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MLA HAS SATELLITE LOCATION IN HOPE

Laurie Throness opens part-time constituency office on Wallace Street

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Grade 5 student Meadow Ouellet sets up her figure skating display for C.E. Barry’s first school Identity Day last Friday. Staff and students presented projects on themselves that focused on a passion, interest, hobby, curiosity, or event. The goal was to facilitate inclusion and make connections by learning about each other.

School calendar change considered Trustees looking at non-conventional calendars as new options Jessica Peters Black Press

Potential changes to the traditional school calendar are being considered in the Fraser Cascade district. Beginning this school year, it is now up to each district to establish a calendar, opening the door to nonconventional models. At their most recent board meeting, district trustees voted to open

public discussion regarding the school year. Dr. Karen Nelson, superintendent of schools, proposed three separate options, brought forward through the education committee. The first is to remain the same, with the two week spring break. The second is to build a ‘balanced’ calendar, with three months of school instruction followed by one month off, on a continual basis.

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The third option is to begin school a week prior to Labour Day, with an added week at either the winter or spring break. Trustee Tom Hendrickson said the idea of changing the school year is “unbelievable.” “We are the envy of the world,” he said of the current school calendar. However, Trustee Rose Tustian said she’s open to trying a new system.

“I think it would be good to do district wide,” she said. “We’re already doing a lot of really cool things in our district, really cutting edge.” Adopting a new calendar could attract families looking for a change, she added. The district will be seeking public input through several different avenues, including an open house. Watch this newspaper for details.

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AdvantageHOPE has expanded the scope of its operations under the leadership of a new team of part-time contractors. The group includes executive director Tammy Shields, Ali Harwood (marketing and branding), Rudy Kehler (communications), Riley Forman (tourism services), Michelle Richardson (events and attraction) and Stephanie Hooker (asset management). AdvantageHOPE has determined that the path to economic development is through tourism. “We want to cast for those large employers and those big resource jobs, but a lot of that is simply out of our control,” said Shields during a presentation last Wednesday at the Hope Golf Club. “Looking at what we’ve got, it really seemed clear that our best path to economic development is to really focus on tourism development. Anybody that comes to Hope is going to be coming to Hope as a visitor first. When they’re here, we have to, as a community, deliver a really great experience.” AdvantageHOPE plans to broaden its reach through social media and a single web portal at www.hopebc.ca, in conjunction with the operation of Hope Visitor Centre. The goal is to provide consistent delivery of brand messaging and more personal interaction with visi-

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AdvantageHOPE executive director Tammy Shields provides an update on the new vision and direction of the organization at an open house last Wednesday night at the Hope Golf Club.

tors on the street. In addition to attracting people to town, AdvantageHOPE is also focused on becoming one of B.C.’s official resort municipalities, which will help establish the community’s reputation and provide access to additional government funding opportunities. Shields believes AdvantageHOPE is now better poised for success by being results/goal orientated. “We really see this as an opportunity for positive change,” she said. “There’s research to support the idea that incremen-

tal growth in economic development is really more impactful if a municipality is trying to stimulate growth in its community. The details might be a little bit fuzzy sometimes, but if we can clearly see the next step we need to take then that’s something we should do.” The current focus of AdvantageHOPE builds on the Economic Development Plan created in 2009 and the work of former executive director Tyler Mattheis over the last couple years. Shields said a lot of progress has been made to position

AdvantageHOPE where it is today. She pointed out that some of the successes include the trailhead kiosk program, electric vehicle charging stations, branding initiative, district revitalization tax exemption program, and Flood-Hope servicing. The organization also been involved with investor tool/resource development and raising the profile of the community through participation in publications, trade shows and meetings. For more information on AdvantageHOPE, visit www.hope. ca/advantagehope

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RCMP officers in Hope and Boston Bar are once again volunteering their time this year to help stock food bank shelves. Members will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for the fifth annual Stuff the Cruiser event. All proceeds raised will help support families in need this holiday season through the local food banks. Items in demand include diapers, baby formula, soup, and canned meats, fruits and vegetables. “It’s important to the community because it’s one of the major contributors to the food bank annually,” said Staff Sgt. Suki Manj. “What makes the job rewarding for the officers

in small communities like this is when we can give back our time and energy to help people in need.” Police cruisers will be parked at Cooper’s Foods in Hope from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 and in Boston Bar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kal Tire. A pancake breakfast is also planned in Boston Bar. About 1,400 pounds of food and $619.80 in cash was raised for the local food bank last year, which included large donations from Hope Kal-Tire and 1st Hope Scouting. Residents in Boston Bar donated $904.84 in cash and 1,125 pounds of food. For more information on the upcoming event, contact Const. Francois Lewis at 604869-7750.

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Hope RCMP Constables JP Vezina (left), Michelle Burke and Ryan Fillmore collected donations during the fourth annual Stuff the Cruiser last year at Cooper’s Foods. This year’s event in Hope takes place on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the grocery store.

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Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness is opening a part-time satellite constituency office in Hope. “I want to offer the best possible service to all the residents of my constituency,” he said. “Almost a third of my constituents live within a 20 minute drive of Hope, and I expect the area to grow, so it’s time that they have an office more convenient for them.” Since winning the May

14 election, Throness said he’s been searching for appropriate space that would be accessible and easy to find for residents, close to other government resources, and small enough to be affordable. Renovations are now complete and the office will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office at 366A Wallace St., across from district hall, will be in addition to

his existing office in Chilliwack. Throness pointed out that his budget does not allow for a full-time office and he kept furniture from former MLAs and juggled constituency hours in Chilliwack to make it possible to open in two place at once with existing staff. Throness will host an open house at the new office on Dec. 6 from 1-4 SUBMITTED PHOTO p.m. Refreshments will be Chillwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness has opened a satellite constituency office in Hope. served.

Hope Search and Rescue hosts open house Hope Search and Rescue (HSAR) will be holding its annual open house on Dec. 8. SAR teams are typically called upon to assist local police and BC Ambulance at incidents that may involve vehicles, ATVs, snowmobile or bikes that have gone over steep embankments, resulting in people becoming trapped, injured or killed on dangerously steep terrain that would otherwise be inaccessible without a rope rescue system and trained rescuers. In some cases, SAR volunteers travel by helicopter, boat, ATV or on foot into remote areas to assist hikers and hunters who have become injured on trails or in rugged backcountry areas. In many cases, injured people require specialized medical packaging and transport out of challenging terrain. Approximately 25 trained volunteers with HSAR respond to 95 to 110 calls annually. Volunteer SAR team members receive comprehensive and specialized training. Applications for new HSAR members are being ac-

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Hope Search and Rescue is hosting its annual open house on Dec. 8, from 1-4 p.m. at 940 Fraser Ave. The event provides an opportunity for residents to learn more about the role these volunteers play in the community.

