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Conservative MP focuses on freight, access and erosion on Semiahmoo Peninsula route
Rail safety – not relocation – on agenda Alex Browne Staff Reporter
MP Dianne Watts has won a call for a federal study of the safety of the BNSF line through White Rock and South Surrey – but acknowledges relocation of the contentious waterfront route is on a back burner for now. The South Surrey-White Rock MP’s motion was approved in Ottawa Monday, by the Standing Committee for Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities. Watts, Conservative critic for infrastructure and communities, confirmed that consideration of relocating the railway inland is not on the table at present. “We are not discussing the realignment at this time,� the former Surrey mayor told Peace Arch News by email Tuesday. “It is about rail safety and the access to Crescent Beach and the erosion of the foreshore. That
is the priority at this point in time.� Relocating the rail line inland has long been discussed by local politicians, including Watts during her three terms as mayor prior to her election as MP last fall. Watts told PAN the scope of the study would be determined by the committee at its next meeting and that she expected witnesses would be called “in the near future.� In the motion passed by the committee,
Watts outlined long-standing issues about the line, including increased freight traffic, the carrying of dangerous goods, population density near the tracks, soil erosion and landslides during periods of heavy rainfall and environmental concerns. She also highlighted lack of emergency access to Crescent Beach when a train is blocking the road crossings, citing a major i see page 4
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Friends, family and supporters of Hudson Brooks – including (below) mother Jennifer and brother Beau – call for justice, during a march along 152 Street in South Surrey Sunday.
Community rallies seven months after man was shot dead outside South Surrey police station
Our leaders haven’t reached out to me: mother Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
Seven months after the shooting death of her son outside the South Surrey RCMP office, Jennifer Brooks says it’s time to put pressure for answers on local politicians. “Where are our leaders?� Brooks said Monday, the morning after leading a march in memory of her son, Hudson. Brooks said she has heard nothing from Surrey Mayor Linda Hepner or Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg in the months since Hud-
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son, 20, was killed. “Our son was shot down in the streets of Surrey – they haven’t reached out to me. “Where is the compassion? A young man loses his life and we’re not contacted.� Hudson was fatally shot by police last July 18, in an early morning altercation outside the district police office; an officer was also wounded. No specifics of what transpired have been publicly disclosed, though officials with the Independent Investigation Office – which investigates police-involved incidents that
result in serious injury or death – confirmed shortly after the shooting that only police-issue weapons were found at the scene. Monday, Hepner declined to comment on the matter to Peace Arch News, citing the ongoing IIO investigation; Hogg’s office responded that he is out of the country until Friday. IIO spokesman Marten Youssef said by email that his office still awaits “third-party� reports. “However, our investigation is fully underway to ensure that when these reports come back to i see page 4
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Pier restaurant, marina expansion among $60 million in investments eyed by city
White Rock revives Spirit Square vision Melissa Smalley Staff Reporter
The City of White Rock is budgeting for $60 million worth of general asset improvement projects over the next four years, with nearly half of that slated for the waterfront, including creation of a million-dollar Spirit Square at Memorial Park. Projects laid out in the city’s 2016-2020 draft financial plan were reviewed at the Feb. 15 finance and audit committee meeting, where council members unanimously voted to push the timeline ahead for Memorial Park, pier washroom and tourism kiosk upgrades – for a total price tag of $1,580,000. The projects were initially scheduled for funding in 2017/18, however, Coun. Grant Meyer asked to move them onto this year’s plan. Coun. Lynne Sinclair noted the green space west of the pier entrance is “looking old” and it made sense to make it a priority, as work would not require approvals from other levels of government. “With Memorial Park and the washrooms, which are already on the budget, it’s something that we can do within the next year that will really make a statement on the waterfront,” Sinclair said. Plans for a Spirit Square at Memorial Park were first presented in 2008, as part of a provincial-grant program celebrating B.C.’s 150th anniversary. The city had three conceptual drawings created as a potential public plaza for the green space, however, the project became the source of contention among council, residents and waterfront business owners. Council of the day eventually voted against the project. Coun. Helen Fathers said Mon-
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A $1.5-million upgrade to Memorial Park and surrounding area has been pushed to the forefront unanimously by members of White Rock council. to be funded by Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) – paid by developers of approved projects – grants and fundraising efforts. The city is also eyeing a $4.7-million extension of the promenade to Coldicutt Ravine, budgeted for 2017; a $5.5 million waterfront parking facility on recently purchased property on Vidal Street; $2 million for pier seabed dredging; an $850,000 marina expansion; and $100,000 for servicing a pier restaurant. Meyer told Peace Arch News that the latter project was intended to be a tourist draw, as well as a nod to the historic legion that used to stand on the east side of the pier. He said that
day that while she supports moving the projects’ timeline up, she wanted to “see a conversation come forward to council” before upgrades are given the green light. “It’s imperative that we have that conversation to alert the public,” Fathers said. “We can’t leave the public out of our decisions and then say, ‘oh, it’s in the budget anyways.’” Other big-ticket projects on the draft financial plan include a $100,000 concept plan for the “creation of land” on East Beach, between Finlay Street and the pier. Pending the necessary approvals, the city has budgeted $15 million for the shoreline-extension project,
while plans are preliminary, he has had “numerous calls” from business owners who would be interested in building, leasing and running a restaurant on the pier. The “shelf life” of city hall – slated for more than $700,000 worth of renovations and seismic upgrades – was also subject of discussion. Sinclair cited “inadequate” workspace at the aging 15322 Buena Vista Ave. building and lack of accessibility for those with mobility issues. “I’m reluctant to spend another dime without fully understanding the shelf life of this building,” Sinclair said. Meyer agreed, noting it is “wish-
ful thinking” that the existing city hall could last 20 years. “No one wants to come out and say we need a new city hall, but it’s something we’re going to have to address – if it’s not this term of council, it’s the next,” Meyer said. Mayor Wayne Baldwin – who speculated it would cost $30 million to replace city hall – said the matter needs a “fulsome discussion.” “Perhaps we can put that on a future agenda for a planning session,” Baldwin said. The city’s 2016-2020 draft financial plan will go to a public meeting Feb. 29, and is tentatively set to be adopted March 21.
Animal-control officers make repeat visits to South Surrey neighbourhood
Stubborn ‘neighbours’ leave hoofprints, waste on lawns Tracy Holmes Staff Reporter
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A pair of at-large donkeys brought animal-control and bylaw officers to South Surrey Friday. “We were familiar with the property that the donkeys are from,” Kim Marosevich, Surrey bylaw business operations manager, said Monday. “The donkeys aren’t the only concerns that we’ve had. There have been multiple visits to the property for a variety of animal-control issues.” Longtime resident John Buttrum said he called
the city several times Friday after the donkeys got onto his property in the 2800-block of 169 Street “causing absolute filth (excrement) and damage to my landscaping and exotic flora.” “I’ve got hoofprints in my lawn,” Buttram told Peace Arch News Monday. “I don’t know what damage they’ve done to the flowers because they’ve not come up yet.” Noting livestock breaches from a nearby fiveacre property have been “an exercise in frustration” over the years, Buttrum said he and neigh-
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i from page 1 blockage incident in 2007 and several examples within the past year-and-a-half in which emergency braking by trains had led to extended blockages. In November 2013, the thenmayor was one of the drivers of a community forum in South Surrey – on a panel with White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin – that presented four possible BNSF realignment routes for discussion. Although met with some resistance by residents anxious that a relocated route would invade their neighbourhood, the idea of ‘moving the tracks’ has remained a hot-button issue in the community. It was raised again this month at a White Rock forum on the upcoming federal budget, organized by the South Surrey-White Rock Federal Liberal Association, at which Fleetwood-Port Kells Liberal MP Ken Hardie – who also sits on the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities subcommittee – said relocating the rail line “makes all the sense in the world.” He cautioned, however, that “gone are the days that any government can just simply bulldoze its way through and do what it wants.” Watts has said consistently since the original forum that her overriding concern is safety
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Possible routes presented by then-mayor Dianne Watts in 2013. around the existing route. In December 2013 she told PAN that the first meeting was “about beginning the conversation” and that “the realignment conversation is secondary to the conversation around safety issues.” Moving the line, she acknowledged at that time, “would be a lengthy process, without a doubt.” Watts’ successor at Surrey City Hall, Mayor Linda Hepner, campaigned in the November 2014 municipal election on a promise to pursue relocating or realigning the BNSF waterfront route, or at least address the concerns of rail safety, slope stability and
access to Crescent Beach. Baldwin has said repeatedly that relocation of the rail line off the waterfront is still the most desirable goal for the city. “This has been sort of like our long-term goal,” he told PAN in 2014, estimating it could be accomplished in five years. Rail relocation was also a popular topic at all-candidates meetings during the federal election, with candidates for the Liberals, the NDP, the Green party and the Progressive Canadian Party arguing that shifting the rail route is a moral responsibility that would supercede considerations of cost.
