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Forest fires in southwestern B.C. and Washington State have caused air conditions that are canceling flights at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport and had the Fraser Health Authority issue a health alert. Fire smoke hung in the air over Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows early Sunday and Monday, creating a sky that was entirely a haze, with just a pink blot of sun. Harbour Air’s flight from Pitt Meadows Airport to Victoria at 7:30 a.m. on Monday morning had to be cancelled due to limited visibility in the smoky sky. Harbour Air also cancelled other flights in the region. See Haze, 3
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Temperatures are baking and there’s no rain in the making, but the fish in the South Alouette River are surviving, thanks to the river – just being a river. The outlet from the Alouette Lake reservoir is maintaining a minimum flow and trees and bushes along the river bank are cooling the water and insulating young salmon from possibly fatal jumps in water temperature. “We’re definitely checking it here, and it, of course, is warmer than usual,” said Nicole Driedger, interim director of ARMS. “We’re not sounding alarm bells yet.” She said two weeks ago, on June 22, the water temperature in the South Alouette River at Allco Park hatchery at the north end of 248th Street was 17 C. On July 3, the temperature was 21 C. “The fish start stressing at 23 C and they start dying at 25 C.” Coho and chum fry were released into the river earlier this spring, while the wild coho wait around a year before making a run for the open Pacific Ocean. “They’re still alive, so obviously, the river is doing its job.” Driediger said the outflow from Alouette Lake is below the surface level, which means the water that’s running out of the dam is
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Sophie Smith of ARMS checks the temperature in the South Alouette River on Monday, when it reached 21 C. cooler than at the surface. Then, as the water flows down the river, it’s cooled some more thanks to vegetation above, in and around the river. However, the temperature of water that’s being released could increase as the lake level drops. There’s no snow melt, after a warm and dry winter, to feed into the lake. “It’s extremely important not to cut down a whole bunch of vegetation,” said Driedger.
Then water temperatures would climb, she added. “It is, ecologically, doing well,” Driediger said of the river system. “We’ll hit the panic button if we don’t get the fall rains, because the fall rains bring the fish back.” She also referred to a recent meeting by the Alouette monitoring committee, which also said river conditions were adequate. Since 1999, there have been only 35 days when the recorded water temperature for the entire South
Alouette was higher than 21 C. She didn’t know about the conditions of the North Alouette River, which is naturally fed by the watershed instead of the reservoir. It’s a scarier story in the Kanaka Creek system, says Ross Davies, with the Kanaka Education and Environmental Partnership Society. “We haven’t had a stretch like this ever – that I can remember. “I can’t stress enough, this is off the charts.
“You get the sense that something has changed, something is wrong.” He’s lived in Maple Ridge since 1988 and has never seen the 38 C temperatures he saw Sunday. Davies said that temperatures in Kanaka Creek, upstream of the Bell Irving Hatchery on 256th Street, hit 23 C for a few hours in the afternoon. Then the waterflow from the ground-fed tributaries cooled it down. “This year, for all intents and purposes, summer started in April and it’s just sort of gone from there.” The steam flow is about a third of what is usually is, he added. Juvenile salmon in the stream could see their numbers drop as more die from predation. But if the fall rains return and stream levels come back to the usual levels, the returning salmon will be able to get up the stream to spawn. For the next week at least, there’s no change expected in the sunny, hot weather according to Environment Canada. Davies said baby salmon are trying to get out of the main stem of Kanaka, where daytime temps reach about 20 C, into the smaller tributaries, such as Thornvale Creek, which are spring fed and have cooler water at 17 C. But the smaller streams mean fish are more visible to other creatures looking for a snack. “They’re really looking for cooler water so they’re more vulnerable to predators right now.”
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There was a four-car accident at the Pitt River Bridge early on Sunday morning, and occupants of all four vehicles were injured. Coquitlam RCMP were conducting road checks in the eastbound lane, looking for impaired drivers, just east of the Pitt River Bridge. At approximately 1 a.m., a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed slammed into the back of the line of vehicles that were stopped for the roadblock, causing a chain-reaction accident that involved three other vehicles. All four drivers suffered “moderate but non-lifethreatening injuries,” according to Coquitlam RCMP media relations. The driver who is alleged to have caused the accident was given a Breathalyzer test, but was found to not have been drinking. “The driver, obviously, was not paying attention and rear-ended the vehicle. It is possible they fell asleep,” RCMP Cpl. Quentin Frewing told CBC News. The driver was given a ticket for driving without due care and attention. RCMP looking for teen Police are looking for the public’s help in locating 18-year-old Mikayla May Stubitsch. The teen left home a few weeks ago and while police have some idea where she might be, they want to make sure she’s safe. Anytime a young person leaves their home, police are concerned, said civilian media spokesman Dan Herbranson. “We want to make sure they are safe and in good health.” Stubitsch left home though without a cellphone or access to money. However, she may have met up with a friend and gone to Vancouver Island. If so, police want the teen to contact her family. She’s described as Caucasian, 5’6” weighing about 120 pounds. • Ridge Meadows RCMP, 604-463-6251.
