Maple Ridge News, January 22, 2016

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Pitt Meadows leans on businesses Homeowners spared, businesses pay more taxes this year

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

The average homeowner in Pitt Meadows will see his or her propety tax bill rise by $80 next year, but businesses will see a larger increase than that.

Council was facing a four-per

-cent tax increase for 2016, but pared it down to 2.73 per cent, in part by shifting 1.07 per cent to business, explained Mayor John Becker.

“Council felt that (four per cent) was too much for residents,” he said, adding that he was against the shift.

Because there are far more residential taxpayers, the shift saved residents an average of $18 per household for the coming year, but will add $224 to the average business tax bill. There are 220 business

taxpayers in the city, said Becker.

The argument in favour of the shift was that businesses in Pitt Meadows are getting a deal, compared to those in neighbouring cties.

Businesses in Pitt Meadows pay 2.8 times what a residential taxpayer pays, which is a much lower ratio than surrounding cities.

“Liars figure and figures lie,” countered Becker.

He argued that businesses are subsidizing residential taxpayers, even though they generally

demand fewer services from the city. Also, the shift takes council away from its “user pay” taxation policy.

Council passed a budget that will see the charge for municipal property taxes rise $62 to a total of $1,841, based on an average as- Becker sessment of $468,000.

With diking, drainage and water rate increases, the total bill will rise by $80 to $2,935.

Of the 2.73-per-cent increase, 0.5 per cent will be funds set aside as a parks and recreation reserve fund, in case there are unforeseen expenses as the city creates an independent parks and rec service in the coming year.

If not used, those funds ($84,000) will not be spent as general revenue, but returned as surplus, said Becker.

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TransLink stalled in gridlock Ridership needed, but so is transit, adds mayor

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge Mayor Nicole Read says there is truth in a recent report that shows TransLink isn’t focused on increasing ridership.

To fix that, TransLink should hive off responsibility for roads and bridges, so it can concentrate on declining ridership. That’s one of the recommendations in a blunt internal report from recently departed CEO Doug Allen.

The core services review ordered by Allen found a lack of focus on ridership

by TransLink, partly because it’s also supposed to improve roads and certain bridges – such as the Golden Ears.

“It is also a conflicting mandate as the more efficiently the road and bridge system moves vehicles, the less appealing public transit becomes,” Allen said.

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Kindness of friends keeps dream alive Break-in, theft the latest hurdle for shop owner

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@amapleridgenews.com

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obody deserves to have their business broken into, but for Maple Ridge entrepreneur Kori Sandy, a Monday night break and enter has crippled her business.

Sandy recently had surgery for brain cancer and has spent the last three months learning to walk again.

Her friends have donated their time – full shifts – trying to keep her business, Kori Sandy The Create Shop, open.

They are also trying to fundraise, so they can pay the rent on her store at the Haney Plaza, and keep the doors open.

Monday night someone smashed the front door glass and broke in, stealing the till, a business computer, and almost $1,000 in cash that they had fundraised.

It’s a disheartening set of circumstances for friends, Mel Schmidt and Marnie Young, who are working at the shop without pay just to keep it going.

Schmidt has been there seven days a week, often more than 10 hours per day.

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Marnie Young and Mel Schmidt are volunteering their time to keep The Create Shop open. her dream,” said Schmidt.

Mo Korchinski, another friend helping out, said the shop offers a unique product in downtown Maple Ridge.

“It’s the kind of business the community needs,” she said. “I don’t want to see it go under.”

Schmidt explained that Sandy, 35, had a battle with cancer in her digestive system about five years ago, and beat it.

She bought the unique business,

where budding artist customers paint pottery, and moved it to its present location in August. But she was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October, and had surgery soon after to remove it.

The surgery left Sandy unable to walk. She still holds tables and countertops to balance, and there were numerous complications.

“She’s got an uphill battle.”

Schmidt said Sandy is a compassionate person – the kind who will

give a single mom a break on a birthday party rate, or for a cast of a newborn’s foot or hand. Now she needs a few breaks.

Her friends are organizing a fundraiser at the Legion on Feb. 20.

Tickets are available at the store. The goal is to put some rent money aside for the business.

Korchinski is confident that people will respond to Sandy’s plight.

“Maple Ridge is an amazing com-

munity, and I would love to see people support this,” she said.

And Schmidt is asking the thief who broke in this week to have a heart, and return the computer.

It contained vital information for the business, and losing it will create considerable extra work for she and other volunteers trying to keep the business afloat.

“It’s the lifeline of the business.”

She asks they drop off the computer, no questions asked.

Nitty-gritty of rec separation now underway Maple Ridge, Pitt will have two systems

By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Breaking up is hard to do but recreation staff are trying to make the ending of the joint leisure services agreement between Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows as painless as possible.

Maple Ridge council agreed Monday to help the process along by supporting a joint scheduling

system for booking fields and arenas and to look at extending joint arts and rec programs so they can naturally expire at the end of the year.

Last fall, Maple Ridge announced the 20-year-old recreation partnership with Pitt Meadows would dissolve Oct. 31, 2016.

An earlier consultant’s report said the partnership favoured Pitt Meadows.

Coun. Gordy Robson though continued to hold out hope of a possible reconciliation.

“If there’s an olive branch we could throw out … I just wish

there was a better way … that we could work together,” Robson said at Monday’s workshop meeting.

There’s no going back, however.

Chief administrative officer Ted Swabey said staff are proceeding on previous directions to split the partnership and said staff have to be told soon if council is having second thoughts. “We’re going to reach the point of no return.”

Mayor Nicole Read though said the decision has been made and that it wasn’t a good message to send to the public that council was reconsidering.

“We’re here and staff are going for-

ward. We need to make sure we’re in line with all these decisions.”

Council should be united on the issue, added Coun. Corisa Bell.

