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$797,000, however the board also lists an “average” price that shows North Delta houses Ladner and North Delta are going for $956,041, a 52 per cent poised to join Tsawwassen in the increase from last year. million dollar club. The Real Estate Board of According to the Real Estate Greater Vancouver notes resiBoard of Greater Vancouver, dential property sales in the figures for April show the South region increased by 14.4 per cent Delta real estate market continlast month compared to April ues to be red 2015, and hot, particularly were 41.7 per for detached cent above single-family the 10-year homes, while sales averFraser Valley age for the Real Estate month. Board figures “Home for last month buyer comreveal prices in petition FILE PHOTO remains North Delta are An unprecedented surge in skyrocketing. intense The “bench- demand has pushed house prices across the higher in South Delta and elsemark” price region,” said where in the region. for a typical board presihouse in Ladner dent Dan went up six per cent in April to Morrison. “Whether you’re a $971,500, a 35 per cent increase home buyer or seller, it’s imporfrom the same time last year. tant to work with your local The “benchmark” price in realtor to get the information Tsawwassen topped the million- you need and to develop a stratdollar mark last year, and after a egy that will help you navigate five per cent jump in April, now today’s market.” sits at $1.16 million, a 41 per He said while more homes cent increase from a year ago, have been listed for sale in the highest among any commurecent months, the supply is outnity within the Real Estate Board stripped by an unprecedented of Greater Vancouver’s coverage surge in demand. area. Fraser Valley real estate saw In North Delta, the “benchrecord-breaking numbers with mark” was listed by the Fraser April sales higher than any preValley Real Estate Board at vious April historically. SANDOR GYARMATI

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Public agrees with MLA Poll shows voters want big money taken out of politics as Huntington proposed SANDOR GYARMATI

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British Columbians agree with Vicki Huntington when it comes to taking big money out of politics. That’s according to an online survey sponsored by Dogwood Initiative, a B.C. citizens’ advocacy group. The survey results made public last week showed 86 per cent of British Columbians would support a ban on corporate and union donations before the next election, including 81 per cent of

B.C. Liberal voters and 91 per cent who voted for the New Democrats in the last election. B.C. is the last large province in Canada to allow unlimited donations from anywhere in the world, including in municipal elections. The group says the survey, conducted by Insights West, suggest this has left the public deeply cynical about the position of ordinary citizens in democracy. It’s also what Huntington, the secondterm Delta South independent MLA, said when

she introduced cal finance a bill in the legrules,” said islature recently Huntington. to ban corpoShe rate and union attempted donations from to introduce provincial and a similar municipal polimotion a coutics. ple of years Her proposal ago but saw would also limit that proposed campaign conamendment tributions to defeated. MLA Vicki $1,500 a year A few days Huntington and prohibit after she donations from individuintroduced the bill again als living outside the prov- last month, the NDP introince. duced a similar motion. “British Columbia is The NDP had also previthe Wild West of politiously tried to introduce

a similar bill on political financing reform, only to see it defeated as well. Two years ago, the provincial government did introduce some new electoral financing rules but campaign expense limits and who could donate were not included. Premier Christy Clark recently promised to legislate even more transparency around political fundraising by introducing “real-time” disclosure of political contributions, but stopped once again short of banning union and corporate donations.

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TSAWWASSEN

• April 26, 1 a.m., ferry terminal: Terminal supervisor reported three males in a white truck towing a boat trailer drilled the padlock on the gate to access the beach. Police attended and spoke with the suspects who claimed they were late arriving back due to problems with their boat and as the gate was locked attempted to contact the authorities but were unsuccessful. As a result they felt they had no choice but to drill the lock. They were apologetic and stated they would pay for the lock. The men left the area after providing contact information to security. • April 28, 2:30 p.m., 1600-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported he had left his rental car in the parking lot and sometime overnight it was entered. His briefcase, iPhone, iPad, Columbia jacket and phone charger were stolen. Investigation revealed the lock on the driver’s door appeared to be punched. No video surveillance in area where

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LADNER

• April 25, 8:10 p.m., 3600-block of 64th Street: While police were speaking with a male about an unrelated traffic incident an odour of alcohol was detected on his breath. The suspect admitted to drinking “some beers” about four hours prior. Two breath samples provided by the suspect both read “Warn” and as a result he was issued a three-day roadside suspension. The suspect walked back to his friend’s residence. • April 25, 10:25 p.m., 96th Street and Highway 10: Police conducted a traffic stop and a police computer check found the driver was prohibited from driving. He was arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court at a future date. The vehicle was impounded and the occupants were picked up by a friend. • April 27, 10:31 a.m., 8000-block of Alexander Road: A business reported that sometime overnight a break and entry had occurred. The complainant indicated someone had cut the chain link fence leading to the business yard but could not confirm if anything had been stolen. The complainant also informed police this was one of several similar incidents. As the yard had been accessed by multiple staff the incident was reported for information only. • April 29, 4:38 p.m., 7100-block of Venture Street: Complainant reported an attempted theft of his vehicle battery. The truck was parked by a staff member at the rear of the business and

in the morning the complainant found a wrench stuck in the passenger window. The complainant believes the suspects tried to unsuccessfully lift the cabin of the truck in a failed attempt to reach the batteries. Nothing for identification services as the wrench had been handled by several employees. • April 30, 10:35 a.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a break and enter to a business by suspects who had gained entry through the vacant business next door. Maintenance was on the scene to repair damage before police attended. Nothing for identification services. • April 30, 1:26 p.m., 4600-block of River Road: Complainant reported the license plate was stolen from his utility trailer while parked in an open area. Both license plate and valtag entered in the police computer database. • May 1, 12:40 p.m., 72nd Street: Complainant reported her vehicle was broken into while parked in the North 40 Dog Park. A leather bag containing a purse, ID, credit cards and cash was stolen. Information regarding the stolen items entered in the police computer database. • May 1, 4:22 p.m., 6100-block of Highway 17: A business reported that when an employee came into work she found a small window had been smashed. It appears suspects reached through the window and stole a laptop located on a table. No entry was gained further into the office. Incident still under investigation for possible video surveillance from a neighbouring business.

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Delta seeks dredging money

Mayor hoping feds will address situation in secondary channels SANDOR GYARMATI

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They’re hoping the new federal government will seriously consider solving the local dredging dilemma, says Mayor Lois Jackson. Jackson was part of a delegation that recently went to Ottawa to meet federal officials to discuss several issues of concern to Delta, including the need for a sustainable dredging program for the lower Fraser River secondary channels. “I think the bottom line is, yes, we do need to have ongoing dredging and it has to be sustainable over the next many years. Of course, we bought to their attention, again, that the St. Lawrence Seaway, even though they don’t dredge, they certainly need a tremendous amount of money for ice breaking and it eats up about 80

per cent of the budget… we’re just looking for some equity here. “We have a huge economic investment in the Fraser River for fishing and industry FILE PHOTO and all kinds After some upcoming maintenance of things. We dredging, there will be no money left simply have to to deal with sediment build up in the convince the secondary channels. federal govthe secondary channels. ernment it’s The volunteer Ladner their jurisdiction and we Sediment Group lobneed them to take care of bied for years to rectify the side channels so they that situation and in late don’t silt in. We made our 2012 the group finally pitch to several people in saw some success with Ottawa.” Dredging of all channels the announcement of a had been a federal respon- $10-million project to dredge the channels in sibility until 1999 when Ladner and Steveston. The the port authority took over dredging, but only the program was completed in February 2015. main navigational chanThere’s $1.5 million nel was maintained. That remaining that will be meant silt accumulated in

allocated for future dredging maintenance, but that will be all the dredging that gets done unless new money somehow becomes available. Jackson said even before the funding that’s now almost gone was granted, Delta had been seeking a pool of money to be set aside whereby the interest could be used for maintenance dredging. A Delta staff report last fall noted: “The river continues to deposit sediment each year and, without regular maintenance and dredging, the channels will continue to fill in and will eventually reach a critical point when a major dredging effort will once again be required.” Delta signed on earlier this year to a new group spearheaded by the Ladner Sediment Group aimed at the development of a management plan for the lower Fraser River.

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‘Intense demand’ on industrial land Strong sales numbers and low vacancy rates putting pressure on dwindling supply in region SANDOR GYARMATI

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As if the demand wasn’t already high enough, Delta and Richmond have become even more sought after for industrial development. According to a recent report by Avison Young, new construction and transportation infrastructure continues to reshape Delta’s expanding industrial market and attract investment from all quarters, while the maturation of Richmond’s industrial nodes has proven attractive thanks to sustained demand and ongoing low vacancy. Listing examples of the strong industrial sales and leasing activity in Delta and Richmond, the report notes sales activity in Delta in 2015 was the second strongest on record. Meanwhile, strong leasing activity and a lack of supply pushed vacancy in Delta below five per cent for the first time since spring 2009. The report adds there will be “intense demand”

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There’s a continued demand for industrial property, particularly sites in proximity to ports and rail yards. from investors and owneroccupiers to relocate or expand over the next 12 months. While Delta remains a hot market, a recent study commissioned by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority found the current supply of tradeenabling land in the Lower

Mainland will likely be exhausted within 10 years. The report also concludes that industrial land located near major rail and road networks is needed for warehouse and distribution centres so goods movement can be done efficiently. “Specifically, sites with

proximity to Deltaport, Canadian National Railway or Canadian Pacific Railway inter-modal yards, and Highways #1, 91, 99 via the South Fraser Perimeter Road, all have the potential to host a major logistics hub,” the port report notes. The port authority

report also concludes that locating such facilities far from a port, and even outside the Lower Mainland, would mean increased truck traffic, more congestion, higher consumer prices and environmental impacts. Those findings are contrary to an inland port

study undertaken by Delta two years ago that found economic, social and environmental benefits of inland ports. The port authority has applied to build a second container terminal at Roberts Bank, leading environmental and farmland activists to warn that it will put even more development pressure on farmland in Delta. A letter to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by the Delta Farmers’ Institute also warned of such a scenario. “Over the last decade, almost 400 hectares of farmland has been lost to impacts of port development, the Tsawwassen First Nation treaty agreement and the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Highway. If Roberts Bank Terminal 2 goes ahead, agricultural lands will be further under pressure and as much as 600 hectares will be earmarked for port-related development,” wrote vice-president Clarence DeBoer.