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Yellow grass There should be a lot of yellow lawns in the coming months. As of Friday, Metro Vancouver is calling to cut lawn watering to one day a week. No power washing driveways or decks for aesthetic purposes, either. Watering school yards, sports fields, cemeteries and golf courses should be minimal. All this because B.C. has basically been having summer since April. It hardly rained in May or June, and Sunday the temperature reached 38 C in parts of Maple Ridge. Given the long dry spell, water reserves have tanked recently. Water use is up almost 20 per cent in the region. So the time to conserve is now. What water we manage to conserve now will help to avoid shortages in the months ahead.
Water use is up almost 20 per cent in the region. So the time to conserve is now. Stage 3 is next and would mean pools and hot tubs can’t be refilled. Public fountains would have to be turned off. Watering plants with tap water would be prohibited. Watering your lawn with a hose for hours in the morning would also be a no. With the normally hot July and August still to come, we can be assured that water will be more in demand. If that means sacrificing your green lawn for one resembling a wheat field, then so be it. At least you don’t have to cut it, which also helps conserve energy or improve air quality. Be a good neighbour. –The News
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some time within the next 85 years. Clark visited General Fusion in May to announce her new climate action advisory panel, which has to give her a plan to take to Paris next December. That’s the next big United Nations climate summit, where Trudeau hopes to lead a delegation of premiers to stop the flow of “fossil awards” given to Canada by people in polar bear suits. Asked about the fusion reactor she had just toured, Clark laughed off the question, comparing it to the “flux capacitor” used for time travel in the Michael J. Fox movie Back to the Future. Trudeau recently told university students that we need to change our concepts of time and space, and he didn’t seem to be kidding. The point here for voters is that all these leaders, Harper, Trudeau, Clark and many others, are talking down to you. You aren’t sophisticated enough to understand this climate business. The Pope has weighed in, assuring us that carbon trading systems are not going to cut it. This is a rebuke to California, Quebec and the European Union, where effective carbon trading is, like controlled fusion, just around the corner. Pope Francis warned that our “throwaway culture” views nature “solely as a source of profit and gain” and so people won’t voluntarily do the right thing. (The results of the Metro Vancouver transit plebiscite could be interpreted this way, if you ignore the bumbling, waste and political posturing that really did it in.) The Pope concludes that there is “an
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urgent need” for a “true world political authority” to impose order on the greedy capitalist humans that infest our beautiful planet. Presumably this would be the run by the UN, so my advice is to start hoarding candles and cat food now. B.C.’s frozen carbon tax has ceased to have much effect, with gasoline consumption back up over 2008 levels amid the usual volatility of prices. Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes.
Gasoline is going for around $1.30 a litre, despite the prolonged slump in crude oil prices, and people have basically forgotten about this tax on top of all the other gas taxes. Perhaps B.C. can brag in Paris about the Pacific Carbon Trust, which limps along after its near-death experience in 2013. The trust continues to divert tax dollars from B.C. government operations to purported carbon-saving activities, including paying coastal First Nations not to log the portions of forests that they demanded be preserved. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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Editor, The News: Re: Maple Ridge tops No vote (The News, July 3). It was no surprise to me that the people of Maple Ridge voted 3-1 against the proposed transit financing referendum. They are in tune with the rest of Metro Vancouver when it comes to the manner in which the transit system is managed. Governance is the key to this issue. I’ll never understand why the politicians of today do not realize they have no business taking our hard earned tax money and using it to spend on a propaganda campaign to convince us why we should vote for this financing. The No side had to do the job on a shoestring budget, none of which was from my tax pocket.
Bruce McWilliam · Re: Education’s future looks bleak (Sidewinder, July 3). Unfortunately the unions donate heavily to elect candidates so quite often we only end up getting who they like, especially considering B.C. schools are often the largest employer in many communities.
Don’t blame unions Brian Topping · Re: Education’s future looks bleak (Sidewinder, July 3). Oh, don’t blame the unions for your bloody problems. With such low voter turnouts, whoever can organize the most voters to actually bother to get to the polls will win. And the entire problem with public education lies at the feet of the Liberal government, after years of chronic underfunding. Its yearly increases for education and health care are less than the rate of inflation and do not cover basic operating costs (heat, light, supplies), never mind giving the employees wages that keep up with inflation. Meanwhile, it inflates its own salaries and deflects the criticism to other areas. Now, with Bill 11, any school board that protests the behaviour of this government and perhaps dare to submit a real ‘what it would cost to run our schools’ kind of budget will be replaced by Minister peter Fassbender. This government is poison and must be removed.
