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AngelaHusvik rememberedat Fashion Fest
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It wasa beautifultribute for a beautifuland beloved member of the South Delta community.
Hundreds gathered Saturday night (Aug. 10) at theBridge Street pop-up park to celebrate local business owner Angela Husvik’s memory through a night of fashion, dancing andfun.
Fashion Fest, which was co-founded by Husvik, along with Camille Turner, from Camille’s Boutique, began with a moving tribute for the longtime friend of Ladner Village, who died earlierthis year after a long battle with cancer.
“Angela’s Boutiqueis a landmark in Delta, and Angela Husvikislegendar y, ” said event emcee Meenu Bakshi.
“She’s a big part of
theheartbeat of Ladner Village, and she will always be remembered here in our hearts.”
Coun. Dylan Kruger was on hand to thank the communityfor contributing towardsafund to install a plaque in Angela’s honour
“I grewup going to Angela’s Boutique.A whole generationgrew up going to Angela’s,” saidKruger.
“We putthe GoFundMe page up. We thought maybeif we worked really hard, we could raise$3,000in two weeks.
“Wediditinfive hours.I want to say thank you to every personin ourcommunity who cared,whoshared the page andwhodonated It’s whyIlove Ladner. What an awesometributeto Angela.”
Speaking on behalfof Angela’s family washer
cousin Cori Macpherson.
“We wouldlike to thankallofthose
involved forcommemoratingAngela this evening. Becauseof so many
of you, we canhonour her every day,here at Angela’s Corner,wherea
plaque has beenplaced onherfavourite bench in hermemory,” said Macpherson.
Many ofAngela’s familymembers were present, wearingAngela’s Boutique T-shirts.
“We want to thank thecommunity,family andfriendsforallcontributingandhelping to make this happen,” said Macpherson.
“We reallylovedthat it wasthecommunitycontributionsthat helped thiscome together. The love wasfelt.”
The event culminated withafamily-friendly dance party,where prizes were given outon behalfofthelocal businesscommunity.
Fashion Fest,nowin itsfourth year, tookplace at thecornerof Delta andBridge Street,an intersectionthat willnow be knownasAngela’s Corner.
Deltastillhopes for River Road overpass tonew tunnel
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TheCity of Delta has submitteda pre-budget consultation briefing to the Federal Standing Committee on Finance, calling forfunding to buildan overpass to River Road,as part ofthe Fraser River Tunnel Replacement Project.
It’s part ofthecity’s efforts to secure federalfundsthrough pre-budget consultationsfor the 2025federal budget
Thebriefing emphasizes the importanceofintegrating the overpass into the tunnel project, providinga crucial secondexitfromLadner, along the Hwy.99corridor, thecity notes, adding discussions with the province have indicated that federalfinancialassistance is required to move for ward on the overpass.
According to thecity’s submission,thepreliminar y cost for the overpass project isestimated to be a small percentage of the$4.15-billion budgetfor the tunnel replacement project.
During council’s discussion onthe submission at its July 22meeting, frustration was expressed that withouta federalcommitment ofdollars for thecrossing project, a second exit out ofLadner won’t be possible.
Mayor George Harvie said they need to continue to put pressure onthe provinceand thefeds.
“We’ve beenpromised this,
but promisesdon’t seem to be kept very well by thefederal government at thistime,” he said. He added he’s heard fromthedevelopment community that the tunnelisan
impediment to attracting more developers to Delta.
SayingDeltacould have had a newbridge with a secondexit by now, Coun. Dylan Kruger saidthefederal government should be involved because thecrossing is a nationaltrade corridor with national significance.
Representatives with Transportation Investment Corp. (TI Corp.) madeit clear to council during updates on theFraser River TunnelProject earlierthis yearthat theprovinceisproceeding withthe environmentalassessment and procurementprocess for the projectas-is, unlessthe government indicatesit has received enoughfunding from thefederal government to make theaddition.
LastDecember, Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportationand Infrastructure, saidthe B.C. government sympathizes with Delta’s request for a second exit out ofLadner, but it will be up to whateverfunding arrives fromthefeds.
Little House in Tsawwassen hasa new lease on life, thanks to Deltassist
On Tuesday,theCity of Delta announced that it has entered into a fiveyear licence agreement with Deltassist forthe use ofthe Little House in Tsawwassen,for substance-use counselling servicesand to facilitate recovery-support group meetings
Previously managed by PhoenixDrugand Alcohol Recovery and Education Society and the Little House Alcohol andDrug Addiction Recovery Society,this new agreement ensures that Deltassist can providethese vitalprovin-
cially funded support and recovery services at the Little House.
This also opens space at Deltassist’s Ladner locationforotherimportant programs, such as seniors counselling and newcomer services.
“Deltassist is very pleased to enter into this agreement withthe City of Delta to provide substance-useservices in Tsawwassen, reducing distanceand mobility barriers, and to provide a stable homeforthe recovery support groups thathave assisted many people in Tsawwassen andarean important pieceoftheir recovery,” saidexecutive-director Julie Chadwick in a news release
“Deltassist meets people where they are at in
their journey of recovery withcompassion, caring and kindness.”
Thisexpansion strengthens Deltassist ’s presenceinthecommunity,furthering their
mission to support all residents.
Deltassist will begin occupying the Little House on Sept 1, allowing timefora smooth transition.
During thisinterim period, existing recovery groups will continue to access the Little House formeetingswhich will continueand be sup-
ported by Deltassist moving for ward.
“Deltassist is a trusted, long-timecommunity partner, and I’m pleased to see them manage these critical support services at the Little House,” added Mayor George Harvie.
“It’s essential to maintainfree substance-use counselling servicesin
our community to support residentsinneed andtheir families.”
