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Fraser River gravel removal gets the go-ahead Jennifer Feinberg The Progress
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Rita Young, seen here with Petite (left) and Chico, lost her third chihuahua, Tiny, after it was killed by a large dog while on his daily walk on Maple Avenue Friday afternoon. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Attack has pet owner calling for muzzles Jessica Peters The Progress A gory scene that played out on a quiet street last Friday afternoon is being investigated by Chilliwack’s animal control officers. Tiny, a nine-year-old chihuahua, was leashed and heading out for an afternoon walk his daughter, Petite, and best buddy, Chico. They were all on leashes held by their owner. As the trio neared the sidewalk on Maple Avenue, a pair of larger dogs came walking up the sidewalk. They saw the chihuahuas and pulled the woman walking them on their leashes toward the trio. She was unable to hold them back. One of the larger dogs violently attacked Tiny, tearing him in two.
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It all happened very quickly, said owner Rita Young. She heard the commotion from the kitchen, as her husband was taking the dogs out after lunch. By chance, her daughter, granddaughter, and great grandson were all in the yard. Many of them were screaming and crying, and the owner of the larger dogs was also upset. “I ran outside because I was in the house,” Young said, describing the bloody scene in her driveway. “It was just horrible, lots of blood. It was just plain horrible.” Animal control officers from the FVRD responded very quickly to the call, said communications manager Jennifer Kinneman. “The event is still under investi-
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would be weighed heavily. “Under our bylaw and under our process, we don’t go down that road very easily,” Kinneman said. “Certainly there are factors to consider and every situation is unique. For sure, this is a horrible, horrible accident.” But Young is hoping that the dog is put down, and more than that she hopes owners of larger dogs will one day be required to have them muzzled in public. “It was a danger to society, that dog,” Young said. “I told them, I want him put down, I have a fiveyear-old child who comes over to see me every day, I wouldn’t want anything to happen to him.” Continued: DOG/ p6
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Gravel removal by Seabird Island First Nation was approved by both provincial and federal bodies earlier this month. A Land Act tenure was offered and Water Act approval was issued by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations on Friday, Feb. 6. That will allow the Seabird Island Band to remove 105,000 cubic metres of gravel from the Fraser River until the cutoff date of March 15. A provincial ministry official stressed that any impacts to Fraser River habitat from the imminent work will be both monitored and compensated down the line. The reaction from members of the Fraser River Gravel Stewardship Committee came swiftly. “I guess I am shocked. I felt this was one they had good reason to turn down for a number of very legitimate reasons,” wrote Otto Langer, member of the Gravel Stewardship Committee. “The main reasons was that it was habitat and above all was just for commercial gravel mining purposes. “This is a terrible precedent - it opens up the river for commercial gravel mining. Also where is DFO on this one? We are truly in a new industrial era were near everything goes.” The Progress asked provincial ministry officials if the Seabird approval means there is a new willingness to allow commercial gravel removal when not based on flood control reasons. “No. Decisions are made on a caseby-case basis,” replied Greig Bethel, media relations rep for Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Regarding critics’ allegations that the project will destroy critical fish habitat, Bethel responded that minis-
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Fraser region home to 45,000 problem gamblers Province pledges more action to cut gambling addiction Jeff Nagel Black Press More than a third of B.C.’s problem gamblers live in the Fraser Health region, according to a new survey released by the provincial government. The Problem Gambling Prevalence Study by consulting firm Malatest and Associates estimates nearly 45,000 problem gamblers – about 35 per cent of the provincial
total of 125,000 – live in the Fraser region, compared to 32,600 in the Vancouver Coastal area and nearly 20,000 on Vancouver Island. While Fraser’s share is roughly in line with its proportion of B.C.’s population, the 2014 survey also found nearly 26 per cent of Fraser residents gambled at casinos over the previous year – higher than all other regions, where the rate ran from 16 to 20 per cent. And the survey found 2.4 per cent of Fraser residents reported borrowing money or selling something in order to gamble in the previous year – far higher than Vancouver Coastal residents at 0.4 per cent and Vancouver Island at 0.8 per cent.
More Fraser residents than the provincial average also reported feeling guilty about gambling, betting more than they could afford to lose, or felt stress or anxiety from gambling. The results point to a lower overall rate of problem gambling across B.C. – 3.3 per cent in 2014, down from 4.6 per cent or 159,000 gambling addicts in 2008. Problem gamblers are defined as those whose gambling creates a moderate to high risk of harm to themselves or others. Another 7.9 per cent of B.C. adults are counted as being at low risk, bringing the total considered at risk to 11.2 per cent.