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his is an issue our new Delta MP can really make her own. There aren’t many matters specific to Delta that fall under the purview of the federal government, so this is an opportunity for Carla Qualtrough to not only demonstrate she’s got the community’s interests at heart but to also show us how the new gang in Ottawa operates. I’m referring to the need to dredge the secondary channels of the Fraser River, a situation that has been rectified in the short-term but one that requires long-term stability. It seems pretty straightforward in the sense that silt will invariably build up over time, so unless dredging is undertaken on a regular basis, the waterways will go from aggravating to dangerous to eventually unnavigable. The situation became a real political football, but thankfully enough partners came to the table to undertake a couple rounds of dredging that wrapped up early last year. There’s $1.5 million left over from the $10 million project that will now go toward some maintenance dredging, but once that money is spent, there’s no more. That would be fine if we could somehow stop the silt from accumulating, but given that’s not going to happen, a commitment is needed to fund ongoing work. Since it was the Liberals back in 1999 that downloaded the responsibility to create the mess in the first place, it would seem appropriate for the new Liberal regime to remedy the situation. A Delta delegation raised the issue when it was in Ottawa last month, and others have added their voices to the cause, including the Ladner Sediment Group that started the whole movement the better part of a decade ago, but this thing needs a champion, which is where Qualtrough comes in. Although a political rookie, she was held in such high regard by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that she was one of just three B.C. MPs appointed to cabinet following last fall’s election. I’m sure she’s being pulled in a million different directions these days, but Qualtrough pledged, both during the campaign as well as after her victory, that her riding and constituents would be her No. 1 priority. Well, the good folks that rely on the secondary channels need her help. Maintenance dredging is a no-brainer. It’s time the feds bucked up.

Foreign investors continue to fuel ever-escalating market

f you are renting, this piece will not give you much comfort. Much is being written these days about house prices, especially in the Vancouver area. Many feel prices have got out of control and some have suggested our politicians need to take action. Such hope does not seem to bring on any change to what is happening. And it’s spreading. In Victoria, a sample of current transactions shows houses selling for more than one-third above assessment and sales taking place within just five days of listing. My view of all of this is that we are in a cascade of events that will be hard to stop or regulate. It starts with offshore wealth seeking a safe haven — namely Vancouver real estate. Buying overpriced property means little if it increases in value, or even if it stays the same for a while. The funds have escaped to Canada — beyond the reach of other governments. The seller of the first house sells for, say, $4 million, and then has to replace his house. So he goes to Kerrisdale and buys a house for, say, $3.5 million. The Kerrisdale homeowner then

Community Comment IAN ROBERTSON

goes to Richmond and buys a house for $3 million, and that homeowner arrives in Delta with over $2 million to buy a house. Whether overpriced or not, the cash is in hand. The provincial government is reluctant to interfere as voters might get hurt if prices drop. The original investors are continuing to arrive with a suitcase of cash looking for the safe investments. As long as countries such as China are tightening up on graft and corruption, and restricting the export of cash, these transactions will continue. There are just too many with the capability to get around whatever rules are put in place. Restrictions on citizenship and

residency to buy real estate might work, but not without much tougher rules than what are now being discussed. When you compare us to London or Singapore — two alternatives these investors are aware of — we are a bargain. Our proximity to Southeast Asia makes us a favourite place to invest. Our rules are quiet lax in comparison. Imposing a non-resident tax of say 10 per cent on a property purchase means little if the property increases in value by 15 per cent per year. Prohibiting non-residents from purchasing is a pretty tough policy used in some areas. It can still be circumvented by purchasing through a third party suitably dressed up. So what can be done? Government controlled rental housing is one alternative that might work — in the short term. It might be funded by additional taxes levied on non-occupied, non–resident properties. Otherwise you need to look at how to get in the game. Joint ownership of properties is one option being used in London. Others are available, but not within my word count here. Ian Robertson is three-decade homeowner in South Delta.

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Quieter equipment would reduce the annoyance

Editor: Re: Restrictions would only backfire, letter to the editor, April 29 I find E. Robson’s objection to reducing or eliminating noise from power washers shallow and misleading. I’ve washed my entire house and painted it four times over the last 44 years without making a noise, so it’s fact that so-called professional house cleaners like E. Robson could run their businesses just as considerately. It’s just a question of knowing how. Windex, Scotts, 30 Seconds and a few other companies have solutions that are sprayed on with garden hoses or with quiet

sprayers. No or little elbow grease is required before rinsing away the dirt and mildew these solutions loosen. They do not hurt plants if their easy directions are followed. Noiseless, effective, efficient cleaning — what could be more considerate and more professional? And there are quiet alternatives to the noisy machines that so-called professional gardeners and handymen and others use, but they cost a little more. Not a lot more, just a little more. One would think professionals would equip themselves with the quietest machinery instead of the noisiest. Other jurisdictions have

tried to persuade residents and so-called professionals to use quiet washers, weed whackers, mowers, leaf blowers and so on only to hear the false notion that quiet machinery is weak machinery. No, quiet machinery is not weak machinery, it merely costs a little more. Why isn’t Delta’s licensing department insisting that businesses be professional? That is, why can’t licensees be required to equip themselves with quiet machinery and prove through testing they know of better and more considerate — quiet — ways of conducting their services? Greg J. Edwards

Similarities with Hitler can’t be ignored

Editor: Re: Trump cartoon insulting, letter to the editor, May 4, and Times were too horrific to be trivialized, letter to the editor, May 4 In reply to the two letters criticizing my editorial cartoon, I was indeed revisiting history and making a comparison. Many others have already done this before I drew the cartoon, and typing into Google the words “Trump” and “Hitler” will reveal a plethora of similar com-

parisons. Hitler began his rise to power in an atmosphere of hard economic times (the Great Depression), by identifying visible minorities and others as being to blame for the bad times the German population was going through. Hitler succeeded in drawing out politically unsophisticated persons with limited knowledge and high levels of frustration, who did not normally participate in the political process, by manipulating their fears

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Ladner Interact Club recognized The Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Delta Secondary in Ladner received the Presidential Citation for exceptional achievement in 2015-16 at the Rotary District 5040 conference in Whistler last weekend. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner, the Interact Club is one of 23 clubs led by young people based at high schools or in the community associated

with some of the 48 Rotary clubs in Rotary District 5040. “The Interactors take great pleasure and pride from their achievements over the year, but the District 5040 Presidential Citation is an extra thrill for the well-deserved recognition it brings,” says Tammy Hansen, a Rotary Club of Ladner board director for New Generations and Delta

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Ladner United Church is hosting an open house this weekend to give residents a peek at its new community garden. The church included the garden space in its plans during the renovation and revitalization of the century-old building. The garden was built in the area between the church and the new townhouse development and is open to residents of the complex as well as members of the public. The open house is set for 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday and will include refreshments, speakers and a chance to enjoy the

garden. The garden includes some raised plots that are more accessible for those with mobility issues and features a walkway that leads to an expansive outdoor patio, as well as numerous benches from which people can enjoy the surrounding garden. This is the second community garden in Ladner. The Ladner Community Garden Society opened its site, which includes more than 40 plots, at Kensington Park North in spring 2011. Ladner United Church is located at 4960-48th Ave.

Annual Tomato Seedling Sale to benefit Delta Safe Haven

Ladner’s West Coast Seeds is hosting its annual Tomato Seedling Sale this weekend with partial proceeds going to Delta Safe Haven. The sale, which is in its eighth year, starts at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow and features more than 40 varieties of tomatoes as well as peppers, basil and cucamelons. Supplies are expected to last all weekend. The event also includes refreshments and door prizes.

Partial proceeds from the seedlings sold will benefit Delta Safe Haven, the organization providing support for Syrian refugee families settling in Delta. So far, Delta Safe Haven has welcomed three families, which includes seven adults and eight children, to the community. The group is working with the families to help them settle into their new lives in Canada. West Coast Seeds is at 4930 Elliott St.

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Athletes help kids get in game Big names turn out for KidSport Delta gala in Tsawwassen Approximately $70,000 was raised at KidSport Delta’s Gift of Sport fundraising dinner at Tsawwassen Springs last Saturday. The proceeds, which will help over 300 kids, will go towards covering the sport registration fees of children in Delta in financial need.

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B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay shows his support for the fundraiser.

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We are on the cusp of the celebration of Mother’s Day. It is the annual recognition of the significant place of mothers in our life. Captain Obvious might say something like, “If it weren’t for mothers, none of us would be here.” It is a good thing to remember and give thanks for our mothers but we are reminded in scripture to do more than just give a passing nod of recognition, ”Honor your Father and Mother”— which is the first commandment with a promise — “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6: 2-3)

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To honour our mother is to speak with high respect, esteem and distinction. In a world where these words seem to have lost

some of the substance of their meaning and import, it is all the more vital that the day of honouring, Mother’s Day be upheld so that each generation sees the inner meaning of our words and our outward actions give witness to faithful intent. It is also vital that in a world where too often the relationship between child and mother has been damaged, distorted or broken that we come along each one in the relationship and pray fervently for reconciliation and healing while encouraging avenues of practical support. All too often easier said than done.

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Around Town Walk with your Doc

The Delta Division of Family Practice will hold the annual Walk with your Doc tomorrow in Boundary Bay. Those taking part in the fourth edition of the local walk are asked to meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Centennial Beach Café. The walk is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.walkwithyourdoc. ca.

Pottery sale

Delta Potters host a Spring Sale today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720-56th St., Tsawwassen. For more information visit www. deltapotters.com.

Jazz concert

The Ben Lockwood Quartet performs tonight at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Tickets are $15. Some mainstream, straight ahead jazz, including some of Lockwood’s original tunes, will be played.

Fusion Flamenca

Los Gitanos presents Danza – Fusion Flamenca Friday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 28 at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Performers include Davide Sampaolo (percussion), Stephen Robb (piano), Peter Mole (guitar) and Mario Sota (cante). Tickets are $25. Call 604-948-8081 or email info@losgitanos.ca.