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The food we eat has to be broken down into simple substances the body can use. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars; proteins into amino acids and fat into fatty acids. The ¿bre in food is dif¿cult to digest so it gets passed through for elimination via the colon. Weight-loss secret? Eat less calories than you burn. One of the problems with drug treatment of malaria is the malaria parasite becomes resistant to the drugs. One group of researchers is using vitamin B-1 (thiamine) which the parasite needs for energy

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BC Hydro rates going up 28 per cent over five years Tom Fletcher Black Press

The first of a series of BC Hydro rate increases takes effect in April 2014, adding $8 a month to the average residential power bill. Rate increases of nine per cent next year and six per cent in 2015 are the highest of a series of increases over five years announced Monday by Energy Minister Bill Bennett. The B.C. Utilities Commission will be directed to set rate increases that total up to 28 per cent over the next five years, then determine what rates are needed for the following five years, Bennett said. Commercial rates are going up the same amount. Bennett acknowledged that rate increases are being kept low by using a “rate smooth-

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ing seismic refits of old dams at Campbell River and Ruskin, turbine expansions at two Kootenay power dams and other upgrades. BC Hydro’s “big build” era of 1973 to 1982 produced rate increases totalling 113 per cent. BC Hydro cited an annual survey by

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Hydro Quebec that shows BC Hydro customers currently pay the third lowest rates in North America. Montreal and Winnipeg customers pay less, and Seattle and Miami residents pay slightly more. NDP energy critic John Horgan said Bennett avoided the impact

of private power purchases on BC Hydro’s rate increases. “We’re going to have increased debt for the next five years,” Horgan said. “They’re going to continue to take a dividend from a company that can’t afford to pay one, and the consequences for people are going to be higher costs.” Bennett said the 10year plan calls for the government to “wean itself off ” dividends from the utility, but the five years of reductions don’t start until 2018. The government has instructed BC Hydro to shut down the gas-fired Burrard Thermal generating station in Port Moody by 2016, saving an estimated $14 million a year. The forecast electricity surplus over the 10year plan allows that, but the facility will continue to be staffed for its grid stability function, Reid said.

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The holiday season is upon us and for the most part all kinds of festivities involving alcohol have started. We would like to Constable JP Vezina remind everyone, including passengers, that safe and responsible driving habits are a must to ensure the public is safe. Remember, it is not the less intoxicated driver that should be driving, but the sober one. Make arrangements prior to enjoying an evening out and if you don’t have a designated driver, take a taxi, call a friend or take a nice sobering walk. The bottom line is: If you drink, don’t drive. Think about how many peoples’ holiday season could be ruined by one poor decision. In an effort to provide a safe community and to keep drunk drivers off the roads, your local RCMP will be intensifying impaired drivers checks. Happy Holiday Season! 11/13W_RCMP28

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India, China check out LNG Chinese petrochemical giant Sinopec, another Japanese player and an unidentified Indian company are joining the international move to explore liquefied natural gas exports from northern B.C., says Rich Coleman, B.C.’s minister for natural gas development. Sinopec, ranked the fifth largest global company in 2011, is looking for LNG imports equivalent to the output of the world’s second largest LNG terminal, Coleman told reporters as Premier Christy Clark began a trade trip to Asia. Another new player is Idemitsu Kosan Co., the second largest petroleum refiner in Japan, which is applying for a federal export permit in a partnership with Calgary-based AltaGas called Triton LNG. China National Overseas Oil Company and its new subsidiary Nexen has put up a non-refundable deposit of $12 million toward

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purchase of provincial land on the north side of Grassy Point near Prince Rupert, Coleman said. Another unidentified company has shown interest in the south side of Grassy Point. The new proposals add to a lineup of international investment proposed by Petronas, Chevron, Shell, British Gas and others, which are expected to make final investment decisions in 2014. Coleman said the tax rate for LNG producers is to be presented to companies by the end of November, but it may not be public until the B.C. government table its budget in February.

Law planned to freeze MLA seats The B.C. government is accepting public comments until Jan. 15 on a proposed bill to restrict the number of MLAs to the current level of 85, and maintain the current rural and northern seats regardless of population. Current law requires an independent Electoral Boundaries Commission to be appointed in May 2014 to consider changes. The government discussion paper is posted online at http://www. ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/ ebca/index.htm. The last review in 2008 recommended that an urban population shift

should result in a reduction of one seat in the Cariboo-Thompson region and one in northern B.C. The government intervened to keep those seats and increase the total constituencies from 83 to 85. The B.C. Liberals and NDP agreed that northern constituencies could not get any larger and still be represented by a single MLA. The 2008 review, chaired by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen, added seats in the Okanagan, Fraser Valley, Surrey, Burnaby-Tri-Cities and downtown Vancouver. It concluded that keeping all the rural seats was not consistent with the principle of representation by population.

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A B.C. Senator and MP are calling for the first Saturday in June to be proclaimed National Health and Fitness Day, to help reverse what they call an “epidemic of obesity” among young people. Senator Nancy Greene Raine introduced a bill in response to statistics that show one out of three Canadian children are overweight or obese, and only 12 per cent get enough physical activity. Canada’s Public Health Agency calculates that health care for obesity-related cardiovascular and diabetes treatment already costs $7 billion a year. The bill encourages local governments and private organizations to hold community events to promote fitness. West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast MP John Weston began working on the idea three years ago, and he said 68 communities have signed on so far. “Our goal is to increase the number of municipal governments that proclaim National Health and Fitness Day to 300 by June of 2014,” Weston said.

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Find shopping deals at home Many Canadians will vote with their feet this week and head south on Black Friday in hopes of finding bargains on electronics, appliances, apparel and food. This trek is part of a general trend of Canadians to cross-border shop while our dollar’s value stays relatively high, and although the price spread is just 10 per cent — not a huge difference given the time spent in border line-ups and the cost of gas — the general impression is that U.S. retailers do a better job in keeping prices low. The truth is more complicated as retailers, such as London Drugs, have been adapting to consumer demand, offering competitive deals and early shopping hours for Black Friday to keep shoppers at home. As well, the entry of U.S.based Walmart and Target have forced Canadian retailers to sharpen their pencils. But Canadian retailers can’t take all the blame for the price differences. In fact, Canada’s relative small consumer market compared to the U.S. contributes to higher pricing overall. For one thing, foreign suppliers have historically charged more for their product, knowing that Canadian consumers will still pay the higher price, and because Canada is a more costly market to service. Transportation costs, distribution costs, (somewhat) higher labour costs, tariffs and fees as well as higher rent and real estate costs all add to the mark-up Canadians pay on goods. It’s a fact of life in a country with a smaller population that consumer goods will be more expensive. But should retailers ignore the desire of Canadians to get more for their money? Absolutely not, they need to take some responsibility for the problem of cross-border shopping and do what they can to keep customers at home — whether it be through enhanced customer service, warranty servicing or more competitive pricing. At the same time, Canadian consumers shouldn’t be let off the hook. They need to know that circulating their dollar in their home community keeps themselves and their neighbours employed, and thus benefits local economies. Dollars spent in Canada will also ensure that we continue to enjoy health care, a strong social safety net and many other benefits. When it comes to quality of life, you get what you pay for. - Black Press

