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SAR update . . . . . . . . . 2 Landll questions . . . . . 3 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mail Bag . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Classieds . . . . . . . . . . 9 Community Corner . . . 11
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Parents Taylor and Madison Roth with Cohen Elijah Allan Roth, born early New Year's Day.
Agassiz welcomes first baby of 2016
By Greg Laychak THE OBSERVER
Only four hours into 2016, a new Agassiz face was brought into the world. At 4:15 a.m. on New Year's Day, Cohen Elijah Allan Roth was born to local residents Taylor and Madison Roth at Abbotsford regional hospital, receiving gifts for being the first baby in that facility’s new year. “It’s been a long couple of days, but we’re doing good,” said Taylor, adding that the new mother was
doing well in her recovery. “We’re just really happy to be home... It’s good to be settled into your own home doing your own things your own way.” Little Cohen joined the expected 44,000 babies to be born in British Columbia in 2016. But he was reluctant to come out even beyond his due date, and Madison required a C-section after an induced labour was unsuccessful. By staying put inside his mother’s womb, the Roths’ first child came
after some bad news his grandfather received at the end of 2015. “My husband [Allan] has just found out that he has pancreatic and liver cancer,” said Taylor’s mother Norine Roth. “So this was our little bright piece of sunshine.” Once the new parents knew of the diagnosis, it was a “no-brainer” to add grandpa’s name to baby Cohen’s new identity, Taylor said. “We’re very honoured to include his name in there,” he added. As for the status of being first born of the year Taylor shies away
from the spotlight, acknowledging a baby that was born at the Abbotsford hospital a mere minute before 2015 came to a close. “It’s nice but I’m sure there are a lot of people who had a baby delivered in this week, so it’s just as important for them,” he said. As for the Roths, their new bright piece of sunshine comes at a time when they needed some good news. “It’s a great way to start 2016 because the end of 2015 wasn’t the best given dad’s health.”
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Last winter, B.C.’s coastal ski hills were dealt a cruel blow, when rain and warm temperatures forced them to severely scale back operations. At Hemlock Valley, north of Harrison Mills, they didn’t even open. A few degrees colder than coastal mountains, Manning Park Resort was able to sneak through last winter — but this season has seen a huge improvement at both ski hills, with snowfalls perfectly timed for the Christmas break. Hemlock’s director of operations, Sam Hicks said on Sunday, “We went from a worst-case scenario last year to the best season I’ve seen in my ten years here. “It’s the best in skier numbers and in conditions,” said Hicks. “We had seven days straight of early-season snowfall, which has
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Agassiz residents Bryan Wilkinson, Annalise Wilkinson and Nola Crocker (right) had a fun time in the snow at Hemlock Valley on Saturday. The hill has been blessed with lots of snow this year — arriving in advance of the Christmas break.
allowed us to flourish in the past 17 days we’ve been opened. We set daily and weekly sales records over the holiday season. “It’s a very exciting time. Our parking lots have been jammed, so people have been parking farther down the road. At the tube park, we’ve been seeing 500 to 600 tubers a day, which is phenomenal.” Hemlock is a 20 to 25-minute drive from the #7 Highway turnoff at the Sasquatch Inn. Chains aren’t always needed — but the Ministry of Highways requires them to be carried during the winter. Hicks said their market is basically from east of the Port Mann Bridge. “’Fantastic Family Fun’ is our slogan,” he added. “We’re kid friendly
— and we even have a beginner chair, the Whistle Punk chair.” Hemlock had its lights on nightly for skiing till 8 p.m. throughout the Christmas break but will be scaling that back to Fridays only. The hill is now closed Mondays and Tuesdays. If the cost of skiing has kept you off the hills, Hicks wants you to know about Hemlock’s Friday Night Lights program. “A family of four can ski for $20 from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday.” Their website is hemlockresort.ca. Manning’s marketing director, Robyn Barker said, “It has been an awesome start to the season. We opened two weekends earlier than planned, November 28, due to the amount of snow — and the skiers and snowboarders that
were itching to get on their boards. “Our base is around a metre and a half at the moment, with clear and cold conditions. We were having Powder Alert days (over 10cm) for almost a full week at the beginning of the holidays, and now we're loving the cold, dry powder and smooth groomed runs. “I’m pretty sure our lodgings were full through the break. Christmas and New Year’s Eve, for sure. People are already making their reservations for next season.” Barker said the majority of their customers come from Langley, eastward, though resort staff ’s attendance at ski shows in Bellingham and Seattle — highlighting the favourable exchange
rate — has been attracting American guests. “There's more snow in the forecast next week, and we're open 7 days a week for the rest of the season. Alpine is open 9 to 4 every day until April 4 and Nordic and snowshoeing will go on as long as there’s snow. “We’re celebrating a big year in 2016,” added Barker. “It's E.C. Manning Park's 75th anniversary, and we’ll have different events throughout the year that will highlight the park’s history, ecological diversity and the abundance of recreational opportunities in the park, culminating in the 75th birthday party on July 16, 2016, which is also Canada Parks’ Day.” The resort’s website is manningpark.com.
