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opened this spring. Fraser has long pursued a “home is best” long-range strategy to decongest hospitals but that took on renewed urgency in 2013, when Health Minister Terry Lake ordered a review after the health region repeatedly failed to stay within its budget. “Care in the community is certainly less expensive than hospital care,” Juma acknowledged. “The long-term benefit is we will see those gains in the future.” B.C. Nurses’ Union president Gayle Duteil opposes the plan to close beds, saying hospitals are already heavily congested

before the planned shift in resources. “Last week we saw a record high number of patients waiting for beds in wards,” Duteil said. “Some patients were waiting in the ER for upwards of four hours just to be triaged. That is not safe patient care.” She questioned whether enough nurses are working in community care to handle the new patients. Juma agreed hospital emergency departments are busy right now, partly because of higher winter volumes. “We are going to ensure the support in the community is

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Additions come after worries from council about service levels Abbotsford previously had eight ambulances, of which three were in service 24 hours a day, one was in service for 11 hours Abbotsford has received two new ambulances as part of a each day, while the other four operated between 35 and 40 government initiative to improve substandard emergency re- hours per week. sponse times across the province. But Lupini said the move is just an immediate stop gap The move comes after complaints from council that the city to relieve pressure, with much more improvement required is sometimes left with just one active ambulance. through a combination of more resources and innovation. In September, the city’s public safety advisory committee Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun said he “was very pleased,” to heard from a representative of the paramedics union who learn of the new ambulances, which came after what he called told members that “every 24 hours, there are numerous “pointed questions” from the city about the matter. periods where there are unstaffed or no ambulances avail“I think it’s going to be much better,” he said, although he able in Abbotsford,” according to the added that the city will wait to see minutes from the meeting. On those how the new vehicles are integrated occasions, the committee was told into the ambulance system. an ambulance is dispatched from While more money is being reChilliwack or Langley. Previously, quested, much of the planned rea B.C. Emergency Health Services forms focus on other methods to (BCEHS) representative reported speed up ambulance response times that the average response time in to critical calls and to cancel or reAbbotsford was nine minutes and 44 direct ambulance transport for less seconds. urgent calls that can be handled difThat was more than the internaferently. tional standard of nine minutes, but Lupini said many of those calls below the average of 10 minutes and “could be dealt with by physicians 24 seconds for ambulances to reach over the phone or a paramedic seelife-threatening calls in the Lower ing and treating a patient without Mainland and Greater Victoria. bringing a patient to an emergency The new action plan unveiled Friday room, because that’s what really ties by BCEHS calls for big changes to how Abbotsford has received two new ambulances as part up resources.” minor emergency calls are handled – of a regional initiative. The top reform priority is to reduce more on-the-spot treatment by parahow long paramedics wait in hospimedics or even medical advice by phone is likely rather than tal emergency departments to hand over incoming patients the standard practice of an ambulance ride to hospital. so they can get back on the road. Fraser Health hospitals are “There are still too many patients waiting too long for an expected to be at the forefront of making the necessary ER ambulance who need one and there are too many patients reforms. receiving an ambulance and a transport to an ED (emergency Faster dispatch and deployment times to get ambulances in department) that don’t require it,” BCEHS executive vice-pres- service is another strategy. ident Linda Lupini said. The latest reform plan comes in the wake of ongoing comA new target of under nine minutes for 75 per cent of those plaints from municipalities and their fire departments of uncritical calls is also being adopted. acceptably long waits for ambulances to arrive and transport In addition to the Abbotsford ambulances, three vehicles non-critical patients. will be deployed in Surrey, two in Langley and one on the That was the result of a controversial restructuring of the B.C. North Shore. Extra paramedics have also been added in the Ambulance Service priority system that aimed to speed amTri Cities. bulances to life-threatening calls but often slowed it to others.

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Ledgeview Golf and Country Club will get a new clubhouse and restaurant if the Trans Mountain Pipeline is approved, in a $1.3 million agreement between council and Kinder Morgan Canada. But although Mayor Henry Braun said Monday a new clubhouse would be a vital addition for the city-owned course, the agreement drew criticism from anti-pipeline activists and Coun. Patricia Ross, who said signing an agreement at this time could foster the impression that Abbotsford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is an intervener in the pipelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Energy Board hearings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is biased on the issue. Ross was the only councillor at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting who opposed the agreement. Coun. Les Barkman was absent. The pipeline proposal is currently in front of the National Energy Board (NEB), which last month heard submissions from the city about its outstanding concerns regarding infrastructure costs related to the pipeline, as well as emergency preparedness given previous spills in 2005 and 2012. The pipeline runs for nearly 30 kilometres through Abbotsford, and Kinder Morgan also oper-

Ledgeview Golf Course will see a new clubhouse if the Kinder Morgan pipeline project is approved. ates a tank farm and pump station on Sumas Mountain. The route also cuts directly through Ledgeview, and if the project goes forward, the course will be closed for several months during construction of the line. The course is managed by the Ledgeview Golf Society, which rents land from, and shares profits with, the City of Abbotsford. The latest contract signed last June sees the society pay the city either half of net revenue or $40,000 each year, whichever is greater. The city and the society had planned to split the $200,000 cost of renovating the aging clubhouse in five years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It only makes sense the

city would make sure a very valuable amenity is protected,â&#x20AC;? Braun said, adding that the clubhouse and restaurant would also accommodate other events. Coun. Ross Siemens likened the deal to compensation for the interruption to the course, which would be expected to close between December 2017 and March 2018. And Ledgeview Golf Society president John Hambley said a new clubhouse would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;the most transformational thing that has happened to Ledgeview in the past 30 years.â&#x20AC;? But Ross said that after struggling with her vote, she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the deal.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are participating as interveners; we still have outstanding issues and I feel that there will be a perception of bias if we accepted this before the hearings are concluded. We may have more issues before the hearings are over yet, so I believe we need to be unencumbered by an agreement such as this.â&#x20AC;? She also criticized Kinder Morgan for its submission to the NEB, and also took issue with what she called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rushed timelineâ&#x20AC;? imposed on the city during negotiations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to be backed into a corner like that.â&#x20AC;? Prior to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision, Lynn Perrin of the anti-pipeline PIPE UP Network asked the city to defer accepting the deal. She said the agreement should have been subject to more public consultation and that it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;not appropriateâ&#x20AC;? to go through with the deal while the pipeline proposal is before the NEB and federal government. Kinder Morgan has signed dozens of similar â&#x20AC;&#x153;community benefits agreementsâ&#x20AC;? with governments along the pipelineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s route in Alberta and British Columbia. Last May, Chilliwack council turned down a similar deal, citing ongoing concerns with the pipeline project.