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Music on tap at Hearts of Hope Benefit concert in support of Freshwave Ministries set for May 14 in Ladner DAVE WILLIS

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ocal bands Southside Vibe and the Karmichaels will be performing at a Hearts of Hope benefit concert next Saturday in Ladner. The event, which also includes a silent auction and desserts, will benefit Freshwave Ministries, a South Delta-based Christian organization serving the less fortunate in Vancouver. The Karmichaels are a “real fun band” that play a mix of folk/country rock and some Celtic folk, explains Freshwave chairperson and event coordinator Dawn Magee. “They get everyone’s hands a clapping.” Magee describes Southside Vibe as a jazz/ soul/R&B band. “They’ve been around for quite a while and they are really good. I just love them,” she says. “[The bands are] so different. We wanted to bring two different styles into this concert, just to make it fun for people.” Freshwave, a non-profit group, serves about 100 people every Monday. The group recently had to

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The Karmichaels (above) and Southside Vibe (below) are scheduled to perform at the Hearts of Hope benefit concert May 14 at Ladner Christian Fellowship Church. purchase a used van after its previous vehicle “died, so to speak,” says Magee, noting that was a big cost to the budget. Freshwave founder and CEO Carey Muir says some of the people they’ve helped in the past are now volunteering with the group. “It’s their way of giving back to the community. It’s been a joy to work with

them,” he says. The event is set for Saturday, May 14 at Ladner Christian Fellowship Church, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors or youth (nine to 17) and free for kids eight and under. Tickets will be at the door or call 604-943-8094.

Film academy to host panel discussion DAVE WILLIS

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The Delta Film Academy is hosting a panel discussion geared towards prospective students next week. Academy acting instructors Richard Cox, Cameron Bancroft and Alex Zahara will be on the panel, said Delta Film Academy coordinator Jennifer Harbott. “They’re going to be speaking about what it takes to make it in Hollywood North,” she explained, adding that will include topics like auditions, agents and training. The academy is open to students from grades 8 to 12 and there is space left for next year, she said. Students get individualized coaching from profes-

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The Delta Film Academy is open to students from grades 8 to 12. sionals and will be able to build their demo reels, Harbott noted. The event takes place

Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Delta Manor Education Centre, 475057th St., Ladner.

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Harbott also said there will be an open casting call for a film being produced by Film Production

Academy teacher Garnet Campbell at the end of the panel discussion. She added a gala screening of all the work the film academy has put out over the year is planned for June 15 at the education centre. For more on the film academy, visit deltaacademies.ca.

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The Delta Community Choir earned a gold rating at the Cantando Music Festival in Whistler.

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The Delta Choral Society recently struck gold at the Cantando Music Festival in Whistler. The Delta Community Choir participated in the festival and performed three pieces, achieving a gold rating from adjudicators. The group, under the

leadership of artistic director Danielle Hamilton and accompanist Paul Kemp, will perform locally next Saturday with its spring concert, Spirit of Song. The concert includes the community choir, Tapestry (a small ensemble) and the society’s children’s choir.

The repertoire is wide ranging and includes classical Pie Jesu (part of the festival set), modern Hide and Seek and Broadway favourites from the Lion King. The choirs perform separately and en masse. Spirit of Song is set for Saturday, May 14 at 2

and 7 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and free for kids under 12. Visit www.deltachoral. ca, buy tickets from any choir member or at the door.

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Reality to Abstraction at Gallery 1710 Current South Delta Artists Guild show tackles abstract art with an exhibit of original works NOREEN FAIRWEATHER

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What exactly is abstract art? Reality we can easily understand; it has been a major focus of art since people living in caves thousands of years ago depicted their lives in natural colours on stone walls. Since then, as knowledge, techniques and science advanced artists’ capabilities, reality held in landscapes, portraits, battle scenes — until questing minds began exploring different ways of expressing artistic thought, and what we broadly term modern art, including abstraction, hit the world as it turned to the 20th century. London’s Tate Modern Museum offers a simple definition: abstract art does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect. The South Delta Artists Guild is tackling abstract art with Reality to Abstraction, an exhibition of original artwork that opened yesterday. It runs through to May 29, Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Gallery 1710. The exhibit is one of many guild activities this spring, including its much-anticipated annual juried Oil and Water competition, which began

back in 2004. This show is open to any artist working in any medium, and closing date for entries is midnight on Sunday. Full details on registration are available at www.southdeltaartistsguild.com. Jurors are Barrie Chadwick, Susan Cowan and Perry Haddock, signature members of the Federation of Canadian Artists, and top prize among many awards is $1,000. Oil and Water runs June 2 to 25 at Gallery 1710. Building on recent survey results and a very successful year, guild workshop committee chair Linda Bell announced plans to increase the number of workshops offered this fall, at reduced fees. And a new free evening program designed for members still working will run twice monthly, beginning Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m., under the leadership of Geof Hacker. Patricia Fleming, executive director of the Earthwise Society, has invited guild members who wish to work “en plein air” to bring their gear and lunch to paint rain or shine in the Earthwise Garden beginning tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The South Delta Artists Guild’s annual meeting and election of officers will be held Monday, June 6. Full details of guild activities and programs are available at www.southdeltaartistsguild.com.

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South Delta Artists’ Guild member Margaret Atkinson displays her painting that is part of the guild’s Reality to Abstraction exhibit, now showing at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen.

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Battle Royal — revisiting history in Sussex Tranquil landscape belies bloody history of battle that saw William of Normandy become king MARGARET DEEFHOLTS

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hat could be more typically British than a cuppa tea? And, almost 1,000 years ago a break for tea (in a manner of speaking) changed the course of English history. Or so a charming little tale goes. I’m standing on a knoll in Sussex, England. It is a glorious August morning with a light breeze playing through the trees. Before me lies a tranquil Constable landscape: a field cross-stitched by hedgerows, which merges into distant woodland. The only sounds are chittering sparrows and the far-off rumble of traffic floating up from a thread-like highway. Scroll back to Oct. 14, 1066. The field in front of me was in turmoil. Norman archers spewed arrows, Saxon battle-axes flashed murderously and the thunder of cavalry hammered against the consciousness of the wounded and dying. William of Normandy was getting the worst of it. The Saxons had the advantage of being positioned on the hill (where I now stand), while the Normans on the field below were being steadily pushed back. As the day wore on, both sides were exhausted. It was a civilized thing in those days to pause to take stock and possibly nibble on some refreshments. Tea time (or its equivalent in Anglo-Saxon English) brought about a mutual lull in hostilities — or so the story goes.

That’s when William of Normandy came up with a brilliant idea. The earlier about-turn attack by the Normans had ended in near disaster for the Saxons. What if the entire Norman army on the flats at the bottom of the hill feigned retreat? The Saxons would, no doubt, pursue them, and once lured onto a level playing field (so to speak), the Normans could then do an about-face — and fight to the death. It worked. King Harold, pierced in the eye by a stray arrow, lay dead, after which Saxon morale collapsed, and William of Normandy became king of England. He was the last invader ever to successfully occupy Britain. Today, Battle, the actual site of the conflict, is a small hamlet about 15 kilometres north of the better known town of Hastings. In celebration of his victory or — depending on who you talk to — in atonement for the thousands of soldiers slain on the battlefield on that fateful day, William the Conqueror built nearby Battle Abbey. Henry VIII, who had scant patience with the Abbey’s significance, all but destroyed it in his drive to eradicate Catholicism in England in the 16th century. With the dissolution of monasteries, the Abbey church was reduced to skeletal walls and I pause to read a slab at the site of the original high altar which marked the actual spot where the Saxon king was slain. The ancient Cloisters and Dorters in the Abbey grounds, where the monks once had their living quar-

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Battle Abbey viewed from across the battlefield of the Battle of Hastings.

ters and dormitories, still has an aura that makes for hushed conversation. Battle’s market square outside the Abbey grounds is busy and I decide to “slake my thirst” at a medieval pub, Ye Old King’s Head, whose signpost has an artist’s impression of an impressively mustachioed King Harold. Over a shandy and a ploughman’s lunch plate, a group of locals strike up a conversation with me. They are regretful that I’ve missed the big event of the year — the twoweek Battle Festival, held either at the end of May or in early June. “It’s a grand time to visit,” one of them says. “People dress up in medieval costumes. There are

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The Tsawwassen Library will host an hour-long West African kora performance on Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Musician Sean Gaskell will feature traditional and personal compositions on this melodic 21-stringed, 300-year-old instrument. Gaskell is visiting Delta from North Carolina and has performed at numerous festivals in the U.S., Gambia, and Senegal.

Songwriter Cafe welcomes musician Sara Ciantar

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Sara Ciantar will perform at the Songwriter Cafe. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Admission is $10, but songwriters for the open

stage get in free (show up between 7 and 7:30 p.m. with two or three original songs prepared).

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Let’s take steps towards good health

Get moving with BC’s doctors May 7 - 14!

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Dr. David A. Dixon PODIATRIST 218 - 1077 56th Street, Tsawwassen

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• Join one of over 40 doctor-led walks taking place around BC.

Join your Doc for a Walk on May 7 at 9:30 am Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen JOIN THE WALKING MOVEMENT!

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD LACROSSE West Coast Junior “B” League GP W L T Pts Coquitlam 5 5 0 0 10 Richmond 4 3 1 0 6 New West 3 2 1 0 4 Port Moody 4 1 3 0 2 North Shore 4 1 3 0 2 Delta 3 1 2 0 2 PoCo 4 1 3 0 2 R.Meadows 3 1 2 0 2 Langley 2 1 1 0 2

DELTA SPORTS

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Singing the Blues at Cup finals Tsawwassen girls rep teams crowned Coastal champions

B.C. Intermediate “A” League GP W L T Pts Coquitlam 4 4 0 0 8 Delta 5 4 1 0 8 Langley 3 3 0 0 6 Victoria 4 3 1 0 6 Maple Ridge 3 2 1 0 4 Richmond 4 1 3 0 2 Nanaimo 5 1 4 0 2 New West 1 0 1 0 0 PoCo 3 0 3 0 0 Burnaby 4 0 4 0 0

COASTAL CUP CHAMPIONS U18 B Girls Tsawwassen Blues Jade Ablitt, Danica McCormack, Chantel Gouthro, Julia Sasaki, Taya Bremner, Baldeesh Dhillon, Alexis Dennis, Lauren Joyce, Monique LaRiviere, Emma Cann, Brynn Johnstone, Caitlin Worth, Andree Coschizza, Megan Longshaw, Emma Schaefer, Jamie Wells, Ava Simpson, Mia Simpson. Head coach: Lisa Bremner. Assistants: Angie Wells, Hank Enns. Manager: Maria McCormack. U17 B Girls Tsawwassen Blues Abby Parson, Jenna Hooker, Shannon Wilson, Shae Wessler, Lauren McKay, Meagan Wilson, Anika Bosch, Taylor Whitty, Brittany Reid, Kheya McGill, Cassidy Lowe, Kora Savage, Jessica Goodfellow, Marina Bonet, Mary Berger, Clara Bohne. Head coach: Richard Lowe. Assistants Stu Bosch, Sean McGill. Manager: Angela Mckay.

