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The oldest tiger at the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove had to be euthanized on New Year’s Eve. A written statement issued by the zoo said Sweetie, the Siberian tiger, had to be put down on Tuesday “as a result of continued concern regarding her loss of appetite, respiratory distress and being lethargic.” Sweetie had been in poor health for the last month and a half, the zoo said. “We have tried medication and stimulating her appetite, but her condition continued to decline,” the statement said. A release issued by the zoo on Thursday evening said that a necropsy indicated the cat had a large hernia on her diaphragm, believed to have been present since birth. According to the zoo’s veterinarian Dr. Bruce Burton, “A hiatal hernia was almost certainly present since birth and thus was congenital rather than traumatic in origin. She did extremely well to live one year, let alone 18, considering the size of the hernia. It was likely not something we could have repaired surgically and since she was not eating, we felt it was in her best interest — the kindest thing to do — for her to be humanely euthanized. It is unlikely she was in any real discomfort at all.”
‘Sweetie’ the Siberian tiger was born at the Greater Vancouver Zoo 18 years ago. The 18-year-old Sweetie was born at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. “Sweetie was a very special part of our zoo family and will be dearly missed by all … rest in peace.” The statement added the median life expectancy of female Siberian tigers is 14 years in captivity. In the wild there are estimated to be as few as 400 to 500 Siberian tigers living primarily in eastern Russia, although some exist in China and North Korea. Tigers are listed as a “vulnerable” species by the the International Union of Conservation of Nature Red List.
Cities aim to dig out medical marijuana ‘home growers’ By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove’s Valerie Mensah-Wilson shows some of the style and agility that contributed to her team’s victory over the visiting Langley squad in U-17 girls soccer, Sunday, Jan. 5 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
Some B.C. cities are vowing to do what they can to uproot licensed medical marijuana grow operations in homes that will become illegal this spring as federally approved large-scale commercial growers take over. As of April 1, an estimated 11,500 B.C. medical marijuana grow operations that have been run by or on behalf of federally licensed users are supposed to shut down voluntarily but civic leaders say Health Canada is doing almost nothing to force them to comply. “It’s an absolute gong show,” Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman said. “They’re keeping cities completely in the dark as to what they plan to do to fix this mess.” Abbotsford, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and
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Property assessments are up slightly across most of B.C., with dips in average residential values in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island. The biggest increases were in the Northwest and Peace River regions, where total residential value rose about 10 per cent as natural gas and other industrial development picks up speed. The B.C. Assessment Authority released its 2014 property assessment rolls Thursday, showing continued slight growth in total property values in most regions of B.C. The value of all property in B.C. rose 1.27 per cent, despite declines in most regions for farm, recreational and managed forest land. In the Lower Mainland, most residential values showed modest increases, from almost flat on the North Shore to 1.61 per cent in Vancouver, 0.68 in North Fraser, 1.98 per cent in Surrey-White Rock and 1.53 per cent in the Fraser Valley. Richmond-Delta recorded the only decline in the region, with residential total value down 0.15 per cent. In Southern Vancouver Island, total residential property value fell 2.69 per cent, with similar decreases for recreational and farm property. Business property is up 3.89, and major industrial property jumped 17.45 per cent. Central Vancouver Island residential property slipped 1.31 per cent, with similar decreases in
industrial, recreational and farm property and a 2.67 per cent rise in business property. The Courtenay region saw residential values hold steady, with business property up 3.36 and farm and recreational values down two per cent. Penticton region residential property is down 0.94 per cent, with a similar dip in farm value. Kelowna also had about a one per cent drop in farm value, with residential value steady compared to 2013. The Vernon region saw a 1.57 per cent drop in residential value and a 1.95 per cent dip in farm value. Residential property value was up 1.21 per cent in the NelsonTrail region, up 1.31 per cent in the East Kootenay and up 0.76 per cent in the Kamloops region. Residential value held steady in the Cariboo region, with declines recorded in industrial, farm and forest land. The largest moves in the 2014 assessment roll were for managed forest land, which showed a jump of 15.3 per cent in the Fraser Valley and drops of 10 per cent or more in other regions. Rod Bealing, executive director of the Private Forest Landowners Association, said the value reflects fluctuations in the price of logs, with property value lagging the timber market by several years. Assessments for regions and individual properties are available at www.bcassessment.ca, where property owners can find information on appealing their assessment for property tax purposes.
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The derelict gas bar and fast food buildings at the south-east corner of Aldergrove’s 264 Street and Fraser Highway were finally demolished over the Christmas holidays. The buildings had been sitting vacant for many years but the contaminated soils were remediated several years ago. The owners have planned a strip mall geared to professional services at the location, and have confirmed The Wired Monk coffee house as a tenant.
First baby of 2014 arrives at Langley By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
The parents of the first Langley baby born in 2014 chose her name more than seven years before she was born. Sunny and Jasmine Sandher had been seeing each other for about six months when the topic of children’s names came up. Both agreed if they ever had a girl, they would name her Nile, like the river that runs through Egypt.
They liked how it sounded, Sunny Sandher recalls. So when the Langley couple’s child arrived at 12:55 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Langley Memorial Hospital, that decision had already been made. Nile Kaur was actually a little late getting here. Her due date was the 23rd of December, and there was even some concern that she might arrive early. Both mother and child are doing well and went home Thursday.
Nile was the first baby of the New Year to arrive at Langley Memorial hospital.
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ing to stop those licensed growers licensed medical grows, most of them from moving to elude authorities, in the past two years. but added they will no longer have As in Abbotsford, that’s just the Health Canada protection if the tip of the iceberg – Surrey grow-op is found again in has learned through Surrey at a new location. Access to Information Maple Ridge Mayor requests that the city is Ernie Daykin said his staff home to nearly 900 mediwill soon pull together an cal pot grows that are soon action plan to respond to to become illegal. the estimated 600 to 700 “There’s an expectation medical pot grows in his they will be doing a comcity. plete cleanup and reme“I don’t know how diation of their property,” realistic it is to expect Barnscher said. Abbotsford Mayor those people to volun“We’re going to give tarily shut down and start Bruce Banman them a timeline to do that. ordering it legally from We’re not going to show up on April Pete’s Pothouse,” Daykin said. 1st or 2nd.” Cities are also wary of recently He said remediation work must be launched legal action. verified by a city-approved industrial Medical marijuana users hope a hygenist and restoration professional constitutional challenge launched by to ensure they don’t leave behind Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will an electrical fire trap or dangerous strike down part of the new federal mould for future residents. regulations on medical marijuana or Barnscher concedes there’s noth- at least force an extension of the April
1 deadline while the case is before the courts. Conroy’s application to exempt or grandfather in existing holders of personal production or designated grower licences is expected to be heard in early February. Users fear it will cost them much more to buy from authorized commercial sellers than it has to grow their own. Saskatoon-based CanniMed, one of the first producers to be licensed and begin shipments, is selling its medical pot for $7.50 to $12 per gram. Lower Mainland cities have taken varied approaches on where they will allow new approved growers to set up highly regulated, secure medical pot growing operations. Maple Ridge is allowing them only in agricultural areas, while Delta, Langley, Abbotsford and Kelowna are opposing medical pot as an allowed use on farmland in those municipalities.
