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‘Ban the deed, not the breed’ Recent attacks ignite call for ban on pit bulls By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com
Lougheed Highway near Laity Street, it could afford an injunction. “I’ve seen this town go downhill so fast, it’s unbelievable.” In addressing the crowd, Telford noted there were no council members present. “Interesting, isn’t it?” The walk followed 224th Street to Lougheed Highway then down the Haney Bypass to the entrance of the camp. Stretch, along with several Ridge Meadows RCMP, were there to ensure protesters didn’t enter the camp.
Pit bull attacks in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have re-ignited calls for a ban on the breed. But the SPCA doesn’t think that is the way to go. In late July, a pit bull was killed by police after it attacked and injured a Maple Ridge paper carrier. The teen needed surgery on her hand. Then on Thursday, a Pitt Meadows couple had their Pomeranian killed by their neighbour’s pit bull. The first incident brought a quick reaction from the victim of a pit bull attack last summer. “On the one-year anniversary that our little Yorkshire terrier Tucker was attacked and shaken to death by a pit bull cross rescue dog in Pitt Meadows, I am still shocked that citizens have to put up with the so called ‘pit bull’ in all its variances,” wrote Gregg Wyatt. “There is enough evidence from hospital trauma wards to wake us up to the danger of some of these breeds. But in true Canadian fashion, we will continue to deal with outcomes rather than preventative [measures], and put our children/grandchildren in danger – except Ontario, which banned the breed and it’s derivatives in 2005.” Ontario banned breeding and importing pit bulls in 2005, and those that remain must be leashed and muzzled when appearing in public. The number of reported pit bull bites in the city of Toronto dropped from 168 in 2004, to just 13 in 2013, according to the Toronto Star. The U.K. has a Dangerous Dogs Act, which bans pit bulls and three other breeds – the Japanese tosa, the dogo Argentino and the fila Brasileiro.
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Concerned residents walk from Memorial Peace Park to just outside Cliff Avenue homeless camp Saturday.
Rally against homeless camp Residents want some accountability By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com
If anyone showed up at Maple Ridge Rally For Community Safety on Saturday wanting to vent their anger on people in the camp at Cliff Avenue, they were quickly informed: No one is here to attack anyone, Jesse Stretch told the crowd. Stretch was one of the organizers of the rally that began at Memorial Peace Park and ended outside the
homeless camp on Cliff Avenue and 222nd Street. “A lot of people think we’re antihomeless, anti-poverty,” said Brett Watts. “We’re just pro-community.” What bothers a lot of people is that drug users and criminals are entrenching themselves in the camp, which has lined the street behind the Salvation Army Caring Place since spring. “So within that camp are groups of people who are really causing the problems. At some point, there has to be accountability.” Watts lives in another area, but is concerned about the homeowners
along Cliff Avenue who have put up with the camp for four months. About 75 people showed up for the rally, including former candidate for Maple Ridge council Grover Telford. Homelessness is a complicated issue and will take a long time to solve, he said, adding he supports the federal Housing First model. But he wants the city to get an injunction to allow it to remove the camp. “They have let it form and it’s proliferated into what it is now,” Telford said. If the city spent a million dollars on a bike lane to nowhere along
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ety, said the ban is essential to keep salmon stocks healthy. What he’s seeing on Kanaka and on a lot of other South Coast streams is water temperatures exceeding 20 C, especially on with the number of days that have seen 30-plus degree air temperature. “So what is happening as a result is most of the coho salmon that stay in fresh water for the year are looking for cooler water, so they are going into side streams and they are just packing in there,” said Ross. “All they care about is cooling off. But the problem is they are quite visible and they are subject to predation. If I can see them easily, then so can things like herons and other predators.” He said even the act of catching and releasing is dangerous to fish
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Davies doesn’t expect any significant change in the conditions until later in October. He said not just streams, but the forests around Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are tinder dry and could cause a devastating forest fire for the region. “There’s never been an interface fire in Maple Ridge that’s damaged property. So people that have never experienced it just don’t get it.” He said the last major fire in the region was in the late 1920s in the Alouette watershed, so the buildup of fuel would be substantial. “If something did get going, it would be pretty scary.” The warm weather has also meant an early berry crop. Davies said that is going to have an affect on animals, such as bears, who usually arrive later in the season.
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was named Citizen of the Year, by the Maple Ridge Community Foundation. As a longtime Rotarian, he also received five awards from the Meadowridge Rotary Club, including “Rotarian of the Year.” In addition to his community, Shantz practised law for 40 years in Maple Ridge, with a long track record as a defence lawyer. Shantz had already defended dozens of criminal cases when he was appointed to represent child killer Clifford Olson in the 1980s. Nosworthy will be speaking at Shantz’s funeral on Monday. “I have spent days, if not months, listening to stories about his life,” said Nosworthy. The one regret Shantz had was that he never wrote a book about his life, Nosworthy added. He also said that Shantz would have liked his
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form the dog owner’s new city of residence of what happened. “Just to let them know that there had been an incident with a dog.” Grout couldn’t confirm the breed of the attacking dog. “The dog was unknown to us.” Pitt Meadows has declared it a dangerous dog, even though it is now outside the city’s boundaries. The Aug. 7 attack in Pitt Meadows follows one in Maple Ridge on July 24 when 15-yearold Sarah Metzner was attacked and had her hand bitten while delivering newspapers. In that incident, a two-year-old pit bull had crashed through the screen door window in a house on 117th Avenue to get at the girl. A year earlier, in July 2014, a little Yorkshire terrier was killed by a pit bull cross dog in Osprey Village.
