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‘Year of the Horse’ Celebrated
Bertrand Creek development gets approval By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
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The colorful Lion Dance brought in the Lunar New Year and “Year of the Horse” before a large and appreciative crowd at Willowbrook Mall over the weekend.
Residential pot production banned By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Marijuana growing in residential neighbourhood will no longer be allowed under new Langley Township regulations given preliminary approval by council Monday night (Feb. 3). The changes to the property safety bylaw would impose a fine of up to $10,000 a day on anyone who currently has a medical marijuana production licence if they continue cultivating pot plants after March 31, when the all of the smallscale growing licences issued by the federal government are set to expire. Under new medicinal mari-
juana regulations that take effect April 1, growing will switch from the current system of small operations with one or two clients to larger commercial-style bulk growing. The planned Langley Township ban on residential pot growing will apply to “the growth, planting, cultivation, manufacture, storage, transfer or disposal of a controlled substance, including marijuana, unless that person is authorized to do so pursuant to a commercial licence.” The measure won unanimous approval with little debate. Councillor Charlie Fox
called it “a very progressive step.” The Township also wants to ban marijuana production on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) that makes up 75 per cent of the township, but has yet to get a response from the provincial government to the proposed regulation that would restrict growing to industrial areas. The Agricultural Land Commission the provincial agency that administers the ALR, recently declared that medical marijuana growing on agricultural land is protected under farming regulations that override the the Township of Langley’s authority. However,
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the agriculture minister has yet to make a ruling. Mayor Jack Froese has scheduled a meeting with the minister later this month in Victoria to discuss the matter. As of mid-December, at least eight businesses, seven of them located on agricultural land, had expressed interest in growing medicinal marijuana in Langley Township. One of the would-be Langley growers, Koch Greenhouses owner Bruce Bakker, has called the attempt to restrict medicinal marijuana cultivation to industrial areas “troubling” because, he says, the ban was drafted without consulting farmers.
A controversial proposal to develop 19 acres of land into 61 residential lots in Aldergrove is one step closer to being built after winning preliminary approval from Township council Monday night. The site near 28 Avenue and 276 Street used to be a sewage treatment plant that was decommissioned in the late 1990s. The design would keep 40 per cent of the total property, 7.7 acres, as “environmental-natural open space” to provide setbacks from the creeks and wetland areas, and a trail network would be built along Bertrand Creek and the perimeter of the property. All but one member of council voted for the development, with several saying the money from the sale of the property will help pay for the planned new recreation centre and pool in Aldergrove. “If we want a pool, we better get at it,” said councillor David Davis. “It’s a first step to putting money aside for a pool,” councillor Bev Dornan said. “This is absolutely ideal for Aldergrove,” councillor Charlie Fox said. “It’s going to be nothing but great,” said councillor Steve Ferguson. At a public hearing on the project last month, several speakers lobbied to have the forested southern portion on the south side of Bertrand Creek preserved. Councillor Bob Long said the site was “a bit of a war zone,” not a pristine wilderness. Councillor Kim Richter, the only member of council who voted against the development, called it “more suburban sprawl.” Richter tried to get council to limit development to the northern section, but was outvoted Two Aldergrove residents, Angela Wonitowy and Jessica Horst, collected 300 names on a petition that called for a down-sizing of the development. The proposal by builder Michael Sanderson will come back to council at a future meeting for a final decision. - with files from Kurt Langmann
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Langley Township opts in to pipeline hearing By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
A decision to participate in National Energy Board (NEB) hearings on the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline drew applause Monday afternoon, when Township council voted to seek intervenor status. The reaction came from a small group of local residents on hand for the vote who have been lobbying the Township to participate. The decision came just days before the deadline for intervenor applications, noon
on Feb. 12. Intervenors, if accepted by the NEB, can file written evidence and ask the applicant questions about the proposal to twin the pipeline that carries Alberta oil through Fort Langley to local and foreign refineries. The Metro Vancouver regional authority, which represents Lower Mainland municipalities is also applying for intervenor status. Councillor Kim Richter, who has been pressing Township council to partici-
pate for weeks, also wanted to hold a “public input opportunity” to get feedback from residents about the pipeline to help prepare the Township presentation. “Let’s go back and touch base with the public to make sure we’ve caught everything,” Richter said. Mayor Jack Froese said that would raise “unfair expectations” among residents when the Township has no direct power over the pipeline. The Richter proposal was defeated 6-3.
A staff report to council puts the price of participating in the NEB hearings at up to $100,000. It estimates it will cost between $60,000 and $80,000 to prepare documents, send representatives to the hearings and report on the results, plus another $10,000 to $20,000 to hire legal counsel and expert witnesses, if needed. About 10 to 20 per cent could be trimmed from that amount by sharing work with other Lower Mainland municipalities, the report suggests.
Councillor Bev Dornan hopes that is possible. “Cost are an issue” Dornan said. The $5.4-billion Kinder Morgan project would nearly triple the capacity of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline to 890,000 barrels per day. That would mean a sevenfold increase in shipments through Burrard Inlet to about 400 oil tankers a year. The second pipeline would largely follow the right-of-way for the existing one in much of the Fraser Valley, but in Metro
Vancouver it would be routed away from heavily built-up areas, following existing transportation corridors much of the way. If the company wins approval from the NEB, construction would take place over 2016 and 2017. An Insights West online poll released last month found 48 per cent of B.C. residents support the Trans Mountain pipeline twinning, 43 per cent oppose it and 11 per cent are undecided. - with files from Jeff Nagel
Another potential assault victim comes forward Aldergrove Star
Another victim has come forward, accusing Aldergrove’s Kelly Glen Isbister of sexual assault and molestation of young boys. Langley RCMP have released Isbister’s photo because they have reason to believe there are even more victims who may have moved away from Langley and may not know about all his current criminal charges. Since Black Press broke the story of 41-year-old Isbister’s arrest and charges last week,
one man has come forward with allegations against Isbister dating back 30 years, said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. As well, others have come forward to police suggesting that there are more victims out there from historic incidents involving Isbister to current possible victimization, said police. Isbister is facing 16 charges in connection with molestation of young boys. He is charged with four counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual
interference, three counts of invitation to sexual touching, one count of possession of child pornography, two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance and three counts of breaching his release conditions. It is alleged he committed these offences against these boys between June of 2010 and October 2013, said police. Initially, Isbister was arrested and released in August on $5,000 bail. However, police allege he breached his conditions three times. He is now
behind bars and will make his next appearance in Surrey Provincial Court for a bail hearing on Feb. 5. In June, he was charged with trying to pervert and obstruct justice. Isbister has lived most of his life in Langley. Given some accusations against him date back a few decades, victims may have moved out of Langley or have come from other communities, said Marks. Police will release few details of the offences, due to publication bans issued by the
courts and in order to protect the victims of the offences. If anyone you or someone you know of has been subjected to offences such as the alleged crimes, Langley RCMP would like to encourage you to come forward. It can be arranged for Client Support and Victim Services to provide support and assistance as this may be a very difficult time. Individuals wishing to speak to investigators are asked to call Langley Serious Crime Investigator Const. Amanda Smith at 604-514-5806.