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Show your ‘appreciation’ on January 15 Harry Hunt is well known in the Aldergrove community he and his family have called home since 1966. He is the gentleman who comes to the arena, schools and sports fields and takes pictures at many events, games and tournaments, and then makes sure those pictures get printed in The Aldergrove Star, where he contributes as a freelancer in his retirement years. He has been an integral part of the Aldergrove community for as long as anyone can remember. Born in Vancouver 73 years ago, he met his wife Betty at the Lutheran Bible Camp at Hatzic Lake, and the couple were wed in 1965. In 1966 the couple bought forested acreage in Aldergrove, which they cleared for their home and a hog farm operation. They raised their children Laura and Bob here, and Harry worked as a bricklayer for many years. Both Harry and Betty also worked for many years as custodians at Langley schools, including Langley and Aldergrove Secondary and Parkside Elementary, before retiring to their farm. Over the years, since his youth, Harry has been a player, then a coach and mentor of many sports enthusiasts, especially his favorites of rugby and hockey. His spirit and dedication are admirable and have made a huge impact
on this community. Unfortunately, he and his family have been experiencing some hard times recently. Harry underwent major surgery just before Christmas and Betty entered Mission Hospice with cancer at the same time, and she passed away on January 4, aged 71. A group of community volunteers are putting together a “Harry Hunt Appreciation Night� on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m. at the Aldergrove Kodiaks game to try to raise some money for the family and help show them how much the community appreciates all that he has done. The community asking for your support in whatever way you can. The hope is to fill the arena with as many minor hockey players and parents as possible, as well as players and parents from the many other sports Harry has covered over the years. In addition, organizers are looking for silent auction items and/or donations, and also some additional volunteers to help put this night together. Please contact Debbie Jones if you are able to help in any way. You can call or text Debbie at 604-842-2024 or email her at ldrbjones13@gmail.com An account has also been set up at the Aldergrove Credit Union if you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation. The account number for Harry Hunt’s family is 676410.
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A little boy from Langley who touched many hearts has died of cancer. Keian Blundell, who was sixyears-old, passed away in his parents loving arms on Jan. 1 after a long, hard battle with leukemia. His parents, Chantal and Ryan, are heartbroken, said family friends. Keian was diagnosed in 2012, just after his little brother Joren was born. Keian began a third round of treatment at the end of July, but in October doctors gave his parents the news that treatments were no longer working and they were moved to Canuck Place. In that time, Keian, very much in pain, was still thinking of others. His wish for Christmas was to do a toy drive for kids living at Canucks Place and at B.C. Children’s Hospital. His cause brought more than 300 toys that he saw delivered to both places. Prior to Christmas, Make-AWish fulfilled a dream of Keian’s to have a big carnival, with rides and games. An indoor facility was transformed into a carnival for him. It was in August 2013, that Langley residents were asked to donate their bottles to help out Keian’s parents who have both taken time away from work to spend with their son. Ryan has exhausted his employment insurance benefits and the
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Langley’s Keian Blundell died of cancer on New Year’s Day. He was only six. This was the last family photo shoot he did in October 2013 before his cancer got worse. family has had to give up their rental home in Langley. The Langley community responded, making Keian’s collection the biggest bottle drive to ever happen in Langley. Chantal and Ryan are temporarily living in an apartment in Vancouver provided by the hospital. They are there with Joren. According to family friend Megan Sedawie Creasy, they have had no money coming in for a long
time. “This family needs as much financial help as emotional through these next few months,� she said. Family and friends hope the community can help again. There is a fundraising page where people can donate here. The page said $40,000 has been raised, which is amazing, but it has been what the Blundells have survived on, so far, through this horrible journey, she said.
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Outdoor memorial planned for “finest field naturalist” in B.C. By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
This spring, the people who knew the late Glenn Ryder will hold an outdoor memorial service for the Aldergrove resident and renowned local naturalist. Ryder, who passed away in October at the age of 75, spent his happiest times in the outdoors, observing and recording wildlife, collecting artifacts, and exploring new habitats. Bob Puls, President of the Langley Field Naturalists (LFN), described Ryder as a shy and reclusive personality who was affectionately known within the naturalists’ group as the “invisible man.” Puls called Ryder’s death a “complete shock.” He said Ryder was active in the field up until a few weeks before he died. “Though he was becoming increasingly frail as the years [passed] there was no indication that he was not long for this world,” Puls said. Ryder was a founder and life member of the LFN and one of the team that lobbied to establish Campbell Valley Regional Park, Puls noted. Ryder’s obituary describes his early childhood as “unsettled,” one that was spent shuttling between orphanages and foster homes in various communities after he was
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An outdoor memorial service is planned this spring for the late Glenn Ryder of Aldergrove. born in Vancouver. It goes on to say that Ryder was a self-taught naturalist known for his “acute sense of observation and passion for nature” and his meticulous line drawings and watercolours. Ryder had a particular affection for owls. Dubbed the “finest field naturalist in British Columbia,” Ryder was known for his commitment to build, erect, and monitor nest boxes for cavity-nesting owls, especially
the threatened Western ScreechOwl. Even though he never completed elementary school, his acknowledged expertise won him work as a consulting naturalist. For four years, he was the summer warden and naturalist at Stum Lake, near Alexis Creek, where he helped protect the only colony of nesting American White Pelicans in British Columbia from human disturbance. The executor of Ryder’s will is hoping to find a home for his collection of detailed field notes, artwork, and written reports at UBC or SFU where it will be available for future reference by other naturalists. In 2012, Ryder was awarded the Steve Cannings Award for contributions to ornithology in British Columbia from the BC Field Ornithologists. He published many of his observations in Wildlife Afield, the biannual journal of the Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies (BCFWS). The BCFWS is planning to publish a 100-page memorial edition of Wildlife Afield devoted to Ryder and his many contributions to natural history in British Columbia. The date of the outdoor memorial, as well as updates on progress of the special edition, will be posted at www.wildlifebc.org/.
