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In response to a letter the District of Hope received from Chawathil First Nation (CFN,) dated Feb 19. 2016, stating the Band's preparedness to formalize a special government to government Protocol Agreement, the District drafted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be considered by both parties. Chief Rhoda Peters of Chawathil First Nation wrote in the original correspondence: In developing the long term document, CFN views that the existing Hope Official Commu-
nity Development Plan (OCDP) does not represent a complete picture of First Nation inclusion. Chawathil First Nation maintains their right of participation and acknowledgement of development prospects with their traditional territory a vital process. Over the past Hope & District council Mayors have promoted a Protocol Agreement between our governments — which has yet to be concluded. The memorandum was presented to council in chambers at a Mar. 14 meeting. The MOU proposes that the District of Hope and the Chawathil First Nation promote co-
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operative relationships amongst one another as well as neighbouring Bands. This includes mutual respect for each party's mandates and policies, mutual respect for respective areas of jurisdictions, and cooperation in the exchange, development and implementation of projects of mutual interest, as well as the acknowledgement that good relations between neighbours are required for all citizens to benefit. The motion was carried by council endorsing the draft protocol agreement and that council directs negotiations to be undertaken to finalize this and other
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A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Prevention The District of Hope Fire Department reminds everyone to do their part to prevent fires. In particular a reminder to all local business owners and operators of public buildings that it is your responsibility to ensure public safety including annual servicing of fire extinguishers and life safety systems. Risk based inspections will take place in the coming months. For more information contact the Fire Chief.
Open Burning As the weather begins to turn warmer and yard clean up begins, a reminder to residents that the Open Burning of yard and garden waste is not permitted in the District of Hope. We are fortunate in our community to have an excellent recycling program and properly prepared, your yard waste is collectible at the curb. Please consider our airspace and your neighbours this Spring. Reduce, reuse and recycle.
Volunteer Fire Fighters Applications are now being accepted for Paid on Call/Volunteer Fire Fighters. In particular we are looking for men or women aged 18-50 that live and work in the Hope area. Ideal applicants should be dedicated, hard working persons that are willing to learn and face new challenges. You should be prepared for unusual hours in extreme temperatures and often bad weather. The pay is low and the stress can be high. It’s not for everyone but, it may be forr you. Log into www.hope.ca for an application package or pick one up at District Hall and ANSWER THE CALL!
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Mayor and Council Report Highlights Mayor and Council have been attending the information sessions being held by Chamber of Commerce (three part series of meetings titled Hope: Past, Present and a Question of Our Future) and commended the Chamber for their hard work and dedication in hosting and promoting these informative dinner meetings. The third and final session is scheduled for March 30, 2016.
Presentation by Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer, Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) regarding the Sub-Regional Search and Rescue Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1363, 2016 Mr. Gipps gave a presentation regarding Fraser Valley Regional District Sub-Regional Search and Rescue Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1363, 2016. FVRD is proposing a realignment of Search and Rescue funding in order to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of funds throughout the region. At present, Chilliwack is paying the majority of the funding, and this financial realignment will establish fair distribution throughout
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AdvantageHOPE Annual General Meeting – Nomination of Society Members Council appointed Councillors Medlock and Dyble as members of the Hope Business and Development Society as of March 14, 2016. The key function of members is to appoint the AdvantageHOPE Board of Directors annually.
Protocol Agreements with Adjacent First Nations Council endorsed a draft protocol agreement between the District of Hope and Chawathil First Nation. Council, as indicated in their Strategic Plan, agreed to establish community to community forums in order to optimize relations with our neighbouring First Nations and this agreement is the first step in doing so.
the region. This reallocation will be undertaken over a two year period and the financial impact for residents of Hope will show an increase from $0.69 to $0.84.
2016 “Coffee with Council” Meetings The first “Coffee with Council” session will be held March 14, 2016 at 6:00 pm in District Hall Council Chambers. These sessions are open to all members of the public and provide an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions or ask questions of Council in an informal, relaxed atmosphere. Upcoming sessions will take place at different venues. Details of upcoming “Coffee with Council” will be advertised in the Hope Standard and posted on the District’s website and bulletin board at District Hall. Council endorsed staff to immediately undertake the urgent repairs to the PCC outfall to a maximum of $100,000, and also directed staff to prepare the PCC Lagoon Repair and Upgrade Project as a shovel-ready project to qualify for grant purposes.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1368, 2016 – Institutional to Light/ Service Industrial – 555 Raab Street (Aplin Martin/BC Hyrdo) Council approved third reading of the rezoning of 555 Raab Street (Aplin Martin/BC Hydro) from Institutional (P-2) to Light/Service Industrial (I-2)
Station House Project. Considerable work has been undertaken by both the contractor and volunteers respecting structural and other upgrades/repairs. Some of the tasks completed include demolition of shear walls, upgrade of beams, removal of cedar from main room ceiling, demolition of upper floor ceiling, lay out for post locations and demolition of concrete front footings and auger holes, just to name a few. The Station House project manager is providing progress updates to District Staff on a weekly basis. Council has requested a site tour at the Station House, which will hopefully take place within the next week. A Special Council meeting will take place shortly after the tour to discuss project specifics.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1368, 2016 – Institutional (P-2) to Light/Service Industrial (I-2) – 555 Raab Street Council approved adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1368, 2016 to rezone the property located at 555 Raab Street from Institutional (P-2) to Light/ Service Industrial (I-2).
Council also directed negotiations be undertaken to finalize this and other protocol agreements with First Nations with whom we have shared interests and relations.
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Council approved adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1367, 2015 to rezone the property located at 19700 Klassen Road from Rural (RU-1) to Light/ Service Industrial (I-2).