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Water supply Mission Mayor Randy Hawes makes an excellent point about water, as B.C. lives through some of the driest conditions in memory. Hawes asks: if communities are bumping up against Stage 4 water restrictions this year, how will any of them ever be able to supply enough water to their residents when the population is much larger in the future? Virtually every planner, public agency and citizen is predicting such a population gain. Hawes says it’s time for some serious long-term planning for a sufficient water supply, for the entire Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley region. He said Harrison Lake is one of the best potential sources. The lake is deep, clear and cold. Earlier studies showed that there could be an intake point near Echo Island, at a depth of some 350 feet, which would likely be far below any potential source of contamination. Hawes said that millions of people could be supplied from the lake, which has a watershed of 9,000 square kilometres. Metro Vancouver needs to be part of any longterm planning effort, he added, as it is likely to exhaust its water supply in the future, given the large number of new residents expected over the next 30 to 50 years. While the Metro supply from two North Vancouver reservoirs and Coquitlam Lake is abundant at present, the three watersheds combined are much smaller than the Harrison Lake watershed. As B.C. residents are learning this year, there is plenty of water here, but it is not always abundant when it is most needed. Long-term planning for a steady and secure supply of water is one of the most vital actions that any level of government can take to prepare for the future. – Black Press
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Sorting out federal election issues VICTORIA – The first, and perhaps the only complete English-language debate in this long federal election campaign has helped define the issues, and the nonissues. I’m not going to try to tell you who ‘won’ B.C. Views or ‘came out swinging,’ Tom Fletcher because this is not a sporting event. And if you’re paying attention in August, you probably have a favourite already. First, let’s deal with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s diabolical scheme to extend the length of the formal election period. This, according to national pundits, is an extension of his evil plot to attract more financial supporters than the other parties, and spend the money. In other words, it’s a non-issue and any opponent who dwells on it looks like a whiner. This is the first election in modern Canadian history to follow a four-year schedule. National pundits spent months telling us Harper was going to use a loophole in his own election law to call a spring vote before the economy tanked. Didn’t happen, and now the Conservatives are rightly under scrutiny about their economic management. Incumbent manipulation of election timing is over, and that’s good. Scheduled elections, by their nature, create longer campaigns, as demonstrated in B.C. and the United States. So they should
be conducted under formal campaign rules, which limit the noise of public sector unions and other special interests. Another non-issue is the non-existent deficit and recession that supposedly grips Canada. On actual results, there is a slim surplus, and if – a big if – Saudi Arabia continues to depress world oil prices, there may be a modest deficit by next spring. The Bank of Canada’s recent move to devalue the dollar has already produced a rebound in exports and tourism, which any government would appreciate. Have you tried to find parking at the mall lately? Of particular interest to B.C. voters is the contest between NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and Green Party leader Elizabeth May. She used what may be her only national debate appearance to press Mulcair to oppose the TransMountain pipeline expansion project before hearings are complete. Mindful of Adrian Dix’s disastrous 2013 decision to do the same in B.C., Mulcair insisted he would wait for the federal review, even though he considers it to be inadequate. This is, of course, all theatre. Based on their actions, the NDP, Green Party and Liberals are all opposed not just to oil pipelines, but export gas pipelines, as well. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau wants to cancel capital cost allowances for liquefied natural gas investment that have been granted by B.C. and Ottawa, which could be a deal-breaker for LNG. B.C. NDP leader John Horgan formal-
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ized his opposition to the TransMountain expansion last week, in a letter filed with the National Energy Board. But we’re expected to believe that Mulcair has a different position, for now. Harper was forced to admit that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves office next year. The debate also confirmed positions on Canada’s modest role in bombing Islamic State terrorist positions in Iraq and Syria. The Conservatives are for it, and the Liberals, NDP and Greens are against it.