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Seniors’ campus of care proposed for old hospital site By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
Fraser Health Authority (FHA) is moving forward with plans to build a campus of care for seniors and a community health centre on the former MSA Hospital site on McCallum Road. FHA representatives presented the proposal to the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District (FVRHD) Tuesday, emphasizing the need for a campus of care for seniors in Abbotsford. Peter Goldthorpe, Fraser Health’s vice president of Lower Mainland facilities management, cited the fact that the existing Cottage and Worthington Pavilions for seniors that are located on the site do not meet current complex care standards, and have infrastructure deficiencies
and issues with pests. The project goal would be to replace the 119 non-compliant residential care beds at Cottage and Worthington with a new 200-bed complex care facility that would meet or exceed current guidelines and capacity. It would also support the redevelopment of Menno Place by transferring 81 beds from that facility to the new complex care unit. FVRHD approved in principle the provision of 40 per cent of the projected $35.2-million capital cost ($14.08 million) for the seniors’ complex, and Fraser Health, which would own and operate the facility, will contribute 60 per cent ($21.12 million). Fraser Health’s plans for the site also include a 57,000-sq.ft. community health centre, which would cen-
tralize existing services. Currently the Memorial Hospital. programs are spread over 10 different The new health facilities would leased sites in Abbotsford – facilities cover only a portion of the land and that are undersized and do not sup- the proposal calls for the possibility port current models of of creating a high-density care. “urban village” with multiChuck Stam, direcfamily housing, social houstor of the FVRHD, ing, retail and other amesaid the new Mission nities, as well as an urban Community Health park on 1.1 acres of existing Care Centre is an examtreed land. ple of centralizing serIf the project does vices to simplify access not proceed and the site to health care and deliver remains vacant, Fraser them collaboratively. Health must sell the land “That’s a model that by March 15, 2015, due is new to Fraser Health to a provincial initiative Peter Goldthorpe and it’s a model that they to release assets of health would like to deliver in Abbotsford.” authorities if they are not being used. Mission’s building is the first of its In addition to Fraser Health’s kind in the Fraser Health Authority, plans for a community health cenand is located adjacent to the Mission tre and seniors’ complex, the former
MSA Hospital site was also the proposed location of a YMCA project. The controversial project, which would have seen $17.5 million in city funds contributed to its construction, was greeted with strong opposition from some community members. The project was indefinitely deferred in April of last year, with any potential YMCA proposal subject to a whole new project plan. The current plan for the MSA Hospital site has no inclusion of a YMCA. With FVRHD approval for funding, Fraser Health will now issue a request for proposals for the seniors’ complex. The schedule calls for the project to go through the rezoning process with the city of Abbotsford in January 2016, and for construction to begin in September 2016.
Fire destroys parked motor home Aldergrove Star
A motorhome went up in flames last Wednesday. Township firefighters were called out to a motor home on fire in the 23200 block of 72 Avenue on Jan. 29. Around 3 p.m., crews arrived to flames and smoke coming out of the RV
which was parked beside a shop. The crews were able to put out the fire quickly but not before the shop suffered some damage and melted siding. The older motor home is totally destroyed. Assistant fire chief Bruce Ferguson said the fire department doesn’t investigate causes of vehicle fires.
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Denni Bonetti Cancer hits close to home A close friend being diagnosed with cancer was the catalyst for change for Denni Bonetti. “I had never had cancer that close to me before and it hit me really hard,” explained Bonetti. “Not to make it about me, but it made me realize that life is too precious, life is too short.” This was in 2010, and Lyn Stone-Adams, a friend of Bonetti’s since the girls were teenagers, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. “It was a huge eye opener,” Bonetti said. “Forty years old and you are told you have have stage three breast cancer and you have two young teens? There is no way that can’t impact you and the people close to you.” It prompted Bonetti to quit the job she had held for the past 19 years at the Aldergrove Credit Union. “As a bank manager, you can imagine stressful, long days and life is just too short,” she said. “I felt like I had wasted so much time working instead of spending time with my children. “That made me realize, we need to do what we can.” Stone-Adams is doing much better now and another one of Bonetti’s friends, was also given a clean bill of
health after finishing treatment for lymphoma. For the second straight year, Bonetti is involved with the Slopes for Hope, a fundraiser at Hemlock Mountain with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society. The money raised goes towards cancer research, prevention, initiatives, and support programs. The event will be held on Feb. 9 and participants can sign up as individuals teams for a ski-a-thon in which they attempt to ski or snowboard the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest in one day. At 8,848 metres, it is the world’s highest mountain. Registration is $10 (free for kids under 12) and those who raise more than $100 receive a free lift pass for the day as well as the first run of the day. There will be prizes awarded at the end of the day for the top fundraising team, top fundraiser and best team spirit. The top fundraising team receives a two-night stay for up to 10 people at Snowflake Resort Chalets at Hemlock Resort during spring break or a threenight stay during the summer. Last year’s event raised $13,000 with a goal of $16,000 this time. To register or donate, visit their Facebook page.
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Frank White stands in front of his one-log truck in 1939. His new memoirs recounts life in the Fraser Valley starting from his infancy and youth in the family’s farm house in Aldergrove on 264 Street.