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The HOPE Project receives funding United Way announced on Friday that two Fraser Cascadebased projects addressing poverty, homelessness or helping children aged zero to six to be successful in school will be funded this year. The largest grant was for The HOPE Project, which came to a total of $11,128. The Hope Project is operated by Hope & Area Transition Society (HATS), a non-profit organization based out of Hope that hosts a hub of services, which supports individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, leading to secure employment and housing. "We are very excited about the grant money," said HATS Executive Director Gerry Dyble. It will help us keep the doors open, even if it’s only for a partial period of time.” Another project funded by United Way
this year allows Family Parenting Place to offer services on the weekends, so that families who work, have access to early childhood programs. A third regional project assists with onetime loans and financial counselling for individuals at risk of losing their housing. This project partners Agassiz/Harrison Community Services and HATS with Mennonite Central Committee. “We are very pleased to be investing in skills based programs that will reduce community costs now and in the future”, said Wayne Green, executive director of United Way. “These grants are only available because of the incredibly generous donors we have here in the Fraser Valley.” For more information about United Way, go to www.uwfv.bc.ca
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was born. The boy was eligible for $286.72 per month in a WorkSafeBC benefit because his father was killed on the job, but under the province's income assistance policy, that amount was deducted, leaving the mother with $658 a month. Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell said Tuesday she has instructed ministry staff to change the regulation, similar to a change that was made last September to exempt Canada Pension Plan orphan benefits. Stilwell said there appear to be only a few cases involving WorkSafeBC, and she was not aware of them when regulations were changed to stop de-
ducting CPP and parental child support payments. "As with many government benefits, when it comes to staff members, they follow it word for word," Stilwell said. As of last September, single parents on income assistance are allowed to keep child support payments made by the other parent. That affected about 3,200 families and 5,400 children. NDP social development critic Michelle Mungall said that since the Nanaimo case came to light, MLAs have heard of similar cases involving WorkSafeBC child benefits. She urged the government to make the change as quickly as possible.
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"New Democrats advocated for more than a year to end the child support clawback, and we saw success on that, and at the same time, the government made the right decision to end the clawback of CPP orphan benefits," Mungall said. "Somehow they ignored this one and the minister needs to account for why they ignored it." Income assistance payments in B.C. were last increased in 2007. For an employable adult, the rate is $235 per month plus a maximum shelter allowance of $375 a month. For an employable single parent with one child, the rate is $375.58 plus $570 for shelter.
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Growing up in the Garden Youngsters gathered at a work bee at Hope Community Garden on Friday. The impressive garden and greenhouse is currently looking for new members and to sell their available plots. For more information see page 5.
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Hope Community Garden has spaces Erin Knutson Hope Standard
It's that time of year again, and spring is right around the corner. There's still time to claim your space at Hope Community Garden. Outdoor plots are currently available at their state of the art facility. Plots were built in the new year by students from HSS who contributed by filling them with soil, which are also up for grabs for all garden lovers. The garden will be having an open house on Apr. 1 at 5 p.m., complete with a campfire experience where people can sign up for a membership and buy their plots, while enjoying the extraordinary ambience of the space with other local green thumb enthusiasts. Interested parties can also sign up through Hope Community Services. Registration is $25, and discounts are available for those seeking financial assistance, which is also provided through community services. A certain amount of
volunteer hours will be expected of plot owners for maintenance on community areas. These lush and bountiful spaces are dedicated to numerous berries, which are home to a variety of delectable raspberry, rhubarb, and strawberry patches, as well as fruit trees according to Hope Community Garden Coordinator, Esther Brysch. "It's hard work, but it's a lot of fun," said Brysch of working together to keep the space up to snuff. There is also an ongoing project with 293 Wallace Street, where an area is dedicated to growing vegetables for the restaurant, which is in line with their belief in providing locally grown produce with its delectable dishes. Gorgeous Jerusalem artichokes are sold to the restaurant, as well as the extra parsley and lettuce from the garden. Money from this joint venture helps to procure fresh soil and new boxes for the space. The Garden is also
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looking for someone in the community who is able to donate horse or chicken manure to help with costs, and also anyone with extra garden tools kicking around they would like to find a new home for. A growing number of members (there are currently 28 members) are contributing to the flourishing community garden, as they get together for work bees, and to collaborate on projects that involve tasks such as watering and weeding. Communities in Bloom is one
of many contributors who were able to help put bathroom facilities on site. “We donate to the Food Bank, the Thunderbird Motel and for the lunch program at Coquihalla school through HSS foods teacher Jeremy Smith — we all try to connect with each other,” said Brysch. All interested parties are invited to contact Esther at 604-869-7432, or Community Services at 604-869-2466 for more information and to register.
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Compassion, best medicine My understanding of mental illness is not professional. Indeed, my knowledge of the spectrum of diseases we call mental illness is quite shallow. My deeper understanding, experience really, is of one particular illness and its effects on an individual, a beloved family member, and myself as her main non-medical support person. The big three mental illnesses, which the popular media has conditioned us to be either dismissive or fearful of are anxiety/depression, bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. (I use the term “mental illness,” but brain disease or neuro-biological disease would be more accurate. Though very imperfect, it is much clearer than the current euphemism “mental health” found in the lexicon of these illnesses and disorders.) So, what do I have to say that might shed even a little bit of light on a huge, and growing, often heart-breaking, always challenging health issue (actually many health issues) which affects not only individuals, but everyone and everything in that person’s orbit? What pertinent things can I speak about from the perspective of what is called, in the mental health care field, “lived experience”? What I’d like people to know
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is that if you or someone in your world has a mental illness diagnosis, or a suspected mental illness, it is nobody’s fault. Neither you nor they caused the disorder. Mental illness is fairly common. A substantial percentage of people experience occasional and/or pervasive, life-long mental illness. Mental illness is not a death sentence. Lots of inspiring success stories, both small and grand, arise from this group of afflicted individuals. Clearly, however, persons with a mental illness are exposed to increased risks of physical illnesses, health complications and, indeed, increased rates of mortality. And, of course, this most unwanted diagnosis is too often accompanied by social isolation and extreme poverty. There are resources and help available for you and your loved one if you suspect a mental illness, but there are undeniable gaps, some of them gaping, in both our knowledge and treatment of mental illness. Compassion and understanding are among the best medicines for anyone with a mental illness. Come to think of it, aren’t compassion and understanding among the best medicines for all kinds of human choices and challenges?
