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A B.C. Supreme Court has disagreed with Gordy Robson’s contention that his combined golf course and sheep pasture is an allowed agri-tourism use within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Despite an earlier decision by the B.C. Assessment appeal board granting farm-status on the property, Justice N. Smith, J. ruled Friday that because the Heather Hills golf course isn’t temporary or seasonal, it doesn’t qualify as an allowed agri-tourism use of farmland. The justice also stated that the Agricultural Land Commission can decide that the golf course does not meet the definition, even though sheep graze on the course. See ALR, 9
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Park operators are enforcing a ban on campfires in Golden Ears.
The long hot weather is making a season like no other at Alouette Lake. Golden Ears Provincial Park in Maple Ridge’s backyard is the busiest manager Stu Burgess has seen. “It’s been the busiest year on record and it continues today,” he said
Tuesday. Until this year, apart from Victoria Day long weekend, it took until the end of June before the park operator, SSG Holdings, had to turn away vehicles because of packed parking lots. But the last three consecutive weekends park staff have had to turn around vehicles at about noon because parking stalls were all taken. “Usually, we’re not closing the park until the last weekend in June. The vehicle counts this year are just way more than anything we’ve expe-
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Prior to this year, the park’s busiest year was in 2009, when the Golden Ears Bridge opened. Weather was nice that year, but the bridge also helped boost numbers. “I think what we’re seeing this year is pretty much all an effect of the weather we’re having,” said Burgess. SSG Holdings only operates the park under contract for B.C. Parks and he hasn’t heard of any expansion plans for the park, one of the busiest in B.C. and one of the closest to Vancouver. See Park, 3
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Firefighters ready as days blaze by Public help part of safety strategy By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
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he Maple Ridge Fire Department may want to steal a phrase from local police forces: no call to small. Because if people call them when they see a small brush fire or bark-mulch blaze, or if a small patch of grass catches alight, the fire department can jump on it before it grows to a major fire. Having the eyes and ears of the public helping out is an important part of the department’s strategy as it tries to make it through what’s becoming a long, hot summer, says Deputy Fire Chief Howard Exner. With weeks of no rain, Maple Ridge’s forests can become even drier and more dangerous as humidity levels drop. “There’s still a lot of dryout left to do,” Exner said. “As the temperature continues to climb during the day, the humidity could still drop.” On Thursday, the fire department issued a total fire ban on any camp or cook fires, fireworks or any flame of any kind in both rural and urban parts of Maple Ridge. B.C. Parks followed on Monday, banning campfires from within Golden Ears Provincial Park. “From an operational point of view, all the necessary
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Assistant operations manager Jeremy Watkins of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest sets the sprinklers as temperatures continue to soar, keeping staff on high alert as the threat of forest fires increases. training is complete for an initial fire attack,” said Exner. “We’ve got the planning part done. Hopefully, we don’t have to go the operational part.” Exner said industry working in the areas where the forest meets the built-up areas of Maple Ridge has been told to set up a fire watch when operating. But after a few days of extreme fire conditions, all of that work has to stop completely until conditions improve. That includes any logging, mowing, welding,
cutting or blasting. “We’re notifying people upfront right now, trying to tell everybody that is where we’re heading.” Companies that don’t follow those orders will be fined. Maple Ridge fire department has one ATV, a Polaris Ranger, which can drive on the trails and get firefighters into the bush so they can squelch any fires immediately. That can carry 300 litres of water or also tap into a stream or brook in the bush. Danger areas are not only in the forest but any open ar-
eas, farmers fields or grassy meadows. “It’s not necessarily just trees.” Last year, Maple Ridge council created a new permit area for new houses that face the forest to have some measures to be able to withstand a wildfire. But Exner said it’s too soon for those new rules to have any impact on area’s ability to survive a fire. The wildfire development permit areas require new homes that are built next to the forest to use fire-resistent exterior materials, fire re-
sistent roofs and fire-smart landscaping. Ten-metre buffer areas will also be required to separate new suburbs from forests. The wildfire development permit area derives from Maple Ridge’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan passed in 2007. That plan came from the Firestorm 2003 report written by former Manitoba premier Gary Filmon in the wake of the devastating wildfire that tore through Kelowna that year. “We’ve got our guard up high and that’s what we’re
looking to run with right now,” said Exner. Staff at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest are also on high alert. “We have our own capacity for initial attack here,” said director Paul Lawson. “We’ve basically shut down all of our forest activities,” during the current extreme conditions. The forest’s sawmill has been surrounded by sprinklers, while there’s a campfire ban in place at Loon Lake. Lawson said two students work seven days a week on fire patrol, while eight people have been trained to respond to a wildfire. Three tanker trailers, a municipal fire truck and 10 water pumps round out the anti-fire arsenal. There’s a lot at risk, Lawson added. “We’re trying our best to stay on top of things here.” As hot and dry as it is, Lawson said the fire-rating index for the forest is at about 105, still below the 170 level reached in the summer of 2003, when wildfires hit the Kelowna area. The index is based on temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation. Conditions are not expected to change for awhile. The last two weeks of July and the first two weeks of August are usually the driest, said Lawson. “We’re expecting another eight to 10 weeks of high, extreme rating here.” More than 100 long-term research forests are underway at the research forest.
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Expanding the parking stalls would also require expanding the washrooms, sewer and water systems. A few years ago, the water system was upgraded. Liberal MLA Marc Dalton hasn’t heard, either, of any expansion plans, but said a new bridge over Gold Creek will open this summer. As the heat drags on and the forest becomes drier, park operators are watching more carefully. “Forest fires are a big worry here,” Burgess said.
