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Attack injures ARH nurse B.C. Nurses’ Union calls for safety improvements Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Nurses at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH) are traumatized after a colleague was injured in an unprovoked attack on Sunday, says a representative with the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU).

Katherine Hamilton, BCNU’s Fraser Valley chair, said this incident has further “heightened their anxiety” and has added concerns about the safety risks that nurses face every day.

She said it’s a concern also being faced at other hospitals, including Mission Memorial, which is facing staffing and patient pressures.

“Our nurses are scared to come to work,” she said.

Fraser Health spokesman Ken Donohue said the health authority is concerned about the attack, hopes for the quick recovery of the victim, and is reviewing the incident with staff to ensure any appropriate changes are made.

“We continually work with staff to ensure the safe running of our health-care facilities … We don’t want people to get injured on the job. We want people to go home at the end of their day to the families … It’s something we take very seriously,” he said.

Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police were called to ARH at about 5:45

a.m. Sunday after a 39-year-old nurse was attacked by a 23-year-old man who was in the emergency department for medical and mental health treatment.

MacDonald said when police arrived, they found that the nurse had cuts above and below his eye and required stitches.

MacDonald said the alleged attacker was transferred to the psychiatric ward, and police are now recommending a charge of assault causing bodily harm.

“There was no build-up (to the assault) ... just an explosive, unprovoked attack,” he said.

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CLEAN-UP COSTS A5 City of Abbotsford paid $40,000 for homeless camp clean-ups from June to Dec.

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FATAL ACCIDENT A7 WorkSafe BC is investigating after a worker lost his life at a machine manufacturing shop

Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Several shots were fired at a house in the 31400 block of Southern Drive in west Abbotsford on Monday night.

Police were called to the scene at about 9:30 p.m. after receiving multiple calls from neighbours.

Streets in the neighbourhood were blocked off as police investigated and gathered evidence,

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Abbotsford Police were on Southern Drive in Abbotsford on Monday night to investigate reports of shots being fired.

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$40,000 for cleaning up homeless camps City contracting out service since last June Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

The city paid about $40,000 for ongoing clean-up at homeless camps between last June and the end of 2014, according to figures obtained by The News through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Deputy city manager Jake Rudolph cited safety reasons for contracting a private company, Recycle-It, because drug paraphernalia and needles have been found at the sites.

“We’re concerned about the materials they would encounter and from a safety point of view, we felt it would be better if non-munic-

ipal crews were removing things.”

Surrey-based RecycleIt has been cleaning up waste, including garbage, mattresses and needles, from the homeless camps along the road since the summer of 2014.

In early January, The News requested all costs related to the clean-up of the homeless protest camp on Gladys Avenue in 2014, and received copies of invoices to the city totalling $40,858 between June 5 and Dec. 29, 2014 – mostly related to camps on Gladys and nearby streets, such as West Railway.

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The invoices range from $147 to one for just over $7,000. That invoice listed expenses related to a clean-up on West Railway Street which Rudolph said required extensive work.

Last June, the city spent $2,383.50 on clean-up. In December, it spent $8,521.60. The highest month was October, at $12,593.44.

Rudolph said the city is not pursuing removal of the protest camp on Gladys, which received an eviction notice in January 2014, because a court case

challenging the city’s bylaws against camping in parks is expected to proceed in June.

He added that the city is not knowingly allowing any camps to be established anywhere in the city at this time.

Rudolph said the protest site is contained and is checked for safety by fire crews and bylaw services weekly.

“If the service wasn’t being provided, certainly it would be a more significant problem there in terms of the volume of the material and even the safety conditions that are being experienced there from folks living and occupying the site.”

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Other camps along Gladys Avenue were on BC Hydro land, and those were given an eviction notice and cleared by July 31, 2014.

Rudolph said the $40,000 can’t all be attributed to the protest camp, as other sites in the area required clean-up services, and about “three-quarters of that would be a safe bet,” he said.

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Accused killer makes court appearance Moms of Kathryn-Mary Herbert and Monica Jack attend Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

The mothers of Kathryn-Mary Herbert and Monica Jack attended the second court appearance of the man charged with killing their daughters in the 1970s.

On Monday, Shari Greer and Madeline Lanaro were each surrounded by about a dozen supporters as Garry Taylor Handlen, 67, made a brief video appearance in Abbotsford provincial court to have his next court date set, which is April 1.

Outside the courthouse, members of the Women’s Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Women formed a ceremonial drumming circle to bring strength and healing to the families.

Lanaro joined the circle as she was leaving the courthouse, and wiped away tears.

“That was good. That was very nice,” she said when the drum-

Madeline Lanaro (front, left), the mom of Monica Jack, emerges from the Abbotsford courthouse on Monday after Monica’s accused killer, Garry Handlen, made a brief appearance.

VIKKI HOPES Abbotsford News ming ended.

Both mothers said they do not want to comment on the case until it is over.

Handlen was arrested and charged on Nov. 28 with the first-degree murders of Kathryn-Mary, 11, of Matsqui (which later amalgamated with Abbotsford) in 1975, and Monica, 12, of Merritt in 1978.

Kathryn-Mary was last seen in the area of Townline and Marshall roads on Sept. 24, 1975, after a friend, whom she ran into while walking home from another friend’s, doubled her part way home on his bicycle and dropped her off.

She never returned home, and her body was found on Nov. 17 of that year near

Harris Road in an undeveloped area of the Matsqui First Nations.

Her skull was fractured and her jaw was broken. The autopsy was not able to confirm whether KathrynMary has been sexually assaulted, although her underwear, shoes and socks were missing.

Monica vanished on May 6, 1978, while riding her bike along Highway 5A just south of Quilchena near the Nicola Ranch outside of Merritt, B.C. Her remains were found on nearby Swakum Mountain in June 1995 Police have said they have not found evidence to link Handlen to the similar murder of another Abbotsford girl – Theresa Hildebrant, 15, who went missing on May 24, 1976, and whose remains were found four years later in a shallow grave near Downes and Mt. Lehman roads, not far from her Sunvalley Crescent home.

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‘An explosive, unprovoked attack’ conducts violence prevention risk assessments. uncommon” in local hospitals, and But the nature of the job means nurses also face other types of assaults that not every incident can be presuch as being sworn at, threatened, vented. pinched and slapped.

“It’s a very unpredictable environShe said ARH provides only two sement we work in,” he said. curity guards for the entire hospital, Hamilton said there are also conand if those guards are busy elsewhere cerns regarding Mission Memorial when an incident arises, staff must Hospital (MMH). She said the bigwait for police to arrive. gest issues there are “severe underDonohue said three security guards staffing and overcapacity,” which were on staff during Sunday’s assault can contribute in part to safety risks at ARH and immediately responded to to nurses. the scene.

She said MMH is funded to proHamilton said another issue is that vide staffing for 24 beds but has up the ARH emergency department does to 39 patients on its medical unit at not have a “seclusion room” where agitated patients can be separated to A nurse suffered facial injuries after being attacked on the any one time.

“When you’re working shortprotect the safety of staff and other weekend at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. staffed, you’re not safe,” she said. identified in its own assessment constipatients.

BCNU vice-president Christine She said ARH has had two previous risk tuted reckless disregard for the safety of Sorensen said the union wants health assessments ordered by WorkSafeBC, workers,” WorkPlaceBC stated.

Donohue said Fraser Health has since authorities to implement policies that which are conducted following a serious complied with the changes and current- include better security and training, incident.

The first assessment was in 2012 after ly has no outstanding issues through appropriate staffing, prompt incident reporting and investigations, and ada February 2011 incident when a man WorkSafeBC. He said, in terms of workplace safety, equate support for nurses who are with a knife jumped over a desk in triage. Staff were able to subdue the man, Fraser Health provides extensive train- impacted by violence and its aftermath.

“Nurses are professionals who provide ing and education for staff to identify and no one was injured.

The second risk assessment followed potential risks, regularly reviews all in- care and they should not end up as paan incident that occurred in 2012, when cidents of concern, provides debriefing tients due to violence,” she said.

Statistics obtained by The Abbotsford two psychiatric nurses were assaulted to staff following an incident, looks at the physical infrastructure to see News for a January 2014 report on viand injured by a patient. where changes need to be made, and olence against nurses indicated that The first was attacked there were 33 inciwhile she was alone at the dents of violence and nursing station, and the aggression at ARH in second when she tried to 2013. Seventy-three rescue the first, according per cent of those reto the WorkSafeBC website. ports involved physThe assessment found ical abuse. that workers were at “high The report also risk of violence” and idenshowed that Mission tified engineering controls RCMP responded to and changes to policy and 50 calls to MMH in procedures.

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According to WorkSafeBC, But a BCNU spokesthe plan was “not comman at the time said pletely carried out for fimany of the incinancial reasons.” ARH was dents go unreported, fined $75,000 in May 2014 as nurses are likely for not complying with the to file an official rechanges. port only when an “The employer’s failure to implement necessary There were 33 incidents of violence and aggression at Abbotsford Regional Hospital in injury results. risk-reduction measures 2013, according to statistics released in response to a News information request.

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However, court documents filed in December to seize two vehicles alleged to have ties to Baringh’s murder indicated that his death was linked to an “ongoing gang conflict.”

Anyone with information about the shooting on Southern Drive is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text abbypd (222973).

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No one was hurt in the incident, and the motive for the shooting is not yet known. Southern Drive is located in an area east of Townline Road and north of Maclure Road.

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Worker dies in industrial accident Cause under investigation by WorkSafeBC

Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

ALEX BUTLER Abbotsford News

A semi flipped onto its side on Highway 1 at the Sumas exit in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon. The accident took place shortly after 2 p.m. and blocked traffic on the highway.

Semi flips at Sumas exit

A semi flipped onto its side on Highway 1 at the Sumas exit in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon.

The accident took place shortly after 2 p.m. The tractor-

trailer unit was on its side in the westbound access lane onto the freeway.

Police, ambulance and fire rescue crews were at the scene,

which slowed traffic on the highway.

The driver was taken to hospital in Abbotsford with minor injuries.

Two-car crash shuts down highway Initial reports indiA two-car crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford cate that the vehicle on shut down eastbound fire had rear-ended the traffic for a few hours other car. The person who was trapped early Monday morning. g. wh was taken to hosThe collision took w place at about 1 VIDEINOE pital with undeONLws.com termined injua.m. just west of the abbyne Mt. Lehman interrries.

Following the change. When emerF gency crews arrived, collision, police shut they found one vehicle down eastbound traffic on fire and a second between 264 Street and vehicle with someone Mt. Lehman for several hours. trapped inside.

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WorkSafeBC is investigating an industrial accident that resulted in the death of a worker on Friday afternoon at Loewen Welding and Manufacturing in Abbotsford.

WorkSafeBC spokesperson Trish Knight Chernecki said she could release few details at this time, except to say that “workers were working on a solid manure spreader when the incident occurred.”

She said she did not know the exact cause of death, but more details will be available when the investigation is complete by WorkSafeBC and an engineer.

Chernecki said that information could take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months to be

VIKKI HOPES Abbotsford News

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Abbotsford Police were on the scene of a fatality on Friday afternoon at Loewen Welding and Manufacturing on Harris Road. available, depending on the complexity of the investigation.

Emergency crews were called at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday to Loewen Welding on Harris Road, just west of the AbbotsfordMission Highway.

An air ambulance was called but was cancelled shortly after crews arrived.

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ficers also arrived at the site, police tape was placed around an outbuilding and a coroner arrived on the scene.

Police are no longer involved in the investigation.

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Where’s the hidden cash?

School trustees across B.C., including those in School District 34, must be scratching their heads at their premier’s apparent lack of awareness about what’s going on in their schools and administration offices.

