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DeltabuysLadnerVillagecommercialproperties

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Deltaistakinganother major step to revitalize Ladner Village andthe waterfront.

Thecity hasannounced its pending purchase ofproperties at 4940 Chisholm St.and4926 Delta St., a strategicacquisitionthat could pave the wayforanewmixed-usedevelopment to attractvisitorsfromacrossthe region.

The purchase price wasnot announced.

Staff have commissioneda study to assess thefeasibilityofahotel at that locationanddeterminethe appropriatemixofothercommercialuses such as restaurantsand retail to establish a tourismdestinationand supportthe ongoing revitalizationofthe waterfront, saidacitynews release.

The Delta Hotel waslocated onthe cornerof Elliottand Chisholm streets untilit wasdestroyed by afirein1923.

Thecity says it will be providing tenantstime to allowfor relocation before thedecommissioningoftheexisting buildingsinpreparationfor redevelopment.

Thecityalsonotesthat it has made

investmentsin water mainand sanitary upgradesinthevillage in recent years, ensuringthenecessary infrastructure to supportcontinued growth.

“This landassembly is anexciting opportunityfor the cityas we work towards revitalizingLadner Village,” said Mayor George Harvie.

“Recentconsultation with Tourism Deltaandthe Delta Chamberof Commerce regarding Delta’s community tourismplan have highlightedthe need forshort-termaccommodations inthe region.

“I lookforward to furthercollabora-

tionandengagement with businesses andthecommunity to ensure Ladner Village remainsauniqueanddesirable destinationfor residentsandvisitors alike.”

Communityengagement on the proposal to redevelop the site will occur afterafeasibility study,which willcost $40,000,whilea site investigation isalso required.

A staff report notesthat locatednext to4926 Delta St.isacity-owned property at 4918 Delta St.whichalso will be demolished.

Aplanningdepartment report in late

2022noted the 4926 Delta St. building owneracknowledgedthe potential for redevelopment, but believedthat should occur together withtheadjacent propertiesinthefuture.

“However,asasmall retail business ownerandthe ownerof just oneof severalpropertiesontheblock,theydo not believe theyareina positionor well suited to redeveloptheproperty onits ownor have the ability to putforward a larger redevelopmentproposal at this time,” the report noted.

Thecity has been pushing hard for changesforthevillagein recent years, comingup withaLadner waterfront redevelopment strategy andaLadner VillageOfficial Community Plan update.

Those changes were amongthe key recommendations by the Ladner Village renewaladvisorycommittee.

The OCP has beenupdated,while changesare stillon thehorizonforthe waterfront area.

Two years ago, thecityhired a consultant to helpshapetheLadner Waterfront PublicLands Development Strategy and Chisholm Street Reconfiguration Project, forthe revitalizationof Delta-owned landsalongthe waterfront at Chisholm Street.

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO

TheCityof DeltahaspurchasedseveralpropertiesonChisholm Street in Ladner Village withan eyeto revitalizethe waterfront.

UPFRONT

ProvincerampsuphelptofarmersasB.C.driesup

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Spring isatimeofoptimismand rebirth, butforfarmersit’s now also a timeof worry about water.

Dry summersand wintersand a snowpack that’s only two-thirdsof normal were weighingonfarmersas theylistened Monday to B.C. Premier David Ebyannounce$80millionfor water, at Westcoast Vegetableson46A Street,in Delta.

“I’menjoyingthis beautiful sunny dayhereinthe Lower Mainland, but inthe back of my mind,I can’thelp butthink aboutthe snow meltthat’s goingon. That preciouslittle snow we have ismelting … it’s making its way to theFraser River. Andoncethat water is gone,it’s gone,” said Werner Stump, vice-presidentofthe B.C. Cattlemen’s Association.

Wateriscriticalfor agricultureand food security,he said.

“Without waterfor agriculture, the AgriculturalLand Reserveispracticallymeaningless,” Stump added.

He saidthe best way to manage wateris to through water storageusing dugouts, wetlands, reservoirs, and lakes scatteredthroughoutthe landscape. Those sourcesalsoprovide refuge for wildlifeduring wildfires andas a water sourceforfightingfires.

Stump wasoneof severalfarm-

forfieldirrigation. TheCity of Delta received $2 millionundertheprogram last year to help improvethelocalirrigation system.

“Without water, farmersand ranchers simply cannotprovidea reliable supplyof agriculturalproducts to British Columbians. Thisfunding will helpalleviate someofthosepressures,” said VanMarrewyk, who’s on the Delta Farmers Institute, andthe B.C. Agriculture Council.

Westcoastfarms55acresofgreenhouses,growing sweet bell peppersin Deltaandproducesand packs7,000 tonnesannually.

VanMarrewykshowedthepremier thefarm’s35-millionlitre reservoir that is supplied by rainwaterandfrom runofffromtheacresofgreenhouse roovesandfromcondensationfrom withinthe buildings.

ers speaking abouttheextramoney going to theAgricultural Water Infrastructure Program launched last year witha$20-million budget.

Theprogramfundsirrigationand water storageand management systems.

Eby said B.C. has seen disproportionateimpactsfrom climate change. Twoofthethree worst fire seasons B.C. has ever seen have happenedin the last three years, he pointed out.

“Thecostsoffailing to act to address climate change are huge and

accumulating. We can’t sit by and let ourfarmers struggle witha lack of wateror lack of money to replant thosefruittreesandthosefruitplants andthosevines… so we have to take action to support ourfarmers. If we don’t, we’re going to be very hungry in B.C.,” Eby said.

Ray VanMarrewyk, CFO with Westcoast Vegetables, wasencouraged by theannouncement.

Deltafarmers struggle withhigh salt initsground waterwhich meansthey need fresh waterfromthe Fraser River

Agricultureand Food Minister Pam Alexis saidthat farmersare at theforefront of climate change.

“Waterisvital to grow thefood we need to keep ourfamiliesandcommunitiesfed,”Alexis said.

Climate change is affecting water supplyandfood security,she said.

“Water security meansfood security,” she said.

The ability to work together will be importantas B.C. seesanother droughtandextreme weather yearround,sheadded.

PHILMELNYCHUK PHOTO

Premier DavidEbyspeakswith Ray VanMarrewyk,CFOwith Westcoast Vegetables, during afundingannouncementMondayin Delta.

Villagesignwillstay

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Theinstallationof a controversial sign welcomingvisitors to Ladner Villageinanew public plaza earlier this year was anexampleofaprocess that didn’t go asitshould have, but lessons have beenlearned.

That’s according to a report to council regarding the sign when it waserected as part ofthe Stokes and Cullis Plazaproject at thecornerof Elliott Street and47A Avenue.

night, wasinstalledin January,it seemed to catch many residentsoff guardanddrewalotof mostlynegativecommentson socialmedia.

Mayor George Harvie thenannouncedhe askedcity manager Donny van Dyk to conducta reviewoftheproject’s scopeand public engagement.

wasnotina position to mobilizeabranding and wayfinding strategy for the entrance to Ladner Village whentheopportunity to obtaina SRWfora portion ofthe land at the corner of Elliott Street and 47A Avenuepresenteditself. As such,theplazaand Ladner Village beacon sign lackeda clearobjectiveandvision,”the report concludes.

Theprojectshould have been reported to council in a regular report.

Aconceptphotoof theproposed plaza layoutthat had been made available to the public showeda spacefor“iconic signage withlighting” butnotanimageofwhat the beacon signage would looklike. Whentheblue sign,whichisnowlit at

Discussed at council on Monday,the report outlinedthetimeline and,whilenot renderinganopiniononthe sign,design,colouror its reflectiononLadner Village, offered a rather scathingassessmentof the processthat unfolded.

Harvie readthe report’s findings, which notestheprojectdid not have a clearobjective andvision.

“TheCityof Delta

TheLadner Village renewaladvisory committeeand business stakeholders were consulted abouttheplaza, butthey were notgiven anopportunity to providefeedback onthefinal sign design,the report alsonotes.

CONTINUED

What’s more, thecost oftheentireplazaproject balloonedfromitsoriginallyestimated $200,000 budget to over$650,000, said Harvie,whoalso reada statement regardinghis authorityas mayor, referencingthe Community Charteras wellascouncil’s recent voteonthe sign.

Following thecouncil meeting, Harvie toldthe Optimist that part ofthe problem wasthat decisions were made behind closed-doors, includingcouncil’s recentincamera vote to keepthe controversial sign.

Sayinghedoesnotdispute council’s discretion to vote ina closed-door meeting, henotes everythingshould be transparent, includingthefact that bothheand Coun. Jessie Dosanjh votedfor

the sign’s removal.

Harvie saidthat the publicshouldknowwho voted to keepthe sign andwho voted to have it removed.

He added that signage is part of an overall series ofplannedupcomingLadner Villageand waterfront revitalization initiatives,thus,new signage should have been considered at that time.

During council’s debate on Monday, Coun. DylanKruger putforward motionfor another vote, sayingit was basedonadditional information, butthe vote turned out havingthe same result with Harvie and Dosanjh voting against keepingthe sign, whileKrugerandcouncillors Rod Binderand Daniel Boisvert votedfor it to remain.

Coun. Jennifer Johal wasnotin attendance

and Coun.Alicia Guichon is currentlyonleave.

Kruger toldthe Optimist that, moving forward,heisexcited that council hasnow voted to move ahead witha staff recommendationfora“robust” public engagement campaign onbrandingforLadner Village.

“Successive councils have tried andfailed to revitalizeLadner Village overthe last 30 years. Our Ladner waterfront should be the jewelof ourcommunity. Instead, todayit isdominated by boarded up buildings, chain link fences,andbrokenglass. Ladnerdeserves better,” saidKruger.

Working together with thecommunityandlocal business owners, the city hasanopportunity to make realprogress towards renewal,Kruger added.

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Independent InvestigationsOfficeof BC hasconcludedits investigationinto the deathofa manin Delta on Oct. 23,2023.

According to theIIO, at about1:56 p.m. that day, officers responded to a callof manindistresson theAlexFraserBridge. Officersinitiallyfound the man standing outside ofthe railingonthe side ofthebridge.

Police attempted to communicate withthe man. Efforts to getthe him to leave thebridge were unsuccessfuland the man was laterpronounced deceased at the scene.

“On behalfofthe chief civiliandirector, the IIO’s generalcounsel has reviewed the evidence –

includingvideo, witness statements, vehicle data, and policeinformation –anddeterminedthereare no reasonablegrounds to believe that any officer committedan offence,” saidtheIIO in anews release.

“Based on the available evidence, police actionscouldnot have preventedthistragic death.

“TheIIOinvestigation

isnowconcluded.”

No public report into the matter was released by theIIO.

TheIIOistheindependentcivilian oversight agency of the policeinBritish Columbia.

It investigatesallofficer-related incidentsthat resultin serious harm ordeath, whetherornot thereisanyallegationof wrongdoing.

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Deltapolicehave

Tunnelupgradeprojectaddsto Masseymotorists’woes

PHILMELNYCHUK pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Theplanis to upgrade theelectronic reversible lane systeminthe George Massey Tunnel so the latest inelectronics, LEDsand cameras keepthe aging structure functioningas wellas possible.

Buttheupgrade work that startedon March 11 has beenfrayingthe nervesofcommuters whofindthemselves boxedin by bollards in lanesthat keepmotoristsfrom making lane changeswhile jamming uptrafficflow.

Delta SouthMLA Ian Paton saidthe bollards, or posts, keepmotorists from changing lanes.

“I’vedriventhe tunnel acoupleoftimesnow sincethey’ve putinthese bollardsthat delineate eachlanewhich hascreated a massive amount ofgriefandholdupsfor people,” he said.

Peoplearecomplainingon socialmedia sayingit’s takingthem90 minutes to getthrough the tunnel.

Forexample, southbounddriverscoming from Richmondwhofind themselvesintheleft lane exiting outofthe tunnel,

can’t getinto the right lane to get to the River RoadexitforLadner Village, he pointed out.

So people have to knowtheyshould be in the right laneifthey want to exit, headded.

Delta policeA/Insp. James Sandberg said thereare typically solid linesonthe lanesexiting the tunnel, banning lane changes, which many motorists wouldcross anyway.

“Currently,thedelineators have stopped that illegal lane change from being made,” Sandberg said.