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled a series of new commitments this month to further reduce the province’s rate of problem gambling. Part of the plan is for an increased focus on young people under 25, who are statistically less likely to gamble but at greater risk of becoming addicted if they do. The survey found 62 per cent of young adults gamble in some way – lower than other age groups – but nearly 26 per cent counted themselves either at risk or problem gamblers. A responsible gambling component will be added to the physical and health and education curriculum
in the school system. Aboriginals, South Asians and the poor were also identified as high-risk groups. At-risk or problem gamblers are also three times as likely to have had a mental health problem, according to the findings. The province is pledging more research into online problem gambling to find ways to reduce the risks for users of playnow.com, the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s online gambling portal. Other changes planned include placing GameSense advisors, who now offer support to potential problem gamblers in casinos, in Continued: GAMBLING/ p6
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museum head Ron Denman as a CSS student volunteer back in the 1990s was nothing short of inspirational, he said. “It began my interest and journey in the field of history, heritage, museums and historical places,” Francis added. “It was really an inspiration.” In his application for the position at the museum, he wrote, referring to retiring director Ron Denman: “I never properly thanked you for those hours you spent with me as a student
Federal funding has been approved for a new initiative that strives to give Chilliwack’s youth positive experiences. The federal government has offered up $1.85 million in funding for the Learning to Lead program, which will target about 200 students over the course of five years. Learning to Lead is a partnership between Pacific Community Resources, School District 33, the RCMP and Chilliwack Lake Camp. They came together more than a year ago to apply for the funding, but it just came through in December. Now that a manager for the program has been hired by PCRS, the program can start to take shape. “It’s definitely an exciting initiative,” said Kirk Savage, director of instruction for the school district. “We’re going to be giving kids other options and showing them another way. Showing them other things to fill up their time so they’re not drawn to those elements that can be seductive to kids.” The idea, he underlined, is to provide positive opportunities for the youth who need it the most. There will be monthly outdoor excursions, weekly meet ups, work experience and volunteer opportunities, and plenty of access to support services. PCRS will operate the program through an office
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Matthew Francis, pictured in front of a Chilliwack history timeline, is the new executive director of the Chilliwack Museum. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Meet the new face at the Chilliwack museum Jennifer Feinberg The Progress The new head of the Chilliwack Museum and Archives fondly remembers learning the ropes as a museum volunteer back in his high school days. Matthew Francis officially started his new job as the museum’s executive director this month, with a nod to retiring interim director Ron Denman, for sparking his career interest in heritage and public history. Asked about his “vision” as he
settles in to a leadership role at the museum, Francis told The Progress he is looking forward to what tomorrow holds for the organization. “I think it’s about creating a future for our history and our heritage,” he said. “They have to be a part of what makes our community thrive and what makes it unique. Chilliwack has a great and rich history, and we need to uncover and celebrate that.” Today Francis still has family ties in his hometown after graduating from Chilliwack secondary
in 1996. He recently left a position with the Province of Alberta as the manager of municipal heritage services and Alberta Culture since 2008 to relocate to the city where he grew up, and take the ED job at the old city hall building. The first exhibit under Francis will be the upcoming Si:tel Coast Salish Baskets, Feb. 21 (See story, page 18). It explores the making of Coast Salish cedar baskets, as well as the trading and collecting of baskets, using specimens from the museum’s collection. Getting to work with former
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an opportunity for the city to say ‘we know you’re not alone, we’re here with you.’” It didn’t take much work to get the mayor on board, and she was aware of the event coming to town, on the BC Day long weekend. They are planning to host 250 soldiers, first responders and prison guards, mainly on the PRTC grounds. “I’m pretty pleased that Chilliwack was chosen,” Gaetz said. While
the city cannot legally help fund the event, she said they can and will help make the planning and carrying out of the weekend as smooth as possible. Staff can help with some set up, and lowered rates can be offered, she added. “We want to be able to make it happen,” Gaetz said. “When you see the young boys standing with their arms on the guns (at Remembrance Day events) and knowing they might go into
Learning to Lead LEARNING from page 3 space in the Neighbourhood Learning Centre at the Chilliwack secondary school campus, while the school board will help identify which youth would benefit from participating. Savage said they didn’t think the funding was going to come through, and now that it has, they’re quickly sorting out the particulars. Steven Esau with PCRS said once the logistics are worked out, students will start getting referred from school counsellors. They’ll be focusing on youth ages 12 to 17,
with the goal of helping students become leaders. The funding was officially announced last Friday, and comes from the Crime Prevention Action Fund. “I am pleased to support the Learning to Lead project, which will assist young people in Chilliwack and strengthen our community,” said MP Mark Strahl. “Our government is working together with community organizations to provide atrisk youth with the tools and opportunities they need to steer clear of violence and substance abuse.”
MUSEUM from page 3 volunteer from the high school, but I wanted to seize the day. “That experience had a tremendous impact, and kindled something in me. I believe it set me on the path for my own career in heritage and public history.” Denman has been acting interim director since last August. “I will miss the place, but feel confident that Matthew can provide the vision and skills that are necessary to move the organization forward in the coming years,” Denman wrote in his outgoing message as interim director. The public is invited to meet Francis at the museum in the Chambers Galler y with the opening reception of the basket exhibit on Feb. 21, 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
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It didn’t take too long for a wide variety of B.C. organizations and individuals to start to look a gift horse in the mouth — in this case, the B.C. Family Day holiday. Until 2013, there was no statutory holiday in February in B.C. While the U.S. has had its Presidents Day holiday for many years, and a number of Canadian provinces (starting with Alberta) had a mid-winter stat holiday, B.C. workers laboured without a paid day off from New Year’s Day until Good Friday. In some cases, this was close to four months. Interestingly enough, there was a little bit of complaining about missing out, but not a great deal. Perhaps B.C., companies and workers appreciated the fact that they still had jobs and businesses. While some people had called for the paid day off beforehand, Christy Clark most definitely kick-started the idea while running for the BC Liberal leadership to replace Gordon Campbell. After winning the leadership and the premier’s chair, Clark called for wide consultations on what day would be best for the holiday. Many people and organizations responded. The consensus was that a Family Day differing from the general stat holiday in the U.S. and other provinces would actually be good for most families. They would be able to get deals at ski resorts, go to popular tourist attractions and enjoy activities close to home — not bothered by hordes of people from out of province. Why so much complaining about a holiday that has only been in place for three years? For all the years that there was no Family Day, there was very little complaining that the stat holiday did not synchronize with days off in other jurisdictions. There was no stat holiday to complain about. There are many holidays which do not synchronize throughout the year. Many Americans travel to B.C. and many B.C. residents travel to the United States. Where is the complaining over Memorial Day in the U.S. coming a week after our Victoria Day holiday in May, or Canadians working on July 4 ? Instead of complaining about what is a relatively minor challenge, we should be grateful for an extra day off. ~ Black Press
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The annual health care crisis grips B.C. VICTORIA – The annual ritual of declaring a crisis in health care is upon us, with the B.C. Liberal government boasting that we have the best system in Canada, while the NDP and the B.C. Nurses’ Union try to portray it as the worst. The BCNU is the last big public sector union still to settle in the latest round of contract talks. Feeding horror stories to the media is part of its strategy, and this time it was a patient at Abbotsford Hospital assigned a bed in a small shower room for a month due to chronic overcrowding. Hospital officials said his care wasn’t compromised. We’ve seen it in Abbotsford, Surrey and elsewhere: a new hospital or expansion is built and is immediately overcrowded. We are reminded every winter that
influenza season brings a wave of people into emergency, expecting treatment for a viral infection that in most cases can only run its course. Many people still don’t understand what “the flu” is, beyond the notion that it Tom sounds serious FLETCHER enough to tell the boss you won’t be in to work. And as fewer doctors choose the endless demands of family practice, the expectation that all problems must be dealt with quickly and for free seems to grow as inexorably as the health care budget. An emergency physician of my acquaintance provided a typical scenario for night shift at the ER.
