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Workers check the flowrate of the Vedder River just downstream from the Vedder Bridge Monday. The river peaked at 3.5 metres early Monday morning. GREG KNILL/ THE PROGRESS
Two years for fatal home invasion The Progress Two Surrey suspects were sentenced to nine years in prison Friday for their part in a Harrison Hot Springs home invasion three years ago that left one man dead and another seriously injured. But because of the “two-forone” rule for time in custody awaiting trial, the pair will spend only another two years and nine months in jail. Robert Hugo Grattan, 25, and Nicole Amanda Birch, 27, pleaded guilty earlier to charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault
and robbery. B.C. Supreme Court Justice William Grist said neither accused was directly involved in the shooting death of Scott Daniel Lee, which took place after several suspects entered the home on Echo Avenue to rob the occupants of drugs and money on Nov. 23, 2007 at about 2 p.m. However, Ronald Thom identified Grattan during a court hearing in November as the man who shot him. Thom said he was in the house fixing the plumbing when the robbery took place. Grist said that Grattan and Birch tied up three of the victims,
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The police investigation to locate and arrest the remaining suspects continues. RCMP Cpl. Dale Carr, spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, said outside the courtroom Friday that investigators won’t stop until they hold everyone “accountable” for the home invasion. “We’re going to continue to move forward to gather the evidence,” he said. The Chilliwack courtroom was filled Friday by friends of the accused, and by police and court officials. rfreeman@theprogress.com
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Political warhorse White set to ride again Robert Freeman The Progress Randy White, an outspoken MP for the federal Conservatives and for the Reform Party before that, promises to hold politicians’ feet to the fire at a BC Conservative Party meeting in Chilliwack later this month. “I’m not holding anything back,” White promised in a telephone interview from his home on Vancouver Island. White was among the first Reform MPs who took Ottawa by storm in 1993 to form the official opposition after the federal
Conservatives were nearly eliminated from the Canadian political scene. The Abbotsford MP was never far from controversy after that, until he left politics in 2006. Now White has joined the BC Conservative Party and formed an “advisory” panel with other conservative notables Brian Peckford and Rita Johnson. The party plans to hold a leadership convention May 28 in an undetermined Fraser Valley location, but White insisted he’s not a contender. Well, maybe. “You never say never in these things,” he said.
There are several unannounced leadership candidates, he added, “one of them I’d very much support, but I can’t tell you who it is because they haven’t said ‘yes’ at the moment.” “But I would be in there through thick and thin with that person,” he said. With the BC Liberals wounded by the furor over the HST, BC Conservative officials say their membership is growing. Ben Besler, the party’s regional director in the Fraser Valley, said constituency organizations have been organized in all but one Fraser Valley riding - Maple Ridge/Mission.
White said the enthusiasm of the new members, some of whom arrive at meetings with cheques in hand - reminds him of the grassroots start of the Reform Party. “This is very reminiscent of the Reform Party days,” he said. White said his speech in Chilliwack will take aim at what politicians “of all ilk” have not been doing over the last decade. Like the availability of child porn. “It’s available to just about anybody of any age,” White said. “Politicians have not dealt with that fact.” Without naming names, he lambasted the “stupidity” of a BC
Liberal party candidate who suggested holding lotteries for tax cuts, as an incentive to get voters to the polls in the next provincial election. “Put something in front of them they want to vote for,” snorted the veteran political warhorse. White is scheduled to speak at the Chilliwack Lions Club at 47130 Hope River Rd. starting at 7 p.m. The next day he is scheduled to speak in Maple Ridge at City Hall starting at 2 p.m., and in Abbotsford later that evening at the Garden Park Tower on Clearbrook Road starting at 7 p.m. rfreeman@theprogress.com
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camera with one hand and steering with the other is in compliance with those guidelines,� spokesman Mark Jan Vrem told Black Press. “It’s not a safe way to operate a vehicle.� Since ICBC’s private investigators work alone and not in pairs, it’s not clear how ICBC could have expected them to do anything but use a handheld camera while driving solo. Jan Vrem said the private investigation company ICBC uses had indicated it is installing dash-mounted cameras, which were to be in operation by this month. He said the videos recorded while driving happened before B.C.’s distracted driving laws took effect in early 2010, although court evidence suggests it continued through much of last year. Video cameras aren’t on the list of handheld electronic devices drivers are banned from using under the new law, Jan Vrem said, but he noted their use could amount to driving without due care and attention. Madill said he can’t
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The promises and proposals are coming fast and thick as the Liberal leadership hopefuls vie for support. Much of what’s been heard from the six contenders has been jockeying for internal party position, and probing for what might register on the public opinion meter. Does it make a difference in the long term whether the referendum on the HST is held next fall or earlier, as Moira Stilwell suggests? Are people all that interested in George Abbott’s proposed vote on the carbon tax, or whether Christy Clark would hold town hall meetings if she were premier? We’d answer “not really” for all the above. Not so with Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong’s promises last week, which top those of his contenders in terms of initiating government reform. De Jong said he would reduce the size of the cabinet and consolidate the number of ministries from 24 to less than 20, reduce the number of parliamentary secretaries, and cut the premier’s office budget by 10 per cent. Dead on target. Two dozen ministries are not required to run this province, particularly in the light of a $1.7-billion budget deficit this year. The actual savings from those measures may be small in comparison to the overall budget, but the message is the right one. Instead of promising to spend more, this candidate is suggesting practical restraint measures. Ditto with de Jong’s commitment to more accountability from MLAs, who he says should file their expenses every six months, online for all to see, with cabinet ministers providing a similar list of the organizations and individuals they met with. All of these initiatives are long overdue, and should be part of every leadership contender’s platform. ~ Black Press
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Let’s not try to rewrite what’s already been written Last week the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council inflamed music lovers across Canada with its decision that the song Money for Nothing by British rock band Dire Straits (from their 1985 album Brothers in Arms) contravened the Human Rights Clauses of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ (CAB) Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code. Apparently, a year ago, one listener heard the original version of the mega hit song on St. John’s, Newfoundland’s radio CHOZ-FM. That unedited version contains three mentions of the word ‘faggot’ and the listener complained that it was discriminatory toward gay people. Based on that one person’s complaint, the CBSC deemed the song unacceptable for broadcast and that the radio station was in violation of the
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codes of ethics. Who are these socially correct commandoes? Whether or not you like Dire Straits or the song in question, the points of reference here are a) does the complaint of only one person justify the ban of a song for 34 million Canadians and Margaret b) why, when this EVANS huge 1985 hit has been played countless thousands of times on public airwaves in the past 26 years, is it an issue now? Money for Nothing was Billboard’s No. 1 single from September 21 to October 5, 1985 and won the 1986 Grammy for Record of the Year and the 1986 American Music Award for
Record of the Year. The irony of this whole thing, so the story goes, is that when songwriter Mark Knopfler wrote the offensive word into the song he did so to make a point against the people who used the word seriously. In fact, the whole song is loaded with the irony of rock singers earning big money for doing next to nothing while the average Joe drudges through a 9-5 day job. It was never written as an anti-gay song. It’s the opposite, mocking those who use a gay slur. OK, so they can edit the word out. But why? There is fundamental danger in editing text, whether lyrics or literature, to fit the comfort zone of today’s sensitivities. The act of editing sanitizes history. It discards the proof of the context in which it was written. It’s no different from the deci-
sion by NewSouth Books in Alabama to publish its upcoming edition of Mark Twain’s classic ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, by replacing the word ‘nigger’ with ‘slave’. The whole point of keeping these words in the language as written is that they honestly depict the values and beliefs of the past. A 21st century take on the story removes it from being true to the period. Huck Fin, in its original form, is No. 14 in the top 50 banned books of the decade, according to the American Library Association. How shortsighted is that? Twain’s book eerily parallels Knopfler’s lyrics in that they are both misunderstood in the context of the prejudiced attitudes they are criticising. The word ‘faggot’, derived from Old French and Latin, actually means ‘bundle of sticks’ and has
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Opportunities for new Canadians Re: Are they part of the community? The Chilliwack Progress January 7, 2011 I am writing in response to the letter submitted by Eunice Jasso of Sardis Secondary School regarding the challenges that temporary foreign workers face in the Chilliwack community. The City of Chilliwack is experiencing a growing immigrant population. With economic, political and social pressures in many countries around the world, people are choosing Canada, and Chilliwack, as a place where they can fulfill their dreams. At Chilliwack Community Services, the services we offer to immigrants are made possible through a variety of means, primarily Government of BC contracts. Staff help newcomers learn English and assist them to settle and adjust by completing forms for school, driver’s license and medical cards. They make referrals to local servic-
es and help find housing and employment. They connect isolated immigrant seniors and they work with parents and school age children to make their Canadian school experience successful. The services that Chilliwack Community Services provides are mandated for specific target groups, however, temporary foreign workers is not one of them. Local employers that have recruited temporary foreign workers under current immigration policy have obligations with respect to these workers. Apart from this, I am aware that some churches have stepped forward and are providing spiritual care and English classes and there are some entrepreneurs who are providing business services. The Chilliwack Public Library and Chilliwack Community Services partner on free English conversation classes supported by volunteers that are open to all newcomers, whatever
their status. As you can appreciate, in order to provide services there must be resources. Until such time as policy with regard to temporary foreign workers changes, and/or we have the resources, this agency is unable to extend our services in this direction. At Chilliwack Community Services our mission as an independent local charity is providing opportunities with people to make positive change in their lives. With a view similar to the writer of the letter, our vision is to be a leading partner in helping our community be the best it can be. If community members have ideas for meeting community needs and identifying resources, I invite them to get in touch. I welcome the opportunity for discussion. April Neave Community Programs Director, Chilliwack Community Services
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Struggling students need a break I think the government should help support all students financially. In a time where most of us are unemployed or underemployed (some training and education but no jobs available), what else is there to do but go back to school? Everyone should be encouraged to get more education. I myself am a newlywed; before I got married I took a college course to find a decent paying job. Luckily at the time I had a family member who was willing to help me one time financially. After graduating and going out to the job market there
wasn’t much out there. Most places were word of mouth hiring or were not very nice places to work at. So after two years of working retail and getting hitched I decided, I’m now married and should be able to go back to school. So, like most, I decided to get a student loan, because I now have a mortgage and a husband to feed. Sadly, because I am married and my husband owns his vehicle I don’t qualify for a government student loan. Apparently you are supposed to be broke and not own a thing to get one. I don’t get how anyone is ever suppose to
pay that back then?! I started to ask around and it seemed that most people I knew had the same experience. In 2010 the Olympics were held in Vancouver and hundreds of millions of dollars were spent, close to 900 million. Many people were not happy with the Olympics at all. They were very dissatisfied with the opening ceremonies and several things did not even work out as planned. Now why can’t some of those hundreds of millions of dollars go to help the students in Canada? I was able to take two courses this year and charge them.
