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Youth from Seabird Island will be featured in a show called Warrior Games, in an episode to be aired this weekend on APTN.

Seabird students on television APTN to air Warrior Games show this weekend

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Several youth from Seabird Island will get their taste of fame this weekend, as a television show shot there in 2012 makes it to the small screen. Students at Seabird Island school took part in filming Warrior Games that summer, showing the show's host how to play several games they've learned from their elders. Their episode will air on Oct. 4 on APTN, and one shot in Cultus Lake

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will air on Oct. 11. Warrior Games focuses on how First Nation children are learning traditional games, and how they're transforming the games into their own modern versions of those played by the ancestors. In the Seabird episode, students played games like Nobbies, Slippery Fish, and Earth Ball. All three are games that they normally play at school, and all have some basis in First Nation culture. Nobbies, host and producer Steve

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Sxwithul'txw said, is much like boleros. It's a traditional game that was once only played by the women in a community. Men weren't even allowed to watch women play it. But elders have taught the game, and in teaching the game they teach the history as well. Slippery Fish mimics hand bombing, and the goal is to pass a 'fish' around the group as fast as possible without dropping it. It's silly and fun, just like a kids' game should be. They also demonstrated

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Purple lights shine in October Province pledges e-cigarette controls October is Purple Light Nights month. This community sponsored awareness campaign began in King County, WA in 2007. The goal is to increase awareness of domestic violence issues and its affect upon children and families. As well it provides education to build healthy relationships. Several community groups; such as police-based Victim Assistance, Community Services, community-based Victim Assistance, the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment RCMP, and the Ann Davis Transition Services have come together to support Purple Light Nights for the month of October. The month will commence with the annual lighting of the tree. This year the tree is being donated by local business, Ken’s Tire and Wheel. To support this initiative the public may purchase, for a $2 donation, a purple light at the Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services building at 45877 Wellington Avenue. As well, several downtown Chilliwack businesses will be selling Purple Lights. For further information you may contact Chilliwack Crime Prevention Services at 604-393-3000 or the following individuals; Darlene at 604-393-3026, Beverly at 604-792-4267, or Shelley at 604-792-3116.

The Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an All Candidates Debate Harrison Hot Springs: Tuesday, October 28 at the Memorial Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Agassiz: Tuesday, November 4 at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall from 7 - 9 pm. Questions may be submitted by email to: info@harrison.ca or mailed to: PO Box 429 Harrison Hot Springs BC V0M 1K0 from now until Friday, October 24th at 4 pm. Not all questions submitted will necessarily be used. No questions will be accepted after the submission deadline or taken at the debate itself.

’Vaping’ dodges smoking bans, sale limits Jeff Nagel

whether they actually help people to stop smoking or prolong people's use." Health Minister Terry Lake says the province is The B.C. Healthy Living Alliance argues the use prepared to regulate electronic cigarettes so their of e-cigarettes to defy public smoking bans undersale is governed by the same provincial restrictions mines a key deterrent to tobacco use. as tobacco smoking. Swinkels agreed the potential "social renormalHe was responding to a resolution adopted Friday ization" of the act of smoking is a concern in part at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention urg- because users can vape in places where they're ing government action. banned from smoking. The growing trend of "vaping" with eShe said the jury is out as to whether ecigarettes instead of smoking has raised cigarettes are effective and safe smoking cesquestions over product safety and consation aids, noting they are regulated as concerns that years of anti-smoking gains sumer products and have not undergone the could unravel if nicotine addiction reapproval process required for a medication. bounds. "There's some evidence that people using Lake said he'd prefer the federal govthese may end up smoking more," Swinkels ernment regulate the battery-powered said. "There's little oversight of what goes vaporizers instead, but added the provinto them and we know some of the ingrediince will act within a year if Ottawa does ents are respiratory irritants." LAKE not. Nicotine isn't authorized for sale in the The goal, he said, would be to ensure flavoured "juice" for e-cigs, but it is readily e-cigarettes face most of the same bans or available. restrictions that apply on regular ones under B.C.'s Harrison Hot Springs brought the resolution beTobacco Control Act, particularly the ban on sale fore the annual gathering of mayors and councillors of tobacco to minors and the rules on advertising that calls on the province to regulate the use and and display. sale of e-cigarettes and similar vaporizers. Lake wouldn't yet say if the provincial ban on Other issues on the UBCM agenda: smoking in public buildings and workplaces, or • A call from Victoria for the province to share within three metres of their doors and open win- any gains in liquor tax it reaps through looser lidows, would also apply to vaping, but he noted cit- quor policies to bolster liquor licence inspections, ies can also pass their own bylaws to restrict use of addiction treatment, policing and late night transit e-cigarettes. Provincial law also bans smoking on service. all school grounds and in vehicles carrying youth • A Maple Ridge call for the province to set up sounder 16. bering centres for the severely intoxicated to reduce The City of Vancouver is considering extending pressure on local first responders. its smoking bylaw to e-cigarettes and adding the • A call from New Westminster for Ottawa to acword "vaporizing" to its no-smoking signs. celerate the phase-out of older, substandard tanker Lake is expected to continue to press for a nation- train cars and that they immediately be banned al solution this week at a conference of provincial from carrying dangerous goods. The least crashhealth ministers and federal officials. resistant DOT-111 tankers – the type that exploded Fraser Health Authority medical health officer at Lac Megantic – have already been pulled from Helena Swinkels supports strong regulation by both dangerous goods service. The federal government the province and municipalities. in April ordered the remaining ones used to haul "I am very concerned about e-cigarettes and their crude oil and ethanol be phased out or upgraded uptake among youth," she said. "I am concerned within three years. BLACK PRESS

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Youth from Seabird Island will be featured in a show called Warrior Games, in an episode to be aired this weekend on APTN.