Harper was forced to admit that his long effort to persuade U.S. President Barack Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline has failed, and the project will have to wait until Obama leaves office next year. Trudeau set the stage for the contest in Quebec, which B.C. voters can only watch from afar to see if it once again decides the shape of their federal government. Trudeau pushed Mulcair on his cynical bid to court the separatist voters who suddenly swung to Jack Layton’s NDP in 2011. Like petroleum prices, it’s beyond our control. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
THE NEWS/letters A high-risk breed Editor, The News: Re: Pit bull’s death questioned (Letters, Aug. 7). I find it totally inappropriate that the most recent pit bull attack story is now turning to how the police handled the incident. Give me a break – a girl’s arm was crushed and all reasonable attempts were made to get the dog off but to no avail. The owner indicates that she “doesn’t know why the dog attacked the girl, and it has never attacked anyone before.” This response is all too common for these kind of pit bull incidents, but it is no longer acceptable. The owner goes on to say she “just wants the police to be accountable for what they did”. Excuse me, the owners of dogs that attack and injure people and kill other dogs are the ones who should be held accountable. I agree it is time again for the municipality to consider banning of pit bulls as they are a high-risk breed. K. Smith Maple Ridge
Dirty work Editor, The News: Re: Pit bull’s death questioned (Letters, Aug. 7). Why does this become an RCMP issue? This dog attacked a young lady trying to deliver a newspaper. Have a look at her injuries people. Thank goodness they did whatever was necessary to get that animal off that girl. It’s odd how pit bull owners try to humanize a situation like this and state how that animal was a member of their family, then blame the people who have to do their dirty work to kill the animal. No one wants to kill an animal like that. There is simply not too many choices when you are put in that position. Norm Krentz Maple Ridge
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‘Provide them with housing’ Editor, The News: Re: What happened in the Hat (The News, Aug. 7). Not a week passes without complaints of some sort against the number of homeless people in and near downtown Maple Ridge and how it negatively affects people’s quality of life, business, safety, comfort. Many people say they want their tax dollars put to good use by resolving that situation. Yet nobody seems to want to try what has actually worked elsewhere, a solution that is the most cost-effective way to put a real dent in the problem, not displacing it. Provide these homeless people with housing. Keep bringing them home when they go back on the street. That is the cheapest option. Medicine Hat did it successfully. Housing one person costs about $20,000 a year. Dealing with them on the street costs up to $100,000 a year, according to their math, and I doubt it would be any cheaper here. Their current mayor was a vehement opponent of that idea when it was first offered and tried. Now he is an active proponent of what works. Dogma has nothing to do, although
from a public relations perspective it cannot hurt to treat homeless people in a humane way. Economics has everything to do with it. It is the most affordable way, yet it yields the best results compared to the alternatives. Jean-Baptiste Leveque Maple Ridge
Cliff ‘crisis’ Editor, The News: Re: Don’t feed the bears? (Letters, Aug. 5). I have noticed a number of letters and articles recently concerning the Cliff Avenue crisis. Many people comment on the problem and seem happy to parcel out blame and imply that the solution is simple. I don’t think so. If I understand the situation properly, there are many problems: people with mental issues, some with drug dependencies, others with a string of bad luck and, yes, some who just don’t want to be good citizens. Evicting them all with no real alternative plan would not solve anything. They are not bears who can go back to the forest if we stop feeding them. It is also a bit much saying ‘go get a
job’ when so many of us can’t find work ourselves. The provincial government and the City of Maple Ridge, along with the other cities in the area must come up with something. Facilities need to be provided for the ill, rehabilitation services for the addicted and maybe police involvement for some. At the moment, there is too much buck-passing, politicking and blaming. I don’t have the answers either, but am sure it is not as easy as some seem to think. Paul Gregory Maple Ridge
Dehumanizing Editor, The News: Re: Don’t feed the bears? (Letters, Aug. 5). Whoa, I had to read Michael Patterson’s letter several times just to believe you would publish it. Dehumanizing a group is a calculated step in tyranny and both Michael Patterson and Julia Garland are so blatant with their analogies they must had read the same propaganda book. Tom Wallace Maple Ridge
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“We are not going in there,” said another organizer Karen Leo. “We’ll get our town back,” Pam Banks said as she walked along 224th Street.
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have their name neatly embroidered on the quilt, which would be raffled at the end of the fair. We have several of these quilts in the museum collection and the names show residents and visitors contributed. The Aggie grounds were also home to sports like baseball and lacrosse, though the ball players never liked sharing their field with cows, who made deep ankle-threatening holes when the field was muddy. By the later 1950s, the ball players had moved to Pete Telosky’s stadium and the growing district had municipal government eyeing the Aggie grounds hungrily. In 1959, the district purchased Spencer farm in Albion and traded it to the Maple Ridge Agricultural Association in exchange for the original grounds. By Val Patenaude of the Maple Ridge Museum.
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Fred Braches (fourth from the left) is part of the History Channel’s new reality show Curse of the Frozen Gold, which premiers Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 10 p.m. The Pitt Lake gold legend had since taken a life of its own and was furthered by old-timers, journalists, and authors in their own versions of the legend. The local historian has an extensive website devoted to the topic (www.slumach.ca) that archives the story. He said the experience of making the show was too much to pass up. As for how the show turned out, even he will have to watch. “It was very exciting,” said Braches. “We don’t know how it turned out. We have seen fragments of the show, but never a complete episode. It was great fun, with a lot of very pleasant memories. We are all different in character
and experiences, but we worked quite well together.” Braches is joined on the show with Adam Palmer, described as the “Trail Blazer,” Evan Howard, the “Adventurer,” Don Waites , the “Legend,” Daryl Friesen, the “True Believer,” and Danny Gerak, dubbed as the “Local.” Braches was labelled as the skeptic. “Let me say, ‘There is gold everywhere in B.C. There is no creek without gold, practically. Gold there will be, but will there be a large find, I doubt it. The geologists say no, it’s not likely that there will be a big conglomerate found,’” he said. Part of the show’s allure is the remote
locations where it had to shoot, said Braches. The group of six are forced to contend with the rugged forest, jagged mountain peaks, predatory wildlife and dangerous cracks in the ice. It’s a region steeped in danger, but the show is billed as a “group is fuelled by a severe case of gold fever.” He said the team of six have gotten together in the past to go over the facts, but the chance to make a show afforded them a rare opportunity to really flush out the story. “I was amazed at how well it went as far as cooperation and congeniality,” he said. “I’m looking forward to watching.”