Staff from both cities will try to hammer out the details of the separation at a future meeting and Maple Ridge staff will be proceeding with the direction of splitting the services.

A report points out several chores that have to be done over the next year. Each city will have to develop its own recreation and leisure section of its website because the existing Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows parks and leisure website will

be taken down. The bylaw that creates the parks and services leisure commission also will be scrapped, to allow the future formation of a citizen’s advisory board.

Coun. Bob Masse though wanted an update on the financial implications of the split. But that hasn’t been done yet, parks and recreation general manager Kelly Swift said.

“There are no surprises at this point.”

He asked if Pitt Meadows residents could be charged more to use Maple Ridge facilities once the separation is complete.

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His report was released this week through a freedom of information request.

Allen was interim CEO and left TransLink in August.

Read said the region’s mayors need to take heed. “It’s definitely something that needs to be discussed – this is a former CEO,� she said. “I would like nothing more than to see more riders on transit, but we need transit,� Read added.

She said connections between Maple Ridge and the Evergreen Line will be key, because SkyTrain is a reliable service that connects to key parts of the region.

However, feeder routes are being lost. If a rider misses a shuttle in Albion, they may have to wait two hours for the next one.

There is no shuttle up to Silver Valley’s Blaney Hamlet, so riders are forced to walk up 232nd

Street to catch the bus. “We need to make transit really convenient to get on, if we want to increase ridership in this area,� said Read. “The challenge is when people aren’t using them, they get optimized (reduced).�

Growing ridership is not a key priority with specific initiatives and strategies to achieve it, Allen’s review found, and recent decisions have been “counterproductive.�

They include a sudden large fare hike in 2013 – instead of gradual hikes – that drove away some users.

And the review suggests TransLink charges drivers too much to use park-and-ride lots, which could draw more transit riders if underused lots were cheaper.

Allen says Metro Vancouver mayors and the province must support transit and TransLink and scolded them for being “openly hostile� at times, harming the beleaguered authority.

“I’d like nothing more than to see more riders on transit, but we need transit.�

Nicole Read Maple Ridge mayor “Openly criticizing a public agency on a regular basis simply reinforces uninformed views, particularly if the party doing the criticizing is responsible for the creation of the agency in the first place,� he said, referring to the province.

Allen arrived just as the board and mayors had removed former CEO Ian Jarvis at the outset of last year’s failed plebiscite on a 0.5-per-cent regional sales tax to fund transit expansion.

He said Metro mayors wanted TransLink to “keep quiet� even as it faced a growing barrage of criticism led by

the Canadian Taxpayers Federation rather than defend its “exemplary� record of efficiency and savings. “Remaining silent was the worst possible approach, especially during the plebiscite,� he said, adding the public hears only critics if TransLink fails to tell its own story.

He said the plebiscite result proved Premier Christy Clark’s requirement of voter approval for any new tax was doomed to fail. “You cannot ask the public to impose a tax on itself, no matter how sound the investment plan.�

Allen said TransLink continues to battle a widely held if misguided perception that it’s “inefficient, wasteful and incompetent.�

The B.C. government has so far rejected further governance reforms at TransLink, but Allen’s report argues it’s needed because TransLink’s structure is “unduly complicated.�

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Ingrid Rice

Good and bad to low loonie

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his January, the dropping Canadian dollar has been dominating the news.

It seems poised to continue to do both (make the news and drop) into the next few months of the new year.

For those travelling outside of the country, it sucks. There’s really no other word for it.

The Euro and the American dollar are both considerably higher, which means we don’t get much for our money overseas, or south of the border.

But there are undeniably opportunities as well.

More budget-conscious Canadians may take the opportunity to look at what’s available for them here at home. Hopping over the border for shopping doesn’t look so tempting anymore.

And tourists from other places face the opposite of what Canadian travellers do in terms of value for their money.

That can only bring in more foreign currency to our economy.

There is also an opportunity for our farmers.

We’ve been hearing dire warnings about the future price of various fruits and vegetables with California in the midst of a multi-year drought.

Now the rubber is meeting the road, with the advent of $6 or $7 prices for a head of cauliflower.

The prices being charged by our local small farmers suddenly don’t look out of the way at all anymore.

And there are all the other benefits of buying fresh, local food as well.

In fact, our low dollar creates a great reason to buy local on a lot of levels.

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Is homelessness now solved?

The beat goes on, the beat goes on Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain La de da de de, la de da de da.

Sonny and Cher and many others recorded The Beat Goes On. It Sidewinder was a big hit in the Sandy Macdougall 1970s for many of those groups but the iconic tune is about to enjoy renewed popularity with Mayor Nicole Read’s year end report.

Read is claiming she had success in 2015 in dealing with the homeless problem in downtown Maple Ridge.

‘Drums keep pounding a rhythm to the brain’ Let’s look at reality. Read campaigned in 2014, amongst other things, on a promise to solve homelessness.

La de da de de, la de da de da Sure enough, 30 or 40 people were moved from Cliff Avenue homeless camp this fall into the temporary Lougheed Highway shelter, next door to KFC. Almost everyone of the Cliff Avenue tent dwellers brought their drug and alcohol abuse problems with them to the shelter which was described as a ‘a low barrier/harm reduction’ model.

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uestion of the week:

The drug- and alcohol-dependent folks are apparently allowed to continue their destructive habits without reprercussions.

It’s a matter of debate whether this approach works in terms of helping the addicts escape their deadly lifestyles; however, judging by the non-impact of Read’s directions on the rest of the neighourhood, the plan is a complete and utter failure.

Drug addiction, drug peddling, prostitution, major and minor crimes, violence, drug overdoses and the accompanying social costs have continued unabated in the area.

We still find used condoms and other detritus of the sex/drug trades on our lawns and in our stairwells.