If a fire started somewhere along Fern Crescent, people would be trapped in the park. “Emergency refuge is down to the lake, everybody into the water. That is our greatest concern here.” Fires could start from any stray spark. Operators are enforcing the ban on campfires in the campgrounds. Burgess said the greater worry is the back country, away from the campgrounds, where conditions are bone dry. “Fires are never allowed in the back country of Golden Ears. Never.”
A spark from a vehicle could touch off a grass fire, which could spread. Or a tossed cigarette butt or a vehicle fire on the road could spread to the forest. That happened in 2012, when one of the park’s trucks caught fire when it was hauling hot ash. By the time the fire department arrived, the fire had spread into the trees. Burgess said the water level in the Alouette Lake reservoir, which is connected to the Stave River, is slowly dropping, while Gold Creek is also low. According to B.C. Hydro, the Stave Lake Reservoir is at 80.8 metres, which is normal
for this time of year, despite lack of rain and no remaining snow pack. But the reservoir level is expected to drop and boaters are being warned to be careful. As the drought continues, B.C. Hydro will reduce flows from Ruskin Dam into the Stave River in order to conserve water for the salmon spawning later in the year, said spokesperson Simi Heer. Burgess said the warm weather stretching from the spring is out of the ordinary. “Very unusual year. We’ve started seeing salmon berries ripe in April. There are vine maples tree turning red and brown already.”
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tiple times, there is potential for a painful experience with European fire ants. So far there has been no anaphylactic shock caused by the bites, such as with an allergic reaction to bee stings. But there are cases where an ant bite causes significant swelling, he said. Their nests can be hard to spot, because they do not have a raised ant hill like other ants – just a pencilsized opening in the ground. “They’re tougher to control, because you can’t see a mound – you don’t know they’re there.” Trying to slow the spread of this significant pest is key work for Higgins. He wants people to contact him if they think they have fire ants. To protect the privacy of homeowners, and encourage reporting he does not reveal their location. The first step is to get a positive identification, and he offers instructions on how to collect and ship the bugs to him. To a layman, they look like any other ant. The next step is to follow current best practices. Key is keeping dirt, wood and other materials on site. In almost all instances of new infestation, the ants have arrived in new soil, landscaping materials or with new plants. He is conducting experiments in the Okanagan to find the best way to eradicate them. So far, pesticides are the only effective weapon. “We haven’t had any luck with non-pesticide approaches,” he said. “They’re very difficult to knock back.” Their spread has been slow, because the ants are not doing the mating flights that would step up their invasion dramatically. Higgins is not sure why. “It could be that they recognize they’re not quite in the right habi-
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O Canada July 1 is Canada’s 148th birthday. It’s a momentous occasion, but in the usual Canadian style, we tend to sometimes celebrate it rather half-heartedly. Canadians are proud of their country and its many achievements, as could be seen Saturday when Canada played its final game in the Women’s World Cup of soccer. Yet at the same time, there is a sense of unease in the midst of 2015, with the economy sluggish, and the future uncertain for many people and businesses. There is also a federal election looming, and it is very unclear what the final result of that will be. It could be a minority government, or less likely, a majority government — and any one of the three main parties has a chance to win. Nonetheless, these are simply moments which will pass, in a country that has lasted for 148 years and endured many significant challenges. Canada is a great place to live, and it’s well worth celebrating today. Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will host their own celebrations, while some of the best Canada Day events will be found on patios, in backyards, in the backwoods. On this occasion, it’s fun to wrap ourselves in the Canadian flag and wrap ourselves in our Canadian identity, whatever it may mean to us. It’s fine to celebrate some of the symbols that stand for Canada and Canadians. Canada Day, we think, is meant to inspire pride – pride in our country, in our flag, and in who we are. Are we proud to be Canadians? We should be. Most anywhere we look, from coast to coast to coast, and especially closer to home, we should be able to find sources of pride. But if we don’t see, at the same time, things that we wish were different and ways that Canada can be better, then we aren’t looking closely enough. We can salute the flag, and at the same time believe that it will one day stand for an even greater Canada.
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B.C. still the Wild West for elections VICTORIA – The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics. When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately proB.C. Views vocative name. No, Tom Fletcher not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial excesses of U.S. politics. HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding. HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him, has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition, announced the end of the project last week. “We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said. “We note that this discussion only occurred once a right-wing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.” Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about “dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media.
Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a unionfinanced action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy right-wing groups, such as Working Canadians, which has also run pro-Conservative ads. Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada. (The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombie-like, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.) Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict third-party spending in the so-called “pre-campaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech. The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the million-dollar tirades of the teachers’ union. Former attorney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections. Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. This spring the B.C. Liberal majority
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passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates. NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House.
Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. The big difference between the precampaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else. Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Nicole Read · Re: ‘No quick fix for homelessness’ (The News, June 26). Unfortunately, we’ve been in discussions with the Salvation Army’s regional designates many times over the last few months, as to outreach workers for the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation. I think he has a few details mixed up. Regarding “raising expectations rather high,” yes, that’s right, we are. The bar is being raised and it’s clear that it’s making things uncomfortable.
Back to you Jacky Halliday · Re: ‘No quick fix for homelessness’ (The News, June 26). Have the people ‘camping’ at Cliff Avenue been identified as simply transients of no fixed address from various locations in the Lower Mainland or can the Ministry of Social Services identify some of these transients as ‘failed placements’ from Riverview hospitals closure? If the latter is true, would this not shift the responsibility back to the government, which saved millions of dollars in closing Riverview, to use some of the saved millions to find proper housing for these obviously mentally [ill] and unemployable members of our society?