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As the third summer season of Theatre in Country comes tom a close, artistic director Reg Parks said members have made great strides on what kind of plays work for their venue. That theory will be put to the test as they set to open with Neil Simon’s classic You Ought To Be In Pictures, running from August 20 to 29. The story centralizes around the main charter Herb, who will be played by Lawrence Locke, is a screen writer who has been living in L.A. for 15 years after leaving New York. His estranged daughter shows up with the intention of making it in the film industry. Along with Herb’s girlfriend, the three characters must navigate their way through the complicated relationship. “We’ve learned a lot about which shows people want to see, said Parks. ”People want to have a
good time. They want to laugh or they want to be scared, and just get lost in the escapism that theatre offers.” Parks said the intimacy of the story lends itself to the intimacy of their theatre. “With our space being in the thrust, where the actors are very close to the audience, you feel like you are in the room. You’re not watching through a picture frame – you are sitting in Herb’s living room. You feel the intensity of that, the you feel like you are almost intruding on them a little bit, and that part is fun,” said Parks. He said the feel-good nature of Simon’s story, based in the 1980s, is a classic fish-out-of-water story with quick wit and relatable characters. He said Locke, who most recently played the Toy Maker in their production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, has a great sense of vulnerable brashness that he brings to every role. Parks said the play comes to life thanks in large part to the remaining cast members Julia Ullrich and Brittany Grant, who are exceptionally strong. Ullrich is pursuing a professional career in acting and Grant just recently graduated from Trinity Western University. The play is being directed by
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Lawrence Locke (left) and Brittany Grant rehearse. Maple Ridge’s Laura Cramer, who Parks describes as having an exceptional eye and great sense of story telling. “It takes you from laughing to crying and back again,” he said. “People will see somewhere in the three characters will see themselves. • For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.theatreinthecountry.com.
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Burrards fall to Shamrocks Swept out of WLA playoffs in four straight by Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com
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For the second straight season, the Maple Ridge Burrards have been eliminated from the WLA playoffs by the firstplace Victoria Shamrocks.
At the end of a tough four games featuring fights, cheap shots, stitches and player suspensions, the Maple Ridge Burrards were swept by the Victoria Shamrocks on Sunday at Planet Ice. The Shamrocks won by scores of 139, 12-5, 13-5 and finally 13-4 to run over the Burrards. “Their offence is very potent, and they’re in synch and jelling at the right time of the season,” said Burrards coach Chris Gill. “They’re a very talented team. “The best team money can buy.” The Burrards gave Victoria a better series last season, winning one game and keeping the scores closer. A big difference from that team and this year’s was the loss of Frankie Scigliano, the rookie of the year and league’s top goaltender, to a broken thumb that required surgery. Gill said Carson Michaud stepped in and performed well in the starter’s absence, but Scigliano was the WLA
outstanding goaltender award winner last season, and it was only his rookie campaign. Also, defenders Garrett McIntosh and Patrick O’meara were two big veterans that had to miss the season due to job commitments. They were a physical presence on the floor, and good teammates off of it, he said. The team got off to a terrible start at 2-7, and Gill said the absence of key players who were still participating in the NLL playoffs as the WLA season got underway was a big factor. Even after these talented players arrived, it took time for everything to get into synch. It’s an unfortunate aspect of the league schedule, he said. “If you have really good players on your team, there’s a good chance they won’t be there to start the season,” lamented Gill. But the Burrards went 7-2 down the stretch to get into the playoffs with an even 9-9 record. There were some positives to the season, said Gill. Alberta import Dan Taylor tied with Mike Mallory for the team lead scoring in his first season, with 56 points in 15 games. See Burrards, 15
League-leading power Tyler O’Neill wields a Blazing hot bat sports@mapleridgenews.com
Since returning from a goldmedal performance with Team Canada at the Pan Am Games to his Bakersfield Blaze, Maple Ridge slugger Tyler O’Neill has been putting on a show. The rookie now leads the Class A Advanced California League with 26 home runs. He has gone from the Langley
Blaze to the Bakersfield Blaze, and from a high school league to the professional ranks, but his power remains impressive. The Seattle Mariners left-field prospect didn’t get off to a great start this season. In April, he hit just .208, but he’s been improving ever since. In May, the average climbed to .233, in June .310 and for July he hit a lofty .326. He’s now hitting a respectable .250 on the season, but has an eye popping 26 home runs and 67 RBI in 324 at bats. The ball is jumping off his bat. In
225 first-half at bats, he hit 14 long balls. Since the all-star break he has already hit 12 in just 99 at bats. A big power binge followed his return from the Pan Am Games, and a change in his stance. “I just feel like I have so much more plate coverage with it,” he said. “Now I think teams are starting to realize that I can really drive the ball the other way. They’re going to have to start throwing me in, and it just makes it easier for me to turn on balls and have general power everywhere in the field.”