UPCOMING

WEST COAST JR LACROSSE Monday, May 9: North Shore Eagles at Delta Islanders, 8:30 pm LLC

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet SATURDAY, MAY 7 12:10 am 8.5 5:42 am 14.1 12:38 am 2.0 7:42 pm 14.1 SUNDAY, MAY 8 1:04 am 9.2 6:22 am 13.8 1:23 pm 1.6 8:37 pm 14.4 MONDAY, MAY 9 2:01 am 9.5 7:04 am 13.5 2:08 pm 1.6 9:32 pm 14.4 TUESDAY, MAY 10 3:04 am 9.8 7:49 am 12.8 2:56 pm 2.3 10:28 pm 14.4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 4:16 am 9.8 8:39 am 11.8 3:45 pm 3.0 11:23 pm 14.4 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Got Sports?

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Shea Wessler (far right) celebrates her second half free kick goal during the Tsawwassen Blues 3-2 win over Vancouver Wolf Pack in Saturday’s U17B Coastal Cup championship game in Aldergrove. MARK BOOTH m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

It was business as usual for one and a breakthrough for another as a pair of girls rep teams from the Tsawwassen Soccer Club celebrated Coastal Cup championships on the weekend. The ’98 Blues made it backto-back titles by capturing the U18B crown with a 3-0 win over Richmond Ravens at a sunsoaked Aldergrove Athletic Park last Saturday. Moments earlier, the ’99 Blues claimed their firstever Coastal crown with a 3-2 victory in penalty kicks against Vancouver Wolfpack. in the U17B final. Both teams will enjoy some well-deserved time off before beginning preparations for the Provincial Cup Championships, slated for early July in Penticton. The Coastal triumph continued a dominating second half of the

season for the ’98 Blues. They earlier captured the B.C. Coastal League Cup tier one final and have not lost a game in five months. The success comes at a time in youth soccer where rep teams can become vulnerable at the tier three level as players get pulled in so many directions, especially in their Grade 12 year. Yet, the Blues keep marching on. After somewhat scraping by at U17, their roster was expanded to 18 with the addition of three players from North Delta who also improved the team’s overall talent level. “A lot of the success has to do with the girls’ flexibility,” said Blues coach Lisa Bremner. “They make it work because they just love it. We typically train every Tuesday and Thursday and they try to be there as much as they can. They deserve all the credit. For the last five years, it has been

a 10-month season for them.” The Blues know all about getting ready for provincials. They will be making their fifth straight appearance in the tournament. The girls will get a month off to focus on upcoming grad events and final exams, then begin training for one final shot at provincial gold. Tsawwassen was second a year ago and also have a bronze medal. “We came close last year and it’s definitely going to be the one thing we will be focusing on,” added Bremner. “Anything can happen but it would be a great way for these girls to go out.” The ’99 Blues already knew they were headed to their first-ever Provincial Cup but were looking for more against rival Vancouver — namely two losses in the League Cup playoffs, including a 2-1 defeat in the final. CHAMPIONS: see page 27

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U16 A Boys Delta Coastal Selects Josh Banipal, Jackson Turner, Edguard Gutierrez, Zachary Cicek, Kevinjit Khandal, Maxwell Thiele, Eric Aujla, Shubh Malhotra, Markus Neibuhr, Jackson Thomson, Kelvinpreet Sandhu, Aiden Miller, Marcus Ference, Riley Miller, Greg Moore, Rowan Childs, Trey Ference. Head coach: Joe Cicek. Assistant: Rob Thomson. Manager: Joelle Turner. U15 A Girls Delta Coastal Selects Jenya Basi, Taryn Webster, Sadie Baird, Olivia Wickett, Rachel Kilbrai, Sydney Ellis, Izabella Bryant, Natasha Knudsen, Lexy Green, Qiyang Hong, Alanna Sydenham, Madison Martin, Sophie Poultan, Breanne Gallagher, Jennifer Tinnes, Emily Vanspall, Mackenzie McGahey. Head coach: Gord McGahey. Assistants: Jonathan Bryant, Kellie McGahey. Manager: Derek Sydenham.

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Sports

Blues & Selects crowned Coastal Cup champions

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Caitlin Worth fires a shot on net during the Tsawwassen Blues 3-0 win over the Richmond Ravens in the U18B Coastal Cup final on Saturday in Aldergrove.

CONTINUED from Page 26 With the teams tied at 1-1, including a goal from Shannon Wilson, Shae Wessler put the Blues in front with a 30-yard free kick to the top left corner. Just minutes away from victory, the Wolf Pack equalized when they managed to re-direct their own free kick. When overtime couldn’t break the deadlock, the teams headed to penalty kicks where the Blues promptly took control. Wilson, Wessler and Mary Berger all converted their attempts, while goalkeeper Abby Parson made two huge saves. Vancouver’s third attempt hit the crossbar, ending the drama. According to coach Richard Lowe, it’s been quite the journey over the years to achieve this breakthrough season. “There’s a lot of side stories to this with kids being injured and other stuff,” said a proud Lowe. “I told the girls they had to forget about everything else going on and tackle their challenges head on. It took an entire team effort to achieve this. “I was so impressed with how they responded after they tied the game on a soft goal. They knew exactly what they had to do.” Meanwhile, in “A” Cup action, a pair of Delta Metro Selects teams continued their outstanding seasons with victories. The Selects blanked Langley United 3-0 in the U16 boys final. Delta also took

the U15 girls crown with a 3-2 win over Richmond FC. Both teams earlier won league titles and will be looking to complete the “triple” at provincials in July where they return as defending champions. That tournament takes place in Burnaby.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Delta Coastal Selects continued their terrific season with a 3-2 win over Richmond in the U15 A Coastal Cup final.

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Annual General Meeting

South Delta Minor Hockey Tuesday, May 24, 2016 7pm – Beach Grove Golf Club

TSAWWASSEN CENTRAL • NEW LISTING

4816 12TH AVE $1,498,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 TO 4. Meticulously renovated 4 bedroom home with an in-law suite on a large 11,173 sq. ft. lot close to town center, transit, schools and all amenities. The recent updates include: engineered hardwood flooring up and down, new carpeting, kitchens, cabinets, stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, new bathrooms, fixtures, lighting, all new doors, trim and paint just to name the highlights. There is a wonderful southeast exposed wraparound cedar deck off kitchen and through French doors from dining area which the perfect space for al fresco dining with family and friends. The low maintenance professionally landscaped and private west exposed garden complete with in ground irrigation off the in-law suite offers separation from the rest of the home allowing for independent living if desired. The suite, with shared laundry, has a flexible floorplan offering many options for family or as a mortgage helper. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED!

PROGROUP REALTY | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 Office 604.943.8080 Fax 604.943.0263 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Outstanding Agents Outstanding Results®

A number of people have expressed interest in board positions and nominations are now being accepted. Interested applications please email sdhma@telus.net The proposed special resolutions to bylaws #34A, #35B, #35F, #51, #52and #56 will take place at the AGM prior to elections. For information and further details on the special resolutions and the AGM please visit www.southdeltahockey.com. It’s your Association, please get involved and make a difference. South Delta Minor Hockey – Home of the STORM

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Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently owned and operated

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From the minute you walk in this condo it feels like home. Very desirable corner unit layout in the Oxford Building at Windor Woods. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Fantastic condition and move in ready. Feels like a rancher with bedrooms located on opposite ends of the home. Master with separate shower and tub. Huge kitchen with Plenty of storage. Entertain on your spacious Covered Patio with Gas hook up for BBQ’s. Convenient location, in the Heart of Tsawwassen Town Centre, Walk to the Bus and many Shops/Restaurants. Maintenance fee includes Hot Water and Gas. Call me for a private viewing. Open House Saturday May 7 from 2-4pm.

OPEN HOUSE SAT. MAY 7, 2-4 PM

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604-290-5760 View Property

305 Rosehill Wynd

$1,788,000

$549,900

306 - 1369 56th Street, Tsawwassen L IS

Walt Hayward

Beautiful 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Penthouse Unit in Centrally located Windsor Woods. Partial Views of the North Shore Mountains, Very Private Covered deck with Gas hookup for BBQ’s. Vaulted Ceilings. A must see! Call Vipin for more information.

404 – 5556 14th Avenue, Tsawwassen

$459,900

Great Home for entertaining or for that growing family. Total 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms. Property contains a 2 bedroom fully finished in law suite.

1333 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

604-946-1688

“Local resident since 1980”

ALISON STEEN

604.790.5859

alison@alisonsteen.com www.AlisonSteen.com

4631 54A ST. W EST LADNER’S BEST $1,498,000 $1,498,000

1348 ENDERBY AVE. 203-1369 56TH ST. $499,000 $1,188,000

SOLD

WOW!! DO NOT MISS THIS WEST LADNER BEAUTY! 8600 sq.ft., west exposed, professionally landscaped lot. Completely renovated in 2004, theatre room, hot tub, etc...this house delivers EVERYTHING you are looking for. Bring the whole family!

THE PERFECT RANCHER IN BEACH GROVE

2 Bedroom in Windsor Woods

West exposed beautiful patio. Fully renovated top to bottom, DON’T MISS OUT!