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Abbotsford veteran Cyril Holbrow was honoured at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting with Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest award for his efforts in the Second World War. With fellow legion members looking on, Holbrow was awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour and hailed for his participation in the liberation of France. He is one of around 1,000 Second World War veterans being honoured by the French government in an ongoing commemoration of the 70th

anniversary of the Allied landings on its coast. Holbrow, who has spoken about his involvement in the war to local schools and other community groups, was also named a community champion by the City of Abbotsford. A paving stone with his name will be placed at the Plaza of Community Champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank you for your outstanding community service,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Henry Braun said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have brought the history of World War II to life.â&#x20AC;?

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Typical average home tops $500,000 Abbotsford house prices up nearly three per cent in just one month Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News

For the first time ever, the price of an average Abbotsford home now exceeds half a million dollars as the rush for real estate accelerated in January. According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), the benchmark price of a single-family home reached $509,100 in January 2016, up almost three per cent, from $494,800, in just a month. Over the last 12 months, the typical Abbotsford home has seen its value increase by 16.3 per cent – or more than $70,000. The Fraser Valley’s housing market had its strongest January on record, according to FVREB president Jorda Maisey. “Typically, we see January numbers slow down post-holiday season, but so far demand for Fraser Valley homes hasn’t let up. Homebuyers are reluctant to wait when the market is moving this fast,” Maisey said. “There are a number of factors we can attribute this

jump to, but most importantly, we’re seeing that the demand for owning a home continues to rise and inventory is struggling to keep up. Job creation and a strong B.C. economy are drawing more people to our region; and despite rising prices in some areas, many communities within the Fraser Valley remain affordable.” Benchmark prices for townhomes and apartments also rose significantly, each increasing 1.2 per cent over the past month. While inventory is still low, developers are slowly responding, with the number of single-family homes built in Abbotsford in 2015 reaching its highest point in nine years, according to the city’s planning and development services’ year-end report. Building permits were issued for 499 single-family homes in 2015. That number is the highest in the last nine years and nearly double the average of 258. Multi-family housing construction also hit five-year highs, with building permits issued for 164 townhouse units and 334 apartment units.

The average price of a single-family home in Abbotsford has now risen past $500,000.

Cleanup after multiple threats of fines City prodded developer to deal with squatters at Allwood Tyler OLSEN Abbotsford News

The city hall letter sent on May 11 was clear – the company that owned an abandoned trailer park taken over by squatters had 17 days to clean up the site and remove all the rubble, or face possible fines. But rather than signal the end of the troubles at the former Allwood Estates mobile home park, documents obtained by The News show the letter only marked the start of a seven-month-long process that saw the property’s owner repeatedly put off city demands to clean up the property and resolve worries about fire, trash and property crime. The records, obtained through a freedom of information request, also show the city was warned about fire danger at the site just days before the second of three blazes sparked by squatters last year. The documents also show the property owner faced no penalties for failing to meet three separate city-imposed deadlines, although they were penalized for demolishing buildings without a permit. Since at least 2008, the nine-acre treed lot tucked behind Real Canadian Superstore at 2800 Allwood St./32633 Simon Ave. has been slated for development by its owner, Vancouver-based Onni Group. The company first intended to build a mixed condo/commercial space, but those plans had changed by 2012, when rezoning took place to allow the company to build more than 200 townhomes. By then, most of the residents of the trailer park had already moved out, and over the next two years, the rest would follow. However, the trailers remained behind, with little work done on the property and no security. In February 2015, a fire destroyed a trailer that appeared to have been used by squatters. But the property didn’t become a bylaw concern until May, when a complaint prompted a visit by a city bylaw officer, who observed holes in fences, siding torn off trailers and rooms filled with food debris. In a letter sent Nov. 11, the officer, Navi Sidhu, told Onni it was in contravention of the city’s Good Neighbour Bylaw, and failure

A development company was threatened with fines if it didn’t deal with issues related to at the former Allwood trailer park last year. to clean up the site and either board up or apply to demolish the trailers by May 28 “may result in fines.” That deadline was just the first to come and go. When it did, with Onni saying they were preparing to tear down the trailers but dealing with hazardous materials like asbestos, the city ordered the company to fix its fence and stop people from entering the property. On June 10, the city fielded a complaint in which a local business owner – whose name is redacted – relayed ongoing concerns about property crime and “a tragic scene” in the camps, with plenty of needles and drug use. The person also warned about the possibility of a fire in the tinder-dry conditions. Four days later, one of the mobile homes caught fire. That blaze triggered a demand for Onni to demolish all the trailers and remove the debris by June 26, and to post 24-hour security at the site until the demolition process began. The demolition of the trailers did not start until June 26, the second deadline for the cleanup’s completion. Only then did a number of homeless people start to pick up their belongings. On July 3, a bylaw officer visited the site