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about the predictive abilities of climate scientists please! In fact this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global warming news outlets BBC and The Guardian aboard to capture the melting wrought by a century of industrial expansion. The rescue efforts (from a Russian ship by Chinese helicopters) also disrupted an Australian icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the real scientific expeditions working in Antarctica. Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic debacle, as they did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped climate tourists. As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can find to prop up its version of truth. They call each other “warmists” and “deniers” among other pithy names. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America anti-tar sands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of mercury contamination in northern Alberta. A “bullseye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn around oilsands operations by measuring traces in snow. The study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published
yet, but Postmedia News reported on a presentation in November by the researchers. “The federal scientists stress the mercury loadings around the oilsands are low compared to the contamination seen in many parts of North America including southern Ontario and southern Quebec,” the news report states. This is like the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda and fed to the news media last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry. Consumption, rather than production of coal, diesel and other fuels produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. Of course safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: One of the most beautiful creatures on this planet is the apex predator, the stealthy tiger. Although “Sweetie”, a female Siberian tiger at the Vancouver Game Zoo had to be humanely put down after suffering bad health, it was the right decision. We are this world`s guardians and need to protect endangered species and increase their spiraling numbers to avoid possible extinction. There are many unfortunate conflicts between man and beast (sad losses on both sides) with many species as we encroach upon their wild habitat or exploit them for illicit gain. It is sad that some animals are senselessly slaughtered sport or story telling to impress audiences or to illegally sell body parts on the black market. The ignorance of mankind has repeated such nonsense with many species only to see them in books instead of appreciating them in real life. To those who protect these majestic carnivores or others against poachers or those who try to slowly inflate populations through breeding programs or zoos, your work is invaluable and sadly underfunded. Sweetie lived more than 14 years and like all living things from mother nature, she brought both fascination and knowledge. To the Greater Vancouver Zoo and public, a sad day. Whether we lose a loved one, an exotic animal or a pet, life is short and precious. We all have so much to learn. Kerwin Maude, Pitt Meadows
Kudos to Aldergrove’s Light-Up winners Editor: Aldergrove Fair Days Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Walt Levy Christmas Light Up Display contest. For business, the winner is the Useable Shop. Residential is the Povey Family. An honorable mention goes out to the Reiter Family and the Puffer Family. All winners are here in Aldergrove and all had a great display of color and lights to decorate our community. Thank you for participating and good luck next year! Patty Bennett, director, Aldergrove Fair Days
Let customers pick their ‘right’ path Editor: Re: Border tolls eyed to recoup TransLink losses (Black Press, Dec. 3). The more our governments tax us, the more we the people will try to evade paying. These so-called brainy people in government need to get their heads out of the sand. People will buy more if prices were lower. The gas tax should be graduated – i.e. the closer you live to the U.S. border crossings, the lower the taxes should be – so the difference in price is not so enormous. This is done in the Aldergrove area, where the gas prices are substantially lower. In South Surrey, there are no transit services, so why are we expected to pay transit taxes? People speak with their feet – or wheels, in this case – and rebel. Paul Dodds, Surrey r r r All this talk about Canadians going to the U.S. to do their shopping, and the idea that they should be punitively taxed for so doing, ignores the most fundamental tenet of business… “The customer is always right.” If Canadian customers choose to go south, then so be it. Jim Armstrong, Surrey
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FVRD aims to block waste incinerator permit renewal By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
If Metro Vancouver wants to build a new garbage incinerator it claims will be state-of-the-art it should first outfit the existing one with the best possible pollution scrubbing technology. That’s the position the Fraser Valley Regional District is taking in opposing the renewal of the operating certificate for Metro’s current Waste-To-Energy Facility in south Burnaby. The FVRD argues the proposed permit doesn’t go far enough in lowering the limit on allowed emissions toward international best-practices levels already identified by the provincial government. FVRD board vice-chair Patricia Ross said Metro has failed to improve emission controls as fast as it could have at the existing incinerator. “They could have upgraded it to the very best technology but they didn’t because they thought it was too expensive,” Ross said. “They could have and they should have. How are we to believe them when they say they will operate the next one at the best of standards?” The decision on renewing the permit will be made by the provincial environment ministry. Soil and vegetation tests for pollutants linked to the incinerator were only conducted for two years after it opened 25 years ago. The FVRD wants those tests reinstated to check contaminant levels it says could concentrate in
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The existing waste-to-energy facility in Burnaby requires upgrading before any new ones are approved, says the FVRD. crops, fish, livestock and people, out that they’re even telling you noting much food is grown just about – they’re not required to,” downwind in Richmond and she said. “What they’re reporting Delta. they’re emitting and what they’re “It is not acceptable to actually emitting are two very assume that no impact has been different things.” had on soil, vegetation, water, The FVRD’s response paper food products or public health filed with the province lists 48 without rigorous monitoring requested amendments to the and evaluation to confirm,” the proposed permit’s requirements, FVRD paper says. “The long- including calls for bolstered term impacts of the Burnaby testing on a range of front and incinerator, in operation since improved disclosure. 1988, can and must now be evalRoss said the province’s reacuated in a detailed manner.” tion will offer an early test of how Ross also said Metro’s dis- seriously the government will closed emissions are misleading take the air quality concerns of because there are a variety of Fraser Valley residents in making pollutants – including antimony, an ultimate decision on whether selenium and magnesium – that Metro Vancouver can build a are not tested for because there’s new waste-to-energy plant. no requirement to do so. Metro is currently in the “There’s a lot of junk coming midst of selecting potential sites
for a new plant, which could be operational by 2018. A new plant would burn 370,000 tonnes of garbage per year, in addition to the 280,000 tonnes already burned in Burnaby. Ross was also critical of the “under the radar” permit renewal process. Neither the FVRD nor affected local municipalities were notified, she said, and FVRD staff scrambled to respond by a Dec. 21 deadline after learning of the 30-day comment period in early December. Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore said the province has full control of the process. “We have continually upgraded the Burnaby facility and have plans for continuous improvements,” Moore said. The latest upgrade underway will reduce the plant’s nitrogen oxide emissions from 0.9 per cent of the region’s total to 0.4 per cent in 2014, he said. The plant’s emissions of lead, chromium, mercury and cadmium are each 0.1 per cent of the airshed’s total, Moore said, while emissions of dioxins, furans and fine particulate are “so low they are almost undetectable” at 0.001 per cent of the airshed total. The incinerator, which generates electricity to power 16,000 homes, is in line for another $20 million in further environmental upgrades over the next decade, he added. “This is on top of significant investments already made at the facility over many years.”
