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B&E ‘artist’ tears roof off bike shop By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Members of Aldergrove’s Studio One Dance Centre perform in the Group Contemporary category (age 13) at the Surrey Festival of Dance on April 3 at the Surrey Arts Centre. The festival continues until April 28.
Another leak found in water main By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
There has been another leak found in the new multi-million dollar water main extension from Metro Vancouver to Aldergrove. “The contractor has recently confirmed that a leak has now been detected at a pipe joint around 246 Street,” said councillor Bob Long this week. The contractor is now in the process of draining the system to be able to undertake the necessary repairs. “The cause of leak is unknown at this time, but investigation is underway, in collaboration with the consultants, contractors and pipe manufacturer. All of those parties will be present for the repair currently scheduled for early next week,” said Long. The water main extension is the single largest infrastructure project ever under-
taken by the Township of Langley, at a cost of $12 million. The new water main serves Murrayville, east Langley, Gloucester Industrial Estates as well as Aldergrove. The water main was to have been operational by this spring but has been delayed by the need for repair to a couple of serious leaks found in the system during tests. The costs of those repairs have been borne by the contractors and pipe suppliers, so far. Aldergrove and Gloucester is currently served by eight Township-owned water wells, and due to a declining water table, particularly in the dry summer months, there are severe water use restrictions required at times in Aldergrove. Once the new water main is operational, the Metro Vancouver water will be blended with the Aldergrove well water for provision to local water users.
This will ensure reliable supplies of water to the community as well as keep costs down as the Metro Vancouver water will be metered and paid for based on usage. This will also result in Aldergrove having the same water restrictions as the rest of Metro Vancouver, and Aldergrove will not have the severe stage 3 restrictions it has endured in recent summers unless those restrictions are also required in the rest of Metro Vancouver. The reliable water supply will also enable new residential development in Aldergrove, which has been hampered by capacity of water and sanitary sewer service. A new, multi-million dollar sewer main from Aldergrove and Gloucester to Metro Vancouver’s treatment plants was completed a couple years ago and is now operational.
Imagine coming to your work or home and discovering that someone had ripped off part of your roof in an attempt to gain entry. This is what Heath McKenzie found when he came to work at his Cranky’s Bike Shop on Monday morning. About 150 square feet of asphalt roofing and shiplap sheathing had been torn off the shop’s roof in two places, on the front of the old wood frame building facing 272 Street, in the 2900block of the busy, mostly-commercial retail street. The would-be B&E artist failed to gain entry for all his work that night. In the early hours of Monday morning residential neighbours were awakened by the sounds of dogs barking and wood cracking and splintering. Neighbours investigated and found a man trying to break into Cranky’s Bike Shop by removing a large portion of the roof. However, what initially baffled McKenzie is that he was told that police, acting on complaints from the neighbour about the noise, had Damage to Cranky’s Bike Shop apprehended the suspect in roof has since been repaired. the act of breaking in, yet he returned twice to carry on with the dismantling of the roof until 7 a.m., at which point he apparently gave up. “The suspect is known to police,” added McKenzie, who has now spoken directly to the police officer who was on the scene that night. The officer came back on duty Friday and explained what he had witnessed to McKenzie. Acting on the original call the officer found the man on the roof, who claimed to be helping a raccoon get down. The officer told him he had to get down and took him into custody but as there was no visible damage and commercial trespass is a bylaw offence, he was let go. When the officer was called the second time the man leapt off the roof and fled on foot. The officer then was called to a case in Langley city and was unable to respond to complaints about the man returning to Cranky’s roof. It was this time that the most serious damage was done to the roof. Police told McKenzie that the suspect is a homeless man with substance abuse issues who has been occupying the ATM lobbies of the local banks and credit union. “They hope to charge him with mischief and thereby get a mandatory psychiatric assessment, and hopefully a positive solution,” said McKenzie. McKenzie and his friends have restored the roof.
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A frustrated south Aldergrove resident has installed this sign on the front of his 24 Avenue acreage between 248 and 256 Streets, after his family and several others have been hit by night-time thieves. Items such as generators, utility trailers, tractors and even the front gates of residences have been stolen in recent weeks from several dozen homes in this neighbourhood. The suspect is believed to have pushed or dragged the goods to the street and then transported it away by truck. Residents are aiming to have a public meeting with Langley RCMP regarding measures to combat this rash of thefts.
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Langley RCMP has recently received several reports of ‘cat burglaries’ in the Langley area. A cat burglary is defined as in incident in which a suspect breaks into a residence or into an attached residential garage overnight while people are at home asleep and is primarily undetected by the occupant of the home. The suspect in a March 30 incident was arrested shortly after the break-in trying to steal a television. He managed to flee the property with wallets and cash. He gained access to the residence through an insecure back door. A second break-in took place on April 1 when the suspect entered through the garage using the garage door opener left in a vehicle parked outside. The culprit stole a Rolex watch, a wallet and keys to a vehicle. Corporal Holly Largy, spokesperson for Langley RCMP, said, “With the warmer weather upon us, many will choose to leave doors and windows open to welcome the fresh air and sunshine. Please remember to consider security as well. It’s easy to forget windows have been left open
as you head to bed and unfortunately, this gives the criminal an opportunity. Make sure you do one last pass around the house in the evening to make sure all the possible entrance points have been properly secured. “Ideally, we would like to avoid this situation altogether. You wouldn’t normally leave your house key in your vehicle, and the door opener is practically a key to the palace. Please consider removing the opener from your vehicle each day, particularly when you are parking outside. “The second thing to remember is to lock your inner garage door so criminals aren’t able to access your home or family. Two small things can make such a difference.” Another consideration is that many people are starting their spring cleanups and have ladders around the house for window washing and the like. Remember, the ladder offers the culprits a key to your upper floors. Where you may have thought the windows were not a risk because they are second floor, they are now wide open for criminals with your offered “staircase.”
