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Disaster rally was anything but a disaster. See Page A3

Two, one-lane Bailey bridges? Grant Granger

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New Westminster museum and archives curator Oana Capota and Jackie Gootee worked on a SFU oral history project on the city’s working riverfront.

Capturing the life of the waterfront History of Fraser River in New West comes to life in SFU presentation Grant Granger

the tugboats and fishermen. I get was a good fit. so excited in my part of the world,” The result of the class is two says Gootee. “I’m like the Gladys video projects to be shown at Kravitz of the river.” the Fraser River For those yet Discovery Centre to hit the half today (May 14) century mark, she’s Jackie Gootee from 4:30 to 7 p.m. It was just a wonderful referring to the Gootee worked experience. It makes nosy neighbour in on Preserving history come alive. the 1960s sitcom Community Bewitched. So when through Memory: Gootee, 56, signed up for an oral The New Westminster Waterfront history course at Simon Fraser Oral History Memory Walk University that focused on New Presentation. Westminster’s working waterfront it She collaborated with Jane

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Jackie Gootee has a bird’s eye view of the Fraser River from her 31st floor Plaza 88 apartment. She’s fascinated by the comings and goings, always trying to figure out what’s going on. And her favourite website is one that tracks local marine traffic. “I sit there everyday and watch

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The province is willing to provide a new Bailey bridge to New Westminster for free, but there’s a catch. Transportation Minister Todd Stone sent a letter Thursday to Mayor Wayne Wright offering to provide a temporary Bailey bridge to replace the one-lane crossing of the Brunette River to Coquitlam that was shut down in early March due to structural issues. But the offer is conditional. New West must agree to allow a second temporary single-lane bridge to be installed later this year. If New West approves the project, it would be responsible for the first single-lane span’s installation and maintenance. The province would pick up the cost of a second temporary onelane bridge to improve traffic flows and safety and that structure could be open later this year. Stone said in an interview with the NewsLeader that if New Westminster doesn’t accept what he termed a “generous offer” the city will have to find another temporary bridge and the money to pay for it. Please see ‘NOT ABOUT THE MONEY’, A3

A2 NewsLeader Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Puchmayr named president of LMLGA

‘History is people’

New Westminster Coun. Chuck Puchmayr has been elected president of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA). Puchmayr was chosen at the LMLGA conference in Whistler on Thursday. It is one of five area associations of the Union of B.C. Municipalities. It covers municipalities from Hope to Pemberton. “This organization has become a powerful voice for the constituents we represent and I look forward to continuing the important work before us,” said Puchmayr in a city press release.

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Mark’s story about how a station next door to his burned down in the 1960s is the presentation’s grand finale. Workers at the station were on strike and the ones left to run it didn’t know what they were doing. They overfilled their fuel tank, and it spilled over. Someone happened to light a match and the station went up in flames. “He tells the story in wonderful detail,” says Gootee. “History is people. It’s just not a dry

book. It’s someone’s story.” Gootee grew up in Montana and moved here from Decatur, Ga., just east of Atlanta. The project showed her how tightknit New Westminster can be. She interviewed two men who were born at St. Mary’s Hospital 50 years apart and still live in the city. “It’s like they inject you with a loyalty drug,” says Gootee. Her group’s presentation uses about 125 pictures and illustrations. The

presentations will be donated to the archives. Capota would like to expand upon them to cover the complete length of the river in New West from the Brunette River to Queensborough. “We’re looking for more diversity to make sure all aspects of the waterfront are [remembered],” says Capota. The other presentation is Small Town in a Big Place put together by Bailey Garden, Dean Johnson, Courtney Manlove and Colin Osmond.

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The City is holding a second and final public open Please note that council meetings are now video house to present options and receive feedback on streamed online at a preferred plan for Saint Mary’s Park, located at 85 www.newwestcity.ca. Merivale Street. The park options being presented were developed from the input provided by the community at the first open house in June 2012. We invite residents, students and staff of Qayqayt Elementary and others who have an interest in the community to attend this open house. For more information on plans for Saint Mary’s Park, visit the Parks, Culture and Recreation website at www.newwestpcr.ca

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014 NewsLeader A3

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Foul weather doesn’t halt Disaster Rally Grant Granger

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New Westminster’s Disaster Bike Rally was as much a learning experience for organizers as it was for participants. The city’s emergency management team will hold debriefing sessions on Saturday’s inaugural rally that started and finished at Queen’s Park. About 45 cyclists braved cold, rainy conditions to traverse the city. City officials believe bicycles will be a good way to get around during such a crisis. Emergency planning assistant Cory McLaren said one participant towed a 12-foot ladder behind his bike. Another had tubs containing gallons of water. “Some of them were stacked to the brim with equipment,” said McLaren. “We didn’t anticipate how fast some of them were. Some of them hit all eight checkpoints in one and a half hours. “Bikes are very, very valuable and we have a big group in New Westminster that are very cycle ready … They were on their A game even though it wasn’t a race, it was a rally.”