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i from page 1 us, we can proceed to the next stage without delay,” he writes. Youssef did not have a timeline for when the reports would be complete, but said that once they arrive, the chief civilian director of the IIO will review the investigation. “If the CCD concludes that an officer MAY have committed an offence, he will file a report to Crown counsel.” Youssef noted the IIO does not make or recommend charges; that is up to the Crown. If it’s determined no offence was committed, the IIO report, including reasoning, will be posted online, he said. Brooks told PAN it is “devastating” to not have any answers yet, and pledged to continue pushing until that changes. “We won’t stop,” she said. Sunday’s march was the second organized by Hudson’s
family and friends to keep his death at the forefront of people’s minds and continue the push for answers. Brooks estimated nearly 200 people turned out – more than seen at an October march, on the three-month anniversary of Hudson’s death – and described the event as “so powerful and so inspiring.” “It’s wonderful… to see how loved Hudson was,” she said. “He was such a beautiful boy with a beautiful life ahead of him, and now he doesn’t have it. It’s so unfair.” March participants, who also included Hudson’s dad and siblings, walked north from 17 Avenue to 24th and back, carrying ‘Justice for Hudson’ placards and chanting their call for justice along the way. The march ended at the South Surrey district police office, where Brooks addressed the crowd.
“Hudson did not deserve this, Hudson did not deserve to die,” she said. “We’re here to say that Hudson Brooks’ life mattered.” Brooks told PAN the next event will be held on Hudson’s birthday, March 30, and is to include a balloon and lantern release at the beach. After that, she said, another, bigger march will take place on Sunday, July 17 – one day before the one-year anniversary. That event will head south into White Rock, she said. “We’re going to take the street that day,” she said. Brooks said she is “so grateful” for the community’s support in the months since Hudson was killed. She also reiterated her belief that despite what happened to Hudson, she knows “there’s amazing police officers out there.” “They sure were not there that night with my son.”
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‘Terrific’ event aids youth Hundreds of people came together at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre Saturday night in support of the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society’s Ignite a Dream program. The formal evening – which included music, wine and beer tasting, and food from local restaurants – drew close to 500 people and raised an estimated
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about the skyrocketing cost of housing, particularly in Vancouver. The net effect of this move will be a rush of buyers into many areas of the FHA, notably Surrey, Langley and Maple Ridge, where there are a significant number of new homes available for under $750,000. Such is not the case in Vancouver. This rush of new residents means even more pressure on FHA facilities, about to have fewer open hospital beds, and longer waits at ERs. The provincial government is not doing any favours for this region. In addition to this cut in health services, it is planning a new toll bridge which will put even more pressure on the Alex Fraser and Pattullo Bridges. It is doing nothing to add transit service south of the Fraser. It is very slow to approve new schools and additions, despite more crowding in Surrey schools than anywhere else in the province. In the area of health services, Fraser Health Authority has long been underserved. As most of the referral hospitals are located in Vancouver, many FHA patients do get treatment there. However, that is no reason to close any hospital beds in a region that is growing so quickly, has a large proportion of children and a growing number of seniors. The South Fraser region cannot continue to take in thousands of new residents each month without some serious attention to all these issues, yet little is being done to significantly address these challenges. Frank Bucholtz writes Wednesdays for Peace Arch News, as well as at frankbucholtz.blogspot.ca frank.bucholtz@gmail.com
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Reconsidering our safe haven Editor: A friend and I were walking home last Wednesday from “wing night” at a local pub and walked passed the transit bay at White Rock centre. As is normal, I look to see who and what is in my surroundings. I made eye contact with a young man, 20ish, leaning against one of the pillars, apparently waiting for a bus. As we passed, we heard the distinct sound of a knife blade snapping into place. This was obviously a young man’s testosterone-fueled bravado, but it was also a not-so-veiled threat. We didn’t stop or even look back, but I was now on heightened alert and listening for any movement. While I didn’t feel immediately threatened, it did make me wonder what that fellow must have been thinking and what would I be prepared to do to defend myself and my friends? I’m writing this publicly because this has obviously bothered me. I realize this is the way of the world and our peaceful little enclave isn’t completely sheltered as we may wish. I feel, we as a community, need to be more proactive in a harmreduction approach. The media, the police and our citizenry need to step up and make sure that this element is not welcome nor tolerated in our community. I, for one, would be willing to volunteer and participate in a program to help keep our neighbourhoods safe. Adam D. Smith, Surrey
nine years. In that time, he avoided the media, gave lip service to open and transparent government and imparted his personnel philosophy on Canadians – a philosophy of fear, divide and conquer and making financial decisions that inflicted hardship on the most vulnerable. In his haste to change this country, he forgot one thing: Canadians are caring people, and in the end they decisively rejected his ideology. Ian Routledge, White Rock
Speaking out about arsenic Editor: We’re told arsenic levels in White Rock drinking water have been at or near maximum acceptable levels for a number of years. Why did the city not advise citizens of potential risk so we could have reduced intake? The city and/or provincial health authority who monitors should have made the public aware and/or forced the city or Epcor to reduce. I suggest the city or province immediately make available tests for citizens to determine arsenic levels. I lived in White Rock from 1996 through 2015 and would have purchased separate drinking water or, if available, used filters to screen out the arsenic. I believe a classaction lawsuit for lack of bringing this huge health risk to the attention
is best way to get action for change and for future disclosure. Robert Stoneham, Surrey Editor’s note: B.C.’s Ministry of Health requires providers to notify the public when there is a potential problem. Annual drinking-water quality tests are posted on the city’s website. Q An open letter to White Rock Mayor Wayne Baldwin. Your rhetoric and humiliation is difficult to bear. To insult any person doing their civic duty is an insult to democratic process. As a member of society, one of our responsibilities is to be well-informed and give freely, without thought of gain, real concrete facts that may benefit one’s life and community. To quote a Province newspaper article on arsenic fears in White Rock, you said: “We have a lot of PhDs in Google. There is a lot of (erroneous) stuff on the Internet about people being poisoned.” As true as this statement is, the fact remains ‘Google Scholar’ is a world-renowned resource of academic articles and journals. You have won… to a degree. Councils’ criticisms and the very effective use of closing most avenues to public discourses have effectively created indifference and apathy within the heart of our community. The silence of disappointment is resounding. Please be informed that contrary to popular belief, I use my intellect with due respect to truth given by imminent people of knowledge.
