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I am an optimist — it does not seem to be much use being anything else. WINSTON CHURCHILL

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Ladner resident heads Doctors of B.C. Ramneek Dosanjh says David Kason was a major influence in her interest in medicine

Q: The passion for your profession definitely goes beyond medicine. A: I think it’s to benefit the whole. I think in medicine people think doctors care only about doctoring. We care about our patients and the holistic perspective for them. Things like poverty or affordable housing. All these things matter to us. We know all those things are the social determinants of health and impact how well someone is. I have been really trying to push for primary reform and trying to get better conditions for our family doctors. It’s really hard to sustain and with the current pressures it’s getting even more difficult.

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She is a lifetime Ladner resident who happens to lead 14,000 physicians, residents and medical students across the province through a very challenging time. Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh has started her term as President of Doctors of B.C., a voluntary association that promotes a social, economic and political climate, which members can provide British Columbians with the highest standard of health care. It’s not her first time in a leadership role among her professional peers. The mother of three daughters has served in executive positions as secretary and president of BC Family Doctors and has been a member of Doctors of BC’s Representative Assembly since its inception. Dosanjh has been a family physician, hospitalist and child and youth mental health advocate for nearly a decade. Most recently, she was the physician lead for Child Youth Mental Health Substance Use Collaborative in White Rock/South Surrey. The Optimist had the opportunity to catch up with her recently to discuss a range of topics from her career to the current pandemic. Q: Tell us about your time growing up in Ladner and your aspirations to be involved in medicine. A: I was born and raised here. I’m definitely a small town, hometown

Lifetime Ladner resident Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh is President of Doctors of B.C. girl. I went to Hawthorne Elementary until Grade 6 then Holly Elementary for two years before graduating from Delta Secondary. Now my eldest daughter goes to DSS and my other two children go to Holly. Going into high school I knew I wanted to be in medicine. I loved the thought of science and making the difference in other people’s lives. I have to say one of my mentors was my own

family physician (the recently retired) Dr. David Kason. I had such respect and admiration for physicians with how they interact with patients and the ability to actually make a difference and be contributing to their life and well-being. That was important to me. Dr. Kason was my mom’s physician for 45 years. He delivered me and my siblings and was involved in the delivery of my daughters as well.”

Q: Are you asked a lot when will this pandemic be behind us? When will our lives get back to normal? A: The uncertainty is what feeds fear. The not knowing is so disconcerting at times and that’s for everybody, but what I do want to reiterate and acknowledge is we have come together like never before. People are doing the right thing. People are still caring and thinking of the best interest of everyone. That is heartwarming to be honest. People are getting tired. I’m hearing that from everyone, including my family and friends. Everyone is in a difficult and a challenging position, yet we have this together and vaccination rates are quite high. We’ve done this in a way to at least tell everybody I care about you. For me that is a true partnership collaboration.

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Inside this week * Project Pickle continues to impress - page 4 * DPD, school district investigating LES vandalism - page 5 * Help solve the mystery of this found ring - page 7 * Our A to Z shop local section - pages 18 to 24

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South Park Elementary students have a ‘dog poop problem’ at their school DANI PENALOZA

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Following repeated “poop problem” incidents on their grass field, a grade-three class from South Park Elementary took matters into their own hands and wrote to Delta’s mayor and council to ask for help. And, by “poop problem”, they’re referring to the endless amounts of dog poop getting left behind on their field, which proceeds to gets stepped in, slipped on

and tracked into the school and its classrooms. “We would like help getting dog poop bag dispensers near entrances to our school yard. We love sharing our school yard with the community and their dogs, but poop often gets left on the ground ... In the past, posters have been made and put up to remind people to pick up the poop, but it doesn’t work for long,” reads one of the letters. Teacher Yvette Kruckenberg says her

class was motivated to take action after two days in a row of dog poop winding up in their classroom. So, when one of the main solutions from the group’s solution brainstorm was asking mayor and council for dog poop dispensers at the different entrances to the field, Kruckenberg helped her students write their businessstyle letters and dropped them off at City Hall. “I want to empower them, and I want them to feel like they have a

voice,” she says. The letters and map of proposed dispenser locations was circulated to council members before their Jan. 10 council meeting, but council did not offer up any discussion. Delta staff did, however, respond in the agenda’s external correspondence summary, saying that city staff would work with the Delta School District to put up more signage encouraging community members to use nearby Dennison Park instead

of the school field. “Staff would not recommend placing dog waste dispensers at the school site as it may encourage further use by dog owners,” the Delta staff response reads. Kruckenberg says the class will keep their eyes out for any improvement after signage gets put up – though it hasn’t necessarily deterred folks from leaving behind their dog poop in the past – and adds that they may be writing to council again if the situation hasn’t changed by June.

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Project Pickle calls for more farming and food economy to be taught in school curriculum DANI PENALOZA

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Following a grin-worthy presentation by Mike Schneider of agricultureliteracy program Project Pickle, Delta council agreed they’d like to see more children across the school district getting their hands in the dirt and fresh produce in their tummies. Schneider’s presentation at the Jan. 10 council meeting highlighted the importance of teaching children about farming and nutritional health, especially during the pandemic when food insecurity has become an even more prominent issue. “It brought goosebumps watching your videos, bringing the farm experience to so many young kids – it’s really special and invaluable at such a young age. It’s a privilege to have you

in the district. We’re so happy to have you,” said Coun. Alicia Guichon, who chairs Delta’s agriculture committee. And though “Farmer Mike” is already teaching 74 classes across Delta, or approximately 1,800 children, he would like to see this type of education spreading more widely across the Delta district and beyond. “I think Delta has already taken a lead role [promoting and teaching about farming]. I can’t think of many other school districts or cities within B.C. that have gone as far as we have here. There’s still lots of room to go, but I’m really of the view that, if there’s a certain degree of collaboration between the school district, the city and other stakeholders, we can start to push this even farther from a good beginning,” said Schneider.

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Students have fun getting into the dirt and learning about food and farming in the Project Pickle program. Coun. Jeannie Kanakos, following the presentation, asked how council can support Schneider and Project Pickle’s goals, as well as advocate for adding agriculture into school curriculums. “I would be most appreciative if mayor and council could talk about

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these issues with the Ministries [of Education, Agriculture and Health] and the Premier ... It’s a common-sense approach to education – putting food and farming and agriculture into the curriculum just makes sense,” said Schneider, adding that knowing how to grow your own food

could be life-saving. Coun. Bruce McDonald highlighted that, similarly to how they promoted and created a syllabus for the rain gardens at Delta schools, a workshop and some official recommendations would help create a more concrete plan for growing these kinds of programs.

Schneider informed council that he would reach out soon with some ideas to follow up. Council will be pulling together suggestions from the presentation, as well as working with Schneider to put together options on moving Project Pickle further across the Delta school district. Project Pickle is a local educational program that aims to teach K-12 kids how to grow, nurture, harvest and prepare fresh produce, to create an understanding of nutritional health and an appreciation of smallscale farming, to understand the food economy and to have fun learning in an outdoor, hands-on environment. The program, which has been growing since 2012, uses underutilized school lands to bring the farming experience straight to Delta schools.

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Vandalism at LES prompts message from DPD

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A Friday night of youth vandalism at Ladner Elementary has prompted Delta Police to issue a stern warning to parents. Last Friday night, Jan. 21 at around 10 p.m., DPD officers were dispatched to a report of 20-plus youth vandalizing the school. “When police attended, the youths were seen fleeing in droves,” said DPD in a post on their Facebook page. Police confirmed vandalism to the school, and the investigation is ongoing. “Parents – do you know what your kids are up to at night? Maybe now is a good time to sit down and have a chat with your teen, or one of our officers would be more than happy to for you.” Cathryn Tucker, communications director

SUPER SPECIAL Youths vandalized LES last Friday night. with the Delta School District, confirmed that vandals cracked two windows and left a lot of unsanitary mess, including glass and garbage on the school grounds that needed to be cleaned up before students returned to school on Monday. “Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in vandalism at Ladner Elementary recently,” said Tucker. “The time needed to report, clean up and investigate these incidents distracts our school administrators,

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maintenance teams and the Delta Police from more important matters. “We take vandalism to school property very seriously, and are working with the Delta Police to find ways to try to prevent further incidents of anti-social behaviour. Also, we would ask anyone that hears rumours or has information about the damage that has been done, or is planned to be done to our schools and community buildings, to report this to the Delta Police.”

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Experience helps KinVillage battle fifth wave IAN JACQUES

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As health care centre outbreaks continue to surge across the province, KinVillage in Tsawwassen has been able to avoid a major COVID outbreak thanks to enhanced protocol and safety measures by staff and residents. The fifth wave of the pandemic hit the South Court/Assisted Living area of KinVillage in midJanuary. On Friday, KinVillage, through its Facebook page said as of Jan. 21, there are five residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 who will be out of isolation between Jan. 21 and 24. They will no longer be infectious after that period and are recovering well. One more resident was tested and was in isolation as of Jan 20 and by Jan. 28, there will be four remaining residents finishing their 10-day isolation period. Dan Levitt, KinVillage’s executive director said staff, along with Fraser Health, have worked

diligently to contain these latest cases, which did not prompt Fraser Health to declare an outbreak at the facility. “It shows the diligence that the staff, the family members and the people living there on our campus have taken to avoid, as much as possible, any exposure to the latest variant,” he said. “We know it is less serious in terms of symptoms, but it is highly transmissible and we have had cases of staff members contracting it and then they stay home. We have been really lucky that staff have not come to work. They have gotten tested, and isolated and the few cases, everyone isolated and we have been blessed with not having to declare an outbreak.” Fraser Health has declared outbreaks at KinVillage in the past, but Levitt said staff have learned a lot during those previous outbreaks. “I think what we have learned during the previous four waves is to be on top of it right away,” he said. “The team here that is leading the pandemic

response are right on top of it. We have been really fortunate with the safe guards in place around visitation. We have screening, testing, wearing masks and checking their health status when visitors come here. We are following the guidelines, staff are making a concerted effort. We have been fortunate. It could have gotten out of hand very easily.” This week the KinVillage Community Centre is reopening gradually, which Levitt said is very good news for staff, residents and the community as a whole. “This is such an important part of the Tsawwassen community to have the Community Centre open. It plays such a valuable role for seniors, for people who live on site, or live in the community. It really is a jewel for older people in the community and we really struggled when we were closed. We are hoping this is the last variant and back to our new normal and our spring and summer programs and welcoming seniors.”

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Trying to solve a 20-year-old mystery IAN JACQUES

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It is a 20-year-old mystery that a Delta woman is determined to solve. Over the weekend, Amanda Rennie posted in the Tsawwassen LOOP (NEW) Facebook group a photo and a few details about a ring that she found on a local trail 20 years ago. At the time of the discovery, she contacted the police and took out an ad in the paper seeking the owner, but to this day, there have been no takers. “I can still remember the day quite clearly even though it was about 20 years ago and I would have only been around 8 to 10 years old,” Rennie told the Optimist. “It was a sunny day and I

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was running around the trails at Diefenbaker Park with one of my friends and caught a glimpse of something shiny in the dirt. When I stopped to look at it, I discovered the ring! “Since it was so long ago, my family and I can’t remember the exact ways that we tried to track down the owner. We have a vague recollection of making an ad and possi-

bly contacting the police, which is something I’m going to do again to see if there has been any file created for it.” She said on Sunday she was back visiting at her parents’ house in Tsawwassen and was going through one of her old jewellery boxes when she rediscovered the ring. “Right away, I wanted to try to find the owner again and this is when I created the Facebook post,” she said. “Just this past summer, I got married. Seeing the ring today [Sunday] made me really think about how special it must have been to someone back then and how much somebody out there must be missing it. It would be so great if we could find the owner after all of this time.”

