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Dr. Gwen Point was installed as the new chancellor of University of the Fraser Valley on Wednesday during a formal ceremony at the Chilliwack campus. Point is the second chancellor for UFV, taking over from Dr. Brian Minter, who served from 2008 to 2014. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

UFV chancellor looks to lead by example Jessica Peters The Progress Dr. Gwen Point has been installed as UFV’s chancellor, becoming the second person to hold the ceremonial position. A crowd of about 400 people gathered on the Chilliwack campus Wednesday afternoon to witness the historic event, as Point was appointed to the role by B.C. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. Warm applause turned to cheers and then a standing ovation for Point, as she was dressed in her dark green chancellor’s robe and cap. She mouthed the words “thank you” as a First Nations drumming circle beat out a powerful rhythm and sang the honour song at her feet, below the stage.

While her family and friends in the audience held their hands open, Point jubilantly moved her fists to the beat of the drums, smiling and nodding. In her speech, the new chancellor spoke about difficult beginnings, friendships, and moving forward. “This is special,” she said, “because this is a house of learning.” Despite not finishing high school initially, education has been a constant thread throughout Point’s life, leading up to her new role as the ceremonial head of UFV. “I didn’t get to finish high school, not because I didn’t want to but because of the conditions of the times,” she said. “But I

wanted to get my Grade 12 and my mentors said ‘write your GED and apply.’ I did, and I’ve never looked back.” Point first took courses at UFV in the 1980s, when it was the Fraser Valley College. Her husband, now former Lt.- Gov. of B.C., Steven Point, also studied at the school in its early days. As Point’s education and career grew, the school’s did as well. She became a member of the University College of the Fraser Valley, and then an assistant professor at what is now a full-fledged university. Point stepped down from her role as an assistant professor in the School of Social Work, in order to take on the volunteer chancellor position. She had been teaching First Nations Studies, including Stó:lo

Nation Development, and Stó:lo Communications and World View. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC, a post-baccalaureate diploma from SFU, and a Master of Education degree from the University of Portland, and is near completion of a doctorate in education from SFU. She also holds an honorary Doctor of Education degree from the University of Victoria. “I am very pleased to be working with Dr. Point,” said UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Evered. “She brings a unique balance of community and university experience, leadership and understanding. She has served our university as a teacher, a scholar, an administrator, and a Continued: UFV/ p5

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Security, mobility issues dominate mail discussion Jennifer Feinberg The Progress Mail security was the main topic of Chilliwack residents who filled out mail-in surveys about the Canada Post plan to end door-todoor mail delivery. Those with limited mobility or disabilities also noted concerns about the conversion to locked community mailboxes, which could be located down the street from them. Chilliwack is one of the first communities in the fiveyear plan to have door-todoor phased out this year, as they started conversion efforts on the outskirts of larger urban centres.

So there’s heightened concern from many sectors about the transition. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers requested to be a delegation before Chilliwack council about the elimination of door-to-door but the response was that a council meeting “was not the platform” for such a discussion, as it was more of a labour relations matter. CUPW represents about 63 workers in Chilliwack, and about 21 of those members are mail carriers. Canada Post Corp. reps were invited to appear and several appeared in council chambers this week as a delegation. “We will ensure that every

Canadian is able to get their mail,” stated Gilles Chagnon, municipal engagement/ government affairs rep for Canada Post Corporation, in his report to Chilliwack council on Tuesday. Just under 12,000 residential households in Chilliwack with a postal code beginning with V2P will see the conversion to CMBs on Nov. 16, along with 134 business customers. About the same number already have the mailboxes. “Making the decision to end mail delivery to the door has been difficult,” Chagnon said. Only about one-third of Canadians still receive their letter and parcel mail at the

doorstep. Locals were asked for feedback in a consultation survey recently, asking for preferences about location and style of CMBs or community mailboxes. They’re working on finding “alternative approaches” for those “for whom the change would be a considerable hardship,” Chagnon said. Site selection for the new boxes will be partly from the feedback received, using safety and proximity as considerations. Canada Post will install the new mailboxes, and then keys will be delivered with the date when to start using them.

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Mail theft is still an ongoing irritant. “It’s true that crime is a reality here, and theft of

mail, even one incident is too many,” he said. Mayor Sharon Gaetz Continued: POST/ p14

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The mangled remains of two vehicles involved in a head-on collision on Evans Road near Wells Road on Tuesday. The crash sent the drivers of each car to hospital – one with “critical, life-threatening” injuries. On Thursday he was reportedly in stable condition. GREG KNILL/ PROGRESS

Crash sends two to hospital Two people were injured – one critically – in a headon collision that closed Evans Road for eight hours Tuesday. Police say a black Nissan Maxima, driven by a 37-yearold Chilliwack man, was travelling southbound at around 12:30 p.m. when it crossed the centre line and into the path of oncoming traffic. It struck a northbound white Honda Civic, driven by a 24-year-old Chilliwack man. Emergency workers had

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and Stevenson Streets until 8 p.m. as the RCMP Integrated Crash Analysis Reconstruction Section examined the collision site. The collision remains under investigation by Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Services. Chilliwack RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611.

Bus service has been cut in a number of school districts in B.C. to save money, but that’s not yet an option in Chilliwack. Instead, the school board has voted in favour of an outside consultant reviewing their transportation system, in an effort to make the service more fiscally feasible. The board of trustees approved the hiring of an outside consultant whose task would be to perform a comprehensive review of the transportation system. The report would come at a cost of about $25,000, as outlined in a staff report presented to the board on Tuesday night. Some of the items secretary treasurer Gerry Slykhuis would like reviewed include current bus routes and potential for growth, which if any services should be curtailed or terminated, what could be added to the current service and an evaluation of current policies, software, fleet, and communication systems, among others. The Chilliwack School District spends $400,000 more than its $2.3 million funding provided by the provincial government. They shuttle about 3,000 students over 5,000 kilometres a day, aboard 35 school buses. One of the burdens on the system is the practice of allowing courtesy riders on bus routes that aren’t filled to capacity. Once the service is offered to those riders, it’s difficult to take it away from families who have come to rely on it. “I get a lot of calls from parents whose children are no longer courtesy riders,” trustee Dan Coulter said. Slykhuis agreed it can be troublesome. “It’s a courtesy the first year but it becomes essential in the following years, and that does create problems,” he said. Continued: BUS/ p10

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Gwen Point new UFV chancellor board member, has held a number of offices in government, including the senior office of Chatelaine, and is a passionate leader, mentor, and role model in our community. She is an outstanding addition to UFV.” Point has taken over from Dr. Brian Minter, the university’s first chancellor. Minter ser ved two three-year terms, from 2008 to 2014. “This is a very sad day for me, and a really happy day, too,” Minter said, addressing the UFV Board of Governors. “The choice you’ve made is simply outstanding.” Bar r y Delaney, chair of the Board of Governors, was one of many officials to speak at the ceremony. “The ideal chancellor carries out duties with warmth and distinction,” Delaney said, traits that are part of Point’s nature. “She is modest. She is passionate about this place and about the Fraser Valley.” Point said she’s looking forward to her new role, and in the continuing role of mentor for those in pursuit of higher education. “My grandmother