A learned man said, “The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about.” Trust me. You have been heard. It is the reason a few good people will continue to stand apart from discrepancies and be willing to suffer the indignation of disrespect. Charon Hunniford, White Rock
Not part of the natural process Editor: Re: Climate connection, Jan. 8 letters. Jerry Lucky, in his letter of Dec. 18 (Evidence ignore), states “to suggest we can magically control the climate to maintain the status-quo that we choose flies in the face of all available scientific evidence.” He is correct, but he misses the point. Climate activists do not suggest that we can or should control climate. The opposite is true. They wish to minimize human influence on climate. The current rapid climate change is not part of any natural process. It is caused by humans. The science to support that is strong. NASA satellite data does not contradict that, notwithstanding columnist Tom Fletcher’s assertion (Inconvenient truths of climate change, Dec. 2). Bill McConnell, Surrey
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Balancing perspective Editor: Re: Divergent leadership, Feb. 17 letters. The facts in Mary Bruce’s letter are misleading. Regarding balanced books and paying off the current debt, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation – a well-respected organization, especially by Conservatives – has the true facts regarding Canada’s national debt. Their facts show former prime minister Stephen Harpers’ Conservatives had balanced books in only two years of their mandate and increased our current debt by $152 billion. I can only assume Harpers’ Conservatives do not care that our children and grandchildren will have to pay off this added debt. Regarding the 2008 financial crisis, the legislation governing Canadian banks was not enacted by Harper. It had been in place for many years. Further, it is well documented that much of the credit for the protection of our respected banking system goes to former prime ministers Jean Chretien and Paul Martin, who in 1998 announced that two highprofile bank mergers would not be allowed to proceed, thus ensuring a stable banking system. Harper was prime minister for
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Faster way to help our economy Editor: Do you want to help with the economy? Speed is a big factor in the Greater Vancouver area. There are people doing upwards of 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit, and I seldom see – three times in 2015 – any radar to slow drivers down. Well, I think it is great. Speed keeps the economy flowing. Once you go over 110 klicks, your fuel economy drops by about 10 per cent and it keeps going down after that, so you keep the service stations and their companies employed. Chances of sliding off the road improve at these speeds with the Vancouver weather. Drivers that slide off the road employ tow-truck drivers to retrieve them. A driver that slides off the road and into a pole, again, tow truck drivers and now an auto-body shop. Let’s keep it going. A driver slams into a vehicle – the tow truck, the auto-body shop, as well as the police and fire crew are employed. We can push it some more. You slam into another vehicle and there are injuries. You have the tow truck, auto-body, police, fire crew, and now the ambulance and hospital staff all employed because of speed. As well, the
temporary employment agency is contacted to help the companies that are now minus their employees that are in the hospital or on leave to recoup. Let’s go a bit more. You are late for work and it is raining. Happens in Vancouver doesn’t it? You’re in a rush – aren’t most drivers? – and speed increases to 130 km/h and climbing when you lose control and slam headfirst into an oncoming vehicle killing a family. Now, we have all of the above – plus maybe the scrap yard – along with the mortician, funeral home and a limo driver for the relatives of the dead. And now there is a home that is vacant. This could mean a real estate agent is about to be employed or maybe a rental agency. And with a lot of drivers doing this, think of how much money we are giving ICBC to keep them employed. All this because of speed. With the economy being what it is, I think we should just remove the speed limit and let these dangerous drivers pay and pay and pay. Let those of us who drive safely receive a further reduced ICBC premium. Speed really does help the economy, so keep up the good work, Vancouver. M. de Jong, Surrey
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Benefit boost A $77-increase in monthly income assistance for disabled people will make the system fairer for rural B.C. residents who don’t have access to transit service, Social Development Minister
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Michelle Stilwell says. The increase, the first in nine years, has been the target of protests because the cost of monthly transit passes is deducted from it for those who were using the pass. Their increase is only $25 a month plus the continued
transit pass. “There were 40,000 individuals in this province who weren’t eligible for the bus pass program because of the location where they live, because it wasn’t a service that was provided,” Stilwell said. “So what we’ve
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A rendering of what an open-concept learning commons area will look like at a new high school being built in the Clayton Heights neighbourhood of Surrey.
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A new high school destined for Cloverdale will be unlike any other in Surrey. Work has started on a school site in the bustling Clayton neighbourhood of Surrey. And while it’s a welcome addition in an area considered one of Surrey’s fastest-growing communities, where the existing high schools are busting at the seams, the new school will also prove a unique addition to the city. Currently called Clayton North Secondary (a name will be chosen in the coming months), the $55-million school will be 16,685 square metres and feature an open, flexible design. Many of the existing high schools in Surrey have a similar design – a cost-saving measure taken in the past – but while they have some open-space elements, the new school will take the concept further. Clayton North will have about 10 “Learning Communities,” that will each function like combined classrooms that are assigned to different subject areas. For example, arts-related programs such as music and dance would be in one section, while sciences and shop courses would have their own areas. The “communities” will be larger than typical classrooms, with walls that can be opened or closed to be as collaborative or private as needed. “The design is more flexible and open so that while they have pods or areas that are designed
to support certain parts of the curriculum, within them they can put up walls if they want to focus on different things, or open up the walls and work together,” explained Doug Strachan, communications manager for Surrey School District. The school, with a capacity for 1,500 students, will also feature TED (Technology, Engineering and Design) labs, discovery labs, two gyms and learning commons with Makerspaces (hands-on, tinkering areas) and multi-purpose gathering spaces. “The spark for it is really the new curriculum and the approach to big-idea learning,” said Strachan of the new design, “so that you can go with something spontaneous and explore it and reconfigure the room to do that.” While Clayton North’s design is brand new, it’s not a first for B.C. as a Vancouver school shares a similar, open concept. Still, the Surrey School District saw the construction of its new high school, expected to open in fall 2018, as an opportunity to change how things are done. “New secondary schools don’t come along very often,” said Strachan. The last new high school built in Surrey was Panorama Ridge Secondary in 2006.
Boundary changes With the start of construction on a new high school in Cloverdale come decisions about which students from what subdivisions
and elementary schools will go there when it opens. Clayton North Secondary, destined for a site on 184 Street near 73 Avenue, isn’t expected to be ready to open until fall 2018, but the Surrey School District is beginning the process of defining boundaries and catchment areas. The new high school will impact both Lord Tweedsmuir and Clayton Heights secondary schools, which are both overcapacity. For example, students currently in LT’s catchment may be diverted to Clayton Heights, while some destined for Clayton Heights might be switched to the new school. The possible boundary changes could also have implications for nearby elementary schools, in that children in those schools could feed into different high schools than they currently do. Planning for the new school’s arrival is “complex,” says a memo to school trustees. “The task needs to be approached with clarity and thoroughness,” the memo reads. This month and next, the district plans to look at the options, issues and challenges of the changes and hopes to post information and process on PlaceSpeak, an online discussion group. In the months following, consultation will begin, through public meetings, as well as PlaceSpeak and that feedback will be shared. A report will be made public in June, with the board of education making a decision on the boundary changes by November. – with files from Lauren Collins
Distress call leads to struggle An officer’s call for backup sent police in White Rock racing “Code 3” to the corner of Blackwood Street and Thrift Avenue Thursday morning. Sgt. Joel Glen said the constable was responding to a report of a female in distress when he put out the call for help around 10:45 a.m.
“When he arrived there… she resisted and tried to attack him,” Glen said, noting the fracas caught the attention of several passersby. “He ran around the back of the car and she continued to chase him. A little struggle ensued.” There were no weapons
involved and no injuries were reported. Charges are also not expected. The woman, estimated to be in her 40s, was arrested under the Mental Health Act and transported to hospital, Glen said. – Tracy Holmes
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eace Arch Elementary marked an important anniversary last week, celebrating 50 years of education in White Rock. Hundreds of people – students, parents, teachers and former teachers – took in the half-century celebration Thursday afternoon, packing the school’s gym for an event that featured Semiahmoo First Nation dancers and drummers, speeches from teachers and staff, as well as a number of performances from the students themselves, along with cupcakes donated for the occasion by SaveOn-Foods. Also on hand for the ceremonies, titled “50 Fabulous Years,” were the Surrey school district’s long-serving Semiahmoo Peninsula board representative, trustee Laurae McNally, and superintendent of schools Jordan Tinney. The event started with an appearance by the school’s new mascot Archie the Raven – who greeted students – and continued with a piped procession into the gym with bagpiper Graham Davidson. After two versions of O Canada – once in English, then in French, reflecting the school’s French-immersion designation – dancers and drummers from the Oceanside Dakota First Nations troupe took to the floor, joined by student Zack McKenna, himself a noted First Nations performer. From there, the rest of the school population took centre stage, as four student narrators – Cymone Lamontagne, Evan Penner, Max Stone and Sara Dicken – told the story of the school, and the world around it, through the decades. Performances included classes dancing to such songs as Let’s Twist Again, and singing the Bachman-Turner Overdrive classic Takin’ Care of Business, with the lyrics adjusted to become Takin’ Care of Peace Arch. Retired Peace Arch Elementary teacher Renée Charett – who still works as a teacheron-call – also spoke briefly. “The building may be 50 years old, but the school isn’t about the building,” she told those in the packed gymnasium. “It’s about the students, the teachers, the parents – the community.” School principal Deborah Thorvaldsen said following the celebration that Charett represents the dedication of “a number of teachers who came from Quebec” who helped establish the tradition of French Immersion classes at the school, in keeping with the vision of bilingualism and multiculturalism promoted by prime
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Clockwise, from top: Oceanside Dakota dancers entertain the crowd; students Cymone Lamontagne, Evan Penner, Max Stone and Sara Dicken narrate the school’s history; members of the school’s dance club perform; a French sign hangs in the gym. minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the late 1960s through the 1970s. “It’s worked tremendously well for the school,” she said, noting that the school also continues to have a thriving ‘neighbourhood program’ for Englishlanguage students. “We started as a one-track school
and became a two track school and the programs have grown together – it’s built this tremendous community,” she added. “It’s absolutely wonderful to be a bilingual Canadian – it opens so many doors,” she said. “Our community has so many choices available to it. We’re very fortunate on the Semiahmoo Peninsula for educational
opportunities.” Thorvaldsen said the welcoming presence of new mascot Archie was well-received by the public, as was the creativity of presentations by the students. “I think everyone was impressed by what an energetic and spirited community we have at the school,” she said.