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Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

outh Delta we have a problem. It’s not a new problem and it probably will always be a problem, but nevertheless, we have a problem that needs to be addressed. The problem I’m making reference to is a dog poop problem whereby dog owners don’t give a crap and let their dogs roam free, off-leash in our parks and school fields and when their dog has to go, instead of doing the responsible thing as a dog owner and pick up after their dog, decide to turn a blind eye and let the dog waste sit in the field. Recently, the Grade 3 class from South Park Elementary had enough of the “poop problem” on their grass field and wrote to Delta council. The students, led by teacher Yvette Kruckenberg, asked council to help get poop bag dispensers near the entrances to their school yard. The students have no problems sharing the field with the community and their four-legged friends, but are tired of going out to play and running through dog crap and then tracking it back into their school and classroom. The students also pointed out that signs were made up in the past to remind people of their transgressions, but those signs and reminders evidently have not worked. Within the letters, the students provided council with a map of where they thought the dispensers could be placed. Delta staff, however, nixed the idea telling the students in follow-up correspondence, that the dispensers may just encourage further use by dog owners, but did pledge to work with the Delta School District on more signage and awareness. I applaud these students for their efforts and for Ms. Kruckenberg to empower her students to take action. I’m a bit disappointed in the Delta staff response and lack of response from Delta council as well. Not one comment from council at the Jan. 10th meeting where this was presented, but in the bigger picture, the real shame and dissapointment is in our community for such despicable behavior. Pick up after your dog folks. As a dog owner it’s your responsibility.

Ladner Trunk Road This ca. 1955 photograph depicts Ladner Trunk Road in East Delta during winter. Butler’s house, the Esso Station, and East Delta School are visible on the north side of the road. St. Stephen’s Church can be seen in the distance on the south side of the road. Delta Archives: 2006-007-002

After two long years, I can finally get rid of my stuff

aybe I’m an optimist (I guess that fits, given where this column runs), but I’m starting to see signals of spring. Just after summer turns to fall, we start seeing more and more fog. It’s usually about a month after the good weather ends. Lately, we’ve had a few foggy mornings. Hopefully that signals the coming of better weather. Fingers crossed. Then, a friend of mine was complaining about allergies. With spring comes allergy symptoms. While I sympathize with his plight, I had to smile a bit. Spring is coming. We had out winter hit at Christmas, where it belongs. I don’t care what the groundhog says next week, winter is done on this side of the country, and that means one thing… Spring Clean-up. It’s back, and just in time. I’ve got a lot of stuff to get rid of. At least that’s what my wife keeps telling me.

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

For the past two years, the stuff that would usually end up on the curb in late March has been cluttering up my garage, my office and my house. We took advantage of the big item pick-up the City of Delta used to replace Spring Clean-up last summer, but it just wasn’t the same. As the weather gets nicer and we emerge from our COVID hibernation, we have something to look forward to. I was a little worried that it wouldn’t come back at all, but the powers that be decided

differently. Thank goodness. The greatest recycling event of the year is planned for the last week of March, and has the potential to be the most active in a long time. I can’t be the only one with a pile of stuff to get rid of. We’ve lived with things that might have been tossed already if Spring Clean-up hadn’t been cancelled. Oh, the treasures that will find a new home. It’s like Halloween for the hoarders, minus any tricks. This would be a great start to getting back to what life was like a couple years ago. It would be great to see the Tour de Delta back as well, which is being reviewed. Given the uncertainty and the lead-time required to plan bigger events, it may take a while for some of our usual activities to align with the gradual removal of restrictions. In the meantime, the curbside adventures will have to suffice. It’s a pretty good start.

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Use the money to contribute to Delta Editor: I enjoyed reading your editorial regarding ‘Tour de Delta’, (Optimist, Jan. 20), although it did raise my blood pressure a little. I agree that we should let this operation keep pedalling down the road and let somebody else pick up the tab. $300,000? You’ve got to be kidding! Years ago, we operated a B&B, and were involved in forming an organization called ‘Tourism Delta”. This organization included many of the accommodation providers (B&B’s, hotels, etc.), plus restaurants and other tourist attractions in the area. Unfortunately, they had to compete with Delta’s Chamber of Commerce,

who were supposed to be handling tourism matters, but were failing miserably. At that time, Tourism Delta was pleading with council for enough money to help finance the tourism information booths. The new ‘Tour de Delta’ was also asking for money, looking for the same amount, which at that time was $30,000. The main problem we (tourism industry) had with this, was the fact that Tour de Delta did nothing to contribute to the area. None of the participants or the organizers stayed at Delta accommodations. None even stayed for a meal at local restaurants. We heard arguments like, “But it brings in lots of people, lots of specta-

tors”. The problem was, none of them stayed even long enough to spend some money on meals, or local goods. To add insult to injury, they (Tour de Delta) was asking all the businesses to contribute to the prize money for their race, and accommodation providers to ‘billet’ the cyclers for free, for the duration. Needless to say, nobody in the Tourism industry was very pleased with this bicycle race that contributed nothing to the economy, yet required Delta council and Delta businesses to finance them. So, I agree, let’s use that money for something that will contribute to Delta. Ian Kent

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We can get more bang for our buck Editor: I appreciated Sandor Gyarmati’s article outlining the costs of Tour de Delta (Optimist, Jan. 20). I was shocked to read that almost a quarter million dollars are earmarked from our Delta City budget for the Tour in 2022. Contrast that with the Ladner Bandfest, of which I am a proud founding member, which asks the city for only a grant to cover the show stage, plus gracious assistance with Memorial Park tidy-up, and the loan of

two rooms, tables, and chairs. Like the bike races, Bandfest is free and open to the public, and draws a similar sized audience into Memorial Park throughout the weekend (mark your calendars for Bandfest June 4 to 5, 2022). It therefore draws revenue into Ladner similar to the Tour de Delta, clearly evident when the 18 participating bands, totalling 600 musicians, frequent the cafes, pubs and shops over the weekend. Significantly, the

Ladner Bandfest is known and loved provincially and internationally, as is the Tour de Delta, so there are many comparisons in their own fields of endeavour. Don’t get me wrong – my wife and I love the Tour de Delta Criterion Races. We always bring friends and book a front row seat at a café, but when considering “bang for our buck,” there might be better ways to spend the Delta taxpayers’ money than $236k for one event. Curt Jantzen

The following letter was sent to Steven Guilbeault, federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy with a copy to Delta Optimist As a Canadian citizen for some 88 years, I am, along with my daughter, extremely concerned that you would place us and our community in such a dangerous and life threatening situation by even

considering the Tillbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project along with the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project. Placing these two proposals, knowing that nowhere else in the world would they be placed so close to people or on such a salmon producing estuary like the Fraser River, completely ignores the lives of people and their

environment and should not be allowed now or in the future. Any economic gain would not be worth the gamble and I urge you not to approve these two Tilbury proposals. I wish to leave this world knowing that my daughter and the community she lives in are safe and secure. Douglas George Massey

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Fees now in effect at Deltaowned EV charging stations Charges went into effect on Jan. 15 MARK BOOTH

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The days of having a free EV charge in Delta are officially over. Fees are in effect at all city-owned electric vehicle charging stations in a cost recovery effort. Similar to other municipalities, the fee structure sees Level 2 stations charge $2 per hour for the first two hours and $5 per hour after that. While Delta currently does not have Level 3 stations, those would have an $8 per hour fee for 25 kW and $16 per hour for 50 kW. The fee structure and its implementation was approved at a council meeting back in early December. A staff report noted

Delta’s Level 2 charging stations are popular. From Jan. 1 through Nov. 15 2021, there were 18,774 charging sessions for all charging stations combined. The stations at the North Delta Arts Centre are the busiest. The DC Fast Charge station at South Delta Recreation Centre is owned and operated by BC Hydro. The report noted the city will have installed 10 new dual-point charging stations in the past year that triples the operational cost of Delta’s charging stations compared to 2020 costs. At an average use of six hours per day, it is expected that the capital costs for installing a Level 2 charging station could be recovered in approximately four-to-five years

at a rate of $2 per hour and accounting for operating costs. Last month, the city submitted a funding application for a Level 3 station at the George Mackie Library in North Delta. That application also included 20 more Level 2 stations that would be installed at civic facilities in Tsawwassen, Ladner, Tilbury and North Delta. If the funding application is successful, the stations would be installed sometime this year. As far as the two-hour time limit by Delta, the report notes other municipalities have found that charging fees encourages users to abide by posted limits and make the stations available for others to use in a timely fashion. O D LU M B R OW N .CO M

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Roberts Bank container terminal expansion application process restarts CHUCK CHIANG

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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) bid to expand Roberts Bank’s container cargo handling capacity is back on track after it responded to the federal environment ministry’s order to produce more information on how the port plans to reduce the project’s impact on wildlife habitat and local communities. Ottawa will now invite public comment (until Feb. 13) on the port authority’s findings and Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) newly released “potential conditions” for approving the $3.5 billion Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project (RBT2). In a statement, VFPA Vice-President of Infrastructure Cliff Stewart said the response is a major step forward for a project sorely needed to address the port’s container cargo capacity crunch. The project has been mired in a decade-long environmental assessment process and faces vocal opposition from municipal governments in Richmond and Delta, as well as environmentalists, First Nations communities and even Roberts Bank’s current containerterminal tenant, GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. It would double the size of the existing 85-hectare container facility by landfill and add an estimated 2.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) to the Port of Vancouver’s container handling capacity. But the proposed expansion could affect up to 177 hectares of the sensitive Fraser River estuary – which opponents say would be irreparably damaged as a habitat for migrating birds and sea

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A bid to expand Roberts Bank’s container cargo handling capacity is back on track. creatures like killer whales. Concerns have also been raised about the project’s effect on human health and First Nations communities’ access to the Delta coastline for maintaining their traditional lifestyle. Meanwhile, GCT – which operates Roberts Bank’s GCT Deltaport container terminal – has proposed a rival expansion project (Berth 4 or DP4) that the operator argues is more “rightsized” in minimizing environmental impact while fulfilling future capacity demands at a lower cost. GCT and the VFPA have been locked in legal dispute over the two projects. The VFPA, in its response to the environment ministry, updated its plan on how to mitigate RBT2’s environmental impact by tripling its original commitment for habitat creation to 86 hectares for species like chinook salmon and dungeness crab. That, the port authority says, is 22 hectares more “than

what is required to counterbalance the effects of the project that would remain after implementation of avoidance and reduction measures.” The port authority also updated RBT2’s economic impact estimates, which include $1.6 billion in labour income, $519 million in tax revenue and $2.3 billion in GDP during the construction phase alone. Once RBT2 is operational, the port projects an annual GDP contribution of $3 billion to the Canadian economy. The project’s cost has been estimated at between $2 billion and $3.5 billion. Both GCT and community opponents remain skeptical of VFPA’s response. GCT Canada vice-president of public affairs Marko Dekovic said the company will submit a comment to the IAAC, reaffirming the operator’s opposition to RBT2. Dekovic repeated GCT’s claim that

DP4 would be a better fit for Canada’s container cargo needs projections, adding that the recent flooding-driven bottlenecks were created in other links in the supply chain – and not in the existing container terminal capacity itself. Dekovic also questioned RBT2’s uncertain cost – including the need to secure another operator for the new terminal. The VFPA has stated it wants a different container terminal operator at RBT2 to create competitive pricing and improve costs incurred by vessels looking to dock at Roberts Bank. “Why would the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority continue pushing for a decades-old outmoded megaproject that would be publicly funded and environmentally devastating instead?” Dekovic said. “The port should be stepping back, focusing on its core mandate, and allowing the private sector to handle this private-sector matter.” Meanwhile, Roger Emsley, executive director of the Against Port Expansion Community Group, said in an email that he is especially disappointed in the IAAC’s draft conditions for approving Terminal 2 – which include continued engagements with local stakeholders and annual reports to monitor the project’s environmental promises and performances. “What you may not be aware of is just how deficient are the draft conditions,” Emsley said. “The IAAC-developed draft conditions really are a joke. Basically, the VFPA is required to consult, monitor, mitigate, follow-up and report. There is no stopping or changing the project – even if bird populations show declines and/or ultimately go extinct.”