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This is the fifth episode to air in the series. Sxwithul’txw trains with local athletes and world record holders, chats with the elders about the

cultural and historical significance of each sport, and plays it in a competitive environment. "It's a chance for us to showcase Indigenous games to First Nations across Canada, learn from the past

about what was really important to our tribes, and educate the youth in a fun and meaningful way," he said. Check your cable provider's listings for showtimes.

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Email the editor at: news@ahobserver.com Kent Harrison Search and Rescue volunteers were called out to assist BC Ambulance for a gravel truck roll over on Monday at 7:40 a.m. The accident occurred about 9 km up the Harrison West Forest Service Road. At 8:50 am, the driver was airlifted to hospital by Air Ambulance with serious injuries in stable condition. DAVE HARDER PHOTO

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he will let his name stand in this election. Post was a newcomer to council three years ago. This week, hopeful candidates will be busy filing In Harrison Hot Springs, where there are often their paperwork to run in the municipal and school numerous candidates on the ballot, Coun. John board elections on Nov. 15. And while the Buckley and Mayor Leo Facio have both deadline to file is not until Oct. 10, some announced they'll be looking for rehave already confirmed their intentions to election. be re-elected. "I definitely will be throwing my hat in Kent's current mayor, John Van the ring," Buckley told the Observer. "It has Laerhoven, is one of them. been both a rewarding and enjoyable time "I am running for a second term as representing our village. I still have a lot of mayor," he said Tuesday morning. "I'd like projects and goals to see completed." to be a part of continuing good service But, there is still plenty of time left and a great future for all our residents." VAN LAERHOVEN for filing. The nomination period began Van Laerhoven was acclaimed mayor yesterday (Sept. 30), and the deadline for in the last election, as the only listed nominations is on Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. candidate in the mayoral race for the District of Voters will go to the polls on Nov. 15 to elect Kent. Prior to this term, he held a seat on council. council and mayors, school board trustees and This year, B.C.'s councils will begin serving four regional directors. Nomination packages are year terms, instead of the current three years. available at municipal offices, and more information Kent councillor Duane Post has also announced about voting in B.C. is available at www.elections. AGASSIZ OBSERVER

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With a municipal election just around the corner, the Harrison Agassiz Chamber of Commerce is planning two All Candidates Debates. The first debate will be held in Harrison Hot Springs, at Memorial Hall on Oct. 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The second will focus

on Agassiz (District of Kent) candidates, and will be held in the Agassiz Agricultural Hall on Nov. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Anyone wishing to ask questions of the candidates can email their suggested questions the Chamber at info@harrison.ca by Oct. 24. Alternatively, questions can be mailed to PO Box 429 Harrison

Correction In a story published in the Observer on Aug. 2, covering a public hearing regarding the rezoning of a parcel of land to build a water bottling plant, FVRD director Wendy Bales was said to have stated she was against any development. More clearly, Bales stated she was against any development only in relation to the land being considered for rezoning. In addition, the story stated she was not voting "to avoid any po-

Hot Springs, B.C. VOM 1K0. Not all of the questions received will necessarily be used in the debate, and no questions will be accepted on the evenings of the debates. Voting day across B.C. is on November 15, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with advance voting opportunities. Elected municipal officials will serve a four year term.

tential conflict of interest." Bales said that is not accurate, explaining: ”I decided to step away from this one (meaning voting at the board) just to alleviate any intention of bias that people might think that I have.” The public hearing was not recorded by FVRD staff with audio equipment, and there were no microphones. FVRD staff took notes by hand. The Observer apologizes for any confusion regarding FVRD director Bales' comments.

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The weather was wet, but the mood was bright as more than 20 police officers and emergency services personnel rode into Chilliwack as part of the Cops For Cancer Tour de Valley. They were part of a team of riders taking part is a series of events, all aimed at raisinag awareness and money for pediatric cancer research. A total of 107 cyclists will participate in four different tours that will visit businesses and schools from Fort St. John in the province's north to the southernmost reaches of Vancouver Island. “For more than 15 years, communities throughout the Fraser Valley have welcomed us, hosting events that we look forward to each year,” says rider Trevor Sales, the team captain for the Tour de Valley, which takes riders from Tsawwassen to Boston Bar. “It’s hard to describe the feeling when you see the lengths people go to, welcoming and supporting the riders, because they too believe that no child should have to face cancer.” In Chilliwack the riders stopped by several schools and local businesses, including the office of The Chilliwack Progress. The ride did not visit Agassiz or Harrison Hot Springs this year.

Harrison gets ‘5-bloom’ rating The Village of Harrison Hot Springs received a 5-Bloom rating and a special mention for the streetscape program during the 2014 National Symposium and Awards Ceremonies in Charlottetown, PEI. The Village of Harrison Hot Springs participated in the 1,001 - 5,000 population category along with: Bruderheim, AB; Carbonear, NL; Indian Head, SK; Sun Rivers Resort Community, BC; and Windsor, NS. In July, trained volunteer judges traveled to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and de-

partments; industry; businesses and the private sector – including volunteer efforts – in regards to the following criteria: Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape and Floral Displays. Following their evaluation, volunteer judges Lorna McIlroy and Ted Zarudny wrote: “The Village of Harrison Hot Springs has recently completed several infrastructure improvements to ensure the health and safety of residents and support the growing tourist economy. With the revitalization of the West Esplanade, this wa-

terfront community has created not only an eye pleasing streetscape, but has made this section pedestrian, vehicle and business friendly. The extra wide walkways are adorned with various planters, trees, art and eye-pleasing signage. Hardy perennials and shrubs have automatic watering systems and are mulched. Stage two will be starting within the next year and when completed, will make this waterfront the envy of many communities.” For a complete list of the results and the electronic copy of the Communities in Bloom magazine, visit www.