Carbon neutral scheme is sinking B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Two days after Energy Minister Bill Bennett announced the demise of the Pacific Carbon Trust, the public accounts committee convened at the legislature to pound a few more nails into its carbon-sequestering coffin. Assistant Auditor General Morris Sydor was there to defend his report from last March that concluded the B.C. government was not “carbon neutral” in 2010, because the trust paid $6 million for hastily arranged offset projects that were not valid. An Encana Corp. gas flaring reduction project at Fort Nelson and a forest preserve in the Kootenays would have proceeded with-

out assistance from $25 a tonne carbon fee imposed on hospitals, universities, colleges and until last year, school districts. In fact they did proceed without this subsidy. The government continues to deny this, but not many people outside the international carbon offset sales racket believe them. The Pacific Carbon Trust’s functions will continue, Bennett said. Instead of a board of directors and 18 staff, five people headed by an assistant deputy minister will evaluate projects and bestow millions taken from college, university and health authority budgets each year. B.C.’s school districts are still paying $5 million a year to offset such nefarious activities as heating their schools. But now the money goes into a “Carbon Neutral Capital Program,” and districts have to apply to get their money back for emission-reducing projects. This is going so well, according

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to Bennett, that post-secondary institutions and health authorities will be converted to a similar program in the years ahead. How is that school program going? Here are some examples. The Coast Mountains School District around Terrace paid $66,452 for carbon offsets last year. It got back most of its three years of offset payments as a grant to complete a boiler upgrade for its Kitimat high school. Abbotsford and Nanaimo school districts each have to pay about $100,000 a year. They got money back for school boiler upgrades as well, although local school officials say that would not likely have been the top priority for spending, if it hadn’t been for the program that forces districts to spend grants immediately on emission reduction. Surrey school district paid out $585,000 last year, and also upgraded boilers. Vancouver’s pitch

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this year was for three electric cars. Leaving aside the distortion of spending priorities caused by this restrictive tax-and-spend scheme, what happens when they run out of boilers to upgrade? And has it occurred to the government’s “carbon neutral” braintrust that those new boilers are still burning natural gas? This program is about to be foisted onto universities and hospitals. Does anyone actually believe that heating hospitals and college classrooms is a key driver of global warming? Presumably our carbon czars know that 40 per cent of B.C.’s human-generated greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, and a few electric cars for school district staff aren’t going to change that. And what happens when colleges and hospitals run out of boilers to modernize and insulation to upgrade? It won’t be long at this

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rate. In hindsight, this “carbon neutral government” scheme is perhaps the worst single idea implemented in 12 years of B.C. Liberal government. Gordon Campbell’s grand vision of a province where government sets the green standard and the private sector economy follows has simply not worked. The NDP presented a motion in April 2012 to relieve hospitals, colleges and universities of their carbon offset obligation. The idea was supported by a B.C. Liberal backbencher, who argued that B.C. should also scrap the carbon tax and quit pretending it can change the climate. His name? Bill Bennett. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Letters

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Poverty is a major health concern Recent research published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health reveal that in the lowest Canadian income group of the population, women have a still birth rate 24 per cent higher, infant mortality rates 58 per cent higher, and sudden death syndrome rate 83 per cent higher than in the middle income group of the Canadian population. Children born to the lowest income parents are twice as likely to end up in special education classes for “slow learners” and three times as likely to suffer mental health problems than in the highest income

group. The children with parents (or parent) in the lowest 10 per cent are twice as likely to “drop out” before completing high school. These problems cause enormous wastage in our education system and enormous cost to our health care systems as disease and death rates fall with increasing education and income. In our society, with its associated medical care system, costs are rising and efficiency of health outcomes are falling as the system is not fully addressing the socio-economic determinants of health as demonstrated above, which probably ac-

counts for more health factors that the whole of our medical care system can take care of. It is therefore necessary to do more in the socioeconomic area for the lowest 10 per cent of the earning population and above all its most vulnerable small group of pregnant low income women. This at least focuses on the problem with minimal coast and likely will produce marked health improvement. The chief factor in the life of the lowest income pregnant woman is getting enough high quality food. Food from food banks does not

provide such a diet! To ensure such diet availability our welfare services should issue coupons for weekly supplies of milk, eggs and fruit juice and vitamins C and D. The cost of the program would be minimal as only a small section of the female low income group is pregnant. It reveals an enormous benefit-to-cost ratio in all the factors I have mentioned. Perhaps our politicians will take action as this rises above political divisions and is in the national interest. Dr. H.D. Rogers

Graphic anti-abortion images defended Over the past several weeks, many people have been commenting both for and against the projects that our organization, Valley Against Abortion, working under the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, have been operating in the Chilliwack area. Many people want to know more about us and what it is we do. CCBR was created to combat the most widespread human rights violation of our day—abortion. Human beings, as we know, have human rights, the first and foremost of which is the right to life, without which all other rights are redundant. Pre-born children in the womb are, as science tells us, human be-

ings. Thus, abortion is a violation of their human rights by virtue of the fact that it brutally ends the life of a developing human being. Our pictures, which we utilize in our projects to raise public awareness on this issue, highlight that sad fact. Our culture chooses to use the phrase “the right to choose,” without finishing the sentence and explaining what that choice is – the destruction of a developing human life. We realize that the abortion victim photography we display is offensive to many people. Considering what it depicts, it should be. All those who sought to reform the societies they lived in – from the

abolitionists of slavery to those seeking to end the practices of child labor to the civil rights activists – use shocking imagery to highlight the plight of the victims. We didn’t invent the idea of exposing injustice, we merely adopted it. While social reformers of the past sought to end discrimination based on skin color, religion, or ethnicity, we seek to end discrimination based on age. Time and time again when we bring our projects out into public, we see people change their views on abortion. People have told us that they chose life for their preborn child because they saw our truck banners. People have changed

their mind after seeing the banner we hang off overpasses. People have become pro-life after receiving our postcards. People have cancelled their abortions after seeing our hand-held signs. We do the projects that we do because they are effective at exposing what abortion actually is—and that knowledge leads people to make different decisions. We are all tied to Canada’s abortion status quo by virtue of the fact that we are tax payers. Abortion happens over 100,000 times a year, behind closed doors. We are showing people that abortion is a human rights violation that Canada should abandon— because some choices,