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Delta Police praise work of police dog unit They found fleeing drunk drivers, missing high-risk youth and stopped determined armed suspects – responding to a total of 1,520 calls for service in 2021. Delta’s three police dog and handler pairs, who are part of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, recently looked back at the past year. As part of an integrated unit, their scope of operations goes beyond Delta, and they, along with the 45 other dog and handler pairs, serve nearly two million Metro Vancouver citizens. Throughout 2021 the Integrated LMD Police Dog Service team responded to 192 calls for service in Delta. Break and Enters were the most common call type, while assaults and searching for weapons were also frequent reasons why the dog teams

were called by front line officers. Some of the most satisfying work for dogs and handlers is when they can successfully locate missing suspects and missing persons. The three Delta dog-handler pairs were successful in doing so more than 150 times in 2021. This past year was the debut for the team of Const. Sarb Singh and his new dog Laska. “There are many occasions where these dogs have made a critical difference in our work. For example, last year Singh and Laska attended a collision in Delta, where the driver was fleeing the scene on foot,” explains Sup. Guy Leeson. “They caught up to the suspect, and after noting symptoms of impairment, the suspect was taken into custody without issue.” In another incident Singh and Laska came to the aid of a fellow

officer who was involved in a struggle against a suspect actively fighting and fleeing from police. The suspect had assaulted the officer and also had presented a knife. Unfortunately use of force tools, including a Taser and OC spray, had not yet resolved the situation. Laska successfully controlled the suspect, despite being hit at with keys. Due to Laska’s tenacity, the suspect was taken into police custody. “Our handlers and their dogs are incredibly dedicated, and they are such a fantastic resource for our community,” says Leeson. “For example, Const. Chris Cottrill and his dog Garner had a great success here in Delta last year where they were able to successfully track a youth who was suicidal.” In another file Const. Carriere and his police

dog Libby assisted on a robbery with weapon file where a Taser was used by the suspect. While Carriere located and apprehended the suspect, Libby located the outstanding Taser and stolen property that was used in the commission of the offence. DPD is fortunate to have other dog and handler pairs, in addition to these traditional multi-profile dogs. The DPD also has two dogs trained to detect firearms and drugs, as well as a Victim Service Dog. In 2021 Delta Police also had three officers participating in a development program, volunteering as quarries, to raise puppies who would be future police dogs. -Submitted by Delta Police DELTA POLICE PHOTO

This past year was the debut for the team of Const. Sarb Singh and his new dog Laska.

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SDMHA alumni back on home ice for charity MARK BOOTH

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Nearly 80 former South Delta Minor Hockey Association players will be back on “home” ice this weekend looking to score big for the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCHF) The inaugural South Delta Minor Hockey Charity Event will see six alumni teams hit the ice this Saturday in three separate games at the Ladner Leisure Centre starting at 1:25 p.m. Through sponsorships, more than $11,000 has already been raised with all proceeds going to the DHCHF and SDMHA. The event was the idea of SDMHA alumni Matt Ryan. It didn’t take long for the association and City of Delta to come onboard. There is even a hometown flavor in the beer garden with Four Winds Brewery providing the post-game beverages. “I thought of it after always seeing guys I used to play with on different beer league teams. We would skate to centre ice and ask how things were going,” explained Ryan. “After doing it a bunch of times I thought this would

The logo for Saturday’s inaugural South Delta Minor Hockey Charity Event brings together the various designs and colours the association has used over the years. be a nice way to get everyone back together again and turn it into a charity thing.” The initial thought was making it a

day-long tournament with teams playing a number of mini-games against each other. However, some stick handling was required to work around the

current COVID-19 health restrictions which resulted in three “event” games instead. Ryan even spent some time at his parents place going through some old Optimist articles on his former minor hockey teams to come up with more players that might be interested in participating. The teams will mostly feature players in their 30s to early 50s. They have also been matched up on potential skill level, with one team featuring a number of former major junior players. Among the number of sponsors steeping up is local realtor Allison Steen. “Her dad Bill Steen was a huge minor hockey guy in the community,” added Ryan. “She heard about this and called me directly to sponsor as a tribute to her dad. I’ve been hearing a lot of stuff like that, which is super neat.” Games at 2:55 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. round out Saturday’s schedule. A $20 family admission includes entry into a raffle that features an autographed Thatcher Demko jersey among a number of prizes.

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South Delta hockey player delivers for KidSport MARK BOOTH

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Carter DeWolff spent the holidays scoring big for Delta KidSport. The 10-year-old Pebble Hill Elementary student

raised $500 for the nonprofit organization that helps kids overcome financial barriers that come with playing organized sports. His fundraising initiative started when he

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needed $20 for a Secret Santa gift change with his South Delta Minor Hockey Atom team. “We said no. We donate enough money and you are going to have to earn your own $20,” explained his mom Andrea. Having been involved in a swim-a-thon before, Carter came up with the idea of a puck-a-thon, which involved shooting 100 pucks a day into his backyard net leading up to Christmas. He then decided to take the challenge further and raise money for Delta KidSport. Among those he hit up for pledges was Brian Losse, his Tsawwassen Minor Baseball coach. Losse said he would donate $40 if Carter upped the daily shot total to 114. The number was in tribute to his son Kyle, a promising baseball player who tragically passed away in 2018. Kyle’s favourite number happened to be 14.

South Delta Minor Hockey player Carter DeWolff’s puck-a-thon raised $500 for Delta KidSport. Carter took his daily commitment seriously, even to the point of 11 p.m. puck shooting when his family was late arriv-

ing home from a holiday outing. The recent cold snap allowed him to do it some days at Deas Island

Regional Park where there was enough frozen water to play pond hockey. In total, he shot 2,052 pucks.

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Tsawwassen Rotarians hosting shred-a-thon Have documents you need shredded? The Tsawwassen Rotary Club can do that for you and in the process, help fund a number of community projects. The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen will be holding a Shred-A-Thon this Saturday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Delta Baptist Church parking lot. The suggested mini-

mum donation is $20 per bankers box or equivalent. Proceeds from the event will go to support Rotary projects in the community. These events include: The Gift of Light community Christmas event, Story Walk, where each month Rotary places a new story at Beach Grove Elementary via the Story Walk, which was

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The South Delta Rams Football Club is thanking the community following a successful Christmas holiday toy drive. The club received 253 donated gifts at their toy drop-off event at Dennison Park in Tsawwassen. All donated gifts were delivered to B.C. Children’s Hospital by coach Myles Spargo, Gage Spargo, a graduated Rams player now playing high school football at South Delta Secondary, and coach John Kidd.

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deserving citizens in our community, as well, youth projects including the Interact Club at South Delta Secondary, little libraries, located

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LIFESTYLES

Photo club workshop Feb. 2

Delta Photo Club is pleased to present Minimalist Photography, its next Zoom workshop with award-winning fine art photographer and educator Judy Hancock Holland on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. “Minimalist photography involves seeing deeply into your subject,” said Hancock. “By allowing yourself to be captured by your subject, instead of the other way around, you can distill it down to its essence and present the image in a way that is uniquely yours. Join us to learn a new way to create images that convey not just what you see, but how you feel.” See more about Hancock on her website at: JHHphoto.com. The Zoom link for the workshop will be sent in the afternoon of Feb. 2. To attend, become a member of the Delta Photo Club by filling out a membership form at: deltaphotoclub. com/member-sign-upform. You can also attend as a guest by sending an email transfer of $10 to treasurer@deltaphotoclub.com by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Please include your name, email address, and Club affiliation with the transfer.

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Summer camp program for children with disabilities hosting Q&A tonight DANI PENALOZA

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In preparation for their applications opening next month, the Delta Life Skills Society (DLSS) is hosting a virtual Q&A session for families of children with disabilities interested in enrolling in their summer camp program. Focused on developing life skills – some of which include cooking, handling money and using transit – and independence through recreational fun, their six-week camp for six to 20-year-olds is unique because of the one-toone support they offer to those participating. “Our philosophy is every child, regardless of their abilities, deserves the right to have a fun summer ... These children are in our community, and we want to be an inclusive community and have these children know that they are supported and that there are opportunities for them,” says Carey Dingsdale, program director at DLSS. Unfortunately, the pandemic has brought its own specific challenges for these families to face, from financial instability to a breakdown of their usual support systems. With this in mind, it’s been especially important to the non-profit to continue running the camp through the pandemic and to work through the challenges that COVID-19 has brought the organization, itself. In 2020, the camp only had 12 participants, which is significantly lower than their usual 35 to 50. “Pre-COVID, we could do fundraisers – we could do a big gala, or we could do pub nights – and we would have families that would come ... So, you go from 40 down to 12 ... [and all] those people that would be bringing in their contacts and saying ‘hey, come support what my child is doing this summer’, we didn’t have that,” explains Dingsdale. However, during Christmas, they were able

The Delta Life Skills Society is hosting a Q&A session tonight at 7 p.m. for families of children with disabilities interested in having their 6 to 20-year old attend their sixweek summer camp program this year. to hold a successful raffle in partnership with local businesses, she says, and the society intends to continue building relationships with community partners to keep this camp going. During non-pandemic times, the camp would involve day trips like visiting Science World, Playland and the Vancouver Aquarium, but mask and vaccination policies pushed them last year to keeping their activities outdoors. The cost of sending an individual child to camp costs around $7,000, between hiring trained staff, renting facilities and paying for local excursions, but the camp’s fee for each child is around $1,500, explains Dingsdale. Families are also asked to fundraise or

donate approximately $800 between the February annual general meetings, from February to February, to go towards their costs of the camp. This year, they’re not sure where the pandemic will be at by the time camp starts in July, which will affect the kinds of day trips or activities they will run. Following this Q&A scheduled for tonight (Jan. 27) at 7 p.m., the non-profit organization will hold their annual general meeting on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m., where attendance will be mandatory for applicant families. If you’re interested in registering for their Q&A session, email programdirector@deltalifeskills.net, and to register for their AGM, email membership@deltalifeskills.net.

New show currently on display at Gallery 1710 features over 30 artists LAUREL JOHNSON

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If you enjoy art, you cannot go wrong with a visit to the Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Most of the images are not your average hobbyist dabbling with a paint brush. Many of the South Delta Guild artists are regular contributors to the art displayed at Granville Island with the Federation of Canadian Artists. A bar has been set by their professionalism which our small gallery strives to emulate and according to many, has met

the challenge. The latest show opened on Jan. 21 and has works by 34 artists displaying 92 paintings with landscapes, abstract art and contemporary art using acrylics, oil and watercolor. The creative talents of our hanging crew display them to their best advantage. From Friday to Sunday the public can follow a path through the gallery and enjoy this superlative show. Artist Lennart Osterlind has created a seascape entitled “Stormy Weather at Sea” in

acrylic depicting a ship coping with raging wind and rollicking waves – a story known by many on our rocky, windswept coast. There are many lovely abstracts worth more than a passing glance – really lovely images which you shouldn’t miss. The Guild also features workshops. Reha Sakar will be helping some of our artists to improve their watercolors by developing more confidence through new learning experiences with professional secrets of the trade. What could be more fun than

joining a group such as this? Joining the Guild lets you sit in on Zoom meetings held on the first Monday of each month with each session ending with a demo by a local B.C. artist. If you are thinking ahead in February, March Madness is getting ready to launch. On Saturday, Feb. 26, some members of the Fibre Art Group will be on hand between 1 and 3 p.m. to show you some new and creative ways to use fabric in art for those who like to experiment. The demo will feature work by Deborah Zibrik, show-

ing how she creates fantastical bugs. More on this event coming next month, with perhaps a mad tea party in the works. If you are an artist, you might want to enter the upcoming Oil and Water show. This is an international juried exhibition of two-dimensional art. The submission deadline is April 30. The full prospectus may be viewed at www.southdeltaartistsguild.com. Many prizes are available. Gallery 1710 is located by the curling rink at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

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The rippling, connecting and sustainable effects of supporting local businesses Three South Delta business leaders weigh in on why you should shop local DANI PENALOZA

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hen asked why it’s important to shop locally – particularly during the pandemic – the resounding sentiment among three of South Delta’s business leaders was, use it or lose it. With all the challenges that the local business community has faced, and continues to face, it’s vital that local residents keep their hard-earned money circulating within our community, explains the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association’s executive director, Michelle Barlow. “Continuing restrictions, closures, reduced capacity and supply chain issues present barriers that are difficult to overcome and, unfortunately, some

have had to make the difficult decision to close their doors,” said Barlow. “If we don’t want to lose any more local businesses, we must choose to spend our dollars locally.” And though we do have a wide range of specialty stores offering brilliant goods and services, it’s important to remember that our local businesses offer much more to our community than just those things, added Delta Chamber of Commerce’s executive director, Jill McKnight. “Businesses within our community, small businesses particularly, are paramount in shaping the fabric of our community,” said McKnight. “They provide places to gather and connect with others, they employ people from within our community, allowing our residents to live, work and play within their neighbourhoods.”

