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Clara’s Big Ride Olympian Clara Hughes accepts a gift from Chawathil First Nation Chief Rhoda Peters on Monday during a presentation at Hope Secondary School. Hughes’ visit to Hope was part of her Big Ride Tour across Canada for Bell Let’s Talk, which raises awareness about mental health issues. For more on her visit, see page 15.
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Rotating school strikes start Monday Kerrie-Ann Schoenit Hope Standard
Schools in the Fraser-Cascade school district will be closed on Monday as part of escalated job action by teachers. The B.C. Teacher’s Federation announced Tuesday it would start oneday rotating strikes at schools around the province, rejecting the offer of a $1,200 signing bonus for an agreement by the end of the school year. BCTF president Jim Iker said Tuesday the bonus doesn’t make up for the government’s wage offer of 6.5 per cent over six years. A simultaneous plan to cut teacher wages five per cent or more because of strike action is “just so disrespectful, so unnecessary, and we’ll be dealing with it at the Labour Relations Board,” Iker said. Unless there is some compromise on major issues, one-day strikes with
picket lines will be staged in school districts next week, with teachers returning to work across the province on Friday, May 30. While school facilities in the FraserCascade will remain open under the supervision of school district administration, superintendent Dr. Karen Nelson said they will not be able to provide students with instruction or appropriate supervision. Buses will also not be running and StrongStart Centres will be closed on May 26. Lynne Marvell, president of the Fraser-Cascade Teachers’ Association, said the second stage of strike action is not something teachers want to do. However, after 16 months at the bargaining table, they are “still a long way from a fair deal.” Marvell said the province and BC Public School Employers’ Association still refuse to offer any improvements
to class size, class composition, and other important learning conditions for students. She also pointed out that B.C.’s per student funding is $1,000 less than the national average. “Last week we were hopeful when we saw the government and BCPSEA put out an olive branch by backing off the unrealistic 10-year term,” said Marvell. “But then the employer announced a series of threats around wage rollbacks, lockouts, and attempts to divide teachers, parents, and students. We care deeply about our students, and many of us are parents too. We empathize with parents who have to re-work their schedules, and that is why we have taken the unusual step of giving between six and ten days’ notice in advance.” Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the signing bonus and reducing the contract term from 10 years
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to six were significant efforts to move toward a settlement. “Unfortunately the announcement says that the BCTF feels that disrupting classrooms, affecting children and their families is going to help to reach a settlement,” Fassbender told reporters in Vancouver. Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the province’s 60 school districts, informed the union last week that a five per cent pay cut will be put in place “soon” in response to the first phase of strike action. The BCTF began workto-rule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with school management. Rotating strikes were also authorized by the BCTF membership in a March vote, and beginning to shut down schools could result in an effort to cut teacher pay by 10 per cent. - with files from Tom Fletcher
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Hope Rotary Club is hosting a live and silent auction fundraiser this Saturday at the Hope Legion. A variety of items will be up for grabs, ranging in value from $25-$1,400, and there will be door prizes, a cash bar and refreshments provided by 293 Wallace St. Restaurant and Hope Subway. All proceeds from the event will go towards community Rotary projects, particularly upgrades to Centennial Park and Rotary Trail. “Being at the event, people are providing some financial support so that the Rotary Club can take on some of its initiatives which are basically to improve community life for everybody in Hope,” said outgoing club president Shawn Eldridge. The live and silent auctions will have everything from local restaurant gift certificates and small electronic devices, like a Kobo eReader from Spectra Energy, to large power equipment items like a hedge trimmer donated by Canyon Cable, a $400 power saw from Jim Dent Construction, and a power washer from Rona. Some of the featured
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Outgoing Hope Rotary Club president Shawn Eldridge (left), incoming president John Fortoloczky, and Cooper’s Foods store manager Christine Schofield stand with the barbecue Cooper’s is giving away as part of a barbecue package up for grabs at the Rotary auction this Saturday.
items include a four-night stay at Legends in Whistler in a two bedroom condo with a kitchen donated by Gardner GM and a barbecue package worth over $500 from Cooper’s Foods. Cooper’s will host a barbecue for the successful bidder and six friends and leave behind a new Broil King barbecue. Fraser River Rafting has also donated a rafting trip for two, while Valley Helicopters has donated a 20 min mountain ride. Doors to the auctions open at 6:30 p.m. on May 24. Admission
is $5. The Hope Rotary Club was chartered in 1946 and has been involved in many local community projects and events over the years like Flight Fest and Brigade Days. A number of parks and trails, the local health unit, Hope Museum, local sports facilities and enhancements at the Fraser Canyon Hospital display the Rotary Wheel as projects completed by the local club. They have also teamed up with other community groups in supporting larger projects, such as the recreation
centre/library complex, the Rotary deck in Centennial Park and the Rotary clock in front of municipal hall. Hope Rotary Club also sponsors high school scholarships and bursaries, is involved in the Adventure in Citizenship program and sends young entrepreneurs to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). The club, which will be under new leadership on July 3 when John Fortoloczky takes over as president, has spent the last year focusing on attracting young entrepreneurs. The local Rotary chapter now has 21 members representing the community’s diverse demographics. “We’re really trying to get people to be engaged in the community and what’s happening,” said Eldridge. “One of the big things we’re focusing on is trying to get members passionate about what Rotary stands for, which is service above self. So donating your time, talents and expertise for the betterment of the community. Just getting everyone focused on some common goals and trying to meet those goals through focused attention on timelines.” Hope Rotary Club meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at Kan Yon Restaurant.
Truck fire on the Coquihalla Highway A dozen Hope firefighters spent hours battling a truck fire on the Coquihalla Highway last week. Crews were called out at about 3:30 p.m. on May 13 after a pulled over transport truck caught fire southbound near Othello Road. The cab was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene and flames eventually spread to the trailer contents, which were inside a shipping container. “It technically was outside of our area, but crews made the decision to try and put out the fire because of the contents. It was packing some kind of styrofoam material which has the potential to be very toxic when burnt,” said fire chief
Tom DeSorcy. “So there was a potential risk to public safety and if the winds were blowing towards Hope, it could have been a concern for our area.” Firefighters spent about six hours bringing the fire under control, before letting it burn itself out. “We did what we could do, which was kind of limited because of water supply,” said DeSorcy. “The chief officer was reporting that the material when it burnt, it wouldn’t melt – it hardened. So therefore they were able to cool the outside, but what was on the inside remained hot and it kept reigniting. It was a very stubborn styrofoam material.”
Missing girls found in Boston Bar The mother of two missing Alberta girls was arrested in Boston Bar last Wednesday after RCMP issued an amber alert in both provinces. According to police, 12-year-old Talisha Meisel and her six-year-old sister Taya were abducted from their elementary school in Brandt, Alberta Monday morning by 48-year-old Trina Meisel. It’s believed they travelled to B.C. in a 2007 black Honda CRV with the Alberta license plate ORNRSE. With the help of public tips and information, police were able to locate them in Boston Bar at about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday. All three were taken into police custody and care without any problems. Meisel, who does not have legal guardianship, now faces two counts of abduction. The RCMP said the two girls are okay and investigators are working with the Ministry of Children and Family Development with respect to their care.