Patonaddedthat if there’sanaccidentor breakdown, cars can’t even pull outand go around. “They’repretty much trapped behind whatevertheissueis,” he said.

The bollardsextend forquitea ways oneither approach ofthe tunnel keeping vehiclesfrom changing lanes.

“That’s what causing alotofgrieffor people. I don’tknowexactlywhat’s causing it but somehow these yellow bollardsare confusing people,” he said.

He’s talked to Transportationand Infrastructure Minister Rob Fleming aboutit

and sent himphotosand raised it inthelegislature, explaininghowfrustrating itisfor Deltamotorists.

Theexistingelectronic lane-control system will be offlineforfour weeks and will be replaced with temporary manualcounterflowoperations while thenew,$10-million systemisinstalled.

During peakcommutingtimes, traffic-control crewsare manually installingthecounterflow usingacombinationof traffic-control vehicles, traffic-control personnel andconesand barriers.

The tunnel then will be closed overnightfrom April4through April7, to completethe change to the new system,after whichthenewelectronic counterflow will be back inoperation.

MOTI says there will be more markingof lane boundariesand more signsdirectingdrivers to the proper lanesfor theexitstheyneed to takeoncetheyleavethe tunneland more staff on hand to ensure traffic keeps rolling.

The bollardsor temporary lanepicketsor poles installedfor safetyduring the manualcounterflow will be taken outoncethe newelectroniccounterflowisoperating April8.

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Ladnerloses abusiness icon

TEditor’s Note IAN JACQUES

heLadner businesscommunity has lostaniconicfigure.

Angela Husvik,who owned Angela’s Boutique, ananchor in Ladner Villageon Delta Streetfor the past 39 years, losther cancer battle, passing away last weekend at theIrene Thomas HospiceinLadner.

Angela foughtacourageous fightthe past yearor so Shenever waveredinher positivity throughitall. Shealways hadasmileonher faceandalways spokeofthe positive.

Ididn’tknowAngela that well, just in passingor speaking withherabit at Ladner BusinessAssociation eventsor socialfunctions.

I remember last summer’s LBA barbecue where we last had a chance to connect. She toldmeofherhealth journeyandthat she wasdetermined to beat the cancerthat had invadedher body.

Temporarylane-control system yet another headacheintunnel fiasco

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Shealso spokeofthe store andhow her friends, familyand employees were doing so muchto make sure the store stayed in operation andthat allofherloyal customers received the sameamazinglevelof service that theyalways had.

Again,alwaysthinking about others before herself, such an amazing outlookonlife.

Owninga business anywhere these days is hard, butcoming outofthe pandemic,it is even harder.Angela is, was, andforever will be remembered asa remarkable business leader,femaleentrepreneur, andamentor to so many.

My friend Shirley BakerfromLadner United Church saidit so wellonatribute post on Facebook overthe weekend– “She wasa huge mentor to so many young peoplethroughout the years withallthefashionshowsandfundraisers, including our Extreme Weathershelter.Angela touched thelivesofalmost every personin ourcommunity.”

Rest in peaceAngela.

ast week, without warning, I encountered a rowofbright yellow lanedividers asI was approaching the George Massey Tunnel southbound.I hadnoidea whythey were placed there orhowtheymightimpact my exitfromthehighway.

It turned outinorder to take the Hwy.17Aexit, I had to quicklycross two lanesof busy traffic at the last minute.

Afew days later, heading northboundinto the tunnel intheleft lane,I realized it waslucky I wasn’t taking the Stevestonexit because I would have missedit.

That explainedwhyI saw motoristsfrantically changing lanesinthe tunnel at high speed.

It’s totally unacceptable that there isnoadvanced warningor signageinformingmotorists aboutthe plastic bollardsandhow theyimpacttheirdrives.

Community Comment

INGRID ABBOTT

Forthenextmonth,the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructureis upgradingthe lane-control system at a whoppingcost of$10million. Excuse me, how much?

Onemightconcludethat there will be no new tunnel inthenear future because allI seeisupgrades to the existing tunnel.

Thankfully, Mayor George Harvie agreesthis latest improvementproject has been handled poorly andhe’s takentheministry

to task overit.

I genuinely wonderif we will see work beginon a newcrossing anytime soon.

There’saprovincial electionin Octoberand Premier David Eby has started campaigning with daily, camera-ready announcements spending on everythingexcept our tunnel.

Whyisit so hard forthis government to commit money to transportation infrastructure, andwhen it finally decides to spendit, ittakesadecade to complete?

Peoplearemovinghere indroves,andnot onlydo we have a lack of housing forthem, but we also don’t have transportation systems to move themaround.

I’m sick of the stalling. We need action,not politics, to geta tunnel built. Stepitup.

Editor’s note: Ingrid Abbott is a writer who dreams of light rail.

Whodecidedonoverpass?

Editor:

Like many others, Iam relievedthe work on the Hwy.99 overpassisfinally coming to anend.

The work onthe overpass wasmeant to be donein December. However, we were suddenlyinformed that the work would be delayed untilthenew year to help local businessesthrough the busy Christmas rush

Who wasconsulted aboutthisdelay?

We liveinademocracy andexpect(hope)the powersthat be would make decisionsthat benefitas many folks as possible.

That clearly didn’t happenhere. Were the extrafewdollarsthat local businesses made (and really,how much wouldthat be given Decemberis so quieton the roadsanyway) worth more thanthethousands ofhours commuterslost

inextra, unnecessary traffic? That’s thousands of hours less that people had to spend withfamiliesandfriendsanddo whateverthey choose.

Onethingisfor sure - you can betthosedecision makers who catered to the specialinterest groupsdidn’t have to suffertheenormous extra trafficthat hasextended, unnecessarily, wellinto thenew year.

Denise Lockyear

Hope we can find anotherGP

Editor:

It was withgreat sadnessandshock that we learned last weekthat Dr David Hsia had to retire suddenly becauseof health reasons.

Dr. Hsia has served ourcommunity for much longerthanthe25 yearsthat myfamily has beeninLadner. He was a tremendousexampleof care andconcernforallhis patients

Iknowthat countlessothers will join my wife, sonsandme wishing Dr. Hsia a speedy recovery andhopethat he can

enjoya well-deserved retirement.

Unfortunately,thereisnoone to replaceDr. Hsia.I canonly guesshow many members of ourcommunity have beenleft withoutafamilyphysician.

Many,like my wifeandI, have been left wonderingwhere to turnforall the small,non-emergency,medicalneeds that go withgrowingold.

We have registered withthe Health Connect Registryandhope that we will findafamilydoctor in ourlifetime.

Eric Leaver

Youcan’tjustbootheserefs

Editor:

Re: It’s just a game (editorial,Optimist, March7)

WhenI readthis editorial,it was at the culminationofthe B.C. basketball championships.

I’mwritingthis responseasaformer player (basketball,football and soccer),acoach(footballand basketball)and a current basketball referee, trainingand recruiter.

Today, weseemore examplesoffan,player, coach, andespecially parental abuse being hurled at officials. My lensonthisissueis widespread. Challenges includeunderstanding ruleupdatesand changes

to the game youmight think youknow. When you attackthisintegrity with your lack of knowledge, youdestroy the courageof youngerofficialsandthosewho want to stay ina gamethey enjoy.

No refs–no games.

Iejected twofansin a game25 years agofor insultsaimed at ahigh schoolplayer.I went to the gamedirectorand askedhim to escort them outofthe gym, which garnered a standing ovation. Several years ago, afan came to mein a restaurant andthoughthe recognized me.

I suggesteditmight

have been ina basketball gamewhenIasked two fans to leave the gym. Withhishead hanging quitelow,he apologized.

My suggestion to all fans,coaches,playersand especially parents: don’t be a downer,anddon’t be a realdrag on our game.

Take more time to betterlearnthe rulesonthe court, andmore so,the rulesinvolvingfanand spectatorconduct.

If youthink you can referee ordoa better job than you’re seeingonthe court, in the rinkoron thefield, sign upandtake courses. Becomeadifference makerin ourcommunity.

Letters Citywantsitspropertyempty, buthasnorealplansinplace

To Delta mayor, counciland citystaff:

The following letter was sent to theCity of Delta, with a copy to the Optimist, which has been edited forlength.

We were very disappointed to receive aletterfrom Deltacouncil informingusthat we have just six months to vacate our retail spaceor be evicted.

We have occupied this spaceforthe last 15 yearsandthis has been a great surpriseforus Our retailfurniture store has beeninLadner Village for more than 30 years, which makesusoneof thelongest running retail storesinLadnerand particularlythevillage.

Over many years, we have helpedbring local tourism to Ladner by startingtheLadner Village Market,and we have keptlocalsshoppinglocally, by providing necessary retailproducts and services.

We were further shocked to discoverthat despite beingforced to leave ourestablished location within six months,thecitydoes not yet have a feasibility study,adeveloper, public feedback,noratimeline fortheactualconstructionofanyproposed developments.

To remove our businessandthe sixother businesseswhenitcould be monthsor years

beforethisprojectis scheduled to startis very short sighted. Councilshould be encouragingtheexisting businesses to stay and new businesses to come, helping to continue to make Deltaan actual communitythat people want to livein.

We wouldaskthat council waituntilthe Dunbar Lumberlocation is closer to being ready for occupation,asthere would be additional retail space possibilitiesforus andtheother businesses that are beingdisplaced.

James Fraser/ Heritage House Interiors

On behalf of Marv Fraser, Lynn Fraser & Stacey Sanderman

Apermanent marketplacein village coulddraw in tourists

Editor:

I have often gone to the Ladner Village Marketandenjoyed the sights and soundsofa busy market withall the wonderfulfoodsandcraftsthat are producedin ourarea.

Ioftenthinkofthegreateffort putin bytheplannersandespecially the vendors, to make these days happen. The vendors must setupshopandshelter andbringintheir wares, starting early inthemorning. It isprobably a very long day.

If we are to revitalizeLadner Village, Ithinkitis good to rememberthe past andthink abouthistorical marketplaces.

We have hereanopportunity to createa permanent settingfor market days Specialized market buildingsare draws, andprovideplacesfor permanent businesses (think cafes,coffee shops, butchers, fishshops)as wellas transient events such asproduce stalls, spotprawn events,crafts, music events, and Christmasfairs.

We have Granville Island Marketand Lonsdale Quay as examples to draw from.

Theseideasofcommunity space wouldfit wonderfullyinLadner,especially with theproximity to water.

Thomas Sinclair

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BaseballtrainingfacilityOK’d

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Anew indoorsports facilityhasmoveda step closertorealityin Ladner.

This week council approved aproposed constructionandlease agreementwiththe Ladner MinorBaseball Association to build anew indoorbaseballtrainingfacilityat Cromie Park.

The14,300-squarefootfacilityistobe locatedatthe southern edge ofthe park, betweentheexisting baseballdiamondand the currentall-weather field.Itwillalsoinclude exterior accesspublic washrooms,meeting space, aconcessionand storagespace.The city’s

parksand recreation departmentwillalsobe able to usethe$3.7millionfacilitytohostpublic programs.

TheCityofDelta will provide$2.5millionin fundingwiththe remainingfundscontributedby theLMBA.

Thereare to be no financialliens,mortgagesorchargeslevelled againstthe building or lands to fundthe constructionoftheproject, says thecity.

Citystaff have been workingwiththeassociationand outside legalcounsel thepast 18months to refinethe projectplanandcompletethe required legal agreements.

Theconstructionand leaseagreementsinclude aninitial10-yearterm,

withanoption to renew for another10years.The LMBA will overseethe design andconstruction, after whichthe citywill assume ownership.

Alease will be granted to LMBA who will be responsibleforthe maintenanceand operation of the facility’sinterior, while thecitywill be responsiblefor maintenanceofthe facility’s exterior.

“This projectrepresentsacollaborative effortbetween theCityof Delta andLadner Minor Baseball Associationto establish afacilitythat addresses the evolving needsofDelta’ssports associations.Aninvestmentintosportsand recreationinfrastructure is an investmentinour youth,whichcontributes to ahealthy,active, and thrivingcommunity.I am proudofthe impact that this facilitywill have as ahub for sportsactivityand trainingground forthe developmentof ourlocal athletes,” said MayorGeorgeHarvie in anewsrelease.

The2021 Cromie Park Master Planoriginally calledfor twoseparate buildings withinthe park,anew baseball trainingfacilityanda standalonefieldhouse.