KHSAR assists in patient evacuation
The first call-out of 2016 for Kent Harrison Search and Rescue came Sunday when paramedics urgently needed to access a patient at a cottage on Harrison Lake. The team transported four paramedics to a water-access only site on the west side of Harrison Lake. SAR members assisted in getting the patient to an adjacent beach to access the medevac helicopter. Also in SAR news, long service pins were awarded to Ian Maslin (5 years) and Neil Brewer (25 years) at a social evening prior to the holidays. The team also received a community gaming grant of $41,000. Those funds will be used to upgrade the electronics and cover extensive training required
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SAR members assist paramedics in transporting a patient to the medevac helicopter.
for the Harrison Osprey. The 38-foot lifeboat is expected to be in service this spring. And thieves entered the SAR compound sometime around Dec. 11 and broke into the team's logistics trailer, stealing a red
10-by-10-foot collapsible shelter worth $2,000. RCMP were notified. For more information on volunteer ground and inland water search and rescue in British Columbia, visit www.bcsara.com.
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Questions raised about proposed contaminated soil landfill
By Tyler Olsen Black Press
The Fraser Valley Regional District board is expected to vote in February on whether to give the go-ahead to a proposed landfill for contaminated soil in the Chehalis River Valley. Statlu Resources has proposed to extract gravel from a site 10 kilometres up the Chehalis Forest Service Road and back-fill it with remediated soil sourced from contaminated sites like gas stations, car repair shops and dry cleaners. Around 80 people attended a public meeting in December, with most voicing opposition to the proposal, which would be located about half-a-kilometre from the Chehalis River. Statlu’s proposal calls for between 350 to 1,000 tonnes of soil to be dumped at the site each work day. In a technical assessment commissioned by the company and delivered prior to the meeting, a consulting firm reported that the soil could contain “residual petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and heavy metals.” But Statlu president Earl Wilder said the material is “not a hazardous waste,” and presently dumped elsewhere in the Lower Mainland with less care than his plan envisions. Statlu’s technical assessment envisions a double-bottom lined fill site, with a wastewater purification system to treat effluent. “Due to the distance between the effluent discharge point and
“The fuss is way out of control because of a lack of knowledge. It’s the best site in the whole Lower Mainland that’s ever been discovered.” Earl Wilder, Statlu Resources president the Chehalis River and that the minimum daily flow in Chehalis River is more than 1,000,000 times of the effluent flow, we consider it to be a low potential that the discharge of treated water will have a significant impact on the Chehalis River,” the technical report states. Wilder said the chances of a spill were one-in-four-hundred million, more ten times less likely than a lottery win. Having trucks transporting materially both to and from the site aims to improve the economic feasibility of the site. He said the project would create jobs and other economic benefits for the region. Downstream, though, there is concern about the proposal. Lake Errock resident Roger Mawdsley expressed concern that problems at any soil landfill up the valley would impact the river and the drinking water of those down river. “I can see the creek from my house and it feeds the water supply for the whole subdivision down here,” he said.