Last week, Christy Clark suggested school boards grab a step-ladder and start picking some “low-hanging fruit,” to the tune of nearly $54 million over the next two years from district administrative costs.

Later, Education Minister Peter Fassbender clarified that districts must find efficiencies to get administrative costs down to six per cent, where they were 10 years ago, which requires 0.5 per cent savings this year and one per cent the year after.

While there is a concern that trimming administrative costs will eat up valuable dollars that must go to the classroom, the province should lead the way by showing where this cost-cutting should be made.

BC School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff has been quoted as saying that Clark’s comments ignore the

fact that school districts are already working together to save money and have been doing so for years.

Among the ideas being touted is converting school board meetings to a paperless model and moving professional development workshops outside school hours, thereby saving in substitute teaching costs.

Bulk buying, sharing services — many of these measures have been tried with more or less success, depending on the district and the circumstances. One area that has been discussed is the high cost of legal services. CUPE has argued the district could do more to cut arbitration costs but clamping down on legal charges has been difficult given the large number of Freedom of Information requests, and districts are also paying higher legal fees to resolve studentrelated issues.

Everyone hates waste but instead of making off-the-cuff comments, would the premier please show school boards exactly where the hidden cache of cash is located?

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Other Hand About 30 years ago while driving a truck and camper and towing a boat on North Cascades Highway 20, westbound past Ross Lake dam, I was stuck behind a little car cruising the twisting canyon road at a snail’s pace.

Not only was I held back, but behind me a line of cars disappeared into the distance, their drivers likely as PO’d as I was at the slow progress we were making.

Then sure enough, as we entered the little village of Newhalem with its straight stretch of road, the offending vehicle took off at warp speed.

Finally, I thought, I could increase the velocity of my homeward travel when in the rearview mirror I noticed flashing lights.

Obviously, a Washington State Highway Patrol officer was among those in the lengthy lineup behind me.

When I realized the lights were aimed at me, I pulled over to meet a very angry officer, who pointed out that it was against the law for a slow vehicle to impede more than five cars.

I protested that I also had been slowed by the car in front of me.

Regrettably, my camper had shielded the vehicle in front of me from the officer’s vision thus, since he didn’t buy my story, I took the fall (and a $100plus fine) for slowing traffic.

The reason for the reminiscence is that finally British Columbia is cracking down slow drivers, at least those who impede traffic.

While there has been a law on our books to accomplish this, to my knowledge it is rarely enforced.

Now, thanks to forward-thinking Transportation Minister Todd Stone, new legislation may put some teeth into the law, particularly on Highway 1 where, as I’ve noted in previous col-

umns, slow drivers hogging the left lane are a major cause of road rage and accidents.

As I understand it, the new rules will require drivers to keep to the right,

Thanks to Dubya, the clocks now move ahead on the second Sunday in March. except to pass other vehicles, and will enforce the current laws relating to impeding traffic on twisty two-lane routes.

Happy day, I say, and “good on ya” Todd for recognizing and taking action to alleviate driver frustration.

Now all that’s left, minister, at least with major improvements to Lower Mainland traffic flows, is to procure a billion or so out of treasury to widen the freeway to three lanes from Langley

to Whatcom Road, or perhaps even as far as Bridal Falls.

Stone isn’t the only politician, however, to whom I am somewhat indebted at the moment.

While he never impressed me much, I do have to commend former U.S. President George Bush for making what must have been one of his few positive and well thought out decisions – to extend the period of Daylight Savings by about a month.

Thanks to Dubya, the clocks now move ahead on the 8th, the second Sunday in March.

Until 2006, we had to wait until the first Sunday in April to enjoy late evening sunshine.

And instead of turning the hands back at the end of October, we get about another week or so of fall daylight until the first Sunday in November.

So there, for anyone who thinks politicians never do anything practical for us!

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Not on the right track I offer thanks to G.E. MacDonell for his history lesson on the Chilliwack interurban line that carried passengers throughout the Fraser Valley and to Vancouver until 1950 (Abbotsford News, Feb. 27). I may not be “the province’s second foremost historian of the BCER,” self-proclaimed or otherwise, but I know a bad transit decision when I see one.

I understand that some people have nothing but contempt for light rail transit in the Fraser Valley. Fair enough — it may never happen but ignoring the facts does not change the facts.

Much has changed in the Fraser Valley since 1950 except that residents have been woefully under served by transit.

The Fraser Valley will continue to receive the bulk of our future population growth yet without viable transit alternatives we face gridlock on our undersized highways.

Transit planning should be driving the development in our region, not the other way around.

If we make real transit commitments now (including the permanence of rails in the ground) we can change our future reliance on the automobile to move people.

The new Fraser Valley Express bus seems designed for commuting to Vancouver, yet the design requires two transfers and at least 2.5 hours to reach downtown.

The western terminus in Langley is a bus loop that is not within easy walking distance to anywhere.

If moving people from Chilliwack to Vancouver is the point, then why not simply continue the trip to the Braid Street Skytrain station and also run a bus from Chilliwack to the Westcoast Express station in Mission.

Fraser Valley residents need real solutions to our transit problems. Never say never.

Don Davis, Chilliwack

No more people getting frustrated with me when I have to ask them “pardon me?” and to repeat what they said to me (sometimes more than once).

No more missing half the conversation because I’m in a noisy environment or not sitting directly across from the person. The ringing in my ears has softened to a tolerable level... That’s what happened when I got my hearing aids.

After 1 week, I was asking for the TV to be turned down. At a restaurant, I could hear my entire conversation with a friend. The ringing was diminished. I was using “pardon me” less and less. My only regret in the whole process was not doing it sooner. Thank you! Kelly D.

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Those now assuming the helm of our national mail service have betrayed their trust. Laying aside all thought of “inconvenience” to customers, as has been frequently demonstrated, community mailboxes do not, and cannot, guarantee security. Canada Post’s original credo: “The mail must get through” by which it once honourably operated, has been tossed aside like a dirty shirt.

Responsibility has been abrogated, and I for one, am angry. Personally, I would love to see a classaction suit launched.

Norma Hoyle, Abbotsford

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March 4, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7 pm on March 9, 2015, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaw. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaw amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation.

A copy of this bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on February 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, 2015, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2407-2014

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Mel and Wendy Zajac were on hand at the Abbotsford Grand Squares’ benefit dance raising funds for the Zajac Ranch. The event took place Sunday at the Abbotsford Social Activity Centre. Zajac Ranch, located in Mission, provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions.

SUBJECT LANDS:

36099, 36101, 36103, 36105, 36107, 36109 and 36113 Waterleaf Place CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3) PROPOSED ZONING: Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM30), with a site speci¿c text amendment restricting density to a maximum of 26.5 units per hectare.

PURPOSE: On January 12, 2015, Abbotsford City Council denied third reading of a proposed rezoning application for an 18 unit townhouse development, and on February 2, 2015, Council resolved to reconsider the application. The applicant has proposed reducing the allowable density from 30 units per hectare to a maximum of 26.5 units per hectare.

If Bylaw No. 2407-2014 is adopted, the applicant proposes to construct a 16 unit townhouse development, consisting of three buildings (three storeys in height).

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The left-lane-hugging road hog seems to be a species that particularly flourishes in B.C. It can often be seen ahead of a trail of vehicles on the highway, or cutting across lanes of traffic on right turns to get to its preferred habitat.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says he’s spent time in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and this inappropriate love of the left lane seems unique to the Left Coast. So he’s looking at legal changes to make it easier to enforce the practice of keeping the left lane open for passing.

Stone told reporters Tuesday the issue came up often in last year’s rural speed limit review.

“One of the key things we heard from British Columbians all around the province was this frustration with left-lane hogs, people who tend to camp out in the left lane and seem to think that the left lane and right lane are there to serve the same purposes,” Stone said.

“They’re not.”

One result of that review is a new road sign to replace the “slower traffic keep right” and “keep right except to pass” wording used in B.C. “Keep right – let others pass” with a graphic is the new design and it seems to be having some educational effect, Stone said.

Accident studies have shown that frustrated drivers following too closely or passing on the right are risk factors. Premier Christy Clark said the problem should be dealt with, but she added a caution.

“I think we should go a little bit easy sometimes on the folks who are in the left hand lane going a little bit slow,” Clark said. “I think about my 75-yearold mother driving down the road, and sometimes she’s in the wrong lane, and it might be really frustrating for the people behind her. But we should try to be respectful and civil about that.”

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The Abbotsford branch of the SPCA holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 4.

The event begins at 7 p.m. at the office of MLA Darryl Plecas at 33553 Marshall Rd. The meeting includes the election of members of the branch’s community council.

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Abbotsford’s is one of 14 new centres across the province. Each will receive $52,000 from the Provincial Office for the Early Years for this fiscal year as part of a $5.5-million investment over three years.

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Remembering three farmworkers killed in 2007 van crash Candlelight vigil commemorates lives lost and draws attention to safety issues Eight years after the crash of a van transporting farmworkers crashed and killed three women on Highway 1 in Abbotsford, a candlelight vigil will be held to commemorate the lives lost and the ongoing fight for farmworkers’ safety issues.

The vigil will be held March 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the International Friendship Garden on the north side of Clearbrook Library, at 32320 George Ferguson Way. Sarbjit Kaur Sidhu, Amarjit Bal, and Sukhvinder Kaur Punja were killed when the van they were travelling in flipped early in the morning of March 7, 2007. Despite carrying 17 passengers, the van had just two

APD looks into shotfired report A report of a possible shot being fired in the area of Old Yale Road and the AbbotsfordMission Highway had numerous officers checking neighbourhoods on Friday just before 2 p.m.

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Abbotsford Recreation Centre and three schools were locked down for 20 minutes as police investigated the report, which was later declared unfounded.

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A constitutional challenge of Canada’s new medical marijuana laws – led by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy – started in Vancouver on Monday.

Conroy is representing patients who grow their own medical marijuana and are challenging the new federal system that would see the product grown by large commercial operations and sold to patients.

Last year, Health Canada put in new regulations that would stop the personal production of marijuana on April 1, 2014. But in March 2014, growers were granted a temporary injunction allowing them to keep producing until the constitutional challenge was heard.

Conroy said the trial is expected to last three weeks, but he

doesn’t expect a decision until the summer or fall at the earliest.

The laws are unconstitutional because they do not allow people to produce for themselves, or have a caregiver do it for them, he said.

“It places people in a situation where they have to choose between their liberty on the one hand, or having to go to the black market or the grey market if they can’t afford the (licensed producer) prices,

which many of them on disability pensions can’t.”

Opponents of the new laws have said the prices from the new medical growers will be prohibitive, while patients can grow at home for much cheaper and know what goes into their product.

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Conroy said they want people to be allowed to grow pot for personal medicinal use – not for sale – “just like they grow their own food.”

He said if the judge ruled that people could continue to grow, the commercial regime could still move forward, adding they are not opposed to the new licensed producers, but some people want to keep control of what goes into their cannabis.

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Early blueberry blooms run risk of crash crop

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Warm winter has flowers opening weeks sooner than usual

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Blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley are already beginning to bloom thanks to a warm winter but farmers are worried the early start could spell trouble for the crop.

Jason Smith, a blueberry farmer and chair of the B.C. Blueberry Council, said buds on many blueberry plants have begun to open, putting the season about two to three weeks ahead of normal, depending on the species and location.

“I haven’t seen it this early for quite a number of years,” Smith said, adding plants are now at a stage that typically wouldn’t be expected until mid-March.

Cold weather could still return to the Lower Mainland and damage the tender buds while they’re vulnerable, so farmers have their fingers crossed for continued mild weather and a healthy, early crop.

“We certainly wouldn’t want to see a cold snap with moderate to strong winds at this point,” Smith said.

