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Metro plans $4m overhaul of ‘lake’ By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
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Val Boyda waters her produce and flowers in the Aldergrove Community Garden next to Aldergrove Athletic Park. This community garden, as well as the one located at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church in Aldergrove, have proven to be great successes, with good crops enjoyed by the participants.
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A Metro Vancouver plan for the redevelopment of the filled-in man-made swimming pool lake in Aldergrove will see the site used for hiking, biking, picnics and other dryland family activities. The Aldergrove Regional Park Management Plan was approved by the regional authority board of directors on July 26, a vote that clears the way for short-term “modest improvements” to the area where the 50-year-old cementlined pool used to be, and a more ambitious long-range overhaul of the entire park. The plan calls for re-introducing family activities at the pool area “with expansion of an accessible loop trail with picnicking, nature play and learning stations.” The free pool was opened as “Aldergrove Beach” in 1963 by property owner Harry Keillor, and taken over by the Greater Vancouver Regional District (now known as Metro Vancouver) in 1969. It served as a close-at-home summer vacation destination for thousands of Langley and Abbotsford residents until it was shut down in 2011 because of new B.C. Public Health Act regulations that defined the “lake” as a public swimming pool requiring an operating permit. Metro Vancouver was unable to get an operating permit because the lake failed to meet minimum provincial water quality standards for swimming pools. For example, pool standards require a six-hour turnover for filtration of the water, while the lake filters had a
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Youngsters Jill Scott and Colten Myers wallow in the sun and sand at Aldergrove Lake before its closure by Metro Vancouver in 2011. The beach often was packed with people looking for relief from summer heatwaves. 49-hour turnover. In June of 2011, after Metro determined it would cost too much to rebuild the lake, crews with heavy earth moving equipment filled it in. The former lake site now has a new name, the “Main Day-use and Blacktail Picnic Area.” In a report to the Metro board meetings, Valoree Richmond, the Parks East area planner at Metro describes Blacktail as the “primary park destination” that offers a picnic shelter, washroom building and large capacity parking area for visitors. The 280-hectare park on the Canada-US border (the main entrance to the park is located on 8 Avenue just east of 272 Street) attracted 342,000 visitors in 2012. It provides 11.8 kilometres of pedestrian, cycling and equestrian trails, picnic grounds, nature study areas,
a dog off-leash area, Camp Elkgrove children’s camp, and the Aldergrove Bowl Activity Area. The Metro plan calls for more improvements to the whole park over the next 20 years at an estimated cost of $4 million. Some of the planned changes include adding more trails, including one that allows dogs to be off-leash, as well as an “urban sky park” designation for the amateur astronomers who already use the area for nighttime viewing and “significant new wetland habitat” for wild birds in the Gordon’s Brook area. The Richmond report said the proposed plan was “highly supported” at a Sept. 2012 open house and a web survey. “Comments indicated that the plan ‘provides something for everyone’ and the desire to ‘get going with it’,” Richmond wrote.
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Legion car show ‘shines’ By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Perfect weather helped make the annual Car Show and Shine another success at the Aldergrove Legion on Saturday, August 10. Just over 70 owners of vintage and collectible vehicles turned out to display their cars under the sunny skies. The event is a fundraiser for the Aldergrove Legion charities fund, which has raised several thousands of dollars over the years. A full tabulation of the monies raised has not been made yet but the total amount will be presented to the Legion executive at their first meeting of September. Winners of the various categories of the show are as follows: Tommy Target and his 1948 Dodge came first overall, followed by
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Ted Schroeder and his 1973 Corvette Stingray coupe and Ed Chew and his 1980 Corvette. Best truck prize went to Leah Newman and her 1956 Chevrolet pickup, and her truck was also winner of the best interior category. Best engine and paint prizes both went to Tommy Target and his 1948 Dodge. Steve Tremlett and his 1966 Plymouth Satellite was winner of the best under restoration category. President’s choice prize went to Carl Newman and his 1964 Plymouth Barracuda. Winners of the licensed raffles were Curt Koenig (of the 1987 motorhome), Ryan Byhre (of the Jackson grill barbecue) and Sean Bunn (of the Canucks jersey).
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The Aldergrove Legion Show & Shine featured a host of classic and vintage cars and trucks, all dressed up for the competition. These four are all owned by Aldergrove residents, including (clockwise from top left) a 1956 Chevrolet pickup owned by Leah Newman, a 1948 Dodge Sedan owned by Tom Thompson, a 1955 GMC First Edition owned by Karen and Grant Hobbis and a 1923 Model T Ford pickup owned by Dave (unknown surname).
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An Aldergrove man has been identified as the driver killed in a single-vehicle crash in Tulameen, near Princeton on Aug. 3. The man was Eric Allen Berg, 23. Berg was the driver of a pickup truck travelling northbound on Coalmont Road when he lost control of the vehicle during a turn. Two Eric Berg passengers in the vehicle were unharmed. No other vehicles were involved in the incident. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this death. The BC Coroners Service expressed its condolences to the family and friends of Berg.