Alternatives to urban drug ghettos B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nanny-state education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response.
They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts and helplessness. Housing Minister Rich Coleman is rolling this out in other communities, in what I fear is an effort to paper over the problem for an election year. The Globe and Mail recently profiled a methamphetamine addict enrolled at Onsite, the belated treatment addition to Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection site. It was his fifth try, which may have something to do with the fact that
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when he walks outside he is in the middle of Canada’s biggest street drug bazaar. Contrast that with a facility called Baldy Hughes, a therapeutic community 30 km outside Prince George. It’s a working farm, designed to provide a year-long program of abstinence-based therapy and meaningful work. It uses the traditional 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, with peer support and group therapy. There’s a greenhouse for winter farming, livestock to tend and the residents have designed and built a new horse stable. There’s also a beekeeping project. Residents can complete their high school education, take first aid training and learn basic computer skills. What they can’t do is leave unescorted during their treatment program. They aren’t allowed to
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bring drugs, alcohol, weapons or phones with them. It’s a costly program, with a small number of spaces available on referral from B.C.’s social development ministry. Others can finance it with the help of medical employment insurance. I mention this not to suggest it is a solution for every community, but to compare it with what the B.C. government is spending millions on. A news event was arranged to greet the first resident moving from Victoria’s squalid downtown tent camp to a refurbished nursing home. And who was the poster child for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He
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was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Liberal spending means higher taxes Mark Strahl, MP for Chilliwack-Hope slammed the federal Liberal government for breaking their election promises and borrowing tens of billions of dollars that will have to be paid back through significantly higher taxes. “Canadians know that borrowed money isn’t free and that it needs to be paid back.” Strahl added, “The Liberals are simply growing the size of the government, with no plan to create jobs and no plan to balance the budget in the short, medium or long term.”
“This is not the budget the Liberals campaigned on, and they have broken trust with Canadians.” · The Liberals have broken their promise to keep deficits to $10 billion –this year’s deficit will hit a whopping $29.4 billion · The Liberals have broken their promise to balance the books by the end of their first mandate –when Canadians return to the polls that year’s deficit will still be $17.7 billion. · The Liberals will add over $100 billion
to the federal debt. · The Liberals have broken their promise to reduce small business taxes to 9 per cent and are increasing payroll taxes on small businesses. · The Liberals have eliminated income splitting for families with children, the Children’s Fitness Tax benefit, the Children’s Arts Tax Credit, the Textbook Tax Credit and the Education Tax Credit. Budget documents confirm that the former Conservative government left the new Liberal government with a substan-
LNG plant makes no sense This letter is in regards to the Federal Governments latest announcement for the go ahead of the controversial LNG Plant in Howe Sound near Squamish. This announcement makes no sense, when considering the facts. First and foremost, because of the over abundance of LNG on the world market, the pricing structure that is currently needed, doesn't exist. In fact, our target market, Asia, is currently purchasing LNG from its Russian neighbour, at a price that we cannot match, or even, get it out of the ground for. This means the export of LNG will have to be highly subsidized, by the Canadian tax-
payer, pushing our Federal deficit even further into the red. Secondly, this will further negate our commitment to reduce our CO2 reduction targets in our bid to reduce climate change, and aid in keeping the planet from exceeding a 1.5 degree Fahrenheit temperature rise. As LNG appears to be a cleaner fuel, in actuality, it's by product is methane, which heats up the atmosphere even faster than other fossil fuel carbon emissions. Obviously, our newly elected Federal Government, hasn't come up with any new ideas. They seem to be content in
carrying on with the same misconceptions and ideas that are leading us into an environmental abyss, while appeasing their job creating agenda's, at the expense of future generations. For some incalculable reason, present and past Federal Governments just haven't been able to wrap their brains around the idea, that the future of the planet, lies in the development of clean and renewable energy systems. That also, the greatest economic catalyst the world will ever see, will be the conversion to these developed, but under promoted technologies. Art Green
Justifiable fracking (LNG) in question I am writing to you with concern about Canada's drinking water/water situation in hopes that some of these concerns can be passed on to your readers and effectively increasing awareness. Water is going to be the most important "good" in our lifetime, on a global scale even. With Canada containing one-fifth of the world's freshwater it is important that we put the proper protective legislation in to protect, maintain, and secure it
with long term thinking always in mind. Countries like Finland, Uruguay and Greece have used environmental-rights legislation to protect marine biodiversity, limit overfishing, stop destructive dam projects and protect indigenous peoples’ right to clean drinking water. Futhermore, an environmental bill of rights that recognizes, protects and fulfils our right to a healthy environment, including our
right to clean water, would provide clear guidelines for government, industry and citizens to manage resources, economic development and the health and well-being of communities in ways that are transparent, predictable and sustainable. How is fracking (LNG) expansion in BC even remotely justifiable? More than 41 billion litres of water too contaminated for surface disposal has been injected into the well — identified as Well
#2240 — since 1968. Anyways, I think you get my point. I could write for a whole day on the importance of this topic and it's pertinence to Canada and BC especially. I hope that my voice and/ or ideas can be heard. I appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely a concerned citizen, student, and lover of our beautiful British Columbia, Michael Thom
Fraud costs small businesses $6,200 last year Report is first to put dollar value on impact of fraud on small businesses Fraud is a major threat to the Canadian small business community, hitting victimized small businesses an average of $6,200 in financial costs in the past year, according to a groundbreaking new Canadian Federation of independent Business (CFIB) report. One third of small businesses have experienced one or more fraud attempts in the last 12 months, and one in five have fallen victim. Only eight per cent of defrauded businesses recovered their full financial costs. “Fraud is a serious
concern that can disrupt regular operations. Victimized small businesses have little chance of recovering their losses, so it’s critical that employers understand how to protect themselves,” said Plamen Petkov, CFIB vicepresident for Ontario and Business Resources. “While the money is significant, business owners have told us that the nonfinancial costs have an even greater impact on their business.” Lost time (84 per cent), negative emotional impacts such as stress (61 per cent) and negative impact on staff morale (29 per cent) were cited as the top non-financial
impacts of fraud. The most common type of fraud causing a loss for small businesses is fraudulent payments. The most common attempted frauds are email scams and phishing, followed by directory fraud, malicious software and phone scams. Businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors are more likely to experience financial losses from fraud, while businesses in the wholesale sector are most likely to experience fraud attempts. Small businesses spent an average of $2,900 on fraud prevention in the past year; however, only three in
ten small businesses train their employees to identify fraud. “The threat of fraud is not going away,” added
Petkov. “When it comes to preventing fraud, awareness and vigilance are key. Ryan Mallough
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tial surplus. This something that has been affirmed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Officer. “Deliberately going back into deficit by borrowing tens of billions of dollars at a time when the economy is growing will send Canada down a dangerous financial path,” said Strahl. “This isn’t ‘government money’ – Canadians will eventually have to pay it back through higher taxes, and our children and grandchildren will be stuck with the bill for this Liberal spending spree.” Robert Pearsall
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in the grid so that every row, every column & every 3 x 3 box HOW • Fill contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. TO • Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the PLAY: numbers numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.
