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Students ‘Jump Rope for Hearts’
School to get ‘traffic calming’ despite public vote results Council decides 29 Avenue ballot was so close something should still be done to deter speeders By DAN FERGUSON and KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove’s Shortreed Elementary school students “jumped rope for hearts” on Friday, in the annual fundraiser for the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation. From left are students Ruby Hunt, Troy Uher and Nicholas Truong.
Very few take bus to work here By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
If you live in Langley Township, there’s a good chance you commute to work and you get there by driving or ride-sharing rather than taking public transit. There’s almost no chance you’re taking the bus. A Township staff analysis of recentlyreleased figures from the Statistics Canada census in 2011 shows 86 per cent of workers in the Township drive their own vehicles rather than take the bus to work. Only 3.5 per cent take public transit, the lowest percentage in Metro Vancouver. The report to council by the community development division calls the figures “disturbing” and suggests it is the result of “our large land mass and a lack of appropriate and timely public transit options.”
Most Township commuters were traveling to Surrey — 9,510 every work day. The City of Langley is the second most popular destination at 4,405, and Abbotsford third at 2,530. At the time of the federal census, there were 104,177 people living in the Township. The federal figures show Township residents were more likely to be working than their counterparts in other Metro Vancouver municipalities, thanks to the third-lowest unemployment rate in the region. Only North Vancouver District and Lions Bay reported lower jobless rates. In 2011, 6.1 per cent of the Township work force was unemployed, compared to the B.C. and Canadian average of 7.8 per cent. The work force was an educated one,
with 84 per cent possessing a high school diploma or better, and 53 per cent having either university degrees, college diplomas or trades certificates. The Township analysis said the largest segment of the Langley labour force works in the retail trade (11.5 per cent), followed in order by construction, health care and manufacturing. The 2011 census was the first year that Canadians could legally refuse to fill out the detailed “long form” census used to create detailed reports about jobs, income, education, citizenship and more. Critics and some researchers have expressed concern that the results from the new voluntary long form survey will be less accurate. About a third of the 4.5 million households who were asked to fill one out in 2011 refused.
A vote on traffic calming measures for the road that runs in front of Aldergrove Community Secondary School was so close to passing that Township council decided to go ahead anyway. A report on the mail-in vote which was carried out in November shows 65.6 per cent of the residents who responded support taking steps to slow drivers down on 29 Avenue fronting the 700-student school. The vote was a near-miss, just short of the 67 per cent minimum required under Township regulations and that would normally mean Township staff automatically move on to the next highest priority location. But council decided the work on 29 Avenue will proceed, after mayor Jack Froese suggested they should make an exception to the rule in the name of student safety, calling it “a larger community good that council needs to address.” Councillor Charlie Fox, who was principal of the school for about six years, needed no convincing. Fox made the proposal to waive the minimum majority requirement, saying at the very least, “one or two speed bumps” should be installed to deter drivers from speeding. “We had a student hit on 29th Avenue,” Fox said. “There have been accidents through Township councillor the course of years [because] people Charlie Fox argues don’t respect the school zone in that some measures area, they just don’t.” should be put in place Councillor Bob Long suggested waitto prevent speeding. ing until after some already-approved crosswalk improvements were made at the school this year. “Lets see what happens,” Long said. Councillor Kim Richter agreed with Long, saying she was concerned that only 19 per cent of the area residents surveyed actually voted, 259 of 1,342 people. “We’re making a decision to spend money on the say-so of a small group of people,” Richter said, adding “we can come back to this next year.”
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Public meeting to examine ‘traffic calming’ options
Convicted sex offender returns to jail on theft By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star
Just seven months since being released after serving a 22-year jail sentence, a convicted sex offender admits to shoplifting. Raymond Lee Caissie, 42, pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000 on Feb. 11 at Surrey provincial court. The offense involved merchandise at a Surrey Winners store on Oct. 27, 2013. Caissie was sentenced to 21 days in jail and $100 victim surcharge. On Jan. 28, 2014, Caissie was also sentenced to three months in jail and three years’ probation for breaching a peace bond. Last month, Caissie pleaded guilty to failing to report to a parole officer on Nov. 14, 2013. Caissie spent 22 years in prison on convictions of violent sexual assault
involving a woman in Abbotsford. On July 21, 1991, Caissie entered Trethewey House, which housed the MSA Museum Society, and threatened the 21-year-old summer student behind the counter with a knife. He forced her to remove her clothes and sexually assaulted her twice. He then transported her across the U.S. border to a forested area, where he sexually assaulted her again before tying her to a tree and fleeing. He pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault with a weapon and one each of forcible confinement and robbery in connection to the incident. Caissie was released in June 2013 with conditions including not possessing a knife except for eating or possessing any other weapon or restraint tool, and keeping the peace.
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Last year Aldergrove Secondary’s students petitioned local governments for installation of a marked crosswalk in front of the school on 29 Avenue.
Councillor Bev Dornan said a low response rate is not unusual for that kind of survey and the project should go forward rather than canceling it based on a difference of one or two votes. The Fox proposal to waive the 67 per cent approval requirement and have the work go ahead passed by a six-tothree vote at the Feb. 3 afternoon meeting of council. The form which the traffic calming will take has not yet been decided, however. A number of options will be presented at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 4 in Aldergrove, and the input from the public will be considered by Township council and staff. The work, which will be cost-shared by the Township and School District, will be done this summer and will involve reconfiguration of the high school’s parking lot and realignment of the road accesses to the school. This will create a four-way intersection for the planned crosswalk.
Heritage Week recognizes local restoration projects Aldergrove Star
The Township of Langley is a community built on history. Incorporated in 1873 and known as the Birthplace of B.C., the Township prides itself on protecting its valuable heritage resources as it grows to accommodate future generations of residents. That is why each year the municipality recognizes people in the community who take steps to preserve, restore, or adapt the heritage sites that provide a valuable link to Langley’s past. On Feb. 17, National Heritage Day, Council presented Community Heritage Register Plaques to the owners of the Murrayville Garage, the James Shortreed Residence in Aldergrove, and the Coronation Block in Fort Langley. “This is the start of Heritage Week, which is celebrated around our province each year,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. “It is the perfect time to recognize our heritage buildings and historic places, and the people who work so hard to ensure they continue to enrich our community.” The Community Heritage Register Plaque Program was created in 2010 to recognize the commitment that owners of heritage buildings make to ensure the continued use of their structures. To be eligible, buildings must be on the Township Community Heritage Register. One of this year’s recipients was Rick Kirby, Chair of the West Coast Montessori Society, who converted a turn of the century blacksmith shop into a place where children can grow and learn today.
Built on Old Yale Road west of Five Corners, the Murrayville Garage served one of the Township’s earliest settlements in a number of capacities for more than 100 years. Constructed in the early 1900s as a blacksmith shop and carriage works, it became a service station and an International Harvester farm machinery dealership until the 1950s, reflecting the transportation and agricultural changes the area experienced at the time. It was later rehabilitated for commercial use and even served as a chocolate factory before being acquired by the West Coast Montessori Society and transformed into the Langley Montessori School. A plaque was also presented to Breanna Statler and Derek Crowie in recognition of the work that went into restoring and repairing one of the few remaining heritage structures in Aldergrove and enhancing its landmark status. Built in the 1920’s, the James Shortreed Residence was commissioned by a pioneering family that played a pivotal role in settling in the
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Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese presented Community Heritage Register Plaques on Feb. 17 to (from left) Derek Crowie and Breanna Statler (owners of the James Shortreed Residence in Aldergrove), Suzanne Northcott (owner of the Coronation Block in Fort Langley) and Rick Kirby (chair of the West Coast Montessori Society, owner of the Murrayville Garage). Aldergrove area. Originally constructed on 26B Avenue with material produced in local mills, the wood-frame house with corner porches
and cross-gabled roof has been moved to 272A Street and substantially remains in its original condition. Coronation Block owner
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Views of the James Shortreed Residence in Aldergrove, before and after restoration.
