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She needs a vacation

Council has agreed to look into three of four issues about homelessness and drug use raised by Coun.

Gordy Robson.

He wanted staff to report on the Alouette Heights supportive housing complex, investigate drug-treatment centres, and look at how needles are supplied to the local drug-user population. “I’m certainly not chasing any bogeymen here or trying to blame anyone about anything,� he said at Tuesday’s council meeting.

He said earlier that he’s concerned that Alouette Heights, a 45-unit complex at Brown Avenue and 222nd Street, isn’t moving people through fast enough to where they can live independently.

Sydney Reid (centre) during the intermediate musical I Need A Vacation! at Golden Ears elementary on Wednesday. The showcase involved 200 students.

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Trustees vote to cut school buses Find funds to offer after school care program

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

Despite parent protests, regular school bus service will be cut starting in September.

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School Board passed its 20162017 preliminary budget of $135 million on Wednesday, cutting the district’s $650,000 transportation

budget, which gives 300 students rides to school.

Pascale Shaw said she felt sick.

She is one of the parents who has actively opposed the cut since it was announced in April 2015.

She led parents in public protests, organized a lobby group on Facebook, wrote and met with local and provincial politicians. “It’s exhausting. I’m flabbergasted, really. I understand they have decisions to make, but there’s no safety net for these families,� she said. “There’s 300 families who are

going to be devastated by this.�

There have been 370 students riding buses, but the board says only 300 qualify for the transportation subsidy under the distance guidelines. “You don’t take something away before there is a plan in place.

There’s no plan in place,� said Shaw.

The board, however, found $120,000 to put toward the problem.

Of that, $100,000 will fund a manager who will work with local

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agencies to provide before-andafter school programs in areas affected by discontinuation of bus service.

The school district has partnered with United Way to hire and fund a community connections and healthy living program manager.

Shaw said that will not be helpful to many affected families. “Before-and-after-school care is not a solution for parents who can’t get their kids to school. I’m so disappointed with this decision.�

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District bus service will cease at the end of the current school calendar.

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www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Friday, April 29, 2016 -- 3 Josh Penner, of Meridian Farm Market, has a new appreciation for city planners.

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Local family, local business, local jobs Meridian Farm Market prepares for opening

By Neil Corbett ncorbett@mapleridgenews.com

T

he two lines stretched out the front doors and around the construction fencing surrounding the “big barn” at the corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th, hundreds of people, many of them young and holding resumes.

It was the job fair for the new Meridian Farm Market in Maple Ridge.

People had been coming to the new building for months while it was being built, and company president Josh Penner and the rest of the team had been telling them to return for the job fair.

And they did.

“We had just over 250 people,” said Penner. “We had 10 staff working, and every one of those people had at least one one-onone interview. From start to finish, it was five hours, so it was quite a

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Workers put finishing touches on new building at corner of Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th Street. machine.”

Lougheed Highway next to LangThe local businesses hired 42 ley Farm Market downtown. But people to work in every one of the the lease was running out and Mestore’s new departments – deli, ridian was being asked to move. It meat, produce, grocery and on couldn’t find a suitable new place cash. They are mostly entry-level to rent. So Penner and his partjobs, and Penner said 40 to 50 ners decided to build. per cent of the new employees are “It’s been a lot of learning,” said high school students, while some Penner. “Up to now, we have only are post-secondary and returning- done tenant improvements, and to-the-workforce applicants. that is a very simple process.”

“We hired at least a couple of He said the original design for people who had retired, and then the new building looked nothing decided that they wanted to come like what has been built. back,” he said.

The changes started the day the Meridian is a family owned drawings went to city hall. They business with six locations. The were told their building had to be business has been located off at the front of the lot, not the back,

and their two-storey proposal would not meet the city’s threestorey height requirements. It was the first of many times they would go back to the drawing board with architects and consultants.

Penner said he gained a new appreciation for the work of the city’s planners.

“They’re thinking 50 years ahead. Buildings don’t get torn down every day and rebuilt, so they have to think long-term and stick to a vision.”

Even simple changes to the plans caused ripples that went through every trade on the site, Penner added.

“To me, a humble butcher, I’m just ‘change that.’ But there’s layers upon layers.”

For him, “It’s been an all-around good experience. I think we’ve enjoyed the process.”

He likes the final product, and it’s definitely built-to-suit. His family is from Port Coquitlam, where the first store opened in 1989. They have had a store here since 2004. He owns the company with his wife Amanda, brother Kevin Penner and brother-in-law Brody McDearmid.

All of them live in east Maple Ridge.

“This is home, and it’s where we want our head office to be,” Penner said.

There are individual offices for the partners and key players in the family business, where before they had seven people crammed into a single office in their present Maple

Ridge store.

Upstairs, there is a test kitchen for new products and recipes – “we’re always trying to innovate,” Penner said – and a room to get photos of products for their advertising flyers. There is also 2,500 square feet of space available for rent, and will likely be leased for offices.

The downstairs market is airy and bright – a benefit of the city requirement that the building appear to be three stories, even though it is two. Two rooftop “crow’s nests” get the building up to city height guidelines, and are the finishing touches that give it the appearance of an agricultural building.

Penner said the unique design fits well with the company’s farm fresh branding – and you can’t miss it.

He thinks the location is promising, at the corner of busy Dewdney Trunk Road and 227th Street – a unique route which connects them with the Abernethy Connector, Haney Bypass, and everything in between.

“Our customers spend an average of $20. They’re in and out and they’re getting their fresh food for that night, and their lunch and a couple things. But they’re not doing their full shop. Convenience is an important element to our style of business,” Penner said.

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Reconstruction will add rental apartments Sunrise building to be torn down B y Phil Mel nyc hu k pmelnychuk@mapleridgenews.com

When the Sunrise Apartments burned a year ago, 54 rental apartments were ruined and more than 100 people lost their homes.

That hurt people at a time when reasonably-priced rentals are hard to come by.

Now there’s a plan to rebuild the site at 22292 – 122nd Ave., and create three times as many rental apartments.

Council looked at a request for first reading Tuesday to build one-, two- and threebedroom apartments in a twostage project.

If approved, the existing building that was gutted by fire will be torn down and replaced by a new one. That will allow people who are living in the Sorrento Apartments, at 22260 – 122nd Ave., to move into the new building. Then demolition can proceed with the Sorrento, part of the same complex, allowing construction of

the second new building.

The project will involve adding two extra lots that face 223rd Street so that the first building also adjoins to that road, creating an L-shaped building.

The second building will be rebuilt after the first one is constructed, so that tenants have a place to go.

Council liked the proposal, although the total number of new apartments wasn’t included in the application.

However, Coun. Bob Masse said the project will provide a total of 291 new apartments.

“We definitely need more three bedrooms available,” said Coun. Corisa Bell.

Councillors were concerned that at least some of the rents remain affordable for those on low incomes.

Coun. Gordy Robson said he’d like to see the complex include 12 units that would be set aside for people on fixed incomes.

Coun. Kiersten Duncan also was worried about higher rents that will be charged for the new apartments. “It’s especially detrimental to people living on

fixed incomes.”

Coun. Bob Masse said he didn’t realize how much affordable housing was provided by the apartments until one of the buildings burned.

“So some of them ended up in our shelter, some of them ended up in pretty bad circumstances,” he said.

“So thank you for providing that housing,” he said to the building’s owner, Viam Holdings.

In all, the 54 units at the Sunrise and the 41 units at the Sorrento will be replaced by a total of 291 new apartments.

Masse wants city staff to work at keeping at least the same number of apartments at affordable rates or kept at what they were.

“We need that lower-thanmarket housing. We need a fairly good supply of it,” he said.

“We need to create rental stock in this community,” Mayor Nicole Read added.

One way to ensure rents are controlled could be through a “housing agreement’” with the developer and city, said Coun.

Tyler Shymkiw.

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Maple Ridge council votes against one-acre lots Maple Ridge council, unlike its predecessor, is saying no to allowing one-acre lots in the east.

Tuesday, council rejected a proposal to subdivide two properties – at 11795 – 267th St. and at 11839 – 267th St. – and put in a total of 12 new homes on one-acre lots.

“I won’t be supporting this. This is suburban sprawl at its worst,” said Coun.

Craig Speirs. “I don’t think it’s a positive for the community.”

Allowing one-acre lots in the area would create problems in the future with servicing and increase commuting times, Speirs added.