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The Ridge Attack senior C lacrosse team won the gold medal at the WCSLL Senior C Invitational Lacrosse provincial tournament in Armstrong on Aug. 7-9. The Attack started by beating the Kelowna Raiders on Friday 8-3. Captain Bobby Danilkiewicz was awarded MVP of the game. Ridge upset the undefeated Prince George Westwood Pub Devils 13-10 in an intense game Saturday morning. The Devils came into this game with a 42-game winning streak that came to an end after a combined effort from the entire Ridge team. Call-up Nick Arthur netted
four goals, while Tyler Daniels, Brant Hicks and Aaron Roberts got two goals apiece. Bobby Danilkiewicz and Jarrett Neigum had five assists each. In the second game of the day on Saturday, the Attack defeated the North Shore Indians 16-6. Goalie Brandon Smith did a great job blocking the shots from North Shore, as they tried to close the gap. The Attack proceeded to the semi-final round on Sunday, where they defeated the Armstrong Shamrocks 10-8. Winning this game put Ridge into the gold medal game against the Port Moody Express and gave them a chance at redemption. Port Moody defeated the Attack during the WCSLL regular season playoffs that went to a three-game series just days before the Senior
C Invitational Lacrosse Championship. The gold medal game was a tight game, but with strong goaltending, solid defence and quick offence, the Attack took the gold in an 8-6 win. There were two titles available to be won at this tournament, The Treasure Cove Casino Canadian Senior Invitational Lacrosse Championship and the B.C. provincial championship. Unfortunately, the Attack had one too many call-up players on the weekend to qualify for the latter title. So, even though they won the game, the provincial award went to the Port Moody Express. The Express brought the Cup to the Ridge Attack dressing room with a bottle of champagne and presented the Cup to Ridge Attack as the B.C. tourney winners.
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He added another 10 points in the playoffs, again tied with Mallory for the team lead. “He put up some good numbers, and he’s just learning to play with this quality of players,” said Gill. Right behind the leaders was
rookie Connor Goodwin, the first-round pick, with 55 points. Gill said the offence is very young, and was without injured 2014 scoring leader Riley Loewen for half of the season. Still, it was second highest scoring in the league with 173 goals in 18 games.
Gill starts talking about some of the lines he could put together for next season, and says “there’s a lot of promising things there.” The New Westminster Salmonbellies beat the Langley Thunder in the other WLA semi-final, and will face the Shamrocks in the championship series.
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CARLSON, Donna Marie March 26, 1948 - Aug. 3, 2015 Donna, aged 67, passed away at her home in Maple Ridge, after a courageous battle with cancer. She now rests in peace with the love of her life, Robert Paul Carlson and her loving father, Fredrick Robert Gosling. Donna is survived by her mother, Rose Marie Gosling, her children Grant (Nasim), Selena (Ryan), Stacey (Bryce), Christie (Dennis) and her seven grandchildren Caitlin, Noah, Emily, Declan, Caleb, Thomas and William; also her brothers Harold (Linda) and Bernie (Cheryl). Donna’s kind and forever giving heart, outgoing and always shining personality were a true inspiration to all family and friends. Mom, you are the wind beneath our wings. Your memory will live on strong in our hearts and minds. ~ We Love You Mom. xoxo Memorial service will be held on August 22, 2015 at 2pm at the Burquitlam Funeral Home, 625 North Road, Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.
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HALL, Andrew David Born in Maple Ridge on September 2, 1987 It is with heavy hearts that we regret to announce that Andrew passed away peacefully in Maple Ridge on August 1, 2015. Andrew left this world much too early at the age of 27. His kind and giving heart is known by everyone that he met. Andrew always put everyone before himself, and enjoyed helping and inspiring others. He truly loved the outdoors, and had the privilege of calling Golden Ears Provincial Park his workplace and playground. He is sur-
vived by his loving parents: Mark & Sharon, brother: James, sisters: Victoria and Elizabeth, sister-in-law: Helena, brotherin-law: Don, many loving extended family members, and childhood sweetheart: Heidi. He was our shining light that always glowed brighter when
he was helping others. Andrew’s motto was: “Just one domino
at a time.” He will be deeply missed by so many ........ The Celebration of Life for Andrew will be held on: Monday, August 17th, 2015, at Garden Hill Funeral Home, 11765 - 224th St. Maple Ridge Prayer & Eulogy at 1:30 pm Celebration of Life gathering from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. We welcome everyone to attend either or both.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation towards a memorial the family will be erecting in Andrew’s honor. A donation drop box will be set up at the Garden Hill Funeral Services. Please visit www.gardenhill.ca for more info, and a profile on Andrew.
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JOHANSSON, Lloyd Karl Oct. 2, 1937 - July 30, 2015 With sadness we announce the passing of Lloyd. Beloved husband to May-Britt Johansson for 54 years. Father to Matt (Karen) and Michele (Steve). Grandfather to Jaimy and Jackson. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. Many thanks to the staff at Residence at Mission for their compassionate care.
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Passed away August 6, 2015 at the age of 98 years at the Dufferin Care Centre in Coquitlam, BC. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Kingdom of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 11770 West Street, Maple Ridge, BC
WRIGHT, Jordan Gregory September 19, 1998 August 4, 2015 NICHOLS, Anna Silva (Ross) Our family is saddened to announce the passing of our mom Anna, she was in her 90th year. She leaves behind the ones she loves and has gone to join the ones she has been missing. Born Nov. 18, 1924 in St. Genevieve, Manitoba. Passed away May 14, 2015 in Campbell River, BC. Pre-deceased by our dad, Jim Nichols in 1993, and grandson Michael in 2000. Mom was the 7th child of Oscar Ross & Lea Gauthier. She is survived by her younger sister Anize Bonas (Ross) and her younger brother Harvey Ross. Mom leaves behind her children Bob (Lynda), Darryl (Jenny), Donna (Marvin) Nikkel, Jeanne (Dan) Kosicki; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Mom’s Life will be held on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s), 11969 216th Street, Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Jordan. The brightness in our life has dimmed but
will always shine bright in our hearts. Jordan is survived by his Mother, Tiina and Father, Greg. Great Grandma Annikki Laakso, Grandparents John & Riitta Carveth and Carol & Lou Belanger. Aunt Tara, (Jason) Uncle Chris and Aunt Nadia. Cousins Abbigail, Elizabeth and Jacob. As well as numerous friends, and family. We feel the need to express our sincere thanks to the first responders for all their efforts. Words alone cannot express the thanks for the care Jordan received over the years at Children’s Hospital but a special thanks to Dr. Selby
and Nurse Cindy B. To all the Staff at Canuck Place Children’s
Hospice, you helped brighten Jordan’s Life and have made this journey easier, again thank you just isn’t enough. Muscular Dystrophy Canada thank you again words are not enough. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Jordan’s name to BC Children’s Hospital, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice or Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Service to be held at Garden Hill Funeral Home Saturday August 15, 2015 at 11am, 11765 224th
Street, Maple Ridge B.C.
