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Sports: Williams new bench boss for Burrards. 14

Arts:Translating the vast Arctic. 12

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District has eye on land for school Expropriation notice on next agenda By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

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There has been no official announcement that the province will fund a new school in the Albion area of Maple Ridge, but the district is ready to expropriate land for the project. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows school district already owns land at 24137 – 104th Ave., and wants to acquire the adjacent property, at 24093 – 104th Ave., for South Albion elementary. That latter would contain the school, a neighbourhood learning centre, and a community centre, developed in partnership with the City of Maple Ridge.

Kim Clarke, a teacher at Maple Ridge secondary, hangs graduation dresses in preparation for Putting on the Glitz last Wednesday. See story, page 8.

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Time ticking on recreation plan By Phil M elnyc h u k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

Staff want to get going on putting together a massive to-do list for revamping recreation in Maple Ridge, but they’ll have to wait a week, at least. A recommendation at Monday’s workshop that staff write up a draft work plan was delayed for a week, as council got bogged down on other

topics. But even when the discussion of new swimming pools, ice rinks or sports fields gets back to council, it’s not a “slam dunk” that it will OK every project. “There’s definitely going to be some discussion about it,” said Coun. Bob Masse. Staff have created bundles of recreation projects that could proceed together in order save time and money in construction and operation. For instance, a new wellness facility and aquatic centre would include a fitness centre, a six-lane curling rink

and suspended running track – costing up to $70 million. A new museum could be paired with a small theatre – costing $11 million. Masse, though, says council has to review all of those bundles before giving staff the go-ahead to create a work schedule and finance Masse plan. Deciding on the wellness facilityaquatic centre is a big decision, Masse added.

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“I think that’s a pretty significant decision that we have to make there. “If we bundle it all together, then we’re talking about a very significant asset,” with significant expenditure and property acquisition, he said. Council hasn’t had a full discussion on that, yet. “We haven’t had that discussion and said, ‘OK, we understand that this what that package represents,’” and here’s the total cost and

tax implications.’” That could take place at the meeting next week and council could then tell staff to make up a project list and work schedule. Time is pressing, though, says a staff report. “It is important to make a timely decision on whether or not council wants to proceed with a new aquatic facility,” says a March 7 report, because that will determine when repairs to the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre take place. See Recreation, 3

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Plan proposed to preserve Hammond New development would have to fit character of area By Phil Melnyc h uk pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

here is now a plan to save historic Hammond, allowing it to face the future. That pleases James Rowley – providing Maple Ridge council and the public also accept most of what’s called the Hammond area preliminary concept plan. “I’m very happy because having a general plan for the area is so much more efficient and positive. It gives residents that security over not having any plan,” said Rowley, who lives in the most heritage-rich part of Hammond. Following public input last year, staff created the draft plan for the Hammond area, bordered roughly by Lougheed Highway and the Fraser River, and by the Maple Meadows West Coast Express station in the west and 207th street in the east. It calls for preserving the street grid, even the back alleys, maintaining the heritage trees that have grown up in the past century, and requiring any new development to fit into the character of the area that sprung up along the Fraser River in 1883. Diversity in housing types, allowing seniors to age in place instead of having to move, and reusing existing buildings are some of the other objectives. Rowley said if there was no plan and each new condo or housing proposal was considered piecemeal, “We could get in trouble very fast,” because there would be no rationale for refusing designs that don’t fit with the heritage area. Hammond was first registered as a township in 1883 and each portion developed at different times. For instance, the north Hammond area, closer to Lougheed Hwy., was developed in the 1980s. Upper Hammond, adjacent to Maple Crescent, began in the

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1880s. The opening of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Hammond train station in 1885 spurred more growth. Lower Hammond, alongside the Fraser River and south of the railway tracks, took longer to grow and remains more rural. The fourth sub-area, called a precinct in the plan, is the Maple Meadows Business Park. The draft plan proposes one of three tools that could preserve the heritage-rich upper Hammond, which contains dozens of small homes built near the Hammond cedar mill. One option is to create a heritage conservation area, where any major renovations to a house would require a heritage alteration permit from the city. Homeowners still would be able to paint or re-roof their houses. Another option is making an expanded

commercial use zone, which would allow owners of detached homes to have businesses in them – provided they designate their homes as heritage buildings. The third strategy would be to just create a permit area in which any new condo or townhouse would have to conform to strict rules, prescribing colours, building materials, and design features and heritage-style landscaping. Rowley likes the idea of doing something specifically to protect upper Hammond. “That’s something I think would really help.” Many of the residents want to preserve the character of that area, and creating a separate strategy for upper Hammond would do that instead of forcing the same restrictions on to all of Hammond.

“If you don’t have guidelines with any teeth to them, you end up having monster houses next to tiny, little mill houses.” Rowley has already signed a heritage conservation agreement with the City of Maple Ridge, allowing him to renovate his home while preserving its historic character. “Our experience is with a heritage agreement, is that it’s quite flexible and much more reasonable than people think.” The draft plan, though, proposes higher density uses, such as condos and townhouses, for other parts of Hammond. That would allow revitalization of the area while ideally preserving its character. Low-density housing, such as townhouses and fourplexes, are proposed along transportation routes and near the West Coast Express Maple Meadows station, while medium-density development, allowing townhouses, condos and row houses, would be allowed near 207th Street and Lougheed Highway. Increasing population density is better than having suburbs expanding into the mountains, Rowley added. Relatively little of the Hammond area is proposed for commercial development. City planner Lisa Zosiak said the plan is still preliminary and goes to an open house March 30 at Hammond elementary. Input from that will be used to create the final version to go to council in the summer. The plan was in Monday’s workshop but was deferred until March 14’s meeting. “We still want to have a further discussion with the community. We want to hear what they say about this, how much tweaking they want us to do. Maybe they say this density is too much or maybe they’ll say, ‘maybe you can do a bit more,” Zosiak said. “These are not rules, these are guiding principles,” which will then form the basis of bylaws, she added. The city, last year, received input from two open houses, online questionnaires, input via Instagram and Facebook, a photo project and video interviews. Maple Ridge’s previous council started the planning process.