My plan was to do the same for 2011. But now somehow it has been approved that you can no longer charge your classes as of January 1st, 2011. And you are charged over $200 in extra fees for a radio station and a U-pass, which I will never use. Can I not get a break? Now I am forced to not be a student and wait until I can save up to pay for a class in full, and UFV only gives you two weeks to pay it. Where is the support from universities and the government to help people get educated?
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Liberal hopeful Christy Clark coming to Chilliwack Robert Freeman The Progress B.C. Liberal leadership hopeful Christy Clark is coming to Chilliwack Thursday with a campaign message of rebuilding public trust in government. “Clearly the people are not happy with government over the HST,” Clark campaign spokesman Shane Mills said Monday. He said if Clark wins the leadership, she would move up the HST referendum date, and if the results showed people are “clearly opposed” to the tax, she would call for a free vote in the legislature to kill the tax. Clark, a former MLA and radio talk show host, will hold a “meet and greet” at the Pantry restaurant in Chilliwack starting at 4 p.m. Thursday. The six candidates for the party leadership are campaigning around the province to sign up new members before the Feb. 4 deadline. The members vote on Feb. 26 for a new leader, who will be the B.C. Premier until the next provincial election May 14, 2013. rfreeman@theprogress.com
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ElderCollege, a non-profit society that offers non-credit courses to adults 50 and older, has regularly attracted hundreds of elders to its one-hour registration day. This year’s registration is today from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Landing Sports Centre. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS FILE
School’s in for city’s elders Fancy learning about computers, cell phones, cooking, history, ElderCollege has your ticket Katie Bartel The Progress For Chilliwack’s golden age, registration day at ElderCollege is like the first day of kindergarten. Many line up for hours before the doors open, hopping from one foot to the other, with nervous butterflies fluttering through their bellies. With a list of desired courses grasped tightly in their hands, they wait, hoping, praying for admittance. “There’s a bit of apprehension,” leading up to the start of registration, “because people really want to get into the courses they want,” said Alison Kalnicki, ElderCollege coordinator. “It has all the excitement of the first day of school.” And that excitement is today. ElderCollege registration is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Landing Sports Centre. Kalnicki expects at least 250 to rush the doors, with the first registrants lined up as early as 1:30 p.m. With 70 volunteers on hand, Kalnicki doesn’t expect hiccups.
ElderCollege is a non-profit society that, in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, offers non-credit courses to people 50 years and older. There are no exams, no studying, no grades, no pressure. “It’s inexpensive. It’s fun. It’s a real vibrant group of people,” said Kalnicki. Courses range from cooking, to acting, to learning Spanish, to working a point-andshoot camera, and more. Some classes are six sessions, others are more like a one-day field trip. And often, the biggest draws are the beginner-level computer courses. “Ten years ago it would have still been okay to say you didn’t know how to use a computer, but now, it is so isolating for people not to have access to computers,” said Kalnicki. “There aren’t a lot of places where you can go and slowly learn. Sure anyone can go to the library and use the computers there, but if they don’t know what a mouse is, they’re not going to get very far.” At ElderCollege, “the courses are designed for people who don’t know anything about computers,” said Kalnicki. ElderCollege offers three levels of computer courses for beginners, as well as slightly more advanced courses on how to maintain your computer, create a PowerPoint presentation, and a word processing document. New this year, the college is expanding its technology repertoire to cell phones. It will be offering a one-day tutorial on how to
master cell phones, which can be a source of confusion and frustration for many in the baby boom plus generations. “A lot of older people are being given cell phones as presents,” said Kalnicki. “They can usually figure out how to make a phone call, and they know it does other things, but they don’t know how to do them. And even if someone shows them once, unless it’s written down or they do it every day, it’s hard to remember.” In the tutorial, they’ll learn how to check their voicemail, take a photo, download photos on to the computer, etc. And they’ll be learning from students. ElderCollege is partnering with the school district’s work experience program. High school students will be teaching the adult students. “They’re the experts,” said Kalnicki. “A lot of members may not have contact with the younger generation ... they might have sat next to a teenager on the bus who was playing on his cell phone and thought what is he doing on there. But now, they’re going to know. Now they can sit beside them and play on their cell phones too.” Anyone who can’t make today’s registration, can still register for courses by contacting the ElderCollege office at 604-702-2611. kbartel@theprogress.com
A Christmas fundraising initiative has since turned into community goodwill. A group of students from Unity Christian secondary school spent five days bagging groceries at Superstore, a Chilliwack grocery store that does not bag groceries for its customers. In turn, the students requested a donation for their Belize Service Training Trip happening this spring. They raised $5,700. “Each child raised on average $125 per day, all from donations,” said Mike Campbell, vice principal at Unity Christian. “It is all very awesome.” The fundraiser was organized to help students pay for a week-long trip to Belize in Central America this March. The trip is a service learning trip where 30 students and eight teachers and chaperones will be spending time in an orphanage, helping to build a house, and spending two days at Cayo Christian Academy, a school where Unity Christian hopes to build a partnership with for teacher and student exchanges, pen pals, resource sharing and prayer. The trip is estimated to cost between $50,000 and $60,000, to which the school has already raised approximately $15,000. “I believe our success can be attributed to the community feel of our school and the community feel of Chilliwack,” said Campbell. But the fundraiser was about more than just raising money, it was an opportunity for students to give back. “Our students met a wide range of people, including single mothers and grandparents and were able to be a blessing,” said Campbell. “Families were so appreciative of having their groceries bagged, especially those by themselves doing their big Christmas shop.” The school hopes to continue the efforts. “We would like to continue this service, possibly once a week,” said Campbell. “The difference this time around is that we would not ask for donations, but just do it to help others and continue to build relationships with our greater community.” kbartel@theprogress.com
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Start of a new dynasty downtown A new restaurant is bringing the Asian flavours of Vancouver to Chilliwack’s downtown. Dragon Dynasty Asian Cuisine opened just four months ago. But it is already establishing a reputation for fresh and authentic Asian food. Its traditional Chinese ensemble is complemented by Thai and Singapore dishes, providing an exotic addition to Chilliwack’s restaurant scene. “We are trying to bring Vancouver standards to Chilliwack,” says owner John Chen. “So many people are moving here from Vancouver,” he says, and they’re looking for the same variety and commitment to freshness that they remember from there. “We try to keep everything as fresh as possible,” Chen adds. “That’s the way you keep it good.” John Chen, owner of the new Dragon Dynasty restaurant in downtown Chilliwack. Chen and his partner Ben Chen have more than 25 years in the resThat emphasis on freshness and hot and sour soup, to Malaysian shrimp taurant business. They’re familiar authenticity has Chen bringing in with a variety of cooking styles, and their fried rice, to authentic Chinese barbecue ingredients from Vancouver. Indeed, duck. menu reflects that diversity, from Thai
nearly every day supplies are being brought in from Vancouver’s Asian markets. The Dragon Dynasty menu offers a unique addition to Chilliwack: Dim sum. “I was surprised nobody offered dim sum in Chilliwack,” says Chen. Dim sum is a traditional midday Cantonese meal that involves individual portions ordered separately and usually served in bamboo steaming baskets. Dragon Dynasty currently has 12 items on its dim sum menu, starting at $2.99 each. The feedback on the menu addition has been great, Chen says. “People are very excited to see dim sum.” The menu includes favorites like barbecue pork bun, shrimp dumpling, and sticky rice. The 120-seat Dragon Dynasty is located at 46171 Yale Road. It is fully licensed and offers a banquet room that can hold 60 to 70 people. For more information, call 604-7021868.