Over the past 18months, citystaff and LMBA have collaborated on revisions to consolidatethe two amenities into asingle building.

Thescopeofthe project nowincludes aconcession, public washrooms and meetingspace, originallyenvisionedto be housed in aseparate building, in addition to the battingcagesand trainingspaceof the baseball trainingfacility.

TheLMBA’sfinancial contribution will be recognized in the formof apre-paid leaseovera 20-year-period.

Noting his association hassecured itsshareof the funding, LMBA presidentToddAllen told the Optimist combiningthe concession andother features maximizes both fundingand construction, resultingina better project.

He said theyexpectto have ceremonialgroundbreaking in earlyApril and expectthe building to be completed this fall.

TheLMBAwill have preferreduse ofthefacilityforthe sole purpose ofoperatingthe sport developmentcentre, while thecity’sprogrammingofthe spacewill be at thecity’ssolediscretion.

TheProposal

TheCityofDeltaisproposingtoexchangelandwiththeBoardofEducationofSchool DistrictNo.37forthepurposeofconstructinganewsecondsyntheticturffieldat MackiePark.TheCityofDeltawillexchangetwo(2)piecesofparklandforone(1) pieceofschoollandforanequallandareaof2,029m2 .

Thelandssubjecttotheexchangearelocatedat1090082Avenue(MackiePark)and 1180086AAvenue(HellingsPark).

AlternativeApproval

CouncilmayproceedwiththeadoptionofDeltaMackie&HellingsParkLandExchange BylawNo.8382,2024,unlessatleast10%(7,573)oftheeligibleelectorsoftheCityofDeltasign andsubmitanElectorResponseFormindicatingtheiroppositiontotheproposedlandexchange.

Theproposedbylawandrelatedmaterialsareavailableforpublicinspectionatthe OfficeoftheCityClerk,CityofDelta,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,8:30a.m.to4:45p.m., MondaythroughFriday,excludingstatutoryholidays,fromMarch22,2024toApril22,2024.

Whoiseligible?

OnlyelectorsoftheCityofDeltaareeligibletosignanElectorResponseForm.

Qualifiedresidentelectorsarepersonsmeetingallofthefollowingqualifications:

•IsaCanadiancitizen;

•Anindividualwhoisage18yearsorolder;

•HasbeenaresidentofBritishColumbiaforatleastsixmonths;

•ADeltaresidentorownerofpropertywithinDelta;and

•IsnotdisqualifiedfromvotingbytheLocalGovernmentActoranyotheract.

Qualifiednon-residentpropertyelectorsarepersonsmeetingallofthefollowingqualifications:

•IsnotentitledtoregisterasaresidentelectorfortheCityofDelta;

•IsaregisteredownerofrealpropertywithintheCityofDelta;

•IsaCanadiancitizen;

•Anindividualwhoisage18yearsorolder;

•HasbeenaresidentofBritishColumbiaforatleastsixmonths;and

•IsnotdisqualifiedfromvotingbytheLocalGovernmentActoranyotheract.

Note:Corporationsandlandheldinacorporatenamearenoteligibletovote.Inthecaseofmultiple ownersofaparcel,onlyonepersonmayvoteasanon-residentpropertyelector.

MichelleJansson,CorporateOfficer

Citychipsaway,removes oldBrackman-Kerdeck

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

TheCityof Delta last week began removingthedeterioratingconcrete deck at theBrackman-Ker site on Chisholm Street.

Owned by Delta, theproperty is locatednextdoor to thecity-owned Seven Seas site whichisalso vacant.

It’s all part of Delta’s push to revitalizeLadner Villageand the waterfront.

Thecityholdsa water lotleaseforthe portionofthedeck overtheforeshore and water surface.

Builtinthe late 1800s, theBrackmanKer warehousecollapsedintothe river in2010anditscomponents were subsequently removedanddisposedof, but the deck remained.

Thecity overadecade agoused amenitymoneyfrom the Port of Vancouver to purchase the Seven Seas building andadjacentBrackman-Ker warehouse, which wasa recognized heritage building, withtheaimthe sites would be a catalystfor redevelopment at Ladner Harbour.

The warehousethencollapsedinto the harbourand,afew years later, one oftheformerBrackman-Kergranary buildingsalso wasdemolished.

That building wasoneof threegranariesconstructed at Chisholmand Georgia streetsinthe1890s,acrossthe streetfrom the Brackman-Ker warehouse.

Thecitylast weekstarted removing the failingBrackman-Kerdeckon ChisholmStreet.

The warehouse wasoriginally built for J.A. PatersonandH.D. Benson,who solditandtheassociated granaries acrossthe street, to Brackman-Ker Companyof Victoria in 1904.

Themilling business wasfounded in1877 by HenryBrackmanand James Milneasa rolled oats manufacturer.

Thecompany dissolved in 1879, but was resurrectedwhenBrackman partnered with David Russell Kerin 1881.AfterBrackman’sdeathin1903, Ker took overthecompany and began anambitiousexpansionthroughout Western Canada.

TheBrackman-Ker Milling Company remainedin businessuntilit was bought by Maple Leaf Millsin 1965.

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Rickety, ramshackle,rumbling trucks rolled offthe road

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Themotoring public mayfeelabit betterfor awhile,knowing that 70 unsafetrucks arenolongeron Metro Vancouver roads.

A recent multi-agency crackdownandinspectionblitz, including both Delta Policeand RCMP BC Highway Patrol, saw 87trucks inspected duringa safety check stopin Abbotsford.

Outofthose87 vehicles,70 were pulledoff the road,hooked up to a towtruckand hauled away.Another268 safety violations were found.

ButDPD Chief Neil Dubord noted thetrucks pulledoffthe road were chosen becausethey looked liketheymight have problems.

“Weareonly pulling overtrucks that we are suspecting may be problematic to begin with,” Dubord said. “Therearea tonof dangerouscommercial vehicles outthere.”

Two approaches, working withand edu-

catingtrucking companies,andmoreenforcement, couldimprove safety,headded.

Twoofficers from DPD joinedinthe roadside vehicleinspections, along with Abbotsford Police, B.C. Commercial Vehicleand Safety Enforcement, Vancouver Policeand Surrey bylaws.

Aboutone such event takesplaceamonth, but Dubord saidthere’saneed formoreenforcement, notingthatmany people seem to have to drive through Deltaviahighways 91,99,17and17A.

He saidthat it’s good that the publicis aware oftheissue becausetheir advocacy allows police dothisenforcement.

Dave Earle,president ofthe B.C. Trucking Association, welcomes theinspections,though he wishesthey weren’t needed.

“Thisisneeded.I hate that itis,” Earle said.“We applaud CVSE for doing it.I wishthey didn’t have to doit.I wishwhenthey went out, theydidn’tfind

anyproblems. Themore theydoit, the happier ourmembers are. We thankthemforthe work that theydo.”

He saidcommercial vehicle road safetyisnot getting worse, but it’s not gettingany bettereither.

He saidtheassociation though would stillask formoreenforcement, moreinvestigationsand steeper penalties,“until these peoplethat operateinthisindustryare, frankly, run outofit. We have notimefor them They’renot welcome in theindustry.”

However, reputable drivers andcompanies can be constantly undercut by competitors who cutcornersand costs to getashipment. Customersneed to be accountable forhiring a problemcompany just to save afewdollarsand realizethey have a role to play andneed to be diligent andlook at a company’s safetyand environmental record andnotnecessarily choose thelowest price, Earleadded.

Al Harlow of

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PERMITNO. [738-0037-24-24]

PermitHolder:Ministerof Forests,Governmentof BritishColumbia PO Box9049 StnProvGovt, Victoria, B.C.V8W9E2. Phone: 1866917-5999

TheMinistryofEnvironmentand ClimateChange Strategyhasissuedthe MinistryofForests apermittouseBtk(Bacillusthuringiensis var. Kurstaki), commercial formulationForay 48B,toeradicate anestablishingspongy moth(Lymantriadispar; formerly referred toasgypsy moth)population in a203-hectareparcelinSouth Delta, eastof Tsawwassen(see map). Btk hasbeenapproved forthe controlofspongy moth larvaeinCanada since1961.

Theareashownwill receiveup to threeaerialapplications betweenApril 15andJune30,2024.Eachtreatmentapplicationwill take up to two mornings to complete, unlessinterrupted by poor weather,and willbe conductedbetweensunriseand7:30a.m.Treatment datesare weather dependentand willbeadvertised with lawn andhighwaysigns prior to eachapplication.

Acopyofthepermitand mapcan beviewedonline,at: gov.bc.ca/spongymoth-news

Formoreinformationontheprogramandspray dates, pleasevisit gov.bc.ca/spongymothor contactthe Ministry of Forests,tollfree at: 1 866917-5999.Multilingualhealthinformationis availablethrough HealthLinkBC by calling811.

The Tsawwassen Business ImprovementAssociation (TBIA)celebrated amilestoneon March14 with theirhighlyanticipated 34thAnnual General Meeting(AGM) at Tsawwassen Springs. Under thetheme ofcollaboration andinnovation,the evening witnessed theofficialintroductionofnewleadership withthe appointment of Gio D’Agostinoasexecutivedirectorand Kelly Scottasdirectorofcommunity engagement.

The AGM,whichdrewafull house, served asaplatformforthe Tsawwassen businesscommunity to unite. Joined by cityofficials andcom-

The Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association (TBIA) celebratedamilestone onMarch14withtheir highlyanticipated 34th AnnualGeneralMeeting (AGM)at Tsawwassen Springs.

munity partners, the event buzzed withnetworkingopportunities,fosteringconnectionsand synergiesamong attendees.

Theambianceofthe evening was enhanced by an energeticlive bandand a bountiful buffetdinner,adding to the festive spiritofthe occasion.

As Tsawwassen gearsupfor potential developments within its businesscorridor to align withtheCityof Delta’s newly minted Official Community Plan, theTBIAisdedicated to upliftingaunifiedandvibrantcommunity poised for success, signallingapromisingfuture for Tsawwassen’s business landscape.

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The Delta Fire Departmenthostedthesecond annual Student Youth Academylast week at Fire HallNo.4in Boundary Bay. Seemorephotosonthe webatwww.delta-optimist.com.

Studentstrainto befirefighters

Last week, Delta studentsdove into thethrilling worldoffirefighting at the secondannual Delta Fire Department Youth Academy.

Thisinitiative, acollaboration between Delta Fire and Emergency Services, Delta Firefighters Association IAFF Local1763,theCity of Deltaand the Delta SchoolDistrict,helped ignite passionand reallife skills to 16 eager students.

From classroom ses-

sions to intensefirefighter simulationsanddrills, these students received animmersive firefightingexperience like never before.

Guided by expert instructors, students dove into theoryinthe mornings,and geared up for hands-onactionin theafternoons.

Allthisincredible learningandtraining tookplace at Boundary Bay Fire Hall No.4and the state-of-the-artonsite trainingcentre.

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LIFESTYLES

CFUW-South

Delta welcomes guest speaker

On Tuesday, March 26, at 7:15 p.m. in Tsawwassen,CFUWSouth Deltainvites interested members of the public to attend a talkgiven by Ron Usher, General Counseland Practice Advisor at the Societyof Notaries Public of B.C.

Usher’s topic will concern The Cullen Commissionandits impactonmoney launderingin B.C.

Usher was called to the Barin1980afterobtainingdegreesfromthe University of Victoria and UBCLaw School.

In June2016, Usher was swornin by the Supreme Courtof British Columbiaas a Commissioned Notary Public, becomingthefirst lawyerin B.C. to have this appointmentinaddition to beingamember oftheLaw Society.

If you wouldlike to attendandforlocation, pleaseemail SouthDelta. CFUW@gmail.com.

CFUW-South Delta isamemberofthethe Canadian Federationof University Women. They areanon-partisan, selffundedorganization with morethan 6,500members in96 clubsacross Canada They have been anactive socialgroup in South Deltaformore than50 years, effectively advocatingonissues affecting womenand children,as wellasproviding multiple bursaries annually to deserving local women.

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VivaldiChoirandHarmoniaEnsembletoplayLadner

The Lighthouse Church proudly presentsliveinconcertfortheir very first performancesinLadner, Vancouver’s Harmonia Ensemble string orchestraand The Vivaldi Chamber Choirastheypresent Tony Lee’sproductionof Joseph Haydn’s1786 masterpiece The Last7 Wordsof Christ.