Local businesses also offer a sense of connectedness and belonging. When you shop local consistently, you have the opportunity to build relationships with the merchants and the shoppers there, says Ladner Business Association president, Janice LawlorCooper. “There is a ripple effect every time we shop, and when we shop locally, the positive impacts start to ripple through your local community, touching the lives of your friends, family and neighbours,” said Janice LawlorCooper. The pandemic has pushed businesses to adapt how they offer their goods and services, like launching online stores, offering curbside pickup, complimentary shipping and even free delivery, explains McKnight. These features not only contribute

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Community

An apology distaste culture

It’s almost like we are allergic to repentance and forgiveness. Think about it? When was the last time someone came to you and simply said “I was wrong, please forgive me?” Recently I received an apology from someone in our church, the email began with, “I might have been a little harsh... I had a bad week…” In later communication, the person referenced their apology. I was left with a question…“When did they apologize?” When they said “I might have…” followed by an excuse? I’m sorry but that is no apology. In today’s society these are the phrases we use to apologize: “I’m sorry if I hurt you, but..” or “I know I shouldn’t have done that, but you shouldn’t have…” or “I wouldn’t have done that if you…” These are not apologies. This is important because when we apologize, we align ourselves with God’s truth. 1 John 1:8-10, it says, “If we

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say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” In other words, forgiveness is available, but it does require asking for forgiveness without excuses and then a willingness to forgive. Our communities have seen more broken relationships over the last two years than ever before because of disagreements over politics and COVID. We counsel

broken families and we often ask ourselves, “Why don’t they just ask for forgiveness?” Why is there a refusal to repent? In Proverbs 28:13. God says, “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” Let’s run to mercy and to true repentance. So we need to change our understanding of an apology. The Peacemaker by Ken Sande, is an excellent book to read and will help you change your excuses into an apology. Repentance is freedom! You are not responsible for the other individual’s response or forgiveness. They may never forgive you, but when you have done your part in navigating what true repentance looks like, you have followed the way of God. That’s a good thing. My hope is that your broken relationships will be restored because of your actions. It’s worth it. They are worth it.

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in care homes often with scoops of sometimes unrecognizable food. The meal is always nutritionally balanced and safe as food processing has modified the texture to reduce the risk of choking. Unfortunately, the plate is visually unappealing. For KinVillage, creating visually appealing meals that taste great for those who require texture modified diets has resulted in shaping and re-forming the textured food into a form the resembles the original food item. This passion for living life to the fullest is about feeding the whole persons, body and soul. In December, KinVillage received thrilling news of being awarded a $15,000 grant to consider how to make such meal services sustainable

in order to upgrade the dining experience for seniors. As a first step, a textured modified turkey was served with mashed potatoes, vegetables and cranberry sauce. The reactions on the faces of the residents were astonishing as were their comments of joy and the empty plate at the end of their meal told the cooks they were onto something. The care staff who assisted with feeding felt a sense of affirmation that an investment was made into the dietary needs of those whose dignity at meals times in paramount. A pureed turkey dinner that looks like an actual piece of turkey with cranberry sauce and chunks of vegetables on the side - food for thought?

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

What needs protection in your garden this winter KRISTIN CROUCH

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Winter is here and it’s time to think about protecting your plants in the garden. One easy way to protect your plants from winter cold is to use leaves around them to help protect the root system. Save your leaves in the fall and gently place them around the base of tender plants for protection. Use leaves as a mulch on raised beds. Not only will the leaf cover prevent soil loss, it also adds nutrients to the soil and protects your plants. If you don’t have leaves there are alternatives for winter protection. Many gardeners place plastic nursery pots or cloches over

prized plants for protection. Some gardeners use evergreen boughs over the garden as a layer of insulation against the cold. To help protect plants in raised beds or in ground gardens I recommend heavy weight floating row covers. Place the covers over your plants and use rocks or bricks to hold them in place. Be sure to allow some extra fabric over the plants as they grow although most winter crops grow very slowly. Floating row covers can be found at most garden centres. The best insulation you can hope for is snowfall. Snow acts like a blanket over the garden adding a protective layer before extreme cold arrives. Here the snow arrived before our

temperatures dipped to -13C. If it had been the other way around I’m sure we would have plant loss. Although snow is beneficial for the garden it’s best to gently remove it from evergreens so branches don’t break under the weight. How do you know which plants need protection? We live in zone 8a so plants from zones 8-10 or higher will need to either come inside or be protected. For example, some banana trees are not hardy in our climate and benefit from being wrapped to protect the crown of the plant. Rosemary is only hardy to zone 8, so it’s right on the borderline of hardiness. I usually bring my rosemary plants close to the house if they are in

containers or cover the plants that are planted in the ground with a floating row cover. If you have tender plants in containers they should be brought inside a garage or shed for the shortterm until temperatures

are safe for them to go outside again. If you can’t move your containers wrap them in burlap to not only protect the plants but the containers as well. Many containers are subject to cracking from winter cold.

Most winter damage will not show up until early March, so don’t be too hasty to discard plants once winter is over. Plants may take a bit longer to recover from our low winter temperatures.

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Three-time Stanley Cup champion spent some time here while coaching with WHL Giants MARK BOOTH

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It was just like old times for Brent Seabrook. He grabbed a bite to eat with his buddies at the Tsawwassen White Spot and picked up his favourite sandwich at Ozzie’s Deli. He even slept in his childhood bedroom at his parents’ home. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former star defenseman with the Chicago Blackhawks was back in his hometown earlier this month as a volunteer assistant coach with the Vancouver Giants. The Western Hockey League club approached Seabrook to help fill a void when head coach Michael Dyck joined Team Canada for the World Junior Championships. His coaching duties officially concluded when the Giants played in Kelowna which brought Seabrook back to the city he now resides in with his wife and young family. “There are a lot of memories that flood back every time I come here. It’s different that I’m now 36, have three kids and I’m married, yet I have been living in the bed I grew up in at my parents’ house. The team even had a New Year’s Eve curfew for 11 p.m. and I was home for it since there’s not much going on these days,” laughed Seabrook. “It means the world to me coming home. It’s where I got my start. It’s where I grew up. It will always be home and you get that weird sort of feeling when driving back here. It’s changed quite a bit over the years, but Tsawwassen is always home.” Seabrook’s return to the Ladner Leisure Centre, the

Giants’ home practice facility, marked his first time back on home ice since he helped the Delta Ice Hawks win their first-ever league championship back in 2001 when he was just 15. The South Delta Minor Hockey alumni went on to enjoy a stellar WHL career with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and was selected 14th overall by Chicago in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Fifteen decorated NHL seasons with the Blackhawks followed, highlighted by Stanley Cup wins in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Each time Seabrook’s designated day with the cup was spent in his hometown and included a mini-parade. “It’s definitely the people in the community you want to share it with. People you spend time with and people who helped me out with my career,” continued Seabrook who was forced to step away from the game due to lingering injuries last March. “That’s the cool thing about the Stanley Cup is you get a day with it and you bring it home and go around and show it up. I brought it to Delta Hospital. The police station and fire hall. Just little things like that. I think as hockey players there is an obligation a little bit to share it and show people. The satisfaction for me is the look on people’s faces when they get to see it and touch it.”

Three straight playoff battles against the team he idolized

The Hawks’ glory years included three straight memorable playoff battles (2009-11) with the Vancouver

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Three-time Stanley Cup champion and the pride of Tsawwassen Brent Seabrook spent some time back home working as a volunteer assistant coach with the Vancouver Giants. Canucks, Seabrook’s favourite team growing up. “It was always a tough situation. I could never go out with my buddies and I never wanted to go see my family when I was here. I stayed away because it was ‘war’ the next day,” Seabrook recalled. “I knew it was going to be a tough game. We played them 19 times in the playoffs in those three years and probably 12 more times in the regular season so like 31 times altogether. “It was a regular season

game and guys were still out for blood. It was fun and it was really cool. Unfortunately me and my friends we grew up as Canucks fans and it was hard to peel them away. I think I had Seabrook supporters but they were always Canucks fans.”

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Tsawwassen visiting his family. “I have really enjoyed my experience. I can’t thank the organization enough. I had a lot of fun and I have enjoyed working with the kids and being out here and teaching them some of the stuff I know,” Seabrook added. “A couple of guys came up to me the other day and I guess they were watching my clips to see what I was saying was actually what I did when I played. We had some fun with that. It’s a great group of players and a good team.”

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Sports

Sun Devils sweep Pacers in annual hoop rivalry games MARK BOOTH

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For about five minutes it looked like the Delta Pacers just might continue their recent dominance of their senior boys basketball cross-town rivalry. Then the South Delta Sun Devils came to life. The hosts erased an early 9-0 deficit with a 21-4 run of their own en route to a 78-54 victory in the Stebbings Murray Cup rivalry game played last Thursday. The annual tilt, named after the Delta Sports Hall of Fame inductees and longtime hoop coaches Bob Stebbings and Neil Murray, resumed after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, but was played in front of no spectators due to the current COVID19 public health orders. “The guys weren’t doing their defensive rotations and came out a little flat,” said SDSS head coach Bryan Lopez, on his team’s slow start. “We made some adjustments on defence and the guys were able to pick up on that, which was great to see.” South Delta took a 25-20 lead into halftime and pulled away in the final 10 minutes thanks to a 13-2 run to

Following a one year pause due to COVID-19, the annual rivalry games between the Delta Pacers and South Delta Sun Devils senior teams resumed last Thursday in front of no spectators. The host Sun Devils won both games. start the fourth quarter. Ty Willemsen led the winners with 25 points. Eliot Loveless added 22. Kai Bohmert had a game-high 27 for the Pacers. Both teams now turn their attention back to league play with South Delta looking to improve on its 1-2 record in the South Fraser 4A Southwest Division with games coming up

against Sullivan Heights, Panorama Ridge and Semiahmoo. The Pacers sit at 1-3 in the AAA Sur-Del League. In the senior girls match-up for the Brasnett/Lawrence Cup, the Sun Devils cruised to their first win over the Delta Pacers in five years. The outcome was hardly a surprise as the Sun Devils are enjoying their best season in a number of years and

sit among the top 10 teams in the province at the AAAA level. The Pacers are coming off a historic 2020 season that culminated at the B.C. AAA Championships. However, volunteer parent coach Chris Ainge has no returning players from that team, due to the pandemic pause, as the program looks to rebuild towards another run.