The people who have been managing the transit operations to date have shown a disregard for the concern we all have when it comes to spending our money.
“Look to our trading nations to assist us with the transit financing necessary to help them get their raw materials to markets overseas while making our ability to move around in the same region that much more efficient.” Too much is paid to Ian Jarvis, his temporary replacement and all of the others
at the trough of the transit pay cheques. If the leaders are seeking ways to fund these projects, I would start by suggesting a tax of approximately 50 cents per ton of every raw material (coal, sulphur, oil, timber), which passes through the Metro Vancouver region on the railways, CN and CP. Look to our trading nations to assist us with the transit financing necessary to help them get their raw materials to markets overseas while making our ability to move around in the same region that much more efficient. Think outside the box. Ask the taxpayer for suggestions and don’t brush off any good ones. Mike Boileau Maple Ridge
Goats should eat roof of pump station Editor, The News: Just got back after several months out of country and drove by the vaunted pumping station at Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway. Not only is it the ugliest edifice in the district, the builders made it even uglier by growing what appears to be crab-
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Maple Ridge could also get another facility similar to the Alouette Heights, a 45-unit supportive housing complex on Brown Avenue, that opened in 2012. “There’s definitely some interest on the province’s part to do another Alouette Heights, if that’s in the interest of the city, which I think it is,” said Bing. Alouette Heights is funded by B.C. Housing, with the city donating the land on which it sits. Bing toured the facility Friday and said he doesn’t recall any time limits on tenancies. “I’m not sure you could arbitrarily pick a number,” of months that a person would be allowed to stay at the Heights. Read has criticized Bing earlier for not stepping up to help the city with the homeless camp that developed on Cliff Avenue this spring. Bing, though, says he was never formally asked to be involved. Councillors wanted to ensure whatever gains are made by reducing the numbers of unsheltered people on the streets are not lost as more homeless move into the area. Read said when someone new comes into the camp, the permanent residents and the street outreach workers would know about it and discourage them from locating there. Every tent
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History of fighting fires Looking Back By Matthew Shields
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ire was a major threat to the wood-framed communities of Port Hammond and Port Haney. Port Hammond lost several buildings along Maple Crescent in 1916; Port Haney, on River Road in 1932. House fires were common throughout the urban and rural portions of the district, where almost all homes used wood-burning stoves for heat. Fires were also frequent in the foothills north and east of town, where logging companies ran heavy machinery, with sparks and flames, in the summer’s dry woods. An enormous 1931 blaze started at the Brown and Kirkland logging operation based on Pitt Lake, burnt over the northern slope of the Golden Ears mountains and down the valley of Gold Creek, decimating the forest in that area and barring the return of industrial logging to the area around Alouette Lake. Before 1945, the city had no organized fire protection. Firefighting was a community effort, undertaken by citizens with the equipment at hand. Port Haney and Hammond voted to construct public water systems only in the late 1920s. In the 1916 fire in Hammond, labourers at the lumber mill helped witnesses stage a bucket brigade from the nearest water source – the Fraser River. Telephone calls were placed to Port Coquitlam and New Westminster, which had “pump trucks” capable of maintaining a water line, but neither was able to respond. The municipality of Point Grey, separate from Vancouver until 1929, did respond – taking three hours to arrive. Damages from this fire were estimated at $65,000 – equivalent to $1.25 million in improvements today. Pressure to organize the local response to fires came to a head in 1945, after the house of the Bailey family on 15th Avenue (236th Street) caught fire while Mrs. Bailey returned a lantern to a neighbour. Despite the efforts of neighbours, the house burned down, killing two children. This tragic incident spurred the community to action. Spencer Pallot chaired a public meeting, resulting in the foundation of the Haney Volunteer Fire Department. Council voted to allocate $400 towards urgently needed firefighting equipment, and the existing air raid siren was used as a fire warning. The volunteers would be covered under municipal insurance. Under first fire chief Jack Stanyer, who was unpaid, volunteers visited other valley centres to study their units and procedures. Stanyer remained chief at the time of the disastrous and well-remembered fire at the Maple Ridge High School in 1953. By this time, renamed the Maple Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, the municipal force was assisted by firefighters in the service of B.C. Forest Products at the Hammond Mill. Although Stanyer lamented publicly that low water pressure in the municipal pipes had made the efforts difficult, the response time was reported as only a few minutes. Population growth has since demanded the construction of fire halls in Hammond, Haney, and Whonnock, with a fourth planned for Albion. The department now includes about 55 full-time paid employees, in addition to about 60 paid-oncall members. This summer has so far been one of the driest on record. – Matthew Shields, Maple Ridge Museum.