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The Chilliwack Metis Association hold their General Meeting Thursday January 20 at 7pm. Kekinow Common Room 45555 Knight Road, (behind Chilliwack Mall). New Members Welcome! Check out our many upcoming events at: www.chilliwackmetisassociation.ca Senior Resource’s Tea Dance, Monday, January 31st 1-3pm Lion’s Hall. Live entertainment/refreshments. $5 at the door. Everyone Welcome! Chilliwack Lions Club Music & Dance Festival, Feb. 4th Mar. 10th at Chilliwack Cultural Centre. 3 sessions daily/$3 per session. Dance Honor Performance, Feb. 27th at 1:30 p.m. and Music Honor Performance, Apr. 1st at 7 p.m. at Chwk Cultural Centre, cost $15.00, tickets at Box Office 604-391-7469. Because Good Communication skills are Not an Option: Improve your communication and speaking skills with Toastmasters. A new Toastmasters club will be forming here in Chilliwack. A demonstration meeting will be held Monday January 24th at 7:00 PM at the Chilliwack United
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Bruins take two of three from Cougars Eric J. Welsh, The Progress Glass half empty? Glass half full? On Friday night the Chilliwack Bruins travelled up to Prince George and got rolled by their B.C. division rivals, losing 7-3. Glass half empty. On Saturday night, they rebounded with a solid all-round effort, taking a well-deserved 3-1 decision. Glass half full, and in many ways a microcosm of the Bruins season, one filled with more ups and downs than a kid on a trampoline. “I didn’t think we played very well on Friday, and we weren’t happy about it,” said Bruins coach Marc Habscheid. “The work ethic wasn’t there. We didn’t compete or execute, and it wasn’t just one or two guys. It was a flat effort from pretty much everyone.” Starting netminder Lucas Gore didn’t make it past the first period on Friday, giving up three goals on 19 shots before yielding to backup Braden Gamble. But like the team in front of him, the goalie bounced back nicely on Saturday, earning first star recognition with a 46 save effort. The Bruins opened the scoring at 4:52 of the first period on a gift from Cougar keeper Ty Rimmer. With his team on a power play, the 18-year-old ventured out to play the puck up to a teammate. Instead, he played it onto the stick of Chilliwack’s Ryan Howse, and the Prince George native quickly buried his team-leading 29th of the season. With a bit more
puck-luck, Chilliwack could have had two or three more. Rimmer was bailed out by his goal-posts as Brandon Manning, Brandon Magee and Roman Horak all hit iron in the opening frame. “We had some glorious chances that we didn’t put away, and their goaltender made some outstanding saves,” Habscheid said. “We let them hang around longer than we should have, but the final result was good.” Gore was steady, and often spectacular, at the other end. The Cougars had 14 first period shots, several of the Grade-A variety. The 20-year-old goalie’s biggest stop may have been on Juraj Valach, who swooped in off a faceoff and had a great chance in tight, only to be thwarted by the right leg-pad of Gore. “When he’s on he’s one of the best in the league and makes a huge difference for us,” Habscheid said. “We’d like a bit more consistency from him, and you can say that about just about all our players.” With Gore’s help, Chilliwack escaped to the intermission with the one-goal lead, and then added to it at 12:40 of the middle frame on a goal by Mike Forsyth. The exMoose Jaw Warrior gobbled up a turnover by PG defenceman Cody Carlson and quickly fired from the left faceoff circle, beating Rimmer for his seventh of the year. Still unbeaten this year when leading after two periods (140-0-0), the Bruins were in good shape through 40 minutes. But the Cougars weren’t going to go
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HEAD-TO-HEAD The Bruins are 19-17-2-2 alltime against the Cougars, with a record of 11-6-2-0 within the friendly confines of Prospera Centre.
LAST MEETING The Bruins have seen a lot of the Cougars lately. Chilliwack downed PG 5-2 on home ice last week, then split a pair of games in Prince George on the weekend. The Bruins lost 7-3 on Friday, but rebounded to win 3-1 on Saturday behind a 46 save effort from goaltender Lucas Gore.
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Chilliwack’s Brandon Magee is pursued by Cougars forward Nick Buonassisi during a WHL game in Prince George Saturday night. ALISTAIR MCINNIS
quietly, and Martin empty on that power Marincin scored just play and misfired on 27 seconds into the another late man final frame to cut the advantage, finishChilliwack lead in ing the night 0-for-6. half. Prince George Chilliwack’s power kept buzzing, forcing play wasn’t any better, Habscheid to spend going 0-for-4. a thirty-second timThe Bruins are eout to settle his team currently mired in a down. stretch of 0-forThat did the 19 which has trick, and the dropped their penalty killing power play out unit restored the of top spot in the two-goal lead at Western Hockey 9:38. With Jeff League. Einhorn servThey now ing two minutes rank four th Marc for interference, overall at 22.7 Horak picked HABSCHEID per cent. the pocket of a “ W e ’ v e PG point man hit a funk,” and took off on a short- Habscheid acknowlhanded breakaway. edged. “It seems like The 19-year-old Czech we’re a little stale on faked the shot and then the power play right went to the backhand, now and we’ve got to sliding the puck five- get that back because hole on Rimmer for his it’s been a huge part of 17th of the year. our game all year.” Carlson hit the The return of team goal-post behind Gore captain Brandon seconds later, but the Manning should help. Cougars came up The Philadelphia Flyers
prospect checked back into the lineup on the weekend, and while he’s not yet up to speed, his cannon from the point and ability to quarterback should help immensely. “He’s been out for most of a month and he’s still trying to round his game out,” Habscheid said. “But the power play, over the course of a long season things get a bit predictable. We need to change some things up and take the blinders off to get that power play working again.” Rimmer came to the bench with 63 seconds remaining, but PG couldn’t come up with the equalizer. The final score continued a trend in the season series, with neither team winning two straight in the six head-to-head matchups so far. Gore was an obvious pick as the first star. The second star was
Horak and the third star was Valach. With wins in two of the three back-to-backto-back matches, the Bruins managed to gain some traction in the tightly packed B.C. division and Western conference standings, improving to 20-19-2-1 on the season. That leaves the good guys sitting fourth in the division and eighth in the conference heading into a Tuesday night tilt with Spokane. “They’ve played a real good team game this year,” Habscheid noted. “They work hard and they’ve got a real horse on defence in Jared Cowen. He eats up a lot of minutes and he’s a world-class player. They’ve gotten solid goaltending as well and it will be an interesting game for sure.” Catch a report in Friday’s Progress.
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Red Deer Rebels netminder Darcy Kuemper is the Western Hockey League player of the week. Kuemper was unbeaten in three starts, going 3-0-0-0 with shutout wins over the Brandon Wheat Kings and Regina Pats. Kuemper stopped 85 of 86 shots with an outstanding .988 save percentage. He currently leads WHL netminders in save percentage, wins, shutouts and goals-against average.
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BRETT CONNOLLY - F Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round (sixth ova) of the 2010 NHL entry draft. MARTIN MARINCIN - D Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round (46th ova) of the 2010 NHL entry draft. TAYLOR STEFISHEN - F Drafted by the Nashville Predators in the fifth round (136th ova) of the 2008 NHL entry draft. CHARLES INGLIS - F Offered a free-agent invite to prospects camp by the National Hockey League’s Phoenix Coyotes.
