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Out-of-date maps may be putting us at risk

PTSD is the painful reminder of the sacrifice they made

Majority of floodplain maps are simply wrong

emembrance Day only comes once a year, but for someone who has been in armed conflict, the memories and scars from battle are present every day. In fact, for some former soldiers the solemn time of reflection can be a painful reminder of the sacrifice they made for Canada. “November marks darker days, daylight savings,” says Aaron Bedard, an advisor on Veteran Affairs Canada’s Service Excellence Committee. “November 11 triggers memories and is a stressful challenge through the Christmas season—it is the bottom of the year for those of us who struggle to manage PTSD.” Bedard is a veteran himself who is known for his role in an Equitas Society lawsuit against the Canadian government that intends to overturn the New Veterans Charter (the case is in abeyance for one year awaiting the new government transition).

BY RANDY SHORE Vancouver Sun he City of Chilliwack and other B.C. communities that lack up-to-date floodplain maps risk billions of dollars in property damage and even the lives of their citizens when disaster strikes, experts say. “The flood in Calgary and High River is a perfect example of what happens when your maps are wrong,” said Tamsin Lyle, a Vancouver consulting engineer. “The events of 2013 showed that their maps were out of date, so the areas they thought were going to flood didn’t flood and the areas where it flooded weren’t shown on the map.” “Planning decisions and emergency response plans were based on poor information, resulting in a lot more damage than might have otherwise happened,” she said. Many B.C. communities lack recent floodplain data, according to a study commissioned by the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Changes in the topography of developed land, silt accumulation in rivers and changing weather patterns can render a floodplain map obsolete in as little as five years. In Chilliwack, city hall is working with a floodplain map from 2007. “The city has endeavoured to

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FVRD gives thumbs down to run-of-river BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

p ro p o s e d r u n - o f- r i v e r hydroelectricity project is not wanted in the Chilliwack River Valley. That’s the message the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) sent to the provincial government this week about KMC Energy Corp’s application for a project on Tamihi Creek. “After receiving strong community input, the Fraser Valley Regional District Board voted not to support this project,” FVRD chief administrative officer Paul Gipps wrote in a letter dated Nov. 2 to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “The Fraser Valley Regional District Board also seeks clarification

Community input reveals strong opposition to proposed hydro-electricity project on Tamihi Creek from the Province as to how it can justify the trade‐offs for hydroelectricity in such environmentally sensitive and recreationally rich areas for more costly hydro that does not appear to be needed with the decision to build Site C.” FVRD director for the Chilliwack River Valley (Area E) Orion Engar went further. “In B.C.’s rush to be an exporter of electricity, we are increasingly degrading many of our super natural wild places,” Engar said via email. “In the views of everyone I have spoken with here, the environmental sen-

“. . . how it can justify the trade-offs for hydroelectricity in such environmentally sensitive and recreationally rich areas . . .” - Paul Gipps sitivity and rich recreation values of the Chilliwack River Valley, located so

close to our largest population centres, far outweigh any benefits of this power project.” The 15-megawatt power project proposed by KMC, a subsidiary of WindRiver Power Corp, has been on the radar of recreational users and environmentalists since it was proposed years ago. The popular kayaking creek, which feeds into the Chilliwack River just below Tamihi Rapids, was named one of two “rivers to watch” by the Outdoor Recreation Council (ORC) in its 2013 Most Endangered Rivers List. “To many, Tamihi Creek is becom-

Cost of flooding would be billions { MAPS, from page A1 } keep our floodplain mapping as up to date as possible, but we are aware that additional updates are required,” a city spokesperson told the Times. In 2014 the provincial government updated the Fraser River flood level estimates, but the mapping is still out of date. “The Province recently applied for Federal funding to assist with floodplain mapping and we are awaiting further detail on that funding opportunity to assist with updating our floodplain map,” the city spokesperson said. One of the biggest data gaps is in the Fraser Valley floodplain, said Lyle, a principal of Ebbwater Consulting who was an adviser on the study. The Fraser Valley suffered widespread damage due to flooding in 1894 and 1948, when 2,000 homes were destroyed. A similar flood today would cause several billion dollars in damage in Chilliwack and Richmond, according to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “It’s an unmapped territory,” said Lyle. “We can make some good guesses, because it’s flat … but we don’t really have a designated map.” The provincial government created a floodplain mapping program in 1974 to help towns and cities direct and limit development in floodplains. The program identified and designat-

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Flooding at Carey Point outside the city’s dike system in 2012. A new study finds many communities are using out-ofdate floodplain maps. ed 90 floodplains before it was cancelled in 2004, leaving municipalities to conduct their own research. Only 21 per cent of the communities and First Nations that participated in the study have updated their floodplain maps since the provincial program was discontinued, according to the authors. More than 30 per cent have no floodplain maps at all and the remaining 48 per cent are working with out-of-date information, most of

it at least 20 years old. A federal floodplain mapping program was killed in the mid-’90s, but there are signs that may change since the Calgary flood, which killed five people, said Lyle. Lyle will attend a flood mapping workshop next week organized to coincide with the federal National Disaster Roundtable in Calgary. “The tools that you can launch once you have a map can save you billions

and billions of dollars down the line,” she said. “It’s just a matter of convincing folks that this is important.” Ottawa should be ripe to take notice of the potential advantages, she said. The federal government spent $6.1 billion on flood relief in Calgary and Toronto in 2013. Insurance companies complained in the aftermath of the floods that most floodplain maps are badly out of date, which is part of the reason most home

ing a poster child of sorts, emphasizing the need for better regional planning when it comes to independent power project development; something that has been sorely missing to date,” the ORC said two years ago. The company held an open house to discuss the project on Oct. 7 in Chilliwack. The project’s footprint for construction is estimated at 34 hectares, five of which is on existing or abandoned roads, according to the company. “It is the opinion of KMC that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental, socio-economic, community, First Nations or other effects,” according to KMC’s executive summary for the project dated June 9.

insurance policies do not cover flood damage. A University of Waterloo study released that same year found that flooding has become the biggest payout category for Canadian insurers. Private insurers paid out $2.25 billion for damage in southern Alberta in 2013. New laser-based mapping technology has revolutionized floodplain mapping in recent years, according to Nathan Vadeboncouer, an engineering consultant who worked on that study. It’s a level of detail that is vital as extreme weather events become more frequent. New aerial LiDAR surveys provide topological data accurate to within centimetres, making it easier to predict how flood waters will move over the land. “There can be little ruts that channel water that you can’t see on older maps,” Vadeboncouer said. The amount of data that can be accessed for climate modelling has also grown dramatically in the past few years. Extreme weather and precipitation on B.C.’s coast are driven in part by climate change and the interaction of two long-term recurring weather patterns, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, with a 30-year warm-and-cold cycle, and the El Niño and La Nina, which cycle every three to five years. The net effect is that B.C.’s climate is warming over the long term, with periods of increasingly heavy precipitation. - with files from Paul J. Henderson, Chilliwack Times

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The new riding of Chilliwack is much the same as the old, except for the loss of some area south of Highway 1, east of Vedder to Chilliwack-Kent.

Riding change reduces its size BY PAUL J. HENDERSON Chilliwack Times

rov i n c i a l r i d i n g realignments proposed for the 2017 provincial election take Hope and the Fraser Canyon out of the current Chilliwack-Hope electoral district and moves some Sardis residents from one riding to another. The changes, which are part of the Electoral Districts Act introduced in the Legislature on Oct. 28, bring back the old name Chilliwack-Kent, which was changed to Chilliwack-Hope after 2008 changes. The current riding of Chilliwack-Hope represented by BC Liberal Laurie Throness is nearly 11,000 square kilometres and spreads east of the Fraser Canyon and nearly as far west and north as Whistler. The new Chilliwack-Kent reduces the district’s size to 3,168 square kilometres. As for the Chilliwack riding, it remains much the same at 135 square kilometres, but for the sake of population adjustments the residential area south of Highway 1, east of Vedder

Road and north of South Sumas Road moves from Chilliwack to Chilliwack-Kent. The changes mean Hope and the Fraser Canyon will now be in the Fraser-Nicola electoral district. The number of B.C. electoral districts will go from 85 to 87 with new ridings in Surrey and Richmond/New Westminster to reflect growing population in these areas. B i l l 4 2 i n t ro d u c e d b y A t t o r n e y G e n e ral Suzanne Anton on Oct. 28 adopts the recommendations of the Electoral Boundaries C o m m i s s i o n ’s ( E B C ) final report. The EBC undertook provincewide consultations in developing its recommendations, which will take effect for the 2017 provincial general election. “These changes today are identical to those in the commission’s report and are a result of significant input from the many British Columbians who participated in this important process for democracy in B.C.,” Anton said in a press release.

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Question of dangerous offender status gets complicated BY PAUL J. HENDERSON phenderson@chilliwacktimes.com

a night of drinking and drug use at an Ashwell Road residence they shared. At trial two years ago, Justice William Grist rejected Frederickson’s argument that he was sexually assaulted by Planje, a small, transgendered individual, the night before the EB IRST killing. But Grist First reported on f o u n d r e a s o n chilliwacktimes.com able doubt in the second-degree murder evidence and convicted Frederickson of manslaughter. One question now before the court is whether the 49-year-old should be locked up indefinitely. Lead Crown John Hempstead argued in court this week that Freder-

hether or not a man’s ongoing record of violent crimes should be considered a pattern enough to warrant dangerous offender status was up for debate between lawyers for the Crown and defence in BC Supreme Court in Chilliwack this week. But a more complicated legal question will be debated Thursday by different lawyers thanks to a recent court decision that struck down Canada’s dangerous offender law as unconstitutional. The dangerous or long-term offender hearing continued Monday for Steven Frederickson who killed Robert-Jan Planje in December 2010 after

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ickson’s considerable record of violent offences over three decades constitutes a potential for reoffending in a violent way. Frederickson’s lawyer Ken Beatch went through a number of his client’s convictions over the years and argued there was not enough of a similarity to constitute a pattern. Among the examples, in 1987 Frederickson was convicted of aggravated assault for stabbing a teenaged prostitute multiple times and leaving her to die. “There has been no offence similar to this since then,” Beatch argued, saying that he has not been convicted of violently attacking a woman since then nor has he used a knife in a violent crime. In 1995 he was convicted of unlawful confinement of a woman who was

his common-law partner. In this case, the victim was someone Frederickson knew, i.e. not a stranger, and the woman was not injured. “The only similarity is that it was a woman,” Beach said. “He was able to control his emotions. . . . As such, there is no pattern here.” As to the constitutional question, this came after Justice Peter Voith struck down Canada’s dangerous offender law in 2012. The case at bar was of Donald Boutilier who pleaded guilty to robbery and assault, among other things. Boutilier’s defence argued changes put into place in 2008 under the Conservative government’s omnibus crime bill violated Boutilier’s charter rights because they removed the judges’ discretion over declaring someone a dangerous offender.

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And while Voith did declare Boutilier a dangerous offender and handed him an indeterminate sentence, the Justice said the dangerous offender law was “overbroad” and could lead to those with addictions or mental illness to be stuck with the designation for life. At the start of the Frederickson sentencing hearing in July, and referring to the Voith decision, Grist said not arguing the constitutional matter in his court meant the hearing was “an exercise steeped in ignorance.” He ordered the provincial and federal Crown be notified, and the constitutional questions be addressed. Constitutional lawyer for the Crown Rod Garson and a lawyer assisting Beatch were to provide written arguments for Grist and were scheduled in court Thursday.