and found all the trailers had been destroyed, although a shed and outbuilding remained. The bylaw officer was told the debris was set to be hauled away the following week. But the demolitions also took place without a permit, which triggered a fine of $4,750. In mid-October, more than three months after Onni tore down the trailers and promised to clean up the site, another complaint triggered a return to the property by Sidhu, who noted the continuing presence of construction debris, as well as evidence that people were still camping on the site. On Oct. 19, bylaw services manager Magda Laljee wrote that the city was dealing with Onni under the Good Neighbour Bylaw provisions involving unsightly premises, and that Onni was “well aware of the campers” as well as their options should they wish to explore the use of the trespass provisions. Forty-eight hours later, flames shot up a tree next to Master Lee’s Tae Kwon Do School, whose owner had, in mid-August, warned about the possibility of homeless people in a camp next to his building starting a fire. The blaze was quickly doused, but not before the business suffered about $6,000 damage. That fire triggered more visits by bylaw officers, who documented multiple homeless camps, and noted “a very large accumulation

of garbage and discarded material.” On Oct. 28, Sidhu sent Onni a letter requesting the removal of all garbage and material from the site by Nov. 12, 2015. Again, the possibility of fines was mentioned should the deadline be missed. Like the earlier deadlines, Nov. 12 came and went, with Onni calling the city to say cleanup would begin the next day. Onni was told that “fines may be issued,” but none resulted. The following day, on Nov. 13, Sidhu observed that much of the garbage had been brought to a central pile. But while three homeless campers were seen on the property, no contractors remained behind. November saw Onni work sporadically on the site while attempting to convince the squatters still living on the property to leave. Finally on Nov. 30, a little more than six months after the first deadline for Onni to have the property cleaned up, Sidhu visited the site and reported contractors were on site “actively cleaning and clearing the property.” The work would continue into December. At present, the property is a construction site, with little evidence of the squatters, fires or crime that dominated life on Allwood Street for much of the last year. Although it was fined for failing to obtain a permit prior to demolition of the trailers, Onni was never fined for the state of its property. City manager George Murray said the city works with property owners, and fines are just one way the city tries to get them to comply with Abbotsford’s bylaws. “The city’s bylaw services department worked with Onni in our scheme of progressive enforcement to try to ensure compliance with Onni’s lands. Onni was working towards that until they demolished their trailers without a demolition permit, at which time we fined them for doing so,” he said. “The challenge for cities when it comes to bylaw enforcements is there’s a fine line between under-enforcing and over-enforcing, and the city tries to use a progressive approach to find the right line between those two.” Onni did not respond to requests for comment.

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More reflection was due If the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline gets National Energy Board approval, the city will see a new $1.3 million clubhouse and restaurant at Ledgeview Golf Course, courtesy Kinder Morgan Canada. Call it what you will – a deal, an agreement, compensation or a gift. The fact remains that despite being interveners in federal pipeline hearings, and having voiced concerns about the mega-project, the city has signed off on the arrangement long before approval has been given. The potential for perception of bias is obvious, and only Abbotsford Coun. Patricia Ross was uncomfortable enough with those optics to vote against accepting the offer on Monday. Kinder Morgan has made such lucrative deals with dozens of other communities its pipeline work will impact. There’s nothing wrong with compensation, whether it comes in the form of outright payments of promised projects

which benefit the community. There’s bound to be debate whether a golf course clubhouse fits well into that category, but for the sake of this argument, let’s accept that it does, as the golf course is an attraction and does generate revenue for the city and spin-off business dollars. Chilliwack council recently deferred its decision on a similar Kinder Morgan contribution to that city. Abbotsford would have done far better to follow suit. As Ross points out, the city has outstanding issues with the proposed pipeline. Holding a $1.3 million promise directly linked to the project’s approval can taint public perception and trust as the city pursues resolutions to its concerns. Given the rising awareness surrounding issues of political perception, and in particular, the Kinder Morgan community benefit agreements, more reflection and caution were in order by Ross’s council colleagues.

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The Abbotsford Police Department is warning the public about a rash of RV battery thefts taking place throughout the community. Const. Paul Walker said police began receiving reports in December that thieves were stealing the items from recreational vehicles parked in driveways and at dealerships across Abbotsford. He said police believe the culprits are using a vehicle during the thefts because the batteries would be too conspicuous and heavy for someone to walk around with. Walker said although some metal-recycling facilities will pay money for the items, police have spoken with local businesses and none report receiving an influx of RV batteries. Police speculate that the stolen goods are being exchanged at recycling facilities outside of Abbotsford. Walker said anyone who is the victim of an RV battery theft and hasn’t reported the incident to police should do so by calling 604859-5225 or texting 222973 (abbypd). Any suspicious activity should also be reported to those numbers. Walker said police

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CIVL Radio co-ordination station for Homeless Marathon Abbotsford’s CIVL 101.7 FM is the co-ordinating station for this year’s 14th annual Homeless Marathon. The marathon is a collaborative project among national campus and community radio stations in Canada. The broadcast begins Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. and runs until 4 a.m. on Feb. 24. Each year, dozens of stations participate in producing content from volunteers, staff, community groups, and local citizens to address issues of homelessness, poverty and the associated stigmas. CIVL will be taking calls live on the toll-free hotline (888-504-7441, ext. 6307) for any listeners to chime in with their thoughts or experiences. Regular programming will be pre-empted for the broadcast. To date, the broadcast is confirmed to air on 22

stations in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This is the first time the marathon has been coordinated by a station in B.C. CIVL has broadcast parts of the marathon each of the past five years, contributing content three times, including a 30-minute live broadcast with 5 and 2 Ministries’ Ward Draper one week before Abbotsford city council turned down a housing project proposed for Montvue Avenue in 2014. The following year, CIVL submitted a 45-minute live recording of W. J. Mouat Secondary’s Grade 12 drama production that answered the question, “What can be done to eliminate homelessness in Abbotsford?” Live forums will be set up in Vancouver, Burnaby, Kingston and Montreal for the marathon.