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Grade 1 class. In total, the French Immersion program has added 50 students to the small school, bringing student population there up to 170. This week, the entire school celebrated the Quebec Winter Carnival in class, culminating in a family skating field trip, Gardner said. While the boost in students created initial traffic chaos at pick up and drop off

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has driven snow levels high up the mountains leaving coastal ski operators wringing their hands as they are forced to close the lower runs. While the Interior ski facilities have most or all of their runs open, the North Shore ski hills have just a handful of runs operating. As of yesterday, Cypress Bowl had nine of 54 runs open, Grouse Mountain had five of 26 runs open and Mount Seymour had just two of 39 runs operating. Watching the climate trends, ski operators around the globe are aware that there are dire consequences for their enterprises in a warming world. In the U.S., the National Ski Areas Association runs a voluntary climate challenge program for resorts to inventor y, target and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. They have some 30 resorts participating in the program and the

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BCTF calls for change in attitude Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that B.C. teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” (B.C. Views, The Progress Feb. 4) we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in B.C.’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review, and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two vice-presidents and I have been meeting with senior ministry of education staff on these initiatives as well. As a union of professionals, we work hard to enhance our practice in support of teaching and learn-

ing. The BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations—ranging from science, social studies, and art to technology and trades education—that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports, and lead important teacher inquiry projects. Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in B.C. We also funded, created, and launched a new online platform

called TeachBC that enables teachers from across B.C. to share their research and teaching resources. There are a lot of excellent things happening in B.C. schools and teachers are front and centre making it all happen. However, we cannot forget that any government strategy, initiative, direction, plan, etc. needs funding. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for this government to fund the basics like improving class size and composition. A change in government attitude towards funding is the first adaptation B.C. students need.

Dec. 10, 2014 by the Hon. Steve Thomson, Minister of Forest, Land and Natural Resource Operation, in my opinion has gone too far. In all of North America the ratio between resident and non resident hunters is mostly 90 per cent resident and 10 per cent non resident of the allowable allotment of wildlife.

In B.C. for years there has been a very generous allotment of wildlife harvest for non resident hunters who must book and hunt with a guide outfitter. This latest decision is taking away from the resident hunter and giving them to the guide outfitters to prop up their business. With over 100,000

Health care funding system needs overhauled Re: Fraser Health plans twomonth bump (The Progress, Friday Jan. 30) Your article just confirms what I have suspected over many years: our health care is being rationed! The fact that we have money in the budget not spent is proof. Had this money been used, there would be fewer people on the wait lists. Why is it that some faceless bureaucrat in an office can make a person wait, often in pain, for months to get necessary medical treatment? The money is there (you have admitted it!) just spend it. Never mind your bonuses. We have the most frustrating way of financing our health system. Block funding it is called. Fraser Health gets a sum of money to care for us in this area. Our

government would like it if they stayed under budget. The faceless bureaucrats know that their bonus is at stake. Therefore, don’t hire that nurse, don’t open that operating theatre full time, don’t operate the MRI machine to its capacity. Doing any of these things is a charge against their budget and therefore threatens their bonuses. Hence, waiting lists. If they got paid for the number of knees replaced or the broken legs fixed then the public would be served better. Anywhere else, one gets paid for their products - in our hospital care system they are paid for not doing anything. Time for a change! M.W. O’Cain Rosedale B.C.

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Resident hunters losing out As a B.C. resident hunter who has hunted the Alaska Highway for over 50 years for sustenance meat, I have seen a lot of changes that have restricted my access to being successful to putting meat on the table. I have accepted these changes, but the new policy which is “The Wildlife Har vest Allocation Policy” changed on

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It’s never too late Family Day should be a time when we set aside other things and spend time with our loved ones, usually mom, dad, children and grandparents, along with other relatives and friends with a special outing, or party at home. I hope many of you are able to do this. However sometimes members of the family are left out, because of misunderstandings, in the past, or today’s modern family doesn’t want to be bothered with an aging grandparent. If you are missing someone who should be treated with respect and love perhaps this is the weekend you might call them and say hello. It is never too late to say I’m sorry.

The Chilliwack Better at Home program aims to help seniors continue to live in their homes independently, while still remaining socially connected to their community. Helen, a senior who recently had painful surgery on both knees, is required to attend physiotherapy in order for her knees to heal properly. Her surgery had left her unable to drive, clean her house or even walk. The health care staff at the hospital referred her to Chilliwack Better at Home. The Better at Home coordinator reached out to Helen and arranged an in home assessment. During their initial meeting, Helen was informed that she was eligible to receive transportation to her physiotherapy appointments and housekeeping at no cost to her. She was enrolled in the program and received housekeeping and transportation within the week. Volunteers and paid contractors provide transportation services, minor home repairs, light housekeeping and friendly visits. The Better at Home program is managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and funded by the Government of BC. Helen has now successfully completed her physiotherapy and continues to utilize the program services as needed. She is able to walk her dog and is enjoying the activities that she participated in prior to knee surgery. If you would like to learn more about the Better at Home program, please call 604.393.3251 ext 240

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Valentine’s Day dance supports Wounded Warriors Looking for a way to surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? How about some tickets for a night of great food, dancing and comedy. The Wounded Warriors Weekend is coming to Chilliwack this summer, providing a relaxing weekend for veterans, police officers, first responders and prison guards suffering from the effect of PTSD. To make the weekend a success, the organizing committee

is holding a few fundraisers, including a Valentine’s Day dance. Tickets for the Feb. 14 event are $50 and include a buffet dinner at the Best Western, comedy by war veteran Bobby Henline, and music by Elvis tribute artist, Jeff Bodner. There will also be silent and live auctions. Tickets can be purchased at the Vedder Legion, Michelle’s Family Hair Design on Airport Road.

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B.C. to restore utilities commission authority Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has promised to restore the B.C. Utilities Commission’s independent role in setting electricity rates and add more full-time commissioners to help them do it. Energy Minister Bill Bennett released an independent review of the commission Wednesday, and said the government intends to implement all 35 recommendations. Authority over setting BC Hydro rates for commercial and residential customers won’t be restored until 2017, after Bennett and Premier Christy Clark stepped in to cap rate increases in 2013. The review comes after the government exempted big-ticket projects from BCUC review, including the Site C dam on the Peace River, the wireless electricity meter system and a new transmission line to northwest B.C. that ran $300 million over the original budget. Bennett announced the government directive on BC Hydro rates after the 2013 election, with a 10-year plan that increases rates 28 per cent over five years. He acknowledged at the time that rate increases were being kept low using a “rate smoothing” account that defers more than $1 billion of the utility’s debt.