Mission provides a budget recipe for Hope to follow Hope city council should take a long strategic look at Mission city council’s recipe for financial management and restraint. Not only has the municipality the fourth lowest taxes in the Lower Mainland, they are planning a zero

increase for 2014, as well as paying off a third of their debt. On top of that they have managed to build up their future monetary reserves. The Mission council has given us the perfect example of how to be frugal while still

Letters The Hope Standard welcomes letters from our readers. Typed or printed letters must be signed and should include an address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Letters should be no longer than 300 words. The Standard edits letters for accuracy, taste, clarity and length. The Standard reserves the right to not publish letters. EMAIL:

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like the choice to end a human life, are wrong. We would ask those that see our projects to consider seriously what they have seen. We understand that no one wants to see such imagery. We would prefer not to see it, and we would prefer not to confront the culture and face the reaction of the public.

tBut the reality of what abortion is doing to preborn children in our country every single day compels us to act. We would do this if it were hundreds of newborns being killed every day, so why not for children slightly younger? Travis Neels, Valley Against Abortion

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Celebrate-A-Life Christmas Tree at the Hope & District Recreation Centre Place a tag(s) on the “Tree of Hope” to remember loved ones who have passed on. Volunteers will be at the tree during the following times: Tuesday, Dec. 3 – 11:00 To 5:00 Wednesday, Dec. 4 – 1:30 To 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 5 – 10:30 To 4:30 Friday, Dec. 6 – 10:30 To 4:30 Tuesday, Dec. 10 – 11:00 To 5:00

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B.C.’s once-jammed court system seems to be coming unstuck. A new B.C. Provincial Court report on court congestion shows 1,265 criminal cases now in the justice system have waited more than 18 months to get to trial. That number has fallen almost 50 per cent from a peak three years ago of more than 2,500 criminal cases waiting so long they were in danger of being tossed out. The average delay for a half-day criminal trial has declined to less than six months – better than the province’s target – from more than 10 months in 2010, when judges issued their original “Justice Delayed” report criticizing court conditions. Two-day trials that had waited almost a year in 2010 are now getting trial dates within seven months. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said in a statement she hopes the trend of less delay for criminal trials continues as the province explores more options for justice reform. “The number of new cases continues to decline and we are having ongoing discussions with the judiciary on how best to determine the appropriate number of judges to support the system,” she said.

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Congestion in B.C.’s courts has eased considerably, the latest statistics show.

As of June, 57 per cent of all cases faced delays of six months or less to trial, while 84 per cent faced delays of no more than a year. More than 100 accused criminals walked free in 2011 due to excessive court delays, but that number fell to 66 last year. B.C.’s shift to roadside impaired driving penalties administered by police, instead of prosecuting drunk drivers has helped reduce pressure on the courts. The province is also looking at family law reforms and moving small claims cases out of courtrooms to administrative tribunals. Some courthouses still face longer waits, according to the latest report. Abbotsford, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek had 10-month waits to trial for two-

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day cases, as of Sept. 30, while Surrey, Williams Lake and Quesnel were nine months. Two years earlier, the worst courthouses, such as Surrey, were mired in 13- to 16-month waits. The latest “Time to Trial” report shows less improvement for civil cases, with family law trials and child protection hearings still taking significantly longer than the provincial target to get heard. Child protection hearing waits are worst in Abbotsford (13 months), Chilliwack and Surrey (both 11 months.) Critics say the province’s failure to adequately fund legal aid has clogged family law courts in particular, as too many people try to represent themselves. Although the province appointed 19 Provincial Court judges

since 2012, others have retired and the overall complement has held steady in recent years, down about 10 per cent from pre-2009 levels. Anton said more money isn’t the only solution to the system’s challenges, adding more emphasis is being put on improved courthouse administration. NDP justice critic Leonard Krog said the improvement is partly due to the province taking a more cooperative, less confrontation approach to the judiciary. “It’s trending in the right direction,” Krog said, but added more must be done. “It’s great that people on the criminal justice side are getting more access to justice. It’s disappointing that ordinary citizens seeking justice on the family and civil side still face significant delays.”

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Mount Hope and Thacker Marsh, by local photographer Jenny Wolpert, is one of the many photographs on display at this year’s Nature Exposed Photo Expo.

“There will be a selection of framed, ready to hang pictures as well as matted, frame ready prints. There will also be a selection of greeting cards, including some Christmas cards depicting local scenes.” This year’s show will also fea-

December’s back room show will be a celebration of Winterfest by members of the Hope Artists Guild, and Maria Angel’s daycare children. Sites and Scenes of Hope is the theme for the show, which will run

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Jimmy’s Pub and Grill is presenting another night of stand-up comedy on Saturday. After a successful showing last month with comedy powerhouse Simon King, they’re at it again. This time the feature performer is the 2013 winner of Shore FM’s (104.3) People’s Champ Comedy Competition, Dylan Rhymer. Rhymer’s style is intelligent and imaginative, acerbic and fast-paced. His eye for the ironic and taste for the absurd peppers his observations of the world which we go about our business. He is more than just funny; he is passionate and intelligent, thoughtful and provocative. His comedy is brutally honest and socially relevant. Rhymer has performed on Comedy Now!, CBC’s The Debaters (2011), at the Bumbershoot Arts Festival, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Vancouver Comedy Festival, Chicago Sketchfest (2005), the World Urban Festival (2006) and the Newfoundland Screech WinterLaff Festival (2010). He has also been in several TV shows and commercials, as well as created and performed the character Dick Hackney,

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, Dec. 2 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net Advent Church to Church Walk: We look in hope to Jesus coming that peace and justice will prevail in the world. Join us

in our walk from church to church, in prayer, song and for fellowship afterwards. Monday, Dec. 2 6 p.m. Beginning at Hope United, corner of Queen Street and Third Avenue. 604-869-5402 anglican-hope@uniserve. com

TUESDAY Senior Keep Fit: 55+ keep fit to music, total body workout using chairs, bands, weights.

