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Just over three weeks ago, it was an empty lot. Now, the temporary homeless shelter on Riverside Road is up and running, with 40 beds for people to sleep, and meal service during the day. “There were some challenging times in getting this facility to where it is now,” said Shayne Williams, executive director of Lookout Emergency Aid Society. Lookout, a non-profit that also operates five shelters throughout the Lower Mainland, is running the facility with a $450,000 grant from BC Housing. The building costs of $750,000 were provided by the City of Abbotsford through gas taxes earmarked for community initiatives. The shelter itself was built, or rather assembled, at top speed. It’s made out of six construction trailers attached side by side, with areas for sleeping, eating, socializing, and connecting with community support. Those who stay at the shelter won’t have to trek through the cold in order to sign up for housing assistance, get a medical checkup, or connect with many of Abbotsford’s other agencies providing aid to homeless people. Instead, representatives from Fraser Health, Abbotsford Community Services and other groups will host office hours right at the shelter, a

RIVER BANK EROSION A5 City considers $8-million solution to potentially catastrophic flood scenario

LIGHTS RETURNED A7 Homeowner pleased after thieves steal Christmas lights, but put them back days later

CENTRE RESTRICTIONS A13 Women’s recovery facility must address concerns before expansion is approved

After a month of construction, Abbotsford’s winter shelter (left) opened Monday evening, complete with a Christmas tree donated by the city. It’s hoped residents of the Gladys Avenue camp (top left) will move to the shelter, which was announced in November (top right).

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Vancouver’s Pacific Theatre and Gallery 7 Theatre in Abbotsford partnered to present Christmas Presence on Saturday at Matsqui Centennial JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News Auditorium. The show featured musicians and actors presenting songs, stories and poems for the holiday season.

Next step is to more stable housing From A1

“community hub” strategy Williams said is precedent-setting. The facility’s kitchen wasn’t quite ready along with the beds, so the Salvation Army is cooking three meals a day for shelter residents and driving them over. The shelter will operate until the end of April, and then is expected to reopen for the winter of 2016-17. Because it isn’t a permanent facility, the city wasn’t required to go through the time-consuming and costly process of community consultation. Temporary shelters are allowed in all types of zoning, and the Riverside lot is cityowned. City staff say they looked into using an unoccupied existing building for the facility, but none worked out. By April, Lookout and the city hope many of those staying at the building will be able to find their way to more stable housing. It’s likely many will, as Williams said Lookout’s other shelters usually help about half their clients get off the streets. While there won’t be any more overnight stays allowed after May 1, the city’s housing team hopes to continue to offer related services at the site. By 2017, a permanent 30-bed supportive-housing building for men who are homeless or at risk of homeless-

ness will open on Gladys Avenue, and this will provide another option for clients. As a “low-barrier” shelter, people won’t have to be clean and sober to stay at Riverside, though they won’t be able to drink or use drugs inside – as it is with all provincially funded beds, Williams notes. Lookout staff hope the facility will soon be able to administer medication on-site, through a partnership with Fraser Health, although this service isn’t yet offered. ❑❑❑ It was a long, difficult path for Abbotsford to go from a city known for conflicts with the homeless to one spending three-quarters of a million dollars to house them over the winter. There has long been a shortage of shelter beds available in the area, and city efforts to disperse clusters of homeless campers began escalating in 2013. City staff spread chicken manure near one popular camp area, casting widespread negative attention on Abbotsford. When the city closed down a tent city that had been erected in Jubilee Park in late 2013, a group of homeless activists launched a lawsuit against the city. In October of this year, they won the right to sleep outdoors in city parks and to erect overnight shelters or tents, after a protracted legal

battle in B.C. Supreme Court. Throughout the trial, the city hesitated to evict a tent city that sprung up on city land along Gladys Avenue, citing the sensitive nature of the case and the campers’ political motivations. Now that the city’s shortage of shelter beds has been partially alleviated, Mayor Henry Braun has said he will begin the process of trying to remove the Gladys campers in January. ❑❑❑ Coun. Dave Loewen, who sits on the city’s Homelessness Action Advisory Committee, said the process of opening the new shelter was a delicate balancing act. “They’re going to pick their first five residents carefully,” said Loewen, recalling a discussion he had with those involved in recruiting the shelter’s first residents. “They want the right mix of the first group so they’re a welcoming body with a group culture … they’re going to slowly build it.” Williams said this wasn’t the case, and the shelter would take anyone who wanted to stay. But regardless of the approach, the city and advocates agree this shelter is a positive step. “I think there’s great possibility here for the most vulnerable people,” said Williams.

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$8M solution floated to prevent ‘catastrophic’ flooding of the Fraser

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New study cites defences – council eyes $8 million fix Laura RODGERS Abbotsford News

Every year, the southern banks of the Fraser River erode closer to the dikes protecting the Matsqui Prairie floodplain. The city has a plan to stop it – at the cost of $8 million. A year-long, $180,000 study found a deepening pattern of “erosion arcs,” where strong currents chew into soft silt at the bottom of the riverbank. If any were to wear deep enough to breach the Matsqui dikes, it could trigger a catastrophic flood estimated to cause over $2 billion in damage. “I think we are playing with fire,” said Mayor Henry Braun. N o r t h w e s t Hydraulics, a consulting firm hired by the city, found the erosion is ultimately caused by sediment carried from upstream. As that sediment expands the Sumas and Matsqui bars in the middle of the river, water flow is redirected and pummels the banks. If nothing is done, erosion will accelerate. The consultants recommended building an array of rock spurs underwater at the river’s edge, to redirect the flow. The project would cost $8 million in total, phased in over eight years. The city approved this recommendation last Monday. Now the only issue is lobbying for provincial or federal funding for all or part of the project’s cost. “This is not something that can be funded out of property taxes,” said Braun. Matsqui Prairie, one

A recent aerial photo of the south bank of the Fraser River along Matsqui Prairie shows the deep sculpting creatTYLER OLSEN Abbotsford News ed by the pressure of river currents. of Abbotsford’s major agricultural areas, lies on a Fraser River floodplain protected by a series of dikes. Past failures of the dike system, in 1894 and 1948, caused devastating floods. Since then, farming in the area has intensified and industrialized, and a future flood would risk loss of life and deal a serious economic blow to the region. The area flooded would include Highway 11, multiple railways, the JAMES wastewater treatment plant, a military communication centre, agricultural processing facilities and residential areas. In 2013, an erosion arc came within 30

metres of one of the dikes, prompting an emergency repair that cost nearly $3 million. While funding can be

