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Rain and warm temperatures have effectively washed out the ski season at Hemlock Resort. It will honour the 2014/2015 seasons pass holders for the 2015/2016 season, regardless of any potential price increases.
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Hemlock Resort has canceled the 2014/2015 ski season. They made the announcement last week after the forecast still showed no snow for the next two weeks. This decision falls hard on the local hill, which has been anxiously watching the skies since November. "When you rely on what falls from the sky you take the punches that Mother Nature gives you," says Samuel Hicks, director of operations and human resource manager at Hemlock Resort. "At the end of the day, there's no snow on the ground."
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The hill had the biggest snowpack in mid-November. Since then, the Pineapple Express has melted the mountain with consistent rain and temperatures in the double digits. With a set closing date of April 4 and no snow forecast in the next 14 days, the ownership group made the decision to "stop losing money on a daily basis," explains Hicks. Even if the snow did magically appear, staffing would be an issue now. The resort hired approximately 100 part-time staff, many of whom had already left the hill for other work. "If we did open our doors, we
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Local snowboarder to represent B.C. at Canada Winter Games By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
Agassiz teenager Quinten Fast is on his way to the Canada Winter Games. Fast, a 14-year old local, will be representing B.C. in snowboarding's slope style competition at the upcoming games, held February 13 to March 1 in Prince George, B.C. His competition takes place Friday, Feb. 27, with qualifications and finals on the same day. Fast started riding when he was eight years old. He quickly learned how to ride so he could try and keep up with his two older brothers. His first taste of the mountains was a tiny manmade hill in Manitoba. Since moving to Agassiz in 2010, Fast upgraded to real mountains. He calls Mt. Seymour his home hill now and often rides at Whistler too. “I like being on the mountains,” says Fast. “The challenge is to learn new tricks, and I love to go fast.” Fast is competing in slope style, a category based on style not speed. He must impress the
Quinten Fast will compete in the Canada Winter Games, which start Friday.
judges with rails, jumps and overall impressions; “tricks with risks and make it look styling,” as Fast explains. “They want to see some clean landings and some big air
with big spins.” While he doesn’t have a routine planned for the event, he will get a week at Tabor Mountain Ski Resort in Prince George to practice, see
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Relief coming for rich, poor in B.C. budget By Tom Fletcher BLACK PRESS
B.C. will likely be the only province in Canada to report a balanced budget for the current year and project surpluses for the next three years, Finance Minister Mike de Jong says. In a briefing for reporters on what to expect when the annual budget is presented Feb. 17, de Jong said the surplus for the current year will be larger than the $444 million forecast in November. Corporate and personal income tax has been stronger than expected, but there is no certainty that will continue into the new
fiscal year that begins April 1. The second straight surplus after billions in deficits the previous four years will be used to pay down debt, but there is some room for helping poorer people, de Jong said. He hinted that this may include a change to the long-standing practice of deducting spousal child support payments from social assistance and disability payments to single parents. "There are some areas where we believe there have been pressures on the programming side," de Jong said. "We have a little more ability to deal
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with them and relieve some of that pressure, to assist people in greatest need." NDP house leader Mike Farnworth said he is hopeful the child support clawback policy will be changed after more than a year of protest by the opposition. And he said the government isn't telling the whole story about balancing the budget using "tax increases by another name. "You're going to see higher Medical Services Plan premiums, higher ICBC rates, we're already seeing higher fees for camping," Farnworth said.
The next budget will also provide tax relief for the wealthiest B.C. residents, as a two-year increase on incomes more than $150,000 a year comes to an end. De Jong imposed the 2.1 per cent hike in his preelection budget in 2013, after then-NDP leader Adrian Dix promised a similar move to help balance the books. The recent plunge in oil prices has had a major impact on revenues to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, but B.C. has largely escaped that due to continued gas production but little oil from B.C. petroleum fields.
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competitors from across B.C. to represent our province in the slope style competition. While this is the big competition of the season, it’s certainly not Fast’s only one. Most weekends he can be found on some hill or another, from Mt. Washington to Big White to Whistler, competing in pointsordered events or fun, prize-filled competitions. He is currently ranked 16th across Canada for slope style. Not 16th in his age category: 16th overall. With that in mind, it's no surprise that Fast is not nervous about the upcoming Canada Winter Games. “I’m just excited, looking forward to what’s going to happen," he says. The 2015 Canada Winter Games market he 25th edition of the Canada Games. What began in 1967 as a Centennial Celebration and a national unity project has turned into a biannual event (alternating summer and winter). More than 2,400 young Canadians, from 12 to 35 years old, will gather to compete in 19 official sports.