99-year-old trucker publishes first book By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star
Modern Abbotsford is the busiest city in the region with concrete multi-lane highways snaking endlessly through the landscape. But not so long ago, one man’s rickety dairy truck frequently careened along the town’s early shoddy roads in a rush to bring milk to Vancouver. Frank White recounts the story of a changing Abbotsford and his place in it in his memoir, Milk Spills & One-Log Loads: Memories of a Pioneer Truck Driver. This marks White’s debut into publishing at the age of 99. When White moved to Abbotsford in 1919 at age four, the Matsqui and Abbotsford community had about 4,000 people. White was one of the hard-working pioneers that helped propel the town to its current busy industrial state. He has watched that population multiply 30-fold. As a teenager, White began driving Abbotsford’s first Ford Model T after his father purchased the vehicle to run deliveries for the family butcher shop on
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Frank White today, with his great-granddaughter. Essendene Ave. With that practice, White landed the job of driving the first bulk hauling milk truck in Abbotsford, bringing shipments of 10-gallon milk jugs to Vancouver. “In those days, many people grew up in Abbotsford without ever having gone to Vancouver. It was just such a journey,” said White’s son, Howard, who also published the memoir. Milk trucks competed to sell their lot in the big city, and drivers frequently took a corner too quickly or collided in their enthusiasm, spilling milk everywhere. White
recalls major roads running with spilled milk. A truck was a rare commodity in those days. White – like other drivers – made cash on the side by transporting hitchhikers and the big contraband of the day: spuds. The humble potato was tightly controlled by a marketing board, and people who hit their local sales limit would hire White to do midnight spud runs into Vancouver. Later on, Frank started driving one of the first logging trucks in the Valley. The old rebuilt delivery van barely crawled up Sumas Mountain and struggled
under the weight of tree logs. Back then, some old growth logs were eightfeet thick and only one log would fit on the back of the truck. Milk Spills & OneLog Loads weaves through the development of the dairy and logging industries in Abbotsford through one man’s first hand experience. The raucous book covers White’s time until just after World War II; the author is already working on the second memoir that would complete his life story. Howard explains that his father was a working man who didn’t finish high school. He never considered that he could write a book or that his life would be of interest to others. Encouraged by his son and many others, White has been trying to record his unique story – and that of the city in which he lived for most of his life – for years. Milk Spills & OneLog Loads: Memories of a Pioneer Truck Driver is available at Coles bookstore in Sevenoaks mall, at the Black Bond Books in Mission’s Junction mall, and on Amazon.ca
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Joshua House needs a new home here By ALEX BUTLER Aldergrove Star
Angie Korkowski believes that farming can be beneficial to healing addicts. When a man who has been drug-addicted on the Downtown Eastside bottlefeeds a calf, “a softening takes place,� she says. But a project that would combine supportive recovery and farming for 20 men in Abbotsford will not go forward due to issues with the land. Despite the project being approved by council in October, Joshua House – a Christian organization that currently runs recovery homes in Abbotsford for men with addictions – cannot proceed with plans for two 10-bed recovery homes. The owner of the land can no longer offer the organization a lease renewal past February 2015. Now Joshua House is looking for a new land option for
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helping the men in need – but even a new location will still slow the process and potentially leave 20 men without a recovery resource. Korkowski, executive director of Joshua House, has been living on the farm in the 29000 block of Fraser Highway with her husband Richard, preparing the site. She said they felt it could be up and running in a few months with the first home filled right away. “It’s a sad day for Joshua House.� The organization began its application in 2010. The project went to public hearing and was approved by council. Korkowski said the application process was expensive for the non-profit group, not to mention the cost of the many improvements done on the property, and now they are back at square one. She said there is no malice towards the landowner who cannot renew the lease, but Aldergrove Star
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Angie Korkowski, executive director of Joshua House, takes care of her goats at the organization’s farm on Fraser Highway. Joshua House had approval to run recovery homes on the farm, but the project cannot go forward due to an issue with lease renewal. “now there is nowhere for us to go.� Korkowski currently has many animals on the farm – including 100 chickens, four pigs, three cows and numerous baby and mature goats – which she imagines must be sold if they can’t find a new
includes a 7,200 square foot building, gas bar and convenience store, cardlock, and a large bulk petroleum storage facility. This expansion is being undertaken to expand the services and products to Otter Co-op’s members, and to pre-
location soon. In addition to group therapy and 12-step programs, the men would be involved in taking care of the animals and the gardens. That would also help the organization become more self-sufficient, with the food pare for the future growth their bulk petroleum department has been experiencing throughout the lower mainland. The construction contract has been awarded to Petrocom Construction Limited, and the facility is projected to open in
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VICTORIA – There are two reasons why the B.C. government must appeal the latest court ruling that damns its conduct, assesses damages of $2 million plus lawyer bills and appears to hand the B.C. Teachers’ Federation the keys to the treasury. The first is practical politics. The legislature reopens Feb. 11, ironically right after Family Day. An appeal will give rookie Education Minister Peter Fassbender the cover he will need during the daily 30 minutes of sniper fire that is Question Period. Rise. “It’s before the courts, Madam Speaker.” Sit. Even the trigger-happy Premier Christy Clark will be staying in her trench, after the bleeding wound she received from Justice Susan Griffin last week. The second reason is practical economics. The 2014 budget has gone to press. Government lawyers told the court that retroactively returning to 2001 classroom rules could cost $500 million, an estimate Griffin dismissed as “speculative.” It could include compensation to retired teachers for earnings they gave up. This retroactive lump would be on top of the ongoing costs, running to hundreds of millions more as 60 school districts try to reassemble the world of 2002. This union victory began when the Supreme Court of Canada invented a consti-
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tutional right to collective bargaining in 2007, based on “freedom of association” in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The BCTF is piggy-backing on that landmark decision, in favour of the Hospital Employees’ Union, after Gordon Campbell ran roughshod over their sweetheart contract from the Glen Clark years. That one was settled for $85 million, including retroactive payments. In case there are parents and taxpayers who still believe that all would be calm had the NDP won the 2013 election, allow me to put that to rest. NDP leader Adrian Dix took to his Facebook page a couple of days after last week’s ruling, joining calls for an apology from Clark. That would be for what Justice Griffin characterized as deliberately provoking a strike to build public support for the latest of a long line of settlements imposed on teachers. Within minutes, Dix received this caustic response from Tara Ehrcke, president of the Greater Victoria teachers’ union. “But where was the NDP during the election campaign?” Ehrcke asked Dix. “You committed a measly $100 million – a third of what it will take to restore class sizes and less than the [NDP] platform in 2009, and only pocket change more than the Liberals’ Learning Improvement Fund of $75