CHIEFS VISIT BRUINS Before Prince George rolls back into town, the Bruins must contend with the Spokane Chiefs, who are here tonight for a 7 p.m. start. It is the second meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Bruins won the only prior meeting of the two teams in early October, taking a 2-1 decision at Prospera Centre. Brandon Manning and Robin- Soudek had the goals.
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The Reign Valley Vixens have roots in Chilliwack through three founding members and several local players. The roller derby team trains and plays in Abbotsford, providing exercise, comraderie and female empowerment to their members. JOHN VAN PUTTEN/ BLACK PRESS
Exercise and stress release on wheels Over the last few weeks, the Chilliwack Progress has been publishing a series of articles written by Sardis secondary honours english students. Today’s article is written by Grade 10 student reporters Caitlin Reid. She takes an in-depth and intriguing look at an unusual sport and the women who play it.
Caitlin Reid, Student Reporter
Female empowerment is something that the Reign Valley Vixens advocate in their sport and in their daily lives, whether they are waitresses, housewives, lawyers or business owners. The Vixens are a women’s flat-track Roller Derby league that is 100 per cent skater owned and operated. They support and teach one another, getting the most out of their practices as they build themselves up physi-
cally and mentally. They go into everything with a positive, competitive attitude. Their coach, Major (people rarely use their real name in roller derby), gives them encouragement and pushes them to do more with his motto “You get what you give.” He tries to give them the bite they need to succeed. The sport originated in Texas in the 1970’s and since has grown worldwide. “When the sport first came out it was like WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment),” Major said. “It was staged. But now, it’s more aggressive and about the sport itself. Husbands encourage their wives to join to let out all their anger, stress, and frustration.” The Vixens first formed in Abbotsford in November 2007 and since then have become a very successful league. “RVV has been through many trials and tribulations to accomplish what we have to date,” Major noted. “We
started off with just a handful of skaters and have kept a great strong core group of awesome women since the start.” It was formed by three women, one of whom was on Chilliwack’s roller derby team before forming the Vixens. They are now divided up into six teams with new players joining all the time. They have approximately 10 girls that come out from Chilliwack to play for them, with ages ranging from 19 to 40. Vikki Towson (aka Death Trap Diva #77), one of the Vixens most senior members, specified what they are looking for in players. “We want players with the desire to play, and work hard to get what they want out of it,” she said. “Each person will join for their own reasons and desires. I like to see the players come in that are willing to do the work. You need a helmet, mouth guard, aggressive knee and elbow pads, wrist guards,
a pair of quad skates and a great attitude, with an eagerness to learn!” To be a member of the Vixens, you don’t need any special skill; all you need is perseverance, dedication, and determination. “We train people right from scratch and anyone can play this sport,” Towson added. “You just have to want it. Your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure. So the special skill required is as simple as the desire to succeed as a skater!” At the moment, roller derby is one of the fastest growing sports in British Columbia. According to the Vixens, just in B.C. there are more than 10 leagues that have formed over the last couple years, with each league usually including three teams. The Vixens practice two or three times a week and they have at least one game every month between April and August. They practice at the Cadet
building on Haida drive and they recently held their first public bout at the MSA Arena in Abbotsford. “You go out and play these girls and you feel animosity, but then after you just go out and spend time with them, and you are best friends,” Towson said. Some might think it is costly to be a part of the Vixens, but several members say it’s worth it for the quality exercise and comraderie. “It is less than a monthly gym membership,” Towson noted. “Not only do we get to exercise while on eight wheels, we get to release our daily stresses on our teammates during practice and play. This is extremely healthy due to us all being willing participants in knocking each other around on skates.” The Vixens strive to encourage athleticism, individuality and inclusiveness for all women in the community. There is a fantastic
comradeship amongst the Vixens. They have had teammates in the past go through some troubled times in their own personal lives. Whether it be financial, personal or otherwise, they are always there to help each other. “I do think this is a good sport for women because it is a place where they can be aggressive, supportive, feminine, tough, or whatever they want to be,” said Cara Denham, one of the newer Vixens. “It is also a place for women to have as their own, a place to get away from all of the responsibilities of their normal life (even though it comes with its own set of responsibilities). It is a place to be a leader, to be a teammate, and to be a friend. It is a chance to be a powerful aggressive woman, yet still show off a feminine side.” To learn more about the Reign Valley Vixens, check out their website at www. rvvrd.com.
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Sports Ex-Chilliwack Bruins defenceman Jesse Craige had a goal Friday night as his University of Alberta Golden Bears won a wild one over the Lethbridge Pronghorns. The final score was 9-8, with former Medicine Hat Tiger Sean Ringrose picking up the gamewinning goal in overtime.
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The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team earned a weekend split with the Canada West leading University of Alberta Pandas. The Cascades edged the Pandas 69-63 Friday night at Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Envision Athletic Centre. It was the first time the Cascades have beaten the Pandas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; UFV went 0-4 in previous exhibition and conference action. The Cascades came
out strong, opening with a 9-2 lead before the Pandas roared back. The Albertans held a six point lead at half time. UFV stayed within striking distance as the second half progressed, trailing by five points as the third quarter came to an end. The fourth quarter belonged to the locals as they outscored their opponents by 11 points. UFV held off a late rally by Alberta to clinch their eighth victory of the 2010-11 season. Four Cascades hit double figures in scoring, led by Chilliwackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nicole Wierks with a team high 15 points. Winnipegâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tessa Klassen added 14 while Sarah Wierks (Chilliwack) and Aieisha Luyken
(Mission) chipped in with 13 each. Sarah Wierks led all Cascades with 12 total rebounds, with UFV pulling down 39 for the game. Klassen and Luyken also record four assists each in the victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was an important win tonight against a very good Alberta team. I thought the team was really committed to the game plan and even when we were down early in the fourth quarter they stayed dedicated to each other,â&#x20AC;? said UFV head coach Al Tuchscherer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it was also important to establish ourselves as more than a three-point shooting team. Alberta took that away from us, and we found other ways to score.â&#x20AC;? Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rematch
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Friesen added 23 points and three other Cascades scored seven points each in the victory. James Elliott (Perth, Western Australia) led all Cascades with eight total rebounds as UFV registered 40 for the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a few guys on our team that can really shoot the ball, and we needed it tonight. Ferguson and Baker are tough checks, and Alberta is a well coached team, and we will need to continue to have our best players step up to the challenge,â&#x20AC;? said UFV head coach Barnaby Craddock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sam shot the ball extremely well tonight, and did a good job at the defensive end. Joel managed to make some spectacular plays despite being under the weather.â&#x20AC;? UFV earned an important two points as they chase one of the two final playoff spots in Canada West, but an 84-70 loss in the Saturday night rematch tempered their enthusiasm somewhat. The Cascades host the University of Regina Jan. 28-29 in Abbotsford.
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ANN’S CLEANING SERVICE Exp’’d. Reas. rates. Reliable service. Quality work. 604-858-2215
Lena’s Cleaning Service errands and companionship (604)702-9579. lena.rose.cleaning@gmail.com Sure Shine Housekeeping. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. quality, reliable, reasonable . (604)793-1936
CONTRACTORS
ELECTRICAL
LANDSCAPING
M&A Landscaping, lawn rolling, concrete removal, rototilling, gravel driveways, excavation/level, insured. 823-7234 /991-7234 RPL CONTRACTING. Fully insured, hydro seeding, mountainside landscaping, rock walls. Call (604)823-6191 or 604-819-1050
SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com
PERSONAL CARE
CARE ASSISTANT. Reliable, reg., willing to work as a day companion, cooking or meal planning, appointments, shopping, respite care for seniors. (604)824-5668
HOME REPAIRS
GENERAL REPAIRS. Plumbing electrical, flooring, tile, debris removal. (604)793-1265 Semi retired carpenter avail., for small reno jobs & home repairs. Reliability and integrity for over 40 yrs. John (604)792-9199
604-777-5046
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Husbands For Hire Construction Ltd. All interior & exterior work. “For work your husband won’t do” (604)791-9539 RENOVISION complete reno’s. Basements, drywall/finishing, decks, baths, kitchens, painting (604)703-5876
✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com
REIMER ELECTRIC - res/com small jobs and renovations welcome free est lic#88840 chwk 604702-8078 hope 604-860-9263
Service Advisor
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EDUCATION/TUTORING
AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783
260 901-52 Ashwell, Corbould, Princess, Stanley, Wellington 84
GARDENING
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
DOALL CONTRACTING LTD. Thinking of renovating? Why not call the local experts today for a free no obligation estimate. Siding, soffits, gutters, downpipes, custom fascia cladding. (604)823-6678
Requires An Experienced
CHILLIWACK
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A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.