Rezoning to allow suburban residential in that area, however, is allowed under Maple Ridge’s official community plan.

Coun. Corisa Bell felt the same way, pointing out the development site is outside the urban boundary, and that she opposed a previous application for the same reason.

Coun. Kiersten Duncan also had concerns about providing services to the area such as transit once the new houses are built.

“It’s just an unsustainable development.”

“Ditto,” added Coun.

Gordy Robson.

“I don’t think that this city can handle another growth area,” said Mayor Nicole Read.

By allowing growth in Silver Valley and Albion, “We have stretched ourselves thin in many ways,” without ensuring there’s enough recreation or schools for the new suburbs.

Read noted that when Maple Ridge reaches a population of 100,000 (currently at 80,000), the official community plan allows the city to consider allowing suburban expansion to Thornhill, east of 248th Street.

When it’s time to do that, “we can responsibly make some decisions about what a new community looks like … making sure we

can deliver a complete community, not just residential homes. So I will not be supporting this,” Read said.

The present council has approved similar developments in the area previously because they had already been partly supported by the past council, she pointed out.

The eastern area is outside Maple Ridge’s urban area boundary, where more city-type development is supposed to occur, and where Metro Vancouver wants to maintain as rural. But Coun.

Tyler Shymkiw said that Metro Vancouver’s policy allows development of one-acre lots in rural areas.

Robson, though, said it makes no sense to allow subdivision to oneacre lots.

“It’s the epitome of urban sprawl.”

Duncan added later that Maple Ridge

is trying to improve things for Silver Valley and Albion residents by providing recreation features and building a sense of community.

“When you develop out and you’re spread too thin, you’re unable to give Shymkiw people all those things.”

That makes it financially unaffordable to the city to supply features, such as parks, roads, sidewalks or libraries, she said.

Speirs added that in such rural residential developments, “the children there are less fit, less socialized and they’re more obese.

“That’s strictly a numbers game. We know about that.”

Shymkiw challenged that and said that people who move there

are seeking a rural lifestyle.

Coun. Bob Masse, however, said he wanted more information so the public understood why council opposed the development.

Such a development could be used for the city’s fiscal impact exercise that would quantify the costs to the rest of the city of building and servicing suburbs.

A report from 2006 said that up to 1,600 rural residential lots could be built in east Maple Ridge.

“It just doesn’t make any sense at all to subdivide down to oneor two-acre lots out there,” Robson said.

Shymkiw was the only one who voted for first reading of the rezoning.

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Not so free Caution: What you say on Facebook could cost you.

Last week, a B.C. Supreme Court judge slammed an Abbotsford woman with an order to pay $67,500 in damages after she posted highly derogatory comments about a neighbour on Facebook.

The case stands as a prime example of the utter disregard some users of social media display in terms of the potential impact, and consequences, of their comments about other people.

The court heard that the woman became embroiled in a dispute with her next-door neighbour – a local teacher – involving his complaints about noise from her waterfall and messy visits by her dog.

Her posts and responses on her open Facebook site included suggestions that he was a pedophile who was videotaping her children – accusations which were discounted in court.

While the woman said she was merely “venting,” the judge found the comments to be “thoughtless” and “reckless” with a deeply damaging effect on the man and his reputation as a teacher.

Unfortunately, social media is rife with this kind of vitriol, flung around with cruel abandon, focused at people for the flimsiest of excuses, often targeting their gender, race or mere opinions.

Such behaviour has become so widespread that some media outlets have turned off commenting on their websites, unwilling to be vehicles for such ugliness and, in turn, liable for it.

It is sad and very disturbing that so many users of social media seem to think that posting on these platforms is a free-for-all, carrying no obligation to observe basic rights and respect.

The judge has clearly ruled otherwise, and thankfully so.

It’s a powerful message to those who feel civility and accountability don’t exist in the realm of social media.

Indeed, they do. And so does the law.

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Results: Yes: 39%, No: 61% This week’s question: Is the provincial government underfunding public education?

Run-ins with bears in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are common this time of year.

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Encounters with bears, go figure If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise – Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

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t’s spring. I’ve seen black bears in Golden Ears park.

In the woods, that’s not surprising. I’ve seen bears along the Along the Fraser dikes, too. Nothing new. But, when I came Jack Emberly upon a jogger and a bear on Neaves Road, I was dumb-struck.

They were on a collision course with no place to escape, except the deep ditches on either side of the road. I’ll say more, by and by.

Firstly, this tale. “Would you like to see the bears?” my neighbor asked.

She keeps horses near 224th Street, and was surprised – and delighted – to discover a mother bear with two cubs living in the bush not far from her stables.

“I watched the sow show the cubs how to climb a tree – what to do when there’s danger,” she said.

Bear moms are loving teachers of their young.

“Maybe, they’re still there. You can have a look.”

When we got there, my neighbor introduced Janice, who owns the land where the bear decided to hibernate – a hollow tree

stump covered with ivy. At its base was an entrance hole, littered with twigs.

Camouflage? The cleverness of animals amazes me.

The den is 20 feet from Janice’s house, 10 feet from a small outbuilding, where a daughter works on homework, and which – through a window – she made a video of the cubs frolicking around in the back yard.

It may go on you-tube.

At first, anyone would be surprised and anxious by the closeness of wild creatures.

Bear moms are dangerous if you come between them and their cubs.

Janice says she was nervous. She called the conservation office for advice. An officer arrived, armed with “a huge gun, maybe a 30-06 rifle.”

That surprised her. She found it disturbing. Janice said he was prepared to kill the animals, something she didn’t want. After all, it had a tag in one ear. She had imagined the family would be trapped, moved to a remote location, peacefully resettled. The officer said that would take a day in travel; time and staff they didn’t have for saving bears.

It was during her meeting with conservation that Janice started to rethink her time with the mother bear and her cubs who – wisely – have moved on.

“I felt honored that they lived here,” Janice said.

Now, she worries about a coyote she sees.

It looks emaciated.

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The jogger? My wife and I drove down Neaves Road towards Pitt Lake to look up the Alouette River for signs of life. On a side road, along a cranberry field, Janis noticed a bear. I stopped to take his picture. He darted into a ditch, then came up ahead of us. That’s when we saw the jogger, ahead of him, waving his arms as he ran slowly towards the bear that hadn’t yet seen him.

“He’s running right into the bear,” my wife said. “Should we follow; honk the horn?”

The distance between man and beast narrowed quickly.

“Bear, go. Go bear,” shouted the jogger, jumping up and down, and waving more frantically.

Finally, the animal saw him. He glanced back at us, then – discretion being the better part of valor – dove into the ditch, swam across, and scrambled into the bush.

“You all right?” my wife asked.

“I think so,” he puffed. “Heart go bump, bump.”

“Where are you going?”

He pointed.

“Visit friend, live there.”

“Would you like a ride ... to be safe?”

“You think more bears will come?”

Was the bear also worried; fearful he’d be surprised by another jogger’s shouts so near the woods?

“Not likely,” I said.

But, to be sure, he didn’t startle another poor teddy, we followed him down the road a bit.

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THE NEWS/letters Going overboard Editor, The News: Re: School board, MLA in war of words over funding (The News, April 27).

MLA Marc Dalton reports that School District No. 42 funding is at a historic high without mentioning that the district’s costs, downloaded and not funded by his government, are also at a record high.

Mr. Dalton’s funding estimate of $8,474 per student is actually $5,200 per usable dollars in today’s budget.

Budgetary decisions are made at the local level, but essentially Mr. Dalton and his government have reduced the deck space on the Titanic so trustees must pick which chairs need to be thrown off.

Deirdre Way Maple Ridge

online comments Targeted funding for buses Pascale Shaw · Re: Maple Ridge school board, MLA in war of words over funding.

While there is no simple solution for the underfunding of public education, as it will take all parties involved, including the province, BCTF and school boards, to first agree that there is a problem before it can be fixed, there is a simple solution to the school buses. The government should provide money to the school district to be used specifically for transportation. This money should not be available for other things, as the original funding was intended. Stop pitting those that don’t need the bus against the families who need it. All children should have the right to an education, regardless of how or where they live. Access is the key.

‘Don’t forget about us’ Todd Oliver · Re: Letters: ‘These drugs are not a joke.’

I do not think parents are turning a blind eye to this issue. I do think there should be additional forums conducted on the weekends, as well, and not just during the week as most citizens work outside of Maple Ridge.