Tabor Village acquires Valhaven operations “Operating Valhaven strengthens our presence in the seniors’ care and housing market, and is an important step in our strategic plan to expand the reach of our programs and services,” he said. With the addition of Valhaven to Tabor Village’s portfolio, the not-for-profit organization operates 144 complex-care beds, 104 assisted-living suites, 38 units of independent living, and five rental houses. Tabor Village has more than

400 employees and volunteers, with 11 participating Mennonite Brethren churches whose thousands of members are also members of the Tabor Home Society. Levitt said Tabor Village will continue to meet changing needs as the elderly population increases and the cases of Alzheimer disease escalate in the decades ahead. For more information, visit taborvillage.org.

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A Black History Month celebration takes place Saturday, Feb. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford (32388 Veterans Way). The event features the significant cultural, social and political contributions made by Black-Canadians. The event is presented by The Reach, Abbotsford Community Services and many individual partners in the community. “To understand what a BlackCanadian is, and our history in Canada, it is best to understand the word ‘black’ from a Canadian context,” says Marc Forcier, digitization assistant at The Reach and member

of the Black History Month celebration planning committee. “In Canada, we have AfricanCanadians, Guyanese-Canadians, Haitian-Canadians, JamaicanCanadians, Barbadian-Canadians, and so on and so forth. Yes, we are black, but our blackness is diverse, and it is from this diversity that a Black-Canadian narrative will continue to be written.” The event includes live music, kids’ activities, a fashion show, dancing, and guest speakers. Admission is free. Visit the reach.ca or call 604-8648087 (ext. 127) for more information.

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Twisters earn medals senior team attends is used to consider eligibility for Rio. Watson won silver on floor, and bronze on rings and horizontal bars, while Ikeda earned bronze in pommel horse. Meanwhile, at the Langley Invitational on Feb. 13 and 14, several Twisters athletes picked up hardware.

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UFV riding hot streak to playoffs The UFV men’s and women’s basketball teams are heating up at the perfect time. The women extended their winning streak to four games with a pair of wins over the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack on Friday and Saturday. The women emerged from the first half on Friday up 31-30, and the game turned into a defensive battle in the second. TRU built a big lead into the fourth quarter, but went cold in the final frame, allowing the Cascades to battle back. UFV trailed 56-55 with 3:16 left, and Katie Brink made a pair of free throws that ended up being the final points scored in the game, as the Cascades hung on for the 57-56 win. The final minute saw the Cascades force the Wolfpack to commit a shot clock violation, but Kayli Sartori was charged with an offensive foul. TRU failed to score on their next possession, and the Cascades took the ball with 39 seconds left, but also failed to score. The Wolfpack launched a three with seconds on the clock, but it missed and the Cascades picked up the win.

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The MEI Eagles junior boys and girls basketball teams used home court to their advantage during the finals of the Abbotsford-Mission Secondary Sports Athletic Association tournament finals on Saturday. The junior boys battled back from a late 10-point deficit against the Yale Lions to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Eagles persevered in the extra frame to pick up the 82-76 win. Eagles players Travis Veerman and Jordan York provided much of the scoring, while Arshraj Sidhu and Noah Letkemann provided solid defensive work. Yale’s Bradley Braich led his team, with a game-high 38 points. Next for the Eagles and Lions is the Fraser Valley tournament. MEI is ranked third, and Yale is ranked fifth in the 32-team field. Other Abbotsford teams in the tournament include W.J. Mouat (#6) and Rick Hansen (#9). The MEI junior girls took on Sardis in Saturday’s final, and won the back-andforth game 52-48. The Eagles were led by their Grade 10 guards, Sierra Joiner and Teaghen Boughen, but Grade 9 Kailey Reimer had to shoulder most of the ball handling duties when Joiner went down with an injury in the second quarter. Tamara Alexander also played a major role off the bench in the second half to provide some clutch scoring and defence. The junior girls are ranked eighth heading into the Fraser Valley tournament, with Mouat (#16) and Abbotsford Senior (#18) also participating. Mouat defeated Yale in the Grade 9 boys final, and the Lions and the Hawks are the lone Abbotsford teams heading to the Fraser Valley tournament. Saturday’s Grade 9 girls’ final saw the Bateman Timberwolves defeat the Abbotsford Christian School Knights 39-19. Bateman, ACS and the

Abbotsford Traditional Titans all head to the Fraser Valley tournament starting this week. In Grade 8 boys action, the Abbotsford Middle School Huskies defeated Abbotsford Traditional 58-49 to earn the AMSSAA title. The Huskies were led by Karndeep Brar with 27 points and 21 rebounds, and Carlin Dick, who added 15 points and seven boards. The Huskies, W.A. Fraser, St. John Brebeuf and MEI all head to the 32-team Fraser Valley’s. The CG Howe Bulldogs took home the Grade 8 girls title by beating the previously undefeated W.A. Fraser Falcons 3027. Howe, Fraser, Abby Traditional and MEI all head to the Fraser Valley tournament. Read Friday’s print edition of The Abbotsford News for details on how the teams fare in the Fraser Valley’s.

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The late-season push for first by the Abbotsford Pilots came up a little short. Abbotsford headed into Saturday’s game against the Mission City Outlaws with the opportunity to finish first in the Harold Brittain conference by beating their rivals on the road. The second-half surge saw the Pilots lose only two games since December, making up ground on the lead that the Outlaws built early in the Pacific Junior Hockey League schedule. But the comeback sputtered on Saturday, as the Pilots penalty kill failed them and they fell 5-2. The two teams traded goals in the first period, with Abbotsford tying the game up twice after falling behind 1-0 and 2-1. Cole Methorst scored both goals for the Pilots. Abbotsford unraveled in the second period, taking four penalties and allowing a pair of power play goals. The third period saw the Pilots get a number of power plays, including a pair of two-man advantages, but they failed to convert. “Our special teams really killed us,” said Pilots head coach Jim Cowden. “They were undisciplined in the third and we didn’t take advantage of it.” Goalie Jacob Crawford made 39 saves in the loss, and finished the season with a record of 20 wins, 12 losses and one tie. Methorst was the team’s top scorer in the regular season, with 56 points in 42 games. Forward Jackson Waniek had a team-high 24 goals. Friday’s home regular season finale saw the Pilots dispose of the Langley Knights 5-1. Abbotsford built to a 5-0 lead, and the Knights broke the shutout bid of Lucas Mills with six minutes to go. Hayden Guilderson, Alexander Methorst, Waniek, Erik Olson and Mateo Toledo scored for the Pilots. Abbotsford held the Knights to just 19 shots, and converted on two of their seven power play opportunities. The Pilots finished the season with a record of 29 wins, 11 losses, three overtime losses and one tie, good for third overall in the PJHL. Abbotsford opens the playoffs against the Aldergrove Kodiaks, the number-three-ranked team in the Brittain conference. The teams split their six games this season, with each winning three. The playoffs opened for the Pilots on Tuesday at the MSA Arena, but results were not available at press time. Game two is in Aldergrove and Wednesday, and game four is on Friday at MSA Arena at 7:30 p.m.