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Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell was sworn in Monday as B.C.'s minister for social development and social innovation. Comox Valley MLA Don McRae asked to be relieved of his cabinet role last week to deal with an illness in his family, and Premier Christy Clark appointed Stilwell to replace him.
The ministry is in charge of social assistance, provincial disability assistance and Community Living B.C., the agency responsible for people with developmental disabilities. The cabinet change comes as the ministry reviews its long-standing policy of deducting spousal child support payments from money paid to social assistance recipients. Stilwell will likely be a target of opposition critics on that and
other poverty-related issues when the B.C. legislature reconvenes Feb. 10. A multiple medal-winning Paralympic athlete in basketball and wheelchair racing, Stilwell was elected to the B.C. legislature in May 2013, and has served as B.C. Liberal caucus chair. Clark named Abbotsford South MLA Darryl Plecas to replace Stilwell as parliamentary secretary for seniors.
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UFV chancellor looks to lead by example Jessica Peters BLACK PRESS
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
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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 — before her was Dr. Brian Minter from 2008 to 2014.
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
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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,â€? 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.â€? 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 fullfledged 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 StĂł:lo Nation Development, and StĂł:lo Communications and World View.
She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from UBC, a postbaccalaureate 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 ViceChancellor 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 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 served two three-year terms, from 2008 to
2014. “This is a very sad day for me, and a really happy day, too,â€? Minter said, addressing the UFV Board of Governors. “The choice you’ve made is simply outstanding.â€? Barry 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,â€? Delaney said, traits that are part of Point’s nature. “She is modest. She is passionate about this place and about the Fraser Valley.â€? 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 told me that what you know has no value,â€? she said. “ It’s like sand in your hand unless you pass it on to others. I know that teaching the community about the StĂł:lo people has made a difference and I really believe that it is an act of reconciliation. It is
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Breast milk bank offers options for moms By Lorene Keitch THE OBSERVER
It's a gift only a mother can give. And now local moms can easily give the gift of a healthy start in life. Thanks to the addition of a padlocked freezer at Agassiz Public Health, nursing mothers can donate their breast milk for babies in need. The Agassiz health unit started collecting donor milk back in April, 2014. But prior to the padlock, they had to transport the milk to Chilliwack before the end of the day. In mid-January, the health unit got a lock on the freezer and are ready to accept as much milk as the freezer can hold. "We are so appreciative of any mom who wants to make this gift to share," says Kim Roberts, supervisor of population and public health for Hope and Agassiz. The Chilliwack Health Unit has been collecting locally-donated milk since 2003. Since then, Fraser Health has been working to make every health unit a milk
collection depot. The milk gets sent to BC Women's and Children's Hospital in Vancouver, where the only human milk bank in Canada is located. The milk is pasteurized and made available to NICU units throughout B.C. Chilliwack General Hospital does not have a NICU unit but is able to access milk from the B.C. Women's Milk Bank for local babies in need of help. Donor milk is used to help treat babies who are premature, have infections, problems digesting food, allergies, burns, growth problems, kidney problems, heart problems, and other cases such as helping babies heal after surgery. The number of babies who receive donor milk depends on the number of donors. According to the BC Women's Milk Bank, most mothers whose babies are born premature have a difficult time establishing enough milk production for their baby's needs. sometimes
the mother is ill and the baby, or may be on medications that don't permit her to feed her milk to her baby. Human milk contains antibodies that fight infection as well as growth hormones which help babies grow and develop. "It's so important to provide milk for those little babies," says Roberts, and adds that for the mothers who donate, it makes them feel really good to share "this wonderful gift." According to the Milk Bank at BC Women's Hospital, since opening in 1974 they have processed approximately 43,000 litres of milk and screened more than 4,000 donors. Locally, collected more than 11 liters of milk has already been collected. Now that they have a padlock on their freezer, they're hoping to get even more Agassiz, Harrison and area moms to be involved in this program. New donors are are always needed as the demand for milk is high and often exceeds supply,
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helping to create a better understanding of recent history. Every class, I would see a shift and transformation in the students.” When she started teaching in 1990, there were only two or three aboriginal students in her class. In her class last year, there were 26. “There is a willingness to reach out and make space for aboriginal students here, and the question is, has that made a difference?” she said. “That is the bottom line, and yes it has.” UFV is a place of diversity, she said, something that is evident in the student population, the connections with students in other countries, as well as the mix of academic and trades studies. “We live in a time where we have
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so many opportunities here,” she said, “and you really want to look at that diversity. My elders said you don’t teach your children all the same thing because they’re all different.”
