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Henry Braun thought long and hard before announcing his plans to leave council after one term and set his sights on the mayor’s chair. While another four years on council was appealing, he also felt, “I’m not sure we’re heading in the right direction.” His decision paid off. Braun defeated incumbent mayor Bruce Banman by 577 votes out of a total of 31,765 – or less than two per cent. Now, with less than two weeks until he assumes his new role on Dec. 1, Braun is meeting with city staff and councillors-elect to begin working towards the direction he sees for the city. He said Abbotsford has so much going for it, “we just need to pull a lot of loose strings together, and I think people will be pleasantly surprised at the change in the city over the next four years.” On Saturday night, candidates and supporters gathered at a crowded Matsqui Centennial Auditorium at city hall as the election results came in. The close race was made more suspenseful by the crash of the city’s website, with the final results stalled and then finally delivered via hard copy. When the results were posted on a screen in the auditorium, Braun’s supporters erupted in cheers. Banman crossed the stage to shake Braun’s hand. For council, four incumbents were re-elected: Patricia Ross, Les Barkman, Moe Gill and Dave Loewen. The four new councillors are all members of the AbbotsfordFirst slate: Ross Siemens,
A DAY AT THE RACE TRACK A15 Abby man gets his dying wish: a day at the race track with his great-granddaughter
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CELEBRATING A MILESTONE A11 Cyrus Centre celebrating a decade of helping at-risk youth in Abbotsford
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Henry Braun was favoured in western polling stations while Bruce Banman was preferred in the east. For more, visit www.abbynews.com against all candidates – dis- tion from the public during his tasteful. He said the commu- campaign. Braun has mainnity needs to focus on issues, tained he doesn’t think the not people. He hopes in the courts – the city is involved next election that those on so- in legal actions with regard to cial media think twice about the homeless – is the way to their comments, as they can deal with the situation, but he discourage good people from needs more information from seeking office. the city manager and He said focusing on the city’s legal counsel the issues is more imon the case. But he said portant, saying that being in the midst of Braun is an outstandlegal action makes it ing community memdifficult for both sides ber. to engage. Braun said he was He said that many most concerned in the people still have conlast 48 hours leading cerns with high properBANMAN up to the election as ty taxes in Abbotsford, online comments on social especially in low-income media became nastier. He said households. He said property he tried to run a clean cam- taxes are higher here than for paign and while people told people living to the west of him that nice guys don’t win, Abbotsford – a problem that “I said ‘I’m trying to buck that must be addressed. trend.’ ” Braun said that during the Braun has set out some prior- campaign was been labelled as ities, including focusing on the “anti-business” and “anti-deissue of homelessness, which velopment” – which does not he said was a frequent ques- represent him.
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Banman: This has been the best experience of my life Brenda Falk, Kelly Chahal and Sandy Blue. On Monday, the final meeting of the 2011 to 2014 council was held. It was the last official gathering for three faces on council. Banman, along with Coun. John Smith, who is retiring, and Coun. Bill MacGregor, who did not retain his seat, were praised and thanked by their colleagues for their service. Banman later told The News he is going to take some time to spend with his family and think about his options for the future. Despite his disappointment, he said there was a lot accomplished in his term of which he is proud. With the race so close, he said it shows there is still division in the community. He said the city needs to stop looking at the mistakes of the past, as decisions were made by people with the best intentions, and to work towards a vibrant future – the foundation of which was laid out in his term. “I think it’s time for us to get together and start working on the economy.” As a grandfather, he said he wants to have a community that is economically sound and vibrant, where young people want to stay and can find good jobs. He said he loves the city passionately, and hopes people remember that he not only got the job done, but brought a smile to people’s faces. “This has been the best experience of my life. I have no regrets at all.” Banman said he found the personal attacks on social media during the election –
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“That’s not the kind of mayor I’m going to be.” He said the city needs to be more business-friendly than it is now, and that includes removing some hurdles for development and agriculture. But he said the city also has to protect the taxpayers when businesses want to come, so they don’t end up subsidizing commercial enterprises. The budget and the five-year financial plan are key issues that need to be addressed, with the plan actually followed. He said the current update of the official community plan (OCP), which will continue into next year, is important and the community needs to get involved in planning what the city should look like in the next 10 or 20 years. Though there is now a slate on council, Braun said he believes it will be a cohesive group. “I don’t think it’s going to be the slate versus the other four.” Councillor-elect Siemens told The News on election night that the AbbotsfordFirst team works together well and it is an open-minded team. He said they will vote their conscience on issues, but have the ability to work together. He hopes it will be a policy-oriented professional governance style. “I think we will work well with the new council and the mayor.” There were 32,259 ballots cast in the election and voter turnout was 37.2 per cent. There were 30 candidate choices this year, up from 21 three years ago. The additional candidates accounted for nearly 20,000 votes.
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Five incumbents return to Abby school board Two new faces join education representatives Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Two new faces join the five incumbents on the Abbotsford board of education, following Saturday’s municipal election. Freddy Latham and Phil Anderson join Cindy Schafer, Stan Petersen, Shirley Wilson, Rhonda Pauls and Preet Rai on the seven-member board. Two long-time trustees – John Sutherland and Korky Neufeld – did not run for the board this time around. Sutherland has retired from politics and Neufeld is seeking the Conservative Party nomination in the new Mission-MatsquiFraser Canyon federal riding. The official results were: Schafer with 12,777 votes followed by Petersen (12,343), Wilson (11,881), Pauls (11,680), Rai (11,489), Latham (10,901) and Anderson (9,928). Just missing a spot was Balbir Gill with 9,463 votes. A total of 16 candidates were vying for a position as a trustee. Speaking at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium after the final results were released, Latham
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Abbotsford Children’s Theatre. Also joining the board for the first time is Anderson, retired from owning an auto repair business for 30 years. He previously served as a school trustee for nine years, including one as board chair, in Lloydminster, Alta. Leading up to the election, Anderson said the key issues of im-
Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News
Bruce Banman may have lost his bid to retain the mayor’s chair in Saturday’s municipal vote, but he was the favoured candidate among hundreds of Abbotsford youth who cast ballots in student elections. Banman topped the mayoral poll, claiming 437 student votes, compared to 326 cast for Henry Braun, who narrowly won the actual election. Twelve schools took part, with eight schools reporting results
portance to him were class sizes too large for individual teachers and providing specialty classes for children with special needs. “Trustees need to be a link between the classroom and the community,” he said at the time. The inaugural meeting of the new Abbotsford board of education will be on
online at studentvote.ca. Banman was the preferred candidate at Bradner, Dave Kandal, Aberdeen and Harry Sayers elementary schools, at Abbotsford Christian School’s elementary campus, and at Eugene Reimer middle school. Braun narrowly won McMillan elementary and outdistanced Banman at Fraser Valley Adventist Academy. The student-elected council was also different than the one chosen by eligible voters. Moe Gill was one of four
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tics that were used in the election campaign, including the formation of fake websites and Long-time councillor Patricia Ross topped Twitter accounts that bad-mouthed some of the polls in Abbotsford on Saturday for the the candidates. “It’s always disappointing to see that in polififth consecutive election. Ross, who was first elected to office in 1993, tics and I long for the day when that doesn’t pulled in 14,852 votes – almost 3,000 more happen anymore, but I do take heart in the fact that most of us were definitely than the 11,955 that went to secondtaking the high road. We’re very supplace finisher Les Barkman. portive of each other, very encourag“(I’m) very, very honoured and priviing, very friendly.” leged that they voted me there, and She said having four years, instead determined to work very hard to deof the previous three, before a new serve that,” Ross said of the results. council is elected will provide more Four of the eight council seats went opportunity for the mayor and counto new candidates – all from the new cillors to “get things accomplished.” AbbotsfordFirst slate – and Ross said Ross said among the first priorities she is excited about this change. for the new council will be budget “They’re good people and I think ROSS deliberations, and she said one of her we’ve got a really good blend of expepersonal goals will be to continue to rience and new.” fight Metro Vancouver’s plans to build incinShe said is also looking forward to working with newly elected mayor Henry Braun, who erators. Ross has been a vocal opponent of the defeated current mayor Bruce Banman by only proposal to build a waste-to-energy trash 1.82 per cent of the votes. incinerator in the Lower Mainland, saying it Ross and Braun have been on council towill w cause detrimental harm to the fragile gether for the last three years, since he Fraser Valley air shed. was first elected as a councillor in 2011. VIDEINOE Ross served as the only woman at the “Henry’s a good man. He’s a very, very ONLws.com council table for the previous three years, abbyne hard worker; a man of real integrity. I but b is now joined by three others – Brenda know he’s going to make a great mayor,” Falk, Kelly Chahal and Sandy Blue, all from Ross said. the AbbotsfordFirst slate. She said she did not like some of the tac-