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Registration opens January 20, 2014 Registrations received after March 31, 2014 may not have a placement in your catchment school as a result of space limitations.. The following documents are required at the time of registration: • Proof of Age (Birth Certificate). • Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status must be provided for the parent (Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Citizenship Card, Canadian Passport, Landed Immigrant documentation, Permanent Resident documentation/cards). • Proof of residence (Driver's License, Utility Bill or Lease/Rental Agreement). For more information and registration times please contact your neighbourhood school.
Severe H1N1 flu cases strike Fraser Health By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
Fraser Health is urging residents to get the flu shot if they haven’t yet had it after a surge in severe cases of H1N1 influenza. More than a dozen patients sick with H1N1 are currently ventilated on respirators in hospital intensive care units. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder said the cases here are mirroring the pattern seen recently with outbreaks in Alberta, Ontario and Texas. Ill patients here are not the very elderly, but adults of various ages from 20 to 60, he said. Two
are pregnant women and others suffer from chronic illness or are very overweight. “We’re surprised at how many have come in such a short period of time with such severe disease,” Van Buynder said. Hospitalized patients are at Royal Columbian, Surrey Memorial and Abbotsford Regional hospitals, Van Buynder said, but added that’s just because the most seriously ill patients concentrate in the region’s three big hospitals. The virus isn’t limited to any particular community. “This is right across Fraser,”
he said. Van Buynder said all patients currently hospitalized with the flu are expected to survive, but he said the outbreak is disturbing. “We are urging those who have not already had their flu shot to get one. It is not too late.” Anyone who got the 2013 flu shot is immunized against the now-circulating strain of H1N1, he said. People who got the H1N1 flu shot in 2009 – when there was widespread concern about an outbreak of that strain – may have some immunity but are urged to get a new shot.
“We’re not sure whether this virus has moved a little bit,” Van Buynder said. “We recommend people get the current vaccine rather than relying on the previous one.” B.C.’s Influenza Control Policy came into effect Dec. 2. In addition to health care workers, anyone visiting someone in a health-care facility will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season. For more information about influenza and vaccination clinics, see immunizebc.ca
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Uplands Montessori Program Now Accepting Registrations The school will begin calling families on the wait list at the School Board Office to offer Kindergarten placements. Two Montessori classes are being filled. If you have not placed your name on the wait list at the School Board Office, contact Uplands directly for registration. You do not need to be on the wait list to be eligible, but spaces are filled on a first come first served basis. All Langley students are welcome to apply.
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The newest school in the Langley School District will be named Yorkson Creek Middle School to reflect the local community and the Yorkson Watershed in which it is located. “We’re really looking forward to opening our newest state-of-the-art school”, said Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Hoffman, noting that Yorkson Creek Middle School is a LEED building which means it has met rigorous standards for design around energy efficiency and internal environmental considerations. Yorkson Creek is also outfitted with the latest technology for learning and includes many flexible instructional areas and innovative design points that allow for creative teaching and student learning. A Neighbourhood Learning Centre is part of Yorkson Middle School and Board of Education Chair Wendy Johnson voiced her enthusiasm, “the Yorkson area will benefit from this fabulous new school and Neighbourhood Learning Centre – I’m sure Yorkson Creek Middle School will quickly become an integral part of the community”.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014 6:30 – 8:00 pm Come and learn about the Montessori Program philosophy, class organization, materials and individualized student programming. You will have an opportunity to visit the classrooms and tour the school during the evening. Uplands Principal Mrs. Gill and our fully trained Montessori teachers will be able to answer any questions you might have regarding the program and the school.
The misty weather conditions may have played into numbers being down in the annual Christmas bird count this year in Langley. According to Langley Field Naturalists Kathy Masse and Sheila Puls, the volunteers found 67 species, which is one more than was seen last year. However, the overall count of birds was down from 8,000 last year to 6,061 this Christmas. The count took place on Sunday, Dec. 29. Dedicated Langley Field Naturalists divided into five teams and set out from their meeting spot at ABC Country Restaurant armed with their clipboards and binoculars, to spend the day counting every bird they saw, both numbers and species, in the assigned count area. It was the annual North America Christmas Bird Count and the Fields Naturalists covered a pie shaped area, which is part of the large circle of the White Rock/Surrey Count area. The day was drizzly and cool but happily the rain stopped after an hour, said Masse. At 4 p.m., the groups met again, to warm up with a hot chocolate and to tally final numbers. Stories of rare bird sightings and adventures of the day were shared and enjoyed by all, Puls and Masse said. They found American robin counts are up this year. A highlight was the Cinnamon Teal which is rare in Langley
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People in Pain Network - nonprofit organization which assists people living with all types of chronic pain. A new, free Fraser Valley support group begins this September at Aldergrove’s Seventh-Day Adventist Church, on the third Tuesday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at 26245 - 28 Ave., Aldergrove. Info: Dick via e-mail at dick@ pipain.com, or 604-928-0486.
Garden Club - Fort Langley Library is looking for volunteers to help with their community garden plot. 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
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Synchronized Skating Teams bring home medals By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The four synchronized skating teams of the Aldergrove Skating Club had some fabulous skates at the South Surrey Arena on January 4. The Black Ice Intermediate team came home with a Silver medal after having two exciting programs skating to Spice Girls montage of music. The Ice Angels Juvenile team had
two clean performances skating to a series of songs from the Wizard of Oz and having fun “following the yellow brick road!!” to a Gold medal. The Snowflakes Beginner 1 team had fun with songs from Caspar the Friendly Ghost and Ghostbusters to skate to a Gold medal. The Ice Silhouette Adult 3 team skated exciting programs to “Stompa” and also came home with a Gold
medal. All four teams will be traveling to Lethbridge at the end of January to the Mountain Regional Championships to compete against teams from B.C. and Alberta. The Intermediate team will also competing at the National Synchronized Championships being held Feb. 21-22 in Burnaby, where teams will be participating from across Canada.
MEDALS FOR ADULT SKATERS Several Aldergrove Adult skaters competed at the BC/YK Adult Championships on Saturday, January 4 at the South Surrey Arena. All the skaters did well, receiving several medals for some spectacular performances. Participating at the competition were Linda Maundrell – 6th place, Susan Edwards – 5th place, Natasha Woods – Gold, Roberta
Sawatzky – Silver, Leah Bowman – Silver, and Sharon Thomsen – Bronze. The Aldergrove skaters will also be preparing for the end of year Pop Concert on March 7, 2014. Anyone interested in learning to skating can still join the club. Information is available at www. aldergroveskatingclub or call 604857-1696.