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Canadian Tire CHILLIWACK
HEALTH PRODUCTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888449-1321
Fax resume with references to:
136A JANITORIAL SERVICES
Available immediately to deliver The Chilliwack Progress newspaper. For a list of available routes please email: circulation@theprogress.com or call Louise, (604)702-5558
PERSONAL SERVICES
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MISC SERVICES
GET RESULTS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Best value. Reach further, pay a fraction of the cost. www.communityclassifieds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.
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MOVING & STORAGE
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Mini Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting at $30/hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 APAUL’S MOVING 5 Ton truck, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 1-888-507-2857 604-792-5901 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING
Becky’s Interior Painting. 20yr exp Will match any written estimate, ref’s. Chwk 316-3349/Abb 755-4268 K-ONE PAINTING. Commercial, Residential, Interior & Exterior. For a free estimate call (604)997-1674 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 ASERO PLUMBING & HEATING. Renovations, Repairs, Gas Fitting, Drain Cleaning, Furnace Repairs & Replacement Mark (604)316-0634
HK PLUMBING & HEATING
Interested applicants should contact:
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Air Conditioning & heat pumps All Plumbing repairs & service Fireplaces & BBQ’s Drain Cleaning Class A gas fitting 24 hr service (604)316-4811or (604)824-8817
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✞ Obituaries SCHMIDT Benjamin Alfred
WEISENBERGER Roy Allen
October 25, 1922 January 10, 2011 Ben Schmidt passed away suddenly into the presence of his Savior on Monday, January 10, 2011 at SCHMIDT the age of 88. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered by his wife of 64 years, Anne, son Harvey (Helen), daughter Janet Gauer (Ralf), 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, David, parents, August and Sarah Schmidt, and brothers Ellett, William, Walter and Milton. The memorial service will be held at Bakerview Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 1:30pm.
604-853-2643 Online condolences can be left at www.woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com
placing an
obituary... • by phone: 604-702-5552 • by fax: 604-702-5542 • in person: 45860 Spadina Ave. • email: classads@theprogress.com Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 I will miss Roy (my sweetie). Roy passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Janu- WEISENBERGER ary 9th 2011 at the Chilliwack General Hospital at the age of 81. Roy was born on January 22, 1929 in Grayson, SK to Peter and Mary Weisenberger. He was #22 born into a family of 23 children. He moved to Vancouver, BC at the age of 15 with his mother and 4 siblings after his father Peter passed away on the farm. He became a plumber. Roy loved to play hockey in his younger days. He also loved to curl and golf with many of his friends. Roy will be unbelievably missed by his loving wife of 41 years, Angela; his daughter, Nancy (Rick); granddaughter, Tiffany; son, David (Karen); grandchildren, Kari, Dori and Tim. He will be greatly missed by his many, many friends. We would like to acknowledge the kindness and thoughtfulness of the Paramedics and the Chilliwack Hospital nurses and doctors for making Roy’s and our final hours together so peaceful. Until we see you again, your loving family. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00 pm on January 22, 2011 at the Halcyon Meadows Clubhouse, 46000 Thomas Rd. Chilliwack, BC.
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Announce Your
New Arrival in
It’s all about
CHILDREN The Kiwanis Clubs of Chilliwack and Sardis
or fax
604-702-5542 45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H9
Wedding edding Announce Your
Serving the Chilliwack Community for the past 40 years CHILDREN ARE PRIORITY ONE
OTHER MAJOR PROJECTS
• Formation of the Super Reader Program • Instigated the Read to Me Program • Formed the Students-of-the-Month Program • 8 Scholarships in the Community • Supports Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities • Supports Central Gateway Learning Center
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Anyone wishing to be part of this community minded group or for more information call:
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604-702-5554 or fax
604-702-5542 45860 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H9
Founded Special Olympics in the Chilliwack area. Constructed the Fire Building at the Safety Village. Built the YMCA/YWCA Weight Lifting Room. Helped to build the Boy Scout Camp at Cultus Lake. Through UNICEF, helped to rid the world of Iodine Deficiency. Built and maintain the Kiwanis Village in Sardis. Founded the Annual Mutt Show at Fall Fair.
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Cec Rempel: 604.858.1983 Meets every Tuesday 7a.m. cecrempel@telus.net
Darell Miton: 604.792.4371 Meets every Thursday Noon at the Rendezvous Restaurant d_miton@telus.net
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Chilliwack’s
ANGLICAN
COMMUNITY
REFORMED CHILLIWACK
FREE REFORMED CHURCH 45471 Yale Road (by BC Access Center)
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378 362
SECURITY/
ALARM
SYSTEMS
Sunday Services at 9:30 am & 2:30 pm "Hope in the LORD.... With Him is abundant redemption." Psalm 130 www.chilliwackfrc.com
'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 am & 11:15 am Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Communion – 8 am Holy Eucharist – 10:15 am with Sunday School 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com
CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH ®
“Come discover the Heart behind the Shield” 46420 Brooks Ave.
Ph. 604-792-0311 www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am
“Connecting People To Passionately Pursue Jesus Christ’’
CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH
Sundays @10:30am
PRESBYTERIAN
45865 HOCKING AVE., (ACROSS FROM THE Y)
COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
604.847.9159
Wellington Ave (near Mary St.) 604-792-2154
Many Waters
Sunday Worship 11:00 am
COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP 11:00-A.M., Sunday morning 6542 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC Atchelitz Farmers Institute Hall www.mwcfellowship.com
Sunday School during service. BIBLE STUDIES: TUESDAY @ 1PM EVERY SECOND TUESDAY @ 7PM
604-792-6013
Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central
Pastor: Rob Brown Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service – 10:50 am Sunday School - 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda
EVERYONE WELCOME!
SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH
604-858-8433
9:15 • Worship Services 9:30 • Sunday School 11:00 • Worship Service
COMMUNITY CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST Sr. Citizens’ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria John Forman 604-792-7806 Al McCutcheon 604-824-6703
11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES
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ORTHODOX CHURCH
Feast of the Epiphany Blessing of the Water JAN. 19TH, 2011 SERVICE AT 10AM
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
45625 South Sumas Rd. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.
www.sardiscommunitychurch.com 604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com
CHILLIWACK SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 46024 Riverside Dr., Chilliwack (1 Block off Young St. on Riverside Dr.)
45187 Wells Road Dr. David Lee - Senior Pastor Rod Heppell - Pastor of Community Life
Rev. Willem van de Wall
Corner of Victor & Cleveland FOR INFORMATION, CALL 604-792.2520 or 1.604.702.0211
Sunday Service: 10:35 a.m.
SARDIS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Sabbath Services Saturday Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Vespers 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m.
BAHÁ'Í FAITH "For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trails."
UNITED CHURCH CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Rev. Heather Anderson Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.
THE HIDDEN WORDS OF BAHAULLA Contact 604-703-0230 for upcoming events
PENTECOSTAL
MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am
46875 Yale Road East
COMMUNITY CHURCH
The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!
51461 Yale Rd. Phone 604-794-7966
Pastor Marinus Gerding
Sunday Service 10 am
Where His Word brings new life and hymns soothe the soul. Watson Elem School 45305 Watson Rd. ALL ARE WELCOME 604-794-3974 & leave message.
Why not have your say? www.theprogress.com
TILING
TILEWORKS - Supply & Installation Services. Ceramic & porcelain tile, natural stone, slate, travertine, granite, marble et. kitchen, bath, laundry, fireplace. 793-1936/1(604)767-4469
PETS 474
PET SERVICES
WHOLESALE PET GROOMING, Supplies and Equipment WWW.HSAPETSUPPLIES.COM Sharpening & Repair Service.
PETS
BLACK LAB PUPS, exc lines, vet chkd, 1st shots, dewormed, ready now, $500. (604)945-8999. Boston Terrier pups, to good home, vet chkd, 2nd shots, great w/kids, health guar. $800 & up (604)845-4390
CATS:, 1 male, 1 female, 3 yr, spayed & neutered, shots. Free as pair to good home. (604)703-5299 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUAS 3rd generation Purebred, 1 long haired tiny male & 1 short hair female. Shots, ready to go, 8 wks/old, $650. 604-860-4499.
