tax costs for
towns and cities, James claimed the grants were to placate local politicians who were in open revolt against the tax. After the 2009 election, the NDP changed its position to support the carbon tax. Leader Adrian Dix has said revenues should go towards transit expansion or energy-saving upgrades in municipal buildings and operations. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins promises to eliminate the carbon tax. Cummins emphasizes the disproportionate impact the tax has on colder and more remote parts of B.C., but has not yet specified if offsetting income tax cuts would be reversed to make up the revenue to the province. B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk has restated her 2009 policy of raising the carbon tax from the current $30 per tonne to $50 a tonne immediately. That would bring the tax to more than 10 cents per litre of gasoline. The Greens would also extend the tax to industrial process emissions such as cement kilns, and cancel the offsetting income tax reductions. The revenues would instead be used to fund transit and possibly energy retrofits for homes and other buildings.
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NDP claims provincial budget hides big deficit
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The B.C. NDP has kicked off its election campaign with a more detailed attack on the B.C. Liberal government’s pre-election budget, estimating it conceals a deficit of $790 million. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston presented his version of the budget in an effort to show it is not balanced, as claimed by Finance Minister Mike de Jong. The NDP has signalled it will run deficits if it forms a government May 15. Ralston said the party will present its own fiscal plan next week, with taxes and spending aimed at keeping the deficit from rising beyond
$800 million this year. Ralston said further analysis of the February budget forecasts unrealistically low increases in spending, especially in the current fiscal year, where total spending is budgeted to rise only 0.8 per cent. The average spending increase in the past four years has been three per cent, and it is “not realistic” that it would suddenly be contained to less than one per cent, Ralston said. In response, De Jong pointed to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service, praising B.C.’s “strong track record of meeting budget targets” and reaffirming its triple-A credit rating after studying the February budget.
“Which is more credible, is really the question,” de Jong said. Ralston also questioned the $625 million budgeted for asset sales in the next two years, comparing it to the $381 million worth of provincial assets sold between 2001 and 2010. The finance ministry has only identified 16 of 100 properties up for sale, and none have actually been sold yet, he said. De Jong presented the government’s longpromised balanced budget in February, after a string of deficits triggered by the 2009 international financial crisis and the dismantling of the harmonized sales tax. He credited public service unions for agreeing to mini-
mal wage increases and other strict spending controls for the low projected increase in spending. De Jong also borrowed from the NDP’s plans to raise revenues, increasing the income tax rate on large business from 10 per cent to 11 effective April 1. NDP leader Adrian Dix has promised to increase it to 12 per cent, and to impose an unspecified increase on personal incomes above $150,000 a year. De Jong announced in February that personal income taxes for those earning $150,000 or more would rise 2.1 per cent to 16.8 per cent starting next January, but the increase would be rolled back after two years.
Clark to air half-hour TV talk
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The B.C. Liberal Party is buying a half-hour on TV this Sunday night so Premier Christy Clark can make her pitch for reelection directly to voters. The program will air April 14 at 7 p.m. on Global TV, two days before the formal election campaign begins for the May 14 vote. It will emphasize the economy and include testimonials from community leaders, said Mike McDonald, the B.C. Liberal campaign manager. “It is also a matter of basic re-
spect for voters to outline our priorities and policies,” McDonald said. “We hope the NDP will change course and do the same.” NDP leader Adrian Dix has indicated he will roll out his party’s election platform in a series of announcements, an apparent effort to maximize media coverage. Clark has tied her campaign to the government’s heavily promoted jobs plan, putting the party at the mercy of volatile federal employment statistics. After a surge of new jobs reported in February, there was
an equally steep plunge in the March numbers, pushing B.C’s official unemployment rate from 6.3 per cent to seven. Clark has also emphasized her commitment to develop liquefied natural gas exports from the B.C. North Coast, a project that has attracted global investment. Spending and deficits are another focus of the campaign. The B.C. Liberals tabled a balanced budget in March, which the NDP claim has understated spending and overstated revenues to the tune of a $790 million deficit.