What have you done, Doug? George and Pam Banks · Re: ‘No quick fix for homelessness’ (The News, June 26). Sure, Doug [Bing, MLA], basically all you have done in your comments is attack Mayor Read’s administration. At least it is trying something different – promise less and deliver more. What have you delivered? I tell you, the election can’t come soon enough. Stop deflecting and get in there and do something about it – get your hands dirty. You rent a suite to get one homeless off the street ...
Editor, The News: We’ve recently moved from Burnaby to Maple Ridge and the other day I saw your tent city. I don’t believe the people I saw today were: mentally ill, elderly, frail or unemployable. On the contrary, I saw able-bodied men and women who looked like they were enjoying a day camping, eating cereal and looking clean and presentable. One woman left the city in a nice summer dress, looking like she was on her way to work. The tent city is going to continue to grow with the summer weather and the free camping for transients. Who are the people staying there? Are they from Maple Ridge or have they just arrived to take
advantage of the situation? Who is monitoring and accountable to verify who these people are, where they are from and what their needs are? If you haven’t identified something as basic as who these people are, how can you know how to address the problem? C. Nelson Maple Ridge
C’mon, Doug Editor, The News: Re: ‘No quick fix for homelessness’ (The News, June 26). I never heard Mayor Nicole Read claim that she would end homelessness in Maple Ridge. But she did state that she would
make the homeless issue a priority. And she is living up to that. That’s laudable. What has MLA Doug Bing done? He suggests, “If someone was to rent out a secondary suite for a homeless person that would be one less homeless person on the street”. But he’s not offering to do that himself. He’s suggesting you do it. C’mon, Doug. Lead the charge. Rent a room in your house man. Why not. I’ve read: it’s the responsibility of those in positions of political influence to at least try to make a change. That’s obviously why Read is here with us. Why are you there, Doug? Grant Baker Maple Ridge
Both have poor mental health records Editor, The News: Re: Military duties could end homelessness (Letters, June 19). Mike Boileau offered a solution to the homeless who are able-bodied and fit to work. They would be housed, fed, clothed, and have opportunity to be educated. It’s an option, while others offer no solution.
A commentator on Facebook brought up the closure of Riverview as a contributor to the mentally ill homeless. He wrote, “since respective right wing parties shut down all the facilities for the mentally ill ... ” Sorry, the NDP in 1998 announced a $125 million, seven-year mental health plan. Trouble was it wasn’t in the budget and never implemented.
The NDP also supported the downsizing of Riverview and in its last year in power 808 Riverview beds were not replaced. Both parties have poor records on mental health. Reason? There’s no money or votes in it. Cherryl Katnich Maple Ridge
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That’s disappointing, said Robson, a Maple Ridge councillor who was mayor from 2005 to 2008. People, seniors especially, will miss the golf course in the Webster’s Corners area at 117th Avenue. In March 2014, before he was re-elected to council in November, Robson had agreed to shut down the course in return for the city dropping its court action seeking to force the closure of the course because it alleged the course was breaking a zoning bylaw. But his lawyer decided to try again to challenge the Agricultural Land
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Arrest for indecent act Ridge Meadows RCMP say a man charged by Abbotsford police with committing an indecent act in Mill Lake Park in that city last week, lives in Maple Ridge. Abbotsford police took a call at about 7 p.m. from someone who saw a man in an older brown Chrysler sedan with his shorts down and appearing to be ob-
will become entirely sheep pasture. “Our sheep expert is calculating what we’re going to do,” he said. “But we still intend to maintain the farm.” But other parts of the farm are being sold off into about three or four
serving children nearby. Police arrived and arrested the man. Charged with committing an indecent act is Thomas John Lloyd, 62. While Abbotsford police says he had no fixed address, Ridge Meadows RCMP say he lives in this area. “Both Ridge Meadows RCMP and Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services are keenly
different parcels. About half has been sold already. There are lots of buyers for acreage properties in Maple Ridge, said Robson. The property with the family house will remain on the eight acres. “It’s a shame we can’t protect the land. We wanted to die with it, pass it on. We will not be doing that now.” It’s a sad day and disappointing for the family, he added. “We spent a lot money building it, and it’s gone. I’m not going to fight anymore of it.” Had he won, it would have shown that the issue isn’t a municipal issue, Robson added.