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The Art Machine community arts program is excited to present a new exhibit in the Backroom of the Hope Arts Gallery from April 1 to 28. "Retrospect Seven" is the seventh yearly exhibit at the gallery, showing original works created by participants attending classes and workshops held at The Art Machine during 2015. The exhibit will feature paper crafts, paintings in watercolour and acrylics, both hand built and wheel thrown pottery, crafts and much more created by children, youth and adults of all ages. The Art Machine, located at 777 5th Avenue in Hope, provides year round community arts programming at reasonable cost to participants. Join us at the Hope Arts Gallery at 349
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The Art Machine Monster is one of the pieces that will be exhibited in April’s ‘Retrospect Seven’ art exhibit at the Hope Arts Gallery. Student work will be displayed for the month.
Fort Street on Saturday, Apr. 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to view the display, meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. We hope
to see you there. Everyone is welcome! The Gallery, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m., is run by volunteers and
is operated under the Hope & District Arts Council. Information at hopearts@telus.net or go to www.hopedistrictartscouncil.
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‘Rocky’ tonight at Hope Cinema Jon Polishak Hope Film Club Member
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Yo, Film Club fans and Adrian too! It’s been 40 years since Rocky won Oscar gold. The film also won over the hearts of millions of moviegoers in this classic underdog story of a 'nobody' getting the chance of a lifetime to prove he's a 'somebody.’ Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Hope Film Club and Hope Cinema present this endearing and enduring modern classic and invite you to celebrate the stirring run through the streets of Philadelphia to the tune of Gonna Fly Now. Hiro and the staff at 293 Wallace have something special planned for this historic occasion. From Hiro: With such great references for food in this movie, our team at 293 Wallace has created a dish
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Rocky was one of the movies that defined the career of Sylvestor Stallone. Stallone starred in the cult classic film, which was released in 1976.
called ‘Bruised Ribs’. We will be featuring large beef ribs smothered in a sauce made with bruised herbs. These will be served with Italian style
roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. We look forward to serving you! Rocky takes place in the City of Brotherly Love (Philadelphia)
in the Bicentennial of America’s Nationhood, so you can also expect there to be a 293 version of a Philly Cheasesteak on the menu, according to Hiro.
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On Thursday May 24, The Fibromyalgia Well Spring Foundation will start their epic walk from Langley B.C. to Banff A.B., to create awareness surrounding the disease, as well as other invisible diseases. The dream of the Foundation is to build a village where sufferers from all over B.C. can live in a supportive and community oriented setting, tailored to their specific health care needs. Founder and executive director Cheryl Young, and her hus-
band and business manager Nigel Thom met up with The Hope Standard to discuss the details of their scheduled arrival in Hope at District Hall on Saturday, May 28 at 4 p.m. The pair shared insight into the illness itself, and their collective dream to create exposure around it, while combatting some of the stigma it's traditionally associated with. “Many people don't know much, if anything about fibroromyalgia (Fm,) neither what it is, or how it affects people,” said Young in a press release statement. “Fm
is a condition that causes chronic muscle and soft tissue pain and tenderness on both sides of the body, above and below the waist.” Though the illness doesn't damage the body, the pain can be so extreme, that it interferes with the daily living of those it affects. Quality of life is disturbed as pain prohibits work, social activities, and even sleeping. “The primary goal of the Foundation is to help Fm sufferers lead a more rewarding life,” said Young. Over 48,000 people in B.C. have been di-
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agnosed with fibromyalgia, including children, women and men. Common warning signs of the condition include: poor memory and concentration, numbness and consistent pain in muscles and joints, stiffness in the morning, trouble sleeping at night and feeling very tired all the time. Sufferers may also experience depression, migraine headaches and pain in the jaw. “I've have had Fm since 1992 — before then, I was on top of my world, living in my dream home, enjoying working my Watkins Business with over 400 associates, while taking care of my two girls, said Young. “Until then I would never have believed that an illness could strike so fast and change my way of living for the rest of my natural life.” The high achiever noticed a severe shift in mood and energy level, which resulted in the loss of her dream job and home. Fortunately, Young was able to keep both of her girls, after a nasty divorce. Aside from the relentless pain, Young dealt with misconceptions about her illness that triggered feelings of worthlessness, generated by the invisible nature of Fm, which can often leave sufferers with suicidal ideation or thoughts. Continued on 12
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“I have lost my store, my home, lived in a car and gone hungry, all with little support from friends and family,” she said. Staying positive was important for Young, who took her struggles one day at a time. Through careful attention to her diet, which included a strict supplement regiment and working with traditional and alternative therapies, Young was able to offer advice to other pain sufferers on staying healthy and active. She encouraged others to keep moving while living with chronic pain diseases, including arthritis. Young's Foundation was created with the help of Thom (current husband,) who started out as a caring friend that helped her look for natural avenues to help. Later, they were married, and began the Foundation with the intent to not only create public awareness around Fm, but also to help others establish a life worth living, and to provide subsidized housing catered to the specific needs of Fm patients. The Foundation marked the arrival of a project to help fund a village for Fm sufferers (from across Canada,) to be located in Langley, B.C. The village will be an oasis and sanctuary for people battling the disease, complete with all the amenities one would find in a small town, including a wellness centre targeted at addressing
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Nigel Thom (husband to Well Spring founder Cheryl Young and business manager for the organization) front left, and supporters continue to walk and talk in different communities in and around the Fraser Valley to bring awareness about Fibromyalgia.