Expand the info sessions to allow the ‘commuters’ to participate as well.

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Pitt fire department ‘proud’ Editor, The News: Re: Another call for firefighters (The news, April 22); Pitt fire service limited (Letters, April 22).

I find I must respond to Chad Evans’ letter and the article about firefighters in Pitt Meadows.

I am truly sorry that Mr. Evans suffered his serious injury and wish him the best in his recovery.

However, I can not understand how he misunderstands or deliberately mistakes the situation.

Fire Chief Don Jolley clearly states that the call was not received by the fire department.

It was not a policy of the City of Pitt Meadows or the fire department that caused the call not to be sent to the fire department dispatch centre; it was not sent by B.C. Ambulance dispatch, where all 911 calls for medical emergencies are sent by E-Comm.

It is irrelevant if the firefighters involved are volunteers, paid on call or socalled professional ones.

The fact of the matter is they did not receive the call.

As Chief Jolley states, normally a call as serious as the one concerning Mr. Evans would have caused the department to be dispatched.

To demean the men and women who make up the Pitt Meadows fire department because of a situation that was out of their control is, at best, misguided and, at worst, despicable.

Mr. Evans and his supporters should be asking

why the system failed in the organizations that control emergency response dispatch and stop trying to fix a problem with the Pitt Meadows fire department that doesn’t exist.

I hope our council, which is so careful with our tax dollars, will strongly resist any efforts to waste tax dollars on hiring any more $100,000-a-year firefighters.

There is no reason to replace a proud, dedicated, efficient service that is recognized as one of the best fire departments in B.C. by all but those with their own agendas.

W.G. Park Pitt Meadows Editor’s note: Bill Park is former chief of the Pitt Meadows fire department.

More paramedics?

Editor, The News: Re: Another call for firefighters (The news, April 22).

I was rather befuddled to read firefighter Chad Evans’ comments in the article.

Let me state at the outset that I am a paramedic. But make no mistake, this is no turf war as is often implied with response from someone of my career choice.

I am a citizen of Pitt Meadows who supports Fire Chief Don Jolley and the council who have made decisions around fire response, both as a taxpayer and one who appreciates the evidence behind the position they have taken.

Mr. Evans describes an

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arterial bleed and believes that a different firefighter response would have changed things.

In fact, the very situation he describes is one in which the ultimate treatment is expedited transport to vascular surgery – not other scene resources.

As to temporizing measures, paramedics are not only able to apply military grade tourniquets (a recent life-saving addition to their arsenal based upon research around survival in the Middle East), but can give an anti-bleeding medication administered intravenously called TXA, and may redirect the patient to an appropriate trauma centre.

None of these things are within the first responder scope of practice, their mandate, nor are easily added to their skill set.

“Paramedics receive hundreds of hour of training just for these sorts of skills and knowledge.”

Paramedics receive hundreds of hour of training just for these sorts of skills and knowledge.

Mr. Evans also implies there was a delay in transport. The likely explanation was a difficult extrication as paramedics are trained for rapid extrication and expedited transport in a case like this.

If there is anything we can

gleam from Mr. Evans’ case is that we need more welltrained paramedics within the community to respond faster to emergencies, not stopgap that in situations like this with on-scene assistance who do not have the tools to bring the patient to definitive care.

Health is the purview of the provincial government, and, respectfully, it should not be funded by my municipal taxes when it is suppose to be funded and provided provincially.

In essence, the Pitt Meadows council has made wise and financially sound choices based upon medical evidence, which, as a taxpayer, keeps my taxes down and people safe.

There is good evidence for first responder intervention in cases like cardiac arrest, shortness of breath, and trapped patient extrication in motor vehicles, all of which the Pitt Meadows Fire Departments respond to, and I am very happy they do.

But let’s bring the right resources when needed.

I will be submitting to Chief Jolley the evidencebased medicine I am aware of in support of the position council has taken, and I suggest Mr. Evans do so as well.

Then, the taxpayers of Pitt Meadows can approach council and Chief Jolley to be informed of the reasoning and evidence which justify our first responder response choices as a community.

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Maple Ridge This Month MAY 2016 SPOTLIGHT ON: 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show INFORMED: May 2016 Indoors and outdoors – There’s something for everyone Council Meeting Schedule The City of Maple Ridge will be at the 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show that runs from Friday, April 29 through to Sunday, May 1. This is when we will unveil the 2015 Citizens Report, filled with information on the programs, projects and services delivered in the last year. This year we have a special photo feature on the ‘Maple Ridge Bucket List’ which will introduce you to some incredible outdoor activities that every citizen should experience at least once.

It’s also a great time to pop by and visit with members of Council who will be spending time at the City booth in the Cam Neely Arena throughout the weekend. Come by, say hello and talk with Council about issues that are important to you.

In addition to the City booth, our Emergency Services team will be on hand with information on how you can take some simple steps to be prepared for a natural disaster.

They are even holding a draw for a “Grab and Go” earthquake disaster backpack.

The highlight of their presentation is the Shake Zone that will be brought in on Sunday, May 1 and will be located near the Petting Zoo as part of the Outdoor Show.

This special trailer allows citizens to step inside and

experience a level 8 magnitude earthquake and see the effects on a typical living room.

Thanks to the generous support of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the City of Pitt Meadows and ShakeOutBC, our community is one of a select few who will have access to this amazing educational aid. The sponsor organizations will be there from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (earlier and later than the Home Show hours) with some great information on how you can make your home safer in the event of an earthquake. Last year’s visit from the Shake Zone saw over 200 area residents take part in this interactive display.

We look forward to seeing you at the Ridge Meadows Home Show at Planet Ice and the Albion Fairgrounds this weekend.

Monday, May 2 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Monday, May 9 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room Tuesday, May 10 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Monday, May 16 10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room 1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers Tuesday, May 17 7:00 pm, Public Hearing Tuesday, May 24 7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers Agendas & Minutes Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council on the home page.

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INFORMED: Emergency Preparedness Week It all Kicks off at the Home Show this Sunday In recent weeks we have seen large earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador. Last year, after Christmas we had a small reminder of the importance of Emergency Preparedness when there was an earthquake northeast of Victoria.

Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated and enacted.

If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council meetings broadcast on the internet via live streaming. For more information about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page or connect via the Videos link right beside the ‘newsroom’ icon on the home page at mapleridge.ca.

The first week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week and one of the most important events we are running is the FREE Emergency Preparedness Presentation on Tuesday, May 3 starting at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. This 90-minute session will cover everything from preparing a family communication plan to the development of your home and ‘Grab and Go’ emergency kits. This is a great activity for family members and neighbours to attend so you can coordinate your preparedness plans to handle everything from a major power outage to a larger scale natural disaster.

If you’d like to sign up for this FREE presentation email us emergencyprogram@mapleridge.ca. Doors open at 6:30 pm on the east side of City Hall.

In addition to this great session and the Shake Zone display on Sunday, May 1 at the Home Show you can also get more information about Emergency Preparedness on Wednesday, May 4 at Haney Place Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 5 at Maple Ridge City Hall Plaza from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (check out our new trailer!) and on Friday, May 6 at Valley Fair Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

This is also a great opportunity to learn how you can become an Emergency Support Services volunteer. Join us at one of these events and get prepared!

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The preview market at Earth Day was a huge success with a great selection of spring produce, baking and preserves.

Opening day will also include four food trucks to serve the crowds, so you will be able to pick up all the ingredients for an amazing dinner, have breakfast and lunch on site, enjoy live music and visit with friends. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 7 at the Haney Farmers Market.

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Council wants land for jobs Maple Ridge wants to keep every square centimetre of land it can for business parks, so it’s sent an application to put houses in such an area between 228th and 232nd streets back to the drawing board.

“If we keep giving up our employment lands for residential, we won’t have jobs for our people in the future,” Mayor Nicole Read said at council’s Tuesday meeting.

A numbered company wants to put 20 single family homes on the western part of the property at 12640 – 228th St.; 33 seniors’ homes in the central part; and 32 livework units on the eastern side of the property at 12639 – 232nd St. But the only businessrelated part of the application consisted of live-work units in a m i x e d - e mp l oy m e nt

tential employment or business park lands in the city’s 2012 Commercial and Industrial Strategy. That document sets out several areas Maple Ridge should preserve for light industrial use instead of being used for houses.

Coun. Gordy Robson called for the application to be put over until June 14 and said he’ll ask council to support a motion to change use of the land to industrial.