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About 45 cyclists came out to take part in the Disaster Bike Rally, organized by the City of New Westminster, on Saturday.

They hit eight checkpoints that could be instituted if an earthquake or a similar disaster occurs. Their first stop was Sapperton Park,

which serves as an emergency helipad if the one at Royal Columbian Hospital is incapacitated for any reason. When they arrived they had to build a paper airplane

and try to hit one of three tire tube triangles set up by Cap’s Bicycle Shop to gain points. Another stop was the Tin Man at Westminster Quay where they had had to identify what eight hazardous signs meant if they encounter them in an emergency situation. All the participants were required to carry six eggs to replicate the transportation of medical supplies. McLaren said many of them cracked and came back with all of the yolks runny. But some were well wrapped so they wouldn’t break. Some of the participants wanted a longer course with more checkpoints and to work with more emergency items, said McLaren. She asked them to email comments about what could or couldn’t be done in an emergency. The city will hold debriefing sessions with police, fire and emergency management personnel to discuss what they learned Saturday and how it can be applied in actual emergency sessions. ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com

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Stone said the two-bridge package is worth $2 million and Coquitlam would kick in another $800,000 for surrounding road and environmental works on its side. “I’m quite surprised. I read it for the first time just now,” said Mayor Wright early Thursday afternoon. “It’s quite amazing. We had a bridge coming from them with nothing attached, but then somebody says [there is a condition to the offer.] Now we have to look for another bridge.” Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart said Stone’s decision “puts in place a solution that we’ve been wanting all along. It’s not perfect but it’s better than

what we have.” before it had even gone to The two cities have been arbitration. Harper said at loggerheads for years the fact New Westminster Todd Stone, BC Transportation Minister about the Bailey bridge, wouldn’t be on the hook which was shut down earlier Nothing is being forced on New West here. This financially for the second is completely up to New Westminster to make this year due to structural portable bridge isn’t a the decision as they fit. concerns. Nearly 10,000 convincing argument. vehicles a day used the “It’s not about the bridge when it was open. Stone, however, said paramedics money, it’s about the congestion Stone said the province has have told him they use the and the added traffic over what received stories about “near shortest route to get there. we consider to be a utility road,” misses” from people trying to get “Nothing is being forced on said Harper. “If you could to Royal Columbian Hospital on New West here. This is completely mitigate that traffic, if you could time, using the Bailey connector. up to New Westminster to make deal with that traffic and have a “This corridor is critical to the the decision as they see fit,” said plan for that whole corridor we safety and well-being of people in Stone. would be pleased about that. It’s the region,” Stone said. “My job first and foremost not about one lane or two lanes, Wright called the emergency is to ensure safe movement of it’s about the traffic in that area.” argument a red herring because goods and people.” But Stone said a two-lane ambulances have always used the The dispute between the two bridge will relieve the congestion. Brunette overpass on Highway 1 cities has gone to an arbitrator. “What this corridor actually to get to RCH. He said they can’t Coun. Bill Harper was surprised needs is the bottle needs to risk being stopped by a train. Stone took Coquitlam’s position be uncorked. This is a major

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Fixes eyed to dismal civic election turnout Report urges high school voter registration Jeff Nagel Black Press

Dismal voter turnout rates in municipal elections could be improved through new tactics to make voting easier and more topof-mind, a new study suggests. The report “Getting the Majority to Vote” by the Columbia Institute notes 70 to 80 per cent of eligible voters didn’t vote in the last civic elections in 2011 in most of B.C. Vancouver, with higher profile

municipal politicians and wellfunded campaigns, did the best among B.C.’s bigger cities with 34.6 per cent turnout. But Surrey’s turnout was 25.2 per cent and several other Metro Vancouver cities fared even worse, with mayors and councils elected on turnouts ranging from 21 to 25 per cent in Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam and on the North Shore. Report author Norman Gludovatz recommends preregistration of teens while they’re still in high school in an attempt to develop life-long voting

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cast a ballot, he added. “Popular culture already stimulates millions of people to vote online for programs such as Canadian Idol, and electronic voting can use that existing learned practice and pop cultural tradition to help elect a local government.” An Elections BC report released in February recommended a slow and methodical exploration of Internet voting options, and cautioned there’s little evidence turnout will improve, even if the technical and security challenges can be overcome.

