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District looks to shake up enrolment Jessica Peters The Progress The demographics of Chilliwack are shifting, and the school district has been adjusting to fit the city’s changing needs. They’ve nipped and tucked here and there, largely with the help of portable classrooms. But now, they’re looking at whether reconfiguring the schools overall would improve the delivery of programs and support for students. At last Tuesday’s board meeting, they began to look at the possibility of adopting a K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grade school structure, as part of the District Plan Review and Consultation. One of the concerns is that students are currently transferring into the high school system in a critical year — Grade 10. It’s a shift that was discussed years ago, said trustee Barry Neufeld. “There was a public outcry,” he said, when they talked previously about moving middle school grades from the current 7-9 model, to 6-8. Still, he added that he’s “very much in favour” of the shift, and has extensively studied middle school configurations. The review and consultation is not just looking at grade structuring. As reported in The Progress last October, the district is in desperate need of a new school on the south side. “We need a long term vision for the south side,” superintendent Evelyn Novak told the board. That’s where the school district is seeing most of its growth, and projections show that the trend is only going to continue. While the south side of the highway is being eyed up for a new school, the north side is being looked at for its own capacity review. A subcommittee was created Continued: SCHOOL/ p7
The Chilliwack Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards finish in style Saturday. For more, go online to www.theprogress.com. LORI JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Chamber celebrates best in business Jessica Peters The Progress The Chilliwack Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards turned 21 this weekend, and celebrated in style. The theme was Rat Pack in the Wack, and the evening was filled with great music, food and laughter. “It was just an amazing night,” says Fieny van den Boom, executive director of the Chamber. She said the planning committee really outdid themselves, and that the entire night went off without a hitch. “There was a flow to it, and the emcees really knocked it out of the park.” Emcees were Kirk Dzaman, Chamber president, and Kevin
Gemmell, past president, who crooned Vegas-style parodies and kept the audience entertained throughout the event at Tzeachten Hall. But most importantly, 18 local businesses, organizations and individuals were awarded for excellence. “It’s very important that businesses are celebrated for their excellence,” van den Boom says. “It doesn’t mean the other nominees don’t do that, but it’s the same as with the Oscars — there’s always one that just stands out. “They need to be recognized in a celebratory way, so everyone can see what they’re doing,” she says. In that way, business owners can learn what’s working, and be inspired to improve their own day-to-day opera-
tions. This years winners included: Professional Service Award – KPMG LLP KPMG is a national and local leader in delivering audit, tax and advisory services. Employee of the Year - Don Armstrong (Salvation Army) Don is an extremely hard worker who goes above and beyond to ensure the success of the Food Bank. Agricultural Excellence Southern Irrigation Southern Irrigation’s motto “Intelligent Water Solutions” is practiced throughout their own sustainable building located in Chilliwack. They thrive on helping people be successful in their efficient use of
water, by providing high quality, up to date products and design. Development Excellence Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake Creekside Mills at Cultus Lake was created for a rich outdoor lifestyle, enjoyed year round by its owners. This is the first ever Farm to Table community in B.C., incorporating a recreational agricultural theme. Chamber Award – Hofstede’s Country Barn Richard Procee and his staff go above and beyond as a Chamber member, promoting the Chamber wherever he goes and is always positive about the Chamber. Inclusive Employer Award Downtown Chilliwack BIA Continued: AWARD/ p10
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Two more people charged in gang war murders UN Gang members accused of plotting to kill Bacon Brothers Jeff Nagel Black Press Two more alleged UN Gang members are now charged with conspiring to murder the Bacon brothers and their Red Scorpion gang associates during what police say was an all-out gang war in 2008-09. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced
the murder conspiracy charges against 32-year-old Troy Tran, of Vancouver, and another unnamed 31-year-old man, whose identify has been withheld. They’re accused of plotting with other UN gangsters to take out a series of rivals, including the Red Scorpions’ Kevin LeClair, killed at a grocery store parking lot in Langley in 2009, and Jonathan Barber, slain in Burnaby in 2008 by mistake because he was installing a stereo in a car owned by a Bacon brother. The two men are also charged with conspiring to murder the
three leaders of the opposing gang – Jonathan, Jarrod and Jamie Bacon. The latest arrests came after police raided 13 locations across the Lower Mainland and in Calgary Jan. 22, seizing a stolen 9mm handgun, drugs and trafficking equipment. Police have now laid murder conspiracy charges against seven people in the ongoing investigation. IHIT officials say there have been 16 convictions so far against members of the UN Gang in connection with the series of shoot-
ings, attempted murders and murders across the Lower Mainland in 2008 and 2009 that prosecutors have described as a ruthless “human safari” that put the public at great risk. “Much of the violence culminated with brazen public executions, shootings and subsequent retaliations,” said Chief Supt. Kevin Hackett, who heads the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. Seven years later, he told reporters, police investigation techniques and practices continue to evolve and witnesses in some cases
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become more willing to talk – even gangsters willing to leave gang life. “We along with our partners will be relentless in our pursuit of those who pose the greatest risk to public safety,” Hackett said. “The passage of time should not provide them or their associates with comfort or confidence.” Hackett said a Canada-wide warrant remains in effect for Conor D’Monte, the alleged leader of the UN Gang, on similar murder conspiracy charges. Jonathan Bacon was killed in 2011. His two brothers are in jail awaiting trial on various charges.