Suzanne Northcott also received a plaque from Council for the extensive work she has done to the unique commercial building in Fort Langley. Built on Glover Road in 1911, it was named in reference to the crowning of King George the Fifth of England, who ascended to the throne in 1910. The Coronation Block is significant because of its architecture and association with the Hope family, who contributed to the growth of Fort Langley through their entrepreneurial achievements. The design of the building is attributed to Charles Edward Hope who arrived from England the year after the Dominion was spanned by
the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1889. He was one of the few trained architects working in Vancouver in the period after the city’s Great Fire and produced his finest architectural designs in Fort Langley, including his family’s estate home. All three of the recognized projects were also supported by the Heritage Building Incentive Program, which assists with the cost of restoring, repairing, and maintaining eligible heritage buildings within the Township of Langley. Grants are available to property owners of heritage buildings included in the Township’s Inventory of Heritage Resources. The next deadline for the grant program is Friday, Feb. 28. Applications forms are available online at tol.ca/hbip/. A current project that is underway that has received support from the Township’s Heritage Building Incentive Program is the restoration of the Hope Carriage House in Fort Langley. Built in 1912, it is the last remaining building from the Charles Edward Hope’s estate and the only remaining large-scale carriage house in the Langley area. It accommodated the horses and carriages that connected with the Great Northern Railway Station at Port Kells and the upper level was used for feed storage and to house a caretaker and gardener. Located behind the Fort Langley Community Hall, the heritage building is currently being repaired and restored by its owners in partnership with Lanstone Homes, who is constructing the adjacent McBride Station infill housing development.
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Irene and Allan Kennedy King and Queen of Hearts at Jackman Manor
Aldergrove’s Jackman Manor crowned their Queen and King of Hearts for Valentine’s Day 2014 on Friday, Mrs. Irene Kennedy and her husband Mr. Allan Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy is a resident of Jackman Manor and Mrs. Kennedy visits him daily from their home in Aldergrove’s Pioneer Park. The Manor elects a sweetheart couple for the honour of Valentine’s Day royalty each year.
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The North American Riders Group (NARG) has once again named Thunderbird Show Park one of the top 25 equestrian facilities on the continent. For the third year in a row, Thunderbird Show Park ranked high, reclaiming the number two spot behind Spruce Meadows. “We are honoured to find ourselves in the top three for the third year running and being there in the room for the announcement was amazing,” said Chris Pack, Vice President of Tournament Operations. “But it’s all about coming home to share it with the team that makes it happen.” Thunderbird’s ranking is based on an overall points score, for everything from footing and stabling, to course design and ceremonies. In NARG’s words: “Thunderbird is Spruce Meadows with a homey feeling.” The NARG evaluation also notes Thunderbird’s commitment to annual improvements, impeccably maintained footing, tremendous exhibitor experience and stabling facilities as highlights for competitors. Thunderbird brings some of North America’s most celebrated riders to
By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star
Well-loved horse enthusiast Melanie Walters died Thursday as a result of injuries received in a training accident at her parents’ farm in Langley. It’s believed Walters was training a two-year-old when it accidentally flipped onto her. She died during surgery at hospital. Walters, 37, is survived by two young children, Caden, 7, and
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Laurel, 8. Walters’ friend said Balisky in the fundraisand fellow jumper Laura ing comments. Balisky started a fundraising “She will never be forgotpage for Walters’ two young ten, her legacy is carried forchildren at fundrazr.com. ward by her two children.” Already, more than $15,000 Donations will be held in has been donated. trust for Laurel and Caden, “The equestrian comshe said. munity has lost a wonderful Walters was coming off a Walters woman, amazingly talented strong year at Hastings Race horsewoman and loving mother. Park, where she finished in the top “Melanie’s beautiful spirit and 10 in the trainer standings with 15 smile would light up the room,” wins from 58 starts.
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FVRD applies for NEB intervener status By ALINA KONEVSKI
advantage to having intervener status,” Aldergrove Star said Gaetz. The Fraser Valley Regional District The regional district has so far allo(FVRD) has applied to the National cated a week’s of staff time, worth Energy Board as an intervener in the $5,000, to prepare. If more funds are Trans Mountain pipeline just in time for needed, staff will return to the board for the deadline. approval. Individuals and groups that are “In the meantime, behind all of this, directly affected by Kinder Morgan’s we have been meeting together with expansion project had until noon on Kinder Morgan, and talking to Kinder Feb. 12 to submit an application to act Morgan, and expressing our points of either as intervener, or to provide writ- view. We feel that they have been recepten comment, to the NEB tive to our concerns, but during their review of Kinder we’ll still keep our toe in the Morgan’s facilities applicadoor to make sure so that tion. that opportunity doesn’t The company has applied close on us,” said Gaetz. to twin their existing 60-yearGaetz confirmed that old Edmonton to Burnaby Sumas Mountain Interpipeline at a cost of $5.4 bilRegional Park, jointly manlion, nearly tripling Kinder aged by the FVRD and Morgan’s carrying capacity Metro Vancouver, is of paralong the route. ticular concern. At a special FVRD board FVRD chair Sharon The mountain east of meeting last Tuesday night, Abbotsford is home to a Gaetz directors debated what pipeKinder Morgan pump station line issues are of most concern to them, that would be expanded under the prothe cost of applying for intervener status, posed project. and whether such an application would The station spilled 110,000 litres of overlap with those that member munici- oil on Jan. 24, 2012, causing an outcry palities are making on their own. from local residents. FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz said the The City of Abbotsford has also district is seeking intervener status in applied for intervener status on the order to get their foot in the door. Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “It’s basically a placeholder so that if Gaetz admitted that while there the discussions that we had with Kinder may be some overlap in the concerns Morgan seemed to be contentious, we expressed by FVRD and the city, they would have an opportunity to defend would be minor because the two bodies them in front of NEB. That’s the main have different areas of responsibility.
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An exit survey of 2013 Langley School District grads showed that 86 per cent were planning to attend post-secondary institutions. Of those, 14 per cent were planning to attend Kwantlen Polytechnic University, while 22 per cent were planning to attend the University of the Fraser Valley. Others identified Trinity Western University, UBC and SFU as their schools of choice. Of the challenges students faced, the answers were varied, but among them were the cost of university, transportation and course availability.
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VICTORIA – I made an error in a column two weeks ago about the latest court ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. I referred to an “illegal” strike in 2012, and was quickly reminded that this teacher walkout was sanctioned by the Labour Relations Board. After months of withholding report cards and refusing to meet with administrators, the union went to the LRB to seek permission for a full-scale strike. They got their wish, with authorization under essential services rules for a three-day strike in the first week, and one day a week after that until the end of the school year or a settlement was reached. For the record, the last “illegal” BCTF strike was in 2005, in defiance of a B.C. Supreme Court order that resulted in a $500,000 fine against the union. That was the same year BCTF lawyers won a split B.C. Court of Appeal ruling allowing teachers to bring political propaganda into classrooms. Two out of three judges decided this was appropriate to preserve their freedom of expression. The authorized three-day strike went ahead in March 2012. Regular readers may recall my reports of students being indoctrinated in classrooms and in some cases sent out as union pickets, and of the strong-arming of union-
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ized government office staff here in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn. This was the strike that, according to the current media and political narrative, the provincial cabinet conspired to bring about. This notion is central to the Jan. 27 ruling of Justice Susan Griffin that orders the B.C. government to attempt to reconstruct the world of 2001. Government lawyers filed an application with the B.C. Court of Appeal on Friday to suspend parts of this ruling. Imposing Griffin’s terms would cause “irreparable harm to the public interest of unprecedented magnitude,” they said in arguments backed up by a series of affidavits from superintendents who have to keep B.C.’s war-weary public schools running. In Surrey, returning to 2002 conditions would add $40 million to the district payroll in year one. That’s one of 60 school districts. The government’s submission includes affidavits from superintendents around the province on its likely impact. Here’s a partial list: Cancellation of specialty programs for vulnerable youth, construction of portables to meet arbitrary class size restrictions, transfer of some students to other schools, closure of daycare and Strong Start preschool programs to free up space real-