BC Hydro rates are to increase six per cent this year under the province’s directive, and then be capped at four per cent for the two years after that. “After the first five years of the 10-year plan they [BCUC] will be back in charge of setting rates,” Bennett said Thursday. NDP energy critic Adrian Dix said the B.C. Liberal government has been overruling and sidelining the

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vandalize schools),” board chair Silvia Dyck said. “Maybe we can talk to the PACs, and they can The Chilliwack school district get the message out. But it’s a bit has seen a huge drop in property of a sad thing.” crimes, by beefing up their secuAfter hours, in addition to the rity contract and implementing security contracts, district staff strategies to monitor have begun having local schools. “dark campuses” to The number of minimize late night vanbreak-ins dropped 62 dalism. They’ve also per cent from 2013, installed new doors and of the 11 breakSomehow we have to get the and door hardware, ins in 2014, seven were roll shutters on winmessage to the kids that it’s at the same school by dows, chained gates on the same suspect. That just not cool school grounds, and thief has since been have marked all techarrested, said Dale ~ Board chair Silvia Dyck nology equipment. Churchill, director of While the cost of facilities and transporthe security contacts tation for the school is $69,000 for the two district. companies, Churchill Break-ins in the said it’s money well past were largely motivated with students who vandalize their by theft of electronics, he said. own schools, Churchill said. The spent. Trustee Paul McManus asked But the district now has con- number of repair jobs from damtracts with Integra Security and age caused willfully by students why they’ve only tracked these Paladin Security, who provide is a concern to Churchill, and losses for the past two years. It’s mobilized response to intruder the board of trustees hope to see been done in the past, Churchill noted, but recently “fell off the alarms. Since the break-ins have that change. “Somehow we have to get shelf” due to a cut in staff numdropped, so has the cost of theft the message to the kids that it’s bers a few years ago. from stolen items. jpeters@theprogress.com In 2013, the total cost of just not cool, no acceptable, (to

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Carli Ricka races to the finish line while pushing her twins, Juliet and Alistair, in a stroller during last year’s Run for Mom. This year there are several changes in store for the event, which raises money for medical equipment used in the obstetrics department at Chilliwack hospital. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE

New day and distance for Run for Mom Jessica Peters The Progress Moms can kick back and relax this Mother’s Day, and still participate in the popular Run for Mom event. The run fundraiser, which has been held on Mother’s Day for each of its 16 years, has been moved up one day to help draw in more runners. The decision to change the date of the event wasn’t taken lightly, said Margaret Kostrzewa, run organizer. But when they kept hearing that people wanted Mother’s Day to themselves, they decided to poll past participants. “We did a survey, and the majority of people said they would rather run on the Saturday right before,” Kostrzewa said. The date change means that everyone is freed up on

Mother’s Day. Whether they choose to rest up those race-weary muscles with breakfast in bed is up to them, she added. They will continue to hold the run on Mother’s Day weekend, to help drive home the whole reason for the run. The Run for Mom is supported by the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation, and all the funds raised are donated specifically to the maternity ward in the Chilliwack General Hospital. Over the years, the run committee has been able to fill the wish list for the maternity ward, from small upgrades to new technology. “The one that gave me the goosebumps was the infant resuscitation machine,” Kostrzewa said. “I couldn’t believe what it does for infants.” The committee purchases items based on what the staff at the maternity ward identifies as the most needed items. Sometimes it’s a replace-

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out more runners. And now that they won’t have to run straight from the race course to Mother’s Day brunches, they’re hoping participants are more eager to hang around for the follow up awards event, and the barbecue held by the Kiwanis club. Over the past 16 years, the run has raised more than $375,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $20,000, and there are prizes for those who hit certain fundraising levels. Top prize, at $750 in donations, will be a chance to win two WestJet tickets. This year’s Run for Mom will be held on Sat., May 9 at 10 a.m. To start a new team, join an existing team, join as an individual, register multiple people or register an entire family, visit http://run4mom. kintera.org.

Chilliwack families have an open invitation to hang out together at the YMCA on Family Day, Feb. 9. Drop in fees will be waived from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for families, and the staff are planning a long list of activities to appeal to all ages throughout that time. Families will have the opportunity to eat healthy snacks, swim, take a yoga or fitness class, enjoy social activities and play games and sports together. Families will also be able to enter to win a YMCA Family Membership for a year. A continental breakfast will run from 10 a.m. to noon. Healthy snack making runs from noon to 2 p.m. Events running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are squash, family portraits, a family scavenger hunt, face painting, craft and activity tables and swimming. Classes throughout the day include family fitness, synergy, bouncy castle and tumbling sports. There will be an open gym from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., along with ping pong and squash, and an open swim from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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I wanted to do what he did. He really inspired and motivated me. Unfortunately, I needed to have a certain level of French but fell short by one credit. It didn’t work out and I moved on,” he said. Charlie married Lorraine in 1971 and while she worked as an LPN, he got involved in the retail grocery industry. A year later, he was hired on as a sales rep at CHWK Radio and stayed there for the next seven years. While there, he started Showmart, Chilliwack’s original home and leisure show. “The show started off at the Princess Street Armories then

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Chilliwack’s agriculture quickly moved to the Evergreen Hall. Not long after that, it grew to the point where it was moved to the Ag Rec Centre,” he pointed out. Now while you can take the boy out the country, you can’t take the country out of the boy so Charlie decided to buy a fiveacre parcel of land with the intention of eventually developing it into a farm. He left the radio station in 1979 and along with his brother Gordie, bought the fuel side of the Husky Truck Stop at Luckakuck and Vedder. “They had been a client of mine when I worked at the radio station. I knew that the owners wanted out and my brother and I decided to go into business together. Gordie had worked in the retail automotive industry and was looking to expand his horizons and I needed to move on from the radio station, so it was a perfect fit. We ended up owning it for 26 years,” he explained. While he enjoyed owning the business, it was the dairy industry that Charlie was passionate about, so he developed CBS Holsteins and Jerseys. He’d wake up early to milk the cows, leave for his day job and after a hard day’s work, he’d return to milk the cows in the evening. After selling the business, he concentrated fully on his farm. “I had about 70 cows which is considered a small farm by today’s standards.” He maintained the same schedule; out the door by 5:30 in the morning to do the feeding, milking and cleaning. He’d get on with the busy day and then returned to do it all over again by supper time; something that he thrived on. Today, while he still has some cows, the milking herd and quota was

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to join them for bingo, crib, carpet bowling, and pool. They also have a lunch counter that serves homemade soup, sandwiches and sweets, and a full lottery centre. Open to all seniors. Annual membership $15 per year. Open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 9233 Main St.