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framework to show how such facilities would be paid for, over time. The discussions with the YMCA will take place following council’s recent approval of $5.5 million in renovations to the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre. Those are proceeding regardless. “We need another one,” Read said. But it’s going to take time, to save for the facility and to examine the finances to see if there are various ways to pay for it. Sports fields continue to be her top priority for improving recreation in Maple Ridge. Council recently approved seeking grant funding to create artificial surfaces in Albion Sports Fields. “I think this council is very clear, we need fields.” Coun. Craig Speirs wasn’t as enthusiastic as some on council. “There’s a lot of stuff that we’re seeing and a pool is at the bottom of my list,” he said. “The biggest challenge for us is the recreation master plan was never funded,” Read added. “This is what we need to be saving for.”
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most voters would agree that the region is growing and needs more transit infrastructure, and most would not take issue with the plan as presented. They voted no because of their “challenges” with Translink, he said. He said Becker’s motion is “good process.” “If we can move water and sewage throughout the region and cooperate, we can use a similar model to move people and goods throughout the region,” Becker said. He expects the motion to stimulate informed debate about alternatives. “But it’s a notice of motion – I may not even get a seconder.” He added that TransLink is “a creature of the province,” and Victoria would have to pass new legislation in order to change the governance. However, he believes the conversation should start soon, and the mayor’s council should play a leading role.
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Stage 2 for watering rules By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
The new street trees need your help during the heat wave, but if your lawn has gone that crispy brown – forget about it. The City of Maple Ridge is asking its residents to do two things during the drought that’s descended on to B.C. this long, hot summer. First, it’s asking people with young street trees in front of their homes, to give them about 70 litres of water, twice a week. That can be done by setting a garden hose to a slow trickle and leaving it under the tree for four hours, either before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m., a couple days a week. Another way of watering the young trees is by punching holes in a 23-litre pail and leaving it under the tree. Put a ring of bark mulch around to keep in the water. Another way of wa-
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Watering lawns is now restricted to once a week. tering trees is to use a deep-root watering attachment available in most nurseries. But that’s all residents have to do for street trees. Piling dirt or bark mulch up the tree trunk will kill the tree. As for any pruning, leave that to the city’s crews. Maple Ridge’s second request is to only water lawns once a week. That’s a result of Metro Vancouver moving to Stage 2 watering restrictions on Friday. People can now only
water their lawns once a week – between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., Mondays only for evennumbered addresses and Thursdays only for odd-numbered address. An hour of water is enough for most lawns. More watering is allowed for newly planted lawns, but a permit is needed from Maple Ridge city hall. Watering is still OK for flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees and
garden ponds. But hosing down driveways just to make it look good or pressure-washing a house is banned. That can only be done for heath or safety reasons for preparing a surface for painting. People can still wash their pickup trucks or SUVs, or boat, as long as they use a springloaded shut-off nozzle. According to the city’s website, one hour of lawn sprinkling uses as much water as 25 toilet flushes, five loads of laundry and five dishwasher loads, combined. The same watering restrictions are in force in Pitt Meadows. “We are seeing record temperatures and there was virtually no rain in June when normally we have rain on about 12 days,” Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore said. “We all have to do our part and conserve water whenever possible, and that now includes only watering lawns once a week.”
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The Staff and Grad Class of 2015 would like to acknowledge all of the businesses and families who generously donated their time or prizes to make our Dry Grad celebration so successful. Thanks to all the parents who helped organize fundraisers, volunteered their time and contributed to the success of Dry Grad 2015. We could not have done it without you! LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS: Albion Pizzeria Atkinson Family Befor Property Restoration Blue Line Sports Bruce’s Country Market Coopers Foods CUPE Local 498 Delizie Italian Bakery and Bistro City of Maple Ridge Domino’s Pizza Gordon Food Service Canada Heinz Intercity Packers International Pacific Sales
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Grant Vlahovic (left) joins Leanne Koehn, Derek Boe and Brooke Knudson in Emerald Pig’s production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale: A Faerie Tale for a Summer’s Eve. at Spirit Square, Pitt Meadows and from July 23 to 25 at Memorial Peace Park. All shows begin with entertainment at 7 p.m. before the main performance 8 p.m. For director Young, the challenge of A Winter’s Tale lies in conveying the message of redemption on the
part of the main character. “Really, it’s about how do we get back from the really bad things we’ve done,” said Young. “And more importantly, how do we really forgive ourselves.” Young said this is always a play she had wanted to direct and is ex-
cited for the opportunity to finally bring the characters to life. That she gets to direct the play outdoors in such a community-friendly venue is an added bonus. “The thing about community theatre is that it’s open to everyone. You have people who have never
done Shakespeare, kids who are new to it and are so excited, and people who have been with Emerald Pig for years,” said Young. “But it’s fun in that fact that everyone pulls together.” She said an example of that is the casting of deaf actor Jonathan Scott, playing the character off Time. “There’s a beautiful scene where Time is using sign language to deliver his lines while it’s being dubbed over the speakers. It’s wonderful.” She said the continued success of Emerald Pig comes from its volunteers behind the scenes. With a cast close to 20 for this year’s production, the play relies on the countless people donating their time to building sets and designing costumes. Young said the dedication of everyone involved has an infectious spirit. “It’s really inclusive of the whole community, from kids to seniors and everyone in between. We do it because we love it. We were out here Sunday all day and it was 38 degrees.” Young said patrons are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair or blankets. The Friends in Need Food Bank will be taking donations. • For more information visit www.emeraldpig.ca.
