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The Township of Langley is planning to sell more municipal land to help fund a new community centre, pool and ice arena in Aldergrove. If sales go as planned, The Times has been told that construction on the five-acre site of the former Aldergrove Elementary School on Fraser Highway could begin as soon as 2015. But if they don’t, the start will have to be pushed back at least another year. A report being prepared by Township staff for council has identified a number of sites that could be sold to cover the cost of the new facility. The location of the sites will not be made public until the report has been presented to council, but it’s hoped they will not generate the same kind of controversy that occurred when the Township attempted to sell off nearly

50 acres of Township-owned land in 2012 to fund the Aldergrove facility. That drew immediate opposition and produced drawn-out and oftenheated debates in council chambers. As a result, one section, McLellan Forest West, was taken off the market a few months after the sale plans were made public. The remaining forested property, the Gray Pit Lands, stayed on the market until Trinity Western University bought it for a nature reserve with the assistance of a $2.5 million donation from the family of the late Thomas Blaauw. The information about the plan to sell off more municipal land identified as surplus was released by the Township in response to a Times query on Tuesday. Township staff are also searching for other sources of money, including grants from provincial and federal governments.

Council approved spending $1 million this year on a detailed technical study of the Aldergrove project that will include a more exact cost estimate. Council also set a tentative $37.5 million budget for facility construction the year after. One of the known sites being sold to help fund the recreation centre is a proposal to develop 19 acres of land into 61 residential lots in Aldergrove. The site near 28 Avenue and 276 Street used to be a sewage treatment plant that was decommissioned in the late 1990s. Though there has been some opposition to the proposal, all but one member of council voted for the development. The overall cost of the Aldergrove rec centre took a jump in July of last year when a consultant’s report to council warned the Township of

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Langley would either have to find another $15 million or start cutting features. BTY Group of Vancouver put the cost of constructing a community centre with a new three-storey aquatic centre and two-storey ice arena at $50.3 million, more than the $35.5 million “spending envelope” approved by council. Township staff have also identified another $3 million in “off-site” costs connected with upgrading roads, water and sewer connections to accommodate the new centre. The new estimates were made after council decided to build a larger pool than the four-lane, 25-metre “short course” pool recommended by staff. At the time, an “Aquatic Needs Assessment” report by another consultant said the decision to go from four to six lanes would add $600,000 to $1 million to the cost.

A 15-year-old Langley boy was arrested and charged for the stabbing that took place in an Aldergrove church parking lot on March 18. The teen, who is well known to police, was charged with assault with a weapon and aggravated assault for stabbing a 19-year-old in the back. The stabbing came after the 15-year-old is accused of breaking the victim’s car window with a crowbar. At the time, there were four friends inside the victim’s car. The victim got out of his vehicle and a confrontation resulted in the 19-year-old being stabbed, said police. Both parties have known each other for years and a tit-for-tat relationship has recently escalated into this confrontation, said police. An air ambulance landed in the nearby Parkside Elementary school grounds and took the victim to hospital. He has serious but non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled in a vehicle but was later arrested. He has since been released from jail with a number of conditions. He makes his next court appearance on April 2.

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‘Heroes’ stop truck from rolling over on senior By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Aldergrove Star

A woman who witnessed a threevehicle pile-up on Fraser Highway is saying several bystanders leapt into action, putting their own lives at risk to save one elderly man’s truck from crashing down an embankment on Friday. According to Langley RCMP, a 77-year-old Langley man had suffered a medical event and was driving himself to hospital on Fraser Highway when he smashed his Dodge pickup into the back of a Chev pickup, which then in turn hit a GMC pickup, sending it partially down an embankment near 244 Street. The 74-year-old Langley man in the GMC truck, whose white pickup was teetering and could have gone further down the shoulder, was unconscious and bleeding from his nose from the crash, said police. Laurie Ng said she heard the bang and ran to her driveway to see what had happened, when she saw the pickup

truck with the bleeding elderly man inside. “I saw this one guy trying to prevent it from rolling and another guy at the bumper doing the same thing,” said Ng. “Then it was man after man throwing himself onto the tottering truck ... Those brave men held tight until the wounded driver could be helped from his truck.” That senior citizen did regain consciousness and Ng brought out her First Aid kit and a blanket and tended to the injured driver until paramedics arrived. That senior citizen did regain consciousness by the time police arrived. He was taken to hospital, as was the driver whose medical distress caused the three-way rear-ender, confirmed Langley RCMP. He didn’t have a valid driver’s license and was ticketed for that. Everyone is going to be OK from the crash which shut down Fraser Highway for a short time. All those who helped are heroes in Ng’s eyes.

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Rash of mail theft in area Aldergrove Star

Over the last month, communities throughout Langley and the Lower Mainland have been victimized by break-ins of mailboxes. This past Monday alone, 18 mailboxes were pried open and the mail items may have been stolen. RCMP is asking the public to be particularly vigilant and report suspicious people, vehicles or activity in your neighbourhood, especially in close proximity to mailboxes. Langley RCMP Street Enforcement Unit is working closely with Canada Post Postal Inspectors and neighbouring police agencies to address the issue and identify the person(s) responsible. Superintendent Derek Cooke, Officer in Charge Langley Detachment, said, “We recognize mail theft as being a significant problem throughout the Lower Mainland. Langley’s property crime unit is fully engaged in try-

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248 Street overpass is now open By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star

After an eight-month interval, farmers, residents and tourists can cross Highway 1 on a 248 Street overpass again. The former overpass, built when the highway was constructed in the early 1960s, was torn down as part of the widening of Highway 1 to three lanes from 232 to 264 Streets. While the widening project has been complete since October, final touches on a new overpass were just completed in recent weeks. An official opening ceremony took place Saturday morning, with Fort LangleyAldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, Langley MLA Mary Polak and Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese all taking part. One of the happiest people at the event was farmer Alf Krause, who has fields on both sides of the freeway. Instead of

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Farmer Alf Krause takes his tractor across the new 248 Street overpass Saturday morning, just after it was officially opened by Langley’s two MLAs Rich Coleman and Mary Polak, and Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese. Krause has fields on both sides of the overpass and is happy the new overpass is open, making his spring work much easier. detouring with his trac- closure of 248 Street as tors to 264 Street and a through street affected along the edge of the his business, which is one Gloucester industrial of Langley’s agri-tourism area, he now has a short draws, and includes a new hop across the new wid- winery. Customers from ened overpass. He was outside Langley have told the first to cross it after him they were followthe ceremony with his ing their GPS devices to Kubota tractor. his farm, and then came He told Black Press upon the “road closed” that the construction and signs.

