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Evan Empey releases his rock to sweepers Tom DeSorcy (left) and John Linza, during a Thursday match in last week’s B.C. Firefighters’ Provincial Playdowns at the Hope Curling Club. Al Trick skipped this team to a second-place finish in the ‘A’ Event. Hope’s other entry, skipped by Don Wiens, won second place in the ‘D’ Event. For more on the event, see page 11.

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Concerns raised over pipeline expansion Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

Hope has applied for intervenor status in the upcoming National Energy Board hearings for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline project. The district wants to ensure the municipality’s water resources are protected, and in particular the area of Nestlé Waters. “We have an interest in what exactly they are going to be doing coming through our community,” said Coun. Peter Robb. “(We applied) basically to keep us and staff well-informed of all the updates and knowledge.” Trans Mountain maintains about

16.7 kilometres of pipeline within the District of Hope, and any leak or spill of the existing pipeline could pose serious risk to the water supply. The existing pipeline is just feet away from a natural spring on Nestlé’s property and 175 metres from the east Kawkawa Lake well. It is also 219 metres away from the district’s Green well. The proposed new route involves utilizing the area next to or including the existing Spectra Energy right-of-way south of Othello Road, or along Othello Road itself. The exact route is yet to be confirmed but the proposal should see the new pipeline placed further away from Nestlé and Hope’s two wells.

The district would prefer the new pipeline constructed along the most southern route. The NEB hearings are slated to take place in Calgary later this year and could cost Hope upwards of $2,000 to attend and present. The NEB will consider the appropriateness of the general route and land requirements for the project, as well as the contingency planning for spill, accidents or malfunctions during construction and operation of the project. Individuals and groups directly affected by Kinder Morgan’s expansion project had until noon on Feb. 12 to submit an application to act either as intervenor, or to provide

written comment, to the NEB during their review of Kinder Morgan’s facilities application. The company has applied to twin their existing 60-year-old Edmonton to Burnaby pipeline at a cost of $5.4 billion, nearly tripling Kinder Morgan’s carrying capacity along the route. At a special Fraser Valley Regional District board meeting last Tuesday night, directors debated what pipeline issues are of most concern to them, the cost of applying for intervenor status, and whether such an application would overlap with those that member municipalities are making on their own. Continued on 3

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Stéphane Dion to visit Hope Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard

The federal Liberals are trying to make some political gains in Conservative country. At the invitation of the Chilliwack-Hope Liberal Riding Association, MP Stéphane Dion will be visiting Hope on Feb. 28 for separate outreach meetings with town council and area First Nations. “The goal is to learn, discuss issues and be sure we Liberals, when the election comes, have in mind the aspirations of the Canadian people and especially the people of Hope,” said Dion. “We need to have this dialogue with people, not just during election time but between elections as well.” Part of the visit will be geared towards engaging local First Nations in federal politics. Dion wants to hear their challenges, solutions and what they want as partners with the federal government. “It’s really important to me to hear their views,” he added.

“They need to have a government that’s willing to sit with them and work with them.” The local riding has traditionally been dominated by Conservative representatives, but Dion believes there’s been some movement for the Liberal party. “I think there’s some excitement around the leadership of Justin Trudeau. So we need to explain what Justin may mean for the country if he becomes prime minister,” he said. “Politics is a cycle. Maybe Canadians will say enough now, we need a change.” Dion pointed out that a Trudeau government would resemble the Liberal leadership of the 1990s, when the government was able to invest in universities, had a balanced approach, believed in multiculturalism, and took on an international role that Canadians were proud of. However, coming from a new generation, Dion said Trudeau offers a fresh perspective that can help address the challenges the country is currently facing.

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First Nations youth to benefit from skills training The Seabird, Chawathil, Shxw’ōwhámel, Squiala, Cheam, and Union Bar First Nations will participate in a program to connect youth with skills training. “I’m very pleased that, through this additional funding, area First Nations youth will have new opportunities to gain the skills they need to obtain employment,” said ChilliwackFraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl. The new Income Assistance Program will connect First Nations youth to skills training

and jobs. The participating First Nations communities are participating at the request of their local First Nations leadership. An integral component of the program is case management. Case workers will work with individuals to identify barriers to employment and to develop a personalized plan to address those barriers. The announcement represents the next steps in the implementation of the Economic Action Plan 2013

commitment to invest $241 million over four years to connect on-reserve First Nations youth between the ages of 18 and 24 to skills training and jobs. It builds on the success of recent pilot projects and partnerships being undertaken across the country, where the Government of Canada has been working with the provincial governments, First Nations and the private sector to link First Nations Income Assistance clients with training

and jobs. First Nations youth will have access to a range of services and programs aimed at increasing their job prospects and supporting them as they move into the workforce, including: basic life-skills training, skills training and career counseling. Activities will begin over the coming months across Canada, as First Nation communities and Tribal Councils lead the effort to ensure youth have every opportunity for jobs and prosperity.

Skiers rescued on Needle Peak Search and rescue crews from Hope and Chilliwack were called out early Saturday afternoon to rescue three backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche near Needle Peak off the Coquihalla Highway. The teams used a helicopter to transport

the skiers to safety. There were no life-threatening injuries, but one of the men suffered a broken cheekbone and nose from being slammed against a tree and had to be taken to hospital. According to the Canadian Avalanche

Centre (CAC), the three skiers triggered a “size 2 slab avalanche” on a steep slope in open trees below the treeline. The slide risk in the region remains high. Skiers are advised to check the daily weather forecast and bulletin from the CAC before heading out.