SUTTON GROUP SEAFAIR REALTY

#100-5000 BRIDGE ST, DELTA, B.C. V4K 2K4 604-943-3110

872 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD $1,598,000

311 1359 56TH ST, TSAW $249,000

SOLD SOLD 158-5421 10 AVE, TSAW

5116 1A AVENUE, DELTA $1,699,000

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Andrea Coulter Realtor®

604.512.7022

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 56th St., Delta

Cell: 604-782-6764

4501 44 A Street, Ladner $1,050,000

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WOW! Pride of ownership shows in this immaculate family home that has been lovingly cared for! Upper level has 4 BEDROOMS, very spacious living and dining rooms and an adjoining huge covered deck overlooking a low maintenance professionally landscaped yard. Downstairs has the perfect family room, SUMMER KITCHEN, super size garage/workshop and an additional patio. Extensively updated with newer roof, windows, hot water tank, furnace... the list goes on! Steps away from Port Guichon Elementary! Move your family in today!

Call Barb TODAY at 604.512.7022! sutton group - seafair realty AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

#100 - 5000 Bridge Street . Ladner, BC . 604.946.1255

Call me today for a FREE Market Evaluation of your Home. 5270 9A Avenue, Tsawwassen $1,298,000

Large south facing lot located in a nice level area of Central Tsawwassen. Schools, shops and recreation are all within walking distance. This two storey home with main ﬂoor living up, a large foyer to the lower level entry, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths has over 2700 square feet of living space.

T HINKING OF B UYING OR S ELLING? Jane Meadows Leanne Robb 604-946-8000 04 946 8000 / 604-943-8080 60 4 9 4 3 8

778-918-4169

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leanne.robb@westcoasthome.ca www.westcoasthome.ca Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta Each office independently owned & operated

For friendly, professional service call Jane and Leanne... ne NEW LISTING

$1,188,000

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$419,000

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$1,598,000

JUST SOLD 4655 63RD STREET, LADNER

Lovely 4 bedroom + den Home in Holly. This meticulous, move-in ready home has been beautifully updated and includes formal dining + living room with vaulted ceiling, spiral staircase, stunning new spa-inspired bathrooms plus open concept kitchen, family room + eating area overlooking west facing back garden. Located on a quiet street with cul-de-sac...walking distance to Holly Elementary. Call for your private viewing...

#114 - 4885 53RD STREET, LADNER

Freshly renovated 2 bdrm ground floor unit in Green Gables. Light, bright + spacious…with new flooring, new kitchen, designer paint + updated bathrooms. Enjoy your large south exposed garden patio + private entrance with your own storage unit and parking stall outside your front door. Great location – walk to transit, shopping + Ladner Village. Pets welcome…

8560 OSGOODE PLACE, RICHMOND

• Investor’s alert...great building location • 6,236 sq lot – south facing backyard • Quiet cul-de-sac location - near all levels of school, shopping + recreation • Contact us for more information....

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH US...

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Free market evaluation for your property and commission rebate program, please contact us for details.

Team Maggie and Wendy

A warm-hearted professional team you can trust Maggie Peng Wendy Zhang

Cell: 778-855-5326 Email: wenzhang@royalpacific.com Royal Pacific Realty Corp. N55O - Oakridge Centre 650 West 41st Ave, Vancouver, V5Z 2M9

Cell: 604-760-8882 Email: maggiep@sutton.com Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta (Ladner) BC, V4K 2K4

This is not intended to solicit any currently listed property.

DEVELOPER/BUILDER/INVESTOR ALERT:

Land assembly, townhouse development potential, verify with City Hall. Delta central location, desirable west Ladner, just steps away from shops, town centre, Ladner Leisure Centre, schools and many more amenities. Chance to buy neighbouring lots together for total size up to 72,000 sf may be 20-40 townhome units or so. Call listing agent for details.

4905 53rd St.

4963 53rd St.

4973 53rd St.

4 HOMES FOR SALE ON 53rd Street, LADNER

4949 53rd St.

NEW LISTING 4211 Arthur Dr. Ladner $1,580,000 Nearly 15000 sq ft corner lot with subdivision potential Builders/Investors alert!

NEW LISTING 5166 44th Ave. Ladner Asking price $1,380,000

Desirable central Ladner home on prestigious Arthur Drive sits on a nearly 15000 sq ft corner lot with potential of subdividing into 2 single house lots. Buyer to verify with the city. This well kept solid charming home features 4 good sized bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, one game room and 2 family rooms with elegant interior design, functional layout and plenty of storage. Upgrades include newer roof, high end appliances, high quality hardwood floor. Large fenced yard with stunning flowery garden and lovely ponds, a unique park like setting with gorgeous farmland and mountain view. Only minutes to shopping, schools, and Leisure Centre. Come and enjoy the amazing beauty of nature and the comfort and convenience of city centre life,or hold this great investment opportunity.

Builder/investor alert! Well maintained central Ladner home with coach homes potential. Neighbourhood Park outlook from the pleasant southern exposed rear yard, giving the house a unique enlarged garden view with the convenience and fun to play in a quasi private circle park. This updated 2 level solid home features 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 gas fireplaces, newer appliances and newer roof. Very functional layout and tasteful renovation. Just steps away from Ladner elementary (with French immersion), Delta Secondary, shopping and Ladner Leisure Centre. A great property to live or invest!

5309 45 Ave. Ladner Sold above Asking price in 10 days

5112 44 Ave. Ladner Sold for Asking price in 9 days

5195 N Whitworth CR, Ladner Sold over Asking price in 5 days

4657 53 St. Ladner, Sold firm without any subjects

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RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com

Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC

Jennifer McGregor Realtor Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

Top 2% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver OPEN SATURDAY 1 – 3

4943 59 Street, Ladner $1,168,000

#103-4768 53rd St., Ladner $349,000

NEW LISTING! – 1,882 sqft – 3 or 4 bdrms – 2 bath 2 decks – patio backing onto greenspace

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE

2.5 ACRES

3400 River Road W., Ladner

over 2,400 sqft – 5 bdrms – 3 bath – Pebble Hill – no thru street updates inc: windows, hot water tank water, furnace, new roof & fence – 12,217 sqft lot

2,544 sqft – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 6,180 sqft lot tandem garage – many updates

1,007 sqft – 3 bdrms – 1 bath – barn – horse stable riding ring – across from dyke – 2.5 acres – hold now or build to optimize on River views

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2,065 sqft – rancher – 3 bdrms – 2 bath – 11,367 sqft lot dbl garage – many upgrades – backs onto Beach Grove Golf Course

NEW LISTING!

5459 45th Ave., Ladner $989,900

15,273 SQFT LOT

5445 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner $859,000

$1,788,000

NEW LISTING!

926 Eden Cres., Tsawwassen $1,899,000

912 sqft – 2 bdrms – 2 bath – Sunningdale Phase 4 rentals allowed – steps from transit, shopping & amenities

249 W Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen $998,000

NEW LISTING!

OPEN SATURDAY 2 – 4

#4-4905 57A Street, Ladner $529,000

NEW LISTING! – 6 bdrms – 3 bath – 7,520 sqft lot updates inc: windows, roof, flooring, + more

debbie@realestatedelta.com

Donating a portion of our commission on each home sold to Children’s Hospital

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part of Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

OPEN SATURDAY 1 – 3

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5465 Grove Ave., Ladner $1,750,000

1,016 sqft – rancher – 2 bdrms – den – 1 bath 25x7 deck – 7,115 sqft lot

EXECUTIVE HOME

2 storey – 3 bdrms – 3 bath – 15,273 sqft lot games room – detached studio – Mountain view

NEW LISTING!

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4372 48B St., Ladner $898,000

4591 57th St., Ladner $899,999

5358 Crescent Drive, Ladner $1,388,000

5917 Crescent Dr., Ladner $999,900

2,130 sqft – 4 bdrms – 2 bath – 6,598 sqft lot (66x100) great for handyman and investors – pool

2,570 sqft – 5 bdrms – 3 bath – 4,428 sqft lot

over 3,000 sqft – 4 bdrms – 4 bath – master on main

2,281 sqft – 2 level – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 8,665 sqft lot

2,084 sqft – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 9,515 sqft lot

bright & spacious plan – starters or investors

great room – den – office – 8,568 sqft lot

farmland & North Shore Mountain view

updated kitchen – open concept living & dining area

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5261 Wellburn Dr., Ladner

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4895 8A Ave., Tsawwassen $1,295,000

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4690 55B St., Ladner

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4980 11A Avenue | NEW LISTING | $1,258,000

CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN! Beautifully updated 3 bedroom rancher situated on a 70 X 128 (8977 sq.ft.) southerly exposed private lot with gorgeous gardens and sun drenched deck. It is situated within walking distance of Elementary and High schools, town center and easy access to the new Mall. The living room has wood burning fireplace and overlooks the kitchen, which has gas range and stainless appliances and dining room out through sliding doors to the back gardens. The bedrooms are quietly tucked away, the master has sliding doors to a covered deck and a 2 piece ensuite. There is also a media room off the large utility room as well as a double carport.

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TYPE: House/Single Family • SUBAREA: Tsawwassen Central TAXES (2015): $3,851.66 • SIZE: 1,930 sqft • MLS: R2065053

1040 Eden Cr | CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY | $1,798,000

5457 4A Avenue | PEBBLE HILL | $1,498,000

Beautiful rancher (FEATURED ON THE GARDEN TOUR) on a 7879 sqft. sundrenched lot surrounded by mature gardens, deck, patios, water features & hot tub. The open plan offers a large oak kitchen w/stainless appliances overlooking living & dining rooms & out to decks both south & east. 3 bedrooms,master w/a 3 pc new ensuite.

12,303 sq ft lot with almost 4,000 sq ft of living space in this stunning architecturally inspired home. Grand entry with spiral staircase up to main living with an open plan living, dining, kitchen and eating with large windows & deck on all corners of the home. Gorgeous new kitchen with Caesar stone counter tops and custom cabinetry.

PEBBLE HILL BEAUTY ON 4A!! Over 200,000 spent on renovations since 2011. This beautiful 4 bdrm home is situated on a 7061 sq.ft. flat corner lot which is fully fenced & beautifully landscaped. There’s an exterior workshop (has water & electricity) hot tub on a covered patio & peek a boo views of MT. BAKER from the south deck.