Where once nights were quiet, now there are patients waiting for hours, around the clock. Several are drunk, and one has urinated on the floor. Surveys show as many as half of ER visits are alcohol-related, from overdoses to fights, falls, car crashes and chronic conditions. Into this chaos comes a mother with her young child, who has nasal and chest congestion. The child’s cough led her to throw up, so off to ER they went, blithely assuming that this is where you bring a kid with a cold. This week’s B.C. budget brings us a step closer to the moment when half of all provincial revenues go to keep the health care system running. In the legislature, NDP health critic Judy Darcy blasted Health Minister Terry Lake for the gov-
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people, as Premier Christy Clark argued in 2011 when the federal government changed its financing formula. After years of increasing transfers by six per cent per year, the late federal finance minister Jim Flaherty announced that starting in 2014, increases would be tied to economic growth, but wouldn’t fall below three per cent. This of course was treated as a cut, rather than continued increases above inflation. But there it is, and all provinces have to deal with it. Darcy is quite right that personal responsibility is the key, something to remember as the usual squabbling of special interests continues. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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of our society. Aevitas, on the other hand, wants to bring PCBs, mercury and other contaminants to our community, under 200 metres from the Fraser River and yet the City of Chilliwack rezoned property to allow for the plant in 2013 with no problem. Money talks, but in our city it’s words say that the City cares more for a big corporation than that of a small family run business trying to do good. As Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs said ‘we will not stand idly by as business interests are readily recognized as our Indigenous title, Rights and Treaty Rights are minimized, completely disre-
garden. Expensive, but effective. However, if I were to go this route this year, I will be in financial ruins given the size of my garden. So this year, I thought I would start early and grow my own plants. Imagine all the plants for just pennies a piece! It was not hard to find seeds around town. But I had no idea where to start. I initially thought, “how hard can this be??” but then I didn’t know what else I was supposed to do. Presumably buy
great overview, the perfect length, took me through the process chronologically and hit all the high points. It wasn’t overwhelming with too much information. At the same time, it had great tips, and was easily understandable. Thank you so much Mr. Minter, I really enjoyed the article and it is rewarding to have learned some practical skills! Who knows, maybe I will be able to sprout some plants. Kate Jenkins
lem. “I was totally ignored”, and I never did hear from Mr. Harrington. Apparently, Mr. Harrington is a hypocrite and he should look at himself in the mirror long and hard! I can’t speak for others, but Mr. Harrington lost my vote when he did not have the decency to return my call after he left me a recorded message asking for my support! One more thing Mr. Harrington. I did not support CEPCO. D’Arcy Surrette
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council race, Mr. Harrington ran an unsuccessful campaign. Yet he blames the media, supporters of CEPCO, and the people of Chilliwack who did not show up to vote for his loss. Really! Moreover, during the last council race, I had received a recorded message on my answering machine from Mr. Harrington as he was looking for support. I was interested. So I had called and left a message for Mr. Harrington to see what his platform was. I was seriously considering voting for Mr. Harrison. However, there was a prob-
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garded or totally violated?. Here, another example of how the City is only thinking about its pocket. Why not help The Local Harvest Market easily transition to get the rezoning they need and keep the beautiful building they have? The City seems to have no problem supporting a company with big bucks even though it could be deadly for our city but does have a problem with a family run business that is bringing greater consciousness about where our food comes from and healthy meals that come from their onsite kitchen.
Unanswered call costs support I find it interesting when Dick Harrington stated in the Chilliwack Progress Letter to the editor on (February 4, page 11) that “I was totally ignored.” Mr. Harrington was referring to his stand on CEPCO in which he felt that the media ignored him, and that the “employees and supporters of CEPCO do indeed determine who gets elected to council and who do not.” Last but not least, Mr. Harrington took a jab at the 83 per cent of the people who did not vote by stating, “I guess some people never learn.” That comment will certainly get our votes, Mr. Harrington! In the last
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Seabird gravel removal approved GRAVEL from Front habitat, Bethel responded that ministry approval for the 2015 project is subject to conditions: • Seabird Band must implement an on-site monitoring program to identify and track impacts; • Salmon populations not expected to be significantly impacted; however, any impacts to salmon habitat are to be monitored and compensated for. • A revised design of the excavation area and the establishment of mitigation measures have addressed concerns regarding impacts to sturgeon. The last time there were smallscale gravel removal projects approved on the Fraser for nonflood protection reasons was for “navigation/barge access” to commercial activities along the river, in 2014, according to the ministry records. The Seabird project also obtained the green light from Fisheries and Oceans Canada reps, as approvals are under separate pieces of provincial and federal legislation. DFO reps said the project was carefully considered. “Following a thorough review, the Department is prepared to issue the Seabird Island Band a Fisheries Act authorization that will include specific conditions designed to protect fish and fish habitat. “Monitoring of the work is required to ensure compliance
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Brixton Restaurant offers welcome addition Jessica Peters THE PROGRESS For 19 months, one of the most beautiful restaurant spaces in Chilliwack sat vacant. But with its sky-high ceilings, decadent wrought iron details, and elegant chandeliers, it was only a matter of time before a new restauranteur moved in and made himself at home. And that’s exactly what Matt Bergin is doing, as executive chef and manager of the newly-opened Brixton Restaurant. He opened the doors to the public on Jan. 17, after months of cleaning up, training staff and readying for the new adventure. Prior to opening Brixton, Bergin was the head chef at Frankie’s Italian Kitchen. While preparing the new digs, set prominently in the downtown Safeway plaza, the front door was popping open all day with curious diners happy to see the building coming back to life. “The biggest thing about Brixton is the building,” Bergin said. “People love this building. It’s one of the nicest ones in Chilliwack.” He’s built a menu that will appeal to most diners, he said, with a wide range of portion sizes and prices. The hope is that they remain open to a wide demographic, pleasing every diner around the table. “We’re focusing on putting the package together and raising the bar,” he said. It’s a bit of an art form, creating a menu that works for the restaurant. And at Brixton, they are fine tuning their choices by scratching off a few of the less popular options and replacing them with new ones. And to keep things interesting, every few weeks he creates a new ‘fresh sheet’ with dishes featuring seasonal ingredients. Right now, that includes seared tuna. Something that will likely stay on the menu is a fun, not-so-little drink that could double as a meal. The Ultimate Brixton Caesar is garnished with pepperoni, a blazed bean, celery, jumbo prawn and even a 4 oz. blackened ‘AAA’ Canadian tenderloin filet. “It’s a novelty thing,” Bergin said, but one that people are really taking to. Brixton Restaurant opens its doors at 11 a.m. seven days a week. It closes at 11 p.m. from Sundays to Wednesdays, and midnights Thursdays to Saturdays. To see Brixton’s menu, visit www.brixtonrestaurant.com.