HSAR manager named Fraser Valley director Hope Search and Rescue manager Mario Levesque has been appointed as the Fraser Valley director for the B.C. Search and Rescue Association. He will represent central Fraser Valley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Chilliwack, Kent Harrison, and Hope. The BC Search and Rescue Association

(BCSARA) exists to represents all of the volunteer ground search and rescue teams in the province. The association brings together SAR professionals to discuss and resolve issues, access funding for training, provide occupational health and safety support, educate the general public on outdoor safety, and act as a common link to information and

resources for search and rescue practitioners across B.C. BCSARA also acts as a liaison between Emergency Management British Columbia, the RCMP and local police forces who handle missing persons cases, and the SAR groups that represent the over 2,500 volunteers who rescue over 1,000 people every year.

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FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz said the regional district is seeking intervenor status in order to get their foot in the door. “It’s basically a placeholder so that if the discussions that we had with Kinder Morgan

seemed to be contentious, we would have an opportunity to defend them in front of NEB. That’s the main advantage to having intervenor status,” said Gaetz. The regional district has so far allocated a week’s of staff time,

worth $5,000, to prepare. If more funds are needed, staff will return to the board for approval. “In the meantime, behind all of this, we have been meeting together with Kinder Morgan, and talking to Kinder Morgan, and

expressing our points of view,” said Gaetz. “We feel that they have been receptive to our concerns, but we’ll still keep our toe in the door to make sure so that that opportunity doesn’t close on us,” - with files from Alina Konevski

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Vitamin D has been mentioned many times in the media over the past few years. It seems like it is the cure-all for diseases like MS, cancer and diabetes although none of this has been proven yet. For a while it was thought to ward off colds and Àu but a recent study proved that this isn’t so. However many Canadians do take vitamin D supplements from 1000 to 4000 units daily. With all the research into the genetics of cancer, prostate cancer is the most often cancer type that can be inherited. If there is a history of prostate

cancer in a man’s family, he has a 58% probability of also getting the disease. For women and breast cancer, the probability is 28%. Dry skin is a common problem during our Canadian winters. One tip for helping is to not scrub your skin too hard when in the shower or bath because it strips the oils from the skin. When drying the skin, leave a little moisture on the skin then apply a good moisturizer. That will help seal in the water and prevent extreme dryness. February is Heart and Stroke

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Putting a stop to bullying on Pink Shirt Day… Kerry Vital / Black Press Names such as Amanda Todd and Rehtaeh Parsons are sadly well-known to many Canadians. Both teens committed suicide after years of bullying at the hands of classmates. On Feb. 26, Canadians will recognize Pink Shirt Day, a day devoted to preventing bullying and helping children and teens who are being victimized. For some people, bullying hits very close to home. Tad Milmine, now an RCMP constable, is one of them. As a child, Milmine was bullied relentlessly by classmates and locked in the basement by his stepmother every day for 12 years. His father, an alcoholic, never tried to help him, even when Milmine’s stepmother verbally abused him.

because I truly believed it “I always held out hope that was just a dream,” he says. “I one day an adult would see thought that dreams weren’t that I was in the basement meant to be achieved.” and perhaps ‘rescue’ or ‘save’ Milmine was moved by the me,” he says. “No one ever 2011 suicide of Ontario teen came.” Jamie Hubley, At 17, Milmine ran who killed away from home and himself after cut all ties with his years of bullyfather and stepmothing for being er. Still, he struggled gay and a figwith being extremely ure skater, to introverted and start Bullying emotional. While he Ends Here, a had dreamed of being website that a police officer for tells Hubley’s much of his life, he story as well didn’t feel confident Tad Milmine as his own. enough to act on Milmine has that dream. At 33, he travelled all over Canada and finally felt able to take that the U.S. speaking to students step and do what he loved after encouragement from an and encouraging them to contact him if they need officer he met while playing help. In the presentations, he baseball. shares his own story and that “I never acted on my dream

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to talk about why you’re wearing a pink shirt that day, and youth are reminded of the resources available to them.” Pink Shirt Day was started in Nova Scotia by two teenage boys who, after seeing another male student bullied for wearing a pink shirt, decided to gather their friends and all wear pink to school. CKNW AM 980 was inspired by their action, and since 2007 has raised over $650,000 for anti-bullying programs in B.C. through the sale of their pink shirts. You can purchase your own shirt at London Drugs or online. This year’s campaign is being presented by Coast Capital Savings, with Black Press as a media partner. For more information about Pink Shirt Day, visit www. pinkshirtday.ca. Milmine’s website can be found at www. bullyingendshere.ca.

of Hubley, and tells the students that he understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and that he too is gay, just like Hubley. He shares this information to point out that he is no different than the people listening to him in the audience. “I never let my sexuality stand in the way of living out a dream,” Milmine says. “I never let the negativity while growing up stand in my way.” Milmine’s presentations are done on his own time and with his own money. “I always wanted to ‘help’ people and today I am lucky enough to be in that position,” says Milmine. “Youth need to know that nobody can help them if they don’t speak up. You have to share, have to ask for help. Give us a chance to help.” Sixty-four per cent of Canadian children have been bullied at school at some point, according to the Pink Shirt Day campaign, and 40 per cent of Canadian employees are bullied at the workplace on a weekly basis. “Pink Shirt Day gets people talking,” Milmine says. “People are talking about it leading up to it, and on the day itself. You’re going

The dangers of Ask.fm The website and smartphone app Ask.fm is a social-networking site where people can ask other users questions. It’s extremely popular with preteens and teens, but recently it has become wellknown for facilitating cyber-bullying instead. It has been referenced in several suicide cases around the world as part of the bullying the victim experienced that led to their suicide. The biggest issue with Ask.fm is that questions can be submitted anonymously, and content is not monitored, so abuse of the service can be rampant with no repercussions to the user. Even if someone is blocked, that person can still view profiles and see other interactions, and privacy settings cannot be increased as they can on Facebook and Twitter. According to RCMP Const. Tad Milmine, the Latvia-based website also sends daily spam with messages suggesting users kill themselves and calling them ugly, among others, with no name attached. Parents are urged to monitor all social media accounts and talk to their children about their online activities in an effort to prevent cyberbullying, and remember that the terms of service of Facebook, Twitter and Ask.fm require users to be at least 13.