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Two former candidates joined by 18-year-old hopeful School trustee byelection Dec. 12 BY GREG LAYCHAK glaychak@chilliwacktimes.com

t least three new candidates have announced they are running in the Chilliwack board of education trustee byelection next month. Former candidates Rob Stelmaschuk and Karen Jarvis will be joined by a much younger contender this time around. Eighteen-year-old Megan Praat, a graduate from Chilliwack secondary school is also looking to fill the vacant

seat on the board. She has Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) experience as well as fundraising and budget committee experience and hopes to bring a younger perspective to the table. Jarvis sent out notice Tuesday that she has put forth her name to run in the upcoming race. “As a school coach, I see the benefits of being there for students and pushing them,” said Jarvis in a release. “I believe that when we focus on relationships first, we have a great chance for buy in. If students know you care, you have a great opportunity to teach them.” She said the same relationship building is necessary with staff, administrators and board members. Jarvis has years of participation with

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Children and Families. Praat, Jarvis and Stelmaschuk will all join Angelina Gosselin who announced her intention to run for the trustee position earlier in October. The nomination period for trustee candidates in this year’s byelection ends Friday at 4 p.m. All candidates will be declared Nov. 16 at 4 p.m., and advanced voting days will take place on Dec. 2 (at city hall) and Dec. 9 (at Cottonwood Mall in the front entrance of the former Target). General voting day will follow on Dec. 12 with stations at Cultus Lake elementary school, Rosedale traditional school, Vedder middle school and Chilliwack secondary school’s Learning Centre Alumni Hall.

He ran for last year’s position as one of 13 candidates, and in the previous 2013 tr ustee byelection. Stelmaschuk also ran for city Megan Praat councillor in 2008 and 2011. He worked with troubled youth at Centre Creek Camp for many years and is a big supporter of graduating students who are ready for the workforce right out of Grade 12. Stelmaschuk has diplomas in commerce and criminology and worked for the B.C. government for 30 years in corrections and the Ministry of

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PAC, DPAC and volunteering in Chilliwack schools. “Once elected, I will bring fresh ideas to the table, an open mind, an ability to speak up and strength in reasoning through difficult decision making,” Jarvis said. Stelmaschuk announced his plans to run in the byelection as well last week.

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ne of Chilliwack’s worst prolific offenders who once killed a man in a stolen vehicle did not show up for his latest trial in BC Supreme Court last week. Jason Arthur Combes was scheduled to face charges of assault causing bodily harm, break and enter, uttering threats and robbery in connection with an incident dating back to April 14, 2013.

Jason Combes once killed a man while driving a stolen car

His non-appearance on Oct. 26 was noted by the court, and on Nov. 2 Crown planned to apply to the court to issue a warrant for his arrest. Combes did not show up in court and his lawyer, Rob Dhanu, told the court that while he had so far been unable to contact his client, “I do have a lead.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARIN

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m Council Chambers NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. www.chilliwack.com Council Chambers 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack,hold B.C. V2P 8A4 TAKE NOTICE thatwith the Council the City of Chilliwack a Public In accordance Sectionof59(2) of the CommunitywillCharter, PublicHearing, a www.chilliwack.com above, on the following items: Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chilliwack intends 1. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3944 (RZ000806) TAKE NOTICE that thethe Council of the City of Chilliwack will hold a Public Hearing, as noted to adopt following Bylaw:

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5971 Wilkins Drive (a portion of) above, on theLocation: following items: Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2015, Owners:AMENDMENT Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynn Sawatzky 1. ZONING“Intermunicipal BYLAW BYLAW 2013, No. 3944 (RZ000806) No. 4170” 2 portion of the subject property, as shown on t Purpose: To rezone a 634m Location: 5971 Wilkins Drive (a portion of) below, from an R1-A (One Family of the proposed Bylaw Owners:The purpose Alfred Sawatzky and Jenny Lynnis:SawatzkyResidential) Zone to an R1-C (O Residential 2 – Accessory) Zone to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision and of on theasubject property, as shown on the map Purpose: To rezone a 634m • For continuance of theportion program permanent basis; construction of a single family home with a legal secondary suite below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to anBusiness R1-C (One Famil • Add two municipalities to participate in the Intermunicipal Location Map Zone to facilitate a 2 lot subdivision and the Residential – Accessory) Licencing Scheme; construction of a single family home with a legal secondary suite.

• Expand on the definition of a Mobile Business; and, Location Map • Amend the revenue sharing formula.

Follow up to viral video

Cast and crew of the follow-up to the Book Man’s viral hit parody “All About Them Books” react to the first viewing of the video Friday night after a video premiere party at Decades Coffee Club. Shortly after, The Book Man’s latest musical satire “Caught in a Romance” was revealed online. It is based on Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” song, features nods to written works and authors throughout its five minutes, and can be found on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/TheBookManBookstores. - Greg Laychak/TIMES

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Man facing robbery trial now faces another, charged along with woman

on Wellington Avenue on reserve. Phillips and Wilson were quickly found and arrested with the help of First Nations Policing and the Integrated Police Dog Section. “Fortunately no one was injured in either of the robberies,” Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Mike Rail said in a press release. “Instantaneous dispatching and police response coupled with the observation of an alert officer were crucial to the location and arrest of the suspects.” Phillips is charged with robbery, use of an imitation firearm and vehicle theft. Wilson is charged with two counts of robbery and being in a vehicle without consent of the owner. Phillips also faces a breach charge because at the time he was on bail facing robbery charges from February. That time Phillips was with another woman, Melissa

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Chilliwack man facing a trial for an alleged armed robbery in February was arrested again for a similar crime. James Albert Phillips, 44, was apprehended by police along with Katherine Janet Wilson, 38, on Oct. 18 after an attempted robbery and a carjacking on Yale Road east of Five Corners. At approximately 9:15 a.m. a victim called police to say he was approached outside a business by a male and female. The victim said the male indicated he had a gun and demanded money. The victim walked away from the suspects without surrendering his money. While that incident was being reported, a second robbery and carjacking was called in to 911 at the same address. After allegedly stealing cash and the second victim’s SUV, the suspect and a female passenger drove away. Within minutes a patrolling officer located the vehicle abandoned

“Intermunicipal Business Licence Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2015, No. 4170” may be viewed during office hours between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday except holidays, at the Office of the City Clerk at 2. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3945 (RZ000804) City Hall, 8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4.

Location: 47340 Sylvan Drive (a portion of) Owner: AMENDMENT 0945651BYLAW BC Ltd.2013, (Nick Westeringh) 2. ZONING BYLAW No. 3945 (RZ000804) Purpose: To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of the subject property, as show Location: 47340 Sylvan Drive (a portion of) Janice McMurray map below, from an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone t Owner:Deputy0945651 BC Ltd. (Nick Westeringh) City Clerk (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a bound Purpose: To rezone a 1.30 hectare portion of the subject property, as shown on the adjustment with the property located at 6026 Lindeman Street an Anne Lunt, when he is alleged to map below, from an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to an R4 have robbed a business in the 5900 construction of a townhouse development. (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a boundary block of Tyson Road and another Location adjustment with theMap property located at 6026 Lindeman Street and the in the 7300 block of Vedder Road construction of a townhouse development. while wearing a mask.

A Chilliwack couple witnessed Location Map the getaway and reported the make, licence plate and location of the car to police. Within minutes the vehicle was stopped and the couple were arrested. Phillips and Lunt are each charged with two counts of robbery, and two counts of use of an imitation firearm. Phillips is also charged with two counts of intent to commit an indictable offence, while wearing a disguise. In July, Phillips and Wilson were also charged with theft, and Wilson was charged with drug possession, 3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2013, No. 3947 (RZ000810) th in connection with yet another Applicant: City of Chilliwack incident. His next court appearance on Purpose: A numberBYLAW of amendments Zoning Bylaw 2001, No. 2800 are 3. all ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 2013, No.to3947 (RZ000810) matters is Nov. 16. proposed to provide for and regulate federally licensed commerc

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Applicant: City of Chilliwack marihuana grow operations within the City of forces, Chilliwack. To honour sacrifices of the Purpose: A number the of amendments to Zoning Bylaw armed 2001, No. 2800 are proposed to provide for and regulate federally licensed commercial medic no collection take place between Persons who deem grow thatwill their interestwithin in thethe properties is affected by these propose marihuana operations City of Chilliwack. amendment bylaws will11:30am. have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, i 10:30am and unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name Persons who deem that their interest in the properties is affected by these proposed address, to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the Public amendment bylaws will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you are All submissions willLandfill be recordedand and form partRoad of the official record of the Hearing The Bailey Parr Green unable to attend, you may provide a written submission, including your full name and bylaws be inspected 8:30 a.m.Hearing. and 4:3 address,These to the proposed City Clerk’s Officemay no later than 4:00between p.m. on the the hours date Public th. ofofthe Depot will be closed November 11 Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to T All submissions will be recorded and form part of the official record of the Hearing. August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Yo These proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Initiatives Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, August 7, 2013 to Tuesday, at 604-793-2906. August 20, 2013, both inclusive, in the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 8550 Young Road Please note that noyour further information or submissions canInitiatives be considered by Chilliwack, BC. Please direct enquiries to our Planning & Strategic Departme after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. at 604-793-2906. chilliwack.com/curbside ǀ 604-793-2907 Delcy Wells, CMC information or submissions can be considered by Council Please note that no further Clerk of the Public Hearing. after theCity conclusion Delcy Wells, CMC City Clerk 7264478

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ne of the most compelling challenges for democratically elected bodies is the battle between the long- and the short-term. Elections come frequently. Municipal elections used to come every three years in B.C., but, mercifully, since 2014 that’s only every four years. But big change in areas such as downtown Chilliwack doesn’t happen quickly. Considerable taxpayer dollars have gone to purchase properties to the east of Five Corners as part of a land assembly policy; to create development ready parcels of land. And at Tuesday’s meeting, city council rezoned the properties that make up the old Safeway lot downtown. It’s for sale at just over $3.3 million and it is now rezoned for high density housing. City council has consulted with leading urban planners, they have taken the necessary steps in their legislative capacity to set the stage for the private sector to develop the downtown and for that they should be lauded. Elected officials are blamed for a lot of things, but when it comes to the revitalization of an entire area, particularly the historic downtown core, patience is needed. The question is whether voters will be as patient if big change doesn’t come about by the next election in 2018.

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ir John A. Macdonald famously described his occupation as “cabinet maker.” The formation of a cabinet is undoubtedly one of the trickiest task for any prime minister. As soon as Justin Trudeau names his cabinet, some 150-plus Liberal Members of Parliament not selected for a plum position in the government will immediately be disgruntled just two weeks after their euphoric election. And the challenge of governing will commence for Mr. Trudeau. The media and the public are always interested in knowing who is in the new government, but there’s heightened interest this time around because Mr. Trudeau has promised gender parity in his cabinet. That would be a first in Canadian history. It has also led to concerns that the principle of merit is being sacrificed to political correctness and that under-qualified women will be appointed in place of more qualified men. But it is important to remember that we live in a democracy—not a meritocracy. No one can convince me that Justin Trudeau among 35 million Canadians was the most qualified person in the country to be the prime

HAMISH TELFORD Be Our Guest minister. He wasn’t even the most qualified among the three major party leaders. Stephen Harper and Tom Mulcair were both more qualified for the job. And merit wasn’t the leading consideration in determining how most people voted. Some people voted because they wanted lower taxes, others wanted better pensions and infrastructure, some wanted action on climate change, and many more just wanted a change from Stephen Harper. In other words, people voted according to their personal interests and preferences rather than a determination of who was most qualified for the job. If we really wanted the most qualified people in government, we wouldn’t have democratic elections at all. Like other job positions there would be an extensive list of qualifications, a rigorous screening process for applicants, and a tough interview with

a committee of experts. Fortunately we live in a democracy. More precisely, we live in a representative democracy. We elect individuals to represent us in parliament. And it is the principle of representation that drives the formation of cabinet. The Liberals elected some 50 candidates in and around Toronto. Imagine if Justin Trudeau appointed a cabinet composed entirely of MPs from southern Ontario—plus himself from Montreal—on the grounds that they were more qualified than everyone else? How would we feel here in British Columbia? The government of Canada would be making important decisions that affect us without any input from our elected representatives. We would be apoplectic. What is true for us is true for everyone else. Every province will want representatives in cabinet in accordance with the province’s share of the population. Other groups will want to be represented as well. English and French. Visible minorities. Aboriginal peoples. And yes, women. This story is as old as Canada. Sir John A. Macdonald was in fits when he put together his first cabinet. He had to get the right mix of Conserva-

tives and Liberals—since it was these parties that brought Confederation about; he had to get the right balance between the provinces; and he had to get the right balance between English and French and Catholics and Protestants. A week before Canada came into being on July 1, 1867, he was ready to throw in the towel because he couldn’t get the numbers to work. His Francophone colleagues insisted that three of the four cabinet positions from Quebec had to be filled by French-speakers, but that would leave only one position for the English Protestants and Irish Catholics in Quebec. His problem was finally solved when Sir Charles Tupper from Nova Scotia offered to give up his position in the cabinet and be replaced by a (much less qualified) Irish Catholic from the province. Thomas D’Arcy McGee—the leader of the Irish Catholic community in Quebec—accepted the proposition graciously and relinquished his claim on a cabinet post. Macdonald was thus able to put together a government just in the nick of time.