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Proud Sponsor of South Delta Minor Hockey Alumni Charity Event All proceeds go to Delta Hospital + Community Health Foundation and South Delta Minor Hockey

SOLD

5186 N. WHITWORTH CRESCENT

SOLD

4934 12 AVENUE

SOLD

#117 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE

SOLD

54 4656 ORCA WAY

206 1315 56 STREET

Hosted by SDMHA Alumni

January 29, 2022 @ Ladner Leisure Centre 1pm – 5pm For tickets go to http://go.rallyup.com/sdmh

CRESCENT DRIVE

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com

100 YEARS

A30 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

YOUR HOME DESERVES THE BEST MARKETING! In-House Digital Marketing Team

Email Marketing Campaigns

Our In-House Digital Marketing and Graphic Designers are constantly innovating our print and online advertising. Our specialists work on Google Adwords and Social Media campaigns to bring maximum online exposure to your property. We design social media campaigns to target speciﬁc demographics ensuring that we ﬁnd the right buyer for your home.

Our email marketing campaigns target the following:

LISTING COLLECTION

• Database of over 18,000 local Real Estate Agents • Extensive database of local developers and investors • VIP Buyers group

5263 3 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS IN THIS ISSUE!

#1 TEAM IN BC*

$2,888,800 5 BD | 8 BA

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

604.728.2845

#2 TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA*

#8 TEAM IN ALL OF CANADA*

* For total residential commissions out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

101 4755 51ST Street, Delta, BC V4K 2W2

Professional Photography, Video Tours and Floor Plans We work with acclaimed real estate photographers & videographers to capture the highlights of every property and allow our team to market the very best attributes of your home. We use cutting edge technology and equipment to ensure that your property photos outshine the competition.

Stunning Photography

UP TO 1,000,000 PEOPLE REACHED WEEKLY ON FACEBOOK! Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation-RE/MAX added 28 new photos. A Tsawwassen WATERFRONT home like no other! Masterfully designed by architect Randy Shier, this "modern classic" was built to emphasize the unbeatable water views visible from nearly every room. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,823 Sq.Ft! Check out the 360 virtual tour! http://www.fraserelliott.com/862-Tsawwassen-Beach-Road-Tsaw… Listed @ $2,788,800

Aerial/Drone photography for large properties

Complimentary Professional Home Staging Consultation We work with some of the best Certiﬁed Property Stagers in the industry and offer our clients a free consultation on how to properly prepare their home for showing. With free room-by-room advice on de-cluttering & proper presentation using your existing furniture, accessories and artwork, you can make a great ﬁrst impression of your home.

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The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

100 YEARS

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A31

FANTASTIC FLOAT HOME • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

• 1,065 sqft of living space • Southwestern Exposure

12 3350 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD, LADNER

$400,000

SOUTH GROVE DEVELOPMENT • 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms • 1,576 sqft of living space • Unit backs onto greenspace and path to Winskill Park • Bright & modern feel with chef’s kitchen and 5-range gas stovetop • Air conditioning and double car garage 36 5377 8A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,199,000

SOUTH GROVE DEVELOPMENT • 3 bedrooms + den, 3.5 bathrooms • 1,525 sqft of living space • Corner unit with great natural light • Air conditioning and double car garage • Master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite 32 5377 8A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,249,000

FAMILY HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER HOLLY AREA • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,653 sqft of living on a 6,278 sqft lot • South-facing and backing onto greenbelt • Fully renovated kitchen • Master bedroom w/ huge ensuite & walk-in closet • Close to Holly Park & Holly Elementary School

6050 44 AVENUE, LADNER

$1,499,900

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

www.fraserelliott.com

• Quiet & peaceful living

A32 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

www.fraserelliott.com

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

100 YEARS

THOROUGHLY UPDATED BEACH GROVE RANCHER • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 1,641 sqft of living on a 5,769 sqft lot • Chef’s kitchen with S/S appliances & gas range • Sunroom with access to private garden • Updates include roof, windows, furnace & landscaped entrance

1522 BRAID STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,698,800

THE FAMILY HOME YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2,792 sqft of living space on a 6,825 sqft lot • Located on quiet cul-de-sac • Den/office could be 5th bedroom • West exposed yard has two patios, shed and private hedging

5068 BENTLEY DRIVE, LADNER

$1,788,800

TSAWWASSEN’S SOUGHT AFTER PARK GROVE ESTATES • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 3,207 sqft of living space on a 6,986 sqft lot • Open concept living w/ 9’ ceilings • Beautiful master bedroom with generous ensuite & walk-in closet • Wrap-around porch • Private, fully-fenced yard

5364 SPETIFORE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,799,900

MARINA GARDENS HOME WITH STUNNING GOLF COURSE VIEWS • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • 2,595 sqft of living space on 4,682 sqft lot • Open concept living w/ vaulted ceilings • Main floor features 5th bedroom/den • Located on quiet cul-de-sac across from the Millennium Trail 5555 COMMODORE DRIVE, LADNER

$1,899,900

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

604.728.2845 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2020 all teams under 15 Agents.

100 YEARS

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A33

LUXURY HOME WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS

803 GLENWOOD DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$4,498,000

EXTRAORDINARY LUXURY ESTATE SITUATED ON 18 ACRES • 9 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms • 9,189 sqft home on 18 acres • Incredible landscaping w/ 1 acre lake • Endless possibilities on this one-of-a-kind estate! • Idyllic swimming pool & hot tub • Big screen movie theater with 10 seats 3507 40 STREET, LADNER

$7,488,000

EXCLUSIVE HAMPTONS-STYLE ESTATE ON A PRIVATE ACREAGE • 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms • 6,329 sq ft of living space on a 0.97 Acre lot • Park-like setting gives way to mountain & ocean views • Pure craftsmanship w/ bright & open floorplan • Great room boasts impressive 20 ft vaulted ceilings 1160 BOUNDARY BAY ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$8,880,000

52+ ACRES OF PRIME FARMLAND • High exposure location directly across from Tsawwassen Mills/ Commons Shopping Centers • Excellent proximity to highways, DeltaPort, rail lines & ferry terminal

2150 52 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$9,888,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 * Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

www.fraserelliott.com

• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 4,729 sqft of living space on a 13,961 sqft lot • Grand foyer w/spiral staircase • Kitchen features 36” gas cooktop & sub zero fridge • Separate side suite is perfect for in-laws

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

100 YEARS

A34 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

CHECK OUT OUR COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

High-Density Redevelopment Site on Robson Street

South Granville Redevelopment Opportunity

OFFERED AT

3.3 Acre Tsawwassen Redevelopment Site

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

$65,000,000

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

GRA

Beach Grove Golf Course

N VI LLE

SUBJECT PROPERTY

EE STR

SUBJECT PROPERTY

12 th

Av en

1525 Robson Street, Vancouver

2331-2349 Granville Street, Vancouver

Fairway Views Wynd, Delta

43,314 SF High Rise Redevelopment Site

1.02 Acre Redevelopment Site

24,806 SF Redevelopment Site in New Westminster

OFFERED AT

6th lsh We

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

$38,888,000

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

SUBJECT PROPERTY

SUBJECT PROPERTY h 7t

ve sA en e u

610 Welsh St, New Westminster

46915 Yale Road, Chilliwack

718 Twelfth St, New Westminster

25,575 SF Redevelopment Site in Port Moody

64.5 Acre Mixed-Use Redevelopment Property

13 Unit Building in Vancouver’s West Side Shaughnessy

OFFERED AT

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

OFFERED AT

$14,000,000

$12,500,000

SUBJECT PROPERTY

3009 - 3011 Murray St, Port Moody

2320 Hamilton Hill Rd, Merritt

3837 Oak St. Vancouver, BC

High Density Redevelopment Site

10,014 SF Mixed-Use Redevelopment Site

Medium Density Redevelopment Site

OFFERED AT

$4,998,800

$6,800,000

SUBJECT PROPERTY

$4,760,000

SUBJECT PROPERTY

576 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam

7665 Edmonds Street, Burnaby

4770/A4776 48 Avenue, Delta

44,120 Sq.Ft. Redevelopment Site

Prime Richmond No. 3 Road Investment Opportunity

5.86 Acre Site With Urban OCP Designation

OFFERED AT

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

$5,500,000 SUBJECT PROPERTY

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Nico l Stre SUBJECT PROPERTIES

e on Stre Haliburt

OFFERED AT

$3,950,000

540 Haliburton Street, Nanaimo

3880 No. 3 Road, Richmond

12587 Old Yale Road, Surrey

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!*

604.728.2845 * Based on total REGBV MLS sales for 2020 all teams under 15 Agents.

100 YEARS

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A35

CHECK OUT OUR COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

84 Unit High-Rise Rental Building in Uptown New West.

13 Unit Multi-Family Building in Marpole

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

36 Unit Multi-Family Building in GrandviewWoodland

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

SUBJECT PROPERTY

621 Eighth Street, New Westminster

8685 Osler Street, Vancouver

1555 Graveley St, Vancouver, BC

3 Multi-Family Buildings 25,763 SF Total Lot Size

34 Unit Building on Vancouver’s Main Street Corridor

Commercial Drive Mixed Use Building

OFFERED AT

$4,999,900

Springer p g Ave

SUBJECT PROPERTY

OFFERED AT

INQUIRE FOR PRICING

$11,000,000

E Hastings g St

5170-5190 Hastings Street, Burnaby

150 E. 14th Ave. Vancouver, BC

1675 E 14th Avenue, Vancouver

10 Unit Apartment Building in Kitsilano

Granville Retail With Future Redevelopment Potential

6 Unit Strip Mall w/ Signiﬁcant Redevelopment Potential

OFFERED AT

$8,200,000

$4,300,000

$2,900,000

2556 W 4th Ave, Vancouver

1082 Granville Street, Vancouver

1413 Main St, Penticton

135.73 Acre Farm Including 3 Separate Dwellings

42 Acre Parcel at Highway 99 & 17A

High Exposure Farm Land

OFFERED AT

$14,599,000

$9,888,000

$12,599,000 SUBJECT PROPERTY

3820 64 Street, Delta

5905 64 Street, Delta

2150 52 Street, Delta

45.82 Acre Property in Langley BC

8,881 sq.ft. CH1 Zoned Industrial/Retail Unit

High-Rise Development Site in North Delta

OFFERED AT

$9,500,000

$3,998,800

SUBJECT PROPERTY

OFFERED AT

93 A Ave $2,088,000

SUBJECT PROPERTY SUBJECT PROPERTY

120 Street

21500 48th Ave, Langley

8565 132 Street, Surrey

9321 120 ST, Delta, 11958 93A AV, Delta

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS!

604.728.2845 ** Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

100 YEARS

A36 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

THE MARKET IS HOT AND WE'VE BEEN BUSY!

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

www.fraserelliott.com

OLD! JUST S

11802 80A AVENUE

5543 GROVE AVENUE

SOUTH GROVE SL08

SOUTH GROVE SL20

OLD! JUST S

SOUTH GROVE SL16

1100 56TH ST #103S

SOUTH GROVE SL15

4405 48B STREET

4817 ENGLISH BLUFF COURT

OLD! JUST S

5405 PATON DRIVE

SOUTH GROVE SL13

313 1768 55A STREET

5461 RHODES STREET

#5  6601 138 STREET

OLD! JUST S

4729 48B STREET

31 5300 ADMIRAL WAY

456 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

208 4758 53 STREET

5457 5B AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

#201 5599 14B

#110  4815 55B STREET

#9  4728 54A STREET

187  13734 67 AVE

4770 54A STREET

OLD! JUST S

5367 LADNER TRUCK ROAD

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT

37 5377 8A AVENUE

13119 66A AVENUE

3541 41B STREET

OLD! JUST S

4395 GRANVILLE AVENUE

#203  4815 55B STREET

4684 WESLEY DRIVE

5681 46A AVENUE

5419 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

#206  4988 47A AVENUE

4956 CLIFF DRIVE

#310  6263 RIVER ROAD

459 SHANNON WAY

4905 47A AVENUE

OLD! JUST S

7 5377 8A AVENUE

38 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

9522 120 STREET

A202  1258 HUNTER ROAD

4948 196A STREET

OLD! JUST S

482 SHANNON WAY

553 56 STREET

SL26 SOUTH GROVE

4499 SAVOY STREET

5479 WILDWOOD CRESCENT

158171 STEVESTON HIGHWAY

nue Ave 96th 12 0

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#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

** Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

100 YEARS

Over A Quarter-Century Of Experience

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A37

Take Comfort By Working Directly

@aileennoguer

Aileen Noguer

With A Leader, A RE/MAX Titan.