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B.C. projects budget surplus Tom Fletcher Black Press

Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled B.C.’s second straight surplus budget Tuesday, with few spending and tax changes as the province plans for economic growth driven by natural gas exports. The biggest tax change is that provincial tobacco tax goes up 32 cents a pack April 1, on top of the latest federal increase of 40 cents a pack. B.C.’s share is expected to generate another $50 million, and de Jong said a “significant portion” of that will be used to develop smoking prevention efforts in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society. Provincial funding for K-12 education continues at 2013 levels, as the government pursues an appeal of a court decision that could add hundreds of millions to school district costs. The budget includes a $300 million contingency fund this year, rising to $400 million next year, to cover anticipated costs in labour and other areas such as forest fires. The budget touts investments in trade skills training, with shop projects at Camosun College, Okanagan College and NorKam Secondary in Kamloops. But the largest

Your whole team could win tickets to this year’s Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. To apply, visit the contest page at hopestandard. com. Tell us how hockey, your team, or your favourite player has inspired you, and your team could win 25 tickets to watch the Vancouver Canucks play the Ottawa Senators at BC Place. Anyone can enter on behalf of their team, or their favourite B.C. minor hockey team. Ten minor hockey teams will each receive 25 tickets to attend the Heritage Classic on March 2 in Vancouver’s BC Place stadium. This year’s Tim Hortons Heritage Classic will hold up to 55,000 fans, eager to watch a vintage, clearly Canadian showdown between the Canucks and Senators. “Most of us grew up learning how to skate outdoors. We’ve been watching these games for a few years now and chomping at the bit hoping we could get into one,” Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa said in December, when the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic’s arena was unveiled. Deadline for entries is Feb. 21 at 11:59 a.m.

B.C.’s personal income tax rates remain the lowest of any province, but the budget announced another four per cent increase in Medical Services Plan premiums for next year. That makes increases totalling more than 30 per cent over the past five years. Taxpayer-supported debt rises to more than $43 billion in the coming fiscal year, climbing to $45.5 billion by 2016-17. About $11 billion of next year’s burden is operating debt left by a string of deficits in recent years. Total provincial debt, including self-supported debt held by BC Hydro and other agencies, grows from $64.7 billion this year to $68.9 billion three years from now. B.C. pays $2.5 billion a year to service debt, or four cents out of each revenue dollar. To generate the resource wealth Premier Christy Clark has promised will pay off B.C.’s debt, the budget describes a two-tier income tax on liquefied natural gas exports 1.5 per cent and up to seven per cent. LNG production companies would pay the lower rate to start, with most or all of it repaid by an investment tax credit until their capital costs have been recovered. Rates are to be confirmed with legislation in the fall.

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capital project is a new campus for Emily Carr College of Art and Design in Vancouver, and operating spending on colleges and institutes is projected to fall by $5 million in the coming year. De Jong said the “re-engineering” of B.C.’s skills training programs referred to in last week’s throne speech is getting underway, and a new $1,200 education savings grant for children born in 2007 or later is being delivered starting this year. NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth said the government balanced its budget with cuts to skills training, increases to fees and appropriating $480 million added to BC Hydro’s growing debt. The B.C. Liberals spent heavily before the 2013 election to promote a jobs plan that has seen people continue to leave the province for work, Farnworth said. The government expects to end the current year with an operating surplus of $175 million, rising to $184 million next year, which de Jong said is mainly a result of spending discipline. B.C. and Saskatchewan are the only provinces to balance budgets this year, and the three western provinces remain the only ones with a triple-A credit rating.

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Spell of the Games As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia heads into its second week, the narrative is sounding awfully familiar. Remember all those horror stories about costs run amok, facilities unfinished or not up to snuff, unseasonably mild weather, displaced and displeased citizens, stray dogs being dispatched? Hmmm, rewind the clock four years, and we might be talking about Vancouver. Minus the stray dogs part. Or eight years ago in Turin, Italy. Winter or Summer, the script for every Olympic Games seems to be coming from the same writer. It’s already being composed for Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where slums have been razed to make way for sporting facilities and workers have died building those venues. But the crazy thing about the Olympics, and the trump card the International Olympic Committee carries in its back pocket, nuzzled up against the vast wealth it amasses by governing the Olympic movement, is as soon as the spotlights illuminate the ever-kitchy opening ceremonies, and the first competitors enter the starting gates, all the collateral drama is forgotten. When it comes to the Olympics, we just can’t help ourselves falling in love all over again. Especially when the memories of being a host city are still so fresh. Maybe it’s the sheer volume of Olympic hype and coverage that overwhelms us every couple of years. Maybe we’re just suckers for the human interest stories and athletic dramas that are played out on the ski slopes, ice rinks and running tracks. Maybe we’re just looking for the chance to show our patriotism without feeling self-conscious. Whatever fuels your Olympic spirit, enjoy the ride. The cynics will be back next time round. - Black Press