million.” Note the mindset of this prominent member of the radical fringe that controls the BCTF. “A measly $100 million.” An extra $25 million? “Pocket change.” This is the same union boss who demanded that hundreds of teachers be hired “this week”, so reorganizing current classes in the middle of the school year to make them smaller by one or two students. Parents and students would endure yet another major disruption of the public school system. And who needs an increase in rural ambulance service or drug and alcohol treatment for street kids. Let’s get those teacher-librarians back in schools, and slightly reduce class sizes to offset declining enrolment! No government, B.C. Liberal, NDP or Green Party, can let its unions control their own payroll, just as no private company can. That goes double for this union, which had its own obvious role in provoking an illegal strike in 2012. It made outrageous benefit demands and cancelled extra-curriculars for months before it even specified its wage demand. Bargaining, if you can call it that, resumes this week. Both sides need to cease fire. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: Some taxpayers are not thinking of the positive sides of what pipelines can do for them financially. If the pipelines do go ahead, large royalties will be paid to the B.C. government or in real terms to the taxpayers of B.C., via government. There are a number of factors of where these royalties can be applied. Royalties can be applied to health and education. The B.C. taxpayers would have a choice of a couple of options. One option would be not to pay any more 7% provincial sales tax or monthly medical services premiums. If that is not acceptable, then how about receiving a yearly tax-free royalty cheque once a year. In the state of Alaska, the Alyeska pipeline was built and the state of Alaska give out once a year royalty cheques to all taxpayers in the state. The average cheque payment has been $1,108.45 per year over the last 30 years. B.C. taxpayers must realize that this is a far better idea than buying Lotto 649 and Lotto Max tickets. Average is one winner in 28.6 million tickets sold. Some say what happens in case of an oil spill. That’s true. The chance has to be taken. These same taxpayers get up every morning and do not know what will happen to them during their day. Going on a vacation. What happens if the plane goes down? Are these taxpayers saying that car accidents don’t happen? We all only live once, so why not take the benefits of pipeline construction royalties over lotto tickets. We all take chances every day of our lives. Some of us even have jobs that can end in an accident. Joe Sawchuk, Duncan
End the grizzly hunt Editor: A rally in support of ending the grizzly bear trophy hunt is being held at the Parliament Buildings in Victoria on Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. There appears to be very little debate among the public, with opinion polls showing 87 per cent against the hunt. Any real debate, it seems, is between the people and the government itself, which is why there will be a rally on the steps of the government buildings. I was interested to learn that our neighbour, the province of Alberta, has held a moratorium in place on grizzly hunting since 2006. Through a little more research, I learned that the reason they have a moratorium is because they can’t find a grizzly bear in Alberta – they are officially listed as ‘extirpated’ which means locally extinct. It would seem that the moratorium message is, “If you see one, don’t shoot it because it could be the only one.” Is this what it has to come to in B.C. before we recognize how fortunate we are to have these beautiful animals as a living symbol of our province? Killing the grizzlies does not in any way contribute to conservation of the species such as hunters would have us believe. Studies are proving that a bear is far more valuable alive for eco-tourism than dead as one hunter’s trophy. Many British Columbians believe that trophy hunting is unethical. All that is taken is the head and paws, sometimes the skin, and it is actually legal to abandon the beheaded, skinned corpse to rot where it lies. If 87 per cent of the population disagrees with the trophy hunt then why are the 13 per cent carrying so much weight? Perhaps Christy Clark will explain that to us on Feb. 15. Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey
Thanks for ‘Memories’ Editor: The 2014 Investors Group Walk for Memories in this community raised approximately $20,000. We couldn’t have done as well without the tremendous support from The Aldergrove Star. Thank you for helping make it happen again this year. Pauline Buck and Karen Long, co-chairs, 2014 Walk for Memories Langley-Aldergrove-Abbotsford
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B.C. to let festival, hotel drinkers roam By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
The B.C. government is moving ahead with promised liquor reforms, promising free-range drinking at music festivals, stadiums and hotels, as well as eventual sales in grocery stores. Attorney General Suzanne Anton announced Friday that the government is accepting all 73 recommendations from Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap, who led a consultation last year on updating archaic liquor laws. New rules include eliminating the requirement for fencing around music festival beer gardens, licensing the entire site via a simpler application. “This will allow families to stay together at events, reduce costs for festival organizers and make the festival experience that much better for all fans of live music,” said Bob D’Eith, executive director of Music B.C. Along with a dip in the Canadian dollar, the move should be good news for the Squamish Valley Music Festival
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The Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is one of B.C.’s successful events with few drinking-related problems. in early August. Organizers have announced a high-profile lineup including Detroit rapper Eminem, Quebec’s Arcade Fire and Hawaiian singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. The normally laid-back Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival had an incident in 2009, when reggae-rock band Bedouin
Soundclash invited patrons of the packed beer garden to break down the fence and join the main throng in front of the stage for their final Saturday night set. The invitation was quickly accepted, with damage restricted mainly to the snow fencing. The Merritt Mountain Music Festival ran for nearly 20 years,
becoming notorious for uninhibited all-night parties featuring outdoor couches and hot tubs. It was cancelled in 2010 after efforts to tone it down resulted in poor attendance. It has since been replaced by the Bass Coast Music and Art Festival, a dry event that relocated from Squamish last year. The country crowd now has the option of the Rockin’ River Music Fest in Mission Aug. 7-9, with this year’s lineup including Rascal Flatts and Terri Clark. In sports stadiums, hard liquor sales will no longer be restricted to premium seating and private boxes. Anton warned that some recommendations, such as liquor sales in grocery stores, will take time to implement, and legislation is needed for some changes. The B.C. Government Employees’ Union, representing government liquor store workers, called for the new “store within a store” expansion to be publicly owned and staffed by its members.
Awards amended to honour volunteers Aldergrove Star
New criteria has been established to fully recognize the exemplary work that Township of Langley volunteers do and give a financial boost to local charities and societies that make the community a better place. Every April, the Township pays tribute to the hundreds of residents who give so much of their time and efforts to improve life for others through its annual Volunteer Appreciation evening. During the event, the Eric Flowerdew Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual, the Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award is given to a student, and the John and Muriel Arnason Award is a presented to a couple. Last year, the Langley Awards Task Force, which is appointed by the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee to oversee the nomination and selection of recipients, made
some suggestions to enhance the to ensure that nominees are awards. Township of Langley residents One of the most important and that they have worked in an changes was to alter the scope unpaid capacity. of the Eric Flowerdew Volunteer As well, starting this year, a Award by changing its official $750 monetary award will be name. given to a recognized “The words ‘of charity or society chothe year’ were taken sen by the recipients out of the Award’s of the Eric Flowerdew title and the policy Volunteer Award and was amended to the John and Muriel honour someone Arnason Award. with a significant, The Eric longstanding body Flowerdew Volunteer of volunteerism, Award recognizes a rather than just the volunteer’s lifetime contributions of a contribution to prosingle year,” said Kari John Jackman was moting an active living Medos, Recreation, lifestyle that enhances one of last year’s Culture, and Parks residents’ quality of award winners. Awards Task Force life through creative, Committee Member. “There are cultural, physical, or social purso many devoted people who suits and enhances Langley’s have given so much to this com- community spirit. munity over time and that comThe John and Muriel Arnason mitment should be recognized.” Award recognizes a duo who volThe policy was also tweaked unteer together to foster partner-
ships and cooperative efforts and make Langley a better place by advocating for culture, learning, and literacy. The policy regarding the Pete Swensson Award, which recognizes a Langley student’s athletic and academic achievements, community involvement, and personal qualities, has also been amended to apply only to students in grades 11 or 12. If you know a student deserving of the award, please contact their school principal. A plaque will also be presented to the school that the Pete Swensson Award recipient attends. To nominate a person or duo for the Eric Flowerdew Volunteer or John and Muriel Arnason Awards, visit tol.ca/ award. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 7. For more information, contact Lisa Egan, special events coordinator, at legan@tol.ca or call 604-533-6148.