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PST reform needed
It’s somehow fitting that the conversion back from the HST to the PST/GST occurred on April 1. The way the tax was handled from the outset was a joke – albeit an expensive one. Taxation is never popular. So if a government is serious about introducing a new one, it better do it right. The BC Liberals learned that lesson. And they’ll likely be punished at the polls again for utterly mishandling this, the most fundamental responsibility of government. What hasn’t changed, however, is our need to reform the PST. That was, after all, the original objective behind harmonizing the federal and provincial taxes. Voters could be excused for forgetting that fact, primarily because it was never discussed with them before the HST’s introduction. Instead, the public learned – without consultation – the new tax was a done deal. The HST held benefits, politicians insisted. It would remove hidden taxes that consumers didn’t see but ultimately paid for – taxes that added to the cost of business and stifled economic growth. Yes, there were new taxes, but eventually market forces would even out, prices would fall and prosperity would reign. “Trust us.” Unfortunately, the very people who were counting on the public’s trust had betrayed that trust by introducing a new tax without consulting those who were being asked to pay it. Rather than a more efficient tax, what people saw were taxes on new items that weren’t previously taxed. Anger forced its ultimate repeal. But that victory doesn’t change the fact that British Columbia still has a tax that economists agree is flawed, expensive and inefficient. True, on April 1 we ditched a tax that was introduced through arrogance and incompetence. But maybe the joke’s on us. - Black Press
It’s still easy being Green
B.C. Views Tom Fletcher This is the first of a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 B.C. election. I’m starting with the B.C. Green Party, which has higher than usual hopes for the 2013 election. It was also the first to put out a substantial policy document, albeit one that is still being debated and altered. Green Book 2013 continues the Utopian positions that only a party with no chance of forming a government has the luxury to put forward. For example, they would double the area of parks in B.C., but take 100 years to do it. Immediately, they would al-
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most double the carbon tax, taking it from seven to 12 cents on a litre of gasoline. Greens would extend this steeply increased carbon tax to industries such as natural gas and cement production. Leader Jane Sterk told me she expects cement producers and the like to adapt, rather than shut down as their competitive position erodes. And what about the extra billions in carbon tax revenues? Sterk says most should continue to go to income tax reductions, as is now the case, because the purpose is to change consumption patterns, not to increase overall tax revenue. Most, but not all. “We think there is an argument to be made for putting, for a period of time, the increased revenue from the carbon tax into creating the infrastructure that allows people to benefit from a carbon
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tax,” Sterk said. That means transit, and potentially retrofits of homes and other buildings as well. Tax increase aside, this is essentially the NDP position too. The Greens emphasize wind and geothermal power. Sterk faces the awkward task of arguing against hydroelectric expansion. A Green government would cancel the Site C dam project on the Peace River. Sterk says it would only serve as a subsidy to liquefied natural gas exports, which she doesn’t believe materialize as international competitors develop. The Greens’ star candidate, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. Both point to vast reserves of Russian gas that may well get to Asia more quickly and cheaply. Sterk said the 35,000 existing
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Project a big step in the wrong direction case anyone’s interested) manages to conveniently overlook a few negatives. First, any plan for a refinery in Kitimat still involves a pipeline to get the bitumen from the tar sands to the B.C. coast – a pipeline that would cross several mountain ranges and hundreds of creeks and rivers in a very remote and unspoiled part of our province. And once that pipeline is in, do we really think that there won’t be any tankers carrying bitumen off our coast? I am sure there will be plenty of extra bitumen capacity for enthusi-
astic Chinese refineries to purchase. But secondly, and more importantly, this project is a big step in the wrong direction. Do we really want to be among the elite of the carbon-exporting nations? Make no mistake, this is not about energy independence, it’s about selling Asia all the petrochemicals that it can burn. Undoubtedly, this could bring prosperity to our province and our country, but at what cost? So that a billion Chinese can become the energy pigs that we are? The atmosphere can’t take it, folks.
If the Chinese are as interested in “securing (a) sustainable supply of resources” as Mr. Shepard suggests they are (and Jim, the last time I checked oil was not considered a “sustainable” resource) then let them invest in Canadian alternative energy technologies. This gold rush mentality has to end. Do we as Canadians really have such a low opinion of ourselves and our own inventiveness that we feel our only chance for economic survival depends on runaway fracking and tar sands exploitation? Greg Davis
B.C. Liberals are grasping at straws with refinery Now we have Jim Shepard (Positive merits of Kitimat refinery profound, Letters, April 4) promoting the Liberal pipe dream of the Kitimat oil refinery concept to refine the Northern Gateway pipeline’s product. This is the same (insider and former personal policy adviser) Jim Shepard guy who volunteers as Christy Clark’s pit bully, orchestrating all the multi-million personal attack ads on radio and TV against the NDP. You know those nauseating dumb
ads which cause you to change the station and channel immediately. They have had the opposite results, and actually increased the NDP’s ratings. We were led to believe that millionaire B.C. businessman David Black was researching the feasibility of such a refinery. Well, it looks like we taxpayers funded an expensive feasibility study paid for through the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. The study was done by a Califor-
nia firm Navigant Consulting Inc., is titled “Review of the Proposed Kitimat Refinery Project,” ‘Technical Assessment and Asian Supply/ Demand Analysis.'” The Liberals are trying to hype this as another big utopian lotto like LNG. Then we can all hold debt-free hands and sing Kumbaya. The refinery is in a very preliminary research stage with no identified supply or market, and the odds of it proceeding appear slim, hope and prayer.
Black’s financing through the Oppenheimer Investments Group appears mysterious, and since it’s being used as an election issue, demands transparency. The NDP indicate it’s another desperate Liberal PR stunt, and suggest Rich Coleman is being willingly duped in promising jobs by promoting this. It appears the BC Liberals are grasping at straws trying to get some traction for the election. Roland Seguin
Bridge is the biggest strategic error ever We are witnessing the biggest strategic error B.C. has ever made. The fast ferries and the B.C. Place roof each cost about $500 million, but the people of B.C. will end up spending $3.5 billion for the Port Mann Bridge and associated roadworks. There are always deniers, but most people realize that the world is at or near peak oil and we will be struggling with supplying, not to mention the
environmental issues over the extracting and burning of the finite resource. The solutions to alleviate traffic congestion are simple: buy efficient rapid transit and rail enhancements; or add lanes to facilitate the use of inefficient private vehicles to go everywhere all the time for everything. These issues will not directly affect my generation, but future generations will not have the quick and ef-
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Leaders to debate on TV, radio
B.C. party leaders will take part in at least two debates, one on TV and one on radio, in the run-up to the May 14 provincial election. CKNW radio is hosting a leaders’ debate at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 26. Invited to take part are B.C. Liberal leader Christy Clark, NDP leader Adrian Dix, Green Party leader Jane Sterk and B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins. A one-hour television debate is set for the following Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. on Global TV, also featuring the four major party leaders. Clark said Tuesday she is challenging Dix to a one-onone televised debate proposed for May 6. Dix said it would be “disrespectful” to voters and other party leaders to exclude them.