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BAILLARGEON Marjorie It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to our mother, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 9th 2016. Marjorie Baillargeon was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on May 7th, 1925. She is predeceased by her husband Gabriel on July 20th of 2015. She is survived by her family, Colette (Nenad) Zuvich, Noel (Sonya) Baillargeon, Michael (Brenda) Baillargeon, and Lynette (Les) Lambert; her grandchildren, Angela, Melanie, Nicole, Michael, Jason and Justin, along with numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation to be held on Thursday, February 18th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 2310 Clearbrook Road. A Memorial Service will be held at Menno Hospital Chapel, 32945 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, Friday, February 19th, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments to follow. In lieu of ﬂowers please donate to the Mennonite Benevolent Society www.mennoplace.ca/donate/ Online condolences to the family may be made at:

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HOON Leonard Earl December 9th, 1915 ~ February 6th, 2016 Leonard Hoon passed away peacefully in his sleep at Bevan Village, Abbotsford. He will lovingly be remembered by all his friends, neighbours and especially his family of 6 children and spouses: Gay (Stan), Doug (Caroline), Pat (Bert), Penny (Albert), Hazel (John), Edith (Bruce), 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor, in 1995 and is survived by his sister, Sylvia. He was born and raised on a homestead in Manitoba, near Oak Point. He met his bride, Eleanor, while serving in the South African Navy during WW2. The couple settled in Abbotsford on Marshall Road where they raised their family and lived happily for the rest of their lives. Len celebrated his 100th Birthday on December 9th, 2015 with family all around him. Len will be well remembered for his beautiful garden and ﬂowers, and Hoon Park, which is a lasting legacy. The family wishes to thank the kind and loving staff of Bevan Village for helping him through the last months of his life. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church at Grace Church - 2087 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford on Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow.

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Fondly called “Jack”, he went home on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the age of 93. He was born April 3, 1922 in Huntingdon, BC. As a young man, he was proud to join the R.C.A.F. where he served during WWII. He continued on in the Air Force as a career. This took him and his family to various spots within Canada and France. After his retirement from the R.C.A.F. he moved back to Abbotsford and took work in the private sector. He held various positions, the last being a real estate agent, from which he finally retired to go fishing. Jack was a good kind man, with an interesting sense of humour. He was truly loved and made a lasting impression on each heart he touched. He was predeceased by his wife Viola in 2015, his parents Jonathan and Margaret, five sisters and one brother. He will always live in the hearts of those he leaves behind, his son Dale, daughter Donna (Brian), three grandsons, seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To quote Jack “I’ve had a good life, I have no regrets”. A memorial will take place at a later date.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christine on February 3, 2016. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, her open and generous nature left an impression on all she met. She is survived by her children Richard, Phaedra (Allister), and Gwyneth (James), and will be sorely missed by her grandchildren Thomas, Erica, David, and little Eleanor. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister Jenny and brother-in-law Keith in Malta, niece Dawn (Graham) and nephew Michael in England. A Celebration of Life will be held at White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave, on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at 3pm. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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VANDERMEULEN Jacob October 28, 1935 ~ February 14, 2016 The Lord, in His mercy, called home His child, Jacob Vandermeulen. After a lifetime of struggling with numerous health issues, his suffering is ﬁnally over, and we praise God for that. He was born in Stiens, The Netherlands, and moved to Canada with his parents when he was 15 years old. He is survived by his loving wife Ann, of 58 years, along with their 7 children and their spouses: Jenny (Andy) Vanderheide, Margaret (Henry) Koopmans, Jacqueline (Doug) van Rhyn, Peter (Winnie) Vandermeulen, Arlene (Mike) Roersma, Armand (Petra) Vandermeulen, Rob (Abby) Vandermeulen, as well as 24 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren along with extended family and friends. Thanks to all the health care staff in Abbotsford and Chilliwack who looked after Jacob these last number of months. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Gateway Community Christian Reformed Church, 2884 Gladys Ave. Abbotsford, BC at 1:30 pm. Tributes and condolences may be left at :

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL

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

288

â&#x153;Ś Screened Topsoil â&#x153;Ś Mushroom Manure â&#x153;Ś Bark Mulch â&#x153;Ś Sand & Gravel

HOME REPAIRS

Pick Up or Delivery

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

8590 SYLVESTER RD.

604-820-0808 www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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

320

MOVING & STORAGE 374

1 As in movers we trust. Same day moves & deliveries. Reliable Honest Movers. Starting $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)491-8607.

SALES - INSTALLATIONS REPAIRS of Flooring Renovations, New Construction & Commercial Applications Carpet S Laminate S Vinyl Plank S Engineered Wood S Ceramic Tile S Sheet Vinyl

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men BIG OR SMALL MOVES Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca ~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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.

338

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 SEMI RETIRED PLUMBER Plumbing ~ Repairs ~ Small Renos Bill 604-813-3475 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. 38 yrs. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d/Ins. BBB. Drains, gas, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

UNDER $200

REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOME GYM, WEIDER 1500 X, Similar to BowďŹ&#x201A;ex. $125. obo. Call 604-826-0719

525

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

The Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Farm Market For 40 years!