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Rain pelted down during parts of their ride. “It was hard,” said Langley RCMP member Jason Ryan, “but not as hard as cancer.” In addition to the Tour de Valley, the Tour de Rock will cover Vancouver Island, the Tour de North will travel through northern British Columbia from Prince George to Prince Rupert (with a stop in Kitimat), and the Tour de Coast will journey around Greater Vancouver and up to Powell River and Pemberton. “All Cops for Cancer riders take part in rigorous training – they need to learn how to pace themselves and ride in a peloton,” says Allan Mugford, Fraser Valley regional director for the Canadian Cancer Society. “But what they can never prepare for is the emotional impact of seeing a child with cancer and the toll it takes on their entire family.” The Cops for Cancer campaign runs through September, with money raised going to fund leading edge cancer research and support programs operated by the Canadian Cancer Society like Camp Goodtimes. Find the tour and donate online at Copsforcancerbc. ca or at Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC.

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Planning for the third annual Harrison Beer Festival is well underway, and organizers are hoping to hear from a few more enthusiastic volunteers. The festival is on Oct. 24 and 25, with three events to enjoy, including a Cask Night, the Harrison Beer Festival and the Oktoberfest Dance. This year will feature 23 breweries bringing in more than 70 different beers, and is once again presented by Tourism Harrison. Ticket are available in advance and prices vary for each event, or combination of events. For more information, visit www.harrisonbeerfest.com or phone 604-796-5581.

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Smoke Alarms

• Even alarms with a pilot light that indicate power is being transmitted, should be tested regularly.

LOCATING/INSTALLING SMOKE ALARMS:

• Battery-operated smoke alarms will warn you when batteries need replacing. • Despite this, make it a habit to change the batteries yearly.

• Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. • For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.

• When you’ve been away from home for a few days, check your alarm on your return to ensure it is working properly.

• Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it.

• Remember, your smoke alarm can’t protect you if the batteries have been removed or a plug has been disconnected.

• Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF).

• The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 years, but some models last as little as 5 years.

• Keep alarms away from doors and windows. • Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.

Thank you to the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs Fire Departments, for helping to keep us safe.

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“Working smoke alarms save lives - test yours every month!”

• To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the interior of it. Frequently, the alarm will sound while the unit is being cleaned.

• Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner. • Do not recess smoke alarms in walls or ceilings! • Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room.

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• Never paint a smoke alarm. • Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.

WHEN HAVING AN ALARM CONNECTED INTO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEM OF A HOUSE YOU SHOULD:

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• Use a qualified electrical contractor. • Never install the alarm in the electrical circuit except at the main panel. • Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch.

What you need to know about smoke and CO detectors

• Check the alarm when installation is complete.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: TESTING AND CLEANING:

• Check the expiry date on each detector before buying to ensure you are not buying old stock. (life span is typically 10 years).

Batteries should be replaced every six months. • Any home with a gas appliance, fire place, gas furnace or gas heater should have a CO detector. Carbon Monoxide is odourless and a deadly killer.

• Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every 6 months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget. Things to remember when testing your smoke alarm:

• Install a smoke detector or combination smoke / gas detector outside each bedroom on every floor.

• Ensure that power is being transmitted to the alarm and that it will activate in the presence of smoke.

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• Hardwire with battery backup is recommended however battery operated detectors work well.

• Signs and symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Feeling light headed, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, chest pain and dizziness.

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Opinion QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Careful what you promise Here’s a simple request for candidates seeking election in the upcoming school board and municipal election: Only promise what you can deliver. That might seem an obvious request. But all too often, candidates vow to achieve things they clearly cannot. They either fail to provide the true cost of their promise, or they promise something outside the legal mandate of the office they seek. Call it exuberance. Call it ignorance. Either way it doesn’t serve the voter and it disrespects the process. For example, there are some fairly severe limits on what a city can and cannot do. It must work within the provincial legislation that governs its existence. A promise to silence every train whistle within the city boundaries might sound attractive, but trains are a federal responsibility. City council can’t make them do anything. Likewise, a promise by a school board candidate to hire more teachers won’t happen without an explanation of where the money to pay for those new employees will come from. School districts (unlike the federal or provincial government, or even a city), cannot, by provincial law, run a deficit. Which brings up the second point: Money. Rarely does a promise come without a cost, and candidates have an obligation to identify what that cost will be. A promise to double the number of parks in the city, for example, might draw support. But what will it cost to maintain those parks, and what impact will the removal of that land from the tax base have on city finances? A promise to cut taxes, or at least hold them at zero, must also include details on where the cuts in services will be made (or alternate revenue found) to accommodate that plan. None of this is to suggest candidates can’t have ideas or voice creative and imaginative solutions to the problems communities face. But they have an obligation to voters to ensure that what they promise is practical – or more particularly, possible. And we as voters have the responsibility to do the research and ask the tough questions to ensure these lofty ideas have grounding in reality.

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Will you be voting in this year’s municipal election? Here’s how you responded:

Yes 75% No 25%

Is CUPE running your city hall? B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher The big story at this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention was a report commissioned by the B.C. government that reveals municipal pay increases for unionized staff have been running at twice the rate of provincial raises. When I asked Premier Christy Clark about the intent of this report, leaked just before the annual UBCM convention, she was blunt. It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections, which the province has decreed shall be for four-year terms instead of three. After local elections, discussions with surviving and incoming municipal politicians will resume. Things have been going pretty well for the main municipal union,

the Canadian Union of Public Employees, for the last couple of decades. As local election turnout has gone from bad to worse, municipal employees themselves have become an increasingly dominant voting bloc. Then there are the “labour councils” in urban centres, now almost entirely fronts for public sector unions. They quietly survey council candidates to determine their level of affection for ever-growing public payrolls, and dole out campaign funds accordingly. Sometimes they organize full slates, with cuddly names like “Protect Coquitlam” to appeal to low-information voters. During last week’s convention in Whistler, I caught up to Finance Minister Mike de Jong in a brief break from the dozens of meetings cabinet ministers have with mayors, councillors and regional directors. Is the province going to impose some kind of solution?