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The $6-million plumbing and repair project has been put on hold until a decision has been made on a new aquatic centre. With some unspecified projects costing between $6 million and $12 million, total cost for the new facilities could add up to between $111 million and $138 million. Those numbers include a wellness facility-aquatic centre ($70 million), as well as: two new artificial sports fields and a 5,000 seat stadium at the Albion sports fields, costing $20 million; a museum or cultural facility, costing $11

million; two new ice sheets at Planet Ice (converting the old curling rink), costing between $15 and $25 million; and other projects not defined that could cost up to $25 million. Once council confirms the schedule and priority list, staff will work on how to get the public involved. A process for obtaining the public’s assent to borrow the money also will be determined. That could be in the form of a simple plebiscite, in which taxpayers vote yes or no to any required borrowing and subsequent tax increase. The public’s OK could also be obtained through an alternative approval process,

by which 10 per cent of eligible voters have to say no to the proposed borrowing and spending in order to defeat it or force a plebiscite. Some recreation projects, such as repairing the Leisure Centre, building a youth action park or a water play park in Memorial Peace Park, are already in the work plans, with most of the funding already allocated. The report says that once priorities have been set, staff will come back with a schedule for building the projects. The recommendation in the March 7 report says the aquatic centre is the highest priority.

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Local educators work on English module design New curriculum requires innovation By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Four high schools in the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows district are going to be exploring new ways of studying English language arts. One class of students at each of Thomas Haney, Garibaldi, Westview and Pitt Meadows secondary schools will be part of an innovation partnership, which was announced by the province last week. A group of local educators was selected for one of 15 partnership projects. Kirsten Urdahl-Serr, a district helping teacher overseeing the project, characterized the new curriculum in B.C. schools as “a major paradigm shift in edu-

cation.” The innovation projects encourage educators to discuss and plan how the new curriculum should be implemented, from changing timetables to opening new academies, she said. The participating students will use a module design approach to learn English language arts. There will be two or three teachers assigned to multi-aged groups of students, in grades 10-12. Teachers will choose areas of their students strengths and passions in developing the curriculum. Urdahl-Serr explained that could be anything from poetry to graphic novel study. “I don’t know what the teachers will come up with.” The students chosen to participate will be those who have shown an ability to work independently, and they will

select study modules based on their interests over the school year. Urdahl-Serr said the module design proposal outlined in the new curriculum is “a little pie-in-the-sky,” and local teachers in the innovation project will put a framework around it. When the new curriculum rolls out at the secondary level next year, teachers should be able to get moving with it. “The best laid plans always come down to logistics.” The district will receive $8,000, and most of that will be used to provide relief teachers to spring the innovation project team members from their classrooms. “The teachers we have are well seasoned, well versed, experienced people,” said UrdahlSerr. She added that School District No. 42 is well

Project No: ITT-OP16-10 The City of Maple Ridge invites tenders for the construction of a storage building and shed at the City’s Operations Centre located at 23925 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC. The work generally consists of providing all civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire protection and electrical works as outlined in the Tender Documents. Tender Documents may be downloaded from BC Bid at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. All addenda, amendments or further information will be published to BC Bid. Unverified bid results will be available on BC Bid after closing time. The Tender Documents may be viewed at the Plan Room of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 East 4 Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 1M3. A mandatory site visit has been scheduled for March 16, 2016 at 10 am Local Time. Contractors are requested to meet at the front of the City’s Engineering Operations Centre located at 23925 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC. Attendance is mandatory to submitting a bid. Tender submission requires the accompaniment of a Bid Bond in the amount of ten per cent (10%) of the total Tender Price and a Consent of Surety to provide a Performance and a Labour and Material Payment Bond if the tender is successful, each in the amount of 100 per cent (100%) of the Tender Price. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it considers advantageous, whether or not it is the lowest priced bid. The City will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Tenderer in preparing the Tender. There will not be a Public Opening for this Tender. For all inquiries, contact Daniela Mikes, Manager of Procurement at Tel: 604-466-4343 or email: dmikes@mapleridge.ca.

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Hanging up One would think it wouldn’t still need to be said. But RCMP and ICBC are again reminding drivers to leave the phone alone. They’re launching yet another campaign aimed at underlining just how dangerous it is to use a phone while driving. And it is dangerous. According to ICBC, 25 per cent of all road deaths in the province involve distracted driving. That’s one in four. And, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the odds of crashing increase five times when using a phone, whether dialing, texting, reading or using social media. In the Lower Mainland, it’s estimated that 27 people are killed in distracted driving-related crashes every year. Faced with those numbers, it’s hard to imagine why drivers would still use their phone while they’re behind the wheel. But they do. According to a recent survey by Ipsos Reid, 34 per cent of cell phone users said they use their phone between one and five times out of every 10 trips. “It’s time we all commit to leaving our phones alone and avoid other forms of distraction when we’re behind the wheel,” said Lindsay Matthews, ICBC’s director responsible for road safety. Police, backed by volunteers, will be on the roads watching for drivers who have not yet got the message. “We’re cracking down on those who cannot police themselves,” said Chief Constable Neil Dubord, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “Even when you’re at a red light or in slow moving traffic – you’re still in control of a vehicle – and the law still applies.” But we can all be part of the solution. Talk to your family, talk to your friends and remind them that if they’re driving without their full attention on the road they’re an accident waiting to happen. – Black Press

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Premiers do the carbon shuffle P remier Christy Clark had her dancing shoes on as yet another “climate change” meeting ended in disarray in Vancouver last week. “This is not the end,” Clark assured reporters after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Views the premiers emerged with no agreement on Tom Fletcher a national minimum carbon price. No kidding. Trudeau declared victory by announcing the unanimous consent to a “Vancouver Declaration,” which basically pays lip service to the concept of “carbon pricing” and kicks another grand federal election promise down the road. As the rest headed for jets waiting at Vancouver airport, Clark expressed the hope that the public would say “they got together and they made progress.” Did they? Let’s take a look. Going into the Whistler-Vancouver stop on Trudeau’s globe-trotting glamour tour, Clark correctly noted that it’s other provinces that need to make progress. B.C. has a clear price on carbon emissions; it’s been held at $30 a tonne since Clark succeeded its creator, Gordon Campbell. Clark’s advice for other premiers is to follow Campbell’s example of a revenueneutral carbon tax, offset by income tax reductions. You won’t build public support for a carbon tax that makes people poorer, she said.