CHINSE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Avail. now. 604814-0038 CKC reg p/b lab puppies for sale! M/F, chocolate & yellow. $650. Family raised, vet check, 1st shots, deworming, reg. papers & microchip. Your new best friend is ready to go Feb 3. 604-595-2956 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992 DOBERMAN Excel temp, pure bred unreg., dew claws, tails, first shots M$1000 F$900 (604)814-3141 DOBERMAN PUPPIES 8 wks/old, 1st shots, CKC Registration. $850. 604-575-8291 or 604-996-7533. MALTESE PUPS: 2 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, dep will hold. $800. firm 604-464-5077. MINI SCHNAUZER pups, 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked vet ✓ $750/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PRESA CANARIO 3 mo. old fem., dog, vet ✔, all shots, great temperament, great guard dog. Maple Ridge, $600. 604-880-2608. PRESA CARNIO MASTIFF X, 10 week old F, 1st shots & dewormed $400 to family home 604-857-4748 SHIH TZU CROSS puppies, family raised. vet ✔ & 1st shots. Avail. late Jan. $500 + 604-746-9332
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APPLIANCES
JENN-AIRE B.I. oven (white) 30”, touch control & Jenn-Aire countertop stove (white) 30”, coil type, with downdraft fan. Both for $500 obo. 604-826-3769.
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. MARGRANITE INDUSTRY, one of Canada’s largest distributors of granite and marble for countertops and cladding, now has 2 SHOWROOMS. Each location is set up to allow customers to easily view over 280 different full size slabs. Our showrooms are located at 2820 Ingleton Avenue, Burnaby and 19135 94th Avenue, Surrey. The hours of operation for both locations are Mon. to Fri. (8 - 5) and Sat. (9 - 4) . Please check our website at www.ceramstone.com for more information on all of our products and services. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-of-season factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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CLOTHING, girls & ladies Very good clean cond., all seasons, girls sz 10-16, ladies xsm-med, tops & bottoms, dressy & casual, winter coats. Shoes, purses, etc. Stuff a bag full for $15. 792-1876 lv msg Compound Mitre saw 10” as new $100 incl., skil saw 793-7714 ------------------------------------------------Fencing, 6’ chain link, commercial quality $5.50 lin’. incl posts 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Chainlink, rollform & stock yard gates $25 & up. All must go 793-7714 GAS STOVE, white, $75. Call (604)794-0104 Heat stove, gas $100 wood cook stove & wood heater avail 793-7714 KEYBOARD, Yamaha like new w/all accessories, has all options $90 (604)846-0056 LAPTOP, Toshiba, internet ready, works well, very clean, CD, $99. Call (604)845-9000 Lathe 36” Rockwell Beaver wood lathe w/motor and stand $100 (604)858-4731 Stick welder, new, small $100 lrg 2 head tack welder avail., 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------16” chainsaw, gas, newer $80 & $20 for elect chainsaw 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Snow blower, elect, directional, sun beam $100 just gorgeous not an elect shovel 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Wheel barrows $20, fertilizer spreader $20, rubber pond liner $1’ 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Roofing, metal, used, many lengths. Example 11’x24’ for $99 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Bolt on frame hitch for pick up $100 incl., insert 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Wood heater,antique Quebec, $100 needs TLC others avail., 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------Memorabilia, antique, for decorating pub or rec room $100 or less 7937714 -----------------------------------------------Canopy, for import truck $100 please measure your truck carefully 793-7714 TV, 27” older flat screen, works great $75 obo (604)794-7347 TV, RCA, 50” w/remote, & DVD player, in exc cond., $100 for both. (604)858-2889 TV, RCA old but works perfect, 27” w/remote, great for video games. $25. Computer monitor, 17” (not flat back) $20. (604)792-1876 Lv msg Windows, used exc, mostly dbl glass $10 - $40 some lrg (604)793-7714
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 559
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
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604-795-5725
706
Great Building Clean, Quiet & Spacious Suites
100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23
1 bdrm. from $499-$599 2 bdrms. from $735 Includes Heat & Hot Water.
Close to Schools, Shopping & Transit.
To Arrange a Viewing Call: 604-798-6014
CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.
Broadway Maples Apts
SEND FLOWERS to your Valentine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.proflowers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771. WEDDING DRESS!!! STUNNING JADE DANIELS wedding gown from the 2010 collection. Purchased in April from Ivory Bridal in Langley The colour is ivory with a sweetheart top, is fitted to the waist, then flows away from the body. A bustle was added to the dress so the train can be buttoned up during the reception. It is a size 8 (fits a little small). Cost was $1400 plus $100 for the alterations, will sell for $875. Contact 604-768-9109 to see photos or jen_toor@hotmail.com
half month FREE rent! $600 - 1 bdrm, up market quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appl, sec u/grnd prkg, on-site laundr., on site manager. N/s, n/p, avail. Jan 1.
9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229
Cheam View Apts Clean, quiet building • • • •
Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg
1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m
WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING! BUY, RENT OR SELL USE CLASSIFIED 1-604-575-5777
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MISC. WANTED
I am a private Coin Collector. I’d like to buy your Coins and Collections. Pls call Chad 604-377-5748
REAL ESTATE 603
ACREAGE
Own 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (safest city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner financing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.
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HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOUSES
Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First! 604.626.9647
630
636
Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message
Chilliwack. 1/2 month free rent. 1 bd w/balcony. FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. Great Mary St location. From $650/mo. 604-702-0722 CHILLIWACK 1 BD $580/m. Avail., now. Incl., heat & hot water. (604)703-9076 Chilliwack, 1 bdrm, elevator, bsmt parking, laundry, family building. (604)839-8411 or 604-702-0594 CHILLIWACK, 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation and schools. Parking, laundry hook/up included. available now or Dec 1. $500-$575/m. Rob 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. Chilliwack, 45749 Kipp Ave. 1 bd + den, $550/mo. incl., heat, pet negot. Senior orient. Avail., now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 7920077 CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $525 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077
Chilliwack 46030 Princess Ave. Fresh and clean. Totally renovated from top to bottom.
LOTS
ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE! Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest. Starting @ just $99/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com.
MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca
UNDER $200
APARTMENT/CONDO
Receive 1 Month FREE
MISC. FOR SALE
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1, 2, 3, Bdrm suites $600, $700, $800 5 appliances Secure building On-site manager Small pet negotiable Must have references Caretaker 604 799 2262 Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage (604)792-0077
CHILLIWACK 46356 Margaret Ave. 2nd flr. Clean 1 BD $525 + util., Avail now. w/d, sm pet negot. Ref’s req’d. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 Chilliwack APARTMENTS 1Bdrm +Den c/w 5 appl’s incl w/d, sec u/g prk. *2nd flr $700. Ns/np/crc. Refs req. 604-799-2818, 604-793-9000 CHILLIWACK
Camelot Apartments
Exercise bike, stationary, like new like new $125 (604)846-0056
9197 Mary St.
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1 & 2 Brms Heat & water included Adult oriented Gated underground pkng. Close to amenities Indoor pool No pets
Starting at $650.00/mo. Call Jerry - 604-795-3159
639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure - Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll-free: 1-888-865-4647.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE 45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack
RENTALS
CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.
SELL YOUR home on MLS for ONLY $599 with Professional Photos! Visit www.JustListedBC.com or contact Shawna 604-839-8154 or sold@justlistedbc.com We are Rated The Number 1 Flat Fee MLS Listing Provider in BC!
Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m. (Call for information)
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New Life Christian Church
373B
St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Church
EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH
45768 Hocking Ave. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.
45140 Yale Rd. West www.contactsecurity.ca
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MENNONITE
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
CENTRAL VACUUM
(604)792-8055
8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.
ALL WELCOME!
BAPTIST
24/7 Alarm monitoring Medical Alert Services Service on all makes/models Bonded & Insured
Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE AVAILABLE
CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARY’S
www.v-church.com
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Let us service your central vacuum system. We will extend your warranty. We service all makes & models.
ROMAN CATHOLIC
SUNDAY CELEBRATION 10:30 a.m.
SAVE UP TO $400 on a pre-existing system based on 3 year contract.
Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm Pastor B. Elshout (604-794-3501) LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc
CHILLIWACK ALLIANCE CHURCH
office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT A NEW LOCATION!
Worship Services will be held at 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack
ALLIANCE
8700 Young Road, Chilliwack Phone # 604-792-0051 Fax # 604-792-0656
CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
Chilliwack Ctr 46288 Yale Rd. Secure bldg, deck, elevator, free cble. 1bd $575. 2bd $775. 604-703-1401. CHILLIWACK
DRIFTWOOD APTS. 9474 Cook St 2 bedroom fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.
Ph: 604-792-1503
Chilliwack, Maple Ave. Family bldg. Updated 2 bdrm apt. Nr schools/ shpg, on bus route, coin laund, deck, 2 prkg stalls, small pets neg. $725/m. 1 (604)556-5352 or 1 (778)240-6688
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APARTMENT/CONDO
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Chilliwack Gardens
RENTALS
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Spacious & Bright Suites
Hazelwood Manor
45749 Spadina Ave.,
1 bdrm, avail now 2 bdrm, avail Nov 15
1 & 2 bedroom
Available Jan 1/Jan 15. Heat & hot water incl. Downtown location, clean, quiet building. NO PETS.