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Heritage covenant modified following controversy Fourth Street house renovations approved after changes made to make design close to original plan

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a public hearing Oct. 28, 2013. But there was little support for the revision from neighbours and the Queen’s Park Residents Association. The biggest concern was the loss of a tower at the mid-point on the St. George Street side of the home. There were also objections to the pitch of the dormers. A second set of revised plans was submitted in December and a survey of neighbours showed 52 per cent supported them. With such a slim

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Three weeks after more than 300 girls were kidnapped from a school in Nigeria, Canada is stepping forward to help in the search. This week Canada offered to provide Nigeria with surveillance equipment and technical expertise, after the country reached out for Canada’s help. The U.S. announced it would also send military personnel and law enforcement officials to assist with the investigation of the mass kidnapping of the schoolgirls last month. Social and mainstream media have been instrumental in getting word out around the world about the atrocity, which is linked to an Islamic insurgency led by terror group Boko Haram who have been terrorizing the country and its government for years. The group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping and threatens to sell the girls into slavery. Parents and families of the girls have been bold and unwavering in their protests to urge their own government to take action and find the girls, taken from their secondary school in the country’s remote northeast April 15. More than 300 girls were taken, but 53 managed to escape, leaving 276 who are still missing and in captivity. The kidnapping has sparked international outrage and demands that the Nigeria government do everything necessary to find the girls before they are sold, harmed or worse. In this day and age, it’s hard to believe that people, or planes for that matter, can just disappear. That being said, several countries are still searching for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which went missing two months ago. Let’s hope the entire world throws its support and wealth behind Nigeria and its plight to help bring these young innocent girls home to safety. - Williams Lake Tribune

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Farmland holy war falls flat VICTORIA – The NDP’s holy war against changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down. Ever since legislation was tabled to divide the ALR into two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact. In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in 1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving farmland for our children’s children. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative chamber, he would be well

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advised to find some evidence. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a hot topic in the quasi-religious climate change debate. Meanwhile in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under the existing farmland protection regime. The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federalprovincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River. The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing all seven categories of soil quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable.

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The panel accepted that this land, including the small amount of micro-climate bottom land, represents 0.2% of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital and labour. “It has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labourshort region,” the report states. We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. For a five-month growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR. And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills. The town is on restricted lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urban zone, using the community need

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provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments. This was after a loud demonstration organized with the help of a fake grassroots protest machine called LeadNow, complete with slick signs and website. (LeadNow also helped round up anti-pipeline protesters this past weekend.) The media were fooled as usual, but not Summerland council. LeadNow has moved on to lining up people to flood the Agricultural Land Commission with form letters and petitions against Summerland’s plan. The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island.

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What is the future of OUR CITY? It’s time to update our Official Community Plan (OCP) and we need your help! The OCP is the policy document that sets out the vision, goals and objectives for the future of New Westminster. The OCP helps guide Council, staff and community members to make decisions on issues such as housing, employment, social well-being, environment and transportation. New Westminster’s current OCP was adopted in 1998. The local, regional, provincial, national and international contexts influencing the city have changed significantly since that time.

Within the last ten years the community’s values have also evolved. The City has responded to changing values by adopting many important new policies. The City is also at the threshold of adopting a new Master Transportation Plan. These policies will provide important context for updating the OCP. The revised OCP will provide a renewed vision for New Westminster to the year 2041. Your input will help shape the OCP and the future of OUR CITY.

How does the OCP shape OUR CITY? The updated OCP will provide a renewed vision for New Westminster, and the regulatory framework to guide growth toward that vision. The OCP will contain policies on housing, parks & open space, arts & culture, heritage, energy, utility services, transportation, well-being, hazards, economy and environment. The OCP will also include a land use designation map, which will indicate the future land uses that would be supported by Council. The land use designations will determine future development and redevelopment of property within the city. The policies and map, together with tools and actions for implementation, will help to shape the future growth of OUR CITY.