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The third annual “Bentley for Babies” fundraiser for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at BC Women’s Hospital is coming on Sunday, August 18 to the Aldergrove Legion, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will operate a car wash, bottle drive and barbecue by donation. The community is invited to join with Shelly and Jeff Dixon and their children, Ava and Dylan, in raising money for the newborn intensive care unit at BC Women’s Hospital, in memory of their late son, Bentley. Over $5,500 has been collected to date.
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“Learn To Fish, A Fraser River Experience,” is offered to children this Sunday, August 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Glen Valley Regional Park in the Township of Langley. Learn about fish and fishing techniques along the banks of the Fraser River. Equipment is provided. Adults must accompany children and fill out a
free tidal fishing licence for each child. It is offered in partnership between Metro Parks and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. and supports the ‘Learn to Fish’ program. Participants, ages five to 15, must be accompanied by an adult and the cost is $5 per child. Registration is required; call 1-604-504-4716 or email: visit.fraservalley@gofishbc.com
There has been a rise in measles cases in the community, according to the Chief Medical Health Officer. Residents of Fraser East communities (Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope) are being warned of the increased risk in low immunized areas of the region. The most recent exposure to this highly contagious virus has occurred in a post-natal unit at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Up to 60 women and newborns have been exposed to the virus by a visitor who was infectious with early measles at the time. Public Health staff are contacting the affected families directly to offer immunoglobulin in order to reduce the chance of the infection developing. Relatively low immunization rates in some parts of Fraser East have led to several clusters of the virus in previous years; the most recent being in April of 2010 shortly after the Olympic Games. Fraser Health says the most effective protection against the virus is two doses of the vaccine which is free to all those born after 1957. Residents are encouraged to contact their regular health provider to receive the vaccination. If residents suspect they have been exposed or have developed symptoms, they should see their medical practitioner and notify the medical practitioner’s
office before arriving in order to prevent the spread of the disease to others at the clinic. “The exposure of newborn children to this virus is a very concerning situation,” said Dr. Paul Van Buynder, Chief Medical Health Officer for Fraser Health. “They are too young to respond to the vaccine and some will not have received protection in utero from their mothers. This comes after a recent death of a child from pertussis, another vaccine preventable disease. It is a timely reminder that not vaccinating children can have consequences for other vulnerable infants.” Measles (red measles) is an illness caused by the measles virus. Measles is very contagious and can be a severe illness in those lacking previous exposure to the disease or without adequate immunizations. Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The measles virus can survive in small droplets in the air for several hours. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, and red and inflamed eyes (often sensitive to light). These are followed by a rash, which starts first on the face and neck, and spreads to the chest, arms and legs, and lasts at least three days. For more information on measles, call HealthLink BC at 811.
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Free bee education, family fun day The honey farm is located at 2595 Lefeuvre Road, in West Abbotsford. “This is our annual free community event and one way that we give back to our local community, as well as help those interested to enter the world of the bee,� says Sts. Joachim & Ann Roman production manager Judy Catholic Church Campbell. 2827 273 St., Aldergrove “The event offers fun 604-857-1944 for all ages, including a Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:30 pm,
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tion that has fueled the An exciting couple women’s movement and of months are in store is the common thread for Langley artist Dione between the women of Dolan. She will be partici- history and women of pating in Arts Alive, has today. “I am a working sinlaunched a new website, and is featured in a series gle mom of two, with of art cards – all while an incredible gratitude embracing a unique hon- for the fact that I live in Canada, a country our. Dione Dolan has been where I can live as such named the 2013 Artist with empowerment and Impact Ambassador by social support in my cirthe Women Worldwide cumstances,” Dolan said. “I am raising a Initiative daughter and see (TWWI) as a this as an opporpart of its global tunity to instill movement for a sense of pride gender equality. in our historic TWWI connects, origins as well as inspires, and to provide role educates women and girls through Dione Dolan models. It is an opportunity to mentorship programs, social change proj- provide role models for ects, and awareness cam- all Canadian women, paigns to empower them young and young at to be leaders in their com- heart.” “I Survive” and more munities. In celebration of of Dione’s work, much Women’s History Month, of which is inspired by TWWI held a poster wildlife and nature, can design contest this past be seen on her recently spring. Dolan’s winning launched website at entry is a black and white dionedolan.artweb.com painting titled “I Survive.” and on Facebook at Void of colour to repre- DioneArt. Dolan will also be sent women of all ethnic origins, it depicts the featured this weekend undefeated determina- at Arts Alive, from 10
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Editor: Re: Proposed Aldergrove recreation centre. Enough is enough. How can anyone justify a “planned” cost of $53 million for a pool/arena project, for a community of less than 13,000 people. On a per capita basis, the cost runs to about $4,300 dollars per person — and that’s only if every inhabitant of Aldergrove were able to pay taxes. There is absolutely no business case for this project. Aldergrove is 37 miles east of Vancouver. There are many other pools and arenas in between. I do not think that any right-thinking person would drive all the way to Aldergrove to use their facilities, given the many other alternatives in other communities closer to their homes. At $53 million, where is the money coming from? People, be careful for what you wish for, because this could be just the beginning of an expensive, underutilized, white elephant that will be enjoyed by the few. James Byard, Langley