Of course that’s what Alberta is doing, at a time when many residents are getting poorer already. Alberta’s NDP government plans to match the rate of B.C.’s carbon tax within two years and spend the proceeds. Other premiers have more creative definitions for pricing carbon. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil pointed to transmission lines and power purchases from the Muskrat Falls dam under construction in Labrador, to substitute hydro for coal-fired power. The highest electricity prices in Canada are their “carbon pricing” plan. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall pointed to SaskPower’s Boundary Dam carbon capture and storage project. It is the world’s first coal-fired power station to capture carbon dioxide after combustion. The CO2 is sold to oilfield operators who inject it into declining wells to push more oil out, and the project intends to capture sulphur dioxide and fly ash to process and sell for other industrial uses. Wall is the only Canadian leader to state a couple of inconvenient truths. The purpose of this exercise is to reduce carbon emissions, not to raise tax revenues. And now is the worst possible time to impose more taxes on the oil and gas industry. Clark’s stand-pat strategy on the B.C. carbon tax is going to change this year, as positioning begins for the 2017 election. A B.C. government advisory panel has recommended a 33 per cent increase, conveniently starting in 2018, with annual increases after that. The current seven-cent-per-litre carbon

tax on gasoline sold in B.C. is hardly a deterrent these days, as pump prices have tumbled and could stay low for years to come. And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now. The B.C. NDP is trying to rebuild its credibility on climate policy. NDP leader John Horgan tried to revise the party’s history, claiming in year-end interviews that the NDP didn’t oppose the carbon tax, only making it revenue neutral rather than spending the money on green initiatives, as Alberta wants to do.

“And with a fragile economy, it seems unlikely that a big boost in carbon taxes will find favour with voters a year from now.” Alas, the NDP’s “axe the tax” campaign going into the 2009 election is a matter of record. The party’s election platform warned that Campbell’s plan “increases taxes for average families by tripling the gas tax” to its current level. Last week, the NDP issued a news release denouncing Clark for presiding over increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Dale Wakefield · Re: Pitt Meadows doubles tax revenue in decade (The News, March 4). An insignificant increase in population, but a double increase in tax revenue, and still we need a mega business park. Something doesn’t add up.

More or less Don MacLean · Re: Pitt Meadows doubles tax revenue in decade (The News, March 4). The revenue has increased dramatically because of projects like the Onni business park and the Meadowtown mall. More commercial/industrial tax base will allow the city to undertake needed infrastructure and keep our taxation rates amongst the lowest in Metro Vancouver. If you consider that for every residential tax dollar collected, the city spends $1.25 to service our needs. Without other classes of taxation, such as malls and business parks – that do not use as many services – we would either be paying a lot higher tax rate or would have substantially less services.

Not the last time Shelley Popadiuk · Re: One dead in Maple Ridge collision (mapleridgenews.com) They need to finish the highway so it is four lanes all the way. With bridge tolls and more people moving to Mission, the highway is getting nuts. It is a big drag race to get in the single lane, in both directions. Until this is done, sadly this will not be the last time this will happen.

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Editor, The News: Re: Bowing to the power of judges (B.C. Views, March 2). Tom Fletcher’s article was interesting to read, refreshing in its honesty. So much written lately on euthanasia is very hard to take, not so much for the complexity of the issues as for the sudden and intense media promotion of such an ominous about-face in how our Supreme Court views the rights of the individual and ignores the effects that these choices will have on others. There is something seri-

ously wrong when a small group of unaccountable individuals can change the way we view the role of medical professionals who not long ago were so highly esteemed and valuable to all of us because of their role as healers. Now we are made to believe that medical aid in dying no longer is limited to providing comfort and empathy as we live out our final days with courage and dignity, but now includes helping to kill us. How is it that the Supreme Court judges can hide be-

hind a so called “living tree doctrine” and claim that politically motived polling and some kind of judicial wisdom of Solomon is license to turn our country upside down almost overnight? Yes, indeed, the enduring legacy of Pierre Elliot Trudeau. What do we have to look forward to with his son in charge? The right to kill depressed teens? The duty to die for seniors who are a burden on their caregivers? Seniors afraid to enter care

homes or hospitals for fear that they will be put down with the same standards we apply to our replaceable domestic animals? Canada needs real heroes who will not stand for this. What we seem to have right now are secular saints like Sue Rodriguez, Svend Robinson and Justin , who are better described as icons of the “Dictatorship of Relativism,” where there is no right and wrong, just personal autonomy and the battle cry is “choice.” Richard Whalen Maple Ridge

For solutions, start by telling the truth Editor, The News: April 1st always seems to come early in my little town that now poses as a city. So it turns out the temporary shelter is quite possibly being replaced with an interim project. Last time I checked, just

before the so-called temporary homeless shelter opened, there was a statistic supplied by some task force that claimed Maple Ridge had about 23 homeless people and some story about it being a myth that the drug use amongst the homeless is

exaggerated. Now I read we have had 141 people that have stayed in or have been referred to the shelter in this six-month period, as well as a reported 40 overdoses have been recorded in the homeless shelter.

I feel we are being played for fools by a number of players. But, hey, it’s almost April 1st, isn’t it? For solutions, we must first be honest, don’t you think? Grant Baker Maple Ridge

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3 armed robberies in a week By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating three armed robberies in Maple Ridge that occurred between Sunday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 5. In each case, a Caucasian male pulled a knife on the cashier and escaped with a small amount of cash. A police spokesman said this type of crime is not common in Maple Ridge, so to have three in one week is alarming. The latest was on Saturday at 7 a.m., at the Chevron in the 20500-block of Lougheed Highway, where a lone male produced a knife and stole cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes, then fled on foot.

The suspect is 30 to 35 years old and has a medium build. He had a moustache and was wearing glasses, a dark hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up, grey sweat pants and black and white running shoes. There was a similar robbery on Thursday. At approximately 10 p.m. on March 3, a male and female walked into the Little Caesarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza in the Meadow Ridge Shopping Mall, in the 11900 block of 207 Street. After getting their food order, the male produced a knife and demanded money from the till. The couple did get a small amount of cash before leaving the area in a white pickup truck, with no canopy, in an unknown direc-

tion on Dewdney Trunk Road. The male suspect is described as being Caucasian, about 25 years old, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8â&#x20AC;? tall, with a medium build, and brown coloured hair. He was wearing a faded black hoodie, with the hood up at the time of the robbery. His female accomplice is described as being Caucasian, 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2â&#x20AC;?, with black hair and thick eyeliner. She was also wearing a black hoodie with the hood up. Police responded immediately to the call, but the suspects and vehicle were not located. On Feb. 28, a lone

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Treasure hunt The Spring Treasure Hunt is returning to downtown Maple Ridge for its eighth year, March 9-23. Since 2001, families have hunted for hidden eggs in participating local businesses for a chance to win one of five Easter prize baskets. Pick up a free passport from a participating merchant, or download one free from the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association website (downtownmapleridge.ca). Find all 20 participating businesses listed on the passport. Each business has hidden eggs in its store. Find one egg, bring it to the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customer service representative in exchange for a small prize and passport stamp. Collect all 20 stamps and enter the completed passport for a prize basket. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Spring Treasure Hunt has been gaining popularity since 2001, with businesses eagerly vying for the limited spots,â&#x20AC;? said Michelle Zazulak of the DMRBIA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only is this event a great free activity for families and kids to do over spring break, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a terrific opportunity for the community to discover new businesses and services they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know existed in downtown Maple Ridge.â&#x20AC;? The Spring Treasure Hunt is also great way for new businesses to interact with the community and showcase their products and services, she added. Among the newer businesses are Brownieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicken and Seafood, Emerald Moon, Hansel and Gretel Bakery, and Kleem Candle Market.