B.C. economy to grow in face of global turmoil Poll finds pessimistic residents hunkering down Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C.’s economy is forecast to grow at a healthy clip of three per cent this year despite growing global financial uncertainty that has seen stock markets plunge and the Canadian dollar swoon in tandem with the dive in oil prices. That prediction comes from Central 1 Credit Union senior economist Bryan Yu, who says the province will lead Canada in growth and should weather the global economic turmoil well, thanks to improved exports and tourism due to the weak loonie. “B.C. will continue to benefit from low interest rates and a lower currency, despite challenges presented by a weak commodity sector,” Yu said. “Lifted by B.C. will household demand and housing investment, continue to economic growth will ease slightly from 2015 benefit from but remain moderate.” low interest Yu also expects economic growth to averrates age three per cent from 2017 on, with steady ~ Bryan Yu consumer activity and higher business investment tied to major project construction. His forecast assumes one large liquefied natural gas terminal will be built in B.C. and Yu cautioned growth would be slower at about 2.5 per cent and unemployment higher by 0.5 per cent if a new LNG plant fails to materialize. He predicts unemployment will edge up slightly in 2016 to 6.3 per cent before declining in subsequent years. The forecast is in contrast to a new Insights West poll that shows B.C. residents have become considerably more pessimistic about the economy and many are adopting a frugal mindset as they hunker down for financial trouble. Two-in-five of those surveyed expect B.C.’s economy to decline and at least 40 per cent said they plan to slash spending on entertainment, new clothes or dining out to prepare for tougher times. The poll found 93 per cent expect to pay more for groceries over the next six months and 71 per cent expect higher real estate prices. Nearly half of respondents said they’ve worried frequently or occasionally about the value of their investments.
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Raising awarness about sexual exploitation Sam Bates The Progress Chilliwack’s Sexual Exploitation Awareness Community Action Team (SEACAT) is hosting a Sexual Exploitation Awareness and Prevention Conference on Feb. 10. The event will aid in the education and awareness of how we as community members, parents, and service professionals can combat exploitation and help those who have been victimized. “It can affect the entire range of children and youth,” says SEACAT member and Chilliwack Community Services Reconnect Worker Brenda Listoen. Exploitation can happen to anyone, regardless of family-income level, gender, nationality or age.
“One of the most compelling aspects of this issue is that young girls and young men often don’t realize that it’s happening to them,” she said. Listoen provided examples of perpetrators who were 15-year-old girls, fake Facebook profiles that were run by violent and sinister adults, and a seemingly harmless party that transformed into a horrific sex trafficking ring. Areas of discussion will include an overview of risk factors, the range of ways in which victims are targeted and coerced by perpetrators, as well as understanding of complex concepts like survival sex, trauma-bonding, and exit strategies. Keynote speaker Melissa Hyland is an expert speaker on the spectrum of sexual exploi-
tation, with a specialty in historical influences and issues affecting Aboriginal woman and girls. Hyland brings with her a tremendous wealth of knowledge, having worked in the foster system, as well as in the Office to Combat Human Trafficking, where she worked on policy and research in this area. Kev Lescisin, program coordinator for the Children of the Street Society, will also be speaking at the event. The event will allow attendees, whether service providers or individuals in the community, to recognize signs of potential exploitation, and the unfortunate, creative ways that it can happen. “Rarely will a youth say, ‘Hey, I’m being exploited.’ They’ll often slide under the
carpet,” Listoen explained. Our community will come away with the knowledge necessary to identify victims and potential victims of exploitation. Further, it will provide awareness to children and youth of the options and resources available to them for support. The event takes place Feb. 10 at the Neighbourhood Learning Centre (46361 Yale Rd) from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event, but online registration is required (eventbrite. ca). Keep an eye out for fuscia ribbons, which are associated with the prevention of exploitation. Further to this initiative, there will also be a community forum in Chilliwack on March 10, featuring a panel of experts and a topical film viewing.