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VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is ordering up another round of liquor regulation changes, looking for ways to make life easier for businesses and customers without aggravating the health and social problems associated with alcohol. Discussions with B.C.’s 10,000 liquor licence holders have identified a few problems that should be fixed. Going into a consultation phase that runs to October, the government is looking for answers to a few obvious questions, such as why it takes a pub or bar up to a year to get a licence. Another question: why can a family with under-aged children go into a licensed restaurant for lunch, but can’t go to a pub and place the exact same food and drink order? This should be allowed, perhaps until the traditional 5 p.m. “happy hour” when the pub reverts to adults-only. A couple of suggestions have come out of the healthy growth of B.C. wine, craft beer and distillery operations. Look for new licence opportunities for farmers’ markets to sell local beverages along with the produce and preserves. Letters inviting suggestions from existing licence holders have gone out, and Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap will be meeting this fall with industry groups, local governments, police, health and social policy organiza-
Another round of liquor reforms
tions and First Nations in the fall. A website will be put up in September so members of the public can have their say. Here’s my suggestion to start things off. Recent incidents involving so-called “party buses” shone a light on this growing industry, The sudden death of a 16-year-old on a party bus outing in Surrey in February turned out not to be alcoholrelated, but to no one’s surprise, open liquor was found aboard the bus. Open liquor isn’t allowed in any vehicle, but perhaps a new kind of special event licence could be created for party buses. They have been viewed mainly as part of the solution to impaired driving, and the situation isn’t much different from a supervised event on a boat. Here’s another suggestion. Gourmet cooking classes are becoming popular, with customers preparing and then enjoying their meals. Why not licence these establishments, at least so people can bring their own wine for dinner? Both the B.C. Liberals and NDP have advocated for easing the archaic rules on inter-provincial trade in wine. B.C. lifted its restrictions on mail-order wine and has urged other provinces to follow suit. There are a couple of reasons why this Prohibition-era structure persists.
Liquor sales are a cash cow for provincial governments, and every case of wine brought in from elsewhere is lost profit for the provincial wholesale monopoly. Then there is the local industry lobby that would rather not add to its competition. Premier Christy Clark pressed this point at the recent premiers’ meeting in Ontario wine country, bringing in the maximum amount of B.C. wine allowed under Ontario rules and urging free trade in Canadian wine. The Toronto media drank it up, aghast that they were barred from ordering the latest Naramata Bench tipples directly. No movement so far from the Ontario government, in a province that has done well developing its own wine industry. The B.C. government will no doubt be lobbied again to allow beer and wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. Our politicians show little interest in that, which is understandable. The B.C. Liberals don’t want to upset the private liquor stores they have nurtured for a decade, and the NDP would never risk annoying the government liquor store union. There are more creative ways to liberalize alcohol sales. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: Transit service to Aldergrove was finally getting great ridership on the 502 route down Fraser Highway to Surrey Central Skytrain. Now, due to buses passing people up in Surrey because they are full, TransLink proposes to terminate the 502 at the Langley City bus loop, and operate another bus from Langley to Aldergrove. This was how the service was five years ago. I would come home on the bus and arrive at Langley at around 6 p.m., often just as the last bus to Aldergrove had left Langley. I was often stranded in Langley City. Marnie Friesen, Aldergrove
Great show, Aldergrove
Editor: The Aldergrove Fair Days Show and Shine had our fourth annual car show on Friday, July 19, and were sponsored by Bob’s Bar n’ Grill restaurant here in Aldergrove. There were over 130 vehicles attending; the usual variety of classic cars, trucks, tractors, race cars, military vehicles, and motorcycles. And the usual great variety of people with interesting stories to tell of restoring and maintaining their vehicles. I would like to thank everyone for attending and invite them to participate in next year’s event. Patty Bennett, Aldergrove
Poor job, bureaucrats
Editor: Last year I went to Rio de Janeiro to meet my daughter-in-law and my young grandson, a Canadian-Brazilian born citizen. The consular officials in Vancouver were most friendly and helpful and within a couple weeks I had my required Brazilian visa. For one full month I stayed as a welcomed and honored houseguest with my son’s in-laws in Rio. Marvelous people, the Brazilians, friendly and hospitable. Beautiful country. So now, I would like to reciprocate. And of course most of all to see my grandson and my son’s married wife and family once again. But do you think that is possible? No way — and why not? Because my daughter-in-law cannot get a simple visitor’s visa to enter this my country. Several months back she applied for a visa at the Canadian consulate in Rio and absolutely nothing is happening. ‘Under consideration’ is the constant response we get from our esteemed Canadian pen-pushers in Rio. Maybe now I should explain what is happening. Our dear Canadian consular employees are on strike. Worldwide, I understand. On strike! For more pay. Our federal government in Ottawa says that they are already being paid well enough and that it is not prepared to cave in. So we have a Mexican-type standoff with international traffic grinding to a halt between countries demanding reciprocal visitors entry visas, and thereby preventing reunification of families. Speaking of Mexico and Mexicans, by the way, our local agricultural community in this country is also hurting because no seasonal farm workers are being allowed in from south of the border. Way to go, bureaucrats. I say, fire the bunch of them, if that’s what it takes. The overseas bureaucrats, I mean. Rudy Langmann, Aldergrove