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Visioning OUR CITY Charrette

HOW can you participate? Stay tuned for the OUR CITY 2041 photo contest which will be held over the summer. Photo finalists will be included in the Official Community Plan. Winners will receive fun prizes!

Information on the OUR CITY 2041 process (including event details and surveys) will be posted on the OUR CITY 2041 webpage: www.newwestcity.ca/ourcity

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The Traveling Community Workshop will be the public launch of the OUR CITY 2041 process. This workshop will “travel” through the city to different venues (see map below). Community members are invited to drop in to any of the events. There will be a range of activities from “dotmocracy” voting on issues to mapping important places. There will also be an art station for kids!

Look for an OUR CITY 2041 booth at community events throughout the summer. Each event will be an extra opportunity for community members to give input that will shape the vision of what the city should look like in 2041.

The input from the open house will be used to develop a draft vision statement and policy area goals for the OCP.

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In support of the OCP, staff will conduct background research, including:

The public consultation process will kick off with a Traveling Community Workshop held in June. This event will be followed by the HotShots! Photo Contest and PopUp Planning events. A summary of each event will be presented to Council at the end of the summer.

As part of developing the vision and goals, a visioning OUR CITY charrette will be held in early 2015. The charrette will invite community members to participate in a design workshop that will explore how the city might grow into the future.

Draft policies and land use plans will be created. Open houses and workshops will be scheduled throughout this process to ensure that Council, the public and other stakeholders have frequent opportunities to provide input into the development of the Official Community Plan.

• Review of existing policy. • Identification of issues and opportunities. • Review of local, regional, provincial, federal initiatives. • Statistical analysis. • Analysis of innovative polices used elsewhere.

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For More Information:

In July 2011 Metro Vancouver adopted a new Regional Growth Strategy (RGS), a land use plan aimed at advancing the region’s livability and sustainability, while managing anticipated growth. The RGS is a shared commitment by Metro Vancouver and member municipalities to achieve regional goals. The integration of land use and transportation strategies is a central component of the Regional Growth Strategy. A required component of our Official Community Plan (OCP) is the “Regional Context Statement,” which must demonstrate how the city’s OCP policies are consistent with Metro Vancouver’s RGS.

For more information on the Official Community Plan process please visit our website: www.newwestcity.ca/ourcity @NewWestPlanning /newwestminster

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from the New Westminster fire department. Registration is in person at the police station, 555 Columbia St., New Westminster. For details and registration forms, visit http://bit. ly/1nBp3a9/. The City of Burnaby offers day camps at most of its recreational facilities, including Burnaby Village Museum, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Bill Copeland Arena. For details, visit http://bit. ly/1sG962r/. The YMCA of Greater Vancouver offers both day and overnight camps over the summer. Day camps include field trips, sports and games for ages six to 12. The organization also offers golf camps for ages six to 17, outdoor adventure camps, ages six to 12 and Youth for Change leadership camps for ages 12 to

15. YMCA Camp Elphinstone offers both day and overnight camps at its facility on the Sunshine Coast. For more information, visit http://www.vanymca.org/ camps/. The YMCA also offers financial assistance to help children attend its camps. The Burnaby Camping Bureau offers subsidies to lowincome families to help send their kids to summer camp. Maximum subsidies are $175 and the bureau has partnerships with camps that match subsidies, giving children the chance to attend a camp their families otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford. To qualify, applicants must be Burnaby residents, have children aged five to 16, and are lowincome but are not receiving income assistance. To register, call 604-299-5778 or 604-292-3902.

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The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies kept their 2014 B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League record unblemished with a pair of victories last week. In their home opener at Queen’s Park Arena on Tuesday, they thumped the Langley Thunder 15-4. They followed that with a 17-8 wipeout of the hometown Shamrocks in Victoria on Saturday. Connor Robinson headed to the top of the BCJALL scoring list with 16 points by notching five goals and eight points against Victoria. Johnny Pearson had a seven-point performance that included five assists. Chris Nasato had three goals and two assists. Jakob Doucet scored a pair with singles going to Anthony Malcom, Alex Bohl, Quinn Mackay, Mitch Stokes and Jeremy Bosher who also had five assists. Robinson and Pearson picked up six points apiece last Tuesday with Pearson scoring four goals and Robinson one. Riley Glemnitz and Doucet both had three goals and an assist. Jake Latin, Bohl, MacKay and Nasato got one each. Nasato and Stokes also added three helpers. The Salmonbellies were 4-0 heading into their home games against the Port Coquitlam Saints on Tuesday. The Jr. ’Bellies will be in Coquitlam to take on the Adanacs (4-0-1) Thursday.