located over the years, layoff of non-teaching staff, and cancellation of school participation in the international student program. Premier Christy Clark and Education Minister Peter Fassbender have begun to push back against the conspiracy theory that has taken hold, pointing out that when the BCTF finally did get permission to strike, the cabinet of the day acted to prevent it. Here’s a recap. In late February 2012, nearly 28,000 teachers (90 per cent) voted to go to the full strike allowed by the LRB. The government tabled legislation to impose a cooling-off period with provision for steep fines on the union for any further strike action, and appointed a mediator. This kept schools open, and eventually yielded a twoyear deal. In April 2012, the union voted to withdraw all volunteer work by teachers. By this time they had been ordered by the LRB to prepare secondterm report cards, in part so students would know if they could apply for post-secondary studies. Once again this mess is before the court of appeal. Perhaps there will be better recognition of the real world this time around. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
Editor: Re: “LUSA brings LTPD to Aldergrove”, Feb. 13, Aldergrove Star The LTPD (long term player development) has been a part of Aldergrove Youth Soccer (AYSC) before the Canadian Soccer Association even thought of it. In fact, AYSC follows both the LTPD and Long Term Athlete Development model put out by Canadian Sport 4 Life. Both programs offer excellent models on how to develop and promote soccer and athletic skills for a lifetime of sport. With our partnership with Aldergrove United Men’s and Women’s Soccer Clubs we have athletes playing soccer from four years old to 79. That has to be considered long term. Aldergrove has the smallest youth soccer club in the Fraser Valley, but the largest adult club. Player retention and skill development are the forefront of both soccer clubs. This does not say AYSC does not turn out top level players. Recent graduates of our developmental program include Vagelli Boucas with the Whitecaps residency program, Joel Waterman who was recently on B.C.’s Canada Summer Games soccer team and now going to Trinity Western University on a soccer scholarship, and Tyson Hunter, captain of the University of Northern B.C. soccer team and also attending on a soccer scholarship. These are just a few of the many top notch soccer players coming out of AYSC. In the last two years, despite being a considerably smaller club, AYSC has won four Fraser Valley District Championships, while LUSA has won two. In the past four years either Aldergrove or DW Poppy Secondary School has represented the Fraser valley at the B.C. High School Soccer Championships. At both these schools a majority of their players have also played for AYSC. Our soccer club offers an excellent Spring Soccer program, which is B.C. Soccer-endorsed and sponsored by the Aldergrove Elks. The aim is to bring affordable and fun soccer to the community of Aldergrove, something AYSC has been doing for a long time. Bill Ede, President AYSC, Vice-Chair FVYSA, Director 5DL Soccer League, Aldergrove
Use of taxis supported Editor: The increased use of taxis within HandyDART is something that disability advocates have been requesting for years. We’ve been asking for increased taxi use because HandyDART levels are inadequate and taxi use significantly increases the number of HandyDART rides that can be provided within the same budget. For example, the Montreal custom transit system uses over 90 per cent taxis and they provide almost twice as many rides as Metro Vancouver HandyDART does, for about the same budget. Throughout North America, custom transit operators use taxis as part of their custom transit system to provide more needed rides. HandyDART currently does not meet people’s needs, and this is unacceptable. Taxis are an excellent way of meeting this unmet need because they are about half as expensive as a ride on a regular HandyDART vehicle. That is why advocates and the independent auditor have recommended more taxi rides – twice as many rides can be provided for the same amount of government funding. Jill Weiss, Chair, City of Vancouver Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, Vancouver
Callous driving offends Editor: I saw the pick-up slow as the family of raccoons crossed Fraser Hwy. near Murrayville. Imagine my shock when I saw one raccoon come rolling out from under the truck, while another ran for its life, right in front of my van. I managed to miss it, but when I went back, its sister lay dead on the road. I don’t know what happened to the third one. Were you in such a hurry, driver, that you couldn’t wait for those animals to get across safely? The road on the other side was clear, with me being the only one behind you. I know you saw them. I know you could have stopped. We have seen this family of raccoons before, and now there is one less. Shame on you! Brian Webster, Langley
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B.C. moves to end Metro transport tussle By TOM FLETCHER Aldergrove Star
Transportation Minister Todd Stone is promising Metro Vancouver mayors new authority to set priorities for transit and road expansion, and a new deadline to decide if they want more funding sources. Stone announced Thursday he will bring in legislation this spring to give local governments authority to set policy, decide on fares, deal with customer service issues and sell assets in the system. He called on the mayors to work with the current TransLink board, which has that authority
until the law is changed. “The ball will be firmly in the court of the mayor’s council now,” Stone told reporters in Vancouver. Stone released a letter he sent to the mayors’ group Thursday, giving them the option of avoiding a referendum on new funding sources in conjunction with next November’ municipal elections. The province “is willing to extend the referendum window to no later than June 30, 2015,” the letter says, as long as the mayors agree on new projects and costing by June 30 of this year. If that deadline goes by with-
out agreement on the basis for a plan, the referendum will be delayed to the 2017 municipal elections and the province will withdraw its offer to pay the costs. NDP transportation critic George Heyman said Stone’s announcement lacks details of the promised new authority, and repeats an offer for the chair and vice-chair of the mayors’ council to join the appointed board that now controls policy. The mayors were “blindsided” by Thursday’s announcement and offered two seats on the board, which they rejected
earlier because they want full control, Heyman said. “The minister continues to threaten the mayors and hold sticks over their heads and give them deadlines,” he said. Stone’s offer includes a promise to provide one third funding for a replacement to the aging Pattullo bridge, which is designated as TransLink’s sole responsibility. Stone previously told municipal officials they can avoid a referendum if they decide to use their existing authority to raise property taxes to fund new roads, bridges and transit.
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City made more than $53m from casino By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Acting Langley City mayor Ted Schaffer marked Responsible Gambling Awareness Week on Tuesday by reviewing the substantial financial benefits the city has won from the Cascades Casino. Since the casino and convention centre opened at 20393 Fraser Hwy. in 2005, the City has received $53.6 million under a profit-sharing deal that gives Langley a 10 per cent share of Cascades net profits. Schaffer said $24 million has been used on capital projects like the 204 Street overpass, Fraser Highway bridge replacement, Al Anderson pool improvements, fire truck purchase and buying property. As well, $9 million has gone to retire municipal debt, includ-
ing paying off the loan that funded a new $4.7 million water reservoir in 1999, and more than 100 charities have shared $2.5 million in grants. Casino money is also contributing $11 million toward construction of a new Timms Community Centre and $3.3 million toward the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor overpasses. “Cascades is a significant economic generator for our city,” Schaffer said, speaking to a small group of invited guests in a convention centre meeting room at the casino. “It contributes to increased tourism dollars, employment opportunities, as well as revenue that supports important community initiatives and capital investments that benefit our community and our residents.” The Township of Langley
gets a lesser payout from its share of a smaller gaming operation, the 16,000 sq. ft. Playtime gaming facility at 196 Street and 64 Avenue. The facility is mostly devoted to bingo, but includes 50 slot machines on its second floor. Since the Playtime facility opened in 2008, the Township has received $595,000, all of which has gone to the Gateway of Hope homeless facility in the City, that serves both the Township and City. At the Responsible Gambling Awareness Week rollout, a spokesperson for the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) announced a new $5,000 sponsorship program for nonprofit groups to promote “health, wellness and healthy choices” in their hometowns. The money will go to one community group each in
Langley and the other five communities hosting Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, Greater Victoria, Kamloops, Richmond, Prince George and Vernon. “Encouraging healthy choices ties directly into our approach to promoting responsible gambling in our gambling facilities and in the community,” said Susan Dolinski, BCLC vice-president in charge of communications. The lottery corporation also scheduled a Thursday afternoon (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) public seminar on responsible gambling at the Cascades casino and sent a “myth-busting kiosk” to different Langley locations. The kiosk ran a pachinkostyle game that offered small prizes to contestants who answered questions about gambling regulation in B.C.