Rebuilt in2012following a fire withcontributionsfromthe community and recovery groups, the Little House has long been a cornerstonefor recovery meetingsinthecommunity.
The 1,800-square-foot facility offersa counselling officeand spacefor workshopsand educational sessions.
Since1985, Deltassist has beenoffering free substance-use services to theCity of Delta, supporting bothindividuals whouse substancesand those affected by others’ substanceuse.
As a co-chairofthe Delta Community Action Team, Deltassist alsoplays akey role in addressing the toxic drug-supply crisisin Delta,providing free Naloxone kitsandtraining to the community as requested.
Delta copsnab cabbie, five others, for impaireddriving
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Six drivers in Delta – includinga taxi driverare facing finesand vehicle penaltiesafter being pulled over by policefor suspected impaired driving– allin a spanofthree and a halfhours.
Delta policeissued a news release Tuesday afterthe surge in impaired cases last Friday, Aug. 9.
A/Insp. James Sandberg saidofficers conducted a proactive road-safety blitz duringa 3.5-hour period.
“Thisoperationunderscorestheongoing dangers ofimpaired driving and thedepartment’s unwavering commitment to protecting the community,” said Sandberg.
Here are the incident
summaries:
Stop1: 9:41 p.m.
Anofficer stopped a vehicleshortlyafter itleft a local pub. The driver provideda roadside breath samplethat registereda“warn.”
As a result, theofficer issued athree-day driving prohibition, and a soberdriver drove the vehicle away.
Stop2: 9:42 p.m.
Officers responded to a collisioninvolving an off-duty taxicab thathad struck a parked car.
The officer suspected impairment, andthe taxi driver subsequentlyprovided breath samples at andnear four timesthe legal limit.
The driver was issued a 90-day administrative driving prohibition, a 24-hour prohibition, and thetaxi was impounded.
The driveralso faces criminalimpaired driving charges.
Stop3: 10:58 p.m.
Anofficerobser ved a vehicleleavinga local liquor store.
A roadside sobriety check revealed thedriver
was inthe“warn” range, resulting in a three-day driving prohibition. The vehicle was also towed.
Stop4: 11:20 p.m.
Officers attendeda single-vehiclecollision wherea car struck the centre median. During
theensuing investigation, thedriverfailed to provide a suitable roadside breath sampleand was consequently served a 90-day driving prohibitionfor“refusal.” The vehicle was impounded for30 days.
Stop5: 11:23 p.m.
A driver was obser ved leavinga local pub and was stopped by officers. The driverfailed roadside breath tests, leading to a 90-day driving prohibitionand a 30-day vehicle impound.
Stop6: 1:07 a.m.
During a traffic stopin NorthDelta, anofficer detected the odour of liquorfromthedriver
The driver refused to provide a breath sample and was served a 90-day driving prohibitionfor “refusal.” The vehicle was impounded for30 days.
“The removal ofthese six impaired drivers, including two drivers who were involved in collisions, in such a short timeframe, is a stark reminderofthe risks that impaired driving poses to ever yoneonthe road.
“Our patrolofficers will continue to conductproactive enforcement and respond swiftly to reports ofimpaired driving
“Remember, impaired driving endangers lives. We urge alldrivers to make responsible choices. Have a planinplace to get home before you start drinking— don’t drive impaired Your safety andthe safety of others dependonit.”
The NDP has chosenits candidate forthe riding of Delta South for October’s provincialelection.
In a news release, the provincialNDPannounced Aug. 8 that Jason McCormick istheir candidate.
According to the release, McCormick is a driverfor TransLinkandcommunity leader, andisactive in the BC cycling community andthe South Delta BasketballAssociation.
“In Delta South, our community isfacing real challenges. We need a governmentthat is ready to take those challenges on. That ’s David Eby’s BC NDP,” said McCormick inthe release.
“John Rustad’s Conser vatives have promised totearup our housing plan. They’ve promised tocut our health care, andthey won’tproperly fund publictransit. Withthem, we’ll pay more and get less. We can’taffordthe risk.”
McCormick joinsincumbent
BC United ML A Ian Paton asthe now two confirmed candidates for the riding.
The Conser vative Party,inan email to the Optimist, saiditis getting closer tochoosing its candidate, asistheGreen Party,who saidanannouncementisexpected by theendof August for both Delta Southand Delta North.
“Asa long-time transitdriver, Jason knowshow polic y works not just intheory, but in reality,” saidPremier David Eby.
Eby saidthat with McCormick’s years ofcommunity involvement, he willfight foraffordablehousing, responsive health care, “and a strong transit systemthat gets you where you need to go.”
Currently,there are three candidatesin Delta North.
Amrit Pal Singh Dhot, will run for BC United Raj Veaulialso announced his candidacy last monthforthe Conservative Party of B.C. andNDP veteran and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlonis seekinga third term inthe legislature. - Withfilesfrom Phil Melnychuk
TheprovincialNDPannounced on Aug.8thatJasonMcCormick istheir candidate fortheriding of Delta South.
Windowsmashed,Prideflag damagedatLadnerchurch
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More anti-Pride vandalism has hit Ladner United Church, thistime with someone fixinga blow torch to a pole and tr ying to burnormeltthe security camerasmounted uphighonthe church exterior
The incident happened early Monday (Aug. 12) and the church’s video shows someone wearing a mask pointing the torch towards the cameras.
As well,theprideflag that’s mounted highup in theentranceway, was also vandalized, with holes melted into the flag.
The pane glass window next to thedoor, was also smashed,thoughit didn’t shatter.
“That’s the second
timethe window has beensmashed,” said minister Nancy Painter.
“Somebody doesn’t think a church should be inclusive,I guess, but that’s notwhat we think.”
Ladner United Church, in Ladner Village and builtin1893, has been thetargetof many vandalism incidents
In November 2023, someone shattereda window inthe church that had beendisplaying a prideflag.