@aileennoguergr @aileennoguergroup

Selling or buying we are here for you-across town or across the country!

$1,235,000

STUNNING HOME WITH

FAMILY HOME!

OCEAN VIEWS!

1752 55 STREET 4 BEDS / 2.5 BATHS / 2035 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,235,000

455 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD 3 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 4283 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $3,999,500

SOLD

$799,000

$3,999,500

CENTRALLY LOCATED

AileenNoguer.com

SOLD

LOVELY BOUTIQUE TOWNHOME IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND! #9 - 8320 COOK ROAD RICHMOND 2 BED / 1.5 BATH / 1200 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $799,000

$4,445,000 SPRAWLING WATERFRONT PROPERTY! 50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY 4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $4,445,000

TOP 1% OF VANCOUVER REALTORS® - 2021

$1,499,999

$389,900 PERFECT LOCATION IN WEST NEWTON! 204 12130 80 AVENUE SURREY 2 BED / 1 BATH / 846 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $389,900

LARGE LOT IN DESIRABLE PEBBLE HILL! 5293 WALLACE AVENUE 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1962 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,499,999

SOLD

AILEEN NOGUER $1,450,000

REALTOR®

$1,300,000

LARGE TOWNHOME IN CHESAPEAKE LANDING! 92 5900 FERRY ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2355 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,450,000

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

STUNNING RANCHER IN MARINA GARDENS! 5639 CLIPPER ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1675 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,300,000

SOLD

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

CALL US AT (604) 946-8000 EMAIL US AT AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE AT AILEENNOGUER.COM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND BC GUIDE DOGS SUPPORTER

SOLD

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3 $1,550,000 STUNNING PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED RANCHER! 5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1755 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,550,000

$1,589,999 FAMILY HOME BACKING ONTO GREENBELT IN HOLLY AREA! 6174 DAWN DRIVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2391 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,589,999

100 YEARS

A38 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

The

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TEAM

Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 37 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

Medallion Club 11 Years

WE HAVE SOLD 8 PROPERTIES IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS... & WE KEEP SELLING.... $539,000

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787 GILCHRIST DR.

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1406 BEACH GROVE RD.

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1219 PACIFIC DR.

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#124-8168 136A ST.

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5358 1A AVE. M

628 SANDOLLAR PL.

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#310-5055 SPRINGS BLVD.

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5077 1A AVE.

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#502-1350 VIEW CRES.

#213-6505 3RD AVE.

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#601-1350 VIEW CRES.

GORGEOUS, 2 BDRM SHOW SUITE IN DESIRABLE SOLEI TERRACE!!

IN BEAUTIFUL LAMIRAGE 1304 SQ.FT. 2 BEDROOM SUITE WITH FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE VIEWS!

y SOLD b

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TEAM

5217 UPLAND DR.

y SOLD b

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3104 204 LANGLEY

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#207-5055 SPRINGS BLVD.

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#201-5599 14B AVE TSAWWASSEN

#502-1400 VIEW CRES TSAWWASSEN

5740 GOLDENROD CRES.

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$590,000

$679,000

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530 SHANNON WAY M

5711 CLARK DR.

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1242 PACIFIC DR.

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4887 DOGWOOD PL.

FKE TEA

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#312-4977 SPRINGS BLVD.

FKE TEA

y GEF SOLD b

4709 STAHAKEN PL.

y GEFFK

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#578-4688 HAWK LANE

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038 (We speak German, Finnish, CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Cantonese & Mandarin)

REGENCY REALTY

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

100 YEARS

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP TOP RE/MAX Team in South h Dellta 2020 & 202 21 Based on RE/MAX Year End Statistics 2020 & 20 021

604-946-8899 info@thechanceyteam.com

thechanceys.com

BOB CHANCEY

LINDA C CHANCEY

BLAKE C CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corp.

SOLD

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

SOLD

CALL WITH CONFIDENCE

SOLD

123 HOMES SOLD IN 2021

SOLD

WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING SOLD

It was a pleasure to work with such a hard working and engaging family. I would highly recommend them if you like face to face, personable, easy business. - JC

SOLD

Had a great experience purchasing my ﬁrst home with this committed family team! Highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. - WL

SOLD

Bob, Linda and Blake exemplify excellent customer service! Our family has trusted them with our real estate needs, and they are available at the blink of an eye whenever we need our questions answered! Thanks Blake, Bob and Linda for the great service over the years!!! - VS

SOLD

CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS 604-946-8899

SOLD

100 YEARS

A40 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAVE A GREAT 2022! JUST LISTED

TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

• Spacious 2485 sf 4-5 bedroom 3 bath Family Home • Lower level features home office, bedroom with custom spa ensuite, rec room, laundry plus in home work shop • Above you will discover open floor plan with Chef’s kitchen, island, dining and cozy gas fireplace in living room • Sunny solarium, wrap around deck, and garden views • Manicured garden (9709 sf lot) with entertainment area • 10 out of 10 Location in Sunny Tsawwassen.

5623 9th Avenue

$1,558,800

LADNER

LD O S ST

5125 Whitworth Cr S TSAWWASSEN

D L O S

LD O S ST

SOLD 12 OFFERS CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION

MOVE IN CONDITION! NOTHING TO DO!

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET!

LADNER

UPDATED FAMILY HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE

• Spacious 3 Bedroom family home with 1 Bedroom Mortgage Helper Suite. • 6000sf fenced garden lot perfect for kids & pets • Move in condition with gleaming hardwood ﬂoors, new Vinyl and new paint • Bright and sunny welcoming Home • Great location (10 out of 10) steps from Delta Hospital, Schools and Ladner Village shopping

5511 44 Avenue Listed at $1,299,000

D L O S

Take advantage of the current real estate market:

Contrary to what the media tells you, this is an opportune �me to sell and buy

• Interest rates are s�ll at all �me lows. • There are buyers looking for homes, especially quality proper�es in our area. • The market is s�ll very hot despite Covid 19.

Here’s the secret:

Work with quality, successful agents who oﬀer 45 years of experience: • That know the market • Oﬀer personal service • Value quality over quan�ty • Market your home not themselves

Call Tim or Sharon from the Delta Group

Find out how we can assist you in:

4882 44A Avenue

• Determining the value of your home • Downsizing or moving to assisted living • Finding a detached home or investment property • And with all your other real estate ques�ons

NEW WESTMINSTER

D L O S

Gus says: DON’T wait for #327-6505 3rd Ave #214-215 Mowat St spring, DO IT NOW!

REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? JUST GIVE US A CALL!

You can excel in �mes of change!

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041 Sharon Rohwer 604-943-7411 info@TheDeltaGroup.ca

Regency Realty Ltd.

Vicky Hamilton

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell 778-839-8947 !�ce 604-946-1255

Sales & Property Management

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

Exceptional E xceptii onal and carii n ng g real e real estate state s services ervice es

“II l o v e h helping e l p i n g pe p eo e op o p le le with r e a l e s t a t e! e !”

JUST SOLD

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

Central Ladner

SOLD

4612 60B Street

SOLD

Pebble Hill: 366 55 Street,Tsawwassen $1,798.000

VIEW of mountain, city and ocean! Well maintained house with legal suite, on huge lot in duplex zone for potential investment opportunity!

SOLD!

5680 46A Avenue

SOLD

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

5301 4a Ave, Tsawwassen

4533 46B Street

5013 Mariner Place

203-4758 53 Street

SOLD

5384 Maple Crescent

8511 Adera St, Vancouver sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

100 YEARS

January 27, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41

(604) 809 2855 yingllinggtom@gmail.com

This is Home Proudly y Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for ove over 40 years!

4974 54 Street

TED

LIS JUST

Looking for a beau�ful Victorian-style country home in one of the best neighbourhoods in Ladner? Look no further. Sit on one of two covered verandas, front and rear of the house, and watch the kids play in the huge private backyard. All four bedrooms upstairs, including a vaulted ceiling master bedroom, make this the perfect family home. Updated kitchen, double french doors into the large family room, and a formal dining room all add character and charm to this stunning home. Victorian-styled homes like this rarely come $1,799,000 up for sale. Call for your private showing today.

405N 1100 56th Street

D L O S T S JU Listed by RE/MAX

$1,138,000

Go to www.tomyingling.com to use our One Click Home Search Engine!

5 Bed 4 Bath two storey updated character home in central ladner...

SL9 2465 Wren Drive

D L O S T JUS

$859,900

3 Bed 2 Bath Rancher in Cliﬀ Drive!

213 49th Street

D L O S T JUS

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

$1,421,300

604-809-2855

1625 Pine Springs Lane

D L O S T S JU

$1,365,000

www.tomyingling.com

100 YEARS

A42 The Delta Optimist January 27, 2022

ROBIN REIMER PREC*

604-868-2844

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

SOUTH DELTA 36 YEARS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

JUST LISTED

$2,200,000

222 66TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN NEW HOME IN BOUNDARY BAY

Custom built home on a great lot in Boundary Bay. This excellent beach style home is under construction allowing you to customize all your colors and finishings. Home is being built by one of our best local builders. Home has great open floor plan that naturally flows to outdoor living in front and back yards. Call for details and floor plans.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

I will be giving $2,000 to your Child or Grandchild's Education Fund and $1,000 in a Scholarship Fund that will be drawn on December 15, 2022. For every new listing that sells in 2022.

Children need help to be their best!!! BE BE BE BE

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BE YOUR BEST RUBY LOVE

CALL FOR DETAILS 604-868-2844 "My friends call me Ruby"

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ROBIN REIMER PREC*

604-868-2844

SOUTH DELTA

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

36 YEARS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

#102-1212 HUNTER ROAD TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

$1,759,900

Tsawwassen's finest luxury condo with spectacular views overlooking Beach Grove's private golf course. This modern architecturally designed high quality, concrete and steel building is like no other! Features 1854 sq.ft,. 2 bedrooms, den and 2 full baths. Spacious open floor plan with 9.5 ft ceilings, full floor to ceiling windows in every room, gourmet kitchen with huge quartz island, Thermador appliances and wine fridge. 690 sq.ft. of outdoor living overlooking views, simply outstanding!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 $2,349,000

JUST LISTED

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

5298 4TH AVE, TSAW

Beautiful custom built home on a totally private sunny southern exposed yard. Home features 4510 sq.ft., master on main, 5 bdrms, den, games room, 4 bathrooms and oversized 3 car garage. Home has excellent ﬂoor plan that opens to a spectacular sunny yard with beautiful pool making it a resort at home. Home has never been on the market before and won't last long!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$2,288,000

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

JUST LISTED

5304 SPETIFORE CRES, TSAW

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen. This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent ﬂoor plan and ﬁnished with high end details throughout. Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard. Call for more information and your exclusive showing.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

$2,800,000

GORGEOUS 5000 SQ.FT. HOME WITH FABULOUS VIEWS

Featuring 6 bdrms, 6 bathrms, excellent 2 bdrm suite and spectacular rooftop deck. This rare ﬁnd is located on a quiet street with many ﬁnes homes in Upper Tsawwassen. Home is just totally updated with ouststanding views on a 10,750 sq.ft. western exposed lot. This kind of home does not come to market often, don't miss this one. Call for more information.