Poll finds 20 per cent undecided The NDP has a 17-point lead on the B.C. Liberals among decided voters, but one in five people are still undecided, according to a poll released this week by Insights West.
The NDP had support of 45 per cent of decided voters, compared to 28 per cent for the B.C. Liberals. The Green Party was supported by 15 per cent, with 10 per cent backing the B.C. Conservatives. Insights West president Steve Mossop said the poll shows 25 per cent of undecided voters are leaning towards the B.C. Liberals, with 20 per cent leaning NDP. The NDP’s biggest lead was in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. In other parts of B.C., the combined decided and leaning vote was closer, with 37 per cent for the NDP and 33 per cent for the B.C. Liberals. The poll contacted 855 adult B.C. residents in the last week of March.
NDP offers movie tax break An NDP government would increase tax credits for movie, TV and video game production in B.C., to counter higher tax breaks offered by Ontario and Quebec. NDP leader Adrian Dix said
Tuesday that if his party forms a government in the May 14 election, it will increase the tax credit for labour expenditures by foreign and domestic productions in B.C. from 33 per cent to 40. That would cost the provincial treasury $45 million a year, assuming increased movie and TV production. In 2009, Ontario stepped up its tax credits to 25 per cent of all spending for movie and TV production by foreign companies in the province. Dix said the bigger tax break is to reverse a decline of 3,500 direct and indirect jobs in B.C. last year, with early results for 2013 showing a 32 per cent decline compared to last year. B.C. Liberal MLA Bill Bennett, minister of community, sport and cultural development, said earlier this year that Ontario’s tax credits are not sustainable. Bennett pointed to more than $2 million provided last year for BC Film + Media, which offers financing and marketing support to domestic projects, and the BC Film Commission, a provincial office that helps producers secure permits, crews and shooting locations in B.C.
FVRD announces new CAO
Paul Gipps has been appointed the Fraser Valley Regional District’s new chief administrative officer, effective May 6. He takes over the position from George Murray, who resigned earlier this year to become the new city manager for the City of Abbotsford.
Gipps is currently the deputy chief administrative officer for the District of Mission and brings over 22 years of local government experience to his new job with the FVRD. Prior to his current position in Mission, Gipps was CAO at the District of Houston and the Town of Gibsons in addition to holding
other local government positions elsewhere in the province. The FVRD feels Gipps has an awareness and understanding of the opportunities and unique challenges facing the region, and will be a strong advocate for the diverse communities making up the FVRD.
The Citizens on Patrol Group is hosting the Spring Fling on April 11 in Boston Bar. The event will feature 20 vendors selling goods and a silent auction. Citizens on Patrol
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sponsored by the Boston Bar School grads and parent advisory council. The Spring Fling will be held at the Boston Bar School gym from 4-7 p.m.
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Poll finds B.C. fertile ground for conspiracy theories
Jeff Nagel Black Press
A new poll shows a majority of B.C. residents believe UFOs exist and 38 per cent believe a cure for cancer has been found but is being suppressed by government or big pharmaceutical firms. Insights West president Steve Mossop said he was stunned by how many people reported believing in “some pretty outrageous conspiracy theories” in the polling firm’s latest survey. “I nearly fell off my chair,” he
said. “It’s amazing the level of skepticism that exists around certain things that most would regard as scientific truths or historical events.” A large minority of 34 per cent buy one of the John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, while 29 per cent believe that Princess Diana was assassinated or that human beings have been cloned. Fully a quarter believe the 9/11 terror attacks were a U.S. government conspiracy. Fewer believed that lotteries are rigged (20 per cent), Osama Bin
Laden is still alive (13 per cent), the moon landings were a hoax (10 per cent), Elvis is still alive (five per cent) or that dinosaurs never existed (four per cent.) A parallel poll of Albertans also placed UFOs and a suppressed cancer cure atop the list but at lower numbers of 45 and 36 per cent, respectively. The poll also asked questions about April Fool’s Day and found 55 per cent in B.C. have played a prank on someone on that day, while 71 per cent report being a victim.