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“There are some things you simply can’t control,” he noted. “In my view, politics in this area, Bill MacGregor felt the sting as the final election like every other area, is very tribal, there are lot of tribes – the churches, the synagogues, income results trickled in Saturday night. The incumbent two-term councillor lost his seat levels, farming, cultural divisions, divisions of age by just over 1,000 votes to Sandy Blue, the eighth- and so on and so forth — certainly the group, the place finisher from the Abbotsford First slate who tribal politics played itself through this election. You can take a good look at how the various pregarnered 9,614 votes. He was the only incumbent who wasn’t re- cincts, polling stations, play out and represent the various aspects of our society.” elected. And while he’s not pleased about his election“I’ve never been fired in my life… so yeah, it hurts. And it hurts my family too. My big night loss, MacGregor, a former school principal, feels privileged to have served on Abbotsford city issue particularly was with some of the council for two terms and he’s proud of things that were said on social media,” what council has accomplished during MacGregor said on Tuesday. those six years. Still, MacGregor isn’t second-guessing “To serve the public is very gratifying. how he ran his campaign. Any time you can help anyone in this “I don’t know that there is anything that world is very gratifying. I think the things I could do differently.” we were able to accomplish are evident to “Certainly things like the stand we took everyone.” on the homeless shelter plays out. And “To me, I’ve always been a public servant certainly when you step up and call out MACGREGOR … I feel that putting your hand up for this somebody [Abbotsford First] for reporting job, you need to understand that this is a the financial situation and other situations about the city incorrectly, and stand up for public servant [position]. We are here to serve the the truth, there are going to be people who have public; we’re not here to serve ourselves. That’s a different agenda, and are using that for their the way I’ve always approached it and will and would continue to approach it – if I feel called to agenda to basically bully you, or try to bully you.” MacGregor was never a big fan of politics to do something, whether it’s run for office or put begin with, but he’s particularly disheartened by a program in place at a school, then that’s what what he describes as the new wave of aggressive I’ll do.” Don’t expect MacGregor to take another run for American-style politics. a council spot soon. “Yes, I’m disillusioned and dismayed that we “I doubt that very much.” have this kind of politics here, because there’s For now, he has other priorities. “Now I’ve got no place for it as far as I’m concerned and I say that unapologetically, I think it was disgraceful in to find a [new] road because I’ve got two young some ways. However, that’s not what I’m blaming children in school and a wife and we’ve got a mortgage, just like everybody else.” for my loss.”
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Change and hope Abbotsford voters are a fickle bunch – or at least, those that actually vote. A civic election turnout of 37 per cent is nothing to boast about. For the fourth consecutive time since 2002, they have unseated the incumbent mayor after one term, and installed another leader. In the latest manifestation of that trend, Henry Braun moves from his council seat to the mayor’s chair, replacing Bruce Banman by the narrowest of margins. The other consistent feature in Abbotsford civic politics of re-electing a majority of council incumbents was disrupted this time by the reality that three were not running. Ultimately, the electorate favoured the AbbotsfordFirst slate over Bill MacGregor, who sought a third term. The result is a dramatically changed council with four new representatives. That will bring a new dynamic to civic governance in Abbotsford, as will the wel-
come fact that there are now four women on council. It’s a potentially strong mix of political experience and fresh viewpoint. That’s the upside of this election. The downside was the juvenile, nasty conduct in the social media world, with fake websites, flurries of allegations, and vitriolic commentary. It’s truly sad that some people think such behaviour is appropriate or useful in an election – or anywhere else, for that matter. We appreciate the hard work and commitment of the outgoing mayor and councillors. Their term was not without controversy, but it was also marked with accomplishments. They were faced with a host of tough challenges, including homelessness, and a financially problematic public facility and its hockey team tenant. Progress was made in those areas and others. We hope that continues.
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Other Hand If Saturday’s election did anything for me, it is that as council members get their new “sea-legs,” I likely won’t feel compelled to write about civic politics for a while. In some ways I was disappointed with the end results; in others pleased. I don’t believe we will have a wildly radical change in city operations, though I am certain that Mayor-elect Henry Braun will be fairly quick to establish his philosophy on how things should be run. Braun’s victory showed that he worked the electorate, and if Saturday night’s audience at city hall was any indication, he did a good job recruiting support in the South Asian community. That community will also be represented, I think for the first time, by two
members on council – more than justifiable considering its percentage of population in Abbotsford. In fact, this council is quite reflective of the great diversity that exists in our city. As to the four slate members, I have a feeling they will emerge as far more independent thinkers than their “team approach” indicated during the campaign. All in all, I wasn’t too surprised. We all knew the mayor’s race was going to be tight, and those who did win a councillor seat were among the better known of the candidates. However, virtually everyone who put their names forward did it for honorable and heartfelt reasons to try to make our city a better place. And for that alone they deserve commendation and our thanks for making the effort to try to bring about change. That’s what elections and democracy are all about. If I hold a concern about the mayoral election, it is not so much about who won as it is the message the voters have sent out to the investment community that we change mayors – and thus the
assumption of political direction and stability – almost as often as most people change their cars. Who, from outside our community, will consider investing in long-term significant projects when there is uncertainty that the decisions made one year will flip-flop the next? And that will be Henry Braun’s chal-
Creating the environment for a solid, ever-growing workforce and tax base is what will halt the seemingly constant changing of the guard in the mayor’s office. lenge – to ensure those who may consider investing here to develop business opportunities, creating jobs and an enhanced commercial and industrial tax base, that he and the direction he wants to move the city will be around for a while. Henry comes to the mayor’s chair with
business credentials, so I’ll be interested to see what moves he makes to reach out to investors, wherever they may be from, to encourage them to develop our vacant commercial and industrial land, fill empty buildings and re-open shuttered businesses. That action will be concrete in our community’s future. Solving the homeless issue, while popular and newsworthy is, sadly, merely a cosmetic fix to huge underlying issues of addiction and mental health. Creating the environment for a solid, ever-growing workforce and tax base is what will halt, for a while, the seemingly constant changing of the guard in the mayor’s office. It will be interesting to watch how all this unfolds over the coming months and years, especially the challenge of how to deal with the supposed white elephant that is Abbotsford (entertainment and sports) Centre. Turning that one around might end up being a tougher slog than ‘solving’ the homeless situation.
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letters What addicts need foremost is to stop using the drugs Housing first works well for people whose only issue is being homeless. But in Abbotsford, do we have many people whose only issue is homelessness? Very few, if any. The vast majority are drug addicts and substance abusers. For these people, the addiction issues must be addressed first. Our homeless population has been estimated at 151 people. Factor in the number of persons with addictions, which is as high as 80 per cent (according to Barry Shantz, leader of the Abbotsford chapter of Drug War Survivors), and we’re left with 121 people with substance abuse issues.