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Signing autographs Highway Thru Hell star Jamie Davis signs posters for fans on Saturday at the Hope Visitor Centre. Over 350 people attended the 28th anniversary celebration of the Coquihalla Highway and the re-opening of the Hope Museum.
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Boston Bar is celebrating its 87th annual May Day Festival on Saturday. The community event is steeped in tradition and is the second longest running May Day celebration, second to New Westminster. “This is our town’s event. There’s always people that come back every year,” said volunteer Shirley Crow. “Without the volunteers this wouldn’t happen.” Preparation for the annual event starts in January. Festivities will include a parade with more equestrian and old car entries, traditional May Pole dance performed by Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School students, crowning of May Queen Betty Davidson, and presentation of the community spirit awards by the Boston Bar North Bend Enhancement Society. There will also be children’s games and activities, cook shack, vendors and live music at the fairgrounds on May 24. Rain or shine, the parade leaves Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School at 10 a.m. on route to
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The annual Boston Bar May Day parade along Highway 1 is expected to have more equestrian and old car entries this year. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Memorial Park via Old Boston Bar Road, Highway 1, and Chaumox Road. Several awards will be handed out including best decorated car or truck, best costume, and best marching group. The evening stage lineup features the ABBA tribute band Arrival with special guests The Grove. The authentic sounding, seven piece band performs in full costumes, similar to the actual
styles worn by the original ABBA members. The group has played many shows over the last few years in casinos, theatres and corporate events all around the world, including Las Vegas, the Dominican Republic, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Regina. Tickets are $30 at the door for adults and $25 for youth. The show starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
WaterWealth Project launches survey A survey of Fraser Valley businesses is currently underway by the WaterWealth Project to better understand the crossroads of the region’s economy and environment. So far dozens of business owners and entrepreneurs have responded, but WaterWealth is looking for more responses from survey participants. The WaterWealth Project, a non-partisan community organization based in Chilliwack, launched the survey on Earth Day (April 22).
The survey is web-based with a series of questions about the strengths and health of the local economy, points of pride that business owners hold for their enterprise and community, in what unique ways different businesses rely on local waterways, and overall opinions of the business community when it comes to issues that affect our home waters. Survey responses have been gathered both online and in person. “In a perfect world we would be hitting the streets to facilitate
the survey face-to-face with hundreds of local businesses,” said Natalie Jones, community organizer with WaterWealth. “Despite working with limited capacity, we have still prioritized getting out there in the community to talk in person with business people. We’ve also been promoting this survey online which we encourage any and all business people to take advantage of.” The survey will run until the end of this month and respondents have a chance to win a lunch for two up to
a $100 value at a restaurant of the winner’s choosing in the Fraser Valley. “We know that business folk work extremely hard, and their time is precious,” said Jones. “We want to honour that by offering a really great perk for taking the time to respond to our survey. Entering the draw is easy, with the last ‘question’ of the survey essentially being the entry form.” The survey is available online at www.waterwealthproject.com/business_survey
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BC Parks seeks public input on ski resort policy The ski season may be over but BC Parks is still thinking about winter sports. Now is the opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to provide input on a new policy that will improve ski resorts within E.C. Manning, Cypress and Mount Seymour provincial parks. The park use permits that govern the three independent ski resort operations were issued in the mid1980s and require updating to reflect current resort standards. With the growth of popular activities, such as snowshoeing and mountain biking over the past 20 years, user needs and expectations have
changed. Operators of ski resorts within provincial parks need to be able to meet these changing demands to create viable businesses in a competitive international market. The new policy, which will include elements from government guidelines already defined for ski areas outside of provincial parks, will establish consistent direction for all three resort operations. It will also improve management, address new business opportunities and give operators new tools to adapt to changing needs and climate conditions. The province is now looking for input from First Nations, stakeholders such as adventure and
tourism groups, and ski hill users to further develop this policy. Comments on the ski hill resort intentions paper will be accepted until June 29 at www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/permits/consultation/skihill-policy.html All comments will be considered when developing the final ski resort policy, to be released by the end of the year. Each of the ski resorts are currently operated and managed independently under park use permits. These permits authorize the activities of the resorts, and the communication and planning processes within park boundaries.
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Funding for seniors programs available C h i l l iw a ck - Fr a s e r Canyon MP Mark Strahl is encouraging local organizations to apply for funding under the New Horizon for Seniors Program (NHSP). “Seniors have a lot to offer. Through the New Horizon for Seniors Program, seniors are encouraged to get involved in their local community and share their knowledge, skills and experi-
ences,” said Strahl. Since its creation in 2004, the NHSP has helped seniors lead and participate in activities across the country. Local examples have included: increasing awareness of elder abuse; encouraging local volunteerism; improving facilities used by seniors; and recording oral history. Under the NHSP, organizations may receive up
to $25,000 in grant funding for projects. Eligible recipients include: • not-for-profit organizations, communitybased coalitions, networks and committees • for-profit organizations, provided that the nature and intent of the activity are non-commercial, do not generate profit and fit within the program objectives
• municipal governments, band/tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations, as well as public health and social services institutions; and • research and educational institutions, including school boards, school districts, universities, colleges and CEGEPs. The current call for proposals closes on July 4. To learn more, visit www. esdc.gc.ca/seniors
Most want foreign worker reformed or scrapped: Poll Jeff Nagel Black Press
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fast-food outlets hired foreign workers ahead of Canadian applicants. Thirty-four per cent said they support the program. Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney last month ordered a moratorium on the use of the program by restaurants. Sixty per cent said they’d like to see the Temporary Foreign Worker
program continue in B.C., but under greater scrutiny than now. Another 22 per cent said they’d abolish it altogether while just four per cent want to keep it unchanged. “It is clear that British Columbians despise the status-quo on the temporary workers issue,” Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said. “Overall views of the pro-
gram are unfavourable, but a change in some of the operational and logistics aspects is preferred by residents over the complete disappearance of the program.” Support was stronger (45 per cent) among those who voted for the BC Liberals in last year’s provincial election than those who voted NDP (23 per cent).