I think we are playing with fire. Mayor Braun accessed quickly for emergency repairs, money for preventive measures takes more bureaucratic wrangling. Two new arcs have emerged since the 2014 emergency, bringing their total number to six since 1997. Currently, the closest

arc sits at 55 metres from a dike, resulting in the closure of a section of the Trans-Canada Trail, which runs along the river in that area. Coun. Dave Loewen noted that recent dike upgrades have cost over $11 million, with more than half coming from city coffers. “I just find it unconscionable that we, our taxpayers, should be paying the majority of this cost,” Loewen said. The overall state of the dike system across all Fraser River floodplains in B.C. is understood to be poor, with a provincial report from 2014 noting that “most of the existing dikes do not meet the current minimal provincial

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Christmas lights thief has a change of heart Stolen items returned three days after theft Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

The Grinch stole Christmas, but then gave it back to Abbotsford single mom Wendi Ingram last week. About two weeks ago, Ingram put up three strings of coloured lights, as she does every year, along the bush that separates her house from her neighbours’ on Spencer Street in east Abbotsford. She painstakingly places them in a zigzag pattern, and it brings her a bit of Christmas cheer. Ingram has never had a problem with them in the past, but this year she was saddened when she noticed they were missing on the early evening of Friday, Dec. 11. She filed a report with the Abbotsford Police, knowing that they appreciate knowing when crime is happening in a neighbourhood.

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Ingram wasn’t sure if she was going to replace the lights, but she didn’t give it too much extra thought. Three days later, she left her home in the morning and returned in the early afternoon to discover that the lights had been returned. And not only were they back, but they were “fairly decently” strung up along the bush again. “I was flabbergasted. I was absolutely thrilled. I was so happy. I’m a single mom, and money is a struggle sometimes,” she said. Ingram was so pleased that she later placed a wooden sign in the ground near the bush, with the words “Thank You!” written on it. She speculates that perhaps the thief wanted the lights for a festive occasion and then returned them when they were no longer needed.

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Homeless winter shelter opens I wish this would be a year round opportunity for the homeless. Amanda Fennema That is great. Warmth, comfortable sleep and food are so important and I am glad to see Abbotsford opening this shelter. Dian L Murrell I have mixed feelings about this project. However, I would like to see lighting improved in the Riverside King Road area as it is very dark at night and if there are people walking around it’ll be very hard to see them as a driver. Cameron Wilson How about job placement programs. If you want to work pick up litter, clean up graffiti... If they were once contributing members of society they would/should jump at the chance to become that such they once were. Joshua Zuest So you spend all this money for 4 months. what the heck is going to happen after? Lorri Hensens-O’Neill Bets on when it’s going to burn down? Brian Greenfield

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On Point Anyone in a relationship is likely to be familiar with Questions That Have Only One Answer – Except When They Don’t. What’s amusing is how they become so prevalent around Christmas. Example: It’s the night of an official Christmas party. She has donned a dress that involved considerable seeking, soul-searching and, finally, selection. You know the question is coming, because it was asked several times previously… “Do you like this dress?” Anyone with enough brain power to operate a TV remote is aware that the answer is Yes. Definitely Yes. Utterly Yes. Anything less than Oh Heavens Yes has high potential to result in drama, for all concerned. Therefore, Yes.

Having passed the first Christmas IQ quiz, this can be followed by: “Do you think I’m getting heavier?” Only someone with a self-destructive tendency would answer in any fashion than a surprised, “Heavier? Gosh, no!” Definitely No. Positively No. Oh Gracious No. However, it can get trickier... At the party, she casts a glance at a guest, and casually throws this one out: “Do you like her dress?” All systems on alert. This is not an immediate Yes answer. This tests whether you are in tune with the night’s first question. To answer Yes at this point indicates you may not have been sincere in the affirmative reply to the same query at home. Reference drama. However, a quick No may be leading into a judgmental minefield. “Why?” Step very, very carefully now. One must be completely positive that any feature about to be criticized is not also an element of the outfit wholeheartedly endorsed just a short time earlier. Go with: “I like yours much more.” And just in case someone is thinking

this is gender stereotyping, men are guilty of the same double-speak. She asks: “What would you like for Christmas?” His earnest response: “Who, me? Oh ... I’m just happy to be with you.” He lies like a dog. If there would be nothing under the

All systems on the alert. This is not an immediate Yes answer. This is a test. tree for him come Christmas morning, there’d be a stubbly bottom lip dragging all over the house for the rest of the holidays. So he deserves it when he poses the same question (at the last minute), and she coyly returns with an equally unhelpful answer. “I’ve been giving you hints all year.” Uh oh. Really? When?

Busted. Even the simpler tasks around this time of year seem to send couples into a Groundhog Day-style communication loop. I watched a young husband and wife at a big retail store, engaged in the search for the right Christmas tree. They appeared intelligent and well-educated, but their exchange went like this: He holds up a tree and looks at her quizzically. “How about this one? What do you think?” She purses her lips, and shrugs. “I don’t know. What do you think?” He says: “Here, you hold it.” She does and then asks: “So? What do you think?” Role reversal: “I dunno, what do think?” Clearly trying to build consensus, she offers: “I’m not sure. What do you think?” There were lots of trees to choose from. For all I know, those two are still out there on that parking lot. I hope they have a merry Christmas – and you, as well.

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In response to the Dec. 4 article on climate change by Tom Fletcher: Thank you, sir, for presenting some actual science into this global warming science fiction that the likes of Al Gore and David Suzuki have been pitching for over a decade. People should simply follow the money. Billionaire Al Gore and his rich buddies established a carbon credit company in 2004 (Generation Investment Management of GIM) so they could cash in on this idea of carbon swaps. To do this, they needed to sell the idea that CO2 was a poison and an Earth-killer, so in 2006 they released the book and movie “An Inconvenient Truth.” Gore made money in appearance fees, book sales, movie revenue and, oh, trading carbon credits while he toured the world with his global warming horror show. One problem: Carbon dioxide is not a poison or pollution. It’s a plant food. Less then four per cent of our air is C02. At two per cent, the world’s plants start to die. The Earth’s CO2 level has historically been much higher. In fact, higher levels would increase

global plant growth and maybe improve our crop yields. Water vapour is a real greenhouse gas and it is never mentioned by this new generation of Chicken Littles. I guess they haven’t figured out a way to make money on water vapour swaps yet. The carbon trade business keeps crashing (a ton of carbon that once sold for $9 is under 10 cents) and now thousands of dissenting world scientists are signing petitions and writing their books. (I strongly suggest people read Dr. Ian Plimer’s “Heaven and Earth: Global Warming The Missing Science” for a lucid second opinion.) Governments have bought in to this carbon-is-the-problem fiction because they see new tax money. Why else would B.C. send a planeload of politicians and their bean counters to Paris recently? Wrapped in a cloak of environmental righteousness, they plan ways to tax one and all for daring to consume or produce carbon. Memo to Christy Clark and Gregor Robertson: the human body is 18.5 per cent carbon. You can expect my bill for your excessive carbon use any day now. Dave Kyle