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Jeep: designed in Motor City, made in Italy San Jose, California – Jeep is pushing Renegade as a vehicle A new little Jeep with an Italian accent, with genuine off-road warrior capabilicalled Renegade, will soon be available in ties. A Trailhawk 4x4 edition comes with Canadian dealerships. additional ride height, skid plates plus It’s designed in Detroit and built in Italy, front and rear tow hooks. Unique front/ but the iconic Jeep Wrangler influences are rear fascias improve both approach easy to spot. The Renegade is a contemand departure angle capability and it porary and more playful interpretation of comes with 17-inch wheels with more The Renegade Jeep, offering passenger-friendly utility, aggressive tires. Trailhawk is designed to is a contemporary good on-road performance and fuel econprovide up to 482 mm of water fording omy combined with surprisingly impressive and more playful capability and it comes with a Jeep off-road prowess. interpretation of Jeep, Selec-Terrain system that includes a rock The new model presents a fresh and mode, Active Drive Low (with 20:1 crawl offering passengercheerful overall design attitude that’s ratio) and Hill-descent Control. sure to appeal to younger buyers. An “X” friendly utility, good To prove prowess, Jeep included a motif that appears in numerous places, on-road performance three-hour stop at Hollister Hills SVRA, including the taillights, was taken from an off-road and dirt-biking Mecca about and fuel economy the rear-mounted jerry can on the original a hour from San Jose, in the drive route. combined with Willys army vehicle. A cleverly designed The serious Jeep side of Renegade surprisingly impressive quickly became apparent as it tackled lightweight removable (MySpace) double-sunroof, which stores neatly under the off-road prowess. an arduous obstacle course and a steep rear cargo area, also adds to the mischiehill climbing trail with ease. A short Bob McHugh vous character of Renegade. wheelbase makes it highly manoeuvrable Jeep points to the Nissan Juke, Mini in tricky situations and it’s aided by a Countryman and Buick Encore as the expected prime fully independent suspension with up to 205 mm (8.1 competitors of Renegade. There are, however, a couple inches) of wheel articulation. Jeep’s fully automated of aging compact utilities, Patriot and Compass, already off-road drive system is also second-to-none. in the Jeep line. So you have to wonder how much Almost all of the driving tour was in a Renegade longer they’ll be around. equipped with the 2.4-litre (180-horsepower) engine/ Renegade will have a start price of just $19,995 (Sport automatic combination, which will probably be the edition) and comes in two 4x2 trim levels and four 4x4 most popular pairing. The steering is on the light side trim levels, with prices topping out at $31,995. The base and is quicker acting than I’m used to in a Jeep. This 4x2 Sport edition comes with a turbocharged 1.4-litre high-revving engine is also a more refined and quieter (Multiair) engine mated to a 6-speed manual transpower provider than in Wrangler. Impressively slick in mission. The optional ($1,500) powertrain is a 2.4-litre operation, the nine-speed speed automatic is certainly (Multiair Tigershark) engine, paired (no swapping) with setup for best fuel economy, with four overdrive gears. a 9-speed automatic. North, with 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains, The turbocharged 1.4-litre (160-horsepower) base is expected to be most popular trim level with all-in engine offers surprising oomph and seemed to make pricing in the mid twenties. Renegade a bit quicker off the line. The 6-speed manual

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is a little vague and has a notchy engagement feel, but I did like the cue ball style shift leaver. While official fuel economy numbers were not available, Jeep is expecting a combined fuel rating of about 8.1 L/100km, which would be excellent. The 4x4 versions of Renegade also feature a unique disconnecting rear axle feature that should provide fuel economy numbers that are close to the 4x2 versions. Tek-Tonic is what Jeep designers dubbed the Renegade’s funky yet functional interior. The Wrangler theme is also evident inside and includes the requisite passenger grab handle. It’s a softer, more comfortable Jeep people place with practical features such as the fold-forward front-passenger seat and a removable, reversible and height-adjustable cargo floor panel. Renegade is also tall folk friendly with oodles of headroom, so they could even wear a hat. A minor tall-roof drawback was noted, however, when I tried to reach for a distant sun visor above the upright windshield. Jeep claims Renegade has up to 70 standard and available safety and security features. There are seven standard air bags, including a driver’s knee air bag. On top of that you can layer an impressive list of optional active safety features that includes Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection, ParkView and a Rear Backup Camera. The all-new 2015 Jeep Renegade is in a word…how you say…Stupendo!

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Not your average Corvette Stingray By Zack Spencer

Nevada is nice this time of year, especially when it includes thundering around Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in the all-new 650hp Corvette Z06.

For those that are not aware, the Z06 factory order code was a secret code available, on a word of mouth basis, back in 1963 for pure driving enthusiasts to get a faster and more capable race-ready car. The Z06 factory spec was

resurrected in 2001 and has evolved ever since to now represent a separate line in the Corvette Stingray family. Confusing I know. Looks: As great as it is getting to drive a potent, rear wheel drive rocket on

the track, the chance to rub shoulders with the people who make the car is just as exciting. Tadge Juechter is the Chief Engineer of the new Corvette Stingray and he told me that the already capable, 450hp base Stingray

was intentionally designed to handle the more powerful Z06 package but the look of the Z06 is different and functional. As Juechter explains, “you get the wider body work, you get the custom quarter air inlet

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aerodynamics are much more intense”. Inside: Along with getting to drive as fast as my skills would allow, there were also a few hours on the street getting to test the livability of the Z06. This was a big part of the design challenge. Juechter states “You can use them as daily drivers, you can use them as a long distance tourer, the seat comfort is good over long periods of time and you can also hammer it on the racetrack everyday.” The new Z06 really is a car without compromising comfort. The manual transmission is easy to shift, the clutch is light and the car is very easy to use, even in stop-and-go traffic. The secret is the magnetic ride control that makes adjustments to the shocks to smooth out larger bumps. The seats are supportive and the dash is futuristic. The previous buyers of the Z06 told Chevrolet that, yes they wanted a fast car but also the modern comforts, and this car has everything from navigation to a standard removable Targa top, even an available automatic transmission. Drive: It is understood that a Z06 Corvette should be fast but this new model is also very precise and rewards even the average driver with a level of confidence and ability to go fast, that defies belief. Juechter explains how this was achieved. “We use the technology, either in the tire construction, or the electronic differential, magnetic selective ride, it all comes together in the performance envelope but make it very accessible to normal driver’s, so people of average talent can go very fast.” And fast I went. Driving both the Z06 with a manual or the new 8-speed automatic is a jolt of adrenaline that should be bottled and sold. Verdict: The top dog is the Z07 package that includes ceramic brakes, the competition tires, more aerodynamic effects and a forty percent stiffer ride. This is the car to get if you are a track rat or take part in weekend club events. But with roughly eighty five percent of Corvette buyers driving exclusively on the road, the Z06 offers the perfect balance of on-road livability with the extra punch for a little fun, the styling is also a major plus. The price isn’t cheap but it is a bargain in the supercar world. Starting at $85,095 and topping out at $96,915 for the Z06, or an additional $8795 for the Z07 package. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Tough T h weekend k d waits i Despite not having to leave, the trio of teams the Chiefs face might be the more difficult schedule, writes Jacob Bestebroer

Defenceman Brandon Tkachuk (No. 2 in red), goaltender David Jacobson and their Chilliwack Chiefs face a daunting three-games-in-three-days schedule against Interior conference opposition. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS

All-Interior weekend starts with Vees Brett Supinski scored the overtime winner for the Coquitlam Express Wednesday night as they edged the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs 3-2. The game was played at Coquitlam’s Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre. After a scoreless first period the Chiefs opened the scoring at 5:54. A power play goal by Kurt Black, his 15th of the year, put the Chiefs up 1-0, but Coquitlam’s Joey Santucci equalized at 8:43, putting the puck behind Chilliwack stopper David Jacobson. Back after missing more than two months to injury, the 20 year old forward scored his 11th of the year on a breakaway. A Jordan Kawaguchi goal in the final minute

of the middle frame gave Chilliwack the lead heading to period three. But Corey Mackin’s league-leading 44th of the year knotted the game at 2-2 4:32 into the final frame, with the Pennsylvania native and future Ferris State Bulldog finishing off a two-on-one feed from Supinski. Mackin returned the favour 38 seconds into the first overtime period, setting up Supinski for the winner. The Chiefs now skate into a home-heavy weekend, starting Friday night against the league’s top team, the Penticton Vees. The Vees are 37-7-22 overall with a +92 goal differential. Penticton’s offence has scored 187 goals, for an average of

3.90 per game, while surrendering a league low 95 (1.98 per game). In an epic pre-Christmas matchup, Chilliwack’s Aiden Pelino and Penticton’s Hunter Miska staged a memorable goalie battle in a game that ended in a 1-1 tie. The Chiefs host the West Kelowna Warriors Saturday, the first two meetings between the two teams. The Warriors (24-200-6) enter the weekend on a two game winning streak. West Kelowna is fourth in the Interior conference with 54 points, trying to hold off the surging Salmon Arm Silverbacks (50). Puck drop for the Penticton and West Kelowna games is 7 p.m.