Quiet & Clean, 3 appl. on bus route, no pets,
(604)316-5363 or 604-792-1872
604-792-1872 CHILLIWACK
Multi-housing crime-free building.
LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West
Luxury Suites
1 & 2 bdrm Condos
Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099 (in house manager)
Royal Oak
Chilliwack, The Vibe, 45567 Yale Rd. 2 bd, 3rd flr, 6 appl., secure bldg & prkg, Avail, now $850/mo. Cat negot. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604 792-0077
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CHILLIWACK
The Willows
Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED
(in house manager)
1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge. No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.
No Sunday calls.
McIntosh Manor 45598 McIntosh Dr 2 bdrm suites. Bright and spacious. No pets. Avail now. 604-316-5363/792-1872
COTTONWOOD Apts.
45562 McIntosh Dr. Ph: Lori, 604-793-9993
1 & 2 Bdrms & den
8977/9003 Edward St Kevin, 604-792-4191
1 bdrm apt/bachelor, avail now. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)8240264 or 604-702-9106
Call Mgr: 604-791-9488
Heather Ridge 45530 McIntosh Dr
2 bath, F/S, D/W, private deck, in suite storage, secure building and parking, wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on each floor, walk to park, shopping, library. Call 604-792-1506
1 Bdrm. Available Feb. 1 Near Cottonwood Mall on quiet street. Hot water, 3 appls, balcony, elevator, on-site Manager. 55 +
APARTMENT/CONDO
SARDIS 1 bdrn, cls to Garrison & shopping. In ste lndry, F/S, N/P, N/S. Immed. $600. (604)793-8905 SARDIS, CENTRAL. Large 1 bdrm suite, balcony, recently upgraded, clean. Incl. heat, walking distance to shops & transit. $650/ mth. Avail. Immed. Phone 604-791-0211.
*SUNDIAL COURT* 9234 Charles Street, Chilliwack 1 bdrm, coin laundry, family dwelling, small pet ok, ref’s req’d. 604-791-0463 or 1-877-817-0289
Fairview
APARTMENTS 9330 CORBOULD ST. • • • • •
Affordable (55+, no pets) 2 bdrm & 1 bdrm + den, $575-$650/m No smoking On-site manager Possibly subsidy incentive program avail. for age 60+
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SARDIS
1 & 2 Bdrm Apts
1 & 2 bdrms, $650&750/m 3 appliances available
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Well maintained, on bus route, close to banks, pharmacies, medical clinic, grocery stores and more. Senior discounts, elevator, laundry rm, insuite storage, n/s, n/p. View & compare. From $625-$740. 5810 Vedder Rd. Call Marj, (604)8242964/846-8579
Laminate floors, Free laundry & heat No pets or BBQ’s, Great location on bus route - Lark Rd, Vedder On-site manager
2nd Flr - Office Space for Rent/Lease includes: 10 fully furnished exec. Offices, Kitchen area, Reception, Mail room, Large patio area, Washrooms, Storage, separate entry doors and a beautiful view. Immediate occupancy available. Enquire Magnum Management Inc. Tel: (604) 792-3430
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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CHILLIWACK, 2 bdrm unit, ground floor, in 4-plex, 4 appl., new paint & carpets, backs onto park, close to amenities. (604)824-0264 Chilliwack 8520 Howard Crest.2 bd, Avail now, incl w/d, frg/stv, carport, fcnd yrd, good cond., pet negot. $725. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK, 9499 Robson St. 3 bdrm, 2nd flr, frg/stv, w/d, fresh paint, clean, street prkg, shared fncd yrd. $850/mo. Avail now. Pet negot. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage. 604 792 0077
LOCATION - SPACE – VIEWS !! NEWMARK, Yale Rd., Central Chilliwack. Like-New 900 sqft. 2 bed + 2 bath superb apt. 3rd flr, u/g prkg, beau. kitch, 5 appli., balc. mtn. view, walk 2 shops, N/Smoke, N/Pets. $930/mo. 778-628-6807
Chilliwack 9642 Coote St. 3 bd, upper, 1.5 bath, 4 appl., fresh paint, lrg separate yrd, incl garage & hobby rm. Avail now. $1100/mo. Call Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage (604)792 0077 sardis holdings.
CHILLIWACK reno’d 2 bd, 1 level, incl frg/stv. $900, avail Feb 1. N/S, N/P. (604)792-1741
Rental Opportunities AT
CHILLIWACK: small 1/2 duplex, 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 4 appls incl, lrg bkyrd, $650 + utils. Feb 1. (604)991-2235
HIGHGATE MANOR
CHILLIWACK, Woodbine St. 2 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, hardwood flrs, fenced, 4 appl., avail now. $700/m Call (604)824-0264
SENIORS
GET YOUR FIRST 2 MONTHS FREE! 1 & 2 Bedrooms starting at $650/mo., cats ok.
Call Brian Browne at 604-858-7368 www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com
10-10F_HL15
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Chilliwack Airport Terminal Building Office Space Avail.,
Sardis #3 - 45741 Britton Ave. 3 bd up + 1 bd suite down, 2.5 bath, great parking. $1400/mo. + util., Avail now. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 SARDIS: 3 Bdrm upper with view, sh W/D, 1.5 baths 5 appls, N/S, $1200/mo incl utils. Sm pet OK. Nr ament. Refs 604-795-9651 CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777
RENTALS 736
HOMES FOR RENT
RENTALS 751
SUITES, UPPER
Chilliwack, 2 bd rancher, sngl gar. good neighborhood, completely reno’d, n/p, n/s, $1000 (604)824-0501 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm +den, workshop lrg fncd yrd, sm pet ok. Feb 1. $1050.Refs/d.d. 604-937-5080 eves CHILLIWACK, 45744 Princess Ave. 2 level, 3 bd, 2 appl., w/d h/up, hrd wd flrs, fncd bk yrd., lots of storage, detached garage, avail now. Small pet ok. Call (604)824-0264 CHILLIWACK 5 bd, 3 bath, full bsmt, dbl garage. 50790 Yale Rd. 1/4 acre country home, fncd yrd. avail., Dec. 1. $1500/mo visit www.bosker.ca (604)794-7260 CHILLIWACK Central. Reno’d 2/bdrm house. New paint, cabinets & hdwd floors. $900/mo + util. Feb 1. Small pet ok. (604)338-9440 Chilliwack, Chilliwack Central Rd., 3 + 1 bdrm upper unit, 5 appl., sep laundry rm, share util. Avail now.(604)824-0264 Chilliwack, Chwk Central Rd., 4 bd 1.5 bath, 5 appl., sep laundry rm, share util. Sm pet ok.(604)824-0264 CHILLIWACK, lg 3 bdrm house, downtown, $895/m. avail now. (604)792-0232 Chilliwack near hospital, freeway & school. Quiet area 2 bd rancher, 7 appl., lrg fncd bk yrd, shed, $1000 + util., Feb 1st (604)832-0346 Chilliwack, PROMINTORY, 46355 Valleyview Rd. 6/bdrm, 5,000 sq ft Rancher with bsmt. Huge yard. Dble garage. 3/bthrms, Pets & smoking negotiable. $2200/mo. Avail Immed. 604-835-9666. CHILLIWACK reno’d heritage home 3 Bd, 5 appl, oak cabinets, detach’d garage, lrg fncd.yd, $1150/mo + DD Avail immed. Ns/Np. 604-798-8974
Chilliwack 46404 Cora Ave. Great 3 Bdrm. Quietneighbourhood, backing park, fncd bckyrd, deck in back, locked garage for storage. New bath/shower unit, gas f/p, cherry laminate throughout. Shared w/d. Prkg for 2 vehicles. Ref’s and job are a must. Avail. now. $950/mo +dd incl., water & garb. Craig 604819-5692”
CHILLIWACK Suites For Rent Newer fully furnished suites avail., 2 & 3 bd. 5 appl., Weekly and monthly rates. View online: hoperiverlodge.com or call:
Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing
(604)792-8377 or (604)819-2541 Fairfield Is. 2 bd, aprox 950 sq’, reno’d, 5 new appl., lrg fncd bk yrd. Avail., now, $1200 (604)793-7423 Harrison 3Bd/3Ba, 2000sq’ house, great area, backs green space, n/s, n/p. $1400/m + dd. (604)701-1329 HOPE 3 bd rancher, all appl, dbl gar, gas firepl, nice yard, n/s, $1075 plus util. avail Feb 1. 778-837-7949 HOPE 3 BR Rancher All appl, dbl gar, gas firepl, nice yard, n.s. $1075 plus util. 778-837-7949 avail Feb 1 Sardis, 1 & 2 bdrm ranchers, w/d free cable, carport, n/p, $775$900/m. Avail now. (604)824-2050 SARDIS: 3 bdrm house + 1.5 acres, 2 garages, close to schls & univ. $1300/mo. Avl now. (604)858-7863 SARDIS, 3 bedroom homes, $800 & $1000/m + DD. Available Feb 1. Call Bill, 604-991-1777 Sardis, 45117 Mountview Way, 3 bd + den, fam rm, 5 appl., gas f/p, garage, priv. fnc’d yrd, pets negot. $1300 Avail., now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 YARROW 3275 Boundary. 3 Bdrm, newly reno’d. $1300. N/S inside, pet neg. Avail Now. 604-835-9666