Support that goes past the holiday season As we head into the holiday season, various media sources remind us to give to those less fortunate than us. And for many years we have heeded that call. Yet, recent reports inform us that Canadians have reached another record when it comes to personal debt. Locally, we know that several long-term charitable organizations are struggling. Citizens who are deeply in debt are not likely to help those charities thrive. They are having a sufficiently difficult time just keeping our economy on the rails.

It is time for senior levels of government to take the issue of poverty – whether that of children or of adults – seriously. We all know of people who are struggling to keep their families in shelter, food and heat. Charities cannot be expected to pick up the slack for governments inadequately distributing tax dollars. In a Feb. 8, 2011 Province letter to the editor, Seth Klein (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives) wrote: “Between the mid1970s and early 1990s, B.C. brought on stream almost 2,000 new units of social

housing per year. In contrast, a study we published in September found that over the last five years the government’s own numbers show an overall net increase of only 280 units.” Well-managed social housing can underpin both individuals and a community. Since we all gain by positive action, we need to remind our governments to do something for those who need support – action that goes well past the holiday season. Regina Dalton

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A new bridge costing $3.5 billion to replace the Massey Tunnel is being planned by the province. Artist rendering shipping. A hefty federal grant could be used to reduce the expected toll, Stone said, or shorten the expected repayment period. The project has not yet got Treasury Board approval on the business case, which would mark the final go/no go decision point for the government. The province intends to solicit bids for the project in the spring. An environmental review is still required as well as Agricultural Land Commission approval to use some protected farmland. The province is aiming for a 2017 construction start and 2022 completion date for the new bridge. The province has so far spent about $30 million on the project.

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The combined population of Surrey, Delta, Richmond and White Rock is projected to rise 51 per cent to 1.2 million by 2041, and the number of jobs in the same area are to climb 58 per cent. The 76-page business case – 18 months overdue but now released – assumes a $750 million initial injection of capital from private partners, to be paid back by government later. It concludes the project can be paid off with tolls over 35 to 60 years. Stone said the province is seeking federal contributions for the new bridge – which is its top priority for infrastructure grants – and it’s also asking Port Metro Vancouver to make a contribution because eliminating the tunnel will help open up the Fraser River to more

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Building a new bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel is estimated to cost $3.5 billion and Transportation Minister Todd Stone says it will be tolled, with motorists paying a similar amount as they do at the Port Mann Bridge. Transportation ministry officials laid out details of the project, which will include the 10-lane bridge over the Fraser River and improvements to 25 kilometres of Highway 99, including three rebuilt interchanges. Two of the bridge lanes will be HOV/transit lanes. The project definition report claims commuters will save up to 30 minutes if they pay to cross the new bridge but it also projects 14 per cent of current traffic will divert to the Alex Fraser bridge to avoid tolls. Officials admit that will mean even heavier congestion at the Alex Fraser Bridge as a result, but Highway 99 motorists will ultimately face the same choice as those at Highway 1 – pay in cash for a quicker crossing or wait at the free one. Stone said he remains committed to exploring bridge toll reforms if both the new Massey and Pattullo bridges end up being tolled. “We want to hear from British Columbians on the toll, including any thoughts people have on tolling from a regional perspective,” he said, hinting that it may make sense to toll the Alex Fraser. “You could perhaps provide a lower toll on more crossings,” he said. “Tell us what you think about that.” Critics argue the new bridge will simply move a major bottleneck up Highway 99 to the Oak Street Bridge. But traffic counts show more than 60 per cent of northbound traffic crossing the tunnel is headed to and from Richmond, not on to Vancouver. And the project rationale also cites projections of dramatic population growth South of the Fraser in the decades ahead.

B.C.’s auditor general is conducting an audit to evaluate the quality of the evidence used to support the decision to replace the tunnel, and the Opposition maintains the province has pushed ahead with inadequate justification. “The real worry here is that the choice of this government is to build one large megaproject rather than deal with all of the transit needs in the region,” said NDP transit critic George Heyman. He questioned whether a federal contribution to the bridge might come at the cost of more money for improved transit. Delta South independent MLA Vicki Huntington also said the province should move faster to decide how it would make tolls more fair to all motorists crossing the Fraser. “It’s putting the people south of the Fraser at a huge disadvantage,” she said. “I hope we start evening out these costs to the public.” At three kilometres long, the new bridge at the Deas Island crossing will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in B.C. – 65 per cent longer than the Port Mann and 32 per cent longer than the Alex Fraser.

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City to allow payment plans for water, sewer connections Costs can be broken up over five years

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demonstrate financial hardship. The Pickett family were given five years to cover the $9,000-

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blamed the city for the lack of water, but a consultant’s report maintained that deep nearby city wells had no effect on the family’s shallow one. But their hard-luck story – dad Chris was laid off from the oil industry, and five kids made money tight – still won over council, who gave them leeway on payment with the justification that access to water is necessary for public health and safety. Payment plans will be offered only to owners of single-family residential properties who can demonstrate financial hardship. Applicants will need to be residents on their own property, have lived in Abbotsford for at least a year, and meet the Statistics Canada household low-income cutoff. The plans are only available to break up the costs of “service connections” to an existing water or sewer main, and cannot be used to cover the much higher cost of extending a main to a property outside the service area. The cost to extend pipes from the property line to the residence will be covered by the owner. Equal payments will be collected each July, along with property tax, for a maximum of five years. Based on how many people within the water service area rely on private wells, the city estimates approximately 15 more property owners may apply for payment plans. The majority of the cost for a service connection isn’t to immediately cover parts or labour. Rather, it’s mostly to pay into a collective plan covering the cost and ongoing maintenance of the water system as a whole. Otherwise, existing water users would be subsidizing new users. The standard cost for a service connection is between $8,000 and $14,000.