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The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association is hoping to strike the right key with visitors to Memorial Peace Park this summer. The DMRBIA has joined up with provincial Piano Teachers Federation to launch the inaugural Pianos on the
Street project. The piano will be placed on the bandstand at Memorial Peace Park from July 8 until September 26 and will be free to use for the public to create music. The unveiling of the piano will take place July 8 at 7:15 p.m. Following the event, the DMRBIA will host its movie
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“Most importantly we want to be able to bring culture to the streets and make it accessible for everyone to enjoy,” said Boekhorst. The piano was painted by artists of the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living, under directorship of Ilse Phillips and assistance of artist in residence Robi Smith.
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Ridge women on Team Canada Larissa Franklin with seniors, Elizabeth Murphy with juniors By Neil Corbett Sports@mapleridgenews.com
The Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship is under way at Softball City in Surrey, and Maple Ridge’s softball fans watching national teams will have some locals to cheer for. Larissa Franklin is an impact player for the senior women’s team, and this week Elizabeth Murphy was selected for the junior team. She is a pitcher and first baseman for the White Rock Renegades, and was the MVP pitcher at the 2014 nationals. The juniors play in the Futures Gold division of the Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship Murphy from July 3-12, before competing at the WBSC XI Junior Women’s World Softball Championship Aug. 9-15 in Oklahoma City, OK. Murphy is going into Grade 12 at Maple Ridge secondary. Her goal is to win an NCAA athletic scholarship, and study engineering. Another local, Rae Samuelson, was chosen an a team alternate. Franklin finished her distinguished college career with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers of
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Both local throwers with Dynamo Throws of Maple Ridge medlaled at the national junior championships in Edmonton over the weekend. Natasha Akbarizadeh won the women’s hammer throw – her second national title in three years. Her throw of 57.08 meters ranks her fourth all-time in Can-
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This offer includes the Gold level of coverage. Retail value of ASP is based on MSRP $1,200/$1,400/$1,500/$1,500/$1,700/$1,700/$2,000 for a new 2015 Micra®(excluding S trim)/Versa Note/Sentra/Altima Sedan/Juke®/Rogue/Pathfinder. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ≠Representative monthly lease offer based on any new 2015 Rogue S FWD CVT (Y6RG15 AA00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 S M6 (C4LG55 AA00)/2015 Versa Note 1.6 S M5 (B5RG55 AA00). 0.99%/0.%/0% lease APR for a 60/60/60 month term equals monthly payments of $255/$158/$146 with $0 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices and payments include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $15,280/$9,454/$8,767. $1,000/$1,000/$700 My Choice Bonus Cash included in advertised offer. Conditions apply. †Representative finance offer based on any new 2015 Micra SR MT (S5SG55 AA10). Selling price is $16,905 financed at 0% apr equals 84 monthly payments of $201 monthly for a 84 month term. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $16,905. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. $500 My Choice bonus cash is included in advertised offers. Conditions apply. X $11,565 selling price which includes MSRP and freight & fess for a new 2015 Nissan Micra® 1.6 S, MT (S5LG55 AA10). Conditions apply. VModels shown $36,598/25,965/$21,115/18,405 Selling price for a new 2015 Rogue SL AWD Premium (Y6DG15 BK00)/ 2015 Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG15 AA00)/2015 Versa Note 1.6 SL CVT (B5TG15 AE00)/2015 Micra® 1.6 SR 4 AT (S5SG75 AE00). *X±≠VFreight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,567/$1,695/$1,567) air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, applicable fees (all which may vary by region), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. Offers, prices and features subject to change without notice. ††The Nissan Loyalty Offer (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who (as of Feb, 1, 2015) lease/leased, finance/financed or own/owned a 2009 or newer Nissan brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”). Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current or previous ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to a co-owner/co-leasee of the Existing Vehicle who resides within the same household as the intended recipient of the Offer. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through NCI and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of stackable loyalty dollars (“Loyalty Dollars”), as follows: (i) Micra/Versa/Sentra ($500); (ii) Juke/Altima/Rogue ($600); (iii) Frontier/Xterra/Leaf/Murano/Pathfinder ($800); and (iv) Maxima/Z/Titan, Armada/GT-R ($1000). Loyalty Dollars will be applied before taxes which means they are inclusive of all applicable taxes. Alternatively, if the eligible customer elects to purchase or lease/finance an Eligible New Vehicle (excluding GT-R and Leaf) other than through NCF, then he/she will receive a three-year/48,000 kilometers (whichever comes first) Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan which consists of a maximum of 6 service visits, each consisting of 1 oil change (using conventional 5W30 motor oil) and 1 tire rotation. For complete details on the Oil Change and Tire Rotation Plan, ask your dealer. Offer has no cash redemption value and can be combined with other offers. Offer valid on Eligible New Vehicles purchased/leased/financed and delivered between June 2 – June 30, 2015. For more information see IIHS.org. The Nissan Sentra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ALG is the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. ∞Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) Entry Level Segmentation, June 2015. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©2015 Nissan Canada Inc. Nissan Financial Services Inc. is a division of Nissan Canada Inc.
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Royals can clinch league pennant at Hammond Stadium came out hot as they mercied the Aldergrove Dodgers 10-0 in six innings. Trevor Biggin dominated on the
mound for the Royals, allowing only two hits while striking out five. The Royals’ fourth and final round-robin game saw them beat the Spruce Grove White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings. Injates drove in Domenic Baptista in the 10th to secure the walk-off win and a place in the semi-finals. Trevor Reed threw 7.2 innings allowing four runs while striking out six. In Sunday morning’s semi-final the Royals shut out the White Rock Jr. Tritons 6-0. Bailey, in his second start of the tournament, was lights-out on the mound, throwing a complete game shutout while fanning seven. Brayden Slaughter led the way offensively, going 3-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI. Kyron Smith also had a strong game, going 1-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base. The championship was a rematch with Spruce Grove. Much like the day before, this game was a barnburner that came right down to the final pitch between two solid teams. The Royals jumped out to an early lead and held a 4-0 advantage after four innings. Spruce Grove, much as the Royals had done the night before, fought back and tied the game 4-4 after five innings. The Royals jumped back ahead and held a 5-4 lead going to the bottom of the seventh. However, the Royals could not hold on despite being a strike away from victory, as the White Sox scored two runs to win by a final of 6-5. Smith had a solid day at the plate, hitting a double and a triple with an RBI and a run scored. The Royals will return to league play this week, with five games on the schedule. Their magic number to clinch the regular season title is one, and they will have their first chance to secure their third pennant in five seasons with a win against Tri-City on Wednesday. The game is at 7 p.m. at Hammond Stadium.
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Lorraine Anne Steeves (nee Lougheed) 1934 - 2015 Lorraine was born in Vancouver B.C. to Norman Lougheed and Bea Lougheed (nee Welpton). She graduated the Vancouver School of Art in 1951 and had a lifelong love of calligraphy and china painting. In 1952 Lorraine married an American naval airman and moved to L.A., California. She gave birth to a son who died tragically of SIDS at two months old. After trouble conceiving again, they adopted a baby girl, Chriss, who is now 55 and living in California. In 1976, Lorraine and her mother came to B.C. for an aunt and uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary. She called an old Vancouver childhood boyfriend, Dave, just to say hello. They met, and feelings blossomed anew. A long distance romance ensued, with many visits back and forth, letters, and hours and hours spent on the telephone. They were married in 1980. Dave and Lorraine enjoyed many years of camping, canoeing, back-roading, and traveling to every end-of-the-road place in B.C. But in the last few years, Lorraine’s bad back and declining health slowed these activities, although the enjoyment of just being together endured to the end. Lorraine leaves behind husband Dave in Pitt Meadows, BC; daughter Chriss in California, and granddaughter Kerstin, also in California; step-daughter Judy in Delta, BC. The family is planning for a Celebration of Life sometime in August.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Jowett of Maple Ridge, BC. Paul, passed away peacefully holding his daughter’s hand on Friday, June 19. Paul is survived by his loving wife Linda of almost 43 years and his children: Chris (Marnie), Tracy (Mike), Kelly, Karen, Lisa (Scott), Andrew. Always finding time to cuddle in Grandad’s favourite chair, were his 7 grandchildren: Brendan, Ella, Hannah,Gavin, Isla, Autumn and Ethan. Paul is also survived by his sister Gloria (Pete) Higgins and niece Natasha, of Leamington Spa, UK. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 25th at 12:00 pm at Burnett Fellowship Church, 20639 123 Ave, Maple Ridge.