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“There’s not some hidden legislative agenda,” de Jong replied. More data needs to be gathered, and the report shows ongoing problems with management salaries at the provincial level as well.

“It’s to get this issue onto the agenda for the November municipal elections.” Is this the first step to imposing a tight-fisted centralized bargaining agency, such as the government set up last year to wrestle the B.C. Teachers’ Federation to the ground? “We haven’t formulated our answer,” de Jong said. “What the data does suggest, however, is that there may well be some merit [to centralized bargaining]. One of the recommendations points

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to a more coordinated approach to some of the negotiations that take place.” Will the new municipal auditor general have a role in this? “The purpose of the auditor was not to become an enforcement mechanism,” de Jong said. “It was to play a traditional audit function on whether taxpayers are getting value for money. To that extent I suppose a municipal auditor might be able to comment on the advantages of coordinating efforts.” NDP leader John Horgan’s attack on the compensation report was as predictable as it was selective. In his speech to delegates, Horgan called it “onesided, politically motivated, shoddy work” designed to embarrass local politicians on the eve of their elections. Did he question Ernst and Young’s numbers, the pay increases for municipal union staff of 38 per cent between 2001 and 2012, compared to 19 per OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.

cent for unionized provincial staff? Did he question their calculation that over that period, inflation totalled 23 per cent? No. The facts being against him, he went with an emotional pitch to distract from them. Recall that during the final days of the teachers’ strike, Horgan suddenly decided that what was really needed was binding arbitration. This was 24 hours after the teachers’ union took that position. So there’s the big question to be considered by voters as local elections draw near. Which candidates are looking out for your interests, and which ones are working on behalf of CUPE? There’s another troubling trend in manipulation of local government that was more evident than ever at the 2014 UBCM convention. I’ll discuss that in a future column. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Mailbag Fletcher fails to do his homework

Re: Report card time for local politicians (B.C. Views, Sept. 25 ). My track record advocating for cost-effective delivery of municipal services, fiscal discipline in major infrastructureÂ projects, open government and safety in our communities is clear. Voters and municipal officials from across the political spectrum value this contribution at Victoria City Hall, whichÂ has saved taxpayers money, improved public services and helped to make the municipality more responsive to residentÂ concerns. Tom Fletcher chooses to ignore this track record in his column, perhaps because he has not attended a single meetingÂ of Victoria city council or the Capital

Regional District since I was elected to represent the people of VictoriaÂ three years ago. Alongside my work on municipal issues, the people of Victoria have asked me to stand up and advocate to theÂ provincial and federal governments on issues they care about that impact our community. This includes the threat of oil tankers and pipelines on coastal communities and interior waterways; attacks on ourÂ postal system and education system and the workers who deliver those services; and the rights of First Nations onÂ issues including sacred burial sites and land development. The Union of B.C. Municipalities and the Federation

of Canadian Municipalities are legitimate channels for dialogueÂ between local government and the provincial and federal governments. At this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UBCM convention, I spoke directly with Premier Christy Clark and her ministers on matters affecting the CityÂ of Victoria and Capital Region, helping to build relationships and find solutions that will benefit the community that IÂ am elected to represent. Fletcher is entitled to his views, as I told him during a conversation at UBCM. But I think we would all benefit ifÂ he did his homework first. Councilllor Ben Isitt, Victoria

Maybe pensioners Get off the negative soapbox should go on strike Now the teachers are back at work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they did not seem to get exactly what they wanted, but at least some of it.Â Â I understand that the nurses are going to be next.Â Â What about us seniors/pensioners? Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for the pensioners to go on strike! From what?Â The only thing we can go on strike from is all the volunteering we do, such as perhaps baby sitting grandchildren... and all the other volunteering functions we perform. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m lucky that in all my working years I have never been put on the spot of having to go on strike; I think it is a bad (although sometimes perhaps necessary) way of trying to get what you want.Â Somehow it feels to me like a temper tantrum.Â Whenever I accepted a job, I accepted everything that went with it, as per the arrangement. If I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like that anymore, for some reason or other, I would look for another job. And now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m on CPP and OAS, and they do not come with raises of more than a few cents most years, but prices keep on going up a lot more. And I consider myself still one of the lucky ones, because some people get even less than I do, while most get more than me.Â Â It is, indeed, harder and harder to make ends meet (the ends keep on

going further apart).Â I would not mind getting a part time job, but who is going to hire an 83-year-old with a mobility problem?Â Would TransLink have a job for me? Is that fellow there who gets more than half a million really worth more than 20 of me? At the grocery store and at the gas pump I have to pay the same prices as he does! Yes, I am lucky, because I own my condo and only have to pay the monthly fees and whatever extras may crop up, but no ridiculously high rent.Â And I have a very small pension from the years I worked in Europe before immigrating here, but there are more and more things that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested in that I have to drop because I just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to continue with them.Â Fortunately my location is such that the four places I regularly go to (church, gym, volunteering, grocery store) are only about two kilometres from home and further I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go anywhere anymore. At zero per cent financing (over seven years) it was cheaper for me to buy a new car than to keep my previous one (over five years); my lack of mobility is such that I could not possibly go anywhere on foot, so my car is definitely not a luxury.