Volunteer award nomination deadline nears
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl is reminding residents that the call for nominations for the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards closes on April 15. Almost half of all Canadians volunteer time, energy and skills to benefit their communities. They spend an average of 156 hours a year volunteering, with the highest average being in Nova Scotia at 207 hours. Businesses contribute to their communities in many ways as well. For example, in 2010, over half of employees who volunteered said that they had their employer’s support to do so. “I know there are volunteers in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon
deserving of this honour,” said Strahl. “I would encourage anyone who knows of a great volunteer to nominate them today.” The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards were created to recognize outstanding voluntary contributions. The regional component includes categories for businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individual volunteers or groups of volunteers. The national component is divided into two categories: one for lifelong achievement and one for new volunteers. A nominator may be any person or organization with direct knowledge of the nominee’s contribution. Award recipients will be recognized at an award ceremony,
and can identify an eligible notfor-profit organization to receive a grant for $5,000 (regional award) or $10,000 (national award). “Our government is proud of all the Canadians whose volunteer work enriches our communities and exemplifies all that makes Canada such a great country,” said Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. To learn more about the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards, submit a nomination, watch a video of highlights from the ceremony or view a list of the inaugural winners, visit www.pm.gc.ca/awards, www.facebook.com/PrixduPMAwards or call 1-877-825-0434.
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While Jim Scott may have put down one set of pens when he retired from his life’s work as an accountant, he quickly picked up another as a budding artist. That was in 2000, and he had moved 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 he 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 uses mostly black with his calligraphy pens, he also mixes in 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 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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An upcoming week-long celebration showcases the contribution arts and culture make in learning and in life. From a book launch to special workshops, several events are planned in Hope April 21-27. • Two special exhibits will run at the Hope Arts Gallery during this week. 1) Art Challenge – Along the Fraser River: Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?” Local artists have been given one of the above three choices and asked to create art pieces in various mediums with no limit to their imagination. The subject must be found along or near the Fraser River. 2) Tile Work – Re-purposed items and furniture have been embellished with handmade tiles created by novice tile artists. • Recycled Words will be show-
ing at Hope Library April 21-27. Poetry embellished art work was created with material from donated books to The Art Machine. The books were used as a canvas. • The Art Machine open house will feature fun and creativity for all ages. Children can make musical maracas, anyone interested in throwing clay on a potter’s wheel can give it a try and participants can use new and recycled paper to create art trading cards and other paper projects. Members of the Clayworks for Seniors program will supervise the potter’s wheels. The open house is on April 21 at The Art Machine, from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. • The Hope Arts Gallery open house on April 21, from 1-4 p.m., will feature three new exhibits and old favourites. Refreshments will be served.
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Jim Scott has been painting with the Monday Painters since 2000, a hobby he took up after retirement. He will be the featured artist on April 13 in Agassiz.
• Clayworks for Seniors will be a free wheel-throwing class at the Art Machine on April 24, from 9:3011:30 a.m. • A book launch and signing by author Gerd Asche takes place on April 25 at Hope Pharmasave, from 1-3 p.m. Plagues and Placebos is the first of two novels he has been working on about growing up in mid- 20th century Germany. The second book will be launched in July. • Origami (Japanese paper folding) is part of the program, Traditional Art: The Story Behind the Surface. A workshop will be held April 27 at The Art Machine. Simple and very complex plants and animals can emerge from a simple square of paper. Children can attend 10:30 a.m.-noon and adults from 1-4 p.m. The program is sponsored by Embrace BC.
UFV theatre department announces new lineup
The University of the Fraser Valley theatre department has announced the lineup for its 2013/2014 season of Theatre. Three plays have been chosen to inspire and entertain local audiences. All productions will be held in the performance theatre, at the corner of Yale and Airport roads in Chilliwack. The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen runs Nov. 6 to 24, 2013. This adaptation by Pam Gems of the classic fairy tale by one of Denmark’s greatest writers is a heart-warming story containing mermaids,
witches, handsome princes, beautiful princesses, magic potions and a redemptive message. The production will be directed by Colleen Lanki, artistic director of TomoeArts in Vancouver and UFV sessional instructor. The Age of Arousal by Linda Griffiths runs Jan. 8-26, 2014. It is 1835, a time of passion and confusion: the typewriter and the suffrage movement are sending things topsy turvy; virtue is barely holding down its petticoats. Five ambitious New Women and one Newish Man struggle to find their way. But,
when spinsters Virginia and Alice, the beautiful Monica and the attractive Dr. Everard Barfoot arrive, things can never be the same. The play is directed by UFV theatre veteran Ian Fenwick. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare runs March 5-23, 2014. The world’s greatest love story tells the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers, from rival families, forced to make the ultimate, tragic sacrifice in payment for their love. Filled with some of Shakespeare’s most eloquent and seductive love poetry as well as scenes of thrilling physical com-
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Community Battle of the Acts
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Paula DeWit and the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present their annual spring concert on April 13.
An evening of baroque music
Jennifer Feinberg Black Press
Performing Sound the Trumpet is a fitting way to start a wonderful evening of baroque with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre April 13. Sound the Trumpet by 17th century English composer Henry Purcell will be followed by selections performed by the CSO’s special guests, the Monteverdi Symposium. The CSO will close the first half of the concert with the well known and loved Spring from Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. After the intermission, the exquisite Gloria in its entirety will be presented by the CSO and Chorus. “Vivaldi’s Gloria enjoys wellfounded popularity, and is often performed at many sacred events, including Christmas,” said musical director Paula DeWit. Gloria has been recorded on almost 100 recordings, and has been used in a number of movies.