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Confront emotions and offer help A spike in domestic violence in B.C. this year is a stark reminder that more must be done to address why men focus their emotional disturbance on women they know. More often than not, it’s women who suffer at the hands of their male partners in cases of domestic violence. There are certainly studies and case files of why men become violent and their inappropriate actions towards women and others. This is a call to politicians, activists, health care professionals and law enforcement agencies to not just leap to the defence of victims after the fact, but to provide resources to anyone when they need help dealing with massive and unwelcome change. It’s also a call to parents, family and friends to confront emotions and uncomfortable situations with their loved ones head-on, and change attitudes about how men deal with it. This is not responding to violence with violence – it’s simply a request to be willing to talk about life with a friend or partner instead of avoiding it, and allowing it to fester. It’s also about individuals being responsible for their reactions to any given situation, stressful or not. Only individuals can control how they react and if we want them to avoid violence, they need the tools to take a better path than one that leads them to violence against another person. Everyone needs to speak up if they feel threatened or if they are in crisis – men and women. – Black Press
Aboriginal education or victim studies? B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture. Trustees propose a 25-hour course required for all graduating students, using interviews with residential school survivors, presentations by aboriginal leaders and discussion of current events. This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s residential school policy. B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-
president Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher conference. He said current aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history. “We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said. Is it really? He also claimed that the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “deliberately hidden” from school curriculum. In lieu of evidence, Hansman recounted old anecdotes of American-style stereotyping from his own schooling in Ontario. But mostly he demanded social engineering in schools that must of course include more funding, more teacher professional development time and an affirmative action pro-
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gram to recruit more aboriginal teachers. Do Hansman’s allegations reflect the kind of attitude that would lead to truth and reconciliation? Or are they signs of another unfortunate legacy, that of the victim studies mentality that permeates our universities? Here’s a suggestion for this mandatory course. Students could spend a couple of hours on one of the definitive works of B.C. aboriginal history, A Stó:lo Coast Salish Historical Atlas. A long-term project of the Stól:lo Nation, the atlas has meticulously documented chapters on European contact and residential schools, and others that piece together oral histories and what few written records there are of B.C. First Nations life at the time of European contact. A journal kept at Fort Langley from 1827 to 1830 documents some of the raids between aboriginal communities on the Fraser
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River and Vancouver Island, corroborating elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo community four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 incidents of inter-community violence, some reaching down to presentday Washington state. Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.” Archaeological study of stone fortifications and weapons at fishing sites in the Fraser Canyon traces a history of inter-community violence back at least 3,000 years. Historians characterize some of this as warfare. British colonial authorities had some “settler
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constructs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduction and murder as well as slavery. This is the seldom-discussed backdrop for the European settlement of British Columbia, the imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools. None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal children from their families, the horrendous abuse and neglect or the multi-generational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian problem” deserves to be understood by everyone. But glossing over historical context and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Money should be better spent in town I understand council just passed a motion to spend $53,000 on a curtain for the downtown bandstand. Wow, doesn’t the town already have tarps that can be used for a wind break in July and August? One councillor said that the cost for the town crew to put them up and down is too costly. Put it up July 1 and take it down Aug. 31. Get real elected officials, it is not your money. I spoke with another councillor
about the bandstand and he said that not much discussion took place about it, so he voted okay to the cost. I realize it is tough to have 5,000 + bosses but you ran for office and are paid for the job. Also, there is a house and yard on Third Ave., across the road from the Japanese Gardens and bus parking, that needs to be looked after. Grass on the boulevard is one foot high. Could
we not spend some of the $53,000 and mow the grass? It would take one town employee a half hour every two weeks. Rudy Puschman, a neighbour, and myself have decided to look after it at no cost to the town. Also, the planter around Hope’s famous “H” tree on the corner of Hudson Bay Street and 5th Avenue sure grows dandelions well. My wife Barb and I will look after this weeding over the
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summer also at no charge. On another note, as a former Legion member I would personally like to thank Barclay Fletcher and his workers for painting the Legion at no cost to the Legion. WOW, it looks super. What a great citizen. Maybe he should run for council. I will sign his nomination papers. Dick Gardner, The new Steve D.
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• Casual Conversation Circles: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at the Hope Library, 1011 6th Ave. Participants take part in facilitated discussions that will give them opportunity to practice their conversational skills in a stress-free and supportive environment. • ESL Reading Group: Tuesdays, 1:303 p.m., SOCIA Building, 895 3rd Ave. A reading group non-native English speakers/ESL students. Participants can
read out loud, follow along and participate in discussions to develop reading, comprehension and conversation skills. • Canadian Culture and Customs: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., SOCIA Building, 895 3rd Ave. This is an opportunity for people new to Canada to come and ask questions about the country including pop culture, traditions, typical Canadian icons and anything else that comes to mind.
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Hospital surgeries may be delayed but not ‘cut’ Re: Fraser Health cuts surgeries to make budget (May 15) Some unfortunate misconceptions have been created about the reduction of surgeries across Fraser Health and I would like to clarify these inaccuracies. Fraser Health is not cancelling surgeries due to budget. Patients that need surgery are get-
ting their surgery. Fraser Health is working within our budget, as we should be, and acting as responsible stewards of the public funding we receive. Fraser Health is the fastest-growing region in the province. Each year, we perform more than 84,000 surgeries. Our hospitals are responsible for deciding how to
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is consistent with practice across the province. We understand how frustrating it is for our patients who are waiting for surgery, and we have been working hard with our physician partners to find innovative approaches and solutions to reduce any wait list times, and improve our efficiency and effectiveness.
Fraser Health is committed to working with our physicians to further reduce surgery wait times, ensuring patients receive the quality care
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Take responsibility for garbage This letter is for the people that seem to feel they are entitled to dump their garbage on our neighbourhood road sides. The people who sneak around in the cloak of darkness because they clearly don’t have the balls to do it during the day. Thank you for taking the time to unload your garbage at the front of my property, but don’t think that you will get away with it for long. Either Karma or the police will catch up with you soon enough. You should take full responsibility for your actions. F.J.A.
the most stable economies in the world, and with all the international strife happening, not let his own party think freely on an issue that is basically split right down the middle? With so many issues to choose from, such as the Ukraine, the economy, pipelines, etc., Justin
Trudeau has decided that breaking rank with theologians on which is basically a religious issue, is somehow going to help the Liberal Party. The fact is, Canada already has free choice. So all he did was drive away all his pro-life support. Art Green
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U.S. pot stores set to open on B.C.’s doorstep Jeff Nagel Black Press
Lower Mainland residents may not have to go far into the U.S. to partake of legal recreational marijuana that will be sold in retail stores in Washington State later this year. No retail licenses have been issued yet, but there are three applicants in Blaine, one in Point Roberts and another further east of Sumas at Maple
Falls on the Mount Baker Highway. They’re among 15 applicants vying for seven Whatcom County pot store licences expected to be determined in July, in addition to six other retail store licences reserved for Bellingham, which are being sought by 27 firms. The state this month released results of lotteries it conducted to determine the order in which it will consider applica-
tions in each area. Ranked first in the Whatcom lottery was the proposed Maple Falls outlet, dubbed Green Stop, on the way up to Mount Baker. Only one Blaine proposal was ranked in the top seven – guaranteeing it will at least be considered – while two others in Blaine at Birch Bay and the Point Roberts application are ranked lower, meaning they’ll only have a shot if enough
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higher-ranked proposals are rejected. They must pass multiple screening criteria and sites can’t be within 1,000 feet of schools or parks. The proposed weed outlets in easy striking distance of the border have names like People of the Medicine, Cascade Herb Company and Green Smoke Shop. “I expect there will be some tourism,” Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy said of Canadians heading south once the stores open. Conroy is leading a legal challenge on behalf of medical marijuana users fighting Ottawa’s shift to a new model of industrial producers while outlawing licensed home-growing. He predicts Washington’s move into legal sale of cannabis will help reduce drug-related crime in B.C. Conroy believes the pending launch is already reducing demand in Washington for B.C. Bud even though legal pot isn’t yet for sale there. “I’m told the market is collapsing,” Conroy said. “Illegal growers here are getting out of the business.” He said that reflects a decline in pot prices that he’s been told have fallen from $1,500 to $2,000 per pound to as low as $900 a pound. “The money isn’t there for them and therefore they close down,” Conroy said, predicting Washington’s policy change will eliminate more illegal grow ops in B.C. than police. “It seems to me to be a very good thing,” he said.