“We can have snow into March. So there’s definitely a risk.”

Chilliwack-area blueberry farms appear to be a bit ahead of Abbotsford ones, he said, while plants in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area appear furthest behind.

Another question mark is whether bees will be active enough to pollinate the crop during the critical three to four days when blueberry flowers are open.

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unless it’s 15 or 16 degrees out,” Smith said.

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season. Last year a mild spring had growers preparing to harvest two weeks early but then cooler weather in May and June pushed it back to normal.

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Female space traveller lands in Abbotsford Astronaut Wendy Lawrence to attend free Lower Mainland event

Thousands of girls, women and their families can meet in Abbotsford with astronaut Wendy Lawrence,

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After graduation from the US Naval Academy in 1981, Lawrence flew helicopters off ships, and was tasked with helicopter combat support and anti-submarine squadrons. Later, Lawrence became the first graduate of the US Naval Academy to fly into space, and has flown four space missions including a visit to Mir, the Russian space station.

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Free introductory flights are offered for female first-time fliers of any age. Moms are encouraged to fly with their daughters.

Advance registration at www.girlsfly2.ca is required for the female fliers.

Prospera to sponsor Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations Prospera Credit Union will once again be the naming sponsor of Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations.

“Prospera has always shown a high level of dedication and commitment to our city and to Canada Day, and they truly are an amazing corporate partner,” said Mayor Henry Braun.

The event will be full of new attractions, entertainers and activities geared for the entire family.

“Canada Day is by far the largest family-oriented celebration we have here in Abbotsford and the way so

many diverse groups come together to make it a success is a wonderful reminder of the kind of community we live in,” said Bruce Howell, president and CEO of Prospera.

Applications will open for the Canada Day parade beginning this week (March 2).

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The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford continues its Culture, Coffee and Cookies mornings throughout March.

The free programs run every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at The Reach, 32388 Veterans Way. On March 3, the topic is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women of Substance.â&#x20AC;?

Local artist Sharalee Regehr shares her paintings, which were inspired by many of the historical female figures who have been ignored in recorded history or had their existence altered.

On March 10, cartoonist pioneer Ernie Poignant presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poignant Moments: A Remarkable Perspective of Local Historyâ&#x20AC;? from his il-

sings old jazz stanlustrated book of the dards, pieces from same title. musical theatre, Poignant shares the classical repertoire stories of Swedish and inspirational families in Matsqui music. around the 1900s On March 24, Dave when his grandfather, MacDonald and Carl Emil Poignant, Stan Hindmarsh of first purchased a MERKEL Hallmark Retirement homestead on Sumas C o m mu n i t i e s Mountain before settling in the Ridgedale part of talk about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weaving Past and Future: Guatemalan Matsqui in 1907.

Poignantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s illustrated nar- Students, Their Heritage, rative continues into the and Their Dreams.â&#x20AC;?

Tying into the current 1920s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;30s.

On March 17, recording vo- Mayan textiles exhibition calist, musician and instruc- at The Reach, they will extor Catherine Merkel pres- plain their involvement ents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Translucent: Songs in the lives of communiand Stories on Faith, Family ties and young students in Guatemala. They will also and Friends.â&#x20AC;?

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antique weavings and videos of how these are created on backstrap looms.

The last program is on March 31 and features Morian Perepelitza with his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docent Led Tour of Ancestry and Artistry: Maya Textiles from Guatemala.â&#x20AC;?

His presentation looks at how cloth is of great importance to Guatemalaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indigenous communities and how their traditional dress plays an essential role in Maya identity today.

People interested in attending any of the sessions are asked to register by calling 604-864-8087 or visiting the website thereach.ca/ event-programs and clicking the link to register.

Jam In Jubilee fundraiser for summer festival Campaign seeks to secure $5,000 for community concert series

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Jam In Jubilee â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a summer concert series that brings music and entertainment to the downtown park on McCallum Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Â has launched an online fundraising campaign.

The series is slated to run for four Thursday nights in Jubilee Park, beginning on July 9.

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Pilots force Game 7 showdown with Kodiaks

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The Abbotsford Pilots overcame a shaky second period to defeat the Aldergrove Kodiaks 6-4 Friday night, forcing Game 7 Wednesday.

The Pilots built a 3-0 first-period lead, but the Kodiaks tied it heading into the second intermission.

However, the Pilots scored three times in the third to clinch the victory, tying the best-of-seven Pacific Junior Hockey League series 3-3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went up three, they came and battled back to tie it, but we regrouped,â&#x20AC;? said Pilots head coach Jim Cowden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you would have said weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be in that situation, down 3-1 [in the series] and tied going into the third, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take it.â&#x20AC;?

Brady Lawlor had two goals, while Mitch Plevy, Hayden Guilderson, Arshdeep Shergill, and Devon Becker also tallied.

Jacob Crawford backstopped the Pilots to the win, rebounding from a rocky second period to play exceptional in the third with the series on the line. His coach is sure

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the verQ u i n n c y sion of the netLeroux powerminder theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play goal shot get for Game 7. found its way â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fine, through a screen heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to go,â&#x20AC;? seven minutes said Cowden. later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking And three minforward to it.â&#x20AC;? utes after that, Plevy, the Evan Cusmano Pilotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Game 5 tied the game overtime hero, with an innoopened the scorcent looking ing at 3:20, takwrist shot from ing a feed from the point that Kolten Greive. made it over Plevy assisted Crawfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm. on Lawlorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Crawford was of the game at solid after that, JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News however, stop7:28, throwing a puck on net, Pilots forward Brady Lawlor (#20) fights for the puck in front of the Kodiaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; net. ping Spencer leaving the capMcHaffie after Ben Giesbrecht. tain to bury the a giveaway and The Kodiaks scored three times then robbing Aaron Markin in puck.

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Devon Becker scored a powerplay goal about a minute later, stopping a clearing attempt at the blue line and wristing a shot through traffic.

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The Kodiaks would get another late one with 45 seconds remaining. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The guys battled in the third period and were disciplined,â&#x20AC;? said Cowden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely earned that.â&#x20AC;?

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UFV NETS VICTORY

The UFV men’s basketball team will return to the Canada West Final Four for the fourth consecutive year. The Cascades swept the Calgary Dinos on the weekend to take the bestof-three quarter-final series 2-0. The Cascades, who won by scores of 78-71 and 72-65, will now wait for the results from the series between Saskatchewan Huskies and the Thompson Rivers WolfPack to determine if they will host the championship tourney. If Thompson Rivers wins, UFV would host the Final Four. If the Huskies win, they will be the hosts.

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Several high school basketball teams will hit the court this week as the B.C. high school basketball provincial championships continue Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre.

The second-seeded W.J. Mouat senior girls squad will hit the court at 8:30 a.m. to take on 15th-ranked Mt. Baker in their opening matchup in AAA action.

Later in the day, the fifth-ranked MEI girls squad takes on Claremont (ranked 13th) at 1:45 p.m.

In AA action, the Rick Hansen girls team, ranked 10th in the province, will play Ballenas (ranked seventh) at 8:30 a.m.

Four local teams will compete in the junior girls finals. MEI, ranked fourth in B.C., takes on College Heights (13th) at 3 p.m. Seventh-ranked Abbotsford faces Claremont (ranked 10th) at 9 a.m. Ninthranked W.J. Mouat will take on Weymore at 6 p.m. and 12th ranked Yale plays Kelowna at 4:30 p.m.

The boys senior tournament goes next week.

Yale boasts the second seed in the 4A tournament, while fifth-ranked Robert Bateman and sixth-ranked Abby senior will play in the 3A tournament and fourth-ranked Abbotsford Christian will compete for the 1A championship.

Last week at the junior boys tournament, Rick Hansen, which entered as the 12th seeded team, won its first two games, but was bounced from contention by consecutive losses to StevestonLondon and St. Thomas More. Hansen rebounded, beating Tamanawis 53-52 to claim seventh place.

W.J. Mouat and MEI also competed at the tournament. After losing its first two games by just five and three points respectively, Mouat responded by winning its three remaining games at the tournament. MEI, meanwhile, won two of its five games, beating Brentwood College and Lord Tweedsmuir.

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Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School Titans won the boys’ wrestling title at the provincial championships on the weekend.

The Titans finished with 81 points, while W.J. Mouat placed second in the boys’ category with 60 points. Mouat also placed second in the aggregate, which combines scores of the girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams.

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DEGEER Miss Anne Late recently of 2099 Primrose Gardens, previously 33392 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, BC. She passed away rather suddenly on Sunday, February 27, 2015 at age 89 years at ARHC. Anne is survived by her sisters Margaret Schroeder and Lena Kornelsen, sistersin-law Ruby Braun and Josie Braun of Drake, SK, sister Naomi Ferguson of Abbotsford, BC, her brother Arthur & Dora Braun of Moose Jaw, SK, as well as 3 generations of nieces and nephews (27).

She cared for her family sacrificially throughout her whole life. She volunteered for over 15 years at MCC stores. Her Memorial will be on Friday, March 6th at 11:00 am at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford, BC. Please bring memories to share at the luncheon afterwards. Her burial was held on Friday, February 27th with close family at the Maclure Road Cemetery. Donations to the Gideons will be available at Grace Church after the service.

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Passed away at Abbotsford Hospital on February 22, 2015 at the age of 85. Jim is predeceased by wife Nessie Degeer (nee Ballantyne, Oct. 7, 1997) parents Earl Shelton and Claira (nee Anderson) Degeer, sisters and brothers, Lois, Laura, George & Charlie.

He is survived by sisters-inlaw, Judy and Maureen, brother-in-law Eugene McCormack, and a number of nieces and nephews in Ontario. Jim was born in Bancroft, ON and came to Abbotsford in 1967.

He worked at Abbotsford Chrysler from 1971 until his retirement then worked for Harwood Industries. Jim was an Abbotsford Kiwanis member for 45 years and past Lt. Govenor, recipient of the Mel Osborne and Milt Lewis awards and fellow life member recipient. He was also a Director of Schmidt Family Foundation, Maple Wood House, Abbotsford Kiwanis Foundation and member of the Abbotsford Curling Club. Service to be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2597 Bourquin Cres.

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KRUYER WAGNER

Feb. 23, 1922 ~ Feb. 26, 2015

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Predeceased by husband, John in 1981; great-granddaughter, Sheena, in 2009; and son-in-law, Lawrence in 2013. Loved and missed by children; Margaret (Ken), John (Patty), Hank, Alida (Wayne), Vera, Bette (Rob), Cathy (Norm) and Gord (Cindy); twenty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Joanne and Wilhemina; brother-in-law, Jap Van Doorn and sister-inlaw, Riet in Holland and one sister, Betty (Pete) in Abbotsford; as well as extended family and friends in Canada and in Holland. Mom and Dad married in 1948 in Holland. In 1955 they immigrated to Canada with four young children. Four more children were born and the family was complete. Mom was a hard-working, honest, kind, faithful and fun-loving woman. She was an avid gardener, and also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cross stitch and playing cards.

She was an inspiration to us all. We thank Dr. Pauls and Menno Hospital E2 for their support. Mom was at peace in your care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, BC with Fr. Hien Nguyen celebrant. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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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.

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Grace

Predeceased by her parents Howard & Erva Thompson and sister Marlene. Survived by her husband Don and 3 sisters, Doreen, Hazel & Darlene, and their families; sons Rick & Troy and their families; stepchildren Peggy, Don Jr., Charlie, and their families; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

A celebration of life will be held at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Hwy, Langley, B.C. March 7 at 2 p.m.

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Grace DeRaad peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 28, 2015.