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Alan Doyle brings kitchen party to Chilliwack Jennifer Feinberg The Progress It’s going to be a helluva kitchen party when Alan Doyle hits Chilliwack March 7 with his band the Beautiful Gypsies. The rousing title track of his new solo album, So Let’s Go, is his own personal call to action. It goes out to everyone to live their lives fully. “Time is really short,” Doyle tells The Progress, in a revealing phone interview. He’s the lead singer of Great Big Sea, of course and has enjoyed stints as a TV actor, producer, solo artist and now bestselling author with Where I Belong: Small Town to Great Big Sea. Doyle feels very blessed to do what he does, and is excited to return to the West Coast, includ-
ing the Saturday, March 7 gig at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. “I can’t wait!” he says gamely. He launches into a tale about the last time he was in Chilliwack with this guy who lived in Kelowna and dug agricultural ditches by day. “It was the first time I was ever in B.C.,” remembers the musician who was born on the other side of Canada in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. “I remember seeing fields, it must have been corn. It was a huge adventure.” Doyle is making media calls in advance of the North American So Let’s Go concert tour and waxing philosophical from the back of his tour bus in Montreal. What does he mean, when he says, ‘so let’s go’? “There’s all this stuff you want to do, or that you wished you did,
or that you have always wanted to get done that you haven’t done. “And I mean that time is short over the course of a life time, over a course of a semester, over course of a day, over a course of a minute,” he says dramatically. “So let’s go. You know, it’s like, go on b’y kiss ‘er!” The upbeat theme runs throughout his second solo effort. They laid down tracks at Tawgs Salter studio in Ridgeway, Ontario, where they “make some of the best pop sounds anywhere.” They made the record, he said, by wrapping that “big pop sound” around his tiny “folk things,” the music he coaxes out of a variety of instruments from his trusty guitar to bouzouki and more. Listening to the album, that recognizable voice of Canadian
music comes streaming through. “I have no voice but my own,” he admits. Weeks deep into the tour with his band of Beautiful Gypsies (Cory Tetford, Kendel Carson, Shehab Illyas, Todd Lumley, and Kris MacFarlane) and they’re getting tight: “Over the duration of the threeweek run, the new tunes left the front of our brains and went into the muscles of our hands and feet and mouths. “I love it when a new tune can be delivered without spending any energy remembering it. “ “The whole focus of the record, the idea was to go make a pop record centred around the heart and soul of things,” he says. Doyle formed Great Big Sea in 1993 with Sean McCann, Bob Hallett, and Darrell Power, in which they fused traditional
Newfoundland music with their own pop sensibilities. Their nine albums, double-disc hits retrospective, and two DVD releases have been declared Gold or Platinum and have sold a combined 1.2 million copies in Canada. Doyle has been blowing away crowds on this tour. “I always want people to have the greatest night of their life when the house lights go down.” The So Let’s Go North American tour makes for a “great night out,” he promises. “I’ll be playing some stuff from new album, and the from the first album, Boy on Bridge, some tunes from the Great Big Sea catalogue no doubt. “It paints a well rounded picture of my musical life. “It’s going to be a great kitchen party and a great night out.”
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Scene&Heard Exhibit explores cedar baskets of yesteryear and today exhibit sheds light on the various uses and functions of cedar baskets throughout Chilliwack’s history, beginning with the daily use of the baskets before the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 18th century. From the 1880s through the 1920s, cedar basket weaving was transformed from a practical domestic need to a source of necessary economic support for Coast Salish families. During this time, most baskets were made with the spe-
cific purpose of trading with Anglo-European families. Since the 1960s, there has been a resurgence of basket making in Coast Salish culture. This resurgence has resulted in a new generation of basket makers learning this cultural custom. One featured artifact in the exhibit is a ‘tumpline’ made by Margaret Jim. Margaret was a weaver of baskets as well as tumplines, a form of strap that attaches over the
head of a basket carrier to redistribute the load. Her beautiful tumplines won recognition at the 1964 Canadian Handicraft exhibit in Montreal. The exhibit opens in the museum’s top floor ‘Chambers Gallery’ with a reception on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1-3 p.m.
which will include a cedar weaving demonstration by StĂł:lo Cultural Tourism. The new executive director of the Chilliwack Museum and Archives, Matthew Francis, will also be available to meet and talk with attendees.
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Sarah brings her astounding piano skills to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre’s Rotary Hall Studio Theatre once again on Friday, February 27 at 10:30am for the third morning concert in her ongoing series. With fresh tea and coffee close to hand, and complimentary pastries from Sardis Bakery, there is no better way to begin the weekend than with this enchanting musical experience.
“Hands down what I most enjoy is the incredibly warm and receptive audience at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre,� Sarah says. “Everyone relaxing with their coffee around tables creates a beautifully intimate atmosphere. I love that people feel free to come talk to the musicians afterwards – it really makes for an all-around enriching experience.�
While the pieces in the line-up are certainly well-known, this intimate morning concert brings them to light in brilliant new ways. Their planned slate is full of classic pieces and wellloved duets, but this talented pair of performers has mischievously laid out a secret theme for the concert.
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The Chilliwack Museum and Archives is set to unveil a new exhibit, SĂ:tel Coast Salish Baskets. It explores the making, trading and collecting of Coast Salish cedar baskets and will feature examples from the Museum’s collection as well as baskets from the StĂł:lo Research and Resource Management Centre. The exhibit’s name, SĂ:tel, comes from the Upriver Halq’emĂŠylem word for ‘basket.’ The
“It’s all stolen music,� Sarah says with a laugh. “There aren’t a lot of pieces for piano and viola, so we steal music from other instruments.� Tawnya performs music originally written for clarinet, cello, and a variety of other instruments, bringing a new spin to these immortal pieces and classical composers. “The viola fits really well in these duos, but also brings something new to it – a warmth and a richness, a different tone,� Sarah says with a smile. “I don’t know why I’m so drawn to viola, but it
This is the third performance in a four-part series of classical morning concerts, and Sarah says she’s loved every minute of it.