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Border troubles await While legal U.S. pot will be a draw for many British Columbians, lawyers like John Conroy expect a bumper crop of new clients who run into trouble at the border. While possession by adults of up to an ounce of pot has been legalized by Washington State, it remains illegal under U.S. federal law. “You have no right to take anything in and certainly no right to import it back into Canada,” Conroy said. Blaine immigration lawyer Len Saunders said Canadians can be banned from the U.S. even if they merely admit to ever having smoked marijuana in their life. That’s because the U.S. government deems pot use a “crime of moral turpitude” that’s cause for being permanently denied entry. “Telling them at the border you’re going to be buying marijuana is not going to be very helpful,” Saunders said. He expects many Canadians coming for Washington weed will answer border agents’ questions truthfully, lose access to the U.S. and then need to apply for a costly waiver to regain it. “This is going to be a huge boom in business for U.S. attorneys,” he predicted. Medical marijuana users who think they can safely declare past pot use and not be found inadmissable are wrong, Saunders added. “You may be legally prescribed marijuana by a B.C. doctor and you may even have a card that says that, but that does not help you at all at the border.” “It’s not costing us manpower, money on prosecution or going through the courts.” Conroy also expects medical marijuana users will prevail in court against Health Canada – hundreds of additional challenges have been launched across the country – allowing them to continue to growtheir-own medicine and use it in whatever form they prefer, rather than be forced to buy just the dried leaves that new commercial producers
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will sell. Marijuana reform advocate Dana Larsen agreed B.C. pot prices have fallen, although not as far as Conroy claims. He said pot that used to go for $2,400 a pound is off at least 20 per cent to $1,800 to $2,000, but adds $900 would have to be “cheap outdoor stuff.” “Prices are definitely going down and in the last 18 months they’ve been going down a lot,” he said. “The profit value per pound is much less for the same risk.”
The U.S. market is the main reason, Larsen said, noting that although stores aren’t yet open in Washington, they are in Colorado – which also legalized in a recent referendum – and there’s increasingly easy access to medical marijuana in many other states, including California. “Americans just don’t want our pot so much,” Larsen said. “They’ve got a thriving legal domestic market.” He said he’s not aware of illegal B.C. growers shutting down, but said it wouldn’t surprise him if that’s happening, or that they’re at least pursuing different markets in eastern Canada. The price can only fall, Larsen figures, as cannabis access loosens in various jurisdictions, noting reformers are pursuing referenda in Alaska and other states. “It’s going to spread and the more it spreads, the less interest there is in Canadian pot.” How low could B.C. Bud go? If marijuana was grown “as freely as tomatoes” with no prohibition, Larsen estimates it could be produced and sold for $1 a gram, even with 40 cents tax built in. That would be big drop from the $4 to $8 per gram it now sells for in quasi-legal dispensaries like the one Larsen operates. Washington’s pot stores aren’t expected to be bargain-priced. The state expects they’ll charge an average of $12 per gram, plus a 25 per cent excise tax that goes to the state.
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Province apologizes for historic anti-Chinese laws
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ered appropriate,� says the apology, presented in the B.C. legislature last Thursday by Premier Christy Clark. “We believe this formal apology is required to ensure that closure can be reached on this dark period in our province’s history. “The entire legislative assembly acknowledges the perseverance
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Premier Christy Clark thanks Chinese-Canadian veterans at ceremony at the legislature Thursday.
The B.C. government has presented a formal apology for its historic anti-Chinese policies that accompanied a federal “head tax� to discourage immigrants. “Today we express our sorrow and regret for historical provincial government practices that were once consid-
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“The community feedback that Minister Wat got didn’t generally favour compensation,� Clark said. “There is a group that do, but I think overall there wasn’t as big an appetite for that as there was for a genuine apology addressing the long list of wrongs that governments over the last century have done to the Chinese community.� The government is allocating $1 million for legacy initiatives from the existing multiculturalism budget. Monuments or plaques commemorating the contribution of Chinese Canadians to B.C. are being considered for locations that may include Greater Vancouver, Barkerville, Nanaimo and Kamloops. The government had planned to present the apology before the May 2013 provincial election, but that was derailed when a leaked document revealed it was being planned to maximize political benefit for the B.C. Liberals. A staff member resigned and the apology was postponed. Clark said the government has worked with the NDP and independent MLAs to make sure the apology is sincere and non-partisan.
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Hope Secondary School students Emma Link (left), Heidi Wismath, Maya Cowan and Katharina Sevier-Fries rehearse a scene last Friday for their new play Independence, which debuted on stage last night.
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Four students at Hope Secondary School are bringing the intense family drama Independence to life this week. Maya Cowan, Emma Link, Katharina Sevier-Fries and Heidi Wismath debuted the full-length play by Lee Blessing last night, and will return to the stage tonight (May 22) and tomorrow (May 23) at 7:30 p.m. The story is set in the small town of Independence, Iowa, the lifelong home of Evelyn Briggs (Cowan). Her oldest daughter, Kess (Wismath), is a university professor in Minneapolis, but comes home at the request of her sister, Jo (Sevier-Fries) who is concerned for Evelyn’s mental health. Kess, a professed lesbian, wants to cut her family ties once and for all; Jo, an incurable romantic and longtime virgin, has now become pregnant; while Sherry (Link), saltytongued and amoral, wants only to finish high school so she can leave home for good. In the end, there is no accommodation possible but, instead, only a kind of arbitrary independence for each of the protagonists, as they come to realize that each must find her own heaven – or hell – in her own way. “Everybody’s got dysfunction in their
lives,” said drama teacher Jon Polishak. “Dysfunction can be a dose of reality but can also be a dose of humour. Even if you don’t have family that you want to escape from, everybody has people in their lives they want to escape from.” The story deals with a variety of themes woven around the characters including rejection, abandonment, responsibility, manipulation, loneliness and desperation. Cowan said the play really showcases what it means to be a family. The different characters also are relatable to anyone, added Wismath. The four stars of Independence recently honed their skills at the Sears British Columbia Drama Festival earlier this month in New Westminster. Hope Secondary School earned an invitation to the annual event several years ago based on their performance at the zone festival. The provincial event is organized by the Association of British Columbia Drama Educators and showcases secondary school drama productions from around the province. It provides opportunities for drama students to convene, celebrate each other’s performances, share ideas and attend high-calibre workshops. Cowan, who has attended
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group: Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers. Monday, May 26 8 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net Auxiliary to Fraser Canyon Hospital/Fraser Hope Lodge monthly meeting: We raise funds for our hospital and lodge and have several events throughout the year. We also have two gifts shops, one in the hospital and the other in the lodge. We sell beautiful handmade afghans, baby layettes,
sweaters, jewelry and cards at reasonable prices. With the money raised we are able to continue to purchase large items needed for patient’s comfort and care. We look forward to new members to join our volunteer group. Check out our website: auxiliarytofrasercanyonhospital.com. Meeting Monday, June 9 1 p.m. Fraser Canyon Hospital conference room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-3517 johnbirc@telus.net
training. Chairs are also used to support the participant. This class has been ongoing for 15 years. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com
sions, support, and book draws. Tuesday, May 27 6:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-832-3032
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Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 5:30-6:50 p.m. Meeting 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204 eyesee55@telus.net
Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, May 28 6:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com
Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength
Writing Beyond Hope Writer’s Group: Join us for writing prompts, discus-
Little Reader’s Theatre: What’s even better than a story time with pup-
pets? Being able to play with those puppets. This interactive preschool story time is just the ticket for playing with literacy. Props, puppets, and books are just part of the fun. Wednesday, May 28 9:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca MS Support Group: Monthly support group in Hope for people with a diagnosis of MS as well as family members and friends. We look forward to seeing you there! Wednesday, June 11 11;30 a.m. Kimchi Restaurant 821A 6th Ave.
