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34-year-old man dies after fight at gas station

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A 20-year-old Abbotsford man has been charged with a fatal stabbing that took place last Thursday night at a local gas station. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Monday that Thavone Junior (TJ) Carlson has been charged with the second-degree murder of Trevor Johnson, 34. The stabbing took place at about 9:30 p.m. at the PetroCanada gas station at the corner of Townline and Maclure roads in Abbotsford. CARLSON IHIT spokeswoman Sgt. Stephanie Ashton said Johnson met Carlson at the location, a fight broke out, and Carlson allegedly stabbed Johnson. Police were notified after Johnson was transported to hospital in critical condition. He died of his injuries just after midnight. IHIT has released no VIDEINOE further details, including ONLws.com what instigated the fight abbyne and how the two knew each other. ea Carlson has been remanded in custody and is next slated to make a brief appearance on Thursday in Abbotsford provincial court on the murder charge, as well as for a previous charge of assault causing bodily harm. Carlson allegedly punched somebody in the face at a party on Jan. 25 in Abbotsford.

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Banman nearly tripled Braun’s spending in failed mayoralty bid Candidates release November election contribution and expense figures Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

Former mayor Bruce Banman spent about $143,000 on his campaign in the November civic election, while his challenger Henry Braun spent just over $55,000 on his victory effort, according to financial disclosure statements released by Elections BC. Braun won the election – held on Nov. 15 – with a less than two per cent lead, and about 600 more votes. During the race, Braun announced he would not accept donations of more than $2,500. According to the documents, he received donations of that amount from Mann Capital Management Inc., Joe Varing, Mid Valley Insurance Agency Ltd., Kinder Sidhu and Associates, Eagle Mountain Farm Ltd., and Sneakers Abbotsford Racquets Club Inc. In total, Braun had 67 contributors, while Banman had 73. Banman’s largest donations were for $10,000. He received contributions in that amount from Compass Point Ventures Ltd.

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Henry Braun, pictured here on election night, won the race for mayor by about 600 votes, while spending nearly $90,000 less than the incumbent. (Tammy Abra), Mystical Distributing Co. Ltd. (Rob Cameron), Donna Blackham, and Peter Redekop, according to the statements. Banman also received a donation of $8,000 from Nicholas and Susan Braber, $7,100 from James Latham Consulting, and donations of $5,000 from Lally Group Partnership (Rajinder and Raminder Lally), Lally Farms Inc. (Rajvinder Lally),

Shape Properties Corp. (Brad Stakes), Jansen Industries Ltd. (Patrick Jansen, Ken Jansen), Corpus Capital Corp. (John Glazema), and Delsumas Properties Inc. (Karen Matty). Braun’s most significant expense was for signs and billboards, on which he spent $17,393. He also paid about $4,500 for internet ads, $5,400 for newspaper or magazine ads and $6,800 for radio.

Banman spent about $26,700 on signs and billboards, $26,900 on newspaper/magazines, and $23,600 on research and polling. In 2011, when Banman was elected mayor, he had a budget of just $3,500. Braun, who was newly elected to council in 2011, spent just over $32,000, most of which was his own money. The AbbotsfordFirst group, which saw

four of its five members elected to council, spent almost $70,000 on their campaign. The councillors elected were Sandy Blue, Kelly Chahal, Brenda Falk and Ross Siemens. The group spent about $20,000 on signs and billboards and $24,900 on newspaper and magazine ads. About $9,600 was spent on salaries and wages. The only incumbent councillor who was not re-elected was Bill MacGregor, who spent just over $3,000 on his campaign. Of the incumbents that were re-elected to council, Moe Gill spent the most at $10,453, followed by Les Barkman ($9,536), Dave Loewen ($7,066) and Patricia Ross ($4,105). The candidate who spent the most but failed to win a seat was Lyle Caldwell, who put $15,973 into his campaign, though more than half of that amount came from Caldwell himself. He was followed by Paul Redekopp ($14,954), but Redekopp was also the main donor to his campaign.

School board candidates report election expenditures Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News

The two biggest spenders in last November’s board of education failed to win a seat on Abbotsford’s school board, according to election disclosure docoments. Kirpa Punam Kaur Mann listed total election expenses of $5,501, the largest such figure of any of the 16 candidates who ran for school board. Mann, whose contributors are not identified in the disclosure statement, finished 10th with 7,249 votes, more than 2,600 less than the total required for election to the seven-person board. Balbir Gill, who finished eighth, 465

votes back of seventh place, spent the second most, with $5,094 in listed expenses. Of the $4,720 in contributions Gill reported, $4,120 came from unions, including $3,250 from The Canadian Union of Public Employees. Of the candidates, Gill, Harold Kokot ($370) and Preet Rai ($870) reported contributions from unions. Of those trustees elected, newcomer Freddy Latham spent the most, reporting total expenses of $4,636, all of which came from her own contributions. The other new face on council, Phil Anderson, reported $2,325 of election expenditures, with no reported contributions. Of the five incumbents, all of whom

were returned to the school board, Rai spent the most, with $4,703 in expenditures. Rhonda Pauls spent the least, reporting just $185 in election expenditures. The three biggest vote-getters all spent in between those sums, with secondplace Stan Petersen reporting $3,052 in expenses, third place Shirley Wilson spending $2,907, and Cindy Schafer – who topped the polls – reporting $1,949 in campaign expenditures. Two candidates, Kevin Pedersen, who took 4,316 votes, and Tadeusz Kuczynski – who finished last but still garnered 1,975 votes – reported no election expenditures.

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The United States Air Force (USAF) is bringing its F-22 Raptor stealth fighter to this year’s Abbotsford International Airshow. The Air Force announced its schedule for the fighter Monday, and Abbotsford was the only Canadian show on the list of 21 approved show sites this season. The F-22 Raptor will join the Breitling Jet Team from France, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, a CF-18 Hornet and several other aviators at the show, which runs from Aug. 7 to 9 at Abbotsford International Airport. Air Show president Jim Reith called the fighter’s demonstration “incredibly exciting. “I think people will be blown away by the demonstration of what it can do,” he said. USAF performances had been a staple of

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In addition to a solo performance, the F-22 Raptor will participate in a Heritage Flight formation with a restored 1945 P-51 “Val-Halla” from Washington’s Heritage Flight Museum. The F-22 Raptor is the USAF’s newest fighter aircraft and has most recently seen action over Syria. It

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Abbotsford Police Department’s forensic identification unit was on the scene Sunday after an altercation left two men in hospital.