Supplying shelter without treatment is simply enabling the destructive behaviour that made them homeless in the first place. Homelessness for the substance abuser doesn’t happen  overnight. It begins with dabbling in drugs simply for the pleasure of getting high. Over time, the usage increases to a point where the cost of the drug starts affecting the ability to pay bills, and so the addict starts falling behind financially. They start lying to  friends and family and ask to borrow money.  A commonly heard excuse is that they are down on their luck and short of money to pay for living expenses,
What justifies the spike in gas prices? Ok, I give up.  With the price of crude in a nosedive for months, what possible justification or explanation do the oil companies offer for the insane spikes in the retail price of gasoline?  I’m not aware of any refineries blowing up or any pipelines springing a leak that cut off the crude for refining.  It’s become a weekly tradition (usually on a Wednesday or Thursday) to hike the price anywhere from 8 to 11 cents a litre.  It’s like the stations have all hit a blackjack at the casino. All that fuel in their tanks that has suddenly jumped in value and the profit margin has exploded. At least they used to try and offer an excuse (however implausible) for the sudden price jumps and the long, drawn-out reduction of that same price to where it was previously.  Now it’s clear that this is nothing but blatant profit-taking.  While collusion is unwaveringly denied and our government’s inquiries claim they can’t prove it, you only have to look at the “coincidence� of how different companies miles apart all jump to the same price minutes apart.  Who determines that all the gas prices are going to be exactly the same new higher price at the same time?  It’s a good thing I don’t believe in conspiracy theories. F. Forshner Abbotsford
Hopeful once again I like to send the Abbotsford News a sincere thank you for their superb coverage of the Abbotsford municipal elections. It truly gave a good insight into what mayor and city councillor hopefuls are made of. Abby News editor, you did the voting public a great service indeed. Along with many others, we do thank you for that. It was pure pleasure to read the ideals of Mayor Henry Braun and new councillor Ross Siemens suggesting doable sensible quick action in solving critical and urgent issues like the homeless problems. I do hope the new council will revisit the proposed expansion for the homeless on Gladys Avenue. There are two schools in the block across the proposed site, a daycare three blocks down the road, and various families trying to raise their young children in the densely populated area. It seems a welcome breath of fresh air has hit the council chambers. Abbotsford citizens are hopeful once again. Gertie Pool, Abbotsford
when in reality they’ve used the rent/mortgage/grocery money to buy drugs. Eventually, the addict loses his job. Friends and family are alienated as they realize the more they give to the addict, the more he demands. Some have possessions stolen by the addict. An addict is a master manipulator, and they watch helplessly as he spirals out of  control and ends up on the street. At this point putting a roof over his head simply provides him with a comfortable place to slowly kill himself. Those of us who continue to rationalize and make excuses for his behaviour are not helping him, we are
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enabling him. What the addict needs foremost is to stop using the drugs because it’s the drugs that are destroying his life. The answer is addiction treatment first, housing second. Addiction treatment, consisting first of a detox bed and placement in a long-term rehabilitation centre, needs to  be available to every addict. We can only hope the addict chooses to accept the help and services being offered, but if not, then he must continue his path of destruction on his own. Jackie Newman, Abbotsford
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Centre celebrates 10 years of supporting at-risk youth Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
The teen came to Cyrus Centre in Abbotsford to get off the streets for the night and have a warm dry place to sleep. He was given a box of items, which included some toiletries and a pair of socks. “Do I get to keep the socks?” he asked executive director Les Talvio, who informed him that he could keep everything in the box. Later, Talvio found the sleeping teen with his hand tucked under the pillow, clutching the pair of socks. This moment was a reminder to Talvio that sometimes just the little things can mean the most to a kid who might be facing some big struggles. The youth drop-in centre and emergency shelter has been providing this kind of support for 10 years now, first opening in just under 1,000 square feet under the Bavaria Restaurant on Walsh Avenue. At that time, Talvio and others – including representatives of Mennonite Central Committee, Youth Unlimited, Abbotsford Christian Assembly and Abbotsford Community Services – were concerned about the number of kids living on the streets. Talvio, who was a street outreach worker at the time, said these youths were in need of a safe place to stay for the night. “We had youth living in parks, under stairs, in cars, in sheds and barns, staying at unsafe places, being sexually exploited,” he said. They were unable to stay at home – for vari-
ous reasons ranging from family dysfunction to abuse – but the nearest youth shelters were located in Maple Ridge and Vancouver. Talvio said these teens needed support beyond just shelter. Many of them talked about wanting to take a shower, do laundry and get a meal. “They said they wanted to talk to adults but they wanted to talk to adults who were going to listen to them, not judge them.” A steering committee was formed in 2004 and Cyrus Centre opened the following year, initially providing services such as showers, laundry facilities, meals, one-on-one support and court outreach.
Les Talvio, executive director of Cyrus Centre, stands outside the centre on Ware VIKKI HOPES Abbotsford News Street.
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Cyrus Centre continues to grow 10 years after opening
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Talvio said the first youth to access the services had been living on the streets, was using drugs and was not connecting with his family.
Cyrus Centre was able to provide services for the boy and his family. He eventually moved back home, stopped his drug use, and went back to school. He is now in
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Cyrus Centre’s Ware Street location includes four beds for overnight stays along with support services. give up on them.” Cyrus Centre is now located on Ware Street, where it has expanded to include four beds for overnight stays and additional services such as employment coaching and the coordination of temporary or permanent housing. In 2013, the centre opened Cyrus House, where four young men live with house parents, and this year Cyrus Centre opened a location in Chilliwack.
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Talvio said Cyrus Centre is now serving as a model for other communities wanting to address their issues with homeless and at-risk youth, but he is grateful for the 10 years of success at a local level. “It’s been a blessing for me to be part of this and see the impact on youth and families, but it’s also been a blessing to see that Abbotsford is a city that cares,” he said. For more information, visit cyruscentre.com.
Abbotsford News Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Warrant issued for inmate’s arrest
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An inmate at Fraser Valley Institution for Women in Abbotsford failed to return following an authorized temporary absence, according to Correctional Service Canada (CSC). Assistant warden Chris Szafron said in a press release that after Amanda Sach, 24, failed to return on Saturday, CSC immediately notified Abbotsford Police. A warrant for her arrest has been issued. Sach is 5’ 5”, weighs 146 pounds, and has a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. She has a tattoo that reads “Carson” and “Jade” on her upper torso, one on her right forearm of a cross and one on her upper right arm of a skull. Sach is currently serving a sentence of 30 months for forcible confinement, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and robbery with violence. The conviction relates
The Fraser Valley Institution for Women in Abbotsford. to a home invasion in Penticton in November 2013, in which Sach was described at her sentencing hearing as the ring leader. During court proceedings, it was revealed that Sach showed up with a group of people at a home, and they demanded money from the residents and ordered them on the ground. Sach had mace and a knife on her when she entered the garage, where she punched one of the residents and hit the other with an axe handle. The female victim was knocked unconscious and had her hands restrained with zap straps.
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Privacy office upholds withheld legal costs News denied request for city to release legal fees for homeless camp injunction Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News
A city decision to not disclose the legal costs associated with the removal of a homeless protest camp in Jubilee Park last December was upheld by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for B.C. After the removal of the camp, The News requested the city release the costs associated with remov-
ing the camp as well as any legal fees related to a court injunction that ordered the camp removed, through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The removal cost the city at least $60,000, with the city listing staff overtime to clear the site at $40,875, contract services at $15,049 and departmental supplies and miscellaneous expenses at $6,660, ac-
cording to the city’s response. The city withheld the legal costs for the file, citing section 14 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, stating that the information is subject to solicitor-client privilege. After the city’s response, The News submitted a request for review to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
for British Columbia on May 2. On Oct. 15, the office responded, upholding the city’s decision to not “proactively release the information.” The protest camp was established in October of last year, organized by members of the Abbotsford chapter of the BC/ Yukon Drug War Survivors, which announced that a peaceful protest would con-
tinue until there was a housing solution for homeless people. The city issued notice in late November for the camp to be dismantled, citing safety violations noted by police and fire services and the contravention of city bylaws against camping in public parks. When the order was defied, the issue went to court, with the city seeking an injunction to prohibit the camp
in Jubilee Park. City lawyers presented evidence in B.C. Supreme Court that the campers were breaking city bylaws by lighting fires, using drugs and alcohol, littering and becoming involved in physical assaults. The judge said the camp was impacting public use of the park and this superseded the inconvenience of moving the campers. The injunction re-
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‘Papere’s’ dying wish granted Special memory for great-granddaughter Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News
Fred Chartrand of Abbotsford has always loved race cars. When he was a young man, starting at about age 16, he raced them himself – mostly old Fords – for a few years in Ontario. Now 72, he has followed the professional and amateur speed circuit for many years, attending countless races in the U.S. and Canada and watching everything he can on TV. Chartrand also has another favourite – his only great-grandchild, Kaidence Beauvais, age 4, whom he calls “my princess.” She calls him “Papere.” Kaidence is somewhat of a tomboy. One of her favourite possessions is a gift from her Papere: a little truck filled with 30 toy cars. She, too, has become fond of racing, and she’d much rather immerse herself in this world than play with dolls. Fred had told his great-granddaughter that some day he would take her for a ride in a race car. He always thought that if he lived long enough, he would even build her one. A few short months ago, Fred learned that day was not likely to come. Almost six decades of heavy smoking – three packs a day for many years Submitted Photo – caught up with him, and he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Fred Chartrand and his great-granddaughter Kaidence Beauvais Fred quit smoking cold turkey and pose alongside the Hearse in which they were able to ride as Continued on A16
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‘She’ll remember that for the rest of her life’ Photo fundraiser From A15
started making plans. Doctors estimate he has only another couple of months to live. Foremost in his mind has been leaving his greatgranddaughter with a lasting memory. She had never been to a live race, so the two headed to the Okanagan at the beginning of September for a combined camping/ speedway trip. Fred’s plan was to ask the folks at Penticton Speedway – one of his favourite tracks – if the pair could snag a ride. It was his wish to take Kaidence for a ride in a real race car with a real driver on a real race track. Once there, he explained
the situation to owners Johnny and Jasmine Aantjes. He was told it couldn’t be arranged on this trip, but it might be possible in a couple of weeks. So Fred and Kaidence enjoyed the races that weekend and returned two weeks later. He again spoke to the owners, and this time his wish would be granted. The news brought tears to his eyes. The moment was announced over the loudspeaker and, on Sept. 21, an excited Kaidence took her Papere’s hand, and the two made their way onto the track. They were told they could ride in the entire feature race in the Underwriters Undertake Hearse, which
clears the track of cars that aren’t moving. Kaidence had a smile on her face for all 30 laps. “Can you go faster?” she asked the driver on more than one occasion. At the end of the race, Kaidence handed the driver $5, saying it was for him to buy gas. In turn, she received a hug and a trophy that was so special to her that she took it to her preschool class to share for show-and-tell. Almost two months later, Fred tears up when talking about how special this experience was for him and Kaidence. “She’ll remember that for the rest of her life,” he says.