ThisisanEastertributeconcert-oratorio,which will appeal to those wantinga specialEaster experienceas wellas to lovers of classical musicand choirs.

Thisproductionfeatures ninemembers of Harmonia Ensemble string orchestraand 20 membersof The Vivaldi Choir,including several choir

soloistsandtheirartisticdirector, Edette Gagne. The Vivaldi Choir willfill the church’s stage withthe Harmonia Ensembleorchestra playingonthefloor close to the audience, resultingin a wonderfully intimate performance inthetrue styleof chamber music.

Three familyEaster events to enjoy in Delta

Easteris but a week away and local businessesare service clubsare gettingprepared to welcome Deltafamilies to three community-wide events.

On Saturday, March30 Tsawwassen Rotary Clubinvites you to a delightful morning at Diefenbaker Park from10 a.m. to noon. Enjoya pancakebreakfast, petting zoo, face painting, stick-ontattoos, popcorn,coffee, hot chocolate, andthecompany offriendsandtheEaster Bunny! Don’t miss outontheexcitingEaster egg hunt! It’s afun-filled eventforthewholefamily!

On Sunday, March31,theLadner BusinessAssociation(LBA)isproud to host itsEaster Paradeand Egg Hunt.

Participantsareinvited to jointheannual paradeonEaster Sunday asthey stroll throughLadner VillagealongsidetheEaster Bunnyandthe Delta PolicePipe Band. The parade willcommence at 1 p.m. at the cornerof DeltaandBridge Street,proceedingdown Delta Street to Memorial Park for anEaster egg hunt. Attendeesareencouraged to wear bunny ears anddecoratetheir bikes, wagons,or strollers.

AlsoonEaster Sunday,the North Delta Lions Clubpresentsits54thAnnualEaster Egg Huntat Sunbury Park at 2 p.m. The hunt is openfor children agesone to 11. No basketsplease.

-Staff Writer

The7Last Wordsof Christ concerttakesplace at Lighthouse Church (5455 LadnerTrunk Road)inLadner, Sunday March 24 at 3 p.m. with doorsopening at 2:30. Ticketson salenowonline on Eventbrite andin person at Lighthouse Church for$25.

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The VivaldiChoir andHarmoniaEnsemblestringorchestratogetherfromthe2023 Vancouverproductionof JosephHaydn’s 1786masterpiece The7Last WordsofChrist.

Wedding Planner2024

Popularweddinghairstyles

Much goesinto being photo-ready on your wedding day.

Aftermonthsofplanning, the wedding dayis thecouple’s time to really shine,and many go to extraordinarylengths to looktheir best. Gowns and tuxes may garner theirfairshareof attention, but hairstylesalso canhelpcoupleslook their best.

Couples can weartheir hairhowthey seefit, but certain hairstyles have exhibited some serious staying powerand can looktimelessinphotos andvideosfor years to come.

Classiclowbunor chignon: Thisisone hairstylethat certainly has withstood the test oftime.A bun can be as sleekasabridedesires, or tendrils can be pulled out to frame theface,and the bun can be anything fromminimal to messy.

Pulling hair back may be morecomfortableon warm days andthere’s nofrizz to worry about if Mother Nature fails to cooperate.

Vintagecurls: Brides whosedresses harken back to a bygoneera may want to complement that style witha hairdo that also speaks to that momentintime. For example,theintricatepin curlsofthe1920slikely willtieinto a gown with anumpire waist.

Fancy ponytail: Like a bun,a ponytail can pull hair away fromtheface forcomfortand style. It’s abitlessformalthan a bunand can be styled in many different fashions, evenincorporating braids.

Side-swept waves: Evokemovie-stardrama

Certainhairstyles have exhibitedsomeserious stayingpowerand canlooktimeless inphotos and videos for yearsto come.

witha hairstylethat features hair pulled to one sideand cascading waves down thelengthofthe face.

Loose waterfall braids: Carefree boho looks runthe gamutof styles. One to consider is loosely plaited waterfall braidsthat addwhimsy. Additionalbraided optionsalso work wellfor lessformal weddings.

Half-up, half-down: This hairstyleoffersthe best of both worlds. It enablesthe hair to be pulled back on top,and thenthe bottomisleft loose, whether straight or in curlsor waves.

Ballerina topknot: Thisisatakeonthe bun. But ratherthanpinned at the nape,itishigh on the crownofthehead.

Short boborpixie

Seven reasons to hire a weddingplanner

Whencommitting to as significantafinancial investmentasa wedding, couples may want to do allthey can to ensure theirbig dayisahit.

Thereare many advantages to hiring a professional wedding planner,who cantake the stress outofaprocessthat should be fun.

Serves asa sounding board: Weddingplanners cantakecouples’ ideasand turntheminto reality. Seasonedplannersknow how to help acouple’svisioncome alive.

Lightensthe responsibilityload: A wedding plannertakestime-consuming responsibilities offcouples’plates. These caninclude scheduling appointments,dealing with vendors, conducting walk-throughsof locations, andmore. This can be abigasset to coupleswho work fulltime.

Therearemanyadvantagestohiringa

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Helps couples save money: Knowledge and experiencealsocomes withcontactsinthe industrythat canhelp couples save money. Theplannerlikely knows where to getthe best dealsand may be privy to insiderpricingand otherdiscounts.

experienced by couples whodon’thire weddingplanners andthose whodo. The main goal ofa weddingisforit to be memorableandfor couplesandtheir guests to enjoy themselves. By leavingtheplanning to someoneelse, couples canarrive at thebig day feelingmore relaxedand ready to have fun.

with accents: Shorter hairalso can look stunning. A boborpixie cut can be enhanced with sparkling barrettesor woven-inflowers.

Halobraid: Thisbraid isfashioned so that it goes overthe topof the headand mimicsthe lookofacrownor halo. It maynegatetheneed for atiara.

Menalso have plenty ofoptions to gettheir hair wedding day-ready Classicshorter cuts feature close-cut sides and more lengthon top, which can be spiked, tousled or even slicked back dependingon personal preference. However, any length hair is infashion, andgrooms candon buns, ponytails, natural texture, and muchmore.

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Offersa wealthof knowledge: A good weddingplanner has yearsofexperience handling weddingsand will knowwhichaspects will work andwhich may not.Also, a wedding planner canlikely handletasks expeditiously, whilecouples withno

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Optionsaboundwhenshoppingforweddingreceptionvenues

A weddingceremonyisa joyous occasioncouples will rememberforever.

Ascouples walkdown theaisleafter making theirunionofficial,thefocus thenshifts to the reception,where a fun-fillednightoffood, laughterand dancing awaits.

Nothing cantrumptheceremony in termsofmeaningfulmoments, but wedding receptions tend to last farlonger. That’s whycouplesdevote so much effort to findingthe right reception venue. Ascouples get to work onplanningtheir post-ceremony party,they canconsidera wide rangeof reception venueoptions.

Banquet hall

Banquet hallsare perhapsthemost traditionaloptionforhosting wedding receptions. They’realsoamongthe most popular, asthe The Knot2022 Real Weddings Studyfoundthat onein five couples hadtheir wedding receptions at banquet halls. There’snoend to theoptions available to coupleswho

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As couplesgetto workonplanning theirpost-ceremonyparty,they can considerawide rangeof reception venueoptions.

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Beach venue

Beach reception venuesare not limited to coastalcommunities Though oceanfront venuesareanoptionfor coupleswho live onacoast orthose optingfordestination weddings, even landlocked locales have beach venues along rivers and lakes. Whenconsideringa beach venue, couplesshould inquire aboutcontingencylocations should Mother Nature notcooperate comethebig day.

Boat/yacht

Keeping witha watertheme,couples may want to investigatecelebrating ona boat or yacht. Thisoption can make foranespecially memorableand uniqueexperience, butit’s important to keep guestsin mind before booking a

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Campgrounds

The Knot reportsa surgein the popularity of campground receptionsin recent years. A campground reception can be idealforcoupleswholove the great outdoors andpreferalessformalandmorefun-focused reception. Thisoption may requirealittleextra coordinatingoncouples’ part,asthey willlikelyneed to supplyallofthefood and beveragesand may even need to arrangefor guests to safelyaccessthe venue.

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Digintotheseweddingcakeoptions

Something sweet comesneartheendof a wedding receptionand that isthe joythecouple experiencesknowing they have theirentirelives aheadofthem to enjoy together. However, there isanother sweettreatthat isshared neartheconclusionofthe wedding, and itis typically served with tea andcoffee:the wedding cake.

Wedding cake traditions can be traced back to theancientGreeks and Romans. Cakes represented goodluckandfertility forthecouples tyingthe knot. Thefirst wedding cakes were ratherbland andbreadlike, representing purity andvirginity. Some were quitelikethe fruitcake nowenjoyed

duringtheholiday season. Eventually wedding cakestransformedinto the sweetconfectionsthat areknown today. The modern wedding cake asmostknow itdebuted at the1882 weddingof Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. His wedding cake wasthefirst to be completely edible.Previously, some cakesfeatured woodenbroomstickpillars coveredinicing, but the Duke’s cake used a hardened type oficing, according to EdibleArt Bakery and Dessert Cafe.

Couples today have manyoptionswhenpickingtheir wedding cakes. Thefollowing are some wedding cake tidbits to chewon:

Couples canchoose

amongvariouscake styles: Many optfor a classic style, which is typicallyawhiteorivory tiered cake with simple, elegant decorations. Rustic cakes may be much lessornate, while modern cakes may be rectangularor squareand feature cleanlinesand minimalistdecoration. The cake shouldfitthe overallthemeand scope ofthe weddingasit is anothercomplementary componentofthe larger celebration.

Weddingcakescan be quite costly: Wedding Wire estimatesthe average wedding cake costs around$500. One wayfor couples to save ontheir cake is to have afaux cake ondisplay, withonetier

that is madefrom cake and can be cut. Guests willthen be served slices ofasheet cake that is much lessexpensive.

Couples have many flavors to choose from: Vanillais classicand quite popular becauseit appeals to a vast numberof people. Lemon, chocolate, and carrotare someother popular cake flavors. Whenitcomes to frosting a cake,there are various outercoatingsthat willencapsulate the cake to make it both beautifulanddurable. Buttercream, Swiss meringue, fondant, cream cheese,and ganache all can be used in various applications. Some bakers attest that Swiss meringue, due to the

addition of eggwhites, makesitamore stable option overtraditional buttercreams, particularly during warm weather Ofcourse,couples can optfora “naked cake,” whichusually hasa scant amountoffrosting so that the cake underneath

peeksthrough.

Couplesandtheir guestslookforward to indulgingin wedding cake near theendof the reception. Thelooksand flavorsofa wedding cake can be as uniqueasthe couple saying, “I do.”

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is that thereisa lotthatwecan do to reduceour anxiety. Sinceopening in 2015, we’veseenhow much anxietyisbeing heldin ourcommunity, andwe’re lookingtohelp. On April17th at 7pm, we’re invitingyou to awebinar we’rehosting calledUnderstanding &Caringfor Anxiety, ledby Jonathan Hers andAndrewNeufeld,two ofour counsellors.It’sfree, we just want to help.We’ll providesome educationon anxietyandhowit works, andwalkyou through6 stepstocarefor yourself andyouranxiety.We’re in this with you! Pleasescan theQRcodetoregister. #214-107756thSt.,Tsawwassen

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ThursdayEveningTempoClinics with CoachMalcolmJuststarted!

EveryThursdaynightat6:30pmatthe

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TheThursdayTempoIntervalisaneight-week programwhichisdesignedtoimproveyouroverall endurance.Thisprogramisperfectforrunners trainingfortheBMO VancouverMarathon& Half-Marathon.Thesesessionswillnotonly improveyouroverall fitnessbutwillalsoenhance yourrunningability&confidence. Tempointervals aredoneat apacebetweenyour10k &half marathonracepacewith ashort recovery.

MalcolmSmillie isoneofthetopmastertrack andfieldathletesintheworld &also acoach.He hascompetedinoveronethousandracesfrom 800muptohalfmarathon &considershimselfa lifelongrunner.Hebaseshistrainingprograms on consistencyandmoderationwithanemphasis onathletefocusedprogression

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ADVICE FR OM TH EPROFESSIONALS

Springishereandsoare seasonalallergies–howcanmypharmacisthelpmemanage mysymptoms?