Protesters picket planned pool By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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The Explosives Disposal Unit was called in to check out a suspicious duffle bag left on a bench in front of a business in the Gloucester business district early Tuesday morning, March 29. The duffel bag was discovered just before 5:30 a.m. in the 27000 block of Gloucester Way. The placement of the bag led to someone calling the Langley RCMP. Police set up a perimeter to ensure the safety of people in the area while the Explosives Disposal Unit looked into the bag. There was nothing of KURT LANGMANN PHOTO concern found inside, conProtest organizer Cathy Dunn and her sons collected petition signatures firmed Cpl. Holly Largy, Saturday calling for a larger indoor swimming pool. and police left the area.
Over the course of three hours protesters rallied outside the Fraser Highway location of the planned Aldergrove Recreation Centre Saturday. They unfurled a huge banner that called on Township council to build a larger multi-purpose aquatic centre instead of the outdoor facilities currently under construction. They gathered petition names as well, in their quest to have the project redesigned. Spokesperson Cathy Dunn said the planned 25-metre lane pool is too limited in its uses, and needs a deep end and a shallow end so that swim-
mers can jump in the deep end and the handicapped and infants can walk in the shallow end. She also says the larger pool needs to be enclosed. “Aldergrove needs something more inclusive, and our fear is that this won’t attract the numbers and so the Township will pull back on life guards and shut it down in the winter months,” said Dunn. “I’ve lived here for 20 years and have been frustrated by the lack of amenities here. I think it’s wonderful that the other stuff (ice arena, community rooms etc.) has been incorporated into the plan, but an outdoor pool 365 days a year is not feasible.” Protest organizer Alice
Swenson said the support shown by passersby, “validates what we have been saying: the community needs a swimming facility that is open 12 months of the year.” “We are not a destination resort,” she added in reference to the outdoor waterslides and other aquatic play areas that will be built. Township mayor Jack Froese was out of town at a conference and unavailable for comment. However, deputy mayor Bob Long told The Star that the Township will “forge ahead with the current plan,” which was unanimously approved by council in a June 2015 vote. “We can’t change it now.”
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Friday April 15th 7 pm Masonic Hall 2626 W. Maplewood Ave., Bellingham After years of being tied up, the inventories of 3 Bar saddle shop is available for immediate liquidation. To be sold by auction to highest bidder without reserve. A complete inventory of western saddles and horse equipment to be sold at public auction. Nothing held back, you bid, you set the price. We are liquidating a very nice collection of high end top quality saddlery including: 60 top quality saddles including: Roping, Wade, Full Silver Show Saddles, Pleasure Saddles, Pony, Barrel, Australian, Over 100: wool saddle blankets, memory core pads , 100% wool saddle pads , gel core saddle pads and many other style saddle pads.Lots of Leather goods of all kinds; USA bridles , breast collars,and halters, Harness and silver spurs Murphy Auctions WA lic # 1974. Doors open 6pm. All credit cards and ATM accepted.
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Aldergrove Legion #265 President Doug Hadley presented Aldergrove Rotary Club President Bev Dornan with a cash donation for six Starfish food backpacks for the next year, at Rotary’s April 1 meeting. The Starfish pack fundraising campaign thermometer is tracking Rotary’s goal of 50 packs for the 2016/2017 school year. Aldergrove Rotary has already raised funding for the Starfish program for the current school year, purchasing 50 food backpacks every weekend for 50 youths at Aldergrove schools: 20 each at Parkside and Shortreed elementary schools and 10 at Betty Gilbert middle school. The Starfish backpacks provide youths with food for weekends when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available. Each backpack costs about $600 per year to supply.
‘Extra’ food bank donations set B.C. record By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
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Aldergrove Extra Foods totaled $1,753.87, not including food donations. This was the highest cash amount raised at B.C. Extra Foods stores. “We are one of the smallest Extra Foods stores in B.C., and even though the economy is not too great Aldergrove really stepped
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has agreed to take over the captive breeding operations, previSpring is definitely in the air ously run by Peter Karsten at his and what do you think of when private facility on Denman. spring arrives? Most people think Since the fall the zoo in of warmer weather, trees and Aldergrove has established some flowers blooming, birds chirping, food and plant gardens, and are and yes, butterflies too! currently getting the conservaUnfortunately, not all but- tion area ready for the arrival of terflies are as common as they the butterfly larvae in early April. used to be. Taylor’s A conservation Checkerspot butintern has also been terfly (TCB) used to hired to assist with be quite common in the conservation Garry Oak, Comox project and will be Valley and Hornby focused on the butIsland in British terflies all throughout Columbia, down to the summer. the Willamette Valley The Taylor’s in Oregon. Checkerspot T a y l o r ’ s Butterfly Recovery Checkerspot butterfly Project has been Taylor’s Checkerspot is an endangered speongoing for more caterpillar. cies in Canada. than ten years and These eye-catching little more recently the captive rearing orange and black butterflies have component has started with help disappeared from all but 15 loca- from local volunteers, seasonal tions in the world. Currently, the staff and funding provided by only known breeding sites for Wildlife Preservation Canada. Taylor’s Checkerspot butterflies Learn more about the great in Canada are on Denman Island conservation efforts from the near Comox, and even that pop- Taylor’s Checkerspot Butterfly ulation has dwindled in recent Recovery Project and all the years. collaborators working together The Greater Vancouver Zoo is on its continued success: visit part of the Taylor’s Checkerspot http://www.goert.ca/activities/ Butterfly Recovery Project and taylors-checkerspot/.