In May 2023, someone poured black paint across the front entrance, doors and front outside wallsof the church.
In late August 2021, the prideflagwas damaged after being vandalized just a few weeks earlier that samemonth.
“It hasn’t changed the church’s stance and it’s not going to,” Painter said. “Our church believes that ever yone is one of God’s children and ever yone should
be included and treated with respect.
“It’supsetting for people to feel attacked, members ofthe congregation,” and introducing fire adds another ele-
ment offear, she said.
No one has evervisited and saidthey disagree withthe church’s position, sheadded.
“It’s really frightening. It certainly seemslike an
escalationfromthrowing paint at the windows,” sheadded.
The church has already contacteda company about replacing the glass and theprideflag, which has beenup since Pride Month in June, and which will remain untilafterthe DeltaPride Picnic this Sunday
She saidthe incidents have been happening for several years, usually once a year, usually associated withPride Month. Delta policeA/Insp. James Sandberg confirmed they are investigating an incident about vandalismdirected towards theprideflag but haven’t issued a news release asthey’ve done inthe past seeking publichelp because they’re looking at other ways of identifying a suspect.
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Do people care ifthey drive drunk?
Editor’sNote
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Takinga taxi homeafter a night out havingafewdrinks and some fun withfriendsis supposed to be the right idea, so forgive me when I wasabit startled by a press releasefromDelta policethat cameinto my inbox on Tuesday morning
Police nabbed six suspected impaired drivers last Friday (Aug. 9)duringa threeand-a-half-hour period
During thisenhanced road safety blitz, oneofthose drivers suspected ofimpaired driving was anoff-duty cabdriver who struck a parked car.
The officerwho attendedthe scene suspectedpossibleimpaired driving and sure enough, the cabby provided breath samplesthat registered nearly fourtimesthelegal limit!
Not only was thedriver issued a 90-day driving prohibitionand a 24-hourdriving ban,thetaxi was impounded,andthe driver isalso facing criminal charges.
He should also be fired by the taxi company he was working for. This behaviouris reprehensible. Imagineifhe hada fare in the car. The consequencescould have beendire.
The other five drivers nabbed by police, many pulled overintheir vehicles after attending neighbourhood pubsin both South Delta and NorthDelta, had various levelsofimpairment. Some refused to provide breath samples.
It is staggering to methat inthis day and age, that we continue to talk about the dangers ofdrinking anddriving.
Despite theefforts of Delta policeand other municipal officers and RCMPofficers across theprovince, people still choose to pick uptheir keys after having a fewdrinks andplay Russian Rouletteto get to their next destination.
Are the lawsnot tough enough and people think, oh well,if I get caught, I’ll just pay the fineandmove one?Or is it simply a case that people just don’t care enough about their safety andthe safety ofothers?
Treefruit farmersneedmore support
The B.C. brand is wellknown aroundthe world.
A long-time contributor to that brand building has been our fruitindustry,especially fruit fromthe Okanaganwhich touchesexport markets aroundthe world.
The Okanagan has also beenhome to an incredibly vibrant wineindustry, nurtured overthe past 40 years by peoplelikeB.C. United ML A Ben Stewart, founderof world-renowned Quails Gate vineyards.
I spoke with Ben this past week to catchup about our now troubled wineindustry. It’s notpretty It’s not just thevineyards thathave struggled from the effectsof climate change
As we all know by now, our fruittree industr y isunder siege from the recent collapse ofthe88-year-old fruittree co-opandtheobliterationof hundreds ofacresof stone fruitorchardsfrom January’s deepfreeze.
Delta SouthML A and BC United Agriculture critic Ian
Community Comment
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Paton has travelled to the Okanaganandotherareas of B.C. impacted by climate change and otherissues several timesthis year to hearfarmers concernsand listen to theirheartfeltpleas for assistancein maintaining their livelihoods. Just last weekML A’s Paton, Stewart, Kelowna Lake Countr y ML A Norm Letnicand BCU leader Kevin Falcon spoke topacked venuesoffarmers to attempt to offer solutionsforlivelihoods that are inbig trouble. Where was theNDP Minister of Agriculture? Neithershenor our Premier feltthat these crises war-
ranted a visit last week. On Tuesday,the government offered some bottom oftheninthhelp Willit be enough? Supply and processing infrastructure needs to be readily availableforfood sovereignty in B.C. and to help our farmers insulate themselvesfromcompetitors that are encroaching on our B.C. brand. This may require building thisinfrastructure onunder-utilized ALR land. Whilethese instancesof havoc wrought by climate change andotherfactors continue, true to form, solutionsandcontingency planning still haven’t registered onthe radars of provincialor federal budgetar y planning which isshamefulon many levels.
Farmers need to feel a sense of security to confidently go about their business offeeding us. Potential young farmers need to know that agri-food is a soundand sustainable career path, and agri-food and agri-tech need to be taught in our classrooms Thisis very serious stuff
TransLink threatens cuts
Editor:
After years ofdisastrous financialand planning decisions, TransLinkisthreatening to dismantle regional bus service to a bare bones service, unless various levelsof government bailthem out. Thisalso includes HandyDart.
Unfortunately,themoney must come from somewhere to put out thisdumpsterfire, so indeed it may be a government bail out.
Cost overrunsofbillionsofdollars such as the SkyTraindecisionin Surrey, should have consequencesforthe incompetents that caused them.
Step oneshould be to fire/revamp theentire TransLink management and find a set ofcivil servantswhoactually understandurban transitand who can count to 12 without having to remove theirshoes
Peter Nemeth
Somesuggestions to help with tunnel congestion
Editor:
I am a resident of Tsawwassenand use the George Massey Tunnelthree to four days a week, at various times of the day. I amfortunate to be able to use the HOV lane some days, but this helps very fewmotorists parked on Hwy.99 ever y day.