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Corporate/Leadership category. Klein is in the running with Ashleigh Brown of Robert Half Peninsula women are among Canada and Janice Comeau of finalists in the running for the LMS Reinforcing Steel Group. 7th Annual Surrey Women in MaryAnne Connor of Night Business Awards. Shift Street Ministries Society is The awards – to be presented a finalist in the Social Trailblazer in five categories at a luncheon category, alongside Debra on March 8 – recognize “the Finlayson of Vertical hard work of Surrey’s Bridge Corporate businesswomen and Consulting and their contributions to Marilyn Herrmann of the community.” Surrey Food Bank. Sara Hodson of In the Professional Live Well Exercise category, finalists Clinic in South editorial@peacearchnews.com are Supneet Chawla Surrey is a finalist of ACE Trade and in the Entrepreneur Technical Institute, Amanjit category, along with Leanne Lidder of MNP and Dr. Sarah Cordeiro of Salon Cordeiro and Lubik of Simon Fraser University. Maria Nieves Santos-Greaves of Not-for-Profit Leader finalists Surrey Hearing Care Inc. are Surrey Libraries’ Melanie South Surrey’s Karen Klein, Houlden, Lucille Pacey of Arts road safety co-ordinator Umbrella and Karen Reid-Sidhu for ICBC, is a finalist in the
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Women’s Day walk Soroptimist International of White Rock is holding a Fun Run/Walk to mark International Women’s Day. The March 6 event is set for 9 a.m. at White Rock’s Centennial Park, 14600 North Bluff Rd.; registration gets underway at 8 a.m.
Participants can choose either a one- or five-kilometre route. The event is a new one for SI White Rock, and is to be a fundraiser for the group’s signature project, ReSTART, which provides kits of household items to women who are leaving transition houses. For more information on the International Women’s Day Run/ Walk, visit siwhiterockfunrun. ca or email siwhiterockfunrun@ gmail.com
Volunteers sought Organizers of this year’s White Rock Sea Festival are seeking volunteers to help out in a variety of capacities. The event – the 67th annual – is set for the August long weekend (July 30 to Aug. 1) and draws thousands of people to the city’s
waterfront for a number of activities, concerts and more. Typically, between 150 and 200 volunteers are needed, Sea Festival board president Michelle Pedersen said. And while volunteers for the event weekend itself are often plentiful, it’s the run-up to the event where extra help is most needed. Organizers are currently seeking a volunteer co-ordinator as well as other volunteers to help with pre-event logistics. “We’re just laying the groundwork, and that means getting a good team together,” Pedersen said. For more information on the Sea Festival, including information on how to volunteer, visit www.whiterockseafestival. com or call festival organizers at 604-760-5623.
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Best friends Alli Isaacs and Satori Yatsuda have known for months that they want to raise money for a good cause. So when news broke two weeks ago about the seizure of 66 dogs from an alleged puppy mill in Langley, the teens turned their focus to helping the SPCA. “It’s hard to imagine that someone would do that to dogs,” Isaacs, 13, said last Wednesday, referring to the physical condition of the animals. “They don’t deserve to be treated like that.” According to SPCA officials, the 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies seized Feb. 4 suffered medical and psychological issues ranging from broken limbs, missing ears and eyes and infections to malnutrition and being caked in dried feces. “We just both wanted to help,” said Yatsuda, 14. The Earl Marriott Secondary students – who met through mutual friends about two years ago and now
play on the same soccer team and also share a paper route – decided to start with a bottle drive. They delivered flyers throughout Ocean Park and Crescent Beach asking anyone with cans and bottles to spare to leave them out for pickup on Saturday. As well, they’ve been spreading the word via email and Instagram. The friends haven’t set a fundraising goal – “We’re just going to be happy with whatever we get,” Yatsuda said – but it’s estimated Saturday’s collection raised more than $550. Towels, blankets and bedding were also donated. Isaacs hopes the funds will help offset the costs of veterinary care for the sick and neglected animals – which now also include 82 dogs and cats that were seized from a Surrey property last week. “There’s a lot of animals that need the help,” she said. “Hopefully, we can raise the cost to help some of it.” To arrange a pickup or to donate, email allisatori@gmail.com or search “fundraise locals” on Instagram.
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Be sure to look after yourself – financially, physically and mentally
Plenty of help for those adjusting to living alone T he Seniors Health decisions or choices. Network each They also have a law month poses a clinic where a lawyer question to health-care provides free half-hour professionals. This individual consultations month, the following to address your hypothetical question questions. was posed to author It is imperative that Joyce Schmalz, you are wella founder of informed the BC Centre with regards for Elder to your legal Advocacy and and financial Support: matters “My wife and fully died a couple understand the of months documents you ago and I’m are required struggling Joyce Schmalz to sign and/or with living seniors advocate agree to. You alone. We were are the one who married for 50 will have to live years and it’s so hard with the consequences. to get used to living Having dealt with alone. I’m not sure the mandatory how to manage?” requirements, you We all experience should now think about changes during our looking after yourself, lifetime – some both mentally and planned, some not physically. This requires anticipated, some forced determination, which is on us, some happy, something that only you some regretted and can provide. some from which we Addressing this need never really recover. often takes time, as you As we age, accepting get used to being on and adjusting to your own. significant changes in In this time of our lives – including adjustment, take the adopting new habits, opportunity to check changing where we live out the various support and also how we live – services and programs is particularly difficult, available in our especially in a time community: of emotional distress, • Phone Seniors shock or grief. Come Share Society at So, too, is the 604-531-9400 to learn realization that we of their services and are on our own and programs, especially the that all required and ‘social’ ones and those meaningful decisions for housebound seniors, have become our such as Friendly Visitors personal responsibility. and Telephone Tree. Depending Check out their ‘Come on individual Share Around the Table’ circumstances, there are community kitchen mandatory legal and program. financial matters that • Learn more about must be immediately computers and social addressed. media opportunities to To help with this, connect with family and Seniors Come Share friends. Society has volunteers • Enquire at your local that can assist with the library for their social completion of required programs. forms and can explain • Participate with the the consequences of Stamp Club meeting
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(“doodling,” he calls it) it was only after he retired that he began learning techniques in different media, taking some 24 art course credits as a mature students at Kwantlen University. Influenced by the simplified Yukon landscapes of Ted Harrison and the colourful contemporary primitivism of Michael Tickner, Moreno concentrates on stylized studies of people from his homeland, with semi-abstract backgrounds in which he emphasizes a palette of warm, vibrant and optimistic colours. Semiahmoo Library is located at 1815 152 St. (for opening hours call 604-592-6900).
Earl Marriott Secondary is planning to celebrate 40 years of theatrical productions with a fundraising gala this Friday (Feb. 26), 7 p.m. at – where else? – the school’s Wheelhouse Theatre. Many distinguished alumni will return for special guest appearances as the school’s theatre program looks back fondly with song, dance and other merrymaking – and it’s a chance for generations of students (and parents) to remember past triumphs and share memories with Rick Harmon (former drama guru) and Candace Radcliffe (current department head). Tickets are $40, and the aim of the evening is raise some $40,000 to replace aging equipment – through a silent auction and commemorative ‘brick’ and seat sales, as well as admission. Tickets will be available in person from the Wheelhouse box office from 3:30 to 4:30 pm., up to Thursday (Feb. 25). To reserve tickets online. email 40yearsoftheatre@gmail.com
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Grade 11 student Brianna Robinson, 16, solos on the trombone during a performance by the Panorama Ridge Senior Jazz Band at the Envision Jazz Festival at the Bell Performing Arts Centre Saturday.