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Two teenagers face charges in home invasion Aldergrove Star
Charges have been laid against two youths from Langley in relation to a home invasion that took place on July 29 in the 2800-block of 273 Street. On that day at approximately 8:40 p.m. police were called to the Aldergrove residence when several neighbouring tenants observed three males wearing hoodies and masks kick in the door of a nearby unit. Once the suspects entered the residence, a female was heard yelling for someone to call the police. The female victim, 26, was home with her mother DAN FERGUSON PHOTO An RCMP officer examines the scene of a fatal collision that claimed the life and five year old son at the time of the invasion and recognized her attackers. of an 80-year-old Langley woman Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 12. Witnesses indicate two of the suspects had baseball bats while the third carried a handgun. One of the suspects struck the 26 year old female in head with a baseball bat. The victim’s mother, 51, was punched in the face and threatened with a handgun. The five year old was uninjured. The three assailants fled in an older grey vehicle. Police arrived in less than five minutes to find the victim bleeding from a cut above her eye. She and her Aldergrove Star attempted to avoid the collision, he was mother were transported to hospital for treatment of not successful. Neither speed nor alcotheir non life threatening injuries. Langley RCMP was on the scene of hol appear to be factors in the collision. Police believe the invasion was targeted and related a fatal collision involving a passenger The Integrated Collision Analyst to a prior drug dealing relationship shared by all of the vehicle and a dump truck and pup, Reconstruction Team (ICARS) parties. Tuesday, August 13. are assisting with the investigaTwo 17 year old Langley youths will answer to According to witnesses to the coltion. Commercial Vehicle Safety numerous charges in relation to this incident. lision, the westbound dump truck colThe first youth has been charged with break and lided with the vehicle at the intersection Enforcement investigators are also on scene and will ensure a mechanical enter and assault causing bodily harm. He has been of 16 Avenue and 256 Street at approxireleased from custody and will next appear in Surrey mately 12:15 p.m. Preliminary investiga- inspection of the dump truck is completed. Langley RCMP Traffic Services Provincial Court on August 28. tion indicates the deceased, an 80 year will retain conduct of the investigation. A warrant has been issued for the second youth who old Langley woman, did not obey the If there are any witnesses to the colliis charged with break and enter, assault causing bodily southbound stop sign. sion who have not yet spoken to police, harm, assault with a weapon, disguising his face with Police said the driver of the dump they are asked to please call Langley intent to commit an offence, possession of a weapon truck has been fully co-operative and RCMP at 604-532-3200. and uttering threats. is extremely distraught. Although he
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Metro to jack utility fees 23 per cent over five years By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
Sharply rising costs to upgrade Metro Vancouver’s sewer and water system will translate into steadily rising utility fees for the region’s residents. A new five-year forecast tabled by the regional district shows overall regional levies are expected to climb 23 per cent by 2018, costing the average household nearly $100 more than today. The average $725,000 home that paid $418 for regional utilities this year will see that rise to $430 next year – a 2.9 per cent increase – and a projected $516 by 2018. “It’s a little bit disturbing,� White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin said of the nearly 25 per cent increase in utility fees over five years, adding that’s far more than the rate of increase of property taxes from most local cities. “We would be crucified at our end if we were to throw out those numbers,� Baldwin said
at a recent meeting of Metro’s finance committee. Regional water servicing costs are slated to rise from $147 per average household now to $152 in 2014 and reach $189 by 2018, reflecting increases of around eight per cent in the next four years. Cost drivers include the new Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project, adding ultraviolet drinking water disinfection to the Coquitlam source and building new tunnels beneath the Fraser River to carry drinking water to Surrey. The sewage system – where rising federal standards are forcing Metro to rebuild two treatment plants – is pushing sewer levy hikes from $171 now to $216 by 2018. The sewage cost projection is considered tentative because regional district officials don’t yet know how much of the $1.7-billion-plus price tag for new treatment plants might come from senior governments.
And the regional board is also contemplating changing the formula that apportions sewage upgrade costs across the region – as a result the actual household impact could vary wildly depending on each city’s share. Although Metro Vancouver has forecast soaring garbage tipping fees – rising from $107 per tonne now to $150 and beyond in the coming years as it builds a new waste-to-energy plant – that’s not expected to bite as deeply at the household level. The solid waste levy is projected to translate into an increase from $60 per household now to $66 by 2018. That’s because organic waste collection and other recycling gains are expected to mean households generally will produce less garbage that incurs tipping fees in the years ahead. The levy for the main regional district budget – which mostly goes to run Metro regional parks and to pay for planning and administration costs – is project-
ed to rise slightly from $40 per household to $45 by 2018. Some Metro Vancouver directors want the region to look at increasing regional development cost charges, which haven’t changed in several years, as one way of generating more revenue. And Delta Mayor Lois Jackson questioned why Metro Vancouver still owns the Ashcroft ranch – which it once intended to turn into a new landfill until it was blocked by the province and opposing First Nations. “We should be getting taxpayers value out of that land,� Jackson said. “We’re not in the business of running ranches. Taxpayers’ dollars are sitting out there.� Metro officials said the ranch continues to run and is covering its operating costs. They said the region had been holding off on trying to sell the land due to low real estate prices but will review the decision this fall.