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Meetings held last week in Vancouver between Canada’s provincial ministers of health and federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and her staff likely shaped up more like contract re-negotiations than get-togethers over coffee and cake. Especially when it came to voicing the case for B.C. – which absorbs more retirees than any other province, and along with them, their increasingly complex health-care needs. We know Chilliwack welcomes a steady stream of retirees who appreciate low housing costs and a mild climate. The problem is that the portion of federal health-care money designed to provide care for retirees does not transfer with them when they change residences. No doubt B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake underlined that point as he and counterparts from across the country got their first audience with the new government. Just last week, he reiterated our province’s beef with the health-care funding formula adopted by the former Conservative government in 2011 – that it was based on population, with no age component. His argument is a sound one. Because health-care costs increase as people grow older, a per-capita formula makes for a non-level playing field between provinces such as B.C., which is relatively older, and Alberta, which is younger. B.C. is already grappling with the need to increase the number of hospice beds for terminally ill baby boomers who are native to this province, and that situation is made more critical with people moving here to retire. The old formula for calculating federal health-care transfer payments to the provinces was instituted by the previous Liberal government under former prime minister Paul Martin. Justin Trudeau, speaking in B.C. before the new Liberal federal government was elected last year, promised to add another $3 billion to the health care budget to start, and “sit down with the provinces immediately” to renegotiate the formula. Here’s hoping the two sides can come up with a fair plan that works for today – not just 2017 or beyond. ~ Black Press
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This is your province on marijuana With unlicensed marijuana dispensaries popping up in urban areas and thousands of unregulated medical licences for home growing still in legal limbo, the Trudeau government is starting work on its promise to legalize recreational use. Marijuana was a media darling in the recent election, but meeting in Vancouver with provincial ministers last week, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott found herself preoccupied with issues deemed more urgent. These include shifting our post-war acute hospital model to community primary care, tackling aboriginal health care needs, pooling pharmaceutical purchases to slow rising costs, and meeting an urgent Supreme Court of Canada directive to legalize assisted dying. At the closing news conference in Vancouver, Philpott was asked how recreational marijuana should
be sold. Licensed medical growers want exclusive rights do it by mail as permitted by the Harper government, another measure forced by our high court. That would shut out the rash of supposedly medical storefronts, which city halls in Vancouver and elsewhere imagine they can regulate. Tom Philpott said the FLETCHER question is “premature” and federalprovincial justice ministers were dealing with it at their meeting. Ottawa will have a “task force” too. Vancouver descended into a pot store free-for-all due to benign neglect from council and police, and Victoria isn’t far behind. Vancouver Coun. Kerry Jang, a rare voice of reason in the Big
Smoke, has protested dispensaries using street hawkers to attract young buyers, and pot stores setting up near schools. Other communities, more aware of their limitations, have resisted issuing business licences. One recent proposal in the Victoria suburb of View Royal came from a fellow who insisted marijuana extract had cured his cancer. This is typical of claims that proliferate on the Internet, and is one of many warning signs about dispensaries that put up red cross signs to sell pot products with exotic names. B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake was more forthcoming a few days earlier, responding to a Vancouver reporter who judged marijuana more interesting than his just-announced plan to hire 1,600 more nurses by the end of March. Lake noted that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is keen to sell
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Of course all of this urban handwringing over pot stores ignores the de facto legalization that has existed across B.C. for decades. The Nelson Star had a funny story last week about a local woman’s discovery on Google Earth. Zooming in on area mountains, one finds not only the Purcell landmark Loki Peak, but also Weed Peak, Grow Op Peak, Cannabis Peak and Hydroponic Peak. Whatever the source of this cyber-prank, it could also be applied to other regions of B.C. For the record, I’ll restate my long-standing position that legalization is the only logical answer. I’ll say the same about other drugs that drive most B.C. crime, but that’s a subject for another day. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca
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I loved to do,” she said. And even though an unfortunate injury meant that her England adventure would come to a close, Molly continued to do what she loved back in Vancouver. She has since secured a monthly gig at Seven Dining Lounge in Vancouver on West Broadway. She performs Molly’s Comedy Cabaret, the fun and interactive musical comedy show which she will be taking to G.W. Graham on Saturday. She writes a new edition of the cabaret each month, drawing inspiration from the hilarious and - at times - awkward experiences in her life. If there was one thing that Molly didn’t like about theatre school,
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Date Book Date Book is a free community service provided by The Chilliwack Progress to local community and non-profit organizations. If you would like to be part of Date Book, please email your listing to: events@ theprogress.com. You can also add your event to our online calendar at www.theprogress.com/ calendar. Jan. 27 – Join us Wednesday, January 27 for our 2nd Aboriginal Business Connect. Focus is on your Business and Social Media. Refreshments and great conversation with fellow Indigenous business owners, and potential business owners. Many exciting things are happening on Sto:lo Territory. Come hear where we are going, and how to take your business to that ‘Next Level’! Feb. 2 – The Chilliwacky Gogo’s, a fundraising group for the Stephen Lewis Foundation ‘Grandmothers
to Grandmothers Campaign’ invite you to join them at their fun and productive monthly meeting. Tuesday, Feb. 2 6:45 to 8:15pm. Please call Erin at 604-791-9645 for location and more information. Feb. 5 – Bring colour in your home! The annual jigsaw puzzle sale sponsored by The Friends of the Libraries will take place February 5th & 6th from 10 – 4 in the Chilliwack Library. Puzzles for all ages in all sizes. Bring your complete used puzzles to the library now to enjoy a 50% off discount. Cash or cheques only.
and interesting dishes. Guests and potential new members, who are of Scandinavian ancestry or have an interest in Scandinavia, are welcome. For more information, please call Len at 604-857-2740 or Eigil at 604-870-8601, or email jensenke@shaw.ca. Feb. 13 – The Chilliwack German Canadian Club has its “Valentine’s Dance” with music by The Silverstars on Feb. 13
Feb. 8 – The Scandinavian Club of the Fraser Valley will meet for its monthly pot luck dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 8, at the Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St. (corner or Gladys and Pine), Abbotsford. On this occasion we will be featuring Finland. Come with your culinar y contribution and enjoy the many delicious
at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at St Thomas Hall(46048 Gore Ave.). Pre-sold Tickets are $14 and available at Vallee Sausage on Alexander Ave. and Multi-PackDeli on Nowell Street, or Club hall, No Refund. For table reservation Call Gerhard at 604858-3021 and for more info call Hans at 604857-5000 or Renate at 604-792-0696 March 5 – Hello, Spring! Market:
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number of Community events and would love to have you join us. We rehearse every Thurs. 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM at 45905 Hocking Ave. (building behind) Please contact Lorraine McIntosh at 778-8754998 for more info
Hosted By The World Youth Day Team, March 5, 2016 10 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8909 Mary street Chilliwack. Admission is $2, and we will be selling raffle tickets and concession. Cash only. Many different vendors such as crafters, builders, home based businesses, direct sales, and more!