5674 9th Avenue | 19,139 SQ FT LOT | $1,298,000

4525 River Road | FLOAT HOME ONLY | $269,000

12-3871 W River Rd | WATERFRONT LIVING | $279,000

19,139 sqft. southeast lot in quiet cul-de-sac. Five minute walk to community centre, bus and town centre! This family has lived here for 28 years and have lovingly taken care of their home and parklike lot. This lovely 4 bedroom home has been beautifully decorated with crown molding accents, bamboo flooring and designer colors.

Wonderful 2nd owner float home offers a unique and wonderful lifestyle. This home is 1315 sqft. of living w/tons of wood and stain glass décor. The home has a great open plan on the main floor w/ living kitchen dining and master bedroom with full ensuite. Below there is a 2nd bedroom w/large living area, laundry and 2nd kitchen.

Welcome to paradise! Custom built float home by a local Vancouver artist. Featuring decorative French windows, refinished timber floors and wood burning stove. An exuberance of windows and natural light, the attention to detail will truly WOW you! Situated right on the Fraser River with unobstructed views of the North Shore mountains.

5882 16 Avenue | BEACH GROVE OASIS | $1,198,000

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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778.938.5599

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1625 56th StrRRt, TsawwassRT

14134 60 Ave, Surrey $798,000

JUST!!! SOLD

JUST!!! SOLD 1262 Paciﬁc Dr. Tsawwassen

604-943-3110

Just listed!!! Well maintained 4 bedroom home on 8026 sq ft lot in developing area of Sullivan. Fully finished basement could be easily suited and lot is potentially SUB DIVIDABLE into two RF-10 lots great INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!! Close to schools, stores, YMCA, transit & highway access.

619 MobRrly Road VaTcouvRr

938 UTdRrhQll TsawwassRT

Stunning views from every Suite, situated in Vancouver’s Prime location of False Creek. Incredible vistas of False Creek, the Marina, North Shore Mountains and the Vancouver Skyline. Do not miss this opportunity to live/work/play in this concrete building of Residential and Commercial Suites. If you wish you can live in the opulent Penthouse and watch your investment while viewing the best that Vancouver has to offer. This is your chance to invest and live in the Number “1” location in the Number “1” City in the World!

A MAGNIFICANT and EXTREMELY high end home! No expense spared in construction and amenities! You will have over 5000 sq.ft. of luxury on a 8,090 sf lot. Dream kitchen is appointed with Wolf, Subzero and Asko appliances. Floors are hardwood and Carerra Marble with radiant infloor heating, 6 bedrooms plus den, 3 car garage, media room, butlers pantry, wet bar, etc. Includes a beautiful one bedroom suite that will pay a lot of mortgage. Close to schools, recreation this home has it all!! Also 2-5-10 Warranty. Do not let this one go.

$21,000,000

JUST!!! SOLD

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$2,698,000

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

$2,188,000

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$1,198,000

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"We Can Relate"

TheDeltaGroup.ca

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM LADNER OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM OPEN HOUSES---SATURDAY 2-4 PM

TSAWWASSEN

TheDeltaGroup.ca

Tim, Sharon & Carrie

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

Sharon Rohwer 604-760-7163 Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca info@thedeltagr g oupp.caa

TSAWWASSEN

LOWEST PRICE DETACHED HOME

Carrie Galbraith 604-329-5212

Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

LADNER

WANT CHARM AND COMFORT

GREAT PRICE! YOU’LL LOVE TO COME HOME!

BRAND NEW • Cozy 3-4 Bdrm. Home with Vaulted • Spacious 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath updated • 3 bdrm, 3 bath Family style with master AN ABUNDANCE OF SPACE on main ceilings and New Kitchen Semi-Detached Home ON THE MARKET TODAY! • Spacious eat-inCalling kitchen, cozyall gasInvestors fireplace • Private 8,988 sf. Landscaped • Perfect Size for the Growing private • HughFamily 20’ x 12’ wired Handyman’s in living room plus family room gardens • Huge private sun drenched south facing 15,490 sq ft property • Rare 3 level spacious 6 Dream Bedroomworkshop 3 Bath 2870 sf cheerful home •• Sunny Beautiful private deck4 and gardens3 bath 2267• Hugh open layout bedroom sq ft rancher wrap around •deck perfect for • Garden galore for BBQ’s, Veggies, Sunny 6000 sf fenced gardens safe for children and pets • with Stepslarge to shopping, restaurants trees and and greenery deck overlooking summer BBQ’s Children and Pets • Steps to Historical Ladner shopping, parks, schools and amenities all amenities • Quiet cul de sec in sought after Pebble Hill neighbourhood 1486 View Cr. $799,800 871 Bayview Drive $1248,000 4813to 44 Avenue $768,800 • Move in and enjoy today - endless possibilities for the • Come see - Move in now enjoy spring ﬂowers, birds and BBQ's future development TSAWWASSEN 5024 Wallace Avenue

Residential Real Estate Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

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$1,488,000

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$932,000 Ladner

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SPRAWLING PROPERTY 5413 River Road

Updated 3 bedroom rancher on a 66 x 134â&#x20AC;&#x2122; (8,900 square foot) lot. Updates include, newer kitchen, baths, windows, insulation, floors and landscaping. This cozy rancher is a gem - perfect for downsizing, first time buyers, investors, or build your dream home on this beautiful property with private back yard backing on to waterway.

$899,000

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THE CHANCEYS

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RE/MAX City Realty

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME 4577 56A Street, Ladner

Palatial 1 1/2 year young custom built home on a sprawling 10,400 square foot cul-de-sac lot! Quality finishings throughout. This lovely 4,000 square foot home includes gorgeous formal living; dining; gourmet kitchen, spice kitchen, family room; 4 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths plus a 2 bedroom legal suite. Great outdoor area and detached shop/office. Located close to bus, recreation, parks and Ladner Village. This spectacular property is a must to see!

$2,258,000

JUST LISTED

GREAT LOCATION IN WINDSOR WOODS 314, 1363 56th Street

Bright 1,033sf SW-corner unit overlooking lagoon & courtyard. This peaceful 2-bedroom/2-bath features tons of storage. 2 covered balconies offer 200sf of outdoor living space. Gas FP. Updates over the years include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, front-loading WD, crown moulding, and more. 2 secured parking spaces. Pet friendly. Hot tub, sauna, & gym too. Super convenient location close shopping, library, transit and rec centre.

$479,000

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FIND OUT HOW YOU TOO CAN BECOME ONE OF OUR PREFERRED BUYERS

WOW! over 40 sales sales since Feb 27, 2016

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Real Estate Group 778.434.8899

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JUST LISTED

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 78 Diefenbaker Road Delightful rancher in sought after Pebble Hill area, just one block away from park, transit & elementary school. This well maintained 2,000 square foot home features newer kitchen, family room, living room with gas fireplace and formal dining area. 3 bedrooms plus BONUS LOFT area for office or den. Updates includes kitchen, windows, furnace, hot water tank & gas fireplace. Beautifully & meticulously manicured landscaping. Hurry, this will not last!

$1,128,000

D L O S T S JU STANLEY PARK-LIKE BACKYARD 1493 53A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Stanley Park-like Backyard. Sprawling 3,700 square foot home on a country size 16,750 square foot (0.4 acre) lot. Lovingly cared for and maintained. Features 5 bedrooms upstairs, a massive games room with vaulted ceilings and den on the main floor. Enjoy the lifestyle this property offers with its amazing backyard, above-ground pool, hot tub, exercise room and sauna. A true nature retreat!

$1,788,000

May 6, 2016 The Delta Optimist A37

THE CHANCEYS

Real Estate Group 778.434.8899

www.FlexRateGroup.com

RE/MAX City Realty

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 4452 Arthur Drive, Ladner “The Follis Residence built in 1929” This very practical, classic home is located in the heart of Ladner. Beautiful softwood floors all throughout the main floor which boasts a living room, cross hall dining room, spacious kitchen with oak cabinets and island, eating area, den & 2 piece bath. More softwood flooring up the stairs and into the 2 bedrooms. Full bath upstairs with claw foot tub and separate shower. Basement has 6’6 ceilings and is set up for a summer kitchen with loads of room for canning plus 1 bedroom and a 3 piece bathroom. Fabulous 9,500 sq.ft. lot. Detached garage/ carport. Backs onto the waterway (Chilukthan Slough) Beautiful private backyard

$1,288,000

ENGLISH AND MANDARIN SPEAKING F/T LICENSED REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED Looking for an assistant who enjoys systems, organization, and wants to help grow a team and make use both their administrative and sales skills. Full time position, including evenings and weekends. $60,000 plus opportunity to earn bonuses to take you to $150,000 Qualifications • Real Estate licence • Energetic and outgoing • Exceptional organizational abilities • Loyal, hardworking, friendly personality • Mandarin speaking (written and oral) • Strong command of English (written and oral) • Must have valid drivers licence and own a car • Excellent computer skills • Great ability to focus • Concerned about doing things the right way • Calm under pressure • Learning based • Service-based attitude • Proven ability to succeed

Objectives • Build, implement, and manage all systems for sellers, buyers, lead generation, database management, information management, and back-office support • Oversee all contracts through closing • Create and maintain an operations manual that documents all systems and standards • Create new opportunities for business through marketing, door knocking and client management Regular Work Activities • System development, implementation, and management • Information management • Oversight of contracts through closing • Customer/buyer & seller relations • Leading administrative team members (as appropriate to team structure) • Scheduling appointments • Design and management of advertising & marketing • Opening houses for other Real estate agents • Co-ordinating photo’s, and marketing

CALL US TODAY TO FIND OUT ABOUT OUR PREFERRED HOME MAKRETING PLAN

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Joanne Evans

Aileen Noguer REALTOR®

REALTOR®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

It’s not just an investment, it’s a home. Trust us to help you make the right move.

Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX

604.946.8000

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue Tsawwassen

www.deltahomes.ca realestateinsouthdelta.ca

5017 60A Street

1111 English Bluff Cliff drive area property with some views of Boundary Bay and twinkling ski-hills lights in the evening! Long term owners have kept this home meticulously, located on a 10,062 sqft lot this features new vinyl windows, furnace (2009), baseboards - this is a rare ﬁnd! Total four bedrooms, ensuite & four piece bath upstairs are updated (seamless glass shower doors, brushed nickel ﬁxtures plus more!) RV + boat + trailer parking north side PLUS double car garage! Lot size 95 (frontage) x 40 x 120 x 75 x 83.