In the end, she said, changing the future comes down to offering yourself as a positive role model. “You can only teach by example,” she said. “I hope I can shine a light for others and encourage them.”
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Parents of babies and younger children have another job to put on their to-do list: get their child vaccinated. But unlike the situation where dentists remind their patients every six months to get a teeth cleaning, there is no similar immunization reminder for parents except for those they set up for themselves. And this is a problem. Certainly, the health authority faces challenges from immunization foes who fear that vaccinations may be dangerous or that mandatory vaccinations violate their rights or religious principles. But by far the biggest obstacle to greater participation rates is that people forget to get their child’s shots at 12 and 18 months. Once the parent returns to work or has another child, they can be too busy or distracted to make an appointment or they don’t understand how important it is. The vaccinations are free but It’s up to parents to keep track of this information either by mental notes, signing up for free text reminders or downloading the ImmunizeCA app to keep track. By the time kids get into school, the process becomes easier because boosters are offered for children in Grades 6 and 9. Therefore, parents of younger children have to be diligent on following through on this task. For that to happen, they need to know that missing out on the 12 month vaccination, which includes the first dose of mmr [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccine to protect against measles, their children could be at risk for a vary serious disease and they could pass the illness on to some other child. Although the disease has been virtually eradicated in Canada, there is still a chance of catching it from an unvaccinated visitor from overseas. No one said raising a child would be easy and until a simpler way of immunizing non school aged kids is found, parents will have to take on this responsibility themselves. ~ Black Press
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Post-secondary ‘re-engineering’ begins B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Victoria – Premier Christy Clark’s push to “re-engineer” the B.C. education system is moving ahead aggressively in B.C.’s 25 postsecondary institutions. One of the first tasks for Andrew Wilkinson in his new role as advanced education minister was to outline the shift in operating grants for colleges and universities to in-demand occupations. By 2017, a quarter of the money for post-secondary institutions will be directed to areas where labour force surveys forecast a need. This was greeted with some alarm when it was announced last year. Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter at first downplayed the coming skills shortage as “relatively small” and warned against pushing post-secondary
institutions into a “zero sum battle for dollars.” Petter has since come on board, as his approving comments were featured in the ministry’s Jan. 26 news release detailing the shift. He and others have been assured that in spite of Clark’s rhetoric, suggesting trades training is in and university is out, the news for SFU and other universities isn’t all that bleak. Wilkinson is completing a province-wide tour of all postsecondary institutions this week, and I reached him at his visit to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. “The response to this has generally been pretty good, because the students are putting this pressure on institutions themselves,” he said. “Some of the institutions are … shrinking things like teacher education and putting more effort into the science-based, quantitative fields that are often related to these in-demand occupations.” The surplus of teacher graduates
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“Each year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to find out whether their studies helped them find a related job.” by 2022, followed by nursing and retail and wholesale trade managers. Then come heavy duty mechanics and electricians, but also paraprofessional jobs in legal, social, community and educational services. Province-wide, it’s part of a broader demographic shift to fewer children and more retirees. In fact the government started this
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Mailbag Teachers lead the way: Iker Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that BC teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” (Observer, Feb. 5) we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in BC’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 learning. 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 BC. We also funded, created, and launched a new online platform called TeachBC
that enables teachers from across BC to share their research and teaching resources. There are a lot of excellent things happening in BC 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 BC students need. Jim Iker BCTF President
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Looking forward to Super Bowl 50 The Seattle Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots 28-24. The Seahawks were one yard away from another Super Bowl win. QB Russell Wilson throws an interception in the final minute of the game. People are going to be talking bout that play for a long time to come. Pete Carroll, coach of
the Seattle Seahawks, coached the NEw England Patriots from 1997-1999. He then went on to coach the College football USC Trojans out of Los Angeles. Th Trojans were a championship team year after year under Pete Carroll. Winning the National Championship or the Rose Bowl.