One man shot, another stabbed Altercation took place early Sunday on Holly Street

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Two men are recovering in hospital after one was shot and the other was stabbed during an altercation in Abbotsford early Sunday morning. Const. Ian MacDonald said police received several calls just after 2 a.m. that day about a fight taking place in a yard and on the street in the 2300 block of Holly Street – west of Clearbrook Road and south of Peardonville Road. Members of the patrol division and the emergency response team arrived on scene and located two injured men in their 20s. MacDonald said one or

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couple of the bullets hit a neighbour’s home and one hit a parked vehicle. Both men were taken to hospital, and are listed in stable condition. MacDonald said both have had “numerous negative interactions” with police. The Abbotsford Police Department’s forensic identification unit was on the scene, and the major crime unit is now leading the investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-8595225, text abbypd (222973) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Man airlifted after garage fire on Harris Road Police investigating incident that occurred on Friday A 57-year-old man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an apparent explosion and fire in the 31200 block of Harris Road on Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to a reported garage fire just before 9 a.m. Police say a seriously injured man who lived at the home was found at the scene. He was taken to Douglas-Taylor Park, from where he was airlifted to hospital. The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has taken over

the investigation. Const. Ian MacDonald said that while it is still early in the investigation, “it appears there was an explosion and fire on the property.” MacDonald said the investigation is still underway, but the incident did not involve drugs or drug production. Major crime detectives, forensic unit members and other APD patrol officers were on the scene for several hours.

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Snow levels in the mountains of southwestern B.C. are exceptionally low. And while that’s halted skiing at some hills, it may also mean trouble in the months ahead for local water users and migrating salmon. The B.C. River Forecast Centre’s latest snow survey shows the Lower Fraser watershed has a snowpack of just 45 per cent of the long-term average, and Vancouver Island is even lower at just 15 per cent of normal. “These are very low for this time of year,” said River Forecast Centre hydrologist Tobi Gardner. He said the warm winter in the Lower Mainland and some very wet winter storms, followed by a mostly dry and mild February, have conspired to melt much of the lower and midelevation snow.

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Hemlock Valley near Agassiz didn’t open for skiing this year due to a lack of snow. Some specific sampling locations are in record low territory. Within the Lower Fraser, Spuzzum Creek at 20 per cent, Wahleach Lake at 26 per cent and the Chilliwack River at

44 per cent are all at or near record low readings. Gardner said there’s potential for low river flow conditions in many areas that could hinder returning salmon

and affect other species dependent on aquatic habitat. As for the potential for flooding of the Fraser in the Lower Mainland, he said it’s too soon to say. “The flood risk is certainly not increased but I think it’s too early to say there is not a threat.” That’s because 85 per cent of the volume in the Fraser at Mission during the freshet comes from snow melting hundreds of kilometres away in the mid- and upper Fraser watersheds, both of which are close to normal snowpack levels. “That whole snowpack has to come out as well,” Gardner said, noting several days of hot spring weather could melt the northern snow fast. Gardner said it appears continued warm weather may result in the runoff of the snowpack from the upper elevations about a month earlier than usual, in late April and May.

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A bush party attended by about 500 youths in southeast Abbotsford on Friday night was broken up by Abbotsford Police with the assistance of the Air 1 police helicopter, Chilliwack RCMP and the Integrated Road Safety Unit. The party took place in Majuba Hill – a remote area where Chilliwack and Abbotsford boundaries meet near the U.S. border – and involved individuals between the ages of 15 and 25. Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police were alerted to a possible party after receiving several phone calls complaining about noise and traffic in the area. When police arrived on the scene at about 10:30 p.m., they discovered that a massive party was underway, and additional support was called in as a preventive measure. MacDonald said the

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broke up the party without major incident. The party was spread across social media with the hashtag #projectchilliwack, and police feared it could have grown larger as the night progressed. “We were able to stop a crowd of 500 from (potentially) growing to a crowd of 1,500,” MacDonald said. An Abbotsford Police Department 4x4 patrol

vehicle had its back passenger window smashed. Several partygoers posted photos and videos from the event on social media. “Crazy night,” said one reveller. “So how do we top this one?” wrote another. One video shows a light for the Air 1 helicopter shining down on the crowd as they cheer wildly.

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Realtors, homebuyers and sellers, and others can stop hoping that B.C.’s property transfer tax (PTT) will be discontinued. It won’t happen. Why? It’s a major cash cow for the provincial government, needed to balance the budget, and there’s nowhere else to raise that large chunk of cash without raising personal and corporate income taxes. Premier Christy Clark is proud of what she says is the country’s lowest tax rate so this kind of special tax, that only hits buyers of property, is not going anytime soon, even though, as Clark herself says, it’s a drag on the economy. Here’s how it shakes down, according to a recent article by Black Press regional reporter Jeff Nagel: The PTT consists of 1 per cent charged on the first $200,000 of a property’s value and 2 per cent after that. That means for a $600,000 house, $10,000 is due every time it changes hands. This calculation is not just a painful hit to the wallet when purchasing a home – it’s a major source of revenue, generating $1.04 billion in 2014.

Consider that the PTT raises significantly more than forestry – formerly the province’s number one industry – which only brings in about $757 million; or natural gas royalties, which at $542 million, generate about half of what the PTT does. These revenue numbers show how important real estate is to B.C.’s financial solidity. Without a strong real estate market, helped by record-low interest rates, the provincial coffers would be much poorer. The province also benefits from rising property values, and while there are exemptions for family transfers and firsttime homebuyers, it appears the property transfer tax is a necessary evil that raises millions to cover basic provincial services. A strong real estate industry and increased property values, especially in single-family homes, are therefore critical to government budgeting. So unless the much-vaunted LNG industry or another economic sector can provide a windfall, the PTT is here to stay. – Black Press

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Other Hand Like so many on Sunday night, I watched the Academy Awards presentations. Like most who tuned in, my interest was boring at best. Movies have never been a big part of my time allocation. In fact, the last film I watched in a theatre was The Bucket List, which was eight years ago. A more recent movie, viewed on my home DVD player, was Avatar, had to be at least three years ago. As a result of my disinterest in most things celluloid (or is it all digital now?), I have no idea what any of today’s movies are about, and I seriously doubt I will ever watch them. On Sunday I did however, reflect on a memorable movie or two in my past. The first colour film I ever watched, in the

Qualicum Beach theatre, was African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Bogie died in 1957, which dates both me and the film. His wife, Lauren Bacall, whose fame as the “Icon of Cool” was added to in the Key Largo song lyrics “like Bogie and Bacall,” survived until August of last year. Katharine Hepburn starred in the African Queen in 1951, and 30 years later, teamed up – again on a boat – with another Hollywood icon Henry Fonda. I can’t remember if I saw that one in the theatre or at home on the VCR. I still have one – brand new, never-used – sitting beneath a similarly dormant DVD player. Like tape decks and movie players, all have succumbed to the online streaming of film and music. Nowadays, you can get all the movies on Netflix (at least I’m so told, as I’ve never watched nor subscribed). Besides, these days you don’t have much of an alternative, as nearly all the movie rental stores have long ago closed.