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Royal City Youth Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker comes to the Abbotsford Arts Centre, where rehearsals were held over the weekend, for one performance only on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at theactmapleridge.org or by calling 604-476-2787. The full-length ballet, which also plays in Maple Ridge on Sunday, features a cast of more than 100 dancers under the artistic direction of Dolores Kirkwood. The holiday tradition is performed to the classical music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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Transportation priorities named by chamber The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce has provided its input into the province’s 10-year transportation plan. The city has also recently approved a report from staff outlining the first priority as widening Highway 1 to six lanes between 264th Street and Whatcom Road, stretching about the length of Abbotsford. That is followed by improvements to Mt. Lehman Road between Highway 1 and the Abbotsford International Airport boundary and a railway overpass at an urban arterial road with a location to be determined. The fourth priority is the widening
of Fraser Highway to five lanes between Station Road and Mt. Lehman Road. The chamber has also identified these areas but also has noted the need to upgrade 16th Avenue from the Abbotsford Airport to Highway 99, stating that it is vital to have a safe, efficient east-west connector to service the needs of the southern part of the Fraser Valley. This has been a priority identified by Abbotsford, Langley and Surrey and is also a policy initiative of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “As the province’s fifth-largest city, and one of the most affordable areas in
which to live in the Lower Mainland, we know the demands on the transportation capabilities of our city will continue to increase,” chamber president Mike Welte said. “It is imperative that we start to plan ahead and start to take action on these priorities with a strong sense of urgency.” Ministry of Transportation officials are consulting First Nations, local government, transportation authorities and other community leaders across the province, all of which will be considered in the development of the provincial 10-year transportation plan.
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The Abbotsford Arts Council will be the recipient of $31,000 from the provincial government’s gaming grants program. “This funding will allow us to cover operating costs and capital purchases for the Kariton Art Gallery as well as host the 11th annual Arty Awards coming up in April of 2015,” executive director Gail Gromaski said. The grant is awarded under the arts and culture category of the Community Gaming Grant Program, which allows nonprofit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Gaming grants are also awarded in the categories of sports, public safety, environment and human social services. Organizations interested in applying for community gaming grants can find full application information at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming “It is important that organizations like these get the funding they need to provide opportunities that promote arts in our community,” said Abbotsford-South MLA Darryl Plecas.
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The Abbotsford Senior Panthers showed the power of the throwing game once again Friday night on their way to a 34-0 playoff victory over the Frank Hurt Hornets in the first round of the Subway Bowl. Panthers quarterback Jordan Fox threw two touchdown passes to Chase Claypool, one to Grayson Marcourdt, and one to Jordan Goheen as the Abby receivers overwhelmed Frank Hurt’s defence. It was a triumph for a squad that coach Jay Fujimura has groomed to throw the ball. “I think as a group the receivers and Fox work well together,” said Fujimura of his team’s success, “and I think it’s hard to cover them all.” The spread offence employed by Abby is ideal for creating one-on-one matchups for receivers
like Claypool, whose size and speed make such battles almost unfair. “Since I started at Abby and since we had ( former UBC quarterback) Carson Williams, we’ve always sort of been that spread throwing team,” said Fujimura. As always, Prenav Arya led the Panthers defence, and was integral to keeping the Hornets off the scoreboard. Fujimura credits the shutout to the studying the team has done over the years to ready themselves for different offensive systems. Jeremy Goldie added a pick-six for the Panthers, who are now one of only eight teams still standing in the Double-A playoffs. Next weekend Abby will take on the top-ranked Vernon Panthers in chilly Kamloops to vie for a place in the semifinals. Once again the Abby squad will be facing a giant, but this season the team has already man-
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MEI volleyball extends win record to 31-1
The Eagles controlled all three sets Thursday night against the Falcons, and rarely conceded an easy point on their way to victory. Power hitter Jordan Loewen, who won gold at beach volleyball nationals with teammate Jordan Koslowsky last summer, led the Eagles with 12 kills. Close
on his heels was Kaden Gamache with 11. In the third set the Eagles established an early 10-point lead, and players began to rotate off the floor with increasing regularity. Despite the expanding cast, MEI continued to build their advantage while providing opportunities for their bench to get touches in.
“Something that we’ve been focusing on from last year is just playing to our own potential,” said Koslowsky after the game. “It doesn’t matter who we’re playing against, we want to be as good as we can be, and each guy wants every other person on the team to succeed. We want to be as successful as we can be as a collective.”
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Hawks make early playoff exit in Subway Bowl Despite an intense second-half effort from the W.J. Mouat Hawks on Saturday, the Triple-A Abby football squad succumbed 43-30 to the Van College Fighting Irish, ending their playoff run. The Hawks entered
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over Rutland, the Hawks showed up to play. Down 20-0 early, Mouat fought back with an extended drive culminating in a touchdown pass to Elijah Falconer. The Hawks ran in the two-point conversion to narrow
their deficit to 20-8. “We felt that we could move the ball on them,” said coach Dennis Kelley, who explained that although the Hawks had trouble defending against Van College’s size and speed, the Mouat offence found
ways to score. Slater McCrae produced a big play for the Hawks in the third quarter when he broke through for a 70-yard major off of a short screen pass. This year’s Hawks were significantly
bers on Saturday from Sarah Wierks (21 points, 11 rebounds) and Nataliia Gavryliuk (17 points). Celeste Dyck, who has taken over point guard duties for UFV this season, had 17 points and five assists. “I’ve always been a pass first and score second player,” said Dyck, who also collected 12 points and five assists on Friday, “so I’m always looking for that extra pass. I love to get assists more than points.” Men: The Cascades men (4-0) won Friday’s competition easily (82-59) thanks to the hot hand of point guard Manny Dulay, who scored all his 17 points in the second half, including a 5-7 record from downtown. On Saturday UFV played a solid 10 minutes of basketball after a mediocre first three quarters, good enough for a 62-60 vic-
tory over the visiting Timberwolves, but not enough to bring a smile to coach Friesen. “The fourth quarter looked a lot different than the first three,” said
Friesen, whose team outscored UNBC 20-9 in the final 10 minutes to scrape out the win. “There’s got to be a reason for that and we’ve got to figure it out.”
Dominique Brooks led the Cascades with 16 points, while Nate Brown would score an all-important hook shot with 36 seconds left to give UFV the lead.