Cliff Avenue residents might feel some relief but residents on the north side of the Lougheed Highway feel betrayed and have only witnessed the further degradation of their neighbourhood.

Read claims the city’s efforts have resulted in 77 formerly homeless people being housed.

Thanks a lot, Your Worship. Virtually everyone of them, including the residents of the ‘temporary’ shelter, are still in the same neighbourhood.

One of the single largest effects of Read’s initiative is the steadily declining market value of properties in the general area around the shelter.

Are you concerned about the falling Canadian dollar?

Yes: 83% – No:17%

Nobody at city hall wants to publicly discuss the real costs of coping with the homeless problem but you can be sure that, when police, ambulance, fire department, bylaw enforcement, legal fees, outreach workers wages and operating costs of the temporary shelter are totalled up, the real cost for dealing with this issue in 2015 must be approaching or exceeding $2 million.

Seldom more than a day or two goes by without the attendance of emergency services personnel at the shelter.

The deal for the temporary shelter expires in March but no longer does anybody believe that fairy tale.

If there has been any real progress in schemes to establish a permanent homeless shelter in Maple Ridge, city hall is suspiciously silent on the subject.

Read has also critized the Salvation Army shelter which still seems to be providing cold weather refuge to homeless people.

With huge capital spending plans on the horizon for the coming several years, it will become impossible for Read to live up to all of her campaign of homeless promises and subsequent rhetoric about the success of her initiatives.

By now, you know how it goes: The beat goes on, the beat goes on.

Sandy Macdougall is a retired journalist and former city councillor.

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Resident doesn’t Borrow carefully want new road Editor, The News: Perhaps my reaction is knee-jerk, but I want to respond to Mr Joyner’s suggestion (The News, Jan. 13) of taking traffic up Ford Road to Baynes Road to relieve the congestion on Lougheed Highway.

I hope that the residents on Ford Road are consulted on this.

I, for one, don’t want this.

I doubt that any of the Ford Road residents will. Traffic on Ford Road is crazy already. Excessive speeding, no respect for marked crosswalks, etc.

Where do you live Mr. Joyner?

Perhaps traffic can be rerouted along your street instead.

Julie Bennett Pitt Meadows

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Editor, The News: Re: City of Maple Ridge considering borrowing $110 million: Do we really need debt? Why can we not manage a budget to save? It is better to save money if you save and use your own.

We elect you to manage and govern our town, not to put us in debt and financial chaos. Anybody can sign on the dotted line.

It takes a real citizen to manage what we have now and so that we can afford a future which is within our means and what we can afford now.

Our tax money should be spent wisely and spent on things to improve our whole town. The sports

fields, pool and hockey arena can be managed better to be used by all and we can see if a new building can be built later.

Time is a great thing. It proves itself and can save a lot of money.

If not, interest payments are involved. The last thing we need is our tax money going out the window on interest.

A citizen’s management committee wouldn’t hurt. You are spending money too fast and it will cost us one day.

Think before you sign. Rome was not built in a day. Why should Haney?

Doug Blamey Maple Ridge

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Resident says city has to be careful with its finances and says a citzen’s management committee could keep an eye on spending of $110 M proposed for rec facilities.

Conspiracies abound on the Internet Editor, The News: Jeremy Dagg (The News, Jan. 13) writes that immunization should not be compulsory and should be left for parents to make an informed decision. His argument only gives a lot of support for compulsory immunization.

Unfortunately, he and many parents

do not have the ability to make informed decisions. He is against immunization because he gets his information from reading distorted reports of dangers of immunization and ignores the accurate information.

Compulsory immunization is needed because so many parents lack the ability

to understand the accurate information that is available. Unfortunately, the Internet is filled with so much distorted information and conspiracy theories that it is necessary to depend on informed professionals.

Dan Banov Maple Ridge

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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, January 22, 2016 -- 9

Money allotted for recreation Taxes from Front

Council scrutinized department budgets and reviewed 39 budgetary decision package items, in the end approving only six of them.

A new position for an environmental officer will be created in the new budget.

Staff projects the tax increases for the coming four years at 3.27 per cent for

2017, 3.34 per cent in 2018, 2.85 per cent in 2019 and 2.32 per cent in 2020.

Council is also hosting a Taxation Town Hall Meeting on Feb. 4, at Pitt Meadows

City Hall at 7 p.m. to answer questions residents might have about taxation and the budget process.

The final budget bylaw will be passed in March.

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Swabey though said that’s not a common practice while Swift said the model they’re considering doesn’t envision charging separate fees for Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents.

That will Swift be decided when the recreation fee structure is worked out, she added. “There’s going to be back and forth in both communities.�

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dents from both cities will use each other’s fields and arenas, she added.

Under the existing agreement, Pitt Meadows pays for 20 per cent of the operating costs of fields, pools and arenas.

But a review of the partnership found that Maple Ridge was subsidizing Pitt Meadows by up to $200,000, plus or minus that amount, yearly under the agreement. Talks to rec-

oncile the difference between the two cities never happened.

Swift told council there could be some job losses among recreation staff, part-timers in particular, but said there are several vacancies already which could take people who

are laid off. Currently, there are more than 300 employees, working out to the full-time equivalent of 120.

Pitt Meadows Mayor John Becker said Maple Ridge would be responsible for severance payments to staff, but added that Pitt Mead-

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Pitt Meadows also has to be given drawings and documents for its buildings while health and safety permits must also be transferred from Maple Ridge to Pitt Meadows.

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Uber’s arrival ‘inevitable’ Province in talks, NDP wants debate

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Transportation Minister Todd Stone now says the entry of ride-hailing services like Uber into B.C. is inevitable, but the province aims to preserve a significant role for the existing taxi industry.