Who provoked a school strike? B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher 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 unionized government office staff here in Victoria to make them join a rally on the legislature lawn. This was the strike that, ac-

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tendents 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 reallocated 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

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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 two-year 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 second-term 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

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Federal budget not helping Canadians The games our fearless federal finance minister is playing comes closer to transparency then anything he has done in his 10 years as a finance minister. I am talking about his latest attempt at a balanced budget. Funny thing about it is that it is not the 2014 budget. First of all, he has written a long list that does nothing to help the average Canadian public. Since the year 2015 is an election year, the best we can say about it is that he is trying to cajole the public to vote for his party. I am betting that goodies and promises of all kinds will come out at next year’s election, not in the 2015 budget. Our finance minister is spending tax dollars to help our seniors get back into our non-existing job market – not a word about any reform to Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan

where it might have done some good for change. There is some help to our auto makers again after helping them to avoid going under a few years ago. The finance minister’s transparency in this 2014 budget comes out clearly in his failure to show any legitimate results from his 2013 Canada Action Plan, which at the very best has produced a few thousand low-paying jobs in the service sectors across the country. When our governments try to run our affairs in the corporate principles, the results will always be that they will get the gold mine and the Canadian public will always get the shaft in more ways then they deserve. I often ask myself, what would happen if the Canadian public refused to vote altogether? At least it would be a change. Yukon Eric Holopainen

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The ladies of the Yale Ratepayers Association opened up the community centre on Tuesday night to feed the people that had been stranded due to the closure of Highway 1. Some of the people had been sitting in their vehicles since 1:30 p.m. The more than 30 travellers that made there way up to the centre over the four hours were treated to hot coffee, home made pancakes and fruit cocktail for dessert. Everyone enjoyed stretching their legs and passing the time talking in a warm friendly building. Around 10 p.m. two people were just getting to bed for the night when the highway reopened. Well done ladies! Dennis Adamson, FVRD Area B director

C.E. Barry Carnival Meghan Duke tries her hand at the ring toss game during the ninth annual C.E. Barry Carnival last Thursday. The event featured several games, prizes, 50/50, silent auction, face painting, concession, and cake walk. The carnival raised $3,100 for the school and its sister school École Ébenezer in the Dominican Republic.

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Krackle Goes to Family Place: Famous Hope Library poet-in-residence, Krackle Crow, visits hope Family Place every Monday morning. Library staff tag along and tell stories, sing songs and generally help Krackle do his thing! For kids age six and under and their caregivers. Monday, Feb. 24 9:30 a.m. Family Place 604 Hudson’s Bay St. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Basic Computer Classes: Free basic computer classes for adults. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday sessions: Microsoft Word - creating, formatting, and editing documents. Wednesday sessions: Online help email creation and use; social media help. Monday, Feb. 24 5 p.m. 895-D 3rd Ave. 604-869-1973 shayna.readright@gmail. com

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• Fill in the grid so that every row, every column & every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. • Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

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27. Dream sleep 28. Polish or stroke 29. Kilo yard (abbr.) 30. Member of U.S. Navy 31. Express pleasure 32. Written acknowledgment (abbr.) 33. Neptune’s closest satellite 34. O’Neill play “The ____ Cometh” 35. Homegrown 36. Goalkeeper 37. __ Island, U.S. State 40. Far East nursemaid 41. Food grain 44. 2 stripe rank (abbr.)

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participant. This class has been ongoing for 15 years. Tuesday, Feb. 25 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Hope Community Choir: Community Choir is a secular choir welcoming singers of all ages and abilities. We are all volunteers who sing for the sheer joy of singing. Please feel free to come and observe. Tuesday, Feb. 25 7 p.m. Hope United Church 590 Third Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com ESL Conversation Circles: Come to a relaxed place to practice your English skills through guided discussion. Free drop-in Conversation Circles will be held weekly until April 15. Tuesday, Feb. 25 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-1973 shayna.readright@gmail. com As Rare As a Gutenberg Bible: It’s Freedom to Read Week! Take a peek into the world of antiquarian books with local bookseller, Nat Baker. Find out what’s hot and what’s not. Tuesday, Feb. 25 7 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Feb. 26 6:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com Little Reader’s Theatre: Move over Rover! This

interactive preschool storytime is just the ticket for playing with literacy. Props, puppets, and books are just part of the fun. Come explore! Wednesday, Feb. 26 9:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

THURSDAY Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength training. Chairs are also used to support the participant. This class has been ongoing for 15 years. Thursday, Feb. 27 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee, tea and homemade treats. You’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library - no membership required, just stop on by! Thursday, Feb. 27 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca ESL Classes: Free ESL classes offered for Level 1 - Level 2 English speakers. Structured sessions will be offered with a trained volunteer instructor. Thursday, Feb. 27 10 a.m. Grace Baptist Church 949 3rd Ave. 604-869-1973 shayna.readright@gmail. com

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 8:15-9:20 a.m. Meeting 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St.