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Editor: I wanted to voice my concern about the petition being signed about the indoor pool. I understand a lot of people in this community must want an indoor pool to have a rally to go on. However, we haven’t heard of the passive people who might want the outdoor pool with picnic area. Having moved to Aldergrove two years ago and wanting to start my family here I would like to see more outdoor activities for my children and niece. To create an indoor pool it would promote children to be inside on hot days. Not only that but the only outdoor pool around is the already over-crowded, outdated and small Al Anderson pool in Brookswood, which is a good five or more minutes away from W.C. Blair pool (a decent sized indoor pool in Murrayville, only 10 minutes away) or we have Walnut Grove pool, which is a massive indoor pool that also is not very far away, not to mention the indoor pools in Abbotsford. The real thing that will update my community is difference! We need an outdoor pool, it’s a community with small families. We need the outdoor family activities. Justine Ehrenholz, Aldergrove
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Aldergrove Star where he appears regularly as The 88th annual Bradner the Saturday morning gardenFlower Show returns to the ing expert. Fitzmaurice will be on hand historic Bradner Hall next at 1 p.m. just outside the doors weekend, April 8-10. The Bradner Flower Show in the “Speaker’s Corner” to was started in 1928 by area answer all of your gardening pioneer Fenwick Fatkin as questions. At 2 p.m. he will a venue for local growers to preside over the opening cershowcase their daffodils, and emonies for the show, where Bradner has become famous there will be a performance as the “Daffodil Capital of by the much loved Bradner Elementary Hand Bell Choir. Canada.” Other special guests A small rural hamlet with throughout the a wonderful sense weekend include of community; the Bert the Mole show is produced Man, Chris Bodnar by the Bradner of Glen Valley Community Club, Organic Farm, a longstanding serChef Pamela E, and vice organization demonstrations operated on a purefrom local winerly volunteer basis. ies Singletree and Fenwick’s famCampbell’s Gold. ily is involved in the Peter Fitzmaurice In addition to show to this day, will open the Bradner the hundreds of with granddaughter Floewer Show. varieties of daffodils Pauline serving as co-chair of the show. Each year that local growers present each several thousand people arrive year, there will be plant sales, to take in the displays and crafts, and lots of food. On Saturday and Sunday activities at the show. Organizers are planning an there will be additional disevent that is interesting, infor- plays in the Bradner School gym that will include Gerry mative and most of all, fun. On Friday, April 8, Peter Powers of the Central Valley Fitzmaurice will be spe- Naturalists, who has an amazcial guest to open the show. ing birds of prey display, the Fitzmaurice is a vice president Langley Spinners and Weavers at GardenWorks, and, you may and too many more to list. In keeping with the show’s have seen him on Global TV
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The walls, tables and floors of the Bradner Hall will be adorned with hundreds of varieties of daffodils, tulips and many other flowers this weekend for the 88th annual Flower Show. “Jazz Up Your Garden” theme, thing spectacular from this full day of family fun. there will be several musical innovative and creative group For more information visit performances by such local of experts. You will not want to Facebook.com/BradnerHall, artists as Ryan McAllister, the miss seeing what they come up bradnerflowershow@gmail. always lively Circle of Friends with. com or call 604-856-8441. The show dates are April Band and West Coast Fiddlers. This event is a commuAs an added feature, this 8, 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to nity fundraiser. In addition, year’s show will be decorat- 5 p.m. each day at Bradner all proceeds from cut flowers ed by the floral designers at Hall, 5305 Bradner Rd., in will be donated to Abbotsford Simply Perfect Flowers, and Abbotsford. Admission is still Regional Hospital & Cancer organizers are expecting some- only $2; a true bargain for a Centre.
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Several le availab For more than 40 years guitaris-singer Bill Henderson (left) has led the best-selling rock band Chilliwack. Chilliwack performs at the Aldergrove Fair Days on Saturday, July 16, along with Eruption, a Van Halen tribute band.
Aldergrove - good for families, good for business By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Aldergrove is one of the oldest communities in the Fraser Valley, established by the pioneering Jackman and Shortreed families more than a century ago. Named after the numerous alder trees that grow here, Aldergrove straddles the border of Langley Township and Abbotsford City. Family homes and condos are always in high demand in Aldergrove due to the affordable prices and the wide range of preowned and newly built residences in the suburban and rural areas of Aldergrove. It is a preferred area for families, with four elementary schools, a middle school and high school, and many amenities and activities offered by both government and private businesses. There are a number of private studios teaching everything from dance to martial arts, and there are pre-schools and day cares to choose from too. There are many retailers here, offering everything from groceries to apparel to automotive services, and there are transit links with buses connect-
ing Aldergrove to Abbotsford and Langley, and beyond. Aldergrove Community Arena is home to the strong Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association, Aldergrove Skating Club and the Aldergrove Kodiaks Junior B Hockey team, as well as Valley Ball Hockey in the summer months. Aldergrove Community Outdoor Pool is located at Philip Jackman Park, alongside soccer and baseball fields, all of which are very popular during the summer months. Both the ice arena and swimming pool will be replaced in May of 2018 with a new Aldergrove Recreation Centre at 27032 Fraser Highway. Construction work on this $26 million Langley Township project is currently underway, and along with a covered outdoor pool, it will feature a two-level 550seat arena, fitness centre, indoor walking track, and multipurpose rooms. The outdoor water park will include waterslides, tidal pool, current channel, a children’s’ aqua structure, playground, and picnic area. Aldergrove Athletic Park is literally the envy of the Fraser Valley,
providing year-round access to sports fields for both Aldergrove Youth and United Adult Soccer clubs, Aldergrove Minor Baseball, as well as a bike track and skateboarding amenities, and Community Garden plots. The Kinsmen Community Centre and Aldergrove Library are located on 29 Avenue, next to the high school and athletic park. Aldergrove is also home to the Greater Vancouver Zoological Centre, Aldergrove Regional Park, West Creek Wetlands and trails such as the South Langley Regional Trail which links Aldergrove and Campbell Valley regional parks. Aldergrove Fair Days, now in its 104th year, celebrates community and agriculture on the third weekend in July. The fair in the parklands next to the high school hosts a car show and shine, crafts, a chili cook off, amusement rides and attractions, main stage performers, vendors and much more. In addition, the Fair Days Society and Aldergrove Elks cohost a children’s Christmas Party and Parade, which attracts hundreds of happy families to the downtown core.