While Stone still maintains Uber would have to get approval from the province’s Passenger Transportation Branch and meet various insurance and safety requirements, he acknowledged strong public demand for the service, which connects paying passengers with drivers via a smartphone app. “It’s a matter of ‘when’ not ‘if,’� Stone told reporters Wednesday. “That industry and its introduction into British Columbia is going to happen at some point.�

He said he wants to ensure any formal entry of ride sharing is “done in a very responsible fashion that also balances the interests and respects the jobs and the investments of the taxi industry.�

It’s a significant shift in tone from stern warnings from Stone in 2014 vowing to send undercover officers to bust Uber drivers if the service launched without approval.

Speculation that change is in the air has grown since the BC Liberal party bought online ads asking if it’s time to “welcome the sharing economy.�

Stone said he and his staff are meeting with both Uber and the taxi industry.

He cited the convenience, choice and competition a service like Uber would bring to what has been a taxi industry monopoly, adding it could be “very complementary� and not necessarily detrimental to cab firms. “British Columbians are expecting at some point sooner rather than later they’re going to have those additional choices.�

Stone said the taxi industry wants and de-

serves a “level playing field� and he credited its work to serve disabled passengers with accessible taxis and specialized driver training.

Disability Alliance B.C. executive director Jane Dyson said the safety and comfort of people with disabilities and frail seniors is paramount. “There have been some concerns that the introduction of Uber may weaken the availability of trained taxi drivers working within the taxi industry,� Dyson said. “We know that HandyDart rides are increasingly being buttressed by taxi trips and

with the aging of the population that is likely to continue. If Uber came into the market we would want to see it strictly regulated, as the taxi industry is.�

Uber and taxi industry reps have been going from city to city in Metro Vancouver seeking support from local politicians.

It’s also become an issue in the Coquitlam by-election, where the Liberal candidate has promised to champion sharing services like Uber and Airbnb.

NDP leader John Horgan questioned why Stone has performed a “complete 180� from his earlier anti-Uber

rhetoric. He suggested the Liberals are either in secret talks to cut a deal with Uber or are merely trying to “curry favour� in the by-election.

Horgan called on the government to put ride sharing and similar issues to open debate in the legislature through a non-partisan committee. “If we’re going to throw out what has been a many decades long system that has protected the taxi industry, certainly, and also protected customers, let’s have a discussion about that,� Horgan said. “Let’s do it in a way that’s not just more backroom deals by Liberals.�

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North Fraser part of record home sales

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aple Ridge and Pitt Meadows home sales during 2015 were consistent with, and contributed to, record sales numbers for the Greater Vancouver region in 2015.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports that 2015 home sales were the highest annual total in the regional association’s history.

According to the real estate board, in a year when the number of homes listed for sale was below historical averages, actual home sales in Metro Vancouver set a new record.

This was powered early in the year by four straight months with more than 4,000 sales a month from March to June, another first for board. “Home buyers were active and motivated throughout 2015 despite the pressure on supply of homes on the market,� says REBGV president Darcy McLeod. “Housing markets typically experience quieter periods within a calendar year, but that wasn’t the case in Metro Vancouver last year.�

In 2015, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows saw 1,806 detached homes sold, compared to 1,362 in 2014.

That represents an increase of 444 houses, or a jump of 33 per cent over the 2014 sales.

Also last year 753 attached homes (townhouses) sold, compared to 465 in 2014 — an increase of 62 per cent.

Apartment sales remained relatively static, increasing from 361 in 2014 to 381 last year – a one-per-cent increase.

The increase in detached homes sales locally is startling, considering there was a decrease in listings.

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows had 2,120 detached homes listed for sale in 2015, compared to 2,178 in 2014.

The situation had an effect on local house prices with the median price for detached houses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows jumping from $496,750 in 2014 to $555,000 in 2015. That represents an increase of 12 per cent.

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With sales-to-active-listings ratios above 25 per cent for 11 months in 2015, the Metro Vancouver market experienced sellers market conditions for much of the year.

The total number of homes listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service in 2015 ranked fifth in the last 10 years, while the MLS Home Price Index saw double-digit year-over-year price increases.

The number of residential properties listed for sale on the MLS in Metro

Vancouver in 2015 reached 57,249 – an increase of two per cent compared to the 56,066 properties listed in 2014 and its increase of five per cent compared to the 2013 properties listed.

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Smart meters under budget Conversion cost less than $1B

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

BC Hydro’s wireless grid system was officially complete at the end of 2015, with a total cost the Crown utility now projects to be $777 million.

That’s $153 million below the original budget, said Greg Reimer, executive vice-president.

It includes all the elements required by the B.C. government when it ordered the installation of the smart meter system as part of its Clean Energy Act in 2010.

Reimer said in an interview the system has also exceeded the $70 million in savings projected for the first three years of operation.

“We’ve realized about $100 million in benefits during that time, particularly from operational savings,” Reimer said.

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BC Hydro claims it is saving $100 m from operational savings, thanks to Smart meters. ting more accurate bills. We’ve reduced our manual meter reading reads and our bill estimates. Meter reading and billing is automated through the system.”

The smart grid had its severest test at the end of August 2015 when a windstorm brought down thousands of drought-weakened trees, leaving 700,000 customers on southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland without electricity.

Power was restored to all areas in five days, which was half the time it took to recover from

the December 2006 windstorm that flattened trees in Vancouver’s Stanley Park, Reimer said.

The 2006 storm blacked out only half the number of homes of the 2015 storm.

Reimer said the ability to test an entire power line after one break is repaired means the crew doesn’t have to drive the rest of the line, and can move to the next problem.

BC Hydro has defended its power theft savings after NDP energy critic Adrian Dix questioned them In a recent letter to

BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald, Dix said the company’s estimate of power theft by marijuana growers was “magically” inflated by then-energy minister Rich Coleman in 2006, then increased again in the utility’s 2011 business case for the wireless system.