It is with great sadness, and great respect for all that Len endured after a solid 8 year battle with illness. He now rests in peace. A loving husband, father, brother, Opa. Co-Founder Maple Ridge Mechanical Contractors Ltd. 1967- 2003 QQQQQ QQQQ QQQQQ The family would like to thank the many many Healthcare professionals for all their care and compassion. Survived by his loving wife Jantiena by his side every step of the way. His older brother Jake (Rene) Groeneveld by his side every step of the way. Children & Grandchildren John (Mary) Groeneveld - Samantha, Lucas, Shayne, Emily - Armstrong. Annette (Will) Waterbeek - Larissa (Richie) Kozlowski, Blaine - Maple Ridge. Andrew Groeneveld - Maple Ridge. Christina (Kevin) Clark - Kyle, Jeremy, Riley - Vernon. Brothers George (Marge) Groeneveld. Floyd (Alice) Groeneveld. Red Deer Alberta. And many nephews and nieces. Pre deceased by Mother Elizabeth C.M. Groeneveld(de Man) - Rotterdam - Maple Ridge. Father Johannes Groeneveld - Rotterdam - Maple Ridge. Sister Penny (Jake) Kits - Edmonton. In Lue of Flowers, Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or The BC Cancer Foundation
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Accounts Receivable Clerk/Reception The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!
This position is part of the core office team in our Langley office and is a challenging admin. position requiring many different skill sets to deal with all aspects and components of the position. This position acts as a liaison between the Accounting dept. and the Sales/Shipping dept. with respect to the invoicing and inventory. Responsible for compliance with The Langley Concrete Group’s policies and procedures, timely and accurate invoicing, inputting of deposits, as well as inputting & monitoring of all documents, transactions and records impacting the Accounts Receivable system. The Accounts Receivable Clerk is expected to perform, in a timely and accurate manner, all tasks listed below while maintaining professionalism and confidentially in the performance of this important role in our Langley office environment. Qualifications and Position Requirements: • Preference will be given to candidates with Two plus years exp. in accounts receivable / collections and reception in a computerized accounting enviro. • Consistent, reliable attendance is req. in order to successfully perform & complete the essential job functions and duties of this position • Good knowledge of accounting principles is required Please send updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to hr@ langleyconcretegroup.com
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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:
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P/T Warehouse Worker/Store Clerk 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 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
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GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: https://www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.
Pipe Foreman Traffic Control Persons 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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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. 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. 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.
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BLIND & DRAPERY INSTALLER. Must have own van. Criminal record check. Some ladder work. $2000+/month. Call 604-820-1679
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Marketing Consultant 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. 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. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The Record combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to:
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273 www.interlawnlandscapes.com
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PLUMBING
#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. Local Plumber. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005 FIX-IT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
Meadows Landscape Supply
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PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING
MOVING & STORAGE
SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555. Dreaming of a NEW CAREER? Check out bcclassified.com’s Employment and Career Sections for information 604-575-5555 toll-free 1-866-575-5777
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
Impeccably Clean!
MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm suite. Avail now. $600/mo incl utils & cable. Call 604-467-8052, 604-347-7935 PITT MEADOWS, 2 bdrm suite, reduced rent for basic household help. Ref’s & Criminal record check req’d. 604-537-4618
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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
TRANSPORTATION 838
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking 1 & 2 bdrm. Available $810/mo. No Pets
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1990 FORD MOTOR HOME 27’ sleeps 6, excellent unit with 6 new tires. Must see. $7900. Call 604-768-6771 (Abbotsford)
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
Call Ian 604-724-6373
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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555 POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS
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$840/mo & $940/mo
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Accountable Roofing - Re-Roof Specialists. Cedar Conversion, Asphalt, Torch-on (604)760-7937
Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CKC Reg Sheltie Puppies sable CH bred-N.B. contract. $1500. Riverwind Shelties-Laura. 604-793-6768. COLLIE DOODLE (collie x poodle) puppies, born June 12, specially created, ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low/no shed for hypoallergenic, will be med. size about 50lbs 23-24in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, male & female, black and rare blue merle, home raised with kids. $950. Mission, 604-820-4827 LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie cross pups, 4 females @ $545.00 ea, 4 males @ $495.00 ea, 3 black, 3 tan with black & 2 rottie colour, vet checked, de-wormed. 8 weeks old. Phone 604-864-1004 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. P/B CANE CORSO PUPPIES, 1st shots, de-wormed, parents on site, ready to go! $1500. 604-802-8480. Purebred CAIRN TERRIER Pups Shots, dewormed. $800. House pets. 604-854-1978, 604-807-5204 SCOTTY / SCHNAUZER pups. 3 F, 1 M. Black/brown. 9/wks, Non-shed $600. 778-933-9026 (Chilliwack)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
STEEL BUILDINGS... “OUR BIG 35th ANNIVERSARY SALE” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12,140. One end Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Chuck 604-830-1960
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
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ROOM SPECIAL
MAPLE RIDGE. 11671 Fraser St. 2 bdrm corner apt. with view on 3rd floor. 750 sq. ft. $850/mo. Avail. now. 604-945-7490
PETS Biewer Yorkie.