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Bus service is coming to Willoughby. TransLink is creating a new bus route along 208 Street that will connect residents from the Carvolth Exchange Park and Ride to Langley Centre. Implementation of the new service was announced as part of TransLink’s 2015 Transit Network Review, which was released March 30. TransLink is currently working to confirm when the new route will be implemented. “We are thrilled to see a bus route being added to the 208 Street corridor,” said Township of Langley Mayor Jack Froese. “Willoughby is the fastest growing area of our community and this is a much-needed service that we have been working towards for some time.” TransLink regularly surveys the
public to identify where tweaks may be required to enhance transit service, and last fall, the transportation authority held its largest consultation ever. The public was asked for feedback on 85 service changes proposed across Metro Vancouver and TransLink received 12,000 survey responses. Of those who participated, 81 per cent supported expanding transit service to 208 Street, noting it will give them direct access to transit, rather than having to drive to the Carvolth Exchange. Through the service update, the 595 bus will be rerouted to 208 Street instead of 200 Street, where there is low ridership. As the 501 bus will continue to accommodate customers who travel along 200 Street, more customers overall can be served.
“We heard Langley residents loud and clear,” said Tim Savoie, TransLink’s VP of Transportation Planning and Policy. “We’re glad to be able to introduce new transit service in this area to meet the needs of this rapidly growing community.” As a member of the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, which was unable to secure necessary public support for its proposed Transportation Vision in a 2015 plebiscite, Froese knows that many people want and need more transit solutions and are frustrated by the lack of options. TransLink will also be making adjustments to the Brookswood – Langley Centre and Walnut Grove – Lougheed routes, as determined through the Transit Network Review.
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Minor Baseball Winds Up For New Season
Members of the 346-strong Aldergrove Minor Baseball Association sing O Canada at the season opening ceremonies Saturday morning at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
Baseball season opens in sun By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
COPY The new season for the Aldergrove Minor Baseball club opened with a grand ceremony in the sun, Saturday morning at Aldergrove Athletic Park. AMBA president Lyall Sharman and Township deputy mayor Bob
Long shared their comments and thanks to the many volunteers who make the club work. Long made the first pitch at the opening of the Aldergrove Minor Baseball Association’s season on Saturday morning, and Tadpole player Carmine Scarpino presented the ball to Long after made the catch.
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With a signed roster of 346 players — one more than last year — the AMBA boasts over 25 teams for ages four to 24. The club has had a junior men’s division for the past seven years, for the older players. For more information see the Aldergrove Minor Baseball website.
Amy Potomak signs with Steelers Aldergrove Star
Aldergrove’s Amy Potomak is set to skate with the Pacific Steelers. The 16-year-old is joining the Steelers for the 2016/17 Junior Women’s Hockey League season. The 10-team league has five Canadian teams and five U.S. teams, with the Steelers based out of Richmond. The league is considered one of the top under-19 female hockey leagues in the world and entering its 10th year, the JWHL has moved 525 players on to the university level. “I have been coaching female hockey for 20 years and there are very few players I have come across that have Amy’s creativity, vision and ability to score,” said Steelers coach Jeff Eaton. “She is a special athlete who is going to to do amazing things in the game.”
Eaton has coached both at the under-18 national chamPotomak and her older sister Sarah, pionships in 2015, earning the as well as older brothers Devin and tournament’s most valuable player Brandon in the past. award. She also helped “I have worked Canada to a silver with Jeff in the past medal at the 2016 and have faith in him IIHF women’s world as a coach and perchampionships. son,” Amy Potomak Potomak still has said. one year of high school “Jeff is very dediremaining, but she cated and motivated. has already verbally He has always mancommitted to joining aged to make me a her older sister Sarah better, smarter and at the University of more skilled player.” Minnesota for the Potomak played 2017/18 season. for the Pursuit of Sarah Potomak Excellence program helped Minnesota win this past season, registhe NCAA national tering 28 goals and 45 championship on Amy Potomak points in 30 games. March 20, earning the The five-foot-eight, 148-pound tournament’s most outstanding centre also captained Team B.C. player award.
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Aldergrove’s U17 Girls Vipers’s Taylor Maher kicks it up in a 4-2 win over Vancouver FC Sunday and they now advance to the Coastal Cup April 30 and May 1. Champions from the Coastal Cup, to be held in Aldergrove again this year, will move on to the Provincial Championships later in the summer.
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Hockey pro Arsene gets back to smalltown roots Aldergrove Star
For 13 hours, Dean Arsene sat in Buffalo’s Marine Midland Arena in June of 1998 and waited for his name to be called at theNHL Entry Draft. Rated 104th heading into the draft, the Abbotsford defenceman saw 258 other players make their NHL dreams come true. Arsene was never selected that day, a moment that still stings to this day. “I sat there with my agent, my dad and his friend and it was quite disappointing,” he said. “That was probably the low point for me.” But he didn’t let that stop him. He finished his junior hockey career with the Kootenay Ice, winning the Western Hockey League championship in the year 2000, and began carving a career in the pro ranks. Arsene earned two Calder Cups and suited up for over 600 games in the American Hockey League, and also played 13 games with the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. The long and winding journey for Arsene in the world of hockey ended in 2014, but his legacy will now live on in the
Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame. Arsene is one of two inductees in this year’s class, an honour he said he cherishes. “I wasn’t expecting it, to be quite honest,” he said. “It’s pretty cool; it’s your hometown so to be recognized like that is really special. Having my family there as well should make it a great event.” Being enshrined in the ASHOF is a far cry from his early days learning the game in Aldergrove. Arsene spent the majority of his minor hockey career in Aldergrove, before joining the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association for his final Bantam year. He said he still has a strong bond with teammates from that time. “Some of my best friends to this day were a part of that team,” he said. Draft disappointment also occurred for Arsene as a 16-year-old, as he was not selected in the Western Hockey League’s Bantam draft. He was listed by the Regina Pats, and made the team after impressing team officials during training camp. Arsene said the move from B.C. to Saskatchewan was a bit