I recall many years ago the rage for eight-track tape decks that allowed you to listen to music in cars, other than on the radio. It wasn’t long before those clunky and prone-to-failure tapes were replaced

While it would be conveninent to blame ‘the industry’ for built-in obsolescence, the root cause is simiply the incredible march of technology... with much smaller cassettes. Technology wasn’t long in replacing them with CDs which, now occasionally seen dangling from a car mirror, also lived a brief life. Most new cars come equipped with satellite-delivered sound, commercialfree, and the selections available on voice command. If you want your own music, plug in

your iPod or mobile phone. My Jeep has a six-CD player in it – the unit replaced a year ago because the original ate a home-recorded disc and destroyed it. I installed a new player because the damaged one made a hell of a noise every time I started the vehicle. Still haven’t played a CD in it. While it would be convenient to blame “the industry” for built-in obsolescence, the root cause is simply the incredible march of innovative technology that has allowed us to go from vinyl records (themselves evolutionary) played through scratchy needles, to digital sound bounced off a satellite hundreds of miles above us. What next I wonder will be developed ... glasses that downstream music, movies and the Internet (oops, already here)? Or will it be cornea implants? Whither the future lies in distribution of entertainment, from the above it can be interpreted that I shall forever remain mostly, and pleasantly, disconnected. markrushton@abbynews.com

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High transportation costs slow growth The Feb. 20th article “Abbotsford-Mission growth slows” provides some food for speculation. (And I dearly wish those in Ottawa would show us sufficient respect to provide individual figures for our individual communities.) The article informs us that our combined cities provide “one of the slowest growth rates among Canadian census metro areas.” We also read that we have a “higher proportion of residents 14 years of age and younger” of all CMAs. Interesting. The latter statement indicates that families at one time chose our fine (combined) region as the place to have and raise their children. Yet that trend is now slowing. Could finances have anything to do with this? The answer is “of course” – finances have almost everything to do with this. For many years commuters could find a larger home on a larger lot for less money than anything further west. But individuals smart enough to figure out mortgage costs are equally able to figure out transportation costs. And the toll on B.C.’s “widest bridge in the world” appears to be putting a halt to local growth. Politicians could change this by advocating for – and finally supplying – proper transit alternatives. But I wouldn’t hold my breath on this one. Regina Dalton, Abbotsford

Rubbish pile eyesore Does anybody care? Yes, a large pile of rubbish is steadily spreading at the Gateway to Abbotsford, right along one of the main streets when entering Abbotsford off Mission Highway onto George Ferguson Way. The ugly trash has been there in plain view for two months now. Sickening indeed. It all started with a grocery buggy full of items. It grew steadily until one day the buggy was tipped over. Next the buggy disappeared, Now, eight weeks into its journey, this dumping sight is proudly raising its ugly head, and spreading, as if it belongs there. My sincere question is, just who, in management, is responsible to remove such ugly rubbish? I can not help but wonder just how fast such garbage dumping site would be removed if it were started at the lawns of city hall. So, who is responsible? City workers, residents or just nobody at all? Are there no rules to go by? Any taxpaying house owner creating such ugly messes would soon find a hefty fine on theirdoorstep. And rightly so. But, are City workers fully aware of their responsibilities? So, what’s up anyhow? Let’s get some constructive action, please. And soon, preferably. Gertie Pool, Abbotsford

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Volume is dropping at all of Metro’s transfer stations, including its Matsqui site, yet the regional district will charge $150 per tonne there. Does this make sense when Matsqui is a lot closer to the Cache Creek landfill? My question to Metro is how can you all of a sudden drop your rates so far below what had previously been forecast? Why do they impact the smaller loads and the general public waste? Is this really a lot more work? As well, the bigger question is do they want to secure more waste so that they can push through the waste-to-energy plant? While we ship garbage to the U.S., I’m tired of Metro stating that we also ship recyclables there, as that is untrue. At First Class Waste, we have strict guidelines and report to the Fraser Valley Regional District and the City of Abbotsford on the amount of recyclables we have diverted from the loads at our transfer stations. Furthermore, why would we pay to ship recyclables? We take the initiative to inspect every load and if there are any recyclables such as wood, cardboard or tires we will divert them out of the load into the appropriate channels. We do not charge a surcharge for this service. At Metro, you may pay 50 per cent more. Is this fair practice? Don Mayhew, owner of First Class Waste

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ing noise-dampening equipment at the suggestion of bylaw officers. A December complaint was traced to a new business that has also since taken noisereduction measures. Boons said the situation has improved, but maintained that the businesses increase their noise when city hall is closed. He cited

Family Day as being particularly bad. Boons pointed out thatcommunities such as Langley and Richmond sets decibel limits, and while Abbotsford has noise bylaws, it doesn’t specify maximum levels. City staff are expected to issue another report on the issue within two months.

Abbotsford Centre’s ranking climbs The Abbotsford Centre, a venue operated by Global Spectrum, climbed the international rankings, claiming 164th in Pollstar Magazine’s 2014 year-end Top 200 arena venues worldwide ticket sales report. The Abbotsford Centre ranked second in B.C. and 13th in Canada. The 2014 results were the highest ranking for the Abbotsford Centre by Pollstar

since the venue opened in 2009. The rankings are based on ticket sales to 2014 concerts and family shows, and do not include ticket sales to sporting events. The Abbotsford Centre was also recently named first in Western Canada and second in the Pacific Northwest for venues between 5,001 to 10,000 capacity by Venues Today, another leading live entertainment business

magazine. In 2014 the building hosted sold-out shows, including Florida Georgia Line, Hedley, John Fogerty, and TobyMac, who holds the venue attendance record. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) also made an appearance and country superstars Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley played to capacity crowds at the venue.