Kodiaks winning streak stopped at 21 By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
After an unbelievable run stretching back to October when they earned at least a single point in every game, the Aldergrove Kodiaks finally saw their lengthy streak come to an end with a 2-1 loss to the Richmond Sockeyes. The defeat on Jan. 2 at the Richmond Arena was the first time since Oct. 12 the Kodiaks failed to register at least a point, a span of 21 games (18-0-1-2). The junior B hockey teams were tied at one midway through the third period — with Richmond’s Trevor Lima on a power play, and Aldergrove’s Kodi Schwarz trading goals — but Liam Lawson potted the winner with just over eight minutes
to play. Jordan Liem made 33 saves in the defeat, earning him the game’s third star, and this came the night after he made 22 saves on 23 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Ridge Meadows Flames at the Aldergrove Arena. Stephen Ryan potted a pair — he leads the league with 30 goals and 60 points in 32 games — while Elvis Jansons had the other. Ryan’s first goal was unassisted and his second goal was helped by Robert Jang. Brandon Dolby and Aaron Markin assisted Jansons. The Flames closed the scoring that night on a power play by Michael Bell. Ryan was the game’s first star, and Aaron Markin and Joshua Cronin were second and third stars, respectively.
Interesting statistics: Kodiaks Stephen Ryan and Kenny Prato have 10 power play goals each and they are one shy of tying Travis Gorman’s record of 11 for the Kodiaks back in the 2008-’09 season. Gorman got 60 points in the 200809 season, with 23 goals and 37 assists. Ryan has 60 points with 30 goals, 30 assists, and is tied for second for most points in a season. The Kodiaks player with the most points in a season is Thomas Hardy, with 73 in the 2011-12 season, but Ryan is only three points away from tying for most goals in a season. With the split, the Kodiaks continue to lead the Pacific Junior Hockey League with a record of 24-5-1-2 and 51 points.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks captain Kenny Prato (from left), Adam Callegari and Stephen Ryan remain the team’s top-producing line, with Ryan nudging into record stats for goals and assists.
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Do you know an individual, youth, or a couple who improves life for others and makes a difference in the community? If so, the Township of Langley would like to know about them. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Pete Swensson 2014 Outstanding Community Youth Award, Eric Flowerdew 2013 Volunteer Award, and the 2013 John and Muriel Arnason Award. The Pete Swensson Award is given to a Langley student in grade 11 or 12 who is nominated by his or her school and maintains a high scholastic effort, participates in school activities, and makes a contribution to the community through volunteer work. If you know an outstanding youth who should be considered for nomination, contact the school’s principal. The Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award recognizes a volunteer who promotes an active living lifestyle that enhances residents’ quality of life through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits, promotes traditional and non-traditional recreation activities, and enhances Langley’s community spirit. The John and Muriel Arnason Award is presented to a volunteer couple who advocate culture, learning, and literacy, foster partnerships and cooperative efforts, and create the potential for long-term benefits to the Langley community. A $750 monetary award will be presented to a recognized charity or society chosen by the winners of the Eric Flowerdew Volunteer Award and the John and Muriel Arnason Award. Deadline for nominations is February 7. For additional criteria, nomination forms, and more information contact: Lisa Egan Special Events Coordinator legan@tol.ca 604.533.6148
Online Schedule of 2014 Township of Langley Council Meetings According to the Community Charter Section 127 (1) a Council must: (a) make available to the public a schedule of the date, time, and place of regular Council meetings, and (b) give notice of the availability of the schedule in accordance with section 94 (public notice) at least once a year. Regular Evening Council meetings are held at 7pm at the Civic Facility, Fraser River Presentation Theatre, 4th Floor, 20338 - 65 Avenue, unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule of 2014 Council meetings or to view Council meeting agendas, visit our website at tol.ca. Susan Palmer Deputy Township Clerk 604.533.6032
Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley, pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, to dispose of Township owned land, the particulars of which are as follows:
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TWU Spartans University Sports Volleyball Fri
Jan 10 vs. Mt. Royal University 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Jan 11 vs. Mt. Royal University 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s Fri Jan 17 vs. UBC Okanagan 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Jan 18 vs. UBC Okanagan 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s
Men’s Hockey Thu Jan 16 7:00pm vs. Simon Fraser University
Civic Addresses: 1123 - 272 Street Legal Descriptions: PID: 013-331-311 North Half of the North Half of the South East Quarter Section 7 Township 13 New Westminster District Description of Lands: The property is a vacant unserviced lot, approximately 39 acres in size. The property is zoned P-5. Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Contact Scott Thompson for information regarding the process by which the land may be acquired. Scott Thompson Manager, Property Management Department 604.533.6138
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Griffith Neighbourhood Plan Open House The Township of Langley is beginning the Griffith Neighbourhood Plan and holding an open house to present preliminary and conceptual information developed during an initial design charrette.
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The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com 33A AVE.
public notice Curbside Collection Services in Winter Conditions When winter conditions such as snow and icy roads affect curbside collection services, residents are asked to ensure their cans are still visible, and leave their garbage, recycling, and Green Can out for the day. The contractor will do its best to pick up the material before the end of the day. To determine if the material should be left outside for the next day, or brought back in until the following week, visit tol.ca/garbage and sign up for a collection reminder or call 604.530.3939. Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
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New Year’s Thanks!
Coastal mountain season pass holders welcome to enjoy Manning Park’s snow
We had a great time, as per usual at the Bradner Hall New Year’s Eve Party with family and friends.