In 2009, the Trojans were expected to have another championship season, but hd a falling out. this left a scar on Pete Carroll when he became coach of the Seattle Seahawks in 2010. Since then, Pete Carroll has rallied the city ofSeattle behind the Seahawks. There are two Canadians on the
Regional transit still remains a dream After learning that BC Transit, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack have committed to fund a regional transit service to connect these communities to Langley, I have one thing to say: Welcome back to the mid-20th century! From 1910 until 1950, Fraser Valley residents enjoyed a "Triple E" regional transit service; efficient, effective and electrified from Chilliwack to Vancouver on the interurban rail line operated by BC Electric, the predecessor of BC Hydro. In 1950, as our regional road network expanded and the automobile became common place, BC Electric bribed every municipality with a one-time payment of $40,000 (nearly $400,000 in today's dollars) to cancel the interurban and replace it with bus service. Now here we are some 65 years later congratulating ourselves on the "achievement" of creating a bus link from downtown Chilliwack to the new Langley park and ride. According to the information released on this new service, it will take approximately 80 minutes to travel the entire route. Once at the Langley park and ride, passengers can transfer to an express bus to the Braid Street Skytrain station and then travel to downtown Vancouver. According to Translink, this trip is scheduled to take between 60 and 70 minutes for a
total travel time of approximately 150 minutes or two-and-a-half hours. The interurban train made this trip in three hours with no transfers. Congratulations everyone, it has taken us 65 years to shave 30 minutes off of the trip between Chilliwack and Vancouver. As it was demonstrated over these many years, the bus service that displaced the interurban has come and gone a number of times and now it is coming back again. Please excuse me for containing my enthusiasm as I believe this is merely another temporary effort to establish a viable regional transit service. We continue to waste a permanent asset – the Southern Railway line from Chilliwack to the rest of the Lower Mainland. With some political will, good planning, sound engineering and a fraction of the cost of any of the new rail services that are being planned for our region, Fraser Valley residents could once again enjoy a reliable transit service to Abbotsford, Langley and beyond. Let's make a real, permanent commitment to a Fraser Valley regional transit service, not just another bus run that is as temporary as the stroke of politician's pen. Welcome back to 1950, everyone; enjoy the ride while it lasts. Don Davis
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Tourism Harrison is anticipating a great year for 2015. With the success of 2014, some new events in the works plus a drop in the Canadian dollar, there are lots of reasons for tourists to come stay and play in Harrison this year. Last year was a "good year" for tourism, shares Robert Reyerse, executive director at Tourism Harrison. Hotel occupancy was up five per cent over the previous year, slightly above the provincial average. “We’re holding our own, doing reasonably well," he remarks. With the Canadian dollar down, Tourism Harrison estimates it will lead to more Canadians staying on home soil for vacations and will also mean more Americans coming to Canada for holidays. Tourism Harrison has a service agreement with the Village of Harrison Hot Springs. The Village provides funding to Tourism Harrison through the Resort Municipality Initiative. Tourism Harrison
can use that money for specific things like event planning and co-ordination. To that end, Reyerse was at the last Village Council Monday, Feb. 2 meeting to seek approval for the 2015 plan of events. At the meeting, Reyerse shared that plans are underway for a new wine festival this April at the Harrison Memorial Hall. It will be a one-weekend, ticketed event. “We will start small and see if it’s something we can grow,� says Reyerse. There are approximately 15 wineries signed up and a number of restaurants involved as well. Reyerse says the idea of the wine festival actually “flowed out� of the beer festival.
“A number of people suggested ‘beer is great, but I like wine’,� he recalls. It so happened, one of the beer distributors also distributes wine and the idea was uncorked. Adding the wine festival to the calendar means there is now an event happening in Harrison almost every month of the year. Reyerse explained to Harrison Council that when he took over Tourism Harrison, one of the key areas he wanted to focus on was establishing events that would bring in more visitors and provide more to do for those already coming to Harrison. Whistler took the initiative on using the RMI funding for event planning and Tourism
Harrison quickly followed the mountain community's lead. "Harrison does pretty well in the summer," Reyerse told Council. "What we want to do is bring people here in the offseason, in the shoulder season.� At this point, Tourism Harrison is basically at "capacity," says Reyerse. Factors such as the logistics of venues and the types of events that fit well with Harrison's branding put a cap on expansion. For example, the beer festival is a very successful annual event and Reyerse told Council tickets sell out well in advance. But due to space constraints, they cannot grow the beer festival much more than it already is. Just last weekend, Tourism Harrison hosted a Harrison Family Fun Carnival. Running over two days at two venues, the event drew in families from across the Lower Mainland to play mini golf, run through a 40-foot obstacle course, watch a puppet show or juggling acrobat, make a button, jump in a bouncy castle and go on a scavenger hunt.