Sunday’s match against visiting Vernon is a 5 p.m. start at Prospera Centre. At 30-15-1-2, the Vipers possess the third best record in the BCHL. Not outstanding in any one area, the Vipes possess a balanced offence led by 35-goal man Thomas Aldworth and leading point getters Liam Coughlin (56) and Liam Finlay (54). Goaltender Jarrod Schamerhor n has appeared in 36 of Vernon’s 48 games, winning 20 with a 2.73 goals-against average and .908 save percentage. Fans will have the opportunity to skate with the team afterwards, with rentals available at the rink. See chilliwackchiefs.net for more.

Thompson’s long wait ends with first NCAA goal He waited a long time but David Thompson chose an excellent moment to score the first goal of his NCAA career. It has earned the Penn State Nittany Lion recognition in the Big 10.

The Chilliwack Chiefs alum, now a sophomore at Penn State, sniped the game-winning marker for the Nittany Lions in an eventual 4-2 victory over the nationally ranked University of Vermont

Catamounts. He was subsequently named the Big 10 third Star of the week. Thompson also finished his weekend with a +3 rating and extended his personal points streak to

three games. The Pennsylvania native played 173 BCHL games with Chilliwack and the Quesnel Millionaires. He totaled 20 games and 51 assists along with 178 penalty minutes.

The Chilliwack Curling Club’s 61st annual mens bonspiel started Thursday night and continues through Sunday, with the finals going at 4:45 p.m. Thirty-two teams will vie for the title in the four event tournament. The club’s next big event will be the annual Spring Mixed bonspiel, running March 6-8. Twenty eight teams are entered with the final field expected to top 36 teams. Get local curling info online at curlchilliwack.org.

The h b battle l for playoff l seed d positioning continues in the BCHL’s Mainland division. T he only thing we learned The for certain over the last week is that the Surrey Eagles will finish fifth and not make the playoffs. This coming weekend could make the picture a lot clearer. Then again, maybe not. The Chilliwack Chiefs are currently in first place with 59 points, two points up on the second place Langley Rivermen. Both teams have played 47 of their 58 regular season games. The Chiefs play three games on home ice this w eekend (more on that weekend shortly) while the Rivermen take to the road for three games. Advantage Chiefs right? I’m not so sure. Langley is in Powell River Friday, Nanaimo Saturday and Victoria Sunday afternoon. That is no easy weekend. But, despite not having to leave Chilliwack, the trio of teams the Chiefs will face this weekend on home ice might be the more difficult schedule. Friday the league leading Penticton Vees are in town. Saturday West Kelowna is here and then the owners of the league’s third best record, the Vernon Vipers vvisit isit Prospera Sunday. That’s a doozy of a weekend as well. The Prince George Spruce Kings are currently in third place with 51 points, six points back of Langley. Coquitlam rounds out the top four with 45 points, six back of Prince George. T hose two teams meet twice Those this weekend. If Coquitlam wins both of those game in regulation they would only be two points out of third. Flip that around though, if Prince George can get four points and if

either or both of the Chiefs and Rivermen struggle, thatt would put the Spruce Kings in the mix for one of the top two spots which comes with home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. It should be a fun month. Back to this weekend, there is a lot happening in addition to the games. Prior to Friday’s home game versus Penticton, Evans Elementary will be hosting a tail gate party in the Prospera Centre parking lot from 5:30 to 6:30. Fans who purchase two tickets for this game will gett a free ticket for Saturday’s game. Saturday’s special guestt will be Sarah Potomak. Sarah is the younger sisterr of Chiefs forward Brandon. Sarah was recently named the top forward at the World Under 18 Championships for the second straight year. She’ll be signing autographs during one of the intermissions. Have a look at the Chiefs Facebook page on Saturdayy to see the picture she’ll be signing. Also during Saturday’s game, the second set off Chiefs retro jerseys will be auctioned off. Sunday’s game will feature the usual Sunday special of a hot dog and a pop and fans are invited to join the Chiefs on the ice for a post game skate. A few more tidbits. Welcome to all the Chiefs parents who are in town forr the Chiefs annual parents weekend. The Chiefs will be broadcasting all their remaining road games, the link is on the Chiefs site’s home page. Great job by fans voting during the first phase off the dream team vote. We’re down to the top 25 now and the next vote will get us to the final group of six. jb@chilliwackchiefs.net

The Chilliwack Chiefs will be wearing and then auctioning off their retro Rage jerseys during Saturday night’s home game against West Kelowna. The starting bids will be $100. Players will sign and present the successful bidders with their jerseys right after the game.

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Sarah Wierks’s season of sensational performances for the University of the Fraser Valley women’s basketball team is drawing unprecedented national

recognition. Wierks, a fifthyear kinesiology student from Chilliwack, claimed the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS female athlete of the week award for the second straight week after she rewrote the Canada West and team record books during a weekend split against Mount Royal. In a 79-72 overtime loss on Saturday, the six-foot-one centre set conference records for total rebounds (31) and

offensive boards (12) in a single game, while also contributing 12 points and two blocked shots. In Sunday’s rematch, a 70-51 win, she added a remarkable 20-point, 27-rebound double-double, setting a Canada West record for defensive boards (20) and tying her own school standard with seven blocks. Wierks also eclipsed the 1,000 total rebound plateau on the weekend – she’s now at 1,003

for her career, trailing only ex-Saskatchewan Huskies star Sarah Crooks (1,181) on the Canada West all-time list. Dalhousie basketball player Courtney Thompson, Sherbrooke track standout Laurence Beaudet and Lakehead basketball player Jylisa Williams were also nominated for the CIS’s top weekly award for female athletes. Wierks is the fourth athlete (male or female) to win two CIS athlete

of the week awards this season, and she’s the first in UFV history to accomplish the feat. She was also named Canada West star of the week on Monday. Both Cascades basketball teams are on the road this weekend for a Friday-Saturday set against the UNBC Timberwolves. Their final home games are Feb. 13-14 against the Thompson Rivers WolfPack at the Envision Athletic Centre.

Basketball stars getting ready to battle for BC Four Chilliwackians will participate in the 2015 Canada Winter Games, taking place Feb. 13 to Mar. 1 in Prince George. Scott Tanner and Benjamin Hagkull will represent their hometown and province in wheelchair basketball while Mo Zhang serves as a team manager in table tennis. Rosedale’s Kirsten Martin is making the trip for female hockey, while Agassiz native Quinten Fast competes in snowboarding. Cultus Lake’s Cameron Stanley has secured a spot in artistic gymnastics. Collectively, 249 athletes, 49 coaches, 27 managers and 23 mission staff make up Team BC and they will compete against the best in the country in 19 sports.