She was born February 14, 1928 and had recently celebrated her 87th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband, Hank, of Abbotsford, BC. She is also survived by a son, Clarence DeRaad, and daughters Evelyn (Peter) Driegen, Diane Dalhuisen, Elenor (Tony) Bikker, Anita VanWinkoop, and Pam (Norm) Stacey. She will also be missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wim VanWinkoop.

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Please fax or email your resume’s to: iwannawork@twinmaple.com to apply for the position. www.fvdg.com

1-866-472-4339 (leave voicemail) Affordable, Professional

Haircare, Guaranteed

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HELP WANTED

CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity! Abby. 604-857-2221

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DOG LICENSING CANVASSER in Mission. Must be self motivated, and have own vehicle. Call Mission Animal Control 604-826-4496

HELP WANTED

WE’RE LOOKING FOR CARRIERS TO DELIVER THE ABBOTSFORD NEWS & THE MISSION RECORD ABBOTSFORD

003220 Braeside, Old Yale, Springhill 003300 Carla, Castle, Charles, Claudia, Conrad, Coral, Royal 007020 Trafalgar 008080 Southern 008120 Heron, Kingfisher, Sandpiper, Southern, Townline

Boundaries

009350 Argyll, Fife, Highland, Inverness, Perth 009500 Ashcroft, Elkford, Golden, Haida & Trethewey

Work with airplanes In 42 weeks, the UFV Aircraft Structures Technician program can prepare you for well-paid work with major airlines, aircraft manufacturers, fixed base operations, large repair and overhaul organizations, and specialty repair shops.

Attend an info session to learn more and enter to win a free airplane ride over the Fraser Valley: Wed, March 11, 5:30 and 7 pm UFV Aerospace Centre 30645 Firecat Road Abbotsford, BC

Register now:

604-847-5448

ufv.ca/aerospace

009600 Creston, Merritt, Rogers, Sorrento 011350 Hurst, Walden 012110 Allison, Cathedral, Rathrevor,

008250 Blue Jay, Blueridge, Brookdale, Nightingale

012300 4001 Old Clayburn

Tweedsmuir

101021 College, King, McKenzie, Salton 102081 Gilmour, Salton & Shore

008280 Apex, Ridgeview, Summit, Vantage, Vista, Wagner

102261 Andrews, McKenzie, Taylor, Victory

008350 Blue Jay, Crestview, Saab

102281 McKenzie & Mouldstade

Stó:lō Nation Requires the services of a FULL-TIME

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER For the

Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Department Located in Chilliwack

MISSION Route Boundaries

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HELP WANTED

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Dykman Cattle Co. on 35700 Vye Rd. In Abbotsford is looking for Dairy farm Workers. duties: Cleaning of barns and pens, Milking and feeding, show good animal husbandry and able to handle large herd.

Experience 1-2 years in a farm sitting and be a team player, Speak/ read and write English. must be willing to work rotational shifts and nights and week-ends.

Wages starting at $11.00/hr.

Fax your resume: H/R manager 604-850-0010

jhillick@prooilchange.com

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Local cut-flower greenhouse operator in Maple Ridge, looking for P/T & F/T individuals.

Job involves the harvesting of flowers, and physically demanding greenhouse work. Must have own transportation & be able to work flexible hrs including wknds.

Greenhouse exp an asset.

Apply by email: albionfreesia@gmail.com

Check CLASSIFIEDS! www.bcclassified.com

is now accepting applications for LABOURERS at our fully automated manufacturing facility in Abbotsford. This is a great opportunity for long-term employment with a growing company. We want motivated individuals who are mechanically inclined for training on specialty equipment used in our factory.

Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, and a starting wage based on qualifications. Applicants must have good English communication skills and will be required to work ROTATING SHIFTS (mornings, afternoons and graveyards).

Apply in confidence by e-mail at hr22015@pavingstones.com.

6859243

009550 Maclure Rd 32800 - 33400

008200 Alea, Kingfisher, Mallard, Swallow, Upper Maclure

008260 Deertrail, Firhill, Mallard, Upper Maclure

Dairy Farm Worker (Abbotsford)

EXPERIENCED UPPER & LOWER LUBE TECH’S only Apply in person or email: 32471 Lougheed Hwy, Mission

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

003160 Old Yale, Springhill, Sunnyside,

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Butcher Helper (Chilliwack)

Who is willing to be part of the Management team. Guaranteed hourly rate plus 25% profit sharing. No clientele required. Paid birthday. Dental and drug benefits. Equipment supplied and maintained.

Advanced annual upgrading training.

Call

NEED SOME EXTRA CASH?

Route

HELP WANTED

compensation: $15.26 / hour

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

CROP FARM LABOURERS

Call (604)897-9066

Boundaries

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Mission Location

SEASONAL FARM labourers req’d at JK Agro Ind. Abbotsford BC for 40-60 hours week.

Min 16 weeks. Start approx April 1, 2015. Planting , cultivating, irrigating, weeding, harvesting food crops. $10.49/hr.

Fax resume to 604-556-3388.

Email foxberry2@hotmail.com

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

Fax 604-746-6666 or

Route

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Route Boundaries

205090 Bowie, Dewdney Trunk, Findlay, Hollister & Kimball

Deliver newspapers WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY in your neighbourhood.

FOR INFO: 604.870.4595 • CIRCULATION@ABBYNEWS.COM CIRCULATION OFFICE OPEN: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm

For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342

Attn: Stó:lō Nation HR Personnel 2/15F_SN27

Office Administrator We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team Excellent people and communication skills, a “can do” attitude and an aptitude for organization are necessary to excel at this important professional position.

You will need to work well with your peers and be willing to provide assistance where needed. You will also need to be detail oriented and adept at bookkeeping and payroll duties using Quickbooks accounting software.

Responsibilities are varied and interesting and include product ordering and inventory control, marketing, website maintenance, general administrative duties as well as all aspects of monthly payroll and bookkeeping.

You will also be responsible for staff scheduling and may be asked on occasion to assist front desk staff with patient care when necessary.

We are looking for a confident, capable, mature individual whose sole career focus will be LaZure Clinique. The position will possibly appeal to someone returning to the work force, who wants an enjoyable and engaging part-time career, with flexible work hours, in a pleasant professional work environment.

If you are the exceptional individual we are looking for, please drop off your resume in person and include a handwritten cover letter outlining why this opportunity interests you.

103a-45793 Luckakuck Way

2-15W LC18

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HELP WANTED

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

Landscape Maintenance Labourers (Abby./Langley) â&#x20AC;˘ Current Class 5 DL required â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape maintenance experience required â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with parks, stratas, municipalities preferred â&#x20AC;˘ Riding mower experience an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Preference given to those in a 1st or 2nd year landscaping apprenticeship â&#x20AC;˘ Opportunities for advancement within the company Wage Rates Are Dependent On Experience!

Excellent BeneďŹ ts Package!

Apply online: ecoworksbc.ca

By Fax: 604-855-6133 In person: #103 - 33255 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Person needed for scraping and oiling pre fab concrete forms. Some heavy lifting.

Apply in person to: Coast Form Rentals from 7:30 am till 4:30 pm. Monday to Friday. 2030-Paramount Crescent, Abbotsford.

1 (604)504-0774

Processing Plant Supervisor

(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 resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to: iwannawork@twinmaple.com to apply for the position. fax # 604-823-4306 or WWW.FVDG.com

WAREHOUSING & MANUFACTURING F/T position in Langley lubricants plant. Warehouse work, Mfg. and shipping / receiving. Must be capable of physical labour, computer usage, be meticulous and reliable. Exp. in manufacturing & warehousing preferred.

We offer a long-term career with a ďŹ nancially successful Co. + BeneďŹ ts + RRSP Plan.

Send resume: hr@fuchs.com or fax: 604-888-1145

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CHANEL SPA Top Quality Services...

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required.

The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset.

Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com EXPERIENCED Commercial Heavy Duty Mechanic reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for Trucking Co in Maple Ridge. Fax Resume to 604-460-7853 or email to wmader@telus.net SIDERS/SIDING crews. Lots of work. Competitive rates. Matt 778883-0544 xmmd21@gmail.com

Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Surrey, a building product supplier has a Full - Time opportunity for an experienced Stair Builder & Parts Craftsman. Must have pervious experience in shaping Rails & Building stair components. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with: â&#x20AC;˘ Advancement Opportunities â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience â&#x20AC;˘ Full BeneďŹ ts

Fax resumes to: 604-854-5631.

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Are you an experienced Dental Treatment Coordinator? Abbotsford Dental Practice looking for a team player who is friendly, hardworking and detail oriented to join our team.

Please send resume to: abbotsforddentalad @gmail.com

www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com

GARDENER LANDSCAPING Yard Clean-Up ~ Tree Trimming Grass Cutting ~ Rubbish Removal 778 - 808 - 0307

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

.Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

Kristy 604.488.9161

threescocatering@shaw.ca or Visit us at: www. threescompanycatering.ca

WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/our-programs/scholarship.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

283A

HANDYPERSONS

COMPLETE Handyman Services: new decks, house repairs, additions, power washing. Great rates, references. Call Mike 604.319.0273

287

320

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL â&#x153;Ś Screened Topsoil

â&#x153;Ś Mushroom Manure â&#x153;Ś Bark Mulch â&#x153;Ś Sand & Gravel

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

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

MOVING & STORAGE

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

374

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

203

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

A&D TREE & GARDEN. Pruning / landscaping, general yard care. Exp /Insured. Free est. 604-226-6514

PETS 456

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

New SRI 14x70. 2 Bedroom on 55+ pad in Abby. $82,888.

Chuck 604-830-1960

CLEANING SERVICES

HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE Res / Comm. 25 years exp. Exc refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reasonable rates. 604-826-1802

257

DRYWALL

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

203

ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Get YOUR MONEY Back!

File Your Return Today.

Personal and Business Taxes

604-287-5627

Fraser Valley Accounting Solutions

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

www.paintspecial.com

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

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS...â&#x20AC;?REALLY BIG SALE!â&#x20AC;? 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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938

â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Food & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Livestock Feed & Hay â&#x20AC;˘ Wild Bird Seed & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerďŹ elds.org FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630 HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50.

2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30.

604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale.

Approx yearly gross $350-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7. Serious inquiries only please.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. 2 bath 4th floor apartment. New roof, h/w flrs, carpet, paint. Free gym. $138,900.

778-245-3506 or 778-344-2626.

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC â&#x20AC;˘ All Prices â&#x20AC;˘ All Situations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ All Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

ACREAGE

3.75 ACRES FARM LAND. 2753 Mt. Lehman Rd. Class 3 soil. $1500/year. (604)946-9842

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Mountain Ridge

Apartments Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall.

1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760

Please Call Ray

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960 2 VACANT mobile pads for single wide *Langley & *Abbotsford.

Call for info (604)838-4574

1 MONTH FREE BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

24/7 On-Site Staff PETS OKAY The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Farm Market For 39 years!

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Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside

Matsqui Village

GENERATORS

1,000 Watts to 12,000 Watts

749

$

Starting from

Property Evaluation 25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

1.604.768.5361

SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born January 10. Family raised. Well socialized with kids. 1st shots, dewormed. $850. 778-552-4658

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ELECTRICAL

Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $725. 1-604-794-5844

DAVID & ABIGAILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. Full size p/u truck w/side racks for various hauling jobs. 604-226-6514.

260

Selling Your Home?

703 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

356

RICK EDEN

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.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENTALS

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

REAL ESTATE #1 PET SOURCE

338 236

FEED & HAY

MISC. FOR SALE

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

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

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Vintage home decor and collectables, original hand crafted items by local artisans, repurposed furniture, housewares (new & used), books, treasures for all!