C h i l l i w a c k Community Drum Circle gathers every first and third Fridays monthly at Chilliwack Cultural Centre from 5 - 7 pm. It’s a drop in program for $5 . We welcome everyone to join us for free improvisation, musical social, sound meditation, rhythms around the world and unison drumming. No prior music experience required.
Eating Disorders Anonymous, St. Thomas Anglican Hallside door, First Ave. & Gore Chilliwack. Tuesdays 7 pm. -8 pm. Check the website,
The Chilliwack Community Band is looking for new members. We partake in a
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Community Family Literacy Day at Chilliwack libraries January 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada – it highlights the significance of reading and engaging in literacy activities as a family and Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) invites
you to celebrate the day and beyond. This year FVRL has a new literacy program – 1,000 Stories Before Kindergarten for families with preschoolers. Register your child for the free program by
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So is it time to make a move, A new home for the new year? If you don’t know where to start, I’ll help you have no fear! The market is swift & rates are low, The perfect time to sell! So if you want a helping hand, Just come and . . . “Ring My Bell”
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lynn bell
Serving Chilliwack, Hope, and the Fraser Canyon.
Cell
604.819.4133
HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.
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When experience makes the difference. I know Chilliwack Real Estate. As a life long Chilliwack resident, I take pride in helping “visitors become locals” as well as delivering personal attention whether buying or selling. I expertly guide buyers and sellers through all the intricacies involved in a real estate transaction to ensure a smooth process. Building relationships is my business. My multi-tiered marketing system assures my clients the best promotion of their home in this end of the eastern Fraser Valley. My local knowledge is available to you, so let me earn your trust through Service & Results. I invite you to call me, or drop by and see me at the Sutton office on Young Road. Call Chris before you enter into any Real Estate transaction! Service you deserve, Someone you can trust!
HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.
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Steve is the 4th generation of his family to call Chilliwack home, and has lived in Chilliwack his entire life. Steve is very familiar with all areas of the Valley which makes him uniquely qualified to represent you in your next Real Estate transaction. Steve is very passionate and active within the community and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Upper Fraser Valley Crime Stoppers, is a Rotarian Mt. Cheam Rotary Club and served on the Board of Directors for the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board. Originally a licensed Realtor in 1987 with Wheeler Realty Chilliwack - put Steve’s 25 plus years of experience and knowledge to work for you today.
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kathy randal
If you are looking for the right REALTOR® to market your home, or you’re planning on purchasing and want to know which neighbourhood will be just right for you, give me a call! Born and raised in Chilliwack and being actively involved in my community has given me extensive knowledge of the area that will be invaluable for your real estate needs. I would love to work with you! Helping You Make Your Dreams a Reality!
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mark
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604.819.1422
mandersen@remax.net
Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty Sutton Showplace Realty 2015 #100-7134 Vedder Rd.
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steve davies
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Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam Realty www.stevedavies.ca
HONESTY and INTEGRITY are my guidelines when I assist my clients in the sale or purchase of their home. I love my job, I love our community, and I love working with people to help them achieve their real estate goals. I have been a REALTOR® for over 17 years, and I have made many new friends through my business of real estate. I not only take pride in my work, but also in how I work with all my clients. If you are looking for a REALTOR® that puts your wants and needs first, and a REALTOR® who will work hard for you, please give me a call. You will not be disappointed.
to complete the sale. The paperwork is a major cause for concern for homeowners who try to sell their home with a ‘for sale by owner’ sign in the front yard. Using a standard real estate contract can be a risky proposition because of the many legal requirements which covers everything from disclosures to tenant’s rights. Professional REALTORS® understand the paperwork and know the pitfalls that can render a contract unenforceable. In the course of many real estate transactions, the buyer can decide to back out of the contract between ratification and the closing. And, they will be able to do so, if the paperwork does not meet the precise legal requirements. The terms of the sale with a REALTOR® will be set forth in a clear and unambiguous way in order to avoid a costly dispute. Many of the homes that started out as ‘for sale by owner’ transactions that did not result in a sale find the cost of unraveling the failed contracts will often exceed a REALTOR’S® fee. Working with a professional REALTOR® will save you time and money and ensure peace of mind!
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604.792.0077
With the low inventory of listings available in the housing market today, there may be a small percentage of home owners who are thinking of selling their own home in order to save the real estate commission. However, when a buyer sees a ‘for sale by owner’ sign, they also expect to save the same real estate fees as the seller, and will reflect this in a low offer. So, let’s take a minute to consider whether you will actually realize a savings. When a seller lists a home with a REALTOR®, a lot of marketing follows. Who are the potential buyers? How can they be reached effectively with information that will attract them to this particular property? REALTORS® use a variety of marketing techniques tailored to the individual home they are selling. To find potential purchasers, your REALTOR® can advertise your home in real estate newspapers, use telephone and direct marketing, and of course the real estate Multiple Listing Service which is the quickest and most effective way to promote your home to all REALTORS®. This increases the number of prospective buyers for your home. REALTORS® combine proactive marketing with realistic pricing to spell results for their sellers. They are trained to show your home effectively to qualified buyers and to get you the best price for your property. They know how to handle the maze of legal forms and procedures necessary
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Community-Minded Real Estate FRIENDLY, APPROACHABLE, and VERY EXPERIENCED! Sabrina works hard with honesty and trust. Combine that with extensive experience in ALL types of Real Estate including New Construction, Acreage, Strata, Commercial, Investment and Development, and add extensive marketing including professional pictures whenever possible, FULL page COLOUR ads EVERY week in Chilliwack plus ads frequently in Abbotsford, and you will see why SABRINA is consistently a top Realtor and so good at meeting your Real Estate goals. Sabrina’s team put their clients best interests first. Combine that with their experience, and friendly, no pressure approach, to see why The SABRINA vandenBrink TEAM is so good at what they do. Give us a call, and see why it is so easy to work with us. Sincerely, Sabrina, Kellee, Deborah & Joanne
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HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. Wheeler Cheam Realty #8-8337 Young Rd.