Recycling plant depends on Metro reversal By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star
The firm that runs the Cache Creek landfill wants to build a $30-million highly mechanized plant in Coquitlam to pull recyclables from garbage before it’s dumped or incinerated. But Belkorp Environmental Services is also squaring off against Metro Vancouver, saying it will only build the plant if the regional district backs down on imposing restrictions on how material recovery facilities operate. Monday’s announcement is the latest shot by private industry across the bow of Metro’s strategy to burn more garbage in waste-to-energy plants instead of dumping it in landfills. Belkorp vice-president Russ Black said the proposed plant could process 260,000 tonnes of garbage per year – more than a quarter of Metro’s waste stream. He estimates residual garbage in the region – even after intensive efforts to recycle – still consists of 36 per cent recyclable material, much of it paper and plastics. Belkorp and other proponents of material recovery facilities (MRFs) say advancing tech-
nology to sort garbage holds much promise to pull out more usable material. Black says Metro’s bylaw 280, passed in October but awaiting provincial government approval, restricts MRFs too tightly and must be rejected by the province or revised by the regional board for Belkorp’s plant to go ahead. He accuses Metro of deliberately hamstringing MRFs because their advanced sorting machinery will pull too much paper and plastic out of the garbage, leaving insufficient combustible fuel to justify building a costly new incinerator. He called on Metro to suspend its waste-to-energy strategy for five years while mixed-waste MRFs like the one Belkorp proposes are built and tested. “Step back on this $500 million unnecessary expense,” Black urged of a possible second Metro incinerator. “Postpone it for five years. Let these facilities get up and running. See if they can get what they claim they will get out of the waste stream. And then assess the need afterwards for incineration.” Black said he sees room for three mixed-waste MRFs in
Metro Vancouver – the proposed one in Coquitlam, one already mostly built by Northwest Waste Solutions in South Vancouver and potentially a third one in Surrey, in addition to another in the Fraser Valley. He argues all garbage should go through a MRF before it’s landfilled or burned to retrieve materials. “Our company philosophy now is we don’t want to take unprocessed waste to landfill.” MRFs weren’t contemplated when Metro’s solid waste managmement plan was drawn up, but it calls for the region to maximize recycling and material recovery ahead of either landfilling or incineration. Coquitlam has endorsed Belkorp’s proposal. Coquitlam city manager Peter Steblin said the new plant would maximize recycling and reuse of material and help meet Metro’s waste diversion targets at no extra cost to residents. The plant would be built on 16 acres of industrial land Belkorp owns on United Boulevard. It would create 80 new green jobs and use technology increasingly in use in California.
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, chair of Metro’s zero waste committee, said he sees no reason to delay the waste-toenergy procurement process, which could see Metro burn an additional 370,000 tonnes of garbage per year starting in 2018. The regional district will begin optioning potential sites in the next few weeks. Belkorp is trying to derail the strategy so more garbage might keep getting trucked to Cache Creek, he said. Brodie said Metro’s new bylaw leaves enough room for MRFs to operate, and proponents who disagree probably want to see their machines take over the job of separating recyclables from households. “We’ve got a whole industry that has been generated because Metro Vancouver has insisted for 20 years on source separation,” Brodie said, adding a MRFcentred model could unravel years of recycling education efforts, result in more contamination of recyclables and undercut existing green industries. “I have a hard time believing we can put the solution in private hands like that and it will get us to our goal.”
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The sky’s no limit when ‘Girls Fly Too’ Aldergrove Star
Look up, way up… and you might see something that transforms the way women and girls view the world of aviation – and their futures. The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! is a unique event designed to spark women and girls’ interest in the aviation industry by taking them up in the air to experience the joy of flight first-hand and giving them an interactive introduction to the aviation industry. A celebration of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW), The Sky’s No Limit – Girls Fly Too! will be held for free at the Langley Regional Airport on Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, which coincides with Women of Aviation Worldwide Week (WOAW). From 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., women and girls of all ages who have never flown in a small aircraft
will enjoy free flights, thanks to communityminded partners such as R.D.M. Enterprises and other local businesses. The entire community (guys too!) can explore aircraft, meet the crews, visit with outstanding women in the aviation industry, and enjoy educational activities, contests, and displays. The event organizer is Kirsten Brazier, a 20-year bush pilot, whose goal is to encourage more females to think about working in a fascinating and lucrative industry that has traditionally been dominated by males. “Studies show that one of the major barriers to more women getting involved in aviation and aerospace is the perception that these industries are reserved for men, so they don’t even consider it,” Brazier said. “We want to change that. We want girls and
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women to seriously think about careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics, or aeronautical engineers.” International Women’s Day has been celebrated since 1911, but for women in the aviation and aerospace industries this date has even earlier significance as the anniversary of the first licensed female pilot worldwide, on March 8,1910. WOAW is a global outreach initiative centered around International Women’s Day that promotes the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries. “Basically, we provide girls and women with an in-depth, inside look at what’s behind the fence and under the hood at the airport in a fun and participatory way,” Brazier said. At Langley Regional Airport, that means giving first-time female
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Total exhilaration could be seen on the faces of young girls who participated in Yellowknife’s The Sky’s No Limit - Girls Fly Too organizer Kirsten Brazier is bringing the award-winning event to Langley Regional Airport on March 8 and 9 to introduce women and girls to the possibilities of a career in aviation. flyers a chance to go airline flights are eligible. are many opportuniup in a helicopter or a Register now at www. ties here and in airports Navion aircraft pilot- girlsfly2.ca around the world, and we ed by members of the “The look on their look forward to showing Fraser Blues Formation faces says it all,” said local women and girls all Demonstration Team. Kirsten. “When they that is available to them.” Advance registration is become airborne, you can Brazier, a Township required, and those who see the excitement and of Langley resident, is an have previously been on exhilaration in their eyes. Airline Transport-rated For some, that spark can fixed‐wing pilot and comignite a passion for flying mercial helicopter pilot that can lead to a reward- with more than 20 years ing career they may not of flying experience. have previously consid- Dedicated to getting ered.” more women involved “This is an exciting in the aviation industry, opportunity to attract she previously staged an underutilized sector two similar and highly to a field that has many successful The Sky’s No in-demand jobs,” said Limit – Girls Fly Too! Langley Regional Airport events in Yellowknife. manager Guy Miller. In 2012, the event “Our airport, for won the Yellowknife example, is home to 54 Airport the title of ‘Most‐ businesses and employs Female‐Pilot‐Friendly over 260 people. There Airport Worldwide’
and became the largest single event of its kind in WOAW history. Last year, the Yellowknife event won five international awards, welcomed more than 2,300 participants, and introduced 634 girls and women to flight, courtesy of local sponsors. Brazier hopes to achieve the same success in Langley by welcoming 5,000 participants to the airport and making the event the largest of its kind ever held in Canada. On Feb. 3, she appeared before Township council to speak about the event, which she hopes will attract attention and participation from throughout the region. “Langley Township has a thriving aviation industry and Langley Regional Airport is at the heart of that success,” said Township Mayor Jack Froese. “It is a world-class centre for the aviation and aerospace industry and the perfect place to host this unique celebration of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week. Our airport is a hub for transportation, employment, and education and there is a lot to inspire the girls and women who participate in The Sky’s No Limit. Maybe one day they will be working here themselves.” Visit facebook.com/ SkysNoLimitGirlsFlyToo Twitter @GirlsFly_Too.