Coleman said the widened freeway ensures that traffic crossing the new Port Mann Bridge does not come upon a bottleneck as slow traffic climbs the hill east of 232 Street. Polak noted that the overpass closure was timed around the summer crop season, and said the new overpass is actually opening ahead of schedule. The old one was closed last Aug. 15. Froese said the new overpass will be welcomed by residents in the area, who have had to endure lengthy detours by either the 232 or 264 Street overpasses to get from one side of the freeway to the other. The overpass opened to traffic following the ceremony, and the taking down of barriers by Jake’s Construction, the contractor for the overall project. The new overpass and highway widening project cost $24 million.

Family website launched Aldergrove Star

Langley Early Child Development Committee and Langley Middle Childhood Matters Committee have launched the LangleyChildren.com website. On March 10, Langley parents gained a new resource to support families with children from infancy to age 12, in the form of the new Langley Children website. “Parents want to know what is available to them and their children in the community,” said Bernice Way, Program Coordinator for Children and Families 0-6 at Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services. “Until now that wasn’t readily available or the information was either scattered, or buried in directories for all ages.” The website provides parents with

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a directory of local Langley services, as well as a calendar of events for parents or children that are occurring across Langley. Finally, the website provides a series of links to helpful resources for parents with very young, or school-aged children. “We hope that families will find this website helpful and will spread the word about this resource to their friends and neighbours. We want Langleychildren. com to become the go-too place for families looking for resources, supports or activities in Langley,” said Karen Abrahamson, Coordinator of the Early Childhood Development Committee which partnered with the Langley Middle Childhood Matters Committee to launch the website. “Our goal is to help parents and children become better connected to the opportunities in Langley.”

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Food bank, charity at odds Aldergrove Star

A non-profit society which runs a low-cost grocery store has the Friends in Need Food Bank concerned its volunteers are now collecting donations in Maple Ridge. Marian Rice alerted the food bank to the collection drive last week after she found a poster tacked to a grocery bag on her doorstep. It read: “Finally a way to help underprivileged kids in school … Greetings from Fairshare Food Services Society.” The poster asked people to fill the grocery bag with non-perishable items such as canned food, pasta, cereal and coffee. It also purported to be supporting Youth Unlimited, which is not true. Dennis Hemminger, the area director of Youth Unlimited, confirmed his organization is not associated with Fairshare. “I’m a skeptical person,” said Rice, who was annoyed to learn the donated food would be sold in Fairshare’s “low-cost grocery stores” located in Langley, Aldergrove and Nanaimo. “They shouldn’t be soliciting outside their area.” Kelly Fowler, the founder of Fairshare food service, acknowledged the society made a mistake by claiming they “support” Youth Unlimited. “We’ve got it all straightened out,” Fowler said. Fairshare intends to open a store in Maple Ridge in the next two months. According to its website, the society gives people a chance “to

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Friends in Need operations manager Chuck Griffith packs a brown bag at the food bank. enjoy quality nutrition at about 50 per cent of a regular store.” Fowler said you must be a member to purchase groceries at their stores by proving you earn less than $20,000. Membership is free. “We fill a vacancy that is one step beyond the food bank,” Fowler explained, adding there’s a growing demand for the service. Fairshare was formerly known as the Fraser Valley Grocery Resource Society but changed its name last year. Fowler is also the co-founder of the Oasis Outreach Society in

Chilliwack, which runs a similar store that re-sells donated food items at reduced prices to lowincome members. He is no longer associated with that organization. Fowler says the food in his stores is funded mostly through corporate donations but is sometimes supplemented by individual donations. “We run on zero bottom dollar,” he added. “We have churches sending us their vouchers because they get twice as much groceries than they get at a regular grocery store. Our stores are quite successful, but I call it an unfortunate success because it’s unfortunate that there are so many people in need.” Fairshare’s food drive however has annoyed the Maple Ridge’s Friends in Need Food Bank, a registered charity and member of the Food Banks Canada. But Fowler believes he is just filling a need. “Food banks do a good job but there are still limitations on what they get,” he added. Lynda Lawrence, a Friends in Need Food Bank board member, does not want residents of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to be confused by Fairshare and believes their poster misrepresents details. “I don’t know where the money from the sale of their groceries goes,” said Lawrence. “And to collect food and take it out of the community that’s just wrong. They are taking food from people who really need it.” Friends in Need Food Bank does not collect or solicit donations at the door or via phone.

Medical marijuana users win reprieve By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

Medical marijuana users have won a last-minute court reprieve that allows them to keep growing their own pot at home instead of destroying it and turning to new federally licenced commercial suppliers. Federal Court Judge Michael Manson granted a temporary injunction Friday for those with a personal production licence to continue to grow medical marijuana, pending the outcome of a constitutional challenge still to be heard. Health Canada’s new regulation outlawing personal growing had been slated to take effect April 1, but the decision throws a wrench into the Conservative government’s pot reform plans. Medical marijuana users and their supporters are jubilant. “I’m very excited,” said Sandra Colasanti, a member of a coalition seeking to repeal the new rules who said she doesn’t use pot but her husband needs it. “I’ve seen a lot of people who have everything from MS to cancer to full-blown AIDS and I’ve seen people die if they don’t have access to this.” She said she’s optimistic the action launched by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy will succeed when it goes to trial. No date has been set but it’s