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If YOU are thinking of BUYING or SELLING... Make sure YOU give us a call at 604-793-9900 & Experience the Difference! YOU will appreciate the straight forward, honest & no nonsense approach of our HARD WORKING TEAM. With over 49 years combined experience, AWARD WINNING SERVICE & MARKETING, we will deliver the results YOU need. *watch for our full page ad in The Real Estate Review every week! Put us to work for YOU! Warm Regards, Jim Adam, Crystal DeJager, and Jen O’Gorman
NYDA REALTY #1-7300 Vedder Rd.
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jim
adam
Sutton Showplace Realty 2015
HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. 8387 Young Rd.
604.858.1800 www.suttononline.ca
Sutton Showplace Realty 2015 #100-7134 Vedder Rd.
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#9-8533 Broadway St., Chilliwack $195,000 IMMACULATE AND BRIGHT GROUND FLOOR 1,469 sq. ft. wheelchair accessible 2 bedroom, 2 bath CORNER UNIT is situated in one of the best locations in the complex. Enjoy the good size private patio just outside the large living/ dining room combination. The bright family room next to the practical laid out kitchen is perfect for entertaining or comfortable TV room. The 15’ x 14’6” master bedroom comes with a walk-in closet and a 3-pce. ensuite. Insuite laundry and storage plus large windows all around. A nice place to call home in BEACON DOWNS known as a well looked after resort like, adult oriented complex. Covered parking is just outside the door. Only a short drive to malls etc. Please call regarding age and pet restrictions, sorry no rentals allowed.
To view please call Trude Kafka of Sutton Showplace Realty 2015 at 604-791-1304
Representing you in any real estate transaction, you can be assured that I will work hard and keep your best interests the #1 priority. If you are selling, you will get the maximum exposure needed to market your home effectively, and if you are purchasing I will listen to your needs and help you find the perfect place to call home. I believe that the qualities of a good real estate agent are honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic. My name is Steve Mainse and I will take great pride in representing you.
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I’m happy to say that Chilliwack is my home, and always has been. This is a city with spirit and heartbeat! I love living here, so it’s no wonder to me that others want to make it their home too. While our city keeps growing and the landscape keeps changing, people’s basic needs tend to stay the same... especially when it comes to buying and protecting their most important asset -- their homes. Finding the right REALTOR® to help you buy or sell your home, means making a GOOD CHOICE. My professional experience has always centred around helping people from all walks of life, which made a career in real estate a perfect fit for me. Working hard and doing a great job as your REALTOR® is always my goal...it’s what I believe in. You can trust that with me on your side, you’ll always get the same top-notch service that I would expect myself. Ready to talk real estate? Call me anytime... it’s where your GOOD CHOICE gets GREAT RESULTS!
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dixie hay
Cell 604.799.4955
www.stevemainse.ca
Hard working, understanding and dedicated. These traits are what my clients have come to expect from myself as their REALTOR®. Whether buying or selling a home, you can expect a high level of service that comes with enthusiasm and integrity along with the results that experience brings. I’m here to answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way. As part of the Robert Lacerte Team I am proud to be a part of such an established and successful team that has been helping families with their real estate needs for over twenty-five years. When buying a home, I will help you to avoid common pitfalls, inform you on what expenses to expect and assist you in negotiating the best possible terms on your purchase. When selling your home I can give you advice on preparing your home for showings, set a competitive asking price, and help you achieve top dollar with our proven marketing system. If you are thinking about buying or selling, rest assured I will provide the best real estate representation the industry has to offer. Call me Today!
HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. Wheeler Cheam Realty #8-8337 Young Rd.
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karli
lindsay
www.RobertLacerte.com
trude kafka
Sutton Showplace Realty 2015
cell 604.791.1304 www.KafkaRealEstateTeam.com
The saying goes, “If you want something done, give the job to a busy man.” Since 1987 I have worked hard to meet the real estate needs and challenges of thousands of Chilliwack people. In doing so, I have earned a solid reputation as Chilliwack’s foremost REALTOR® and property expert. With RE/MAX as Chilliwack’s #1 Real Estate service, I am included in the top 5% of over 110,000 agents worldwide. I have the Experience, Integrity, Knowledge, Programs and Team Support to bring you the very best Real Estate service possible. Selling or buying, I look forward to applying my caring enthusiasm and realty expertise in making yours a great real estate experience. The RUSS BAILIE Team motto is to provide you such Outstanding Service that we will become “Your Friends in Deed for Life”. Call now at: 604-858-7179.