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Smoking room, hedge required for women’s recovery centre Laura RODGERS Abbotsford News

A women’s recovery centre on Braeside Street will need to create an indoor smoking area and build a hedge before they can expand. L.I.F.E Recovery Society Association applied to add 12 beds to their existing 18 in October, but neighbours complained the centre’s residents were already causing disruption from loud outdoor conversations and second-hand smoke. The city approved the expansion, but only if the centre follows a set of restrictions. They have to install a smoke filter in one of the rooms, and all resi-

dents must only smoke indoors. They need to build a perimeter hedge along one side of their property, and repair any damage to their perimeter fence. And they need to work with the city to build a sidewalk in front of the building. The restrictions were chosen after city staff met with a representative from the centre and discussed neighbours’ concerns. Immediately after they heard the complaints, centre leadership made new rules to restrict when residents were allowed to smoke outside. The centre offers “ ab s t i n e n c e - b a s e d ” treatment, and doesn’t

allow anyone using drugs, including methadone, or actively de-

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environment in which to live and to attend counselling.

December 22, 2015 2016 Council Meeting Schedule At the November 16, 2015 Regular Meeting of Council, Council approved the 2016 Council Meeting Schedule. Council Meetings are generally scheduled to take place on Mondays, as follows: • will be held bi-weekly, in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium: - Executive Committee Meetings commencing at 3:00 pm; - Public Hearings commencing at 7:00 pm; and - Regular Council Meetings are immediately following the Public Hearing. If there are no items for the Public Hearing agenda, the Regular Council Meeting will start at 7:00 pm; and • will be held on the Mondays between Council Meetings, except as noted in the schedule, in Room 530, City Hall: - Committee of the Whole will normally commence at 1:00 pm. The complete 2016 Council Meeting Schedule is available on the City’s website, www.abbotsford.ca, under City Hall, Mayor & Council, Agendas and Meeting Schedule, or can be viewed on the Council Agenda Board in City Hall, 32315 South Fraser Way, during regular of¿ce hours, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

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CAP donation The Community Access Program (CAP) at Yale Secondary has made its annual donation to local charities. Since September, students in the special-needs resource program have been collecting food donations for the Abbotsford Food Bank, along with the bottles they collect for their business throughout the year. The group achieved its goal of raising $1,000 and has now donated money to the food bank, Youth Unlimited and Cyrus Centre.

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One blanket can make a difference Decade of caring for those in need Kevin MILLS Black Press

When Gregory Ould offered a blanket to a homeless man back in 1995, he didn’t realize he was about to change his life’s focus. Ould is the co-founder, along with his son Ben, of Blanket BC Society, an organization based in Mission that collects and distributes blankets to those in need. Ould recalled that in October of 2005, he came out of a movie theatre in Vancouver and noticed a man sitting in an alcove. He approached the stranger and asked if there was anything he could do to help him. “He said, ‘I could use a blanket to survive the night.’ ” It was the “survive the night” comment that “floored” Ould. “I never thought about it like that before,” he said. Ould went to a local store and purchased the warmest blanket he could find.

“It made me feel good,” he explained. When Ould got home, his 22-monthold son Ben was still awake. While he knows he was really just talking out loud to himself, Ould reiterated the story to Ben. “But he acknowledged me,” said Ould, who then realized he and his son could do something more to help. He began to collect blankets to give away to shelters. In the first year he managed to acquire a modest amount, 67 blankets in all. But word spread and support grew. By the third year, in a three-month period, they collected 15,000 blankets. Now the society has blossomed into a year-round initiative composed of between 100 and 200 volunteers (blanketeers, he calls them) working throughout the year. When he was five, Ould’s son Ben began to lend a hand.

“That’s when I really started to help,” he said. “I’d go out and help deliver blankets.” The father/son team helped take the society to the next level. To date, the Blanket BC Society has collected more than 200,000 blankets, which they donate to more than 75 shelters across the province. “A lot of people in Mission don’t realize that we are headquartered here,” said Ould. Now he needs to find a storage space in Mission or Abbotsford to house the blankets before they get distributed. R e c e n t ly, Ben and Gregory were honoured by the BC Country Music Association. On Oct. 25, the father/son duo received the group’s Humanitarian of the Year award for their work with Blanket BC.

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Eugene Reimer crew helps teens Students who are part of Eugene Reimer middle school’s Character Crew recently raised almost $1,100 to provide gifts for six disadvantaged teens this Christmas. The students, who say they think of themselves as “difference makers,” decided they wanted to change Christmas morning for those who are less fortunate and put a big smile on their faces. They held two fundraisers – a bake sale and a movie mania afternoon – and, under the guidance of their teacher Alisah McPhee, were able to get the wish lists of six teens.

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A dominant December ended with a loss for the Abbotsford Pilots on Saturday. The Pilots fell 5-4 to the Delta Ice Hawks to snap a nine-game undefeated streak, stretching back to Nov. 27. Kevin Allen opened the scoring for Abbotsford at 12:21, but the Ice Hawks scored at 16:16 to tie the game up after one period. Delta grabbed its first lead in the second, but Philip Gauthier scored a pair of goals to put the Pilots up 3-2 after two periods. Delta scored on the power play early into the third, and added another goal to move ahead, but Dryden Michaud knotted the game up again at 9:27. The Ice Hawks then grabbed the lead for good at 13:19. Abbotsford outshot the Ice Hawks 45-31

Pilots forward Mateo Toledo blasts past a Delta Ice Hawks defender during PJHL action at the MSA Arena on Friday. JOHN MORROW Abbotsford News in the loss, and goalie Jacob Crawford made 26 saves. On Wednesday, the Pilots and the Ridge Meadows Flames played to a 6-6 tie. Brady Morton, Hayden Guilderson, Jackson Waniek (two), Kevin Allen, and Erik Olson scored for Abbotsford. Crawford stopped 40

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Claypool hitting the gridiron in America The football season isn’t quite over for Abbotsford Panthers star Chase Claypool. The Grade 12 student has been invited

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Hawks, Hurricanes and Lions win at b-ball tournaments Abbotsford high school teams victorious at Hawkball and Roundball classic Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News

The Mouat Hawks extracted a little revenge from the Abbotsford Police Department city tournament at the Hawkball tournament on Saturday. The Hawks senior boys team beat the

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Fastpitch Westerns return to Abbotsford Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News

The Senior B Western Canadian Fastpitch Championships are returning to Abbotsford in 2016.