Marsden awarded Order of Canada Aldergrove Star
Abbotsford businessman Barry Marsden was awarded the Order of Canada for his contributions to the growth of Canada’s aviation industry. Marsden is the president and CEO of Conair Aviation and the founder of Cascade Aerospace, both based in Abbotsford. Dave Holmberg, chair of the Abbotsford Airport Authority, said Marsden’s “innovations in aerial firefighting have served the industry greatly,
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and we are all extremely proud of his tremendous success.” Conair Aviation is a specialty aircraft operations provider that produces a range of aerial fire control products and services. Marsden also founded Cascade Aerospace, a specialty aerospace and defence contractor that focuses on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
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‘Give us credit or lose your grant’ By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
Nonprofit groups receiving Township of Langley grants would be required to acknowledge the financial support or risk losing the money under a new rule proposed by Councillor Charlie Fox, who also wants a better look at their behind-thescenes activities. The written notion of motion filed by Fox on Monday, Jan. 20 says many of the nonprofit agencies and societies getting Township money “have no recognition of that [support] on their website or letterhead.� He thinks the groups should be required to acknowledge the financial support by “displaying the Township logo and appropriate wording.� Fox also thinks the groups should be required to list their current executive on their website, and they should invite Township council to their annual general meetings as well as
provide a written record of the meeting that includes a financial statement. If they don’t, they should be denied funding, Fox says. When it was put to a vote, the proposal was sent to a council committee for study, over the objections of Councillors Kim Richter, Bob Long and David Davis. Richter called the proposed new rule “a little Big-Brotherish.� Long said for council to pass a new regulation, there should be a real issue to justify it. “I don’t see one,� Long said. Last year, Township council approved over $350,000 in grants to local community groups. Council awarded 94 community grants worth a total of $267,650 and 10 new capital improvement grants for a total of $69,600. Recipients included service clubs, business associations, equestrian societies, animal care supporters, and organizations
that promote wellness and education. The money funded classes for at-risk youth, support for arts and culture initiatives as well as health and wellness, education, anti-bullying, and outreach programs. It also paid for community gardens and environment stewardship groups. Capital improvement funding went to washroom upgrades, wheelchair ramp installations, kitchen repairs, and new flooring at several community halls, the BC Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum, Brookswood Seniors Centre, Fort Langley Lions Seniors Hall, and the Langley Playhouse. Council approved $17,000 in student scholarships, with two $1,000 awards going to each of the eight Township high schools and $1,000 to Apex Secondary. Each Township high school hosting a dry grad event also received $250. Canada Day, Aldergrove
Festival Days, and International Festival events each received $10,000 and the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival got $5,000. The Fort Langley, Brookswood, and Aldergrove communities also received banner grants totaling $16,500 to design and install communityfocused street banners. A total of $35,000 was put towards the “Nothing Without Effort� initiative which makes $5,000 available to each of the Township’s six communities plus the rural region for beautification efforts. The Township also makes annual grants of up to $2,500 to non-profit groups and organizations for what the Township website describes as “special events/special projects [that] must demonstrate the benefit to the Township, must involve local residents, and should be held in the Township of Langley, or for the benefit of a majority of Township residents.�
City supports youth shelter – in principle Aldergrove Star
The City of Langley is happy to support, in principle, Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services’ efforts to see a homeless youth centre opened in Langley. But whether to help fund it is a matter that requires more consideration, a majority of council members agree. On Feb. 3, ANS outreach co-ordinator Alison Cartier appeared before Langley City council to make a case for a shelter within Langley, dedicated to homeless youth. Cartier outlined the dire conditions in which many homeless youth find themselves and made the case for several shelter beds specifically for teenagers 18 and under. With nothing available to them in Langley, youth under 19 — who are not eligible for a bed at the Salvation Army’s
Gateway of Hope shelter — must be sent out of the community. Following her presentation, Cartier asked council to provide both a letter of support for ANS’ efforts and a commitment of $1,000 per month for two years to help fund programs and the youth housing initiative. However, before council agreed to draft a letter or determined what the missive would contain, several members had questions about what exactly what they were being asked to support, and why. “(Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services) would like to go the shelter route,� said Councillor Dave Hall. “Why is a shelter better than identifying safe homes where youth might be temporarily housed?� Cartier replied that it
would be a benefit to have a specific place where staff can work directly with the youth on building life skills that will hopefully lead to longterm success. With a limited amount of money available, an argument could be made that it should go to early intervention as opposed to a reactive effort, Hall said. Cartier agreed that there is value in early intervention, adding that ANS’ primary goal is family reunification, provided the home is a safe environment for the youth. At the same time, she said, the agency has to respond to needs as they arise. “It’s largely a hidden issue — a lot of times, nobody sees it until they walk through our door,� she said. “Somebody needs to start the process,� she said, adding that is why
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‘Suburban Swing’ dancing takes off in Fraser Valley By ALINA KONEVSKI Aldergrove Star
In a simple square building tucked away in a corner of central Abbotsford, 120 people practice their swingouts, turns, and Charlestons on a cold January night. Nearly everyone is in sneakers or flats, and a few women wear the short flowing skirts characteristic of an earlier era. The Suburban Swing dance group has been around for 14 years in Abbotsford teaching Lindy Hop and East Coast swing with a fun and friendly attitude. It has recently become so popular that many people drive over an hour to
get to the Sunday night practices. On one January night, the jazzy beats of the 1920s to ‘50s fill the regular venue, the Abbotsford Social Activity Association (ASAA) hall. When instructors explain how to peck, dancers giggle. The move involves giving a dance partner a quick air peck, a common Lindy Hop move. When participants try it, they break out in laughter. This happens a lot during the night. “When you walk in, you’re going to feel very welcome. People ask you to dance. Right away you get included with the whole group, no matter
what your age is or status,” said Jason Warner, who owns the club alongside his wife Crystal. The club has seen its average participant numbers grow 25 per cent over the last year. A record 300 people came out on Dec. 29, 2013. About 40 per cent of dancers are men. And while the event is all ages, the average age is 20. Warner started the swing dance club in 1999 when he was a criminology student at the University of the Fraser Valley. The first meetings were in the cafeteria. After several moves, Suburban Swing
was eventually invited to the ASAA hall, their home for the past 13 years. The hall is a community dancing mecca, with ballroom, square, and line dancing meets on other nights. Eager swing dancers come from all over, with only about half from Abbotsford. On on January night, there were people from Chilliwack, Mission, North Vancouver, and as far as Bellingham, WA. Warner explains that while the Vancouver swing clubs compete against each other, Suburban Swing gets everyone else – from Hope to Surrey to Sumas – who want to try
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Langley residents are invited to cozy up to a campfire at Derby Reach Park, as they listen to storytellers and live music and bake some bannock. Visitors are reminded to bring a mug when they meet across the road from the Heritage Area on Allard Crescent, north of 96 Avenue; four kilometres west of Fort Langley. The Saturday, Feb. 22 event, which is free for all ages, runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is presented by Metro Vancouver and Derby Reach/Brae Island Parks Association. To find out about other Metro Vancouver programs, visit the events calendar at:www.metrovancouver.org
Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) has received a grant from GreaterGood.org, a charitable organization devoted to improving the health and well being of people, pets, and the planet, as part of The Animal Rescue Site’s 2014 Shelter Challenge. Thanks to the support of local voters, LAPS has received $1,000 to help animals in its care. “The Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge is an amazing way for shelters and rescue groups all over the world to energize their audiences and enlist sup-
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Sports Alliance, Township team up to ‘green’ rec facilities Centre, George Preston Recreation Centre, McLeod Athletic Park, Willoughby Community Park, Aldergrove Athletic Park, and the Civic Facility. Froese noted that the Township of Langley
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the program aims to decrease the amount of waste generated and keep it out of landfills. “We are already starting to see a significant reduction in the amount of waste at the Langley Events Centre,” Froese
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The Township of Langley is tackling waste and going for environmental gold at its recreation facilities, thanks to a new partnership. The municipality has joined forces with the Green Sports Alliance, a non-profit organization with a mission to help sports teams, venues, and leagues enhance their environmental performance. Founding members of the Alliance include the Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Seahawks, and the Seattle Mariners. The Township is the first municipality to officially partner with the organization. “This really is an excellent fit,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. “The Township of Langley has a goal to decrease waste, increase energy efficiency, and conserve water within our facilities. Having access to the professionals, expertise, and resources available through the Green Sports Alliance will help us make informed decisions so we can better meet those goals and reduce costs.” Green Sports Alliance members represent more than 210 sports teams and venues from 16 different leagues. Since February of 2010, the Alliance has brought together venue operators, sports team representatives and executives, and environmental scientists to exchange information about better practices and develop solutions to their environmental challenges that are cost-competitive and innovative. “We are very excited to welcome the Township of Langley along with their venues and teams to the Green Sports Alliance,” said Scott Jenkins, Chairman of the Alliance and VP of Ballpark Operations for the Seattle Mariners. “The addition of the municipality significantly strengthens our network, and we look forward to supporting their many sports greening efforts. We expect that this partnership and demonstrated leadership by the Township of Langley signals the start of deeper involvement from municipalities across North America.” The partnership with the Township of Langley will see programs and tools put into place at the Langley Events
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Kodiaks face Outlaws in junior hockey playoffs By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The Aldergrove Kodiaks began their first round playoffs this week against the Mission City Outlaws, after the Outlaws finished their season three points ahead of the noweliminated Port Moody Panthers. The first two games are away at Mission Tuesday, Feb. 18 and home at Aldergrove the next night. The Kodiaks finished their 44-game season at the top of the Harold Brittain conference with 72 points, just one shy of the Tom Shaw division’s Richmond Sockeyes. It was a stellar season for the Kodiaks, with 34 wins and six losses, two overtime losses and two ties. The Kodiaks also finished with the two top shooters in the league, with Stephen Ryan’s 88 points in 44 games (41 goals and 47 assists) and Adam Callegari’s 70 points in 38 games (26 goals and 44 assists), and top-three goalie Jordan Liem who had 20 wins in 24 games. The other playoff games will pit Abbotsford Pilots against the Ridge Meadows Flames, Sockeyes ver-
sus Grandview Steelers and North Vancouver Wolf Pack against the Delta Ice Hawks. KODIAKS DEFEAT PANTHERS, 7-4, IN SEASON FINALE The Port Moody Panthers were already eliminated from the playoffs in their final home game against the Aldergrove Kodiaks, Saturday, Feb. 15 at Port Moody Arena, but put up a good effort anyway. The Panthers were up 2-1 at the start of the second period, however, the Kodiaks took all three second period goals to go up 4-2. The Panthers scored twice more in the third but the Kodiaks scored three more for the 7-4 win. Scoring for Aldergrove were Elvia Jansons in the first, Nolan Wallinger got two and Stephen Ryan (on a power play) scored one in the second, and Adam Callegari and Spencer Unger (on a power play) got one apiece before Ryan closed the scoring on a short-handed goal. Assists were from Jeremy Lagler, Joshua Cronin, Brandon Dolby, Kodi Schwarz, Callegari (2), Spencer Unger (2), Ryan (2), and Wallinger.