Re: BC Views, Agassiz Harrison Observer, Sept. 25). We should not be surprised because columnist Tom Fletcher has, in the past, shown that he is against unions and against social programs that help those struggling, and he is a great mouthpiece for all those science deniers who find the almighty dollar more important than the preservation of the animals and vegetables on this planet. Now, in his rant from Sept. 25, he has moved into the realm of racism by calling into question the legitimacy of a Coast Salish burial ground on an islet off of Salt Spring Island, defending a rich, â&#x20AC;&#x153;misunderstoodâ&#x20AC;? business man from Alberta who continues to deny the cultural significance of the burial ground. True to form, Mr. Fletcher has once again denied scientific expertise, blatantly ex-

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This Saturday, Oct. 4, a community candlelight vigil will be held at Agassiz United Church. "This is a day where we honor the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls," said organizer Debbie Hansen. "The violence experienced by Aboriginal women and girls in Canada is a national tragedy. We must take the time to give thanks to the families who have inspired the Sisters in Spirit movement and who are the reason we all continue to demand action." The Native Women's Association of

Canada has created a database of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls, gathering 582 cases as of Mar. 31, 2010. They found that 67% are murder cases, 20% are missing cases, 4% are cases of suspicious death and 9% are cases where the nature of the case is unknown. They also found that the numbers were disproportionately high; while the cases make up 10% of all female homicides in Canada, only 3% of the female population in Canada is Aboriginal. Oftentimes, the women are young and also mothers (88%). NWAC estimates that more than 440 children have been

Fire hall open house The Agassiz Fire Hall is hosting their annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 4. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is meant to help kick off fire prevention week. There is a barbecue, and the public is invited to tour the fire hall

and climb inside the fire trucks on display. There will be live demonstrations by the Agassiz firefighters, as well. The fire hall is located on Industrial Dr. For more information, phone 604-7962614.

impacted by the disappearance or death of their mother. Nearly half of the murder cases in the NWAC database remain unsolved, and Aboriginal women are at a higher risk of violence than non-Aboriginal women. Hansen is hoping that the whole community will feel welcome in joining the candlelight vigil at Agassiz United Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 4. Similar vigils are being held in more than 200 communities across Canada.

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What’s in a name, asks columnist Names come and go but groups stay true to origins After two days of rest and sight-seeing in Burges, the pilgrims are now well on their way to Lion which will bring them past the halfway mark. To learn more about their trek and to see very interRUTH ALTENDORF esting pictures about it, please go to www. Harrison Happenings soundingtheway.wordpres.com. I will also write more about their adventure in next week's Observer. Now onto the hikers! I am very happy that two ladies of Trudy Hackel's team - Shirley

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Warren and Donna Coonery - put together a very nice book about local hikes, a "must have" for any visitors or newly settled residents, especially with families It is available at the Agassiz-Harrison Museum and at the Harrison Hot Springs Tourist Office. The book is not only a great tribute to Trudy Hackel, but also to our local trails and scenery. Trudy's group has mentioned that they would like to keep the name Harrison Hikers and hike under the traditional rules and regulations of the former group by this name. And this brings me to the famous question: What's in a name? In the year 1986, the Harrison Hot Springs Recreation Commission Hiking group was formed. It was a long name to recognize the support of the HHS Council under which the HHS Recreation Commission operated. This name was later changed to the Harrison Hikers, a large group consisting of several sub-groups individually named by the way they liked to hike, i.e. The Wanderers, The Troopers, The Walkers or The Trekkers. And so, for a long time, all teams hiked separately but socialized together thus keeping in close contact. It was a great system that worked very well. Why do I write about this? Well, I am often asked what happened to the Harrison Hikers and "yes" I would be happy if Trudy's team would continue under this long-existing name, the "Harrison Hikers". Finally, onto the Harrison-Kent Community Singers. On Sept. 29, the singers met at the HHS Memorial Hall to start the new season. This is another

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Juno Award winning singer/songwriter Leela Gilday will be flying in from Yellowknife this weekend, for a special CD release party in Harrison Hot Springs. Gilday is from the Dene Nation in Yellowknife, NT, and is the only Juno winning artist from the Territories. She said she's thrilled to be sharing this CD, her fourth, with Harrison audiences on Oct. 4. "The CD (Heart of the People) has many amazing tracks on it, celebrating our connection to the earth, honouring the missing and murdered aboriginal women in this country, celebrating themes of life and love in the north," she said. "It is my best yet, and I am proud to say that it features guest tracks from Dene drummers from the NWT, as well as a guest track from my good friend Tanya (Tagaq) Gillis, who recently won the Polaris prize." Fans of the Harrison Festival of the Arts may remember Gilday. She's performed at the festival twice over the years. But this will be her first concert in the hall, and the first time she's performed from her new CD in B.C. The CD won't even be released until Oct. 14, she added. "We are very very excited to come to Harrison to play a full evening of songs

from the CD at the special Memorial Hall venue," she said, and her band is travelling from across Canada to meet up in Harrison. Gilday is a passionate, soulful performer who takes listeners on a journey through a musical world where freedom and joy balance sorrow and injustice. Her lyrics, reflective of her northern roots in Yellowknife, NWT, embrace the essence of Dene life from an urban perspective. Gilday strives to connect with her audiences and with each record brings more unique stories to the world. Whether it’s an anthem for the oppressed, or an upbeat song about mortality, she infuses her songs with a sense of humour as well as a sense of social justice, and an ironic appreciation of human folly. Her four-piece band featuring Jason Burnstick (guitar) Paul Yee (bass) and Elliott Polsky (drums), has toured festivals and concert halls through every province and territory in Canada. In 2011 she performed on the Beach Stage for the 33rd Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts both with her band and as part of the New Directions:

An Aboriginal Collaboration. She has also played internationally in several countries including Japan, US, Greenland, Denmark, and New Zealand. Her live shows, and many appearances on television and radio have earned her an important place in the Aboriginal music scene, as well as a loyal mainstream following. “We have long recognized her as a talented member of our nation,” says Dene National Chief, Bill Erasmus. Gilday has many national awards including a Juno and Western Canadian Music Award for her second album Sedzé. She was named Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the Year (2011) by the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, and was the Musical Director for the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards Finale (2012, CTV). Gilday's performance in Harrison is part of the CD release tour for her much anticipated fourth album, Heart of the People. Tracks from the album will be performed live in Harrison with her full band and copies of the new CD will be available for purchase. Tickets are available online at www. harrisonfestival.com and by phone at 604796-3664.