New Westminster’s Kyle Turris scored a goal as Canada edged the Czech Republic 4-3 Monday at the world hockey championship in Minsk, Belarus. The win gave Canada two wins and a shootout loss in three games. Turris, who was asked to play for Canada after his Ottawa Senators were eliminated from making the playoffs, also had an assist in a 4-1 victory over Slovakia on Saturday. Turris is one of Canada’s assistant captains and was put on a power-play line with Vancouver Canuck Alex Burrows

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COMMUNITYcorner Join us for a public information session Learn more about planned natural gas system upgrades in your community We’re planning improvements to five sections of the existing natural gas system that serves customers in Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Vancouver so we can best meet the future needs of these communities. Upcoming information sessions are being held:

Coquitlam

Surrey

May 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.)

May 29, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. City Centre Library (10350 University Dr.)

June 3, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Executive Plaza Hotel (405 North Rd.)

Burnaby

Vancouver June 24, 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Trout Lake Community Centre (3360 Victoria Dr.)

TrifurcaTion flow SpliTTer: Constructed in the mid 1960s to stabilize the Fraser River Estuary, this flow splitter ensures the main stem of the river stays on the south side of Annacis Island and meters the flow of water entering the annacis channel and the north arm of the fraser river.

How do you train a river?

and will continue to the end of June or so. With one quarter of all the streams, creeks and rivers in Freshet is here. B.C. draining into the Fraser, For more information, visit fortisbc.com/inyourcommunity Catherine The spring time phenomenon the water level and velocity or email systemupgrades@fortisbc.com. that sees the Fraser swell from of the Fraser increases Ouellet-Martin melted snow and ice has been in dramatically during this time. full swing for the last few weeks, In a previous article I FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (14-131.10 5/2014) discussed how the powerful current carries with it UP TO 69% OFF! 61% OFF! Canadiana fry pans feature an Enviro-friendly, brown 3pc forged steel millions of tonnes knife set. ceramic coating that is PFOA and PTFE free. of sediment in a 20cm/8” Canadiana fry pan. List: $129.99. List: $89.99. $129.99 Now $39.99 24cm/9.5” Canadiana fry pan. tumultuous journey List: $139.99. Now $44.99 from headwaters 28cm/12” Canadiana fry pan. through the upper and List: $149.99. Now $59.99 $3499 middle Fraser regions 65% OFF! 60% OFF! 45% OFF! and then through the 20pc Mill River 3L Pinehurst kettle 13” pizza baking stone with rack. Fraser Canyon. flatware set. with whistle. List: $21.99. $21.99 Until that point, the List: $99.99. 71% OFF! Our 11pc Epicurean Cookware set features thick 18/10 stainless steel, ergonomic riveted List: $99.99.. river’s course is defined handles, thick encapsulated base for fast, even heat control, induction compatible and backed by our 25 year warranty. Set includes: 1.5L, 2L & 3L saucepans, 5L Dutch oven, 24cm/9.5” frying pan, 3L sauté pan, and restricted. and 5 covers. List: $699.99. But emerging from $19999 $3499 $3999 $1199 the canyon, the river is SAVE $120! UP TO 41% OFF! A selection of no longer constrained 6pc Glacier knife Paderno EcoGreen bakeware. Featuring an by the mountains and block set available exceptionally durable non-stick ceramic coating, in red, purple, PFOA and PTFE free. spreads out and slows and green. Starting at down. $999 List: $179.99 As it does, it drops $5999 the sediment it’s been carrying. MAY 14TH TO 18TH ONLY AT: Over thousands of BURNABY PORT COQUITLAM years, this sediment has Robertson Home Hardware Port Coquitlam Building Supplies built up to form the 4052 East Hastings Street 2650 Mary Hill Road MING Wo Cookware estuary and landscape Lougheed Mall we are now familiar 167 – 9855 Austin Ave. with, creating a vast flood plain. June 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert St.)

ou’ve likely noticed how the Fraser River is particularly high and muddy these days.