Tawnya and Sarah have had plenty of time to perform together in venues all around the Fraser Valley this month, and the two musicians have perfected the give and take crucial to a successful duet concert. “Tawnya is one of the loveliest people I’ve ever worked with,� Sarah says. “Her response to nuance is spot-on, and she just gives me so much to play off of. She’s amazingly easy to work with. Everyone has such a different personality, and I love the way it brings a distinctive energy to each performance. I think that even though the focus of the concert is on music, it’s also what people bring to the music that makes it more poignant.�
musical innovation is one she shares with Tawnya Popoff, who is an awardwinning musician herself. Tawnya is the principal violist with Vancouver Opera and has played with a multitude of other groups, including the River Oaks Champer Orchestra. Together these brilliant musicians usher in a beautiful Friday morning with passion, precision, and beautifully familiar music for all ages. Sarah Hagen with special guest Tawnya Popoff is proudly sponsored by the Chilliwack Progress, British Columbia Arts Council, The Royal Hotel, the Government of British Columbia, the Department of Canadian Heritage, Sardis Bakery, and the City of Chilliwack.
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Robert Harms has his solo exhibition, Art in Harms Way, in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre Feb. 19 to March 28. Opening reception is Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1-3 p.m. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturday, plus some show evenings. Free admission.
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 at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 and available at www. harrisonfestival.com or by phone 604796-3664.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 Chilliwack (9350 Mary St.) has free bingo on Sundays at 2 p.m. 604-792-2337.
FRIDAY The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights. This weekend it’s Earthmen. The 68th annual Chilliwack Lions Club Music And Dance Festival runs Feb. 2 to March 21 at the Cultural Centre (plus some band performances at G.W. Graham theatre). For more information on the festival, go to chilliwacklionsclubmusicanddancefestival.com. Tickets and passes available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. Live band every Friday evening at the Anavets (305-46268 Yale Rd.). 604792-6370.
The opening reception for SĂ:tel Coast Salish Baskets takes place today from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum. The exhibition explores the making, trading and collecting of Coast Salish cedar baskets and will feature baskets from the museum’s collection as well as baskets from the StĂł:lo Research and Resource Management Centre. The event will include a cedar weaving demonstration by StĂł:lo Cultural Tourism. The band Lordstown will be playing at Solid Rock Coffee House (46200 Yale Rd., across from the post office) at 7 p.m. Hot and cold beverages and snacks will be provided. Everyone welcome. Acoustic jam sessions every Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Branch 4 Legion.
Locarno performs in Harrison on Feb. 21. See Saturday’s listing at left for more info.
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Wanda’s Tea Dance is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mt. Cheam Lions Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) with music by Sweet Water. There will be refreshments, door prizes, and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $6 at the door.
TUESDAY This is the last day to catch Inspirations by Cree artist Jerry Whitehead at The Art Room (20-5725 Vedder Rd.). Gallery hours are Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 604-769-2787.
WEDNESDAY Secondary Characters presents A Musical Movies Film Festival at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Tonight’s movie is The Music Man at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 and available at the door.
Coming Up Sarah Hagen, with special guest Tawnya Popoff, take to the stage at the Cultural Centre at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. Tickets $27/ adults, $24/seniors, $22/students and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus hosts Cirque de la Musique, its annual fundraising dinner and entertainment evening at Prestons’ Restaurant in the Coast Hotel on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. The gala affair features an auction, Chilliwack cirque entertainers, CSO instrumentalists and members of the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance. Tickets $90 and available at the Coast Hotel, the CSO office (604-795-0521), or www.brownpapertickets. com/event/1166978. Guests will receive a tax receipt.
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arated or single. Their next meeting is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. For information and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760.
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It rarely takes more than a few days before Spring Break boredom sinks in. After all, what’s a kid supposed to do with all that free time? Luckily the Chilliwack Cultural Centre has a solution: Spring Break art camps for kids ages five to 13 and older. Kids will have the chance to explore a
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Division crown close after Surrey sweep Eric J. Welsh, The Progress The Chilliwack Chiefs completed a weekend sweep of the Surrey Eagles Saturday night, moving within one win of locking down first place in the Mainland division standings. The Chiefs beat the Eagles 8-1 in Surrey Friday. The rematch at Prospera Centre was much tighter, but a Craig Puffer snipe late in the third period held up as the winner. His Chiefs improved to 32-16-1-3. Their result, combined with a Langley loss in Coquitlam leaves the second place Rivermen with no margin for error. To catch Chilliwack, they must win their next five games while the Chiefs lose their next seven. Surrey was feisty in this one and opened the scoring on a first period power play. Big blueliner Latrell Charleson stepped into a feed from Joseph Drapluk above the left faceoff dot, rocketing the puck past Chiefs stopper Aidan Pelino for his 11th. But Chilliwack stormed back when the Eagles ran into penalty trouble. With Surrey already shorthanded due to a too-manymen minor, Owen Johnson was flagged for interference. The Chiefs had just 15 seconds of five on three time, but it was enough for Jordan Kawaguchi to thread a pass across the goalmouth to Tipper Higgins. The Vermont native snapped the puck past Surrey netminder Christian Short for his 14th. Just 47 seconds later, with his team still on a power play, Jake Hand boomed a one-time pass from Kawaguchi through a crowd and in for his 19th. But the Eagles answered back with a late goal that chased Pelino from the game.