Whateverthelong-term solution may be, it must includetheentire corridor to Vancouvercentre, or we will simply move thecongestionfurthernorth along Hwy.99.
Here are some suggestions : Restrictallcommercialtraffic over three tons, except buses andemergency vehicles, to off-peak hours only. If you area ner vousdriverandare not able to maintain80kmhthrough the tunnel,whenthere isno cause to slow down, thenuse theAlexFraser Bridge please. This hazard causes backupsthat can causea concertina effect forhours, frustrating othermotorists who may thendrive more aggressively. Make sure your car is well maintained and has lotsof gas wherever you may drive asbreak-downs andaccidentsaffectthousandsofotherdrivers.
Forthe record
The Optimist, inthe Aug. 9 edition, rana stor y onnew applications recently submitted to theCity of Delta to revise a pairof residentialdevelopment applications by Shato Holdings Ltd. One of the applicationsinvolves a six-storey building inthe 4800-block of53rd Street
The River RoadOverpassisproposed toincludeatravellaneineachdirectionandadedicatedmulti-usepath forcyclistsandpedestrians.
Post-secondar y institutions, government officesetc. could change their hours so that staff/studentsdonot have to drive in rush-hourtraffic, asit is obvious to usall when schoolis out, how much smoother our commute becomes.
These are just a few possible solutionsthat can be implemented now,not in 2030.
David Whitele y
and 5300-blockof LadnerTrunk Road. Theother applicationisfor a 153-unit development at 6115 Highway 17A The application forthe Highway 17Adevelopmentisa Shato Holdingsproject but a numbered company, and not Shato Holdings, isinfact behindtheLadner Trunk Roadproject. The city is currently considering the revisions.
So,Deltacouncilis warning folks to expect a nightmare whendriving throughthe tunnel, should TransLink cut service to Deltain2026 (Optimist, Aug. 1) Is trafficthroughthe tunnelnotalready a nightmare? Eventhis summer, normallya slowertraffic season, we hearofandexperience trafficdelays. Evenifone isfortunate to have a
fast tripthroughthe tunnel,heorshethenfaces delays on Oak Street. Coun. Rod Binder says that transitfaresshould not be increased.Others oppose theimplantation of a roadtaxorcongestion charge. So where will funding comefrom?
Perhaps gas taxes should be eliminated and ever yonewhousesthe road be required topay a roadtax . In this way, those whodrive electric
vehicles(which contribute to congestion) would also pay to use the roads.
A roadtaxmight even reducethe numbers who drive throughthe tunnel, but only ifTransLink keepsorincreases service southofthe tunnel. The BC NDP have mandated Delta to build more homes, and yet,at the sametime, itisnot providing funding needed by TransLink.
Jean Wightman
asimple,cost-effectivesolution. We alsorefreshcabinetswhich costslessthan refinishing.
Re: Use car only when needed (Letters, Optimist, Aug. 1)
I am sure allthedrivers you see inthelineup have thought about it, if they could catcha bus, they would have done so already, especially with thehighpriceof gas.
Peopleare driving cars andtrucks because they have no choice
Eight to 10 years ago, the BC Liberal government reported 90,000 vehiclesa day were going throughthe tunnel. This
isgrowing by at least three percent per annum, so theletter writer saying that three lanesare sufficient is out to lunch
We have three lanes now during the rush hourand thetraffic is still backed up to Westminster. We need a minimumfour lanes We don’tneed one lane for buses only. Buses can sharewith HOV vehicles
Period.
You talk abouta higher volumeoftraffic reaching Oak StreetBridge There is a back-upthere
ever y day now. They will have to expandallthe choke points, asthey are already doing. For example, at Steveston,they are buildingawider overpass to handlethe volume. You do realize going northfromthe tunnel, there are multipleoff ramps before you get to Oak StreetBridge?
If you are notdriving a vehiclethroughthe tunnel twice a day, you can’t really get anidea of what drivers have to go through ever y day.
Steve Williamson
Thanks for thehelpafter fall
Editor :
I fellin Tsawwassenon my way to yoga.I was picked upoffthe sidewalk by atruck driverandflag girl who took me to KinVillage.
The staffthere were caring, helpful andcompassionate, calling my husbandwho was advised to take me to thehospital.Allofthese people were fantastic
I cannot say enough about the care andthecompassionthat was shown to peoplein emergency by allthe staff. Ever yonewhoisemployed there deser vesa medal forwhat they do ever y day,notthecomplaintsandthe con-
demnation peopleshell out.
I was treated by Dr. Shaw. What a great doctorwhoexplained everything so that I couldunderstandwhat was going on. The young porter named Tima was so caring andconcerned about mewhenshe tookme to X-ray. I watched asthecompassionate nursesandaidesdealt with seniors who were in bedsandneeded walking assistance.
Thank you,thank you,thank you, Delta Hospitalfor beinga much-needed part of our health service. You are doing anincredible job.
Sandra Laurence
Community
Rotary Clubof Tsawwassengrants are makinganimpact
The Rotar y Clubof Tsawwassen has made another roundofcommunity grants totalling $29,000which istheir largest financialcontribution to thelocal community todate
With a focus on youth and seniors, the Club’s effortsare supporting a range of causesfrom food insecurity, positive outcomesfor youthand healthand wellness for older adults
Clubpresident Joan Hansenemphasized the thoughtful approach behindtheirgrants
“Our clubconsulted extensively with stakeholders and service providers to pinpoint where theneeds are most acute,” said Hansen. “Our
goal was to ensure that our effortsand resources make ameaningful impact Thanks to our dedicated fundraising team, generous donors, and supportive community, we are delightedto beable to make substantial contributions again this year.”