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The federal government is investing $2.8 million to help blueberry, raspberry and strawberry growers improve their product by developing pest- and disease-resistant varieties and better production methods. The announcement was made at a Langley press conference held at a local berry farm on Thursday ( Jan. 23). Ottawa’s $2.8 million will have another $1 million added by the industry, coming from the B.C. Blueberry Council, Raspberry Industry Development Council, B.C. Cranberry Marketing Commission and the B.C.
Strawberry Growers Association. Langley member of parliament Mark Warawa spoke at the outdoor event, saying the funds “will help the berry industry in the Fraser Valley and across the Lower Mainland to grow and prosper.” The actual announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, speaking on behalf of federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz. “Key investments in innovation like this one will allow berry farmers to stay ahead of the competition and remain competitive in the global marketplace,” Lemieux said, adding the research will benefit berry grow-
ers across Canada. The money will go to the Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association (LMHIA). Association chair David Mutz called the financial support “invaluable.” “It means our worldrenowned breeding program will be able to continue to produce top quality raspberry, strawberry and blueberry cultivars [varieties] in the future which will be good for both farmers and consumers,” Mutz said. Sukh Kahlon, an Abbotsford grower who sits on both the Raspberry Industry Development Council and the
BC Blueberry Council, said the industry needs to continually innovate. “We need to engage in projects that will help growers and the industry remain on the cutting edge and be competitive on the global stage,” Kahlon said. The provincial ministry of agriculture, B.C. Institute of Technology and University of the Fraser Value will be involved in the program as well. The B.C. berry industry is said to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in agriculture, according to a federal government estimate. Berry exports have doubled over the last decade, rising to $211 million last year.
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A New Vision for the Future of Langley Schools The Langley School District has rolled out a new vision for the future designed to guide the next 5-10 years. The final version comes after a few months of introspection and consultation with students, staff, parents and community partners. The vision to create ‘an innovative, inspiring and unified learning community’ is supported by sub-themes and a set of core values that will inform each decision the District makes. The core values of integrity, excellence, courage and community consistently rose to the top of discussions around what the District should exemplify during the vision exploration exercises. Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Hoffman explains how the District will know when its vision has been realized, “the District will know we have succeeded in achieving ‘an innovative, inspiring and unified learning community’ in Langley when we have flexible and connected environments, instilled a lifelong passion for learning in our students, have knowledgeable, skilled and innovative learners and when schools have inclusive and accepting cultures”. The vision is a long-term project that is meant to become a reality as we move forward in our mission ‘to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and create a positive legacy for the future’.
Piping and Plumbing Program Presentations Eighteen students successfully completed the SD35 program and 9 have already been signed as apprentices. Two of those newly signed apprentices shared the ‘Top Student” award: REMSS student Koji Hashimoto and ACSS student Steven Wyckoff. This year’s Top Student recipients averaged 92% on their course work including 8 weeks at BCIT and received the award from Teacher Jeff Dickson. The Piping and Plumbing Program students completed 7900 hours of paid work experience – about $80,000 worth!
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Langley Canada Day directors pass torch to International Festival Aldergrove Star
Canada Day celebrations in Langley will have a distinctly multicultural flavour this year, as the organizers of the popular Langley’s International Festival have assumed responsibility for presenting the event. After years of holding highly successful Canada Day celebrations at McLeod Athletic Park and previously at Langley Regional Airport, control of the volunteer-run Langley Canada Day Society has been transferred to the Board of Directors of the Langley’s International Festival Society (LIFS), which has been hosting a growing multi-cultural celebration in late August for the past 13 years. “The past board is confident and excited to see the reigns for the Canada Day event being picked up by LIFS. They have been putting on great events in Langley, and we know they will do a superb job with Langley Canada Day! We are thankful to see that Langley residents will continue to have a great family event to attend for years to come,” says Travis Strain, president of the society from 2010-2013. LIFS directors are individuals from different ethnic backgrounds and walks of life, including a diverse group of business people, who volunteer their time to produce an award winning festival. Approximately 15,000 people attend the International Festival, which has recently been held in Willoughby Community Park. Hundreds of participants and volunteers help make the event a huge success. The Society has been particularly proud of celebrating cultural diversity in our community, but this year it has decided to put the International Festival on hold and focus on the Langley Canada Day celebrations, which will be moved to Willoughby Community Park at 7888 - 200 Street. “The Canada Day celebration is a great opportunity for the LIFS to be host to upwards of 40,000 people,” said Society President Bob Barrett. “The directors of the Society have already begun the planning of a Canada Day event that will be unique and will show the vibrancy of our Langley commu-
nity.” The multi-day celebration will centre around the national holiday on July 1 and incorporate elements of the International Festival while maintaining Canada Day favourites that visitors have come to expect. Guests can experience food, art, and entertainment from cultures around the world and enjoy a Children’s Chalet and International Pavilion, as well as the games, rides, displays, and demonstrations traditionally found at the Canada Day celebration. “This is such an exciting and prestigious opportunity for the LIFS to build on the success of both festivals,” said Bob Barrett , (Society President) “It is also an excellent fit. Canada is a vibrant, culturally diverse country and what better way to mark its birthday than with a multi-cultural experience? Our goal is to provide a fun, activity-filled celebration that focuses on children and families as we celebrate our nation and all it represents.” “We truly appreciate the hard work that so many volunteers put into making the Canada Day celebrations at McLeod Athletic Park successful for so many years,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, “but this new direction and location will provide some great new possibilities.” “Willoughby Community Park is centrally located in a growing neighbourhood that has plenty of parking and can be easily accessed through transit and the new park and ride,” Froese said. “We are really looking forward to seeing what the Langley’s International Festival Society comes up with and offering our support in assisting with this transition. Combined with the annual festivities held in Fort Langley, there will be a lot of fun things for families to do in the Township of Langley this Canada Day.” LIFS is exploring ways that it can partner with the Langley Events Centre to present the celebration at Willoughby Community Park. The society is looking for sponsors and volunteers to help ensure the Canada Day celebration’s success. For information, visit langleycanadaday.ca or internationalfestival.ca.
TOURISM LANGLEY ASSOCIATION Annual General Meeting Thursday, March 6th, 2014 at 5:30pm Trinity Western University 7600 Glover Road, Langley
The Tourism Langley Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at Trinity Western University on March 6th, 2014 at 5:30pm. One of the items of business will be the election of the board of directors by its voting members. Nominee applications must be received by February 19th. Stakeholder and nominee applications can be obtained by contacting Tourism Langley or at www.tourism-langley.ca/members. Nominees will be considered for election in the following sectors: Accommodations (2), Heritage/Arts/ Events/Culture, (1) Attractions, (1) and Sport (1). Tourism Langley is a non-profit society, governed by an independent Board of Directors which is mandated to deliver effective marketing strategies that will generate increased visitation, extended stays, more revenues and increased daily expenditures for businesses in Langley. It is also our objective to provide effective programs and communicate tourism opportunities to the citizens of the Langley’s. Please R.S.V.P. by February 19th to 604.888.1477 or christina@tourism-langley.ca Tourism Langley | 7888 200th St. | Langley, BC | V2Y 3J4
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Chip off the Old Puck
‘Boot camp’ for budding authors Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove Phantoms’ Justin Longpre (#15 in white) chips the puck in Atom C1 hockey versus Bellingham Warriors, Saturday, Feb. 1 at Aldergrove Arena.