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Are we being compassionate or are we being gullible?

Editor: In his article, “Moral obligation to assist refugees (Times, Oct. 29),” Prof. Telford rightly points out that there are many misconceptions about the Syrian refugee crisis. Some of these misconceptions, however, are of a very different nature, which is largely a product of selective, tearjerker style reporting by the media. There was the famous picture of a little boy, laying lifeless on a beach. Has anyone ever questioned why the photographer was thinking of his camera instead of running to the child, trying to revive it? (If ISIS was behind the photo, as some suggest, it certainly was a very effective tool to open Europe’s doors). Then there are the images of women with crying children. Interestingly, according to the UN, only about 53 per cent of these refugees are from Syria. (To ignore the 47 per cent is rather deceiving.) Looking at the overall number of migrants: 65 per cent are younger males; only 14 per cent women, and 20 per cent children (data.unhcr.org). And what about these welldressed, healthy looking, cellphone carrying young males? Do they show a sense of gratitude when reaching the safety of Europe? Watching news reports where migrants, who were given boxes full of food, have moved on after camping on the side of the road, these sites are littered with garbage and un-used food items. Does such a picture reflect an attitude of gratitude for being a guest in another country? Then there is the video clip (You Tube) where police at a train station hand cases of water to migrants who, after shouting insults, promptly throw the cases on the train tracks. No gratitude here. In a news report from Munich, a city official expressed his frustration with migrants. Instead of entering a processing facility after arrival, they immediately flag down a taxi and just take off. “We have no way of knowing who they are, or where they’re going,” he said. A British journalist suggested that more than 4,000 ISIS fighters, disguised as refugees, have already infiltrated Europe. Years ago, the leader of Libya, the infamous Muammar Gaddafi, when asked how he would fight his arch-enemy, America, said the following: “Of course we would never try to conquer the USA with weapons. Instead, we just move there.” There is a difference between being compassionate and being gullible. Ensuring Canada’s safety by implementing careful screening processes, refugees threatened to be killed for their faith, and families with young children or those who already have family in Canada,

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Animal control isn’t in control . . . either Editor: I agree with last week’s letter regarding bylaw enforcement doing their job (Times, Oct. 29). Laws are drawn up when you try and report them nothing gets done. We get some stupid answers. Yes, zoning for apartments or suites in certain areas should be looked into and action taken. As well, we all know Chilliwack is growing so much traffic in some areas is already out of control. Myself, my beef is animal control. We have been putting up with two dogs on our street for almost eight years. Out of control barking, we call almost every week and some of other neighbours have too. We are told they will send someone up. Well fine, but it’s their time and usually at that time there is no barking, so we were told to keep a report (date, time, how long the dogs barked and if we see them, what kind of dog?). OK, did that for three months and then we were told other people have to do the same. In other words, our word is not good enough. As if have nothing better to do than keep a journal on these dogs. What about when they keep us awake at night and as early as 6 a.m. in the morning. They say their hands are tied, well ours are too when they raise our taxes each year. Bylaw enforcement and animal control need to start taking care of taxpayers and homeowners a lot better. Is it any wonder sometimes some people go off and do stupid things to make a point to to try and convince city hall to help make our lives better and more liveable in our homes? I hope our mayor sees this letter and starts to belly up to the bar and start changing the rules or enforce them before our beautiful little town turns mean and out of control. Carol Couture Chilliwack

She’ll help you move from Promontory

Editor: I would like to comment on the letter regarding problems on Promontory in the Oct. 29 Chilliwack Times. Promontory is a fantastic family-oriented community. Let me tell you, I take my hat off to the parents who take in their family, also to the RV people, bravo, you fully enjoy the beauty of our community. To the man who is so unhappy, I’ll help you to move; I’ll pay the cost; We don’t need you. The little ones are a blessing. Why don’t you drive those mothers to school. You would do a good deed. Three months ago I had a flat tire. Two young men from Promontory pulled me over and fixed my tire. I never got to thank them and I wish to do so now: thank you. When I see people walking their dogs, out with their children I know I am alive. Thank you Promontory for your songs of being alive. Rosemarie Behr Chilliwack

Proud of local NDP election performance Editor: I wanted first to thank the Times and Paul Henderson for their fine local election coverage, which was always fair and interesting, as well as Chilliwack Votes, who deserve some of the credit. That said, I did want to correct Mr. Henderson’s characterization of our local NDP election results in his Oct. 22 cover story as “decimated.” In fact, we only lost six per cent of our vote from 2011 (riding boundaries adjusted)—with a not insubstantial 9,250 votes despite a widespread red wave that benefited the local Liberals. That red wave was negative rather than positive—strategic voting against the incumbent Harper Conservatives. Maintaining NDP support at 18.2 per cent certainly contrasts the previous 2011 election results for the Liberals at 11 per cent—even with a good candidate. I’m proud of our local NDP performance. We ran a full campaign since December 2014. I am convinced that by starting early, we helped raise awareness about this election by going door-to-door, attending eight debates, and visiting many schools. We maintained our base of loyal supporters and will continue to grow that base moving forward. Of course, some people who tend to vote NDP opted to vote strategically for the Liberals, and some spoke to me about it. They pointed out that they’ll hold the Liberals and Mr. Trudeau

accountable for his promise for electoral reform and more proportional representation in Parliament. I too ran in part out of concern for the direction Mr. Harper was taking Canada, so I’m sympathetic with their choice. So, although we were reduced to third place in this election, we were not decimated. It was the Conservatives who lost 15 per cent of their vote. In so many other ways we won by bringing in record levels of volunteers and donations, mobilizing our supporters to vote in larger numbers, and solidifying our base here in Chilliwack-Hope. Meanwhile I’d like to thank our volunteers, voters, and the many people who took the time to attend the debates and to speak with me in person. I’d like to thank as well the other candidates who made the process both engaging and friendly. Seonaigh MacPherson NDP candidate

Not so sure our MP learned any lessons Editor: Re: Oct. 29 Times article, titled “Lessons learned from election” by Mark Strahl. After reading this article I have concluded that he must have learned nothing from the Liberal landslide. Rather than acknowledging any shortcomings or policy problems with his government, he proceeded to give himself and his gov’t an A+ report card. Obviously the electorate gave them an F. To be fair, few governments in Canada last more than three terms, but for lessons learned, Mark scores zero. I supported a good part of their platform, but some of their positions on foreign policy and marijuana prohibition, were undemocratic and Neanderthal. I suggest we rename the article “Lessons not learned.” G. McIvor Sardis

Greater democracy coming to our riding Editor: The Election Discussion forum on Facebook—Real Voting in Chilliwack-Hope—was a tiny group of only about 150 people. Still it met its goal of providing a six-week forum of open discussion for the full political spectrum, including as it did, supporters from all six of the candidate parties in our riding (yes, Conservative supporters as well). Likewise all the candidates participated—except Mark Strahl. Fast forward to post election. With 58 per cent of voters having cast their ballots for progressive candidates, all eyes are now looking for what to

expect from re-elected MP Strahl, now relegated to back-bencher status in a (small) opposition. In answer to Paul Henderson’s question, Mark Strahl conceded a lesson from the criticism he had not been available to constituents. And yet, in the next breath he suggested the reason had been that previously his riding had just been too big (Belgium-sized) to get around much. Sigh. Mere days after Conservatives are removed from government, Canada Post suspends the highly controversial program to eliminate home delivery. It’s hard not to see the connection there. And perhaps a harbinger of what to expect in the next few years, MP Strahl repeats policy from a defeated government that Canada Post needed to find new efficiencies to continue within budget, and if subsidizing is part of the new plan, “I don’t think Canadian taxpayers would be too happy.” This, on behalf of a former government that shrewdly negotiated allowing USA milk a greater share of the (superior-standard) Canadian milk market, and compensating for that with . . . massive subsidies for several years. What’s sauce for the goose, isn’t meant for the gander apparently. But never mind. Echoes from the past. Even without more just-before-election funding announcements from our MP this time, our riding has real prospects to look forward to. Like a refreshingly new and positive approach to First Nation relations. Like reinstated protections for our water resources and real help for our threatened wild salmon economy. Wayne Froese Chilliwack

MP not worth four times average wage Editor: In most of the world people are dying to overthrow dictators, here one only has to vote. Harper muzzled our elected representatives to promote fear. Glad Mark Strahl can speak now, if only to defend dead ideas. With the money we are now saving not dropping bombs into the deserts of Iraq we can keep home postal delivery. Despite the fact Canada Post does not lose money, profits in parcels are huge. Letters may not be profitable but any savings from cutting 10,000 jobs will certainly be lost in economic losses. Can’t contribute to a consumer based economy without a decent job. Massive cuts to politicians wages and benefits would save billions. Don’t believe taxpayers think an MP is worth four times the wage of an average Canadian. Remember how lucky we all are here and what Canada stands for. S. Hoornaert Chilliwack

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Faith calls us to action for Jesus was a refugee, too BY REG TOEWS Greendale MB

e have an unprecedented crisis taking place in the Middle East and Europe. One photograph captured the hearts of people around the world. Seeing a small, lifeless body of a two-year-old boy coming from Syria grabbed at the collective heartstrings of people around the world. Your faith does not matter. I have a two-year-old grandson. I was drawn into this story. We were all gripped by the incredible need that this photo depicted. Unfortunately, other men, women and children have drowned trying to get away from the conflicts in their home countries. This crisis has been brewing for a few years. It already was a big problem. Did you know that Jesus was a refugee? After he was born, his parents fled their home country because the present ruler was looking to kill him. Genocide took place in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Every child two years of age and younger was murdered, with the hope that the child, Jesus, would be swept up with it.

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Children in the Za’atari Refugee Camp, located near Mafraq, Jordan. His parents were warned and fled to Egypt where they lived a few years until that ruler died. The Bible does not describe what that time was like,

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{ TELFORD, from page A8 } It smacks of a double standard to scream “merit” now that we are talking about representing women equally in the government. But rest assured: the Liberals elected some very impressive people. This cabinet will surely be the most educated and highly qualified cabinet in Canadian history even with a rela-

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xtending their winning streak to four games, the Chilliwack Chiefs kept their hold on second place in the Mainland division after winning their only game of the weekend 7-2 against the Surrey Eagles. Matteo Esposito let two of only 15 shots past his guard Friday night at Prospera Centre, but his teammates pelted Surrey goaltenders Daniel Davidson and Forbes Ploszaj, scoring seven of their own to keep the difference and ensure a Chiefs win. After Chilliwack defender Connor McCarthy opened the scoring with his third goal of the season his teammate, forward Kale Kane chipped in with under

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Kane’s first period goal. Other Chiefs to score were Jesse Lansdell on a second period powerplay, and Kohen Olischefski and Ryan Roseboom with one goal each in the third frame. Chilliwack is at home for two more this weekend, hosting Langley Friday night at 7 p.m. and then Salmon Arm at 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Chiefs will then head into the Eagle’s nest on Wednesday for a 2 p.m. game at the South Surrey Arena.