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PROMONTORY, 3 bdrm, 3 baths, 5 appls, lrg fncd yrd. NS/NP. $1400 + utils. Immed. Call (604) 991-0333. PROMONTORY. 4 bd, dbl garage, Avail., Feb 1st. pet negot. $1250 + util., 1 (778)998-1964 Sardis, 3 bdrm up 1 down, in lg. very bright home, sunny location with yard & garden, N/p, n/s, cls to Vedder River, schools & shops, $1200. Avail Feb 1. (604)846-1785 SARDIS, avail feb 1, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, cls to amen., central location. Pet welcome, 2 parking spots, price incl heat & hydro, cable, inet, $1300/m. (604)799-7011
752
TOWNHOUSES
Chilliwack. 2 bedroom Townhouse near Yale and Hazel. Park at your door. Two floors. 1.5 Bathrooms. Washer and dryer hook-up included. $775 No Pets. 604-845-0053 CHILLIWACK
TRANSPORTATION 821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT, 52,000 Kms, 1 driver only, well maint. $3500 (neg). Phone (604)854-0189. 2005 HONDA CIVIC spec. ed. 4 dr., 4 cyl., auto, runs great, low kms. All records. $8700. Must sell. 604-3084594 or 604-852-4749 2006 HONDA CIVIC 4DR SDN auto a/c pwr, CD, 80K this week $12,500 ST#53 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 MAZDA 5, 6 pass van, touring edition, loaded, auto, snrf, 17’’ whls. $10,900 obo. (604)309-4001. 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA 4dr auto sunroof, lthr, v.clean, blck, $10,900 St#55 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2007 HONDA CIVIC 4dr sdn, auto a/c, pwr, v.clean local 95K s/rf t#52 $12,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2010 HONDA CIVIC, 4 dr auto, loaded, factory warranty, 13,000 Km, $16,900. Call 604-836-5931. 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, 17 km, auto, no accid, fac. warr, $15,900 obo. Call 604-836-5931. 2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No accidents. $22,500. 778-708-4078
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MOTORCYCLES
2005 Yamaha TTR 125L, elec start, nice cond., $2200 obo. Call 1(604)850-4718 TRY A bcclassified.com CLASSIFIED AD.
NEWLY RENOVATED
Woodbine Townhouses
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1989-28’ Okanagan 5th whl. Slps 6, Q. bdrm, good appls, needs some wrk, $3,500 obo. 604-589-7325
A Gated Community
2008 STARCRAFT CENTENNIAL 3610
✶ MOVE-IN INCENTIVES ✶ 1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. floors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo. D D D D D D
Microwave, stereo, aluminum wheels, lots of storage. $9,995 (stk.28173A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
For viewing ... Call: 1-877-515-6696
2010 Adventurer 86SBS
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
Featuring a dinette/fridge slide. 7’ rear awning, thermopane windows, step bumper. $22,995 (stk.28390) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
2010 Laredo 297RL
Rear living room w/ two swivel rockers, dinette/sofa slide. $27,995 (stk.28121) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
RECREATION
BIG WHITE LUXURY CONDO. Ski in/out. Sleeps 9. Ph 250-212-8587 Or visit www.skibigwhiteresort.com
747
RV PADS
RV PADS for rent at our 5 star resort. Full hookups/Cable available. $325/month metered hydro. Laundry facilities onsite, and wireless internet available. Please call 604-819-6918.
$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309.
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION Chilliwack, private furn. 1 or 2 bdrm in shared home, quiet country setting, all amen incl., ample parking. 1 bdrm $450; option 2 bdrm, $600. (604)791-1941 SARDIS. Fully furn priv bdrm, priv wshrm/entr, shrd kit. In a very well kept home, quiet neighb. All utils incl. $435/mo. N/P. 604-845-3508.
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845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2002 HONDA CRV. Fully loaded, 66K, garage parked, AirCared, good condition! Moving - Must Sell. $11,900. Call 778-552-1462.
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TRUCKS & VANS
2000 GMC 1 TON Reg Cab P/U, 4x4, 5.7L gas, l45km, pwr. options, excellent cond. no accident, local, $7,800 Must See! (604)328-1883 2001 FORD F350 Lariat 4X4 auto 7.3 pwr strk dsl, a/c, 135K $17,900 st#42 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2002 DODGE DAKOTA Quad cab with canopy, V6, 2WD, 156K, well maint. $9900. Call 604-464-5097.
2003 FORD F350 Lariat c/cab 7.3 pwr strk diesel 4X4 auto, s/box, lthr, loaded, new tires, 6” lift, show room cond $15,900 778-549-8030 2003 FORD WINSTAR SPORT VAN 7 psgr auto a/c tinted wndws DVD v.clean 159K $4900 St#56 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2004 FORD F350 c/cab Lariat 4X4 auto, lthr, diesel, s/box, prw, St#43 $15,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2004 TUNDRA TRD acc cab, orig owner $16,800 c/w canopy/boxliner or $15,800 without. Financing oac. 604-793-8158 2005 CHEV UPLANDER 7 pass van auto a/c pwr, DVD, runs good this week $4900 St#37 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2005 DODGE RAM3500 c/cab 4X4, auto, lthr, diesel, a/c, clean, St#49 $16,900 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 FORD F350 Crew cab XLT 4X4 auto, diesel, a/c L/box, low Kms, tow package $17,900 St#40 DL#31038 (604)855-0666 2006 FORD F350 Qdcab XLT 4X4 auto, dsl, l/box, v.clean pwr $15,900 St#25 DL#31038 (604)855-0666
MOTELS, HOTELS
MOTEL ROOMS - Bridal Falls. Newly renovated. Kitchenette avail. Available monthly to May 15. Starting at $630/m+DD. Wifi internet avail . N/s, n/p. Call (604)794-7710
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TRANSPORTATION
SUITES, LOWER
Chilliwack 2 bd, quite area. Private entry. No parties, n/s, n/p, ref’s, Avail., now. (604)792-5264 799-5264 Chilliwack, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lg upper flr, reno’d,deck, cls to amen, sm pet ok, n/s, $975+util. (604)596-3666 GARRISON CROSSING Beautiful Basement Suite. A MUST SEE! Spacious 1 bdrm, lam flrs, W/D, DW. $750+1/3 utilities. Call 604847- 9554. PROMONTORY. Large 1 bdrm. suite. Gas f/p, all appl. incl. Most utils. Patio, private entry. Ns/np. $700.Immed. 604-858-6067 aft 5pm PROMONTORY. Large 1 bdrm. suite. Gas f/p, all appl. incl. Most utils. Patio, private entry. NS/NP. $700.Immed. 604-858-6067 aft 5pm PROMONTORY. Newer 1 bdrm. 6 Appls, Sep entry, Suits sgle person. $695/mo incl utils. Avail Jan 15th. 604-997-2343. RIVERSTONE nr. Cultus, lge. new 1 bdrm., insuite ldry., d/w, priv. entry, pets neg. N/S. Feb. 1. $700 mo. + 1/3 utils. 604-302-9633
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 15 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 Christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1888-208-3205.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
1995 CHRYSLER Sirrus, 4 dr, loaded, only 45,000 kms. Little old lady special. $3500 (604)792-0579 2005 PONTIAC G6. 4 door. New brakes. Exc. cond. $4,200. 604302-0985 aft 6:30 pm or lve msg. 2008 DODGE Caliber SXT, auto, loaded, htch bk, 50,900 km, exc cond $9,950 (604)793-5520 DL5961 2008 KIA RONDO. 5 passenger, auto, air, 2 yr warranty. 27,000 kms. 1 owner. $15,500. 604-864-8542
845
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
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2006 TOYOTA YARIS
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