Chris and Marilyn MacClure’s Golden Cactus Studio/Gallery ‘British era blues’; prior to training is presenting a show of new as an ER doctor, Carter was part paintings by studio artists from of the original blues scene in his Feb. 26 to Mar. 10. Featured work includes paintings native England in the 1960s. The duo have produced similar by Brent Heighton, Vance fundraisers for some 15 years at Theoret, David Patterson and such Vancouver venues Chris MacClure. as The Yale and The Fan The studio is located Alex Browne Club. at 1455 Johnston Road Featured vocalists (Hilltop Mall); hours are are Dupray (with No 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Quarter) and Tina to Saturday. Chalmers (with The Bluespiggies) Children’s Wish Other Blue Frog performances this week Guitar teacher, producer include Led Zepagain, and talent developer Rob the Led Zeppelin tribute Montgomery and his band, performing its band, No Quarter, and “ultimate Led Zeppelin physician/musician Dr. experience” tonight Mike Carter and his band (Wednesday) at 9:15 p.m. (The Bluespiggies) are at Blue Frog Studios, joining forces at White and Canadian vocalists/guitarists Rock’s Blue Frog Studios this Bryan Potvin and Kevin Kane Saturday night (Feb. 27, 7 p.m.) Thursday with a tight, lively, and for a fundraiser for the Children’s story-filled set of classic material Wish Foundation. from their respective careers (The Montgomery founded No Northern Pikes and The Grapes Quarter in 2008 with vocalist of Wrath) as well as brand-new, Alita Dupray as a tribute to
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recently recorded material from their forthcoming self-titled album. The venue is located at 1328 Johnston Rd. For tickets ($35) call 604542-3055 or go online to www. bluefrogstudios.ca
Wild art Take a step into ‘The Wild’ with the latest joint presentation of Semiahmoo Arts and the City of White Rock at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave. (Miramar building). The group show – an attempt to capture something of the character, temperament, nature and relationships of animals in a natural setting – is scheduled to run until Friday (Feb. 26). Participating artists are Adele Maskwa-Iskwew Arseneau, Audrey Bakewell, Jordan Blackstone, Melissa Burgher, Margaret R. Burns, Aaron Connell, Keith Franks, Billy Hebb, Gail Judd, Marilyn
Julio Moreno A show of some 26 acrylic paintings, pastels and charcoal drawings, which runs to Feb. 29 at Semiahmoo Library, is the first for a Peruvian-Canadian artist, Julio Moreno, 71. Moreno, who emigrated to Canada some 45 years ago, first began creating art some six years ago after retiring from a career in electrical engineering and security work. “I told my wife many, many years ago that when I retire, I’m going to do art,” he said. But while Moreno has had a life-long knack of drawing things
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The series of well-received Sunday afternoon classical performances presented by Encore Peninsula Concerts and co-sponsored by the City of White Rock continues in January at White Rock’s First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave. Next in the stellar group of world-class classical touring musicians lined up by artistic director Eugene Skovorodnikov, himself an internationallyrecognized concert pianist, will be Italian piano duo Sergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo. The duo, both also noted as soloists, will bring out the excitement of Brahms’ piano duets this Sunday (Feb. 28) at 3 p.m., while Polish/Belgian pianist Joanna Trzeciak will present Beethoven and Chopin pieces on April 17. Rounding out the series, May 15, will be an extra treat – an orchestral performance by the strings of the West Coast Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Albanian maestro Bujar Llapaj) with Skovorodnikov at the piano, and Canadian-American trumpeter Dan Kocurek. Featured pieces at this concert will be Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart, surely one of the best-known of all classical compositions, and Shostakovich’s Concerto No. 1 for Piano, Trumpet and Strings. Tickets (season and individual) can be purchased online at tickets.surrey.ca or at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.
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Making the best of the dog days of retirement Vicki Brydon
Raymond says. “We also had to consider adding For Mary Ann and Raymond Aldus, a dog’s lifespan onto our own and easing into retirement has meant who could provide care if anything more time to travel, sleep in and happened to us.” focus on their favourite pastime – Both Mary Ann and Raymond had taking care of dogs. made provisions in their wills for “Dogs have been part of both of Harley and Chelsi but with retirement our lives since we were kids,” Mary in the wings, they decided it wouldn’t Ann says. “We love all animals, but be fair to bring a new dog into the especially dogs.” family at this stage in their lives. Since bringing home Nick So they came up with a the Schnauzer in 1991, ❝We can’t think plan to reap the benefits of there has always been a of a better way having a dog but without dog running around their the commitment. to spend our South Surrey household. Mary Ann and When Nick passed away in retirement years.❞ Raymond began dog2000, puppies Harley and sitting whenever a family Raymond Aldus Chelsi, sibling Schnauzers, member went out of town. joined the Aldus family. Soon friends and neighbours were “Nick taught us that we had so dropping dogs off for a stay at ‘Camp much love to give,” Mary Ann says. Aldus’, and today they spend close “We were so brokenhearted that to 20 weeks per year caring for their within three months we brought surrogate pets. Harley and Chelsi home.” “We absolutely love having the dogs When they lost both dogs to old here,” Mary Ann says. “They each age almost 13 years later, they made have such different personalities; the tough decision not to get another some sleep in our bed, some don’t one. even go upstairs and some we just “We just couldn’t go through the provide day care for while their heartbreak of losing another pet,” owners are at work.” Special to Peace Arch News
In addition to treating the dogs as their own, Mary Ann provides email or text updates to the owners, letting them know the adventures their dogs are having and usually sends along a photo, too. “The owners get a real kick out of the updates,” Mary Ann says. “I mostly write them in the dog’s voice and it makes me laugh just composing them.” Mary Ann retired in 2014 from a local non-profit organization, and Raymond, self-employed in the construction industry, reduced to three days a week before full retirement arrived this month. Between the three to four walks per day given to the dogs, and the time available for yoga and gardening, both Mary Ann and Raymond are finding retirement just as active, if not more so, than when they worked full-time. “Walking a dog every day really gets you out of the house,” Raymond says. “We so enjoy the companionship and comfort the dogs bring us, and the exercise is fantastic. We can’t think of a better way to spend our retirement years.”
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Along the way to their first-ever regular season championship, the Valley West Hawks are setting several club records. The Hawks clinched a first-place finish in the BC Hockey Major Midget League last weekend at home, with a sweep of the South Island Royals, winning 6-0 and 3-1. Their 31 wins, 63 points and 195 goals scored are all new team records, and with two games remaining in the regular season the Hawks can still add to those totals. “All season long amongst our coaching staff we felt we had a pretty special group,” said Valley West head coach Jessie Leung. ❝Being able “Success in the BC to clinch Major Midget League the regular doesn’t come easily and season title being able to clinch the with a week regular season title with left to play is a week left to play is a a testament testament to the group to the group we’ve assembled.” The team of 15-17 we’ve year-olds from Surrey, assembled.❞ White Rock and North Delta went into Jessie Leung Saturday’s game at Hawks coach Delta’s Sungod Arena a win away from clinching top spot. The Hawks dominated the game from start to finish, firing 75 shots at the Royals goal. “We talked as a team before the game about the importance of the game, not for today but for our playoff run,” said Leung. “We had a tremendous start to the game roaring out to a 3-0 lead five minutes in. From start to finish, it was a team effort for a full 60 minutes.” Goals from Josh Bruce, Christian Bosa and Ben Evanish got the Hawks off to their fast start. Daniel Chifan made it 4-0 in the last minute of the opening period. Ilijah Colina in the second period and Bruce in the third closed out the scoring. Evanish and Michael Farren each had a pair of assists. The Royals gave Valley West a tougher test Sunday morning at the Langley Events Centre. The teams were tied 1-1 after one
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Valley West Hawk Josh Bruce (left) knocks down Jake Wilhelm of the South Island Royals during a BC Major Midget League hockey game at the Langley Events Centre Feb. 21. period, and Valley West took a 2-1 lead into game we weren’t playing very well in.” Western Hockey League. the third. Evanish, from White Rock, had a fiveThe Hawks will close out the regular Evanish tallied twice more, with Bosa point weekend and, with 100 points on season in Nanaimo against the 5-27-6 (winadding one goal. the season, has moved into second place loss-tied) North Island Silvertips. “We had a bit of a let down. To be honest in Valley West career scoring, behind “We’re focused on this weekend and I was expecting it,” said Leung. only teammate James Malm. He is now taking four points from the Island,” said “We had a big emotional win the night one point up – and counting – on Hawks Leung. before and clinched first place. It was alum Matt Bradley of South Surrey, who is “We expect the games to be a little messy, important that we found a way to win in a now with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the North Island has very little left to play for.”