â&#x2DC;&#x2026; OPEN â&#x2DC;&#x2026;

â&#x20AC;˘ Pet Food & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Livestock Feed & Hay â&#x20AC;˘ Wild Bird Seed & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Whole Lot More 31852 Marshall Place Abbotsford B.C. 604-556-7477 www.buckerďŹ elds.org

477

PETS

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

Friday & Saturday 8 am ~ 6 pm

NEW 24x60 - 1440 sq/ft double wide in Abby 55+ Park. Pet ok. Pad $602/mo. Home $139,800. Chuck 604-830-1960.

GARAGE SALES

ClassiďŹ eds reach people

DOWN TO BUSINESS

RICK EDEN

To Advertise in this space call 604-575-5555 WINDOWS & DOORS

HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION

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.

We are one of the largest suppliers of windows and doors in all of BC 8104 Evans Rd, Chilliwack 604-792-6700

westeckwindows.com

PAINTING

www.paintspecial.com

â&#x20AC;˘ Furnace â&#x20AC;˘ Air conditioners & heat pumps â&#x20AC;˘ Tankless hot water systems â&#x20AC;˘ Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Installation â&#x20AC;˘ Sales â&#x20AC;˘ Free estimates Toll Free:

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

www.paciďŹ cquorum.com PaciďŹ c Quorum Properties Inc

Warehouse Lien

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suite Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented * No Smoking

604-820-0128

Selling Your Home? Call

RICK EDEN 604.854.4888 FREE

Property Evaluation 30+ Years Gold Master Medallion Recipient

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD. Attractive OfďŹ ce & or Retail Spaces avail. All located within Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business core. Right now we can accomodate your needs up to 5500 sq/ft. Ph: Frank @ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

2013 Volkswagen Jetta VIN 3VW1K7AJODM378138 Debtor Neil Leeland Amount Owing $3470.13

MISSION AREA. 800 SF SHOP. Available now. $450 + gst + hydro + gas. Security check and references. No Living Quarters. 604-820-0808

Landmark/Rick Eden Agencies

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

736

HOMES FOR RENT

746

REAL ESTATE

Mountainview - Bakerview

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Abbotsford Condo, Regency Park, 15th ďŹ&#x201A;oor - amazing views, 1085sf, 2 bdrms, 2 baths, high ceilings, insuite laundry, 2 parking spots, lots of amenities, central area. $284,000. Call (604)703-5263

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1-844-943-2846

Email: rgs.refrigeration@gmail.com

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Abbotsford Central THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

LETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISCOUNT

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Phone 604-556-7705

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing 29092 Fraser Highway, Abbotsford Will be selling the following vehicles on March 2nd, 2016 for non payment. 2009 Kia Rio VIN KNADE24389654843 Debtor Adam Crowe Amount Owing $4089.49

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm. George Ferguson Way/Trethewey. $850/mo March 1. Ns/np. Jack 604-866-3476

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

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

Conveniently located at

Wanted: ROYAL ALBERT CHINA, all patterns, Old Country Roses etc. Call: (604)308-7267

MISC. WANTED

TRUCKS & VANS

3046 Clearbrook Road

MISSION, 2 bdrm brand new bsmt suite. March 1. NS/NP. $875/m incl partial utils. 604-615-7006

625

Residential, Commercial & Institutional

â&#x153;Ś Senior Discount â&#x153;Ś Resident Managers â&#x153;Ś Sorry No Pets

ABBOTSFORD 2184 McKenzie Rd 2 Bdrm apt. $800/mo. No pets. Call: 778-929-5634.

563

851

2001 Mitsubishi 3T ďŹ&#x201A;atdeck truck, new tires, brakes, battery, runs well, 420K. Inspected until Sept / 2016. $8000 obo. (604)702-8412

MISSION

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. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Everything Must Go! Tools, Garden, Sports, Household & Furniture. Too much to list!!

MISC. FOR SALE

845 The Scrapper

Apartments

TONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Painting

560

TRANSPORTATION

1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Fri. Feb. 19th - 9am - 7pm Sat. Feb. 20th & Sun. Feb. 21st - 9am - 5pm

FAMILY MAN w/truck for yard & home clean-ups, odd jobs, scrap removal. Free est. 604-820-2383

Call : MikeTues. - Sat. Between 9:00a.m. 4:30p.m. to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca

meadowood@ paciďŹ cquorum.com

Friday February 19th & Saturday February 20th

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

$1100 per month Utilities not Included

or Email

Store Wide 50% OFF

Specializing in Interior Repaints CALL 604-832-9898

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack

MEADOWOOD

LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECOND CHANCE THRIFT STORE

M R PAINTING

Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pet- Friendlyâ&#x20AC;?

Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696

TOWNHOUSES

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels

ABBOTSFORD

Matsqui Village

Seniors Gigantic Moving Sale 2216 Mountain Drive Abbotsford

752

Call 604-852-7350 New SRI Manufactured homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. PARK SPACES AVAILABLE REPOSSESSIONS 1974-2010 www.glenbrookhomes.net Chuck 604-830-1960 Trades. Financing. Permits.

Corner of Harris & Riverside

551

APARTMENT/CONDO

Bach., 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, & 3 Bdrm Bedroom Avail. SENIORS DISCOUNTS Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & CertiďŹ ed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

5486 Riverside Street

#7 ~ 31550 S. Fraser Way Across from Mandarin Garden (REGULAR) STORE HOURS Mon. to Sat. 9:30 ~ 4:30 pm COME AND VISIT US!! All proceeds go to Woman in Life Recovery Home (Abbotsford)

POLARBEARPAINTING.COM Paint 3 rooms walls only for $299. Cel: 604-866-6706

706

RENTALS

Great View Available Now!