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ovember is here and that means hockey, hockey and more hockey for Chiefs fans at the friendly confines of Prospera Centre. Chilliwack will only need to ride the bus twice this entire month, and both times will be just 45 minutes down highway one to the Eagles Nest in Surrey. The remaining seven contests will be played in Chilliwack, with two of those games coming this weekend. Friday night, the rivalry is renewed with the Langley Rivermen who are hot on the heels of the Chiefs in the Mainland Division standings. Chilliwack, Langley and the new kids on the block, the Wenatchee Wild, are all within three points of each other

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Barry Douglas Chiefs Report in a log jam for first place. Chilliwack will host Salmon Arm for the one and only time this regular season on Sunday at 5 p.m. The Silverbacks are very strong this season and currently sit in second spot in the Interior Division. The ‘Backs are led up front by Hicksville, N.Y. product Nick Hutchinson. The 20-year-old, who will attend NCAA division one school Canisius next fall, has recorded 10 goals and 14 assists in 18 games to

go along with a feisty 24 penalty minutes. Salmon Arm boasts one of the BCHL’s best in between the pipes in Angus Redmond. The soon to be Michigan Tech student athlete, has a nine win and three loss record with a 2.76 goals against average. The Silverbacks are in Surrey on Friday and at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday evening. As we approach the third mark of the season Chilliwack is led up front by Vimal Sukumaran, who is fifth in league scoring. The future star forward for Providence of NCAA Division one hockey has 14 goals and 11 assists in 18 games. The Pierrefonds, Que., product has four game-winning goals and an edgy 31 penalty

eran Aiden Pelino and rookie Matteo Esposito are sporting five wins apiece with a combined three shutouts in those victories. The best deal still going for families looking to attend Chiefs hockey is offered at all three locations of Save-On-Foods. You can pick up four game tickets, four hot dogs and four Pepsi for only $44. Sunday’s game will feature a colour guard from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 and a special performance of “The Last Post” by Kayden Gordon. For all the details on the Chiefs you can follow them via twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and of course on the official website at www.chilliwackchiefs.net.

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minutes. Chiefs Captain Jordan Kawaguchi has been red hot during the current Chiefs four-game winning streak. The Abbotsford Minor Hockey product now leads the team in assists with 12. Back on the blueline, Dennis Cholowski, who is fresh off a college visit, leads defencemen in scoring with three goals and eight assists. For those keeping track of who has spent the most time in the “sin bin,” that goes to hard working forward Linden Hora, with 32 penalty minutes. In between the pipes Coach Jason Tatarnic has been able to give the nod to either Chiefs netminders without any reservations. Both vet-

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The Sardis secondary senior boys cross country team are repeat Fraser Valley champions after narrowly beating Walnut Grove last week. They now focus on Saturday’s provincial race at Jericho Park in Vancouver, looking to top their 10th place ranking in B.C. last year. Listed in the order they finished for the Falcons last week: Kristian Biela (4th), Tanner Geary (5th), Samir Rehmtulla, Daniel James, Owen Wright, Logan Clegg, Steven Landriault, Keegan Schram-Smith, Kai Soltys and Jack MacIsaac. Keegan Lightle did not race due to injury. Also at the Fraser Valleys Breanne Weflen of Chilliwack Middle school placed third individually overall in the Grade 8 girls event.

The G.W. Graham Grizzlies AA varsity football team moved to 4-0 after beating Abbotsford, the only other undefeated team in their division last Friday. In the end, the 23-22 game came down to a barely-missed Panther field goal with just over 30 seconds remaining on the clock. It wasn’t the only exciting part of the rivalry, with one of the GWG touchdowns coming from Jordon Breuker in a fake punt play. Emerson Smith caught a five-yard TD pass and Von Richardson (214 yds) ran in a four-yard major. With one more regular season game to play against Mission this week, No. 1-ranked Graham hasn’t quite clinched their Eastern division. If they lose to Mission, those two teams would tie at 4-1, and/or an Abbotsford win would put the Panthers in the running. The Grizzlies will play at Mission secondary Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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the Huskers, the six-foot-three, 255-pound Sexsmith, Alta. native won the offensive MVP award twice, a Knights of Columbus award and the coaches choice award for his performance.

UFV men into Final Four

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) men’s soccer team will head into the Canada West Final Four for only the second time in the program’s history after a 4-3 win over the Alberta Golden Bears on Saturday at Foote Field in Edmonton. Chilliwack’s Connor MacMillan scored the game-winner in the 84th minute of play to take UFV into the next round of playoffs, after the team gave up their earlier twogoal lead. The Canada West Final Four is hosted by the UBC Thunderbirds this weekend. UFV takes on the host T-Birds in the semifinals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. A victory would not only send the Cascades on to

In men’s volleyball action, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) men’s volleyball team wrapped up a home court weekend sweep of the Vancouver Island University Mariners on Saturday afternoon, winning three straight sets to win 25-21, 25-21 and 25-20. That followed a much closer contest Friday that saw the teams go into a fifth set. Chilliwack product second-year middle Dayton Pagliericci was a standout in Friday’s victory, praised by Cascades head coach Kyle Donen for his offensive and defensive force. “He’s put together three incredible matches [in a row] that he’s going to remember for a while,” Donen said. UFV boosted its record to 4-2, while the Mariners dropped to 0-4. The Cascades volleyball teams now head into a bye week. They return to action with a road trip to Victoria Nov. 13 to 14 for games against the Camosun Chargers.

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Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors is showing a film series this fall and winter that will run at the G.W. Graham Theatre and the Cottonwood 4 Cinema from now until Dec. 10. The next movie is Fade to Winter, a film about skiing around the globe playing on Nov. 12. The high-altitude climbing epic Meru will see the series move to Cottonwood 4 Cinema on Nov. 26, before returning to G.W. Theatre Dec. 10 for a screening of paragliding movies Frequent Fliers Project and 500 Miles to Nowhere. All G.W. shows doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Meru at the Cottonwood theatre doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, with advance tickets are available at Mt. Waddington’s and G.W. Graham main office.

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As the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) women’s basketball season gears up, the absence of star Chilliwack player Sarah Wierks is noticed. The second team All-Canadian in 2014-15 who led the CIS in rebounding and was fourth in scoring has graduated and moved on. But there will be a strong local presence felt on the team with Kayli Sartori—2014 CIS tournament all-star when UFV won the national bronze medal—returning after a year off working on her family’s farm. She will be joined by guard Shayna Cameron, also from Chilliwack, who spent four seasons at Quest University and was named the PacWest female athlete of the year across all sports in 2014-15. And third-year UFV three-point shooter Kaitlyn McDonald from G.W. Graham middle secondary school also returns as the women’s team heads into Cascades Tip-Off Weekend at the Envision Athletic Centre this Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. against the UBC Okanagan Heat.

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Every Monday The Wack dodgeball league holds a dropin night from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Promontory elementary school where participants are invited to play the sport for $5 per session. The first Monday of each month is also a food drive event where $2 and canned goods will serve as admission. Firsttime players are free and waiver forms should be filled out ahead of time. Season six registration is now closed for the co-ed league. For more information go to www.thewack.ca.

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Registration for teams is now open for the Chilliwack Mt. Cheam Rotary Club volleyball tournament, an annual event that sends all proceeds to the Christmas Sharing Program. The CATT Fund event which has both recreational and skilled divisions will be held at the Chilliwack Landing Sports Centre on Spadina Avenue on Nov. 27 and 28. Teams of six players or more can enter for the $150

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Fadai hopes to cause Havoc

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A quicker response is needed hoped new Prime Minister Justin addiction focused, with patients Trudeau would name Harjit Sajjan treated for substance addictions the next Minister of Veteran affairs. resulting from self-medication. A 30Sajjan was, however, appointed to 90-day veteran specific program Minister of National Defence on that focuses on PTSD treatment is Wednesday. Sajjan, who served in needed, he adds. an intelligence gathering capacity in “Factoring in veterans, police, Afghanistan, has also been through corrections, fire services and paramedics, a facility running 100 people the VAC claim process. Early this year, Bedard and Sajjan a month would never catch up to the demand,” Bedard says. “There are discussed the need for a government likely over 50,000 individuals in Can- funded inpatient facility for veterans ada who would benefit from a PTSD and first responders. facility.” Bedard “It’s my hope has worked with that this facility “There are likely clinical services will be located over 50,000 individ- somewhere in program director Dr. Geoff Thompthe Fraser Valley uals in Canada who where son of Sunshine the weather Coast Health would benefit from a is the mildest in Centre to develop Canada through PTSD facility.” such a program the winter months and it’s getting allowing its -Aaron Bedard good reviews, he patients to be outsays. However side with nature Sunshine Coast is also addiction walks, fishing . . . basically meditafocused. tive-type day outings when the proCurrently most available programs gram rests each day,” Bedard says. are short weekend-style retreats He would also like to see a menlasting a few days and veterans often toring program allowing veterans wait months to be sent to other to connect, so those struggling with programs funded by Veteran Affairs, PTSD could get help from peers who Bedard adds. are better coping with the illness. “When a veteran has broken down Heading to Ottawa at the end of enough to admit he needs help, November, Bedard will attend the which he is trained to never admit, second gathering of the Service he or she is definitely at the end of Excellence Committee and present their rope,” he says. “The response of at the annual Veterans Affairs Stakeaction must be immediate.” holder Summit. The slow response times create He says he’s hopeful there will be a window where suicide is highly open discussions with traditional likely, according to Bedard’s expeveterans’ organizations to better utirience. But there is hope, he says. lize technology and to recognize the During their campaign, the recently dire need for the inpatient facility. elected Liberal government had Bedard hopes members of the compromised to put $20 million toward munity will visit their local two dedicated PTSD facilities. { See DARK, page A19 } Bedard says veteran advocates

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◗ Vedder Legion, 5661 Vedder Rd. Start time 10 a.m. followed by a march to the All Sappers Memorial Park at Vedder and Keith Wilson roads.