English country cottage - charming 3 bedroom + den RANCHER - total 1,210 Sqft -hardwood ﬂooring, vaulted ceiling in living room. Cozy den off living room perfect for curling up with a book in front of the large windows! Charming garden front and back bursting with a year round garden & fruit trees! Front deck 13’ x 12’ plus rear deck 20’ x 12. New garage! 240sqft! Plus workshop! 192 sqft!

$1,198,000

$829,999

58 Centennial Parkway

6337 49th Avenue

BOUNDARY BAY WATERFRONT!! The Best LOCATION on the BEST BEACH, the Lower Mainland has to offer! With 60’ frontage and total lot size 15,931. Complete NEW seawall replacement in 2015. Built in 1986 with lots of windows and gorgeous views over Boundary Bay and Mount Baker!

Exceptional family home in the Holly area, four bed and games home in a quiet cul de sac! The updates include roof, boiler, kitchen, warm engineered wood ﬂooring, ﬁxtures. and paint plus more! This home will delight you from the moment you walk in the door, warm colours, these original owners have taken great care of the home!!! This home is 2322 sq.ft but feels so much larger!

$3,998,000

$1,050,000

#113-5421 10th Avenue

Aileen Aileen and and

Joanne

Just Listed

Popular Sundial Village! Updated 2 bedroom & den townhome! Laminate ﬂoors on main and upper ﬂoors! 1355 Sq.ft. Sunny private patio, right outside your garden gate is a beautiful grass common area!

5511 Summer Way

5263 Bentley Court NEW PRICE

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Sold

$529,000

5168 2nd Avenue

Absolutely gorgeous renovation has transformed this home! This is a WOW! Spectacular new kitchen, all new appl (including washer/dryer), new ﬂooring, windows, blinds, light ﬁxtures, all new baths, furnace, H/W tank. Located in the heart of Ladner - Victory South. This beautiful split level home is awaiting one lucky buyer!

$999,900

#107-4926 48th Avenue Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed Welcome to one of THE best neighbourhoods in Tsawwassen! Fabulous cul de sac location, this 4 bedroom & oversized games home is family ready! Lovely bright updated kitchen with S/S appliances that overlooks the private landscaped back yard. Come see!

$1,298,000

Pebble Hill RANCHER, located on 7,546 sq.ft. corner lot, three bedrooms and den, hardwood flooring, woodburning fireplace in living room, large updated kitchen with cozy fireplace-1,771 sq.ft. of living space. Workshop/ office has power and double doors for easy access-221 sq.ft. Beautifully landscaped yard, southern + western exposed decks overlook the private fenced yard, east side has RV/BOAT parking! Built 1972.

It is all about location! This is the most affordable 2 bedroom in the heart of Ladner. End unit with fabulous N/W partially covered patio. 928 sq. ft, newer ﬂooring and bathroom updates. Come see!

$1,298,000

Exceptional service • 20-point marketing plan • Call us for a free consultation

$319,000

May 6, 2016 The Delta Optimist A39

Aileen Noguer REALTOR®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Joanne Evans REALTOR®

It’s not just an investment, it’s a home. Trust us to help you make the right move.

Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX

604.946.8000

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue Tsawwassen

www.deltahomes.ca realestateinsouthdelta.ca

4880 55B Street

When only the best of the best will do! Constructed as the perfect family home, every detail and design features has been thoughtfully built with exceptional care and precision. Enter through the beautiful front doors into the heart of the home, open concept living including the fabulous kitchen with premier appliances, bright large windows, gorgeous H/W ﬂooring and designer window coverings. FOUR beds up including the master suite with THE most lavish walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite. BONUS: area on main for suite or ofﬁce with own entry.

#14-3459 River Road Live the waterfront lifestyle in this three bedroom floating home in Canoe Pass Village! Third floor deck provides stunning views and amazing sunsets, moor your boat adjacent in your own 40’ boat slip! Bright updated kitchen, living and dining areas, with added light from the third floor, views from most windows! Total of 1517 sq.ft with a monthly main fees of $415/month, garage with extra storage and second parking stall. Live the dream of owning a float home in one the most popular float home properties! Call Aileen for more details!

Canoe Pass-FLOAT HOME!

$674,900

$1,498,000

5278 Clipper Place Marina Gardens spacious 2,344 sq.ft. home nestled in a cul-de-sac, vaulted ceiling in living and dining rooms, cook’s kitchen (Fisher Paykel) 5 burner gas range + fridge, Bosch dishwasher, HUGE prep area, family room with gas fireplace. Main floor bedroom w/3 piece bath with walk-in shower. Four more bedrooms on upper floor! Private sunny yard with large deck for year round enjoyment!

#103-4743 W. River Road - Open Sat 1-3

Aileen and

Joanne

Open House

$1,100,088

6260 28th Avenue

Rare ﬂoor plan in the ever popular RiverWest! 1,407 sq. ft including one bedroom and den PLUS 2 baths. Ground ﬂoor unit with nice patio close to the Marina!

$419,000

Stunning TEN-acre parcel, minutes from Ladner! Custom built sprawling estate with great room, full size PUB with separate entrance, wine cellar and ﬁve bedroom, den + library, an very special home. Ideal for a large family or multigenerational families! Indoor pool + spa. Double car garage PLUS 90 x 44 climate controlled outbuilding for any type of collection (30 car capacity). Workshop + 8 stall horse barn and paddock. Zoned A-1. Please allow time for booking viewings.

MASTERPIECE!

$4,475,000

6240 Holly Park Drive

1747 Southmere Crescent 1749 Southmere Crescent

5476 52nd Avenue

Aileen

Joanne

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$689,000

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personal real estate corporation

fraser elliott

A40 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2016

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

WALK EVERYWHERE! W NE TING LIS

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$489,900

$529,900 LARGE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME ACROSS FROM MEMORIAL PARK! • Stunning location just steps to Ladner Village

• Over 1,600 sq. ft. of living space • 2 bdrm & a den & 2 bthrms • 2 parking stalls & a 32’ ft boat slip

• Open concept plan with nearly 1,700 sq. ft.

• Large storage locker

• 3 level design with generously sized rooms throughout • Double wide garage and many updates

• Bright and sunny SW exposure • Walk to Ladner Village in just minutes

• Well maintained, low maintenance fee strata

#207-4743 River Rd., Ladner

#3-5053 47th Ave., Ladner

$639,900

$699,900

STUNNING WATERFRONT CONDO! W NE TING LIS

• 1,126 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo • Massive 796 sq. ft. wraparound deck with River Views • Luxurious finishings incl hardwood, quartz, etc. • SS appliances with gas range, 4 sets of sliding doors • Built in 2014, still under warranty • 1 parking stall plus locker included

LARGE 1,900 SQFT TOWNHOME! W NE TING LIS

$799,900

$739,900 NEW COMMUNITY OF TSAWWASSEN SHORES! • Gorgeous 2014-built home • Open concept plan w 3 beds plus den, 3 baths • 1,720 sq. ft., • Master bedroom on the main floor, 2 bedrooms up • Vaulted ceilings, crown mouldings, Hardiplank siding, quartz counters, SS appl package • Just steps to Tsawwassen’s new world class shopping mall coming in 2017 • Balance of new home warranty

BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SAC HOME! W NE TING LIS

• 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom home • 2,191 sq. ft. Two level home • 5,010 sq. ft. west facing lot • Convenient Holly Park Location • Updated throughout incl newer kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, roof, etc • Just move in!

4669 Apple Lane, Tsawwassen

4767 London Green, Ladner

$939,900

$998,800

MASSIVE YARD WITH PRIVATE PARK! W NE TING S I L

• 2010 built Manor Gardens complex • Large unit in the complex with bonus 4th bedroom • Excellent location within minutes to many amenities • House like feel w/luxurious finishings • Duplex style home with only one neighbouring unit • Landscaped yard space #6-4755 55B St., Ladner

#303 6251 River Rd., Ladner

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• Updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Bright, west exposure, vaulted ceilings, • Crown mouldings, Italian tile foyer • Tons of storage space, • Alarm system

310 4728 53 St., Ladner

• Huge wrap around deck

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

LOVINGLY MAINTAINED!!

D108 4845 53rd St., Ladner

WATERFRONT LIVING

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

• 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm condo, 1142 sq. ft. • Updated throughout incl new kitchen, • Extra large balcony w south facing exposure, in suite storage • Rainscreened building with newer roof, windows, & siding • Central location steps to town and many amenities

• Cul-de-sac home on very desirable street • Private park behind house • Large 8,200+ sq. ft. lot, 4 bedroom plan with garage • Updates throughout including kitchen, bathrooms and roof • RV parking & new driveway, exquisite landscaping • Close to Elementary and Secondary Schools

ROOM FOR EVERYONE! W NE TING S I L

• Fantastic 2,600+ sq. ft. home in Beach Grove • Wonderfully updated and is ready to move right in • Newer kitchen w/heated floors & new bathroom renos, • 1 bedroom inlaw suite/mortgage helper • Rectangular 7,707 sq. ft. RM1 (Duplex zoned) lot with 70’ of frontage • Double wide garage, extra large wrap around deck, private fenced backyard

5135 Massey Place, Ladner

5835 16 Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,098,800

$1,198,800

#1 AGENT IN SOUTH DELTA*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & YTD 2016! #49 RANKING RE/MAX TEAM WORLDWIDE IN 2015**

*Based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics total MLS sales. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined out of nearly 88,000 RE/MAX sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the REMAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser and his team for 2015.

www.fraserelliott.com

MARINA GARDENS EXECUTIVE HOME!

• Huge lot

W NE TING LIS

• 4 bedroom design with over 2,550 sq. ft. • Quiet, low traffic street walking distance to school • Close to nature trails, marina, golf course and Ladner Village • Immaculately kept with many upgrades • Double garage with overheight doors • Radiant heating and new roof

• Wonderfully updated home • 3 bdrms down & 2 bdrms up • Large garage with workbench • Desirable Pebble Hill neighbourhood • Rancher style with dual lofts

515 Tralee Crescent, Tsawwassen

5649 Clipper Rd., Ladner

$1,258,800

$1,298,800

FAMILY FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD! • Large 9,349 sq. ft. corner lot • Updated rancher style home • 3 bedrooms 2 baths spread over 1,650 sq. ft. • Newer flooring, high-end kitchen appliances • New furnace, new driveway, new insulation and more.