604 - 720 - 2009

Running this ad for 10yrs

MIND BODY SPIRIT

TREE SERVICES

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PERSONAL SERVICES

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

Saturday & Sunday March 7 & 8 9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm

560

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

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

VINTAGE TAG SALE

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

2 coats any colour

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

ABBOTSFORD

559

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

#1 in the Fraser Valley

GARAGE SALES

COMMODE on wheels, exc. cond. $225. Hearing aids from Connect Hearing, w/all accessories, $2,200.

Voyageur lift system, exc. working cond., $2,600. Call 604-341-3664

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Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside Pressure Washing REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / ANY SIZE Leaves / Weeds / Scrap Appliances / Electronics...

On Time ~ Lowest Rates Dave 604-825-0066

GARDENING

551

â&#x20AC;˘ Home Dinner Parties â&#x20AC;˘ Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Funerals â&#x20AC;˘ Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ B-B-Ques â&#x20AC;˘ Birthdays â&#x20AC;˘ Anniversaries

MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL TREATMENT COORDINATOR

YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

173 Bergen Farms to start mid April to November, 2015. 40 - 60 hrs/wk $10.49/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, tying, harvesting fruit, and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding.

281

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Please park on street outside the compex. See you there!

LABOURERS FARM WORKERS NEEDED at

356

REAL ESTATE

Stillcreek

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

ELECTRICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Townhouse Clubhouse 34250 Hazelwood Ave.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee BeneďŹ ts.

2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

604-746-6777

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

HOSTESSES, Cooks & Bartender needed. Greek Islands Abbotsford.

Both locations now hiring. P/T, F/T. Apply within with resume. No phone calls please. Come join the Greek Islands team today!

138

MIND BODY SPIRIT

173

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

t

www.gacheckpoint.com

1 Bdrm. from $599 2 Bdrm. from $725 New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

604.556.6465

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Kel for Details

Ask about our

99

$

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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

Abbotsford News Wednesday, March 4, 2015 A27 RENTALS 706

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

ABBOTSFORD

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

32815 George Ferguson Way

OAKMONT MANOR

Great View Available Now!

$660 2 bdrm. from $760

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

· Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · 24/7 On-site staff

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

1 bdrm. from

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 MEADOWOOD

1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments

SENIORS SPECIALS! Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Please call Annette

778.982.2590

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Mountainview - Bakerview

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705

604-853-0333

604-855-0883 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

736

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 MISSION: 3 bdrm on acre. 2 ba., 5 appl, ns/np. Nr sports park. $1600.

April 15th. Ref’s. 604-826-0211.

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Townhouses

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets

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Attack injures ARH nurse B.C. Nurses’ Union calls for safety improvements Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Nurses at Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH) are traumatized after a colleague was injured in an unprovoked attack on Sunday, says a representative with the B.C. Nurses’ Union (BCNU).

Katherine Hamilton, BCNU’s Fraser Valley chair, said this incident has further “heightened their anxiety” and has added concerns about the safety risks that nurses face every day.

She said it’s a concern also being faced at other hospitals, including Mission Memorial, which is facing staffing and patient pressures.

“Our nurses are scared to come to work,” she said.

Fraser Health spokesman Ken Donohue said the health authority is concerned about the attack, hopes for the quick recovery of the victim, and is reviewing the incident with staff to ensure any appropriate changes are made.

“We continually work with staff to ensure the safe running of our health-care facilities … We don’t want people to get injured on the job. We want people to go home at the end of their day to the families … It’s something we take very seriously,” he said.

Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said police were called to ARH at about 5:45

a.m. Sunday after a 39-year-old nurse was attacked by a 23-year-old man who was in the emergency department for medical and mental health treatment.

MacDonald said when police arrived, they found that the nurse had cuts above and below his eye and required stitches.

MacDonald said the alleged attacker was transferred to the psychiatric ward, and police are now recommending a charge of assault causing bodily harm.

“There was no build-up (to the assault) ... just an explosive, unprovoked attack,” he said.

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Shots fired in west Abby

CLEAN-UP COSTS A5 City of Abbotsford paid $40,000 for homeless camp clean-ups from June to Dec.

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Several shots were fired at a house in the 31400 block of Southern Drive in west Abbotsford on Monday night.

Police were called to the scene at about 9:30 p.m. after receiving multiple calls from neighbours.

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City contracting out service since last June Alex BUTLER Abbotsford News

The city paid about $40,000 for ongoing clean-up at homeless camps between last June and the end of 2014, according to figures obtained by The News through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

Deputy city manager Jake Rudolph cited safety reasons for contracting a private company, Recycle-It, because drug paraphernalia and needles have been found at the sites.

“We’re concerned about the materials they would encounter and from a safety point of view, we felt it would be better if non-municipal crews were removing things.”

Surrey-based RecycleIt has been cleaning up waste, including garbage, mattresses and needles, from the homeless camps along the road since the summer of 2014.

In early January, The News requested all costs related to the clean-up of the home-

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Homeless camps in the city required clean-up services costing tens of thousands of dollars since last June. less protest camp on Gladys Avenue in 2014, and received copies of invoices to the city totalling $40,858 between June 5 and Dec. 29, 2014 – mostly related to camps on Gladys and nearby streets, such as West Railway.

After a homeless protest camp set up in Jubilee Park in October 2013 was removed following a court injunction in December 2013, some residents of that camp moved to a site

on Gladys Avenue at the Cyril Street junction, where the campers remain.

Other camps along Gladys Avenue were on BC Hydro land, and those were given an eviction notice and cleared by July 31, 2014.

Rudolph said the $40,000 can’t all be attributed to the protest camp, as other sites in the area required clean-up services, and about “three-quarters of that would be a safe

bet,” he said.

Clean-up would still carry costs if done by city workers, who have to allocate their hours the same as a contractor, said Rudolph, but he didn’t know which would be more or less expensive.

The invoices range from $147 to one for just over $7,000. That invoice listed expenses related to a clean-up on West Railway Street which Rudolph said required extensive work.

Last June, the city spent $2,383.50 on clean-up. In December, it spent $8,521.60. The highest month was October, at $12,593.44.

Rudolph said the city is not pursuing removal of the protest camp on Gladys, which received an eviction notice in January 2014, because a court case challenging the city’s bylaws against camping in parks is expected to proceed in June.

He added that the city is not knowingly allowing any camps to be established anywhere in the city at this time.

Rudolph said the protest site is contained and is checked for safety by fire crews and bylaw services weekly.

“If the service wasn’t being provided, certainly it would be a more significant problem there in terms of the volume of the material and even the safety conditions that are being experienced there from folks living and occupying the site.”

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The mothers of Kathryn-Mary Herbert and Monica Jack attended the second court appearance of the man charged with killing their daughters in the 1970s.

On Monday, Shari Greer and Madeline Lanaro were each surrounded by about a dozen supporters as Garry Taylor Handlen, 67, made a brief video appearance in Abbotsford provincial court to have his next court date set, which is April 1.

Outside the courthouse, members of the Women’s Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Women formed a ceremonial drumming circle to bring strength and healing to the families.

Lanaro joined the circle as she was leaving the courthouse, and wiped away tears.

“That was good. That was very nice,” she said when the drum-

Madeline Lanaro (front, left), the mom of Monica Jack, emerges from the Abbotsford courthouse on Monday after Monica’s accused killer, Garry Handlen, made a brief appearance.

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Both mothers said they do not want to comment on the case until it is over.

Handlen was arrested and charged on Nov. 28 with the first-degree murders of Kathryn-Mary, 11, of Matsqui (which later amalgamated with Abbotsford) in 1975, and Monica, 12, of Merritt in 1978.

Kathryn-Mary was last seen in the area of Townline and Marshall roads on Sept. 24, 1975, after a friend, whom she ran into while walking home from another friend’s, doubled her part way home on his bicycle and dropped her off.

She never returned home, and her body was found on Nov. 17 of that year near

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Her skull was fractured and her jaw was broken. The autopsy was not able to confirm whether KathrynMary has been sexually assaulted, although her underwear, shoes and socks were missing.

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‘An explosive, unprovoked attack’ conducts violence prevention risk assessments. uncommon” in local hospitals, and But the nature of the job means nurses also face other types of assaults that not every incident can be presuch as being sworn at, threatened, vented. pinched and slapped.

“It’s a very unpredictable environShe said ARH provides only two sement we work in,” he said. curity guards for the entire hospital, Hamilton said there are also conand if those guards are busy elsewhere cerns regarding Mission Memorial when an incident arises, staff must Hospital (MMH). She said the bigwait for police to arrive. gest issues there are “severe underDonohue said three security guards staffing and overcapacity,” which were on staff during Sunday’s assault can contribute in part to safety risks at ARH and immediately responded to to nurses. the scene.

She said MMH is funded to proHamilton said another issue is that vide staffing for 24 beds but has up the ARH emergency department does to 39 patients on its medical unit at not have a “seclusion room” where agitated patients can be separated to A nurse suffered facial injuries after being attacked on the any one time.

“When you’re working shortprotect the safety of staff and other weekend at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. staffed, you’re not safe,” she said. identified in its own assessment constipatients.

BCNU vice-president Christine She said ARH has had two previous risk tuted reckless disregard for the safety of Sorensen said the union wants health assessments ordered by WorkSafeBC, workers,” WorkPlaceBC stated.

Donohue said Fraser Health has since authorities to implement policies that which are conducted following a serious complied with the changes and current- include better security and training, incident.

The first assessment was in 2012 after ly has no outstanding issues through appropriate staffing, prompt incident reporting and investigations, and ada February 2011 incident when a man WorkSafeBC. He said, in terms of workplace safety, equate support for nurses who are with a knife jumped over a desk in triage. Staff were able to subdue the man, Fraser Health provides extensive train- impacted by violence and its aftermath.

“Nurses are professionals who provide ing and education for staff to identify and no one was injured.

The second risk assessment followed potential risks, regularly reviews all in- care and they should not end up as paan incident that occurred in 2012, when cidents of concern, provides debriefing tients due to violence,” she said.

Statistics obtained by The Abbotsford two psychiatric nurses were assaulted to staff following an incident, looks at the physical infrastructure to see News for a January 2014 report on viand injured by a patient. where changes need to be made, and olence against nurses indicated that The first was attacked there were 33 inciwhile she was alone at the dents of violence and nursing station, and the aggression at ARH in second when she tried to 2013. Seventy-three rescue the first, according per cent of those reto the WorkSafeBC website. ports involved physThe assessment found ical abuse. that workers were at “high The report also risk of violence” and idenshowed that Mission tified engineering controls RCMP responded to and changes to policy and 50 calls to MMH in procedures.

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According to WorkSafeBC, But a BCNU spokesthe plan was “not comman at the time said pletely carried out for fimany of the incinancial reasons.” ARH was dents go unreported, fined $75,000 in May 2014 as nurses are likely for not complying with the to file an official rechanges. port only when an “The employer’s failure to implement necessary There were 33 incidents of violence and aggression at Abbotsford Regional Hospital in injury results. risk-reduction measures 2013, according to statistics released in response to a News information request.

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A semi flipped onto its side on Highway 1 at the Sumas exit in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon. The accident took place shortly after 2 p.m. and blocked traffic on the highway.

Semi flips at Sumas exit

A semi flipped onto its side on Highway 1 at the Sumas exit in Abbotsford on Friday afternoon.

The accident took place shortly after 2 p.m. The tractor-

trailer unit was on its side in the westbound access lane onto the freeway.

Police, ambulance and fire rescue crews were at the scene,

which slowed traffic on the highway.

The driver was taken to hospital in Abbotsford with minor injuries.