604-869-2140 glennbarb@telus.net ProD Event: The future is now at Hope Library! Join members of 3D604 for demonstrations of the fascinating art of 3D printing. Drop in anytime during the program to see this exciting technology in action. Bring your questions for our guest experts and who knows what we might see made in 3D. Friday, Feb. 21 2:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

SATURDAY Hope Aglow: Hope Aglow invites you to a time of refreshing and encouragement. We are excited to have Lorrie St. Jean, from the Fraser Valley, share “God Talks.” She teaches through story telling and sharing the pain and joy of her life story and experiences with God. Women, men and teens are welcome to come for a free continental breakfast,time of worship, uplifting message and prayer. Free babysitting is available on site. Saturday, Feb. 22 10 a.m. 888 3rd Ave. 604-869-0088 kmc2@telus.net

SUNDAY Happy Knit Hope: Join knitters of all ages and abilities for this cozy fireside knitting circle. Share patterns and projects. Sunday, Feb. 23 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 Pot luck: Free pot luck after church. Must attend the service at 11 a.m. to receive meal. Everyone welcome. Sunday, Feb. 23 11 a.m. Potter House Church 476 Wallace St. 604-702-8464 dcdumont@shaw.ca

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History in Hope Taken from The Standard archives

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FEBRUARY 1954 • An arbitration board meeting in Vancouver settles teacher’s salaries for 1954 in the local school district, allowing for a three per cent increase • A station wagon owned by Butler Tire Company meets head-on with a cattle truck loaded with 55 head of young stock at 27 Mile on the Hope Princeton Highway • Board members of the Hope and District Hospital Association pass a resolution to send a delegation to Victoria before the end of the month to interview Premier W.A.C. Bennett, Minister of Health Eric Martin and the Minister of Lands • The school board approves the 1954 budget for $251,796.16, an increase of $14,000 over the previous year’s costs • A new athletic group forms in town called Hope Canadian Youth Activities • The Snows of Kilimanjaro starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner is showing at the Hope Theatre FEBRUARY 1964 • Wind gusts, blowing gravel off the roofs of the auditorium and furnace room at Coquihalla School, smash more than 20 windows and leave children with cuts requiring stitches from broken glass • Hope and District Board

of Trade is no hurry to join its brother organization in the Lower Mainland in becoming a Chamber of Commerce • Martin and John Kester announce the sale of Canyon Log Drive and Booming Co Ltd. to Riv-Tow Marine • Twenty-six rinks participate in the fourth annual bonspiel of the Hope Ladies’ Curling Club • The Cromarty family of nine loses their home in a fire, which is believed to have been caused by faulty wiring in the attic • The province announces that 190 acres surrounding Silver Lake will be developed into a “Class A” Park FEBRUARY 1974 • Hope acquires a new $35,000 fire truck from Montreal • Hope town council accepts a contract with the Canadian Union of Public Employees which has been under negotiation for nearly a year • B.C. Telephone Company advises the Flood, Laidlaw, Silver Creek Ratepayers Association that telephone improvements are coming in the area with 56,000 feet of cable slated to be installed • Hope school trustees ask the British Columbia School Trustees Association to urge that an appropriate course in first aid be included in all teacher training programs in B.C. • Directors of Fraser-Cheam

Regional District approve a motion asking the provincial government to name a board of management for the arena to be built in Hope • The Hope Mustangs finish the 1974 league schedule by winning two of three games for a record 14 wins and one loss, tying the MEI Eagles for the league championship FEBRUARY 1984 • Work begins on the new Boston Bar/North Bend two-lane bridge to replace the aerial ferry crossing of the Fraser River • A 575-acre holiday park, creating 400 recreational lots over the next 10-15 years, is proposed for Laidlaw by Kanaka Creek Holdings Ltd. • Mike Pelletier is sworn in as Hope’s new school trustee after being elected by acclamation to fill the position opened by Glenn Wejr’s resignation • Twenty-two fraudulent cheques reported to the RCMP during 1983 will cost Hope businesses more than $5,000 in lost income • Council considers a request by the Hope and District Chamber of Commerce for a service agreement with the Town of Hope to operate the tourist bureau/business information office • Hope RCMP constables Chris Bomford and Larry Bellows received ICBC award for their involvement in traffic safety programs

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Hope hosts provincial firefighters’ curling playdowns Barry Stewart Hope Standard

Hope curlers figured prominently in the 18-team B.C. Firefighters’ Provincial Curling Playdowns, last weekend in Hope, with five local players coming close to a top-place finish. Kawkawa Lake resident Doug Marshall skipped the Victoriabased Clarke rink to an ‘A’ Event quarter-final win over Hope’s Al Trick rink, then bumped off the Dean Thulin rink of Campbell River in the ‘A’ final. Trick’s team included John Linza, Evan Empey and Hope Fire chief Tom DeSorcy. They won their first game in the ‘B’ to get to the final four, where teams were trying to avoid their second loss of the double knock-out championship. Trick and Marshall met again and curled a very tight game. “It came down to last rock and they had the hammer,” said Trick, who has curled at 31 firefighters’ playdowns. One mistake by Marshall could have put Trick in the championship final. Trick’s loss put his team out of the bonspiel after five games — but Marshall then had a chance to give Thulin his second loss, on Saturday morning. Thulin survived that match. Since Marshall and Thulin had then lost once each, they needed a second game on Saturday afternoon to determine who would go to the Canadian championships in Winnipeg — and Thulin pulled out another win, to take top spot through his back-door comeback. “Thulin has won it a few times,” said club iceman, Roman Petryk, who was busy maintaining the ice sheets from Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon. “In order to win it, Doug and the other team had to play nine games in the three days,” he explained. “At a regular bonspiel, if you have 32 teams, you have to win five games to win the ‘A’ or ‘B’ events — and any of these ‘A’ or ‘B’ games were 10-enders. That’s a minimum of two and a half hours per game. “Five or six teams had a chance to win,” added Petryk. “The others were just here for the sport of it.” Curling started off on Thursday morning, then paused for the opening ceremonies, where local bagpiper Ian Newbigging piped