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VANDERKUIP, Teake July 21, 1945 - Aug 05, 2015 Teake peacefully left to join the arms of his Lord and Savior on August 5th, surrounded by his cherished & devoted family. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years Sylvia, his beloved children: daughter’s Melanie (Kevin) and Denise; son’s Shane (Lara) & Wesley (Jocelyn), as well as his seven treasured grandchildren. He enjoyed the creativity of his trade as a Machinist/Millwright and worked with integrity, compassion, humility & perseverance. Teake was an honest man of unwavering loyalty, dedicated to his faith, church and family. With a generous heart he welcomed into his home and under his wing many throughout his years. Teake’s 70 years, peppered with many good moments and struggles, built a man of rare quality whose loss will be felt deeply by those who were fortunate to know and love him until they meet again in Heaven. An open Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday August 13th, 2015 at 3pm in the Maple Ridge Christian Reformed Church. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca
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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
40320362 - 210 St, Faber Cres, Laity St, Schmidt Cres, Wicklund Ave. 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl. Makinson St. 40320384 - 124 Ave, 125 Ave, 209 St, Blanshard St, Meadow Pl. 40330328 - 114 Ave, 206 St, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, West¿eld Ave. Funding may be available.
.25 RATE (2014)
Your Career Starts Here
Just laid off? WE HAVE RETRAINING OPTIONS. You will qualify for a $1500 bursary.
604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com
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CLEANING SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281
GARDENING
40330333 - Charlton St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Eltham St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St.
Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr.
Circulation
604.476.2740
brian@mapleridgenews.com
242
CONCRETE & PLACING
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
FREE ESTIMATES
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
257
DRYWALL
CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.
Prompt Delivery Available
7 Days / Week
Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. 9 Bark Mulch 9 Lawn & Garden Soil 9 Drain Gravel 9 Lava Rock 9 River Rock 9Pea Gravel
(604)465-1311
meadowslandscapesupply.com
263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating Call Tobias 604.782.4322
156
SALES
156
SALES
Junior Advertising Consultant The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News, one of Canada’s leading and award winning community newspapers has an opening for a Junior Advertising Consultant. This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to enhance their skill set. Candidates will possess the ability to increase sales to an existing client list, prospect new business as well as provide administrative and computer support to the Advertising and Ad Control departments, in one of the Fraser Valley’s growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is highly motivated and has the ability to multi-task, along with strong organizational and communication skills. You will also be proficient in Mac, Excel and Word programs along with strong typing skills. The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. Please send your resume and cover letter to:
40330332 - 113 Ave, 114 Ave 115 Ave, 205 Ave, Barclay St, Latvalla Lane, Lorne Ave, Maple Cres, West¿eld Ave.
DCC Campus located inside Retirement Concepts Call now to receive a free information package
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great Refs. Call anytime 1-604-302-9291
HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1-844-4535372.
* Multi - Age * Fully licensed Qualified E.C.E. * Programs included * Math, Science, Dramatic play, Art, Music & Sports Spaces Now Available 604-368-5527
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
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
Lisa Prophet, Advertising Manager The News 22611 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge V2X 3K1 Email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Posting closes on August 10, 2015 at 5pm.
blackpress.ca X bclocalnews.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 374
TREE SERVICES
GARAGE SALES
551
GARAGE SALES
Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair
Pitt Meadows
CLOSING OUT SALE
Years of Experience
New Italian clothes under $19 A lot of household ~ $1 to $15
WCB Covered
Friday, Saturday 11am-6pm. Sunday 12:30pm-6pm.
FREE ESTIMATES
#10-12350 Harris Road
last unit in the bldg facing the west Coast express train station
778-628-7590
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300
706
Ref’s & Credit check req’d
604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley
PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY
Top Line Projects Ltd. Established 1994
Running this ad for 10yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
604-465-3189
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
2 coats any colour
312 MAINTENANCE SERVICES
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.