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Dredging costs $20M annually ⫸

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To keep above water in this region, society has chosen to create a sophisticated infrastructure to guide and restrict the river. Human settlement and agriculture in the Lower Fraser Region is possible thanks to approximately 600 km of diking that keeps the river within its banks. But with the construction of dykes, the sediment once deposited on the adjacent wetlands of the river is entrained and must be dealt with as it settles in new locations within the dykes. Left unattended, this accumulation would quickly build up in key shipping channels to the point where they would become much too shallow to allow for commercial vessels to safely access port terminals along the river. Also, these deposits could well drive the river to find new channels that would damage habitat and infrastructure along and behind the dykes. Year-round navigation on the river relies on a complex and extensive infrastructure of training walls and dredged channels, most of it inconspicuous, hidden or submerged. Training walls are carefully designed and placed to keep the Fraser River moving fast enough during freshet to keep the sedimentation in the New Westminster harbour to a minimum. Next time you take a walk along the Quay boardwalk take note. One can see a number of training walls from the New Westminster riverfront. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the working river. An hydraulic modeling program conducted at UBC between 1948 and

1963 did much to determine the power and benefits of training the river and helped shape an early vision of a fully trained lower Fraser River requiring minimum dredging. But at the time, the $40 million or so required to implement a full program was considered too costly. Today, the cost of dredging the main shipping channel alone is approximately $20 million annually. Freshet will continue to bring silt in vast quantity year after year. That will never change. How we deal with it? That is for us to decide.

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Cheer on New West’s own Royals and Twins as they take on teams from from West Van to Langley in the longest running youth baseball tournament of its kind in Metro Vancouver. Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies & Home Run Derby Saturday, May 24 starting at 12:00 pm.

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Bill passed away one year ago May 13, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is dearly missed by his wife, Pat, sons Jonathan & Steven, grandson Josh. His sister, Ada in Liverpool, England, & his brother Charlie in North Wales. Remember, Always remember to forget, The things that make you sad.But never forget to remember, The things that make you glad. You are with us still, Coax, Love Pat

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EDUCATION

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted. Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

YOUTH & ADULTS Deliver newspapers (2x per week) on Wednesdays and Fridays in your area. Papers are dropped off at your home with the flyers pre-inserted! BRIGHTON COLLEGE - Train to be a Health Care Aide in 26 weeks. 604.901.5120

Call Christy 604-436-2472

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WAREHOUSE WORKERS

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset), Camp Bull cooks. Please send resumes by fax to 250-9564888 or email to office@lemare.ca

Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ANNUAL STARTING REVENUE $24,000 - $120,000 • Minimum investment as low as $6,050 required • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Ofﬁce Cleaning. Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

EXPERIENCED Lane Closure Tech’s and Traffic Control people req’d. immediately. 604-996-2551 or email Trafﬁc_King@shaw.ca

Growing Surrey Building Products company has P/T opportunities . Mon.-Fri. Heavy lifting. Positive attitude rewarded with excellent remuneration.

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F/T Live-in Caregiver req for elderly. Burnaby area. Email. zcowie41@yahoo.com

Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or e-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS CAN’T FIND the work-at-home Medical Transcriptionists they need in Canada! Get the training you need to fill these positions. Visit CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-athome career today!

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INFORMATION

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING CLASS 1 DRIVER

Family run, heavy haul company seeks Class 1 Driver. Top pay. Fair treatment. Home most wknds. Min. 1 year flat deck exp. Must be able to cross border. Email resume & abstract to:

jessica@sprucehollow heavyhaul.com Fax: 604-853-4179

BUSINESS OWNERS DO YOU SHIP PRODUCT TO THE USA? Fulfillment & Pick ‘n’ Pack Service in Blaine offers Cost effective services.

1-360-778-1528

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IN-FLIGHT Magazine... SOAR Magazine. This attractive business & tourism publication is published bi-monthly (six times a year). Great impact for your BC Business. More than 280,000 passengers fly Pacific Coastal Airlines. Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email fish@blackpress.ca

Long Haul Truck Drivers req’d F/T for P.Sekhon Trucking Ltd. 505 East 45th Avenue Vancouver BC $23/hour. Drive & operate trucks as a team. Record cargo info & trip details. Min. 2 years of Truck driver experience req’d. Work locations across Canada and USA Contact: Amneet: Fax: 604-326-6000 or e-mail: psekhontrucking@yahoo.ca

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EDUCATION

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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