Abbotsford last hosted the event in 2012, and bid committee member Harv Wiens confirmed that the 16team event returns to Exhibition Park from

these events here so we can get more kids and families interested in the sport,” he said. “This is a game you can play for life. It’s not something you have to

Aug. 18 to 21. Wiens said these types of events can help build the sport locally. “We’re trying to grow the game and bring

give up when you turn 18 or 19. I played with a guy who was 76 last year.” The event will feature eight men’s and eight women’s teams

from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. The teams are all either provincial champions or provincial

runner-ups. Both the men’s and women’s draws will feature a team from Abbotsford – the top Continued on A25

Juulsen cut from Canada Ben LYPKA Abbotsford News

Abbotsford’s Noah Juulsen will not be packing his bags for Finland. The 2015 Montreal Canadiens firstround draft pick was one of four cuts made by Team Canada on Sunday as it finalized its world junior championship roster. Juulsen starred on the Abbotsford Hawks before playing one season with the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds of the British Columbia Major Midget League. He was then drafted 70th overall by the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League in 2012, and is currently in his third season with the club. He recorded 52 points in 68 games last season, and has 11 points in 24 games this season. The defenceman previously won a silver medal with Canada in 2014 at the U17 World Junior Championships. Juulsen and the S i l ve r t i p s next play the Vancouver Giants at the Pacific Coliseum on Dec. 27. Abbotsford will still be represented at the event, with Vancouver Canucks draft pick Jake Virtanen added to the team last week. The tournament kicks off on Boxing Day, with the gold-medal game occurring on Jan. 5.

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Witness needed for a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 6:45pm on Townline Road involving a 2006 Inﬁniti M35 with BC plate no. 579 MJE and a silver coloured van. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Aman Mann at 604.864.6131

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for a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:45am on Highway 1 in between the 264th Street and Mount Lehman Road Exits in Abbotsford, B.C. involving a 2001 BMW 325i with BC plate no. 900 JKV and a tarp that was left on the highway. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact Rajan Dhami at 604.864.6131.

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SUTCO seeks US qualiďŹ ed drivers for Super B ďŹ&#x201A;at deck division. We offer e logs, beneďŹ ts, matched contribution pension plan, late model equipment and more. Apply; on line at sutco.ca, email careers@sutco.ca or fax (778)754-4025

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Full-time, permanent for Triple Eight Transport Inc. Offering extended beneďŹ ts and 2 weeks pd vacation. Salary: $58, 219.00 per year. Hours: 40 hours/week. Responsibilities: To develop and implement systems and processes for accounts payable. Develop & recommend accounting methods and procedures and coordinate with other departments. Ensure the timely processing of all invoices and journal entries as per company policies and issue vendor payments in accordance with vendor terms. Continuously strive for efďŹ ciencies in all accounts payable tasks and processes. Maintain a performing team through ongoing coaching and deals with under performing staff in a timely manner utilizing the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources. Delegate to team members to stimulate growth. Required: English language skills, degree in accounting and a min. of 3 years of relevant experience. Strong computer skills: Microsoft OfďŹ ce, Simply accounting, Quick books, TMW & automated 3-way match software is an asset. HOW TO APPLY: Job Location(s) 2548 Clear brook Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 2Y4 Phone: 1.604.755.2285 Fax: 1.604.755.2286

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CHICKEN CATCHERS WANTED

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MEDICAL/DENTAL DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

For busy Abbotsford ofďŹ ce. Dental Reception experience reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 3 days a week including Saturdays. Reply to:

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FARM WORKERS 30 F/T Farm workers reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d for Jit Bains Farms in East Abbotsford. 40 Hours per week until Dec 15, 2016. No exp needed, but heavy lifting is required. Duties will incl; planting, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and loading ďŹ eld vegetables. Wages $10.59/hour. Email resumes to: bainsinternational@hotmail.com

G. GILL & SONS FARM FARM WORKERS REQUIRED For planting, pruning, tieing, harvesting and weeding. Work is physically demanding. 6 days per week in all weather conditions. Work will start from Feb.1st 2016. $10.59/hr. Send resume to 464 Columbia St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 5X6 or email:

RECEPTIONIST / ACCOUNTS CLERK

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

WATKIN MOTORS FORD, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualiďŹ cations.

Progressive Abbotsford company looking for a Receptionist / Accounts Payable Receiving Clerk to join our ofďŹ ce team. The successful candidate will have 2 or more years experience, be highly motivated and strive to achieve the best results. This position is responsible for an 8 line switch board, processing purchase orders, tracking and payment of purchases, coding invoices and routing as required. Interested individuals may forward their resume to: PO Box 2280 Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2

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Supporting the BC Cancer Agency

Busy, local food processor is looking to fill the following positions:

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com. 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com

Marjorie Stewart January 19, 1923 ~ December 12, 2015 Marjorie passed away peacefully at Menno Hospital in Abbotsford on December 12th. She and her loving husband, Fraser, had just celebrated 69 wonderful years of marriage on December 8th. Marjorie leaves behind: her husband, Fraser; their 4 children Rob (Judi), Jean (Rick), Drew (Melanie), and Donnie (Danny); 8 grandchildren and their spouses; 9 great grandchildren; and her sister, Betty Young. Family was everything to Marjorie and her legacy will live on through her family who loved her so very much and will miss her dearly. Marjorie had many other interests that she was passionate about: her Church; her home and garden; ďŹ&#x201A;ower arranging; canning, cooking and baking; handicrafts; photography; camping and ďŹ shing trips; playing card games; and traveling the world with Fraser. There will be a Celebration of Life for Marjorie at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 30, at Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trinity Memorial United Church. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations may be made in Marjorieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to Trinity Memorial United Church. On-line donations can be made: http://www.trinitymemorialuc.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do not mourn me, for I have not left you. Look into the eyes of my children and you will ďŹ nd me there.â&#x20AC;? Online condolences to the family may be made to:

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IRWIN

Allan Lancelot November 14, 1933 - December 14, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Allan Lancelot Irwin, who passed away peacefully with his loving daughter Kendra by his side. Dad was born and raised in Alberta and this is where he met the â&#x20AC;&#x153;love of his lifeâ&#x20AC;? Helen Anna (Ziegler). Mom was a spinster of 17 and Dad a bachelor of 18 when they were married and began their journey of 57 years together. Dad joined the Canadian Armed Forces PPCLI at 18 and served 25 years, including peacekeeping in Korea and Cypress. He was predeceased by his loving wife Helen and his sister Ardell (Hawkes). He is survived by his children Kendra (Lyle), Kenneth (Diana), Kevin (Megan), Gail (Gordon), his grandchildren Patrick (Debi), Linda (Dale), Samantha, Jasmine (Nik), Darcy, Nicholas, Mikayla, his great grandchildren Miranda, Hayley, Jack, Kyrha and his brother Barrie (Lorraine) of Calgary. Thank you to the nurses and Drs of Abbotsford hospital that cared for Dad and to the staff of the Mayfair residence and special thanks to Veronica of Hendersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home. No service by request in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers please make a donation to Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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

Fax: 604-864-8858 33677 Hallert Rd. Abbotsford 20 GREENHOUSE WORKERS MB Greenhouse requires 20 greenhouse workers 5-6 days / wk, 40-50hrs / week, $10.50 /hr. Duties include picking, pruning, twisting & packing and other misc. greenhouse labour. Employment starts Jan. 7, 2016.