Dean Arsene started out in Aldergrove Minor Hockey and went on to play for the Edmonton Oilers. of an adjustment, but After his junior career it was made easier by a was done, Arsene signed great billet family. He with the Charlotte spent two years in Regina Checkers, an affiliate of before being dealt to the the New York Rangers Edmonton Ice during the in the EastCoast Hockey 1997-98 season. League. He worked his The Edmonton Ice way up to the Rangers’ moved to Cranbrook for AHL affiliate in Hartford the 1998-99 season, and the next year and began a the following year was the strong career in the AHL. Ice’s run to the Memorial He eventually spent Cup. The Ice finished sec- six seasons with the ond in their division, but Hershey Bears, winning took out their arch-rival the Calder Cup with the Calgary Hitmen en route club in 2006 and 2009. to winning the WHL He was also named capchampionship. tain of the club, and “Cranbrook, being earned the nickname a small community, we “The Mayor.” He became were kind of the small- a fan favourite in Hershey town blue-collar team,” for his community he said. “Calgary was the involvement and work big city and had a lot of ethic on the ice. flashy and skilled players. “By no means was I a We battled with them all skilled player but I think season long that year and they appreciated the were able to take them blue-collar way I played,” out,which felt great.” he said. “They treated me
Pucek retains top boxing standing Canadian Featherweight Champion Sarah Pucek fought a non-title fight in the very first pro fight to take place at the Coast Convention Centre, April 1. Pucek fought Stephanie Essensa from Red Deer, Alberta, a crafty southpaw whose only loss was to former world champion Lindsay Garbatt. The fight was fought very well with both fighters displaying good footwork trying to establish ring position. The fourth round changed when Essensa landed a solid straight left that was the best punch of the round. Pucek came
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ral Preservation and Keepsakes in Fort Langley, and Eunice Gaglardi and Carla Sieb, a mother and daughter team from Vancouver Island share their story of “What Doctor Couldn’t Do.” Reservations: Pat at 604-856-7513 or email dfolson@shaw.ca Bradner Flower Show - Friday through Sunday April 8-10, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily at Bradner Hall and School, 5305 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford. The 88th annual Bradner Flower Show features over 700 hundred varieties of daffodils known to Bradner. “Jazz Up Your Garden!” Fun for all ages, admission only $2. Abbotsford Women’s Connection - New Life Breakfast, Wed., April 13, 9:30 a.m. at Azalea Room, Garden Park Tower, 2825 Clearbrook Rd. Cost $14; featuring Tanya Lyn Werk discussing executor appointments, wills and questions about final needs, and speaker Donna Lamothe, our RSVP Executive Director, will share on “New Life.” Reservations: Joyce 604-792-8090 or Rose 604-852-8240 or abbyconnectreservations@gmail.com Delta Concert Band - Delta Concert Band musical director Jim Tempest will provide com-
Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale hosted by Fraser Valley Dahlia Society, Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Geo. Preston Rec Centre, 20699 - 42 Ave., Langley. Annual dahlia flower show to follow Sept. 17-18. Info: www. fraservalleydahliasociety.com Fort Langley Céilidh - Thursday, April 21, 7-9:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 9025 Glover Rd., Fort Langley. Enjoy traditional music, song and fun at a live community music event. $5 at the door, includes traditional Maritime lunch of tea biscuits and jam. Next Ceilidh will be May 26. Performers contact: Jack Williamson 604-888-7925 or jackwilliamson@telus.net Abbotsford After 5 Mother and Daughter Dinner - Monday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. at Ricky’s Restaurant, 32080 Marshall Rd. $21. Special feature is Rhonda-Lea Bastien from Empty Garden Flo-
mentary and lead more than 40 musicians through a presentation on the musical form of the march, Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at KPU Langley Campus Music Auditorium room 1270, 20901 Langley Bypass. All-ages, TALK members $20, non-members $30. A light lunch is included. Register by April 8: call 604-599-3077. DW Poppy Secondary School Car Show - Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 23752 - 52 Ave., Langley. Over 700 cars on display in our school back field thousands of spectators. This is a family friendly, all ages event. We are hoping to increase our spectators, cars, vendors, concession, 50/50, car show t-shirt sales and more. Preregistration for cars is $10, now open at school office from 7:45-3:15 Monday-Friday or online through www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: Marlene Yakabuski at 604-612-7645. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – a non profit weight loss support group. There is a meeting Monday night and Tuesday morning in Aldergrove. Info: Susan at 604-856-1138 or Lynda at 604856-8014. The Lonely - tribute to Roy Or-
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bison, Sunday, May 15 at the Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $42.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604-530-2211) and www. ticketweb.ca. Connect Now Aldergrove business networking group meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Aldergrove White Spot Restaurant, 3070 - 264 St. Reservations required. See website: https://www.connectnowbusinessnetwork.com/ events/#!event/2016/3/23/ connect-now-aldergrove Friday Night Dances - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live Bands. Come for fun, friendship and exercise to Abbotsford Social Activity Ass’n., 33889 Essendene St., Abbotsford. See website: abbysocialactivityassoc.com Abra Cadabra - tribute to ABBA, Thursday, May 19 at Cascades Casino Resort Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $39.50 (plus facility fee and service charges) at Casino Guest Services (604530-2211) and website www. ticketweb.ca. Income Tax Clinics – Do you need assistance with preparing
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BYLAW NO. 5163 PURPOSE:
Bylaw No. 5163 proposes to rezone properties from Rural Zone RU-1 to Residential Zone R-1A. The proposed rezoning would, among other items, eliminate the current provision that allows the construction of two (2) dwellings on each lot and the potential for further stratification in the area.
AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw Nos. 5163 and 5164 and relevant background material may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from April 1 to 11, both inclusive, at the Community Development Division Development Services counter, 2nd floor, Township of Langley Civic Facility, 20338 - 65 Avenue, or online at tol.ca/hearing.
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public programs and events 5th Annual Clean Up Langley Day
The Township of Langley Engineering Division will host an open house to present information on the traffic calming process and present traffic calming design options for 208A Street and 71A Avenue. Residents will be asked to fill out a questionnaire that will help the Township of Langley develop a preferred design option for traffic calming measures in this location.