the specific needs of its tenants (complete with complementary alternative therapies.) Cost of alternative therapies is expensive, and the Foundation would be able to absorb some of those hefty expenses. “We're really excited right now because the final details are coming into play,” said Young. “We have three big rigs right now but they're costing us money, so it's $6,000 for what we need in rental fees, and we need gas and stuff, so that's what we've been up to.” All the money raised on the walk will go toward creating awareness around the illness and to the commu-
nity village for Fm,” said Thom. “It's about helping people.” The walk will cover 1050 km, starting in Langley B.C., and finishing in Banff A.B. A film crew will accompany walkers to create a documentary of the entire journey. “It started out as a walk for Fm and chronic fatigue — there are over 137 chronic illnesses that we've counted, but there are thousands of them out there and we want to be heard,” said Young. “People are not listening, we need to be able to help these people by providing an all inclusive environment where they can eat and have all of their necessities taken
care of,” said Young. The group is excited to come to one of its early destinations en route — Hope. “Hope is one of the places we're getting to early, and we're going to be able to walk around and talk to people — we're going to get the opportunity to speak to the community, and people will be able to share their stories.” The walkers will be coming up Wallace Street from Highway 7, where they will stop at District Hall at 4 p.m. On Saturday May 28 to speak to the public. For more information, to donate, or join the walk check out www.fibromyalgiawellspringfoundation.org or phone 1-800-567-8998.
Peer support for Bipolar Disorder The Canadian Bipolar Association offers Balancing Bipolar, a bipolar-specific peer support program. The program provides individualized, one-to-one support to people living with bipolar disorder. The peer supporters support their peers in living well with bipolar disorder says Elaina Moss, programs manager. Due to this unique focus, individuals are better educated about knowing their patterns, identifying their triggers, managing their symptoms and recognizing early warning signs in order to catch a mood episode before it escalates. Approximately 4 per cent of the adult population in Canada has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder causes unusu-
al shifts in a person's mood, energy, cognition and ability to function. The mood swings are different from the normal ups and downs that most people go through. Bipolar disorder can be effectively treated so individuals can live full and productive lives. As a complement to a medical treatment plan, diagnosis-specific peer support can help one understand that they are not alone and can get better. The peer supporters have the lived experience of bipolar disorder, have developed effective selfmanagement strategies, and have taken an intensive training program, says Debbie Sesula, Balancing Bipolar Program Manager. There is value in connecting with
someone who truly understands the challenges of living with bipolar disorder and who can speak from personal experience about approaches that support recovery and a balanced and healthy life. One client of Balancing Bipolar says, "I had a chance to meet with someone with the same illness, therefore, I could really relate to what we go through. I felt comfortable sharing my emotions and did not feel any judgment from the other person.” Balancing Bipolar serves the lower mainland and other areas of B.C. via Skype. For more information, please contact the Canadian Bipolar Association at 604-971-0723 or visit us at www.BipolarCanada.org.
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Questions with MP Jati Sidhu Jati Sidhu, newly-elected Member of Parliament for Mission-MatsquiFraser Canyon, hosted an open house Saturday for all riding residents to visit his new constituency offices in Mission. “We have been open for a while, but we now have all our staff in place and are finally feeling settled in,” said Sidhu prior to the open house. “We think it’s time to welcome everyone in for a visit, meet the team and ask any questions or bring any concerns they might have.” In the lead up to Saturday’s open house, he answered Black Press' questions this week by email. As MP for the Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, what do you see as the important issues? How will you address them? I believe the most effective way to represent my constituents’ inter-
ests, regardless of where they are in the constituency, is 1) to be as accessible as possible and 2) work hard to represent those interests. During the campaign, I heard from a lot of people throughout the riding about what their concerns were. A top concern was economic stability, particularly rewarding the region’s long-term growth. I firmly believe that small and medium sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet they are being held back by red tape, lack of labour and lack of funding. Going forward I’ll be seeking an end to the Conservatives’ annual Employment Insurance premium hikes. I also heard many concerns regarding health care. Everyone should have access to high quality health care, and
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MP for Mission-Matsqui Fraser Canyon Jati Sidhu
that means collaborating with the provinces and territorial partners to tackle critical needs such as communitybased care, elder care and mental health. Finally, I’ll be working with my colleagues to ensure a Liberal government enhances the existing Canadian Pension Plan. We’re already making it easier for many Cana-
dians to save by cutting taxes for the middle class. With agriculture so important to the area, what will you work to achieve for that industry? I was a farmer for a long time before I was elected to the House of Commons. It’s obviously close to my heart and I admit to being very passionate about it.