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DREBIT, Michael William On the evening of November 4, 2014, Mike passed away suddenly but peacefully in his home in Abbotsford, B.C. in the presence of his loving wife of 15 years, Beverley Kendall. Mike was predeceased by his mother, Brenda, on October 17, 2012. He is survived by his father, William, of Abbotsford; his sister, Beverley (Roy) Arthur of Aldergrove; two nephews, Ryan (Nicole) Arthur and Roy Arthur Jr., and his niece, Danica (Geoff) Taron. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Lydia Kendall and brother - in - law, Larry (Suzy) Kendall of Billings, Montana as well as many other extended family members and numerous friends. Mike was born to Bill and Brenda Drebit on October 26, 1968 in Surrey, B.C. where he spent the greater part of his formative years. Following high school, he decided on a life path which took him to Kwantlen College where he graduated in 1988 with his diploma in Criminology. After working as a Correctional Officer for 2 years, he went on to complete his police training at the Justice Institute of B.C., having been hired by the Matsqui Police Dept. (now Abbotsford Police Dept.). In 1998 he met the love of his life and best friend, Bev, at the gym. After 3 years of spending almost every day together, they married on a beach in Maui on February 1, 2001. Recently he completed his mediation training and certification, with the intention of joining his wife in her practice after retirement. Mike was characterized by his laugh, his positive disposition and his unique sense of humor. He had an unmatched zest for life and was noted for his ethics, honesty and dependability. He had a profound love for animals, a passion for good food and wine, and a keen interest in sports, physical activity and travel. Mike touched the lives of everyone who knew him and the world is a better place because of him.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and kindness at this most difficult time. In lieu of flowers/gifts, please consider a donation in Mike’s name to the Abbotsford SPCA. Online condolences to the family may be made to www.wiebeandjeskefh.com. Wiebe & Jeske 604-859-5885
FOYE Elizabeth March 1, 1926 ~ Nov. 11, 2014
Elizabeth (Betty) Foye passed away peacefully at age 88 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Born March 1, 1926 in Cornation, Alberta. Predeceased by her husband Gordon Foye on August 2, 2002, her parents Harry and Hilda Fielding, sisters Phyllis, Ethel, Dorthea and brother Harry. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Dianna Buehler, two granddaughters, Barbara Wiens of Leduc, Alberta and Brenda (Bret) O’Neill of Abbotsford, BC, four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren all of Abbotsford, as well as many nieces and nephews. Longtime resident of Abbotsford since 1969 having moved here from Craigmyle, Alberta. Her happiest times were spent camping, playing games and attending church regularly. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness and cheeky nature. Thank you to all her neighbors friends and relatives for supporting her independence over the last 10 years. A special Thank You to the wonderful staff at the Menno Hospital for the wonderful care she received over the last 2 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of the Nazarene 2390 McMillan Road on November 21st, 2014 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to the SPCA would be appreciated as Betty loved her “Kitties” or to a charity of your choice.
THIESSEN, Louella Marie
JOHNSON Margaret (Marg) Sophia Johnson
passed into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 13, 2014 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan on November 4, 1923. She was predeceased by her husband Charles, of 58 years, her parents, Lewis and Annie, and her sisters, Lewise and Willa. She will be sorely missed by her four children, Ken (Denise) of Sechelt, Linda of Penticton/Yuma, Dan (Tanya) of Kamloops and Bonnie (Vern) of Abbotsford. She was a proud
grandma to Colin (Tammy), Nicole (Greg), Corey (Shelly) and Jeff (Nicki) and great grandma to Jack, Jillian, Jordynne and
Sean. She is also survived by her brother, Roy, and her sister and best friend, Jean. Marg’s passion was her family, gardening, sewing and bowling. She and Chuck spent many happy hours in the motorhome travelling across Canada, Alaska, Oregon Coast and wintering in Arizona. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Abbotsford Hospice
Society at 33134 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K5. Special thanks to Dr. Ross, Dr. Brown, and the staff on the THPCU at ARHCC. Their tender loving care and family support was much appreciated.
PERRETT 1931 - 2014 Marjorie Lillian Perrett late of Abbotsford, BC, formerly of Chil-
liwack, BC, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2014 at the age of 83 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Jack, her 4 children: Edward (Leah), Barry, Randy (Carolyn), Tammy (Jim) Scott; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, brothers Bob (Wilma) and Brian (Brenda) and sisterin-law Marlene. She was predeceased by brothers William and Murray and her parents Maurice and Dot Genung. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC. Donations in memory of Marjorie may be made to the St. Paul’s Hospital Department of Audiology, Room 2618 Providence Building, 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6. Marjorie was devoted to her family and friends and lived each day to the fullest. She will be dearly missed. Tributes and condolences may be left at www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com
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It is with great sadness that the family of Louella Thiessen announces her passing, after a long illness - on Nov. 12th, 2014 at the age of 63. Louella Marie Thiessen was born to the late Nick and Hilda Thiessen, April 9th, 1951 in Powell River B.C. Louella graduated from Max Cameron High School in 1969. She attended Bible College in North Vancouver for a year in 1970. Then, in 1972, she volunteered with the YWAM (Youth With a Mission) Ministry and traveled to Germany for training and then spent 6 mos serving in Africa. Subsequently, in 1977, she graduated from BCIT as a Registered Nurse, and spent the next 15 yrs working in various hospitals in BC. On Oct 23, 1983 she married Paul Waldo Thiessen. Their continued devotion to each other is an enduring testament of love and commitment. In 1992, due to a back injury, Louella was forced to quit nursing, the profession she loved. In the years following, together with Paul, they became foster
STRACHAN, Mike Nov. 6, 1940 - Nov. 4, 2014 Mike was born in England but grew up in Victoria, BC. He was a mechanical genius who could repair anything with a motor. His interests in antique cars, tractors, scuba diving and commercial fishing led him to a wide circle of friends. After a short but courageous battle with cancer Mike has been called home, but his memory will forever remain. He leaves behind his wife, Diane, sister Carol Sheilds (Darryl), brother Robert (Linda) along with many family members and friends. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 at 2 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion (Aldergrove), 26607 Fraser Hwy. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Services Aldergrove.
Silvester, Daniel J (Dan) March 17, 1943 October 27 2014 We are sad to announce that Daniel (Danny) Silvester passed
suddenly of a massive heart attack, leaving behind two sons, Allen and Kenny, one daughter Kim, grandsons Dillion, Justus and granddaughter Jayden. We are saddened and at great loss for the man who was not only a father to us, but a best friend, coffee buddy, fishing pal and bowling partner. He will be missed more then words can describe. We know you are looking down on us with mom and it is where you belong but life is too short and no one ever expected this. Celebration of life open house in memory of Daniel will be held Nov 22, 2014 at the residence of his son at 3139 Coronation Court, Abbotsford, BC Between the hours of 12 pm 5pm. Please contact Elizabeth with any questions about celebration call 604-615-9102.
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FRIESEN, Abram 1929 - 2014
while and others continue to this day. Louella indeed possessed the rare ability to open her heart
and her home to anyone who was in need. This is truly her legacy. Louella will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 31 years, Paul, and her remaining sister, Eileen (nee: Brown). She is predeceased by her parents, Nick and Hilda Thiessen, a baby brother (Danny Roy) and a baby sister (Judy Marie). Louella will also be forever remembered by her many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and her many foster children. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthews Anglican Church on Tuesday November 25 at 11:00 AM.
Mr. Abram J. ‘Abe’ Friesen of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 85 years. Abe was born on January 21, 1929 at Scheinfelt, Saskatchewan and grew up on the farm in this small village. After Abe married, he and Anne moved to Swift Current, Saskatchewan and through his employment some years later, he accepted an opportunity to relocate to Abbotsford, British Columbia. Throughout his life, Abe worked a variety of occupations, including mechanic, tire store manager, furniture store owner as well as a realtor, for which he received some Sales Awards. In 1994, he and his wife, Anne retired in Kelowna, British Columbia where they lived up until June of 2014, when the couple moved to Red Deer.
Abe’s greatest lifetime achievement was that he was an honorable family man who trusted in the Lord to see him through anything. Abe will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Anne; three sons, Milton (Dusty) Friesen and Randal Friesen, all of Red Deer and Richard (Kelley) Friesen of Maple Ridge, British Columbia; four grandchildren, Janice, Jason (Sharon), Michael (Nina) and Courtney (Greg) and his two great grandchildren, Angel and Cherish. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers, Peter (Sarah) Friesen of Saskatchewan and Isaac (Esther) Friesen of British Columbia and his sisters, Helen Kehler and Evelyn (Abe) Friesen. Abe was predeceased by his parents, Jacob and Mary Friesen, two infant sons, brothers, John and Jacob Friesen, sisters, Anna Friesen, Mary Kehler and Tina Friesen; as well as his sisterin-law, Margaret Friesen and brothers-in-law, John, Ike, Cornelius and Henry. A Funeral Service was held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, November 17, 2014, followed by Interment at the Alto-Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Abe’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society at www.alzheimer.ab.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome. com.