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Aldergrove ready for western ball championships By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
All of the plans have come together for a memorable Western Canadian Bantam AAA Championship. The teams from Canada’s four western provinces are ready to play and the hosts, Aldergrove Dodgers, have all the facilities, volunteers and amenities prepared for their guests. Aldergrove was named as host city for the Western Canadian AAA Bantam Baseball Tournament by BC Minor Baseball. From August 16 to 18 the beautiful Aldergrove Athletic Park will see some of the best 14-15 year old baseball players from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia battle for the title of best baseball team in the West. The Western Canada Baseball Championships brings the highly competitive Bantam AAA baseball players together to play ultimately one of the biggest tournaments of their young lives, outside of the Nationals. Right here in Aldergrove spectators can see some up-andcoming local ball players who will be working toward to making teams like the Langley Blaze, Abbotsford Cardinals, or the Whalley Chiefs. The teams that will be competing this year are from Manitoba — the South Central Selects and the North Winnipeg Pirates; from Saskatchewan — the Saskatoon Braves and the Regina Buffalos; from Alberta — the Okotoks Dawgs and the Edmonton Cardinals; and from British Columbia — the Vancouver Mounties and our very own Aldergrove Dodgers. With only two years into Aldergrove’s Bantam AAA program
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Aldergrove Dodgers’ pitcher Mitch Rennie winds it up in a friendly bantam AAA game versus Vancouver Mounties, Saturday, August 10 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. the Dodgers have shown they were already a contender early in their program by finishing fifth overall in the Provincials. The coaching staff was extremely pleased with the team’s tournament performance as the Dodgers competed and became a threat during each of their games. The Dodgers lost 4-3 in their final game against a good Abbotsford team and left the Provincials with
their heads held high and no excuses as to their tournament performance. The Dodgers now look forward to hosting and competing in the upcoming Western Canada Championships. The action started with a pair of exhibition games between the two B.C. teams last week. Vancouver Mounties won the first exhibition game 9-5 over the Aldergrove Dodgers, Saturday, August 10 at Aldergrove Athletic Park, but the Dodgers rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Mounties later that day. The Dodgers open the tournament on Thursday morning, 9 a.m., against the Saskatchewan 2 team, followed by Manitoba 1 vs Alberta 1. B.C. vs Saskatchewan 1, Manitoba 2 vs Alberta 2, Alberta 1 vs Dodgers and Saskatchewan 2 vs Manitoba 1 (see schedule for game times: http:// www.bcball.ca/teams/schedule. php?team=langleyaldergrove). On Friday the opening ceremonies are set for 5:30 p.m., followed by the skills event. Saturday’s games start at 9 a.m. with the Alberta 2 vs B.C., followed by Saskatchewan 1 vs Manitoba 2, Dodgers vs Manitoba 1, Saskatchewan 2 vs Alberta 1, Manitoba 2 vs B.C. and Alberta 2 vs Saskatchewan 1. If necessary tie breaking games start at 8 a.m. on Sunday, then the four pool semi-final games begin at 10:30 a.m. The final gold medal game gets underway at 4 p.m. Souvenir T-shirts will be available for purchase at the tournament desk, a full concession is available during the tournament and 50/50 draws will take place throughout each day. There will also be raffles for some tremendous prizes including some special baseball mementoes.
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Aldergrove Dodgers’ Sam Avila dives back into first base as Vancouver Mounties’ Terrence Tintero tries to pick him off in a friendly bantam AAA game Saturday, August 10 at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The Dodgers host the Western Canadian Championships at the local park starting August 15, and the Dodgers and Mounties are the two B.C. teams in the eight-team tournament. The Dodgers’ team roster consists of Jaron Jeske, Jake Polancic, Jarrod Manick, Ian Burns, Nick Atkinson, Cole Cantelon, Ken Dubois, Laith Sweiss, Owen Napieralski, Riley Ens, Yi-An Pan, Yi-Fan Pan, Mitchell Rennie, Isaiah Hayes, Kobe Morris, Kyle Stubbins, Samuel Avila, and Brendan Coulter. Coaches are Darren Rock, Dean Cantelon, Marty Van der loos and Dave Watkins. The Dodgers added six out-of-
town players to their roster, as permitted by BC Baseball, for the upcoming Western Canada Championships: Mitchell Rennie (Richmond), Isaiah Hayes (Richmond), Brendan Coulter (Kamloops), Sam Avila (Kamloops), Kobe Morris (Victoria Red) and Kyle Stubbins (Tri City). Seven of the players were also on the 2011 Langley Little World Series team which attended the Uganda Goodwill event.
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Aldergrove Dodgers host Western Canadian Championships at the local park starting August 15, and the Dodgers and Mounties are the two B.C. teams in the eight-team tournament.