Ben Vikich put a puck on net from the right wing, with Chilliwack’s goalie dropping the rebound into the blue paint. Cole Plotnikoff crashed the crease, fought off a Kawaguchi check and poked the puck past Pelino for his 11th. Chiefs bench boss Jason Tatarnic quickly pulled the stopper, who surrendered two goals on eight shots, replacing him with David Jacobson. Shots on goal through 20 minutes favoured Chilliwack 19-10. Mark Esposito provided the only highlight in a lackluster middle frame, putting a pummelling on Surrey’s Jordan Funk. The players dropped their mitts at the Surrey blueline, with Esposito raining rights on his 17 year old opponent. Each player got an automatic game misconduct, making an early escape to the dressing room. Shots on goal through 40 minutes favoured Chilliwack 30-16. The Chiefs spent the third period pressing for the go-ahead goal, and finally got it with 6:46 to play. Puffer netted the winner with a top shelf shot from the left faceoff circle, set up by Bennett Morrison and Kawaguchi. Puffer’s team-leading 27th of the year sent the crowd home happy, with Jacobson making a handful of late saves to preserve the win. The three stars were Surrey goalie Christian Short (45 saves, first), Puffer (second) and Hand (third). The Fortis BC Energy Player of the Game was Chilliwack’s Ryan Bowen. The Chiefs host the Rivermen Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Prospera Centre. ● Playing his fourth career BCHL game, Chilliwack’s aptly named
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Ryan Roseboom leveled Surrey’s Owen Johnson with a thunderous check in the first period. Roseboom and Andrew Strelezki played in the absence of Brandon Potomak and Luke McColgan. ● A mistake in the final 10 seconds of a meaningless hockey game may cost Surrey’s Charleson his final five BCHL games. With time ticking down during Saturday night’s Chilliwack/
Surrey game, and his team heading to its 42nd defeat of the year, Charleson skated back into his zone in pursuit of a loose puck. When Charleson found referee Kirk Wood in his path, the six foot four and 220 pound blueliner chose to deliver a two-handed shove to Wood’s back, sending the ref sprawling head-first into the end boards. Search Chilliwack versus Surrey February 14 to see the play on
YouTube. Charleson turned and skated off the ice as the game ended, while Wood stayed down for several seconds. Two of Charleson’s Surrey teammates helped Wood up, and Charleston re-emerged several minutes later, hopefully to deliver an apology. As of Tuesday morning, the BCHL had not announced any disciplinary measures.
BCHL reveals playoff format and schedule With the playoffs less than three weeks away, the British Columbia Hockey League has announced it will stick with the same postseason arrangement as last year. Regular-season
games conclude Feb. 28 and the playoffs start March 3. The top four teams from each of the three divisions qualify for the playoffs for a total of 12 teams. In round one, each
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the Pioneer Division, in a best-of-three firstround playoff series that starts this weekend in Abbotsford. Games run Friday (6 p.m.), Saturday (6 p.m.) and Sunday (2 p.m., if necessary) at the Envision Athletic Centre. The Cascades men, meanwhile, finished the season 17-3 and won the Explorer Division regular-season title and will be the No. 2 overall seed in the Canada West playoffs. They have a first-round bye and will host a bestof-three quarter-final series beginning Feb. 27 against the winner of this week’s Calgary
Chilliwack academies compete at MEI There was lots of skill on display at Centre Ice Abbotsford Friday as high school players from several Fraser Valley hockey academies skated in the inaugural MEI Hockey Skills event. Chilliwack academies from Sardis second-
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Cheryl Louise PARKER (Nee Dombro) Cheryl passed away February 17, 2014 at Chilliwack General Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Cheryl will be lovingly remembered by Stew, her husband of 47 years, her daughters Suzanne and Tara (Anna), her sister Diane (Tom) Field, and our Aunt Joan of Toronto. Cheryl was predeceased by her parents, Kurt and Evelyn Dombro. Cheryl was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and came to the Lower Mainland with her parents in the 1960's. Cheryl moved to Vancouver where she began working for CN Telecommunications. There, she met Stew, and the two were married in 1966. Cheryl and Stew eventually moved to Chilliwack, and Cheryl began working for Sears when they opened in 1975. During her 30 years with the company, Cheryl was well-liked and respected by everyone around her. While at Sears, Cheryl made several good friends with whom she kept in touch after retirement, including her best friend Lorraine Bradley of Powell River. Cheryl was an avid reader, a wonderful cook, and took great pride in her home and garden. After retirement, Cheryl volunteered her time with both the Canadian Cancer Society and the Chilliwack Hospice Society. Cheryl loved to travel. Through her life, she visited Europe, Asia, and several parts of North America. However, of all the places Cheryl visited, her favourite was Long Beach, Vancouver Island. We were there numerous times as a family, and that was where Cheryl often said she was most at peace. While sometimes quiet and shy, Cheryl was also feisty and witty and always up for an adventure. It is this loving and adventurous spirit that will be missed most by those who were closest to her. At Cheryl’s request, there was no memorial service. Even though it's been a year since you left us, there hasn't been a day that you haven't been in our thoughts. Thank you for being such a huge part of our lives. We love and miss you dearly.
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Butcher Helper (Chilliwack) compensation: $15.26 / hour Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry at 4540 Simmons Rd. Chilliwack BC. are looking for Processing plant Worker/Butcher Helper for their processing Plant division. Full time 40 hr. per week and rate pay $15.26, per hr. Must be willing to do shift and week-end work schedule. Processing plant experience is a must. Prepare and processing of all lines and types of poultry. Good attitude and team member. Speak and write english, secondary education is an asset. Please fax or email your resume’s to: iwannawork@twinmaple.com to apply for the position. www.fvdg.com Community Health Nurse sought in Port Hardy, BC. Request job description or apply to marie.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca by Feb 22. Competitive salary offered. Tel. 250-949-6625 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED in Yarrow / Chilliwack area. $10.49/hr. Must have own transport. Apply on-line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351.
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(Chilliwack) compensation: $23.50 / hour Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry at 4540 Simmons Road Chilliwack,BC has full time opening for Shift Supervisors. Experience , 2-5 years in poultry processing plant and 1 year minimum, as a Supervisor or team leader. Must be willing to put in extra time like evening and week-ends. Has to be team player and leader. Pay rate starting at $23.50 per hour. Please fax or email your resume’s to: iwannawork@twinmaple.com to apply for the position. fax # 604-823-4306 or WWW.FVDG.com
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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Gregg (Bubbs) Kelly passed away February 9, 2015 at the age of 17. Gregg was born August 26, 1997 and was from Squiala First Nations. Gregg was survived by his mother and father Marguerita and Alain Marchand and by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Gregg has 2 children and a baby on the way. Gregg will be truly missed by many and will always be in our hearts. Prayers were held on February 16, 2015 at 7pm and the Funeral was held at 10am on February 17, 2015 at Seabird Island Gym. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnmtcheam.ca.