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And even if the review says the space should continue to be used for a pre-school, Golden Ears is already looking for a new location so it knows it will have something by September. Golden Ears Preschool Association chairman Blake Whitelaw said that having a preschool in the Leisure Centre provides a convenient location and helps low-income families use the recreation

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The more things change New Arrivals Looking Back By Leslie Norman

here is a lot of talk these days about the possibility of an underpass at the Harris Road CP Rail crossing. At the Pitt Meadows Museum, we are acutely aware of what this could mean for both the approximately 18,000 vehicles that travel Harris Road each day, as well as for the heritage buildings that make up the museum site. When the Old General Store, the museum’s main site and also the home of the community archives, first opened on Harris Road in 1908, the CPR’s line through Pitt Meadows was only 23 years old and was not yet double-tracked. Two trains (the Fraser Valley Local) passed each day, one going west in the a.m. and the other going east in the p.m. This was hardly a handicap for the few travellers who used Harris Road, then a narrow dirt track. By the time the former owners of the Museum’s second site, the Hoffmann and Son shop, arrived in the area (in 1934) Harris Road had expanded to a two lane graded road and the CPR was only running a few more trains each day, again not inconveniencing users of Harris Road too much. Fast forward to the last few decades and times have truly changed with more than 18,000 vehicle trips each day on Harris and approximately 22 trains crossing the road in a twelve hour period between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Further, it can take up to 12 minutes for a single train to clear the road and longer if another train arrives on the second set of tracks. At the museum, we know all too well the frustration of drivers sitting in line waiting to get underway. So much so that sometimes we think we can actually see the steam rising from the vehicles. Inside the building we seldom even notice when a train is passing, save for the gentle rocking of office furniture and, unfortunately, historical objects and archives racking. But occasionally the engines are loud

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The building was originally relocated near the CP Rail tracks in 1908. enough to cause staff and volunteers to stop talking until they pass and we can hear again. That said, should an underpass (or an overpass) become a reality necessitating the “… relocation of heritage buildings just a little further back … ” What will that mean for this small community facility? A small move from a location point of view does not always translate into a small task for the limited number

of individuals involved in operating the facility. In 1998, when the museum moved from its former location on Davison Road to the General Store site, it took the part-time staff member, a small band of volunteers and a community business who offered some support when needed more than six months of inventorying, packing and moving. An additional six months of unpacking and setting up at the new

site was also required. During that time, we managed to stay open to the public for most of the months and held our annual summer Heritage Thursdays for Children sessions without missing a beat. Since then the museum’s object and archives collections have almost doubled and the Hoffmann and Son site, with its own large collection, has also come on line. As we discuss the possibility of a ‘little relocation’ here at the museum, the task would seem almost overwhelming. But we also make reference to the fact, should a move become a reality, it won’t be the first relocation for the 130-year-old building, as it was originally moved to this site in 1908 in order to take advantage of the fact the CPR was so close by. It would seem the more things change, the more they stay the same. – Leslie Norman is curator at Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives.

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stark ruggedness,” said Campbell. She sees the arctic as orange and her painting reflects that, adding warmth to an otherwise bleak landscape.

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oyce Campbell is smitten with the Arctic. It is the current theme for the local artist’s work. She loves the landscape and feels overwhelmed by it every time she visits her daughter on Baffin Island. Each time she returns to her home in Maple Ridge, she can’t wait to put her paintbrush to canvas, although she finds the vast expanse of the arctic difficult to translate. “You think it would be easy. I’m there, I’ve photographed it. Look at it, it’s beautiful. It’s amazing,” Campbell said from home. “Gradually, I started to realize that you have to put in lots of sky. It’s the sky that’s overwhelming. There are no trees. There is an enormous amount of light. And wind,” said the artist, who paints in water colour and acrylics. Campbell has no choice but to photograph the landscapes she wants to paint. There is no such thing as plein air painting in the arctic. During the winter, it can be minus−30 C, and windy. “Even the camera, you can take one or two shots and then it goes next to the breast again to warm up or back in the pocket,” explained Campbell, adding that even when the weather warms up there are too many bugs to paint in the open air.

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Another one of her paintings is a winter scene of the mountains on the east coast of Baffin Island, done in different shades of blue with subtle hints of pink. “How do you get it to look sharp and massive and cold, like if you had your hands it would cut,” the artist asks of her work. These works and the rest of the local artist’s recent explorations of the arctic tundra can be seen at the newest Group of Nine exhibition, happening this weekend. The show will also feature acrylic pieces by Florence Nicholson, paintings of vintage trucks by Jean Abbott, misty water colour landscapes by Margaret Bale, colourful abstracts by Suzette Fram, oil landscapes by Jane Duford Johnston and Jo-Anne Lewis, florals by Shirley Felgner, and miniatures painted by Betty Coy. Each artist will also have their sketch books available for people to see their thought processes. They will also have all their materials to paint and demonstrate their techniques. Campbell has been a member of the Group of Nine for seven years and said it offers great encouragement. “We tend to really spur on each other’s creativity. That’s what we do,” said Campbell. “What I like most about the group concerning art is the excitement that comes from sharing a passion together. You bounce off each other with ideas and technique.”