We welcome new participants. This is a fun group. Tuesday, Dec. 3 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Hope Community Choir: Community choir is a adult secular choir that sings for the sheer joy and fun of singing. We sing pop, gospel, folk, something for everyone. Come and join us! Tuesday,

Dec. 3 7 p.m. Hope United Church 590 3rd Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The program prepares youth aged 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Dec. 4 6:30 p.m. Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919

1789trg@gmail.com United We Sing: A community sing-along, followed by social time and refreshments. Wednesday, Dec. 4 1:30 p.m. United Church 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

THURSDAY 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, Dec. 5 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005 6th Ave. 604-869-2369 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

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SATURDAY Old Fashioned Christmas Tea and Bake Sale: Old Fashioned Christmas Tea with sandwiches and sweets. Door prizes and home made baking and preserves. Saturday, Nov. 30 1 p.m. Christ Church Parish Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-5402 anglican-hope@uniserve. com Letters to Santa: A Hope tradition! Bring your children down to this fun Winterfest event at the library. Arts council volunteers will help the little ones write their letters to the North Pole. The letters will then be collected by Father Christmas! The afternoon will feature a holiday poem by Krackle, Christmas stories, music and lots of fun! This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library and the Hope & District Arts Council. Saturday, Dec. 7 2 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

SUNDAY Happy Knit Hope: New this fall, join knitters of all ages and abilities at the library. Learn new stitches, chat and visit at our warm and welcoming fireside knitting circle. Sunday, Dec. 1 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

THEY TURNED THEIR EMPTIES INTO A NEW SET OF WHEELS. Brian returned his empty beverage containers at General Grant’s Recycling Centre - Sahali and won a brand new 2013 Smart Car. At the Hope Bottle Depot, Nadine won two Vespa Scooters. And Nick won two Norco Mountain Bikes at the Lougheed Return-It Depot. Congrats to these lucky recyclers.

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Sites & Scenes of Hope: Members of the Hope Arts Gallery will have their artwork exhibited and for sale in the back room gallery from Dec. 1-20. Many artists will be on site at the reception, which will be held at the gallery Sunday, Dec 8 from 2-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Sunday, Dec. 8 2 p.m. Hope Arts Gallery 349 Fort St. 604-869-2408 hopearts@telus.net Blue Christmas: A quiet service of candles, prayer and music in remembrance and healing at a time when loss can be especially difficult with joyous celebration all around. Sunday, Dec. 8 7 p.m. Christ Church 681 Fraser Ave. 604-869-5402 anglican-hope@uniserve. com

Community

History in Hope Taken from The Hope Standard archives NOVEMBER 1993 • Hope Airport is now owned by local government, rather than the federal government, and receives $338,000 from the federal treasury for airport improvements • A 10-year-old boy is kicked and beaten by a group of 11 schoolmates in the playground at C.E. Barry • Amidst a storm of debate, Hope council sets $500,000 aside for pool facilities and $300,000 to go toward a library • Forty Yale residents attend a public meeting to complain about truckers travelling through town on the Trans-Canada Highway • Bud Gardner is re-elected as Hope mayor with 1,137 votes, several hundred more than all four of his rivals combined • The latest of Pete Ryan’s chainsaw carvings (two cougars) are bolted and cemented into place next to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Memorial Park, after council strikes a deal with Ryan to do 20 more carvings over the next five years NOVEMBER 1998 • After surviving cutbacks in teachers, teacher’s aids and the teacher’s resources centre, Silver Creek parents receive good news from MLA Harry Lali, who gives the official go-ahead to their new $2.9 million school • Pat Murakami is the recipient of the Governor

General’s Caring Canadian Award in recognition of more than 30 years of volunteer service • The Boston Bar band, after a three year struggle for funding, officially opens their Kopcitchin Daycare in North Bend • Fourteen-year-old Sheileen Prest is honoured as one of three top distance runners in the province in her age group • After being bombarded with phone calls and letters in support of Hope’s two local busing firms, the school board reconsiders its decision to put the two contracts out for open tender • Scams continue to plague the community, prompting police to warn residents to be on the lookout for counterfeit $100 bills NOVEMBER 2003 • Hope’s first digital photo lab opens at Pharmasave • Two women are killed in a single vehicle accident between Boston Bar and Lytton • $13,000 is raised at the hospital auxiliary’s annual silent auction • The Yale Band and Qualark Resources receive a financial boost after the provincial government announces $300,000 in funding to support the joint mining venture planned in south Yale • A lengthy investigation leads police to a Third Avenue home, where four occupants are arrested and 48 marijuana plants

and various pieces of growing paraphernalia are confiscated along with 140 grams of Crystal Meth amphetamines (estimated street value of about $14,000) • The seventh annual Hope Isshin Ryu Karate Shiai has record participation, with close to 175 karate students from as far away as California, Washington D.C., and Rankin Inlet in the Nunavut territory come to test their skills against peers and black belt-ranked judges NOVEMBER 2008 • Chawathil First Nations leads youth from Hope Secondary School to Coopers Foods and back in a parade to highlight addiction issues in Hope and within the First Nation communities • Hope elects Laurie French as the town’s new mayor, narrowly taking the seat from incumbent mayor Wilfried Vicktor 829 votes to 810 • An environmental waste removal company is called in to help clean up an illegal dump site on the shores of the Coquihalla River • The B.C. government completes treaty negotiations with the Yale First Nation • Yale-Lillooet MLA Harry Lali announces he plans to seek his fourth term, this time in the Fraser-Nicola riding • The Hope & District Chamber of Commerce hosts its first annual Business Excellence Awards

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Envision Financial kicks off holiday program Envision Financial has launched the Full Cupboard Holiday Program (formerly Angel Tree) for a fourth consecutive year to help spread some holiday cheer to those in need. Last year over 1,200 gifts and 3,410 pounds of food were collected through this program for families and individuals. This year, the local financial institution is hoping to collect even more. “The statistics really speak to the need for this program,” said Susan Byrom, manager of community investment at Envision Financial. “One in seven children in B.C. live under the poverty line and 29.5 per cent of monthly food bank users are children—over 27,000 kids in B.C. By participating in this initiative, local residents have the opportunity to give a gift worth giving and make the holidays brighter for families, children and seniors in our communities.”

Starting this week, all Envision Financial locations will display a decorated Christmas tree with Full Cupboard tags, each representing a child or senior in the local community, and tote bag tags, representing the most wanted food items from local food banks. Members of the community are invited to make a meaningful difference by taking an ornament from the tree and returning it with a new and unwrapped gift, food or cash donation by Dec. 13. In Hope, the Full Cupboard Holiday Program has partnered with the Hope Holly Days to deliver all gifts and cash donations. Launched earlier this year, The Full Cupboard is Envision Financial’s innovative new program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for local food banks. For more information on the Full Cupboard Holiday Program, visit www.envisionfinancial.ca/ Personal/Community/FullCupboard

EXHIBITOR BOOTHS, SPEAKERS’ SESSIONS, ONSITE RESUMÉ CLINIC, SPEED MENTORING + MORE December 16, 2013, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vancouver Public Library (350 West Georgia Street)

Keynote Speaker: Gobinder Gill

“8 Key Steps to Getting Hired” To compete successfully in today’s competitive job market, immigrants need to know what human resources personnel are seeking (hint: soft skills are important). Indian-born diversity expert and best-selling author Gobinder Gill shares his “8 Key Steps” to set you apart and increase your chances of getting hired.