D Home Repairs D All types of carpentry D Renovations
NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
Call Mike 604 - 306 - 4468
CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE Excellent opportunity for Office / Retail Space. 1098 SQ/FT with 5 rooms, air conditioning, alarm & 4 parking spots out front. $299,900. Gary Fraipont 604-466-2838 RE/MAX LifeStyles Realty
www.paintspecial.com
17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
338
477
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
MOVING & STORAGE
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at:
Local & Long Distance Moves * Licensed * Insured * Bonded All Truck Sizes & Trailers Amazing Rates! FREE Estimates. 778-928-5995
ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations -
Gardening
Flower Beds W Allan Blocks Bark Mulch W River Lava Rock
Lawn Care
Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration
Fencing
Free Estimate 19 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
MIRACLE MOVING
604 - 720 - 2009
~We accept Visa & Mastercard~ JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
NORTH STARS PAINTING www.northstars-painting.com AMAZING WORK, AMAZING VALUE! 778.245.9069
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369
4 Purebred blue males. 1st shots, tails / d c removed. ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN Pet homes. $1250. 604-308-5665
TOPSOIL
• • •
604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724
SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003
www.jonesbroscartageltd.com
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Ask about our
99
$
ROOM SPECIAL
CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca
MANUFACTURED HOMES. MOBILE HOMES. MODULAR HOMES. NEW & USED Call Chuck at 604-830-1960 ~ your local SRI dealer ~
VACANT MANUFACTURED HOME PADS AVAILABLE Any Age - Abbotsford, Ruskin 55+ Abby, Ruskin, Mission, Hope Chuck 604-830-1960
* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet
TOWNHOUSES
TRANSPORTATION
Includes: Heat, Hot Water
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2000 VW PASSAT for parts, runs, needs transmission, $1,000. obo. Call 604-302-3281.
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
POCO. Lrg., bright, clean, secure, 1 BDRM Condo on 3rd floor. 6 appliances (incl. w/d & f/p), u/g parking, nr all amenities. $800/mo. Ref’required. Sept 1st or 15th http://bccondos.net/2615-jane 250878-0889
736
HOMES FOR RENT
CENTRAL MAPLE RIDGE- Small 2 bdrm home-Refs & Credit check $1300/m. Peter 604-240-7588
MAPLE RIDGE
21617 128 Ave.
• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
3 Bdrm + den on farm with F/S, W/D & D/W.
Avail Now. $1500 + utils.
Call: 604-722-5609 RENTALS 741 706
APARTMENT/CONDO 2 Bedroom Apartments BRIGHT & LARGE
OFFICE/RETAIL
Maple Ridge Office & Retail Space
No subsidy Cls to transit, schools & shops
Unbelievable Rates, Starting at $495/month. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Various downtown locations. Updated and well maintained.
Dasl ~ 604 945 5864 dasl@terramanagement.ca
604-463-3000
Central Coquitlam Co-op
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
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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
Golden Retriever Puppies for sale, 4 male, 4 female, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. 604-813-5700
Commercial & Residential
Trimming W Pruning W Topping Clean-up W Garbage Removal Pressure Washing
752
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
1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $39,900 w/$575pad Chuck 604-830-1960
COLLIE DOODLE (Collie X Poodle) pups, born June 12, specially created ideal family dogs, intelligent, easy to train, good natured, gentle, good with animals & kids, low to seasonal shed, should be med. size about 50lbs 23-24 in tall, 1st shots, dewormed, 2 cute and fuzzy black males available, home raised with kids. $950 Mission, 604-820-4827
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
S. H. LANDSCAPING TREE SERVICES
Great Location
Queen Anne Apts.
12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings
fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
LANDSCAPING
$840/mo & $940/mo
604-463-2236 604-463-7450
AMERICAN BULLDOG PUP Purebred male, black & white. $1000/obo. (604)671-3481
604-465-1311
300
Onsite Manager
604.465.7713
MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrms, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed. Ns/Np $850 & $890 +utils. 604-377-8135.
Meadows Landscape Supply
320
1 & 2 Bdrms available
SENIOR’S DISCOUNT
PLUMBING
9Dump Site Now Open9
$59.00 Per Ton
Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers
MAPLE RIDGE
PETS
MISC SERVICES
SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds
Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers
1 & 2 Bdrm units available. Great location for seniors! Clean, quiet & affordable! Incls heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance. Refs & Credit check req.
Near Shopping & Amenities.
Interlawn Landscape Services Commercial / Res. 604-356-9273
A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.
14179 Reichenback Rd
GARIBALDI Court
and Hydro
PETS
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928 FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932
317
Pitt Meadows Marina
CRIME FREE BUILDING
all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.
STORAGE
Good Apartment Sizes Heat SH/W S Parking
Sorry No Pets
When QUALITY Matters
287
22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or
749
NO Wood byproducts used
. Expert Power Washing. Gutters cleaned & repaired. www.expertpowerwashing. Mike, 604-961-1280
Haney Motor Hotel
Call 604-467-3944
(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge
D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure
$75 OFF 1ST MONTH
Impeccably Clean!
REAL ESTATE 615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
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.
604-941-5452; 604-944-7889
1 & 2 bdrm. Avail Aug 15 $810/mo. No Pets
Scott 604-891-9967 paylesspropainting.com
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. (Res. & Strata). Prompt Service. Window Cleaning & Pressure Washing. Grants Home Maint 604-936-2808.