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ai used to spit on people who got too close, and make a growling sound. He’s got cute black curly hair that women would just love to go up and ruffle. They’d get a rude shock. He’s sensitive to bright light, loud sounds and strong smells. A ride in the car used to cause him sensory overload, and he would throw up. When he got stressed, which was often, the little boy would bite and hit himself. Worse, he would bolt. His mom couldn’t have a shower, go to the washroom, or have a nap, without someone to watch him. Joanne Hall was at her wit’s end. “I lived in a place of fear and anxiety and lack of sleep.” He was also not talking at the age of five. When Kai was diagnosed with autism, the pediatrician said he would benefit by having a service dog. “I’d never even heard of it,” Joanne said. Autism service dogs are recognized for the increased safety they provide – to guide children and find them if they stray. The Autism Canada Foundation also acknowledges that the dogs have shown an abil-
ity to passively teach a child responsibility, lower their aggression, and comfort them whey they are upset. Joanne had no idea what a change such a dog would provide. Sitting in Memorial Peace Park with his German Shepherd Cora, there’s few traces left of the stormy personality Kai had at five. He wants to show everyone how Cora can find him. The dog is turned to face the opposite direction, as Kai trundles off behind a big flower bed. Joanne tells Cora to find Kai, and the shepherd is off, nose to the grass, on his trail. Ten seconds later, she’s bounding up to him, and he’s laughing. He likes telling people about his dog. “She’s been in the family a long time,” he explains. “It’s incredible the changes in him,” says his mom. “I have no comprehension of why. I know they way he was before we got her, and the way he is after.” She couldn’t get him to go into the bank with her. He would scream and cry. Now he takes Cora by the handle of her harness and walks right in. “She makes me brave,” he explained to his mom once. Hall used to put weights on her son – heavy beanbag stuffed animals that he would take to school, and have laid across him at night, to keep him
from taking off. The night they got Cora, the dog laid across Kai’s legs, as she has been trained to do, and Joanne knew things had just changed. He used to avoid sensory experiences, but he runs his fingers through Cora’s long fur and nuzzles her. “He’s becoming loving an affectionate,” said Hall. “Cora hasn’t spoken with him about it, but she has done something.” The little boy who wouldn’t go into the bank now goes to the PNE, visits the Vancouver Aquarium and watched an Adam’s Family play with cannons going off. He doesn’t hurt himself anymore. “If I could give him anything in life, it would be that dog,” said Hall. “I can’t imagine life without her.” There are service dogs that visit seniors homes, for victims of post traumatic stress disorder, people with mobility problems and seeing eye dogs for the blind. But service dogs for children with autism spectrum disorders are a comparatively young idea. Cora was the first trained by a local nonprofit called Assistance and Service Dogs B.C. (ASDBC). The trainer is Andy Krzus, who formerly trained police and search and rescue dogs, as well as offering obedience training to members of the public. Beginning with an intelligent dog with a baseline of obedience
training, he then teaches them, several hours per day over six months, in the autism speciality. They can be taught, for example, to nudge a child if they’re hitting themselves. Andy also spends about nine hours per day with the family for a week, to customize the dog’s training to their situation. His wife Marie said there is a lot of interest in the dogs, but so far there is no government funding. The intensive training leads to a $22,000 price tag for the dogs, which is a barrier for some people. If the family is willing to help fundraise, ASDBC will help them organize events. “Communities rally around children.” She believes that Kai has enjoyed a tremendous benefit from having Cora, because he loves the dog. “I would say the bond is exceptional.” Marie knows of no public funding or medical coverage for the autism service dogs on the horizon. “That would be wonderful someday, but it’s a relatively new thing,” she said. Joanne would like to see every autistic child try a service dog. “It has changed Kai’s trajectory,” she said. “It has changed his world. He’s able to go out and see things he would never have been able to see. “I have great hope for him now, that I didn’t have before.”
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An air quality advisory issued Saturday by Metro Vancouver due to high concentrations of ground-level ozone ended Monday morning. The advisory – the first one of this summer – applied in eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as hot weather broke temperature records in many ar-
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wo Maple Ridge dancers are hoping to bring home gold when they take the stage at the upcoming Canadian Interprovincial Highland Dancing Championships. Alexandra MacPhail and Owen Goodman will travel to London, Ont. to take on Canada’s best from July 6 to 10 after qualifying at an event in May at SFU. The Canadian Highland Dancing Championship Series is the largest highland dancing event in the world, and this will be MacPhail’s ninth time representing B.C. A recent grad from Maple Ridge secondary, MacPhail has clear goals for this year’s event. “I’m really excited to compete this year,” she said. “I know its going to be a tough competition, so I want to go out there and dance my very best. This will be my ninth time competing at the Canadians and this year my goal is to place in the top six.” MacPhail has grown up dancing, whether it be jazz, ballet, lyrical and hip-hop. But ultimately she chose highland dancing because she fell in love all aspects of the discipline. She was drawn to it because it challenged her both physically as well as mentally. She said it requires strength, timing, and technique in order to make it look effortless, and continually pushes her to strive for perfection. MacPhail said she couldn’t imagine her life without highland dance. “I love the hard work and dedication that has to go into this sport. I love being able to travel and meet people from around the world. Highland dancing has given me the opportunity to travel across Canada, the U.S. and Scotland.” As the championships approach, the MRSS grad said she’s spending close to 20 hours a week preparing. Like any disciple, the competition can take its toll, mentally.
MacPhail said at times, she can be her own worst enemy, putting too much pressure on herself. She said she needs to remind herself to just dance her best and accept the results. It’s a strategy that’s worked well, so far. This summer she’s performing in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s been a goal of hers since she first took up highland dance. “I am very excited for this opportunity. It’s going to be a lot different than competing and I get to dance with 65 other dancers from around the world. I am very lucky to be one out of the 66,” she said.
“The competition is extremely difficult at the Canadian championships.” Owen Goodman MacPhail is heading to Simon Fraser this fall and just recently received her associate teacher’s training in highland dance, and looks forward to not only dancing, but passing on her passion to the next generation of kids. For Goodman, the love of dance came when he was five years old as he watched his older sister take up highland. Now he trains three times a week for an hour-and-a-half per session, plus spends another hour training with a private tutor. He said when he’s not in training, he spends as much time as he can working on technique at home. The goal will be to bring home a medal in London, his fourth trip to the Canadian Interprovincial Highland Dancing Championships. “The competition is extremely difficult at the Canadian championships,” said Goodman, who just finished Grade 9 at MRSS. “To receive a medal there would be fantastic. I plan on dancing my best and bringing everything I’ve got to London. Each time the experience is awesome and I hope this year will be just as good.”