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THURSDAY Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: 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, May 29 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
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SUNDAY Happy Knit Group: Join knitters of all ages abilities for a cozy fireside knitting circle. Share patterns and projects, ideas and yarns. Grab your knitting and head to the library. Sunday, May 25 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca
History in Hope Taken from The Hope Standard archives
Please Help Hope Food Bank
Each month Hope families are accessing the Hope Food Bank; they may be a family of one, two, three or more persons; they may only access the food bank once, or they may access the food bank every month. When we add the monthly number of persons in the families during 2013 we had 2,593 persons During the first four months of 2014 we had 1,027 persons, at this rate we will feed 4,108 persons in 2014 Grocery costs have risen and with the increase in the number of persons fed most food banks in BC have been depleted, including the Hope Food Bank.
HOW TO HELP 1.
Monetary donations to Hope Food Bank - cheques payable to Hope Community Services, Box 74 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 Tax receipts given. 2.
In person food item donations can be made at HCS office at 434 Wallace Street, Mon. to Thurs. 9:30 am to 4pm. Closed Fridays. Tax receipts given
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Envision Credit Union – cheques payable to The Full Cupboard Box 1793, 231 Commission Street, Hope BC V0X 1L0. Local donations made there go to Hope Food Bank. Tax receipts given.
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Hope Eagles Monthly Charity Dinner - $5 with a donation to the food bank. Check www.foe2690hopebc.com for the date of next dinner.
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Cooper’s Foods - Hope a. Return your pop cans to Coopers, and a local charity will receive the benefits. Hope Food Bank is the first charity to be chosen for this new program b. Buy a $5 food sharing coupon at Cooper’s cash registers c. Buy any Campbell’s foods products from May 23 – 31 and Campbell’s Foods will match your donation
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MAY 1994 • An elderly downtown resident is forced to hand over her jewelry, cash and portable phone to a man who broke into her home • Boston Bar is the province’s top fundraising community at a Sunshine Foundation event in Vancouver, raising $2,121 for terminally ill children to travel to Disneyland • Linda Chevalme of Hope escapes serious injury when her car skids 140 metres on its roof on Highway 1 near Laidlaw • The annual Kawkawa Lake Fishing Derby doubles in size this year, with more than 50 anglers trying to catch the largest and most fish • A second plane crash in the Hope Slide area in the past month claims another three lives • Shirley McArthur of Boston Bar wins $20,000 on a $2 Bingo ticket she purchased at Fraser Canyon Market MAY 1999 • The CIBC bank is robbed, but a good description by staff helps Hope RCMP catch the man within 14 minutes • Justin Peterson catches a record size bass fish in Kawkawa Lake, at about eight pounds and 18 inches in length • A site for a new fire hall near the Spuzzum reserve is in the works by the FVRD • The owners of Alexandra Lodge have exhausted all avenues in their attempts to reopen or sell the historic roadhouse and are now hoping the provincial government will step in to save he aging buildings • The Hope Golf and Country Club junior golf night continues to grow with 32 young golfers competing in a scramble format • A new support group is forming for diabetes at Fraser Canyon Hospital
MAY 2004 • For a myriad of reasons, the Brigade Days committee decides to cancel the 36th annual end-of-summer fair • More than 800 people attend a memorial service for 16-year-old Felicia Bergen, who died in a tragic car crash in April • The Hope Legion fights to stay open as cash reserves dry up • A full burning ban takes effect due to an unseasonably warm and dry spring • Thirty-five volunteers hit the streets and collect about 1,700 food items and $230 in cash donations to help refill the empty shelves of the Hope Food Bank MAY 2009 • The massive mountain of debris on the Chawathil First Nation’s gravel pit, just north of the Hope-Fraser Bridge, gets a much needed cleanup as volunteers haul away 30-40 mattresses, an abandoned car, tires, a freezer, loads of couches and a ton of building demolition debris • A team of volunteers, including Nestle Waters employees, plant the berm at the entrance way to Hope • A glider pilot is killed when his glider crashes into a telephone pole and becomes ensnared in telephone lines on Flood-Hope Road across from J’s Husky truck stop • The new Economic Development Steering Committee meets for the first time and will advise Hope council on a “clear process and proposal” on economic development as well as a model for services and detailed roles and responsibilities • Springtime sees construction begin on an Othello Road rehabilitation project, as well as work continue on the rehab of the leaking recreation centre, replacement of the arena roof, and the Memorial Park revitalization project • With a building permit in hand, developer Mike Hache announces that construction of Tim Horton’s will begin on June 8
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Olympian Clara Hughes visits Hope Barry Stewart Hope Standard
Cycling and speed skating certainly changed the life-path of Clara Hughes, a six-time Olympic medalist and the only athlete ever to win multiple medals at both the summer and winter Olympic games. Now, as she transitions into retirement from competitive sport, Hughes is using her celebrity to help shine the light on a topic that has put a dent in her life: mental illness. Hughes, her husband Peter Guzman and friend Ina Teutenberg cycled from Vancouver to Hope on Monday, as part of “Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk” — a 12,000 km, 110-day ride around Canada, to talk about mental health issues and help put an end to the stigma, or shame, that people attach to mental health. Hughes spoke to over 100 people in the Hope Secondary commons room on Monday night, then came back to talk to the students on Tuesday morning, before heading for Merritt. The evening gathering was titled “Riding to Hope and Beyond” and was championed by Amanda Jackson, case manager for Hope Mental Health. It was a celebration of local dancers, musicians, comedians and graphic artists, forming a backdrop for Hughes’ talk. The ride has 18 support staff and one of them, Derek Forgie, had recently joined the crew to help emcee Hughes’ speaking engagements. Hope was his first event and he warmed up the crowd with a lively repartee on mental health issues. Quoting statistical references, he said, “The people who are struggling with mental health have a harder time dealing with the stigma, than the actual illness itself.” And later: “Here’s the best part, perhaps this is the most promising part of stigma… we made it up! It’s fake! It’s a thing that through miseducation or misunderstanding or ignorance… is just there. “So, if we collectively decide that’s it’s over: guess what, Hope? It’s over! It’s done — and that’s what tonight is all about.” When Hughes arrived on the stage, she exuded an easy confidence — and her trademark smile — as she talked about her life as a troubled teen in Winnipeg. She was into drugs, alcohol, smoking and skipping a lot of school… gener-
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Cycling and speed skating Olympic medalist Clara Hughes stopped in Hope on Monday as part of her Big Ride tour across Canada for Bell Let’s Talk. The ride aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and help put an end to the stigma.
ally going nowhere — then she happened to see TV coverage of Canadian Olympic speed skater Gaétan Boucher’s last skate and she was inspired to take up the sport. “I knew in my heart of hearts that I was going to be a speed skater and I was going to skate for Canada,” said Hughes.