“One of the truly great benefits of hosting the 2015 Canada Winter Games right in our province is that it shines the spotlight on Team BC,” said Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “I know our home team will be excellent ambassadors as we welcome the rest of the country out west to compete and play in our backyard.” Leading Team BC into the Opening Ceremony in Prince George will be female hockey athlete, Micah Hart (Saanichton) who was chosen as Team BC’s flag bearer. At 18 years old, Hart has an impressive hockey resume including captain of Canada’s U-18 women’s team who won silver at the 2015 IIHF World Championships. A member of the

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Three simple ways to get the most out of your workout Most of us have a limited amount of time to work out, and want to see results. So, it makes sense to try to get the most out of your time at the gym. Today I am going to share three simple tools you can use to make the most out of your workout. • Have a plan. It sounds simple, and it is. But, if you go to the gym without a plan, you’ll likely end up wandering aimlessly from cardio machine to strength exercise, haphazardly picking up a few weights without purpose or intent. When your time is up, you’ll head home and miss out on that sense of accomplishment, because you don’t really know what you were trying to accomplish in the first place. Then, you may feel discouraged with your lack of progress. Now, kudos to you for going doing a workout in the first place, but a simple plan will put intent behind your workout, improve your results and give you that feeling of achievement because you completed your plan. It just feels good to check something off! Your plan does not have to be complicated. I will often write up my workout plan for that day as I sip my morning coffee. If you need help getting started, a personal trainer or fitness coach can help you plan your workouts. • Workout to a timer. There are times when you will want to count reps for strength, or go out for a steady bout of cardio. However, timing your intervals is an effective way to push your workout to the next level. For example, if you’re doing push-ups and

lunges and a bicycle improve a lot quicker gets and apps to help crunch in a set, set your than if you don’t track, you track your progtimer for nine rounds simply because your ress. Another way to workouts will of 40 seconds naturally become improve your workout with a 10 second more purposeful by measuring is to simbreak. Do as and because you ply count how many many push-ups know you want reps you complete duras you can in 40 to improve a met- ing your timed workseconds, rest for ric, you will push out. In the workout 10 seconds, then yourself a little example above, count do as many lungharder. When how many reps of pushes as you can in you experience ups you completed the 40 seconds, rest Tanja m e a s u r a b l e first round, and write it for 10 seconds SHAW results, you will down in your 10 second and move on to likely stay moti- break. Do the same bicycle crunchvated to keep going! with the other exeres. Repeat the cycle for Second, it’ll give you cises. During round 2, something to celebrate! see if you can beat your two more rounds. The greatest ben- Did you beat your 5K previous score. Whether you are just efit to timed workouts time? Did you run furis that it keeps you mov- ther than you did last getting started in fiting quickly through week? Did you do more ness, or are a seasoned push-ups than you did fitness enthusiast, be your workout. Once that beeper a month ago? Then sure to follow these tips goes, you need to start! give yourself a pat on to get the most out of Without a timer, it’s easy the back, and be proud! your workout! to take increasingly Just don’t fall face first Tanja Shaw is the owner of longer rest breaks and into a doughnut or Fitness Inc., a private eventually lose momen- piece of chocolate cake Ascend training studio. Tanja and her tum in your workout. during your party. team of expert fitness profesThere are many ways sionals work to inspire and Because you’re moving quickly from exercise to to measure your work- educate Chilliwack residents to positive and power changexercise, you can dras- outs. You can simply make es in their lives through physical tically cut down your write down how far you fitness and sound nutrition. For ran one day, and try to more fitness tips go to www. time at the gym. For instance, the improve it. If you are ascendfitnesscoaching.com. workout example above techy, you can find gadonly takes seven minutes and 20 seconds to complete. YOU’VE CHOSEN THE If you complete one more group of exerTOP 25 PLAYERS IN cises (for an additional CHIEFS HISTORY. seven minutes and 20 seconds), plus a set NOW IT’S TIME break, warm up and TO VOTE FOR THE warm down, you can be done your workout in FINAL 6! 25 minutes. Many digital watches will have a countdown timer function or even an interval timer function. My preference, however, is the Simple Interval Timer app, and it’s free! There are many other timer apps available, but the Simple Interval Timer is, well, simple.

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Adams James Vernon

Hallam, Eric Ross

August 31, 1926 January 25, 2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa. Pre-deceased by his first wife Lois, he will be sadly missed by his wife of 26 years Mary, his children Colleen Hallam, Shannon Ryland, Rick Hannah (Corry), Yvonne Cretain (Rick), his 6 grandchildren, his 7 great-grandchildren and his many other relatives and friends. Eric proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, BC Provincial Police, New Westminster Police and West Vancouver Police Force. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. There will be no service as per Eric’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital Canada in his name.

James (Jim) Adams passed away peacefully on February 3, 2015 at age 90, surrounded by his family. Jim was born Oct. 17, 1924 in Calgary, Alberta. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 59 years, Laureen (Liddle) in 2006. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving family: sons James Lloyd (Suzanne), Douglas (Libby), Randall (Betty), daughter Lynnette (Rick), seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many extended family members. Jim served proudly as an Airman with the RCAF in WWII. His was a life well lived. A special thank you from the family to the wonderful staff and caregivers at Chilliwack General Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1 pm. Should family and friends so desire, donations in his memory may be made to the Fraser Health Care Foundation, 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1P7 or online: memorial@FVHCF.org Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PRAIRIECOAST Equipment requires a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Admin. team in Abbotsford. Prepare financial reports, analyze financial info, support payroll functions. Univ. degree in Accounting or Business with CPA designation preferred, CPA students considered. Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Analyst or Senior Accountant role. Visit website: www.prairiecoastequipment.com Email resume to: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca or fax: 604557-7094

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

INDUSTRIAL Overhead Door Technicians/Installers. If you are injured or would like to get in from the cold, we are looking for an Industrial Service Coordinator to expand our office team. If you have the field experience please call Ron 604-8886116 or email: ron@valmartdoors.com

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Quit snowboarding on X-Box and actually go snowboarding!

On January 29, 2015, Ken Pedde passed away peacefully at Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 80. Ken was born in Springside, Saskatchewan in 1934, the oldest of four children. When Ken was young, the family moved to Chilliwack, and they grew up on Young Road north. Ken graduated from Chilliwack Senior in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Donna in 1956. They moved to Fort St. John in 1960, where they raised their 5 children. Ken had a career as an electrical contractor but his true passions were farming and fishing. Ken is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Donna, his 2 daughters Karen (Rick) Blanchette of Airdrie and Lynn Pedde of Chilliwack, daughterin-law, Julie Pedde of Prince George, son-in-law, Ric Purvis of White Rock, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and his two sisters, Verna and Mavis. Ken was predeceased by three children, Don, Bob and Kathy, as well as brother, Allan. Friends are invited to join the family for a drop-in tea to celebrate Ken’s life anytime between 1:30 and 4:00pm, February 14, 2015 at the Coast Hotel, Fraser Room, Chilliwack, B.C. For his northern friends, there will be a gathering at a later date in Fort St. John. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555

TAXI DRIVERS WANTED who have class 4 (or a higher class) license and clean drivers abstract. Good knowledge of Chilliwack area an asset. For more information and to send your resume please email: info@chilliwacktaxi.com

June 16, 1934 January 29, 2015

Vernon Service Company requires F/T Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter. $36/hr. Call 250-549-4444 or email: pres@aslanservices.ca

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PLUMBERS

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Facing a Bleak New Year?