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School may be out, but classes are in full session at the ACT. No sooner does the school year end then does the ACT ramp up its full slate of classes for kids. The programs have become an arts staple for the community. “There are so many choices for kids, there really is something for everybody,” said Carol Cheremkora, arts program manager at the ACT. Theatre camps, art classes creating wind chimes, pottery courses and the Vancouver Circus School summer camp are just some of the popular options this year, said Cher-
emkora. The circus camp allows kids to experience working on their aerial skills, the trapeze, trampolines, and juggling skills. There are three week-long courses, starting July 6 to 10, allows participants to hone their skills as the prepare for a final student-led show for family and friends preformed on the main stage of the ACT. The second session of the program runs July 20 to 24 and the final round goes Aug. 17 to 21. The Vancouver Circus School summer camp is also running one four-day camp, from Aug. 4 to 7. All classes run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’re really glad they’re coming back this year,” said Cheremkora. “It’s such a unique program. They kids really thrive after the week of training.”
Another highlight this summer will be the Fashion Design Project Runway Upcycle, running July 20 to 24. Aimed at kids ages nine to 15, aspiring your designers will have a chance to work on an outfit using recycled items they bring to camp. Led by Lisa Shepherd, the five-day camp emphasizes fashion illustration, story boarding your creation and ultimately designing your project. The art of illusion will also be on tap, as international magician Paul Albertson takes centre stage July 27 to 31 and again Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. The camp, for kids ages eight to 11, is a week-long intensive where Albertson passes on his expertise and students get the chance to perform for family and friends at the conclusion of the camp. Lori Ceaser, arts program assistant with
the ACT, said the wide range of programs allows kids with different tastes to experiment and find what excites them. “By designing so many different options, it really brings out the different personalities in kids. It’s exciting to see.” The Maple Ridge parks and recreation programs have expanded again this year, bringing classes to South Bonson. Cheremkora said they’ve also partnered with Westminster Savings and private donors to expand their bursary program. “We want to be able to make these classes accessible to everyone in the community,” said Cheremkora. “This is a way to open the door to families who might not otherwise have the chance.” • For more information on the bursary or to register, visit www.recreg4u.ca or call 604-465-2470.
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The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is hosting En Plein Air, an exhibition and sale of the work of the Stave Falls Artist Group, starting July 11. The exhibit runs until Aug. 8 and will feature a special event led by Stave Falls member Linda Bishop, who will offer a talk and tour of the exhibition on Saturday, July 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. The presentation will give visitors a chance to hear more about the technical challenges of ‘plein air,’ and the “intriguing possibilities of contemplating a subject without a formal studio setup,” said Bishop. The Stave Falls Artist Group owes its origins to Ron Hedrick, who established the group 10 years ago. He-
drick, who has artwork in corporate and public collections throughout the world, is well known for being inspirational to the many artists who live in this community. The Stave Falls group meets regularly to discuss members’ work, organize exhibitions and plan art-based outings. The works on view in the upcoming exhibition were all created in the outdoors, or, ‘en plein air’. Members of the group will also be on hand at the opening reception on Saturday, July 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be offered at the opening thanks to a private donation. • The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is open every Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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(Above) Ridge Meadow Royals catcher Tristan Reed slides under the tag of Aldergrove Dodgers second baseman Matt Dalgleishas during a 3-0 win at Hammond Stadium in Maple Ridge recently; (below) Royals pitcher Seth Injates delivers.
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year – they developed really well,” said Ljunggren, who coaches with the Langley Blaze of the B.C. Premier Baseball League, but handles the red tape with the local midgets. “He [Whitford] has got an incredible ability to teach skill sets.” Whitford has an all-star coaching staff that includes hitting coach Jeff Scott and assistant coaches Doug MacDermid and Patrick Bigelow. Ljunggren said some of the Royals could help a BCPBL team, but they stay because they like the coaches, and have loyalty to the Royals. With nine games remaining in the regular season, they are riding a winning steak of 12 straight games. On Saturday, the Royals hosted the last-place Cowichan Mustangs at Hammond Stadium. In the first game, the Royals took advantage of some control issues by the Mustangs starter, plating six runs early and not looking back en route to a 11-7 victory. Domenic Baptista pitched four innings without allowing a run to pick up the win. In game two, Trevor Reed was dominant on the mound. He pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only
one hit. The Royals prevailed 4-0. On Sunday, the Royals took on the Richmond Chuckers in the only meetings of the year between the two perennial contenders. In the first game of the day, Seth Injates dominated the boxscore. Not only did he throw a complete game shutout, striking out nine, but he also went three-for-four at the plate with three runs batted in. Baptista (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI), Brayden Slaughter (2-4, RBI), Colton Beard (3-3, 3 runs), and Tristan Reed (2-2, RBI) also had solid games at the plate in an 8-0 win. In the final game of the weekend, the Royals’ bats pounded out 12 runs in five innings en route to a 12-2 mercy-rule win. Chris Bailey picked up the win, pitching a complete game allowing only four hits while striking out three. The offence was paced by Nick Peters (2-4, 3RBI), Beard (2-3, RBI, 2 runs), Miguel Norquist (1-2, triple, 2 RBI) and Santiago Torres (12, RBI). The Royals will travel to Vernon on Canada Day for a double-header against the Canadians. They will then head to Kamloops for a weekend tournament.