Arrangements in care of Ashley Paton, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.
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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.33/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour. Employment starts immediate
Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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General Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available from January to June, 2015. Duties include weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Pay is $10.49/hour at 40 hours per week. Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention: Vincent Nesparoli
FARM LABOURERS required 5-6 days (45-60 hours) a week at our Sumas farm. Work includes; planting, spacing, weeding, flower picking and harvesting plants. All work will be outside and workers are expected to supply their own rain gear and winter clothing. We are looking for hard-workers with good attitudes. Our farm is not on a transit route and so applicants must have their own transportation. Employment starts in February 2015 and continues for approximately 9 months. The rate is $10.49 per hour. Please fax or e-mail your application to: 604-888-7640 or: rachel@vannoortbulb.com
Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada. Vegetable Farm workers Seasonal F/T Vegetable Farm workers required - Starting early Jan., 2015. Work is outdoors, Must be able to lift 30 lbs & willing to work entire crop season. Starting wage $10.25 hr. No exp needed. Fax 604-823-4698 or email: bajwafarmsltd@telus.net or mail Bajwa Farms Ltd. 2920 Tolmie Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V3G-2T9
Req’d F/T by PBN Nurseries Ltd. Duties: Assisting in pruning trees, potting plants, grafting & watering plants. Physically demanding job. No experience necessary - will train. $10.33/hr, 48 hrs/wk or rate according to HRSDC for 2015. Starting January 28, 2015. Email:
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Golden Eagle Group is looking for Agriculture Land Developers, specializing in agricultural land design, to support blueberry and cranberry operations in Pitt Meadows, BC. Work will commence as soon as possible. Candidates require knowledge in drainage & irrigation, land leveling; have sound knowledge of agricultural construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment; must have the ability to read agricultural blueprints; will be responsible for supervising general farm workers; maintaining project timelines and budget performa; constructing, installing, finishing and repairing wooden and metal structures and fixtures for commercial agricultural farms. Knowledge in agronomy is an asset. Pay is $14.00/hour. Please fax resume to: (604) 682-6183 Attention: Vincent Nesparoli Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada
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012110 Allison, Cathedral, Rathrevor, Tweedsmuir 012240 Cariboo, Monashee & Old Clayburn 012260 Azalea, Exbury, Ivy, Laburnum, Latimer, Seneca 101010 B, 1st, Melan, 2nd 101030 Farmer, Fifth, Sixth & Seventh
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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
HAIR STYLIST req’d f/t for Abbotsford location. Call 604-853-8371 or email resume to lorence@telus.net
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CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity! Abby. 604-857-2221
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPISTS For various resort locations in the Kelowna and area.
Hosting a Job Fair Saturday, November 22nd 11:00am - 2:00pm 5111 - 272 St., Langley
Instant Clientele Waiting For location details visit: www.kelownaspa.ca Apply with resume to: debra888@ beyondwrapture.com
Entry-level warehouse order selector positions are available at our Perishable Facility and Dry Goods Facility.
Stable, part-time union positions with hours ranging 16-40 hours per week. Starting wage is $13.80/hr and EV Logistics offers an attractive incentive program and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. An excellent training program is provided. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to do repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. Weekend work, flexible daytime and afternoon availability and English communication skills essential.
No access to public transit.
Please bring your resume and 2 pieces of ID for the interview - 1 piece must have government issued photo ID.
Check out our website to learn more:
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KITCHEN HELPERS P/T & F/T Required by LEE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN. Must be responsible person. Drop off resumes before 4pm: Lee’s Chicken, 33576 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford. No phone calls please.
FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
Grocery Store Supervisor Req’d. Sal: $18/hr, F/t, Pmt, 1+ yr exp. High School req’d. Duties: Supervise, coordinate & schedule staff, Assign duties, Resolve customer complaints, Supply shortages, Prepare reports on sales volumes & grocery, Maintain sales records for inventory, Train new staff. Lang: Basic English. Knowledge of Punjabi or Spanish as asset. Location: 32234 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1W8. Contact Simar. Guru Nanak Market at: gurumkt@hotmail.com or fax: 604-746-4696
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$250 New Hire Bonus and a Career with a Difference!
~ Are you a goal-oriented selfstarter who enjoys meeting people? ~ Do you like to help small business with creative ideas and helpful benefits? ~ Do you have a successful track record in inter-personal sales? The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Membership Development Representative.
CONVERGYS AND FLIR (WWW.FLIR.COM) HAVE JOINED FORCES BRINGING HIGH TECH OPPORTUNITIES TO THE CHILLIWACK AREA! Our products are used to save lives, capture criminals, provide safety and security around the globe, and protect our natural resources.You’ll provide support and troubleshooting to end users and, along the way, become an expert in a fast growing segment of the IT sector. You’ll need to bring a solid tech foundation but we’ll take care of the rest! Full time paid training and the chance to work on the leading edge of technology. • $250 New Hire Bonus Program • $11.75 per hour • Full-time, paid training ($11.25/hr. trg rate applies) • Up to $200 in monthly bonuses • Excellent Benefits • Ongoing training & internal growth opportunities
now a part of
The Membership Development Representative will have a key role to implement and execute membership growth and retention programs working towards successful realization of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce strategic plan. This full time position is ideal for a results-focussed individual who is comfortable making cold calls and building relationships with members and future members utilizing a self-managed and consistent work plan. Creativity, strong interpersonal skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways including social media are a must. The Chamber offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary and benefits, augmented by a generous commission structure. Independent, high spirited individuals with a zest for success and satisfaction should submit their resume with a cover letter by December 3, 2014 to: LaVonne Bandsma, Office Manager, Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce #207 - 32900 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 5A1
lavonne@ abbotsfordchamber.com
YOUR FUTURE IS CALLING 7955 Evans Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5R7
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
EXP’D DISHWASHERS req’d. for Eleni’s Restauant in Mission. Drop off resume in person to Manager.
.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
physically fit applicants are req’d to harvest & sort seasonal cut flowers. Some bending, twisting & light lifting req’d. Wknd work req’d, 40+ hrs during harvesting/sorting. $10.25/hr
011200 Beverley, Chestnut, Old Clayburn 012040 Glenavon, Glencoe, Glenshiel
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LOOKING FOR p/t server/bartender for past paced pub. Starting p/t with potential for f/t. Must be avail. days, eves, wknds & holidays. Please drop off in person resume w/refs to: Sneakers Sports Lounge, 2550 Yale Court, Abbotsford.
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LABOURERS SEASONAL FARM WORKERS NEEDED at
Bergen Farms to start February, 2015. 40 60 hrs/wk $10.33/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting fruit, and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding.
Fax resumes to: 604-854-5631 Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers Required for Canadian Valley Growers with locations in Aldergrove, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge. Job involves picking, planting and harvesting annuals. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods of time is required. Hours are 40+ over 6 days a week. Rate of pay is $10.33/hr. this job would be suitable for those looking for regular seasonal employment. Fax resumes to, 604-857-0666 or mail to, Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1
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Raspberry Council Manager BC Raspberry Industry Development Council is seeking a Council Manager for their Abbotsford office. Responsibilities include office and association management. You have the necessary skills as well as level of education, (postsecondary minimum) to manage a council. Visit www.bcraspberries.com for a full job description. Email resume to
arvin@mukhtiargrowers.com
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LOEWEN Welding Mfg., Abbotsford, looking for experienced welders/fitters with 3 or more years of experience, work week is Mon.Thurs. 10 hrs. a day, fax resume to 604-826-6051 or email gord@loewenwelding.com LOOKING for a certified auto glass installer to work in Langley. Please send resume to gottalovefastcars@gmail.com
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CHINOOK Dairy Service Ltd. Service technician required immediately. Duties include servicing and troubleshooting dairy milking equipment. Requirements include electrical experience, general computer skills and exceptional customer service skills. Company and manufacturer-sponsored product training will be provided. Must be team focused and able to work independently. For a long term rewarding career, apply at jimm@chinookdairy.com or fax 604-824-5859 CHINOOK Dairy Service Ltd. System analysis technician required immediately. Duties include testing/servicing dairy milking equipment. Requirements will include general computer skills, exceptional customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail. Experience is an asset. Company and manufacturer-sponsored training will be provided. Applicants must be responsible, independent and self motivated. For a long term rewarding career, apply at jimm@chinookdairy.com or fax 604-824-5859
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Forklifts, Coquitlam. We are willing to train any qualified mechanic. OUR COMPANY OFFERS: Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Benefits.