The first movement is featured in the 1996 Scott Hicks film, Shine, about the life of pianist David Helfgott. An adaptation of the second movement was used with profound effect in the final climactic scenes of the 1985 Andrei Konchalovsky film, Runaway Train. Singing in Gloria, the evening’s soloists are soprano, Michelle Koebke and mezzo soprano Fabiana Katz. “The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra is especially fortunate to have as their concertmaster, baroque specialist, Carolyn Cole.” Husband and wife teams, Jacob Doherty (baritone, lute & theorbo)/Michelle Koebke (soprano) and David Poon (harpsichord)/ Sarah Poon (viola da gamba) make up the core of Vancouver’s early music ensemble, The Monteverdi Symposium. Having performed together since 2009, The Monteverdi Symposium holds a roster of talented singers and instrumentalists that have collaborated on projects
throughout the lower mainland in concerts of music from the 16th century using authentic period instruments. Mezzo-soprano, Fabiana Katz will join the ensemble at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre for this performance. With soon to be six children between two couples, the Monteverdi Symposium is now enjoying a renewal of performing together after a short hiatus. Director Jacob Doherty, has studied and performed the Renaissance lute in Milan, Italy for the past three years, and the April 13 concert with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra brings the group back together locally in a featured set of Monteverdi’s finest and most popular chamber selections. The evening of baroque with Vivaldi’s Gloria and Spring by the CSO and Chorus is at 7:30 p.m, April 13 at the Cultural Centre. Tickets are $25, or $15 for students. For more information, call 604-391-SHOW(7469) or visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
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Jessica Neufeld (second from the right) won Hope Secondary School’s Battle of the Acts on Monday. Tansie Pauls (right) and Steven Misumi (left) finished in second and third place, respectively. The teachers performed on stage to kick off the finals, which featured seven acts.
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Community
Library hosts healthy living speaker series the Healthy Bingo game and draw, the library is hosting a Healthy Living Speakers’ Series. This series of speakers will address a variety of health and fitness topics and you will have a chance to have your questions answered. For instance, last week’s speaker was Jessica Mundia, a local kinesiologist, who spoke about injury prevention. Did you know that only 10 seconds of standing on one foot (or the other) several times over the course of the day makes a difference in the ability to balance, and thereby helps prevent falls? So I’m writing this while standing on one foot! We also hosted a talk this week on Wednesday evening by Michael McLoughlin, a local pharmacist who
spoke about drug interactions and the move in our society away from paternalistic medical care toward patient-centered health care. Coming up, Shawn Elridge will give a talk on chiropractic health, Sue Lawrence will discuss healthy eating and Kim Richardson will present information on fitness Deb and health. Ireland Wr a p p i n g up the Healthy Living Speaker’s Series in May will be Shasta Angel, who will be speaking about massage and health. If you are interested in attending any of
the speakers’ series sessions, just call the library for more information or pick up a Healthy Bingo card at the library or at the Recreation Centre. Play and get healthy! Wh i l e completing the Healthy B i n g o game, players are encouraged to bring in any healthy living and fitness tips they’ve learned from the game. In the next library column, I’ll talk about what people have learned and maybe discuss library resources like our online medical database – Consumer Health
Bibliotheca
April is a great month to get out and about. The weather can be fabulous (witness Easter weekend!) and there are lots of opportunities to start getting fit and active for the summer that is fast approaching. This month, Hope and District Recreation and Cultural Services and the Hope Library are teaming up together to run a Healthy Living Bingo game – with the draw for prizes being held on Health Day, May 8. All you need to do is complete a line on the Bingo card (something as easy as “Take 10 deep breaths” or “Smile at your neighbour”) and enter to win! Black out cards will be entered into an additional draw. In conjunction with
Complete – where easily obtained medical and drug information is available 24 hours a day. In keeping with this month’s health and wellness theme, Kristin has reviewed her latest favorite. This book has been ordered by FVRL, so be sure to get on the holds list today!