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Voting system needs reform

n Oct. 19, Canadians tuned in to hear that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party of Canada won a majority government. Interestingly enough, the Liberals won a majority government with a minority of support at 39.5 per cent of the popular vote, similar to the 39 per cent that gave Stephen Harper’s Conservatives a majority in 2011. Once again we’re faced with the question: should receiving only 40 per cent of the overall vote allow a party to wield effectively 100 per cent of the political power in our Parliament. This imbalance of power is created by the current first-past-the-post electoral system, which also fails at the local level. In many ridings, including Chilliwack-Hope, leftof-centre candidates received a majority of the popular vote, yet a Conservative was elected. It does not seem fair that in Chilliwack-Hope, 57 per cent of the votes were “wasted” and did not gain parliamentary representation. To fix these problems we need to shift to proportional representation (Pro-Rep) with ranked ballots for constituency elections. Fortunately, the current Liberal government has promised electoral reform. Pro-Rep means that the percentage of seats in the legislature roughly corresponds to a party’s proportion of the popular vote. Thus, if a party gets 40 per cent of the popular vote, it should get around 40 per cent of the seats in Parliament. Various

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THOMAS CHENEY Be Our Guest kinds of Pro-Rep systems are used in many countries, including parts of Australia, Scotland and Sweden. In British Columbia, the use of the Single Transferable Vote (STV) was proposed and nearly passed by referendum in 2005. Alberta and Manitoba used STV in urban centres during the early 20th century. Benefits of Pro-Rep include government policy that more accurately reflects public opinion, lower unemployment and better representation for women and ethnic minorities. Proportional representation also leads to a more conciliatory, consensus-based politics as well as increased voter turnout. Canada must do better than a system developed when the steam engine was the dominant mode of transportation and only men of property could vote. Some concerns expressed about Pro-Rep include that it would allow small, extremist parties to gain power and would compromise local representation. However, countries that use Pro-Rep have stable coalition governments and prosperous societies. In fact, placing a minimum threshold of the popular vote to get seats prevents extremist parties from gaining a foothold. With a mixed-member proportional repre-

sentation system we would still have local MPs, but also regional list MPs. That means, for example, if you are Conservative in a Liberal area your vote would still count towards electing someone who represents your views at the regional level. While proportional representation is a significant improvement, it does little to ensure local representation consistent with the wishes of the local electorate. For instance in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, the Liberals and NDP each received 31 per cent of the vote whereas the Conservatives won with 36 per cent of the vote. This is why having ranked ballots for constituency elections should also be included as part of electoral reform. With ranked ballots, voters rank their candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives an outright majority of the vote, the votes for the least popular candidate(s) are transferred to their voters’ second (or lesser choices). This happens until one candidate receives an outright majority of votes. In a democracy, every vote should count towards meaningful representation. That is why we need to move towards a mixed member proportional representation with ranked ballots for constituency votes. Such reforms will ensure more effective representation.

Thursday, November 26, 2015 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Meeting 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Public Question & Answer Period Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre (Grand Ballroom A) 405 North Road, Coquitlam, BC You are invited to attend an open meeting of the Board of Directors of Fraser Health. The meeting will include a presentation on the health care services offered in the Tri-Cities, as well as an update from our president and CEO, Michael Marchbank. The Question and Answer Period will provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions. You can also submit questions in advance at www.fraserhealth.ca/asktheboard. This is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the Fraser Health Board and Executive. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact us at: feedback@fraserhealth.ca 604-587-4600

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Little Ray and his Reptile Zoo will be part of the wildlife action at Heritage Park this weekend. and tickets can be purchased at the door. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo will present Diversity of Living Things shows at 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 4:15 p.m.and Canadian Raptor Conservancy Birds in Flight shows at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 per person with children two and under being free.

If you share the post on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ thewildlifefestival, it is only $10 per person. For full information on the event visit www.wildlifefestival.ca. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is the largest animal rescue in Canada and is an accredited CAZA Zoo. Eighty per cent of their reptiles are seized or unwanted pets.

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e amazed and learn about some of the coolest animals from Argentina to the Canadian Arctic Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chilliwack Heritage Park. Come face-to-face with owls, eagles, a peregrine falcon and more during incredible free flight bird of prey demonstrations presented by The Canadian Raptor Conservancy. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo and The Backyard Conservation Fund of Canada will be on hand with pythons, rat snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, tortoises, and more with a spectacular Diversity of Living Things Show. There will be two alternating 30 minute formal presentations, one by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy and the other by Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo. These fun, highly educational, incredible programs will alternate 15 minutes apart starting 15 minutes after opening and run through the day. On top of the shows there will be 20 live animal exhibits for your family to enjoy and even better, staff with animals out for you and your families to interact with and ask questions. “Give yourself a good 1.5 to 2 hours to see and do everything, the shows are the highlight of this exhibit so don’t miss them,” says Little Ray. “Bring your camera (no flash photography please), your enthusiasm and enjoy.” The event is general admission

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local initiative to connect patients with family doctors has been a resounding success, according to proponents. A dedicated phone line created by the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice through its GP for Me initiative has benefitted more than 1,200 residents living in the Chilliwack, Hope and Agassiz areas over the last year. The Call PAM (Patient Attachment

Mechanism) line was created in fall 2014 and helps people get access to primary care services and a regular provider. Residents who do not have a primary care provider can Call PAM to access a primary care clinic, a family doctor or nurse practitioner in the community. This mechanism is currently directed only towards patients who are without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

“Having an on-going relationship with your family doctor or nurse practitioner leads to the best health outcomes for patients,” said Dr. Melanie Madill, physician lead for GP for Me and deputy lead for the Chilliwack Division. “However, we recognize that it hasn’t always been clear what you need to do to find a primary care provider in the first place. The Chilliwack Division has been work-

ing hard to develop a single point of contact for local residents and our answer for unattached patients now is to Call PAM.” ◗ If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, and are living in a community from Chilliwack to Boston Bar call PAM at 604-795-0034 (for residents of Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Harrison) or toll-free at 1-844-7950034 (Hope and the Fraser Canyon). 7247862

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peration Red Nose is gearing up, with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, to make Chilliwack roads safer this holiday season. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 31, the red-vested volunteers will be available to ensure that people get home safely in their own vehicle. This year’s campaign theme “Home Safe Home” encourages all motorists who have had one too many, are tired, or simply not able to drive home safely, to call Operation Red Nose at 604393-3000. The Kiwanis Club of Sardis is coordinating the service again this year, with the help of volunteers from the community. The service is by donation, 100 per cent of which goes to programs for local youth. Last year, in

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Chilliwack, 150 volunteers provided almost 600 safe rides home. Across British Columbia, 5,000 volunteers provided over 8,000 rides, and across Canada 50,000 volunteers provided over 80,000 rides. Volunteering for Operation Red Nose is an immensely popular, valued and important community service. During this year’s campaign, Operation Red Nose volunteers, headquartered in downtown Chilliwack, will be taking calls with one goal in mind: To make roads and highways safer for everyone.

in Chilliwack. You can also get information and an application on the Operation Red Nose national website “operationrednose.com.” Volunteers must fill out an application which includes a Police Information Check. Returning volunteers must fill out a new application each year. More information is available by emailing chilliwack@operationrednose.com. Operation Red Nose phone lines will be open from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and New Year’s Eve, Thurs., Dec. 31, by calling 604-393-3000.

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Well-known Chilliwack organic farmer Mary Forstbauer, shown here with grandchildren Hazel and ixara, passed away on Oct. 30. family is survived by her husband Hans and her 12 children. In addition to Travis and Niklaus there are Natalie, Anthony, Annamarie, Rosanna, Amanda, Timothy, Denis, Katrina, Vanessa and Elyas. And there are 36 grandchildren with the 37th due on what would have been Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 67th birthday, Dec. 9. The Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm is 20 acres on Prairie Central Road as well as 70 acres on Gibson Road. Hans and Mary farmed biodynamically since 1976. Biodynamic agriculture is beyond organic; practitioners treat the entire farm as one, breathing, living organism that should be mostly self-sustaining. Mary Forstbauer was organic before there was a certified organic movement. Their produce is well-known at

farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets from here to Vancouver, and Mary was the smiling, energetic force behind it all. She was a founder and, before she got sick, the president of the Certified Organic Association of B.C. and past president of the BC Association of Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Markets. A pioneer in organic agriculture and a leader in the industry, Mary Forstbauer was loved by many as is evidenced by the online outpouring of support for her and her family. The family is creating a memorial fund in her name to advocate for the labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). â&#x2014;&#x2014; A Celebration of Life for Mary Forstbauer is planned for Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Chilliwack Alliance Church. For a link to the CHFA video about Mary see this story at www.chilliwacktimes.com.

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If you go CIRQUE: Nov. 14 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Tickets available at the Centre, online at chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or by phone at 604-391-7469.

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look forward with great anticince again, the Chilpation to the happenings on the liwack Symphony trampoline wall.” Orchestra (CSO) is on As well the CSO is thrilled to the leading edge and be working with the Fraser Valgoing into bold territory to win ley Academy of Dance, whose over classical music neophytes. members will dance for the The CSO and Chorus will audience in this performance. open their 2015-2016 concert The Chilliwack Symphony season series with an incredible Orchestra has consistently problend of sound, lights, dance moted local youth and provides and movement called CIRQUE them with performance opporon Nov. 14 at the Chilliwack tunities. This Cultural Centre. will “We are very “It’s always such concert certainly be no excited to collaborate with so a delight to bring exception. Zoey Howe, many amazing professionals and from Dance in performers for our November students together. Motion, will perform a solo concert,” says acro routine music director - Paula DeWit accompanied Paul DeWit. by the CSO’s “It’s always Belle Voci singing the gorgeous such a delight to bring profesPentatonix piece, “Run to You.” sionals and students together.” Finley Despins and Morgan The featured highlight of the Olsen from Capella Dance will evening will be the showcasing perform an acro duo to the Vitaof the very popular group, Blink Acro, a modern circus entermin String Quartet piece, “Bring tainment company based in Me to Life.” Vancouver. The evening’s entertainThe gifted artists of Blink Acro ment is set to begin at 7:30 bring audiences a wide variety p.m. Expect to be dazzled even of unique acrobatic performanc- before entering the lobby from es. Their extensive repertoire outside. There’s a surprise in of events and venues includes store. Children will be sure to TEDx Talks, The Vancouver find the performance especially Orpheum Theatre, The Fairmont captivating. Take advantage of Pacific Rim Hotel, The Marriott the CSO’s family rate and treat Hotel, The Hyatt Hotel, Terminal the whole family to a special City Club, Vertical Theatre, BC evening. Children’s Hospital Gala, Zajac Nights, the Chilliwack Hospice ◗ Tickets for CIRQUE are availGala, and many more. able in person at the Chilliwack “We have selected some truly Cultural Centre or by calling wonderful orchestral favourites 604-391-7469, or online at boxto play while the aerial artists office@chilliwackculturalcentre. perform,” says DeWit, “and we ca.

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Welcome winter with Warren Miller’s Chasing Shadows face of the earth, Chasing Shadows is more than a movie showcasing snowboarding tricks and highspeed skiing exploits. It’s a hair-raising, edgeof-your-seat experience that reveals the true bliss found in those extreme moments—flying down a mountainside, gliding through the air, looking over the world from those otherwise unreachable places. It captures the unique perspective of winter sports enthusiasts and displays to the viewer the life-affirming highs that are just out there waiting to be discovered. And it offers it all without the risk of a face full of freezing snow—even though you’ll be desperate to feel that chill as soon as you walk out of the theatre. “There’s something that is just intrinsically fun about sliding down a mountain. It’s a thing I’ve been chasing my whole life—that glide, that feeling.” - Chasing Shadows And of course just to crank up the inevitable temptation to get out on a mountainside that you’ll experience after viewing Chasing Shadows will be a huge array of door prizes. Just by coming along you’ll be entered to win, and with a range of winter sports equipment, outdoor activity items, and a whole bunch of other goodies up for grabs, this will be a night that truly celebrates what it means to be inspired and to experience the great outdoors. ◗ So for an unforgettable insight into inspiration, exhilaration, and the excitement of winter, make sure to buy a ticket to Warren Miller Entertainment’s Chasing Shadows. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391SHOW(7469) for more information.