Langley’s Ellenwood, Rolfe lead the way at Legion Track & Field By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
Eight Langley athletes found the podium over the weekend at the 2013 Royal Canadian Legion track and field championships at McLeod Park. Four of the athletes were representing Team B.C./Yukon while the other four were representing the
Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club. Leading the way for the B.C./ Yukon squad was Dean Ellenwood, who captured gold in the midget boys 800m race — with a time of 1:56.12 — and narrowly missed another gold, taking silver in the 300m race. Ellenwood crossed the finish line in 36.67, just 0.03 behind
the gold-medal winner. In the youth girls javelin, Brittni Wolczyk won gold with a throw of 48.71m. Robyn Buckingham won silver in the youth girls heptathlon, accumulating 4,722 points over the six events. She was just 64 points behind the gold medal winner. And Nick Colyn took bronze in
the youth boys 2000m steeplechase event with a time of 6:00.47. All four athletes also complete for the Mustangs. Representing the Mustangs at the Legion championships, four other athletes finished on the podium in their respective events. Hannah Rolfe won gold in the midget girls high jump, clearing
1.67m. Fernando Martinez and Joel Harrison both won silver in their respective events. Martinez cleared 4.1m in the youth boys pole vault while Harrison scored 3,002 points in the pentathlon. And Lauryn Cheung took bronze in the midget girls pole vault after clearing 2.7m.
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CALENDAR Art Club - Do you paint or sketch? Join this friendly group of artists who work in oils, acrylic, watercolour and graphite. Bring your work in progress. First and third Saturday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at Murrayville Library; 604533-0339. Sunee Dhaliwal - An evening of comedy with Abbotsford comic plus guests Sean Emeny and Wanda Roberts, MC Dick Thompson, Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m. at Phoenix Lounge, Finnegans Pub, 33780 King Rd, Abbotsford. Tickets $10 at Phoenix Cold Beer &
Wine & Mt. Lehman Liquor Store. Abbotsford Genealogy Society - meeting at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford Thursday, Sept. 19 with doors opening at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Andrea Lister and she will talk about “How to keep our Family History from being a Snore!” Everyone is welcome. Info, see website: www. abbygs.ca Rockin’ River Music Festival Aug. 15-17 at Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission. Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, Chris Young, Emerson
Dallas Smith - with guests The Matinée, Friday, Sept. 27 at the Clarke Theatre, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission. Tickets $32.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Randy “Elvis” Friskie - and his Las Vegas Show Band “I’ll Remember You” in a special commemorative show in Surrey, Aug. 16 at the Bell and Aug. 17 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Info: www.RandyElvisFriskie.com
Drive, Trooper, Kristen Kelly, Lisa Brokop, Brent Lee and many more. Tickets and info at rockinriverfest.com, facebook.com/ rockinriver or call 604-7332235. Steelin’ In The Years - tribute to Steely Dan featuring some of Vancouver’s finest musicians, Oct. 25 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $30 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca
Langley Hospice Certificate Training Program - for those wishing to volunteer or are interested in the subject. Starts Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. for 10 sessions. This program covers issues on life and death, as well as grief and loss and related skills. Fee is $135. Info or to register call Fernande at 604-530-1115. Karaoke Idol - to celebrate Whalley Branch’s 65th Anniversary, the Ladies Auxiliary and Branch will host this event Saturday, Sept. 7 and 14 at 8: p.m.,
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public notice Summer Maintenance of Rural Boulevards and Ditches The Township of Langley uses three full-time and one seasonal roadside grass mower for ditch mowing. This equipment has predetermined routes or an assigned area to follow. If the equipment is pulled away to do a specific request, it only lengthens the time it takes to fully complete all the rural boulevards and ditches. If you have a request for mowing or brushwhacking, we ask that you be patient as we try to fit the work schedule in as efficiently as possible. The Township, along with Provincial and Federal agencies, have classified open channel water systems into three categories: Class A ditches are fish bearing and Class B ditches are fish habitat. Both of these categories require formal approval before any work can be completed. Class C ditches are deemed to have no fish or fish habitat issues whatsoever and only require notification for work to take place. How or when a ditch is cleaned depends on its classification. Thank you for your understanding as we operate under these requirements. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
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garden plot. If you enjoy the outdoors, planting seeds, and helping plants grow sign up. As a part of the Fort Langley Community gardens, the library will participate this year in creating a garden oasis of veggies, flowers, and much more, Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Registration appreciated. Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free English as Second Language classes every Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Dunstans Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 Street, Aldergrove. All are welcome.
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with the final at 8 p.m., Septm 21. Final prizes $500, $300, and $200. Info: 604-551-2592. Darren Lee & the Memphis Flash - Elvis tribute, Thursday, Sept. 5 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Tickets are $45. (plus facility fee and service charges) available at Coast Capital Playhouse Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-536-7535 or online at www.whiterockplayers.ca Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community
21200 block Fraser Highway
Residents can help stop the spread of invasive plants and get a chance to win the title of Langley’s best blackberry chef by entering a culinary creation in the Bake-Off. New this year: experiment with another delicious but damaging invasive, Japanese knotweed. Guests can enjoy an all-local barbecue lunch, shop at a mini market, make crafts with kids, and swing to live music.