www.paintspecial.com Prompt Delivery Available
~ FULLY INSURED ~
Central Coquitlam Co-op Seniors Only Building No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops
MAPLE RIDGE
female, 6mo, spayed, 5lbs, tattooed, microchipped, vaccinated, r a b i e s , house-train. 604-745-3352
Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
604-465-1311
Maple Ridge 1 bdrm g/l ste, incl hydro & gas, new laminate floors, avail now. $750m. 604-367-7673
Great Location
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit *CLEANING *REPAIRS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE
SUITES, LOWER
1 & 2 Bdrms available
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D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
$59.00 Per Ton
750
HOMES WANTED • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422
Pay-Less Pro Painting
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
M.T. GUTTERS
Call 604-467-3944
WCB Covered
NO Wood byproducts used
Professional Installation
22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
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When QUALITY Matters
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
Haney Motor Hotel
Call 604-464-7548
Non-Profit Seniors Housing (55+)
Years of Experience
.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure Washing, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping. Call Matt 604-465-5566
✶Dump Site Now Open✶
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
P.Meadows - Solaris Towers Concrete Hi-rise. Great Views! Avail Aug 1st: *1 Bd +den $1175. *2 Bd +den $1475. *3 Bd $1665.
Derek Manor
627
.give and take tree service 778.872.8406
Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair
ROOMS FOR RENT
Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.
604-859-4554 / 604-854-5408 ancorahousing@gmail.com
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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Professional Property Management Services
Max. 2 people - No pets Low monthly maintenance fee includes hydro. Close to hospital & all amenities. AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
MISC SERVICES
604-463-3000
Your Choice for Property Management (Since 1990)
ANCORA HOUSING SOCIETY
Refund. Membership fee $55,000
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
APARTMENT/CONDO
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
2 bdrm. 850 sq. ft. Apt.
*Rototilling *Levelling *Gardens *Loader Work *Brush Cutter *Plowing
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APARTMENT/CONDOS
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
RENTALS 706
OFFICE/RETAIL
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
ABBOTSFORD
~ Free Estimates ~
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
REAL ESTATE
741
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE
last unit in the bldg facing the west Coast express train station
609
604-941-2263 / 604-725-7246
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
Friday,Saturday,Sunday 11am to 6 pm #10-12350 Harris Road
TREE SERVICES
Ed’s ROTOTILLING & LANDSCAPING
* WCB *Insured *Licensed
New Italian clothes under $19 A lot of household ~ $1 to $15
RENTALS
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
MOVING SALE 8-3 SATURDAY, JULY 11, 23021 Foreman Drive. EVERYTHING MUST GO. wellstatedstaging@gmail.com
CLOSING OUT SALE • • •
REAL ESTATE
GARAGE SALES
Pitt Meadows
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
FURNITURE
MAPLE RIDGE: Sat. July 11, 9am 4pm. 21508 BERRY AVE. Lots of assorted goods, wedding decor, etc
ELECTRICAL
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
Oak Dining Room Suite - hutch, 6 chairs, 2 leaves - New condition -$1300: 4 pce oak bdrm suite, immac. condition- $300: Medical Bed $300: (778)837-6983
$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
ALL Natural, No Spray, Blueberries. U-Pick/We pick. Tanoa Farms, Pitt Meadows. 604-897-6303/ 460-6408
AFFORDABLE MOVING
F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
604 - 720 - 2009
UNIQUE CONCRETE
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604-463-2236 604-463-7450 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
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~ JOBS: Whether you’re looking to find or fill a position, this is where your search begins.
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OFFICE/RETAIL
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL 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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OFFICE/RETAIL
2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE V6, totally loaded, incl: blue tooth, back up camera. 98,100/km’s. $13,900. Text/Call 604-209-5530.
OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.
Contact Jim at 604-476-2720
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