What we are trying to achieve both for BC and the country’s farming isn’t just rhetoric. We’re planning to put a lot of time, resources and money into this crucial sector. First, to attract investment and create good jobs in food processing, we will invest $160 million over four years in an Agri-Food Value Added Investment Fund. This will provide technical and marketing assistance to help food processors develop new value-added products that reflect changing tastes and market opportunities. Further to that, we will invest an additional $100 million to support innovation in the agricultural sector through brandnew research. Finally, we will also invest an additional $80 million in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Ex-cabinet minister named ICBC chair Tom Fletcher Black Press
Former B.C. environment minister Barry Penner takes over as chair of the Insurance Corporation of B.C. at the end of March. Penner's appointment comes as ICBC prepares its final argument for a 5.5 per cent rate increase that it started charging in November. The increase raises the cost of basic insurance by about $3.70 per month for the average driver,
ENVIRONMENT MINISTER BARRY PENNER
and still needs approval by the B.C. Utilities Commission. Citing rising costs from per-
sonal injury claims and fraud, ICBC proposed a maximum 6.7 per cent increase. The province gave the Crown corporation permission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insurance business to subsidize the basic rate. "The B.C. government will continue to work with ICBC to identify and implement measures that will mitigate the causes of rate increases, to help ensure that ICBC insurance rates remain as low and afford-
able as possible," said Transportation Minister Todd Stone, announcing Penner's appointment Tuesday. The B.C. government continues to take a share of revenue from ICBC optional insurance sales, where it competes with private insurers for collision and other coverage beyond the mandatory basic insurance. The current budget calls for ICBC to transfer $95 million this year, $148 million next year and $130 million in 2018-19.
for more food safety inspections of domestic and imported foods. You showed your support for the inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women and girls (some of whom were in this area). What is your outlook on relationships between your office and the many First Nations bands in the constituency? Any specific initiatives planned? That’s an important question and an issue I care deeply about. I’m committed to working hard to improve relations with First Nations people, and that starts with repealing the antiquated Indian Act. We must move to create modern, collaborative relationships with First Nations communities in this riding, and that starts with meeting with individual Bands and working on a plan based on existing treaties, First
Nation rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. With that in mind, on a local level I promised during the campaign to organize round table meetings with First Nations Chiefs in MissionMatsqui-Fraser Canyon. My team is working towards making the first of these happen this coming spring or summer. Is there anything else you would add that our readers would be interested in? I want to thank everyone who has contacted my offices so far with questions or concerns, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words of thanks and support. If anyone ever needs to reach me or my team, don’t hesitate to call or email us. The Mission constituency office is located at 32081 Lougheed Highway, Suite B3.
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FREE educational workshop on SUBSTANCE ABUSE and MENTAL HEALTH issues. The biological, chemical, neurological, and societal implications of substance use and mental illness will be explored with guest speakers, counsellors, interactive dialogue and educational documentaries.
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The terms ‘mental illness’ and ‘addiction’ refer to a wide range of disorders that affect mood, thinking and behaviour. Examples include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, as well as substance use disorders and other self-defeating behaviours.
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April 26 - Summary Workshop
Service held 2nd & last Sunday of each month. F.C. Hospital Conference Room – 2:30 pm
Limited seating, reserve your seat by contacting Hope and Area Transition Society 604-869-5111 or dna@hopetransition.org, & indicate which sessions you will be attending.
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New fees facing UFV students Kelvin Gawley Special to The Standard
The Student Union Society (SUS) at the University of the Fraser Valley has come out in opposition to two new fees potentially facing students this fall. A new “international student administration fee” will be charged to foreign students at the school. The $700 surcharge per semester, amounting to $1,400 in a regular school year, is on top of international student tuition, which is already more than three times more expensive than for domestic students. It will only apply to the students’ first year in Canada, including for those who transfer from UFV’s campus in India. “At UFV, like many universities that host international students, administration and recruitment costs are highest for its firstyear international students,” said Dave McGuire, executive
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director of UFV international. “These costs include pre-application advising costs, documentation fees, agent fees, marketing costs, and recruitment expenditures.” Sukhi Brar, SUS
president, said the services already exist and the SUS hasn’t received adequate explanation for this new fee. “We haven’t received any information to indicate that there’s something new or
something additional to what is being done for these students,” said Brar. Another new charge, an “experiential learning and wellness fee,” has been proposed, but not yet approved by the
school’s board. That fee of $2.80 per credit would mean an extra $42 each term for students taking a fulltime slate of courses. For students taking an “average course load” it would mean
an extra $25 to $30 a term, according to Dave Pinton, UFV’s director of communications.Brar said the fee is an exploitation of a newly legislated loophole in the B.C. government’s Tuition
Limit Policy, which caps tuition increases at two per cent. “Government must take responsibility for post-secondary education,” said Brar. “It is unacceptable to fill the budget shortfalls from years of funding cuts and freezes by skirting a decade-old policy and squeezing student wallets.” Pinton said the fee will fund new “distinct and tangible” services at the school, including work co-op programs, mental and physical health services and recreational facilities. “These programs are in dire need of improvement at UFV,” said Brar. “While we don’t discredit the work being done, they are not sufficient to support the diverse needs of UFV students.” Tuition at UFV currently costs $4,511 per year for non-international students. For international students, tuition is $15,600 for a full year of courses.