Reimer said the business case projected a 75-per-cent reduction in power theft, and the reduction for this fiscal year is projected at 80 per cent, as the smart grid detects actual power consumption and compares it to billed amounts.

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THE NEWS/sports Rider wins provincial championship Contact 604-467-1122 ext. 216 sports@mapleridgenews.com

Hunter Jumper Association recognizes Kaitlyn Harbour and her horse Athena

By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com

Maple Ridge rider and trainer Kaitlyn Harbour has repeated as a provincial champion, at the annual BC Hunter Jumper Association awards banquet over the weekend.

Based on a points system where riders score for their performance in multiple events, Harbour and her horse Athena topped the tough 1.2m Open Jumper division.

While she also won last year, this year Harbour was competing at a much higher level, where all the jumps are four feet or higher, and the competitors are skilled – even professional. That made for a more satisfying win.

She asserts that success in her sport is about a 50-50 arrangement between horse and rider, and she shares the championship with her warmblood Athena, which she has ridden for the past four years.

She said jumpers are thrill seekers, and there’s no feeling like soaring over a gate on the back of a horse.

“It’s an awesome experience. The adrenaline is completely crazy, as I’m entering the ring to do my thing with my horse,” said Harbour.

“It’s an extreme sport, in my opinion.”

Harbour, 23, is an equestrian athlete and instructor by profession. She was raised in Maple Ridge and teaches English riding with a hunter/jumper focus at Empire Equestrian on 132nd Avenue.

Her goal is to compete at higher levels, train horses, and she also has students who are also competing.

“I’ve got 20 to 25 regulars, and they’re very competitive, just like me.”

Maple Ridge equestrian athlete and trainer Kaitlyn Harbour moved up to a tougher class this year, but still won her second straight provincial title.

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Titans junior boys win hoops tourney sports@mapleridgenews.com

The Samuel Robertson Technical Junior Titans hosted their annual invitational basketball tournament on the weekend, and ran the table 3-0 to win the tourney.

In their first game SRT’s defensive pressure was too much for Langley Fundamental and the Titans raced out to a 23-7 lead at the half. The boys from SRT did not let up in the second half and finished with a 58-10 victory.

Everyone contributed offensively with Matt Sass leading the charge with 14 points. Forwards Rhys Caverly and Matt Elder chipped in with 13 and 10 points respectively.

The Titans scored one of their most lopsided victories of the season with a 81-29 result over Bodwell Secondary from North Vancouver. Three Titans hit double digits on the scoreboard: Nathan Ollman had 18 points, Elder 17 and Caverly had 16. David Buzza was a defensive standout for SRT while chipping in nine points of his own.

The best game of the weekend was the matchup with the Prince George Polars for first place. In a physical matchup, the Titans ended the first quarter with a slim 13-9 lead. After a solid second

quarter on the defensive end of the court the Titans went into halftime up 30-20. A solid team effort in the second half helped lead the Titans to a 67-48 victory.

Once again eight Titans hit the scoresheet, with Elder and Nick Mattson leading the way with 12 and 10 points respectively. Caverly, Sass and Reece Dickson all chipped in with seven points in a game that featured balanced offence.

Air Show Tourney The Pitt Meadows Marauders lost all four games of their senior boys Air Show Tournament over the weekend.

They faced some tough teams, starting wiith a 54-47 loss to the quadruple A Port Moody team. Pitt has dropped down to triple A for this season.

Next up was the Nanaimo Islanders, who rate an honourable mention in the triple A rankings, and a 52-37 loss, Then came losses to two elite double A teams – 49-44 to fifth-ranked Brentwood College out of Mill Bay, and 7453 against the top-ranked Collingwood Cavaliers of West Van. Mt. Boucherie won the 13-team tournament this year.

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Atomic energy Aidan McDonald (left) of the Ridge Meadows Rustlers clears the puck during an Atom A1 game against Langley on Sunday at Cam Neely arena. Langley took the game 4-1. The Rustlers next play in Cloverdale on Saturday.

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The Burrards won a close game 8-7, to move into a tie for third place in the standings in the Pacific Coast Field Lacrosse League. The Tier 1 Burrards team will be in action at Westview on Sunday at 5:30 p.m..

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This does make sense when you consider that as you reach your genetic maximum, any gains you could make would tend to be smaller. It’s a process of diminishing returns.

It appears that the greatest amount of muscle gain is roughly two pounds per month for an novice, younger male. As we age, grow some muscle and get more experience with lifting, the slower the gains in growth become.

And women should expect about half the gain in muscle weight because of the differences in testosterone levels.

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Preschool & Childcare Our progressive program excels in merging the best of the Montessori Method and the current thinking of Early Childhood Education. Each child has their own program to grow and learn. Within our prepared environment we offer fun and exciting programs; French, Music & Creative Movement.

AM/PM 2, 3,4 & 5 day programs.

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Allan Booth September 13, 1944 - January 12, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, Papa, and friend. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Margit, his children Lisa (Earl) and Sid (Andrea), and grandchildren Carter & Brady. He is survived by his brothers, Bill (Kevin) and Eric (Alena). Allan worked at CAE Machinery for 44 years. He was a life-long member of Scouts Canada and was a very passionate and dedicated Scouter. It is with great honour and admiration that we remember this proud, hard-working and devout family man. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Royal Columbian Hospital for his excellent care.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 31, from 1-3pm at The Quality Inn in Maple Ridge, located at 21735 Lougheed Highway. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Kidney Foundation of Canada.

BAXTER Lynn Marta

March 30, 1946 - Hamilton, Ontario January 17, 2016 - Calgary, Alberta It is with great shock and sadness we announce the passing of Lynn on January 17th, 2016 at the age of 69 years.