Keep Langley beautiful by taking part in the fifth annual Clean Up Langley Day. In celebration of Earth Day, businesses, community groups, families, and individuals are joining forces to clean up our community. Participants can choose to work in a specific neighbourhood or park and all necessary supplies will be provided by the Township. Date: Saturday, April 23 Time: 9am - 2pm For details and to register, visit tol.ca/adopt, email adopt@tol.ca, or phone 604.532.7300.
Wednesday, April 13 5 - 8pm Richard Bulpitt Elementary School (Gym) 20965 – 77A Avenue
Property owners and residents are encouraged to attend the open house and have their say on the traffic calming process. Engineering Division 604.533.6006 negordon@tol.ca
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Community Development Division 604.533.6034
Traffic Calming Open House: 208A Street and 71A Avenue
Date: Time: Place: Address:
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AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws that are the subject of the hearing.
9810, 9820, 9830, 9840 and 9850 - 202 Street 9805, 9811, 9827, 9869, 9915 and 9921 - 203 Street 20227, 20243, 20247, 20251 and 20265 - 98 Avenue 20205, 20209, 20227, 20228, 20233, units 1 and 2 20241, 20242, 20248, 20255, units 1 and 2 - 20256, 20261, 20262, 20273 and 20303 - 98A Avenue (see R-1E area of map)
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NOTICE is hereby given that the Township of Langley Council will meet and hold a Public Hearing.
(2) dwellings on each lot and the potential for further stratification in the area.
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Proposed Zoning Changes
Engineering Division 604.532.7300 adopt@tol.ca
public notice Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains within the dates shown below. Water main flushing is weather dependent and we are unable to provide a specific date for when it will occur in your area. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry. You may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Aldergrove/Gloucester/Salmon River Uplands: Until Friday, April 15 Willowbrook: Until Friday, April 29 Fort Langley/Forest Knolls/Milner: Friday, April 8 – Friday, May 6 Engineering Division 604.532.7300 opsinfo@tol.ca
After-Hours Emergency Contact 604.543.6700
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disposition of lands
Monday, April 11 | 7 - 11pm Regular Council Meeting and Public Hearing Meeting Civic Facility Fraser River Presentation Theatre
Notice of proposed property disposition given pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, C. 26
Township of Langley Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley V2Y 3J1 604.534.3211 | tol.ca
langley events centre
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Langley (the “Township”) hereby gives notice of its intention: 1. To transfer to the Board of Education of School District No. 35 (Langley) (the “School District”) all of the right, title and interest of the Township in the lands shown as “Township Exchange Lands” on the map shown below as Schedule “A” (the “Map”) in exchange for the School District transferring to the Township all of the right, title and interest of the School District in the lands shown as “School District Exchange Lands” on the Map. 2. To sell to the School District all of the right, title and interest of the Township in the lands shown as “Township Sale Lands” on the Map for the sum of $6,908,000, exclusive of taxes.
Smith Neighbourhood Plan The Township of Langley is holding an open house to present the draft preferred land use concept for the Smith Neighbourhood Plan. The plan provides a more sustainable neighbourhood through the provision of: • a range of housing opportunities and choices • a walkable neighbourhood • the necessary commercial support services for the neighbourhood in the form of mixed use • preservation of open space, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas • a variety of transportation choices Residents, property and business owners, and other stakeholders in the community are all encouraged to attend the open house and provide input.
SCHEDULE "A"
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Coming Events School District Exchange Lands
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Sat Apr 16 7:00pm vs. Calgary Roughnecks
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Pre-game party before each home game at 5:30pm in the Fox Hole 202A ST
The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • LangleyEventsCentre.com
public notice Burning Permits are Now Available The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016. Please visit tol.ca for further information. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2016. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby If the applicant is not the registered owner of the property, the following documentation is required: • A letter from the registered owner permitting the applicant to purchase an outdoor burning permit for the property • If a spouse is not on the title of the property, a valid driver’s licence with the address of the fire location is acceptable • Permit fee is $25 Permits are available at: Aldergrove Community Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 22200 Fraser Highway Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Willoughby Community Centre 7888 - 200 Street
Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $250 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1
Township Exchange Lands
Township Sale Lands
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Vancouver Stealth NLL Lacrosse
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Wednesday, April 13 | 7 - 9pm Recreation, Culture, and Parks Advisory Committee Civic Facility Salmon River Committee Room
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Date: Thursday, April 14 Time: 4 - 8pm Place: Langley Events Centre, Banquet Hall Address: 7888 - 200 Street Background material on the Smith Neighbourhood Plan is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/smith. Community Development Division 604.533.6034
public notices Legal descriptions of the “Township Exchange Lands”, the “School District Exchange Lands” and the “Township Sale Lands” may be obtained from Scott Thompson Manager of the Property Services Department, at 604.533.6138 or sthompson@tol.ca. Scott Thompson Manager, Property Services Department 604.533.6138 sthompson@tol.ca
public notice Be Wildlife Aware on the Road The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. WARNING Preservation of wildlife Langley has a large wildlife population habitat is considered in Watch out for animals crossing, planning all of Langley’s particularly at dawn and dusk communities – let’s keep USE CAUTION them safe! ON ROADS Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits. Motorists should use extra caution in the early morning and evening hours. Slow down and watch for animals crossing, especially on arterial roads such as 208 Street, 88 Avenue, 80 Avenue, 72 Avenue and the Willowbrook Connector. Patrick Ward Community Development Division 604.533.6140
Did You Know? Foam Packaging Can Be Dropped Off at Recycling Depots Want to dispose of take-out food containers, meat trays, and the foam cushion packaging used to protect electronics and small appliances in an environmentally responsible way? Bring them in to be recycled – for free. Foam packaging, often referred to as “Styrofoam,” is not accepted through residential recycling collection programs, but Township of Langley residents can bring it to the following Multi-Material British Columbia depots: • • • •
Aldergrove Return-It Depot: 27482 Fraser Highway Fraser Valley Bottle & Return-It Depot: 22575 Fraser Highway Walnut Grove Bottle & Return Centre: 20280 - 97 Avenue Willowbrook Recycling: 19641 - 60 Avenue
Township businesses can take foam packaging to: • Mansonville Plastics: 19402 - 56 Avenue • Blue Planet Recycling: #201 4848 - 275 Street Remember to separate coloured from white foam and remove food residue and liquid-absorbing pads, along with any labels, tape, paper, cardboard. Packing chips, peanuts, and foam noodles are not accepted. For more information or to find a depot near you, call the Recycling Council of British Columbia’s Recycling Hotline at 604.RECYCLE (732.9253) or visit rcbc.ca. Engineering Division 604.532.7300
Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out! The Spring-Summer 2016 Leisure Guide and the 2016 Summer Camp Guide are now available online. Visit tol.ca/guides. Paper copies are available at all Township of Langley Recreation Centres and libraries. Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
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50th Grad Reunion Aldergrove High School Class of 66!th Saturday April 16 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Alder White Spot
Info: Faith 604-530-2900 KERRISDALE ANTIQUES FAIR. 250 Tables & Booths of Antiques and Collectibles under one roof! April 9 & 10 - 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Blvd at 41st Ave Vancouver. Adm $7. 604-980-3159 21cpromotions.com
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WITNESS NEEDED For hit and run accident that occurred on March 22, 2016 on / near Fraser Hwy and 275 St. Aldergrove around 5:45 am.