We’re looking for pictures of: • Outdoor Fun • Christmas Lights • Christmas Trees and or Decorations • Pets

Send us your photos by December 9th & they may be used in our special holiday edition published on December 19th.

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Sports

Courting interest in racquet sports Barry Stewart Hope Standard

Looking for a new activity to try out — or an old one to get back into? The local rec centre is featuring two racquet sport demos and try-outs this Saturday, Nov. 30, as part of the RBC Sports Day in Canada program. Anyone from age 15 and up is welcome to try their hand at pickleball or badminton. Pickleball runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silver Creek school gym and badminton follows at the same location, from 1-3 p.m. It’s all free and paddles and racquets will be provided, for those who don’t have them. Bring your runners and active wear. RBC is the main sponsor for the nation-wide sports promotion. Other partners are the CBC, True Sport, Participaction, ViaSport, Black Press and Hope and District Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services. “People who play the games weekly will be there to help out,” said rec centre assistant manager Mandy Arbuckle. “We’ll also have Grant Brittain, from Pickleball International in Abbotsford, who’ll be out to give a demo,” added recreation programmer Kim Richardson. “This is a fairly new initiative,” explained Richardson. “It’s to get people coming together for the love of sport. Last year, we had an open house of our facility and this year, we’re trying this. “I plan on coming by,” said Richardson. “It’s a good opportunity for me to get out and try those sports.” Speaking from Abbotsford on Tuesday, Brittain said he started his Pickleball International company a few years ago, to bring paddles in for people who couldn’t find them in their local sports shops. “It’s grown from there,” said Brittain. “Now, I go around to rec centres on evenings and weekends and

do clinics.” The sport is really taking off with seniors but Brittain sees a lot value in it for younger generations and he has his 13, 11 and 8-year-old children playing. In fact, the game was first developed as a family pastime. “A lot of young people like to play singles,” said Brittain. The game uses the same court as badminton but with a roughly tennis-height net. Unlike badminton, he explained, pickleball singles uses the whole court — not the narrowed-down singles court of badminton. “When I started playing in my mid-30’s, I was going up against senior players and I figured I could take them on,” recalled Brittain. “But I was in for a surprise! It’s all about placement for them, not so much the power.” As with badminton, you can get into pickleball for less than $100. “Wooden paddles cost $20 but the better ones run from $45 to $100,” said Brittain. “The better ones have different cores and are made of graphite or carbon fibre. “You buy a paddle and you’ve got it for five years or more. You only have to replace the handle grip and edge guard once in a while.” Brittain said a lot of the interest among seniors has come from snowbirds who have played the game while on vacation in Florida, Arizona or California. “Some of their facilities have 100 courts and they’re tearing out tennis courts and replacing them with pickleball,” said Brittain. “You can basically put four pickleball courts where one tennis court is.” This Saturday, Brittain hopes to bring his son along and introduce the rules of the game. “We’ll have people learn to hit the ball and from there, we’ll get into some little games.”

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Don Bourquin and other local pickleball players invite you to a free pickleball demonstration Saturday at Silver Creek Elementary, from 10 a.m. to noon. From 1-3 p.m., badminton will be the featured sport. Both events are part of the RBC Sports Day in Canada program, which is promoting sports from coast to coast. Racquets will be provided, for those who do not have their own. Bring runners and active wear.

Holiday Programs Drop and Shop Saturdays November 30 – December 21

Christmas Cards and Gift Tags Making Saturday, December 7

Skate with Santa Sunday, December 8

RECREATION, CULTURE & AIRPARK SERVICES

Canned Good Admission Wednesday, December 4

HHope ope & District

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BUSINESS

Services

AUTOMOTIVE

FRASER CANYON Hope Auto Body Ltd. GLASS LTD. Windshield replacements Rock chip repairs All private insurance co. Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp. Full Service Glass Shop

DOMESTIC & IMPORTS

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FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY ASK FOR DETAILS.

CONSTRUCTION

Precision Exteriors • Roofing • Siding • Windows • Doors & more

ELECTRICAL • Residential • Rural • Commercial • New Construction • Renovations

WCB Insured. Contact Jeremy for a FREE ESTIMATE

Scott Gilbert 604-750-8025 604-860-8605

Computer Sales & Service

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

CANYON CARPETS • Cloverdale Paint Dealer • Blinds • Carpet & Vinyl • Ceramic Tile • Hardwood • Laminates • Free Estimates • Expert Installation

CARPETS FLOORING

PAINT

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PLUMBING & HEATING

SPACE FOR RENT

PLUMBING

604-869-1111 604-869-6544

Got the plumbing blues?

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call today to advertise your business: 604.869.2421

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UPHOLSTERY

TREE SERVICE

SPACE FOR RENT

Upholstery Furniture, Windows, Fabric

• Removals • Toppings • Chipping • Limbing

rogersupholstery@telus.net

Free Estimates & Fully insured.

In-home & on-line estimates

604-702-8247

ROGERS TREEPHILLIPS SERVICES

604.860.0939

285B Wallace Street info@allsyscomputers.com

LANDSCAPING • Commercial & Residential Yard Maintenance • Hydro Seeding • Brush Chipping

Cell: 604.869.1686 Fax: 604.869.7605

MOVERS

Integrity Movers Moving and Delivery Services “We’re not satisfied until you are” NEW TO HOPE

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604-860-5277 (LOCAL) 778-896-6414 (CELL)

REAL ESTATE

SPACE FOR RENT

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ROBPELLEGRINO.COM “Lifetime Hope Area Resident” robp@remax.net 604-869-1290 (Cell Direct) 604-869-2945 (Office)

HOPE REAL ESTATE ADVERTISER New Edition Available Now

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(Personal Real Estate Corporation)

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BUSINESS of the week PLUMBING

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PLUMBING Licensed Plumber • GAS FITTER • INSURED 22 Years Experienc

LLOYD’S UTILITIES

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GLEN TRAUN

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CALL ABOUT REBATE PLANS!