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The B.C. government has adjusted its plan to give guide-outfitters and their non-resident clients a greater share of big-game hunting permits, after protests from resident hunters around the province. When the plan was announced in December, the government calculated that it represented a shift of 168 animals in limited-entry hunt areas from resident hunters to guide outfitters. After listening to the protests, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Friday that is being adjusted to a shift of about 60 animals to guide-outfitters. The changes affect bull elk and eithersex elk permits on Vancouver Island, moose in the Thompson and Omineca regions, bison in the Peace region and bighorn sheep and grizzly bear in the Kootenays. "I made slight revisions to the hunts for moose, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, Roosevelt elk and bison
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to address the concerns I heard after the decision was released," Thomson said. There are 34 limited-entry hunts in the province that are divided between resident hunters and guide outfitters, who typically guide clients from the U.S. and Europe. Resident hunters enter a regional lottery for the available
opportunities. Allocated hunting opportunities represent about eight per cent of the 45,700 biggame animals taken by hunters each year in B.C. In most areas, hunters can purchase a tag for each species that has an open season. Thomson announced the policy change after more than 10 years of consultation with guide
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this takes away from services intended for those in need in our community. The organization is asking the community to please continue donating useable items. “We couldn’t do it without you, but we are asking those who drop off items that we don’t take or can’t use to please stop using the Thrift Store as a place to drop off your unwanted or unusable items. "Ask yourself these questions before you drop off an unusable item: Would you want it in your house or yard? Would the item you’re trying to “get rid of ” be of value to YOU? When in doubt throw it out! Please remember the Thrift Store is not a recycling depot and it costs AHCS money to remove the unusable items dumped in our back yard. "We also request, if making a donation from a home that smokes to please clean the item before donating to the Thrift Store. For environmental and health reasons we cannot accept items that have a strong nicotine odor or are yellowed from smoke/ nicotine into the store, this can severely influence the health and wellbeing of the
Junk piled outside the Agassiz-Harrison Community Services (AHCS) Thrift Store, that will have to be disposed of.
customers, volunteers and staff. The types of items the Thrift Store does not accept are the following: • Car seats (due to mechanical and safety concerns) • Automotive parts • Liquids of any kind • Bathtubs • Waterbeds • Mattresses or box springs • Large carpets or underlay • Photocopiers • Computers parts • Fax machines • Large desks (over 4 ft. long)
• Dressers without drawers • Encyclopaedias • Magazines (older than 2 years) • Gas fireplaces • Gyproc, building supplies • Organs/pianos • Paints and sprays • Large Appliances • Long sofas (7-8 ft.) • Swing sets, Trampolines • Broken Items eg: TV’s, Dishes etc • Dirty, Stained or Ripped clothing Donation hours are Monday to Saturday 8:30 – 3:30. AHCS management requests
that you please bring your generous donation during these hours. If your donation is dropped off outside of those hours, the elements (rain/snow) will destroy/damage your donation and it will sadly be put in the trash. A g a s s i z - Ha r r i s o n Community Services thanks you for items that are in good repair and working order; we cannot operate without the communities’ help and appreciate your very generous donations.
Here's your chance to 'Write for a Better World' World Literacy Canada would like to invite young learners to take part in a national children’s writing contest, Write for a Better World. Write for a Better World is a contest targeted at Canadian students in Grades 5-8 that aims to inspire exploration and reflection into what it means to be a global citizen. The contest challenges students to engage with new cultures and to creatively express their ideas and discoveries in a short piece of narrative prose. The program has attracted the support of numerous award-winning Canadian children’s authors, including Kenneth Oppel, Arthur Slade, Deborah Ellis, Eric Walters, and Kelley Armstrong. This year’s theme was created by renowned children’s book author, Kathy Stinson, whose
work includes: Red is Best, The Man With the Violin, and Becoming Ruby. She is also the final judge for Write for a Better World. Prizes will include: Top 10 Winners: Become published authors in a collectable magazine and online. Receive a copy of “The Man with the Violin”, signed by Kathy Stinson. World map and atlas. World Literacy Canada swag. Top 9 Finalists: $50 Grand Prize Winner: $500 and a one-on-one Skype time with Kathy Stinson and an amazing surprise item to be announced. Stay tuned! Please visit our website, www. worldlit.ca, for more contest details and teaching resources. World Literacy Canada (WLC) is a small, registered charitable organization that uses literacy
to fight poverty and advance the cause of social justice. We support and deliver a range of community-based education projects in Canada, India, and Nepal. With 60 years experience successfully delivering literacy education, we see literacy as an essential element in the struggle for equality. It is about much more than just reading and writing, it is how we successfully participate in an increasingly interconnected world. Through our Canadian Programing, WLC works to inspire young people to read and write and to see themselves as global citizens, while encouraging them to be explorers, thinkers, and effective communicators. Feel free to send any questions or inquiries to write2015@ worldlit.ca
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Hwy., Harrison Mills. Body Art Workshop for Teens - Monday, Feb. 16 Sasquatch Inn, 46001 Lougheed our community advocates. from 1-2:30pm at the Agassiz Library. Learn simple techniques and designs to create your own body art. All materials supplied. Praise and Prayer - Sunday, February 15th 6:30pm at the Christian Reformed Church, 7452 Morrow Rd., Agassiz. All welcome. AESS Grad Bottle Drive - Saturday, February 21 at the Agassiz Fire Hall from 9:30am-4pm
Harrison Mills Regional Association hosts: Burger & Beer Night - Saturday, February 28 at The
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John Reischman & the Jaybirds entertained a full house at the Harrison Memorial Hall last Saturday evening.