A grant intheamount of$5,000 has been awarded to the Starfish Pack program runby South Delta Baptist Church. Currently, Starfish Pack isproviding weekendmeals to 55 students at ninelocal schools, combating food insecurity among children -a cause already supported by Rotarians who volunteertheirtime for distribution.
Recognizing the rising costsofhigher education,the Clubdoubled its scholarshipofferings from two to four, totaling $8,000, benefiting four hardworking Grade12 students pursuing postsecondar y studies.
Additionally, the Cluballocated $2,000 to KinVillage Community Centre forthedevelopment of a Seniors’ Resource Centre and, to the “It Takesa Village” capital campaign a further$5,000forinclusive andaccessible audiovisual equipment to be used inthe Day Program for Older Adults. These effortscomplement the Club’s ongoing commitment of$20,000annually over a decade towards
Witha focuson youthandseniors, the Tsawwassen RotaryClub’s effor ts aresupportinga rangeof causesfrom foodinsecurity, positive outcomes for youthandhealthand wellness forolderadults.
constructing the Day Programspace.
Acknowledging the invaluable serviceprovided by Eldercollege to seniors throughlifelong learning, the Clubcontributed $2,000 towards reducing membership feesandanother$2,000
to support transportation costsfortheirfieldtrips.
Finally, Heron Hospice Society of Deltaisgrowing quickly to meetthe community’s needs for griefand bereavement support at the Harold and Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive
Care andthey have recently extended their support to KinVillage in Tsawwassenand at Kennedy Seniors Centre in NorthDelta. Heron Hospice has added programming including restorative yoga and art therapy and will be receivinga grant of $5,000for suppliesand equipment to meetthe growing demandfortheir servicesin Delta
“We take pridein our ability to targetlocal needs and to provide a responsive grant process for our community service partners who are improving thequality oflifefor peoplein our community,” added Hansen.
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Community
TownCentre Mallhosting Teddy BearDrive
Jointhemerchantsof Tsawwassen Town Centre Mallon Saturday, Aug. 31asthey kick offtheir Teddy Bear Drive in support of BC Children’s Hospitaland Deltassist
Fromnoon to 2 p.m. join in on some Teddy Bear themed fun with music, activities, giveaways andmore! Bringa brand-new teddy bear(tags still attached)
AreyouDreaming?
Jeffrey Greenfeld,CFP®,RIS,EPC
anddropitoff at oneof two drop-offlocations : inside the mallor at Coastal Olive Oilsalong the mallexterior. Due to BC Children’s Hospital beinga finaldestinationforthese teddy bears, donationsthathave been previously loved,no matter how gently, can not be accepted. (Please donate any gently loved stuffed animals you have to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store inLadneror to an animal shelterthat usesthem asdog toys).
Teddy Beardonations will be accepted from Saturday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept. 8. Teddy Bears (or other stuffed animals) can be purchased fromanywhere of your choosing, however there are stores at the mallthat can help with a “one stop shop.” Visit The Chocolate Bear Shoppe, Your Dollar Store With More, Albany Books, or Center Stage for a wonderful range ofoptionsfitfor every budget -Submitted
Bonnieplans to finishher careeras amedical sales executiveinaroundfiveyears.Her retirementgoal is to begintravelingextensively, startingwith a familyvisit to Ireland,andthenseveralback-to-back cruises.Her pension,whichstarts at 65alongwith herCPPand OASwill be heronly income.Bonnie’s biggestconcernsarewhethershe canafford her annualtripsas wellas supportherinto her ‘90s. Bonniedeposited $50K ona pre-buildcondoin Maple Ridgewhich will be completedinthe summerof2026. Aftercompletion, Bonnieisconsideringmovingto Maple Ridgeand rentingoutherLadner2-bedroom condoforincome.Willthis strategygeneratemore incomefor Bonnie? IsuggestedsheusetheD-R-E-A-M approachtobuild asustainable retirementincomeplan. 5Key RetirementD-R-E-A-MQuestions
R: Reviewincome-producing assets:Whatincomeproducingassetsdoesshe have availabletodeliver that cashflow?
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Elements, presented by the South DeltaArtists Guild, willfeature four prominent artists, Dale Byhre, Mel Anderson, Leah Terpsma and Rod Winning.
Delighted art lovers will find some remarkable works by these talented painters.
Byhre is a well-known marine painter, focusing on worldwidedepictions of the sea and landscapes. Intricate detailishisforte.
Anderson,theemerging artist inthegroup, is making his mark inthe art world by capturing local landscapes and thearchitecture of our city. Collectors willfindhis imaginative andcolourful paintings a delight.
Terpsma, whose style is oftencompared to Emily Carr andtheGroup of Seven, has amasseda strong following forhervibrant and expressive works.
Winning enjoys pleinair painting, which isdedicated to capturing local scenes and the beauty which, because of our busy lives, we oftenmiss.
Elementsis a must visit exhibitionfor art enthusiastsandcollectors alike.
The show runsfrom Aug. 22 to Sept.1 atGaller y 1710 (1710 56th Street).
Galler y hours are Thursday to Sunday, fromnoon to 4 p.m. andnoon to 8 p.m. on Fridays.
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Join inthe funatthe DeltaPridePicnic
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More ofthe pieces are falling into placefor the sixthDelta PridePicnicthathappensthis Sunday at Memorial Park in Ladner.
“We are excited to welcome (Rolled West Coast)and(Peace Sweetz) (cool treats) to the DeltaPridePicnicon Sunday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Memorial Park, inLadner. We are so excited for them to joinus,” saidthe DeltaPride Society on Facebook.
Two other recent confirmationsfor caterers include Pork Mafia barbecue, along with Mister Mom’s World Catering and Events
“Allare welcome to celebrate inthe beautiful diversity ofthis community,” the society says online.