UNDER $300

INSTEAD OF CRUTCHES, heavy duty KNEE SCOOTER for sale. $250. obo. Call 604-826-0719

542

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD

A & D TREE SERVICES Tree Removal, Brush Chipping, Stump Grinding, Hedge Trimming Pruning ~ Arborist Facilities. Fully Insured. 604-226-6514

#1 PET SOURCE

PLUMBING

524

TREE SERVICES

604-776-DOWN www.downrightďŹ&#x201A;oors.ca

604 - 720 - 2009

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD *CLEAN ROOMS* Bsmt rooms $425. Main ďŹ&#x201A;oor rooms $450 incl utils & lndry 604-854-1000

747

RV PADS RV Sites $355/mo.

Sewer, water, hot showers incl. Electricity, metered. Heated washrooms, ldry, 20-25 min E. of Mission Hwy #7. Walking distance to local general store, near post ofďŹ ce, gas LCB outlets etc. 604-826-2741.

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2011 Toyota Corolla VIN 2T1BU4EE5BC623566 Debtor Iqbal Kular Amount Owing $3521.13 2008 Dodge Caliber VIN 1B3HB48B48D725729 Debtor Nigel Hopper Amount Owing $3468.24 WITNESSES WANTED If you have any information about a Motor Vehicle Accident on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 11:50PM in Abbotsford, BC, involving a 2009 Black Honda Civic and a Semi-Truck, westbound on Highway 1 near Mt. Lehman exit, please contact: David Wallin at 604-891-7211 or Ashley Rempel at 604-4433483 ASAP - Whitelaw Twining Law Corp

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Clean and well-kept living environment Tenant parking On site laundry Live in site manager

Ask about our

ROOM SPECIAL

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

Call Ray 604.768.5361 www.capilanopropertymanagement.com

BOTSFORD

in the

Fraser Valley!

BEER FRIDGE

COLDEST

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We are here for you every day including holidays!

No need to check what day it is

9am to 11pm

CAPTAIN MORGAN

CAROLANS

1948 $ 2998 BRUGAL RUM 750ml

1998 $ 2648

$ 48

3398 $ 1998

Not Available at Gov¼t Liquor Stores!

WINTER MIXER 12pk p btls

1748 $ 2988

17 $ 2698 $

24pk cans

TO BE PERFECTLY FRANK - YOU FOUND IT FOR LESS... EVERY DAY!

30pk cans

604.864-8808

604.864.8860 (adjacent to Dollarama)

604.853.6253 (formerly Mt. Lehman Liquor Store)

(down from Ocean Park Pizza, next to Domino’s Pizza)

102 - 2618 MCMILLAN ROAD

1 - 34252 MARSHALL ROAD

2998 $

18pk btls

CORONA BEER

1648 $

15pk cans

HELL'S GATE BEER CARIBOO GENUINE

1798 $ 48 1 $

500ml can

GUINNESS PUB DRAUGHT 8pk cans SMITHWICKS IRISH ALE

$ 48

6pk cans

SELECT VARIETIES

PALM BAY COOLERS OKANAGAN CIDERS

1388 $ 1398 $

750ml

RED / WHITE

APOTHIC WINE

1298 $

750ml

RED AND WHITE

DIABOLICA VQA WINE

$ 98

750ml

RED & WHITE BAREFOOT PINK MOSCATO

UNRESERVED WINE

$ 98

750ml

SAUV BLANC / MERLOT

SAWMILL CREEK

$ 98

750ml

OBIQWA CABERNET

1998 $ 2198 $

WED FEB 17

THURS FEB 18

FRI FEB 19

SAT FEB 20

SUN FEB 21

MON FEB 22

TUE FEB 23

WED FEB 24

OPEN 9AM - 11PM EVERY DAY! PRICES VALID DURING THE FOLLOWING DATES 8 DAYS A WEEK!

PRICES EXCLUDE GOV’T TAXES & DEPOSIT. CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

NOT AVAILABLE AT GOV’T LIQUOR STORES!

Only $ 06 per tin

3198 $

GLENN MOUNTAIN

Buy Big, Save Big!

Only $ 24 per tin

37 $

BUDWEISER SLEEK KOKANEE SLEEK $

MARSHALL/RIVERSIDE

COORS LIGHT - USING WATER FROM THE MAJESTIC ROCKIES.

30pk cans

BUDWEISER BEER

M115-3122 MT. LEHMAN ROAD

Canadian is a classic lager.

31 $

24pk cans

COORS O LIGHT BEER 24pk cans

CANADIAN BEER

HIGHSTREET MALL

17 $ 2248 $

12pk btls

OLD MILWAUKEE MILLER LITE OLD MILWAUKEE LITE 12pk btls 15pk cans MODELO BEER

12pk btls

ea.

RUBY RED IN COLOR WITH A FRAGRANT BOUQUET

$ 48

1 Litre

MERLOT

DONINI WINE

1388 $

750ml

ROSSO / BIANCO

ROSCATO

2148 $ 3198 $

750ml 1.14L

FORTY CREEK RYE

3148 $ 3098 $

750ml

FRANK MATCHES ALL ADVERTISED COMPETITORS PRICES EVERY DAY F

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off

ALL CRAFT BEER

$ 48

24pk canss

15pk cans

ea.

OVER 80 YEARS OF FAMILY WINE MAKING.

HEINIKEN BEER

1648 $

BUD LIGHT GHHT

$ 48

$ 88

STELLA ARTOIS

$ 98

HURRY IN, ONE TIME BUY

750ml

SAUV BLANC / CHARD 750ml

PINOT NIOIR

OYSTER BAY

SONORA RANCH

750ml

WHITE ZINFANDEL

GALLO WINE

2048 $ 3098 $

BUSCH BEER

SAUV BLANC / SHIRAZ

Cheers...

Our Crew and myself hope we can be of service and fulAll your entertaining necessities. May the week ahead be “the best” & we will chat soon!!

PAINTED TURTLE

750ml

2988

BUY BIG BI G, SAVE BIG !