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verybody hates the tax man. Or do they? You’ll have to wait to find out in the Royal Canadian Theatre Company’s production of Love, Sex and the IRS. This modern day American farce takes place in New York City, where two young men, Jon and Leslie, share an apartment. The out-ofwork musicians don’t have much money between them, so Jon has been doing both of their taxes. In order to save money, Jon has also been claiming Leslie as his wife. But now the tax inspector has come snooping around and wants to meet the lovely lady. So, Leslie has no choice but to dress up as a woman. This, though, is not the pair’s only problem. They have to avoid the custodian of the building when Leslie turns into a woman because the building manager doesn’t allow unwed couples to live together. In addition to that, Jon’s fiancé Kate has been having an affair with Leslie. Cue Jon’s mother, who has flown to New York unexpectedly to meet the bride-to-be and organize the wedding. At the same time, Leslie’s girlfriend shows up to sort out their relationship. Then, in a panic, the tax inspector is invited to dinner, where Leslie serves up Mung Chowder Gumbo, a fictional dish consisting of tuna, molasses, custard, vinegar and cream. An absolute disaster. Originally written in 1978, director Ellie King had to make some minor alterations to bing it into

the present day. “I had to do a little bit of editing because the stuff from 1978 doesn’t play now. Like there’s a line in there about burning your draft card and things like that,” said King This is the sixth show at the ACT for the theatre group, which prides itself on high production value and use of local talent. Royal Canadian is known for comedies and thrillers. “We believe in giving new talent an opportunity,” said King. “We have three grads from Capilano University – one from the film acting program and two from the stage and musical theatre acting program. Our stage manager also is a grad from the Capilano music program,” she said. Love, Sex and the IRS is the last of the series at the ACT. Next season, starting in October and running until March, the company will be presenting a family friendly Halloween spoof called It was a Dark and Stormy Night, followed by Beauty and the Beast, and finishing with Opening Night, by Canadian playwright Norm Foster. Auditions for Opening Night and Beauty and the Beast will be held in May. The company also offers opportunities for youth to learn the basics of singing, dancing and acting, free of charge. “We make all their costumes, we rent all the performance spaces, we rent all the rehearsal spaces and its completely free to them. All we ask is that they join the society and it’s 10 bucks for insurance purposes,” said King, explaining that theatre can help children deal with external issues

like anxiety and bring them out of their shells. Love, Sex and the IRS plays March 10-12 at 8 p.m., with an extra showing at 3 p.m. on March 12 only, at the ACT, 11944 Haney Place, downtown Maple Ridge. General admission is $28, seniors and under 14 are $18, a family pack of four tickets for $85, groups of 10 or more for $15 each and groups of 20 or more for $10 each. Tickets for the new season will also be on sale. • For more information about the theatre company, go to rctheatreco.com. To purchase tickets, call 604-467-2787 or go to theactmapleridge.org.

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Chris Gill is stepping down as head coach of the Maple Ridge Burrards for the coming Western Lacrosse Association season and will be replaced by his former assistant, Rob Williams. GM Daren Fridge expects Williams to be a player’s coach. “Not only has he played at every level, his greatest asset is his ability to connect with players,” Fridge said. “He’s got a fiery presence about him, and he’s respected by the players,” Fridge added. “He knows what we have, he knows what we need, and he knows where we need to shore up.” Williams is living in Pitt Meadows and is a good friend of Gill, who will be available to confer with. “We’re confident the transition will be really smooth,” said Fridge. Williams played with the Hamilton-

based Ontario Raiders in 1998, the first Canadian team in the NLL, and also spent three years with the Vancouver Ravens – the hometown team for the Burnaby boy – from 2002 to 2004. “That was a highlight for me,” Williams said. He played in front of crowds of 15,000 in Colorado, and in storied venues like the Boston Gardens. He played for Team Canada when it lost the gold-medal game to the U.S. in 1998, and also at the 1993 world juniors in New York with a team that finished third. He also played 13 seasons in the WLA, split between the Burnaby Lakers and Maple Ridge Burrards. Williams’ NLL career ended with the Edmonton Rush in 2008, and saw him play 106 regular season and three playoff games, scoring 60 points. “I was not a superstar by any means, but I managed to stick with those teams,” he said. And he still can’t wait to walk into the rink. “I still love it. I love coaching – it’s

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gotten into my system.” He has been the Burrards’ defensive coach for the past eight seasons. Williams said most fans will see a similar Burrards team to what they have the past two seasons under Gill. “We’ve had pretty good success, so I don’t see us changing much.” He said the team has one of the best rosters in the WLA, and he likes the job Gill has done. “He added a lot of little nuances. He pays attention to details.” Gill got the Burrards into the WLA final for the first time in more than 20 years in his first year as head coach, and followed that up by making the playoffs again last season – something the Burrards have not been able to accomplish with consistency. Fridge sees the organization as trending in the right direction, and said with a full season of Frankie Scigliano in net, the Burrards would likely have finished second in the league last year. Gill will stay in the organization as the director of scouting. He is stepping down because of com-

mitments coaching both with the NLL Colorado Mammoth and his daughters’ minor lacrosse teams. Assistant coaches for the upcoming WLA season have been named. Tyler Codron and Rob Dalzell will be joining Williams behind the bench. Codron has been the Burrards captain for the last four seasons and has been a dominant defender. He is unable to play this season due to a knee injury he sustained in the NLL. He has been a Burrard since being drafted third overall in the 2008 draft. “Tyler is respected by his peers and will be a huge addition to our coaching staff,” said Fridge. Dalzell has been involved in lacrosse one way or another for the last 30 years. He was drafted first overall in the 1981 WLA draft, where he went on to win the rookie of the year award. He has been an assistant coach in the Jr. A league for the last five seasons, most recently with the junior Salmonbellies. “Rob is a local Maple Ridge resident who will bring fire and passion to our team,” said Fridge.

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son, 70-60, last week. “The community sports have taken over. The interest in high school sports is definitely down,” he said. Kids are more likely to sign up for hockey, soccer or lacrosse in this district, he said. They get involved in those club sports at the age of five, and those sports become their priorities. Basketball is one of the last sports where students learn to play, right up to elite levels, in the school system. The provincial tournament this week will be well attended by college recruiters. So, the school system needs to have good basketball coaches to teach kids how to play the game. “There are very few teacher/coaches now – less and less,” he said. “You need coaches, first and foremost, and they need to be in the schools,” Dockendorf said. He retired 10 years ago, but is in his 46th year of coaching high school ball. Pitt Meadows coach Rich Goulet has a couple years on Dockendorf. Both have had provincial championship seasons. They coached through the glory days of high school hoops in the district, when the Marauders met the Ramblers in the provincial championship in 1989. The local basketball scene has had its ups and downs, but this is the worst shape it has ever been in, Dockendorf said. He thinks he’s got a shot to get back to the provincial tournament in the next couple of years. He missed this year, but has a young team. Eight players will be returning, and they are skilled. “Things are looking brighter for the next couple of years,” he said. But Abbotsford has five high school teams playing at the 4A and 3A tournaments this week, and Surrey schools are also big on basketball, he said. With strong coaching at all levels of the sport, those will be the Valley teams to beat in the future, he predicts.