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It was a weekend of firsts for a few members of the Surrey Eagles, but those positives weren’t reflected on the scoreboard during the team’s final homestand of the BC Hockey League season. The Eagles lost both games of their twogame homestand – 7-3 to the Cowichan Valley Capitals Friday, and 6-2 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday. The losses dropped the Birds’ record to 7-45-0-2 (win-lossovertime loss-tie) in the BCHL’s Mainland Division, and leave them needing two wins in their final four contests – all on the road – to tie their ninewin mark from last year. Despite the losses, the weekend was not without a few positive moments, however. On Friday, captain Paul McAvoy, 19, scored all three of the Eagles’ goals for his first career BCHL hat trick. Then, a day later, rookie forward Rob Johnson – who joined the team mid-season from the junior ‘B’ ranks – notched his first-ever goal, as well as his first-ever fight, in the 6-2 loss to Alberni Valley. Against Cowichan
Friday, McAvoy got his squad off to a good start, scoring his first goal just 54 seconds into the game, but the Capitals responded in a big way soon after, tying the game at the 2:08 mark of the first, then tacking on four more goals – including two from Jared Domin – before the first buzzer. The second period began much the same way as the first, with McAvoy scoring in the opening minute – this time at the 44-second mark – to bring the score to 5-2, but Domin scored his third goal to restore the fourgoal cushion before teammate Josh Adkinds extended it further. McAvoy’s hat trick goal came in the third period, giving him 13 on the season. Darius Davidson started the game in net for Surrey, stopping 15 shots before he was replaced midway through the second period by veteran Justin Laforest, who shut the door the rest of the way, stopping all 20 shots he faced. Laforest was between the pipes Saturday night, too – for the Eagles’ Fan Appreciation Night – and stopped 28 of 34 shots on goal. Though they managed
to get just two pucks past Alberni Valley goaltender Carson Shamerhorn, the Eagles got a glimpse of the future in the play of Johnson who, in addition to a goal and a spirited fight with Bulldogs’ Liam Conrad, added an assist on a first-period goal from Logan Mostat. With their home games now completed, Surrey will take to the road for the final four games of what has been a difficult season. On Tuesday, after Peace Arch News’ deadline, the Eagles squared off against the Vernon Vipers at Kal Tire Place, and tonight (Wednesday), they’ll hit the ice in Penticton against the powerhouse Vees – losers of just six games all season. The four-game road trip continues to Prince George this weekend, for games against the Spruce Kings on Saturday and Sunday.
Team awards On Saturday, the Eagles handed out their end-of-season hardware, highlighted by McAvoy being named the team’s most valuable player. Jeff Stewart – a Semiamhoo Minor Hockey alum – was
named the team’s rookie of the year; Laforest was named the team’s hardest worker; Gage Mackie earned “mostimproved” honours and Matt Brown was named the team’s unsung hero. Tyler Andrews was given the team’s “heart and soul” award; Tyler Cooper was named Surrey’s top defenceman and Darren Hards took the “fan favourite” title, despite playing just 28 games this season due to injury.
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FINN, Doreen On Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 with heavy hearts we said goodbye to our loving Mom, Granny and Great Granny. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Barb (Dave), granddaughters Keliegh & Carly (Jason), great grandsons Jacob and Joshua, her sister June (Ches), nieces, nephews and many others that loved her and called her Granny. We would like to thank Dr. Fagan and the staff at Langley Memorial Hospital for their kindness. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the SPCA. A celebration of Granny’s life will be held Sunday Feb 28th at 1pm. Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd.
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Dave passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at Morgan Place Care Home in Surrey, BC. Dave was born the middle son to Helen and Hugh Beck on May 9th, 1927. Predeceased by his parents, Dave is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife, Margaret, two children David (Stephanie) and Karen (Ken Gallant); grandchildren Aidan, Matthew, Grayson and Sophie; brothers Tony and Paul, nieces Dianne and Pamela, and numerous nieces and nephews-in-law. Dave grew up in Victoria and had many fond memories and stories of his time there. He worked in Saskatchewan and Alberta until 1987 when he moved back to BC settling in the White Rock area. Dave spent 32 years working in sales for PPG. He enjoyed people and always loved to tell or hear a good story. He greatly enjoyed gardening at home and at Dunsmuir Gardens. He also had a great talent for stained glass art. No formal service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Online condolences can be made at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre
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ELIASON Grace Janette December 13, 1915 - February 14, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Grace Eliason of White Rock, BC at the age of 100 years plus two months. Grace is survived by her children Grant (Nadine) Eliason, Janette (David) Anderson and Beth (Brian) Koehn as well as six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Grace was predeceased by her husband Newton, daughter-in-law Marilyn Eliason, parents James and Betsy Borseth and siblings Beulah (Gus) Anderson and Hylas (Kaye) Borseth.
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HELP WANTED
Warehouse Worker (afternoon-shift)
Overland West is looking for an experienced safety oriented, reliable professional forklift operator, to work in a fast paced warehouse. We have many long term employees and are looking to add to our team.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 163
VOLUNTEERS
Gala Volunteers Needed
PERSONAL SERVICES 182
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
CLEANING SERVICES
A MAID 2 CLEAN All Your Cleaning Needs
Weekly • Biweekly • Monthly Residential & Commercial Services ~ Excellent Rates!! * Licensed * Bonded * Insured
We Offer A Competitive Wage & BC Medical As Well As Extended Benefits.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242
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778-883-4262 E & M MAINTENANCE WINDOW WASHING
DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Drywall Work - $500 min. Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
HOME CARE/SUPPORT
PENINSULA Window Cleaning
. Need Cash? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. SnapCarCash. 604-777-5046
PCA / LPN Required for weekend & evening shifts, with a home support agency in the White Rock / S. Surrey area. Must drive and preferably live in the area.
Please call: (604)535-0638 Between 8:30am - 4:30pm.
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
Leading White Rock/South Surrey renovator has an immediate opening for:
FINISH CARPENTER A busy and reputable renovation company is looking for an experienced finish carpenter who is well rounded in all facets of home renovations including cabinet installs to join our team. Must be quality oriented. Please forward resume to: info@mpbconstruction.com or by fax to: 604-538-8608 Learn more about us at: www.mpbconstruction.com
Volunteer support is required for a variety of roles May 13 - 15, 2016 with event set-up, event-night support and event tear-down. Must be 19+. Please visit www.pahfoundation.ca/gala to apply online or contact Andrea McCorkell at 604.535.4520.
D Gutter Cleaning D Windows - In & Out D Pressure Washing D Fully Insured / Licensed D Free Estimates - Seniors Disc. D Friendly - Dependable
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
Mark (778) 855-7038 ALL GREEN CLEANING *** GET READY FOR SPRING *** Book before February 28th for 15% Off your 1st Full House Clean
Call Susan 778-899-0941
FLATTEN POPCORN CEILINGS *No Scraping *No Sanding *NO MESS Just a beautiful modern flat ceiling!!