Please e-mail resume: mark@dansforlifts.com
PLUMBERS
Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th) Respected Mechanical Contractor req. Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers for all aspects of Commercial Institutional Mechanical work (New Construction). Previous experience is an asset. Team Environment. Long Term Opportunities Avail. Competitive Wages, & Excellent Benefits. Fax: 604.576.4739 or E-mail: mike@dualmechanical.com CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXING STYLE - EUROPEAN In-home Private Studio. *HOLIDAY SPECIAL fr $55. Appt 604-230-4444
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MIND BODY SPIRIT
#1 in the Fraser Valley
SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305.
LUXURIOUS FLOORING SERVICE a granite countertop fabrication & tile setting company loc’d at 36547 Carnarvon Court, Abbotsford, B.C., requires several F/T permanent Tilesetters. Job covers comprehensive tasks in the area of service preparation, build and install bolts, wires & brackets, mix & prepare material for tile installation, set and align tiles in positions, provide all finishing, and follow-up services. May also prepare cost estimates. 4 Years combination of experience & training, and some high school. Salary $25/hour. Email resume to: FLORIN24COSTEA@yahoo.com
PERSONAL SERVICES
MECHANIC Required Full-Time for Dan’s
PERSONAL SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING
Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.
• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus... Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...
Kristy 604.488.9161
threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca
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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
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
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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Eagle Eye Handyman Services Selling your home? Need a clean up? Deck Fences Pressure Washing info. Call Dennis 778-899-1910 COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273
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2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure. 113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.
604-746-0099
CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
PLUMBING
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
A LICENSED/HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER / Furnace man with 35 years exp. Ref’s. Reas rates. Free est. 24hrs. Don 604-220-4956 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383
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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Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca
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Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUA, FEMALE, 2 yrs old, very friendly, $450. Call (604)7947347 Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail now. $475. 1-604-794-5844
AUCTIONS
Info - Consignment - Appraisals
604-657-2072 / 604-657-1147 www.seahawkauctions.com
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UNDER $300 Ovation Guitar......$300 604-217-5662
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FIREARMS
Will buy your unused, unwanted firearms. Yarrow Gunworks, Gord Frost, (604)823-6308
The Valley’s Premier Farm Market Family owned & operated since 1975 For all your produce needs come see us at the farm. Open Monday ~ Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm (Closed Sundays) 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village
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FURNITURE
Black glass dining table, 7 chairs, wall unit, matching coffee & end tables, large computer desk, 2 lamps, black leather sofa. All for $1000. In exc cond. Call 604-852-9444.
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GARAGE SALES
LIFE’S SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE
2 Day Toonie Days Wednesday Nov. 19th & Thursday Nov. 20th Shoes & Clothing $2/each #7 ~ 31550 S. Fraser Way Across from Mandarin Garden (REGULAR) STORE HOURS Mon. to Sat. 9:30 - 4:30 pm COME AND VISIT US!! All proceeds go to Womans Life Recovery Home (Abbotsford)
CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397
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MISC. FOR SALE
MOVING OUT SALE Liv/rm, din/rm, bdrms, pool table, etc. Nov 19 thru Dec 12. Please call: (604)852-6872
STEEL BUILDINGS...”GIFT-CARD GIVE-AWAY!” 20X22 $4,358. 25X24 $4,895. 30X30 $6,446. 32X32 $7,599. 40X46 $12,662. 47X72 $18,498. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
MIRACLE MOVING
604-746-6777
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
Bill Reid pendant, NWC baskets, totems and masks, Navajo Jewelry, SW pottery, early Norval Morrisseau painting
✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel
(778)378-6683
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr. OVER 475 ITEMS!
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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Sunday Nov. 23rd, 12:00 Noon Preview 9:00am
MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil
MOVING & STORAGE
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Canary Island mastiff, 2 female pup, 1 brindle/1 red fawn, exc family companion, raised w/kids, good home only. $750. 604-791-3705
Native Art & Artifacts Auction
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
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FEED & HAY
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LANDSCAPING
*Hedge Trimming *Yard Clean-up Call Dan Funk @ 604-751-0115
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50. 2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30. 604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FUNK LANDSCAPING
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HANDYPERSONS
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PETS
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
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CLEANING SERVICES
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Fall Special - 20% OFF Office: 604-856-6177 Mobile: 778-549-5090
MILANO PAINTING Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
WE are High-Quality office cleaning looking for more work in Abbotsford, Elsi at epide.services@hotmail.ca
TOM VAN KEULEN Painting & Decorating. Int ~ Ext / Residential 604-853-9429 ~ 778-982-2191
PETS 454
EQUESTRIAN
WE are looking for cleaning contracts here in Abbotsford, Licensed, Insured and work safe, Elsi at epide.services@hotmail.ca
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DRYWALL
DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696
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ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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CEDAR HOGFUEL Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC
.CAN-PRO Paint and Drywall. Over 25 yrs of quality service. 3 ROOMS, $250. Insured. 604-771-7052
604-465-5193
GARDENING
LAWN CARE. Tree pruning/hedge trimming. Leaves, weed/shrub & junk removal. Cedar tree install. Roto-tilling. Pressure Wash. One call does it all! Dave 604-825-0066
TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.
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TONY’’S PAINTING
POLAR BEAR PAINTING Fall Special $299 ~ 3 rooms (walls only 2 coats) 604-866-6706
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 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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FRASER VALLEY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
Hosting a party? We’ll drive your guests home safely in their own cars.
Call 604-746-0601
to request an Operation Red Nose display kit for your function.
THANKS TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS:
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Kenneth A. FORCIER, CGA Inc. CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 31 Embrace your community. We’re in it together. Follow us: facebook.com/OperationRedNoseAbbotsford-Mission
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MISC. FOR SALE
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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.
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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com
APARTMENT/CONDO
Suites TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
Choose Standard, Upgraded or Renovated Suites! Choose Abbotsford or Mission locations! Choose Bachelor, 1 or 2 Bedrooms suites
Limited supply so act fast!
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
RENTALS 706
778-344-2787
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
32815 George Ferguson Way
MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex
✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at
Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall.
Please Call Ray
1.604.768.5361
3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc
Abbotsford Central THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE
LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $79,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
24/7 On-Site Staff
Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Ref’s req’d.
PETS OKAY
Phone 604-556-7705
BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS Clean, Quiet & Spacious. 3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.
1 Bdrm. from $610 2 Bdrm. from $725 Call Kel for Details
604.556.6465
Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $69,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
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ABBOTSFORD
Great View Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.
IRENE APARTMENTS
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745
Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certified. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.
Large units. Large Patios, Walk to Sprott Shaw College. Easy Highway Access. Storage Lockers & Parking Available!
Call 604-852-7350 ABBOTSFORD
Please call Annette
778.982.2590 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm. small quiet bldg. Nr malls. 1 sm pet. $750. utils incl. Now/Nov. 1st. 778-779-1951
Heat & Hot Water Included
Spacious Condos D D D D
Outdoor Pool Parking / Extra Storage Renovated 1 Cat Allowed
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• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm. Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...
Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz
www.eryxproperties.com *1 Bdrm from $695. *2 Bdrm $865. *3Bdrm $1150. Concrete Building. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Large patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng. Super Clean. N/P.
Call Dave @ 604-859-0482 33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified Mission
CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *
Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented
RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE
Property Evaluation 25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient
Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies
ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo. No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.
604-853-0333
HOMES FOR RENT
HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
FOR RENT
1992 GEO TRACKER 5 spd, 4x4, good cond, former tow car - low drivable kms. $1500. 604-858-1941
From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford. View all rentals on craigslist (fraservalley)
Century 21 Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
851 Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!