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StĂł:lĹ? Service Agency Requires the services of a Qualified On-Call License Practical Nurse(S) For the Health Services Department Located in Chilliwack For complete details visit our website: www.stolonation.bc.ca click on Careers link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #5-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: StĂł:lĹ? Nation HR Personnel

Fax resume 604-864-4239 Atwal Farms (A Partnership) P & J Atwal, 445 Bradner Road, Abbotsford BC, V4X 2J5 Full time Greenhouse worker wanted for tying, pruning, twisting, harvesting, grading, packing, loading, unloading and other misc. Wage $10.59/hour. Two work locations in Abbotsford, BC. Call 604.856.4109 or email Atwal_farms@hotmail.com

CROP WORKERS Required at Topgro Greenhouses Ltd., Aldergrove, BC. Work incl. planting, pruning & picking peppers, repetitive tasks & standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work 40-60 hrs/wk. Wages $10.49/hr. Ability to speak Spanish would be a valuable asset. No exp. necessary. Please forward resume via email to vgtopgro@gmail.com FARM WORKERS Five farm workers for Blue Magic Greenhouses Ltd. in Pitt Meadows. Work is labour intensive. Duties include pruning, planting, weeding, picking & other related duties rain or shine. Heavy lifting required. Min. wage. Expected to work 50 hrs/week, 6 days/week starting in March.. Email resume by January 13th to: bmgrh@shaw.ca FARM WORKERS for cucumber greenhouse for a period of 7 months commencing April 4, 2016. Must be energetic & able to tolerate heat. $10/49/hr. 6 day week. Up to 60hrs/week. Duties include: Harvesting & crop maintenance. Please email resume to robinfarms@hotmail.com or call 604-856-1529

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

Marketing Consultant The Abbotsford News, one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing markets. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, a persuasive manner (previous sales experience preferred, but not essential), is highly motivated with strong organizational and communication skills. Training is provided. Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and innovation. The News combines a salary/benefits package designed to attract and retain outstanding staff. Please send your application in confidence to: Don Barbeau Advertising Manager 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: donb@abbynews.com Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2015 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding digital team as a Black Press Digital Media Rep. The Digital Sales Rep is responsible for achieving monthly revenue objectives within an assigned cluster or market. The Digital Sales Rep will work closely with an assigned team and category to drive product adoption and revenue growth. Responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ Identify, pitch and close advertising sales to local and regional clients â&#x20AC;˘ Develop strong relationships with clients â&#x20AC;˘ Co-manage pipeline and sales channel â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure knowledge of digital media is current via corporate training and self-development Job Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Proven digital sales experience â&#x20AC;˘ Professional written and oral communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Eager, self-starter that is motivated to work in a rapidly changing business â&#x20AC;˘ 3+ years of experience selling digital advertising in a similar role We Offer â&#x20AC;˘ Great working environment â&#x20AC;˘ Competitive salary/commission â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent benefit package Full job description at: blackpress.ca Please submit your resume with cover letter and related work experience to: Andrew Franklin, Director of Digital Development Email: afranklin@blackpress.ca Competition closes: December 31, 2015 We thank everyone who is interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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These positions are both fulltime (starting January 2016) for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year with possible extensions to fulltime continuing positions.

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REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I can’t do it, it can’t be done

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DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs. 604-859 -1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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DIRECTOR OF CARE

Specializing in Private Events! We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience • Graduation from a recognized program for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Current practicing registration with the CRNBC. • Demonstrated leadership ability in complex care with comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques as they relate to long term care. • Maturity and good physical and mental health, empathy, patience and tact are important qualities to possess. • Seeks out opportunities to maintain competency and continued learning. • Post RN/RPN education in Gerontology or three (3 - 5) years relevant experience. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care to the residents to ensure resident focused care is achieved in the home, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising others who deliver direct resident care. RNs/RPNs will collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses as per the “Collaborative Role of RNs/RPNs and LPNs” as set forth by the CRNBC, and the CLPNBC. This position may involve direct resident care and the nurse at this level will also have supervisory responsibilities for other staff. Submit your resume to: careers@trilliumcare.ca or phone Bevan Village at 604-850-5416 for more information on the available position. CLOSING DATE: January 6th, 2016

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

2015 Baby Face A special tribute to our newest residents –

THE BABIES OF 2015. Make sure your 2015 addition is included in this treasured keepsake. All babies who appear in this feature will receive a special personalized placemat as a keepsake and one free, in-home Sign, Say & Play Session from Sticky Hands in Abbotsford ($25 value). Also, each family will be entered in a draw for a single $25 Gift Certiﬁcate from the following local businesses: Howard Wong Farms, Me~n~Eds, M & M Meats, The Rendezvous Restaurant (Immel location) and Sticky Hands.

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Warehouse Lien Act

Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet- Friendlyâ&#x20AC;?

In the Matter of Warehouse Lien Act and Alert Moving & Storage take notice that Alert Moving & Storage will sell by public auction at Alert Moving & Storage Ltd. 101-31330 Wheel Avenue, Abbotsford, BC on January 6, 2016 for storage and costs of contents of storage unit for the following: Robert Bosko

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack $1100 per month Utilities not Included

COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease: 1556 sf. #106 - 33643 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford. 604-850-7731.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Norma Kenney House Renovations -----------------------------------DEADLINE: 12/24/2015, 9:00 AM CONTRACTOR: Blue Octopus OWNER: District of Mission DESCRIPTION: Blue Octopus Holdings Inc. has been awarded the design-build contract to renovate the Norma Kenney House & Blackberry Kitchen facility in Herritage Park. Blue Octopus Holdings seeks to retain the information and services of qualiďŹ ed sub contractors to carry out portions of the Norma Kenney Project. SUBCONTRACTORS: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Kitchen Exh a u s t ----------------------------------------------For Project Information Drawings and Documents Please Contact: Jeff Bobyk 604-372-2080 Jeff@RestaurantConstruction.ca www.RestaurantConstruction.ca â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your First Ingredient to Successâ&#x20AC;?