“It’s something of a concern to everybody down here.” In its November report, FVRD staff also expressed some concern with the plan, which follows several others from Statlu, including a now-abandoned proposal that would have seen automobile residue disposed of at the site. Planner David Bennett wrote that the remoteness of the site would reduce conflicts with residents, although truck traffic would still be seen. But he also wrote “the Chehalis River Valley is viewed as a wilderness area that supports resource extraction, tourism, recreation and ecological functions. A landfill is not consistent with this view.” Area C director Alec Niemi said he hasn’t taken a position on the proposal to allow others to make up their minds independently. He noted, though, that the company has “a pretty good sales job on their hands” to convince local residents to back the project. “They’re coming into a watershed, they’re coming into a rainforest.” Wilder, though, said opposition to the plan is based on misinformation. “The fuss is way out of control because of a lack of knowledge,” he said. “It’s the best site in the whole Lower Mainland that’s ever been discovered.” The FVRD’s electoral area services committee will receive a report next week. Subsequent reports are expected in February prior to a vote on the necessary rezoning for the project.
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Have you set goals for a healthier lifestyle in 2016?
New Year’s Day of course heralds a fresh step forward. But increasingly, Jan. 1 has also come to mark the day when yet more rate hikes take effect. Like the march of time, ever forward, tax and fee increases never seem to shrink on New Year’s Day but continue, ever higher, ever widening the gap between what we earn and what they take from us. On Jan. 1, 2016 Medical Service Premiums will rise from $3 per month for a single person earning more than $30,000 per year — hardly a living wage. A family of two, in that same category, will pay $5.50 more per month and a family of three or more, again earning more than $30,000 per year, will pay $6 more each month. That’s $36, $66 and $72 more per year, respectively. A few bucks might not seem like a lot, but a few bucks here and there, there and here, certainly does add up. This year, expect to pay more in ICBC basic rates, hydro, rent, cable, telephone and internet services and other stuff as every level of government, Crown corporation and business that can get away with charging you more, will charge you more. And while our dollar plummets, and groceries are increasingly expensive, the gouging continues. Those of us who can still afford to buy liquor no doubt indulged on New Year’s Eve. 2016 is a brave new year. When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, many of us made new years resolutions. None, we’re sure, will resolve to voluntarily pay more in taxes and fees. If only government and Crown corporations would resolve to manage taxpayers’ hard-earned and increasingly scarce money competently, it would indeed be a happy new year.
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Tom Fletcher I first met Stephen Harper when he was running for the Canadian Alliance leadership in 2002. Speaking to a group of Fraser Valley members concerned that the party had split over the leadership of Stockwell Day, Harper didn’t mince words because a local reporter had showed up on a Saturday morning. He explained his prediction that no matter who leads the conservative movement started by Preston Manning, the national media would work against it. “The press is owned by big-L liberals and staffed by small-L liberals,” Harper said. “Preston was too cerebral; Stock was not cerebral enough. I’m not sure where I will be, but the media will always be on the other side.” Harper’s cold war with national
media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. The celebration continues over Justin Trudeau’s victory, with the supposedly non-partisan federal bureaucracy cheering along with much of the national media. Harper’s assessment of major newspaper ownership is no longer accurate, except for the Toronto Star. But the dying tradition of owners looking up from their accounting ledgers to endorse a political party continued, with the Postmedia chain and the Globe and Mail pointing out that Trudeau’s rash promises didn’t add up. Endorsements were a brief interruption in the media assault on Harper’s record. His government’s plan to welcome 10,000 refugees, unveiled way back in January 2015, was portrayed as heartless and feeble, while Trudeau’s 25,000 by Christmas represented the generous character of the true Canada.
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As it turns out, the Liberals have been hard pressed to reach even the 10,000 mark. But they’ve put out a rash new promise to make it 50,000 at some point in the future, so the media’s new-found message of sunshine, hope and change continues.