All businesses are open during construction. For more information about this project, visit tol.ca/elws. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
To enter a culinary creation, register at demogarden@tol.ca or 604.532.3521. Contact LEPS for more information on knotweed, blackberries, and other invasive species. Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) 604.532.3511 leps.bc.ca
public notices Willoughby Community Park: Temporary Spray Park Closure The Spray Park at Willoughby Community Park in the 7700 block of 202A Street will be closed for Bard in the Valley’s production The Comedy of Errors. The closure will take place: • Saturday, August 24: starting at 6pm • Sunday, August 25: 1 – 3:30pm For other Township of Langley spray parks and hours visit tol.ca/sprayparks. Scott Johnson Parks Fields Coordinator 604.532.3538
Make a difference where you live, work, or play The Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference where you live, work, or play, which benefits all Township of Langley residents. You can adopt a street, park, trail, or creek. Adopt-a-Program 604.532.7339 adopt@tol.ca
Worm Composting Workshops Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into black gold for your garden and potted plants. A worm composting bin is a clean and easy way to reduce the amount of waste you put on the curb every week. Workshop includes a bin, half a pound of worms, a digger, and information to take home: Date: Time:
Thursday, August 22 7:00 - 8:30pm
Place:
Langley Demonstration Garden
Address: Derek Doubleday Arboretum, 21200 block Fraser Highway Cost:
$30. This is a subsidized price for Township residents only. Engineering Division 604.532.3544 worms@tol.ca
public notice Fall Into Fun! The 2013 Fall/Winter Leisure Guide is available now! Pick up your copy at any community recreation centre or view the digital version at tol.ca/guides. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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Fusion players deliver ‘special moment’ Aldergrove Star
They may have lost the gold medal match at the provincial championships, but the Fraser Valley Fusion 97 fastpitch team left a lasting impression thanks to a wonderful display of sportsmanship earlier in the tournament. The Fusion fell 7-0 to the Delta Heat 97 in the championship final of the U16 A provincials, which were held at Victoria’s Helmcken Park at the end of July. During the team’s playoff game against Surrey — when a loss would have dashed their chances of winning a medal — an opposing player hit a three-run home run to tie the game. But while rounding first base, she twisted her ankle and by the time she got to third base, was in serious pain. Because she was already on the base paths, it was too late for a pinch runner and any assistance from a coach or trainer would
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Members of the Fraser Valley Fusion, including Shannon Chick of Aldergrove (right), helped an injured opponent cross home plate during the U16A girls fastpitch provincial championships in Victoria. have resulted in her being called out. And that is when the Fusion players took over. Remembering a similar story from an NCAA game a few years back when an opposing team carried a player home, the Fusion players went up and picked up the player and helped her cross home plate for the tying run with the fans cheer-
ing them on. “It was awesome,” said Fusion coach Gord O’Grady. “They did it completely on their own; they knew it was the right thing to do (and) it was a very special moment I won’t ever forget.” The Fusion would go on to win the game 9-7, as well as one more game against the Surrey Storm
98 to make it to the semifinals. And in that game, Fraser Valley played “the game of their lives” in upsetting the top-seed
Gold rush at judo nationals By DAN KINVIG Aldergrove Star
Abbotsford’s judo athletes took full advantage of having the Canadian championships just down the road at the Richmond Olympic Oval, turning in a series of memorable results. The Abbotsford Judo Club (AJC) cracked the top-10 in the overall club point standings for the first time ever, finishing eighth after collecting six medals. Brandon Jobb led the charge for the local club, winning gold medals in both
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the U21 and senior men’s divisions at -90 kg. Jeff Swadden (+100 kg) was also a double medalist, claiming gold at U18 and bronze at U21. Young standout Leo Goldberg (U15 -50 kg) also won a gold medal, while Simren Brar (U18 -46 kg) took bronze. Additionally, Abbotsford native Scott McGrandle, who trains out of the National Training Centre (NTC) in Montreal, came home to win his second senior national title in the -81 kg weight class.
White Rock Renegades 97 2-0 with a great defensive performance. But playing their 10th game in three days against a well-rested Delta squad proved too much as the Fusion fell 7-0. Fraser Valley had gone 3-1 in the round robin to place fourth and advance to the playoff round. Altogether, the team went 7-3 at provincials. The team consists of Callum Pilgrim, Chloe Adams, Courtney O’Gardy, Hailey Motherwell, Julia Harris, Kristen Rodgrigues, Laura Stevens, Paige Chalmer, Paige Taylor, Sarah Beaton, Shae Domitruk, Shannon Chick, and coaches Gord O’Gardy, Loyd Chalmer and Jenny Mckellar.
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William Karol Pidruczny June 6,1921- August 7, 2013 William was born in Vancouver, BC, to Wasyl and Paulina Pidruczny. He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Olga Murray-Ure. He was known to all as Uncle Billy. This name speaks deeply to his gentle, intuitive, and ever curious nature. He had an innate understanding of all things electronic and a passion for classical music. He spent his life working on the family dairy farm in Aldergrove. Uncle Billy always had a German shepherd dog as his close companion. Each successive dog was named either Tiger or Bear and he loved each as if they were one.
WOODS, Kenneth Lindsay On July 18 we said good-bye to Kenneth Lindsay Woods. A Celebration of Woody’s Life will be held at Crescent Beach Legion #240 (2643 – 128 Street, Surrey) on Sat, Aug 17 from 1-3pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Royal Canadian Legion in his memory.