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F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

part-time position available to work 1 - 2 days a week, no weekends and no evenings. Approx. 5 hrs/day for a mobile clothing service Job requirements are: * have sales experience * enjoy working with seniors * have own transportation * ideal position for semi-retired sales people. email resumes to: Cocosclothestoyou@shaw.ca

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SALES - Sales ADVISOR Specialist DIGITAL Digital PRODUCTS Products

Black Press has hasanan immediate opening a digital Black Press immediate opening for afor digital sales sales advisor to connect withhighly our BC communities specialist to monetize several successful online offering a highly successful online digital recruitment advertising platforms including LocalWork.ca. platform LocalWork.ca. Main Duties: Main Duties: t Contact prospective customers as directed by • Contacting prospective customers as directed the Manager for a range of Black Press Digital by the Manager. Primary contact will be via advertising opportunities. Primary contact will be telephone and e-mail. via telephone & e-mail. • Maintain contact and call volumes through a t Maintain contact and call volumes through a CRM system. CRM system. Qualifications: t Creativity is an asset. • The successful candidate will possess Qualifi cations: telephone marketing skills and will exceptional enjoysuccessful working in fast paced t The candidate willenvironment. possess exceptional telephone skills and will enjoy working • Must have marketing previous direct sales experience and ability make environment a large volume of have cold calls. in fasttopaced and at least 2 years of direct • Creativity is an selling asset. experience. is a time full time position basedininSurrey, Langley,BC. BC. This t This is a full position based Black Black PressPress Offers Competitive Offers CompetitiveCompensation, Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities For Career Development. Benefi ts & Opportunities For Career Development. Apply with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digitalt Apply Sales Manager: koconnor@bpdigital.ca with resume to: Kristy O’Connor, Digital Sales Manager: koconnor@bpdigital.ca blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com

Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. IEM Has An Attractive Remuneration Package Including An Employee Ownership Program.

STEEL FABRICATOR

The successful candidate should have 5 years’ experience as a steel fabricator.

LABOURER

The successful candidate will have a valid forklift certiÄcate, and material handling experience in a steel fabrication shop. Millwright type experience will be an asset. To apply submit resume by

Email: dsmith@iem.ca Fax: 604-513-9905

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SALES

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

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.

604-251-3382 Carpentry Services Remove & replace concrete sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls.

Existing established territory with customer base. Training provided to help achieve your full potential. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax Resumes: 604.888.4688 or Email to: info@greggbc.ca or Visit:www.greggdistributors.ca

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Skilled F/T ironworkers needed at Bar None Metalworks. Must have: a C-Level Welding Ticket or current CWB All Positions Stick, min. 3 yrs exp., a valid DL, your own transportation, and your own tools and safety equipment. We offer ongoing training, competitive wages, and benefits. Send your resume to: info@barnonemetals.com or by fax 604-701-6080

SPIRITUAL

Psychic Healer

Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

HOME REPAIRS

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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If I can’t do it It can’t be done

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Call Robert 604-941-1618 OR 604-844-4222

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Unfiled Tax Returns? Unreported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 855-668-8089 (Mon-Fri 9-6 ET)

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CLEANING SERVICES

A Value Pro Commercial Cleaning Office/Building. Free Estimates. Lic/Ins. Ph/txt Noemi 604-653-9046

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

FIVE STAR ROOFING

300

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. 778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

752 ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899

PETS

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Rooﬁng Experts. 778-230-5717 Repairs/Re-Roof/New Roofs. All work Gtd. Free Est. Call Frank.

PETS

Collie Doodle (Collie x Poodle) puppies, born Feb 26, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals and kids, low/no shed for hypo allergenic, will be med. size about 45-50lbs 23-24in tall, will have shots and deworming,females only, black and rare blue merle Raised in the house with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827

Entlebucher pups, short-hair, family raised, gentle, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. $900 each. 604-795-7662.

.A East West Roofing & Siding Co. Repairs, new roofs, torching, gutter services. 10% off. 604-783-6437

MOVING & STORAGE

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

06951 Lic Electrician Low cost. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes 604-374-0062

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

P/B blue males & females. Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $800. 604-308-5665

$45/Hr

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AUTO FINANCING

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000 Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000

MORTGAGES

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RENTALS

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263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

GARDENING

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RENT TO OWN 830

MOTORCYCLES

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PITTBULL PUPPIES - Purebred. Ready to go. Blue, tan & blue/tan brindle. Call 604-765-0453 PRESA CANARIO puppies - 7/wks. 3 female, 2 male. Vet checked, all shots. Ready. $550. 604-719-3194.