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Van-Kam Freightways Ltd has envisioned and strived for transportation excellence since 1947. Our successful and long standing relationship with our customers and our status as a major transporter enables us to continue expansion and to provide an infrastructure that ensures a punctual and dependable service capability. This position will be focused on container drayage and off-dock container services: Building our port business both for inbound and outbound overseas clients as well as our domestic clients for this service. Our diverse network within Western Canada allows the successful individual many pools to draw from to be able to successfully present our “Value Proposition”. This individual will project a confident and professional image for Van-Kam. Applicants should have previous sales experience which demonstrates an ability to ‘grow the business’ and to seek creative solutions to transportation issues. The successful individual will develop and implement new business strategies that capture revenue, aiding in the growth and profitability of the drayage market. We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience in the transportation industry, in particular, the overseas container business these individuals will be given preference. The successful applicant must be self-motivated and have above average organizational, customer service and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have an excellent command of the English language (oral and written), be a self-disciplined team player, the ability to travel within the region, be goal oriented and have at least intermediate excel skills. Please submit your application package to:
careers@vankam.com
HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
Gente Bella Beauty Academy
is now accepting applications for dynamic Hair Dressing educators to join their New Abbotsford Campus team. This is a full time position. Please email your resume to: gentebellamarketing@gmail.com OR apply in person at our Chilliwack Campus at 9222 Young Rd. Attn: Genny Morran No phone calls please.
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UCLUELET HARBOUR SEAFOODS is currently seeking FISH CUTTERS This position requires the ability to fillet a minimum of 150Lbs of Rockfish fillets with a 30% Skin- off recovery (500 Round Pounds) per hour or, 140 or more whole Rockfish per hour. Apply by e-mail to: uhsjobs@pac seafood.com or call at Ph: 250-726-7768 x234
BLUEBERRY PICKERS
WANTED for 8 weeks in East Maple Ridge. ON BUS ROUTE
12538-248th Street
Call 604-727-5023
Senior Payroll Administrator Black Press is home to some of the oldest, most trusted community newspapers in North America. Market by market these are the leading newspapers in their communities with history dating back to the 1800s. As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in BC, Alberta, Yukon and four US states. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will provide support for processing the Canadian payroll for 1700 employees accurately, on-time and in compliance with legislation, company policies and 10 different collective agreements.
.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
You will be required to assist in the interpretation and application of company policies and collective agreements with respect to compensation, benefits, vacation and other leaves. You will possess strong communication skills and are able to support our payroll administrators and department managers. You have a sound knowledge of payroll costing and liability reconciliations. FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944
Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com
Only those of interest will be contacted.
Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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You have the ability to identify and implement process improvements, and help advance the department. You are experienced in extracting and reporting information with advanced Excel skills. You are an analytical problem solver with the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail. You have your PCP certification and several years’ experience with large payrolls. This is a new full-time, permanent position located in our Fraser Valley office and has opportunity for career advancement.
EDUCATION Program Name Seniors Outreach & Home Support
Program Position Housekeeper (part-time) Position starting ASAP
If you want to be part of a great company, with terrific benefits and a commitment to staff excellence, please send your resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attention: Robert Gale 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5
This position is open to male and female applicants. This position requires Union membership.
or e-mail: robgale@blackpress.ca
For further information please refer to our website at:
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition closes: July 10, 2015
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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GREENHOUSE workers needed. Full and Part-time available now. Apply in person at 13460 Rippington Rd. $11.00/hr.
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40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.
Duties: D Provide excellent customer D Perform housekeeping duties D Cash register operation D Maintain the warehouse & yard in a neat & tidy fashion D Load cars & trucks with sacked feed, fertilizer, hay, twine, shavings, etc. D Other duties assigned
Available routes in Maple Ridge
Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011003 - 120 Ave, 120B Ave, 121 Ave, 121A Ave, 121B 41011009 - 117 A Ave, Bonson Rd, Hammond Rd, Wildwood Cres.N. 41011033 - Callaghan Close, Carter Close, Hoffmann Way, Sutton Ave, Thorburn Way. 41021062 - 124 Ave, 191 St, 191B St, McMyn Rd (Townhomes).
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Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS 40000039 - 113A Ave, 114 Ave, 114A Ave, 233A St, 234A St, Cottonwood Dr. 40000076 - 106B Ave, 248 St, 248A St, 249 St, Jackson Rd, Robertson St. 40100101 - Haney ByPass (Townhomes) 40210211 - 125B Ave, 126B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St. 40210216 - 125A Ave, 228th St, 124B Ave. 40220250 - 125A Ave, 126 Ave, 220 St, 220A St. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40400437 - 136 Ave, 136A Ave, 137 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 228B St, 229A St, Blake Loop. 40400442 - 138B Ave, 232 St, Silver Valley Rd 40400444 - 235 St, Larch Ave.
HELP WANTED
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Qualifications: D Sales experience D Grade 12 education D Customer service skills D Number & detailed oriented D Excellent communication skills D Able to lift 50lbs repeatedly D Must be available weekdays & weekends D Forklift experience is desirable If you are interested in becoming a member of our Team, please submit your resume to: pittmeadows@otter-coop.com or fax 604-465-0718 or apply in person 12343 Harris Rd. Pitt Meadows
Pipe Foreman Traffic Control Persons
Driver / Warehouse Worker “We Are Growing Again” We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude with willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start Monday-Friday. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent. If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume & abstract: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com
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The Pantry in Maple Ridge is now accepting applications for the above opportunities.
brian@mapleridgenews.com
WE OFFER:
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Marketing Consultant
Apply in person at: 21707 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge, B.C. (Quality Inn) No phone calls please!