Lynn was a Professional Engineer and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

Lynn was a secretary and treasurer for Hammond United Church, now Golden Ears United Church in Maple Ridge, BC. As well as a member of the United Church Womens’ Group and Bible Study.

Lynn’s hobbies included sewing, quilting, knitting, reading, walking, exercise groups and puzzles.

Lynn is survived by her daughter Valerie Caldas (Baxter) and her husband Phil Caldas and grandson Alexander of Calgary; her siblings Joyann Baxter and Bill Whittome of Auckland, New Zealand, Sally Baxter of Regina, SK, John Baxter and Norma Kimmins of Stoney Creek, ON, Heather Baxter and Doug Willer of Terrace, BC. Lynn is survived by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to friends in British Columbia and Ontario.

Lynn was predeceased by her parents Thomas and Anna Baxter.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek), 14441 Bannister Road S.E. on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Forward condolences through: www.mcinnisandholloway.com

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Become a Plumber No experience necessary!

ADVENTURE PRESCHOOL 21698 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge

The Sprott Shaw College Plumbing Foundations Program

(604)463-4903 www.adventurepreschool.ca adventurepreschool@gmail.com

prepares students for entry level employment in the plumbing trade.

DRIVER’S WANTED

REGISTRATION for September 2016 Mon Jan 25, 3:30pm-4:30pm

F A bright clean centre with adventure playground F Fully qualified Early Childhood Educators F All classes mixed 3 & 4 yr olds F Tues & Thurs. AM/PM class $125/month F Mon, Wed & Fri AM/PM class $150/month F $30 non-refundable registration fee required.

F Post dated cheque for September fees (dated (July 1st) required

EDUCATION

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey. We require “Top Notch” driver’s with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Must have ability to lift heavy product.

Required for immediate start Monday-Friday.

The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent.

If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume & abstract: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

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5 week practicum which is conducted 25/hrs per week, for a total of 125 hours.

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Wages: $10.49/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

Please email resume to: hindafarm@hotmail.ca

Construction Electrician program also available.

Call the School of Trades at 778-379-0410 or visit sprottshaw.com for more information.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

Funding & Housing Avail!

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Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training!

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Atlas Power Sweeping

Miss talking to PEOPLE? Are you BORED? Need extra MONEY? BC’s largest, most reputable demo company is hiring Contract Demonstrators for 6 - 10 days a month in local grocery stores.

Who are you: • A reliable, mature adult • Man/woman, senior/retiree • A go-getter who loves people • Can work on your own • Enjoy simple cooking When do we need you: • Fri./Sat. &/or Sun. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (available all 3 days) What do you need: • English reading & writing • Stand unaided 6-7 hr/day • Car is a must to carry supplies • Well groomed & bondable • Carry table & supplies • Food Safe to be obtained Training: • North Burnaby Pay: • $11.50/hr. per hour to start

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DRIVERS & LABORERS

- Sweeper Operators (Air Ticket) - Water Truck Drivers (Class 3) - Labourers (Driver License) - Night Owl needed for sweeping

Haney Builders Supplies

Power sweeping/power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Burnaby Based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required Experience & air ticket beneficial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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Retirement Concepts

RCA Opportunities in South Okanagan Multiple positions – IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY Ever wanted to work in the beautiful South Okanagan and leave the stresses of a big city behind? Here’s a unique opportunity to RELOCATE to the lakeside, resort community of Summerland, conveniently situated between Kelowna and Penticton, and join the team at Summerland Seniors Village, our state-of-the-art seniors’ home.

• Immediate openings for quali¿ed Resident Care Aides (RCAs) available: full time/part time, permanent/ temporary/casual • For selected candidates, transportation expenses from the Lower Mainland will be paid. On-site rental accommodation available* • Competitive wages, extended medical bene¿ts (for all ‘regular’ positions For a more details and to submit your resume for consideration, please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers. While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short-listed will be contacted. (*Conditions apply).

Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.

Waterworks Tech. School - Get certified in 6 weeks. Earn $18-22/hr. 1.250.886.3246

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OLERA ORGANIC FARMS requires Farm Workers to start mid April. General Labour. Must be willing & able to work outside & lift up to 50 lbs. Salary $10.60/hr to start.

Email resume olerafarms@shaw.ca

Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

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JANUARY 27 FROM 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM 20486-64TH AVENUE, SUITE 200, LANGLEY

With over 800 employees around the world, TMW Systems, 35 years in business, is very proud of the continuous growth and employee retention that reflects a company doing so many things right!

FULL-TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE VISIT AND APPLY AT: www.tmwsystems.com

41011005 - 118B Ave., 119 Ave., 193 St, Blakely Rd. 41011019 - 194A St., Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave., Park Rd. 41011026 - Fair¿eld Ave., Hammond Rd., Herring Pl., Wildcrest Ave. 41021057 - 121B Ave., 122B Ave., 188 St., 189A St., Charnley Crt., Ford Rd. 41021061 - 190A St., McMyn Rd. (Townhomes)

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Work for an established software development company without the downtown commute

Business Analyst Client Operations Support Analyst Project Manager EDI Developer Analyst Database Administrator/Developer QA Analysts Software Developers Crystal Reports Developers Implementation/Training Specialist