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To Our Precious Daughter and Sister If Roses grow in Heaven Lord please pick a bunch for us Place them in Amanda’s arms And tell her they’re from us Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within our hearts That will never go away. Love Mom and Dad, and Jennifer and Cassandra

OBITUARIES

ANTIQUE SHOW

A very special thank-you was missed in my husband’s obituary of February 26th and March 2nd. I would like to thank the Fraser Health Home Health Staff (Community Health Workers, Nurses & Occupational Therapists) for their wonderful care & support of Clive over the past year. It was very much appreciated.

TIMESHARE

URBAN

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

ELLIOTT Mary (nee Petrie) January 22, 1934 - February 20, 2016 Mary passed away peacefully on February 20 in Maple Ridge surrounded by loved ones. Predeceased by her husband Robert and son George. Survived by her daughter Jennifer, grandchildren, Zachary, Matthew, Jacob, Arianna, her two sisters Barbara, Janet and her nieces, nephews and extended family. Mary was born and raised in Vancouver attending school at King George and King Ed and later UBC.

Mary met the love of her life while attending a local dance in Vancouver and later moved to North Delta to raise their two children. After retirement, Mary moved to Maple Ridge to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Mary had a love for music, games and reading. Mary had a kind generous heart and always greeted you with a smile. From early on, she made many lifelong friendships and cherished each and every one. Mary will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her family & friends. Mary is now with her Lord. We wish to thank the staff at Holyrood Manor for the care Mary received in the last 3 years. A Celebration of life will be held on March 11th at 1:00 pm at Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216th Street Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army Ridge Meadows Ministries. Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

L O C A L

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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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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

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CONCESSION HOME BUSINESSES LOCAL CRAFTERS SPRING EQUINOX Wellness event March 20, 9-5, at the Ramada InnPitt Meadows. Come enjoy FREE DOOR PRIZES, mini-sessions with wellness practitioners, workshops, Intuitive readers, spiritual jewelry, and more. Facebook.com/spiritsoulafaire

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

START A NEW CAREER in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Information Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

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TRAVEL

SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic adventure. Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut aboard the comfortable 198passenger Ocean Endeavour. CALL FOR DETAILS! 1-800-3637566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Friday, April 8th, 5-9pm 11520 203rd St. Maple Ridge Tables Still Available $25. hammondpac@hotmail.com

Service to be held Sat, Mar 12/16 at 11am at Burnette Fellowship 20639 123ave Maple Ridge BC. Thank you to the staff at Ridge Meadows Hospital for all of their care and support.

INFORMATION

COMING EVENTS

Drive west to access parking lot.

Spring Bazaar

OBITUARIES

John Louis

TABLES ONLY $40 www.vancouverﬂeamarket.com

Hammond Elementary

Missing you --Till we meet again, Your family

June 27th, 1939 - February 25th, 2016

Admission $2.00 We Buy Old & New Things 703 Terminal Ave. Vancouver 8:30am to 4:30pm Over 80 tables of antique & collectible treasures. Join us on Facebook For info 604 685 8843 Always buying Antiques & Collectibles

Clive

And although we’re full of sadness That you are no longer here, Your influence continues to guide us As we still feel you are near. What we shared will never die It lives on within our hearts, Bringing strength and comfort To us while we are apart.

Sunday, March 13th

COPELAND

Loss has taught us many things And now we face each day, With hope and happy memories To help us on our way.

Amanda Woodthorpe

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Born on a homestead in Alpen Siding Alberta. John passed away in Ridge Meadows Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his parents Walter and Valeria and his older brother Joe (Beth). He is survived by his devoted wife Peachie, daughters Patti (Mark) and Jadi (Rick), son David, brother Mike (Matilda), the joy of his life his two grandsons James and Jared, as well as extended family and Friends.

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Bill Kok

May 31, 1940 - March 5, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Kok. After a courageous battle with cancer and all its complications, Bill passed at Surrey Memorial Hospital on March 5, 2016. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Ria, his sons Danny (Tanya), Jerry (Marnie), grandchildren Jessica, Devon, Jennifer, David, new great-grandson Lukah and extended family overseas. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Service to be held at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel on March 12 at 2:30pm. Celebration of Life to follow at Maple Ridge Golf Course at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.

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QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in lubricants, chemical, or related manufacturing. â&#x20AC;˘ Forklift experience â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to supervise hourly personnel. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SAP. â&#x20AC;˘ A Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree is highly preferred or applicable exp. in lieu of education is needed. Fuchs Lubricants Canada LTD. offers an excellent compensation, beneďŹ ts package, and bonus plan.

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

CLASS 1 DRIVERS Experienced Class 1 Truck & Pony Drivers required for local trucking company. Fax: 604-460-7853 Email: wmader@telus.net

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hindafarm@hotmail.ca

Union Shop - Full BeneďŹ ts Fax Resume: 604-888-4749 E-mail: ars@cullendiesel.com

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Become a Plumber No experience necessary!

HELP WANTED

5 week practicum which is conducted 25/hrs per week, for a total of 125 hours. The program will provide students w/350 hrs towards apprenticeship training.

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

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Earn Extra Cash!

40000065 - 105 Ave, 105A Ave, 243 St, 244 St, Baker Pl, McClure Dr.

Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows NEWS Available routes in Maple Ridge

40000046 - 110 Ave, 110B Ave, 237 St, 237B St, 238 St, BuckerÂżeld Dr, Harris Dr. 40100116 - 119 Ave., 216 St., 217 St., Dewdney Trunk Rd., Donovan Ave., Evans St., Hall St., Howison Ave. 40100124 - 229 St, Cliff Ave, Fuller Ave, Gee St 40220264 - 123 Ave., 124 Ave., 216 St. Evans St., Manor Ave. 40310306 - 117 Ave., 118 Ave., 210 St., Barker Ave., Fraserview St., Penny Lane, Steeves St. 40310309 - 116 Ave., 117 Ave., 211 St, Berry Ave, Fraserview St. 40310312 - 210 St., Cook Ave., Dewdney Trunk Road, Laity St. 40310313 - 119 Ave., 210 St., 212 St, Cook St., Laity St. 40310314 - 117 Ave., 207 Ave., Camwood Ave., Graves St., Owen St., Thorne Ave. 40310315 - 117 Ave., 207 St., 209 St., Graves St., River Rd., Steeves St., Stoney Ave. 40320355 - 214 St, Charlton St, Exeter Ave, Holly St, Spring Ave. 40320361 - 123 Ave, 123B Ave, 124A Ave, 204 St, 205 St, 206 St. 40320379 - 121A Ave, 123 Ave, 201 St, 201B St, Telep Ave. 40330336 - 119A Ave., Bruce Ave., Bruce Pl, Dunn Ave., Sentinel St., West St. 40400432 - 139 Ave, 229 St, 230 St, Docksteader Circl. 40400442 - 138B Ave., 232 St., 232A St., Blaney Rd., Silver Valley Rd. 40400443 - 230A St., 232 St., Gilbert Dr.