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN MARINA GARDENS! W NE TING S I L

4961 Stevens Dr., Tsawwassen

5841 Fair Wynd, Ladner

$1,368,800

$1,388,800 THE VILLAGE

GORGEOUS EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE W NE TING LIS

• 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom • Over 2600 sq. ft. with 2 Master bedrooms one up and one down • Radiant in-floor heat on both levels, stainless steel appliances • hardiplank exterior • Quiet, family friendly location close to Bell Park Built in 2006

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$1,398,800

$1,388,800 HUGE 22,000 SF LOT WITH POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT! • Prime location close to town centre and Secondary School • Half acre parcel that can be combined with neighbouring lots for 90,000 sq. ft. land assembly • Large two level home with legal suite • Double garage and updates in upper and lower areas • Inquire about development possibilities

6 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH POOL! W NE TING LIS

6376 Brodie Rd., Ladner

$1,538,800

• Potential for 7 bedrooms if desired incl legal 4 bedroom suite • Quiet street close to parks and schools • Large master suite w/ walk in closet & stunning ensuite • Too many updates to list! 854 54th St., Tsawwassen

$1,450,000 • Custom built in 2012 by experienced local builder • Stunning 3,000+ sqft open concept design with high-end finishings throughout • 4 bedrooms up with den down plus fully detached media room • 1 bedroom suite rented for $850 per month • 6,000 sqft corner lot close to school and parks • Still under warranty

• Extensively updated throughout

• Pool and hotub in ultra private yard

5361 8a Ave., Tsawwassen

INCREDIBLE LIKE-NEW FAMILY HOME W/SUITE!

• STUNNING 3,120 SQ. FT. ENTIRELY RENOVATED RANCHER WITH WALK-OUT BASEMENT • LARGE 9,375 sq. ft. lot • New kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, mouldings • Covered rear deck overlooking your park-like yard • beautifully landscaped yard • Lower level of home configured with a KITCHEN, full bathroom & bedroom, Family Room area, separate entrance 1170 Ehkolie Cres., Tsawwassen

4992 59 St., Ladner

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• 2008 built home with 3 bedrooms, loft space and spacious den • 2,489 sqft, gourmet kitchen, open concept design on main floor • Radiant infloor heating on both levels, concrete tile roof • Close to school, walking trails, golf course & marina • Quiet, kid-friendly location

personal real estate corporation

SPACIOUS RANCHER WITH 2 BEDROOM LOFT!

fraser elliott

May 6, 2016 The Delta Optimist A41

$1,488,800 STUNNING VIEW HOME ON TSAWWASSEN BLUFF W NE TING LIS

• Built in 2013 by long-time builder • 4,100+ sq. ft. & 6 bedrooms incl 2 bedroom legal suite • Panoramic views of water, mountains, city and farm • Luxurious finishings throughout • Located in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac • Close to many amenities 1675 53A St., Tsawwassen

$1,575,000

Call Today for a Free Home Evaluation!

604.728.2845

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech. Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

A42 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2016

DELTA'S PREMIER HIGH RISE

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Panoramic Views from Every Home - North Shore Mountains - Mt. Baker and Ocean Views Soak up the views on your deck that is 6X larger than Vancouver's average

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PRICES STARTING FROM: 1 BEDROOM $219,900

2 BEDROOMS $272,900 3 BEDROOMS $439,900

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

• Substantially updated home on large

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11,043 sq. ft. corner lot • Over 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms plus den & enclosed solarium • Partial views of Boundary Bay • Lush landscaping creates nice curb appeal • Newer flooring, kitchen, windows, glass railings & much more • Double garage w new glass door

LIKE NEW PEBBLE HILL BEAUTY! W NE TING LIS

5632 Groveridge Wynd, Tsawwassen

5136 1A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,788,800

$1,798,800

EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE IN THE TERRACE W NE TING S I L

• 5 bedroom design spread over 5,000 sq. ft. • Tasteful updates throughout • Exquisite landscaping with mature trees • Architecturally designed with a contemporary flare • Double garage with bonus parking • Potential to suite if desired in finished basement • Large gamesroom and grand foyer entrance

LIKE NEW HOME ON DOUBLE LOT W NE TING LIS

105 Parkgrove Cr., Tsawwassen

• Over 5,000 sq. ft. home on huge 15,748 sq. ft. lot • 6 bedrooms + den and gamesroom • Luxurious finishings throughout • Gorgeous landscaping & outdoor entertaining space • Legal 1 bedroom side suite • Must be seen to be appreciated! • Built in 2012

$1,998,800 ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN “THE TERRACE” W NE TING LIS

5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

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• 2,998 sq. ft. house, huge backyard w inground pool • 20420 sq. ft. lot on view side of street • Hold for investment, renovate or build your dream home • Quiet, family friendly street close to Cliff Drive Elementary • “Street of Dreams” with many luxury estate homes 5027 Cliff Dr., Tsawwassen

$2,388,800 5.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• Highly desirable location in coveted executive neighbourhood • Completed renovated to show like new w/ stunning renovations incl high-end gourmet kitchen, hardwood flooring, new windows and roof, exquisite landscaping and so much more! • Westcoast inspired design offering nearly 5,000 sq. ft. incl finished basement • Large 9,000+ sq. ft. private lot • Way too much to list! A true must see! 33 Woodland Dr., Tsawwassen

$2,088,800 RARE CLIFF DRIVE VIEW PROPERTY!

• 16,200 sq. ft. lot w sunny south backyard exposure • 2,800+ sq. ft. home extensively renovated inside and out • Too much to list, almost everything has been done • 5 bedroom plan with double car garage and shop space • Close to Cliff Drive School and only minutes to new shopping mall • Exclusive street with little to no traffic 4894 12a Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,888,800

INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• Completely renovated home with over 3,000 sq. ft. on 7,759 sq. ft. lot • Everything is new w/permits, stunning renovations in & out • Open concept design on lower level w/ bonus family room lift • Detached garage w/handyperson’s shed • Quiet, family friendly no-thru street in desirable neighbourhood • South exposed backyard

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UPDATED BEAUTY IN “THE TERRACE”

fraser elliott

May 6, 2016 The Delta Optimist A43

$2,298,800 POTENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE! W NE TING LIS

• 11,872 sq. ft. lot beside existing condo development • Potential to purchase two neighbouring lots in assembly • Stunning location within steps to countless amenities • Livable, well maintained home • Inquire for more details 4925 53rd St., Ladner

$2,650,000 PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

• One of a kind property with custom built 2004 home • Services and preliminary plans for potential new Subdivision • Non ALR, agricultural zoning • Lovely, 3 bedroom family home built to excellent standards • Hold, live in, redevelop, outstanding investment opportunity

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OBITUARIES GRAHAM, Kathy (nee Waslander) We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kathy due to complications from diabetes on April 26, 2016. Kathy was predeceased by her parents Steve and Tina Waslander. Left behind to mourn her loss are her devoted and loving husband Bill, 2 sons, 1 daughter, their spouses, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and their families. Kathy was raised in Ladner. In 1974 Kathy, her husband and young family moved and made their home in Castlegar BC, where the family continues to reside. Kathy worked with the disabled in Castlegar and played the organ in the local church. Her life consisted of helping those in need. Kathy was a dedicated wife and mother. The joy of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We miss you Kathy. You left a big void in our lives.... “A celebration of Kathy’s life will be announced at a later date.”

We are sad to announce that Sylvia passed away after a short illness. She is predeceased (2010) by Kenneth her loving husband of 65 years, her parents Nicholas and Anna, and brothers Raymond (Irene) and Walter. She is survived by her loving sons Gary (Karen) and Brian, and we miss her greatly. Above all else in the world, Mom passionately devoted her life to the love and support of her family. Sylvia was born in Poland and came with her parents to Winnipeg at age seven. In 1940 she moved to Montreal where she met Ken and they married after the war. She loved to sing and spent many years in the church choir and as a popular leader of the ladies guild. In 1976 Sylvia and Ken retired to Ladner BC.

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Sylvia was a quiet, kind and gentle person. She really enjoyed her house and home, close friends and neighbours, but had to transition to residential care a few years ago. She made some new friends and kept the old. Thanks to everyone who touched a part of her life with friendship, kindness and joy. A special thanks to the staff at KinVillage and Peace Arch Weatherby for kind and compassionate care and to Dr. Paul Dubord who kept her eye sight from failing for over twenty years.

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The Delta Hospice Society is hiring for the full-time position of Clinical Nurse Leader for the 10-bed Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC. The Clinical Leader provides leadership, clinical supervision, guidance and support to a multi-disciplinary team, based on the best practices of hospice palliative care. The Clinical leader has responsibilities for achieving program goals through ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the hospice residence, as well as case management, clinical resource utilization, quality improvement and risk management activities. For more information about the Delta Hospice Society, the position description and application expectations, visit www.deltahospice.org on the home page under Join our Team. Send resumes and covering letters to sarah@deltahospice.org by May 20, 2016. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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A48 The Delta Optimist May 6, 2016

Mothers Day Bundle

Bundle Includes: • One Hot Barbecue Chicken • One THRIFTY Kitchens Homestyle Potato Salad, 1kg • One Double Layer Lemon Berry Cake

Tulips

20 Stem Bunch

On Sale

1299 Each

Miltonia Orchid 4” Pot

On Sale

2499

On Sale

Each

Per Bundle

Bonus Miles

EACH

You Save $7.98

Nabob Coffee or Tassimo

Hot Beverage Discs

Selected Excludes Gevalia & Chai Tea Latte 110–472g

Beef Strip Loin Steaks Family Pack Savings Size $17.61/kg

Canadian East Coast Lobster Tails Previously Frozen Minimum 98g Each

KIDS, give mom a sweet little something.

DECORATE A FREE* CAKE!

This Saturday May 7th , starting at 10am, at ALL Thrifty Foods locations while quantites last.

On Sale

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Per lb

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*Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Happening at the Tsawwassen location

Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th 8am–6pm ONLY

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Deals so hot you’ll wet your plants! THRIFTYFOODS.COM

Specials in effect until MAY 10

2016