Kristin’s Pick: In the Body of the World: A Memoir by Eve Ensler I was fortunate enough to snag an advance copy of this inspiring memoir, due to be released at the end of this month. Bestselling author of The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler shares the details of her diagnosis and treatment for uterine cancer. Alongside stories collected from abused women
Tuesday
Community Choir: We practice weekly and present one or two concerts a year, as well as participating in the Community Christmas Carol Evening. Tuesday, April 16 7 p.m. Hope United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 atlast@uniserve.com
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Westie Army Cadets Training: The 1789 Royal Westminster Regiment Cadet Corps program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, April 17 6:30 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-799-8897 1789trg@gmail.com Healthy Living Speaker Series: Hope Library and Hope & District Recreation and Cultural Services have joined together to present this
THuRsday
Paper with Passion: Showing in the backroom at Hope Arts Gallery for the month of April are inventive creations made with paper. Homemade paper, items made from homemade paper, collage, greeting cards, paper mache, business card booklets, picture albums - you name it, you’ll find it! Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort St. 604-869-3407 hopearts@telus.net Seniors Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee - you’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation! No membership required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. Thursday, April 18 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Canadian Diabetes Association: Monthly meeting of the diabetes support group. The guest speaker this month is Barbara Smiley. Thursday, April 18
7:30 p.m. 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-5933 don_dot@telus.net Healthy Living Speakers Series: Hope Library and Hope & District Recreation and Cultural Services have joined together to present this month-long wellness initiative. At this event, nurse practitioner Sue Lawrence will speak about healthy eating and nutrition. Thursday, April 18 1 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Plagues and Placebos booklaunch: Long-time Hope doctor Gerd Asche will be on site at Hope Pharmasave on Wallace Street to launch the sale of his latest book. This volume outlines his life from birth in Germany up until his arrival in Canada on June 23, 1952. Dr. Asche will be signing all purchased books at this event. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds will go to the Hope & District Arts Council. Thursday, April 25 1 p.m. 235 Wallace St. 604-869-5925 slblythe@telus.net
saTuRday
Rock & Roll Twister: Fundraiser and silent auction. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by entertainment and dancing prizes for best dressed. Lots of
fun for the whole family. Saturday, April 13 6 p.m. Yale & District Community Centre 65050 Albert St. 604-863-0001 Garage Sale: Pancake breakfast available in the morning and hot dog lunch in the afternoon. Fundraiser for Hope Station House rebuilding fund. Saturday, April 13 8 a.m. Hope Station
House 111 Old Hope Princeton Way. 604-860-3126
Community of Hope Church Directory AngliCAn ChurCh of CAnAdA
Christ ChurCh consecrated 1861
www.anglican-hope.ca 275 Park street
The Rev. Gail Newell
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Public Meeting: What is your vision for Hope? Event sponsored by Hope Station House and Hope Ratepayers Association. Lunch following meeting. By donation. Sunday, April 14 2 p.m. Hope Station House 111 Old Hope Princeton Way. 604-860-3126
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Pastor Andrew Tarrant 604-749-7094 888 Third Ave. www.hopenazarene.ca
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Invites you to Worship with Bishop Don Harvey of Newfoundland on April 21 at 10am 345 Raab St. Rev. Don Gardner 604-823-7165 Anglican Network in Canada
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Sunday Service: 10am ‘uniTed We SinG’ 1st Wed of the month 1:30pm rev. ryan Knight
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ST. PAuL’S EvANGELiCAL LuTHERAN CHuRCH
Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month. F.C. Hospital Conference Room – 2:30 pm
Wayne Lunderby, Pastor
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month-long health and wellness initiative. At this event, chiropractor Shawn Eldridge will talk about chiropractic and wellness. Wednesday, April 17 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
World of concrete, clocktime, survive civilization. Canada, United States, Wales, Costa Rica, Earth. Look out life, live beyond the rat race. Leave town, travel – Wilderness, bush, stream, cliff. Holiday, days, weeks, years, Blissful moments, difficulties. Mother, brother, sister, neighbour, family. Happy times shared.
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in the war-torn Congo, Ensler shares the details of becoming reconnected to her own body through the trauma of her illness, written with her characteristic wit and brutal honesty. The winning entry in March’s International Women’s Day Poetry Contest: Using the book Clara and Me by Deanna Kawatski. Michelle Chisholm composed this poem: Leave the Rat Race
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Sports Local hockey player returns from Europe Barry Stewart Hope Standard
NHL players would wither under a schedule that involved nearly 20 games in 12 days – but 12-year-old Brandon Pennell survived his whirlwind hockey trip to Europe, playing with the Western Canadian AAA Explorers’ peewee hockey team. Brandon and his mom, Terri, got back to Hope on April 2. “My mom doesn’t want to ever see another bus or airplane again!” said Brandon on Monday, sporting his trademark grin. Brandon was chosen last fall for the all-star born-in-2001 squad but a last-minute change got him and five others elevated to the one year older team. This put the team a bit behind, as they had only practiced once together before heading to Frankfurt, Germany — and they played an exhibition game the day they landed, losing 5-4. The Explorers were booked into three tournaments and they seemed to get better as a team as their trip unfolded. They played in the Carlsbad Spring Cup at Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, where they came fourth out of six teams, including one from Hungary. Their next tournament was supposed to be in northern Italy but there was a glitch that tour organizer Peter Lumir had to iron out. “Our tournament in Italy got cancelled,” said Terri. “We were booked into a hotel that was right across the street from the arena — but Peter got us switched to a tournament in Füssen, Germany.” That entailed a two and a halfhour bus ride each way for three or four days, driving through Austria to get to the Bavarian city. “We were up at 5:30 in the morning for those days,” said Terri, whose friend Lynn Ortis of Hope came along for her first-ever trip to Europe. There were two other Canadian teams at the Füssen tournament, along with one from Slovenia. The rest of the 12 teams were from Germany. Brandon’s squad finished in fifth place. “All of the rinks had Olympicsized ice,” added Terri. “They were huge! And most of the arenas had lots of seating.” Some of the players were huge,
BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD
Brandon Pennell recently returned from a busy — and successful — hockey tour in Europe, where he played almost 20 games in two weeks.