The Mission Record, one of Canada’s leading community newspapers, has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to existing clients while successfully prospecting new business in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets.
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By joining an award winning community newspaper serving Langley and Aldergrove, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Langley Times will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self-motivated, determined and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Your customer service will be second to none. You will be experienced in cold call selling, creative marketing planning and experienced with online and social media marketing
If you are up to the challenge, please send your resume to: Kelly Myers Advertising Manager The Langley Times 20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4E6
Andrew Franklin Publisher 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: publisher@missioncityrecord.com Closing Date: Friday, July 17, 2015
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The Langley Times has an opening for a Multi Media Sales position.
The Langley Times is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Send your resume with cover letter by June 30th, 2015.
Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff.
We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Multi Media Sales
You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs. The Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is a must. Competitive Base Salary, Commission, Cell and Car Allowance. A car and a valid drivers license is required.
The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided.
Posting closes on Tuesday June 30th, 2015 • Carpenters • Labourers Carpenters Required F/T for CWL careers@cwlcontracting.com
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FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN-Must be a proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship, excellent wage & benefit package. Email resume brandon@brabymotors.com fax 1-250-832-4545. Braby Motors Salmon Arm BC.
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YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
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G & T Landscaping Strata, Commercial & Residential Services Weekly / Bi-Weekly Rates • Lawn Cut • Weed Eating • Garden Bed Maintenance • Hedge Trimming • Aerating • Fertilizing • More * WCB *Insured *Licensed
Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046
Palm, Tarot & Psychic Energy. Tells Past, Present & Future
CARETAKER needed for a 15 unit motel in Delta. Free accommodation plus income included in the package. This position is ideal for a couple. For more information Call (604) 943-2632 or email: manager@beachgrovemotel.com.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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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
TYBO CONTRACTING is quickly becoming an industry leader in the excavating & civil contracting business. Tybo is currently retained by some of the largest developers in B.C. We are currently offering top wage & benefit pkgs as well as opportunities for advancement. Email resumes to:
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PERSONAL SERVICES
778-387-7291
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566
CONCRETE & PLACING
HERFORT CONCRETE
NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured
Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620
UNIQUE CONCRETE
DESIGN
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
778-231-9675, 778-231-9147
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CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
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.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.
WestPine MDF is a division of West Fraser Mills, located in Quesnel, BC.
ELECTRICAL TRADES PERSON
Preferred candidates are Industrial Electricians possessing red seal certification as a Journeyman Electrician. A good understanding of process systems, PLC, Wonderware, and instrumentation are an asset. Attention to safety and efficiency is a must. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required to work in a team environment. WestPine offers a very competitive wage and benefits package among solid wood divisions. Quesnel is a growing community of 25, 000 located in central British Columbia and offers a close knit, friendly atmosphere with modern recreation, education and medical facilities, and excellent outdoor living opportunities. West Fraser is one of the leading forest products companies in North America whose goals are straight forward: Leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products. Please submit your resume to: Jason Forman 300 Carradice Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z7 Fax: 250-991-7115 Email: Jason.Forman@westfraser.com
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GARDENING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300
LANDSCAPING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.
(604)465-1311
HOUSES FOR SALE
Uplands View Lot
Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
Two storey basement home with great room concept & deluxe open kitchen. Views of the valley, 3 bay garage off lane, games room & 3 large bedrooms on top floor. Offered at $569,900. Call Steve or Gloria Hamilton
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam 604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
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TOWNHOUSES
PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1108/mo - $1211/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available. 19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938
Impeccably Clean!
TRANSPORTATION 845
RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty 604-467-8881
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
604-465-3189
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
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WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MAPLE RIDGE
Reno’d 1 Bdrm suite $720/mo Util + sec pkng extra
PRESSURE WASHING
POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
Call Tim 604-612-5388
POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
No pets. Close to amen. Ref’s & Credit Check Req’d. ABC TREE MEN Pruning, Shaping, Tree Removal & Stump Grinding. 604-521-7594 604-817-8899
PETS
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
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
Call Ian 604-724-6373
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Available $810/mo. No Pets Ref’s & Credit check req’d
FIX-IT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
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~ FULLY INSURED ~
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
M.T. GUTTERS
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Pay-Less Pro Painting
Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
REAL ESTATE
When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
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Professional Installation
TREE SERVICES
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
NO Wood byproducts used
meadowslandscapesupply.com
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D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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PETS
McIntosh Plaza 1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Chuck 604-830-1960
5 ALASKAN HUSKIES, born May 20. 3 M, 2 F. 1st shots, Black, white & grey. $1250. 604-882-9683
Suit Mature Adults
22330 McIntosh Avenue
(604)463-6841 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
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in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
MISC SERVICES
✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 Accountable Roofing - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
Meadows Landscape Supply
604-465-1311
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MINI DACHSHUND puppies - born June 6, males & females, smooth coat, red. Raised by 13 yr old girl, well socialized. 1st shots & dewormed, $850 (will go toward education fund) 604-820-4827 Mission. TOY POODLES P/B puppies ready July 21st, reddy-brown, shots & dewormed, $1500. (604)814-3404
MOVING & STORAGE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MIRACLE MOVING HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
Established 1994
D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468 A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
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~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2men fr $45. SENIOR DISCOUNT.Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com
S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-upW Garbage Removal
Gardening
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock
Lawn Care
604-537-4140
Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
TOPSOIL
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SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
GET SERIOUS about selling those hard to sell items with an ad in the classifieds. Our readers are your next potential buyers. 604-575-5555
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
$25 Off with this Ad
Jerry, 604-500-2163
NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~
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VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
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APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE
Central Coquitlam Co-op Seniors Only Building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops
REAL ESTATE
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
OFFICE/RETAIL
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
746
ROOMS FOR RENT
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
Call 604-467-3944
MAPLE RIDGE
Look Who’s Hiring!