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The Abbotsford News is taking a unique multimedia approach to a special upcoming wedding publication. “Image Magazine: Wedding Edition” is not only being published as a 32-page glossy magazine that will be distributed the week of March 2, but a 76page extended interactive version will be posted online at abbynews.com on that date. This online version will be available for a full 365 days, with a new update in 2016. The online edition features numerous articles of interest to brides- and grooms-to-be on topics such as selecting the gown, dress terminology, cakes and design, destination weddings, top 10 trending photo locations, choosing the rings, and flower girl alternatives. Readers will be able to view more than 20 videos and click on dozens of helpful links, as well as access full-colour images and useful tips and stats. Readers can also connect directly with local vendors by simply clicking social media links within their advertisements. The online edition also includes video and photos from the Valentine’s Day wedding of Jeramey and Angela Angus of Abbotsford. Seventy-five guests attended their intimate wedding at the historical Clayburn Church in Clayburn Village. Another special feature in “Image Magazine: Wedding Edition” is a look at the 10 finalist couples in the new reality-based Soulmates contest. The couples were selected from among those who responded to a post on the Abbotsford News’ Facebook page. A select few were then asked to email their re-

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We are planning a peaceful rally March 2nd, 2015 on the steps of the Legislature in Victoria. This is your opportunity to make it clear to elected officials you are not supportive of the recently announced changes to Wildlife Allocations. If you want to bring a sign that represents you and your family please do so, but do not bring partisan or politically charged signs. Signs such as, “Resident Hunters First”, “BC Families First”, “BC Wildlife belongs to British Columbians” and “Hunting for Health” are appropriate. Dress as you would if you were going to work. It’s an important message: Hunters come from all walks of life. Why are we taking this action? On December 14, 2014 government gave foreign hunters, who are represented by guide-outfitters, 20-40% of allocated wildlife. This decision is unprecedented in North America and is not good for British Columbians, resident hunters or wildlife. In most jurisdictions in North America, foreign hunters are allocated 5-10% of harvestable wildlife which means fewer opportunities for resident hunters. Justification for this policy appears to be centered around subsidizing the Guide Outfitting industry in British Columbia at the expense of British Columbians. In the last 10 years, the number of resident hunters in BC has grown from 84,000 to 102,000 – an increase of roughly 20%. During the same time, the number of foreign hunters has dropped 30%, from 6,500 to 4,500. There are currently about 230 Guide / Outfitters in British Columbia. At a time where the number of resident hunters is increasing while the number of foreign hunters are decreasing, why would government decide to allocate more wildlife to foreigners?

Resident hunters contribute more than $230 million annually to the British Columbia economy. Resident hunters donate more than 300,000 hours of their time toward conservation projects. Government collects more than $9 million per year in the form of license fees and habitat surcharges for conservation from resident hunters. These numbers are extremely important to wildlife and the economy. Government has decided to subsidize a small group of business people against the will of voters and taxpayers. This policy must be revisited and changed. WE ARE CALLING ALL RESIDENTS TO ATTEND – THIS POLICY CHANGE STANDS TO AFFECT YOU Wildlife is a public resource which is being privatized. We have had great support from non-hunting British Columbians in this battle. Policies such as this could soon affect anglers, hikers, photography enthusiasts, berry pickers, beachcombers and parks users. It’s time for BC residents to stand up and make their voices heard. Please join us March 2 on the steps of the BC Legislature in Victoria. SPONSORS: Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club Nanaimo & District Fish & Game Victoria Fish & Game Protective Association Alberni Fish & Game Kamloops & District Fish & Game Association Campbell River Fish & Wildlife Association Parksville-Qualicum Fish & Game Association Valley Fish & Game

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mitments this month to further reduce the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â lower than other age groups â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 gam-

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Les Kitchen of Abbotsford celebrated his 102nd birthday on Feb. 6. Les was born in 1913 in Avonlea, Sask., the middle child in a family of nine kids. Everyone worked hard on the family farm. When Les was 17, he rode off on his horse to see what lay beyond home. His first stop was Regina, where he visited his sister for awhile and got work as a hired hand on a farm just outside of the city. He worked there for about two years and then rode the rails to Ontario to visit an aunt and uncle and work on the orchard they owned. Les returned to Avonlea a few years later. The new schoolmarm, Alice, caught his attention and when her family called her home to Findlater, Sask., because her father was ill, Les soon followed and worked on their farm. Les and Alice were married two years later. Les worked for several years as a grain buyer for the United Grain Growers at Gouldtown and in Lampman, Sask. A few years later, Les and Alice purchased a general store in Tessier, Sask. In 1946, they sold the business and bought another store in Broderick, Sask. Business was good, and some years were better than others, depending on how the farmers’ crops turned out. In 1956, there was a fire at the store, and the building was not

worth repairing. Les became the temporary manager in the grocery department of the Co-op in Outlook, Sask. He then went back to grain-buying, this time for the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Dunblain, Broderick and Tullis, where he retired. The couple then moved to Outlook. After Alice passed away in 2002, Les lived there for a few years before moving to Abbotsford. The couple had three children – two daughters who live in B.C. and a son who lives in Saskatchewan. There are now seven grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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after that, stopping the remaining 24 shots he faced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was tough. Being on the road and them scoring 14 seconds in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the start you want. I seemed to rebound from that and I was golden the rest of the way,â&#x20AC;? Skapski told MSG Network afterwards. After the game Skapski posted an Instagram photo of himself being interviewed while still in his goalie gear with the caption: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notched my first NHL win on my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday #dream #47 #happybirthdayâ&#x20AC;? When Skapski was first called-up by the Rangers for a game against the Boston Bruins on Feb. 4, his parents, Traci and Denis, made a harried trip from Abbotsford to New York so they could be in the stands at Madison Square Gardens for their sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first appearance in a Rangers uniform. At the time, Skapski expected to be in the Big Apple for a game

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Mackenzie Skapski first dressed for the Rangers in a game against Boston on Feb. 4. or two. That was more than three weeks ago. Prior to the start against Buffalo, Skapski had served as the back-up to Rangers goalie Cam Talbot while injured No.1 netminder Henrik

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Lundqvist recovers from a neck injury. Skapski, who had been playing in his rookie pro season for the Rangersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; American Hockey League affiliate in Hartford, is still adjusting to life in the NHL after a steady diet of long bus trips and motels in junior and the minors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hotels you stay at, the travel, the meals, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all topnotch,â&#x20AC;? Skapski told The News prior to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game. On the ice, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even bigger adjustments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Game-wise, I would say that I have to be a little more patient in the NHL than I would in the AHL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; everything is kind of amped up a little bit, velocity, accuracy, everything.â&#x20AC;? The young goalie says his first two practices with the Rangers â&#x20AC;&#x153;werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the prettiest,â&#x20AC;? but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been steadily gaining confidence facing NHL shooters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt really good [last practice], and I am being more patient and seeing the shots coming to me instead of just guessing where they are going.â&#x20AC;?