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES KITCHEN / COOK HELPER FULL-TIME POSITION
Wage starting at $12.00/hour. Benefits up to 3 months of medical insurance if required.
RMJ Holdings Ltd, dba Cors 2 for 1 Pizza, #103 - 27256 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove BC. Applicants must have: *1-2 Years experience as a kitchen/cook helper *Must be able to work in a fast paced environment *Must maintain food safety standards. *Help cook & preparation ie: wash, peel and cut fruit and vegetables. *Attend to customers/take orders. *Keep kitchen area clean & remove garbage *Food storage & handling *Clean surfaces, appliances & equipment. *Sweep/mop floors. *Stock bus pans/trays & supplies. *Clean service areas and tables.
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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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• Basement Suites • Plumbing • Electrical • Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Texture • Patches • Flooring • Mouldings • Much More JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca
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Oranya Farm Holdings Ltd. at 26965 - 20th Ave Aldergrove, BC V4W-2P2 are hiring for their Agriculture division, full time Poultry Barn supervisor. Must have good knowledge of poultry farming, health programs & breeding programs. Must be a in barn team leader and be able handle all aspects of running and maintaining day to day operation inside barns including health reports. Must have an understanding of biosecurity principles and foreign poultry diseases. Must be able to speak and write English for daily reports. Will be required to control workers times, scheduling and planing. Must be willing to work night shifts and weekends. Must have 2-5 years previous experience as a team leader/Supervisor in a farm setting or possess a degree or diploma in Agriculture. Wages; Depend on experience. starting rate $16.00 per hour. for 180 hours per month. Please submit a resume: Fax: 604-846-6636 attn. HR Manager. Or apply by email: to Integrityrecruitment@ dccnet.com
POULTRY FARM WORKER (ALDERGROVE)
Oranya Farms Holdings Ltd. at 26965 - 20th Ave, Aldergrove BC are hiring Full time poultry farm workers for their poultry division. Duties: Catching and moving poultry, cleaning of cages and barns and sterilizing of poultry bird houses. Heavy lifting and fast pace work environment. Must be willing to work night shifts and weekends. 1-2 years of previous experience in farming is an asset. Must speak, read and write fluent English. .
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
Apprentice or Journeyman Welcome. Must have valid class 5 DL. Class 1 or 3 as well as Inspectors ticket an asset. Clean drivers record req. T & L Offers Competitive Wages & Benefits After 6 Mos. Opportunities For Growth!
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Office 778-668-5110 Direct 604-446-3903
CALL/TXT 778-773-2539 or www.ryansdisposal.com. Ryan’s Disposal wants your junk.
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PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299
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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls PAINTERS Trikon painting Ltd. 12827 Old Yale Road, Surrey, B.C. V3T 3B3 Canada, is looking for 5 full time painters @ $23/hour. Completion of high school & workable spoken English is required. 1 yr experience working as building painter in building or commercial setting is required. Applicant should be able to use brush painting, roller painting, spray painting. Shift work , over time , weekend work. Physically challenging job. Applicant should be able to lift weight up to 50 lbs. Job Duties-Prepare paint by mixing or thinning, prepare paint surface by scraping, sanding or sand blasting, using brushes, rolls or spray equipment, applying paint or other material such as stains, varnish and other materials such as metal coating etc., Ensure fabric or wall paper can be applied by properly measuring & cutting, helping clients with paint / shade selection, may be required to give quotes for painting jobs. Apply with confidence at trikon1980@gmail.com
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COOK REQUIRED FULL-TIME POSITION
Prefer with experience in Indian/Tandoori cuisine Wage starting at $15/hour. Benefits up to 3 months of medical insurance if required.
RMJ Holdings Ltd, dba Cors 2 for 1 Pizza, #103 - 27256 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove BC. Applicants must have: *3-5 Years experience as a cook *Must be able to work in a fast paced environment *Must maintain food safety standards. *Oversee kitchen operations *Prepare & cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods *Schedule & supervise kitchen helpers *Maintain inventory & records of foods, supplies & equipment Punjabi/Hindi speaking an asset.
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REAL ESTATE 633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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.
PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551
APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. 604-317-1926 or 604-856-4307
TRANSPORTATION
GARAGE SALES
Huge Yard Cleaning Garage Sale
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The Scrapper
Lots of garden ornaments, tires, pet carriers, antiques, anything imaginable, almost all must go.
6357 Lougheed Hwy AGASSIZ
PEEK-A-BOO OCEAN VIEW!!