Two-car crash shuts down highway Initial reports indiA two-car crash on Highway 1 in Abbotsford cate that the vehicle on shut down eastbound fire had rear-ended the traffic for a few hours other car. The person who was trapped early Monday morning. g. wh was taken to hosThe collision took w place at about 1 VIDEINOE pital with undeONLws.com termined injua.m. just west of the abbyne Mt. Lehman interrries.

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WorkSafeBC spokesperson Trish Knight Chernecki said she could release few details at this time, except to say that “workers were working on a solid manure spreader when the incident occurred.”

She said she did not know the exact cause of death, but more details will be available when the investigation is complete by WorkSafeBC and an engineer.

Chernecki said that information could take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months to be

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Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and Abbotsford Police were on the scene of a fatality on Friday afternoon at Loewen Welding and Manufacturing on Harris Road. available, depending on the complexity of the investigation.

Emergency crews were called at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday to Loewen Welding on Harris Road, just west of the AbbotsfordMission Highway.

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Where’s the hidden cash?

School trustees across B.C., including those in School District 34, must be scratching their heads at their premier’s apparent lack of awareness about what’s going on in their schools and administration offices.

Last week, Christy Clark suggested school boards grab a step-ladder and start picking some “low-hanging fruit,” to the tune of nearly $54 million over the next two years from district administrative costs.

Later, Education Minister Peter Fassbender clarified that districts must find efficiencies to get administrative costs down to six per cent, where they were 10 years ago, which requires 0.5 per cent savings this year and one per cent the year after.

While there is a concern that trimming administrative costs will eat up valuable dollars that must go to the classroom, the province should lead the way by showing where this cost-cutting should be made.

BC School Trustees’ Association president Teresa Rezansoff has been quoted as saying that Clark’s comments ignore the

fact that school districts are already working together to save money and have been doing so for years.

Among the ideas being touted is converting school board meetings to a paperless model and moving professional development workshops outside school hours, thereby saving in substitute teaching costs.

Bulk buying, sharing services — many of these measures have been tried with more or less success, depending on the district and the circumstances. One area that has been discussed is the high cost of legal services. CUPE has argued the district could do more to cut arbitration costs but clamping down on legal charges has been difficult given the large number of Freedom of Information requests, and districts are also paying higher legal fees to resolve studentrelated issues.

Everyone hates waste but instead of making off-the-cuff comments, would the premier please show school boards exactly where the hidden cache of cash is located?

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Other Hand About 30 years ago while driving a truck and camper and towing a boat on North Cascades Highway 20, westbound past Ross Lake dam, I was stuck behind a little car cruising the twisting canyon road at a snail’s pace.

Not only was I held back, but behind me a line of cars disappeared into the distance, their drivers likely as PO’d as I was at the slow progress we were making.

Then sure enough, as we entered the little village of Newhalem with its straight stretch of road, the offending vehicle took off at warp speed.

Finally, I thought, I could increase the velocity of my homeward travel when in the rearview mirror I noticed flashing lights.

Obviously, a Washington State Highway Patrol officer was among those in the lengthy lineup behind me.

When I realized the lights were aimed at me, I pulled over to meet a very angry officer, who pointed out that it was against the law for a slow vehicle to impede more than five cars.

I protested that I also had been slowed by the car in front of me.

Regrettably, my camper had shielded the vehicle in front of me from the officer’s vision thus, since he didn’t buy my story, I took the fall (and a $100plus fine) for slowing traffic.

The reason for the reminiscence is that finally British Columbia is cracking down slow drivers, at least those who impede traffic.

While there has been a law on our books to accomplish this, to my knowledge it is rarely enforced.

Now, thanks to forward-thinking Transportation Minister Todd Stone, new legislation may put some teeth into the law, particularly on Highway 1 where, as I’ve noted in previous col-

umns, slow drivers hogging the left lane are a major cause of road rage and accidents.

As I understand it, the new rules will require drivers to keep to the right,

Thanks to Dubya, the clocks now move ahead on the second Sunday in March. except to pass other vehicles, and will enforce the current laws relating to impeding traffic on twisty two-lane routes.

Happy day, I say, and “good on ya” Todd for recognizing and taking action to alleviate driver frustration.

Now all that’s left, minister, at least with major improvements to Lower Mainland traffic flows, is to procure a billion or so out of treasury to widen the freeway to three lanes from Langley

to Whatcom Road, or perhaps even as far as Bridal Falls.

Stone isn’t the only politician, however, to whom I am somewhat indebted at the moment.

While he never impressed me much, I do have to commend former U.S. President George Bush for making what must have been one of his few positive and well thought out decisions – to extend the period of Daylight Savings by about a month.

Thanks to Dubya, the clocks now move ahead on the 8th, the second Sunday in March.

Until 2006, we had to wait until the first Sunday in April to enjoy late evening sunshine.

And instead of turning the hands back at the end of October, we get about another week or so of fall daylight until the first Sunday in November.

So there, for anyone who thinks politicians never do anything practical for us!

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Not on the right track I offer thanks to G.E. MacDonell for his history lesson on the Chilliwack interurban line that carried passengers throughout the Fraser Valley and to Vancouver until 1950 (Abbotsford News, Feb. 27). I may not be “the province’s second foremost historian of the BCER,” self-proclaimed or otherwise, but I know a bad transit decision when I see one.

I understand that some people have nothing but contempt for light rail transit in the Fraser Valley. Fair enough — it may never happen but ignoring the facts does not change the facts.

Much has changed in the Fraser Valley since 1950 except that residents have been woefully under served by transit.

The Fraser Valley will continue to receive the bulk of our future population growth yet without viable transit alternatives we face gridlock on our undersized highways.

Transit planning should be driving the development in our region, not the other way around.

If we make real transit commitments now (including the permanence of rails in the ground) we can change our future reliance on the automobile to move people.

The new Fraser Valley Express bus seems designed for commuting to Vancouver, yet the design requires two transfers and at least 2.5 hours to reach downtown.

The western terminus in Langley is a bus loop that is not within easy walking distance to anywhere.

If moving people from Chilliwack to Vancouver is the point, then why not simply continue the trip to the Braid Street Skytrain station and also run a bus from Chilliwack to the Westcoast Express station in Mission.

Fraser Valley residents need real solutions to our transit problems. Never say never.

Don Davis, Chilliwack

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March 4, 2015 Notice of Public Hearing to consider an amendment to Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 2014 Abbotsford Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7 pm on March 9, 2015, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., under the provisions of the Local Government Act to consider the following bylaw. At the Public Hearing, all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing.

The following is a synopsis of the bylaw amending the Zoning Bylaw of the City of Abbotsford, and is not deemed to be an interpretation.

A copy of this bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected in the Planning Services Division (2nd Floor), Abbotsford City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C., on February 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9, 2015, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Planning Services Staff at 604-864-5510.

ABBOTSFORD ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2407-2014

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Mel and Wendy Zajac were on hand at the Abbotsford Grand Squares’ benefit dance raising funds for the Zajac Ranch. The event took place Sunday at the Abbotsford Social Activity Centre. Zajac Ranch, located in Mission, provides camps for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening and/or debilitating conditions.

SUBJECT LANDS:

36099, 36101, 36103, 36105, 36107, 36109 and 36113 Waterleaf Place CURRENT ZONING: Urban Residential Zone (RS3) PROPOSED ZONING: Low Density Townhouse Zone (RM30), with a site speci¿c text amendment restricting density to a maximum of 26.5 units per hectare.

PURPOSE: On January 12, 2015, Abbotsford City Council denied third reading of a proposed rezoning application for an 18 unit townhouse development, and on February 2, 2015, Council resolved to reconsider the application. The applicant has proposed reducing the allowable density from 30 units per hectare to a maximum of 26.5 units per hectare.

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The left-lane-hugging road hog seems to be a species that particularly flourishes in B.C. It can often be seen ahead of a trail of vehicles on the highway, or cutting across lanes of traffic on right turns to get to its preferred habitat.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone says he’s spent time in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and this inappropriate love of the left lane seems unique to the Left Coast. So he’s looking at legal changes to make it easier to enforce the practice of keeping the left lane open for passing.

Stone told reporters Tuesday the issue came up often in last year’s rural speed limit review.

“One of the key things we heard from British Columbians all around the province was this frustration with left-lane hogs, people who tend to camp out in the left lane and seem to think that the left lane and right lane are there to serve the same purposes,” Stone said.

“They’re not.”

One result of that review is a new road sign to replace the “slower traffic keep right” and “keep right except to pass” wording used in B.C. “Keep right – let others pass” with a graphic is the new design and it seems to be having some educational effect, Stone said.

Accident studies have shown that frustrated drivers following too closely or passing on the right are risk factors. Premier Christy Clark said the problem should be dealt with, but she added a caution.

“I think we should go a little bit easy sometimes on the folks who are in the left hand lane going a little bit slow,” Clark said. “I think about my 75-yearold mother driving down the road, and sometimes she’s in the wrong lane, and it might be really frustrating for the people behind her. But we should try to be respectful and civil about that.”

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The Abbotsford branch of the SPCA holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday, March 4.

The event begins at 7 p.m. at the office of MLA Darryl Plecas at 33553 Marshall Rd. The meeting includes the election of members of the branch’s community council.

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Remembering three farmworkers killed in 2007 van crash Candlelight vigil commemorates lives lost and draws attention to safety issues Eight years after the crash of a van transporting farmworkers crashed and killed three women on Highway 1 in Abbotsford, a candlelight vigil will be held to commemorate the lives lost and the ongoing fight for farmworkers’ safety issues.

The vigil will be held March 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the International Friendship Garden on the north side of Clearbrook Library, at 32320 George Ferguson Way. Sarbjit Kaur Sidhu, Amarjit Bal, and Sukhvinder Kaur Punja were killed when the van they were travelling in flipped early in the morning of March 7, 2007. Despite carrying 17 passengers, the van had just two

APD looks into shotfired report A report of a possible shot being fired in the area of Old Yale Road and the AbbotsfordMission Highway had numerous officers checking neighbourhoods on Friday just before 2 p.m.

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A constitutional challenge of Canada’s new medical marijuana laws – led by Abbotsford lawyer John Conroy – started in Vancouver on Monday.

Conroy is representing patients who grow their own medical marijuana and are challenging the new federal system that would see the product grown by large commercial operations and sold to patients.

Last year, Health Canada put in new regulations that would stop the personal production of marijuana on April 1, 2014. But in March 2014, growers were granted a temporary injunction allowing them to keep producing until the constitutional challenge was heard.

Conroy said the trial is expected to last three weeks, but he

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The laws are unconstitutional because they do not allow people to produce for themselves, or have a caregiver do it for them, he said.

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Conroy said they want people to be allowed to grow pot for personal medicinal use – not for sale – “just like they grow their own food.”

He said if the judge ruled that people could continue to grow, the commercial regime could still move forward, adding they are not opposed to the new licensed producers, but some people want to keep control of what goes into their cannabis.

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Blueberry fields in the Fraser Valley are already beginning to bloom thanks to a warm winter but farmers are worried the early start could spell trouble for the crop.

Jason Smith, a blueberry farmer and chair of the B.C. Blueberry Council, said buds on many blueberry plants have begun to open, putting the season about two to three weeks ahead of normal, depending on the species and location.

“I haven’t seen it this early for quite a number of years,” Smith said, adding plants are now at a stage that typically wouldn’t be expected until mid-March.

Cold weather could still return to the Lower Mainland and damage the tender buds while they’re vulnerable, so farmers have their fingers crossed for continued mild weather and a healthy, early crop.

“We certainly wouldn’t want to see a cold snap with moderate to strong winds at this point,” Smith said.

“We can have snow into March. So there’s definitely a risk.”

Chilliwack-area blueberry farms appear to be a bit ahead of Abbotsford ones, he said, while plants in the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area appear furthest behind.