To paraphrase Stephen King, revising a story is a bit like putting on its clothes, combing its hair and splashing on a dash of cologne. But before you write that book you’ve been meaning to write for ages, you’ll need a good editor, because behind every good author is an editor who will do what editors do best: Make your words sparkle and come alive. Writing a book is the dream of many, and it will become much more of a reality starting with a one-day workshop offered by award-winning, Agassiz-based author, Wendy Dewar Hughes. Dewar Hughes edited Langley City firefighter Bruce Kilby’s children’s story, Legend of the Tooth Fairy. Kilby said that “Without Wendy, the writing dream would not have been accomplished. The technical aspects of getting a book out there are daunting. Her patient working relationship with the writers is key in the writing and re-writing.”
Dewar Hughes is also a professional artist and cover designer and, Kilby noted, “The cover design of the book plays a crucial part in catching the eye, and we believe Wendy accomplished this fantastically.” Natasha Jones and Jim McGregor hired Dewar Hughes after they had written the first draft of their book, Surfacing, which they launched last June. “We had a completed manuscript and weren’t sure what the next step was,” McGregor said. “After taking Wendy’s ‘Write That Book Now’ program she pointed us in the right direction and guided us along the way.” The seven weeks of follow-up proved an eye-opener and a real education for them as authors, Jones added. Dewar Hughes’ new program, Book Blitz Bootcamp, will begin with the workshop held on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Langley, at a location to be announced shortly.
After that, every participant will be individually coached by Dewar Hughes through all aspects of writing the first draft of their books. This program, Dewar Hughes said, is for people who have a story they need to tell but don’t know where to start. It’s also for people who have already begun to write their stories, but got stuck and can’t seem to finish it. And it’s for those who finished a first draft but know it’s not good enough to be published. “Poor structure, grammar or incorrect punctuation can kill a book,” she adds, “but there is help”. The Write That Book Now! Book Blitz Bootcamp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. The regular cost is $1,997 plus taxes, and includes the seven weeks of individualized coaching. Visit www.bookblitzbootcamp. com to register. For more information, call Wendy Dewar Hughes at 1‐877796‐3410.
Going for gold – again Third children’ book for local writer Aldergrove Star
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Cloverdale resident Tyler Tardi will be striving for a second consecutive gold medal. Tardi, a student at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary, will skip the Fraser Valley under-16 male curling team in Mission, a group that also includes Joshua Derosiers of Aldergrove, Scott Kryski
of Langley and Nicholas Umbach of Coquitlam. Tyler and Umbach were part of the Fraser Valley team which won the gold medal in Vernon two years ago. The B.C. Winter Games will have participants from across the province competing in 18 sports. For more information, visit bcgames.org
Abbotsford author Irmgard Schippmann has released her third children’s book. The latest book by Schippmann, who uses the pen name “AnaBella,” is titled Caroline’s Sticky Situation and is illustrated by Valerie Woelk. It is about a hedgehog named Caroline and her husband Prickle,
who wake up one morning and prepare for a garden party later that day in celebration of Caroline’s 24th birthday. When the guests arrive and the party begins, it is disrupted by Stanislaus, a tomcat. But Caroline turns things around, and the party is a success. Schippmann was inspired to
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High five for Callegari keeps Kodiaks on top Aldergrove Star
It was the Adam Callegari show on Thursday night. Callegari scored five times as the Aldergrove Kodiaks routed the Mission City Outlaws 7-2 in junior B Pacific Junior Hockey League action. Callegari teamed with Spencer Unger (one goal, four assists) and Stephen Ryan (three assists) to lead the one-sided victory on Jan. 30 at the Mission Leisure Centre. Ryan (38 goals, 80 points) and Callegari (24 goals, 64 points) also now sit one-two in league scoring. After no goals in the first 16 minutes of the game, Callegari scored twice and Elvis Jansons had the other in a two-minute span. Callegari scored twice more in the second period, with the Outlaws’ David McGowan and Bryce Pisiak responding for the home time. Unger and Callegari had the only goals of the third period. The win improved the Kodiaks to 30-6-2-2 and 64 points with four games to play in the regular season. Aldergrove is virtually locked into top spot in the Harold Brittain Conference — second-place Abbotsford is 14 points back with seven games to play — and holds a one-point lead over the Richmond Sockeyes.
game and Jonathan Philley netted the winner with 11 minutes to play. Elvis Jansons and Aaron Markin had the other Kodiak goals while Jordan Liem made 28 saves for the victory. Aldergrove scored three times in the final period to erase a 4-2 deficit in the game, which was played Jan. 29 at the Aldergrove Arena. Ryan earned first star for his
efforts while Kodi Schwarz was third star for his pair of assists. The win snapped a brief twogame losing streak — the first time all season Aldergrove had dropped consecutive games. The three remaining regular season games for the Kodiaks are away at North Delta Devils, Feb. 8; hosting the Abbotsford Pilots, Feb. 12; and away at Port Moody Panthers, Feb. 15.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks Adam Callegari (#15) in action against Richmond Sockeyes on Jan. 29. The next night Callegari scored five goals against the Mission City Outlaws. The Kodiaks beat Richmond 5-4 on Jan. 29. The Sockeyes (28-5-2-3) have 61 points but hold one game in hand. Four-point night from Ryan helps Kodiaks stop Sockeyes In a showdown between the top two teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League, it was the league’s
leading scorer who made the difference. Stephen Ryan had four points to lead the Aldergrove Kodiaks to a 5-4 victory over the Richmond Sockeyes. Ryan, who was already leading the junior B hockey league with 36 goals and 73 points in 38 games, struck for goals 73 seconds apart to tie the
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Aldergrove Kodiaks Jonathan Philley (#12) scored the winning goal in a 5-4 defeat of the Richmond Sockeyes, Jan. 29 at Aldergrove Arena.
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Aldergrove’s Nikki Fischer (in white at left) in action for Betty Gilbert Middle School versus Walnut Grove last week.
Aldergrove’s Laurel Yurick makes the save in U-14 girls soccer versus White Rock at Aldergrove Athletic Park on Sunday, Feb. 2.