By JO HUGHES Aldergrove Star
Despite the warm and wet conditions on the coast this winter, a cure for the ‘lack of winter blahs’ can be found in nearby Manning Provincial Park. With its higher elevation and its proximity to the Interior, Manning Park often gets snow when the Coastal Mountains are still waiting, and it has been no different this year. Over the holiday season winter enthusiasts from all over the Lower Mainland have been finding out that Manning Park Resort is closer than they think. Whether they came up to spend a day on the slopes, cruised the cross country ski trails, or enjoyed a moonlight guided snowshoe tour, snow hunters found what they were looking for at Manning – and all just over a two hour drive from Vancouver. While waiting for winter to reach their home ski areas, season pass holders from other mountains are more than welcome to follow the snow hunt to Manning Park. Through intermountain reciprocal agreements, season pass holders from most other ski areas are even offered discounts at Manning Park Resort. “We’re all in this together,” says General Manager Mike Barker. “As members of the ski industry we all want to encourage people to get out and ski.” Although snowmaking abilities have been allowing some downhill skiing to take place
Good friends, food, and dancing. Thanks mom and dad, we love spending New Year’s Eve with you and your friends. As for the great meal we have Jack and his crew to thank for that. ...’til the next time :)
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Manning Park’s ski hills had a good dump of snow on New Year’s Day, 2014. on the North Shore, so far cross Season Passes as well. rooms will be priced from $89 Currently the Manning Park for select dates. The dates and country skiers have been stymied. This year Manning Park Resort Alpine Area has an aver- other offers can be found on the Resort has added two new cross age base of 130 cm, with 34 cm promotions link on their website country ski trails to the list. The of fresh snow falling the evening www.manningpark.com Cascade Lookout Trail takes of January 2 — and the snow is For more information or skiers up to about 5,500 feet still falling. to book accommodation at To make things even easier Manning Park Resort, contact by and then the Blackwall Peak Trail carries on to almost 6,500 for coastal residents to enjoy phone: 604-668-5922, by email: feet – well above the snowline. Manning’s snow, Manning Park info@manningpark.com, or visit Reciprocal discount agreements Resort is also offering special the website at www.manningare offered for holders of Nordic deals on accommodation. Lodge park.com
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Matsqui Rec Centre – 3106 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford Saturday, January 25th • 10:00AM-2:00PM Saturday, February 8th • 10:00AM-2:00PM VBHA is also looking for Senior Referees with experience. Competitive pricing. Photocopy of birth certificate and or care card is required for all new and returning players. (Players born between 1995 - 2009 are eligible to play).
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public notice 2014 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents. Application forms for the 2014 Community Grants including Capital Improvement Grants are now available: • On the Township’s website at tol.ca/grants • At the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor NEW THIS YEAR: We've gone green! Applications can now be completed and submitted online. Visit tol.ca/grants to submit your paperless application today. Paper copy forms will still be available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to: Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014
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We also enjoyed the night with Savitri, Maxine, Youseff, Roy, Pat, and Ray.
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1st Walnut Grove Scout Group Dates: January 11 Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm Location: Walnut Grove Secondary School, 8919 Walnut Grove Drive Engineering Division 604.532.7300
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
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Father and son ‘recomMEND’ healthy living program Aldergrove Star
When Austin Jack announces he is going to the kitchen for a snack, he comes back with a whole fresh pineapple and a banana. Not the choice you would normally expect from a seven-year-old, but for the Murrayville boy, it is an informed decision he is proud to make. “It’s a MEND-friendly food,� said Austin, who recently completed the MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it!) program with his father, James Michael Jack. A free Township of Langley program that will run again in January, MEND helps families live healthier, fitter lives by enhancing children’s physical activity levels, nutrition, and self-esteem. For Austin, an astute child who admits he had “gotten off the track of
doing exercise,� it was a chance to “do lots of sports and play games� with other youngsters. For his dad, it was a chance to get reacquainted with something he had started to take for granted: food and nutrition. A Certified Chef de Cuisine, James received a high-level education in the world of food. But several years ago he was injured and has since been unable to work. “Your knowledge starts to slip,� he said, noting that many people simply don’t acquire basic skills – such as how to read a food’s nutritional information label or determine a serving size – in the first place. “I thought I knew all there is to know about food, but to be retold the story was a unique experience and I really liked it. Learning about food again has been a great
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benefit.� Held twice a week, MEND sessions are offered to parents with children aged seven to 13 who are above a healthy weight. A member of the Township’s Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee, James learned about the program during a presentation and felt the knowledge offered would benefit his entire family, including his wife Jacqui and their daughters Danielle, 9, and Nicole, 3. He was intrigued by the format of the program, which saw parents and children interact together at a local school, where they learned and did what Austin called “paperwork.� The youngsters were then taken into the gym to do fun activities with program staff. “MEND offered structured, kid-focused education about health, nutri-
tion, wellness, and activity,� James said. “There are a lot of areas of interest, and the kids got to know each other and looked forward to seeing each other.� As for the adults, “for it to work, we had to be really honest and make our best efforts.� For James, it was rewarding to see his son end each MEND class sweaty and rosy cheeked, then have him fall asleep within minutes of returning from grocery shopping sessions where the father and son team applied the lessons they had just learned. “It’s pretty cool for a seven-year-old to be able to look at labels and ask questions, decide if a food is good or bad, if it should be put in the buggy or not,� James said. “The MEND unfriendly foods are in the middle of the store,� said Austin, who learned
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MEND lessons – such as healthy food choices - learned by James Michael Jack and his son Austin are also being shared with daughters Danielle, 9, and Nicole, 3. to love different, healthier would cut down on medi- School in Willoughby. foods during a food tast- cal bills and get people Space is limited and a ing festival and set a goal healthy.� short screening session is to eat at least one type of “It really is exciting to conducted to determine fruit a day. have this program avail- if children fit the pro“The course created able for families,� said gram’s criteria. To registhat trust and openness,� Township of Langley ter, call 604-455-8821. his father said. “It’s intro- Community Recreation As well, a postducing children to every- Programmer Stephanie MEND program is availday foods that they aren’t Eby. “It’s a great option able for families who eating every day.� for those who know they want to keep the momenJames, who is involved want to get healthy but tum going with MEND with Meals on Wheels, don’t know where to lessons, or for families said Langley is lucky start.� who don’t qualify but to have a program like The next MEND are interested in MEND MEND and would love session runs Tuesday philosophies and want to to see it taken further and Thursday evenings find ways for their kids to throughout the commu- for nine weeks, start- be active through activinity. “It’s all about pre- ing January 14, at Lynn ties other than organized vention,� he said. “We Fripps Elementary sports.
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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and function makes it more North CARMEL, CA: The Toyota American looking. Highlander is a perfect exI believe that this is the ample of the trend towards best-looking Highlander crossovers away from to date and import buytraditional SUVs. ers will take note and a Before its 2001 introducfew domestic intenders tion, the Toyota SUV of should too. choice was the 4Runner, A very good built off a pickup truck platfamily crossover that Inside The dash is form, providing ruggedness improved with will get the job done much and versatility. more soft-touch materiCrossovers now accomplish every day. als and a large 6.1-inch the same versatility in terms screen in the centre of Zack Spencer of seating, cargo and all the dash on the base LE wheel drive capability but or an 8.0-inch screen on do so with a better on-road drive, thanks all other models, makes operation easy. to a car-based platform. One problem is the angle of the screen The first Highlander was rather small, is hard to see if there is any sunshine, about the same size as a compact the glare a bit more than I had anticipatcrossover today. ed. Back up camera is standard. In 2008, its size was adjusted to make Below the screen and heat controls is a room for a standard third row of seats. tray-like shelf that runs from the middle Now the Highlander has grown again to the passenger side of the dash. This is and is packed with more standard a clever space to place your smartphone equipment and features. but also enable it to be plugged in.