AhSpring;theflowersbloom,treescomebacktolife,grass growingagainandthesoundsofsneezingandsnifflingfrom thosethatsufferfromseasonalallergies.Managementofyour symptomscanincludebothnon-drugandover-the-counter/ prescriptiondrugtreatments.Thesemayincludeavoidance of triggers,saltwaternasalirrigation,HEPAairfiltersinthe homeand,ifnecessary,shortcoursesofnon-prescription antihistamines.Thereare othertreatmentoptionsincluding prescriptionstrengthantihistamines &nasalspraysand,inthe mostseriouscases,prescriptiondesensitizationprotocols. WorkingwithyourMedicineShoppePharmacist,wecandesign aplantoeffectivelymanageyoursymptoms,uptoandincluding prescribingcertainmedicationssoyoucanenjoytheseason.

“Yourpersonalpharmacistiswithyoueverystepoftheway” isnotjust aslogan –itisTHE reason PaulGibbons,Pharmacist/Owneratthe MedicineShoppein Tsawwassen,looksforward tohelpingyoueveryday.

Windsor Woods, Tsawwassen #4 -136356th Street

778-434-3300

www.medicineshoppe.ca

email: ms0367@store.medicineshoppe.ca

What is thedifferencebetweenhavingan immediatedentureand adenturethat is madeafterI haveextractions?

Immediatedenturesarealwaysbest,unlessthereissomuchmobility in yourteeththattakinganimpressionmaycausean accidental extractionwhentheimpressionis removed.Theimmediatedenture will act as abandaidaswellastohelp reshapetheboneto akindermore roundedform,ratherthanleavingthesharpedgesthatareformedby thecircumferenceoftheextractionsocket.Followupmustbedoneby your dentalpractitionerinordertokeepupwiththechangingshape as theboneandtissueheal.Ifyouhaveextractionsdoneandthe dentureismadeafter aperiodofcouplemonthsthenthebonefromthe circumferenceofthesockethasprematurelyhealedandisnowstanding up.When adentureisplacedonthetissues,thebonefromunderneath nowstabsyoufromtheinsideout.Thereisonewaythatyoucandothe lattermethod.Onceyourinitialwoundsitehasclosed,thenyoumust massagethebonetogethertowardsthecenterofgum.Thiswilltellthe bodythatthebonemust reshapeto aroundershape.Ifyou havequestionsthatyouwouldlikeanswered,pleasedon’t hesitatetobook afreeconsultationwithmyoffice,oryou can writetousviaourwebsiteto: bcdenturist.com

Why shouldyougoona Cruise Vacation?

Acruiseis auniquekindofvacation. Youdiveintotheworldof endlessexperiencesontheopenseas,whereyoucanwake up eachmorningin anewdestinationandindulgeinthedelectable diningexperiencesintheevening.Discoverthevalueof acruise whereversatilitymeetscreativity.

Enjoythecomprehensiveall-inclusiveexperienceaboarda floating resort.Unpackonceandexploremultipledestinations. Keepeveryonehappywithactivitiesandamenitiesfortravelers ofallages.Exploretheworldoftheunknownasyoustepoffthe shipinto aworldofadventure.Relax,unwindin asettingthat encouragesleisurewhereyourmindcandriftawaytofaraway destinations. Tantalizeyoursenseswith agastronomicfeatfit forroyalty.

Thereissomuchforyououtthere!Asyourlocal travelexperts,we’reheretoensureyouenjoya seamlessvacation!

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Absolutely!Ifyou’replaying asport,beingableto communicatewithyourteamisessential.Ifyou’re workingoutalone,perhapsouton ajog,who doesn’tlovelisteningtomusicor apodcast? Today’s besthearingdevices can keep thosesoundsflowing viabluetoothallin asecure,comfortablepackage.

Hearingaidsarerobustenoughtotakeonthe challengeofyouractivelifestyle –aslongasyou takegoodcareofthem.Since2016,mosthearing aidsfeatureanIP68rating,whichmeansthey can withstand atremendousamountofdustandwater withoutdamage.Justbesuretoget intothehabit ofcleaningyourhearing aids after exercise and removingmoisturewith acase that has abuilt-indehumidifier.

MarkNickel BC-HIP,B.Sc

CanI wear my hearingaidswhenexercising orplayingsports? HearingInstrument

Howcantechnologymakemylifeeasier atthedentist?

Technologyplays abig roleinourlivestodayandischangingata rapidrate.Peoplecometothedentistdreadingexperiencesthathave happenedtotheminthepast. Just cominginfor aroutinehygiene visitcancause alotofanxietyfor aperson. We atRiversideDental trytodoourbestatmakingyourexperienceatourofficethemost comfortableaspossible.X-raysthatwereapaintohavedonearenow alldigital.Thisallowsthesensortobeverysmallandcomfortablefor ourclients.Withthehelpofourdigitalscanner,impressionsnolonger involveanymaterialinthemouthanddownthethroat. We simplyjust scaneverythingthatneedsanylabwork.Withthistechnologycrowns canevenbecompletedinoneappointmentaswell.OurPrimescan allowsusatRiversideDentaltoevenbeabletodesignfuturecrowns and veneerstotheshapeandsizeyou’vealwayswantedwithout eventouchingtheteeth.Mock-upscanthenbedigitallyfabricated andplacedinyourmouthtoallowyoutoseeandfeelhowthings canpotentiallylook.Dentalfreezinganestheticcanbe administereddigitallyandpainfree,withouttheneedofa traditionalsyringe! TechnologyIsmaking abigdifference andwetakeprideinmakingyourexperienceaspleasant aspossible.

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When is agood timetochange over to my summertires?

Changing to summertires dependson afew factors. If you travel outsideof thelower mainland,the requirement to havesnow tires isin effectuntil April 30th.

If your tripsareclose to home- industry bestpracticeistochangeover when the thermometerisconsistentlyabove 7degrees celsius.Ifyouhaveall-weather style tires, now is agreat time to have them inspected and rotatedtomaximize their lifespan. In needof anew set of tires? We carry awidevariety of brandsto suityour drivingneedsandbudget. Reach out to DeltaMobile Tire to bookyour next changeover beforetheseasons rush!

Alex Lee

Dr.Raj Dhiman 604-946-9588

ADVICE FROM THEPROFESSIONALS

HeyDr. McphiedoI really needeighthours of sleep or is that just amyth?

Sleep is not just aluxury, but avitalcomponentofgoodhealth and longevity.Infact,Dr Matt Walker,a renownedsleep researcher,argues thatsleep is secondonlytooxygenforourhealth andsurvival. So hereare afewsuggestions.

1. Sticktoaconsistentsleepschedule: Go to bedand wakeup at the same timeeveryday,evenon weekends.Thishelps regulateyour body’sinternalclock.

2. Makesure yourbedroom is cool, dark,and quiet.

3. Avoidelectronicdevicesbefore bedandondonotdisturb duringsleep.

4. Wakeupwell. Howyou wakeupsetsyouup forgoodsleep thatnight. Bright lightsandsunshine forfifteen minuteson waking.Limitcoffee foroneandhalfhoursonwaking. Drinkwater firstinstead.

5. Go to bedearly enough.Thisis becoming ahugeproblem. Peoplestayingup allnight.Sleepingmostof thedayaffectstoo many biologicalprocessestomentionall hereegmood,anxiety,motivation, clear thinking.

Remember,thesearejust afewsuggestions. Prioritizingsleep habits canhave aprofound impactonyouroverallwell-being andquality of life.Ifyoucan’tsleepcome seeussoon. We canhelp. Happysleeping.

WHYDO INEEDANAPPRAISAL?

The lender just wantstoensurethatyou are payingfair marketprice forthepropertyyou areconsideringpurchasing.Theywantto ensureyouaren’t paying $900,000 fora home that’sonlyworth$850,000.Thisprotects you aswellasthelender grantingyoumortgage. Another reason foran appraisalisthat lenders wanttoensurethatthepropertyyou arepurchasingis agood,solidinvestment. Ineither aheatedorcoolingmarketan appraisal will makesureyou arepaying thecurrentfair marketprice foryournewhome.

Dr.HeliMcPhie, BSc,N.D.

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LisaManwaring

www.lisamanwaring.com lisa@southwestmortgage.ca 604-805-1833

WhatCanadiancoinsweremadeoutofsilver andhowcan Itellthemapart?

From1966andolder,thedime,quarter,halfdollaranddollar Canadiancoinsweremadeoutof80%silver.

In 1967silverstartedtoincreasesotheCanadianmintcutbackonthe silverinthequartersanddimes.

Thehalfanddollar remainedat80%butthedimeandquarter averagedonly65%.

In1968silverwascutbackagaininthedimeandquarterto50%.

The1968halveanddollarhadnosilverinthematall.

Theeasiestwaytotellifyourcoinsaresilverornotiswith afridgemagnet. Ifthemagnetpicksupthecoin,itisNOTsilver.Theygetpickedupbecause theyare nickelinsteadofsilver.

Ourfivecentcoins(nickels)aremadeofnickel.Thatishowtheygot theirnickname.

UnitedStatessilvercoinsare1964andolder.Theyare90%silverand weigh abitmorethanCanadiancoin.

ForCanadian80%silvercoins,weare paying$17.00perdollar facevalue.

WesternCoin &Stamp

PatersonParkgetsaface-lift

PHILMELNYCHUK

pmelnychuk@delta-optimist.com

Thehigh-profile Paterson Park,which welcomesall to Ladner,is getting a minor landscape refresh.

JimRichardson, owner

WesternCoin &Stamp 6960No. 3Road,Richmond,BCV6Y2C5

www.westerncoinsandstamps.net westerncns@telus.net

604-278-3235

Crews have already chopped down the hulkinghedgesthat crowded the sidewalkandblocked visibilityinto the park from HarvestDrive. Doing so also

willimprove public safety at the bus stop and improvethe appearance,city staff say.

In addition,theCityof Delta will plant another23newtreesthis spring and fall alongthe HarvestDrive side of the park, as wellasinotherareas withinthe park.

Improved flower beds willalso spruce upthelook of thecorner of Ladner Trunk Roadand HarvestDrive.

Plantingour rootsproject has started

Delta has startedgiving outfree trees.

Thecity has launchedits Planting our roots–free tree project, an initiative to distribute a totalof500 trees to Delta residents at nocost—250inthe spring andanother 250inthefall,onafirstcome, first-served basis.

Supported by council in July 2023, thecity says this project willhelp achieve its goalof reaching40 percent canopycover.

Theonline reservationformfor residentsopenedon Wednesday, March20 at 11 a.m.,offeringa selection of 10 differenttree varieties.

Residents canindicatetheir topthree preferencesandthecity willdoits best to match residents withtheirpreferredtree.

Eachhousehold mayorderup to two trees, delivereddirectly to yourhomein April— just in timeforplanting season.

Shareaphotoof yourplantedtree using#PlantingOurRootsandtag@ CityofDeltaBCon Instagramor@ CityofDeltaBCon Facebook to enter a draw fora chance to wina DeltaPrize Pack.

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TheCityof Deltais workingonimprovementsto Paterson ParkinLadner.

CHURCHDIRECTORY

Sacred Heart

Catholic Church

3900 ArthurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca

LADNERGOSPEL ASSEMBLY

“Aplacewhereloveandfriendshipmatters”

SundayWorship Service 10:30am

AllAges Welcome!

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

AllSaintsAnglican Church

JoinusSunday Worship @10am

WednesdayService @10am followedbyBibleStudy Formoreinformation www.allsaintsladner.orgor call604-946-8413. 4755ArthurDrive,Delta

Community We canall work miracles

Have we everfelt somethingisimpossible?

In John6:1-14 before Jesusfed5,000 people heasked Philip,who was a resident(Bethsaida) ifheknewwhere to buy bread. But Philip was despairing. He saidit wouldtake more than six months’ wages to begin to feed suchacrowd —it wasimpossible!

ThenAndrew pointed Jesus to a boy who had five barley loavesand two smallfish.

Buthow wouldthat be ofanyhelp?he wondered.

Minister’s Minute

St. David’sAnglicanChurch

tude, youendupdoing nothing. Instead,Ilike what Mother Theresa said, “If you cannotfeed thewhole world,feed at leastone. Forthat one person, you would have madetheir world.”