He is survived by his nieces Kathleen Murray-Ure and her husband Rod Burlinson, who was one of Uncle Billy’s best friends; and Babs Murray-Ure. “Glorify me with the glory I had with you before the world was”. At Uncle Billy’s request there will not be a service. His ashes will be interred at his father’s grave site. Family requests no flowers. Donations may be made to Union Gospel Mission or the BC Cancer Society.
LOST: CAT, Zoie, 3yr old female, long haired, white with Tabby markings. A shy indoor cat, very timid. Vicinity of 268th Street & 26 Ave. If you see her please call 604-309-5388 or 604-607-0020
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SOUTH LANGLEY MINK FARM
Looking for clean-out crew. Physical outdoor work. Full time, no experience necessary. $15 per hour. Great for Students or ? Email resume to. farmworkerjobsnow@gmail.com
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Full Time Opportunity! Up to $20/hr, no commission. Must fill 15 FT CSR positions immediately! Expanding firm looking for charismatic people to join our top notch marketing team. Must be outgoing and good with the public!
STUDENTS WELCOME!!!! Call Mindi at 604-777-2195 to apply! MARINE ENGINEERING OFFICERS are required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference # DND13J-008697-000069, Selection Process # 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet (CFAV). Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http:// jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm. Le ministère de la Défense nationale cherche des Officiers du génie des systèmes de marine pour remplir divers postes de civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Les candidates et candidats peuvent postuler en ligne seulement, au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND13J-008697-000069, numéro du processus de sélection 13-DND-EA-ESQ-375697, Vaisseaux auxiliaires des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent posséder toutes les compétences requises énumérées et soumettre leur demande selon l’échéance prescrit. ** http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-fra.htm
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FARMER/MECHANIC Full time position Must be able to use & operate repair & maintain equipment & machinery and small engines. Tractors, Spreaders & Haying equipment etc. Ability to drive a 5 ton truck for deliveries an asset. Clean driver’s abstract will be required. South Aldergrove Farm. Benefit package after 9 mo. Starting wage $20/hr. Start Date: Immed. farmworkerjobsnow@gmail.com SOUTH LANGLEY MINK FARM looking for Mature FARM HELP. Must enjoy outdoor work. No exp. nec.-will train. F/T. $13/hr to start with benefits after 9 months. farmworkerjobsnow@gmail.com
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SUNSELECT Greenhouses in Delta & Aldergrove seeking general farm workers to pick, prune peppers & general farm work. FT positions all days all hours. Must have own transportation. On job training, no education required. $10.25/hr apply to ghjob912@gmail.com
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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for safety oriented individuals for the position of parttime Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, teambased environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (optional public transportation available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. Starting wage is $12.95/hr. with an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com
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Advertising Sales Consultant The Abbotsford News, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for an Advertising Sales Consultant. This is a challenging career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a proven track record in sales, is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to:
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BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
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$214,000
$559,900
2613-270B STREET
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2861 BERGMAN STREET
26 ACRES
WALK TO SCHOOLS
Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.
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27691 DOWNES ROAD
Here it is all ready to move into just freshly painted with new roof new gutters and facia boards new covered deck new kitchen downstairs this home has a mortgage helper and is in terrific shape bonus 2 gas fireplaces large garage, R.V. parking great Mt Baker View check this one out there has been over $ 30,000,00 spent in upgrades here so make an appointment to see.
$779,900
1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER
All cleared and In Hay land - over 430 feet of frontage. Older farm house on property plus 40 x 80 real shop and 80’ x 108’ cattle/hay barn - good driveways 3 phase power, city water, natural gas... Got Big Trucks? Bring em over! This is a well cared for property, ready to farm - no clearing to do.
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$439,900
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#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE
$195,000
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Room for all the toys and then some check out this 4 bedroom custom built home on 1 acre in west abby on no thru street with huge parking area for R.V. or work vehicles this rancher has a very friendly floor plan and is perfect for family living or retirement living, if you like entertaining in the summertime or not this is a must see.
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22153 OLD YALE ROAD
604-857-1100
$569,900
1700 SQ. FT IN MURRAYVILLE
This immaculate rancher on a 5ft crawl space has a family room and eating area/kitchen combo with a fabulous sun room also 3 bedrooms and a 3 piece ensuite In a great location in Murrayville. Neat clean and ready to move into.
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The great location (backs onto school yard) great view of mountains, all from you oak country kitchen with large eating area, 3 bedrooms up plus ensuite and fully finished bsmt. The enclosed garage could be a 1 bedroom suite you gotta see this one. p.s. has a large back yard and is at the end of the cul-de-sac.
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604-857-1100
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RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES
3175-268 STREET $ 389,900 1/4 ACRE LOT
Over 2000 sq ft wheelchair friendly home on 4.42 acre property in south Langley very well built home here in a great neighborhood in great shape. Has a terrific sunroom on the back. 3 bedrooms with extra large master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite. Property 1/3 cleared.
Close to everything large lot, room for a shop, mortgage helper already in 4 bedrooms for main floor and two more downstairs. Lots of parking and room to move around both in the yard and house so have look here. New furnace and hot water tank newer roof.
2275-240 STREET
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$729,900
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604-857-1100
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Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.
604-857-1100
#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE
$214,900
FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT
Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.
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26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com
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Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net
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