Call Friendly Benjamin @ 604-230-7928
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 All Electrical. Low Cost. Licensed. Res/Com. Small job expert. Renos Panel changes ~ 604-374-0062
Dave 604-306-4255 www.watsonconstruction.ca
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
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DEAD LEVEL CONSTRUCTION. COMPLETE FENCING ($500 min.) Bob 604-830-1322 www.deadlevel.ca BBB Accredited Member
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GARDENING
FOR A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN Garden Design & Installation • Fall Clean-Up • Maintenance
Computer Problems? Call Blue Sky Tech 604.512.7082 John Jespersen
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Helping Seniors My Specialty 604 - 916 - 0739
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
C & C GARDENERS Tree & Shrub Pruning, Spring Clean-Up. 25 Yrs Experience. 604-530-2232
CHAMPION SERVICES • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Window Cleaning 30 Years experience! For Prompt Service Call
Simon 604-230-0627 GUTTER & ROOF CLEANING Moss Removal. WCB 20 Years Exp. 604-341-5831 GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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HANDYPERSONS
AT YOUR SERVICE. Carpentry, Concrete, Painting, Rubbish Removal. Call Dave (604)999-5056
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232
TOTAL RENOVATIONS Repair, Replace, Remodel... • Basement Suites • Plumbing • Electrical • Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Texture • Patches • Flooring • Mouldings • Much More
*WCB *Licensed *Insured
Dan 778-837-0771 We’re On The Web DEAD LEVEL Construction Ltd. Complete Home Reno’s, Additions, Shops/Garages - from start to finish Suite Legalization Specialist WE DO IT ALL! www.deadlevel.ca Call Bob at 604-830-1322 BBB Accredited Member
BUSINESS/ OFFICE SERVICE
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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FENCING
FENCES, DECKS, Home Construction & Repairs Proudly serving White Rock / South Surrey for over 10yrs. Lic. & Ins.
COMPUTER SERVICES
Peace Arch Appliance
Volunteer in support of your hospital!
HOME REPAIR, CARPENTRY & DESIGN
✔ Minor electrical & plumbing ✔ Painting ✔ Baseboard ✔ Fence & Drywall Repairs ✔ Custom woodwork ✔ Hood Fan Installation
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICIAN - Dana Thompson Over 24yrs exp. Res/Comm. Free est. Bonded. #14758 604-353-1519
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 206
HANDYPERSONS
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GARDENING
DRYWALL
PSB DRYWALL LTD.★ All Boarding, Taping, Framing & Texture. Insured work. Dump Removal Service. 604-762-4657 / 778-246-4657
Eric 604-541-1743
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
SCHAFER CEMENT CO. (1973) Prep & Place ~ Driveways, Patios & Walkways. Call 604-218-7089
D Windows Out & In D Gutters cleaned In & Out D Pressure Washing D Serving W. Rock for over 30 yrs D Lic. & WCB insured. D Free Est. Seniors Discount
Fax: 604.888.6469 Email:Sean sweber@overlandwest.ca
CONCRETE & PLACING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
604-512-4525 www.gardenbuds.ca
Designing and renovating new kitchens, bathrooms, basements, house make-overs and additions
Call for FREE in-home consultation In-house design team and cabinet shop
CLEANING SERVICES
AJP Residential Cleaning. *Insured *Licensed *Bonded. GREAT RATES Taking New Clients. 604-527-4920
Showroom: Unit 62 - 15515 24th Ave. (at King George Blvd.) Tel: 604-538-9622
CHRISTINE’S CLEANING. Reas. & Honest. You won’t be disappointed. References. Call 604-328-3733.
www.mpbconstruction.com .A Ram Gardening All Lawn care, Free Estimates, Lawn Cuts, Aerating, Weeding, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Moss Control, Bark MulchCall Paul (778)316-3054 .computer service
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
ABIAN
RUBBISH REMOVAL One call does it all
PROMPT & RELIABLE. Free Estimates. Affordable rates.
604-897-3423 AWNING
TAX PREPARATION
HAVE YOU MADE YOUR RRSP CONTRIBUTION YET!
MACNAUGHTON & WARD FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD.
✔ Maximize your tax return ✔ RRSP quick loans available
604.581.9121
LANDSCAPING
WELLNESS/SPA 3
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THE JAPANESE YARDMAN Complete Lawn & Garden Care
• Spring Clean-up • Landscaping Fix up your property before listing it for sale
Call Kris
Fusion Thai Wellness Since 2003
White Rock / S.Surrey
Offering every Thursday
$49 for 60 mins Thai Massage
778-908-0984
By Appt. only (Therapeutic Massage Only)
mwfs.ca
604-617-5561
www.fushionthaiwellness.com
PAINTING
CONSTRUCTION
RUBBISH REMOVAL
www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12years
Aluminum Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Railings and Vinyl.
604-521-2688
www.PatioCoverVancouver.com
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats of any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring
Dead Level CONSTRUCTION LTD.
RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • STRATA
BOB DELANEY INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
• Renovations • Shops/Garages • Additions • Tenant Improvements
Office: 604.536.8124 Email: bob@deadlevel.ca Web: www.deadlevel.ca
WE DO IT ALL!
RUBBISH REMOVAL
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PAINTING
KD Painting P Interior/Exterior 20 years experience serving the Lower Mainland Free estimate
Call Ken 604-726-0503
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356
PETS
RUBBISH REMOVAL
FULL RENOVATIONS Including Kitchens, Bathrooms, Man Caves & Basement Suites
477
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
“ Let’s us fix what someone else tried to fix. “
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APPLIANCES Peace Arch Appliance
.Beachview Painters. Competitive rates. Clean and courteous. Free estimates. 604-250-7972. Painting the peninsula for 20 years.
~ PRO PAINTERS ~ INTERIOR / EXTERIOR Quality Work, Free Estimates
Service to fridges, stoves, washers, dryers & dishwashers. Reasonable. Also Appliance Removal Call Mark (604)536-9092
Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)
Member of Better Business Bureau
WCB INSURED
Vincent 543-7776
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EXTRA INCOME Classified ads are a direct line to extra income. Somewhere there is a buyer for the things you no longer want or need. 604-575-5555
HOME REPAIRS
A1 BATH RENO’S. Bsmt Suites, Drywall, Patios, Plumbing, Siding, Fencing, Roofing, Landscaping, etc. Joe 604-961-9937.
PRISM PAINTING CO.
Re-Paint Specialist 15 Years Experience Interior/Exterior, stucco painting.
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UNDER $200
Chesterfield & matching Loveseat, like new cond. Teal colour. Cost $2000: Asking $185: 604-542-0575
20% discount on re-painting or
3 rooms $299
Call Sunny,778-893-1786
604-889-8424
REPAINT SPECIALIST
Commercial • Residential
Doors, Casings, Walls, Baseboards, Ceiling Repairs - Painting. Finishing available. rene.s@telus.net
www.paintitfixit.ca
300
LANDSCAPING
Taylored Landscape Maintenance and Design. Lawn, garden and landscape maintenance. Spring cleanup specials. 604 442 6749
320
RENE’S SPRAY & BRUSH PAINTING 778-855-5361 Danish Quality
MOVING & STORAGE 338
MOVING? LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
1-4 Bedroom • Internals •• Small & Big Moves • Internals SingleItems Items •• Packing •• Single Packing Supplies Supplies s r
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PLUMBING
FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. (604)596-2841 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
B & B MOBILE SERVICES
604-536-6620 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1973
www.BBmoving.ca
MIRACLE MOVING
604 - 720 - 2009 ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~
AFFORDABLE MOVERS www.affordablemoversbc.com
From $45/Hr.
.604.536.2216 www.bhserviceplumbing.org
A Gas Fitter ✭ Plumber
1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1-3 Men
Furnaces, Boilers, Hot Water Heating, Hotwater Tanks, Drain/Duct Cleaning & Plumbing Jobs.
Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭
604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
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SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS
REDUCE THEFT RISK BY 97% Residential & Commercial. Affordable Cutting Edge Technology. Watch Video @www.urfog.com / email: ezra@securityfog.ca
All Contents of house for sale. (604)536-6510
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MISC. FOR SALE
BRAND NEW KANGEN Alkaline WATER MACHINE, hooks up to tap in 5 minutes, removes chorline, manganese, lead, etc. Makes over 300 gallons a day. Steal for $1300 with guarantee. 604-619-5501 GENEROUS Prices Paid for Antiques & Fine Art, Collectibles, Silver, Furniture, Vintage lighting etc. Est. 1990 We purchase for collectors & the film industry. We make House calls & free evaluations. Call David 604 716 8032. www.britishfineartandantiques.ca
OFFICE/RETAIL
ACTIVE SENIOR
OFFICE SPACES *ROSEMARY CENTRE 3388 Rosemary Hts Cres. 2nd floor office space 301 sq/ft
*WHITE ROCK SQUARE 1480 Foster Street 519 sq/ft & 647 sq/ft 604-536-5639 to view/rates
Swimming Pool & All Amenities. UTILITIES INCLUDED. NS/NP
Call 604-538-5337 750 CRESTWOOD MANOR
1321 Foster St. 1 Bdrm $905/mo IN WELL MAINTAINED NEWLY UPDATED BUILDING. Heat, hot water and secured u/g parking stalls included. No pets, No smoking.