Buy 2 or more & pay

750ml 1.14L

ALBERTA PREMIUM RYE

3998 $ 4998 $

1.75L

JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY 1.14L WISER'S RYE

2598 $ 5298 $

1.14L

Abbotsford News

1648 $ 2048

STANLEY PARK

4pk cans (473ml)

GROWERS HONEY CRISP APPLE 15pk cans

KEYSTONE BEER

It doesn¼t ¼ get much smoother than this

3598 $ 4698 $ 88

750ml

Apple fruit and buttery oak flavors

JOHNNIE WALKER

RED LABEL 1.14L

7 $ 1098

JOHNNIE WALKER

3088

AT THE GREAT PRICE OF

CROWN ROYAL 1.14L

This week’s feature is the ever popular ar

As well don’t forget this is LEAP YEAR... which allows one more day of celebrating responsibly. So organize your events without haste.

BLACK LABEL 750ml

$ 98 ea.

$ 48 ea.

750ML

WHITE

NAKED GRAPE MERLOT & SAUV BLANC

22 $

PELLER ESTATES

750ml

BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY

4848 $ 4988 $

1.75L

SPICED RUM

CAPTAIN MORGAN

SUPERIOR RUM

BACARDI WHITE

RED VELVET

CUPCAKE

SHIRAZ

HARDY'S WINE

7588

Full Case (12) + Dep.

BUY BIG, SAVE BIG!

750ml

SHIRAZ / PINOT GRIGIO

BODACIOUS WINE

750ml

IRISH CREME

Greetings Everyone! Welcome to another Eight Great Days of Savings at your Abbotsford Owned & Operated Liquor For Less.com store.

FRANK'S FEATURES

750ml 1.75L

Abbotsford News

SAILOR JERRY SPICED RUM SPICED RUM 1.14L

TANQUERAY GIN

BANFF ICE VODKA 750ml

4798 $ 4998

1.14L

VODKA

CROWN ROYAL BLACK WISER'S DELUXE RYE WISER'S HOPPED CROWN ROYAL RYE CANADIAN CLUB RYE WISER'S DELUXE RYE

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

750ml 1.14L

1.75L

RUSSIAN STANDARD SOBIESKI VODKA ABSOLUT VODKA STOLICHNAYA

1988 $ 4848 $

750ml 1.75L

SMIRNOFF VODKA

+ BELOW GOV’T PRICE + BELOW GOV’T PRICE + BELOW GOV’T PRICE + BELOW GOV’T PRICE +

Abbotsford Owned & Operated

100%

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Abbotsford’s Favorite and only Liquor Stores offering unbeatable savings days a week!

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DROP BY FOR A TEST DRIVE.

2016 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT

LEASE FOR ONLY

369

PER MONTH

WITH

24 MONTH LEASE

1500

DOWN

• Military Grade Aluminum Body, 3.5L TIVCT FFV Engine, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors, SYNC Voice Activated Bluetooth, Cruise Control • 17" Aluminum Wheels, Remote Keyless Entry, Passive Anti Theft System • P245 All Season Tires, Air Conditioning, Sirius Satellite/XM Radio w/6 Month Prepaid • Halogen Headlamps, Fog Lamps, Chrome Bumpers, 40/20/40 Saets W/Full Size Rear Seats

2015 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK SE

2016 FORD ESCAPE 4WD

INCLUDES 2.0L I4 GDI ENGINE, 6 SPD AUTO, AIR AND MORE. #FL377602

MSRP

22,314 – $4,098 – $750

MSRP

MSA DISCOUNT WINTER BONUS CASH

SALE PRICE

WINTER BONUS CASH

SALE PRICE

0% FINANCING OR LEASE

28,689 – $1,209 – $750

MSA DISCOUNT

$17,466 PLUS GET

INCLUDES 1.6L GDI ECOBOOST, 6 SPEED AUTO, AIR AND MORE. #GUB49415

$26,730 PLUS GET

0% FINANCING OR LEASE

FINAL 2015 F-150 CLEAROUT... ONLY 22 LEFT! 2015 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 XLT/XTR

5.0L V8, 6-SPEED AUTO, SYNC, TRAILER TOW PACKAGE, REAR CAMERA, FORD BOXLINER, 301A, AIR, REAR DEFROSTER, 18” CHROME LIKE WHEELS & MORE. #F17069

49,799 MSA DISCOUNT – $12,873 WINTER BONUS CASH – $750 MSRP

SALE PRICE

$36,176

Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer and availability. Offers only valid at MSA Ford Sales. Retail offers may be canceled or changed at any time without notice. Limit one (1) incentive redemption per Eligible Model sale. Some offers are not rain-checkable. All prices are plus taxes and fees. See dealer for complete details for all advertised offers. All offers good on in-stock MSA Ford Sales vehicles only. All offers subject to prior sale. All available Ford incentives, Holiday Bonus Cash, Ford Loyalty/Conquest, MSA Finance cash, Non finance cash, Non stackable Cash, and rebates/credits/allowances/rates have been used in advertised prices. Some rebates and credit may be taxable. Financing/Leasing on approved consumer or business credit. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment or may not be exactly as shown. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof, subject to incentive rules and eligibility. Winter Bonus Cash on available on select 2015 and 2016 in stock vehicles. Some incentives may not be combinable or offered with other incentives. Our advertised prices include Freight, and P.D.I., Add dealer documentation and registration fees of $420, and applicable taxes and fees. Lease Offer Total Paid (including taxes) is$12,012.16. Lease end value is $27,929.00 plus applicable taxes. First payment, taxes and some mandatory fees due at delivery. Lease LAPR is 4.99% for 24 months. Ford Credit 0% or low APR Financing not compatible with Ford non-stackable cash, MSA finance cash, Ford or MSA lease offers or MSA Discounts or bonuses. All prices do not include any added equipment or options that may have been installed by dealer. All offers expire Feb. 20th at 5:00 pm (PST).

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604.856.9000 www.msaford.com

604.853.2293 MISSION

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall DL#31215

MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm | FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm | SUNDAY • CLOSED