Authorized home growing by medical marijuana users can continue after an injunction was granted. expected sometime this year. The federal government cited widespread problems with the current system of permitted medical marijuana users growing pot at home or having other designated growers do it for them. Colasanti said the coalition doesn’t deny there are problems with the old system, which cities say create fire risks and other safety hazards from mould to home invasions. Health Canada could have prevented such problems had it simply conducted regular inspections of permitted medical grows, she said. “Whose idea was it to have this important a program and not have mandatory inspections?” Colasanti asked. “The coalition is not saying there shouldn’t be some rules. We want rules. We have asked for rules.” Medical pot patients behind the

court action feared they’ll pay commercial producers much more than it cost to grow themselves and end up with less access to the cannabis strains that work best for them. The injunction doesn’t stop the launch of new commercial pot producers, but it throws into doubt how large their market will be if many users don’t have to immediately switch to them for their supply. Growers licensed under the old system had been ordered by Ottawa to give written notice by April 30 that they’d halted production and destroyed all leftover pot or face potential police enforcement. Some municipalities had been poised to send in inspection teams or police to root out the legal medical grow-ops they were aware of come April. But Surrey’s fire department is now shelving its plans to step in to remediate an estimated 309 buildings with medical marijuana grows within the city. “I’m disappointed,” said Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis. “I guess we just simply wait.” Garis said it’s troubling from a public safety point of view, referring to academic studies that show the grow operations are 24 times more likely to burn than a regular home. – with files from Kevin Diakiw

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VICTORIA – The B.C. NDP leadership contest is officially underway, with the entry of Vancouver Island veteran John Horgan in a reluctant reprise of his 2011 run against Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth. Unfortunately for them, weekend campaign events were overshadowed by revelations of flagrant abuse of taxpayers’ money by the executive and board of the Portland Hotel Society. A pair of audits finally released last week on this network of Downtown Eastside social agencies revealed systematic looting of the $28 million a year in taxpayers’ money that has kept this supposed charity running. Alas for the NDP, local MLA Jenny Kwan not only failed to keep an eye on it, her recently separated husband was one of the executives who took part for years, and she benefited to the tune of $35,000 in luxury travel. That’s what we know about, since much of the evidence wasn’t produced for the auditors. When this Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous scheme finally came to light, Kwan hastily paid back the $35,000 and announced she’s taking an unpaid leave of absence. Her tearful claim that she believed nothing was wrong is simply not credible. She not only must have known of her husband Dan Small’s jet-set ways, she participated in at

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least two trips, one to Vienna and Bristol, England to do “research” and attend a poverty conference from high-end hotels. If it wants to retain any shred of credibility as it spouts misleading poverty statistics and simplistic solutions, the party must get rid of Kwan, who has two years left to max out her MLA pension. MLA pensions were a factor in the 2010 ouster of Carol James, who infuriated the old guard by trying to defuse a public backlash against a generous pay and benefits package worked out in private between the NDP and the B.C. Liberals. Kwan would later take a leading role in the caucus revolt that forced James out as leader. Long-time political watchers will see the PHS abuse as a bigger, uglier version of the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holdings Society scandal. There the siphoning off of bingo funds from charities cost Mike Harcourt his job as premier. In that case, NDP MLAs sat on the board, took their monthly cut and kept quiet. There’s more. Horgan became enraged last year at the reporter who took a tip from the B.C. Liberals to reveal the NDP was skimming constituency office budgets to pay for its own “ethnic outreach” operation in Vancouver. Horgan had rubber-stamped the plan with

a since-dismissed legislature accountant, and thought he had kept it secret after the Auditor-General blew the whistle. His willingness to assess its ethics remains in question to this day. Then there is Craig Keating, who took over as party president from Moe Sihota last year. Did he inherit the $72,000 salary negotiated by Sihota with the B.C. Federation of Labour and two of its largest unions? If so, do Horgan and Farnworth think this is appropriate? Will the party’s joined-atthe-hip relationship with government unions even be discussed in the carefully staged leadership contest that’s about to begin? Then there’s the policy shipwreck left behind by Adrian Dix. His plan to use environmental assessment as a weapon to torpedo industrial projects remains popular with the party’s urban base. Farnworth and Horgan have paid lip service to the notion that projects like the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion should be properly assessed. Meanwhile the federal NDP fights to keep stacking public hearings with preselected protesters. The party may wish to consider what would give its next B.C. leader any hope of governing. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

Editor: I see the article about …”more land sales planned to fund pool”. Please? Did the Council have to sell land for the Blair Pool? I don’t know. Did the Council have to sell land for the LEC? I have to pay my taxes so I have no money to bet with, but if I did, I’d say ‘probably’ not, because as I understand it the provincial government played a part in the development of the LEC project. And the artist’s rendition... do you really think that ‘rendition’ fits with the current and probably the future community ‘style’? Look at all the boo hoo hoo about the Coulter Berry building in Fort Langley and someone thinks that this design rendition ‘fits right in’ with the ‘heritage’ of Aldergrove? Did this designer do any homework on the history of Aldergrove? You have an ‘old’ school on a street with a bunch of broken down store facia and someone thinks we should be building something that you might find in downtown Vancouver. I’m not opposed to mixing the old with the new, but this in my mind is just not working. The rendition is one dimensional from the street ...where are the trees, and fencing near the sidewalk (or maybe neither will exist)? This picture doesn’t give you any idea. Why can’t the same facia of the old school be used? Why do we have to go to “star trek” for a design? Why do we need a new arena? That question was posed a long time ago. Would it not be less expensive to do an upgrade to the existing arena? They would be within blocks of each other. Maybe because I’m trying to reduce my expenses, I have to pose the question “why is it costing $1 million for a detailed technical study?” Really? How many studies have already been done? The community wants a pool and a recreation area...gym, sauna, etc. We aren’t asking for the world. We just want to have the same kind of services other areas of the Township receive, is that too much to ask for? We pay taxes too! Believe me, if you build it they will come, from all around, including Abbotsford, just a few blocks down the road. Every time I see an article about this ‘pool for Aldergrove’ I cringe, because it seems to say ‘no’. Let’s make the building ugly, start cutting features, let’s sell off more land (we need more money), it’s too expensive to give you what you want, so that after a time it could and may come down to “sorry folks, it’s just too much, it ain’t gonna happen”. Yup, Aldergrove Cinderella? D. Atkinson, Aldergrove