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he world leader in Winter Sports entertainment, the very best at capturing the exhilaration and adrenaline of skiing and snowboarding, and the ultimate way to welcome winter returns to Chilliwack Cultural Centre on Nov. 13. Warren Miller Entertainment will show you what it means to be inspired with their 66th p ro d u c t i o n , C h a s i n g Shadows; an awesome and compelling journey across the globe in search of that spark that can only be found at the peak of a mountain and in the rush of the moment. Come along for the ride and experience it for yourself. You truly know winter is here when the iconic Warren Miller Entertainment releases their annual production, and as the nights draw in and the calendar flips into the final months of the year, Chasing Shadows is here to offer that first glimpse of the winter sports season. Being released an incredible 66 years after Warren Miller first combined his love for filmmaking and skiing, Chasing Shadows is the ultimate celebration of winter sports. Showcasing the unbelievable drive of a group of snowboarders and skiers on the big screen while it continues the legacy begun by one bold individual almost seven decades earlier, Chasing Shadows symbolizes all the dedication and passion of winter sports—and gives you the opportunity to sample that matchless thrill firsthand. “When I’m amidst the mountains, it gives me peace, and it inspires me, and it feeds my soul. This is where I’m supposed to be.” - Chasing Shadows Taking the audience on a search that spans the Himalayas, Alaska, the Andes, and some of the most majestically imposing landscapes on the

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More Incredible Entertainment with Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders The word is out – Shawn Farquhar’s first Cabaret of Wonders at The Chilliwack Cultural Centre was a sold-out night of astounding, awe-inspiring, and unmatched excitement – and The Centre can’t wait to welcome you back for round two! Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders Two will fill The Rotary Hall Studio Theatre’s intimate magical ambiance once again on November 20, 2015, so if you missed out on the fun the first time around, here’s your opportunity to get a front seat on the action! Expect more special guests, more fun, and more magic when you join Shawn and co. as they cast their magic in Chilliwack! After the standing room only success of Cabaret of Wonders One, Shawn Farquhar is thrilled to return to Chilliwack for part two of his four-performance magic series. And while the opening event featured a pair of Lower Mainland magicians, Cabaret of Wonders Two will bring a pair of special guests from a little further afield up to British Columbia – Master Payne of Seattle, and Michael Dardant, all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana! Master Payne has been astounding audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest for over thirty five years, presenting unique and original works through a fantastically fun and theatrical style of performance. A regular at renaissance and medieval fairs, he’s been dubbed one of the world’s leading family entertainers and has a friendly presence sure to complement the Cabaret’s casual atmosphere perfectly. And from the opposite side of the US, Michael Dardant will be bringing an exceptionally broad array of magical skills (and lots of Southern charm) to the Cabaret, incorporating a bunch of physical acts that showcase his skill in both sleight of hand and stage magic into his comedy magic show. Michael earned an amazing 13 7201238

championship medals in 2012, including 1st place in both Stage and Close Up Magic at Canada’s National Magic Convention, making him an amazing accompaniment to Shawn Farquhar’s gold-studded magical résumé! You can be sure that Master Payne and Michael Dardant’s performance alongside Shawn will give Cabaret of Wonders Two an exceptionally exhilarating atmosphere, continuing the excitement of introducing new magicians to Chilliwack while presenting the audience with a diverse, thrilling, and totally unparalleled celebration of magic. The huge sold-out success of the opening event revealed just how perfectly the casual cabaret setting and magic come together – what could be better than grabbing a drink, sitting back, and enjoying the artistry of three spectacular performers? To get in on this uniquely entertaining experience (The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is the only facility in the province to present magic in this electrifying cabaret format!), don’t wait for a ticket to appear out of a hat – call The Centre Box Office to reserve yours today! Tickets for Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders Two are available from The Centre Box Office at 604791-SHOW(7469) or from www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca – make sure to grab them before they disappear! Shawn Farquhar’s Cabaret of Wonders Two is generously sponsored by: Platinum Sponsor: Mertin Auto Group, Silver Sponsor: Kyle Hislop Royal LePage, Bronze Sponsors: Dr. Yeng Chang, MNP, Media Sponsor: Chilliwack Times, Government Sponsors: Department of Canadian Heritage, City of Chilliwack, British Columbia Arts Council, Province of British Columbia.

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fter popular demand, the Harrison Festival Society is bringing Canadian folk music icon Valdy back for his second Harrison appearance in the past three years. Valdy, born Valdemar Horsdal in Ottawa, has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 35 years. A singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose work captures the small but telling moments that make up life, Valdy will perform at the Harrison Memorial Hall on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Harrison Festival Artistic Director, Andy Hillhouse, has great memories of growing up with Valdy’s music as a kid in the early ‘70s. “My older siblings had has first big record, and hearing his warm voice on the record player is an early memory for me ,” says Hillhouse. “His heartfelt songs appeal across the generations, from the baby boomers to the gen x-ers like myself, and to our kids.” Valdy is best known for “Play Me a Rock and Roll Song,” his bittersweet memory of finding himself, a relaxed and amiable storyteller, facing a rambunctious audience at the Aldergrove Rock Festival circa

Relaxed, assured and always amusing, Valdy remains one of the country’s most beloved and influential musicians 1968. He has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), a total of seven Juno nominations, and four Gold albums to his credit. One of Canada’s most influential songwriters, Valdy’s composition “A Good Song” was recorded under the title “Just a Man” by the venerable Quincy Jones (he sang lead on the recording!). “Play Me a Rock and Roll Song” has been recorded by a few artists, including John Kay of Steppenwolf. As well as Valdy’s songwriting credentials, he has honed an informal performance style that nonetheless shows a confidence gained over decades of touring. “Valdy has a way of making the crowd feel comfortable from the first note, and of making any room feel intimate,” says Hillhouse. “He’s the consummate performer.” Today, Valdy is based on Salt

Spring Island, where he lives with his wife Kathleen, three dogs and a large cat. All three of his children are grown, flown and doing famously living in or near Vancouver or Colorado. Despite his fame, Valdy lives the relatively simple life he has sung about in his songs for decades, and he is known for his lack of pretension. Hillhouse recalls bumping into him on the Saltspring Ferry one sunny summer day. “When Valdy saw I had my guitar, he ran to his car without saying anything,” remembers Hillhouse. “He came back a few minutes later with his bass and we jammed. I thought, this guy has no rock star attitude at all—he’s in it for the music and the people.” ◗ Valdy plays the Harrison Memorial Hall Nov. 14. Purchase tickets online at www.harrisonfestival. com or by phone at 604-796-3664.

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Much beloved, Valdy performs at the Harrison Memorial Hall Nov. 14.

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CPASS. With an ever-expanding variety of community groups, home-grown theatre companies, and touring performances, Chilliwack is a buzzing hub of art, theatre, and culture. And lucky for avid audience members, here’s a spectacular way to take advantage of all this live entertainment happening on Chilliwack stages. CPASS, or Chilliwack Performance Arts Sampler Series, is a choose-your-own-experience for local performance. The $99 “pass” is actually 10 separate vouchers, each of which translates into tickets. It’s up to the patron to decide which show they want to see with each voucher, creating limitless opportunities. The best part about these vouchers is that they are not attached to one person; you can purchase { See CPASS, page A29 }

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Vancouver’s own Arts Club Theatre Company brings the vibrantly dynamic Red Rock Diner to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Nov. 6. Tickets are $45 for adults, $42 for seniors, and $40 for students and are available at The Centre Box Office, visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).

At Branch 280

Greg Hampson will perform at Legion Branch 280 Nov. 6 and 7, followed by Savage West on Nov. 13 and 14, Valley Fyre on Nov. 20 and 21 and Easy Money on Nov. 27 and 28. The kitchen is now open Tuesday through Saturday.

Salute to Papa Haydn

The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra will present “A Salute to Papa Haydn” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. Soloist Dr. Edward L. Lewis, will perform the exciting Haydn Trumpet Concerto and the works of Beethoven and Mozart will also be on the program. Tickets are on sale now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Box Office by calling 604391-SHOW. Adults $25 and students $15.

James Bond Live!

007 is coming to Canada in the deadly sketch comedy of James Bond Live! Tickets for Nov. 8 show at the Chilliwack Cultural centre are $32 for adults, $29 for seniors and $27 for students and are available at The Centre Box Office. Visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604391-SHOW(7469). Adult material and situations— may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Good concert

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What’s On email your events to editorial@chilliwacktimes.com liwack Cultural Centre Nov. 11. Tickets available at The Centre box office by calling 604-391SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackcultural centre.ca. Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.

Argonautic at UFV

Argonautika plays Nov. 12 to 29 at the UFV Theatre Department, located at 45635 Yale Rd. in Chilliwack. Information on specific performance dates and ticket prices can be found on the UFV Theatre website at ufv. ca/theatre or by calling 604-795-2814. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at the theatre box office.

present CIRQUE to begin their 2015-16 concert series. Guest performers featured with the orchestra are “Blink Acro” and the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance. For tickets call 604-391-7469 or online at boxoffice@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

German club dance

The Chilliwack German Canadian Club hosts its 33rd Anniversary Dinner

CYO fall concert

The Chilliwack Youth Orchestra hosts a fall concert Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Baptist Church located at 46336 First Ave. The CYO will perform popular fiddle tunes, Haydn’s Miracle Symphony and more. Tickets at the door or at King’s Music. $15 adult and $10 student.

Harrison presents

The Harrison Festival presents Canadian folk music legend Valdy Nov. 14. Show at 8 p.m. at the Harrison Memorial Hall. Tickets and info available online at harrisonfestival.com or call 604-796-3664.

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There will be an open mic at Friendly Mike’s Pub every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Full backline provided.

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& Dance on Nov. 14 at the St. Thomas Hall on 46048 Gore Ave. Presold tickets only and must be purchased by Nov. 10. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members and are available at Vallee Sausage on Alexander Avenue or Multi-Pack Deli on Nowell or the club hall.

Benefit concert

“Music in the Afternoon,” a benefit concert for Christ Lutheran Church is set for Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. The program features hymn-singing as well as choral and instrumental selections.

Admission by donation. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 9460 Charles St., Chilliwack.

meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sardis Library.

The Nude

The Chilliwack Opportunity Society holds its Annual General Meeting Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at 10135 Williams Rd. on Fairfield Island. The general public is invited to attend. For more info call Heidi at 604-795-9260. The Chilliwack Opportunity Society is also holding a Christmas poinsettia and bake sale Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10135 Williams Rd.

“The Nude: Posed” a Chilliwack Visual Artists Association showing at the O’Connor Group Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre runs until Nov. 21. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Community events CoC meets

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mas Craft Market featuring one-of-a-kind-gifts is slated for Nov. 20, 21and 22 at Chilliwack Heritage Park. The show also features a Festival of Trees and the Chilliwack Floral Art Club. The market runs noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 22. Admission is $3 (kids under 10 are free).

Cultus Lake market

The Cultus Lake Old Fashioned Christmas Market will be held Dec. 4 to 6 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Main Beach. Visit www.cultuslakechristmas.ca.

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› Showtime { CPASS, from page A27 } the CPASS to share with other theatre-lovers, or give individual vouchers away as gifts—they make great stocking stuffers. The recipients can choose the shows they want to see, and where they’d like to sit. CPASS is simply a chance to get awesome deals on the shows you planned to see anyway, and to experience the abundance of culture that Chilliwack has to offer at an unbeatable price. It’s customizable, flexible, and the best deal on tickets a thrifty patron could hope for. Each voucher is linked to a different community group and is good towards a selection of their upcoming shows. One of the vouchers, for instance, can turn into a ticket for one of the nights CSOPA is performing Mary Poppins. The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra voucher can be traded in for either a ticket to Voices! or ticket to A Piano Extravaganza in the spring. You can go see indie films in the Chilliwack Community Arts Council’s Film Series with their voucher. You’ll find the same flexibility holds true with the rest of the vouchers in the CPASS bundle, giving patrons the ability to tailor their tickets to fit personal preference. Comedy, drama, musical theatre, classical orchestra, and more are all on tap through the 10 event vouchers. The selection gives audience members a chance to pick their favourites, but may also inspire them to try something new and different. “We think it’s a great way to allow our

Expose yourself to new theatre genres community an opportunity to sample Chilliwack’s diverse arts,” says Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra conductor Paula DeWit. “We look forward to having many CPASS patrons at our future concerts.” With such a strong foundation in collaboration and unifying support for the arts in Chilliwack, the local theatre and music community has embraced the idea of CPASS with a passion. Chilliwack Players Guild member Graham Archer agrees. “Anything that can help promote ‘homegrown’ arts and culture and further their exposure in the community can be nothing but a win-win situation,” he says. “It’s a chance for new and regular patrons of the arts in Chilliwack to take advantage of a great deal, and expose themselves to new genres they might not otherwise try.” Buying these tickets through the CPASS package saves a bundle—working out to less than $10 per voucher, when the face value of the tickets would range anywhere between $10 and $35 if bought separately. CPASS is available at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Box Office, and also at The Art Room (until Dec. 16 and again after Jan. 4) in a limited run. ◗ To purchase CPASS, visit or call The Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469), or The Art Room at 604-769-ART(2787).