BARRY STEWART / THE STANDARD

Dusty Smith (left) and Gary Carter sweep their way to a second-place finish in the ‘D’ Event at the BC Firefighters’ Provincial Play-downs, held last week at the Hope Curling Club. Don Wiens and Glenn Riddell were the other members of the team. Hope’s other entry, skipped by veteran curler Al Trick, placed second in the ‘A’ Event. Trick’s team included John Linza, Evan Empey and Tom DeSorcy. Eighteen teams competed in the bonspiel, with the Dean Thulin Rink of Campbell River knocking off the Clarke Rink of Victoria (skipped by Hope resident Doug Marshall) for a berth in the Canadian Firefighters’ Curling Championship in Winnipeg, March 26 to April 5.

the competitors onto the ice. Tom DeSorcy emceed the proceedings and Coun. Peter Robb brought greetings on behalf of the mayor and council of the District of Hope, along with messages from Hope RCMP Staff Sgt. Suki Manj and Thulin, the president of the B.C. Firefighters Curling Association. “Coun. Robb commented that his son, who started in Hope as a volunteer firefighter

is now a career member with the Coquitlam Fire Department,” said DeSorcy. “Peter also threw out the ceremonial first rock. “Part of the hospitality offered to our guests was a lunch on Friday, sponsored by Hub Fire Engines — and a steak barbecue, put on by the Hope Curling Club to close the event on Saturday night. “I first curled in this event in Burnaby, in 1986, following in the

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footsteps of my father, Ray, who curled for many years before me,” recalled DeSorcy. “One story I always share is the fact that my dad skipped a team to the ‘C’ event championship in the 1960s. I also won that same trophy in 1995. Retired Hope firefighter, Al Steeves, played on both those teams and has his name on that trophy with two different DeSorcys. “In total this was my 22nd year

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taking part in the firefighters’ playdowns and I was fortunate to be on the winning team with Don Druet, Glenn Wejr and Al Trick the last time we hosted it, in 2005. “We represented B.C. at the Canadian Championships in Yellowknife and took the bronze medal, placing third. This year’s event marked the fourth time Hope has hosted: 1993, 1999, 2005 and now 2014.”

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BUSINESS

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

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INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

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THANK YOU Christ Church National Historic Site would like to thank the Hope Eagles for hosting our recent fundraiser. Your support is much appreciated.

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COMING EVENTS

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Lloyd’s Utilities Box 893, Hope BC V0X 1L0 Apprentice served plumber required for position on our team at Lloyd’s Utilities providing plumbing repair services in the Upper Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to self motivate. Candidates must have a minimum 5 yrs experience and have own tools, workwear and driving licence. Experience with hydronic heating systems and an ability to problem solve and repair. Comfortable with heights and physically able to lift 100 lbs. Willing to work on call and overtime. Min 2 yr contract, $22-26/hr dep on experience.

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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

Required F/T for Vancouver 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

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EDUCATION

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HOPE STATION HOUSE

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LANDSCAPING

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 387

WINDOWS

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

MOVING & STORAGE

PETS 477

PETS

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BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY Local & long distance Movers

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Lab X pups, extremely social, possible Newfoundland genetics, 45lbs max, all black, ready now $500, super smart Call/text (604)845-3972

CONTRACTORS

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

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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

DRYWALL

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

EXPERT DRYWALLER, 20 yrs experience, excellent work. Craig (604)869-0333

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ELECTRICAL

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

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 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

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PLUMBING

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566 BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159

Pekingese P/B female pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree. 1Year Guar. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

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HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

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AUTO FINANCING

812

AUTO SERVICES

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

HOPE

1 bedroom home, furnished or unfurnished, and a 2 bedroom home plus den in seniors community.

827

VEHICLES WANTED

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

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

845

HOPE. 2 bdrm house with garage/shop. Central location. Recently reno’d. all appl. N/S, small pet OK. $850/mon. Avail April 1. 604860-5500 HOPE, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1200 sq ft rancher, 5 appliances, very private & quiet setting, greenbelt property, extra clean, $1200/mo + util. Avail Feb/March. Call (604)463-1731

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New modular on 1/2 acre lot in Hope. $6250 down, $617/mo P.I., & $650 pad rent. 604-830-1960

750

SUITES, LOWER

HOPE, 3 bdrm suite, on private acreage, sunny location with lots of outdoor opportunities, covered parking, $700/mo.,pet negot. horse paddocks on property. Avail immed. Call (604)702-8247

752

TOWNHOUSES

HOPE, 3-storey 1500 sq ft townhouse, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, double driveway, 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, $850/mon. 604-526-7478

PRESSURE WASHING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

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

Pomeranian P/B male pup, Reg’d Micro-chipped, Cert of Pedigree. 1Year Guar. $895. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 506

Save-More Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!! 20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865)

APPLIANCES

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

374

TREE SERVICES

AUCTIONS

$75.

Call

GLASS COFFEE TABLE & END TABLE, with black iron frame. $50. Call (604)869-7194

524

UNDER $200

PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247

SOFA, sage colored, new condition. $200. Call (604)869-7194

377

TABLE SAW, Beaver Rockwell 10”, $150. Call (604)869-7194

UPHOLSTERY

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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

ANSWERS FOR FEBRUARY 13 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

559

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

WALK-IN BATHS & SHOWERS Save $$ Enjoy bathing again! 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com

560

RENT TO OWN

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

706

3 BAR STOOLS, dark wood. $100 for all. Call (604)869-7194 frame.

RENTALS 700

UNDER $100

FUTON and (604)869-7194

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

FEBRUARY 22nd @ 11AM - Burnaby Restaurant Equipment Auction- 2 Closed Pizza Shops, Closed Gelato Shop, Closed Bakery, Closed Restaurants. www.KwikAuctions.com for preview video & pics, auction catalogue.