Sutton Showplace Realty 2015 #100-7134 Vedder Rd.
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Chiefs stumble
The Chilliwack Chiefs took it on the chin during a weekend road trip through the Interior conference, playing three games and earning just one of the possible six points. Chilliwack started in Trail Thursday night, facing a feisty Smoke Eaters squad that took them to overtime 12 days earlier. Playing before a sparse crowd of 854 at the Cominco Arena, the Smokies jumped out to a 3-0 lead. Ex-Chief Evan McEachern pumped two pucks past Chilliwack goalie Matteo Esposito, part of a three point night that earned him first star honours. No sooner had Darien Craighead cut the lead to 3-1 when Trail’s Max Newton beat Esposito to restore Trail’s three-goal cushion. Back to back snipes by Jordan Kawaguchi and Kohen Olischefski had the Chiefs within one (4-3) early in period three. Brett Witala (Trail) and Rylan Bechtel (Chilliwack) traded goals to make the score 5-4 with 3:35 to play. But just 10 seconds after Bechtel’s goal, Newton scored his second of the night to put this one away. Esposito finished with 19 saves on 25 shots, and yielded the crease to Aidan Pelino for a Friday night game in Penticton. This one was ugly. Penticton rolled the Chiefs 8-1 in a game featuring two teams that could meet again in a BCHL final. Newcomer Taylor Allan had the only Chilliwack goal. Tyson Jost and Owen Sillinger had two apiece for the Vees with Scott Conway, Luke Voltin, Seamus Donohue and David Eccles picking up
singles. Pelino and Esposito combined to make 16 saves on just 24 Vees shots. The road trip ended Saturday with Chilliwack and the West Kelowna Warriors skating to a rare 3-3 tie at Royal LePage Place. Kawaguchi, Connor McCarthy and Vimal Sukumaran scored for the Chiefs, who got a 28 save bounceback effort from Pelino. The good news for Chilliwack is that their biggest Mainland division rival did no better. The Wenatchee Wild failed to gain any ground, falling 2-1 to Coquitlam on Friday and 3-2 to Penticton on Saturday. With 15 regular season games to play, the Chiefs (27-10-4-2) have a good grip on first place. They lead the Wild (24-15-2-3) and Langley Rivermen (25-17-2-1) by seven points each. They hold one game in hand on Wenatchee and two on Langley. The Chiefs are in Prince George Thursday night to face the woeful Spruce Kings. They’re home this weekend for games the Surrey Eagles (Saturday at 7 p.m.) and Warriors (Sunday at 5 p.m.) ● Chilliwack’s struggles dropped them one spot in the latest CJHL national rankings, released Monday. The Chiefs slip from No. 9 to No. 10 while the Vees hold steady at No. 2. The Nanaimo Clippers climb onto the list at No. 18 after being an honourable mention last week. The rankings include 10 junior A leagues across Canada. They are produced with help from International Scouting Services (ISS) and are based upon a variety of factors including; the league in which the team plays, winning percentage, win-loss record, total points accumulated, goals-for versus goals-against ratio, etc. Find those rankings at bchl.ca/cjhl-top20-january-25-2016
Chilliwack Chiefs forward Vimal Sukumaran reads to four year old Kason Newport during a Read With the Chiefs event at the downtown Chilliwack public library. ERIC WELSH/ PROGRESS
Chilliwack on Winter Games list
Six athletes and three coaches will represent Chilliwack at next month’s BC Winter Games. Running Feb. 25-28 in Penticton, the games wel-
come 1738 of the province’s top young competitors, testing themselves in 17 different sports. Chilliwack’s Victoria O’Brien will try her luck in archery, which has been part of the BC Winter Games since its inception. O’Brien will fire 120 arrows over two rounds, taking aim at a 40 centimetre target from 18 metres away. According to bcgames.org/ Spor t/Spor tsintheGames/ BCWinterGames/Archer y. aspx, “Targets are marked with 10 spaced concentric rings, which have score
values from 1 through 10 assigned to them.” “In addition, compound class has a smaller 10 ring referred to as ‘Inner 10 scoring.’” Madeline Britz will curl for the Fraser Valley team, alongside Heather Drexel (Coquitlam), Burke Bailey (Surrey) and Everly Royea (Surrey). Royea was a Chilliwack native curling for the Fraser Valley at the 2014 BC Winter Games in Mission. Wheelchair basketball is well represented with two
athletes and a coach. Tanner Scott and Ben Hagkull will try to lead their Fraser Valley crew to victory while Brad Hagkull patrols the sideline. Zackery Carpenter and Annabel Johnson will hit the ice in speed-skating, guided by former BC Winter Games participant and current coach Robyn Kempers. Marquita Morrison will be the head coach of the Fraser Valley gymnastics team. Find the full participant list at bcgames.org/Games/ ResultsandPar ticipantLists. aspx
Spartan success at Delta swim meet
Carlos Enciso medalled in all six of his races at the Delta Lower Mainland Regional
Swim Meet, held Jan. 16-17. Enciso dazzled in the 14 and over boys division, taking first place in the 100 metre freestyle and 50 and 200m breaststrokes. He swam to second in the 100m breaststroke and 200m freestyle, adding bronze in the 50m freestyle. Enciso led a contingent of 13 Chilliwack Spartans. Chase Bjornerud-Brown was productive in the 12-13
year old girls group, earning silver in the 200m backstroke and individual medley. She was fourth in the 200m breaststroke and 400m IM. In the same division, Angela Enciso was second in the 200m IM and fourth in the 100m backstroke. A busy 11 and under girls group saw Ryan BjornerudBrown place third in the 200m IM, fourth in the 100m fly and fifth in the 200m freestyle.