Festival favourite returns to Harrison Locarno's danceable and joyful fusion of Mexican Son Jarocho music, Cuban salsa and contemporary pop songwriting makes a much anticipated return to the intimate Harrison Memorial Hall Saturday, February 21 at 8 p.m. "Locarno first appeared at the Harrison Festival in 2011 and then again in 2013," recalls Andy Hillhouse, Harrison Festival Society Artistic Director. "Both times they were a huge hit." Over the past few years, Locarno has emerged as a unique and highly requested band on the Canadian festival and concert circuits. The Latin project of Juno award winning musician and Paperboys front man, Tom Landa, Locarno's music, like him, is part Mexican, but contains strong doses of Cuban Son, Folk Music, Pop and Funk. Tom was born and raised in Mexico City to a Mexican father and a Canadian mother.
He moved to Ontario during his teenage years where he put behind his Mexican musical roots in favour of the fresh sounds that surrounded his new environment. A record by Los Lobos, a Mexican American band, eventually brought him 'back home'. From that moment on, Landa rediscovered his musical roots and began his musical quest to not only learn more about this music, but also write and arrange songs in the Son Jarocho genre. "Tom Landa is surely one of the hardest working bandleaders on the Vancouver roots music scene. With Locarno he has stretched his musical wings to create a truly original flavour accessible to those who might not have much experience with Latin music," says Hillhouse. Locarno's music has been described as comparable to popular Latin roots/fusion artists Manu Chao or Rodrigo Gabriela,
however even though there are similarities, the group's high energy, catchy and danceable music offers an instantly infectious sound. Tom strives to create music that is heavily influenced by Mexican styles but uses the elements and musicians around him in his hometown of Vancouver. "Not only is Tom a seasoned and stellar performer, he always plays with high quality performers. His wife Kalissa Landa provides energetic fiddling, and the band's dynamic sound is partially due to the top rate horn and percussion arrangements, provided by a roster of excellent Afro-Cuban musicians," says Hillhouse. Tickets for Locarno are $22 and can be purchased online at www. harrisonfestival.com, by phone at 604-796-3664 or in person at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison and Agassiz Shoppers Drug Mart on Pioneer Ave.
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At The Cross - Thursdays at the Ag 1789 The Royal West Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819- Corps - Westie Army minster Regiment Cadet 6822 Cadets Training Canadian Legion Branch No 228 - at the Royal 344 Fort Street Better Beginnings - Pre/post natal Hope Wed. 6:30 nutrition & support. Lunch is provided. education, contact Capta PM - 9 pm. Free for ages 12 - 19. FMI 1 pm. 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 Tues. 10 am to gmail.com in M.E. Sam Ronholm, CD at 1789trg@ or call 604-799-8897 96-0313 Strong Start - Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Lego Club - Thursdays from 3-5pm. Every at Kent Thursday Elementary School. Free drop-in for kids 0 - 5. FMI call afterschool we will clear the floor in the back room Kent Elementary at 604-796-2161. of the library, get out the boxes of Lego build Lego to your hearts content. and let you Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:15. There will be It’s Crackle, themes Ms Terrill and all your little friends together as we build and activities suggested, or kids can just listen to stories and have all kinds of and visit. We add an afters choo l snack fun. Free, drop safe in, all welcome. place to be, for children that can be on and a their own only pleas e. Drop in. Agassiz Harrison Family Parenting Place Meet Teens Only at the Library - Tuesdays from friends, old & new! Parents/caregive children 0 - 6 are welcome. Mon., Weds rs with their It’s warm inside and you are welcome to 3-5pm. . come and & Thurs . 9:30 hang out. Come by the library afters am - 1 pm 7272 Morrow Rd. FMI call 604-7 chool and there 96-0313 will be a snack , some game s to play if you choose or Coffee Break/Story Hour - A week for ladies & children 0-5. Weds. 9:30ly Bible Study you can just sit and visit and listen to your music in Christian Reformed Church on Morro am Agassiz the library’s back room. Your choices, your place and w Road. FMI call your time. or text 604-997-4484
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Seniors Friendship House Drop-In - Mon. Agassiz Harrison Senior Seniors Walking to Music at Peer Support - Knit
10 am, Sit am, Bingo at 1 pm, Seniors Learn to & Fit at 10:30 Line Dance at 4 pm; Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm.; Wed. Floor Curling at 1 pm.; Fri. Floor Curling at 1 pm. FMI call 604-796-3422.