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Registration for 2014! George Preston Rec Centre - 20699-42nd Ave, Langley Saturday, January18th • 10:00AM-4:00PM Saturday, February 1st • 10:00AM-4:00PM
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 Walnut Grove Community Centre Swimming Pool Closure The deep section of the 50 m pool will be closed Friday, February 21 from 8am to 5pm and Saturday, February 22 from 8am to 5pm for the BC Winter Games diving event. The leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will remain open. The weight room/cardio room will also remain open. Hours of operation are: Friday, February 21 6am – 10pm Saturday, February 22 6am – 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408
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Fifty skaters and parents from the Aldergrove Skating Club travelled by bus to Lethbridge, Alberta for the Mountain Regional Synchronized Championships this past weekend. After 12 hours on a bus the teams attend practice ice on the Friday and then competed both Saturday and Sunday. The Adult 3 Ice Silhouette, skating to Serena Ryders song Stompa, had two flawless performances, bringing home the Gold medal. The Beginner 1 Snowflakes team skated strong to their theme of Ghosts, to also bring home a Gold medal. Juvenile Ice Angels in a
large category skated beautifully on the Saturday to achieve 1st place and then came back again on Sunday to give an even stronger performance, holding on to first and bring home a Gold medal. Intermediate Black Ice skating in a qualifying event to carry on to Nationals, being held in Burnaby on Feb 20-22, had an exciting skate to Spice Girls. They fought hard and came home with the Bronze medal. Training will be intense in the next few weeks as they prepare for the National event. For many this is their first time at this event. The club is also busy preparing for their annual Pop Concert which will be on March 7 at the Aldergrove Arena.
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Heritage Building Incentive Program
Township of Langley Council gave first and second reading to the draft Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan on February 3, 2014. An open house has been arranged to present the draft plan for information.
The Heritage Building Incentive Program is designed to assist with the costs of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley.
44 AVE
40 AVE 212 ST
Wednesday, February 12 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room
32 AVE
Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township of Langley’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, February 28, 2014 at 4:30pm. For an application form, visit the Township of Langley website at tol.ca/hbip.
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Monday, February 17 | 7 - 11pm Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre
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Tuesday, February 11 | 7 - 9pm Seniors Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room
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Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan
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The Township of Langley Civic Facility and Operations Centre will be closed Monday, February 10 for Family Day.
public open house
205 ST
Thursday, February 6 | 7 - 9pm Community Participation, Infrastructure, and Environment Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room
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Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998
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langley events centre
2014 Community Grants The Township of Langley annually awards grants to non-profit groups and organizations serving the Township and its residents.
Coming Events Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse Sat Feb 8
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16 AVE Community Plan Boundary
Property owners, business owners, and residents of the community are encouraged to attend the open house and provide input on the material presented. Date: Time: Place: Address:
Wednesday, February 19 4 - 8pm Brookswood Secondary School (small gymnasium) 20902 - 37A Avenue
Information about the updating of the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan is available at tol.ca/brooks-fernplan.
Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey
Rivermen Early Bird 2014-15 Season Ticket offer Only $99! Until April 1, 2014.
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road closure Temporary Road Closure: 272 Street from 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue
Feb 7 vs. University of Winnipeg 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s Sat Feb 8 vs. University of Winnipeg 5pm Women’s 7pm Men’s
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Thu Feb 20 7:00pm vs. Thomson Rivers Univ.
Valley West Hawks BC Major Midget Hockey Sun Feb 9
1:15pm vs. Thompson Blazers
The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com
272 Street closed from 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue: February 13, 6am-9pm February 14, 9am-3pm
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Paper copy forms will still be available at the Township of Langley Civic Facility, Customer Service counter, 2nd Floor, and can be returned to:
Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158
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Basketball Feb 14 vs. University of the Fraser Valley 6pm Women’s 8pm Men’s
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.
A temporary road closure of 272 Street between 27 Avenue to 28 Avenue will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 6am to 9pm and on Friday, February 14 from 9am to 3pm.
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Community Development Division 604.533.6034 bfplan@tol.ca
Fri Feb 7 7:15pm vs. Vernon Vipers Tue Feb 18 7:15pm vs. Coquitlam Express
Application forms for the 2014 Community Grants including Capital Improvement Grants are now available:
Dog Licence Campaign Be your own boss while working to support your local animal shelter! The Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is seeking outgoing and motivated self-starters to work as canvassers for the annual “Campaign of Convenience,” selling dog licences door-to-door. Canvassers work on seven-month contracts (March 1 to September 30) and are compensated by the number of tags sold. Revenue from dog licences helps to support and care for the animals at the Patti Dale Animal Shelter. If you are a self-starter, have your own vehicle, are available to work evenings and weekends, and enjoy working with people, we want to hear from you!
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Whether you are learning how to control over and understeer on the oval, or learning how to appropriately kick the back end out by blipping the throttle at the slalom, chances are, you’ll have a grin on your face the whole time. And if you spin out, you just keep going. The program commences with a driver’s briefing and drivers are introduced to their instructors. Proper seating position is explained and then it’s time to hit the track. Exercises are done with two people to each car, and each Porsche is equipped with radios that are linked together. That way, the instructor can talk to you and give you pointers while they observe what’s going on. Sometimes you get praise. Sometimes you get constructive criticism. It’s just part of the process. Two major points that were stressed in any of the exercises were: look where you want to go not where you are going and the tires can only do one job at a time. The latter means that if you are trying to brake and turn in tandem, chances are you won’t have the maximum amount of traction, and therefore, you can upset the balance of the car and possibly not execute the manouevre you were trying to do. Even if you do make a mistake, you just dust off the snow and try again. The Camp4 program originated in Finland in 1996 and has since been executed around the world. It’s hard to believe how much you can learn in such a short amount of time. And how much your face will hurt afterwards! – That’s not even because of sub zero temperatures. The cost of Camp4 is $5,195 (plus applicable taxes.) That includes three nights accommodation at The Esterel Suites & Spa (a luxury hotel in a nearby area,) two full days of driving and all your meals and transfers from the track. As I said, even if you mess up, you keep going. And no, you won’t get in trouble for having fun. It’s part of the learning experience. Visit www.porsche.com/canada-pde/en/winterdriving/ for more information. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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Cars and trucks with only one headlight shining drives many readers crazy. It may not seem like a big deal to drive with a light out in the city...until you hit a fog bank. And bear in mind that in pitch black conditions in rural areas a car with a light out looks like a motorcycle from a distance. And that’s deadly. Drivers judge distance by subconsciously noting how the two beams of an oncoming car widen as it gets nearer. What drives-u-crazy. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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Krause Farms. 248 St. Langley, B.C. Farm labourers required 5 or 6 days/week or 40-50 hours/week. Horticultural work such as planting, pruning and harvesting crops. Seasonal employment from May to November 2013. Wage $10.25/hr. Submit applications by email only to: krausemployment@gmail.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL Dry Cleaner in Langley looking for garment presser. Please send resume to laurasdrycleaning@hotmail.ca or call 604534-9929
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SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR Langley BC
Chamco is searching for a Service Administrator who will provide administrative support to the service department in the areas of order entry, job costing, customer billing and other administrative responsibilities. Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of rotating equipment such as compressors, dryers and or pumps would assist you. If you are customer oriented, organized, a team player, detail oriented and analytical with previous experience in administration - we may have the position for you. F/T opportunity with benemts
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114 Growing Surrey building products company req. Driver / Warehouse Worker with clean BC driver’s license. Must be willing to work varied and/or extended hrs. Mon. – Fri. Leadership ability, positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: EXCELLENT REMUNERATION & BENEFITS.