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Three weeks in, there are still times when the NHL experience seems surreal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m at the rink I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think much about itâ&#x20AC;Ś when I get back to my hotel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I realize, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Geez I was on the ice today with Rick Nash, or I was talking to Henrik Lundqvist todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and all my buddies are FaceTime-ing and asking about certain players and what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like in New York.â&#x20AC;? Skapski was in Syracuse, N.Y, preparing for a game with his AHL club when he got the call telling him he was NHL-bound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get that call, initially itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty crazy,â&#x20AC;? said Skapski. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of things go through your mind. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve obviously been working really hard for this your entire hockey career and invested a lot of time in what you do and to get that call... it was really exciting.â&#x20AC;? He had been on FaceTime with his brother when an East Coast number appeared on his smartphone screen. He wisely took the call.

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“I called my brother back and he was pretty excited and then I phoned my parents and they were obviously pretty excited.” His parents, who were shopping at Ikea when they received the call, headed straight back to their home in Abbotsford to quickly pack their bags and rush to YVR to grab a last-minute flight to New York. The next day, Skapski arrived outside the legendary MSG around 1:30 p.m. “MSG is obviously a phenomenal place and the first person I saw was [Rangers coach] Alain Vigneault. I just quickly shook his hand and he said ‘Happy to have you here’ then I went into the room and they geared me all up and then I was all set to go.” Skapski had been inside the hallowed arena before, but only as a spectator. When he returned to the dressing room prior to puck drop, an iconic Rangers blue jersey with his name and No. 70 stitched on the back was hanging in his stall. “I wasn’t playing so it wasn’t as big a deal. It was more just enjoy yourself and enjoy everything about it,” he said about dressing for his first NHL Game. Still, prior to stepping out on the ice he felt something he seldom ever felt: a case of nerves. “I never really get nervous for games and I wasn’t even playing, but I felt goosebumps. Usually before a big game I’m usually pretty chill and relaxed. This was the first time I’ve been nervousslash-goose-bumpy.”

His parents, who’d barely made their flight at YVR, had settled into their seats and eagerly waited to see their son on the ice. Usually, during the pre-game warmup and anthems Skapski can spot them in the stands but not at the cavernous MSG. “I honestly had no idea where they were. Usually I can pick them out in normal game but in a crowd of 20,000….” One person he did recognize on the ice was the rookie backup goaltender of the Boston Bruins, Malcolm Subban. The pair had been teammates on the Canadian world junior team and had kept in touch in the minors. “We just kind of talked a little bit [during the pre-game warm-up]; he was up and I was up. It was just kind of cool to see each other and what different paths we’ve taken.” And while adjusting to the NHL is a steep learning curve, Skapski has been getting plenty of support, especially from his fellow puck-stoppers. “Cam [Talbot] has been really good with me, really interactive with me. Same with Henrik. You know everybody here seems to be really helping me out.” With his stay in New York lasting longer than expected, Skapski has been able to cross some items off his mustsee in NYC list. “I’m right downtown by MSG right now, my hotel, there’s always something to do. I still haven’t seen the Statue of Liberty and I want to see the stock exchange.” Skapski played 24 games with the

Hartford Wolf Pack prior to the call-up, posting a 12-7-3 record, along with a 2.38 GAA, and two shutouts. He played for the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League and was selected by the Rangers in the sixth round, 170th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. In 2008-09, Skapski played on the B.C. champion Abbotsford Hawks bantam squad, and the next season was playing for the Fraser Valley Bruins midget squad when he suffered serious facial injuries when the team’s bus was in an accident. He only played nine games that season and wondered how the injury might impact his career. “There were definitely some serious question marks once everything was taken care of,” he said. “Initially, I didn’t think anything of it, being out a month, two moths, three months, I really started getting frustrated, and wasn’t on the ice so there was a lot of question marks around whether I would react the same to the shots and I really didn’t know how I was going to come back. But I guess things have kind of played out for me now.” And while debuting in a Rangers uniform was a night he’ll never forget, the moment was equally special for his parents. “I really think they thought there were a lot more question marks than I actually thought,” he said about his injury. “Too see me get called up three weeks ago, I think was pretty emotional for them.”

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night at the Aldergrove Recreation Centre. After earning a split in Aldergrove, the Pilots failed to take advantage of home ice, allowing the visitors to put a stranglehold on the series. However, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t without their best effort. The Pilots outshot the Kodiaks 90-72 on the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been the best team in the series, except that 10-minute stretch in Game 2 in Aldergrove,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Jim Cowden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We should really be up 3-1. But we are the ones who have our backs against the wall, so we just need to go out and keep playing our game.â&#x20AC;? On Friday, the Pilots opened the scoring with Lucian Serban taking advantage of a misplay between the netminder and defenceman, popping the puck into the unguarded cage at 12:58. The Kodiaks tied the game two minutes later on the power play and then took the lead with 31 seconds to go in the first Aldergrove. After a failed clearing attempt, Aaron Markin roofed the puck on Pilots goaltender Jacob Crawford. After Brandon Dolby gave the visitors a 3-1 lead, Kolten Grieve got the Pilots back to within one goal at 12:07 of the third. Kellan Lavallee chipped the puck up to Brady Lawlor, who then fed Grieve at the left side of the net for an easy tap in. However, Aldergrove added an empty netter to seal the victory. The defence corps clearly had trouble dealing with the Aldergrove forwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, they struggled a bit,â&#x20AC;? said Cowden of his veteran defenders. Nolan Riebalkin Â was one of the best defencemen in the lineup, especially Friday. He likely would not have even been playing had Devon Becker not been injured in Game 2 by a hit from behind. Becker remains dayto-day with an upper body injury. Saturday was the first time that Abbotsford didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score first in the series. Continued on A21

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The Abbotsford Pilots lost Game 3 Friday 4-2, followed by a 3-2 overtime loss Saturday to the Aldergrove Kodiaks.