SOLD
.CAN PRO Paint and Drywall. 3 Rooms $250. 604-7717052
Supersoil Spring Sale - Super Savings on gardening products. www.supersoil.ca (604)888-8881
AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
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Power Washing / Gutter Cleaning SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373
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THE PLACE FOR A FAMILY TO CALL HOME
JUST LISTED
Quaint Beach House or Cottage. Are you looking for that perfect place in White Rock with potential to build? Here it is! This rancher with a basement on 4200 sq ft offers you just that. Nicely updated & very livable or take it down & build. Only blocks from Marine Drive. Close to parks, shopping & beach life. Don’t miss out call Verne Stel today, 604857-1100
Fantastic family home in great Brookswood neighbourhood.Move in ready! This house boasts 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, updated kitchen, vaulted ceilings, huge front and back deck and great yard for entertaining. The basement could accommodate in-house nanny or extended family with a separate entrance. Pride of ownership shows here. Call today!
15606 Columbia Ave
19826 48A Ave
FANTASTIC RANCHER WITH WALK-OUT BASEMENT
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PLUMBING
Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005
NEW LISTING $659,900 SOLD!
MISC. FOR SALE
SOLD Mountain view and quiet cul-de-sac location are just a few of the bonuses with this beautiful home. From granite counter tops, updated kitchen and bathrooms to hardwood floors, new roof, windows and furnace, this home is sure to impress. Also features room for your extended family. Don’t miss this one.
• Aldergrove • Murrayville • Salmon River
• Otter Area • Abbotsford • Langley City
IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING, PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION
#6044 191A Street
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RARE FIND 1/2 ACRE
JUST LISTED!!!
Rare Find! Beautiful and usable 1/2 acre located in the Otter area. Perfect location to build a new home or investment. 1200+ sq ft rancher offers living room with gas heatilator fireplace and adjoining dining room. Quaint country kitchen with separate eating area plus 2 spacious bedrooms. Large fenced backyard - perfect for starting your own garden. Minutes to Otter Co-op. Call Verne today for your viewing.
Thinking of getting into the market? Check out this centrally located complex! It has all you need, including a spacious Master Bedroom, beautiful kitchen and living room located on the quiet side of the building with exceptional privacy. You will love the in-suite laundry, newer fridge, washing machine and stove. The roof was updated in 2011. Low strata fees and easy to show. Call me today!
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LISTINGS WANTED! NEW LISTING!! $659,900
Wow! this is the one you’ve been waiting for! Beautiful Stonebridge 2 storey! Immaculate 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Master has soaker tub & shower & large walk in closet! Kitchen has maple cabinets, s/s appliances, corian counters, hardwood floors on main. The cozy family room has gas fireplace, french doors lead to the patio with a gazebo , natural gas hook up for BBQ. Built in vac, air conditioner, modern paint colors, double garage. Too much to list!
3763 244 Street - Langley
#109-33165 Old Yale Road
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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES
Have Unwanted Firearms?
Apr 8, 9, 10th, 8am-5pm
.Jim’s Mowing. 310-JIMS (5467).
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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.
MOVING & STORAGE
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Odd Jobs. Remove anything/ any size from house, yard, or business. Furniture, appl. electronics, yard waste, blkberry bushes, weeds etc. Reliable ~ Affordable rates.
Your Garden in our hands will look like paradise
Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.
ELECTRICAL
Wages at a hourly rate of $11.50. Please submit a resume Jeffrey Spitters - manager Fax: 604-846-6636
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As low as $25/mo. Call us today for details, tomorrow’s not promised! Call: (604)375-8856
MECHANIC TRUCK & TRAILER
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PETS
FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE
FARM WORKERS
POULTRY BARN SUPERVISOR
INSURANCE
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TOTAL RENOVATIONS
LANDSCAPING
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca 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.
Repair, Replace, Remodel...
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WALK-IN & Slide-in Tubs & Showers Barrier-free Wheelchair Access Aquassure Accessible Baths 866404-8827 www.aquassure.com
VECTOR RENO’S
Apply within between 4pm-8pm or email: smgrewal@hotmail.ca or Phone 604-300-1312
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Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements. Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327
Punjabi/Hindi speaking an asset.
Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca
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GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627
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1496-268 STREET
$879,000
NEW LISTING
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5.92 acres. Check out this close to town property with an older 1150 sq ft 3 bedroom bsmt home first time offered for sale in 50 years. Want to plant roots this is a place to do that, some nursery stock already on property and irrigation lines in with a great well. Take a look here and Call Dan Flokstra.
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$ 149,900
25742-82 AVE
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This is all you have ever wanted right in north Aldergrove on 4.2 acres with room to build your dream shop and a beautiful home in which to live. This home is not overly big but has a perfect layout and use of space with just over 4300 sq ft. The master bedroom on the main floor with a fantastic ensuite bath. It has high celings and office or den/computer room on main floor, lots of storage and a triple garage. All the things you would want or dream about! Call today and make an appointment to see it, you will love it! That’s a promise!
Looking for affordability, then here it is. This is one of the nicest 1-bedroom unites around today with very open plan and the morning sun in your unit, and shade late in the day. Very clean and private deck too, located in building #4 of Willowcreek development. Looking for a nice place to call your own and have your own space then this is it.
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NEW LISTING
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$ 799,900
CUSTOM TWO STOREY
Check out this custom built 2 storey with a media/den/office on a main floor with over 1660 sq ft. 3 bedrooms upstairs, 5 piece ensuit and sundeck off master bedroom high ceilings throughout home. All this on a manicured quarter acre lot with award winning gardens and fountains. This is a must see and will make your short list as soon as you see it. Call and make an appointment to see it today.
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NEW LISTING
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$ 629,900
PRIVATE AND SECURE Lots of updates done to this home over the years and you will be surprised at how well this floor plan works for your family. The updated kitchen and livingroom and eating area have been opened up, large sun-deck, fully finished basement and room to spare also bring the R.V. as there is finally room to park it. Great area great house have a look here.
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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. Costco Members Rebate of $1000 on most 2016 models. 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 Offers Total Paid (including taxes) is $12,012.16 **29,196.00, ***31,577.00, ****33,944, 43,997.00. Lease end value is $27,929.00, *820,250.00, ***20,850.00,****25,650.00, *****28850.00 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, Commercial 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 April 9th at 6:00 pm (PST).
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