Beautiful suggestions Editor: On the subject of “beautifying downtown Aldergrove” I have a couple more suggestions for business owners. While I don’t mind participating in Aldergrove clean up every year as a volunteer, it would help Aldergrove’s “look” if business owners could swipe their portion of the sidewalk on a regular basis (like when people have thrown their garbage). In Europe, there are a number of countries where business owners do just that. It shows that they care and it is a nice invitation to enter their shop. How much does a pot with geraniums (easy to care) cost? You only have to water on a regular basis and bring it inside in the evening, outside in the morning; it does not cost much, but certainly would send a message to shoppers. And lastly, why are there no bylaws to force owners of vacant lots to clean up their properties? Can anyone answer that? Annie Richard, Aldergrove

Lack of sensitivity here Editor: Are some people that insensitive to other species’ lives that they would drive over a dead animal? What is wrong with these people’s thinking and attitudes? An animal which appears to be a rabbit was hit early Thursday morning before 8:30 a.m., and has been flattened by repeated motorists driving over his or her dead body. Would this occur if the dead body was someone’s cat? This occurred within half a block of Willoughby Elementary on 80th avenue, a site notorious for callous driving behavior. Are some people so uncaring or arrogant, or both, to believe that humans are the only species on earth who values their lives? It’s springtime and wildlife activity will increase. Please drive with caution, particularly at dawn and dusk when wildlife may be crossing roads in developing and rural areas. Patricia Tallman, Willoughby

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Women hear about Afghan challenges Aldergrove Star

An advocate for women and girls in Afghanistan was the special guest speaker at an International Women’s Day lunch Saturday at Newlands. Lauryn Oates has been passionate about women’s rights there since 1996, when she first learned how the Taliban was treating women. She converted her passion into action by setting up a chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) in Vancouver, and is currently projects director for the organization. “Girls were banned from school. Women couldn’t work outside the home and weren’t allowed to even leave their homes without a male relative. The rules effectively meant that women and girls were no longer human beings,” Oates said. She first went to Afghanistan in 2003, after the Taliban was overthrown, following the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the United States by Al-Qaeda. She told the more than 200 people at the event, sponsored by the Langley Central Rotary Club, that Afghanistan is “a place of extremes.” In some areas, a fairly high number of girls are getting an education, but in others, literacy is minimal, child mortality is high and vaccination levels are very low.

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Kwantlen First Nation Chief Marilyn Gabriel, Ingeborg Violet and Christina Bucholtz (represented by her mother Bonnie) were honoured Saturday at an International Women’s Day lunch at Newlands Golf and Country Club, organized by Langley Central Rotary Club. “Educating mothers is the single biggest factor in improving the whole situation,” she said. “The best prediction of a state’s peacefulness is how women are treated.” Oates is a big advocate of literacy, and not just learning to read, but making reading an enjoyable everyday habit. “The human right to read is the key that opens the lock,” she said “Literacy allows women to

become independent.” She told the crowd that the “human rights of others far away from us are entwined with us here. In our comfort here in Canada, we have sometimes forgotten that rights were not given, they were taken. There is no excuse for treating people differently, even when you are told to mind your own business.” Three local women of distinction were honoured at the event.

Marilyn Gabriel is hereditary chief of the Kwantlen First Nation, and in her almost 20 years of leadership has helped the First Nation regain its traditional name, expand its cultural and educational programs and enter into a number of business activities. It has good relations with other levels of government, and Gabriel has empowered the people of her community. Ingeborg Violet is a member of the Langley Central club, and with her late husband Claude, started Domaine de Chaberton Winery in South Langley — the first winery in the Fraser Valley and the first of many wineries to come to the area. Since they sold the winery in 2005, after operating it for more than 20 years, she has been an active community volunteer, raising funds for Langley Memorial Hospital and other causes. Christina Bucholtz, 23, began The People’s Foundation of Sierra Leone to empower young people in the west African country which endured a 12-year civil war. The foundation is involved in health education, encourages mentoring and provides university scholarships. She is there at present, as a volunteer teacher. Her award was accepted on her behalf by her mother Bonnie.

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NDP takes aim at recycling ‘failure’ By JEFF NAGEL Aldergrove Star

The NDP is accusing the provincial government of handing over control of B.C.’s blue box recycling system to Torontobased multinational executives who will be unaccountable while B.C. businesses and households pay higher costs. Opposition small business critic Lana Popham raised the issue of Multi Material BC in the Legislature Monday, calling on the province to change course before the agency’s new system for recycling packaging and printed paper takes effect May 19. “If government doesn’t take a step back, B.C.’s recycling system is going to end up in a giant dumpster,” Popham said. “The control of recycling should never have been outsourced to the large corporate interests based in Ontario and abroad. This is a profound failure. This program needs to be paused and the entire concept reconsidered.”

Popham’s comments follow the launch earlier this month of a campaign against MMBC by a coalition of business groups, including the newspaper industry, who say they can’t afford to pay high fees imposed under the new system. “The Liberal government loves to claim they’re getting rid of red tape,” she said in an interview Monday. “So it’s quite ironic because MMBC is a Godzillasized red tape monster.” Although MMBC is registered as a society, Popham called it a “dummy corporation” because two of its three directors are Toronto-based senior executives with Loblaws and Unilever, while the third is MMBC managing director Allan Langdon. The Saanich South NDP MLA said the province should force MMBC to give B.C. stakeholders majority control. Popham said the MMBC system will be “dangerously close to monopoly” resulting in less competititon and innovation in recycling. She also said munici-

palities have been pressured into signing contracts with inadequate compensation for their costs, the threat of penalties for contamination and a gag clause. MMBC’s new recycling fees on businesses will be passed along to consumers through higher prices, Popham said, calling it a “hidden tax” that won’t be transparent to consumers. Meanwhile, she says cities are unlikely to rebate property taxes that households already pay for recycling. “The slogan for MMBC should probably be ‘Recycle once, but pay twice.’” In some cities where MMBC won’t provide services, such as Kamloops, residents will pay for nothing, Popham added. MMBC says it will take new types of containers and packaging not collected in B.C. before. But Popham noted glass will no longer be collected curbside in many cities and there’s little evidence the system will improve recycling rates overall. She said a smarter approach

would have been to extend the beverage can deposit-refund system to more containers, such as milk cartons and laundry detergent jugs. Liberal MLA Eric Foster (Vernon Monashee) responded in the Legislature, saying the province made changes to exempt most businesses from MMBC fees and paperwork if they earn less than $1 million in revenue, generate less than one tonne per year of packaging, or operate as a single outlet. “We’ve got all kinds of validation on this — chambers of commerce, local government, opportunities for local government to either continue the way they’re doing it or to have MMBC put their contractors in there to pick up,” said Foster, who serves on the government’s environment and land use committee. “MMBC came forward as an opportunity to change people’s way of doing business and to put the onus on the original producers of the waste product or the recyclable product to reduce.”