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Dolby opened the scoring with three minutes to go in the first. Wyatt Versluis’s point shot deflected off some bodies, right to Dolby at the side of the net. Mateo Toledo tied the game with a nice shot, just under the bar, with 62 seconds remaining in the second period. But at 5:13 of the third, Aldergrove regained the lead, with Markin picking up his PJHL-leading fifth powerplay

goal. Abbotsford was filled with life with a little more than two minutes to go in the third when Lawlor tied the game at 2. Grieve centred the puck to the team captain, who roofed it past Ben Giesbrecht. “We gave the puck away in front of our net to go down 2-1, but we rallied to get the tying goal with a couple minutes left,” said Cowden. In the extra frame Eric Callegari took a roughing minor but the Pilots failed to capital-

ize with the man advantage. Then, Riebalkin was whistled for a boarding penalty, giving the top-ranked Aldergrove powerplay a chance to win the game. It was with that man advantage that the Kodiaks scored to take a 3-1 series lead. Evan Cusmano got the goal, with Callegari drawing the assist. “We badly outplayed them,” said Cowden. In a do-or-die situation, the Pilots visit the Kodiaks Wednesday for Game 5.

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Peter Albert (July 5, 1923 - February 19, 2015)

ROBERTS MURPHY

Heist, John March 14, 1927January 24, 2015

Dad passed away peacefully at Cascade Lodge, his home the last 2 years. Thanks to the wonderful staff and Dr. Chris for their compassionate care. John will be remembered for his love of painting and sharing his art, for his stories, jokes and poetry readings. He loved time with his great grand children and his friends. He had many talents and will be missed by many. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

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Valerie

Jacob George

Valerie Catherine Murphy of Abbotsford, BC, formerly of Edmonton, passed away peacefully on February 21st, 2015. Valerie Murphy (nee Beacom) was born on February 22, 1930 and raised in Montreal. She and her husband Don lived in various communities in Ontario. They moved to Edmonton in 1965, where she raised their five children and had an exciting career in hospital administration. In 1987, Val and Don retired to BC, living on Vancouver Island, in Richmond, then Abbotsford. Valerie’s favorite spot was their property at Harrison Lake, BC, where she and Don escaped whenever they could. Valerie is survived by husband Don, children; Gail (Bernie Estrin) of Edmonton, Wayne (Sheli) of Edmonton, Brian (Brenda) of Edmonton, Rodney (Maya) of Surrey, BC and Valerie Jean (Jeff) of Calgary, siblings; Oliver Beacom (Carol), Deltry Ramage, Vance Beacom, grandchildren; Robbie, Ashley, Khean, Colleen, Alisha, Cassandra, Tyler, Troy, Aaron, Catrina and Riley.

With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Jacob George Neufeld on February 20, 2015 in Langley at the age of 93. “JG” has gone home to meet his Heavenly Father and to join Anna, his loving wife of 59 years. Born in the Ukraine; later moving to Ontario before retiring in Langley, BC. He lived an extraordinary life, with total dedication to his family and with an exceptional commitment to helping others. His impact and generosity reached individuals and educational institutions globally. With a deep Christian foundation “JG” universally sought to help others. His legacy lives on. He will be remembered fondly, by his five daughters, Barbara (Dave), Lori (Bruce), Heidi (John), Houlda, Kaethe (Ian) and their families including his grandchildren Jennifer (Steve), Jake (Laura), Jonathan (Becca), Caitlin (Taylor), Jackson and Chris. In lieu of flowers, in loving memory of our father, contributions may be designated to the Dr. J G Neufeld Scholarship at Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1. www.twu.ca/giving. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at Bethel Mennonite Church, 24687 56 Ave., Langley. Refreshments to follow. Online condolences to the family may be made to: www.wiebeandjeskefh.com

Douglas Grant March 5, 1957 ~ Feb. 16, 2015

Doug has been taken from us far too soon. He will be dearly missed by his family, extended family and his many friends. On his behalf, thanks for the flowers & calls of good wishes. So we say goodbye, be at peace Doug. MURPHY, Thomas June 4, 1959 - Feb 12, 2015 We will miss your kind heart and contagious sense of humor but will carry you always in our hearts. We love you and will miss you. Thomas is survived by his mother Heather Redekop (Abe), sister Debbie Murphy, niece Samia Perez (Miles & Manuel), brother Peter Murphy, niece Tara Murphy, great niece Kayli & great nephew Tyson (Dawn), sister Christine Leigh and nieces Colby & Addison.

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WAGNER Norma Norma Josephine Wagner, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday morning, January 10, 2015. Conrad, her loving husband of 53 years predeceased her in February, 2011. A Memorial Tea will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the tea room of Henderson’s Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC (entrance and parking on the lower level). Norma will join Conrad in their place of rest at Hazelwood Cemetery following the tea. Tributes and condolences may be left at: www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

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April 20, 1922 - Feb. 6, 2015

Mr. Johann Hermann (John) Verdonk, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on February 20, 2015 at the age of 70. He is survived by wife Lana, daughters Diane Verdonk and Janet (Jeff) Bryan, sons John and Mark, two grandsons Alex and Andrew, brother Peter (Arline), two sisters Annie (Rocky) Wise and Aly Verdonk, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Johann and Alberta, brother Jim, sister-inlaw Betty Verdonk, as well as aunts and uncles in Holland and one uncle in Ontario. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 10:30 am at Bethel Reformed Church at 3260 Gladwin Road with Pastor Ron Opmeer officiating. Donations in memory of John may be made to World Vision or Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Tributes and condolences may be left at:

Died peacefully of pneumonia in Abbotsford, BC. A “Celebration of Life” will be held 2:00 PM Saturday February 28 at Gladwin Heights United Church in Abbotsford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Betty’s name to a charity of one’s choice. Born in Fort William, Ontario, to Mary and Harvey McNally of Murillo, Ontario, she was a country girl. Member of the global mission of Moral ReArmament, professional photographer and photo journalist (PACE magazine, L.A.), wife, mother, gardener, cook, seamstress, rug and quilt maker, women’s libber, voracious reader, amateur historian (5th place in national Women’s Institute contest; MacLachlan Woodworking Museum), author (“Land of 1000 Lakes; a History of Loughborough Township”), B&B manager, watercolourist, avid United Church participant in Murillo, Ottawa, Harrowsmith, Sydenham (Ontario) and Abbotsford, BC. Betty saw life through the lens of her Christian faith, finding blessings in nature and in the love of her husband Ron, son Gordon, daughter-in-law Marni, family and many friends. She believed that with God’s guidance people and situations can change.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Albert Dueck on February 19, 2015. He was predeceased by Helen, his beloved wife of 62 years, and survived by his four children, Ed (Carole), Gerald (Anne), Larraine (Mark) Kandal, Leonard (Pamela) and nine grandchildren, Jennie, Melanie, Stefanie, Brittanie (Perry) Thiessen, Cameron, Alissa, David, Taylor and Landon and one great grandchild, Silas Thiessen. Peter was born on July 5, 1923 in Orenburg, U.S.S.R. At three years of age, he immigrated to Canada with his parents and two sisters. They settled in Coaldale, Alberta, where Peter grew up on the family farm. At age eighteen, Peter moved to British Columbia in search of opportunities to take advantage of his tremendous initiative and capacity for hard work. This was interrupted by a brief return to Coaldale motivated by his desire to marry Helen, whom he first met in grade two. She accepted his proposal, and they married on November 16, 1946. The happy couple established a home in Abbotsford, B.C., where they raised their children. The Dueck home soon became the focal point for social gatherings attended by family and friends. People were drawn to Peter’s friendly, outgoing and jovial nature. Together, with Helen’s kindness and tireless hospitality, they made a great team. Peter began his business career in 1951 as co-founder of MSA Motors in Abbotsford. Over the years, he established other car dealerships and later, after having worked as a real estate

salesman for a time, purchased and operated a successful real estate and insurance agency. Always looking for new challenges, Peter began his political career in 1978, serving as an alderman and deputy mayor for the Municipality of Matsqui. He turned to provincial politics in October 1986, when he was elected to the B.C. Legislature. During his seven years in the provincial government, Peter held cabinet posts in more than one portfolio, including the Ministry of Health. In government as in business, Peter earned a reputation for integrity and competence. Throughout his working life, Peter was involved in community service, serving on boards and committees too numerous to mention. Peter and Helen enjoyed leisure time together. They snow skied, played tennis and loved ballroom dancing. They also put a lot of effort into creating beautiful gardens, winning six gardening awards sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In spite of his busy schedule, Peter was a devoted husband and father who always had time for his family. He cherished Helen and provided an excellent role model for his children. As for his grandchildren, they will have many happy memories of a warm and playful grandfather. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dad’s long time physician Dr. David Froese, the staff at Fraser Health Kidney Care Centre for their dedication, understanding and support (special thanks to Bobbi) and the staff at “Nurse Next Door” for their kindness, patience and professionalism in caring for Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation of Canada, www. kidney.ca. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Central Heights Church, 1661 McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com.

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours/week $10.49/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning, twisting and other misc greenhouse labour. Employment starts immediate

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CROP FARM LABOURERS required F/T for Altervale Farm Ltd, 149 Barker Rd. in Abbotsford. Duties include planting, pruning, hoeing, spraying & picking berries. 40hr/wk. $10.50/hr. No experience required. Fax: 604-462-0908

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LFFA Fisheries Economic Development Officer (FEDO) The Lower Fraser Fisheries Alliance (LFFA) requires the services of a Fisheries Economic Development Officer (FEDO) to take on the exciting challenge of building business relationships while pursuing for-profit and not for profit business opportunities within the Lower Fraser Area. This position reports to the LFFA Executive Director and will work closely with Executive Committee, member First Nations and leadership of the LFFA to pursue fishery economic development opportunities. The FEDO will have demonstrated experience in proposal writing, fundraising and project coordination relative to economic development. Location: Fraser Valley, BC Term: Temporary full time or contract position to March 31, 2015. Successful candidate will pursue funding to support full time position. Start date: February 2015 Contract/Wage: Negotiable subject to experience and qualifications. To view a complete job description, visit our website at lffa.ca. In addition to a current resume, submit a cover letter stating clearly how you meet the qualifications and experience, including salary expectations. Applications will be accepted until February 27, 2015 – 4pm. Please forward these to: Murray.Ned@stolotribalcouncil.ca

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ABBOTSFORD

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

www.eryxproperties.com

Phone 604-852-4696

* 1 Bd $715 ~ * 2 Bd $865 * 3 Bd $1150

or Email

meadowood@ paciﬁcquorum.com Apartments

APARTMENT/CONDO

Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker. X-Lge & Bright Heat and Hot Water Incl Sprinklered. Lge patios, 2 Elevators. Lockers. Gated Pkng. Super Clean. N/P.

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

Townhouses

33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

OAKMONT MANOR

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc

Member - Crime Free Program

2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo. Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front. Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed. 33370 George Ferguson Way

604-855-0883 LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

11 LOCATIONS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

Call Pamela 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750 Newly painted , some with new or near new flooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

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HOMES FOR RENT

HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES

FOR RENT From 1 bed to 4 plus beds, 1 bath to multiple baths located east, central and west Abbotsford. View all rentals on craigslist (fraservalley)

Ace Agencies Ltd. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

604-853-2718

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

RENTALS 736

TRANSPORTATION

HOMES FOR RENT

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Willoughby 3lvl 5bdrm dble garage 2 bdrm furn bsmt ste ns/np suit long term. Apr 1. $2350m 604-209-5675

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TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

851

TRUCKS & VANS

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main floor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

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

RV PADS RV Sites $345/mo.

Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post office, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

Fully Furnished & Equipped

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES • Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

RENTALS

Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731. MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

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HOMES FOR RENT

3 bdrm + Den, 2 level Duplex, large fenced yd, $1,400 /month (utilities incl). Avail. Mar 01, pets OK, Address: 32643 Bobcat Dr., Mission, BC. Email: teginas@yahoo.com, Tel: 778-386-5720 Abbotsford 3 bdrm up 1 down 4 appls, avail April 1. $1300/mo + water. Refs req’d. 604-897-9189 HATZIC - Fully reno’d 1500 sq. ft. 3 bdrm + den house. on fully fenced quarter acre lot. N/S. Pets neg. March 15. $1650/m. 778-317-3733

Short Term or Long term! Hotel Living

Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage. 6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator. Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper. Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping. NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2250/mo. Avail. April 1 or 15

604.488.9161

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STORAGE

LOCKABLE STORAGE / WORKSHOP spaces. 20’ X 40’, drive in. Small sizes available. 6 am - 10 pm access. Chase Monday - Friday. 8 am - 5 pm. 604-826-2383

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Court Bailiff Sale

West Coast Court Bailiffs Inc. (duly appointed under the Sheriff Act) will offer for sale by sealed bid all the interest of the following judgement debtors, Sierra Glass contracting Limited, Shamima Ali and Crystal A. Pederson, in and to the following chattels:

SUITES, LOWER .