Harper’s cold war with national media is a theme that runs through his decade as prime minister, peaking in 2015 with the most slanted election coverage I’ve ever witnessed. Those modest $10 billion annual deficits that Trudeau promised, and Harper warned against? Borrowing and spending will far exceed that, but we’re assured that’s because they
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were based on inflated Conservative financial forecasts. In fact, independent private sector forecasts are now the key reference for government budgets at the federal and provincial level. None of them predicted the further slump in energy prices that continued through 2015. And cooking the books before an election isn’t really possible any more, thanks to the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office. That was a Harper innovation, along with scheduled elections. And that Trudeau pledge to raise taxes on the wealthiest Canadians and use the proceeds to finance a tax cut for the middle class? That one didn’t add up either. For one thing, wealthy people have a variety of legal ways to reduce their taxable income. Here’s an actual front-page headline from the Globe and Mail, reporting this unfortunate fact, well after the election: “The way Liberals gauged response to new tax OFFICE HOURS Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sat., Sun., & Mon.
rate explains gap.” So it was just an understandable oversight, you see. Trudeau’s star turn in Paris, where he pronounced that “Canada is back” in the battle to control the world’s weather? The official submission from his bloated delegation to the UN climate meetings was actually the existing Conservative plan, which includes phasing out coalfired electricity generation. Harper generally represented a preference for the individual over the state, a concept that at one time was known as “liberalism.” This was illustrated by his preference for parents rather than a nanny state to administer child care. He advocated free trade, small government and low taxes. We’ll see how that legacy survives the new government and its media cheering section. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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I am compelled to try and answer the comments from John Allen (Not a regional park, Observer Mailbag, Dec. 24). My involvement with the project started in 2012, after my election as mayor, with a visit from the new CAO of the FVRD. He asked how can we help Harrison. I pointed to a map in my office of the East sector lands and said to him, a regional park. The work got started. It has taken four years and will become, as the media release states, “A new recreation site coming to Harrison Hot Springs in 2016.” The new park in Harrison Hot Springs will be cooperatively managed by recreation sites and the FVRD, in addition to the other eight regional parks in the Fraser Valley. And the public will be invited to participate in a local naming process, late in 2016. This was a portion of the news release. Whether it is a recreation site, a named park it will be managed by FVRD, it will be in the region, be part of Experience the Fraser. And Friends of the Forest are happy as many residents that at last
something is going to happen. The lands that are being discussed are provincial. The private owned portion is what it is private. Neither I nor council is going to clearcut. Nor at anytime are we in “developers’ pockets.” Developers who come to the village have to go through a process with our in house planner. And it is council as the governing body of the municipality that will exercise its powers under the Community charter On Feb. 20, 2012 council passed a motion that authorized staff to engage the FVRD in jointly developing a proposal for a region park within the East sector land. This was also passed by the FVRD board meeting with Minister Steve Thompson Sept. 2012 in Victoria. Portion of the brief paper that was sent. The village has tenure under a crown grant that covers 31.30 hectares for the purpose of public recreation. In addition, the village holds a map reserve covering approximately 92.619 hectares, that allows for planning long term use for trail development and
conservation purpose. Briefing note FVRD Jan 2014: The proposed East sector lands regional park proposal covers 92.51 HA of crown land divided into three parcels. This land has the potential to support hiking trails, picnicking, nature viewing, interpretive signage. The strong tourism economy attracts a large number of local, regional and international visitors and would be a huge asset to the regional park system. An open house was held at the plaza by the FVRD on how do you envision the East sector lands; share your ideas. There was also a survey online. In the letter to the editor, it was stated by Mr. Allen that there was no public consultation. July 2015, The FVRD received a grant that they applied for from Canada 150 community infrastructure program. Once the site is established with MFLNRO, the FVRD continued to express interest in comanaging this site as regional asset. The funding is in place and the annual maintenance by the FVRD. My thanks go to the prov-