TRUCKS & VANS
1.800.910.6402
MISSION 3bd house on Juniper St. 1.5 baths, nr schls, shopping, bus. 604-615-7571 or 604-826-5071
746
1992 CHEV 3/4 Ton 454 auto, ext. cab, 8 ft box, canopy, 225k, good cond. $4000/obo. 604-317-7886
ROOMS FOR RENT
ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! CALL 604-854-6397
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RV PADS
Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.
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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 CAMRY, 214,000k, set of snow tires incl. $1200 obo. Call (604)491-4251
750
2005 LEXUS ES 330. 128K, Leather, fully loaded, Michelin snows, new battery / front brakes. $12,000. firm. 604-826-4864
SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD. 1Bdrm suite, sep ldry, nr shcls, shops, frywy. N/P, N/S. 604-852-2303, 778-552-9498.
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
EVERCLEAR METAL RECYCLING
ABBOTSFORD nr Rotary Stad/mall 2 bdr bsmt suite. Avail immed. $850 incl utils. N/S. N/P. 604-859-3733.
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Mission 2 bdrm lower level ste in new hse, $800 incl utils. NS/NP. Avail Dec. 1. 604-287-8868
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MISSION 33366 2nd Ave. Mission
MISSION, 2 bdrm, near schl/transit, gas F/P, own W/D, D/W, central AC, garage, pet neg. Avail Dec 15. $900 + 1/2 utils. (604)765-3340
1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750
MISSION. 2 bdrm. suite. Avail. now. Nr schls, shops & college. Ns/np. 604-751-3414; 604-615-7050.
HABITAT APARTMENTS
Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.
604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division
Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front. Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed. 33370 George Ferguson Way
604-855-0883
MISSION. 2 bdrm suite. Eaglestone Ave. Sep. entry. Ns/np. 604-8261764; 604-217-3179; 604-615-6510
COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.
604.814.4186
FRATERNAL Order of Eagles 33868 Essendene Avenue The Fraternal Order of Eagles is holding a GENERAL MEETING on November 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM. in order to remain financially prudent the Trustees and Officers present the following for discussion and voting 1. Reduce club expenses by leasing/renting one side of our current building and merging the hall and bar. 2. Using full volunteer bar staff with only a paid manager 3. Use some volunteer bar staff and cut paid hours. There will be a vote immediately following the meeting. We encourage all Arerie members in good standing to attend. For more info contact the Aerie Secretary at 604-217-5170 NOTICE OF SALE Bill not paid. $9908.90 1998 White Freightliner VIN #: 1FV3HLBAXWH956324 Owners: James Mahama and Carolyn Lush of 109-2990 Boulder St, Abbotsford BC, V3T 3P8. Place of sale: Carlson Fleet Maint. 112-31236 Wheel Ave, Abbotsford BC. Closing date: 12pm Noon, November 30, 2014.
SCRAP CAR Removal TOP CA$H PAID on the spot. Local Business. www.a1casper.com 604-378-2029
The Scrapper
MISSION. 2 bdrm suite. New paint & laminate. Cls to college, schls & shopping centre, NS/NP. Dec 1. 604-751-6201; 604-820-3931 MISSION 8568 Kimball St. 2 bdrm brand new ste, inste ldry, avail now. 604-615-7571 or 604-826-5071 MISSION. Huge 3 bdrm. suite. 400 sf sundeck overlooking Fraser Valley. New flooring & paint throughout. Parking for 2 vehicles. 5 min walk to WCE & Centennial Park. $1250/mo. incl. all utils. N/s, n/d, n/p. Avail. Dec. 1st or sooner. Robert 778-551-0563; 604-826-4996. MISSION. Spacious 2 bdrm. suite. With covered parking, ground floor of 4 plex. 5 min walk to WCE & Centennial Park. $875/mo. incl. all utils. N/s, n/d, n/p. Dec. 1st. Robert 778-551-0563; 604-826-4996.
751 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
1995 full sz Chevy P/U 4x4 w/454 cu in, other extras, low miles, great cond., $7000 obo 604-858-5161 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. New tires, brakes, recent tune up, reg oil changes ($3000 in recent work). Runs well $2800 obo 778-552-3378 2013 DODGE GRAND Caravan, nice family fan, loaded, 7 passenger DVD, backup camera, 43,000 K. Call Bob 604-614-3656. 2013 TOYOTA SIENNA LE, loaded, 24,000 K, very nice family van. Call Bob 604-857-4711
STORAGE
LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383
604-820-0128
Member - Crime Free Program
MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $660 & 2 bdrm starting $840. 1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req. 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
AUTO FINANCING
Cars • Trucks • Farm Equip., etc.
Abbotsford
MISSION brand new deluxe 1bdrm + open den ste in adult oriented bldg: full bath, 5 appl sec pkg. Ref’s Ns/Np. 604-820-8664
810
MISSION 2 bdrm gr/lvl suite, nice & clean, shared laundry, avail now ns/np, $750 incl utils. 604-287-5249
2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo.
Call
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm incl. cable & hydro. Near new mall. Avail. now. No dogs. N/P N/S. (604)381-1089
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
TRANSPORTATION
RV Sites $345/mo.
FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!
OAKMONT MANOR
MISSION. 2 bdrm. 7696 Grand St. Renovated. Corner top. Onsite manager. Available now. $800/mo. 604-287-6787 or 778-552-1808
845
ABBOTSFORD, 4 bdrm 3 storey executive house on farm $1900/mo. Avail now. 604-850-7609
PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.
1 BDRMS from $625/mo. 2 BDRMS from $725/mo. 1909 SALTON RD. 604-853-6620
736
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
604-853-2718
ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES
Mountainview - Bakerview
1 & 2 Bedroom Suites
New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $94,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $69,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances
Apartments
752
MISSION: 3 & 4 BDRM T/H’s, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715
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Townhouses
Please Call Rick 604.319.9151
709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 sq.ft. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731
1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances
RENTALS
ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.
or Email
Apartments
· Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · 24/7 On-site staff
RENTALS
MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and ref’s. No living quarters. 604-820-0808
Phone 604-852-4696
$660 2 bdrm. from $760
1 bdrm. from
Mountain Ridge
1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Parial view. Chuck 604-830-1960
APARTMENT/CONDO
ABBOTSFORD
SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS
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REAL ESTATE 627
RENTALS
SUITES, UPPER
ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. Close to bus, rec center, schools, Discovery Trail. Incl. ldry. Clean quiet neighborhood. Ref’s req’d. Avail. Dec 1st. $1700/mo. jwperchie@hotmail.com
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UPGRADE YOUR NEW F-150 TO AN XTR!
2014 F-150
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MSA Ford Sale $33,732 Loyalty / Conquest – $1,000
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5.0L Engine, Select Shift 6 Speed Auto, Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, Air, Cruise, 6 Way Power Seat, Tilt Steering, Class IV Hitch, 7 Pin Wiring Harness, Upgraded Radiator, SYNC Voice Activated Hands Free, Media Hub with USB, SecuriLock Anti-Theft, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Sirius XM with free 6 month subscription. FIE58484
2015 FIESTA HATCHBACK Air conditioning, power group, anti-theft. #31515
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$2500 down + Loyalty
MSA Ford Price $14,019 Winter Safety Package – $750
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604.856.9000
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604.853.2293 MISSION
Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215
MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED
Limited time offers. All new vehicle prices net of all available Ford rebates, all cash rebates, Loyalty Offer, Winter Safety package cash alternative, cash rebates in lieu of retail finance incentives, and dealer delivery incentives. Lease offers valid on advertised vehicles only. Lease stk# F1E8484 24 months at .99% lapr, guaranteed purchase option at lease end is $23,704.00 and Total Paid $11,343. Most advertised vehicles do not qualify for low finance or lease APR/LAPR in lieu of advertised cash or bank finance advertised prices. All dealer advertised vehicle offers are subject to prior sale. All dealer advertised offers valid on in stock or Factory ordered vehicles only. All prices plus PST/GST and fee of $420.00.Private offer for $750 rebate is only valid on eligible new Ford vehicles for customers pre-selected by Ford Canada, see dealer for details. Vehicles may not be as shown. Advertised offers valid until November 22nd at 6:00pm or until supplies last. Free Ipad/PS4 offer valid for in stock eligible vehicles only, see us for details. See dealer for any incentive questions. Dealer may sell for less.