Jenna Charest scored a second place finish in the 200m IM. Bronwen Wheeler was second in the 100m fly and third in the 200m breaststroke, and Emily Jou was second in the 200m backstroke. Zoe Unger was third in the 200m IM. Other Spartans at the event were Eden Grant, Jiji Li and Emma Dickie. See spartanswimclub.com
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Andrew Cameron Andrew was born December 2nd, 1953 in Glace Bay, NS to Edward and Thelma Pyke. Andrew passed away at his home in Chilliwack on January 6th 2016. He is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. A celebration of life will be held on January 30th 1:00pm at Mcleans Funeral Services, 45651 Lark Rd Chilliwack. McLeans (604)847-3477
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KRONSTEIN John John Kronstein passed away peacefully because of complications from COPD and blood clots on January 19, 2016 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital at the age of 92. Born in Sokolowc, Yugoslavia to Frank and Anna Kronstein on June 10, 1923, he was the second of four sons. John was a tailor in the German army during WW2. He immigrated to Canada in 1954 and worked as a carpenter, then built pre-hung doors. He loved fishing and gardening. John will be sadly missed by his wife Erna and their son Gerhard (Carol), grandchildren Jason (Michelle), David and Simon and by Walter and Teresa Gerke, niece Cindy Frison, Betty Ferber and Ruth Bauer. John was predeceased by his parents Frank and Anna Kronstein and three other brothers. Interment will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Vedder View Gardens Cemetery, 44675 Watson Road, Chilliwack. Then, a Celebration of Life for close family and friends will be held at Mandarin Gardens Restaurant, 45295 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, starting at 1:00 pm. Memorial Donations may be made in John Kronstein’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation. Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5 604-793-4555
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Gerald Edgar Edmonds passed away on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 86 years. He was born December 6th, 1929 in Worcestershire, England. Gerry is survived by his wife, Eirwen of 64 years, daughter Angela, sonin-law Andy, grandchildren Lottie (Stefan), Emily (Ryan), Alice (Shaun), great grandchildren Alaya, Tessa, Aubrey and Macy. Gerald was born and lived in England until 2004 when he and his wife Eirwen moved to Canada and settled in Sardis. He worked for more than 40 years as a maintenance/production engineer and enjoyed playing golf and cricket. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #280. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends both in Canada and the UK. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Research Center of Canada, www.arthritisresearch.ca A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28th, 2016 at 11:00am at Henderson’s Funeral Homes, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C.
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Family sadly advises of Wynne’s sudden passing on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She is survived by Robert Demers, her two children Cameron and Valerie and 5 grandchildren as well as many relatives. A celebration will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. We hope friends and family can attend at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Wynne was involved in the Chilliwack art community which was her passion. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a program of your choice or to a local art group. Family will also be planting a tree in her memory. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to the paramedics, firefighters and members of the Chilliwack RCMP.
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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. 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.
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Abbotsford based long haul flat deck trucking company is looking for Class 1 drivers to run USA. Must be able to cross border and do pre-employment drug test. Must have 1 year experience. Email your resumes
alley.allcan@shaw.ca
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!
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FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED in Yarrow / Chilliwack area. $10.59/hr. Must have own transport. Apply on-line at: sahotafarms@shaw.ca or by fax (604)823-2351
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Housekeeping Attendants
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
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Join our fantastic team at the Best Western Plus Regency Inn and Conference Centre! Required immediately. Prior exp. an asset. P/T & F/T shifts avail. Responsible for cleaning guest rooms & common areas. Hotel offers competitive wages
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WORK WANTED
Position wanted: GAC/Home Health Care Worker Experienced/Affordable/Convenient for $25/hr will assist you with your daily living needs such as: • Cooking • General Household chores For more information please contact: Terry Kovacs 604.491.4458(h) or 604.798.5192(c) terry.b.kovacs@gmail.com
Atlas Power Sweeping DRIVERS & LABORERS
- Sweeper Operators (Air Ticket) - Water Truck Drivers (Class 3) - Labourers (Driver License) - Night Owl needed for sweeping
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
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
BEST WESTERN REGENCY INN 32110 Marshall Rd. Abbts
HELP WANTED
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
DISPATCHER Abbotsford based long haul flat deck company is looking for a Dispatcher. Must have knowledge and experience of trucking. Email your resume to:
Quik’s Farm Ltd is currently hiring for full and/or part-time positions. Positions available for general labour such as planting and harvesting flowers, bunching and packaging flowers, sticking or picking cuttings, bouquet making, both indoor and outdoor. Priority will be given to full time applicants, however part-time positions will be considered as well. We offer competitive wages. Please send resumes via email to hiring@quikfarm.ca or drop off in person at our main office at 8340 Prest Rd.