too... even bigger than the biggest players on the Canadian team, said Terri. “I hip-checked a really big guy and got a tripping penalty,” recalled Brandon. “I guess I got too low on him — but I’m a small guy.” Brandon usually plays defence on his Chilliwack A-1 rep team but he was used up-front for some of the games, to balance out the lines. “The coaches liked that he was able to play both positions,” said Terri. “Many players can’t.” One of Brandon’s off-ice attributes is his ability to make new friends and he tried to mix with
The Explorers made it into the players from the European teams final, where they were buoyed by when he got a chance. “I played street-hockey with the support of their new-found friends. some of them in “On the last day the hallway of the arena,” he said. “Some of the players of the tournament, all the other teams “Some of the playspoke English, but were supporting ers spoke English, but you had to act you had to act a lot Canada, waving flags and yelling a lot with the other ones. It was like with the other ones.” ‘Can-a-da, Cana-da,” said Terri. playing charades!” Brandon Pennell “The other team The last tourwas getting annament of the noyed.” tour was in BurgThe extra cheerdorf, Switzerland, against eight Swiss and one Ger- ing may have helped, as Brandon’s team won the final and each playman team.
er got a trophy to bring home. Still not hockeyed-out yet, the boys played three exhibition games on their final day in Germany, winning all three at the Icehouse in Eppelheim. Brandon usually plays springleague hockey, but Terri said, “That was spring hockey right there, in two weeks. He will be practicing once a week with his friend Dawson Pelletier’s team in Chilliwack, though. “Brandon and I would really like to thank all of our friends for the support they gave us for this trip,” added Terri.
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ORGE, Daniel Douglas Daniel Orge passed away peacefully at his home on March 24, 2013. He was born on March 12, 1958 in Vancouver. He is survived by his fiancé Marisa, stepson Martial, his mother Helen Orge and siblings Linda Allen (Carl) and Clayton Orge, daughter Tannis and son Jesse, best friends Ben and Brenda, all Glassmates, Magnum Inc., Larry Industries, MGD and Flynn, neighbors and Hope community friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 2 pm at 633 Wallace St. Hope, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted to help with the purchase of our home so we can fulfill Dano’s dream of windows. Please make any deposit to Marisa Gallant, CIBC Transit #05020, A/C#78-12388 chequing. Thank you for all your support.
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Required to support an adult who has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder living interdependently in HOPE. PT hours available. Experience supporting adults who have FASD and training in nonviolent crisis intervention is preferred. Apply today at: www.CommunitasCare.com Resumes can also be sent to: Leslie Friesen, HR Recruitment Coordinator Email: hr@CommunitasCare.com Fax: 604.850.2634
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2:00 P.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013 to: Natalie Lowe-Zucchet, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) 650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Phone (604) 869-2411 Fax (604) 869-7400 Email alimb@sd78.bc.ca 4/13w FCSD4
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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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HEALTH DIRECTOR required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description /apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6012 by midnight on April 30, 2013. P/t (0.7 FTE), salary commensurate with experience. HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.
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COMPUTER SERVICES
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, bred at Diesel Kennel, 4 mo old, 3 male, $1000. each. (604)869-5073 BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES P/B. M/F. Black & white. Vet checked. 1st shots, $600. Call 604-250-4360 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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604-475-7077 BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, (604)582-1598
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ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 MALTESE pup, male, 9/weeks, 1st shots, dewormed & paper trained, non-shedding, $800. 604-464-5077 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
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New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net
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BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging. Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608
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REAL ESTATE 603
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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PETS
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PETS
PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357
538 356
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POMERANIAN pups. Ready to go. M & F. Health guar. 778-838-2700. www.pomeraniansbyparis.com
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HEALTH DIRECTOR required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description /apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-949-6012 by midnight on April 30, 2013. P/t (0.7 FTE), salary commensurate with experience.
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RENTALS RENT TO OWN
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APARTMENT/CONDO
HOPE:
1 bedroom apartments for rent on Wallace St. $600. Newly renovated. Great view of Mt. Hope. On site coin-op laundry. N/P, N/S.
Call (604)869-1301 or kflimited@hotmail.com
HOPE 2 bedroom apt., recently reno’d, available April 1. $700 per month plus DD, N/P, N/S. Call 604869-2727
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1 BEDROOM APT Adult complex, fridge, stove, N/P, drapes, laundry facilities. Ref’s req’d.
604-869-1212 or 604-869-2139 HOPE,
2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P. Call (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE
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2 Bdrm Apt. - $650 fridge/stove, coin laundry, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now. Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077
HOPE, For rent 1 small bedroom home, furnished with heat and light. A mobile home, better than an apartment, no noisy neighbour on the other side of the wall. In a 55 plus community. Call for appointment to see. 604-240-3464
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL HOPE, Retail Space available, 591 Wallace, 3 units + storage shed starting at $400/mon +hst, incl heat, water & garbage. Call Rob @ 604869-9763
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOPE, 2 bdrm duplex, convenient location, newly renovated, adult oriented building, new s/s appliances, avail. now. Call (604)813-4028
KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS:
In a 55+ community in Hope. Mobile homes for sale 2 bedrooms from $14,000 to a brand new one for $74,000. 2- Vacant pads for rents.
Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203
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HOPE. 2 bdrm house, located in town. W/D, No smoking. No pets. Ref’s pref’d. $800. (604)876-7704. HOPE, 2 bdrm, house, $750. Call 1 (604)525-1883 HOPE, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, private location, clean & very nice, $900/mo + D/D, ref’s req. No Smokers please. Avail June 1. Call (604)869-2181 HOPE, 3 bdrm home, sunny side of town, large fenced backyard, N/S, N/P, $850/mo, avail April 15. Call 1 (604)826-2735 HOPE, 3 bdrm home with view for rent, available April 15, all appliances, large yard, N/S. Pets considered. Call 604-869-9354
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
HOPE, 4 bdrm home, beautiful park like grounds, downtown, walk to everything, $1450/mo, D/D, N/S, N/P, refs req, avail Mar 1. Call 1 (778)552-5293 KAWKAWA LAKE, 3 bdrm home, stunning views of lake, floor to ceiling reno’s just completed, water access 100 yds away, W/D, $990/mo. Avail May 1. Call 1-604-505-1077, 1-604-267-7473 or 1-604-250-6339 Three bedroom house. Close to the Recreation Centre, hospital and shopping. Clean, partially furnished. Nice yard. Pets negotiable. $1000. 604-869-5301.
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HOPE, room for rent, rent neg., N/S, Call or text for more details. (604)869-2177 .langleyautoloans.com,
HOPE - 3 bdrm duplex, 2 bath, big fenced yard, central to all schools. Small pet ok. Call (604)860-3658
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE
For sale or for rent, in a 55+ community a 2 bedroom manufactured home. Better than an apartment. No noisy neighbours. For rent only a double wide home with 2 bedrooms and a den. References, criminal background check. One small pet OK under 20 lbs, N/S. Call for appointment. Now accepting applications.
Gordon 604-240-3464
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TOWNHOUSES
HOPE; 1 Bdrm ste, near new grnd level, avail immed, $690/mo. Walter @ (604)792-0077 (Royal LePage)
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AUTO SERVICES
HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244
HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, No Pets, $850/mon. 1-604-858-4629
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MOTORCYCLES
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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
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KAWKAWA LAKE
630 Fort St. Sat., April 13 10 am - 3 pm
21272 Union Bar Rd Sun., April 14 & Sun., April 21 8 am - 5 pm
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will include furniture
HOPE
64103 Lauzon Rd Sat., April 13 9 am - 2 pm MOVING SALE everything must go!
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14 9am-2pm
Corner of Fourth Ave. & Fort St.
EAGLES LOUNGE Guests Welcome! 604.869.2560 www.foe2690hopebc.com
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WORKING TOGETHER FOR HOPE
Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the District of Hope will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to District of Hope Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1333, 2013 (hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1333). The purpose of Bylaw 1333 is to rezone the property legally described as Parcel “A” (Plan A292), TWP 5, RGE 27, PID 006-458-769, 61980 Flood Hope Road from Rural (RU-1) zone to Highway Commercial (C-2) zone in order to permit the construction of a four bay shop and operate a commercial and passenger vehicle service and repair business.
33166 S. Fraser Way, Abbotsford DL#31038
604-855-0666
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MARINE 912 SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
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BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720
The Public Hearing will be conducted on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the District of Hope Municipal Hall, 325 Wallace Street. Copies of the staff report and Bylaw 1333 are available for public inspection at the District of Hope Municipal Hall between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-869-5671. Information is also available online at www.hope.ca At this Public Hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by Bylaw 1333 will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw.
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TRUCKS
2006 CHRYLSER SEBRING Touring Edition
HOPE- Pensioner looking to rent a small cabin or cottage in country setting. Call 604-206-0769
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TRUCKS & VANS
43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack
Written submissions may also be presented to the District of Hope in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 12:00 noon April 22, 2013. Written submissions will be read at the Public Hearing and entered into the Public Hearing record. -ohn FortoloczNy, Chief Administrative 2f¿cer 04/13W_DOH11
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On now at your BC Buick Dealers. bcbuickdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‡Offers apply to the purchase, finance or lease of 2013 Buick Verano (1SB), 2013 Buick Enclave (1SD) equipped as described. Freight of $1,550 included in purchase price and finance payment. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers and are subject to change without notice. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †1.9%/2.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Financial/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.9%/2.99 APR, the monthly payment is $127/$132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $685/$1,088, total obligation is $10,685/$11,088. ‡Based on a 0.5%/2.9%, 36/48 month lease. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,000 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,278/$27,355. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,500/$18,565 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. **Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Offer of one $500 value (including applicable taxes) Petro-CanadaTMgas card available to retail customers with the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac car, crossover or utility vehicle delivered between March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 and payment of an additional $0.01. Offer excludes Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. See your participating GM dealer for details. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. GMCL is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Gas card is issued by Suncor Energy Products Partnership and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Suncor Energy Products Partnership Gift Card Agreement. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved locations) and not redeemable for cash. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this Offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business. ™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. used under licence. +5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. 4 year/80,000 km New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. ▼Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ≠For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. \Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to April 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Buick Lucerne, Regal, Lacrosse, Allure, Lesabre, Park Avenue, Century, Verano will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 MY Buick Verano, Regal, Lacrosse. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details
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