ince ministers and MLA the professional staff at FVRD, the village planner past and present council for the work carried out on this project. It will be another great 2016 for the village. A park, new flood pumps, reno to washroom, block 2 & 3 new streetscape, new infrastructure projects. Myself, council and staff receive many compliments on how Harrison is looking. With the commitment of council and our staff, we are moving forward. All my three terms as mayor, I and our councillors believe we have created a really nice place to live, visit and enjoy. None of us are perfect, but at least treat each other with respect. As I have mentioned on many occasions, I have an open door policy. Please take the time to research. We can all work together one day at a time. I wish all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Leo Facio Mayor, Harrison Hot Springs
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Hooked on Books: Agassiz Library Book 798-6228, email agharcommdrivers@ Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every outlook.com or visit 7046 Pioneer Ave., month, starting at 6:30pm at the Agassiz Agassiz. Library. Love to read and want to talk about what you’re reading? You don’t have to be Friendship House Nickel Bingo on Mon. at a member, just drop in when you can. Pick 1 pm, Tues. Bridge and Cribbage at 1 pm, up the book at the library any time before Sit and Be Fit 10:30 am Mon. & Fri., Drop-in the meeting and get ready to share your Floor Curling 7 pm Thurs. opinions! Kent-Harrison Arts Council - KHAC Stitch “n” Rip - Every Tuesday from 9 am - meets the third Sunday of each month. 1 pm. Come to the Harrison Mills Hall with FMI call (604) 796-8604 or email us at any unfinished sewing, stitching, knitting kentharrisonartscouncil@shaw.ca projects, etc. FMI call Kim 604-796-2336. Harrison International All-weather Tennis Olive Branch Dinners - Come join us for a Club - Drop-in tennis at 8 am daily at the free home cooked meal. Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm. Spring Park tennis complex. All are welcome. 7571 Morrow Rd, ACS gym. No expectations, Good fun and exercise is guaranteed at no enjoy community companionship. Families cost. FMI contact John Allen 796-9117 & all ages welcome. Jam Session - Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the T.O.P.S. - Meets Thursdays at 9:30 am, or 5:45 month from 7pm - 10:30pm by donation. pm., at the Agassiz Christian Church. FMI call Everyone welcome, bring an instrument and a friend! OAP Hall, Friendship Hall. FMI call 604-796-0686. Derry at 604-796-1084 Agassiz-Harrison Community Services Thrift Store - We’re looking for volunteers! Lions TV Bingo - Thursday nights at 6 pm on Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm. Shaw Cable. Pick up your bingo cards at The Feel free to come by 6919 Cheam Avenue or Source - Chehalis Store & Ledoux Hardware call 604-796-9932 FMI. The Chilliwack MS Multiple Sclerosis SelfRoyal Canadian Legion - Hosts drop-in Help Group - Meets every third Wednesday “Fun Darts” every Mon. at 4 pm & Fri. at 8 of each month from noon to 2pm at the pm, Players needed, arrive early to register. IHOP, 45466 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, New Cribbage daily. Non-members welcome. Call members welcome. FYI call Owen at 604795-5216 604-796-2332 The Wednesday Walkers - Easy hiking every Agassiz ESL Conversation Circles - Practice Wednesday. FMI call Eleanor 604-795-0076 speaking English at the Agassiz Library Tuesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 in July and on Knitting/Crochet Sisters Group - Projects August 4. for worthy causes. Contact Alice 604-796Harrison Community Social Club Drop3060 or email agisborne@shaw.ca in - Every Thurs. at Harrison Hot Springs Agassiz Al-Anon. - Is someone’s drinking Memorial Hall, 9:30 am: cards, darts, games affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 & coffee. Contact Jacquie 604-796-3105 or or Anne 604-796-3103 Audrey 604-491-4944 Agassiz Elks Lounge - 1824 #9 Hwy, open Overeaters Anon. - Meets Thursdays from daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcome 3:30pm - 4:30pm. For location call Elizabeth The Joy of singing with Doris and the at (604) 491-5401. Sunshine Ladies - Spend an hour with the Agassiz Monday Painters est.1961 - Meets seniors in song. FMI call Doris at every Mon. from 11 am - 3 pm at Agassiz 604-796-0442. United Church. FMI call Linda 604-794-5554. Agassiz-Harrison Lions - Meet at 7 pm on Harrison Natural Health Club - Meets Fridays the 4th Wednesday of each month at the from 6:30pm. Open talk about prevention, Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer lifestyle, chronic conditions, nutrition, Ave. FMI call Joey at 604-796-9951 addictions and more. Bring your questions, Hope Christian Women’s Club Brunch - Free concerns & ideas. We take health seriously, nursery by reservation as well. For info & let’s discuss real solutions. An “uncontrolled” ongoing event. FMI call/text (604) 316-4922 reservations call Raye 604-869-5420
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