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Krahn Helen Krahn (nee Rempel) April 3, 1937 February 13, 2015
After a short season of illness and with family at her side, Helen graduated from this life and entered heaven’s gates, where she now rests healed and whole in the arms of Jesus. Helen loved her family deeply and showered them with blessing after blessing, by giving of her time, being available to care for them, and encouraging them through many stages of life. Helen will be deeply missed by her husband of 58 years, Peter Krahn, and her two daughters, Patti (Garry) Janzen and Stephanie Smyth (Paul Mallaley), as well as her grandchildren Kyle (Barb) Janzen, Candace (Ed) Hicks, Chrystal Smyth and Justin Smyth, and her great grandchild Dawn Janzen. She is also survived by her sister Val Jasper, sister-in-law Colleen Rempel, Peter’s siblings and their spouses, and many nieces and nephews. She will be missed and remembered for her love and kindness to each one of them. She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Ludmilla and her brother John. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 am at Vedder View Cemetery, 44675 Watson Rd. in Chilliwack. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 am at Greendale MB Church, 6550 Sumas Prairie Rd. Chilliwack. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 604-793-4555
Ross passed away in Chilliwack on January 27, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Wendy Jackson and his granddaughter, Courtney. Ross was a Korean Veteran. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. There is no service by request.
On Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 Lorna Elaine Luscombe (nee Greenaway) died suddenly in Chilliwack Hospital. Predeceased by her daughter Lori Ann in 1984, and more recently, her husband George Maxwell Luscombe in December 2014, she leaves behind two sons, David (Lucy) and Brian (Judi) and grandchildren, Sean, Jennifer, Jessica, Ian, Christine, Matthew, Allie, and great grandson Bryson. Originally from Kingston, Ontario, Lorna married George Luscombe a Private with the Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers in 1955 and spent many years moving across Canada and Germany to Army postings. She was a vivacious and socially active lady involved in square dancing, camping, golf, cruising, traveling and the Red Hat Society. Her spirituality led her to St John’s Anglican Church in Sardis where she was an active member of the church and enjoyed the fellowship of the congregation and Clergy. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday. February 21st at 1:00pm at St. John’s Anglican Church located at 46078 Higginson Rd, Chilliwack, B.C. Refreshments to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Society or St John’s Anglican Church in her name are appreciated.
Clara Greta Phelps April 22, 1915 – February 8, 2014 Transitioned Peacefully at 100 Years of age To Be With Her Maker And Those That Have Gone On Before Her.
Born in Rosenfeld, Manitoba, married in Winnipeg on July 13, 1932, and then moved to Langley in 1969 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Langley, in 1982. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest A. (Ernie) Phelps in May, 1983. She passed away at Dogwood Lodge, under the loving care of the staff. She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Holloway of Vancouver, and two sons, Donald Phelps (Bonnie) of St. Catharines, Ont., James Phelps of Chilliwack, BC. Also, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, W. Jean Holloway (Jim), James & Andrew. Pamela Holloway. Tom, Shawn, Sarah Phelps. Zeke, Tara & Kaijah, A. J. & Karen Phelps. A first cousin Margaret Elias. Other cousins, and friend, in Langley, Ruth (John) Klassen, Sandra, & Jo-Anne. Albert Bishoff. Step-grandchildren, Naomi (Grant), Adrienne (Sylvain) & Kent Fowlie. And many other relatives and friends. Clara Phelps and her husband were very involved in Community activities in Langley, the swimming pool project, and was a member of the Old Age Pensioners Organization. Also, members in church and with the sewing circle, ladies group. She was known for her talent in sewing almost anything, and for being a wonderful cook and hostess. We all enjoyed the wonderful gatherings of family and friends “CELEBRATION OF LIFE”, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at 12:00 noon, followed by refreshments at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, ph # 604 530-6488 with viewing from 11:00 am. Graveside at 2:30 pm. at Langley Lawn Cemetery. Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium 20786 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V3A 4G6 (604) 530-6488 Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfunerals.com
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It is with heartbreaking sorrow that we must announce the passing of our deeply precious little Ivy. Ivy’s short time here forever changed the lives of all who knew her. She was a bright ball of love and beauty and filled all of our lives with smiles, laughter, dancing and singing. The amount of joy and happiness she brought her family is infinite. Ivy was born in Chilliwack Hospital on June 20, 2006 and passed away at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice on Thursday, February 12, 2015, surrounded by her family and in the arms of her mother. She lives on forever in the hearts of her family: her Mommy Patricia, Gran Melinda, Aunt Kate, Uncle Marty (Sheilah), Aunt Heather (Kevin), Aunts Sian and Nicole and Aunt Lindsay (Mark) and of course her cousins whom she adored: Samantha, Jacinta, Emma, David and Roan, and especially her “twin cousin” Colin. A very special Thank You to nurse Christine and Dr. Straatman and the entire staff at Canuck Place and to BC Children’s Hospital. Thank you to Dr. Ken Hirst for his many years of dedication to our beautiful Ivy. Thanks to Ryan Smith for being my rock throughout. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, date and time to be announced.
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REAL ESTATE
PRESSURE WASHING
RECYCLING
GOODIES TRADING & Recycling. We also provide Roll-off bin services. (604)792-1283/604-746-4398
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE
706
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
DVD RENTAL business. Selling due to illness. Fully stocked $5500 obo. 250-542-0743 www.tigressevideoretals.mydvd kiosks.net
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FOR EVERY FAMILY
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.