“This is the best piece of land that we can use for employment.”

The property contains Coho Creek and will require development setbacks to protect the banks of the creek.

“I want to make it very clear to the applicant …

I want to see our stream setbacks respected,” added Coun. Kiersten Duncan.

The property is close to transportation routes, said Coun. Craig Speirs, who added that Maple Ridge has to ensure it doesn’t waver in creating the business park lands

instead of just building more houses.

Support for deferring the proposal was unanimous among council.

Coun. Bob Masse said Maple Ridge has to create industrial space. Pitt Meadows has more business park space than Maple Ridge with a fifth of the population, he added.

“It’s one of the huge imbalances in our community. It’s causing huge stress and social strife.

We have the longest commute time and it’s really showing in our families and homes. We have to create employment opportunities.”

Industrial or business park land can also provide tax revenue, easing the city’s reliance on residential taxation.

The proposal to put in the 85 housing units also drew opposition from people who live nearby.

Increased traffic, pressures on existing nearby schools and the effect on wildlife all bothered those who live in the 126B Avenue cul de sac.

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“I think the employment component needs to be significantly larger,” Read said.

If the proposal can’t be changed to allow that, the property could sit for another 10 years, she added, Maple Ridge is the third fastest-growing city in Metro Vancouver and, she said, by 2040 will need another 20,000 jobs.

The property is also outside the urban area boundary, but was excluded from the Agricultural Land Reserve in 2004.

Read said that in order to develop more, the Albion Industrial Area needs expensive flood proofing and upgrading, while the industrial area at the north end of 256th Street is too remote.

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The board had been subsidizing bus students at an annual rate of $1,500 per year for those riding in nine 48-seat buses, and $1,000 per year for students in two 54-seat buses.

Six of the seven trustees read from prepared statements critical of the provincial government’s education funding.

Former board chair Ken Clarkson was the only trustee to vote against the budget, saying it was a protest of the government deliberately underfunding public education, and that those cuts devalue educators and children.

“In my eight years as a trustee, we have closed two schools, and in the past three years we have made over $10 million in cuts. We know we have to make more cuts next year and the year after that. The funding we received from the provincial government is not sustainable or predictable, which makes long-term planning impossible,” said Clarkson.

“It’s so convoluted, so complicated, anyone can say anything and feel vindicated, as a local MLA’s recent comments attest.”

He referenced Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton’s recent statements that he board has received funds from Victoria, called holdback funding, during the school year, and has accumulated a surplus of $4.6 million that it can use for discretionary spending.

His fellow trustees noted that if the board fails to pass a balanced budget, they will be fired by Victoria and an education ministry appointee would make budget decisions.

Board chair Mike Murray said in his five years on the board, it has cut 70 staff beyond what would be required for declining enrolment. He said some employees lost wages through extended spring break, and the board has

taken measures such as increased rental rates for schools and charging fees for bussing.

He said the bus service would not have to be cut if not for three “surprises” that included the administrative savings mandate to cut $1.34 million from the annual operating budget, cover $650,000 per year for a new internet service mandated by government, and cover the cost of wage increases for non-unionized staff.

“On top of this, government continues to ignore increased B.C. Hydro, MSP and several other inflationary costs in their annual allocations,” Murray said.

Trustee Dave Rempel didn’t have a written speech, but said this is his 19th budget, and none have adequately funded education. He said three different political parties have served in Victoria during his time as a trustee and “all three short changed education in terms of funding.”

Shaw said parents will continue to lobby for bus service.

“We can’t stop. We need to continue to lobby the government, and make sure they are going to providing funding for transportation that cannot be used for anything else,” said Shaw.

Budget items • The board serves approximately 14,000 students.

• The district projects operating budget shortfalls in each of the next three years: $340,000 for 20162017; $680,000 for 20172018; and $1.07 million in 2018-2019.

• The board receives 93 per cent of its revenue, $125 million, from the education ministry. Six per cent, or almost $8 million, comes from tuition.

• The major expenditure is instruction, at $114 million, or 84 per cent of the budget.

Operation and maintenance is $14 million, administration $5 million, and both transportation and purchases each cost $1 million.

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However, 16 have been living there since the first year.

Robson said later that if people need longterm care, it should be provided. The public has a right to know the original goals of the complex, he added.

Coun. Speirs, however, disagreed with the examining Alouette Heights, saying the sub-text of the question is to ‘malign’ the Alouette Home Start Society, which operates Alouette Heights.

Speirs doesn’t think the city shouldn’t interfere.

B.C. Housing provides the society with $324,000 yearly to run the building. Residents are considered tenants and pay a portion of rent.

Coun. Bob Masse also supported that Alouette

Heights “has been well run. It deals with people who are a high level of need. It does a good job.�

However, the building was intended to provide only interim housing for about 18 months and he agreed the city should try to find out what it can do to help people become independent. “I don’t see it as a negative thing.�

Staff are already researching Alouette Heights, council heard.

Community development general manager Kelly Swift said that the city is in the process of updating its lease with B.C. Housing (the city leases the land on which Alouette Heights sits) and could change some of the operating principles.

Robson said a staff report could just capsulize for the public how the building is run. “I think this is a conversation that’s pretty important right now,� said Mayor Nicole Read.

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Sometimes they’re discharged with no way to get back home, Read added.

All of council supported Robson’s third request, to get staff to report on drug needle provision or harm reduction in Maple Ridge.

Read said the city had been working with Fraser Health last fall on how to improve collection of used needles in Maple Ridge, but staff changes have delayed that.

Coun. Tyler Shymkiw said Fraser Health isn’t responsive enough. “It’s a horrible experience finding a discarded needle,� said Speirs. “However they get there, there has to awareness raised.�

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Speirs, along with Coun. Kiersten Duncan, opposed Robson’s motion, which passed in a 5-2 vote.

Speirs also was the sole councillor to oppose the request to get staff to look at how to regulate addiction abuse treatment centres in Maple Ridge. “This is another area where I don’t want us to be asking for control over. None of us are experts on it.�

He’d rather Fraser Health and the bylaws department enforce policies regarding treatment centres.

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Beau spent most of his spring break constructing 50 such medal hangers – drawing and painting, sanding and gluing – and is working on more, which he plans to sell for $3 to $5 each at the school’s entrepreneurial fair in June.

He came up with the sale price after conducting surveys among his peers, to gauge interest, and factoring in the cost of his supplies, then graphing the information as part of his business plan.

He would have to sell 10 to make back the money spent on supplies.

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remier Christy Clark says a serious debate within the Lower Mainland on bridge toll reform is needed, even though it will hit opposition in some cities.

Clark she said concepts like blanket tolling or road pricing in the region need to be discussed.

“The proposal that we’ve heard generated in Surrey over the years that all bridges should be tolled is something people should talk about,” the premier said, although she stopped far short of endorsing anything specific.

Clark cautioned that the City of Vancouver is unlikely to agree to toll the bridges under its authority – like the Burrard and Granville Street bridges – and said that may confound efforts to create a fair system across the region.

“We also have to think about equity in the system,” Clark said. “What you might find is all the people who live in Vancouver who want to stay in Vancouver, which is a lot of them, might end up paying no tolls and everybody else around the Lower Mainland does.”

She said South of Fraser advocates of toll reform are correct when they argue the current practice of just tolling some bridges worsens congestion as drivers gravitate to free crossings.

“It redirects traffic very substantially, because some people will try to avoid the tolls,” she said, adding the only way to address that is “to make sure that everybody’s tolled.

“That’s a discussion that we still have to get to the meat of that. I expect that we will have a pretty vigorous discussion about it.”

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Clark suggested LNG revenues would allow the province to sharply reduce the toll charged at the Port Mann Bridge.

Asked if it’s time to abandon that notion in light of fading LNG prospects, she predicted the plants will still go ahead when energy markets improve and potentially generate “very, very substantial” revenue for the province.

“This next election will be about some of the same issues. Do you want to throw in the towel on LNG and decide that you don’t want to produce this clean source of energy and export it to the world and create all these jobs?” she asked.

On referendum Pressed on whether last year’s defeated transit tax referendum was a waste of time and money, she said it was still valuable because it forced Metro mayors to unite behind a plan for transit expansion.

“At least there’s now a plan,” Clark said. “If we hadn’t done it we might be in exactly the same place we were before the referendum where there was no plan even and no consensus among mayors.”