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The Ruby Creek Art Gallery is planning an open house filled with music, cultural sharing and performances. The event will be held on the evening of Oct. 24, and will include the Git Hayetsk Dancers, flute music by Eagle Child, art exhibits by Mike Dangeli (Nisga'a) and Pascal Pelletier (Metis). Mike Bellegarde, gallery manager, said they wanted to

give visitors a more holistic experience. “We believe that art appreciation should go beyond the visual aspect of just ‘seeing’ the art pieces. We want our visitors to also feel the beat of the drums and to hear the voices of the artists, we want them to smell the cedar as it is being carved and, through story, to get a glimpse into the mind of the carver as a piece of cedar is

brought to life," he said. "We believe that our open house event will give our visitors that holistic experience and a better understanding of the art pieces that we have on display.” The performances begin at 6:15 p.m. and the open house runs until 9 p.m. Ruby Creek Art Gallery is located between Agassiz and Hope on the Lougheed Hwy., at the Skawahlook First Nation.

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Agassiz Harrison Observer Thursday, October 2, 2014 13 October 2014

Community Corner October 2014 Meet the Pros YOUR SOURCE FOR QUALITY LOCAL PROFESSIONALS

Community Events

Allowance, and

eed Income Supplement, sents: Juno Guarant will also learn wance for the Survivor. You Harrison Festival Society pre Allo to access, , how rday ly, Satu app to ay n about eligibility, whe Award winner Leela Gild to contact for l Hall.

who ison Memoria required documentation and October 4th 8pm at the Harr ppers Drug Mart or help. Registration appreciated, 604-796-9510, but Sho ssiz Aga at e labl avai ets Tick drop ins welcome. Free. visit harrisonfestival.com

ada Pension 6th Annual Peace & Correctional About That Retirement: Can - Sunday, nesday, Oct Wed y urit Officers’ Appreciation AllDay Plan & Old Age Sec Saints Anglican ssiz Library. Join a 8th from 5:00 - 6:30pm at Aga Service Canada from Citizens Services Specialist efits available under to discover the many ben about Survivor/Death each program. You will hear Disability Benefits, Benefits, Canada Pension

at October 26th at 10:00 am Harrison Highlanders Church. Performance by The h to follow service. lunc BBQ rs. Pipe st Gue and 604-796-3103 call FMI . Hwy ed ghe Lou 4 690

Groups and Activities FOR EV ERYONE

• The Agassiz-Harrison Ladies Golf Club

(Corner of 7 & 9)

• Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm

ay - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Feel 796-8604 or email us at kentharrisonartscouncil@ free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or call 604- shaw.ca 796-9932 FMI.

• Royal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop- • Harrison International All-weather in Tennis Club - Drop-in “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm tennis at 8 am daily at

& Fri. at 8 pm, the Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. Players needed, arrive early to regist er. Cribbage Good fun and exercise is daily. Non-members welcome. Call 604-7 96-2332 FMI contact John Allen guaranteed at no cost. 796-9117 • Harrison Hikers Group - Offers 4 levels of • Jam Session - Every hikes every Wednesday (easy, light, 1st & 3rd Saturday of moderate, the month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. strenuous) FMI call Ruth Altendorf 604-7 96-2084 Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a • Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Proje friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call Derry at cts for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-7 96-3060 or 604-796-1084 email agisborne@shaw.ca • Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm • Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drink on Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The ing affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-7 Sourc e Cheh alis Store & Ledoux Hardware 96-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103 daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welco

• The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group - Meets every third

Wednesday of each month from noon to 2pm at the lunchroom of the Royal Cafe 4588 6 Wellington s St., Chilliwack. New members the second Wednesday of each mont welcome. FYI call h from Oct- Owen at 604-795-52 16 me

• Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club - Meet

HARRISON MILLS COUNTRY Agassiz Campus Sunday, 10:30 am Kids’ Ministry Meeting at the Ag Hall 6800 Pioneer Ave. www.central365.org

n Admissio n o by donati

604-796-0538

July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30 pm. FMI 604796-3291 or 604-796-2423

• Agassiz-Harrison Community Serv ices • Kent-Harrison Arts Cou ncil - KHAC meets Thrift Store - We’re looking for volun teers! the third Sunday of each month. FMI Open Mond call (604)

open

• General Repairs & Data Recovery • Trojans & Viruses Removed • Same day service on all drop offs

Drop by 6438 Lougheed Hwy.