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Insurance: Personal Lines and Auto
HELP WANTED
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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
Wheeler Homemakers Insurance is looking for a P/T experienced & licensed Autoplan and Personal Lines CSR. Competitive wages and extended health & benefits. Email resume to: info@wheelerhomemakers.com
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Part-Time Circulation Clerk The Abbotsford News has an opening for a parttime circulation clerk (This position is approximately 22.5 hrs per week) The successful applicant will enjoy working in a fast-paced customer service oriented environment. In addition, this person must possess strong computer skills, be familiar with accounting practices, good communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal) and a pleasant telephone manner. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter with proven organizational expertise. Previous circulation experience would be an asset.
Wanted Heavy Industrial Sales Representative 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. 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
Please forward your resume and hand-written cover letter in confidence to: Kevin Hemery Regional Circulation Director: 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 e-mail: circulation@abbynews.com Closing Date: Friday January 22, 2016 The interest of all applicants is appreciated, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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WAREHOUSE WORKER Metrie has a F/T opportunity avail. for Graveyard or Afternoon shifts, 40hrs./wk with our growing company. Experience is an asset. Must be career driven to join our dynamic team!
Opportunity available for career advancement! Competitive Wages & Benefits! Fax resume: 604-888-5242 E-mail: Marcello.Fortuna @metrie.com
Work From Home
In the Health and Wellness Industry, Training Provided, Must have a good attitude and be teachable. Starting Immediately!
Call: 604.799.0484
Fabricator / Welder The Langley Concrete Group Wants You! 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.
TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
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. 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
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
A & D TREE & GARDEN Hedges, Tree Pruning/Removal, Leaf Blowing, Landscaping. Fully Insured / Free Estimates 28 Yrs Exp. Call 604-845-5547
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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SEMI-RETIRED CARPENTER available to fix things around your house or business. Call John for an estimate at (604)792-9199
TREE SERVICES
PETS 477
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523
UNDER $100
POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299. Cel: 604-866-6706
DURIOD SHINGLES, $10 per bundle. Buy all - cheaper. Call 604-7951060.
www.paintspecial.com
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
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PLUMBING
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928
MISC. FOR SALE
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
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.
STEEL BUILDING SALE. “REALLY BIG SALE-EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
To Advertise in this space call 604-702-5552 WINDOWS & DOORS
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.
Residential, Commercial & Institutional
Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com
We are one of the largest suppliers of windows and doors in all of BC
Welder / Fabricator Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer is looking for Welder/Fabricators 2 Years experience & own hand tools required. Reply to: randy@jbscanada.ca www.jbscanada.ca
HELP WANTED
Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206
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DUMP IT! Will haul anything anytime. 12’ trailer and truck. Off season rates. Steve, (604)845-5296
DOWN TO BUSINESS
OUR COMPANY OFFERS:
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LIONS VIEW CHIMNEY & Fireplace; BBB, WCB1-604-218-7249 or www.lionsviewchimney.ca
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
alley.allcan@shaw.ca
Mertin GM is looking for an energetic Service Technician that enjoys working in a fast paced environment and excels at working with a large customer focused team. Previous GM service experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. If you are looking for a great career with a great company please email your resume to Kegan Madeira: keganmadeira@ mertinautogroup.com or drop off in person at 45930 Airport Road, Chilliwack, BC. No phone calls please.
Have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
Cree-Ative HOME IMPROVEMENTS • All Home Improvements & Additions • Fences, Decks, Bathrooms & Basements • New Construction • Shop & Barns • Energy Rebates & Senior Discounts Available
8104 Evans Rd, Chilliwack 604-792-6700
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1 bdrms starting at $580/moth 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.
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CHILLIWACK. 3 bdrm upper floor of duplex with 2 pc ensuite, good area, close to hospital/prospera. Sundeck, laundry h/ups, $940/m incl util. Ref’s required. Call Neil, 795-0808
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CHILLIWACK Patten Ave. 1 Bdrm $700, 2 bdrm $900. Heat incl. Spac, reno’d, avail now. No dogs, Criminal check. Lve msg 604-792-7917.
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Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwack’s Largest apartments!
3,200sf. 3 bedroom 2 level home with office & workshop. 2.5 bath $1600/mo. + utils.
Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Ref’s req’d. 604-799-1472 to view
Owen
Adjacent 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bath $800/mo. plus utils. Negotiable rates if rented together. Long term tenants preferred. Very private area near Deroche. Close to Lougheed Hwy. Situated on beautiful acreage. Refs. Req. Pets negotiable. Email: lverrall@shaw.ca
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Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms
TOWNHOUSES
7-12128 68 Ave. 3 bdr, 3 bth. 17yr T/H. $320,900. Sadaf Sutton Premier. 604-376-0318
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sardis holdings. april terrace
2nd and 3rd floor with patio, $550 & up! bachlor and one bedroom suite remain! Rent includes water, heat & parking, laundry on first floor, adult oriented with elevator. Avail Feb. 1st.
SUITES, UPPER
CHILLIWACK - Clean quiet newly reno’d upper 1 bdrm apt, priv front entry, double glazed windows with blinds, fridge, stove, m/wave. Immediate occupation. $685/mo. Suit mature tenant(s). Ph: 604-845-9680 or 1-604-946-1731
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Chilliwack. 2 bdrm, ground floor of duplex, good area, close to hospital/prospera. Sundeck, laundry h/ups, $840/m incl util. Ref’s required. Call Neil, 795-0808
89 Mercedes 190E 2.6 lt. Michelins, recent brakes, no rust, great car $1700.00 604-858-7389 very@smartt.com
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