Her first attempts at her new sport — in hockey skates — didn’t go well… but they left Hughes with a lesson on how to treat others. “I went to my first practice with my ringette helmet and nobody laughed at me. And I tried and I got left behind because I didn’t have those 17-inch blades — but the key
was: nobody laughed at me. Nobody ridiculed me. Nobody made fun of me because I wasn’t like everybody else.” While she carried on with speed skating and eventually won four Olympic medals (one of them gold) in that sport, it was road cycling that brought Hughes her first medals, at
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the 1996 summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. From that high, she soon swung into a deep low. “All of a sudden, I was giving people hope — but I felt so hopeless inside. And within two months, those medals and that ultimate ‘thing’ that I wanted… that I thought was going to make me complete… cracked me wide open and left me in a state of depression that lasted two years. “For two years, I refused help. I quit my sport because I felt it was sport that did it to me,” said Hughes. “All I was doing was eating, sleeping, crying. “The only thing that brought me back was finally realizing that showing my weakness was actually a part of being strong. Showing my weakness was actually allowing people to come in and help me.” Speaking about mental health access to care and resources, Hughes said, “It’s pretty mind-blowing, in a small community, what you guys have. I can say that you guys have a lot that big cities don’t have — and it’s very, very impressive.” The Hope Mental Health Centre is located in the former nurses’ quarters, just north of the emergency ward of Fraser Canyon Hospital. Amanda Jackson said the centre works in concert with the emergency ward. Outpatients are seen at the centre and there are monthly group meetings for patients and their friends and families. To contact the centre, call 604-860-7733. Back to the tour: with their gear being carried in support vehicles, the trio was able to maintain a 25 km/h pace on Monday, said Guzman. Tuesday’s Coquihalla stretch wouldn’t see the same tempo, surely. “We average 150 kilometres a day, six days a week,” he added. The ride began in Toronto on March 14 and will conclude in Ottawa on Canada Day. Now that they’ve covered the north country, Guzman hoped the worst weather was behind them. “Surprisingly, it’s been a full-on winter ride until we arrived in Victoria and were wearing T-shirts and shorts,” he said. “The riding part has actually been the easiest,” said Hughes. “It’s the amount of events… 168 events in 67 days so far.” July 2 will be a great day of rest.
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The family of Lillian Hodge are saddened to announce her passing on May 14, 2014 at the age of 90. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends: sons: Robert Ellis (Roberta Berukoff), Mitchell Hodge (Kim Hodge), daughters: Donna Mae Babichuk, Sharman Petryshen and loving grandchildren. Lillian was pre-deceased by her husband Mitchell Hodge and daughter Sharon Adams. Along with many special family members and close friends, a special thanks goes out to her close friend Tony Izawa, Dr. Greggain, and the wonderful and caring nurses at Fraser Canyon Hospital. A Celebration of Life honoring Lillian will be held from 10-2 on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Yale Community Centre in Yale, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chris Broswick Memorial Fund, a bursary to honor her late grandson. Donations can be made at Envision Financial Hope Branch or online at: www.chrisbroswickaward.com
Love Mom, Don, Lynn & Doug
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 136A JANITORIAL SERVICES
HOUSE CLEANERS/ JANITORS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
RADIUM Technologies Inc. is currently looking for: PIPEFITTER’S Camp work 14/7 rotation. In Grande Cache, Alberta. Fax your resume to 780-567-3789 or email resumes@radiumtech.ca
Apply Weekdays Between 9AM to 2PM at: 118-713 Columbia St
PERSONAL SERVICES
New West 604.522.4900
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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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 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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FINANCIAL SERVICES
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HELP WANTED
“Giving seniors a hand”
Contractors Needed Hope/Fraser Canyon Better at Home is a program to help give seniors a hand with tasks around the home so that they may continue to live independently in their homes, and stay connected with their community.
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HELP WANTED
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? reno’s, service work, hot water tanks. Call (604)750-0159
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PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION
PETS 465
LESSONS/TRAINING
HEALING MONK DOG TRAINING for People & Pets ! www.healingmonkdogtraining.com
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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
LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter. (604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more. WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025 FAST AND Reliable Plumbing Repairs, 24/7. Call Parker Dean for your next plumbing job. Present this ad and get $50 off. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928
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.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
LANDSCAPING
GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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TREE SERVICES
PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247
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UPHOLSTERY
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL
ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939
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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.
English Springer Spaniels CKC Reg. Puppies Champ lines, tails docked, vet checked, 1st shots, guaranteed. Home raised, well socialized. Ready May 30. $1,200. peterandskye@gmail.com (250) 392-1440 Williams Lake
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Generous wages & benefits including medical & dental plan.
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INTEGRITY MOVERS, moving & delivery services, New to Hope. Call(604)860-5277or(778)896-6414
DISH WASHERS NEEDED
Housekeeping Yardwork Minor Home Repairs / maintenance, including but not limited to: x exterior window washing x pressure washing x gutter cleaning.
Hope/Fraser Canyon Better at Home 425 Wallace St,, Hope, BC Phone: 604-869-3396 Email: admin@caretransit.org
HELP WANTED
Have you always wanted HOME”? to work at “HOME
Apply in person with resume to: 665 Old Hope Princeton Hwy. or email: home1bc@telus.net
Please drop off your application in person to:
ELECTRICAL
KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605
We are seeking Contractors for the following services:
Contractor Applications are available at our office or online at www.caretransit.org in the Better at Home section.
CONTRACTORS
BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686
604-746-6777
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COMPUTER SERVICES
ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
WINDOWS
FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514
Purebred blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665
MINI - Mid Sized Labradoodles 15lbs-45lbs gvmonsen@telus.net 604-300-2820 MULTI POO miniature black brown 4-5lbs Hypo allerg, exc family pet vet cert. $1100. 604-341-1445. PITTBULL Puppies - Purebred. Born March 7th. Great bloodlines. $850-$1500. Call 604-765-0453.