‘Voices’ will be heard FRASER HEALTH PUBLIC BOARD MEETING Wednesday, April 13, 2016
When: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Public Question & Answer Period Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre
Where: Centennial Ballroom
4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in Burnaby, as well as an update from our president and CEO, Michael Marchbank. The Question and Answer Period will provice an opportunity for the public to ask questions. You can also submit questions in advance at www.fraserhealth.ca/asktheboard. This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board and Executive. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at: feedback@fraserhealth.ca 604-587-4600
Voices, the Apr. 9 performance by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (CSO & C,) is shaping up to be one of the most exceptional concerts, in terms of creative programming, ever undertaken in their 15 year history. With a show that is as eclectic as this one, it’s hard to know just where to begin in describing the evening’s planned performances. The core group of orchestra and chorus will be joined by many other groups and talented individuals, so there is a packed program of amazing entertainment scheduled into one evening’s performance. The concert will open with the male chorus singing Gregorian chant, one of the early forms of music in western culture, and will end with all performers on
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stage singing Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, which has been specially arranged for orchestra, the Chilliwack Children’s Choir, Belle Voci and the Chilliwack Symphony Chorus by the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra & Chorus music director, Paula DeWit. However, between the haunting notes at the beginning of the evening and the very emotional ending, the concert will progress through the ages of music and will include pieces from Chesnekov, Mozart, Fauré, Karl Jenkins, and many more. Attention has been directed toward presentation of a mixed format of musical genres. Truly, this will be a performance for everyone to enjoy. The lineup of guests is outstanding! The music community, along with the city of Chilliwack and the entire Fraser Valley, lost a gifted musician at the beginning of the year. Adrian Albulescu was the concertmaster for the Chilliwack Symphony for many years and a musical tribute is planned to honour his life. The night will also feature a special piece very recently written by Joanne Hankey and Steve Cossins arranged for the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. This stunning work is composed to honour the Fraser River and will be showcased with a video of the river created by producer Matthew A. Hawkins. In dedication to our new refugee families, Ontario dancer Carolyn Currey will join the orchestra and Belle Voci in an emotionally stirring composition by Karl Jenkins. Lady Gaga recently brought the audience to tears with her piece, Til It Happens to You. A gorgeous, thought provoking a cappella arrangement will be performed by a dozen amazing ladies. All these highlights represent only a portion of the planned repertoire for the CSO & C April 9. at 7:30 p.m. performance at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. VOICES is sure to be one for the books considering the scope of the program, so make sure to be present in the audience. Tickets are available at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in person or by phone at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or online: boxoffice@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
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General Motors of Canada will pay one month’s lease payment or two bi-weekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, licence and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ¥ Lease based on a purchase price of $18,359/$23,734, including $446/$446 Owner Cash (tax exclusive), $3,000/$0 lease cash and a $1,500/$0 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for a new eligible 2016 Cruze Limited LT Air/Auto (1SA)/Trax LS FWD Air/Auto (1SA). Bi-weekly payment is $109/$138 for 24/48 months at 0%/0.5% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $5,664/$14,352 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,698/$9,718. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2016 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 1 and March 31, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze LTD, All-New Malibu (except L), All-New Volt, All-New Camaro, Trax and 2017 Volt; $750 credit available on other 2016 Chevrolets (except Corvette, Colorado 2SA, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all 2016 Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. 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Face Off HSS boy and girl Mustangs face off against teachers and members of the Hope RCMP during an all out game in the school gym. From clockwise: Erica McAllister tries to handcuff Chilliwack’s Corporal Brock Rayworth; Manee Warren goes sky-high for his shot; Staff Sergeant Karol Rehdner pulls down a rebound; HSS boy and girl Mustangs with RCMP and teachers; Amelia Lewis and constable Marianne Feigl shake their police pom poms. After a valiant effort on behalf of HSS students the adults won with a final score of 46-30. (Photos by Barry Stewart)
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On the last day before spring break, Hope Secondary students had a chance to buy themselves out of the pre-lunch block of classes — and head down to the gym to watch teachers and local RCMP members take on the Mustang boys and girls in a game of basketball. The buy-out was in the form of cash or non-perishable food donations to the Hope food bank and the entire school bought into the plan. Staff from Envision Credit Union’s
head office were on hand for a pre-game shooting challenge, featuring the school’s new Shootaway Gun 8000 shooter-tutor machine that Envision had co-sponsored. For every shot sunk by three shooters, Envision would make a ten-dollar donation to their Full Cupboard program, which assists community food banks. Vice president of wealth management, David Yan had good style but did well at managing the company’s wealth by shooting perhaps ninety per cent… misses. Students Manee Warren and Bethany Kuhn totalled seven baskets before time was up.
Envision’s Tamara Hendsbee then joined Yan in presenting a cheque for $500 for Hope Community Service’s food bank. Teacher Lenora Poulin was colour commentator for the match, using a wireless microphone to heap praise on the Mustangs and friendly jabs at their opponents — which seemed to include the referee, Jeff Kuhn. The students got on the score clock first but the adults’ rebounding and shooting had them leading by about ten points by half time. Heavily-bearded English and drama teacher, Jon Polishak had the look of Grizzly Adams in Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sports
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DRIVERS WANTED Power Sweeping / Power Scrubbing / Water Truck Drivers. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be avail to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience & air ticket beneficial. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988
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LOCAL, Reputable, Craft Manufacturing Company looking for Reliable Subcontractors. Work from home. Training provided at our Mission office at no cost to you. Call 604-8264651 or email craftmanufacturing@gmail.com and leave your name and number ONLY. We return all calls in the order they are received.
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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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DRUG & ALCOHOL OUTPATIENT CLINIC The Hope & Area Transition Society is a non-profit organization which provides programs to individuals afflicted by social issues. The Society is seeking applications for a FULL-TIME YOUTH OUTREACH SUBSTANCE USE WORKER.
QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate will have: • Substance Abuse Certificate, and work experience in the field of Substance Abuse as it relates to Youth • Knowledge and understanding of the Bio-Psycho-SocialSpiritual model and the Harm Reduction approach • Provide one-on-one and group sessions for youth • Public speaking skills and be able to present to groups • Knowledge of programs and treatment options for youth • Be able to demonstrate professional and personal boundaries • Ability to collect and submit appropriate data for statistical analysis • Excellent verbal and written communication; efficient time, organizational and stress-management skills • Ability to work as a team member It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking and make sound judgments. Ability to pass and maintain security clearance. This job will require a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients and the community.
In PDF send resume a letter of interest indicating how you meet the qualifications stated above to:
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Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL. Hands-On Tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training! Funding & Housing Avail! Job Aid! Already a HEO? Get certification proof. Call 1-866-399-3853 or go to: iheschool.com
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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
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The Hope and Area Transition Society Executive Director Box 1761 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 gerry@hopetransition.org Closing Date: April 8, 2016
Start Date: ASAP
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Thursday, March 24, 2016, Hope Standard A19 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS VECTOR RENO’S
Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327
329 PAINTING & DECORATING POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299. Cel: 604-866-6706
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HELP WANTED
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
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338
PLUMBING
477
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
356
RUBBISH REMOVAL
130
509
AUCTIONS
BUD HAYNES & Ward’s Firearms Auction. Sat., April 2, 10 a.m. 11802 - 145 St. Edmonton, Alberta. Modern & collectible firearms and accessories. Over 400 lots - Online budding. To consign phone Linda 403-597-1095; Brad 780-940-8378; w w w. b u d h ay n e s a u c t i o n s . c o m ; www.wardsauctions.com.