Another question mark is whether bees will be active enough to pollinate the crop during the critical three to four days when blueberry flowers are open.

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unless it’s 15 or 16 degrees out,” Smith said.

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Female space traveller lands in Abbotsford Astronaut Wendy Lawrence to attend free Lower Mainland event

Thousands of girls, women and their families can meet in Abbotsford with astronaut Wendy Lawrence,

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After graduation from the US Naval Academy in 1981, Lawrence flew helicopters off ships, and was tasked with helicopter combat support and anti-submarine squadrons. Later, Lawrence became the first graduate of the US Naval Academy to fly into space, and has flown four space missions including a visit to Mir, the Russian space station.

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Prospera to sponsor Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations Prospera Credit Union will once again be the naming sponsor of Abbotsford’s Canada Day celebrations.

“Prospera has always shown a high level of dedication and commitment to our city and to Canada Day, and they truly are an amazing corporate partner,” said Mayor Henry Braun.

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“Canada Day is by far the largest family-oriented celebration we have here in Abbotsford and the way so

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antique weavings and videos of how these are created on backstrap looms.

The last program is on March 31 and features Morian Perepelitza with his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docent Led Tour of Ancestry and Artistry: Maya Textiles from Guatemala.â&#x20AC;?

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Organizers are currently recruiting volunteers, vendors, and performers for its three stages. They also launched a Kickstarter campaign on Feb. 22 to raise $5,000. It must receive the full amount

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For the past six years, members of a youthoriented group called the Jam In Jubilee committee have donated thousands of hours planning and executing the festival.

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The youth-focused yet family-friendly concert series is unique in Abbotsford, where younger music fans are often forced by a lack of performance space to seek out live music experiences in illegal, underground venues.

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The Abbotsford Pilots overcame a shaky second period to defeat the Aldergrove Kodiaks 6-4 Friday night, forcing Game 7 Wednesday.

The Pilots built a 3-0 first-period lead, but the Kodiaks tied it heading into the second intermission.

However, the Pilots scored three times in the third to clinch the victory, tying the best-of-seven Pacific Junior Hockey League series 3-3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went up three, they came and battled back to tie it, but we regrouped,â&#x20AC;? said Pilots head coach Jim Cowden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you would have said weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be in that situation, down 3-1 [in the series] and tied going into the third, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take it.â&#x20AC;?

Brady Lawlor had two goals, while Mitch Plevy, Hayden Guilderson, Arshdeep Shergill, and Devon Becker also tallied.

Jacob Crawford backstopped the Pilots to the win, rebounding from a rocky second period to play exceptional in the third with the series on the line. His coach is sure

thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the verQ u i n n c y sion of the netLeroux powerminder theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll play goal shot get for Game 7. found its way â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fine, through a screen heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to go,â&#x20AC;? seven minutes said Cowden. later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking And three minforward to it.â&#x20AC;? utes after that, Plevy, the Evan Cusmano Pilotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Game 5 tied the game overtime hero, with an innoopened the scorcent looking ing at 3:20, takwrist shot from ing a feed from the point that Kolten Greive. made it over Plevy assisted Crawfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm. on Lawlorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Crawford was of the game at solid after that, JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News however, stop7:28, throwing a puck on net, Pilots forward Brady Lawlor (#20) fights for the puck in front of the Kodiaksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; net. ping Spencer leaving the capMcHaffie after Ben Giesbrecht. tain to bury the a giveaway and The Kodiaks scored three times then robbing Aaron Markin in puck.

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Several high school basketball teams will hit the court this week as the B.C. high school basketball provincial championships continue Wednesday at the Langley Events Centre.

The second-seeded W.J. Mouat senior girls squad will hit the court at 8:30 a.m. to take on 15th-ranked Mt. Baker in their opening matchup in AAA action.

Later in the day, the fifth-ranked MEI girls squad takes on Claremont (ranked 13th) at 1:45 p.m.

In AA action, the Rick Hansen girls team, ranked 10th in the province, will play Ballenas (ranked seventh) at 8:30 a.m.

Four local teams will compete in the junior girls finals. MEI, ranked fourth in B.C., takes on College Heights (13th) at 3 p.m. Seventh-ranked Abbotsford faces Claremont (ranked 10th) at 9 a.m. Ninthranked W.J. Mouat will take on Weymore at 6 p.m. and 12th ranked Yale plays Kelowna at 4:30 p.m.

The boys senior tournament goes next week.

Yale boasts the second seed in the 4A tournament, while fifth-ranked Robert Bateman and sixth-ranked Abby senior will play in the 3A tournament and fourth-ranked Abbotsford Christian will compete for the 1A championship.

Last week at the junior boys tournament, Rick Hansen, which entered as the 12th seeded team, won its first two games, but was bounced from contention by consecutive losses to StevestonLondon and St. Thomas More. Hansen rebounded, beating Tamanawis 53-52 to claim seventh place.

W.J. Mouat and MEI also competed at the tournament. After losing its first two games by just five and three points respectively, Mouat responded by winning its three remaining games at the tournament. MEI, meanwhile, won two of its five games, beating Brentwood College and Lord Tweedsmuir.

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Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School Titans won the boys’ wrestling title at the provincial championships on the weekend.

The Titans finished with 81 points, while W.J. Mouat placed second in the boys’ category with 60 points. Mouat also placed second in the aggregate, which combines scores of the girls’ and boys’ wrestling teams.

A number of wrestlers from Abbotsford schools also won gold in their respective weight classes.

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DEGEER Miss Anne Late recently of 2099 Primrose Gardens, previously 33392 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, BC. She passed away rather suddenly on Sunday, February 27, 2015 at age 89 years at ARHC. Anne is survived by her sisters Margaret Schroeder and Lena Kornelsen, sistersin-law Ruby Braun and Josie Braun of Drake, SK, sister Naomi Ferguson of Abbotsford, BC, her brother Arthur & Dora Braun of Moose Jaw, SK, as well as 3 generations of nieces and nephews (27).

She cared for her family sacrificially throughout her whole life. She volunteered for over 15 years at MCC stores. Her Memorial will be on Friday, March 6th at 11:00 am at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford, BC. Please bring memories to share at the luncheon afterwards. Her burial was held on Friday, February 27th with close family at the Maclure Road Cemetery. Donations to the Gideons will be available at Grace Church after the service.

Thank you.

Woodlawn Funeral Home was very helpful with arrangements. 604-853-2643 email: info@woodlawnfh.ca.

Online condolences to the family may be made at:

Passed away at Abbotsford Hospital on February 22, 2015 at the age of 85. Jim is predeceased by wife Nessie Degeer (nee Ballantyne, Oct. 7, 1997) parents Earl Shelton and Claira (nee Anderson) Degeer, sisters and brothers, Lois, Laura, George & Charlie.

He is survived by sisters-inlaw, Judy and Maureen, brother-in-law Eugene McCormack, and a number of nieces and nephews in Ontario. Jim was born in Bancroft, ON and came to Abbotsford in 1967.

He worked at Abbotsford Chrysler from 1971 until his retirement then worked for Harwood Industries. Jim was an Abbotsford Kiwanis member for 45 years and past Lt. Govenor, recipient of the Mel Osborne and Milt Lewis awards and fellow life member recipient. He was also a Director of Schmidt Family Foundation, Maple Wood House, Abbotsford Kiwanis Foundation and member of the Abbotsford Curling Club. Service to be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2597 Bourquin Cres.

E., Abbotsford, BC, Thursday March 5, 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Calvin Presbyterian Church building fund.

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KRUYER WAGNER

Feb. 23, 1922 ~ Feb. 26, 2015

Norma

Passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Mom was born in Zuid-Scharwoude, Holland, the fourth of twelve children.

Predeceased by husband, John in 1981; great-granddaughter, Sheena, in 2009; and son-in-law, Lawrence in 2013. Loved and missed by children; Margaret (Ken), John (Patty), Hank, Alida (Wayne), Vera, Bette (Rob), Cathy (Norm) and Gord (Cindy); twenty grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Joanne and Wilhemina; brother-in-law, Jap Van Doorn and sister-inlaw, Riet in Holland and one sister, Betty (Pete) in Abbotsford; as well as extended family and friends in Canada and in Holland. Mom and Dad married in 1948 in Holland. In 1955 they immigrated to Canada with four young children. Four more children were born and the family was complete. Mom was a hard-working, honest, kind, faithful and fun-loving woman. She was an avid gardener, and also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cross stitch and playing cards.

She was an inspiration to us all. We thank Dr. Pauls and Menno Hospital E2 for their support. Mom was at peace in your care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford, BC with Fr. Hien Nguyen celebrant. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Tributes and condolences may be left at:

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:

Grace

Predeceased by her parents Howard & Erva Thompson and sister Marlene. Survived by her husband Don and 3 sisters, Doreen, Hazel & Darlene, and their families; sons Rick & Troy and their families; stepchildren Peggy, Don Jr., Charlie, and their families; 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

A celebration of life will be held at Henderson’s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Hwy, Langley, B.C. March 7 at 2 p.m.

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Grace DeRaad peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 28, 2015.

She was born February 14, 1928 and had recently celebrated her 87th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband, Hank, of Abbotsford, BC. She is also survived by a son, Clarence DeRaad, and daughters Evelyn (Peter) Driegen, Diane Dalhuisen, Elenor (Tony) Bikker, Anita VanWinkoop, and Pam (Norm) Stacey. She will also be missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Wim VanWinkoop.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 5, at 2:30 pm at the Canadian Reformed Church of Abbotsford, 33947 King Road. Online condolences to the family may be made at:

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FARM LABOURER NEEDED 5-6 Days/wk, $10.49/hour. Must be willing to work in field in all weather.

Farm work such as; weeding picking, pruning, tying and other misc duties. Please apply by email to: sahibfarms@hotmail.com or mail: 28250 Star Rd Abbotsford V4X 2C5

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

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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.

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DOG LICENSING CANVASSER in Mission. Must be self motivated, and have own vehicle. Call Mission Animal Control 604-826-4496

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Dykman Cattle Co. on 35700 Vye Rd. In Abbotsford is looking for Dairy farm Workers. duties: Cleaning of barns and pens, Milking and feeding, show good animal husbandry and able to handle large herd.

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SEASONAL FARM labourers req’d at JK Agro Ind. Abbotsford BC for 40-60 hours week.

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Responsibilities are varied and interesting and include product ordering and inventory control, marketing, website maintenance, general administrative duties as well as all aspects of monthly payroll and bookkeeping.

You will also be responsible for staff scheduling and may be asked on occasion to assist front desk staff with patient care when necessary.

We are looking for a confident, capable, mature individual whose sole career focus will be LaZure Clinique. The position will possibly appeal to someone returning to the work force, who wants an enjoyable and engaging part-time career, with flexible work hours, in a pleasant professional work environment.

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Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting $45hr + gas.

(604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607

329 PAINTING & DECORATING NORTHSTARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com Master Painters at Students Rates.

We will BEAT any Qualified Quotes.

778.344.1069

www.paintspecial.com

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

PLUMBING

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

341

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...â&#x20AC;?REALLY BIG SALE!â&#x20AC;? 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

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YAMAHA UPRIGHT PIANO U1 walnut case, 30 yrs old, 2nd owner, Played recreationally. Well maintained. Beautiful instrument. $1950. obo. 778-808-8938

â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Food & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Livestock Feed & Hay â&#x20AC;˘ Wild Bird Seed & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerďŹ elds.org FEEDER HAY $180 per ton in 3 x 4 square bales. Delivery avail. Sawdust & Shavings. 1- (250)838-6630 HAY: ROUND BALES 1st cut $50.

2nd cut $55. Last years bales $30.

604-856-2612 or 604-855-8083

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes!

All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed.