ANSWERS FOR MAY 15 CROSSWORD PUZZLE
TRADE JOURNEYMAN BRIDGE WORKER EAM has an opening for a Trade Journeyman Bridge Worker in Rosedale. Applicants must have a valid BCDL class 3 w/air (preferred), Valid Provincial tradesman’s TQ ; Bridge or Carpentry related. Must have ability to work safely and effectively at all heights and in all weather conditions. This is a physically challenging position in a team environment. Duties would include performing related functions consistent with the Bridge Workers Trade. Qualified applicants should forward resume’ via email before May 31, 2014 to: jmeloshinsky@eac.bc.ca or fax 604 794 3863 05/14F_EA23
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304
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PLUMBING
DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566
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HELP WANTED
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Thursday, May 22, 2014, Hope Standard A19 PETS PETS
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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 PRESA CANARIO P/B pups UKC, brindle $900 ea. 2 mo old. Both parents approx 150 lbs. 604-302-2357
ROTTI PUPS, 2 female, 7 weeks, $850. Call 604-793-5708
RENTALS
MISC. FOR SALE
RENT TO OWN
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KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot STEEL BUILDINGS...HOT SAVINGS - SPRING SALE! 20X24 $4,348. 25X24 $4,539. 30X30 $6,197. 32X36 $7,746. 40X46 $12,116. 47X72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
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604-869-1212 or 604-869-2139 HOPE, 2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P. (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432
HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC
HOPE, 2 bdrm spacious apt., new paint & carpet, adult oriented building, sunny side of town, clean & bright, pets accepted with deposit, $700/mo. Call 604-793-5010
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647
HOMES FOR RENT
HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S. Call 604869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE, 4 Bdrm home, downtown, large yard, across from school, good for family, $900/mon plus util. Avail May 15. Call Gary @ 604783-9487
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HOPE, main floor of house for rent at Kawkawa Lake, 2 bdrm, $850/mon utilities included. Avail. now. Call (604)869-1588
HOPE,
EXERCISE BIKE, $75 obo. Call (604)869-0404
1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com
TIGER TORCH, Call(604)869-0404
~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~
$40,
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TOMATO PLANTS for sale, $1.00 each. Call (604)869-9877, 568 Park St. Sat., May 24
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TREADMILL, $125 (604)869-0404
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FREE ITEM
WINE EQUIPMENT for your wine kit. FREE. Call (604)869-9323
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Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077 HOPE, Two, 1 bdrm apartments for rent. $575 each per month, includes heat. Adult oriented. N/P, N/S. Ref’s req. Call (604)869-1301
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UNDER $200
HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Needs work, 1 bedroom mobile home, $500, 2 bedroom mobile home, $5000. In senior’s community. Call Gordon (604)240-3464
Call (604)860-4214 evenings SILVER CREEK, 3 bdrm rancher, 1 bath, unfinished 1/2 basement, attached garage, on fenced 1 acre, F/S, $1100/mo. Call (604)793-3702
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COTTAGES
QUALICUM FURNISHED 1 bdrm - w/pull out sofa in living room on oceanfront. Avail June 1 - Aug 31. $1000/wk (6 nights). Call 250-752-5063
TRANSPORTATION 809
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. First 3 months free pad rent. Call Gordon 604-240-3464
MISC. FOR SALE
12’ Aluminum boat for sale, $500. Call (604)869-9136
HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
Main floor of luxury home for rent near Lakeway Market, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, new stainless appl, W/D, wine fridge, large sundeck, carpets, blinds, soundproof, quiet area, N/S, pet negotiable. $1200/mon incl all utilities. Ref’s req.
1 Bdrm apt. $600 2 Bdrm apt. $650 F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg.
Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000
UNDER $100
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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.
HOMES FOR RENT
HOPE, 2 bdrm house in Silver Creek, $750/month incl. electricity. Call 1-604-525-1883.
autocredit
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AUTO FINANCING
Agassiz
Ladies Auxiliary
EAGLES LOUNGE Guests Welcome! 604.869.2560 www.foe2690hopebc.com
Table Rentals Call 604-869-2174 | 344 Fort St.
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SUNDAY, MAY 25 10am - 3pm Corner of Fourth Ave. & Fort St.
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
449 & 443 Naismith Ave
& SWAP
Saturday may 24 8am to 4pm Sunday may 25 8am to 1pm HOPE
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HOPE
1175 7th Ave
It’s Garage Sale Time!
Sat., May 24 9 am - 2 pm
AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
WEEKLY SPECIALS MAY 24-30, 2014
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
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TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford
30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 1997 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, Aircared ST#575 $1,900. 2001 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, loaded. ST#534 $2,900. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#573 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546, $3,900. 2001 KIA SEPHIA, 4 dr sedan, auto. Only 88K ST#493 $3,995 2002 HONDA CIVIC. Fully loaded, Aircared, auto, ST#547 $4,900. 2006 SATURN ION 4 dr, auto, Aircared. ST#389. $5,500. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA. 7 psgr, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 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. $8,900 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. ST#532. $8,900. 2012 MAZDA 3, 4 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded, ST#570 $12,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. ST#492. $16,900.
2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, ST#545, $3,900. 2007 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, sedan, 82K only. ST# 393. $9,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, ST#524 $5,900. 2008 SATURN ASTRA 4 dr, h/back, sunroof, auto. ST#366. $9,900. 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, ST#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. ST#504. $10,900. 2008 JEEP COMPASS 4 door, auto, low km, only 83K kms, ST#447. $11,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K ST#17. $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr. ST#428. $13,900. 2007 FORD F350 XLT Crew cab, diesel, 4X4, auto, short box only 162K. ST#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. ST#275. $16,900.
GARAGE SALES
Massive 2 family Yale Sale
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SELF-SERVE DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS
33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888
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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS
OVER A THOUSAND VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM
The Scrapper
Hope, 670 Maple St. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appl, carport, freshly painted, great area, pet negot. avail. April 22, $1200/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage, 604-792-0077
1030 3rd Ave.
FROM $140,000
809 Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
Call Gordon 604-240-3464
Coquihalla Courts MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TRANSPORTATION
2 bedroom home plus den, and a 2 bedroom 2 bath with addition in seniors community.
HOPE
PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS
845
TRANSPORTATION
HOPE
APARTMENT/CONDO
1 & 2 BEDROOM APT
TRANSPORTATION
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
HOPE
REAL ESTATE 627
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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
Adult complex, fridge, stove, N/P, drapes, laundry facilities. Ref’s req’d. Specializing in reasonably priced SMALL BREED puppies. 604300-1450. trugoalpuppies.com
RENTALS
Riverwynd
Financing Available
MULTIPLE FAMILY SALE Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
www.keytrackautosales.ca
1.800.910.6402
FRONT DIFF ASSYS .................................... $69.95 REAR DIFF ASSYS ....................................... $59.95 PWR MIRRORS ............................................ $19.95 COMPOSITE HEADLIGHTS ........................ $27.95 CYLINDER HEADS - ALUM ........................ $34.95 HOODS .......................................................... $40.95 FENDERS ...................................................... $20.95 CAR DOORS.................................................. $34.95 TRK, VAN OR SUV DOORS ......................... $44.95 ALL BUCKET SEATS - MANUAL ............... $19.95 ALL BENCH SEATS...................................... $24.95 ANY PLAIN STEEL WHEEL .......................... $7.95 Now That’s a Deal!
Hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm 7 days a week www.pickapart.ca 792-1221
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BOATS
ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED 10’, 12’ or 14’ with or without motor or trailer. Will pay cash 778-868-9342
WITNESS SOUGHT CAR ACCIDENT on Friday, October 11, 2013 at approximately 5:10 a.m. on Highway #1 near Waleach BC, between Hope and Chilliwack BC. The car accident involved a 2003 Red Jeep Cherokee and a “dark coloured” logging truck. The logging truck collided with the driver’s side of the Jeep and then drove off. If you have any information, please contact Vicki Saunders, Legal Assistant, of the law firm of Grover & Company, at 403-253-1029 or vsaunders@groverlawfirm.com
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land and, Mines Act: Notice of Works and Reclamation FrontCounter BC Surrey has accepted applications made by Jason Vernon, PO Box 2216, Stn A, Abbotsford BC, V2T3X8, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), and Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Coast Region, for a Land Tenure Type – Licence of Occupation and Notice of Work and Reclamation Program for the purpose of Sand & Gravel/Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land near vicinity of the District Lot 1074, Yale Division of Yale District, containing 32 hectares, more or less. Described as Legal Description in the vicinity of 70000 block of No.3 Hwy, 1.6 Km up logging rd. The MFLNRO File Number that has been established for this application is 2410566 (lands) and 1610625 (mines). Written comments concerning this application should be directed Ministry of Energy and Mines, Mining and Minerals Division, Southwest Region, PO Box 9395 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria BC, V8W 9M9, or email to: SouthwestMinesDivision@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received until 30 days from date of Àrst advertisement. To view information regarding the Land Act application, please our website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp > Search > Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at Hope Library Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations regional ofÀce.
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AUTO SERVICES
HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
A20 Hope Standard Thursday, May 22, 2014
This month’s
District News May 2014
Property Taxes
Council Briefs
2014 PROPERTY TAXES NOTICES WILL BE IN THE MAIL BY THE END OF MAY 2014. 2014 PROPERTY TAXES AND ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES ARE DUE JULY 2, 2014 Late payment penalties will be applied to outstanding 2014 property taxes and residential utilities as follows: July 3, 2014 – 5% and August 1, 2014 – 5% PROVINCIAL HOMEOWNER GRANT – Eligible home owners must complete a grant application each year and deliver to the District of Hope by July 2, 2014 to avoid late payment penalties. You may claim the grant without making a payment to avoid penalties on that portion of your taxes. CREDIT BALANCES: If the tax notice indicates a credit (-) balance, this amount will automatically be applied to next year’s property taxes. Claim the Homeowner Grant (if eligible) by the July 2, 2014 due date. PAYMENT OPTIONS: Credit cards are not accepted. Pay early to avoid waiting in line. • Cash, Debit Card and Cheque payable to the District of Hope, including postdated cheques to July 2, 2014 are accepted. Contact your financial institution for the daily debit card limit as it may need to be increased prior to payment. • After hours drop box located at the main entrance to the District of Hope Office – 325 Wallace Street. Drop box will be cleared daily and at midnight July 2, 2014. • Warning: Payments and Homeowner grants received after midnight July 2, 2014 are subject to late payment penalties. Do not put cash in the drop box. • Most Canadian Financial Institutions/Automated Banking Machines(ABM) will accept payments but do not take responsibility for forwarding the Home Owner Grant • Internet/Telebanking – To set up, log into your financial institution online banking system and set up a new payee for the District of Hope. The roll number located on the front of your tax notice is your account number. In the case of residential utilities, your utility account number is the account number. (you may need to omit the zero’s in the front of your utility account when setting up the account). • Warning: ABM, internet/telebanking, and financial institution payments are subject to late payment penalties if rejected by the financial institution for any reason or if the payment is made after the financial institutions ‘local cut-off time’ on the due date. These payments will be processed with a payment date equal to the next business day. • By mail/courier – Warning: Lost, stolen or delayed mail will be subject to late payment penalties. • Mortgage Company – If your mortgage company pays the property taxes on your behalf, contact your financial institution to confirm the remittance amount. Claim the Homeowner Owner Grant (if eligible) separately and submit to the District Office no later than July 2, 2014. • Pre-authorized Debit Plan – If a balance is outstanding on the front of your tax notice it must be paid by July 2, 2014 to avoid late payment penalties. Claim your homeowner grant (if applicable) by July 2, 2014. Please remember to turn in your pre-authorized renewal form (enclosed with the tax notices) if you wish to continue on the pre-authorized debit . The next payment will not be debited from your account until August 15, 2014. • Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program – The British Columbia Property Tax Deferment Program is a provincial loan program that allows registered owners of the property to defer their annual property tax payment when certain criteria are met. Currently there are two different deferment programs available. Visit gov.bc.ca/propertytaxes or contact the District of Hope Tax Department for more information. All deferment applications (new or renewal) must be submitted along with the payment of residential utilities and Home Owner Grant by July 2, 2014. All applications must be returned to the District of Hope for processing. Applications must be received by July 2, 2014 to avoid late payment penalties. DELINQUENT TAXES – If the delinquent (2012) taxes remain unpaid, the property will be sold for taxes at 10:00am, Monday September 29, 2014. All cheques tendered for payment of delinquent taxes after August 15, 2014 must be certified.
April 28, 2014 Council Meeting STAFF REPORTS: Council adopted a Whistle Blower Protection Policy which will allow staff to report serious conduct in good faith. BYLAWS: Council gave first, second and third readings to District of Hope 2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1348, 2014 and District of Hope Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1349, 2014. May 12, 2014 Council Meeting PERMITS: Development Variance Permit (DVP) – 66616 Kawkawa Lake Road Council approved a DVP to relax the minimum lot depth, the rear yard set-back, and the front yard set-back for the new parcel to be created at the east end of the mother property.
Development Permit – 66422 Othello Road Council approved a Geotechnical Hazards Development Permit be prepared for the creation of a three lot subdivision and the associated construction of single family dwellings and approved accessory structures BYLAWS: Council adopted District of Hope 2014-2018 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1348, 2014 and District of Hope Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1349, 2014.
District of Hope Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1349, 2014 received three readings. This bylaw will provide for “Seasonal Markets”. NEXT MEETING: MONDAY MAY 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the District of Hope Council Chambers
Bylaw Services Yard Upkeep: Now that the growing season is upon us, the District of Hope would like to remind owners and occupiers that in addition to keeping the property grass cut, they are responsible to keep the adjacent boulevards and laneways clean and mowed also. Public Complaints: A reminder to citizens that the District of Hope will NOT act on anonymous complaints. All complaints must be accompanied with your name, address and contact number. All complaints will be kept confidential unless ordered by the Freedom of Information Commissioner to release the information, or if the complainant is required to be a witness to the offence or give evidence in a court of law.
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