& Natter Group: We meet every Thursday Manor on Morrow Rd., Agassiz. Every at Dogwood one welcome. Call Eunice 604-796-9841
Tuesday is Toonie Day Bowling Harrison seniors are encouraged to - Agassiz and Council of Senior Citizens Orga come out and (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to nizations join 5 pin bowling every second and last Tuesday impro
ving of each month starti “The Quality of Life” for all seniors. FMI call Ernie Bayer Lanes, Chilliwack. Car ng at 3:15pm at Chillibowl @ 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@sh pool available. Call Kay FMI at aw.ca 604-316-3318
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Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicle (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado 1500 and HD). Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3 and March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Corvette, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. † Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ^*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ~ Requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on certain vehicles and in select markets. Customers will be able to access this service only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $16,855/$21,225 (including $0/$1,500 lease credit and a $670 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA) and Cruze LT (1SA/MH8/R7T). Bi-weekly payment is $79/$99 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,590/$1,590 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,848/$11,931, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $7,247/$9,600. ¥¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $15,225/$19,300 (including 0/$1,200 lease credit and a $750 Owner Cash) for a 2015 Sonic LS (1SA/M26) and Sonic LT (1SD/MH9/C60). Bi-weekly payment is $75/$89 for 48 months at 0.5% APR and includes Freight and Air Tax, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometers limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,600/$1,600 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $9,396/$10,888, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,040/$8,690. ¥/¥¥ Price and total obligation excludes license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees, optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]
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New Beginnings It was Bad Godesberg, a small, beautiful city near Bonn in the Rhein River Valley, Germany, where we found ourselves after the dust of the Second World War had settled. We were the Altendorfs (my husband's family) and the Bischoffs (my own family). Heinz Altendorf, my future husband, was still in Canada where he had spent the last four years of the war. He had been a German air force pilot who, after being shot down in Africa, was taken there as a prisoner of war. This kept him out of the fierce fighting during the last four years of the war and thus most likely saved his life. When he finally returned to Germany, we met, fell in love, married and had two children. Heinz worked for the American High Commissions's Personnel Department, a job which came with a new, modern and fully furnished apartment. This could have been our happy ending but for the fact that Heinz never stopped telling us stories about Canada, a country he had learned to highly respect during the time he was there. No doubt, Heinz was the catalyst, the one who lit the flame and over time 11 family members followed his call. Rudi, my brother and his wife, Anne, were the youngest in our group. Since the end of the war, they had not found work they really liked and listening to Heinz's stories and Canada's advertising words, the decision to immigrate to Canada came easy to them. And so, the day had arrived to say a final goodbye. Anne had already left to spend time with her mother in Hamburg but Rudi had promised to stop by for a last farewell on his way to the railway station. Then, after a brief moment, he shouldered his suitcase and walked away. He turned around once and waved before I lost sight of him and I think, that this was the moment when I realized the enormity of our undertaking! And, of all our departures, this is the one
most vividly on my mind. I will always remember my brother Rudi as the one who "walked away" towards Canada to pave the way for us. It was almost a year later when my mother and sister left in a different style. A friend who owned a car - still rare in those days - came early in the morning to drive them to Bordeau, France, where they would board the ship. Unintentionally, RUTH ALTENDORF this allowed my mother to see, for Senior Happenings the last time , the country she came from: France. So here they were, two single ladies - 56 and 19 years of age - travelling to an unknown country. Though excited by Heinz's great stories and trusting my brother would be there at the end of their journey to take them to his home, they must have wondered about it! When it comes to immigration, mothers play a huge part in the story be it they come along or stay behind. Though my motherin-law had encouraged us to the last moment, after we had left she broke down - I was told much later - believing she would never see us again. Luckily, she was wrong, in fact, she came for extended visits several times. Of course, we were eager to show her as much as we could of our new homeland and naturally her enthusiasm was contagious and helped us greatly to feel at home in record time. But more about us in my next story! Ruth Altendorf is an occasional columnist in The Agassiz-Harrison Observer. Here, she shares a slice of her own history instead of her usual tales of Harrison folks and happenings This is part two of a six-column series to appear in The Observer over the coming weeks.