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Aldergrove Kodiaks #12 Jonathan Philley scored against Abbotsford Pilots keeper William Latimer in a 5-3 win, Feb. 12 at Aldergrove Arena. It was a four-point game for Ryan, Stephen Ryan scored the only who finished the season with a Kodiaks goal in the first, assistrecord-setting 88 points after 44 ed by Adam Callegari and Calen games, while Callegari finished sec- Whitworth. This gave Ryan the ond in the league with 70 points after league-topping 84 points after 43 38 games. games, with his 39 goals just one shy The Kodiaks outshot the Panthers of the league’s all-time record. 46-37 and first and second stars went Pilots Alexander Mathorst, Jared to Wallinger and Callegari, respec- Virtanen and Braeden Monk pottively. ted their team’s only goals in the first KODIAKS DOWN PILOTS, 5-3, IN period, with Kodiaks’ keeper Tate SEASON HOME FINALE Sproxton stopping all 19 of the Pilots’ After a lacklustre first period that shots in the second and third periods. saw the Aldergrove Kodiaks down The Kodiaks hunkered down 3-1, the team picked up their game and played their hearts out from the and made four unanswered goals in start of the second period and were the next two periods to defeat the rewarded with two goals in each perivisiting Abbotsford Pilots, 5-3 on od. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Scoring for the Kodiaks were It was the last regular season Joshua Cronin (from Spencer home game for the Kodiaks. The McHaffie and Robert Jang), Nolan Kodiaks racked up 70 points after 43 Dyck (from Cronin and Nolan games (33-6-2-2). Wallinger), Jonathan Philley (from The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots Spencer Unger) and Scott McHaffie 51-31 Wednesday but were only able (from Cronin). Cronin’s three points KURT LANGMANN PHOTO to score on one of nine power plays, earned him the game’s first star, and Aldergrove Kodiaks #77 Nolan Dyck scored against Abbotsford Pilots keeper William Latimer in a 5-3 win, while the Pilots scored on one of Dyck was awarded third star, with Feb. 12 at Aldergrove Arena. four. second star going to Vitanen.
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Stephen Ryan won the Pacific Junior Hockey League scoring title with 41 goals and 88 points in the regular season. He became the first 40-goal scorer in the league in the past seven seasons and his point total was the highest since 2008/09.
Aldergrove Kodiaks 2013-14 Regular Season Season Record - 34-6-2-2 for 72 points Team Captain - Kenny Prato Team Scoring Leader - Stephen Ryan - 88 points (41 Goals and 47 Assists) in 44 games Most Goals - Stephen Ryan - 41 Most Assists - Stephen Ryan - 47 Most Power Play Goals - Stephen Ryan - 13 Most Short Handed Goals - Spencer Unger - 3 Most Game Winning Goals - Adam Callegari -6 Most Penalty Minutes - Spencer McHaffie 140 in 35 games Most Goalie Wins - Jordan Liem - 20 Most Goalie Losses - Cole MacInnes - 4 Most Goalie Ties - Jordan Liem, Tate Sproxton -1 Most Goalie Shutouts - Liem, Sproxton - 2 Most Goalie Assists - Jordan Liem - 2 Aldergrove Kodiaks enter the Pcific Junior B Hockey League playoffs at the top of their division.
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Aldergrove figure skater Haleigha Bull will be competing at the BC Winter Games this weekend at Mission. Bull, 11, will be in individual Juvenile under-11 competition at the Mission Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon and will be skating a routine set to the theme music from the “Tetra” video game. Inspired by the 2010 Olympic Games four years ago, she has pursued her passion of free skate diligently and with the best instructors she could find. The BC Winter Games targets skaters at the early competitive stages. The Juvenile Competitive category is for athletes who compete at the provincial level and the Pre-Novice Competitive category is the first category that advances to national level skaters. The athletes at the BC Games are 9-15 years old and generally train on the ice 10-15 hours per week, as well as off-ice programs including aerobics and/
or floor classes. Skate Canada BC/ Yukon Section oversees the development of figure skating through their 115 member clubs. There are many different disciplines of figure skating including singles, pairs, ice dance, and synchronized skating. The BC Winter Games features a singles competition where skaters perform a short program and/or a free program, depending on their competition category. Points are earned for each skating element (e.g. jump, lift, footwork), as well as for five program components: skating skills, transitions, performance, choreography, and interpretation. A grade 5 student at Coghlan Fundamental School, Bull started skating with the Aldergrove Skate Club at age five, the Mission Skate Club and currently skates with the Connaught Skating Club in Richmond. She trains six days a week on ice and also does gymnastics, ballet, hip hop for off ice. Her coaches are Eileen and Keegan Murphy.
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Aldergrove figure skater Haleigha Bull to compete Saturday.
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Altogether, 44 athletes and four coaches from Langley, Fort Langley and Aldergrove are taking part in the B.C. Winter Games, which begin Thursday and run until Sunday in Mission. Here is a complete breakdown of athletes and coaches from the area, by sport. Special Olympics Basketball — Christian Burton, Kailyn Potomak, Alexander Singh, Christopher Beugh and Karl Beugh. Wheelchair Basketball — Joel Aukema, Tanner Jung and Jack Kosterman.
Mitch Kosterman will serve as an assistant coach. Curling — Scottie Kryski and Joshua Derosiers. Diving — Kurt Breure, Breanna Nichols and Jessie Nowotny. Figure Skating — Haleigha Bull. Gymnastics — Maya Crutch, Carl Froese, Brendan Thomlinson, Sophia Walters and Ben Strybos. Jonathan Osers is serving as an assistant coach. Hockey — Sophia Christopherson, Danika Pasqua and Amy Potomak. Sarah Beattie
is serving as an assistant coach. Judo — Leo Goldberg. Karate — Mihir Budshah, Kimya Naiafi, Chandan Teja, Swaraj Aravindhan, Jeremy Lohnes, Brian Ma and Mackenzie Penner. Shakiba Fadaie is serving as an assistant coach. Ringette — Ireland Bellsmith, Shaylyn Campbell, Jessica Douglas, Tracie Fawcett, Kassidy Karras, Hailee McMillan, Hailey Nowotny, Hannah Woodman, Rebecca Young and Kate Dolinski. Alpine Skiing —
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Aldergrove’s Sarah Thiessen (in white with the ball) in U-18 girls’ soccer action versus West Vancouver, Sunday, Feb. 16 at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
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The Aldergrove Black Ice Intermediate Synchronized Skating team will be competing at the Skate Canada National Synchronized Skating Championships being held at Burnaby’s Bill Copeland Arena from February 20 to 22. This is only the third time this event has been held in B.C. in 30 years. Most of the championships have been held in Ontario and Quebec over the years. The Aldergrove team has only been together for five months in this new category, but have worked hard together and are ready for this rare opportunity to skate at this exciting event. Teams from across Canada will be in attendance and the Senior Nexus team, which are World Silver medalists, will also be at this competition. The Aldergrove club was given the honour of being asked to have their Beginner 1 team skate for the Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, Feb. 20. This team won Gold medals at the BC/YK Championships as well as Gold medalist at the Mountain Regionals that were held in Lethbridge, Alberta, at the end of January.
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The Aldergrove Black Ice Intermediate Synchronized Skating team, from left: Sarah Wildy, Rebecca Sawatzky, Megan Andrews, Maddie Wasmuth, Jessica Burton, Stephanie Fournier, Myranda Kaiser, Erin Light, Cailey McCrae, Debra Tomsic, Rachel Rollke, and Allison Campbell.
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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. Elaine Horricks Heritage Planner 604.534.3211, Local 2998
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
Langley Rivermen Junior A Hockey Fri Feb 21 7:15pm vs. Chilliwack Chiefs Sun Feb 23* 2:00pm vs. Prince George Spruce Kings * Final Skate with the Rivermen following Sunday game Rivermen Early Bird 2014-15 Season Ticket offer Only $99! Until April 1, 2014.