She said the referen-

dum requirement on new TransLink taxes remains in effect, but added one might not be required depending on how cities choose to fund the region’s share of expansion, which may be reduced due to more generous Clark federal government contributions.

Clark said the province still hopes the federal government will contribute to the new Massey Bridge. The new bridge’s debt will be pooled with the Port Mann’s, she said, so federal aid to the Massey could also help address concern about tolls falling short of forecast at the Port Mann.

Pricey properties The premier was also asked if her government has been too slow to address soaring real estate prices.

She played down the role of foreign buyers – blamed by many for creating a frenzy that has in turn spurred panic buying among locals.

Instead, Clark said the price escalation mainly reflects B.C.’s strong economic growth, coupled

with an influx of Albertans – not foreigners.

“One of the impacts of having a really fast-growing economy – and we’re one of the fastest in the country at double the national average – is that property prices go up,” she said.

B.C. is moving to identify foreign buyers and add a luxury tier to the property transfer tax, but Clark said other ideas – from a speculation tax to a vacant property tax to spur rentals – are tricky to implement without creating more problems.

“What about people who buy a property and invest a lot of money in fixing it up to get it back on the market?” she asked. “Their business is renovation. It’s a legitimate change in the property. How do you not capture that in a speculation tax?”

She said it would also be unfair to force stratas to allow rentals, adding some people buy strata units specifically to avoid rental housing.

Cities need to use zoning to create more housing supply, she said, adding other measures alone will not solve the housing affordability problem.

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Bev Montague (pictured centre, left) of I.O.D.E. Dewdney Chapter is joined by fellow chapter members in presenting Rehab Manager Claar Prinsen (pictured centre, right) with a $7,438 donation for a bariatric wheelchair for use with specialized patients in the General Rehab Unit at Ridge Meadows Hospital. This generous donation will protect the comfort, well-being and dignity of bariatric patients as well as provide safety measures for staff. We thank I.O.D.E. Dewdney Chapter and its dedicated members for their ongoing support and generosity to our community.

Members of the board; Kara Matthew, Phil Ransom and Chris Horne attend the launch of the “Beyond Busking” tour at Save On Foods, Valley Fair with Save On store manager, Charlynne Stunder and local performer, Noah Poirier of “The Basement Sweets”.

Amsterdam’s Nature Day colouring contest winners!

These are the winners of the international speech contest: first place Teri Holland, second place Lorne Havisto, and third place Denise Wozniak. Contest chair, Joe Da Silva and participant David Webb. Teri went on to compete in Area 94 contest and Division M contest.

Students show off their art work during Creative Fusion Fine Arts Spring Break Camp at the ACT last week. Activities at the camp included music, drawing and sketching, painting with acrylics, hip hop, creating with clay and magic tricks.

Check out our Grade 8 student-designed hydraulic machines! The teams had to generate instructions, a blueprint and determine the force advantage.

Pictured on the left, 5 year old Mikayla and on the right, 8 year old Sophie – winners of the coloring contest as part of Amsterdam Greenhouses & Garden Centre’s Annual Nature’s Day Coloring Contest. Both girls were ecstatic to win their gardening items.

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“It is an opportunity for us to showcase the artwork we are doing in the school and different kinds of projects we are doing. And to try to bring families and the local community back into our school community,” said Catton.

Art work from the whole school will be on display.

Art Night Celebration takes place May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pitt Meadows elementary, 11941 Harris Road.

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B.C. has lobbied successive federal governments to reverse the “somewhat baffling� policy of excluding ferries from eligibility for the “New Building Canada Plan� that provides a federal share for roads, bridges and other major projects, Stone said.

Federal Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced the change this past week, but it is not yet clear whether the federal share would increase from the existing one-third formula with provinces and local governments.

B.C. Ferries priorities are an upgrade of the Langdale terminal connecting Horseshoe Bay with the Sunshine Coast,

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And it follows a B.C. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year that the provincial government cannot simply depend on the NEB review to substitute for a provincial assessment, as previously agreed, and must issue its own environmental certificate for the project to advance.

The second pipeline would mainly carry oil sands bitumen for export. It would nearly triple Trans Mountain’s capacity to its Burnaby terminal, greatly increasing oil tanker traffic through Vancouver

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Critics of the project, including B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, had long called on the province to conduct its own review.

Now, Weaver said the province should simply reject the pipeline rather than replicating the “ridiculous, box-ticking exercise” that the NEB has led.

“Rather than waste everybody’s time, let’s move on,” Weaver said.

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The province did not appeal the court ruling in the challenge by north coast aboriginal groups against the Northern Gateway pipeline equivalency agreement. The ruling also applies to the Trans Mountain project.

Trans Mountain spokesperson Ali Hounsell said the provincial review was expected in light of the court decision.

“It presents an opportunity for Trans Mountain to ensure the proposed project is meeting the province’s environmental requirements while addressing concerns of first nation communities,” she said.

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It also committed to an extra layer of review – consulting first nations and other affected communities – during that extension period.

It’s not yet clear whether the new provincial process will also result in further delay for Kinder Morgan.

Meanwhile, the provincial government is downplaying speculation that a deal may be possible that would see B.C. sell electricity to Alberta to help it transition from coal-fired power and cut carbon emissions, while agreeing in exchange to accept the Kinder Morgan pipeline to deliver more Alberta oil to market.

The environment ministry said in a statement the province’s five conditions for any new pipeline remain, and that significant gaps remain in areas including marine spill response capabilities.

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$

899,000

West Maple Ridge-Central location, walking distance to all schools/parks/ recreational. Close to Abernathy connector to Golden Ears Bridge. Desirable family area, this 12 year old home has tons of room, 3641 sq ft offers ample space for a large family. Home has an open floor plan, the kitchen/family rms and spacious eating area, or sit and relax in the comfort of your formal living/dining rm. 3 bdrms up, with a bonus flex rm/loft!! The master bdrm has beautiful ensuite and soaker tub. Downstairs has 9ft ceilings and 2 bdrms, kitchen and living rm with its own washer/dryer, and private entrance.

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22116 CANUCK Crescent, Maple Ridge • This is it! This split level home has been meticulously maintained and updated over the years, has a super functional floor plan, gorgeous and sunny, south facing back yard, is in a great neighbourhood, and has great curb appeal!

• Walking distance to both Alouette Elementary and Maple Ridge Secondary School, steps from all amenities and minutes to all major commuting routes.

• Main bathroom has been recently updated, roof and windows have been replaced, the list goes on!

• No lack of storage here, as this home also features a large and easily accessible crawl space and storage shed in the back yard. Bring your RV or boat because there is room for that too!

• Call your Realtor right now to make it yours!

$600,000 MLS#R2061368

LOADS OF CHARM 12700 Laity Street

$1,700,000

• Colonial-style farm house on a beautiful 2.5 acres on the west side of Maple Ridge • Wrap around porches, french doors, hardwood flooring, brick fireplaces, and loads of charm • Huge detached shop and basement is finished as a self-contained in-law suite CALL FOR YOUR PERSONAL SHOWING TODAY!

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$650,000

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$749,900

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SOLD MLS#R2054353

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768,800

10450 245th Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 • 2 storey with full basement • Over 2800 sq ft • High end finishing & materials throughout • Detached Dbl garage • In-law suite down • Award Winning Builder • Cul-de-sac location • Great location!!!

$

699,800

23756 111A Avenue, Maple Ridge

3 PRIME ACRES • Over 2000 sq ft home • 2160 sq ft workshop w/power & heat • 600 sq ft barn • Gorgeous mountain views • Prime farmland • Garage finished as separate 2 bedroom suite

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$

1,299,800

13220 Neaves Road, Maple Ridge

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749,800

11316 236th Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00PM • Large 1 bdrm,1 bath condo • Brand new ss appli’s • Deluxe kitchen • Private balcony • Pet friendly building • Minutes to WC Express, recreation & shopping • Immediate possession available

$

117,800

#306, 11671 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge

INLAW SUITE & POSSIBLE CARIAGE HOME • Large 9,000 sqft lot • RV parking/double garage • Possible carriage house in back • 1 bdrm suite down • 3 bedrooms on main • Horseshoe drive for easy access • Walk to schools, shopping & transit

$

699,800

23444 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge

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DAVID MAITRE

ONE PERCENT –REALTY–

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Don’t list your home for sale this year without talking to us first.

Why Pay More?