Visit us at:

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

ABBOTSFORD Wholesale Floral Evergreen Business For Sale.

Approx yearly gross $350-$600K. Well established business for 19 years. For more info please write to: 316 - #4 - 32465 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0C7. Serious inquiries only please.

625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. 2 bath 4th floor apartment. New roof, h/w flrs, carpet, paint. Free gym. $138,900.

778-245-3506 or 778-344-2626.

627

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC â&#x20AC;˘ All Prices â&#x20AC;˘ All Situations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ All Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 542

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

ACREAGE

3.75 ACRES FARM LAND. 2753 Mt. Lehman Rd. Class 3 soil. $1500/year. (604)946-9842

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Mountain Ridge

Apartments Clean , Quiet & Spacious Suites. Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall.

1 bdrm. from $660 2 bdrm. from $760

Please Call Ray

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP. Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Partial view. Chuck 604-830-1960 2 VACANT mobile pads for single wide *Langley & *Abbotsford.

Call for info (604)838-4574

1 MONTH FREE BLUERIDGE APARTMENTS Clean, Quiet & Spacious.

3 minute walk to Seven Oaks Mall.

24/7 On-Site Staff PETS OKAY The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Farm Market For 39 years!

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Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm 5486 Riverside Street Corner of Harris & Riverside

Matsqui Village

GENERATORS

1,000 Watts to 12,000 Watts

749

$

Starting from

Property Evaluation 25 Year Gold Master Medallion Recipient

1.604.768.5361

SMOOTH MINI Dachshunds. Born January 10. Family raised. Well socialized with kids. 1st shots, dewormed. $850. 778-552-4658

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ELECTRICAL

Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Chihuahua pups, playful, cuddly, family raised, vet check, 1st shots, avail Mar 20. $725. 1-604-794-5844

DAVID & ABIGAILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAULING. Full size p/u truck w/side racks for various hauling jobs. 604-226-6514.

260

Selling Your Home?

703 612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

356

RICK EDEN

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.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

RENTALS

PRESSURE WASHING

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Vacant Manufactured Home Pad in 55+ Mission retirement park, for new SRI single wide. From $72,888. Chuck 604-830-1960

REAL ESTATE #1 PET SOURCE

338 236

FEED & HAY

MISC. FOR SALE

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

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

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

604-746-0099

Vintage home decor and collectables, original hand crafted items by local artisans, repurposed furniture, housewares (new & used), books, treasures for all!

604 - 720 - 2009

Running this ad for 10yrs

MIND BODY SPIRIT

TREE SERVICES

MIRACLE MOVING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PERSONAL SERVICES

AMAZING WAVE SPA Acupuncture & Acupressure.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

Saturday & Sunday March 7 & 8 9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm

560

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

2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford

VINTAGE TAG SALE

Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

2 coats any colour

SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

ABBOTSFORD

559

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

#1 in the Fraser Valley

GARAGE SALES

COMMODE on wheels, exc. cond. $225. Hearing aids from Connect Hearing, w/all accessories, $2,200.

Voyageur lift system, exc. working cond., $2,600. Call 604-341-3664

www.FraserValleyAccountingSolutions.com

Advertise across B.C.

Odd Jobs. Inside / Outside Pressure Washing REMOVAL OF ANYTHING / ANY SIZE Leaves / Weeds / Scrap Appliances / Electronics...

On Time ~ Lowest Rates Dave 604-825-0066

GARDENING

551

â&#x20AC;˘ Home Dinner Parties â&#x20AC;˘ Meetings â&#x20AC;˘ Funerals â&#x20AC;˘ Weddings â&#x20AC;˘ B-B-Ques â&#x20AC;˘ Birthdays â&#x20AC;˘ Anniversaries

MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL TREATMENT COORDINATOR

YARD CARE / JUNK REMOVAL

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

Please Fax resume: 604-513-1194 or E-mail: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

173 Bergen Farms to start mid April to November, 2015. 40 - 60 hrs/wk $10.49/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, tying, harvesting fruit, and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding.

281

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Please park on street outside the compex. See you there!

LABOURERS FARM WORKERS NEEDED at

356

REAL ESTATE

Stillcreek

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

Stair Builder / Parts Craftsman

ELECTRICAL

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Townhouse Clubhouse 34250 Hazelwood Ave.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee BeneďŹ ts.

2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

260

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

604-746-6777

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

HOSTESSES, Cooks & Bartender needed. Greek Islands Abbotsford.

Both locations now hiring. P/T, F/T. Apply within with resume. No phone calls please. Come join the Greek Islands team today!

138

MIND BODY SPIRIT

173

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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1 Bdrm. from $599 2 Bdrm. from $725 New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $97,888. *New SRI 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide $72,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

604.556.6465

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Call Kel for Details

Ask about our

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CALL TODAY! 604-866-7080 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

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RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

845

TRANSPORTATION

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TRANSPORTATION 851

TRUCKS & VANS

The Scrapper

ABBOTSFORD

SUNRIDGE APARTMENTS

32815 George Ferguson Way

OAKMONT MANOR

Great View Available Now!

$660 2 bdrm. from $760

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail.

· Across the street from Superstore & Seven Oaks Shopping Mall · 24/7 On-site staff

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

1 bdrm. from

Please Call Rick 604.319.9151

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

Call 604-852-7350 MEADOWOOD

1 bdrm from $625 2 bdrm. from $745

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments

SENIORS SPECIALS! Easy Highway Access.

Storage Lockers & Parking Available!

Please call Annette

778.982.2590

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Mountainview - Bakerview

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available.

Outdoor pool in garden setting.

Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

Phone 604-556-7705

604-853-0333

604-855-0883 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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.

736

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 MISSION: 3 bdrm on acre. 2 ba., 5 appl, ns/np. Nr sports park. $1600.

April 15th. Ref’s. 604-826-0211.

SOUTH SURREY EXECUTIVE

Townhouses

Fully Furnished & Equipped

Short Term or Long term!

Hotel Living

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES

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

11 LOCATIONS

604.488.9161

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

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

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

FRASER RIDGE Condo Living at Apartment Prices!

741

MISSION. Bachelor suite, sep ent.

Top of Wren St. Suit 1 person. $550/mo hydro & cable incl. No lndry. Refs. April 1. 604-820-5592.

751

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

SUITES, UPPER

MISSION / HATZIC. Near school, large 3 bdrm., 2 ba, 5 appl, deck, lge yard, prkg. No pets. 778-996-7074

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

UPSTAIRS House Suite for Rent! In Abbotsford.

Christian landlords seeking responsible, quiet tenants.

1,000sf Spacious living area, 2 BR, private patio entrance, carport. 1 full bath, kitchen area with stove/oven/fridge. Washer/Dryer. Ideal for newlyweds. Downes Rd, near Auto Mall. $800 + Gas. Contact Chris at 604-308-4292

752

2007 GRAND CARAVAN SXT, exc cond, new tires/brakes/alt, alloy wheels, 165K, $7950.

604-744-5034 or 778-875-4555

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

851

TRUCKS & VANS THE MATTER OF THE WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT

TOWNHOUSES

ALDERGROVE. 3 bdrm T/H. 1.5 bths. Fncd yd. fam.complex. $1050 & up. Sm dog ok. 778- 551-2696.

1999 DODGE 1/2T X-Cab, 2WD, 97K V8, auto, A/C, no acc’d. Exc cond. $5000/obo. 604-859-0804.

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

757

SIMPSON MINI STORAGE. of 30666 Simpson Rd., Abbotsford, BC. Claims a warehouseman’s lien against the following persons. Goods left in storage at the Simpson Mini Storage, if not paid in full on or before the date stated the goods will be sold or disposed of: ADAM PRONAY Date of Sale After March 20, 2015 AMOUNT OWING: $827.90

WANTED TO RENT

MATURE MALE ON disability. Dog sitter/trainer, med. license, seeks appropriate rental. 604-831-5100

TRANSPORTATION 812

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AUTO SERVICES

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

LICENSED MECHANIC available for almost all your repair needs.

Adrian 604-854-0937.

838

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1999 NOMAD 5th Wheel Trailer.

29 ft. Very good condition. $6,000. obo. Call (604)341-3664

OFFICE/RETAIL

ABBOTSFORD. Quality office space. 2316 McCallum Rd. 660 sq ft. 2nd floor, 2 executive offices, boardroom, receptionist area. Includes heat, light, air, taxes. $924/mo. Bill 604-857-3409

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

www.eryxproperties.com * 1 Bd $715 ~ * 2 Bd $865 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.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo.

No Pets Hot water included.

Quiet, parklike setting.

Close to schools & shopping Bus stop out front.

Free covered parking. Sorry NO DOGS or CATS allowed.

33370 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

Conveniently located at

Abbotsford Central

2 Bdrm. 2 bath. $780/mo.

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references.

No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

ABBOTSFORD

IRENE APARTMENTS

Member - Crime Free Program

MISSION. 1 bdrm. suite near City Hall. Suit n/s, mature person, 700 sf W/d, f/s. $850/mo. Available now.

604-826-0116

33555 South Fraser Way Crime Free Multi-Housing Certified MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750

747

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.

749

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

750

SUITES, LOWER

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.

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

604-826-2538

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.

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $660 & 2 bdrm starting $840.

1.5 ba, ht/hw & prkg incl. Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

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 MISSION. 14th Ave. 2 bdrm. suite. $750/mo. Ns/np. Avail. now. Call 604-820-4238 or 604-751-4238.

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47,149 13,406 $ COSTCO REBATE...................– 1000

44,149 MSA CASH DISCOUNT......$13,077 COSTCO REBATE............– $1000 $

MSA FORD SALE PRICE

BI-WEEKLY

30,063

$

F-150 CREW CAB XLT/XTR 4X4 ECOBOOST

49,699 $ MSA CASH DISCOUNT.................. 13,713 $ COSTCO REBATE........................– 1000

MSRP........................................... $ $ MSA CASH DISCOUNT..............

MSRP.................................

MSA FORD SALE PRICE

2014

199

$

32 473

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BI-WEEKLY

214

$

301A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 5.0L FFV V-8, POWER GROUP, CRUISE, AIR, ANTI -THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE, CHROME STEP BARS, POWER HEATED MIRRORS, 18” CHROME WHEELS, KEYLESS ENTRY PAD, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, XLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE, REAR VIEW CAMERA. FIE84388

300A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 5.0L FFV V-8, POWER GROUP, CRUISE CONTROL, AIR COND, ANTI THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SAT RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE. F1E21760

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MSA FORD SALE PRICE

34 986

$

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BI-WEEKLY

229

$

302A, 6 SPEED AUTO, 3.5L ECOBOOST V-6, POWER GROUP, CRUISE, AIR, ANTI -THEFT, SYNC/BLUETOOTH, 40/20/40 SEATS, SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO W/6 MONTHS FREE, CHROME STEP BARS, POWER HEATED MIRRORS, 18” CHROME WHEELS, KEYLESS ENTRY PAD, ALL TERRAIN TIRES, XLT CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS, TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE, REAR VIEW CAMERA, REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM. FIE00150

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ABBOTSFORD

604.856.9000 www.msaford.com 604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED

DL#31215

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 $12,576 including taxes and fees. Purchase option at lease end is $24,812. Upfront costs and down payment(s) are plus taxes and fees. LAPR is .0%. Mileage limit is 40,000kms total, or 20,000 per year. See dealer for service/maintenance contract details. 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. Purchasing Customers must credit qualify (OAC) to qualify for MSA Finance Cash. $1,000 Costco offer available to Costco members in good standing as of February 28 2015. Costco offer is only available on select vehicles, see dealer for details. Up front finance fees may apply were applicable. Offers expire March 7th 2015.

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