Friends,miraclesdo notalwayscomein large packages. Sometimesbig miracles startinsmall ways.

Sundaysat10:00a.m. Rev.Jason Truell

中文主日崇拜 10:00a.m.

Nancy 楊牧師

To begin with, barley loavesunlike ourloves today, were flat and exceedinglysmall. One could easily eat several at a single meal Barley bread wasdespised as food for the poor. The fiveloavesandsmall fish

that Andrew pointed to were just a day’smealfor the poor boy. Howcould such a meal sufficefor more than5,000 people?

That desperatesituationislikewhen someone says today, “We cannotfeed thewhole world.”

Withthat kindof atti-

Miraclesarenot just abouttheextraordinary thingsdone by God. They are also aboutthe ordinarythingsthat we dointhe nameof God. Miracles happenwhen we come to God with what we have no matter howinsufficient, inadequate,orimperfect.

When we lay ordinary thingsinthe hands of Jesus, they become extraordinary.

That isthemiracle!

Youare invitedtoattend aseriesofmeetings

Ladner ianFellowship

&CreationStationDaycare

Sunday

SundayServiceat10:00am +Nursery &ChildrenServices

ONLINEORIN-PERSON, Sundays @9:30a.m.

Pasters:

4594 –54AStreet, Ladner,B.C.

604-946-7033, office@ladnercrc.com www.ladnercrc.ca

www.ladnerlife.com

Sr.Pastor:DannyStebeck YouthPastor:DustinHuguet 5545Ladner TrunkRd.,Delta,B.C.,V4K1X1 604.946.4430 •www.ladnerlife.com

Good Dan Sigurdson Colby

info@ladnerlife.com 5545Ladner TrunkRd.

ST.DAVID’S ANGLICANCHURCH

1115 –51AStreet Tsawwassen Rector Rev.SimbarasheBasvi

SundayService10am

Wed.Service11am

604-943-4737 st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

Benediction Lutheran Church

55756th Ave Tsawwassen,BC 604-943-3432

We inviteyouto worshipinperson Sundaysat9am www.benedictionlutheran.org

Joinusaswecelebrate God’sgrace

Tsawwassen United Church 693– 53rdStreet,Tsawwassen Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am RevDanielKirkegaard tuc@telus.net604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”

DELTA SPORTS

McManusretiresfromCanadianfieldhockey

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

After14 yearsand216 games, Tsawwassen’s Sara McManus has calledit a career withthe Canadian Women’s National Field Hockey Team.

“I’ve beenconsidering retirementforthe past three years, butthere has always been something that kindof pulledme back in,whetherit wastrying to qualifyforthe World Cup, theopportunity to work withnewcoaches ortryingone last time to qualifyforthe Olympics,” she said.

“So, our last chance was in Januaryin Spain,and we failed to qualify, so I was like, thisfeelsliketimenow …feelingconfidentthat now wasthe righttime.”

McManusdebuted withthe national team in2011and madean instantimpactasshe was part ofanear-podium finish at the PanAm Games.

In 2015,she earned a bronzemedal at the Pan Am Gamesin Toronto– a feat notaccomplished by the women’s team at the time, since1999.

Shealso won silver withthe2012 Junior Pan Am teamand joinedthat squadforthe2013 Junior World Cup. Also, in2013, she wonbronze withthe senior team at the Pan America Cup.

Shealso made herdebut at the Commonwealth Games in2014.

“WhenIthink aboutit, Ithink aboutitin parts

withdifferentcoaches anddifferent teammates,” she said. “Those memories withthedifferent teammates standout.

“It’sthesmallthings like beinginthe locker room before games, singingthe nationalanthem

before games,those smallmomentsare really memorable.

“Probablythebiggest momentsarethe PanAm Gamesand winning a bronze medalonhome soiland winningthe silver at PanAm Games

was reallycool. We were withinone gameofqualifyingforthe Olympics so that wasabigmomentas well.”

McManusplayed for theUBC Thunderbirds, helpingthem winCIS nationaltitlesin2012 and2013,memoriesthat arealsoetched in time.

“That wasafuntime… buta hard time, because I wasplayingforUBC andthe national team at the sametime, so it was quitedifficult to balance that as wellas school,” she said.

“Going back to playingin Tsawwassenas well wasthefoundation foritall. Having some great rolemodelsfrom Tsawwassen,the Short brothers, Ali Johnstone, Mark Pearson– good

Tsawwassen people pavingthe wayforme.”

McManus hasalso tried to give back to the gamewhenevershe could.

“It’s hard witha busy schedule, but we’vealso tried to have a clinicin Tsawwassenwhenever possible. Everyoneis so supportive, so it’s always fun,”sheadded.

Sheplans to take some timenow to hang out withfamilyandfriends andfigure outhernext move.

“I’mexcited to have sometime to do other activities–mountainbiking, hiking, trail running camping–allthe outdoor things... choose my one schedule,not have it chosenforme,” McManus said.

Sockeyes endIceHawks season winningseries in five games

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

The Richmond Sockeyesareoff to the Pacific Junior Hockey League championshipafter winningtheir bestof-seven series4-1 overthe Delta Ice Hawks.

Butthe series wasfar from easy for the regular season champswho were pushed by a gutsy Ice Hawks team every stepofthe way.

Gamefive at MinoruArenain Richmondon Thursday (March 14) saw Richmond score twiceinthe second

period to open a2-0lead, butthe pesky Ice Hawksdidn’t quit.

Brandon Petrie cutinto thelead with lessthan twominutesleftinthe period, redirectinga pass from Hawks AP Jack Searsontheleft wing into thenet past goalie Noah Stenvig, making it2-1 through40minutes.

Mattias Uyeda scored his second of the gameinthethird to put Richmond up3-1, butthe Ice Hawksdrew back withinone with1:25leftwhen a Carson Merrimanshot went inoffthe skateof Payton Hu outfront, butthat wasas closeas Delta wouldcome.

“Disappointingend. We certainlyfelt we hadthe roster to compete foratitle again,” said general managerandhead coach Steve Robinson.“Weknew that Richmondand Ridge Meadows would be formidable opponents, but getting healthy again,and we played quite wellinthe North Van series andI was optimistic, butfor some reason, we just couldn’tquitefind our rhythm against Richmond.

“The real storyinsidethe series was that we gave up sixshorthanded goals inafive-game series and lostthe special team’s battle. We outscored them

fiveonfive, butit was just too much to overcomeforus.”

It wasthe second straight 3-2 win for Richmondinthe seriesasthey won gamefourinLadner last Sunday. They won gameone7-5and gamethree 7-6 in overtime.

Delta’s lone wininthe series wasin game two when theypickedupa5-1 decisioninLadner.

Richmond willnowtakeonthe Ridge Meadows Flamesintheleague championshipafterthe Flames swept the Chilliwack Jets4-0intheirconferencefinal series.

FIELD HOCKEY CANADA PHOTO

Tsawwassen’s Sara McManushas cappeda great14-year careerwiththe Canadian National Women’s FieldHockey Team.

Sports

DRIVETHRUSHREDDING

Saturday, April13th 10:00AM

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A stellar regular season and a stellar year-end tournament was cappedoff witha silvermedalforthe DeltaU12 Dementors ringetteteam.

The Dementors travelled to West Kelownaduringthe March9th weekendfortheU12 year-end ringette tournament, featuring teams fromall over theprovince.

Delta won every gameinthe round robin,then went on to play Burnabyin the semi-finals,whichtheyalso wonin a very close game.

Deltalost to Kelowna9-3inthefinal,

The DeltaU12 Dementors ringetteteam wonthe silvermedalata year endtournamentin West Kelowna.

earningthe silvermedal.

During the regular season,the Dementors compiledanincredible 10-1 record.

Coached by JuliedeMelo, Rob Lowe and Tom Marshalltheplayersincluded:Alice DeHaan, Audrey Renner Wallace, Emily Rodgers, Aria Cheung, Jessalyn Lowe, Lucy Shin, Melia Lepore, Natalie Marshall, Neveya Johl, Nora deMelo, Olivia Vital,Pravna Sandhu, Riley Shoreand Carlyee Bunnett Morin.

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5424Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen $1,399,000 Ifyoulovesunsets, privacy,andvista viewsthenthisis yourrancher!

25866thStreet, BoundaryBay $1,749,000 Arareopportunity toowna fullyrenovated 4bedroombeach styledreamhome inboundarybay!

4533River Road, Ladner $1,299,000 Sensational Waterfrontproperty withrevenuefrom twofloathomesseparatelyowned.

PH7-555614Ave, Tsawwassen

$599,000

Topfloorfully renovated 1bedroom penthousein WindsorWoods! Bright,vault ceilings,water andparkview.

303-1375View Crescent, Tsawwassen

$699,000

Firsttimeonthe Market!Prime

2Bedroom PenthouseinCentral Tsawwassen.

5333Upland Drive, Tsawwassen

$1,800,000

Rancherstylefully renovatedfamily homewithfinished basementand panoramicviews!

5129WilsonDrive

313-1350View

4721BlueHeronWay

1124SkanaDrive

1178WalaleeDrive

209-555513AAvenue

39356 St,Tsawwassen

460446A St,Ladner

Indulgeinpanoramic perfectionwiththis4-bed,2-bath, 2100sqfthalf-duplex capturingbreathtakingviews of Mt.Baker,water,and farmland. Completely updated, thekitchen boasts granitecounters, stainlesssteel appliances,whilethe spacious living room features agas fireplace andbeautifullaminatefloors. Alarge family room with awood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm. Naturallight floodsevery corner,complemented by a sunroom idealfor morningcoffee with aview. High efficiency furnace, airconditioning,and anew hotwater tank ensure modern comfort. Abundant storagemeets convenience,and thebackyard’sprivate cabanabeckons year-round enjoyment. Alarge privateyardcompletes this haven– asymphony of comfortand style.

Discover ahaven in this nearly 3,100sqft home,withover 1,900sqft of main floor livingspace.Baskinnatural light in theopenfloor planadornedwithexotichardwood floors, complemented by thewarmthofinteriorfirdoors andcasings.The amazingkitchen boasts fir cabinets,S/S appliances anda largeisland. Upstairs unveils alegal suitewithindependent laundry, adding flexibilityand convenience. This property doesn’tstopthere,a 580sqft heated workshop beckons, equippedwith220v power, doubledoors, andimpressive ceilingheights of 11’8and 9’5, providingthe idealsetting forambitiousprojects. Outside, discover acovered hottub forrelaxation anda greenhousefor green-thumbenthusiasts. This residence blendscraftsmanship,versatility,andcomfort seamlessly. MLS#R2835933

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Let’sdecide togetherif this market is foryou &comeup with atailoredmarketing plan togetyourhome SOLD fortop dollar in todaysmarket! Thiscommunicationisnotintendedtocauseor inducebreachofanexistingagencyagreement.

Iextendmyheartfeltgratitudetomyclientsandcommunityfortheirinvaluablesupportinhelpingmeattaintheprestigious President’sClubTop1%statusamongRealEstateAgentsintheGreaterVancouverRealEstateBoardfortheyear2023.

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$1,485,000

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1498BRAIDROAD,TSAWWASSEN!

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$599,000

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4973CEDARSPRINGSDR.,TSAWWASSEN!

2,431SQ.FT.–OPENLAYOUT WITH LVNG/DIN/KIT,BDRM, 4&2PIECE BATHS ONMAIN –4BDRMS, 5&4PIECE BATHSUP. SHOWSBEAUTIFULLY!

MLS#R2846345

$1,699,000

SOLD BY THEGEFFKETEAM!

17565BSTREET INBOUNDARY BAY, TSAWWASSEN!

$1,199,000

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28867ASTREET INBOUNDARY BAY, TSAWWASSEN!

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Tsawwassen

225 EnglishBluff Road

5Bed |5 Bath |6785Sq.ft

Californianstyle architecturalmasterpiece perchedontopofprestigious EnglishBluff withsomeof themostspectacular viewsinall of Sunny Tsawwassen. This west exposed,fulloceanview mansion highlights some of thefinerthingsinlocal real estate featuringfloor to ceiling panoramicwindows,a theatre,sauna,exercise room andanincrediblecustompool,hot tuband waterfeatures. Withouta doubt, oneofSouth Delta’smostexceptionalhomes.