While not all commission rates are the same, many of our competitors charge a commission of 7% of the first $100,000 + 2.5% on the balance of the sale price. That equates to a commission of $19,500 on your $600,000 house. We offer our clients full service and quality representation on that same $600,000 property at a commission starting at just $6,950.

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699,000

$

34571 Cambridge Place, Mission

Hatzic Bench beauty w/inspired architecture and gorgeous valley views! Approx. 2900 sqft, w/3 bdrms, 3.5 baths on large 0.83 acre lot, features post and beam design, high vaulted ceilings, loads of large windows, beautiful wood floors, floor-toceiling stone faced f/p, private mbdrm and loft. Lots of exterior decks & minutes to everything!

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259,800

$

8161 Boxer Ct, Mission

WE SOLD OVER 100 HOMES IN 2015 What our recent clients say.....

listings. We had over 100 of our own MLS listings sell in 2015. We checked the numbers. The average savings in commission per seller in 2015 was approximately $7500 - compared to the above noted commission structure of 7% of the first $100,000 + 2.5% balance.

It's no secret that we are in a hot market market.

It's a SELLER'S MARKET and BUYERS ARE COMPETING for available product in the detached housing segment. Many homes in this segment are selling quickly, often after receiving MULTIPLE OFFERS. With this in mind, our question of the week is this: Why would a seller in today's market find it necessary, or even beneficial, to agree to pay more commission than necessary to sell his or her house?

Sound too good to be true? It might, until you consider our track record.

These are the facts. Last year (2015) alone, we sold over 100 listings.

This doesn't include our sales where we represented Buyers on other

Dave and John EACH qualified in 2015: Top 10% Sales REBGV 2015 - MLS® Medallion Club Top 1% Sales REBGV 2015 - MLS® President's Club

“I chose John and Dave in January to help me sell my house in Maple Ridge. We received multiple offers and it sold quickly. I was happy with the service and in the end, I saved over $8000 in commission compared to other quotes I received. Very satisfied.”

What does this mean to you? It means that if you have ever thought that many real estate commissions are too high, you now have a credible and viable option available to you when it comes time to sell your home. It means you can keep more of your hard earned equity while still enjoying all of the benefits of working with two of the top selling REALTORS® in the entire Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. It means you have a choice.

~ Peter “We called John and Dave to work with us on the sale of our house in Mission. We had competing offers and sold over our list price. We saved about $13,000 in commission compared to what some other agents wanted us to pay. Most importantly, we didn't have to compromise in service. John and Dave did a great job for us and we highly recommend them.”

Current low inventory throughout the industry means that like most REALTORS®, we have room for more new listings! If you are considering selling in the near future, give us a call or drop us an email.

We are more than happy to offer you our EXPERIENCE, SAVINGS & RESULTS!

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249,900

#104 11887 Burnett St., Maple Ridge

Easy access and gorgeous outlook over park like courtyard!

Wellington Station ground level 1 bed + den unit (den makes decent 2nd bedroom) with granite kitchen with island, 9' ceilings & deluxe finishing throughout. Like new but no GST!

GA PERFECT DOWNSIZING OPTION

Fantastic value! 1/2 duplex of almost 1200 sqft on large lot of almost 6000 sqft on quiet cul-de-sac. Nice layout on the main floor, 3 bdrms up incl. large mbdrm, full bath and big covered patio. Huge, level backyard w/lots of room for the garden. Single carport and driveway for parking.

$

Won't last!

499,900

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Too new for MLS #! Adult oriented townhouse in Pitt Meadows feels like a house. End unit with park like back and side yard.

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Neat as a pin- 2 bedroom Rancher on the West side. Huge Private backyard has newer Wood Patio and Lane Access. Hardwood floors throughout and new Roof. Close to schools, shopping, busses-everything! $

519,900

11973 Dover Street, Maple Ridge GA PRIVATE SETTING WITH VIEWS NEW LISTING

MLS# R2062769

$

659,900

Large 5 Bedroom home on over 8000 sq ft lot backing onto Farmland with Mountain views!

Features include wrap around deck, newer roof and paint, New Fridge and range, private setting close to schools, transit routes and services. 2 bed suite down has own laundry. Act Now!*

21655 126 th Ave Maple Ridge

6,950 FLAT FEE!

$

*

John and Dave Frequently Asked Questions What are your qualifications?

John and Dave have over 30 years combined experience in the real estate industry and over 1000 combined career sales.

They're REALTORS®, fully licensed agents, and they’re both in the 2015 MLS® President's Club, having placed within the top 1% of agents in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver for both 2014 and 2015. In 2015 alone, they sold over 100 listings.

What are your fees* and how much will I save?

Very simple. *We charge $6950 + GST to sell anything under $600,000 and 1% of the sale price + $950 + GST to sell anything over $600,000. This often equates to many thousands

SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES

of dollars of savings compared to many of our competitors.

For example, to sell a $600,000 property, our fees are $6950 -- compared to $19,500 at a commission of 7% on the 1st $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance. (Not all commissions are the same.)

What services do you offer?

We do everything for you - just like other agents. Your property will be advertised on MLS®. We hire a professional photographer to do fantastic photos and virtual tours.

Newspaper advertising, open houses. We personally guide you through full contract negotiation and documentation. You name

it. You get everything you need to sell and get top dollar for your property.

Will other agents show your listings?

Absolutely, unequivocally, yes. Approximately 70-80% of our listings are sold by agents from other brokerages every year.

If you list with us, the chances are high that the buyer will be brought by an agent from another brokerage - just as if you listed with our competitors! If any person tells you differently, he or she is misleading you or is misinformed. Remember – buyers don’t care whose name is on the For Sale sign or whose smiling face is beside the MLS® listing – they just care about

whether a property is right for them. That's it. Isn’t that all you would care about if you were buying a property? This is why our listings sell just like all the other listings, and our clients often walk away with substantial savings.

Is there any catch? Fine print surprises?

No. And no.

How do I get started and find out more?

Give us a call or send us an email. We'd be happy to give you a complimentary, no-obligation evaluation on your property, and answer any questions you may have. A few minutes of your time could save you thousands.

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This beautiful rancher has been completely refreshed with new laminate and carpet flooring, as well as a new coat of paint. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 gas fireplaces, and a newer roof, it’s move-in ready. AND BEST OF ALL, IT’S LOCATED IN A CUL-DE-SAC BACKING ONTO GREENBELT!

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22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge #2-19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

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4 Bedroom 2,106 sq.ft.

7,320 sq.ft. lot Newer roof & windows

• Separate entrances • Lots of extra parking • Close to the neighborhood park • Great location

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2 Bedroom 1,512 sq.ft.

1/2 acre lot Wood burning f/p Stacking Washer/Dryer

• Tiled heated floors • 2 large 20ft x 24ft shops with power • 100 amp to workshops • Mountain views

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2956 Pasture Circle Coquitlam

21013 117th Avenue

• Located in Ranch Park • Lovely rancher with fully finalized basement with sweater entrance • Large 12000 sqft lot • Hear pump/air conditioning • Lighted sports court in backyard • Many fruit trees. Stunning views

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Wrapped up Dylan Lacey of Westview secondary is hit by tacklers from both sides in a game against Maple Ridge secondary during a high school rugby contest at the Westview turf field April 21.

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Development guru gets two-year deal James Eccles entering his fourth season

By Neil Corbett sports@mapleridgenews.com

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ith three seasons under his belt, and having worn out about a half dozen pairs of skates, James Eccles will continue his work with the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association.

The association has announced that Eccles will return as its director of hockey development for another season.

“Three years have already gone by, and it’s been tremendous,” said Eccles.

He views building a strong association like building a pyramid – you start with a big, solid base

in order to reach great heights.

So Eccles said he has put a lot of energy into the younger divisions, creating numerous opportunities for development, and helping to create an atmosphere where young players fall in love with the game.

For him, having all registered kids return next year is the goal.

“As long as they’re having fun, that’s the No. 1 priority,” he said. “I don’t count success in banners. It’s in kids who say, ‘I love hockey.’”

It has been a rare day that goes by when Eccles is not out on the ice, offering a development session for a group, or with one of the association’s 67 teams. His goal is to provide numerous opportunities for player and coach development, and because he’s on staff, the extra programs are free during the season.