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TINY TEACUP CHIHUAHUA Males & Females. Ready to go. From $600-$700. 604-702-1908

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Reno’d 2 & 3 Bdrm Townhomes 2 Level, Private Enclosed Yard, Laminate Flrg, Huge Storage Rm Nr Sperling Skytrain & elem schls Pets Ok! From $1300/mo. 604.540-2028 or 778.714-7815

560 .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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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs - Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available online only @ Ace Hardware & The Home Depot

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COQUITLAM

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Call (604) 931-2670

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TRUCKS & VANS

Grange St & McMurray Ave

REAL ESTATE

The Scrapper

PARKVIEW TOWERS

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

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1 Bdrm. from $830 2 Bdrm. from $1090

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Repair, Replace, Remodel...

2007 HONDA GOLD WING 1800, 19,600 Kms, luggage rack and luggage bag, 2 helmets wired with sound system, heated seats and hand grips, GPS. Wired for CB and heated jackets, custom pipes, Rear passenger arm rests. Coffee holder. $15,000, (new $32,000). Located in Abbotsford.

To arrange a viewing, call Carol at 604.319.8812

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Central Creek Construction Refinish & Sand Hardwood Floors & New floors. Covered Decks, Painting & Crown Mouldings. 604-773-7811. WCB & BBB. centralcreek@gmail.com

FRASER PROSPECT Clean & Quiet Location. Large & Spacious Suites.

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TOWNHOUSES

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1097/mo - $1199/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

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

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One visit will amaze you! CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

Maple Ridge: 2bdr+den, 75 x 139 lot, 19x15 wrkshp 220V + carport, RV prkg $415K. 604-944-8100.

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

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SUITES, LOWER

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm grnd lvl pri entry, $890 + 1/2 utils, sh ldry. Avail June 1. 778-874-0627

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GREENWORKS Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Concrete cutting, Jack hammering, old swimming pools filled in & decks. 778-710-2185

Real Estate Section - Class 600’s

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LANDSCAPING

Find the

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

Reunites Loved Ones

FOR SALE BY OWNER

1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

Landscape Design & Installation for 33 yrs Locally owned & operated. pearlandscapes.com 778-848-0036

CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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

INTERIORS: Baths (reno’s/ repairs) specializing in drywall, doors, flooring, tiling, plumbing, painting, miscellaneous, etc. VERSATILE! EXPERIENCED IN OVER 30 LINES OF WORK! * Quality work * Prompt Service * Fair prices For positive results Call Robert SERVICE CALLS WELCOME

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RENTALS

Maple Ridge brand new 2br 5appls, granite counters ns/np Reasonable rent. 604-820-0411 217-0380

MM. SPARKLING SERVICE

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

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PLUMBING

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

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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TREE SERVICES

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

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DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322

PERSONAL SERVICES

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Member of BBB & WCB

260 IRONWORKER (STRUCTURAL STEEL)

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REAL ESTATE

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.94 - $45.90, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Duties include infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Proficiency with electronic survey equipment and AutoCad 3D, plus a valid BC driver’s license a must. Submit resumes by May 30, 2014, 4:30 pm, to: Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

PAVING/SEAL COATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

MIDAS

Gregg Distributors Ltd. Is Rapidly Growing!

We Want You!

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CONSTRUCTION INC

PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

Are YOU Interested in INDUSTRIAL SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

APARTMENT/CONDOS

DOG friendly condo! 2 bedroom and den 1170 sq ft. condo in central South Surrey, perfect for small dog and/or cat, convenient access to outside, no side neighbours. $285,000. Pilar 604-531-1111 Homelife Benchmark Rlty

Deluxe 1, 2, 3 bdrm rentals Fitness centre, pool, close to Metrotown Skytrain AVAILABLE NOW! Call or e-mail: 604.433.5321 / parkviewtowers@ bentallkennedy.com www.rentparkview.com Proudly Managed by Bentall Kennedy Residential Services PORT MOODY very clean 2 bdrm 2 bath, 1 pkng. SS applis. f/p, patio, June 1. $1290/mo. 778-834-4774.

2000 F350 - 2WD, V10, gas eng. long box. S-cab. 146,000 kms. $6000/firm. (604)538-4883

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