HELP WANTED
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FREE ITEM
OFFICE CHAIRS, used. Call 604869-2421 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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GARAGE SALES
HOPE
From the retired to the new graduate, be part of a team that is dedicated to working hard and playing hard. Among other exceptional benefits we offer inexpensive staff accommodations and an opportunity to create lifetime friendships and adventure filled memories.
#103-484 Park St
604-869-2421.
access from back
Sat., Mar 26 9 am - 3 pm
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563
RENTALS
MISC. WANTED
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
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.
HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park. Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203 or (604)860-0652
HOMES FOR RENT
HOPE, 1 bdrm furnished or unfurnished mobile home in a Senior’s Community. We are part of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. Call Gale 604-860-3578
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Call today to set up an appointment 604-467-9232
Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms
TOWNHOUSES
HOPE 3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appl., radiant heat, blinds, fenced yard, patio, 658 Coquihalla St. sunny side of town. N/S, N/P. D.D. & Ref’s req. Call 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432
REAL ESTATE 626
HOUSES FOR SALE
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)
TRANSPORTATION 845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
TIRED OF CITY LIVING? Two choice homes on Texada Island, West Coast, BC- one ocean front; one on lake, private sale, for details 604.414.8109, 604.486.7838
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 604-869-2421.
• Parks Operators,
560
MISC. FOR SALE
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com
• Front Desk Agents • Clerks
REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca
• Night Audit • Security
To apply or find out more about Manning Park Resort, visit our website www.manningpark.com or send in your cover letter and resume to humanresources@manningpark.com
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Manning Park Resort is located 45min out of Hope, BC on the Crowsnest Hwy
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.
SALES
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.
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RENTALS 733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE, 2 Mobile Home Pads for rent in senior’s community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464
109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
“Be part of our TEAM”
COSMETIC’S MANAGER
Are you detail oriented? Passionate about cosmetics and the customers you serve? Energetic? Creative and eager to apply your skills in our cosmetic department? You may be the person we’re looking for! Qualifications: • Must be well organized, self-starting and demonstrate a strong ability to offer superb customer service • Cosmetic department experience in sales and customer service as well as purchasing, retail pricing and inventory management. • Able to follow objectives and department goals as set out by the front store manager • Confident with communication and leadership skills Submit resume attention: Human Resources Fax: 604-869-8405 Email: steveps198@telus.net Mail: Box 1548, Hope B.C. V0X 1L0 Closing Date: April 11, 2016
*Only successful candidates will be called for an interview
235 Wallace Street hopepharmasave.com 604-869-2486
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KEY TRACK AUTO SALES Abbotsford DL# 31038 604-855-0666 1995 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr auto sedan, a/c. Only this week. STK#772. $1,595. 2002 TOYOTA COROLLA 4dr, auto, loaded, STK#749. $2,900. 2004 FORD EXPLORER 4dr 4X4, auto, 7psg, full load. Only this week. STK#470. $4,900. 2004 ACURA EL 1.7 4dr sedan leather, sunroof, loaded STK#724. $5,900. 2007 TOYOTA YARIS, 4 dr, auto, sedan, STK#734 $5,900. 2005 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr, auto, loaded. STK#672. $6,900. 2009 FORD FOCUS 4dr,sedan loaded, auto STK#687 $6,900. 2006 HONDA CRV AWD auto, leather seats, fully loaded. STK#757 $6,900. 2004 HONDA CRV. 4dr, fully loaded auto. STK#747 $6,900. 2008 DODGE Cavalier STX 4dr, loaded, auto, low ks. Only this week . STK#774. $7,500. 2008 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr auto, loaded. STK#691. $7,900. 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 dr, sedan, auto, loaded, STK#696 $7,900. 2009 FORD FOX. 4 dr, auto, full load, runs good, STK#687 $7,900. 2010 FORD FUSION. Full load, auto, 4 dr, sedan. Only this week. STK#776. $9,900. 2004 ACURA MDX 4dr auto, 7 psgr, loaded, DVD, Navigation STK#254 $10,900. 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT. 4dr auto loaded, STK#750. $11,900. 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4 dr, auto, fully loaded. STK#721 $12,900. 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. 4dr, auto, fully loaded, low kms. STK#746. $13,900. 2012 HONDA CIVIC 4 dr, auto, loaded, STK#695. $14,900.
Financing Available www.keytrackautosales.ca pick a part
Advertising Sales Consultant
The Now Newspaper has an opening for an advertising consultant.
We are looking for a Full-Time
TRUCKS & VANS
2003 FORD FOCUS 4 dr, auto, Aircared, STK#545, $2,900. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 7psgr, loaded STK#525 $2,900. 2002 HONDA ACCORD 2dr, auto, loaded, STK#648 $3,900. 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY 7psg full load, runs good, Aircared STK#530 $3,900. 2007 CHEV UPLANDER 7 psg fully loaded. STK#473 $4,500. 2004 MAZDA 3 Auto, 4 dr, Only this wk! STK#673 $4,900. 2005 FORD EXPLORER Full load, 7psg, 4X4, auto. Only this week. STK#773. $5,900.
604-869-2421
PHARMASAVE HOPE
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If you love everything the great outdoors has to offer, you need to apply today! 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSPORTATION
30255 Cedar Lane
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No Early Birds
We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
• Cooks, • Housekeepers
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
2 coats any colour
Cloverdale High Performance paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.
We’re Hiring!
• Group Sales Coordinator • Servers
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls
Ready for a new adventure?
• Front Of The House Supervisor,
PETS
This is a career opportunity for a results-driven individual looking to contribute to one of the fastest growing communities. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines is a must. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver’s license are required. The Now Newspaper offers a competitive salary plus commissions, car allowance and a FRPSHWLWLYH EHQH¿ WV SDFNDJH The Now Newspaper is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. If you are up to the challenge, please email your resume with a brief note on why you are a great candidate to: Dal Hothi – Sales Manager dal.hothi@thenownewspaper.com Deadline for Submissions: March 31, 5pm
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