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Collectors Calling? Facing foreclosure? Government debts? Worried about garnishees?

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Customer Service Coordinator Req. for Fuchs Langley. Will take customer calls, emails & faxes, enter orders using SAP, send releases to warehouses,invoicing & expediting of orders. Must be very efficient, detail oriented, organized, capable of multi-tasking, and experienced in customer service work & computer entry. $18.00/hr. Plus Proﬁt Sharing Bonuses. Mon.-Fri. 40 hrs./wk. Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or e-mail: dwoo@fuchs.com with position in the subject line

VOLUNTEERS

The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven is looking for volunteers; especially for Mon-Fri mornings. Please call us at: 604-794-7233 or email us at: info@thesafehaven.ca CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS! bcclassified.com 604-702-5555

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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

INCOME TAX Paisley Tax Service

jwihnan@hotmail.com 33781 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy. Administrators of Consumer Proposals.

(since 1988)

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

Income Tax Personal

SPIRITUAL

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEANING & ERRANDS. Best in town, 20 year experience. Have ref’s. Call (604)858-3643

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Alex Qunitana (604)798-4778 (Chwk) 604-798-4778 (BC) Voy A Domicilio

DRYWALL

ELECTRICAL

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

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

HELP WANTED

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R&B RENO’S. Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs, painting. No job too small. Call Les, 604702-8164 or (604)866-4594

Incometax Atrasados Solucion de problemas

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Personal Tax Prep & EFile. Pick up and delivery available. CALL JOHN AT 604-792-7635

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Small Business

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

Psychic Reading

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

www.wihnan.ca (604)859-5585

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

Experience in residential draintile & services at job sites in the L.Mainland. Fax resume 604-460-7853 or email wmader@telus.net

Journeyman & Apprentices (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th)

MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

PIPELAYER

Pedde, Kenneth

PERSONAL SERVICES

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S

Specializing in all interior & exterior home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

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HELP WANTED

40 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Need Answers? Call Today! Will tell you *Past *Present *Future By appt only: 778-389-1754

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Stó:lō Nation Requires the services of a QUALIFIED

PROGRAM OFFICER For the

COOKS NEEDED

Need help preparing an

obituary for a loved one?

Train in UFV’s professional kitchen and earn credit for Level 2 apprenticeship in just 15 weeks.

Let us help!

• Grants available to help cover tuition cost • Part-time classes to fit your work schedule • Small class size and one-on-one coaching

Cook Apprenticeship Level 2 starts February 10

Contact the Chilliwack Progress at 604-702-5552 or email sharon@bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED

Take your cooking career to the next level and boost your earning potential. 130

HELP WANTED

604-847-5450

Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342

Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel 1/15F_SN30

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HOME REPAIRS

SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER avail. to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199

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MOVING & STORAGE

STARTING FROM $43.95/hour distinguishedmovers.com Call 778-237-4364 1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

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MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MIRACLE MOVING 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

NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069

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604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

www.paintspecial.com

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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PLUMBING

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. BBB. Chad 1-877-861-2423

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com LES THE FRIENDLY PLUMBER. Specializing in bathroom renovations, including ceramic wall and floor tile. In with the new, out with the old. Call 604-858-8842.

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Artisan Market 100 tables, Free Admission,

Lots of rafﬂe prizes!

Feb 7th 10-4pm

45855 Promontory Rd. Tzeachten Hall Come shop from 100 tables of local crafters & neat home businesses. Salvation Army food drive Bannock Wagon food truck Chilliwack - Baker Trail 122-46511 Chwk Lk Rd

Moving Sale Sun., Feb 8 10am - 4pm

GARAGE SALES

CHILLIWACK;

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

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 GOLDEN DOODLE puppies born Nov. 22, Mom small reg Golden x, Dad small Std Poodle (both 50 lbs). We have bred this litter special to create ideal family companions (intelligent, gentle, easy to train, people pleasers, happy indoors/outdoors, good with kids/animals, low/no shed Our dogs are part of our home and life and we wish the same for our puppies. Please consider the time & commitment needed to raise a dog and you will have our support & guidance for life. 1st shots/deworm, $1200, 604-820-4827 Mission

POMERANIAN PUPS P/B. 3 Females. First shots & vet checked. Call for price. (604)866-2895 Std POODLE pups, CKC, M/F, 16 wks, trained, all shots, health guar’t, exc. pedigree, $1800. Camaraderie Kennels, Victoria (250)381-0855

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GOODIES TRADING & Recycling. We also provide Roll-off bin services. (604)792-1283/604-746-4398

MOVING SALE

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REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

9626 Paula Cres. Not Junk!

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

Collection of model cars, 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s,50’s, 60’s & 70’s and shelving for display ‘76 cars and trucks. $2500 obo. (604)792-6851

Sat & Sun Feb 7 & 8, 10am - 6pm.

ESTATE SALE

WTD to buy ind/comm or residence. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. Call 604-997-6078

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

DOWNSIZING, Everything Must Go!

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

Most furniture under 2 yrs old. Everything from chairs - bdrm ste

Sat Feb 7th, 8am-4pm. ** Cash Only **

5890 Garrison Blvd, Sardis

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

old Army Base/Garrison Crossing

good leaf coffee table, freezer, antique glass door bookcase, small computer desk, & misc.

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

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We Service all Makes

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Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

such ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others.

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(604)792-8055/854-8055

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REAL ESTATE 640

VACUUMS

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 .

MORTGAGES

RECREATIONAL

Black Mountain Ranch, Sumas Washington. Membership and 2009 Cougar 5th Wheel 289BHS that sleeps 7 in 5 beds. Attached porch, some furnishings, barbecue, all kitchenware, 16’ slide in dining area and 7’ slide in the back bedroom, fully fenced, finished patio area, 6x10’ shed. Located near field restroom and greenbelt space in a nicely treed, quiet area. Access to 9 hole golf course, 2 pools & lots more! A great family vacation all year round. $52,000. email gsharmsen@shaw.ca.

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TOWNHOUSES

Sardis/Garrison, 3 bdrm, rec room, 2.5 bath, open kitchen with raised island/eating bar, lots of natural light, 9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling rock f/p, 6 appl., garage, covered deck & patio, walk to shopping, schools & river. For more info email: harmsen.sharon29@gmail.com

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

RECYCLING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION

Running this ad for 10yrs

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

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FEED & HAY

FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

GARAGE SALES

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POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706

2 coats any colour

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PETS

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

AGASSIZ- 2 BDRM condo, Responsible tenants, n/s, n/p. Ref Req. $750/m + DD (604)797-4473

CHILLIWACK. 1 bedroom apt, 3 blks to 5 corners, elevator, quiet, gr. level access. $590m. Newly reno’d. Heat/hot water. Senior oriented. Avail. now. Yvonne, 604-793-6941

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Cedar Ridge Apartments

LANAI Apartments

Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.

Certiﬁed crime-free multi-housing residence complex.

1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Great Senior Living Environment Heat & Hot Water Incls. Please Call Mary

604.798.6014

9462 Cook St.

Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required.