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Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1518, 2015 WHAT: Public hearing on proposed District of Kent Zoning Bylaw 1219, Amendment Bylaw No. 1518, 2015. WHEN: Please join us at 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2015 when Council will be receiving input from the public on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment. You can speak in person at the hearing or by providing a written submission to the Director of Development Services, District of Kent, PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 or dkohuch@district.kent.bc.ca before 4:00 p.m., February 23, 2015. WHERE: The public hearing is to be held in the Centennial Centre of the Municipal Hall, 7170 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz, BC. WHAT IS IT: In general, the proposed changes in the Zoning Bylaw Amendment is to allow the continued use of a portion of the property commonly known as 1278 Tranmer Road for an electrical business that has been operating on the agricultural zoned lot since 1988. This non-farm use within the Agricultural Land Reserve has received approval from the Agricultural Land Commission. SUBJECT LANDS:
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SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1278 Tranmer Road The bylaw, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the reception desk in the District’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from February 13, 2015 to February 23, 2105 inclusive. You may also contact Darcey Kohuch, Director of Development Services at 604-796-2235 for more information.
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560
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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.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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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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Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profit organization which provides programs to individuals afflicted by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for the permanent full-time position of an Adult Alcohol & Drug Counselor for the Outpatient Clinic.
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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
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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
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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford 30255 Cedar Lane DL# 31038 604-855-0666 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.
QUIET & clean top floor suite with elevator, new laundry facilities, storage locker, parking and resident caretaker. Easy walking distance to downtown Agassiz amenities. Discount provided to seniors. Pet friendly. $575. Call / text 778-9189062
Agassiz
TRUCKS & VANS
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HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. Newly renovated, $595 & $625/month includes utilities. Call 604-819-6422
CHIHUAHUAS tiny tea cups, short hair, 1 male, 1 female, ready to go now. $900. (604)794-7347
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Warehouse Lien
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act:
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Agassiz All Storage, located at: 7651 Industrial Way, Agassiz, BC and Gary Ward of the last known address of: 606 Central Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7M1; for unpaid rents totaling $369.00. If this amount is not paid on or before February 26, 2015 the unit contents will be sold by public auction at a later date to settle unpaid rents.
MISC. FOR SALE
Shoprider 778EL Cobra Scooter upgraded to deep cell batt. $800 firm. Call 604-796-3700
HELP WANTED
TRANSPORTATION
T. Marlowe Manor
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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
(Under new Management)
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SOUTHWEST ROOFING • Cedar Restoration • Asphalt • Torch-On • Re-Roofs Since 85 604-760-7937
RV PADS
1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
PLUMBING
Drug & Alcohol Outpatient Clinic
Ability to pass and maintain security clearance. This job will require a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the community.
ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055
and 2 bdrm...$799/m
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
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Agassiz - Bachelor suite for rent available near post office. Clean building. Laundry and off street parking onsite. $550/mth call 604-491-6380 or 778-834-1951
Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
ADULT ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELOR
It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking and make sound judgments.
APARTMENT/CONDO
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have: • A Bachelor Degree in Social Work or an Undergraduate Degree with specific preparation in Substance Abuse Counseling • Knowledge and understanding of the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model and the Harm Reduction approach • Familiar with Alcohol and Drug screening and assessment tools • Be able to provide one-on-one counseling and group sessions • Be able to demonstrate professional and personal boundaries • Knowledge of programs, treatment centers, and detox programs within the community and Lower Mainland • Ability to collect and submit appropriate data for statistical analysis • Excellent verbal and written communication; efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills • Ability to work as a team member
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2 coats any colour
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Hope & Area Transition Society
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VECTOR RENO’S 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
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THE CHILLIWACK PATIENT ATTACHMENT MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT position is an integral part of the A GP for Me patient attachment project at the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice. In this role, you will be expected to exercise sound judgment and independence while managing the day-today administrative activities related to the delivery of patient attachment. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to quality customer service, applying excellent problem solving and communication skills to ensure the success of the program. This position provides telephone reception for patient inquiries as well as support for clinical staff. This is a .5 FTE position of 20 hours per week. A competitive compensation package is provided. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED). Medical Office Assistant certificate or diploma obtained from a post-secondary clinical program. Experience: Previous medical office administration experience with a minimum of five years work experience in a medical office setting. Skills: Telephone Etiquette, Customer Service, Oscar EMR, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Time Management. Please provide a covering letter and resume to Chilliwack Division of Family Practice no later than February 22, 2015. Attention: Ken Becotte, Executive Director kbecotte@divisionsbc.ca
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