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care and nutrition for refugees from the civil war. For every dollar raised by the McClary auction, the federal government matches it four to one.

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Monday, March 31 | 7 - 11pm Regular Evening Council Meeting Christian Life Assembly 21277 - 56 Avenue Tuesday, April 1 | 7 - 9pm Heritage Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Wednesday, April 2 | 7 - 9pm Economic Development Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room Monday, April 7 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca

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A Joint Town Hall Meeting is being held with Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese, Langley MP Mark Warawa, Langley MLA Mary Polak, and Langley School Board Chair Wendy Johnson.

The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014. Please note: Township fire halls and some civic facilities will be closed to the public on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21. Please visit tol.ca for further information. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2014. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $25 Permits will be available at: Aldergrove Community Centre W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue 22200 Fraser Highway Civic Facility Walnut Grove 20338 - 65 Avenue Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Willoughby Community Centre Operations Centre 7888 - 200 Street 4700 - 224 Street

The event will give residents a chance to hear from and ask questions of their local elected officials. Moderator Bob Groeneveld will accept written questions from the audience and submit them to the panel for discussion. Date: Time: Place:

Saturday, April 12 1 - 2:30pm Township of Langley Civic Facility, Fraser River Presentation Theatre Location: 20338 - 65 Avenue Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

Township Participates in Earth Hour The Township of Langley is proud to support Earth Hour. Join us and people around the world by turning off your lights from 8:30 - 9:30pm on Saturday, March 29. Learn more about the movement at earthhour.org. Krista Daniszewski Solid Waste Coordinator kdaniszewski@tol.ca

public notices Water Main Flushing 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. 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. Willoughby: February 17 – April 4 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: February 24 – April 25

Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $250 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1

road closure Temporary Road Closure: 206 Street Between 84 Avenue and 86 Avenue A temporary road closure will be in effect on 206 Street between 84 Avenue and 86 Avenue from April 2 to April 16 for the installation of a storm sewer main.

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Walnut Grove Community Centre 50 m Pool Closure The 50-metre length pool will be closed all day from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13 inclusive, due to a competitive swimming event. The leisure pool, adult hot tub, therapy hot tub, sauna, and steam room will remain open. The weight room/cardio room will remain open. Hours of operation are: Friday, April 11 6am – 10pm Saturday, April 12 6am – 9 pm Sunday, April 13 8am – 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

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Accessible fishing now at Derby Reach Aldergrove Star

As a paralympic athlete, Doug Blessin has no problem casting his line quite a distance into the Fraser River in search of hungry fish. He does, however, face a unique challenge that other bar anglers don’t. “Because of my upper body strength, I can cast farther than most people,” notes Blessin, who uses a wheelchair. “But a lot of fishing on the Fraser is catch-andrelease. I can’t be tossing a fish 100 metres back into the water. I need to be able to return the fish properly and gently.” Soon, Blessin – and other anglers with reduced mobility – will be able to access a unique fishing opportunity at Edgewater Bar in Derby Reach Regional Park in Langley. With support from Metro Vancouver, Port Metro Vancouver, local businesses and volunteers, a universally accessible bar fishing ramp has been constructed – the first in the region. Using concrete barriers and gravel, crews are creating a graduated ramp from the river bank, over riprap (placed rock protection) to a gravel platform at the river’s edge. The project – first proposed by members of the Derby Reach Brae Island Park Association – has moved forward quickly, thanks to supplies, materials and ser-

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trails, campsites and an off-leash dog area. “It’s going to be used by a lot of people,” noted Jeremy Smith, president of the Derby Reach Brae Island Park Association. “It showed me what can be done through cooperation and goodwill.” Blessin, who has been involved in developing the ramp design, is looking forward to the constructed ramp. “I cannot wait to try it out with my twin boys and introduce them to fishing, conservation and the great outdoors.” Visit www.metrovancouver.org to learn more about regional parks.

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Kodiaks defeat Sockeyes, 3-2, in game 3 By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Kodiaks are back in the game after defeating Richmond Sockeyes 3-2 in game three of the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s championship. The game, Sunday, March 23 at Richmond Arena, was Aldergrove’s first win of the series, after falling 7-1 and 6-4 in the first two games of the best-of-seven series. With the two teams evenly matched up on their first lines it was the night for Aldergrove’s second and third lines to shine. Scoring for the Kodiaks were Spencer Unger and Spencer McHaffie with two unanswered goals in the first period, and another goal by McHaffie in the second. Assists were by Adam Callegari, Kodi Schwarz, Scott McHaffie (2) and Jeremy Lagler. Sockeyes’ Daniel Oakley scored in the second and Jacob Wozney scored in the final frame on a power play.

The Kodiaks outshot the Sockeyes 38-35, but were unable to score on the three power plays while the Sockeyes scored on one of two. Twins Spencer and Scott McHaffie were the first and second stars of the night, respectively, while the Sockeye’s Wozney earned third star. The two teams are back in Aldergrove Arena Wednesday night for game four, and Richmond the next night for game five. Games six and seven (if needed) will be at Aldergrove Arena on Saturday and Richmond on Monday. Sockeyes stun Kodiaks in game two The Aldergrove Kodiaks found itself down two games to none in the PJHL championship series after the Richmond Sockeyes scored five unanswered goals to defeat the Kodiaks 6-4 in game two. It was played at Richmond’s Minoru Arena on March 20. Aldergrove looked to be in

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Aldergrove Kodiaks’ sole goal on Richmond Sockeyes was scored by Kodi Schwarz, assisted by twins Spencer and Scott McHaffie on March 19 at Aldergrove Arena.