Derek Manor
D Free Estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing
LANDSCAPING
746
2048 Manning Ave. Port Coquitlam
560
MISC. FOR SALE
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
STEEL BUILDINGS... “SUMMER MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models. You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca
Serving Tri City 35 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
AUCTIONS
RENTALS
Pay-Less Pro Painting
Summer EXT/INT SPECIAL LOOK for our YARD SIGNS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
509
ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS WED AUG 12 - CLOSES WED AUG 19......... COMMISSARY BAKERY & STEAM EQUIPMENT incl. Doyon Bakery & Cleveland Steam Equipment, Pizza Oven, Electric Convection Ovens, Dishwashers, Canopies, Freezers, Coolers, Fryers, Ranges, sinks AND MORE!!!!! View Weekdays 9am to 4pm @Active Auction Mart - Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com
AAA DN Painting 551
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Rick Medhurst Royal LePage Realty
741
OFFICE/RETAIL
OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window
TREE SERVICES TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST
Tree Removal/Topping/Spiral Thinning/Hedge Trimming/Stump Grinding. Free Estimates. WCB/Fully Insured
$25 Off with this Ad
Jerry, 604-500-2163
PB Cane Corso’s. Very Loving & Sweet raised by family as family. Ready to Go $1200. 604-802-8480 STAFFORDSHIRE PUPS, healthy, de-wormed, 1st shots, ready now. $1300. staffypuppies@hotmail.com
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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Everything in the Store BLOUSES
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JEANS
DRESSES
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men’s
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Strata Approved • Wood Fireplaces • Wood Stoves • Wood Inserts • Gas Fireplaces • Gas Stoves • Gas Inserts • Pellet Stoves • Chimneys & Ventings • Accessories • Barbecues
What our clients are saying about our products and services...
Strata Approved
We can’t thank you enough for making this whole experience really easy. From the custom built fireplace surround, booking the permit and inspection, and helping us with grant applications, you handled it all for us. It is hard to believe, that in a little over a month, we went from an ugly wood burning fireplace to a beautiful, high efficient gas fireplace that we use all the time. Your knowledge, professionalism, and friendly service are top notch. We would, and have, recommended your business to family and friends. We will continue to do so, as we couldn’t be happier with our new fireplace. Again thank you for everything. Sincerely, Sheila, Marty. ________________________________________________________ Lisa and your sales staff are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Lisa’s insight and help on the rebate programs and claim filings were immensely helpful. Your chimney cleaning and airtight stove removal crew are quick, clean and thorough. The delivery guys are prompt, careful and most helpful. The installation contractor was certainly an added bonus. In all, your staff combined to make this a most positive experience. Once again, thank you. Dorothy & Rick
I recently installed a wood insert on my old fireplace and what I can say is, that dealing with Rick and his workers was by far the best experience I had with a contractor and his work. I would gladly recommend him and his company to everybody. Ionut ________________________________________________________ We want to thank you very much for your time you spent with us. You are very knowledgeable and helpful. If we are ever in need of a Regency, we will certainly be back to your store, and we will recommend your store to friends. Thanks, Jane
EnerChoice Fireplace Program Purchase an EnerChoice fireplace before December 31, 2015 and qualify for a $300 rebate from FortisBC.
Rebate is available on your purchase of an EnerChoice Gas Fireplace Insert, Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace, or a Free - Standing Fireplace. Come see us for details.
Your fireplace specialist... www.warmhearthheating.ca B12 OUR COMMUNITY OUR PEOPLE. August 2015
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11834 226th St Maple Ridge 604-467-2200 winner of the best fireplace store...12 years in a row OUR COMMUNITY OUR PEOPLE. August 2015
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OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMUNITY
warm
Strata Approved • Wood Fireplaces • Wood Stoves • Wood Inserts • Gas Fireplaces • Gas Stoves • Gas Inserts • Pellet Stoves • Chimneys & Ventings • Accessories • Barbecues
What our clients are saying about our products and services...
Strata Approved
We can’t thank you enough for making this whole experience really easy. From the custom built fireplace surround, booking the permit and inspection, and helping us with grant applications, you handled it all for us. It is hard to believe, that in a little over a month, we went from an ugly wood burning fireplace to a beautiful, high efficient gas fireplace that we use all the time. Your knowledge, professionalism, and friendly service are top notch. We would, and have, recommended your business to family and friends. We will continue to do so, as we couldn’t be happier with our new fireplace. Again thank you for everything. Sincerely, Sheila, Marty. ________________________________________________________ Lisa and your sales staff are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Lisa’s insight and help on the rebate programs and claim filings were immensely helpful. Your chimney cleaning and airtight stove removal crew are quick, clean and thorough. The delivery guys are prompt, careful and most helpful. The installation contractor was certainly an added bonus. In all, your staff combined to make this a most positive experience. Once again, thank you. Dorothy & Rick
I recently installed a wood insert on my old fireplace and what I can say is, that dealing with Rick and his workers was by far the best experience I had with a contractor and his work. I would gladly recommend him and his company to everybody. Ionut ________________________________________________________ We want to thank you very much for your time you spent with us. You are very knowledgeable and helpful. If we are ever in need of a Regency, we will certainly be back to your store, and we will recommend your store to friends. Thanks, Jane
EnerChoice Fireplace Program Purchase an EnerChoice fireplace before December 31, 2015 and qualify for a $300 rebate from FortisBC.
Rebate is available on your purchase of an EnerChoice Gas Fireplace Insert, Zero Clearance Gas Fireplace, or a Free - Standing Fireplace. Come see us for details.
Your fireplace specialist... www.warmhearthheating.ca B12 OUR COMMUNITY OUR PEOPLE. August 2015
Warm Hea He a rt rth
11834 226th St Maple Ridge 604-467-2200 winner of the best fireplace store...12 years in a row OUR COMMUNITY OUR PEOPLE. August 2015
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