$4,280,000

Tsawwassen

301-1280 55 Street

2Bed +Den |2 Bath |1928Sq.ft

Penthouse, corner unitin Tsawwassen’sbeloved “SANDPIPER”! Aboutiquestyle 55+ condocomplex constructedbyrenownedbuilder,CarlJensenw/views of Boundary Bay& theMountains.One of akind, expansive 2Bed +Den,2 Bath floorplan,thissuite incl’s 1928 sq ft of thoughtfully designed livingspace highlightedbyquality finishings, vaultedceilings &skylightsthroughout. This home also ftr’supdated s/sappliances,crown moulding &a gasfireplaceinthe livingroom.Massive primaryBedroom w/ an impressive walk-incloset& 5piece ensuite. Great sizedsecondBedroom +additional 3piece hall bath. Enormous southeastfacingcovered deck with skylights foryear-roundenjoyment that incl’s agas hook up for your BBQ andislocated within stepstoeverythingin Tsawwassen’sTownCenter.

Fort Langley

102-23215BillyBrownRd

Rarely available, walk outWATERFRONTsuite in Fort Langley’sBedford Landing. This ground floor,cornerunit at “The Waterfront”buildingisideally situated to enjoythe finer things this bustlingcommunity hastooffer. 2Bed+ Den, 2bath, 1238 sq ft open& spacious floorplan incl’s anamazingprivate patiowithdirectaccess totheFraser River, walkingtrails &someofthe most picturesqueviews in theLower Mainland.Thissuite ftr’smassive windows, vinylplank flooring, nice openkitchen with S/Sappliances, gasstove &aneatingareaw/lotsofspace foryourdining room table. Huge primarybdrmw/walk-incloset and5 piece ensuitealong with asecondbedroom andbonus den area.55+ Buildingincl’s2 parkingstalls &1 storagelocker. AMUSTSEE!

Tsawwassen

5716GoldenrodCres

This UPDATED, executivestyle2 level+ basement family home exudes theprestige& high qualitythat “Forestbythe Bay” is so well knownfor.Virtually everyaspectofthishomehas been improved/updated over time leavingnothing butcarefreeenjoymentfor theentirefamily &thensome! Thefloorplan incl’s 5bedrooms& 3bathroomsspreadover3468sqft& ahugerec.roominthe basement creating anice separation/space forthe kiddos. Main flooropens up to asuper private, year roundbackyardoasis &also ftr’s an in-groundpool witha brandnew liner &wellmaintainedmechanicalsystems.Convenientlylocated w/in walkingdistancetotown, schools,shopping,recreation, &transit allina welllovedcommunitythat benefitsfromthe leastamountofrainfallinthe LowerMainland.

5Bed |3 Bath |3468Sq.ft $1,879,000

Richmond

211-8451WestminsterHwy

2Bed |2 Bath |872 Sq.ft

WelcometoTsawwassen, thesunniest, leastrainiest placeinall of MetroVancouver.This37.25 acre parcel of PrimeA1agriculturalfarmlandsitsonsomeofthe most fertile &productivesoilinBCand this Summer’s cropof choice is none otherthanlocal,SouthDelta corn.Witheasy& convenient pavedroadaccess for machineryand an outbuildingonceusedasa country vegetablestand,thisfarmlandforms part of arich, long standing &wellknown farmingcommunity whose reputation &productshaveearnedworld wide interest.

Incredible opportunityto ownthisbeautifully UPDATED 2Bed,2 Bath,872 sq ft quiet corner unit at ARBORETUM. This buildinginRichmond’s popular Brighouseneighbourhood is centrally located& stepsto Richmond Center,transit/skytrain, shopping,recreation &KwantlenPolytechnic University.Thisturnkey,movein readysuite hasjustreceivedsomerecentupgrades that include2 BRANDNEW,stylishbathroomsalong with newflooring& paint. Features includea functional floorplan with largerooms, 5burnerconvectionoven, aprivate balcony area PLUS abonus in suitestorage room &in-suitelaundry.Suite includes 1parking ina secure parkinggarage. $558,000 $929,900

$5,990,000

111555614Ave

Windsor Woodslocatedrightintheheart of Tsaw!Bright&beautiful corner unitwithsparkling upgrades.Spacious2 Br,2 bathunit1063sf–cornerunitwithlotsofwindows!Upgrades include wideplankflooring,deluxekitchenwithwhiteshakercabinets, granitecounters &stainless appliances.Sumptuousupdatedensuite.Huge,coveredpatio.Easywalking accesstotransit, shopping& restaurants!Includes reccentre withgym,sauna &hot tub.Thisis everythingyou needforgracioustowncentreliving!

$2,088,000

OpenHouseSunday 2-4

5217UplandDrive

Discoverthis charming 3bed, 2bath rancherincliffdrive.Thisupdatedhomeboastsforestandmountainviews, apatio,and abeautifulgardenon aspacious11,324sqftlot. Fantasticopportunityto owninoneofTsawwassen’s premierlocationswithpotentialtobuildupto4396sqft.Convenientlylocatedneartheferryterminal,mall& shopping,thishomeoffersboth Tranquilityandaccessibility.Stepintotheopenconceptlayout,floodedwithnatural light,embracetheserenityofyourprivateretreat,savouringmorningcoffeesonthepatio. Withupdatedfeatures suchaskitchen,bathrooms,furnace,h/wandmore,enjoymoderncomfortandrusticnaturalbeauty,this rancherisa lifestyle choice.Don’tmissthe chancetoseize yourdreamhomeonuplanddrive -whereparadise awaits!

#307 –20686EastleighCr.

TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt4-year-oldpetfriendlyapartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley. This2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunitfeatures a9 feetcelling,granitecounters,A/Cinmaster bedroom,openconceptlivingandqualityfinishingthroughout.EquippedwithanexerciseCenter, 2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker,andamplestreetparking.Centrallocation,closetoKwantlen University,shopping,dining,andthefutureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunitytolive or investin!

1705SpyglassCrescent

DiscoverluxurylivinginImperialVillagewiththis stunning 6bedroom, 4bathhome,boastingmainfloorlivingandan exquisitecoveredpatioperfectforentertaining. Withanupdated exteriorin2020featuringnewwindowsandfascia,thisproperty combinesmodernstreetappealwithpracticality.Enjoya spacious3389sqftlayout, achef’sdreamkitchen,and aserene outdooroasis,allnestledin asought-afterneighborhoodcloseto topamenitiessuchasthegolfcourse,shopping,andrestaurants. Thismeticulouslycaredforhomeoffersanunmatchedlifestyle opportunity.Seizethe chancetomakeit yours!

$799,000

#2071120TsatsuShores

Embrace waterfrontlivinginthisupdated2BR/2BAcondonestledintheexclusive TsatsuShores development,featuringstunningsouthwest-facingsunsetviews.Enjoymoderncomfort,privacy,and easyaccesstotheferry,shops,andhighway.Thisspotlessunitcomeswith 2parkingspots,offering convenienceandtranquility.A truelifestyleupgrade awaits.

$868,000 NEWLISTING

OpenHouseSunday2-4

210 –1300HunterRd.

HunterGreen!Spaciousandbright1340sq.ft.cornersuitewith a180panoramicview overlooking the17thfairway ofBeachGrove GolfCourse. This 2bed/2bathImmaculatelykeptunithasan updatedkitchen,newinteriorpaint,largeprimarybedroom,in-suitestorageandshowsbeautifully! Hugewraparounddecktoentertaininstyle.Stepstoshopping,transit,recreation,andallamenities. Perfectfordownsizers whoenjoygolfcourseviewsandliving walkingdistancetotowncenter amenities.Quickpossession available.Looknofurther,thisisfor you!

WONDERFULUPDATED FAMILY HOME!

6323135STREET 4BEDS/ 3BATHS /1906SQ. FT. OFFEREDAT$1,345,900

PERFECTFAMILYHOME, ON AQUIET STREET!

49055STREET 4BEDS/3BATHS/2950SQ.FT. OFFEREDAT$1,540,000

MASTER ONTHEMAIN, HALFDUPLEX!

4930FENTONDRIVE 3 BEDS /3BATHS /1999SQ. FT. OFFEREDAT$1,149,000

GORGEOUS4BED&DENW/GOLF COURSEVIEWINMARINAGARDENS!

5533COVEINLETROAD

MASTERONMAINWITHA VIEWINCHESAPEAKELANDING!

235900FERRYROAD 4BEDS/ 3BATHS /2166SQ. FT. OFFEREDAT$1,475,000

SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOTAVAILABLE!

5241 CAMBRIDGECOURT 5920 SQ.FT. LOTONA CENTRALLY LOCATEDCUL-DE-SAC OFFEREDAT$915,000

20 ACRES, 2HOMES &AMAZING BARN

4774104THSTREET $6,250,000

JUSTLISTED!

Prime20.25acreparcelwith 2homesand a8400sq.ft.barnoffers futuredrivewayaccessoffofHornbyDriveideal forlargetrucks islocatedonthequietsectionof104thclosetoBoundaryBayand privatememberairstrip.All 3buildingsonthispropertywerebuilt in1972whichincludes asprawling3,162sq.ft. 4bedroomrancher w/30 car cementdrivewaywassubstantially renovatedin1987andthe roof replaced12yearsago.The2ndhomeis a3 bedroomrancher(ideal futurebuildingsite)andthespectacularbarnwasusedfromday 1to breedracehorsesuntil 9yearsagoistruly a1st classfacilitycomplete withsteel roofand cladding.Animpeccable propertythatcouldlend itselfeasilytootherfarminguseswithgoodirrigationnearby.

NEWLISTING

111-473853rdStreet

Ladner |$550,000

1,117sf |2Beds |2Baths |Sunningdale Thisspacious1,117sf 2bedroom, 2bathroom condolocatedinthesought afterSunningdaledevelopment in CentralLadner.Bring yourdecoratingideas, quickpossessionpossible.

BayviewHills,Tsawwassen $6,600,000

34,000sf |5 Lots |RS5 Zoning |Tsawwassen Exceptionalopportunitytoacquire3 existing propertiesthathave3rd readingapproval to becomefive RS5 zonedlots.Nestledinone of Tsawwassen’s most covetedenclaves, this expansive34,000sfparcelisararefind.

548315b Avenue,Tsawwassen $2,999,000

5,043sf |6 Beds |5 Baths

Tsawwassen |MLS#R2824975 Experiencepureluxuryinthis 6bedroom, 5bathroomhome,just 3years young. Bright&Spaciouslayoutthatisdesigned for entertainingwithopen conceptliving featuring adouble-sidedfireplacethat separatesthechef’s kitchenfromthe greatroom.

144-2228162nd Street

SouthSurrey |$850,000

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REMEMBRANCES

INMEMORIAM

PARKER,MichaelW.

January3,1986

March21,2002

OurPreciousSon Youaremissedmore thanwordscansay. Werememberyou withheavyhearts everysingleday.

Forever16 Sadlymissed

Love,Mum,Dad, HayleeandSteve.

Celebratethelives ofloved oneswith yourstories, photographs& tributesat legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist

OskieBarrett

It’sbeen TenYearssinceyouweretaken from usDarlingOskieandeveryday is stillaspainful asitwas thatmorningwhenwe realizedyou were finallyfreefromthatterrible disease.

Weboththinkofyoueverydaywhile rememberingthe WonderfulMotherand Soulmatethatyouwere Sweetheart.

TheGriefand Tearsserveas aconstant reminderofyourBeautyandCaringnature Oskie.

YouwillalwayshaveourLoveandyouwill Neverbe forgotten.

ReeceK.Marshall February21, 1985March21, 2002

Always with us, andmissed by Mum, Dad, Family &Friends.

Calloremailtoplaceyourad, MondaythroughFriday8:30amto4:30pm 604-362-0586 •604-653-7851 dtjames@glaciermedia.ca • nmather@glaciermedia.ca Bookyouradonlineanytimeat delta-optimist.adperfect.com

GRANT,DannyRonald

BornSeptember7,1944inSaskatoon,Saskatchewan toRubyandRonGrant.Danny Granthad afulland adventurouslife.Hischildhoodyearswerespentin Burnaby andPenticton.HegraduatedfromSt. George’sHighSchoolin Vancouver,andgraduated fromCaliforniaStatePolytechnicCollegeinJune 1967with aBachelorof AgriculturalSciencedegree. HeworkedinBCas arealestateappraiserjustlike his fatherRon.Hisworkofteninvolvedland acquisitionforlargescaleprojectslike highways, pipelines,andpowerlines.Duringthistimehe acquiredtwoprofessionaldesignations: P. Ag. (ProfessionalAgrologist)andSR/WA(SeniorMember ofthe InternationalRightof WayAssociation).