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Aldergrove Kodiaks #14 Spencer Unger (seen here in action versus Richmond Sockeyes #44 Jordan Andrews and keeper Kootenay Alder Feb. 19 at Aldergrove Arena) opened the scoring Sunday for a 3-2 win in game 3 at Richmond Arena.

good shape in game two after Scott McHaffie made it a 4-1 game 4:55 into the second period. But Cole Plotnikoff and Liam Lawson struck to make it 4-3 and then Plotnikoff and John Wesley scored in the third to give Richmond its first lead. Ayden MacDonald scored into the empty net to round out the scoring. The first period saw McHaffie and Cameron Davitt put Aldergrove ahead 2-0 before Daniel Oakley got the Sockeyes on the board. Aaron Marker then made it 3-1 before intermission. The Sockeyes won game one by a 7-1 score at the Aldergrove Arena. Kodiaks crushed 7-1 in game one Game one was no contest as the Richmond Sockeyes smacked the Aldergrove Kodiaks 7-1 to draw first blood in the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship series. The Sockeyes scored four times

in the first period and never looked back in game one of the best-of-seven playoff series. It was played at the Aldergrove Arena on March 19. The Sockeyes have home-ice advantage in the series between the PJHL’s top two teams, who were separated by a single point during the 44-game regular season. John Wesley scored twice in the opening 11 minutes before Matthew Bissett and Liam Lawson rounded out the scoring in the first. The fourth goal also spelled the end of the night for Kodiaks’ Jordan Liem, who entered the game with both the top goals against average and the top save percentage. Aldergrove’s Kodi Schwartz got the Kodiaks on the board with a power-play goal 3:25 into the second, but Bissett restored the four-goal lead. Jacob Wozney and Lawson added power-play goals in the third to complete the scoring. The Sockeyes power play went 3-for-6 on the night.

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Abbotsford’s Exhibition Park will be the site of the 2014 Trampoline Gymnastics BC Championships, March 28-30. A record number of 207 athletes are registered for the event hosted by Langley’s Flip City Gymnastics and Gymnastics BC. The competitors, from 15 clubs from around the province, will

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be joined by another 200 athletes competing at the Flip City 2014 Invitational for artistic gymnastics. “The Trampoline Gymnastics BC Championships are the largest provincial event held every year,” said Sandra Lewis, Gymnastics BC’s communications director. “In addition to competing for the title Gymnastics BC champion, many of the athletes are vying for spots on Team BC

to the Western Canada Cup and Canadian Championships.” Among the athletes scheduled to compete in the 2014 Trampoline Gymnastics BC Championships are national senior team members Tamara O’Brien (TAG Sports, Port Coquitlam) and Samantha Smith (Okanagan, Kelowna). Also competing are national junior team members Cameron

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returned to competition this year after touring with Cirque du Soleil and other performing groups. “Our coaches, athletes and volunteers are looking forward to hosting this great event,” said Rusty Pierce, Flip City’s Head Trampoline Coach. “We hope that all competitors are able to achieve their personal goals at this competition. Thank you to all

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A first period deficit could not slow Fraser Valley, as they overcame a two-goal hole to capture the U19A provincial championship in Prince George. The Fraser Valley Ringette Association squad was down 3-1 to top-seed Surrey, but came rallied back for the 7-4 victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a challenging game, we fell behind 3-1 but the girls never gave up,â&#x20AC;? said coach Mitch Schwartz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And scoring our first two goals on

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all the parents of all these athletes for their support of their children’s athletic endeavors.” Competition gets underway on Friday, March 28 and runs through the weekend before wrapping up on Sunday, March 30. The championships provide athletes of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete for the title of Gymnastics BC Champion in trampoline gymnastics. For some, this will be the pinnacle of their competitive career, for others it will be the first step towards representing B.C. and Canada. The event also serves as part of the trial process for Team BC to the 2014 Western Canada Cup and Canadian Gymnastics Championships later this year.

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and protect your right to compensation. 778.588.7049 Toll Free: 1.888.988.7052 Julie@LawyersWest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

HELP WANTED

• ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL WORKERS • FLAT ROOFERS

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EV Logistics is excited to announce a new starting wage of $13.80! We are currently accepting applications for Permanent Entry-Level Warehouse Order Selectors, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean and team-oriented environment.

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! Apply online at: www.evlogistics.com

EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

HELP WANTED - LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!! Simple, Flexible Online Work. FT/PT. Internet Needed. Very Easy... No Experience Required! Guaranteed Income! No Fees. Genuine! Start Immediately. www.OnlineHelp4Cash.com

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HELP WANTED

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TIMESHARE

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AMYOT, Doreen Violet

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ask about our Dignity® Estate Fraud Protection

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LABOURERS NEEDED Serious Applicants Only To unload 5 - 50 lb. pieces of product off trucks to re-palletize onto skids for receiving in warehouses. Hand-bombing – no machinery used. Nightshift and weekend work. Mandatory – Must have reliable transportation to & from work, steel toed footwear. Please fax resume to:

604-853-5487 or email fosterl1@telus.net

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HELP WANTED

160

TRADES, TECHNICAL • Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic - Will accept 3rd & 4th year

PAPER DELIVERY Pay your bills or even your car payment!

apprentice with experience.

Deliver the Vancouver Sun in Aldergrove & Langley Must have reliable car. For more info Contact Dennis at:

Ph: 604-690-4091 or doorstep@shaw.ca

YARD PERSON Must have class 5 license & minimum grade 12. Start Immediately! Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please e-mail mike@ megacranes.com or fax resume 604-599-5250

• Trailer Mechanic F/T opportunity with local Industrial company!