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Phone 604-556-7705

ABBOTSFORD PILOTS

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

MISSION: 2 bdrm w/view. Carport, 2 parking spots, tool shed, large yard. $1050/mth. Includs own laundry Avail. Jan 1st (604)240-1028

Townhouses

Selling Your Home?

RENTALS

PAD AVAILABLE in 55+ adult park in Abbotsford. Pet OK. CHUCK 604-830-1960

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MISSION. 1 bdrm suite. Nr hospital etc. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avl immed. N/s n/p. $750/mo util incl. 604-825-3110

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

845

The Scrapper

Apartments

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

NEW DOUBLE WIDE

RV PADS RV Sites $355/mo.

ABBOTSFORD

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Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

1989 14x70 in Ruskin MHP w/View Fam./Pet ok. $42,900 w/$575pad Financing avail. 604-830-1960

TRANSPORTATION

or Email

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

RENTALS

Phone 604-852-4696

Yes, We Pay CASH!

5486 Riverside Corner of Harris and Riverside

RICK EDEN

RENTALS

Call

Closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 14, 2016 Re opening Fridays & Saturdays Starting January 15, 2016

APARTMENT/CONDO

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MISC. WANTED

THE WONG FAMILY AND STAFF WANT TO WISH EVERYONE

We want to thank our customers for their patronage and continued support. See you in the new year!

706

563

HOWARD WONG FARMS

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

GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black. 9 wks old, 1 left. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

FIREARMS: We will sell all your unwanted ďŹ rearms. Consignment or selected purchase. 778-278-2205

PETS

CHIHUAHUA XMAS pups, 2 males, Deer, 5mos & Apple, 8wks, ready. $750. 604-702-1908

MISC. FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

JULY 21 - 24

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ABBOTSFORD CRIME FREE Multi Housing Program BACHELOR APARTMENT $440/mo ~ No Pets Hot water included. Quiet, parklike setting.

604-853-0333 ABBOTSFORD

Great View Available Now! Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, & 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail. SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & CertiďŹ ed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

Follow the Pilots: abbotsfordpilots.com or The Abbotsford News sports section

IF YOUR PICTURE IS ABOVE

YOU WIN! â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Boston Pizza Individual Pizzas â&#x20AC;˘ 2 tickets to the next Pilots Home Game! Bring this ad and your ID to Boston Pizza at 32530 South Fraser Way to pick up your prize. Get your Pilots tickets for the next home game at MSA Arena.

Friday, Jan. 9 7:30pm PILOTS vs. Ridge Meadows Flames Original Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night!

Thank you to our sponsors!

CRUNCH of the game and section giveaways by ACE the Pilots mascot

RAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECURITY PATROL SERVICE

Sumas 604.504.5900 S. F. Way 604.859.3333

Call 604-852-7350 Abbotsford / Mission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Starting at $685/mo - 1 & 2 bedroom suites now available. Take your pick, Classic or Renovated McCallum / Marshall area. 778-344-2787

WE NEED

YOUR SKILLS AND HEART!

MISSION

HABITAT APARTMENTS 33366 2nd Ave. Mission

1 Bedroom suite $635 2 Bedroom suite $750 Newly painted , some with new or near new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Quiet, well managed, on site Manager. Undercover parking. Coin Laundry. Near library and downtown. NO Pets.

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

Rise above. Reach beyond. JOIN US to find out how you can play a role in the upcoming ABBOTSFORD BC SUMMER GAMES.

10 $ 2448

375ml

2098 $ 2998

WISER'S DELUXE / WISER'S HOPPED RYE

2048 $ 2998 WISER'S DELUXE RYE

750ml 1.14L

FORTY CREEK RYE

GIBSON'S 12 YEAR RYE

19 $ 1898

TO BE PERFECTLY FRANK - YOU FOUND IT FOR LESS... EVERY DAY! 48

21 $ 3198 $

ALELI, Manager at the Highstreet location

(formerly Mt. Lehman Liquor Store)

604.853.6253

M115-3122 MT. LEHMAN ROAD

HIGHSTREET MALL

16 $ 3098

24pk cans

5L mini keg

19 $ 1028 $

6pk cans/btls

LION'S WINTER ALE

CANADIAN IS A CLASSIC LAGER. COORS LIGHT USING WATER FROM THE MAJESTIC ROCKIES.

2948

24pk cans

CANADIAN / COORS LIGHT BEER

7 $ 1898 $ 88

THE KING OF BEERS

29 $

24pk cans

BUDWEISER / BUD LIGHT

7 1688 $

$ 98

750ml

OLD TOMS EGGNOG

CABERNET SAUV

BAREFOOT WINE

2848 $ 1698 $

15pk cans

FRI DEC 25

SAT DEC 26

SUN DEC 27

MON DEC 28

TUE DEC 29

1998 $ 2948 $

ea.

15 $

15pk cans

REGULAR / PALE ALE

HELL’ S GATE

REGULAR / BLONDE

CARIBOO

$ 88

Full Case (12) + Dep.

750ml

MOSCATO / MERLOT

NAKED GRAPE

$ 88

9588

Full Case (12) + Dep.

750ml

RIESLING GWERTZZ

HARDY'S WINE

A DELICOUS LOCAL WINE TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS!

6888 $

Full Case (12) + Dep.

$ 98

750ml

CABERNET SAUVINGNON & SAUVIGNON BLANC

SAWMILL CREEK

1988 $ 4998 $

7588

9 8

$ 98

6pk cans

SELECT VARIETIES

PALM BAY COOLERS / OKANAGAN CIDERS

$ 98

750ml

VQA MERLOT / SAUVIGNON BLANCC

JACKSON TRIGGS RESERVE

1098 $

750ml

RED & WHITE

DIABOLICA WINE

BOTTLED RIGHT HERE IN CANADA!

Full Case (12) + Dep.

$ 48 ea.

750ml

RED & WHITE

BODACIOUS WINE BODA

2498 $

750ml

OLD NUMBER SEVEN TENNESSEE / FIRE / HONEY

JACK DANIEL'S

1998 $ 2348 $

750ml

JESSICA, Manager at the Marshall location

(adjacent Dollarama)

604.864.8860

1 - 34252 MARSHALL ROAD

MARSHALL/RIVERSIDE

2148 $ 2988 $

12pk btls 18pk btls

CORONA BEER

$ 98

750ml

PINOT GRIGIO / SHIRAZ

PROPRIETOR'S INE RESERVE WINE

$ 88

750ml

SHIRAZ

SCREW IT

750ml

RED & WHITE

ea.