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To rezone the subject property, as shown on the map below, from an RR- A (Rural Residential - Accessory) Zone to an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a future subdivision.

Location Map:

2.2.ZONING ZONINGBYLAW BYLAWAMENDMENT AMENDMENTBYLAW BYLAW2013, 2013,No. No.3945 3945(RZ000804) (RZ000804) Location: Location: 47340 47340Sylvan SylvanDrive Drive(a(aportion portionof)of) Owner: 0945651 Owner: 0945651BC BCLtd. Ltd.(Nick (NickWesteringh) Westeringh) Purpose: Purpose: ToTorezone rezoneaa1.30 1.30hectare hectareportion portionofofthe thesubject subjectproperty, property,asasshown shownononthe the map mapbelow, below,from fromananR3 R3(Small (SmallLot LotOne OneFamily FamilyResidential) Residential)Zone ZonetotoananR4 R4 (Low (LowDensity DensityMulti-Family Multi-FamilyResidential) Residential)Zone Zonetotofacilitate facilitateaaboundary boundary adjustment adjustmentwith withthe theproperty propertylocated locatedatat6026 6026Lindeman LindemanStreet Streetand andthe the construction constructionofofaatownhouse townhousedevelopment. development. Location LocationMap Map

3. ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2015, No. 4162 (RZ000933) Location:

7075 Sesame Street

Owners:

Randolph Klebe, Jeffrey Klebe and Douglas Lennie

Purpose:

To rezone the subject property, as shown on the map below, from an R1-A (One Family Residential) Zone to an R3 (Small Lot One Family Residential) Zone to facilitate a future subdivision.

Location Map:

3.3.ZONING ZONINGBYLAW BYLAWAMENDMENT AMENDMENTBYLAW BYLAW2013, 2013,No. No.3947 3947(RZ000810) (RZ000810) Applicant: City of Chilliwack Applicant: City of Chilliwack Purpose: Purpose: AAnumber numberofofamendments amendmentstotoZoning ZoningBylaw Bylaw2001, 2001,No. No.2800 2800are are proposed proposedtotoprovide providefor forand andregulate regulatefederally federallylicensed licensedcommercial commercialmedicinal medicinal marihuana marihuanagrow growoperations operationswithin withinthe theCity CityofofChilliwack. Chilliwack. Persons Personswho whodeem deemthat thattheir theirinterest interestininthe theproperties propertiesisisaffected affectedbybythese theseproposed proposed amendment amendmentbylaws bylawswill willhave haveananopportunity opportunitytotobebeheard heardatatthe thePublic PublicHearing Hearingor,or,ififyou youare are unable unabletotoattend, attend,you youmay mayprovide provideaawritten writtensubmission, submission,including includingyour yourfull fullname nameand and address, address,totothe theCity CityClerk’s Clerk’sOffice Officenonolater laterthan than4:00 4:00p.m. p.m.ononthe thedate dateofofthe thePublic PublicHearing. Hearing. Persons who deem that their interest inand theform properties is affected by record these proposed amendment bylaws AllAllsubmissions will beberecorded part ofofthe official ofofthe Hearing. submissions will recorded and form part the official record the Hearing. will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing or, if you are unable to attend, you may provide a These proposed bylaws hours a.m. 4:30 p.m., These proposedincluding bylawsmay may beinspected inspected betweenthe thethe hours of8:30 8:30Offi a.m. andlater 4:30 p.m., written submission, yourbefull name andbetween address, to CityofClerk’s ceand no than 4:00 p.m. Friday, excluding holidays, Wednesday, August 7,7,2013 Monday Friday, excluding holidays,from frombe Wednesday, August toTuesday, Tuesday, onMonday the date through ofthrough the Public Hearing. All submissions will recorded and form part of2013 the to offi cial record of theAugust Hearing. August20, 20,2013, 2013,both bothinclusive, inclusive,ininthe theOffice Officeofofthe theCity CityClerk ClerkatatCity CityHall, Hall,8550 8550Young YoungRoad, Road, Chilliwack, Chilliwack,BC. BC.Please Pleasedirect directyour yourenquiries enquiriestotoour ourPlanning Planning&&Strategic StrategicInitiatives InitiativesDepartment Department Theatat proposed bylaws may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through 604-793-2906. 604-793-2906. Friday, excluding holidays, from Wednesday, November 4, 2015 to can Tuesday, November 17, both Please note that no further information or submissions be byby2015, Council Please that information submissions can beconsidered considered Council inclusive, in note the Offi ce ofnothefurther City Clerk at City Hall,or8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC. Please direct your after conclusion Hearing. afterthe theour conclusion ofthe thePublic Public Hearing. enquiries to Planning &ofStrategic Initiatives Department at 604-793-2906. Delcy DelcyWells, Wells,CMC CMC Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the City CityClerk Clerk conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Janice McMurray Deputy City Clerk

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CHRISTMAS CORNER

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 115

EDUCATION

Tzeachten Diamond Girls Club

CHRISTMAS CORNER

Chilliwack

BEHIND THE WAVERLY

Bake & Craft Sale Sat. Nov 14

9am - 2pm

Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. Real World Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have experience? Need certification proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or IHESHOOL.com

A reason to choose

INFORMATION

Start you Christmas Shopping early!

Value. Flexibility. Economy. Performance. Price

Home baking, crafts, baby items, quilting & much more

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is seeking a Building Maintenance Supervisor. This is an exciting, fast-paced, dynamic team position which will begin in December, 2015.

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

8485 Young Rd Hazelwood Grove

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The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in building maintenance. He/she should have a minimum of five years full time experience with custodial and building maintenance systems. Candidates should have excellent time management, organization and communication skills, and the tact and diplomacy required to deal in a positive and helpful manner with user groups and other staff. This is a full time salaried position.

Please view the full posting at www.chilliwack culturalcentre.ca/extras/ building-maintenancesupervisor before applying. Application Deadline is November 12, 2015.

HELP WANTED

We appreciate all interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FARM LABOURERS

Let’s Not Forget

Karver Jesse Morford

Aug. 23, 1975 – Nov. 8, 2010 Five years ago Karver was brutally murdered at his home in Ryder Lake. His life and life as we knew it ended that day. Although so far there has been no resolution we can only hope that someone who knows something will contact the authorities and provide information that will lead to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible for his murder. We continue to seek justice for Karver. Anyone with information please contact the IHIT tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Loving him always, missing him terribly and still longing for a resolution... Karver's Mom and Dad: Judy McCormick and Jim Morford 'Karver's Memorial Hike' Remembrance Day, Wed. November 11, 2015 starting at 1:30pm All are welcome to join us on our fifth annual hike on Mt Thom, this time either following 'Karver's Trail' to the summit and back (4.6km return, 300m elev gain) or starting from the top (Churchill parking lot) and walking to the summit then down to Ross Rd (3km, 300m elev drop). We'll give you a ride back to your vehicle. Directions to Karver's Trail: Prest Rd S, left on Bailey Rd, right onto Elk View Rd, right on Ryder Lk Rd, right onto Ross Rd, 150m to the parking lot on the left. Directions to Churchill parking lot: Prest Rd S, left on Bailey Rd, right onto Elk View, follow the signs to Mt Thom Park. Meet others at the summit at 2:30pm. In memory of Karver and his 'overfeeding gene', please bring donations for the SPCA or Food Bank and snacks to share post-hike

OBITUARIES

DUHAIME, JOSEPH ROGER “PAUL” Joseph Roger “Paul” Duhaime passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Maui, Hawaii, USA at the age of 56 years. He was born June 15th 1959 in Ottawa, Ontario. Paul will be remembered by his loving family; wife, Kandis Duhaime (nee Mattila); his daughters Karine (Melissa), Rebecca (Matthew) and Tabitha (Delmar); grandchildren, Amy, Aaliya, Kaylee, Ryder, Kayla, Damon, Maximus and unborn Baby Slack. He is also survived by his sister, Chantal, His brother, John and all his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Father, Wilfrid Duhaime, Mother, Rita Duhaime (nee Rainville), brothers Robert and Michel. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, the National Battlefield Commission Police, as well as the Referee in Chief for both Boys and Girls Minor Hockey. Paul was also Umpire in Chief for Chilliwack Minor Fastpitch and volunteered for C.C.O.P and Safety Bear. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home, 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack. Funeral Service will be on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 2:00pm from the Chapel of Henderson’s Funeral Home. Pall bearers will be; Duncan Mattila, Gordon Reddekop, Ian Mattila, James Donaven, Delmar Slack, Matthew Jones, Matthew Tessier and Daryl Duhaime.

On line tributes and condolences may be offered at Henderson’s Funeral Home care of arrangements, 604-792-1344 www.hendersonsfunerals.com

2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Little Mountain Greenhouses requires Farm Labourers 5 or 6 days/wk, 40-50 hrs/wk. $10.49/hr to $10.69/hr. Horticultural work includes: planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop. Employment starts on January 18, 2016.

Submit application to: fax 604-792-7766, by mail or person to: 47558 Yale Rd. East, Chilliwack BC, V2P 7N1

DRIVERS WANTED - Earn $20 per hour. Go to kater.com/drive or call 604-501-6921 for more information

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

General Nursery Labourer

Nursery Worker required for Quik’s Farm in Chilliwack, BC. Duties include:weeding,pruning, shipping, general maintenance & other duties as required. Must be hard working, physically fit and willing to work in greenhouse conditions. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm and Saturdays 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.Status: Seasonal, full time work from January to September. Wage: $10.45 an hour + 4% vacation pay.

OBITUARIES

Duties include: harvesting, planting, hoeing, weeding and pruning. Applicants must be hard working, reliable, physically fit & willing to work outdoors every day regardless of weather. 40-54 hrs/wk. Wage $10.49/hr.

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (MILLWRIGHT)

The Langley Concrete Group Wants You!

We are a local progressive concrete pre-cast company based in Chilliwack. Duties include; preventative maint., scheduled repairs, and quick response repairs to ensure our modernized equipment runs efficiently. Routine equipment inspections and repairs are required. The Successful candidate must have good problem solving, diagnostic, interpersonal, and time management skills. Must be able to work flexible hours in a variety of conditions. Experience working with electrical systems and PLC programs would be a definite asset. Minimum requirements include completion of ITA certificate of qualification as an Industrial Mechanic, inter - provincial red seal endorsement, & a certificate of apprenticeship. Previous work experience in a related industry would be an asset.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS: 1.) Attractive Wages & Excellent Employee Beneﬁts. 2.) Supportive, Engaged Atmosphere With Change Minded Management Group. 3.) Company Sponsored Social Activities.