- Play at the Harrison Resort Cours on e Tuesdays the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Lion’s at 4:50 pm and Thursdays at 9 am. All levels Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 welcome. FMI call 604-796-3592. Pioneer Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951 • Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book • Hope Christian Women’s Club takes place on the third Thurs Club Brunch day of every - Free nursery by reser vation as well. For info & month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agas siz Library. reservations call Raye 604-8 69-54 Love to read and want to talk about 20 what reading? You don’t have to be a member, you’re • Agassiz Harr ison just drop Com mun ity Drivers in when you can. Pick up the book at Program - A community based volunteer drive the any time before the meeting and get library r ready to program providing rides to all local, Frase share your opinions! & Lower Mainland medical appointme r Valley nts & other personal services. Always looking for • Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from more drivers. 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall 9 am - Call 604-798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ with any outlook.com unfinished sewing, stitching, knitti or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., Agassiz. ng projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. • Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 Meets every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm • Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us at Agassiz for a United Church. FMI free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 call Linda 604-794-5554 - 6 pm. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectatio ns, enjoy • Harrison Community Social Club community companionship. Families & all ages Drop-in every Thurs . at Harrison Hot Springs welcome. Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts , games & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 • The Harrison-Kent Community Sing or Suzanne ers 604-796-1269. - Meet every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Memorial Hall. FMI call Carol at 604-796-2749. • Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage • T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or at 1 pm, Sit 5:45 and Be Fit 10:30 pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs.

• Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy,

Rick’s Computer Services

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2014 10:30 am - 4 pm

Raffl Prize e s Lun Availach ble

Have a Quilt you would like to show? For more information please contact Mary at 604-796-9261 Or Kim at cabinfever@telus.net Harrison Mills Community Hall 1995 School Road, Harrison Mills, BC

R.C.E. APPLIANCE REPAIR

604-796-2834 Service to all makes of washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers & refrigerators

ATOR V O N E R ERCIAL & THE

COMMENTIAL RESID e

te Hom Compvleations Reno ns Additio g Framin te Laminnag ri o ss Flo Fibergla & d o Wo ecks Sund

KELLY AT 604.819.1936

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H R A Professional ROOFER arrison’s ope’s

osedale’s

gassiz’s

30 Years experience in Residential Roofing Locally Based Keeping it “ LOCAL ” is good practice

Larry

(the BOSS does all the work so you know it’s)

DONE RIGHT

604.997.7602

Agassiz All Storage Easy access from Hwy 1 or 7 We have storage for:

• RVS • BOATS • VEHICLES • Heated units • Long term discounts • Security fenced • Electronic gate • Video surveillance

Call (604) 795-0214 24 Hour Service

Locally owned and operated For more information visit

7651 Industrial Way Agassiz, BC • Ph: 1.604.796.5577 info@agassiz-all-storage.com • www.agassiz-all-storage.com

www.peteandsonplumbing.com

Your Residential Garbage Service Provider Ask about r us & green ecycle w servicesaste !

Toll free 1.844.646.6337 pioneerdisposal.com • pioneerdisposal@gmail.com

Hope Auto Body Ltd.

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FINBACK CUSTOM WOODWORKS

604-796-1196 | cell 604-857-3375

• Complete collision & glass services • Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

966 6th Avenue, 604 •869 •5244 www.hopeautobody.ca

• New Cabinetry and Cabinet Refacing • Counter Tops • All Custom Cabinets are made from solid wood (no particle board) 6390 PIONEER AVE., AGASSIZ

V I S I T O U R S H OW RO OM

www.finback.ca

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INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 6

IN MEMORIAM GIFTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

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TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862

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MARINE .......................................903-920

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OBITUARIES

Stolting, Hermann

August 13, 1926 September 16, 2014 Hermann was born in Santiago, Chile and passed away peacefully at Logan Manor in Agassiz, BC. He was predeceased by his wife, Erika, in 2011. He is survived by family in Germany: sisters Ulrike and Hadwig, brother Konrad (Ingrid), nephews and nieces and friends in Canada, Germany and Chile A celebration of Hermann’s life will be held at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack BC on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00PM. 604-7921344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium, in care of arrangements. Henderson’s Funeral Homes & Crematorium (604) 792-1344

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

WELDER/FABRICATORS Full-time,permanent. Must have C level or higher with 3+ years on job welding exp. Metalcore exp. a plus. We offer competitive compensation, paid o/t & benefits.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS 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. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package. 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.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

Apply with Resume to: sales@duraramp.com FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

PERSONAL SERVICES 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Part time work for a automotive mechanic/technician. Good working conditions, Mon - Fri. Competitive wages based on flat rate. Position may work into full time. Chilliwack Engine & Auto Repair 604-792-9252 or email

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Are You $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

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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.

INFORMATION

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Classiﬁed Advertising: What a bright idea!! www.bcclassiﬁed.com 33

INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 102

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

PAYROLL/HR GENERALIST, $40-50K + Bonus, 604-727-3141, clifftang@zealotsconsulting.com

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. All Cash-Retire in Just 3 Years. Protected Territories. Full Details CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629. Website WWW.TCVEND.COM.

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• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EDUCATION

APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Home Occupation and Development Permit Areas What: Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1513, 2014. When: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent.bc.ca before 4:00 p.m., October 14, 2014. Where: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

What is it? A Zoning Bylaw amendment to address housekeeping items with respect to home occupations and the removal of development permit guidelines. What changes? In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment will:

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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COMING EVENTS

THE BARN FALL ANTIQUE SHOW OCTOBER 4th & 5th The Kinds of Finds...you have been Hunting for! CLOVERDALE RODEO & EXHIBITION GROUNDS 17763 62ND AVE. SURREY, B.C. V3S 4L5 SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4PM Admission: $6.00 ANTIQUE APPRAISALS FOR SHOW INFO 1-604-316-1933 www.antiquesbydesignshows.com

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS needed! Employers seeking over 200 additional CanScribe graduates. Student loans available. Income-tax receipts issued. Start training today. Work from Home! www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535

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• provide staff with the flexibility to determine if a Section 219 restrictive covenant is warranted in certain situations for home occupations. • remove Part 5.1 Development Permit Areas from the Zoning Bylaw. Guidelines for development permits areas have since been included under Part 9.0 of the District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1508, 2014. Subject Lands

HELP WANTED

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

Req: Carpenters, Helpers Labourers, CSO’s/OFA’s TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hr Work Today, Daily or Weekly Pay Apply 9AM to 2PM at: 118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

Need more info? The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from October 2, 2014 to October 14, 2014 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

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www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

LANDSCAPING

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.