OKANAGAN VINEYARDS WINE

CHEAP AND CHEERFUL!

$ 98

750ml

SHIRAZ

OBIKWA WINE

2148 $ 4798 $

1.14L

CROWN ROYAL RYE TANQUERAY 750ml / 750ml BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 1.75L 750ml / GRAND MARNIER LIQUEUR

2188 $ 48 31 $

750ml 1.14L

RED LABEL SCOTCH

BALLANTINE'S SCOTCH / JOHNNIE WALKER 750ml 1.14 L

KAHLUA LIQUEUR CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM

1048 $ 1398

375ml

CAROLANS IRISH CREAM

375ml

BACARDI RUM

1348 $ 1598 $

375ml

KRAKEN RUMM

375ml

CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM

1498 $ 1498 $

375ml

KAHLUA PEPPERMINT

375ml

KAHLUA

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

PRICES EXCLUDE GOV’T TAXES & DEPOSIT. CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

THURS DEC 24

WED DEC 30

OLD MILWAUKEE BEER 24pk cans PABST BEER

$ 98

$ 48

Buy 2 or more and pay

750ml

RED DARK CELLAR WINE FROM CHILE

SANTA RITA

1388 $

750ml

ROSCATO ROSSO DOLCE / BIANCO DOLCE WINEE

OPEN 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY! PRICES VALID DURING THE FOLLOWING DATES 8 DAYS A WEEK!

21 $ 1898 $

12pk btlss

TASTER PACK

SHOCK TOP

12pk btls

STELLA ARTOIS BEER

2098 $ 1798

12pk cans

SLEEMAN'S HONEY BROWN ALE

12pk btls

PHILLIPS SAMPLER BEER PACK

FROM THE FRASER VALLEY 750ml

CHABERTON RESERVE FIREBALL LIQUEUR QUEUR 750ml VQA BACCHAUS

MOSCATO

BAREFOOT WINE

At the Unmatched Price

$14.98 (750 ml) ea. Buy 2 or more at $13.98 (750 ml)

Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. A must have for appetizers and holiday entertaining!

KIM CRAWFORD

Bailey’s (750ml) @ $22.98 Baileys (1.14L) @ $29.48 Bailey’s (1.75ml) @ $52.48

An original extravaganza of Irish Cream...

The Crew is

Carolans (750ml) @ $19.48 Carolans (1.14L) @ $26.98 Carolans (1.75ml) @ $39.98

SAUV BLANC

1098 $ 1398 $

DECKING THE HALLS WITH BOUGH’S OF LIQUEUR.

OYSTER BAY

1598 $ 98 8 $

375ml

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM JOHNNIE WALKER 200ml RED LABEL SCOTCH

375ml

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BALLANTINE'S SCOTCH

FRANK'S FEATURES

1098 $ 1048 $

375ml

ST. REMY VSOP

375ml

1098 $ 28 6

200ml

FIREBALL LIQUEUR

375ml

FIREBALL LIQUEUR

Abbotsford News

WED DEC 23

12pk btls

HEINEKEN LAGER

WINTER MINGLER

GRANVILLE ISLAND 12pk btls

98 HEINEKEN BEER

5OFF

$ MILLER GENUINE DRAFT 12pk btls KOKANEE BEER

12pk btls

WINTER MIXER

STANLEY PARK

MASH UP /

STEAMWORKS

9 $ 1248 $ 98

750L

CHAMPAGNE REG / ROSE

HENKELL TROCKEN

ALL

14 EXPLORE CRAFT BEER... $

750ml

RED / WINE

FINCA MALBEC

1698 $ 1898

12pk btls

COORS BANQUET/ RICKARD'S WINTER TASTER'S PACK

1348 $ 1288

750ml

WHITE / RED ED

CHARDONNAY / PINOT GRIGIO

OYSTER BAY

APOTHIC WINE

1798 $ 1988

1988 $ 4888

750ml

POLAR ICE 90 NORTH VODKA / STOLICHNAYA VODKA 750ml 1.75L

$ $

19 $ 4888 $

750ml 1.75L

SMIRNOFF VODKA

19488 $ 2948 $

750ml 1.14 L

CANADIAN CLUB RYE

ABSOLUT VODKA

2948 $ 4498

1.14L 1.75L

RUSSIAN STANDARD VODKA

29 $ 4798 $

750ml

1.14L 1.75L

750ml

1398 $ 1248

375ml

APPLETON ESTATE SAILOR JERRY RUM / BRUGAL RON SPICED NAVY RUM / THE ANEJO RUM UMM 750ml KRACKEN RUM

9 $ 98 9 $ 98

375ml

ALBERTA PREMIUM RYE WISERS DELUXE RYE

375ml

CROWN ROYAL RYE

FORTY CREEK RYE

375ml

2048 $ 1998

the details, like no one else.

Abbotsford News

Frank can take care of all

BANFF ICE VODKA

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

750ml 1.14L

For any amount.

available here!

Gift Cards

Having a gathering? Wedding Fundraisers Sports Teams

FRANK'S STOCKING STUFFERS FRANK'S STOCKING STUFFERS

1998 $ 4748 $

750ml 1.75L

FRANK'S STOCKING STUFFERS

BACARDI WHITE SUPERIOIR RUM

GREY GOOSE VODKAA

375ml

SMIRNOFF NOFF VODKAA

BOTSFORD

= + BELOW GOV’T PRICE + BELOW WG GOV’T PRICE + BELOW BE GOV’T PRICE + BELOW GOV’T PRICE +

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Abbotsford News

MSA FORDs

BOXING WEEK

Our Biggest Sale Of The Year starts this Saturday at 11:00

YEAR-END

G N I I C PR T T U R O A L E C EVENT

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604.856.9000

www.msaford.com

604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215 SEE PAGE ????? FOR FULL DETAILS.

MSA Ford Sale FRI, December 25 ................CLOSED MON, December 28 ......................9-7 THURS, December 31 .................. 9-3 SUN, January 3 ..............................11-4 Prices in Effect: SAT, December 26 .......................11-4 TUES, December 29 .....................9-7 FRI, January 1 ........................CLOSED MON, January 4 .............................9-7 SUN, December 27 .......................11-4 WED, December 30 ......................9-7 SAT, January 2 ...............................9-6

FINAL DAY!