Available routes in Pitt Meadows

Wages: $10.49/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

CAREER FAIR

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40000064 - 111A Ave., 112 Ave., 237 St., 238 St., Kanaka Way 40100129 - 116 Ave., Burnett St., Lougheed Hwy. 40220250 - 125A Ave., 126 Ave., 220 St., 220A St. 40220262 - 124 Ave., 216 St., Exeter Ave., Spring Cres, Thornton Ave. 40220264 - 123 Ave., 124 Ave., 216 St. Evans St, Manor Ave. 40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., 210 St., Barker Ave, Fraserview St., Penny Lane, Steeves St. 40310309 - 116 Ave., 117 Ave., 211 St, Berry Ave, Fraserview St. 40310312 - 210 St., Cook Ave., Dewdney Trunk Road, Laity St. 40310313 - 119 Ave., 210 St., 212 St, Cook St, Laity St. 40310314 - 117 Ave., 207 Ave., Camwood Ave, Graves St, Owen St., Thorne Ave. 40310315 - 117 Ave., 207 St, 209 St, Graves St, River Rd, Steeves St., Stoney Ave. 40320355 - 214 St., Carlton St., Exeter Ave, Holly St, Spring Ave. 40400426 - 121 Ave., 122 Ave., 238A St, 240 St, Abernethy Way. 40400442 - 138B Ave., 232 St., 232A St, Blaney Rd, Silver Valley Rd. 40400443 - 230A St., 232 St., Gilbert Dr.

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FROM DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT AT TMW SYSTEMS WE OFFER: • Extended Healthcare benefits • Insurance & Savings Plans • 20 days Paid Time Off [PTO] + 10 paid Holidays per calendar year • Discounted Employee Trimble Stock Purchase Plan • New office space with great amenities • Collaborative culture • Challenging projects • Health & Wellness Program • Monthly massage • Daily casual dress

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Child & Youth Care Worker The HCOS SE Dept needs a CARE Team Associate to work with our special needs students and their families in the Lower Mainland. Approx 20 hrs./week, starting at $20/hr.

Detailed job description & online application form can be found at: www.onlineschool.ca Click About Us, then Scroll To Careers at HCOS

GREENHOUSE WORKERS Local cut-flower greenhouse operator in Maple Ridge, looking for F/T individuals.

The job involves the harvesting of flowers and physically demanding greenhouse work. Must have own transportation & be able to work flexible hrs including wknds. Must be able to speak & read English.

Greenhouse experience is an asset. $10.75/hour. Apply by email:

West Coast Toyota requires a Full-time Lot Attendant, Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Must have a valid drivers licence, “N” is acceptable. Must be able to drive a Standard transmission.

Apply in person with current copy of D/L, Abstract & resume to: Amanda at reception West Coast Toyota 19950 Lougheed Highway, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2S9

www.westcoasttoyota.com

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Vantage Way 7979 Vantage Way, Delta, V4G 1A6

Pressroom Helpers/ Stackers We have several openings for Press Helpers/ Stackers at our Delta location.

Preference given to those with experience in this field, but is not necessary. Shifts are 12 hours/3 shifts per week or 9.5 hours/4 shifts per week.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

References required. Starting wage is $14.31/hr.

Interested applicants should email their resume and references to Linda Wischoff at: lwischoff@blackpress.ca Competition closes: February 10, 2016 We thank all those who are interested in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Multi-Media Journalist Black Press B.C.

The Abbotsford News, a twice-weekly publication serving more than 45,000 homes, has an opening for a full-time, permanent, multi-media journalist.

Candidates will have outstanding and diverse writing abilities, including a flair for narrative. The successful applicant for this entry-level position will be a key contributor to the print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our website and social media engagement.

Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, along with a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), and an understanding of how to tailor online content accordingly.

You will have a diploma/degree in journalism. Extra attention will be given to related newsroom experience. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, InDesign and iMovie are valuable assets.

Join one of the most in-demand professions in B.C. Earn your Diploma in only 39 weeks Hands-on accelerated training by skilled professionals, with a schedule that lets you earn while you learn.

Get credit for your training towards a nursing career Funding may 2.5 days per week be available.

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BE A PRODUCT SAMPLER

Seasonal Farm Workers required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling some heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

HELP WANTED

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% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT .46 RATE (2015)

You’re a self-starter and a critical thinker, with the ability to work well under deadline pressures.

The Abbotsford News is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should submit a resume, writing and photography samples, and a cover letter to: aholota@blackpress.ca Deadline for applications is Jan. 27, 2016.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

DCC Campus located inside Retirement Concepts

Call now to receive a free information package

604-463-1174 www.discoverycommunitycollege.com

Your Career Starts Here

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

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 LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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

Salary of up to $100K for the right individual, plus 10% commission, benefits, car and expenses.

Fax resume: 604-888-1145 or dwoo@fuchs.com

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

CONCRETE & PLACING

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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DRYWALL

Launch Ramp with 3 lines and ample parking for tracks and trailers

Onsite Manager

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604.465.7713

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900.

PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

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LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services

GARDENING

Landscaping, Cleanups, Pruning, Hedges, Rubbish Removal, Topsoil, Gravel.

Tree Topping, Chipping & Stump Grinding. FIREWOOD FOR SALE **Don’t FALL Behind**

Prompt Delivery Available

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

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SUNDECKS

meadowslandscapesupply.com

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Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

MISC SERVICES

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

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Meadows Landscape Supply

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

MOVING & STORAGE

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

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Email your resume to:

kyle@haneybuilders.com

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

or drop off your resume in person

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Fabricator / Welder The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

The LCG has a well established in-house fabrication department that is responsible for manufacturing a large amount of concrete mould equipment, machine components and other related products which are used in the daily production of quality precast concrete products.

Requirements: • Minimum 3-5 years practical work / welding exp. preferably in a manufacturing setting • Min. “C” level welding training, Red seal Fabricator / Fitter preferred • Valid BC driver’s license and reliable transportation • Project portfolio and pictures

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive salary and benefits including extended health, life insurance, critical illness insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group.

3.) Future personal growth and development program.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings MAPLE RIDGE Central. Spacious 1 bdrm, newly painted, nr all amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio & vaulted ceilings. Available immed. N/S, N/P. $900/mo +utils. Call 604-377-8135.