Pension Plan & Extended Beneﬁts. Please E-mail: mike@megacranes.com fax resume: 604-599-5250

LABOURERS

Laborer Required Local Railroad Contractor Seeks Candidates: • With Class 5 valid D. L. • Physically fit • Able to work in all weather Fax (604)850-3554 or email cheryl@westcanrail.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMOTIVE Technician needed immediately in Vernon BC. We are a busy independent shop doing all types of diagnosing, maintenance and repairs. Wages are $25/hr but negotiable. We are located in the desirable North Okanagan. obcauto@gmail.com 250-545-3378

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS FREE 15 MINUTE psychic reading for 1st time callers specializing in reuniting lovers answers to all life’s questions call free now 1-888-271-9281.

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TEACHERS

PRIMARY Teachers Wanted in Shanghai Are you tired of being on the TOC list? There are opportunities for BC and Alberta qualified teachers at Shang Yin Canadian International Primary School in Shanghai. Successful applicants will teach Canadian curriculum in English. Contact Brian Butcher at bdbutcher@telus.net for more information.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

WE’RE ON THE WEB

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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.

171 138

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC is required for coastal logging operations near Woss, BC. Year round employment with full benefits. Further details can be found at www.hdlogging.com Please fax resume to 250-287-9259.

Saving time, money & steps Before you go anyplace else,take a walk through the Classifieds for the best bargains round.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

188

LEGAL SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

Credit Officer

Atlas Power Sweeping LABOURERS NEEDED Pressure Washing Parkades & Sidewalks. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract req’d. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988 NOW HIRING Class 1 Drivers to transport dangerous goods for oilfield service company in northern Alberta. Competitive wages, benefits and lodging. Experience hauling fluids preferred. Email: dispatch@brekkaas.com.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

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We are looking to add an assertive, personable Credit and Collection Specialist to our team. This is a permanent, full time position. As a Credit Officer some of your duties will include interacting with internal and external customers, approving credit limits for new customers, monitor credit thresholds for existing customers and contacting customers for payments. The skill set you bring to the team will include a professional telephone manner, effective time management techniques, efficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Office suite and an entry-level competency of accounting. Your previous work experience will include role(s) in credit and/or collections with a focus in customer care. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum 2 years experience in a comparable role. If you are looking for a change and would like to join a dynamic group, kindly forward your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Stephen Gregorig, Credit Manager Box 3600 Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 sgregorig@blackpress.ca Competition closes: March 31, 2014 We thank all those whom are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Established in 1900 E.B. Horsman & Son is the only independently owned and operated electrical wholesaler in BC. We currently have full-time openings in our South Surrey Distribution Centre for:

MATERIALS HANDLERS (13.00 – 16.50/hour, DOE)

If you are experienced, reliable and quality driven this job is for you! R.F. scanning, shipping/receiving, and forklift experience is a strong asset. Please submit your resume to HR@ebhorsman.com or apply in person at 19295 25ave, Surrey BC. For more information contact Hannah at 778-545-4614 or visit our website at www.ebhorsman.com. 142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR Langley BC

Chamco is searching for a Service Administrator who will provide administrative support to the service department in the areas of order entry, job costing, customer billing and other administrative responsibilities. Some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and meld service would assist you. If you are customer oriented, organized, a team player and have previous experience in administration - we may have the position for you.

FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY WITH BENEFITS Email: egibbons@chamco.com • Fax: (604) 626-0085

www.chamco.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

EAVESTROUGH

258

320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca

COARD Exteriors, Continuous Eavestrough, Gutter Guard, Soffit, Fascia, Door and Window Capping, Exterior Door Replacement Free Estimates 604-557-8170

260

aldergrovestar.com

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

(778)378-6683

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles. torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com

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

WE’RE ON THE WEB

GARDENING

www.bcclassified.com

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255.

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs .A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

PAINT SPECIAL

.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

PETS

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

283A

HANDYPERSONS

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, RENOVATION www.proficientrenovation.com or call 604-323-4111 for more details

287

320

LOCAL PLUMBER $39 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains. Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

341

PRESSURE WASHING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. European trained. Specializing in Reno’s. Local refs. Reasonable Rates. Call 604-532-1710

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

MOVING & STORAGE

$45/Hr

604-537-4140 809

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

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. CA. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

809

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Chihuahua pups, playful, M/F, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $600/$650. 604-794-5844

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

WEEKLY SPECIALS MARCH 29-APRIL 4, 2014 ENGINES..................................................... $139.95 TRANSMISSIONS ....................................... $49.95 STARTERS .................................................... $17.95 ALTERNATORS............................................. $17.95 FRT BUMPER COVERS - 190-1 .................. $59.95 ALL BUCK SEATS-MANUAL ...................... $19.95 ALL BENCH SEATS...................................... $24.95 ANY PLAIN STEEL WHEEL .......................... $7.95 HOODS .......................................................... $40.95 FENDERS ...................................................... $20.95 CAR DOORS.................................................. $34.95 TRK VAN SUV DOORS ................................ $44.95

www.pickapart.ca 792-1221

43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Available May 1st.

604-530-5646 736

HOMES FOR RENT

FORT LANGLEY HOME

LIFE FITNESS C3 Upright Bike. #1 brand in health clubs worldwide. Like new, rarely used. Exceptionally quiet, with heart rate monitor, and multiuser programmable console. Retail price $1784.00, will sell for $1200.00 firm.

Recent updates to flooring, paint & appliances. N/S $1700/mo. st

STEEL BUILDING SALE... BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT CONTINUED! 20X20 $3,915. 25X28 $4,848. 30X32 $6,339. 32X34 $7,371. 40X50 $12,649. 47X68 $16,691. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca 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

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

MARINE 912

563

Available April 1

Angie 604-530-5646

Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm.

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

ALDERGROVE: Newly reno 600 sqft office, retail, unique studio-like storefront space on Fraser Hwy. Negot. terms. David 604-328-4461

750

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD 276/Fraser Stn Rd. 1 Bdrm bsmt ste. Close to Safeway. $700/mo. N/P, N/S. (604)625-4192 Aldergrove 2 bdrm newer ste quiet area cls to park/schl NS/NP $800 incl util 779-549-0498

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ALDERGROVE Nr #1 & 264th. 2 bdrm g/l. $1050 incl. utils & priv ldry. Ns/np. Avail now. 604-856-7554 BROOKSIDE 140th & 82 Ave. 1 bdrm, new upper, n/s n/p, wood/tile floor, incl. all util, cable, no lndry, huge bkyd. $600/mo avail now. 604-309-3361

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845

751

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Alexander Brodie formerly of 25721 64th Ave. Aldergrove, B.C, V4W 1V3 (Deceased), are hereby required to send particulars thereof to James Ouellette, Administrator, at 15947 88th Ave. Surrey, B.C, V4N 1H6 on or before March 31st 2014. After which date, the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received.