1 & 2 Bdrms available
Browse through bcclassified.com’s career and employment listings in the 100’s.
$840/mo & $940/mo
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities. 5 Bdrm custom built home across from French Immersion, on c/d/s. Newly reno’d. Call Rani to view by appt only 604-941-3977. Open house 10am-3pm. Sat & Sun, July 4th & 5th, 1691 Renton Ave Port Coquitlam. $950,000
HOMES FOR RENT
604-463-3000
RENTALS
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.
TREE SERVICES
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing 604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
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.
TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES.
736
MAPLE Ridge, West Central, 3bdrm rancher, 5 appls, ns/np, $1350. Avail now. Refs. 604-4962718
MISC. FOR SALE
AUTOS: To buy or sell your car, truck, RV, van, 4x4 or trailer - this category has it all. You’ll also find automotive supplies and classic cars for sale, or you can list the vehicle you’re seeking. call 604.575.5555
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
~ Free Estimates ~
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
ALL Natural, No Spray, Blueberries. U-Pick/We pick. Tanoa Farms, Pitt Meadows. 604-897-6303/ 460-6408
604 - 720 - 2009
LANDSCAPING
Fencing & Allan Block
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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
Top Line Projects Ltd.
New SRI *1296 s/f Double wides fr $85,488. *New SRI 14’ wides fr $69,988. Repossessed mobile homes from $1900. www.glenbrookhomes.net
PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.
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SUITES, LOWER
PORT COQ. Oxford Heights. Newly reno’d 2bdr gr/lvl, full bath, w/d. Priv yard w/patio. Avail now, ns/np, ref’s req. $1150 incl utils. 604-807-9612.
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10yrs
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Shop local. Experience Downtown Maple Ridge.
PIANOS ON THE STREET
Maria’s Vapor Emporium
is a public music project that has been engaging communities since 2014, and the Downtown Maple Ridge BIA is bringing it to Memorial Peace Park!
22465 North Ave, Maple Ridge 604-467-6513 Electronic Cigarettes & Supplies Buy Any Starter Kit and Receive Three 10ml Bottles of
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Lougheed Hw Fraser St.
This summer, a compassion-themed piano will be placed in the Bandstand for all to play and enjoy.
North Ave
VALUE $27.00 EXPIRES July 31, 2015
Launch Party: Party
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July 8th, at the Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group: Movie in the Park evening market. Come play the piano!
We will be closed from Sunday July 12 till Friday, July 24 at 5:00 pm. for holidays
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#100 22550 Dewdney Trk Rd., Maple Ridge
Haney Dragon
OFF 10% Pick-up orders over $20.00
Mike has a special interest and focused practice in Sports Therapy and Active Rehabilitation. He is a member of the Professional Practice Group - Sports through the RMTBC, a Registered Therapy Provider with Sports Med BC, and has over 15 years experience. He has worked extensively with high level hockey teams, motor sport athletes, as well as weekend warriors. Mike is dedicated to keeping up with the advancements and current research in Sports Massage Therapy and pain management. Maple Ridge Massage Therapy is very pleased to have Mike as an Associate Therapist.
• BBQ Pork Chow Mein or Fried Rice • Dry Garlic Chicken Wings • Vegetable Chop Suey • 5 Mini Spring Rolls.
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No substitutions. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
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Open 11:30am-10pm everyday
604-463-3116 22242 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
www.HaneyDragon.ca
*prices and times subject to change without notice.
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DEWDNEY TRUNK
222 ST.
(within 8km)
Pitt Meadows Min. $25.00 (within 5km)
Helping you find better health.
Family Special!
Maple Ridge Min. $20.00
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Happy Hour!
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London Drugs #165 - 22709 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge
*some restrictions apply
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now open in Maple Ridge!
at Paliottis
Sunday - Thursday after 8:00 pm* *With one alcohol purchase
ON MEAT & SEAFOOD f Hal * PASTA DISHES Price ON SELECTED DRINKS
We source all our food locally – fresh & local, come and taste the difference
Micro-Brewery M F Featuring C Craft Beer made on-site GROWLER REFILLS
Doctor’s referral not required. Please call our Advanced Manual Therapy Clinic for an appointment or book online.
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Maple Ridge Massage Therapy Clinic
Chinese Restaurant • Est. 2003
FREE DELIVERY!
REGULAR HOURS: WEDS/THURS 5 - 9 PM, FRI/SAT 11:30-2:30 AND 5-10 PM, SUN NOON-9 PM; CLOSED MON/TUES
DAILY S SPECIAL
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PORTUGUESE CONTINENTAL & CANADIAN CUISINE
Stop S top by by for for a ta t taste as of our fresh beer on tap, then take some home to enjoy!
• Indian Pale • Amber Ale Ale • Honey • Blonde Ale Brown Ale
Tues/Weds/Thur 3-7 pm, Fri/Sat noon-8pm, Sun noon-6pm, closed Mon
22775 Dewdney Trunk, Maple Ridge 604-479-0999
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