$2,699,000

215 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$1,499,000

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms New home in fabulous location in Upper Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Tsawwassen. Great ﬂoor plan, sunny Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot & Den home has an Outstanding western exposure, close to parks and Bedroom - One bedroom suite Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the schools. Just starting construction so time to spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will - High end ﬁnishing customize. Call for plans and information. NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for more information Call for Floor Plans and more Info. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 Robin Reimer 604-868-2844 *BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's ﬁnest locations. Excellent open ﬂoor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info. Robin 604-868-2844 group

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Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

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Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledg e Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Rachel Macinnes Licensed Realtor

Over 100 homes sold in 2021!

NEW LISTING: 1398 FARRELL AVE NEW LISTING: 107-1702 56 STREET 512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD $3,998,000 $1,599,000 $649,000 A gorgeous 4 bedroom 3 bath family home in the heart of Beach Grove with a custom open ﬂoor plan. This charming home has a gourmet kitchen and was rebuilt in 2008 but recently renovated.

Opportunity to live in Beach Grove with this affordable two-bedroom and 2.5 bath townhouse with a great family-friendly ﬂoor plan.

Gorgeous 4 bdrm waterfront home on Tsawwassen Beach offering direct beach front access and year round panoramic views of the ocean, gulf islands and sunsets galore.

6705 SEAVIEW ROAD $1,599,000

244 W MURPHY DRIVE $1,399,000

4873 13 AVENUE $2,799,000

Corner lot home with the best beach in the lower mainland at your door step! Location is everything and this home has it....tucked away off the beaten track in Boundary Bay.

303-1172 55 STREET

Custom built and beautifully maintained one owner family home just minutes walk to Pebble Hill and Elementary School. This 4 bdrm is the perfect home for a growing family with a spacious functional ﬂoor plan.

$645,000 712 THISTLEDOWN PL

This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family home with south and west exposed pool, a hot tub and sauna.

$1,599,000 1625 PINE SPRINGS LANE $1,365,000 1633 53A STREET

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

$2,999,900

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PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com 16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

NEW LISTING

5547 49 AVENUE

#406-2950 KING GEORGE BLVD

- CUL DE SAC LOCATION - OVER HALF ACRE LOT - BACKING ONTO LESLEY PARK - RV PARKING AVAILABLE - CENTRAL LOCATION

• PENTHOUSE CORNER UNIT • 2 BED 2 BATH • 2 PARKING • OVER 1,000 SQ.FT

4415 63A STREET

5067 MASSEY DRIVE

1107 80 AVENUE

THOR MATSON

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQUARE FEET PRIVATE LOT • ZONED RD3 AND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED • ALLOWS FOR NEW HOMES WITH COACH HOUSES • SOLID 3 BEDROOM HOME TO RENT OR LIVE IN • GREAT LOCATION IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • WALK TO SCHOOLS , RESTAURANTS & SHOPS

D L SO

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS • 2 BED, 1 FULL BATH SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE/INSUITE LAUNDRY • 5,917 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING • PARK-LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT • CONTEMPORARY STYLED HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES • DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT REAR OF HOME

205-8740 NO. 1 ROAD

D L SO 212 121 STREET

TAMMY MATSON Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

778-994-8314

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

Inventory is LOW and ALL housing types are IN DEMAND!!!

We live & work in Sunny South Delta & know the local market We provide professional photos, video tour, ﬂoor plan, on line & print marketing. Work with us (not assistants) every step of the way when buying or selling.

JUST SOLD!!!

SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!!

Listed by Royal LePage Regency

Listed by Mosaic Ave Realty

211-4977 Springs Blvd Tsawwassen

4970 1 Avenue Tsawwassen

1721 Enderby Avenue Tsawwassen

6582 Holly Park Drive Ladner

44-4716 Orca Way Tsawwassen

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

5067 Erin Way Tsawwassen

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SECLUDED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TY! Y

NEW W PRICE!

4774 104TH STREET

MLS R2604526 360º TO OUR

A PIECE OF PARADISE!

9500 FINN ROAD

$6,300,000

$997,000

JUST LISTED!

A prime opportunity to live in one of Richmond's most coveted location in the Gilmore area! This 13,695 sq.ft. cleared lot is ready for preload and offers an amazing serene nature environment siding onto Woodwards Slough just 5 minutes from all the hustle and bustle. Plans have been drawn up to be approved by Richmond for 3800 sq. ft. with an attached 600 sq. ft. garage with a plan taking full advantage of the scenic views of this property.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

2975 53RD STREET Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay ﬁeld and generous pasture area which has g b been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park,, transportation and more. This parcell is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future p potential. Call anytime for more infformation. f

John Nielsen

First time this amazing g secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 whiich i is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this p property p were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. f 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged g in 1987 and roof redone 10 1 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 1 sq. ft. Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft. 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a ﬁrst class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second d to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

MLS R26 6409 999

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

$5,950,000 210 4743 RIVER ROAD Bright sprawling 1308 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 9 ft ceilings throughout and a g great open floor plan in the desired Riiverwest p i complex! p S Some paint and new flooring g willl l go a long way here in this spaci p ious i unit that offers a generous siized i master with 5 piece ensuite, a huge living g room leading to the dining g area and d open kitchen and a decentt sized 2nd bedroom ideal for home office or visiting company. Also offers 2 secure underground parking stalls, a storage locker and the complex enjoys great waterway y and marina views on the North sid d of the property which is just de a 5 minute walk to old town Ladner.

PORT GATEW WAY

MLS R24 427676 360º TO OUR

$560,000

NEW W PRIC CE!

34 Successful Years

SOLD!

The next move is yours... CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

R2640999 MLS R26154MLS 9 360º TOUR

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

NEW LISTING

$1,389,900

$1,849,900

5054 45 Avenue

This absolutely stunning family home exudes cra"smanship and elegance from the moment you walk in. The open-concept design features engineered hardwood floors, extensive crown moulding, millwork and designer light fixtures plus a gorgeous kitchen with maple shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, large island and Jenn-Air SS appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 spacious bedrooms including the primary bedroom that features a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite with seamless glass rain shower, his/her sinks & separate soaker tub! The bonus lo" is a perfect space for the kids to play all day or could be a 4th bedroom. You are centrally located within walking distance for both levels of school, Historic Ladner Village, transit, parks, shopping, restaurants and so much more!

5565 8A Avenue

Great family home located on a spacious 10,420 sq" lot in central Tsawwassen! This spacious home boasts over 2,400 sq" of living space, features 5 bedrooms and has the poten�al for a mortgage helper. You ae located on a unique 2 acre block that has poten�al for land assembly and future development as you are within walking distance to both levels of schools, Winskill Park and Aqua�c Centre, restaurants, shopping, town centre, public transport and much more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to invest in an ideal loca�on with great future growth poten�al for higher density.

3-4748 54A Street

10-2345 Cranley Drive

109-4889 53 Street

201-5099 Springs Blvd

606-9320 Parksville Dr

1305 Duncan Drive

4852 59A Street

4897 47A Avenue

3-16228 16 Avenue

56-16511 Watson Drive

116-8142 120A Street

213-15300 17 Avenue

705-5639 Hampton Pl

4736 45A Street

4855 Ellis Lane

5013 59 Street

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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corpora�on Personal Real Estate Corpora�on Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

NEW LISTING

SOLD 5391 44 Avenue, Ladner

$1,399,000 1225 Paciﬁc Drive, Tsaw

$1,958,000 4622 54A Street, Ladner

SCENICALLY SUPREME! Sweeping views of the water, mountains, sparkling lights of the city & cap�va�ng sunsets! High on the hill in popular ‘Stahaken’ this impressive execu�ve home is completely renovated and has master on the main. Bright, open plan with plenty of storage. FABULOUS FIND!

Fantas�c 2 level family home in Central West Ladner with over 2,200 sf with 3 bedrooms up & 2 bedrooms down that can easily accommodate extended family or a mortgage helper. Updates include windows, roof, exterior and interior paint, gas ﬁreplace, bathroom, laundry room, and ﬂooring. Open kitchen, oversized deck, and large covered pa�o overlook a private maturely landscaped yard. Double car garage with access to rear yard, separate electrical panel and 220 power perfect for mechanic or workshop!

SOLD

A106-4811 53 St, Ladner 491 Centennial Pkwy, Tsaw

#105-1166 54 Street

SOLD

4812 45 Avenue, Ladner $1,149,000

SOLD 4550 44B Ave, Ladner

$1,399,000

What an opportunity! Spacious 4 bedroom 2 level in desirable West Ladner loca�on. Situated on a private 9908 SF square and level lot. Loads of poten�al with this home! Opportunity for extended family or hold and build your dream custom home. Loads of parking including drive through garage and detached double garage. Conveniently located close to town center and parks.

SOLD

14478 Blackburn Cres, S. Surrey #315-1740 Southmere Cres, Surrey $2,788,000 $395,000

SOLD

5575 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,099,000

SOLD

#208-4768 53rd St, Ladner #203-4815 48 Ave, Ladner

64 Tsawwassen Beach Road • $3,225,000

EXCLUSIVE WATER FRONT PROPERTY with 180 degree SOUTH WEST OCEAN BLUFF VIEWS. This alluring Architectural designed home was featured in modern day castles. Built by a Structural Engineer using steel beams throughout for added strength. 4 large private decks including a full outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ. All bedrooms have exquisite Ocean views including the private executive oﬃce with deck. This fascinating home has over 4,432 of living space and features newly installed torchon roof on main house and asphalt on gazebo, new 60gal H/W tank, updated reverse osmosis drinking water, FULLY MONITORED Home. This luxury villa is perched on the Ocean bluﬀ with breath taking views over 17,772 sqft lot with access to Ocean front by way of staircase. 68 foot frontage.

5884 Whitcomb Place $1,390,000

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

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Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERVE D E LTA R E AL E S TAT E . N E T

Jack Knoedler 604.353.6410 JackKnoedler@remax.net

NEW LISTING

Progroup Realty

$1,138,000

JUST SOLD

G N I K S A R E V O

GREAT VIEWS

$2,299,000

5740 Goldenrod Crescent

Stunning Executive Rancher with walk out basement in “Forest By the Bay”. Just completed extensive renovations by Pine Construction, this 4129 sq ft home boasts fabulous views of Mt. Baker, Boundary Bay and farmland. 5 bedroom & Den plus 4 bathrooms including a large and luxurious Master bedroom on main with fireplace and spacious 5 piece en-suite with views. Main floor has a massive great room with open floor concept, a chef’s dream kitchen with large island, post and beam vaulted ceilings and large patios off both floors to take advantage of the views. Large media room with projection screen downstairs plus in-law suite and lots of storage. All new electrical, plumbing, furnace, A/C, windows, bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, security system, large garage & bonus green space out back.

Eugene Knoedler 604.219.3177 Eugene@eugenek.ca

2020 * Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

405N 1100 56 Street Royal Oaks

Rarely available! Stunning “Rancher in the Sky” 1712 sq ft Penthouse in sought after Royal Oaks. One of the nicest and largest units in the complex. Centrally located only steps to shops and town center, Winskill Aquatic Center, Golf course and restaurants. Spacious and bright 3 bedroom/2 bath with large 13’x19 ft West facing patio. Open plan living with loads of natural light throughout. Large dining and living room, separate kitchen, family room and eating area. Gorgeous Master bedroom and en-suite all tastefully updated with new Hardwood ﬂoors, bathrooms, California blinds, paint, H/W tank and more. 2 Secured underground parking spots, guest suite, storage and more.