523

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.

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

509

LANDSCAPING

REAL ESTATE

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

300

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

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

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

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

736

TRANSPORTATION

autocredit 911

FRIDGE, GE, 19 cu. ft., cross top freezer, 4 yr warranty. $400. Call (604)750-0611

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FEBRUARY STEEL OF A DEAL

RENTALS

HOPE, MALE to share house in Silver Creek area, $400/month. Call 1 (604)525-1883

HANDYMAN available for any work in Hope area. Hard worker - no job too small. Call Dale 604-206-0589

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MISC. FOR SALE

Getting a job couldn’t be easier!

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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

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 DO YOU LOVE DOGS? We need loving foster homes for med.-lrg. sized dogs. 604.583.4237

www.paintspecial.com

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. .Curve communications 1.855.615.4208

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call National Teleconnect Today! 1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour. Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. 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.

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT For Rent in Kings Court. $610./mo. Heat & hot water incl. Air conditioning & balcony. D.D. and Ref’s Required. Seniors preferred. Avail Mar. 1. Call 604-869-0932

CARRIER OF THE MONTH for January is...

l e a n a h t Na Nathanael likes meeting the people on his route, he also enjoys earning his own money.

HOPE

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

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

HOPE, 1 bdrm duplex, 5 appl, central location, N/S, small pet OK. $650/mo + util. Call (604)869-0052 HOPE, small 1 bdrm unit in 4-plex, newly reno’d, suitable for older tenant. $525/mon. incl. utilities. Call (604)302-5100

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale or rent in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203

Fill your company’s vacant positions faster than a speeding bullet. bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

. . . s n o i t a l u t a Congr from The Hope Standard, 540 Wallace St. 604-869-2421

Thanks to Panago for helping us honour our carriers.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Thursday, February 20, 2014, Hope Standard A15 TRANSPORTATION TRUCKS & VANS

Mr. Neil Stickley Campsite # H-50 1993 Van Guard Trailer T278004147 $4153.57 Mr. Robert Dumay Campsite # H-54 1982 Road Ranger S285041SA20191P16 $3056.63 Mr. Corey Vass Campsite # H-45 1992 Fleetwood-Terry Trailer 1FA5W3623N2445572 West Canada Civil Enforcement Inc Repobc.ca/604 795 7337

FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act, the Fraser Valley Regional District will conduct a Public Hearing with respect to Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1235, 2013 [hereinafter referred to as Bylaw 1235] The Public Hearing will be conducted on Wednesday February 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at the Yale Community Centre, 65050 Albert Street, Yale, B.C. The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the “Zoning Bylaw for the Community Plan Areas of Electoral Area “B”, of the Regional District of Fraser-Cheam” and rezone a portion of the properties located at Lot 7 & 8 Trans Canada Hwy (PID: 012-923-788 and 012-923-770) from Commercial (C-1) to Multi-Use Residential (RS-4) to facilitate the placement of a single-wide mobile home for residential use. A

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32055 Cedar Lane Abbotsford, BC DL#31038

Financing Available

604-855-0666 www.keytrackautosales.ca SHOP from HOME! Check out bcclassified.com

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TRUCKS 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Quad cab diesel, loaded, long box, auto. ST#509. $7,900. 2004 HUMMER H2 4 door, auto, 4X4, ST#384. Only this week, $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT crew cab diesel 4X4 auto long box only 160K. ST#310. $13,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4X4, loaded. Only this week. ST#433. $16,900. 2009 FORD F150 Crew cab, fully loaded $17,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $18,900.

KAP38978

TRA 14

Block 5

CARS & VANS 2000 DODGE NEON 4 door, auto, sedan, Aircared, low kms. ST#467. $2,500. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#534 $2,900. 2001 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto loaded A/cared ST#518 $3,900. 2002 HONDA ACCORD 4 dr, fully loaded, lthr, Aircared, ST #516. Only this week! $3,900. 2003 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, auto, loaded, ST#376. $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K. Only this week. ST# 493. $3,995. 2001 FORD FOCUS 4dr auto, low k’s, loaded ST# 498 $3,995. 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg auto, a/c, fully loaded, long wheel base. ST#437. $4,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 2dr, auto Si, loaded. ST#497, $4,900. 2003 FORD ESCAPE 4dr, 4X4 auto. ST#377. Only this week! $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. Only this week! $5,500. 2004 CHEV TRAILBLAZER 4X4, auto, 7pass. Aircared. ST #457.Only this week $6,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER 4 dr, auto, loaded. ST#383 $7,500. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, ST#470 $7,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, ST#371. Only this week! $8,900 2008 KIA MAZDA, 4 dr auto, fully loaded, ST#417. Only this week! $8,900. 2008 CHEV MALIBU. 4 door, auto, fully loaded. Only this week. ST#520 $8,900. 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. Only this week. ST#532. $8,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. Only this week! $9,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, very low kms, 82K only. ST#393. Only this week! $10,500. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 pass, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr sedan, loaded, Only this week. No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447 this week $11,900. 2008 KIA Sportage, 4 door, auto, runs good. Only this week! $11,900. 2009 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, 5 passenger. ST#418. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 FORD ESCAPE 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. ST#487. Only this week! $11,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. Only this week! $13,900. 2007 GMC ACADIA 4 dr, 8 passenger, all wheel drive, runs good. ST#319. $14,900 2009 JETTA TDi 4 dr, auto, leather, fully loaded. ST#402. Only this week. $15,900. 2011 FORD ESCAPE, auto, 4 door, fully loaded. Only 20K, ST#471. $18,900.