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

Polo Club Apartments

MIRACLE MOVING

F/T CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR

604-537-4140

.Window & Roof Cleaning Gutters Cleaned & repaired. 604-961-1280

287

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

TIMOTHY hay for sale. Good quality. 60 lb. bales. $15.00 per bale. Pitt Meadows. 604 505 4087

477

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

329 PAINTING & DECORATING 548

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221

PETS

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

1 bdrm suite - $775 2 bdrm corner suite - $925 S Includes heat/hot water S 1.5 blocks to various bus stops S 2 blocks to Safeway/medical S City park across street S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required * SORRY NO DOGS * CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

~ Since 1987 ~

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052

www.paintspecial.com

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778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs

CLEANING SERVICES

House Cleaning Team

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

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2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

* Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

604- 467- 1118 HOUSEKEEPER AVAIL NOW. Taking new clients. Great refs.

Supplies incl. 1-604-302-9291

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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

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, fencing, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Local natural stone distributors.

Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic.

Sales & Service

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com

551

GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

MOVING SALE (in the garage) Saturday & Sunday, Jan 23 & 24, 10am-3pm.

11785 - 252nd St. 32 Years of accumulation.

563

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL Cellular 604-671-9694

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

Tools, collectibles, truck ramps & canopy, household goods etc.

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

Gary 467-3024

Single Items to Entire Households

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

TONY’S Painting

338

PLUMBING

A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭ FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs. 20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession?

Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally?

Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them.

Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973.

We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

WITNESS TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 16, 2015 Anyone witnessing or having any information relating to a motor vehicle accident involving an orange pickup truck and a pedestrian, which occurred on December 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. on 222 Street and Brown Avenue in the City of Maple Ridge, B.C., please contact Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation at 604-464-3333.

PORT COQUITLAM

604-464-3550

.t1 tax

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

22 ton & under folding boom

Abilities; • Use excellent interpersonal communication skills to work closely and cooperatively with Vice-President of Manufacturing, Senior/Production Coordinators, and other welders • Prioritize project requirements, multi task, while staying focused on the project on hand.

• Work from blue prints, CAD drawings, and concept drawings.

• Accuracy and attention to detail in both work and appearance.

• Strong practical welding skills and proven ability to fabricate structural form work or related items.

604-463-2236 604-463-7450

604-465-1311

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

$880/mo & $980/mo

$59.00 Per Ton

. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046

845

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 & 2 Bdrms available

SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds

SHOP WORKER

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Call Matt 604-465-5566 www.proworkshg.com

706

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE RIDGE, small cabin, No pets. $450/mo. Available immed Call: 604-462-0387

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

(604)465-1311

750

RENTALS

604.465.2944

Wynnyk Farms 604.467.4419

NOW HIRING

STORAGE

Moorage Rental Year or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

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

Delivered or Picked up

Haney Builders Supplies

749

14179 Reichenback Rd

STEER MANURE

TRADES, TECHNICAL

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396.

.ProWorks Home & Garden. Pressure washing, lawn maint, lndscpg.

160

RENTALS

Pitt Meadows Marina

Leo: 604-657-2375 / 604-462-8620

LABOURERS

N.Langley. $14/hr to start or higher depending on exp. level. Must have valid drivers license. Email resume to: ron@valmartdoors.com

REAL ESTATE

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

RMACL is seeking female caregivers interested in providing live in support. Applicants need excellent communication skills and experience working with adults with a developmental disabilities and/or mental health support needs. Call 604467-8700

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HERFORT CONCRETE

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer is looking for Welder/Fabricators 2 Years experience & own hand tools required.

Reply to: randy@jbscanada.ca www.jbscanada.ca

To Apply Please Contact Chris:778-222-8473 Between 7 am - 7 pm

Required for Western Canadian lubricants co. to call on mining, railroads, concrete & cement.

High travel.

Should have B.Sc. or B.Eng. or Dip.T. and sales experience.

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Welder / Fabricator

Tire Technician

Top Gun Tire Inc. mobile tire service is currently hiring for full time position. Repairing, balancing & changing tires. Must be physically fit & have excellent customer service skills. Position requires valid drivers licence & current copy of drivers abstract. Experience preferred, but willing to train.

Competitive Wage Based On Experience

Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

741

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OFFICE/RETAIL

3 A/C Prime Location Offices 754sf upper flr facing east with bathroom & kitchenette. United Blvd/Fawcett, Coquitlam. Rent incl tax, strata fee, heat & hydro. Garry 604-461-7172 Maple Ridge

Office Space For Rent OVER 1000 SQ/FT $1200/mo incl heating, air cond (installed in Spring), & parking - Parking lot being re-asphalted.

Please contact Monique at 604-218-6180

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $470/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

Call 604-467-3944 748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION M.Ridge 1-2 rms avail in house.Pref prof/student, street prk, w/d. N/S. Feb 1. $555. 604-506-5416

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Clothes That Work

SEASONAL

SUPER SALE UP TO

50

%

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IN STOCK ONLY • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST PRICES AS TAGGED

WATERPROOF HIKERS

MEN’S SEQUOIA

59

$

SALE

Our Reg. $129.99

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• Waterproof and Breathable • Steel shank • Superior cushioning • Anti-odour and anti-microbial properties

MEN’S ALPHA TRAIL

WOMEN’S GIRONA TRAIL

SALE

SALE

79

$

Our Reg. $119.99

Clothes That Work 20758 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge

99

• Waterproof leather & suede upper • Vibram outsole for durability and traction

39

$

99

• Waterproof • Lightweight EVA midsole for cushioning • Deep lug outsole for off-road traction

Local Shops Support Local Events & Teams

604-463-7277

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 9 pm • Saturday 9 am - 6 pm • Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

MARK’S MAPLE RIDGE ONLY