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS Gutter & Roof Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
sardis holdings. april terrace
HANDYPERSONS
ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018
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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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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
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
LANDSCAPING
Vedder Plaza Apts 45645 Lark Rd (off Vedder Rd South)
(604)858-9832 17 suites -1 & 2 bdrms
PETS 456
New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888. Chuck 604-830-1960
FEED & HAY
636
FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630
MORTGAGES
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
PETS
SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &
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fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
715
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 524
UNDER $200
Echo HC 245 & SHC 212 hedge trimmers, $75/ea; Echo Pas 265 lawn trimmer, $75; Honda commercial mower, HRC 216XC, $150. Call 793-2271. No sunday calls
www.paintspecial.com
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FURNITURE
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
Kitchen table and 2 chairs, good condition. (604)824-1749
Running this ad for 10yrs
2 coats any colour
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring. POLAR BEAR PAINTING & Pressure Washing. $299~3 rooms (walls only 2 coats.) 604-866-6706
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PLUMBING
BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com
560
MISC. FOR SALE
ANTIQUE OVAL wood frame mirror, 42” x 24”, $400. Call (604)7994184 after 6pm SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. 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. STEEL BUILDINGS...”REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
REAL ESTATE Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
wills CHILLIWACK
ABBOTSFORD
HOPE
1-15W SN14
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
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CHILLIWACK, 9536B Broadway St, 2 bdrm unit in 4-plex, freshly painted, 4 appl, backs onto park, cat ok, avail feb 15. $750/m. Call (604)824-0264
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
TOY POODLE neutered 4 yrs old. Tuxedo cat 2 yrs. female spayed. $50 for both. Prefer they go together. 604-850-1486
Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855
GARRISON, furnished, suit 1 mature adult, n/p, n/s, ref’s req’d, $750/m + DD & util. Avail now. (604)858-8655
BIRD Cage with stand, fully equip’d, c/w 2 young hand trained budgie birds. $75 for all. 604-703-6192
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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. pick a part
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RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-0150
MOVING & STORAGE
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CLASS ADS WORK! CALL 1-866-575-5777
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
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and 2 bdrm...$799/m Prkg, coin laundry, elevator & balcony, 5 min walk to all conveniences. Available now. Call 604-703-3405
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
R&B RENO’S. Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs, painting. No job too small. Call Les, 604702-8164 or (604)866-4594
NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates. We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes. 778.344.1069
OBITUARIES
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
DRYWALL
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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condo quality l bdrm...$650
HOMES WANTED
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HOMES FOR RENT
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RENTALS
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
OBITUARIES
RECREATIONAL/SALE
LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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1994 PLEASURE WAY VAN 19ft, microwave bathroom TV very good cond. $15,000 firm. 604-793-6822
Spacious and bright 1 bdrm....$600/m. Also, new construction,
• All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
RUBBISH REMOVAL
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
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
CONCRETE & PLACING
1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
(Under new Management)
WE BUY HOMES BC
CLEANING LADY with 15 years experience. Available with references. Call Diana, (604)791-8290
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T. Marlowe Manor
WTD to buy ind/comm or residence. Best reas deal. rrw1@telus.net Confidential. Call 604-997-6078
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APARTMENT/CONDO
1755 - #9 Hwy, Agassiz
627
TRANSPORTATION
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL AGASSIZ
615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
CLEANING SERVICES
HOUSE CLEANING. Best in town. supplies provided. Ref’s available. Call Lora, (604)858-3643
RENTALS
ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale. Approx yearly gross $500-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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APARTMENT/CONDO
Cedar Ridge Apartments Great Building, Clean Quiet, & Spacious Suites.
1 bdrm. from $575 2 bdrm. from $735 Great Senior Living Environment Heat & Hot Water Incls. Please Call Mary
604.798.6014
Promontory. 1900sf, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 5 appl, gas f/p, sundeck, single car garage, cat ok, n/s, avail. mar 1. Landlord in bsmt suite. $1450/m + util. (604)858-6067
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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
747
RV PADS
Rosedale. RV pads available. $420/month + hydro. Cable & Wifi avail. Laundry facilities onsite. Washrooms open year round. RV storage @ $75/mo available. call 604-794-7361
750
SUITES, LOWER
CHILLIWACK: Bachelor, 55+ Feb 1 Lam flrs, curtains, water/heat, free lndry, NS/NP. 604-997-7337
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
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
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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.
TOWNHOUSES
Chilliwack. #67 - 45185 Wolfe Rd. 3 bd + den, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport. $1000/m. No dogs, indoor cat only. Avail now. (604)824-0264
TRANSPORTATION 812
Classified Ads are inexpensive and work HARD for you! www.bcclassified.com 847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2006 Pontiac Torrent Whistler Blackcomb edition, 3.6 l V6, auto, leather power heated seats, p.sunroof, p.w., a/c, p.mirrors, ABS, cruise, alloy wheels, roof rack, running boards, black, 150,000km. $7900. Call or text 604-795-0639
SUITES, UPPER
CHILLIWACK, 3 Bdrm, upper part of duplex. Bright, clean, fresh paint, quiet residential St, near schools. NP/NS, ref’s req’d. $1100 incl utils. Avail now. 1 (604)940-0419 aft 6pm
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Broadway Maples Apts
The Scrapper
AUTO SERVICES
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
In the matter of the Warehouse Lien Act and Cache 21 Mini-Storage Ltd.
Mervin Chassie Dean Clark Daniel Therrien
Take note that furnishings and personal effects located at 45770 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, will, if not claimed by March 18, 2015, be disposed of accordingly. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Cache 21 Mini Storage Ltd. 604-858-7867
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Happy LUNAR new year! Stir Fried Noodles w/ Shiitake & Chicken INGREDIENTS: One pack medium dried egg noodles 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp oil finger-length piece fresh root ginger, grated 1 cup chicken breast, sliced 8-10 shiitake mushrooms, slice
½ cup baby corn, chopped in half 8 spring onions, chopped 1 cup bean sprouts 3 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp fish sauce
DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook the noodles according to pack instructions. 2. Heat oil in a wok or pan over medium high heat. Add in onion, garlic and ginger, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add in chicken and stir fry until cooked. Add in mushrooms and baby corn, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in sauce, noodles and bean sprouts to cooked chicken and mix well. 3. Garnish with spring onions and peanuts, and serve.
Prices effective: February 18th to 22nd, 2015 *While Quantities Last Fresh & Nutritious
Broccoli Crown
99¢/lb
Fresh & Nutritious
Fresh & Nutritious (4 per bag)
Extra Large Assorted Tri-Colour Peppers
Avocados
$1.49/lb
2 bags/$5.00 Mexico Grown
Mexico Grown
Grown in California Fresh & Nutritious
Sweet & Juicy
Fingerling Potatoes
Extra Large Blue Jay Navel Oranges
99¢/lb Locally Grown
99¢/lb California Grown
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