LANDSCAPING

TILE

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• Gas, Oil & Propane Furnaces • Water Heaters • Class A Gas Fitter

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FLOORING

CONSTRUCTION

COMPUTERS

For all your plumbing needs

Home

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Cell

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Your source for quality local professionals. ADVERTISING DEADLINE: Tuesdays at 4:30pm

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57 TRAVEL.............................................61-76

Hope Ratepayers

CHILDREN ........................................80-98

CHRISTMAS DINNER Hope Drive In Thurs., Dec 5 12 Noon

Members & Supporters

EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Hope Station House

RENTALS ......................................703-757

111 Old Hope Princeton Way

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

Sat., Nov 30 6:00 pm Pork Dinner $12.00

MARINE .......................................903-920

AGREEMENT

Music to follow BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.851.4736 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Required to support a lady 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

Early Bird Draw Winner

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Gerry Hoogendoorn Congratulations!

TRAVEL

Hope Station House 111 Old Hope Princeton Way

Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale Sat., Dec 7 9 am - 3 pm

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Parish Christmas Tea

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Christ Church Hope

ACCOUNTING POSITION

Nov. 30, 2013 1 pm - 3 pm $6.00 All Welcome

Individual capable of doing A/R, payroll & other office tasks as needed. Must have 1 year exp in accounting, able to work with little supervision, and able to be task oriented.

corner of Park & Fraser

COMING EVENTS

Fax resume to: 604-853-4179 .Retro Design & Antiques Fair. Dec 1st, 10am-3pm. 3250 Commercial Dr. Info:604-980-3159. Adm. $5.

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HELP WANTED

Versatile person needed to fill position with a variety of responsibilities. Successful candidate will be suitably skilled and experienced to manage a busy gas bar, perform kitchen duties in a restaurant and perform routine maintenance. Experience and knowledge of nutrition, health and fitness is a bonus. Must have valid BC driver’s license and clean abstract. Salary to be determined. Please apply by sending resume to: Boston Bar First Nation, Box 369, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0 or by e-mail to: bbarbandd@uniserv.com or fax to 604-867-9317

CARRIERS NEEDED

OBITUARIES

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM!

NOWThose HIRING with HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

Where winners work! Please apply online at:

www.edgewatercasino.ca

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED Hope Taxi is looking for part and full-time drivers. Must have clean abstract with a class 4 license. Apply to Kuldip at

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

OBITUARIES

Wills can be confusing.

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YARD PERSON, F/T Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for full time yard position. Must have a valid driver’s license, have a minimum grade 12 education. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity. Please Fax or email resume Attn. Mike Fax: 604-599-5250 email:mike@megacranes.com email:info@megacranes.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians required for work in Fort McMurray. If you are interested in a balanced schedule, competitive wages and benefits please send your resume to: hr@gladiatorequipment.com or fax to 1-780-986-7051.

FOR THE

SILVER CREEK AREA

Call Janice at 604-869-2421 or drop by 540 Wallace St.

Advertising Manager The Chilliwack Progress has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Manager, reporting to the Publisher. The successful candidate will lead a professional sales team with a strong mandate to grow both print and online revenue. They will strive to build a team that will be one of the best in the industry. This individual will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the advertising team, developing and managing new products and exceeding the department’s sales targets. The Advertising Manager will work closely with the Creative Services Manager to provide the best results for advertising clients. Developing relationships with community leaders and businesses is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be innovative and energetic and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. They will be both creative and entrepreneurial in nature with a proven sales record. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

But they don’t have to be.

The Chilliwack Progress, first published in 1891, is currently a twice-weekly award winning community newspaper. We are a part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with newspapers in both Canada and the Untied States. Please send a resume with cover letter to publisher@theprogress.com by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

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Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

SUPPORT WORKER

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES 173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

WONDERFUL Massage ROUTE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE We are looking for outgoing individuals to help take care of our amazing customers. You are responsible for daily pick up and delivery of uniforms, mats, towels and more. Customers are the focus of everything we do, so your face-to-face time with each of them every week is critical. You have a good driving record, a strong work ethic, and a customer service attitude. Enjoy Mon. - Fri. Day Shifts, Benefits, Good Pay, & A Family Culture w/ Many Opportunities For Advancement. Learn more about us at www.unifirst.ca To apply, please send resume and driver’s abstract to Sheri DeLeeuw by fax 604-888-8372 or email sheri_deleeuw@unifirst.ca

New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

604-746-6777 2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. *****Hiring New Girls*****

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

PSYCHIC MIRACLES by Luna.com Call and get a free reading by phone. Love money job family, restores broken relationships, solves all problems permanently. 1-866-229-5072

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

COMPUTER SERVICES

245

CONTRACTORS

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686

260

ELECTRICAL

188

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Advertising Sales Consultant

338

PLUMBING

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

377

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

MISC. FOR SALE

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

Mountain Border Floral

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939

387

WINDOWS

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

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300

We are looking for a motivated self-starter that can thrive in a competitive sales environment. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients through superior customer service and strong sales skills. They will be expected to keep up with a high demand for developing new business, employing extensive prospecting and cold-calling techniques.

LANDSCAPING

296 Hudson Bay St

Free bag of tea with every purchase Christmas Trees, Pointsettas & table centers available Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

Black Press has over 170 community newspaper across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with cover letter by 5:00 pm Sunday December 1, 2013, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher by email: publisher@theprogress.com

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

CAIRN TERRIER Puppies. Home raised, Shots, dewormed. $450. 778-808-0570, 604-859-1724

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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

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HOPE

3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., soundproof, radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St., sunny side of town, N/S, no dogs, D/D Ref’s req. Avail now. Call (604)869-6599 or (604)796-0069 HOPE

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Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077

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MISC. FOR RENT

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

ALTO CONN SAX $495. 604-859-5925

HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464

PIANO. Mason & Risch Toronto Comes with bench. Low standing. Good condition $600. 604-854-5929

HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464

REAL ESTATE

HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

736

HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE, 2 bdrm house, $700 includes electricity cost. Call 1 (604)525-1883

HOPE

2 bedroom

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

plus den in seniors community.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

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

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILER Puppies. Ready December 1st. $1000/firm. (778)899-3326 Yorkshire Terrier, P/B, not reg., 4 male/1 female, vet certificate. $550 & up. (604)846-7074/846-7139

New Home on 1/2 Acre Lot in Hope $249,888 OR Home $124,888 w/$650 pad rent. Financing avail. 604-830-1960.

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KAWKAWA LAKE, 3 bdrm home, 66546 Kawkawa Lk Rd, stunning views of lake, floor to ceiling reno’s just completed, lake access 100 yds away, W/D, $990/mo. Avail Dec 1. Call 1-604-505-1077

SILVER CREEK, 1 bdrm, clean, quiet country cottage. Avail now. Call (604)869-5806

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MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

LOVING DOG FOR GOOD HOME, Staffordshire/Pitbull, 2yrs spade female. Brindle. Great with kids & adutls. 604-615-7244 Abbotsford, 604-514-3809 Langley

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The Chilliwack

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Coquihalla Courts

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

RENTALS

STEEL BUILDING.......”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

PETS

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MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment.