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011005 - 118B Ave., 119 Ave., 193 St., Blakely Rd. 41011019 - 194A St., Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave., Park Rd. 41011026 - FairÂżeld Ave., Hammond Rd., Herring Pl., Wildcrest Ave. 41011032 - Alouette Blvd, Blaney Dr, Blaney Way, Bonson Rd, Tully Cres. 41021057 - 121B Ave., 122B Ave., 188 St., 189A St., Charnley Crt., Ford Rd.

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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AUJLASâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.59/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts early June /16 Submit your application to: Phone: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

General Farm Workers Golden Eagle Farms is looking for seasonal general farm workers available between May December 2016. Duties include weeding, preparing land for planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, irrigating and harvesting crops, pipe and drainage repair, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. No education or previous work experience required. Pay is $10.59/hour at 40+ hours per week. Please fax resume to: (604) 460-0944 Attention: SAWP Coordinator Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada

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DRYWALL

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

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

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

M.T. GUTTERS

Professional Installation 5â&#x20AC;? Gutter, Down Pipe, SofďŹ t

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

~ FULLY INSURED ~ Call Tim 604-612-5388 287

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GOLF SHOP STAFF

Arruda

Required for

Mission Golf & Country Club

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

Part Time to Full Time.

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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Golf knowledge an asset. Must be 19+ years Must be avail. to work weekends and afternoons. Good computer skills required. Golf playing privileges included. Please email resume to: missiongolf@shaw.ca or drop off resume at 7983 Nelson St. Mission B.C.

SHINGLE SAWYER Required Full-Time for a

Renovations Plus Home Improvements & Repairs

â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood â&#x20AC;˘ Laminate â&#x20AC;˘ Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Tilling â&#x20AC;˘ Baseboard â&#x20AC;˘ Crown molding â&#x20AC;˘ Small renos â&#x20AC;˘ Fences â&#x20AC;˘ Decks â&#x20AC;˘ And More!

778-903-0942 .cuttingedge 604-466-9514

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

local shake and shingle mill. Must have previous experience.

Excellent Wages & BeneďŹ ts.

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Call Wayne 604.615.2464

TrafďŹ c Control Personnel PaciďŹ c Coast TrafďŹ c Planning is seeking certified TCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for seasonal & F/T employment. Day, swing & Night shifts Available. Students Welcomed! Must have reliable vehicle and provide clean drivers abstract. Starting Wage $15.00/hr. Guaranteed hours! Please email resume: grasdald@telus.net

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.Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).

15 % seniors discount, A+ rating with bbb, established 1995, aerating,power raking, pruning, lawn cut/trim, hedges, trees, free estimates,inured,wcb, complete gardening ltd. Brad 778 552 3900

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

Delivered or Picked up .t1 tax

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Wynnyk Farms 604.467.4419

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REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it, it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be done

STEER MANURE

IN-HOME caregiver req for June 27, 2016 (twin girls - 6 yrs old, one with autism). FT. perm. $10.75/hr. Pitt Meadows (Bonson Landing). email: gspottie@telus.net

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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LANDSCAPING

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

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HELP WANTED

CUSTODIAN [CASUAL]

No experience necessary! We will train We offerâ&#x20AC;Ś Â&#x2021; 3DLG WUDLQLQJ Â&#x2021; 3HUIRUPDQFH ERQXVHV Â&#x2021; 5HJXODU ZDJH LQFUHDVHV Â&#x2021; *UHDW EHQHÂżWV

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(604)465-1311

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Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

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

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certiďŹ cation proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com

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prepares students for entry level employment in the plumbing trade.

Construction Electrician program also available.

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

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

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

The Sprott Shaw College Plumbing Foundations Program

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CONCRETE & PLACING

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S -WCB Insured

Commercial Transport & Diesel Engine Mechanics Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star and Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions available in Surrey. Late model highway tractor exp. considered an asset. Factory training provided.

Please email resume to:

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Wages: $10.59/hr. 40-60 hrs./wk.

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Seasonal Farm Workers

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey. We require â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top Notchâ&#x20AC;? driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Must have ability to lift heavy product. Mon.-Fri. Start Immediately! The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, & the BENEFITS are excellent. If you have class 5 DL, are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume & abstract: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

To learn more about this world-class organization, please visit the company website at www.Fuchs.com or apply by e-mail: rdenbok@fuchs.com

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

PLANT SUPERVISOR Langley, BC Fuchs Lubricants Canada Ltd. is the Canadian operating unit of Fuchs Petrolub S.E., the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

The Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is looking for qualiďŹ ed candidates interested in working as a casual custodian. QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of Grade 10 â&#x20AC;˘ %XLOGLQJ 6HUYLFH :RUNHU &HUWLÂżFDWH

$13.75/hour

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Rate of pay: $21.58/hr

craft show, school fundraiser or an upcoming event. Include the date, time and address of your event and entice more attendees than ever before.

If you are interested, please send us a completed district application form, as well as a cover letter and resume to applicants@sd42.ca. Your package should include a copy of your Building Service Worker certiďŹ cation. Download application at http://www.sd42.ca/careers

Pleasedrop applyofinresume personMonday Mondayto toFriday Fridayfrom from88am amtoto44pm pm Please at 18800 Lougheed Hwy or email Jagjit.grewal@loblaw.ca at 18800 Lougheed Hwy or email 22225 Brown Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8N6 t. 604.463.4200

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

FIXIT PLUMBING & HEATING H/W Tanks, Reno’s, Boilers, Furn’s. Drain Cleaning. Ins. 604-380-2932

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail. D Composted Mushroom Manure

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms? Have unwanted or inherited firearms in your possession? Don’t know how to dispose of them safely and legally? Contact Wanstalls and we will come and pick them up and pay you fair value for them. Wanstalls has been proudly serving the Lower Mainland firearms community since 1973. We are a government licensed firearms business with fully certified verifiers, armorers and appraisers.