Music, live performances, food trucks, community partners, resource booths, vendors, activitiesand crafts and games will be part ofthepicnic incentralLadner. Another recent confirmationisthe Waackingdom Dancers who are making a returnvisit to the picnic.
But don’tforget to bring sunscreen, apicnic basket, blanket, chairs, your best pride
attire— and some cash to tip the performers at thepicnic, says the DeltaPride Society.
Last year, the event drew more than 500 people but this yearshould see more than that, said Christa Horita Kadach, withthe DeltaPride Society previously.
The fourthannualOld TownLadner Car&Quilt Show isSunday, Aug.18inLadner Village.
“This really started as a picnic because the peoplewho started it had young children andit’s continued to begeared forall ages, including families with young ones.”
Old TownLadner Car& Quilt Show isthisSunday
Make sure youwander over to the Old Town Ladner Car& Quilt Show this Sunday, Aug. 18. The fourthannual event takes placeinLadner Village withproceeds going to the Heron Hospice Society. Cars, trucks, bikes and boats will be ondisplay on Delta Street, from
Trenant toChisholm Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. intheLadner Legionon Delta Street. Hot dogsand hamburgers will be served at Ladner Motors
Anyonewho wants to display their vehicleis welcome, withthe$20 registrationfee.
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Peter came to himand asked, “Lord,how often should I forgive someonewho sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied,“but seventy times seven!”
(Matthew18:21-22)
This seemsimpossible and maybe even silly. Why would we forgive someonewho continually hurts us? That seems like insanity. To understandthis, we need to know what forgiveness isnot. It does not mean what the persondid was okay
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It doesnotmean we keepthe personfrom being disciplined or punished. It does not mean we need to trust themor be their friend. It also doesn’tmean we keep putting ourselvesin harm’s way. Forgiveness is about freedom. Our
freedom. When we refuse to forgive, we lock ourselvesupfromgrowing. Our hearts get harder and harderas we mull overandfixate onthe wrong done against us and wish vengeanceon theother person.
Unforgiveness prevents usfromliving now.
In a Harvard Medical SchoolarticleDr. Tyler
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VanderWeele says, “… when you learn to forgive, you are nolonger trapped by the past actionsofothers and can finally feelfree.” One ofthe main goalsinlife should be to grow up in our maturity, which meansthat our capacity to love others will increase. When we refuse to forgive others, we may think we are doing them harm, but we are hurting ourselves The essenceof forgiveness in a practical sense, Dr. VanderWeele says, isthat “You no longer wish bad things to happen to that individual.”
That is relatively simple The harderthing to do, he said,is to emotionally forgive. That will take hard work, time, and perhaps counseling. Freedomis worth the effort.
Agriculture isdeeply woven into Delta’s community identity andvital to our local economy. It’s both a valued part of our heritage and a pathway to future success, asthe city continues to strengthenfarming in Deltathrough agriculturalplanning and boldinfrastructure investments.
Part ofthisplanning forthefuture involvesensuring our bylaws keep pace withthe times. Aftercompleting an Agricultural Planin2023, thecity began updating theAgricultural 1(A1) Zone in the Delta Zoning Bylaw to align the city’s regulations withthose that apply in theprovincialAgricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Underthis A1 Zone, general agricultural land representsnearly halfof Delta’s land base.
The updated zoning regulations empower farmers with greater ability to make decisions about their own land, while also increasing economic opportunitiesonlocal farms. For example, the changes include more flexibility around housing, allowing secondary suites and
smalldetached unitslike coach houses and garden suites. This willhelpprovide needed housingfor multi-generational farming families, farm workers, and other Delta residents
The agricultural zoning updates also create new opportunities for agri-tourismlike farm tours, hayrides, winery tours, andotheractivities that promote agriculture andallow the public to interact withfarms. Distilleries, breweries, cideries, and wineries are also allowed with larger food and beverage service areas.
In sync withALR regulations, these updates allow farmersto diversifytheir operations, while maintaininga priority focus onfarming.
In addition to planning, Delta has madefurtherinvestments to support local farmers, such as building irrigation infrastructure to help our farms face a changing climate.
In late 2023, Delta received a $2 million grant fromthe Ministry of Agriculture and Food that is admin-
istered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation,which was matched with $2 million from thecity. Thisfunding supportstheconstructionofthe West LadnerIrrigation Pump Station, upgradesalong the SouthFraser Perimeter Roadirrigation canal,and upgrades to conveyance capacity under LadnerTrunk Road at 72 Street
Through regular meetings withfarmers, thecity was able to identifyandprioritize theirrigationneeds ofthe farming community.
Morerecently, Deltaundertook an innovative pilotproject by connecting anexisting gravity outfallfurtherup theFraser River (less tidal/saltwater impacts) to the mainirrigation channel on80 Street. The pilotproject has proven successfulandinfuture thisintake location can potentially supplement the current water supply in late summer months, showcasing Delta’s forwardthinking approach.
Deltaalso obtaineda $135,000 grant fromthe Ministry ofAgriculture
The WestLadnerIrrigationPump Station,upgradesalongthe South Fraser Perimeter Roadirrigation canal,andupgradesto conveyance capacityunderLadner Trunk Roadat 72Street.
and Food to further study irrigation improvements, helping ensure thecontinued success of Delta’s local farming community despite changing conditions
Without agriculture, Delta simply wouldnot be thethriving city itis today. Supporting thisvitalindustry,andthe peoplewhodependonit, remains a priority,andthecity willcontinue to explore innovative solutions to grow our farming community for years to come -Submitted by theCity of Delta
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Agricultureisdeeplywoven into Delta’scommunityidentityandvital toour local economy. As avaluedpartofourheritageand apathway to futuresuccess,the Cityis proud to continue to strengthenfarmingin Deltathrough agricultural planning andinfrastructure investments
JoinusincelebratingandthankingDelta's farmersand their familiesfortheirimportant contributionstooureconomy,food security,andsustainability.