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2008 DODGE CALIBER SXT #29866 2013 FORD FUSION SE #29246 2012 HONDA CIVIC LX #28220 2008 HONDA CIVIC DX-G #29638 2009 HONDA CIVIC DX-G #28390
SALE! $23,850 AWD 4X4’S
$11,995 $18,995 $16,995 $11,995 $11,995
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD 4X4 #29683 2010 DODGE JOURNEY R/T AWD #26372 2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 #C27560 2007 MAZDA CX-7 GT AWD #29625 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE AWD #29448
$25,995 $16,995 $11,995 $15,995 $27,995
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FRA
19820 Fraser Highway, LANGLEY BC
604-637-8259 604-357-3608
Price does not include tax, license, insurance or $595 doc fee. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. 0% Financing applies to New 2013 & 2014 Kia Models only. See dealer for details.
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AUDI A6 on Autobahn
KEITH MORGAN
Smash up at a higher speed and you could be found partially responsible due to “increased operating danger”. Within an hour, I was comfortable with the car and itching to let it go. It seemed to be tugging to the right at one point but that was near the car’s birthplace at Ingolstadt. On the other hand, it could have been a crosswind. You can only pass another car in the left lane. The right lane is for slower vehicles so you risk a ticket if you pass on the right at any speed. That threat didn’t seem to worry too many in the approaches to the various urban areas along the way. As the traffic thinned, I wound up the A6 to 200 km/h for less than a minute and shortly after I managed to hit 220 km/h but that lasted all of 20 seconds. I managed to do 180 km/h for about three minutes before slowing to 140 for a sustained period of around 20 minutes. Europe is full and nowhere is that more evident than on the roads. I found 120 km/h was more easily achieved for most of the journey and seemed to be more typical a speed for most. From Munich city limits to Berlin it took me around 5 hours 30 minutes, which means I averaged about 105 km/h. Pretty good but not the 200 km/h many think you can do. There’s the reality check: Generally, I agree that some of our freeways could stand a slight increase in the posted limit, especially in the rural areas where drivers would likely be able to maintain the top speed more easily than on the theoretically speed limitless autobahn. Next week: The so-called Texas Autobahn. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
Drives-U-Crazy It was a Christmas Miracle: that’s all I can put it down to. Pulled up behind a new sport-ute at a busy intersection, just a second before the light changed green. And predictably that’s when the driver put on his left turn signal. Then to my absolute amazement, he did exactly what he was supposed to do after failing to signal at the appropriate time. He drove across the intersection and took the next left! There was a police car behind me so perhaps the errant driver feared a $121 ticket and two penalty points on his license. Not likely. What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice In the January 3 flyer, on page 3, the Sony Laptop Featuring Intel® Core™ i5-3337U Processor (Web Code: 10253405/3406) was advertised incorrectly. Please be advised that this laptop does NOT have a touchscreen. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.
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CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS
MOTEL ASST Manager Team to run small Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250-586-1633 or email: kjjr27@hotmail.com
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers 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. $3500 Signing BONUS for Owner Operators
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We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.
We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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SHOP WORKER required, good steady fulltime work year round. Must be in good shape. Well organized and reliable. Starting wage from $14 - $18 depending on exp. Email info@valmartdoors.com with resume.
PERSONAL SERVICES 171
MIND BODY SPIRIT
173
TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT Certificate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
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130
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LABOURERS
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There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada. Work from Home. CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs
NOW HIRING! Delivery Drivers Must have your own reliable CARGO VAN (minimum ¾ ton) and clean driver abstract. NO CARS, SUVS, MINI-VANS OR PICKUP TRUCKS. • Tuesday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings • Pick up newspapers from our warehouse • Deliver newspapers to our carriers homes in Langley City, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove
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Credit Officer We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position. As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting. Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role. If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca Competition closes: Jan 17th, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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MOVING & STORAGE
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PLUMBING
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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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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.
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From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
In the matter of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, Aggressive Auto Towing 63 West Railway, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8B6. 604-854-5669 claims a Warehouseman’s Lien against the following vehicles: POULIN ERICK, 5500 Impasse Louis-Oliver Leduc Ste-Agathe-Monts, QC J0T 1V0
REAL ESTATE 627
1997 Western RV Alpinlite 34RLS
VIN# 1W53DTR26VY027305 for the amount owing of $18,875.89 AKS TRUCKING, PO Box 456 30 Stn RPO Surrey BC, V4A 9N3
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
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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GARDENING
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Tandem Trailer
VIN# 2B9KDBAA9WS304300 for the amount towing of $19,724.20 If the said vehicles are not claimed by January 21, 2014 they will be sold or disposed of to cover costs.
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
The Scrapper
New SRI *1296 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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Running this ad for 8yrs
• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •
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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.
RENTALS 706 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
PETS 477
GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627
GUTTER CLEANING Call Ian 604-724-6373
2 BDRM Penthouse w/den in Aldergrove, Avail Jan 15. $950/mo. Shrd w/d, d/w, a/c, & large rooftop patio. N/S, N/P. Includes heat & h/w. 604-532-9905 or 604-865-1122 Linwood Place Apts: 604-530-6555 Maple Manor Apts: 604-534-0108 1 & 2 bdrm apts, $650-$900/mo. Ask about our Move-In BONUS.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MOVING & STORAGE 332
PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
750
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
ALDERGROVE. Grnd lvl 1 bdrm + den din/rm, w/d, prkg, wifi, $825/mo incl utils. Gas f/p, cvrd patio, alarm system. N/S, N/P. Avail Feb 1. Ref’s req’d. Call 604-996-6383.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
GARAGE SALES
SATURDAY, Jan. 11 - 9:00 am till 2:00 pm - Couches, china hutch, sturdy single bed frame drawers under and end table, over 200 books, stereo cabinets (for surround sound and wrapping around a large screen tv, lamps, beer fridge, some games, some pictures, misc. clothes such as suit jackets, tuxedo’s (4), & other accumulated ‘stuff’
560
MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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
Just as the title says. This is the home and acreage you have been looking for to raise your family. This 3800 square foot home on over an acre has what you’re looking for. From the maple kitchen with corian counter edging, huge island with eating bar to the tile floors and large master bedroom with luxurious ensuite this home is sure to please. All situated within biking distance of Pacific Academy in a beautiful, upscale, mature, neighborhood. Enjoy the evenings relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the covered deck. Call Verne Stel today for more details 604-857-1100.