Men’s Hockey Thu Feb 20 7:00pm vs. Thomson Rivers Univ.
TELUS Junior Boys and Girls Provincial Basketball Championships February 25 – March 2 The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com
public notice Community Clean-Ups Organize a clean-up in your neighbourhood and receive support and supplies on loan from Adopt-a-Program. Contact the program coordinator to find out how you can make a difference in your community and for the environment. 604.532.7300 tol.ca/adopt
Comments will be received by the Township Clerk prior to 12pm on Monday, February 24, 2014. Written comments should be directed to: Township Clerk 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax: 604.533.6054 Copies of the Bylaw may be inspected at the Township of Langley Civic Facility. Scott Thompson, Manager Property Management Department 604.533.6138
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.
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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: David Leavers, Director Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Township of Langley 20338 - 65 Avenue Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Or submitted via email to:
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Community Grants: communitygrants@tol.ca Capital Improvement Grants: capitalgrants@tol.ca
Temporary Road Closure: 202 Street between Highway #1 and 86 Avenue A temporary road closure of 202 Street between Highway #1 and 86 Avenue will be in effect from Monday, March 3 until Friday, March 7, from 7pm to 5am each night.
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2014 David Leavers Director, Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6158
Walnut Grove Community Centre Swimming Pool Closure 88 AVE
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
It’s All Fun and Games From Here! The 2014 Spring-Summer Leisure Guide and the 2014 Summer Camp Guide are now available at any community recreation centre or online at tol.ca/guides. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086 tol.ca/guides
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86 AVE Park & Ride remains open during road closure
The Carvolth Transit Exchange will remain open during the closure, which is required for Ministry of Transportation construction of a pedestrian overpass on 202 Street. We appreciate your patience. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 opsinfo@tol.ca
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CALENDAR Seniors Fitness Exercises with qualified instructor, every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 Street. Cost is $6 per week. Tobymac - with guests Matthew West, Brandon Heath, Mandisa and Matt Maher, Friday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets available at: abbotsfordcentre. ca, AESC Box Office, or by phone 1-866-977- AESC (2372). Dean Brody - with guest Cassadee Pope, Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $29.50 - $42.50 (plus FMF and service charges) reserved seating, all ages. Tickets are available at: abbotsfordcentre.ca or by phone 1-866-977-AESC (2372). Jesse Cook - The Blue Guitar Tour, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Clarke Theatre in Mission. Tickets $42.50 (Plus facility fee and service charges) available at all Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca Bus Stop - on stage at Langley Playhouse, held over for four more performances: Sunday, Feb. 23, Thursday, Feb. 27, Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. For reservations call 604-534-7469; email reser vations@langleyplayers. com; or buy tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets. com/producer/133005 Visit www.langleyplayers.com for more information. All tickets are $15. Ukrainian Soul Food – Perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch available on Friday, Feb. 28 at a fundraiser from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 - 108 Ave, Surrey. Eatin, take away, or ready for your freezer. Info: 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313. Fraser Valley Watercolour Society - join us on Thursday, Feb. 27, 7-9 p.m. at Abbotsford Senior Secondary School, Art Room 103 for a fun evening featuring local artist Laurie Thomasson facilitating a demo on Creating Texture with Watercolour. Drop-In fee for non-members is $5. Info: Carol Portree at 604-850-9694.
Website at www.MyArtClub.com Community Leadership - Langley Together presents sessions for non-profits on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence, 6676 - 203 St. $20 fee includes snacks and refreshments. Info: email langleytog@ gmail.com Identity Theft - Learn from an author, speaker and identity theft prevention consultant George Greenwood how to minimize your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft and how, without thinking, we freely give ourselves away on social media and other public platforms. Saturday, March 1, 2-3 p.m. at City of Langley Library. Please call 604-514-2855 or visit at 20399 Douglas Cres. to let library know you are coming to this program. Jim Byrnes - with special guest Babe Gurr, Friday, April 11 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $37.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone at 604-5302211 or online at www.ticketweb. ca Storytimes - Introduce kids to the love of books and language. Children five years and younger and their caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Please pre-register. Aldergrove Library, Wednesdays, Feb. 5 – Feb. 19, 10:30-11 a.m. Langley Herbivores - vegan potluck on Saturday, March 1, 1-3 p.m. at St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church in Aldergrove. If you would like to participate, please contact pattallman@ shaw.ca for details. Bonfire - tribute to the music of AC/DC, Monday, March 10 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets are $29.50 (plus facility fee & service charges) available at Centre Box Office. Charge by phone at 604-391-7469 or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca World Day of Prayer - service written by the women of Egypt, Women’s Inter-Church of Canada, held on Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. at Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, 2827 - 273 St., Aldergrove.
On The Family History Trail - a talk at the Murrayville Library by writer and researcher Brenda L. Smith will present First Steps on the Ancestral Trail. Her two hour presentation will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m. Participants will learn about the methodology for launching a family history research project. They will also receive materials including a starter workbook to guide their first steps. Register for this free program at the Murrayville Library 604-533-0339. Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday, 7 p.m. at Aldergrove Community Secondary School in room 125. Boost your self confidence; become a better speaker and have fun. Info: Murray Burgum at 604856-5483 or email mgbergum@ gmail.com Eric Samuels Acts of Astonishment - The Mentalist returns Saturday, March 1 at Blue Frog Studios in White Rock. Tickets $36.75 (includes GST and service charges) available from Blue Frog Studios. Charge online at www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html Volunteer Drivers Needed - to help seniors. No special insurance needed. Kilometres reimbursed. Call Janice at 604-5303020 Ext 302. Seniors Carpet Bowling - every Thursday afternoon, 1:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3025 273 Street. Cost is $1 per week. Square Dance Classes - Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, Fraser Hwy. at 273 Street. Singles and couples welcome, free admission, first three dances no experience. Info: call Tyler, 604-590-9039. Aldergrove Art Club - join our friendly group every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, 3015 - 273 St., Aldergrove. Info: Laurie at 604-856-6990 or Sheila at 604-539-0225. 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. Aldergrove ESL Classes - Free
For the week of February 20, 2014
Traffic Calming Open House: 29 Avenue Fronting Aldergrove Community Secondary School The Engineering Division will host an open house to present information on the traffic calming process and provide traffic calming design options for 29 Avenue fronting Aldergrove Community Secondary School. Residents will be asked to fill out a questionnaire that will help the Township of Langley develop a preferred design option for traffic calming measures in this location. Date: Tuesday, March 4 Time: 5 - 8pm Place: Aldergrove Community Secondary School Library Location: 26850 - 29 Avenue Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend the open house and have their say about the traffic calming process. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 aldergrovesecondary@tol.ca
Celtic Woman - Sunday, March 23, 7 p.m., at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre. Tickets $40, $70, $100 (Plus FMF & service charges) available at
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Salmon Friendly Garden Seminar
Water Main Flushing
Are you interested in learning simple ways to reduce or eliminate pesticides and chemical fertilizers?
As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependant and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area.
If so, join us for this free seminar!
As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking.
Presentations include: • Organic Ornamental Gardening with Brian Minter • Gourmet Edible Gardening with Andrea Bellamy • Invasive Plant Control with Lisa Dreves Date: Time: Place:
Saturday, March 8 1:00 - 4:30pm Township of Langley Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre (4th floor) 20338 - 65 Avenue Seminar is free but space is limited so please register early at: outreach@leps.bc.ca 604.546.0338 tol.ca/growhealthygrowsmart
Brookswood, Fernridge, and High Point: February 17 – March 28 Willoughby: February 17 – March 28 North Willoughby (Yorkson) and Northwest Langley: February 24 – April 11 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: February 24 – April 18 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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FARM SUPERVISOR wanted. Oranya Farms II holdings in Aldergrove are hiring for their poultry division, poultry farm Supervisors. Must have a good knowledge of the poultry farming able to write and speak English Duties: Keeping control of workers times/ Schedule and work planning. Willing to work nightshift and week-ends Experience 4-5 years in a farm setting or a degree or diploma in agriculture. Wages starting at $2800 per month. Please submit a resume to, att. Kel or Corry Fax; 604-846-6636 Email; integrityrecruitment@dccnet.com 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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Civil Engineering Technologist II (re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D. and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by February 27, 2014, 4:40 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
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We offer a starting wage of $13.80 plus an attractive incentive program with regular increases as you progress. EV Logistics also offers flexible working schedules and a safe and fun environment. Successful applicants will have a safety-first attitude, available for day, afternoon and weekend coverage, have reliable transportation and proficient English communication skills. If you’re looking for long-term employment with career growth and want to work in a fun and safe environment, then EV Logistics wants to hear from you!