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

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

REAL ESTATE 639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft. Ground floor commercial space. Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

604-465-3189

1 & 2 Bdrms available

REAL ESTATE 625

$880/mo & $980/mo

FOR SALE BY OWNER

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

ARCHITECTURAL VIEW HOME in Victoria, 180 deg. view, 3600 sqft 4 Bdrm, 3 bath on 1/2 acre. $797,000. Call: 250-474-1984

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶ SBroken Concrete RocksS $25.00 Per Metric Ton SMud - Dirt - Sod - ClayS $25.00 Per Metric Ton GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $64.00 Per Ton

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604-465-1315

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MOVING & STORAGE

MIRACLE MOVING 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

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140 ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/hr. per Person • 24/7

604-999-6020

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 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.

CEDAR HOGFUEL SPECIAL FALL PRICES Sawdust Available Augustine Soil & Mulch Ltd. Pitt Meadows, BC 604-465-5193, 604-465-5197

When you place a print classified here, it’s also posted online at BlackPressUsed.ca. Double your chances with your community classifieds!

www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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PETS

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

March 12th @ 10am www.KwikAuctions.com 7305 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC - Shipping/Storage Available New Equipment Liquidation – Structural Concepts, True, Delfield Refrigeration, Imperial, Royal, Prime, US Ranges, S.S. sinks, tables, shelvings, carts, janitorial, bakery, packaging, matching plates, refurbished equipment, bottling line, soft serves, Hobart mixers & dishwashers, back bars, rotary glass washers, cutlery.

LANDSCAPING

- Residential &

- Lawn & Garden Care Commercial - Irrigation Systems - Garden Design, - Pruning & Hedging Installation & Repair - Tree Removal - Grass & Sod - Seasonal Installation Maintenance - Planting Beds & & Cleanup

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PLUMBING

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

✭ 604-312-7674 ✭ ✭ 604-507-4606 ✭

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca

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

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.

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Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

CALL TODAY! 604-803-5041 www.benchmarkpainting.ca

MAPLE RIDGE CENTRAL

2 BDRM APT. $850/mo Incl heat, h/w. N/P. Avail now.

604-476-6683

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OFFICE/RETAIL

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OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window

PORT COQUITLAM

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

All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor. One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Jim at 604-476-2720

BUSINESS

CLEANING SERVICES

FENCING

OFFICE: DIRECT:

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

“We will improve your Corporate & Residential image”

Services: • Office Cleaning • Janitorial • Pressure Washing • Window Cleaning

• Wood or Chain Link Fencing • Storage Sheds • Gazebos and Arbors • Custom Decks

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

778-668-5110 604-446-3903

www.intexjanitorial.com Tel: 604-786-3466

For all your Outdoor Projects

778-246-2404

PLUMBING

PAINTING

FLOORING

POWER WASHING

EMAIL: delgreenlandscapes@gmail.com

YBS PLUMBING For all your plumbing needs NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL • Basement development • Renovations • Hot water tank • Drain cleaning

Call 604-816-3595 ybsplumbing@gmail.com

LANDSCAPING

www.paintspecial.com S. H. LANDSCAPING

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

15 YEARS HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCE Your garden in our hands will look like paradise!

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

604.465.7713

blackpressused.ca

Landscaping

Michael Mihail MISC. FOR SALE

Onsite Manager

and Hydro

Del green

Containers

560

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

To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555

AUCTIONS

Massive Restaurant Equipment Auction

Call 604-467-3944

The Scrapper

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

Near Shopping & Amenities.

DOWN

TIMOTHY hay. $15.00 per bale. 60 lb. bales. Pitt Meadows. 604 505 4087

477

$75 OFF 1 MONTH

604-464-3550

FEED & HAY

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

Includes: Heat, Hot Water

PETS

Meadows Landscape Supply

14179 Reichenback Rd

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

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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Pitt Meadows Marina

Haney Motor Hotel

845

* Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $99,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

ROOMS FOR RENT

STORAGE

Great Location

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 mikes hauling 604-516-9237

746

749

TRANSPORTATION

Queen Anne Apts.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

317

RENTALS

TIRED OF the snow and cold? Instead, relocate to sunny Sunshine Coast, just an hour away from Vancouver. Enjoy a serene family homestead, consisting of 14.88 acres of lush forest, meadows, your own private waterfall, an enormous 3374 sq.ft. workshop, a great family home and a carriage suite above a triple garage and a beautiful inground pool. For more information call Susanne Jorgensen, Remax Oceanview 604-885-1398.

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

RENTALS

Call for a quote

WINDOW & ROOF CLEANING

DN Painting - Top Quality - Affordable Prices - Exterior/Interior - Drywall Repair - Years of Experience - WCB Covered

FREE ESTIMATES

778-862-1515

WorkSafeBC insured

Laminate, Hardwood, Tiling & Baseboard Installations

Package Deals Available

Call Nico for Pricing 778-878-2369

Gutters cleaned & repaired www.expertpowerwashing.com

Mike 604.961.1280

TREE SERVICES

Trimming • Pruning • Topping • Clean-up • Garbage Removal • Pressure Washing GARDENING Flower Beds • Allan Blocks Bark Mulch • River Lava Rock LAWN CARE Weeding • New Turf • Fertilizing • Moss Control • Power Raking • Aeration FENCING Free Estimate

20 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows

604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

20 -- Wednesday, March 9, 2016 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

FACTORY AUTHORIZED

300

+ SAVE UP TO $

AN ADDITIONAL

RICHMOND 3 Pc. SET KING STORAGE BED

Plus 2 NIGHT STANDS Reg. $4798.00. SALE PRICE $3698.00

300 3398 00

Off

.00

TOTAL SAVINGS

1400.00

Matching pieces available at discount prices

NORWOOD LEATHER POWER RECLINER SOFA Reg. $3498.00. Sale Price $2798.00

2598

$ $

Sale Price $2198.00

200 1998 00

$ Off

1333

SAVINGS SUPERSTYLE FABRIC SOFA $ .00 TOTAL .00 $

588

Off

TOTAL SAVINGS $ .00

900

SOLID WOOD MONTREAL 7 Pc. DINING SET Reg. $2586.00.

200

.00

Reg. $1698.00. Sale Price $1443.00

.00

100

00 Off

TOTAL SAVINGS $ .00

365

Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or specifications may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors. May not be used with any other promotion. Some special items may not be on display but are available via our special order program. *See store for details.

1455 United Blvd., Coquitlam, BC YA L E T O W N

I N T E R I O R S

Since 1989

www.lanestore.ca

604.522.5144

Store Hours Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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