ON THE GOLF COURSE

$898,000

1180 Fairway Views

Fabulous 2 level townhome right on the Golf Course! This 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom with ofﬁce space overlooking the 6th Green on Beach Grove Golf course is only steps to Town Center shopping & transit and only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Large living room with views, 8x10 skylight. Large master bedroom with en-suite and access to a huge 17’ x 24” partially covered/heated patio with gate access to the golf course and your very own palm tree.

RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Ofﬁce 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net

Connecting agents to the community Reach more home buyers and sellers in your market

604-439-2623 | rewads@glaciermedia.ca

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Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

j e n n i f e r @ j e n n i f e r m c i v e r. c o m | w w w. j e n n i f e r a n d l e a n n e . c o m | l e a n n e @ l e a n n e l i o n e l l o . c o m

New Listing:

$588,900

Ste. 302-1363 56th Street

WINDSOR WOODS - BRIGHT, SPACIOUS & CENTRALLY LOCATED 2 BDRM SUITE WITH STUNNING LAGOON VIEWS & HUGE COVERED DECK!

2 BED | 2 BATH | 872 SQ FT | 118 SQ FT VIEW DECK | 1 PARKING + STORAGE

SOLD

Ste. 312-5099 Springs Blvd Ste. 504-5055 Springs Blvd Ste. 307-1175 55th Street 1578 Farrell Crescent

5077 1A Avenue

SOLD

4969 Stevens Drive

28-B Georgia Wynd

R E / M A X P R O G R O U P R E A LT Y | 5 3 6 0 1 2 AV E N U E , D E LTA , B C . V 4 M 2 B 3 | O F F I C E : 6 0 4 . 9 4 3 . 8 0 8 0 | E A C H O F F I C E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford PREC

604-551-9396

604-315-2633

Real Estate Specialist

778.688.5972

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

#206N-1100 56 Street, Delta $739,000

IMMACULATE! Meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Central location, just 1 block to town center, shops, clinics, restaurants, schools, bus, etc. This bright corner unit has a gas ﬁreplace (gas is included in the maintenance fees). It has crown moldings, 9 ft. ceilings, 5 piece en suite and 4 piece bathroom. It also has hardwood ﬂooring, a 5 year old H/W tank, month’s old washer/dryer and a workshop. Royal Oaks is a very well run complex, great community, and friendly environment, with a recreation/social suite and private guest suite, secure underground parking, Showings by appointment.

Showings by appointment. COVID Protocols in place.

#507-9320 Parksville Drive, Richmond $388,000

“MASTER’S GREEN”, rarely available peaceful east facing unit with an 18’ x 6’ balcony looking over a mature parklike setting. This bright & extra clean 1 bedroom unit has generous room sizes. It has laminate floors, upgraded bathroom & kitchen. Complex features clubhouse with pool table, shuffle board, lounge, change rooms, hot tub all facing the outdoor pool deck. Short walk to West Richmond Community Centre (fitness, childcare, etc.) & Seafair Shopping Centre (Safeway, Shopper, TD, CIBC, etc.). Dixon Elementary & Hugh Boyd Secondary schools nearby. This established and well managed concrete building would be great for 1st time buyer, downsizing or investors. Rentals allowed, no pets.

Showings by appointment, 24 hrs. notice please. COVID Protocols in place.

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home! RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080

info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878

TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS® based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

770 54 Street Tsawwassen • $1,499,000 W NE

G TI N S I L

D! OL S T JUS

Listed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home on a massive 12000 sqft South facing lot. Enjoy the pool, quiet cul-de-sac and privacy. Waking distance to all levels of schools.

#303-1172 55 Street Tsawwassen • $645,000 Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom penthouse 1387 sq.ft.

RE/MAX Progroup Realty • 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC

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A TIME TO Remember Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for January Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: David R. Adams Frank Barr Bryan Gardiner Ronnie Gibson Tom & Barb Gigliotti Baldev Singh Grewal William (Bill) Haaf Peter Hodgins Gwenda Hughes Fred K. Kennedy Waymon Kidwell Bill Kushnir Dorothea Lowndes Marion MacCulloch June Massey Lila Massey Douglas Bruce McGarvie Davina McKaig Kathleen Poole William Ritchie Joan Robinson Maria Schulz Rena Simpson Don Swenson Margaret Tamboline Kathleen Tupper Smokey & Lu Wilson

ALLEN, Fay Rose July 9, 1935 − December 23, 2021 Fay Rose Allen (née Tierney) passed peacefully on December 23, 2021, at 86 years of age, with family by her side. Fay was predeceased by her husband Ronald James (Ron) in 1993; her sisters June and Doreen; and her brother Delmar. She will forever be remembered and missed by her children Terry (Katie) and Nicole (Millo); her six grandchildren Tiffany (Kevin), Megan, Rachel, Alison, Sarah, and Michael; four great−grandchildren Nolan, Anslee, Beckham, and Bradley; and sisters Beverly, Doris, and Judy. Fay was born in Vancouver, B.C. Shortly after marrying Ron, they moved to Montreal, P.Q., and then to New York City. They moved back to B.C. in 1969, settling in Tsawwassen, where she raised her family and lived until moving to Thunder Bay, ON, a few years ago. Fay will be remembered for her generosity, humour, and love of family.

ANDERSON, Kristin

•••••••••••••

Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Kristin Jonina Anderson at the age of 56.

Working Together to make a Difference!

Kristin was born in Regina, SK and passed away on January 3, 2022 in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. She is survived by her loving parents, Elaine and Carl (Andy) Anderson, her sister Katherine Walker (nee Anderson), Katherine’s husband Graham Walker and their three children, Sarah, Anika and Kristjana. She is predeceased by her older brother, Kurtis Anderson.

5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6 www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604-940-9695 Fax: 604-940-9670

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

Kristin was a radiant beam of light, energy and joy. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her close knit family both in BC and the Prairies, pursuing her travel passion with friends and family and spoiling her three nieces. She will be forever cherished and missed by her family, friends and all who had the good fortune and grace to come into contact with her. There will be a celebration of life at a later date when we can safely gather. In lieu of flowers, donations can kindly be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca

Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

SWENSON, Geraldine (nee Eddy) September 21, 1925 - January 19, 2022 The family of Gerry Swenson is saddened to announce the passing of our much-loved Mom, Grandma, and friend at the age of 96. Gerry was a devoted mother to Jill (Gerry), Rod, and Margot, grandmother to Amber (Jay), Brittany, Holley (Cory), Joel, Hillary (Dan), and Shannon, as well as great grandmother to Isabelle, Emmett, Caleb, and Cole. She was predeceased by her beloved son Rick (1988), husband Paul (1998) and sister Dawn. Gerry was born and schooled in New Westminster, working at Royal City Cannery to put herself through university. She graduated from UBC in 1947 with a Home Economics teaching degree. During this time, she met her husband Paul at an East Delta Hall dance. They were married in 1950 and set up home on the Westham Island farmstead. Mom took to the farm family way of life easily, and their 4 children quickly arrived in less than 5 years. Gerry was a substitute teacher at Delta Secondary School, and an avid knitter, sewer, gardener, and volunteer. She was a member and trustee of the Delta Museum and a devoted lifetime member of the Kinettes and K40 Clubs. Her passion was the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, where she was a Lifetime Member and volunteer for over 45 years. Gerry made lots of lasting friendships and great memories during her volunteering days. Vacations spent at the family beach cabin in Pt. Roberts and condo in Kauai were among Gerry and Paul’s favourite pastimes. They traveled the world extensively and in later years, by cruise ship. Mom loved to cruise! Gerry was very lucky to have spent 70+ years in her own home on Westham Island. Most recently, her hobbies included watching Downton Abbey and Hallmark movies, checking on her hummingbirds, and scanning the obituaries to see if she was in there!

WHITTINGHAM, Gordon Earl January 9, 2022 Gordon passed away peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2022, surrounded by family members. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Willa (Betty); his three children Mark, Wendy (Varley), Miles and their spouses Geraldine, Ron, Patricia; as well as four adorable grandchildren Michael, Derek, Avery and Eden; plus over thirty nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his older brothers Garvie Rae and Kenn Whittingham and their spouses Millie and Elisabeth. Gordon was born and raised in Winnipeg. He worked for Moore Business Forms for 39 years, first in Winnipeg before being transferred to Vancouver. A long−time resident of Tsawwassen since 1966, Gordon was active in his community. He coached both hockey and baseball for several years. He was also a scout leader for over 15 years. Gordon enjoyed travelling, camping and being outdoors. He was a loving father and proud grandfather who was always available for his children and grandchildren. In his 31−year retirement, Gordon spent many happy hours puttering around in his tool shed building things. His favourite expression was, "I had one of those, but the wheels fell off." At 91 years old, Gordon lived a long and good life. Although we are saddened by his loss, and he will be dearly missed, we are grateful that he was always there for us. In lieu of a service, a private family gathering will take place. We love you, Dad. Rest in peace.

People will remember Gerry for her witty sense of humour, positive yet feisty attitude, and her cute, impish grin. She endured numerous tragedies and challenges over the years, and set a great example with her courage and strength. Her greatest joys were her family, hummingbirds, kitties and chocolate. Family dinners will never be the same without Grandma! We wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Irene Thomas Hospice for their care of Mom these past 3 weeks. As per Gerry’s request, a small family celebration is planned for a later date. Should you wish to remember Gerry, please consider making a donation to Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society or the Delta Community Animal Shelter.

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RIDLEY, Teresa Louise June 15, 1925 - January 1, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Ridley on January 1, 2022. Teresa was predeceased by her husband Fred Ridley on February 14, 2014 and is survived by her brother Bernard (Harriott); sister Margaret (Harriott) and her eight children; Paul, Nikki (Wiebe), Chris, Carey, Mark, Kevin, Katherine, and Trish (Wagner). Her legacy also included 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, all of whom were her pride and joy. Teresa, (or G-Ma as her grandkids liked to call her) spent the last few years, with her eldest granddaughter, entertaining fans on Instagram with her quick wit and fabulous style. Teresa met her husband Fred Ridley on a dance floor in Newcastle where they fell in love, married, and continued to dance their way through life. They immigrated to Vancouver in 1951 from Whitley Bay, England where they began raising their growing family. The Ridley’s moved to Richmond in 1967 where they lived for 25 years before finally settling in South Surrey. Teresa understood the value of family and devoted her life to her children, extended family, and wonderful friends. There was always an extra seat at the table for anyone in need of a Sunday dinner. She had a quiet disposition and was a devout Catholic which helped her live a full and beautiful life. She will be deeply missed, and we feel at peace knowing she is now dancing again, with her husband and soulmate Fred. There will be a service at the Good Shepard Church in White Rock on February 14th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. (2250-150th St., Surrey). All are welcome! (Plenty of room to keep covid restrictions). This service will also be live streamed for those who are unable to attend. A celebration of life will be announced later in the spring.

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TREPANIER, Ronald A. December 26, 1931 − January 22, 2022 Long−time Ladner resident Ron Trepanier passed away on January 22 at 90 years old in Vernon, BC. Ron was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 26, 1931, to Antonio and Cecile Trepanier. He was the oldest of six brothers. He married Teresa (Tess) Fleming in 1956. He was sadly predeceased by Tess in 2016 after sixty years of marriage. He is survived by his children Gary (Linda), Lorene (Trevor), Janice (Kerry), Dave (Katherine), and Geoff (Colleen); ten grandchildren; and four great− grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Adrian and Jacques (Lorraine). Ron and Tess settled in Ladner in 1969, raised their family and became strong community members and parishioners of Sacred Heart Church. One of Ron’s lifetime achievements was being one of the Three Amigos that raised the funds to build the new Sacred Heart School. After Tess passed away in 2016, Ron moved to Vernon, BC, to be near some of his children. He was a dynamic man with a positive attitude, a great adventurer and lived his life to the fullest. We will miss you, Dad. A funeral service will take place on Feb 1 at 11 AM at St. James Catholic Church, Vernon, BC, with burial to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery.

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