HeraisedhisfamilywithDianeinDelta,B.C.and hadthreeboysSteven,DevinandAaron.While livinginDelta,Danny wasinvolvedinmany community activitiessuchascoachingsports teams,DeltaPioneerDays,andRotary Club.

In the1980’s he and somepartnersbegan Cranwest, acranberryfarmontheedgeofBurns Bogthatcontinuestothisdayproducing cranberriesforOceanSpray.

Hehad aloveforallthings“horse”andwould competeinenduranceracesand“Rideand Ties” (atwoperson - onehorseleapfrograce).Hislast enduranceridewasinhismid70s.Hecompleted over23racesof100milesandmanyothershorter races.Drifter,CochiseandPicoBoowere threeof hisfavouritehorses.WithPicoBoohecompleted histenth TevisCup100mileenduranceracein 2014,earning a1000milesilverbuckle.

Danny was a man thatdidn’tbelieve in obstacles and wasalways up earlydoingchoresandworking onprojects.Evenduring his lastfewdays he was preparing tomovetoanew30acrepropertyin thehills aboveOsoyoos.Hisloveoffamilyand communitywas adrivingforceinhislife.Even strangerswere touchedby his charismaticand generous nature.

Heissurvivedby his partnerColleenand his siblingsBarrie,Byron,ClaytonandLauralee,and his threeboysSteven,DevinandAaronand his8 grandchildrenRyanne,Lauren,Caden,Jayce, Olivia,Sydney,TyandRuby.

Therewillbe aserviceonMarch23at4:00pmat thePentictonGolfClub (600 ComoxSt,)Penticton.

REMEMBRANCES

OBITUARIES

BELGRAVE,Rafael

AkindandgentlemanleftthisworldMarch4, 2024, inhospiceafter abriefbattlewithcancer.

Afootballcoachformanyyearsand aregularat theLandingPub.Hewillbemissedbyfamilyand friends.

Awonderfultravelcompanionandlifepartner,he willberememberedinmanyphotostakenduring histravels.

We mournhisloss.MayheRestinPeace.

LoveAlways,Patricia.

LOGAN,MaryElizabeth(Betty)

April29th,1923 -March8th,2024

BettyLogan (nee Rennick)passedawaypeacefully onMarch8th,justweeksshortofher101stbirthday. Shewaspredeceasedbyherlovinghusbandof72 years,JackLogan.Sheleavesbehindherson Robert(Sandra),daughterAnne(PeterLamont), sonDavid, 5grandchildren, 7great-grandchildren, hersister-in-lawLornaBain,aswellasmany nieces,nephews,andlongtimefriends.

Bettywasfirstandforemost averycaringperson, alwaysputting othersbeforeherself.Shewas blessedwithanabundanceofenergy,akeenmind and alovelysenseofhumourherentirelife.She wasalsoblessedwithgoodhealthuntilhermidnineties,yetstillperseveredthroughthosedifficult trialswithanunstoppablespirit,rightupuntilthe veryend,whenshepassedawaypeacefullyinher sleep,atDeltaHospital.

AprivatereceptionwillbeheldinApril,followedin duecoursebyintermentwithherhusbandin ChesterfieldCemetery,nearBright,Ontario.Inlieu offlowers, adonationmaybemadetothecharity ofyourchoice.

To send amessageofcondolence,pleasegoto www.deltafuneral.ca

COMMUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGAL

LEGAL/PUBLICNOTICES

Warehouse Lien Act

Thefollowing vehicleswillbe sold asofApril3rd,2024 fornonpaymentplus costsaccruing.

1997 Dodge Ram2500

2B7HB21XXVK566743

TaiHing(1981 Co.Ltd) $6409.35

2006 Ford E250

1FTNS24W06DB35359

QuinnMcIntyre $8,931.46

2003Mercedes-BenzC320 WDBRF84J53F402829

KarmenLotoski $1435.84

Please contactbefore April 3rd,2024

Drake TowingServices Ltd. 1553 PowellSt. Van, BC, V5L5C3 604-251-3344

ADVERTISINGPOLICIES

Alladvertisingpublishedinthisnewspaperis acceptedonthepremise thatthemerchandise andservicesofferedareaccuratelydescribed andwillingly sold tobuyersattheadvertised prices.Advertisersareawareofthese conditions.Advertisingthatdoesnotconform tothese standardsorthatisdeceptiveor misleading,isneverknowinglyaccepted. If anyreaderencountersnon-compliance withthese standardsweaskthatyou informthePublisherofthisnewspaperand TheAdvertisingStandardsCouncilofB.C.

OMISSIONANDERROR: Thepublishersdo notguaranteetheinsertionof aparticular advertisementon aspecifieddate,oratall, althougheveryeffortwillbemadetomeet thewishesoftheadvertisers. Further,the publishersdonotacceptliabilityforanyloss of damagecausedbyanerrororinaccuracy intheprintingofanadvertisementbeyond theamountpaidforthe spaceactually occupiedbytheportionoftheadvertisement inwhichtheerroroccurred.Anycorrections of changeswillbemadeinthenextavailable issue.TheDeltaOptimistwillberesponsible foronlyoneincorrectinsertionwithliability limitedtothatportionoftheadvertisement affectedbytheerror.Requestforadjustments orcorrectionsonchargesmustbemade within30daysofthead’sexpiration. For best resultsplease checkyouradfor accuracythe first dayitappears.Refunds madeonlyafter 7businessdaysnotice!

ApplicationNo.AE112064,TN433371

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE

Application forpermitapproval Under the Provisionsofthe Environmental ManagementAct We,FortisBCEnergy Inc.located at16705Fraser Highway,Surrey, BC,V4N0E8, intend to submit thisapplicationtothe Directortoauthorizethe discharge of interceptedgroundwaterduring the replacementofapproximately90meters of transmissionpressuregasmain,crossing River Roadin Delta,BC.This scopeofwork formspartofFortisBC’sCoastal Transmission System,Transmission Integrity ManagementCapabilitiesProject(CTSTIMC), aprojectfocusing on enhancement of gas linemonitoringcapabilities.

The sectionofgasmainbeingreplaced spansfromthe FortisBC Tilbury Regulating Station(7610 River Road,Delta,BC)andthegas mainrightofwaylocated to thenorthofthe station,at7389 River Rd,Delta,BC.The sourceofthe dischargewillconsist of ground water,intercepted during excavationsrelatedtothe gasmainreplacementactivities.

Thelandupon whichthe proposedworkswill occuris the FortisBCTilbury Regulating Station(7610 River Road,Delta,BC)andthegas mainright-of-waysituated withintheRiver Road Crossing and private property locatednorthofRiver Roadat7389 River Rd,Delta, BC.The proposeddischarge location is the TilburySlough(lat:49.141316°,long: -123.013617°), situated withinthe existingFortisBC gasmain statutoryright-of-way crossing, between RossRoadandBergRoad.

The maximumrateoftreatmentand dischargeofgroundwaterwillbe 500 gallons perminute (GPM),for24hours aday,uptoathree-month period. The maximumconcentrations for identified contaminantsareas follows:

PLEASECONTACT

DawnJames 604-362-0586

DTJames@glaciermedia.ca

Various watertreatmentmethodologieswillbeimplementedto achieveregulatory compliance. Treatmentmayinclude(at aminimum),flocculantaddition,metalsprecipitationandactivatedcarbon treatment. Aqualifiedprofessional willconductregularmonitoring,sampling,andanalysis to ensure compliancewiththeBC Approved WaterQualityGuidelines, priorto discharge.

Any personwhomay be adverselyaffected by the proposeddischargeandwishes to provide relevantinformation may,within30daysafter the lastdateofposting,publishing,service,ordisplay, sendwrittencommentstotheapplicantbyemailatTransmissionUpgrades@FortisBC.com,witha copytotheRegional Director,EnvironmentalProtection at (BCER Fort St. JohnAddress: 6534–100th AvenueFortSt.John,BCV1J8C5,oremailatwaste.management@bc-er.ca). The identityof anyrespondentsandthecontentsofanything submitted inrelation tothisapplicationwillbecome partofthe publicrecord.

Additionalinformationisincluded in

https://talkingenergy.ca/project/coastal-transmission-system-upgrades Datedthis14 dayofMarch2024.

Contact person:Sarah Prien,Community &IndigenousRelations Manager TelephoneNo.604-592-7494

PUZZLEANSWERSONSEPARATE

SUDOKU

Sudokupuzzlesare formattedas a9x9grid, brokenintonine3x3 boxes. To solve aSudoku, thenumbers 1through9 must fill eachrow,column andbox.Eachnumbercan appearonlyonceineach row,columnandbox. You canfigureouttheorder inwhichthenumbers willappearbyusingthe numericcluesalready providedintheboxes.

LEGAL

LEGAL/PUBLICNOTICES

Byvirtueofthe Warehouseman’sLienAct KINGSWAY BAILIFFSERVICE willdisposeof:

1)2012 ToyotaCAMERY

VIN#4T1BD1FKXCU046925

DebtorRO:JAGERKRISTA

Amountowed:$12,654.23

2)2019JEEPCOMPASS

VIN#3C4NJDABXKT834826

DebtorRO:MISTY-JOCRAWFORD

Amountowed:$10,000.00

3)2019DODGEGRANDCARAVAN

VIN#2C4RDGBG7KR700184

DebtorRO:THEODOREFRANCIS

Amountowed:$9800.00

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12.Nonsense (slang)

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EMPLOYMENT

GENERALEMPLOYMENT

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NOC:8432November2024toNovember2026 -2yrprogram

Rate: $17.40(Currentrate/June)

Greenhouse workersperformsomeorallofthe followingduties: oPositionand regulategreenhouseandoutdoor irrigationsystems to water plantsand digging,fixing brokenpipes,cleaning greenhousegutter inside/outside.

oDiggingbroken pipesandassistingirrigationbrokenlines,cutting offtheplantsand transplantingplants.

·Greenhouse workersduties involvesin picking,pruning, twisting, lowering offtheplants, deflowering, trusspruningcropworks, truss scratching,clipping, etc.

·Itisafast-pacedenvironment withrepetitive tasks, heavyloads, standing and bending forextendedperiods.

·Assist intheproductionofgradinglines, packinghouse.

·Mustbeabletowork in allGreenhouseconditions includingwet,humid,dusty,dirty,and extreme hot/cold temperaturesduringclean-ups.

Address:3752ArthurDrive,DeltaV4K3N2

email: hr@millenniumpacific.com

604-630-3300 604-362-0586

NOWHIRING AT MILLENIUM PACIFIC

CORPORATESALESMANAGER (NOC:6001)

Corporatesalesmanagersplan,organize,direct,controland evaluatetheactivitiesofestablishmentsanddepartments involvedincommercial,industrial,institutional,e-business andwholesaleand retailsales.Theyareemployedby commercial,industrialandwholesaleand retailtrade establishments.

MainDuties

•Plandirectandevaluatetheactivitiesofsales departmentsincommercial,industrial,wholesaleand retailandotherfreshproduceestablishments.

•Organize regionalanddivisionalsalesoperations.

•Establishorganizationalpoliciesandproceduresin relationtoincreasesales.

•Determinestrategicplanning relatedtonewproduct linesandnewvendors relations.

•Leadsalesteaminbuilding relationshipswithbusiness clientsandmanagenegotiationsofsales,purchasing contracts.

•Mayworkwiththemarketingdepartmentto understandandcommunicatemarketingmessages tothe field.

•Recruit,organize,trainandmanagestaff

EmploymentRequirements

•A universitydegreeorcollegediplomainbusiness orin arelated fieldwith aspecializationinsales

•Severalyearsofexperienceas asales representative /manager,ExportSales,MarketingManageror related occupationareusually required.

AdditionalInformation

•Progressiontoseniormanagement positionsis possiblewithexperience.

Day,EarlyMorning,Evenings,OnCall

Benefits:ExtendedHealth,Dental,Financial, other.

Eduction:Bachelor’sdegree

Experience:2-3 Years,ExportSalesManager,Marketing

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