MISC. WANTED TRANSPORTATION 809

REAL ESTATE

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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

HOMES WANTED We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

AUTO FINANCING

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $93,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

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

On January 17, 2014, at the 100 block of Springfield Drive, Aldergrove, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2005 Nissan Titan, BCLP: FA5017, VIN: 1N6AA07B75N511155, on or about 14:53 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) and was therefore offencerelated property pursuant to section 11 (Search, seizure and detention) of the CDSA. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-1963, is subject to forfeiture

under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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

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OTHER AREAS

20 Acres. $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 866-8825263 Ext. 81 www.sunsetranches.net

NEW PRICE!

BERTRAND

RENTALS 700 ROTTWEILER, Three month old, Male Puppy. Ready to go. Loving companion 604.537.9695 Surrey

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS:

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

SUITES, UPPER

ALDERGROVE: 3bdrms, parking, quiet cds. Cls to amens. Shrd utils. n/s, n/p. Refs. $1500 604-607-5328

810

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com.

627

BOATS

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualifications! Flexible Terms! CLOVERDALE - 60th and 176th Spacious 1 Bedroom Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req’d 604-626-9647

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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 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.

PARKSIDE

LD SO439,000 $

RENT TO OWN

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926

Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week

TRANSPORTATION

LANGLEY-Near-new

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

LAB X PUPS, very eager, ready to go. $500. Call/text 604-845-3972 Chwk.

3-14F_PP28

810

autocredit

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1000. 604-308-5665

Now That’s a Deal!

TRANSPORTATION

2 bdrm. 2 bath top floor/corner suite condo for rent. Quartz countertops, electric F/P, large balcony. Incls. 2 parking spaces $1450/mo. with a minimum 1 year lease.

MISC. FOR SALE

604-812-9721

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

www.affordablemoversbc.com

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

477

BORDER / SHEPHERD. 1.5 year old male. Perfect for farm living. $100. Call Barb 604-803-9999.

GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B puppies 5 M, 2 F, all shots, ready now. $700 Call 604-889-8957 S.Surrey.

AFFORDABLE MOVING From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

560

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

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

706

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.

Phone 604 859-7270 (evenings)

TONY’’S PAINTING

338

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

503

MILITARIA, Medals, Badges & Coin Collections Wanted. Major collector/dealer will pay cash for your collection. Call CEF 604-727-0137

SEIZED VEHICLE AUCTION March 29th, 10:30 AM 231 Ewen Avenue, New Westminster, BC Over 50 Various seized & Impounded vehicles being sold with no minimum prices or starting bids. Preview at 8:30 am Sat. March 29 More Details and Pictures www.allcityauctioneers.com 604-514-0194 COME SEE!! JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

RENTALS

The Scrapper

ELECTRICAL

281

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

215,000

$ NICELY UPDATED!

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse in well run family complex. Fenced yard with gate access to playground. 2 parking spots. Pet friendly. Call Anne 604-308-7365!

TICKETY BOO! JUST LIKE NEW!

Great curb appeal! Great location! 5 bdrm, 3 baths, double garage, NEW kitchen, floors, paint, blinds, tiles, light fixtures ..... too much to list! Call Anne 604-308-7365!

Anne Stromsten.com LISTINGS Power Play Realty

604-308-7365

WANTED!

27272 FRASER HIGHWAY, ALDERGROVE • OFFICE: 604-533-3231

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

#44-26892-FRASER HWY

$79,900

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

604-857-1100

#20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

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

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.

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

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION

4.4 ACRES

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

$900,000 This is the one you have been waiting for. A large over 3000 sq ft bsmt home on a private lot close to everything. This home has lots of room from the great kitchen area to a family room on the main floor and a large master bedroom plus a fully finished bsmt with wet bar and large patio and sundeck. Home has a newer roof and a small barn. Bring the family and bring the critters, this is your new home.

$ 400,000

1/4 ACRE DUPLEX LOT

26 ACRES

2211-256 STREET

26489- FRASER HWY

TWIN FIRS

LISTINGS WANTED

$1,800,000

27691 DOWNES ROAD

$189,900

Call

Dan Flokstra

$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

26867 32A AVENUE

3 LEVEL SPLIT

Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

604-857-1100

$449,900 This is the home that you wanted to update yourself and now it is done for you. It has the hardwood floors, new kitchen and new bathrooms, heat pump with air conditioning, new tile, new everything in a great neighborhood. Walking distance to schools you get the idea it’s all here and it can be yours. This is a must see, take a look and make the call.

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FOR 84 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS

STK # E0182

2014 F-150

MSRP $40,075

XLT / XTR SUPERCREW

31,979 $439 449%

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• V6 • 4x4 • ELECTRONIC 6 SPEED AUTO

LEASE $204 BI-WEEKLY

TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB 4WD MSRP $41,270

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FOR 84 MONTHS

* All sale prices net of all Ford rebates. Finance payments calculated over a 96 month amortization at 5.99% APR, payments calculated bi-weekly with taxes included. Customer has choice of $750 cash rebate or $1000 free accessories on qualifying F-Series trucks. Some rebates may be taxable. Offers subject to Ford published incentives , See dealer for rules. All prices plus taxes and fees including $395 documentation fee. Finance offers on approved credit. All offers for in stock vehicles only. Dealer # 31325. See dealer for details. Offers good until March 31st, 2014. Lease mileage allowance on 48 month lease is 20,000 kms per year. Total paid for 48 month term lease is $38,282.18 plus taxes. Purchase option on 48 month lease is 17,210.18 plus taxes and fees.

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All prices do not include license, taxes or admin fee of $499. See dealer for complete details.

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