338

PLUMBING

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 526A

TRANSPORTATION

$499 & UNDER

810

AUTO FINANCING

551

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters & Replace Fascia 604-812-9721

MOVING & STORAGE

MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca (778)378-6683

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MEDICAL HEALTH

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $35hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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Warehouse Lien In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:

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

Saturday, October 11 10 am to 3pm Furniture, tools, pictures, etc, etc.

851

We Service all Makes • •

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

ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

HELP WANTED

627

from $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

HELP WANTED

SKOWKALE FIRST NATION #10 - 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Phone: 604-824-5117 Email: afc@shaw.ca

PETS

GENERAL MANAGER

477

Skowkale First Nation is seeking the services of a confident and energetic General Manager. This is a full time one-year contract with potential for permanency. Reporting to Council, the General Manager is responsible for leading, planning and organizing the day-to-day operations of Skowkale.

• A Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or Public Administration • A minimum of five (5) years of related and progressive senior management experience, preferably in a First Nation environment • Must have a broad knowledge of First Nation governance, proposal writing, finance, infrastructure, property taxation, land code, planning and development and capital project management • A strong understanding and working knowledge of MS Office Suite software (including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) • Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including: reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resources, policy development • Demonstrates the ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public, to work collaboratively with Council and staff, and to build partnerships in the community and surrounding area • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds • Must successfully pass a pre-employment RCMP criminal record check • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License (Class 5) and have reliable transportation to and from work.

SALARY GRADE: Negotiable and will be based on qualifications APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received prior to 4:00pm on October 31, 2014 If you are interested in being a part of our success, please submit your cover letter and resume in complete confidence to:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 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

APARTMENT/CONDO

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

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

T. Marlowe Manor (Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction, condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

747

RV PADS

Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361

749

STORAGE

TRANSPORTATION

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 dr, auto, a/c, power lock. STK#564 $2,495. 2003 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#615 $2,900. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2004 TOYOTA ECHO 4 dr, sedan, auto, a/c. STK# 612. Only this week! $3,995. 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA 7 passenger, auto, loaded STK#554. $5,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4 door, 4X4, auto, 7 passenger, fully loaded, STK#470 $6,900. 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD, 4 dr, auto, only 140km, STK#371. $8,900. 2009 DODGE AVENGER, 4dr fully loaded. STK#532. $8,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2010 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr, sedan, auto, full load. ST#609. $11,900. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900. 2009 FORD F150. Super crew 4dr, auto, 4 X 4, loaded. STK#492. $16,900.

33166 South Fraser Way DL# 40083 778-908-5888

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

WANTED: shop space 15’x30’ min. for restoring an old vehicle. Must have 220 V. wiring, concrete floor, heat. Call: 604-798-1317 or email: dgdnbr@gmail.com

SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029

1999 VW JETTA 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#619. $3,900. 2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $3,900. 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, auto, full load. ST#585 $5,900. 2007 DODGE Caravan 7 psgr, Aircared, STK#524 $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 FORD FUSION 4 door auto, loaded, A/cared, ST#321 $6,900 2007 KIA RONDO 4 dr, auto, 7 psgr, leather, runs good, STK#424. $10,900. 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA 4 dr sedan, loaded. No trade. STK#504. $10,900. 2006 FORD F350 XLT quad cab, 4X4, auto, diesel, only 156K STK#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. STK#126. $14,900. 2007 FORD F350 LARIAT crew cab, diesel, 4 X 4, auto short box. STK#275. $16,900.

Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca

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Purebred 10 yr/old fem Himalyan ‘Princess’ is looking for a new home, she’s a gentle, talkative indoor cat. Ideal for retired. Free to good home 604-466-5645

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518 10/14F_SFN3

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

$575.00 1 br.,Mt. Cheam views,updated suite,elevator,new laundry facilities,storage locker,parking & walk to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount for seniors. 604-367-8737.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:

1996 36’ Triple E motorhome, 270 Cummings diesel. Exc shape. $35,500. With Tracker tow car $41,000. (604)796-9074

845 RENTALS

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

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Skowkale First Nation #10 – 3rd Floor 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Attention: Chief Willy Hall Subject: General Manager JD Email: Info@skowkalefn.com Or Fax to 604-824-5342 to: ATTN SKOWKALE

PETS

BOSTON TERRIER. Female, 4 months old. Shots & dewormed. $300. obo. Call (778)347-4615

POSITION SUMMARY:

RECREATIONAL/SALE

HOMES WANTED

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

706

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1992 Crank-up Scamper Camper 8’6”. Furnace, 3 burner stove, flush toilet, w.t, 1000 lbs. Good Condition $2800. 604-796-9316

MOBILE Homes $19,900 - & up, Merritt BC. in Park ready to move in call 1-800-361-8111 or visit www.buyandsellmobilehomes.com

VACUUMS

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

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Abbotsford

WE BUY HOMES BC

•

ELECTRICAL

MISC. FOR SALE

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

REAL ESTATE

TRUCKS & VANS KEY TRACK AUTO SALES

• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

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

237 Miami River Drive

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Harrison Hot Springs

560

320

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Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Angela Niittynen of the last known address of: 6389 Golf Rd., Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3; For unpaid rents totaling $287.91. If this amount is not paid on or before October 16, 2014, the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.

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