Agriculture Report
Whatare cover cropsand why are they important?
Travelling through Deltainthefall or early winter you might wonderwhy there are fieldsthat are stillcovered in green.
Somefields may be growing forage for animals, but many will be growing cover crops. Cover crops are different than cashcrops, inthat they are not harvested,instead they are grown for their many agronomic and ecological benefitsandtilled inthe spring.
It is because of these many benefits that the Delta Farmlandand Wildlife Trust has beenassisting farmers with the cost of planting cover crops for the past 31 years. In fact, thefirststewardshipprogram offered by theTrust was the Winter CoverCrop program, originally called “greenfields.”
Cover crops provideanimportant food source for waterfowlthroughout the winter.
The Fraser River estuar y islocated along the Pacific Flyway,a major north/ south route for migrator y birdsthat extendsfrom Alaska to SouthAmerica. Each year, more thanfivemillion birds pass throughthisarea with many stopping to rest and forage.
The estuar y supportsthe largest density of over-wintering birdsin Canada andis considered Canada’s top Important Bird Area Fieldsthathave beencover cropped actas a lure to draw these birds away from parks, playing fieldsandhigh value forage fields Waterfowl grazing inthese areas, particularly by Snow Geese andAmerican Wigen, can be extremely damaging as they eat the roots of thegrassesas well asthegrowing tips. Cover crops also lure waterfowl away from areas where they could pose a danger, particularly aroundairports
Farmers also plant cover cropsfor their many agricultural benefits. Having fieldscovered in vegetation overthe winter reduces soilerosion from heavy winter rains, which helps to conser ve topsoil.
Cover crops scavenge excess nutrientsfrom the soil before they can be leached away, keeping the nutrientsin farm fieldsand out of waterways. The roots improve soil structure, which helpsloosen compacted soiland contributes to better water infiltration.
Covercropsscavenge excess nutrientsfromthesoilbeforethey canbe leached away, keepingthenutrients in farmfieldsandoutof water ways.
Fungiand bacteria that live in soil will feed on the carbohydrates that plants release throughtheir roots and other soil organismsthenfeed on the bacteria andfungiwhich contributes to improving soilhealth In spring whenthecover crop istilled inthe additional organic material and nutrientshelps to reduce theneed for additional fertilizers.
Cover crops can consist of one to several species of plants. Many farmers are experimenting withplanting multi-speciesmixesincluding plants such asgrasses, legumes, andbrassicas. Different types of plantsprovidedifferent benefits. For example, spring cereals such as oats willestablishquickly but may not survive prolonged freezing, whereas some clovers and ryegrass are winter hardy and may continue growing into the spring Brassicas such as radish attract pollinators and can suppress detrimentalnematodesand soil bornediseases. A cover crop that forms a dense stand can outcompete weeds and canhave weed suppression benefits for the following crop. Farmers develop a cover crop strategy based on thegrowing conditions intheirfields and requirements for the crops that will be planted inthenext season.
In Delta more than halfthe fields planted withcover crops will be completely grazed by waterfowl by spring. Supporting wildlife, improving soil health, reducing soilerosion and nutrient leaching, and evenincreasing the amount of carbon inthe soilare some of the ecosystem servicesthat cover crops provide for the community.
-Submitted by Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust
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Deltaproposed coldstorage site up for sale
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A 15-acre property in EastLadner thathad received preliminar y approval for a cold storage facility has goneup for sale.
Listed at $45 million, the property at 1055564 Ave. is noted has having been approved at third reading for cold storage andfood processing, with final approval possibly soon. It’s also noted the site is “Zoned forallAgri-Industrial uses including Cold Storage and Warehousing.”
One site notesthe “DeltaFresh” property “offers unlimited potential, whether envisioned asan agricultural space, or equity building processing area” andthe “expansive landand strategic location provide a versatile canvas fora wide range of ventures.”
A salesbrochure titled The Delta Fresh Advantage notestheproject can evolve to suit withmore customization options than a ready-built project.
According to the City of Delta, the cold storage project has not been cancelled by the applicant, andit remains at third reading.
The application received thirdreading by council following a public hearing in February 2023.
Still requiring several conditions to be met before final approval,theproject would see thedevelopment ofthe site adjacent to the Highway 91 interchange by104 Street into the major industrial use.
The site had been zoned agricultural but was pulled out oftheAgricultural Land Reserve (ALR)decades ago and is not being farmed
The development would see one building with a totalfloor area of approximately 293,500-square-feet.
If approved, thecold storage warehouse andprocessing facility would be for fruits, vegetablesand dair y products.
Large-scalecold-storage facilitiesare currently located mainly in theFraser
Valley or Washington State.
The public hearing sawa dozen speakers withthe majority voicing opposition, most conveyinga seriesof concerns regarding impacts to theadjacent Burns Bog.
TheDelta Chamber of Commerce had previously endorsed theproposal, sayingDeltaFresh is a “perfectly positioned exampleofhow heavily compromised agricultural land, which is no longer suitableforfarming, can be utilized to benefit boththefarming community as wellaslocal consumers.”
The farming industr y also conveyed support including BC Freshpresident andCEOMurray Driediger, whowrote to council, “Over the last two decades, almost allofthe vegetableprocessing plants in B.C. have disappeared. The local B.C. industr y would be well served if there was access to a local multipurpose processing facility capableof developing product lines suitablefor today’s changing market.”