Sunshine Valley Developments Ltd. will be ending the following leases and disposing of any property left on the lots as of March 21, 2014.

ENT

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

Warehouse Lien Act

REG

851

2006 CHEV SILVERADO 3/4 ton, 4 x4, extended cab, short box, air, cruise, tilt, spray in box liner, running boards, 6L keyless entry, remote start, trailer tow pkg, 373K km, $5500. Call (604)313-4741

Y NS -CANADA HW

Electoral Area 'B'

YALE TOWNSITE KAP31554 A

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Zoning From: Core Commercial (C-1) Zoning To: Multi-Use Residential (RS-4)

The public hearing on Bylaw 1235 is to be held by a delegate of the FVRD Board. Copies of the Board resolution making the delegation and copies of Bylaw 1235 are available for public inspection until February 26, 2014 at the Fraser Valley Regional District, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) . For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 604-702-5000, toll free 1-800-528-0061, or by email at planninginfo@fvrd.bc.ca. At this public hearing, all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw which is the subject of the hearing. Written submission may also be submitted to Fraser Valley Regional District in advance of the hearing but must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. February 26, 2014. Written submissions will be entered into the public hearing record. Dated this 5th day of February, 2014 Paul Gipps Chief Administrative Ofmcer

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC has accepted an application made by TM Mobile Inc., of Burnaby, BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Lower Mainland, Surrey for a License of Occupation for the purpose communication site, powerline, and roadways situated on Provincial Crown in the vicinity of Hope, BC, for approximately 5.22 ha (more or less) for communication site, powerline, and roadway. The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 2410961. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 200-10428 153 Street, Surrey BC V3R 1E1 or email to: FrontCounterBC.Surrey@ gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by FrontCounter BC until April 4, 2014. Front Counter BC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp and look up the applications with the file numbers listed above. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the MFLNRO regional office in Surrey.

A16 Hope Standard Thursday, February 20, 2014

This month’s

District News February 2014

Public Meeting

Council Briefs

2014-2018 Financial Plan The Council of the District of Hope will be presenting its 5 year Financial Plan to the Public to receive their comments. Copies will be available on our website at www.hope.ca and at the District of Hope reception desk. The meeting is scheduled for: MONDAY, March 3, 2014 District of Hope Council Chambers 325 Wallace Street at 6:30 p.m.

Residential Utilities The 2014 residential utilities have been mailed. Please contact the District office if you have not received your notice. The due date is July 2, 2014. If you have not paid your 2014 business licence it is now past due. Late payment penalties have been applied.

Notice to Builders The District of Hope would like to wish Curtis Gillingham, our former building inspector, well on his recent retirement. The new building inspector for the community will begin their position on March 3rd. For any inquiries please contact the Building Department.

2014 Dog Licenses The District of Hope would like to remind residents that all dogs over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed. The fine for an unlicensed dog is $100. There will be a $5.00 penalty for all licenses purchased after April 1st. Please come into the Municipal Office located at 325 Wallace Street to purchase your 2014 dog tag. District of Hope staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at 604-869-5671.

January 27, 2014 Council Meeting Grants-in-Aid Council heard from eight of the nine groups who applied for Grant-inAid funding, and the following grants amounts, for a total of $15,000, were approved: Mount Hope Senior Citizens Housing Society ..................................... $2,600 Hope Community Choir ......................................................................... $ 400 Fraser Canyon Hospice Society .............................................................. $2,000 Hope and District Arts Council ............................................................. $2,500 Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning .................................... $ 750 Hope Care Transit Society ....................................................................... $2,500 New Page Human Services Society (now known as Read Right Society)... $1,250 Hope Senior’s Peer Counsellors Society ................................................ $1,500 Hope Crime Prevention Society ............................................................. $1,500 Reduction in Size of Council Council received a staff report on the process to reduce the size of Council from six Councillors to four. This matter was tabled until budget deliberations take place. National Energy Board Hearings – Trans Mountain Expansion Project Council directed staff to make application to participate in the National Energy Board Trans Mountain Expansion Hearing process. Bylaws Council adopted Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 1347, 2014. Next Meeting: Tuesday February 24, 2014 Regular Council meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the District of Hope Council Chambers.

Trans Mountain Pipeline Project The District of Hope has applied for intervenor status with the National Energy Board regarding the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Project (i.e. twinning of the Kinder-Morgan line). We have done this to ensure our concerns about water safety and security are heard. The District needs to be informed with the decisions made regarding routing and contingency plans for spills. Below is a brief explanation on the pipeline expansion project from the National Energy Board’s website. The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project (TMX) is a proposal to expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. It would include approximately 987 km of new pipeline, new and modified facilities, such as pump stations and tanks, and the reactivation of 193 km of existing pipeline. The Westridge Marine Terminal would also be expanded. New pipeline segments would be added between Edmonton to Hinton, AB, Hargreaves, BC to Darfield, BC and Black Pines, BC to Burnaby, BC. Some existing, but currently deactivated pipeline segments between Hinton, AB and Hargraves, BC and Darfield and Black Pines, BC would be reactivated. (information and map from the National Energy Board website http://www.neb-one.gc.ca)

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