1,088,000
$
TOTALLY RENOVATED AND TASTEFULLY DONE TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF MURRAYVILLE
LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500/each. Call or text (604)845-3972
Yorkshire Terrier, 9 wks old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $900. 604-828-2806
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON PRIVATE ACREAGE. A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY!
9285 178 Street, Surrey
GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
MOUNTAIN MOVERS- Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683
APARTMENT/CONDO
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
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
320
810
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
287
MISC. FOR SALE
TRANSPORTATION
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
281
10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.
$45/Hr
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000
560
TRANSPORTATION
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
• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560
www.brothersmoving.com
AFFORDABLE MOVING
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SUITES, LOWER
ALDERGROVE: Lrg 2 Bdrm above grnd suite, incl lndy & utils. Ideal for couple or single. Small dog ok. $1100/mo. Feb. 1. (604)856-3950 ALDERGROVE new 1 bdrm bsmt suite $600/mo incl hydro & cbl. N/P. no lndry. Avail now. 604-825-5432 ALDERGROVE: Newly reno’d 2 bdrm bsmt ste, new carpets. N/P. Jan. 15. $800/mo incl utils/cbl, 604-625-3833 or 778-245-9981
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
Just as the title says,this townhouse in the heart of Upper Murrayville has been beautifully redone from top to bottom. A truly great end unit with lots of windows and a south facing rear yard and private patio. Plus a great new kitchen, lots of built-ins, a huge master bedroom with ensuite it is all one might need. Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Pools and a Rec Center. Call Verne Stel today and book your showing. 604-857-1100.
#307 21937 48th Avenue, Langley
325,000
$
PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED FAMILY HOME IN ALDERGROVE READY FOR A NEW FAMILY
SOLD!
Just as the ad says this beautiful family home in the heart of Aldergrove has all your family needs. Completely, Professionally, Renovated just move in. Tastefully remodeled with a beautiful new kitchen, laminate floors, and high end lighting, plus this home includes a huge rec-room, a shop and tons of room for your RV. Call Verne Stel today and book a showing, 604-857-1100.
HOT NEW LISTING!
26507 32A Avenue, Aldergrove $
449,000
FARM OR POTENTIAL WINERY? THIS IS THE SPOT Looking for a farm in the Otter area of Langley call today. I have a great one available a 45 acre former dairy farm with 2 homes, barns and lots of other outbuildings. Need a place for a winery? Call me today for you showing and more information. Call Verne today for your showing, 604-857-1100.
1939 256 Street, Langley
WHITE ROCK? A PLACE TO BUILD 3 HOMES WITH OCEAN VIEW? That’s right! This is the spot. 3 legal lots with an existing home on it all. No subdivision costs required. Plus an ocean view. You will not want to miss this opportunity. This kind of a property doesn’t make itself available every day. Call me today for your showing and more information.
913 Stayte Road, White Rock
“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”
Verne Stel
604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca
REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE
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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.
Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.
danflokstra.com Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100! #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE
$189,900
TWIN FIRS
$1,400,000
6705 SATCHELL RD
RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRESIN BRADNER AREA VACANT CARE HOME
9000 sq ft 20 room care facility on 2.5 acre parcel already subdivided into two lots. City water, with septic treatment facility, generator, gov’t approved site perfect for an extension of church or associated assemble use. Quick possession possible.
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.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$629,900
RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES
SOLD
PRICE REDUCED!
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.
Call
Dan Flokstra
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.
Call
NEED ROOM? Check out this one!
ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
2275-240 STREET
26 ACRES
604-857-1100
! D E C U RED
Check out this one almost 1500 sq ft on main floor and was a custom built home with upgraded everything in a great neighborhood. New vinyl windows and an open plan eating area/ bakers dream kitchen/ livingroom area. Could be easily suited and has a terrific fully developed back yard with water feature fire pit and large patio as well! Have a look and bring an offer today..
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
1 ACRE WITH 2500 SQ. FT. RANCHER
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Coming Soon 1350 sq. ft lease base unit 108 5327 192 Street, Surrey Call
2861 BERGMAN STREET
SOLD
$1,800,000
$495,000
3234-275 STREET
WANTED Dan Flokstra
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
604-857-1100
LISTINGS
Call
27691 DOWNES ROAD
$739,900
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.
26489- FRASER HWY
604-857-1100
$ 419,900
1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT
1/4 acre lot right between commercial zoned property and a township parkland. Property has a frontage access road so you are not right on Fraser Hwy. Make an offer – small home is in reasonable shape.
Call
26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com
Dan Flokstra
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net
ALDERCENTER REALTY
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2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
2003 MERCURY MAURADER
UT401366
UC350852
PW, PL, Air, Tilt, Cruise, 4x4.
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2003 FORD FOCUS Leather, roof. UC306186
$4,822
$6,850
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$5,841
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$13,966
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PEACE OF MIND STANDARD INCLUDES
PEACE OF MIND USED VEHICLES
À Complimentary Oil Changes ........2YR/40K KM À Bumper-To-Bumper ......................3YR/60K KM À Powertrain .....................................5YR/160K KM À Roadside Assistance ....................5YR/160K KM À Onstar® ...........................................6 MONTHS À Onstar® App....................................5 YEARS
0
%
PURCHASE FINANCING
2014 MALIBU
$7,922
160
FIRST
AT
.5
60 MOS
26,695 #E0157
$3,888
2006 JEEP LIBERTY
Leather, roof, auto.
3.7L, 4x4.
UCC23920
UT642707
$12,444
149
$
BIWEEKLY 48 MOS BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $24,705
FIRST
LEASE PAYMENT
FINANCE PAYMENT
199
AT
1.5
%
500
PLUS $
2007 FORD MUSTANG GT
UCY65390
UC500332
UC706580
Leather, Roof, Auto.
$5,240
Auto, AWD.
$8,288
PAYMENT
#E0092
2014 SONIC
BIWEEKLY 48 MOS BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $36,995
2005 SUBARU LEGACY
BONUS CASH
2014 ATS $
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CE
1,000
PLUS $ ON US!
$8,944
FIRST
.9%
AT
PAYMENT
ON US!
2012 FIAT 500 SPORT
LEASE PAYMENT
%
$
PAYMENT
UC518393
2014 VERANO
LEASE PAYMENT $
BIWEEKLY
PW, PL, Air, Tilt, Cruise.
MONTHS
ON SELECT MODELS
UT353622
PURCHASE PRICE
2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
84
FOR UP TO
$
121
AT
BIWEEKLY
0%
84 MOS
PURCHASE PRICE
18,795
$
BONUS CASH #E0210
#E0121
ON US!
Triple black.
$17,688
DL #795
Tucker
DL #30735
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