Call: 604-363-4631
SUITES, LOWER
WHITE Rock 14th/Kent, 975 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, brand new ste, lndry incl, NP NS. $1500 incl util. 604-710-2911
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SUITES, UPPER
WHITE ROCK 2bdr +den, updated main floor of house with full bath, F/P. N/S. Available March 1st. $1500 + 2/3 utils. 604-802-9195
~ Fir Apartments ~
TRANSPORTATION
1455 Fir St WHITE ROCK 1 Bdrm units avail now Heat & hot wtr incl. Swimming pool & rec room On site mgr
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Can’t get the car in the garage? Sell unwanted items in the Classifieds today! 604-575-5555
The Matchmaker where buyers and sellers meet.
845 White Rock - 1371 Fir St.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
HILLCREST VILLA 2 Bdrm ~ 2nd Floor Corner Unit. $985/mo **Strictly NO SMOKING building, suite or balcony**
Heat & Hot water incl No elevator - 7 Unit building No Pets. Adult Oriented.
(604)536-8428
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.
WHITE ROCK. Lrg 1 bdrm ste adult bldg, 1 prkg, near shops. Incl heat & hotwtr. NP/NS Call 604-596-9977
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.
2007 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN, 5sp manual transmission, only 76,000K, dark grey, $5600 firm. 604-538-9257
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WHITE ROCK; 1 BDRM near all amens. Mar 1st. N/S. $725 incl gas heat & hot water. 604-589-7818
WHITE ROCK SUNSET VILLA
Large 1 Bedroom D/W in unit. Concrete building.
$950 incls. HEAT & H/W. 1 block from Semiahmoo Mall. Available January 1
Call for appt to view 778.878.0782
#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200
MARINE 920
MOORAGE
BOAT House For Sale at the Blaine Marina In Blaine WA. Will handle 42’ L x 15’ W x 15’ H. Concrete dock, Monitored Sprinkler System, Insurance, Security, Power & Water, Lighting,Curtain, Easy Access, Free Parking, Condo Association in Place. Condo. Fees 1,000.00/Year, Moorage $552.00/Month Asking $25,000.00 USD 604 542 9466, trevor_maralda@yahoo.com
TO: Registered Owner of Home Registered Security Holder under the PPSA RE: 30 DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY Manufactured Home (MHR #092939) Located on home site #112 at Breakaway Bays Manufactured Home Community 1840 - 160th Street, Surrey, BC. V4X 4A4 This is notice that Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc., landlord, has taken possession of the above manufactured home pursuant to Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation 60/2008, Part 6 - Abandonment of Personal Property, Sections 34-41. Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. intends to sell the above manufactured home unless you take possession of the property, establish a right of possession of it or make application to the court to establish the right within 30 days from the date this notice is deemed served. Name of Registered Owners and previous tenant: Francis John Smyth Description of Property to be Sold: One 2006, International Starteck Industries Ltd. - 13 ft 11 in X 66 ft Serial Number 152081206 Manufactured Home Registration: 092939 Address of the Residential Home Site and where the property is being stored: Breakaway Bays Manufactured Home Community, #112 1840 160th Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4X4. Name & address of the Landlord: Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. C/o Douglas Larson, Community Manager, Breakaway Bays (Clubhouse Office), 1840 160th Street, Surrey, BC V4A 4X4 Ph 604-536-8255 Fax 604-536-3033 e-mail: dlarson@parkbridge.com Please be advised that unless you establish a right to possession or make application to the court to establish the right within 30 days, we will proceed with our right to dispose of the manufactured home in accordance with the Manufactured Home Part Tenancy Act and the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulations.
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
REAL ESTATE
PRESSURE WASHING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
741
1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrms. Well maintained Concrete High Rise in White Rock close to shopping.
MOVING OUT SALE; Brand new stationary bike, furniture, garden pots, portable D/W, crystal, glassware, books. $ neg. (604)535-3609
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Hot & Cold: WCB, Liability Insured hydro-tech.ca ~ 778-928-6768
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APARTMENT/CONDO
GARAGE SALES
S. SURREY ESTATE SALE 12021-Boundary Drive Friday Feb. 26th & Sat. Feb. 27th, 10am - 4pm
Hydro Tech Power Washing
329 PAINTING & DECORATING MESA PAINTING INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Quality work at reas rates. Free Est. Michael (cell) 604-724-7458
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REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement Guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men Local & Long Distance Moves Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca
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RENTALS
Call 604-536-0379
Free Estimates
• Painting • Renovations • Repairs
RENTALS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Abbotsford Condo, Regency Park, 15th floor - amazing views, 1085sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, high ceilings, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots, lots of amenities, central area. $284,000. Call (604)703-5263
www.paintspecial.com
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for over 12yrs
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.
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.
JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
RUBBISH REMOVAL
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Household / Construction ~ FREE ESTIMATES ~
Two open heart surgeries. One big need.
SENIORS DISCOUNT
Call Mitch 604-813-9104 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Ask about our
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ROOM SPECIAL
1.888.663.3033
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SALE!
COMFORT FOODS
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Prices Effective February 25 to March 2, 2016.
100% BC Owned and Operated
PRODUCE
MEAT Organic Blueberries from Chile
ONE DAY
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125g package
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DELI Amy’s Organic Soup ONE DAY
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454g • product of Canada
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Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee
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12.99lb/ 28.64kg
GROCERY
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1846 Beef Outside/Inside and Sirloin Tip Roasts
Ocean Wise Wild Coho Salmon Fillets
3.98
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14.99 each
Organic Romaine Lettuce Hearts from California
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ONE DAY
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Uncle Luke's Maple Syrup
SAVE
375ml product of Canada
assorted varieties
SAVE
6.99
30%
Krave Jerky
assorted varieties
25% 1.49 to 2.19 Happy Planet Fresh Organic Juice
Old Dutch Potato Chips assorted varieties
SAVE
UP TO
39% 2/5.50
Edelweiss Granola While quantities last. Not all items available at all stores. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.
assorted varieties
SAVE
or 33% 6.49 17.99 UP TO
30% 3.99 to 4.99 Danone Activia, DanActive Yogurt and Danino Drinkables
SAVE
21%
3.49 to 5.39
Select Sizes and Assorted Varieties
Select Sizes and Assorted Varieties
Regular Retail Price
Omega Nutrition Organic Flaxseed Oil
6.99 237ml
SAVE
20% off
Regular Retail Price
Weleda Face Care Products
Raw Nutty Brownie Bar 110g
3.19
assorted varieties assorted sizes
UP TO
32% 3.29 to 7.49
BAKERY xxx
xxx • product of xxx
Organic Sourdough Bread Levain Style sliced or unsliced
assorted varieties
SAVE
530g
250-750ml • product of Italy
UP TO
UP TO
AOR Vitamin D or Magnesium Supplements
GLUTEN FREE
120g • product of USA
Berio Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
4 - 8 pack product of Canada
Natural Factors Joint and Inflammation Supplements
Regular Retail Price
36% 2.99 to 3.49
assorted varieties
WELLNESS
20% off
SAVE
1.00 off
Go Go Quinoa Pasta
1.75 - 1.89L • +deposit +eco fee product of Canada
454g or 3lb • product of Canada
7.49 to 8.99
Blue Diamond Artisan and Original Nut Thins
assorted varieties
255g product of Canada
325g • product of Canada
assorted varieties
UP TO
33% 5.29
SAVE
473ml product of Canada
SAVE
SAVE
37%
Dairyland Whipping Cream and Cream
92g product of USA
Choices’ Own Hot Soup or Chili
assorted varieties
210g • product of Canada
37% 2/6.00
assorted varieties
SAVE
L’Ancetre Organic Cheese
Nature’s Path Organic Frozen Waffles
medium
4.99
27% 3.99 to 8.49
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