The Scrapper

ABBOTSFORD. Brighton Place. 2 bdrm legal daylight suite. Radiant heat, sep laundry. NS/NP. $850/mo utilities included. Available now. 604-504-5782 or 778-552-5301

- 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 VIN# 1D7HU18N34J245250 - 2004 Dodge Ram VIN# 1D7HU18D54J210605 - 1997 Ford Mustang Convertible VIN# 1FALP45XXVF144493 1995 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FALP42T75F285616

ABBOTSFORD E. Legal suite. 1 bdrm + den. Separate entry. F/S, W/D, A/C. N/S. Small pet considered. March 1st. $850/mo. Call 604615-9964 aft 10 am. ABBOTSFORD Townline. 2 Bdrm near Rick Hanson school. $750/mo incl utils & cable. Avail March 1st. 604-825-1709 or 604-855-1922. CLEARBROOK 2 bdrm clean ste, cls to Stadium, N/P Mar15 / Apr1 604-854-6937, 778-320-2002 CLEARBROOK: Bright 2 bdrm. Close to bus routes, school & pool. N/P. Avail. now. 604-852-6879.

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CLEARBROOK Janzen St. 2 Bdrm ste in 12 yr old house. March 1. No ldry. Ns/np. $850/mo incl util/full cable. 604-758-0918, 604-832-7573

1977 DODGE HI-TOP camper van. Gutted. New tires, brakes & motor. Runs good. 217,000 kms. $1,700 obo. 604-820-8218

TRUCKS & VANS

HATZIC. Large 2 bdrm suite. Insuite laundry. Near high school. Avail. March 1st. Ns/np. $975/mo. incl util, cable & net. 604-826-6192 MISSION. 14th Ave. 2 bdrm. suite. $750/mo. Ns/np. Avail. March 1st. 604-820-4238 or 604-751-4238.

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SUITES, UPPER

CLEARBROOK 3 bdrm + den, 4 appls, family rm, avail Mar15/Apr1. N/P. 604-854-6937, 778-320-2002

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TOWNHOUSES

MISSION: 3 & 4 BDRM T/H’s, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. Call: 604-820-1715

TRANSPORTATION 812

2008 Ford FX4 6.4L diesel, 4 dr, leather, 38K, like new, $30,000. (replace $70,000) (604)845-0843

AUTO SERVICES

LICENSED MECHANIC available for almost all your repair needs. Adrian 604-854-0937.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2005 Nissan Sentra auto, loaded, reg oil changes, 160,940 ks, mostly freeway new battery, gd tires, clean interior, some side damage, 1 owner, mechanically sound, runs very well, paperwork available. $3300. Phone or text 1-604-961-8063 email kbastaja@hotmail.com. Car in Chilliwack for viewing

7th Annual

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Terms of Sale: Sold on an “as is where is” basis. Contact the undersigned at 604-529-9328. The highest bid or offer not necessarily accepted. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. Bids must be submitted to the Court Bailiff on or before 12:00 noon Thursday, March 5, 2015. Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order drawn in favor of West Coast Court Bailiffs Inc. for a minimum of 10% of the bid price which is non-refundable if the said offer is accepted and the bidder fails to complete the sale by 4:00pm on Friday, March 6, 2015.

In accordance with the Warehouse Lien Act The following 5th wheel travel trailer will be offered for sale through public on March 30, 2015 @ 8:30am at 28272 Fraser Hwy. Abbotsford BC by B.Allan Johnson Ph. 604.908.7160 The Lien holder reserves the right to bid in this auction. 1986 Terry Taurus 3000CL 5th wheel Travel Trailer VIN # 1EB6H2427G2434469 owned by Jason Heaths and Jason Heaths is liable as debtor for Storage in the amount $15,000 for unpaid storage fees. In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Trans Canada Self Storage LP Notice is hereby given to: Michael Gibson Leslie McNicol Roberta Currie Tasha Apperloo David Westad Brandon Mitchell Bedine McAllister Ryan Novack Jessica MacFarlane Justin Hirata That household items, furnishings and personal effects located at 2992 Pinegrove St, Abbotsford, BC, V4X 1T3, will be offered for sale by public auction or disposed of At 12:00 pm. Noon, on Saturday, February 28, 2015, unless their account is settled in full prior to this date. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Trans Canada Self Storage, 604-607-0550

D. Fjermestad, Senior Court Bailiff West Coast Court Bailiffs Inc. 101-668 Carnarvon Street New Westminster, BC V3M 5Y6 Tel: 604-529-9328 Fax: 604-529-9102 Email: info@wccb.ca

Total Makeover Challenge

YOU vote for who stays in the running! Voting for Top 20 Abbotsford’s starts Feb. 28 3rd Annual abbynews.com/contests

AMAZING RACE

Saturday March 7th Starts at 9:30 AM @ Highstreet To register your team of 4-5 people email trish@shapeyourworldsociety.com Proudly benefitting Shape Your World Society and Abbotsford Food Bank

Presented by:

www.TotalMakeoverChallenge.com For more info: info@shapeyourworldsociety.com

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604.856.9000 www.msaford.com 604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Offers are not rain checkable. All prices plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Ford Loyalty/Conquest, Finance cash, Non finance cash, and rebates/rates have been used in advertised prices.. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees, then drive away. F-150 Lease offer Total Paid $12,706 including taxes and fees. Upfront costs and down payment are plus taxes and fees. LAPR is .49%. Mileage limit is 40,000kms total, or 20,000 per year. First payment plus taxes and PPSA fees due at lease inception. MSA Finance Cash is an optional incentive for customers who purchase a qualifying vehicle and finance it through the dealer’s partner finance institution. 90 Days no payments not compatible with non-stackable cash or MSA Finance cash. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify for MSA Finance Cash. Up front finance fees may apply were applicable. *On deserving credit. Offers expire March 2, 2015 @ 8pm.