He puts about 70 per cent of his

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time into the beginner age groups and C-level hockey, and about 30 per cent into the elite teams. Helping the association’s of A-level kids, and their pursuit of high performance programs or junior hockey, is also part of his mandate. And it never stops. He’ll soon be on the ice with midget players, helping them prepare for junior camps.

“If they have goals to achieve, we want to assist them in any way we can,” he said. “We need to get those players on their way.”

After three years, he said the association’s coaches are on the same page with their instruction. He has well established credibility – Eccles is on the coaches committee with B.C. Hockey, and offers workshops and clinics for coaches in that role.

“We’ve got a great coaching core now,” he said.

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“James has done a phenomenal job for us, in the development of our athletes and coaching staff,” he said.

With 67 head coaches and at least two assistants on each team, having standards and consistency throughout the organization has been an important job, he said.

Falconer said over the next two to three seasons, the work that Eccles has done should really show on the ice.

The association is moving beyond volunteers in another area.

Falconer noted that the organization is also interviewing for a paid administrative assistant, saying an organization the size of Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey is dealing with significant budgets, and “you’ve got to take that seriously.”

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In second game, the Royals again found themselves in a big hole, trailing 7-1 after an inning of play. However, as they had done in the first game, the Royals came back and won the game by a score of 10-9.

Ridge received contributions from all parts of the line-up, led

by Weisner (4-4, RBI, three runs), Brayden Slaughter (3-4, three RBI and two runs), Nick Peters (2-3, double, two RBI and a run), and Tyson Floris (3-4, two RBI).

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Seth Injates had a triple, while Weisner (1-2, with a double), and Peters (1-3, RBI, two stolen bases) continued their strong weekends.

In the final game of the weekend, the offense once again came out strong as it had on Saturday, which led to a 13-2 six inning win.

Floris was strong on the hill, tossing a complete game.

Numerous players chipped in, led by Hayden Tupper (2-2, two RBI, run), Slaughter (2-4, double, two RBI, two runs), Smith (2-4, stolen base, two runs), Robert Gibson(2-4, two RBI, run, stolen base), and Injates (1-3, double, RBI, run, HBP). â&#x20AC;˘ The Royals are in Vancouver on Sunday for a double-header against the Mounties.

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Out at first Second baseman Declan Shrader guns the ball to first baseman Kian Gelinas to get the runner as the Blue Jays took on the Phillies in a recent Saturday morning mosquito ball game in Maple Ridge. The Phillies won the matchup 11-9.

Badminton champs advance to regionals On Monday, Maple Ridge secondary hosted the senior badminton district finals, and the Ramblers earned first place in all five events.

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Beloved Glen Martin McKay of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, born 27 January 1952 in Vancouver to Robert S. and Sara (nee Porter) McKay, lived his life with courage, humour and kindness and died at home from a heart attack on Wednesday, 20th of April 2016.

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Glen continued to drive buses for Transit on routes throughout the Greater Vancouver area until he had a sudden and massive heart attack in 1992 at the age of 40. When he could return once again to work with Transit, it was no longer as a bus driver, rather he worked at various positions, never once complaining and taking pride in his work and believing that every job should be well done.

He leaves to mourn deeply and forever his beloved wife and best friend Marilyne, their precious Stacey Razzell (and Derek) and grandsons Morgan and Owen Carmont; and his two loved nieces Tamara (and Keith) Lee of Burnaby plus Nicole (and Eric) Janzen of Abbotsford.

In addition, Glen was predeceased by his father in 1992 and is survived by his mother Sara McKay of Vancouver; brother Leslie Witney (and Elizabeth) of Ottawa; brother Neil McKay (Leslie); brother James McKay (Beverly); sister Wendy McKay; son Shane (Sandra) McKay, nieces, nephews and friends.

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In January 2004 his heart disease became so advanced that he was unable to work any longer and each day was filled with pain over and over from severe unstable angina. Yet Glen never let it change who he really was - a quiet man filled with laughter, fun, gentleness, goodness and integrity with the ability to love, help and care for others and devoted to his family - always faithful and true and filled with a gentle strength few of us can imagine.

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Mom was an avid walker - belonging to the Maple Ridge Walking Club. She also loved to Garden - thanks to St. George’s Village for allowing her the space for her flowers & vegetables. She loved any kind of music, played guitar with a group weekly and was the organist for her church. She also sang with the Silver Tones Choir and volunteered with the Hospital Auxillary. She gave to all charities but was very humbled by their thanks.

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May God bless you and keep you. Until we meet again.

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The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while adhering to regular deadlines will be important for success.

By joining an award winning community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. Previous sales experience is preferred. A car and valid drivers license are required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary, commission plan and strong benefit package.

The ideal candidate will have to be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines are a must.

Competitive Base Salary, Commission, Cell and Car Allowance. A car and a valid drivers license is required.

Black Press is Canada’s leading private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in Canada and the U.S. and has extensive digital and printing operations.

Send your resume with cover letter by May 27th, 2016.

Please email your resume with cover letter by 5:00pm Sunday, May 15, 2016, to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher publisher@theprogress.com

Available routes in Pitt Meadows 41011019 - 194A St., Cusick Cres, McMyn Ave., Park Rd. 41011022 - Bonson Rd, Maple Pl, Somerset Dr. 41021057 - 121B Ave., 122B Ave., 188 St., 189A St., Charnley Crt., Ford Rd.

Shaulene Burkett shaulene.burkett@blackpress.ca The Surrey Leader #200-5450 152nd Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 5J9

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Progress The Chilliwack

Circulation

604.476.2740 brian@mapleridgenews.com

The Chilliwack Progress, a twice-weekly award winning newspaper, has an immediate opening for a full-time Advertising Consultant.

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

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DRYWALL

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

317

Del green Landscaping Michael Mihail 15 Years Horticultural Experience

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

Your Garden in our hands will look like paradise

Neil Smith Construction & Landscape Service

Office 778-668-5110 Direct 604-446-3903

$64.00 Per Ton

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

Cell: 604.341.7374

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

GARDENING HANDYMAN CONNECTION HANDYMAN CONNECTION Handyman Connection - Bonded -Renovations - Installations Repairs - 604.878.5232

www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

A-1 EXTERIOR/ INTERIOR. Quality job, Senior rates, Free est, residential, commercial. Refs. 20 Yrs exp.

No job too small.Call 778-980-0717

MIRACLE MOVING

DN Painting

Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip.

Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men Local & Long Distance Moves Start $45/hr ~ All size trucks Free estimate/Senior Discount www.miraclemoving.ca

Top Quality/Affordable Prices Exterior/Interior Drywall Repair

~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

604-999-6020

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Cloverdale High Performance paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring.

Years of Experience WCB Covered FREE ESTIMATES

778-862-1515

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS

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

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

2 coats any colour

Strata, Comm. & Res., Pavers, Walls, Spring Garden Clean-ups, Turf & Artificial Turf installation, top dressing & Drainage.

.cuttingedge 604-466-9514

www.paintspecial.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

604 - 720 - 2009

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL Painting. Int/Ext. No job too small.

Free Est. Sr’s Disc. 604-466-8165

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299

LANDSCAPING DESIGN / INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE

Call (604)763-8795

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

604-537-4140

604-465-1315

320

www.neilsmithservices.com

MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Meadows Landscape Supply

delgreenlandscapes@gmail.com

320

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

Mini-Excavator, T190 Skid Steer, D4 Wide Pad, Cat 320 Excavator, Hourly or Contract

281

MISC SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CHOICE RENOVATIONS Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

Six

Gary 467-3024

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161

Cellular 604-671-9694

STEER MANURE

Delivered or Picked up

Wynnyk Farms 604.467.4419

LAWN CUTTING $25 most lawns depending on size.

778 - 988 - 9751

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EAGLE TILE A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Local natural stone distributors.

Custom made Granite Countertops. Slate, Granite, Marble, Tile, Tumbled Stone. Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic.

Sales & Service

604-463-0718 eagletileandnaturalstone.com

2015 Dodge Dart SE automatic

Prompt Delivery Available

Taxes included. VALUE:$23,000

7 Days / Week

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Gravel ✶ Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

.t1 tax

236

CLEANING SERVICES

House Cleaning Team

PREMIER SPONSOR

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

* Insured * Experienced Maple Ridge, P. Meadows, Mission

Details : mariescustomized cleaning@gmail.com

604- 467- 1118

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

UNIQUE CONCRETE

DESIGN

F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

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

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147

VECTOR RENO’S

FREE ESTIMATES

Interior & Exterior. Additions, Repairs & Strata Improvements.