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Black Lab German Shepherd Rottie pups, 8 wks old, vet check, 4 left, 2 females, 2 males, 3 black, $495; 1 tan, $595. Call 604-864-1004.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.

PETS

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

MOVING & STORAGE

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

HOPE, 1 car garage for rent, $130 / month. Available immediately. Call 604-869-6599

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Storewide Clearance

excluding flowers & plants

UPHOLSTERY

REAL ESTATE

50% off all giftware & fertilizer

LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly, awardwinning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales consultant.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

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DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

New SRI *1404 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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EMPLOYEES WANTED Your Future is a Click Away.

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE. basic tier 1 cable, F/S, laundry hook-up., family oriented, No dogs. $640/mo. Ref’s required. Available now. Call 604-869-9006

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HELP WANTED

A20 Hope Standard, Thursday, November 28, 2013 RENTALS 752

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

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HOPE. 2 BDRM TOWNHOUSE. Cable, F/S, laundry fac., No dogs. $640./mo. Ref’s required. Family oriented Call 604-869-9006

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WANTED TO RENT

HOPE, Small house, cabin or mobile home with garage/shop, up to $650/m + util. retired gentleman w/mature dog 250-699-2247

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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AUTO SERVICES

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

830

MOTORCYCLES

2005 SUZUKI GSXR1000 Motorbike, black, clean title, runs and looks excellent, never been down only 10k miles FOR FREE. Contact (scottbaker49@gmail.com)

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

TRUCKS & VANS

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 door, auto, sedan. ST#468. Only this week! $1,900. 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. STK#467. $2,500. 1996 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, sedan, fully loaded ST#478. $2,900. 2003 FORD WINDSTAR. 7 psger, runs good. ST#460. Only this week! $2,900. 1996 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, fully loaded, Aircared. ST#462. $2,995. 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, low kms. ST#459. Only this week! $3,900. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#376 $3,900. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#250. $5,995. 2006 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, ST#387. Only this week! $6,500. 2008 CHEVY COBOLT 2 dr, 5 spd, black. ST#445. Only this week! $6,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, runs good. ST#364. $6,900. 2007 CHEV COBALT 4 dr, auto, low kms. ST#367. Only this week! $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2008 KIA SPECTRA 4 dr auto hatch back, fully loaded ST#352. $7,777. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 door, auto, sunroof, leather, full load ST#442. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487. Only this week! $11,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $15,900. 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $17,900. 2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Ony 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

TRUCKS 2006 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, long box, runs good ST#309 $12,900. 2004 HUMMER H2, 4 dr, auto, 4 X 4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900. 2006 FORD F350. Quad cab 4 X 4, auto, long box, diesel. ST#13. $14,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only, 162K. ST#126. $15,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.com

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

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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES CARS & VANS

DAYS 2013

Hope Community Services

Helping those in need!

Christmas Hamper Applications are available at Hope Community Services until December 12, 2013. Any person who feels they need a hamper may apply Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at our office, 434 Wallace Street. Proof of residency and ID for all person who live in the house is required. To accommodate working families, applications will be taken at the HCS office on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Hampers go out on December 19. LOCAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR HOLLY DAYS

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS NOV. 30 - DEC. 6, 2013 Engines - gas ............................................. $139.95 Transmissions ............................................. $49.95 Starters ......................................................... $17.95 Alternators ................................................... $17.95 Heater Motors ............................................. $10.95 Heater Cores ................................................ $10.95 Composite Headlights................................ $27.95 Elec Distributors ......................................... $24.95 Fenders ......................................................... $20.95 Hoods ............................................................ $40.95 Car Doors...................................................... $34.95 Truck, Van, SUV Doors ............................... $44.95 Rear Hatch Assys........................................ $59.95

Canada Post

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Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

ANSWERS FOR NOVEMBER 21 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Hope Post Office is collecting donations for Holly Days. Bring in your non-perishable item when you go for your mail.

www.pickapart.ca 792-1221

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43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

DISTRICT OF HOPE Request for Proposal HOPE RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY PARK The District of Hope is seeking proposals for the design and construction of park improvements located at Seventh Avenue. The improvements include upgrades to the Sports Bowl, skateboard area, trails and a new bike skills/pump track as funding permits. The Request for Proposal documents are available at the District of Hope Municipal Office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 325 Wallace Street, Hope, BC or accessed via internet at www.hope.ca. A mandatory preproposal meeting will be held on December 11, 2013. Responses are to be submitted on or before 4:00 pm, Monday, January 17, 2014 to: Scott Misumi, Director of Community Development District of Hope 325 Wallace Street PO Box 609 Hope, BC, V0X 1L0

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2 FOR 1 Bowling with a donation of a non-perishable food item or toy to Holly Days. Valid until Dec. 20

10% off the cost of tires. On until the end of January 2014.

December 4 - Swim and Gym: Bring in a canned food item and get free admission to the pool and gym.

Hope & District Di trict

December 7 - Exercise Extravaganza: Bring an

RRecreation ti & CCultural ltt l SServices i

Now That’s a Deal!

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week

Bring in food for Holly Days and get

IN DOWNTOWN HOPE

Tree of Wishes Stop by the Hope Sears store and find a tree full of Christmas wishes. Each star on the tree has the name, Christmas present wished for, price and catalogue # for a child in Hope. Order the present with Maureen.

unwrapped gift for a child and get a free 2 hr fitness class from 9:00 to 11:00 am,

Mountain Border Nursery With every donation to Holly Days made at the store, you will receive some free tea.

Rona, Hope, has a collection box at the front of the store, where donations of nonperishable food items, toys and gifts can be dropped off for Holly Days.

Sunny Maples Pet Grooming Nail Trimming for Dogs - $10 with half of the proceeds going to Holly Days Sunday, Dec. 15 9 am - 12 noon Drop-In 63045 Airport Rd. Refreshments and baking for sale, with proceeds to Holly Days too.

Hope & District Arts Council is collecting donations of food and winter clothing at all of their WinterFest 2013 events. Children’s Christmas Crafts - Dec. 7, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Children will be making Christmas ornaments. Adult Crafts - Dec. 7, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Crafts to be made will be Clothes Pin Fairies and Elf Boots Both of these events take place at the Art Machine, 777 5th Ave. free of charge, with materials supplied.

Letters to Santa at the Hope Library Dec. 7 2:00 to 3:00 pm Write a special letter to Santa, sing carols, listen to a story and enjoy snacks provided by the Friends of the Hope Library. For more information contact the Hope & Dist. Arts Council at 604-869-3400 or hopearts@telus.net

www.hopecommunityservices.com 434 Wallace Street | 604-869-2466