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SUNSELECT Produce 349 - 264th St. Aldergrove seeking General Farm Workers for vegetable greenhouse production. Main duties to include, plant care, harvesting, grading and sorting, general farm work. FT, permanent openings for hard working, physically fit persons, must have own transportation, on-farm work exp. an asset, $10.33/hr fax resume to 604.607.7655 or sunselectproducejobs@gmail.com
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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 CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley 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.
HOME STAY FAMILIES
LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972
MALE WESTIE. Top of the line pup. Registered, email for more info. Video avail. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com 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 SAMOYED PUPPIES Beautiful Healthy CKC reg’d show quality 8 weeks $1000 pjwarden@telus.net 250-335-3072
BENEFIT PACKAGE!
Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 INDUSTRIAL OVERHEAD DOOR INSTALLER wanted in North Langley, we will train. Start between $14.00 - $16.00 per hour depending on construction experience. Well established company (1976) with benefit program. You only need hand tools we supply the rest. Apply to info@valmartdoors.com
JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com
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AUTO FINANCING
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
ALDERGROVE. Central location 1 bdrm apt. $675/mo. Refs & credit check. Avail. now. 778-549-3852 GUILDFORD - 2 bdrm, 1 bth, top flr reno’d, new appls, u/g prkg, $900 incl heat/hot water. N/P, N/S. lh@micar.ca 1.250.474.7743 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.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Dorothy May Dorflinger, deceased, formerly of 2523 - 271A Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N4. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Dorothy May Dorflinger are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the deceased’s Executor, Gordon James Zacher, at c/o Severide Staplin Gamlin LLP, 20432 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B4, on or before the 21st day of March, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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HOMES FOR RENT
LANGLEY - 3 bdrm. Glen Valley home (5 min east of Ft. Langley). Recently updated. New floor, paint, & appliances. Non Smoking $1700/month. Angie 604-530-5646
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SUITES, LOWER
VERY private 1bdrm side suite in W Abby. Inclds wifi & TV. Prof. renovated. N/S N/P. $700/mth. Ref’s req’d. 604-856-9666.
TRANSPORTATION
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
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Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
AUTO FINANCING
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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.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
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MISC. FOR SALE
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
SAWMILLS from only $4,897 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
REAL ESTATE 627
HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422
GARDENING
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604856-8877
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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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.
Facilities Technologist
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Electrical Maintenance Dept
Tradesperson - Floor Covering Installer
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
(temporary) Utility Department
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
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TREE SERVICES
COMPLETE HANDYMAN Services Great Rates, Refs, by hour/quote, Call: Mike, 604.319.0273
TREE & STUMP
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Feb. 8 & 9 / 1:00-4:00 21587-128th Ave. MR
Maple Ridge, fully reno’d house approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage. Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot. $599,000.
T-rahproperties.com Call: 604-250-9007
removal done RIGHT!
• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778
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Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
RENTALS
PETS
ADORABLE PUPPIES -sm. breed & X’s. Vet Check, Deworm, Shots. $350+ Ready To Go (778)545-0311 CHIHUAHUA, male pup, 20 weeks old, $450 obo. Call 604-794-7347
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON PRIVATE ACREAGE. A GREAT PLACE FOR YOUR FAMILY! 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.
SOLD!
9285 178 Street, Surrey
$
1,088,000
TOTALLY RENOVATED AND TASTEFULLY DONE TOWNHOUSE IN THE HEART OF MURRAYVILLE
SOLD!
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
RUBBISH REMOVAL
The Surrey School District has an opening for the following positions:
For more information about these opportunities please go to surreyschools.ca (Career opportunities - support staff) or makeafuture.ca/surrey.
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2 BDRM PENTHOUSE with den in ALDERGROVE. $950/mo, shrd w/d d/w, a/c, & large rooftop patio. N/S, N/P. Includes heat & ht/wtr. Call: 604-532-9905 or 604-865-1122
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
560
leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.
APARTMENT/CONDO
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
TRADES, TECHNICAL
Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry
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TRANSPORTATION
FEMALE PEKINGESE top of the line pup, reg’d. Email for more info. Video avail. $995. 604-353-8750. charlesfoyers@gmail.com
MALE POMERANIAN registered, micro-chipped, all health records, video avail. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
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
RENTALS
FAMILY RAISED Siamese X flame point kittens $120 & 1 grey & wht $40. To nice family only. 1-604-794-5972
MALE COCKER - Micro-chipped Reg’d, cert of pedigree, video avail. health records. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com
DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 60% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED. Northern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nunavut/NWT. Volunteering in your community. July/ August. www.nya.ca. 1-866-212-2307.
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MOVING & STORAGE
AFFORDABLE MOVING
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.
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2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
HEALTH PRODUCTS
477
CANE CORSO MASTIFF pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet $1000 Call 604-826-7634.
604-746-6777
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PETS
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
CHANEL SPA New Year Specials!
EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! 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.
aldergrovestar.com
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APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926
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
NICELY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE HOME WITH A HUGE SHOP ON A QUIET ACREAGE. Yes indeed this home and shop are in a class by themselves. This 5000 plus sq. foot home plus 33 x 50 shop on over an acre are sure to wow. From 7 bdrms and 3 baths, to a gourmet kitchen with gleaming hardwood floors this one is sure to impress. Plus all the room you need for parking. Thinking of a home based business this is the spot. Too much to list, call today and see it for yourself. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100
23017 72 Avenue, Langley
990,000 “Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”
Verne Stel
604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca
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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
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.
Dan Flokstra
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
604-857-1100
$1,800,000
27691 DOWNES ROAD
26 ACRES
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$495,000
NEED ROOM? Check out this one!
SOLD
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
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
2275-240 STREET
$629,900
LISTINGS
RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRES
1530 sq. ft lease
SOLD
unit 108 5327 192 Street, Surrey Industrial space in Gloucester and Langley city ranging from 1530 sq ft units to 5000 sq ft units at competitive rates.
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.
3234-275 STREET
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.
FOR LEASE
$ 419,900
1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT
RANCHER ON 4.42 ACRESIN BRADNER AREA VACANT CARE HOME
Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.
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26489- FRASER HWY
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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.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
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