1 bdrm available now! $675/m, Avail now. Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS!

Building of the year by by Canada’s Largest Protection Agency. Call Verna, 604-819-0445

RENTALS 706

RENTALS

Bole Apartments Certified crime-free multi housing.

1 bdrms start...$550/m Bachelor.........$520/m includes heat & hot water, insuite storage, onsite manager, no pets, refs req’d. (604)792-8974 Chilliwack. 2 bedroom, 850sf, washer & dryer, internet/cable/wifi incl. $900/m. Avail. now. 604-3923332 or 1-778-994-8734

Broadway Maples Apts 604-819-6229 1 bedroom suites, up market quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p.

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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46030 Princess Ave. Fresh and clean 1 Bdrm.............$600/m

(Under new Management)

Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,

Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!

BCCLASSIFIED.COM ADS WORK! Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666

MOTELS, HOTELS

MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $700/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710

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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

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Chilliwack. Share 4 bd home, rooms furnished, quiet area, $400/m incl. util., laund fac., satellite tv/i/net./wifii. Working people only. Call (604)392-5680

pick a part

Sardis, lg bedroom, queen bed, tv/inet, fridge, priv. bath, share kitchen, laundry, L/R, deck, 2 blks to bus/chwk mall, great for university student, N/s, n/p, avail now, prefer female, $450. 604-858-8075

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SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+ Feb 1 Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337 Promontory, 2 bdrm new bsmt ste, new appliances and renos, own laundry, patio, carport, n/p, avail now. $1000/m incl utilities. Call (604)791-1723

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

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2012 HONDA CRV 5000kms $20,300. Ph 604-703-2244

SARDIS CENTRAL. Spacious 1 bedroom ground floor yard & patio. Parking, shared kitchen & laundry. Utilities included. $800/m incl. util. Non smoker. Available now. 604-845-7900

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SUITES, UPPER

CHILLIWACK, 3 Bdrm, upper part of duplex. Bright, clean, fresh paint, own carport, quiet residential ste. NP/NS, ref’s req’d. $1200 incl utils. Avail now. 1 (604)940-0419 aft 6pm

TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

TRUCKS & VANS

1998 HONDA CIVIC 2 dr, auto Aircared. STK#652. $2,495. 2007 DODGE CARAVAN 7 psgr, auto, fully loaded. Only this week! STK#546. $3,900. 2002 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, fully loaded. STK#547. $4,900. 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, auto, full load. STK#648 $4,900. 2007 DODGE CALIBER, 4 dr, auto. STK#602. $5,900. 2003 HONDA ACCORD 2 dr, auto, full load, ST#586 $6,900. 2007 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto, full load, STK#603 $7,900. 2008 HONDA CIVIC, 2 dr, auto, sunroof, fully loaded. STK#642. $9,900. 2009 JEEP COMPASS, 4 dr, auto. STK#606. $10,900. 2009 KIA SPORTAGE, 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good. STK# 624 $10,900. 2012 NISSAN SENTRA, 4 dr auto, sedan, full load, black. STK#614 $12,900. 2010 DODGE JOURNEY 4 dr, auto, loaded, 7 psgr STK#428. $13,900. 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4 dr, auto, sedan, fully loaded, sunroof. STK#641. $14,900. 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA, 4 dr, auto, fully loaded, standard STK#639. $15,500. 2008 CHEV 1500 LT. Crew cab, 4 X 4, auto, short box, fully loaded. STK#600. $16,900.

1998 ACCURA 1.6 EL. 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#651 $2,900. 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. 2007 FORD Fusion 4 dr 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. 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.

www.keytrackautosales.ca

2004 Mercedes Benz E500 Silver, auto, 230K, runs great, good cond. $6900. Call Alanah, 604-798-6906. 2006 Hyundai Azera Premium Sedan 112500km, grey ext; cream int; AutoTrans; FWD, Sport-Shift; Leather seats; Htd frt seats & side mirrors, AC, Clean, 1-owner, roomy, power-seats, windows + sunroof; fog lights; great ride 604795-7405

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

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-721-4528 The Scrapper

Power Pack…

Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

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2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

3-LINE EXAMPLE

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

Financing Available

royal oak

taylor place

2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE. Great condition, runs well, very clean inside & out. Champagne colour $6,950. Call 604-768-4826

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

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Sell your Car! with the &ODVVLÀ HG

GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 mature adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $750/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view

TRUCKS & VANS

KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford

condo quality l bdrm...$650

and 2 bdrm...$799/m

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(604)858-9832

DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ

T. Marlowe Manor

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms

CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Parking, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Call Rob, 604-997-4206

1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz

845

Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, n/s no BBQ’s. Starting at $650/m.

Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077

CHILLIWACK. THE VIBE. 2 bdrm $825/m & 2 bdrm $900, Feb 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.

APARTMENT/CONDO

TRANSPORTATION

(off Vedder Rd South)

4 appl., secure bldg, small pet negot. Must have ref’s. Avail. March 1

CHILLIWACK. The Vibe - 1 Bd + den $750; avail Feb. 1. State of the art electronic security and access control system. Call Stratatech, Wayne, 604 799 0259.

TRANSPORTATION

Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd

Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK. Bachelor and 1 bdrm, $520 & $580/m; Ref’s required, available mar 1. Call (604)703-9076

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DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Spectra Energy is revising their current Integrated Pest Management Plans (IPMP) under British Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulations. Under these regulations our plans are required to be revised every five years. The purpose of this revision is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and invasive weed control by utilizing the most current integrated pest management techniques along Spectra Energy’s pipeline right-of-ways, facilities and related infrastructure. These IPMPs will cover various activities within the following regional districts and associated communities: Peace River, Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, ThompsonNicola, and Fraser Valley, including the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Under these newly developed integrated pest management plans, the following selective methods are proposed and may be used alone or in combination, depending on particular local circumstances: • Integrated vegetation control measures that include mechanical, manual, cultural, prevention, biological and herbicide. • Trade names of herbicides that may be included as part of these integrated pest management plans: Vantage XRT, Roundup, Vision Max, Sightline, Clearview, Milestone, Arsenal, Navius VM, Escort, Tordon 22K, Tordon 101, Garlon XRT, Vanquish, Overdrive, Banvel, Telar, 2,4-D amine, MCPA, Karmex, Truvist, Esplanade SC, Transline, Lontrel 360 and Chontrol Peat Paste. • Active ingredients in these products are: Aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, diflunfenzopyr, MCPA, Picloram, 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Triclopyr, Dicamba, Diuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Indaziflam, Imazapyr, Clopyralid, Glyphosate and Chondrostereum purpureum which is a biological natural-occurring fungus used to inhibit regrowth when applied to cut stumps. The proposed effective date for these IPMPs for Spectra Energy’s BC Pipeline, Field Services and Midstream business units is June 15, 2015 to June 14, 2020. Diagrams, maps and the IPMP documents are available and may be viewed by contacting the appropriate office and contact person below: • Dan Tisseur, Spectra Energy, 3985 - 22nd Ave. Prince George BC, V2N 1B7, 250-960-2034 • Angus Dickie, Spectra Energy, Mile 301 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, 250-233-6385 Any person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of these two IPMPs may send copies of the information to the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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