Please e-mail resume, including cover letter & references: HR@ langleyconcretegroup.com

Fax resume to 604-794-3058 or email: atlasta@shaw.ca or by mail: Atlasta Tree Nursery 50060 Yale Road E. Chilliwack BC V4Z 0B3

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HANDYPERSONS

F.V. DO IT ALL. One call does it all. Senior discounts. licensed. Call Chris, 604-798-7085

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Handyman w/ Truck • Junk Removal• Fall Clean-Up • Painting & Much More! 604-997-6054 Senior Discounts

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

MILANO PAINTING.COM Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

www.paintspecial.com 778-322-2378 Lower Mainland 604-996-8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 10 years

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299 2 coats any colour

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls. Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

Local Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, low prices (604)703-8206

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SANDBLASTING

GOT RUST? Who you gonna call? RustBlasters! Never See Rust Again

We Specialize In Rust Removal & Protective Coating For All Metals.

604.793.9949 www.rustblasters.com

OBITUARIES

VANDERMOLEN BROOKS John Peter Martin

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Nov. 6, 1949 to Oct. 18, 2015 The Family of John is saddened to announce his sudden passing October 18th, 2015. John had been suffering a multitude of health concerns over the last years of his life. John was born in Grootegast, Holland. Along with his parents and sisters, he came to Canada when he was a year old. John did many things in his life. He was one of the youngest cattle haulers in BC, Broke horses, had car lots, restaurants and a store. He loved to collect vehicles and drove truck. In the early 1980’s, John retired due to physical disabilities. He still managed, though, to keep himself busy with these things he could do. He loved to collect anything and everything; loved making our home a home; loved spoiling our son, Harley, which is our puppy. John is survived by his wife Charmaine and stepchildren Tera McDaniel and Jason (Krystal) McDaniel and grandsons Scotty and Aiden. Survived by his children Lisa (Art) Kahn and grandsons Kyle and Joey, John VanDerMolen and grandsons John Jr, Jayden and Ashton, Jennifer Villeneff, Hope (Ben) Chollete and grandsons Jack and Andrew. Survived by sister Lucy (Edward) Vandooyeweert and nephews Ellery and Troy. Predeceased by his parents Line and John VanDerMolen, and sister Jane Pollard, survived by her son Cameron (Angela) Pollard and great nephews MacKenzie and Theo and great niece Ashely. John also had a loving step family. Step Mother Rita VanderMolen and her children Jody (Kevin) Conroy, John (Lori) Vanderwoerd, Bill Vanderwoerd, and Harry Vanderwoerd. They will miss him dearly. John loved all his friends and family deeply and he will be missed by all. Loved his wife, Char, to the moon and back. “Darling may you truly be at peace now. I love you forever. ‘Til we meet again.” A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 100 Mile Funeral Service Ltd. entrusted with the arrangements 1-877-595-3243. Condolences can be sent to the family care of 100milefuneralservice@gmail.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Please email your resume to: hiring@quikfarm.ca

The link to your community 7

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Req. for nursery near Rosedale for 2016 harvest and growing season starting Jan 12.

WHERE DO YOU TURN

YOUR NEWSPAPER:

NURSERY WORKERS NEEDED Workers needed for Digging and harvesting, heavy lifting, outside work with fast paced work, 40 hrs/wk $10.49 per hour. Evergreen Propagators Ltd. Fax 604-745-4076

HOME STAY FAMILIES

MATURE couple wanted for fulltime, live-in, caretaking position on a private island near Whaletown, B.C. Must be familiar with boats, have valid driver’s license, basic first aid. Familiarity with basic maintenance, groundskeeping. Able to live in a remote location. Send resume to Subtle Island Enterprises, P.O. Box 286, Whaletown, B.C. V0P 1Z0 or to sie@twincomm.ca

SEASONAL WORKERS

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

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

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COMING EVENTS

BERNARD Elementary is having their Annual Winter Fair on November 21st, from 9am-3pm. With a $2 entry fee for people over 12yrs; you can shop over 25 venders and fundraise for the children of Bernard in the same day! Concession will be open as well as a Kids Crafts table, 50/50 raffle and door prizes being announced every 20-25 minutes! Located in the Bernard Elementary gymnasium at 45465 Bernard Ave, Chilliwack, BC

HELP WANTED

Job Posting: Building Maintenance Supervisor, Chilliwack Cultural Centre.

Saturday November 21 2015 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tzeachten Community Center 45855 Promontory Road For additional information: Sheradon: 604-316-3651 Admission by Donation: $2 + donation for Door Prize Ticket

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Building Maintenance Supervisor

Craft Fair & Flea Market

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

COMING EVENTS

SECURITY/ ALARM SYSTEMS

COMING EVENTS ®

We Service all Makes! • ADT’s, DSC’s, Brinks & all others • Medical & Fire Free* Alarm Systems 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

Your Favorite Performers From The Louisiana Hayride Singing Their Hits As Well As Your Favorite Christmas Songs!

378 Loretta Lynn

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Johnny Cash

Hank Williams

Roy Orbison

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William Brookfield Gil Risling Mike Melnichuk Andrea Anderson Written / Produced & Hosted by

Lori Risling

From $499 (Made in BC) Repairs & Service. We extend warranties to all makes. Vacuum needs a service every 5 years just like an oil change! 604-792-8055 / 854-8055

Friday, December 4th, 2015 7:30pm

Performed by

Chilliwack Cultural Centre 9201 Corbould St, Chilliwack BC Tickets at:

Cultural Centre Box Office 604.391.7469 boxoffice@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca For More Information

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VACUUMS

Patsy Cline

250.833.0003

HELP WANTED

Or Email

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gohayride@live.ca

7269657

HELP WANTED

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE We Are Growing! Sardis Health Foods is looking for a retail sales associate who is comfortable working in a small group setting. The potential candidate will have a friendly,approachable personality with the ability to assess customer’s needs in a friendly, professional, manner. Supplement and cosmetic knowledge an asset but willing to train right potential candidate. Retail sales experience is an asset. Part time or Full time available. Competitive Wage Offered Based On Experience. Please Apply In Person With Resume & Cover Letter To: Sardis Health Foods #3-7355 Vedder Road Attention: Dawn

CHILLIWACK TIMES MERCHANDISE FOR SALE UNDER $100

625

BLACK FUTON with green mattress in very good condition $100. Ph (604)792-9302

736

Sardis Home for Sale

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

UNDER $400

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

745

604-793-2200

New *SRI Double wides 1,296 sf. From $94,977.00 New *SRI 14’ wides From $72,977.00

1 bdrm apt .......................... $575

Chuck 604-830-1960 www.glenbrookhomes.net Manufactured Homes Mobile Homes Modular Homes

1 bdrm twnhse................... $600 Vedder Xing, 2 Levels, Patio Available Nov. 13

$210’000

New SRI Manufactured Homes Singles $74,900. Doubles $94,900. Park Spaces Available Repossessions 1974 - 2010 1989 14x70 in 55+ Ruskin Park 1 sm.pet OK, $42,900. w/$575 Pad

Brand new f/s, w/d, lam flr, 1000 sq ft

2 bdrm suite ....................... $750

HOMES WANTED

3 bdrm condo.................................. $1295

PUERTO VALLERTA (MEXICO) CONDO FOR SALE Very bright unit with 2 good size bdrms. 1 bath approx. 1,000 sq ft. A/C in the unit. Includes all furniture! 2 blocks from the hotel zone. Rentals allowed. $82,000. For more info please call 604-793-2200 or evening calls 604-846-7664

1100 sq ft, 5 appl, gas f/p, internet and util incl’d

Check us out! www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-626-9647

f/s, d/w, w/d, 1.5 bth, family rm, carport

3 bdrm suite ..................... $1350

Your local Classifieds Solution.

1 1/2 bath, 1/2 garage, util incl’d, Sardis

3 bdrm twnhse................. $1100

Our gated 5 acre complex is quiet and family oriented. We have 2 playgrounds available for kids. “Pet- Friendly”

Woodbine Townhouses 9252 Hazel St, Chilliwack $1100 per month Utilities not Included

Call Mike to set up a day & time to view (604)-792-8317 or email: raamco.ca

WWW.MCEMOTORS.COM

$5,900

10 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4 door only 80,000kms

$4,900

06 PONTIAC G5 Auto 4 cylinder

RENTALS

7253815

706

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HELP WANTED

$5,900

03 JEEP LIBERTY 4x4 auto

$4,995

04 TOYOTA MATRIX 4 cyl 5 spd

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HELP WANTED

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APARTMENT/CONDO

• Residential Area • Elevator • Adult Oriented • Sparkling Renovations • 1 & 2 bdrms available

HELP WANTED

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED NEW Riverside Drive apartment for rent. 1 bedroom main floor. $800/month, all inclusive, no extras. Fully furnished, new stove,microwave,fridge. 530 sq ft. New TV, Shaw cable included, 2 Philippine channels. Good bus services, shops in walking distance. Call David 604-391-2130 or email dvdmalcolm@yahoo.com

STANDBY POWER GENERATOR TECHNICIAN

$3,995

07 PT CRUISER Loaded 129,000km

$2,995

05 PONTIAC GRAND AM Loaded

$1,995

04 FORD FOCUS S/W Leather, sunroof, loaded

$3,800

05 TAURUS WAGON 7 pass sunroof

$1,995

99 BUICK CENTURY Loaded

Plus More! FINANCING AVAILABLE

45895 Airport Road Chwk - 604-701-6008 Dealer #9723

Budget 2016 Creating the Fraser Valley Regional District’s budget is a two way street. We want to hear from you! Whether you approve of the way things currently operate, or if you would like to see some changes, your voice counts. Join us for the 2016 Budget Presentation to the Board of Directors and give us your feedback.

Who - All members of the public are welcome to attend What - Presentation of the 2016 FVRD Budget Where - 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack (Board Room) When - November 10, 2015 @ 10 am For more information call (604) 702-5000 or visit www.fvrd.ca 7266715

HELP WANTED

CARS - DOMESTIC

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bdrm. - 1.5 bath on 2 levels

f/s, dw, 1.5 bath, carport

Browse more at:

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RECREATIONAL

7192205

TARGET STEEL SALES. New and Used sea containers. 604-792-3434 or targetsteelsales@gmail.com

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3 bdrm suite ..................... $1415

Damaged or Older Houses! Condos & Pretty Homes too!

MISC. FOR SALE

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TOWNHOUSES

Trades • Financing • Permits

1400 sq ft, 6 appl, 2 bthrm, near hospital

Yes, We Pay CASH!

ROOM & BOARD

752

Chuck Goetken Glenbrookhomes.net 604-830-1960

f/s, shared laundry, utilities

627

HOMES FOR RENT

CHILLIWACK. Avail now. Private a/c, 3 meals + extras. No Drugs. $700/mo. Call: (604)795-0397

818

2 bdrm (Only 2 left) ............... $995

• 1742 sq./ft. • 3 bdrm. • 2.5 baths • Furnished with All Appliances • Fenced Backyard • Gas Fire Place • New Paint • Attached Garage John: 604-703-4211

736

RENTALS

CULTUS LAKE. fully furnished, 1 bdrm house, patio & yard, W/D, short walk to lake & amenities, main beach area. $1050/m lease, ref’s req’d, n/p, n/s. (604)291-2019

f/s, heat included, close to town, newly painted

GARAGE SALES

HUGE GARAGE SALE - Tools, dishes, pots & pans, pictures, ornaments, cds/dvds/vhs, records, furniture, exercise equip., odds & ends. 6565 Fern St. Sardis Sat., Nov. 7th 9:00 - 4:00 Sun., Nov. 8th 9:00 2:00

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RENTALS

HOUSE RENTALS

Kenmore 2012 High energy Automatic Washing Machine. Like New $350.00, Small Chest Freezer Excellent working condition $40.00 or best offer. Ruth 604-824-1431

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OWNERS WE CAN MANAGE YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY FOR A LOW MONTHLY FEE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

SINGER sewing machine Athena 2000 next to new $75. Ph (604)795-4007

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HOMES FOR RENT

7261905

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REAL ESTATE

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE!

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