Also fences, decks, sheds, garages & wood planters. 604-690-3327

HERFORT CONCRETE

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

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

$1,000 Cash and $1,000 Mark’s Shopping Spree.

Value: $2,000

4

Your own mini golf tournament 10 Rounds of Golf & 5 Carts Value: $1,040

3

Furniture Package Value: $1,000

5

55” LG Flat Screen Television Value: $1,000

HOME REPAIRS

RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new Ken 604-460-7803 REPAIRS, Misc Service Jobs, etc., big or small, call Robert at 604-8444222 If I can’t do it, it can’t be done

300

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Sunday, August 7, 2016 Maple Ridge Park 12 noon / Race 1pm

LANDSCAPING

Den’s GarDENing Services & Trees Let us SPRING into action Tree Topping, Tree Removal, Pruning Fruit trees, Hedges, Lawn Clean-ups, Garden Maint. Stump Grinding

EVERY BUCK from EVERY DUCK goes to help youth organizations in Maple Ridge & Pitt Mead Me adow owss. W aree gr ggrateful atef at eful ul ttoo th thee fo Meadows.

Wee ar following organizations for supporting the Rotary Duck Race:

**Don’t be Stumped**

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

Arruda Renovations Plus

604.465.2944

Home Improvements & Repairs

• Hardwood • Laminate • Painting • Drywall • Tilling • Baseboard • Crown molding • Small renos • Fences • Decks • And More!

778-903-0942

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ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters

GENERATORS

Starting from

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all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

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

604-465-3189

BC Gaming Event License #82882 Applicable taxes included. Ticket purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. If a winning ticket bears a minor’s name, the prize will be lawfully delivered on behalf of the minor to the minor’s parent, legal guardian or trustee.

Winners consent to release of their names by licensee. Holders of winning tickets not required to be present to win prizes.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 563

MISC. WANTED

Have Unwanted Firearms?

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GARAGE SALES

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GARAGE SALES

MAPLE RIDGE

10 Family Garage Sale

Garage Sale

220A Street btwn Isaac Cres. & 126 Ave.

Sat, April 30th, 9am-1pm

12717 264th St

Saturday, April 30

Furniture, antique furniture, baby clothing & items, gardening, household & LOTS MORE!!

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Too Much to List!

2 Family Garage Sale 11985 Wicklow Way Maple Ridge April 30th & May 1st 10am - 4pm

No price tags Reasonable offers accepted

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.

Furniture, tools, garden, guy stuff, golf clubs, misc & free items.

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

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GARAGE SALES

Sunday May 1, 9am-2pm

12738-251 Street ( N. on 248th to Marshall )

TWILIGHT DRIVE-IN

SWAP MEET 260 St. & Fraser Hwy, Langley

EVERY Sunday 7am

Maple Ridge

Elvis collectibles, books, cd’s & dvd’s, over-sized clothing, lots of misc. items.

Websters Corners Elem.

256th & Dewdney Trunk

604-856-5165

Big Garage Sale in the Gym

*Sellers $10. *Buyers $1.

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

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

757

CAPABLE working senior needs IMMEDIATELY ground level 2 bdrm ste Would appreciate shared utils & ldry incl. Previous house sold. Refs avail. Would be willing to help with yardwork. 604-763-7120 anytime

746

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Call 604-467-3944 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle REMOVAL ~~ ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT ~~ $$$ PAID FOR SOME. 604.683.2200

MARINE 749

STORAGE

912

BOATS

14179 Reichenback Rd Moorage Rental Annual or Semi-annual Outdoor Storage Available Starting At $30/month for Boats, RV’s, Cars, Trucks & Trailers

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 477

PETS

FLUID SOLUTIONS. Gas, heating plumbing, reno’s, repairs. 20 yrs exp www.fluidsolutionsinc.ca Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

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

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. 38 yrs.

Lic’d/Ins. BBB. Gas, drains, renos etc. Bonded. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

PRESSURE WASHING TOY POODLE PUPS 6 weeks old.

Chocolate brown, $800. Call 604820-4230, 604-302-7602.

1st Choice Symons & Sons Power Washing & Gutter Cleaning Res/Comm/Strata Licensed/Insured Bob Cell 604-313-4513

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Pitt Meadows Marina

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

845 The Scrapper

604-464-3550

Garage Sale

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WANTED TO RENT

TRANSPORTATION

ROOMS FOR RENT

PITT MEADOWS

April 30th, 9am-1pm 12228 Cypress Court

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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

RENTALS

Onsite Manager

706

604.465.7713

APARTMENT/CONDO

GARIBALDI Court

752

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm units available.

Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Includes heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Ref’s & Credit check req’d.

Sorry No Pets CRIME FREE BUILDING

To Place An Ad Call 604-575-5555

TOWNHOUSES

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Saturday, May 7th at 1pm in the common room located at #58 - 675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 9:00 am at 20288 - 113B Ave Maple Ridge BC and 10:00 am at 11985 - 203rd St., Maple Ridge, BC, the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

6057 Shannon Faulkner 2245 Shelby Birnie G046 Justin Hartland E141 Jennifer Kendall H017 Mikel Goddard F089 Jason Wiebe K024 Thomas Scott EXTRA INCOME Classified ads are a direct line to extra income. Somewhere there is a buyer for the things you no longer want or need.

604-575-5555

MAPLE RIDGE

509

AUCTIONS

1 & 2 Bdrms available $895/mo & $995/mo

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

372 356

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

14ft F/G Runabout, full canvas, 50hp Mercury, Gator trlr. All in good cond $3000 obo 604-467-2901

Saturday,

“We don’t just wash we detail” 20 years exp.

Polo Club Apartments

RENTALS

PORT COQUITLAM 775-3000sqft.

Ground floor commercial space.

Office / retail / service type business. Facing onto city park. 2 blks from Lougheed/ Shaughnessy intersection. Call 604-464-3550.

For more info call Cindy 604-816-9410

Rain or shine

341

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

CLOTHING, TOYS, BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND MORE.

Stove, fridge, sofa, misc items, bike, something for everyone!

PLUMBING

706

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Over 20 tables to choose from.

20291-125 AVE April 30 & May 1 9am - 2pm

REAL ESTATE

Admission:

Sat. April 30, 9am - 3pm.

Maple Ridge

338

Wanstalls Tactical & Sporting Arms

RENTALS

SUNDECKS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Massive Restaurant Equipment Auction Live - April 30th @ 10am www.KwikAuctions.com 7305 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC - Shipping/Storage Available Massive New & Used Equipment Liquidation 4 Convenience Stores, lease returns, 6 mo old restaurant 2 Pizza Shops including Hobart 60 qt Mixer, Convection Ovens, Combi Ovens, Ice Cream Dipping Cabinets & Soft Serve machines, Dozens of pieces of NEW Refrigeration & Cooking Equip.!!

548

mikes hauling 604-516-9237

Great Location

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * *Large *Clean *Very Quiet Includes: Heat, Hot Water

and Hydro Near Shopping & Amenities.

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-2236 604-463-7450 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer ~ Since 1987 ~ $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

ANYTHING OF VALUE

Single Items to Entire Households

Atlas Vinyl Sundecks - Your Complete Sundeck Specialist. Free estimates (778)285-2107

604-463-4449 604-209-6583

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

741

OFFICE/RETAIL

OFFICE TWO INDIVIDUAL SPACE OFFICES FOR • 10’ X 8.5’ available RENT • Includes heat, A/C & window All offices on second floor, downtown Maple Ridge location, new and clean with one shared washroom on the floor.

One year minimum lease subject to credit and criminal check.

Contact Lisa at 604-476-2728

Only available at these Subway locations: 240th & Lougheed | 228th & Lougheed | 205th & Lougheed | Harris Road

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ridge meadows

Close to 400 Display booths with everything to renovate, decorate and landscape your home & backyard. Plus... all the fun weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re famous for.

Huge free kids zone.....petting zoo, magic, live entertainment, birdhouse building and more For the Love of Dogs ---dog show and meet and greet

Saturday noon & 3:30

Outdoor lifestyles....BBQs, hot tubs, firepits, outdoor toys, fabulous furnishings...everything for your backyard All your favorite urban food trucks www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com

$4 solo $7 family

Planet Ice, Maple Ridge Friday, April 29, 4-9pm; Saturday, April 30, 10-8pm; Sunday, May 1, 10-4pm