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Outboard. Primary duties will include maintenance troubleshooting and repair of diesel & gas marine engines. Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems is an asset. Must have own tools and a valid drivers license. Exc. Compensation Based On Experience. Please forward resume: vancouveroutboard@ telus.net
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
MECHANIC Required F/T for Vancouver Serious Applicants Only
281
MOA - P/T P/T help required for a busy family physician’s office in Aldergrove. Would suit student or mature person.
Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com
LABOURERS NEEDED
Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774
.www.dialalaw.org 1.800.565.5297
Fax resume to: 604-514-0886
$13.80/Hour
Ph: 604-857-0111
7
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Required for PSR focused home. HEU Certified.
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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
114
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING
Free Employment Services for job-seekers and employers
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
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.
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PETS 477
REAL ESTATE
PETS
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
283A
HANDYPERSONS
341
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING
COMPLETE HANDYMAN Services Great Rates, Refs, by hour/quote, Call: Mike, 604.319.0273
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PRESSURE WASHING
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
320
MOVING & STORAGE
Local & long distance Movers
Call 604-720-0931 www.brothersmoving.com
AFFORDABLE MOVING
Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266
GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80. 604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
www.affordablemoversbc.com
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
700
706
604-537-4140 778-230-4150
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
bradsjunkremoval.com
Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !
LANGLEY-Near-new
Call 604-856-6500
PETS
REAL ESTATE
736
Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
PETS
BERNESE CKC PUPPIES, ready now! $1500 Call 778240-1860 or 604-897-0485 whitecrosskennel.ca CANE CORSO MASTIFF - pure bred pups, shots, dewormed, vet checked. $1000: Call 604-826-7634
627
3 bdrm. home available March 1st or April 1st (5 min. East of Fort Langley). Recently updated flooring, paint & appliances. N/S $1700/mo.
Angie 604-530-5646 Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm.
750
751
TRANSPORTATION 810
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 The Scrapper
AUTO FINANCING
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
OUTSTANDING MURRAYVILLE FAMILY HOME WITH ROOM FOR THE INLAWS
HOT NEW LISTING!
Just as the title says. This executive home located in upper Murrayville has it all. A beautiful office for your home based business plus room for a suite...on top of all this you get 4 generous sized bedrooms, a luxurious master ensuite, a huge kitchen for your families chef, and room for entertaining. All located in Upper Murrayville near schools, shopping, rec centers and golf courses. First time offered, don’t pass it by. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing. 604-857-1100.
5071 224 Street, Langley
719,000
$
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.
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. Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
913 Stayte Road, White Rock
NICELY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE HOME WITH A HUGE SHOP ON A QUIET ACREAGE.
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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.”
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
Lab X pups, extremely social, possible Newfoundland genetics, 45lbs max, all black, ready now $500, super smart Call/text (604)845-3972
SUITES, UPPER
ALDERGROVE 32/267. 3Bdr upper nr amens, quiet family. Coin laundry avail, no dogs, avail immed. $995 incl heat/h.water. 604-644-8961.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237
SUITES, LOWER
ALDERGROVE; 1 BDRM ground floor suite, $550/mo. Avail Mar 1st. N/S, N/P. 778-668-0500
HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
HOMES FOR RENT
LANGLEY GLEN VALLEY
TONY’’S PAINTING
477
Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402
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.
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.
Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
604-530-5646
DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.
1/4”, 3/8” Plate. Var sizes & widths available. 7 truck loads of Plate still available. Call for lists of loads. 400,000 lbs 1/2” X 4’ wide, Coils Mild Steel 4½” ODx.337 wall & 7” ODx.317 wall x 44’ Pipe. Sea Container - 20’ $1,999 & 40’ $2,199. Call or email for further information or prices. TARGET STEEL & SEA CONTAINER SALES targetterry5@gmail.com 604-792-3434
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
Available May 1st.
MISC. FOR SALE
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
604.220.JUNK(5865)
845
APARTMENT/CONDO
2 bdrm. 2 bath top floor/corner suite condo for rent. Granite countertops, gas F/P, large balcony. Incls. 2 parking spaces $1450/mo. with a minimum 1 year lease.
COURSE CEDAR HOG FUEL
560
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.
ALDERGROVE: Clean, quiet, suites avail on Fraser Highway Bachelor Suite @ $620/mo and 1 Bdrm @ $670/mo (incl heat and hot water). Call David @ 604.328.4461
FUEL
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.
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
545
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
Getting a job couldn’t be easier!
RENT TO OWN
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
VEHICLES WANTED
827
STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-657-9422
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
AUTO FINANCING
RENTALS
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
FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL
BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY
TRANSPORTATION
Model T or Model A Pickup truck body in fairly good shape wanted. Motor not necessary but needs to be on wheels. Cash! 604-576-0181
Difficulty Making Payments? No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing? We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663
PLUMBING
PEACE ARCH Plumbing & Heating http://plumbingvancouver.ca CALL NOW: 778-998-6420 20% Off for seniors 55+ hot water tanks, plumbing, heating, gas fitting, specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations!
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MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born Dec.11, 2 females, unique smooth coat silver dapple, raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance, well socialized. 1st shots and deworming, $800 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission
BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com .Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
TRANSPORTATION
Verne Stel
604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca
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. autocredit 911
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REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE
www.aldergrovestar.com
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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! $159,900
5568-201A STREET
$79,900
#44-26892-FRASER HWY
MICHAUD GARDENS
COMPLETELY REDONE!
One bedroom condo in a smaller building very good 800 sq ft floor plan. 19 + and bring your pet and your BBQ to this unit and live good. Large deck and the gas fireplace is included in low maintenance fees. Check this one out.
Completely redone 2 bedroom modular home in Aldergrove For Sale here quick possession possible. This has new everything and all you have to do is move in it even has a work shop in the back yard. Cute cozy and clean this is one worth looking into, you even have your own yard here.
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Call
Dan Flokstra
$1,800,000
27691 DOWNES ROAD
26 ACRES
604-857-1100
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.
#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE
1530 sq. ft lease
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.
26489- FRASER HWY
$ 419,900
TWIN FIRS
1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT
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.
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.
SOLD Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
Call
Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$1,400,000
6705 SATCHELL RD
VACANT CARE HOME IN BRADNER AREA
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.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
FOR LEASE
$189,900
LISTINGS WANTED ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION
I work with the most-dedicated real estate team in the business and provide my clients with the most effective ways to buy and sell their homes. When you make the choice to have Dan Flokstra handle your real estate needs, you make the choice for peace of mind and solid results.
Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100
26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com
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ALDERCENTER REALTY
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2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS P7460A
$18,000 2009 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB
2013 FORD F-150 STX REG CAB 4X4 Sync, auto, air, aluminum wheels.
4X4, SLT, PW, PL, air, tilt, cruise.
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$17,288
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$8,088
Crew cab, 4x4, SLT.
2005 SUBARU LEGACY
PW, PL, air, tilt, cruise, auto, AWD.
2012 HYUNDAI SONATA LTD
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$13,888
$8,688
$22,888
2004 F-250 CREW CAB 4X4
2010 NISSAN TITAN 4X4
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$17,288
$13,888
2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE
$30,000
$30,000
2013 NISSAN ROGUE
2011 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LTZ
2013 CHEVY TAHOE 1500 P7548A
2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM
Quad cab.
$20,888
2009 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD
2007 FORD F-350 CREWCAB
2008 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW
UT951634
#UT701388
UTX014263
$18,888
$17,288
P7520A
$30,000
NOW
Lariat, diesel, 4x4.
P7543A
$29,900
WAS $49,900
Leather, panoramic roof.
$42,900
Navigation, panorama roof.
2009 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
XLT, PW, PL, air, tilt, cruise, low kms.
NOW
2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ
D0103A
V6, XLT, 4x4.
WAS $44,000
2005 CHEV TRAILBLAZER
P7520A
2006 CHEV COLORADO
2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE P7510A
$47,900
P7526A
$28,900
XLT, XTR, 4x4.
$19,888
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