Ifthedevelopment goes ahead,truck
Thesiteissurrounded by farmpropertiesintheALRas wellasBurns Bog, withagolf courseacrossthestreet.
access to the site would be confined to the Highway 91 at 64 Avenue interchange.
Over a decade ago, a plan by Earth King Investments was pitched to developtheproperty into a housing complex for seniors.
At that time, the site was described as notadequate for farming.
That application was discussed at the city advisor y committee level but eventually shotdown, never making it to the council table
Agriculture Report
Delta farmers secure over $140,000in funding toimplement beneficialmanagement practices
Last year, Deltafarmers received over$140,000infunding through BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund(BCCAF), a program funded by Agriculture and Argi-Food Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fundanddelivered by IAF.
The program, which funded six Deltabased projects last year, supports B.C. farmers inadopting beneficial management practices(BMPs)inthree specific areas: nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotationalgrazing.
What exactly is a BMP andhow can it benefitfarmers? A BMP is a practice or technology that helps mitigate environmental risks Under BCCAF someof the BMPs eligibleforfunding include transitioning to manure inplace of syntheticfertilizers orplanting cover crops. Adopting BMPs can helpfarmers improve theefficiency andenvironmental sustainability oftheiroperations
The three BMPs eligibleforfunding
undertheprogram, whenimplemented correctly,help store carbonand reduce greenhouse gases. Nitrogen management relates to the management of nitrogeninthe soilthrough testing and various applicationmethodswhilecover cropping isprimarily used to improve soilhealth.
Rotationalgrazing involves separating a large pasture into smaller paddocks so thelivestockcan be moved aroundfrom one paddock to theother ; as a result, thisgivestime for rest and recovery of grasses, improves growing and reduces invasive species. Individually,these BMPs canimprove the healthofthe land andincrease stability, but whencombined,theirimpactis much greater.
Monika Parkes, ownerof Humble Tractor Farm, completed a project through BCCAF and was very pleased withthe results, “we are the second generationonthisfarm, and have taken an entirely newdirection withthe land. For
thefirst timeindecadesthere are pastured animals, fieldcropsand various forms of wildlifecoexisting onthis beautiful space. The program has allowed us to move forward on various long term sustainableprojectsand repairs in a timely manner. Withthefunding we will reach our soil goalsin a reasonable timeline, see our farmlandflourishand be able to support our community with nutrient dense food and environmentally sustainableprocesses.”
Farmers in Delta, and all over B.C., are eligible to apply for BCCAF ifthey are appropriately registered,licensed and/ orcertified to conduct business in BC and can cover 30 per cent oftheirproject costs. The remaining 70 per cent of theproject costsare covered by BCCAF. Farmers can receivea totalof$75,000in funding throughtheprogram.
In addition to funding farmer’s projects, BCCAF also focuses onknowledge sharing forthethree BMPs intheform of
field days, workshops, videos, podcasts andmore. Last year, over15in-person andvirtual events were hosted across theprovince.
Are you interested inimplementing these BMPs on yourfarm? Now’s the time - BCCAF isaccepting applications this summer. Deltafarmers can find information about eligibility criteria and how to apply onthe BCCAF website as wellasupcoming eventsand resources : www.iafbc.ca/bccaf/.
-Submitted by Investment Agriculture Foundation
Back to Class
Back to school supplies checklist
As summerdraws to a close, thousands of studentsare preparing to return to school.
Some may be excited to return so they can see their friends again each day,whileothers may lament theloss of carefree days under the warm summer sun. Regardless of which category studentsfallinto, all will need the right supplies to beginthe new school year onthe right foot
Some teachers now contact students’ parents prior to the start of a new school year to letthem know which supplies kids will need during the year. But thefollowing gradebased rundown of supplies can helpfamilies geta head-start on backto-school shopping.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten marks most students’ initial introduction to formal schooling, and thisexciting yearof schoolisfilled withlotsoffun andnew experiences Someofthe more common supplies kids need for kindergarten may include:
*Pencils
*Coloured pencilsand crayons
*Washable markers
*Erasers
*Pencil case
*Pencil sharpener
*Glue sticks
*Children’s scissors with a blunt tip
*Tissues
*Backpack
*Lunchbox/bag
*Headphones
Elementary school
Elementar yschool students typically need different supplies based onwhich grade they’re in. Children between first andthird grade may be asked to bring many of the same supplies as studentsin kindergarten, including pencils, washable markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, and children’s scissors But first, secondand third grade studentsalso may be asked to bring some additional supplies, including:
*Ruler
*Pencil grips
*Index cards
*Wide-ruled notebooks
*A boxfor supplies, including pencils
Fourth and fifthgraders willlikely be asked to bring suppliesthat align more withacademics thanarts and crafts. Such supplies may include:
*Calendar
*Personalorganizer
*Binders
*Loose-leaf paper
*Spiral notebooks
*Calculator
*Pens
*Plasticfolders
*Highlighters
*Book covers Middle schooland high school
By thetime children reach middle school and high school, parentsare well-versed in back-to-schoolshopping and likely know what is required. But someof themore unique items parents may be asked to providefor studentsin these grades include:
*Graphic calculator
*Graph paper
*Permanent markers
*Combinationlock
*Protractor
*White-out
*Three-ring binders
Teachers area great resourcethat can help students and their parentsasthey begin backto-school shopping. Familiesare urged to reach out to educators orvisit school websites to determine ifthere are any specificitems kids will need during the school year.
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DELTA SPORTS Pioneers tohostPresident’s Cup tournament
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John Burr wants to pack theLadner Leisure Centre withtheloudest lacrosse fans, from right here, in Delta Burr, president ofthe Ladner Pioneers, is hopinga packed house will help aid the Pioneers in their quest for a third straight President’s Cup national lacrosse championship.
“It’s exciting to be in this position teams want to knock usdown,” said Burr.
“I’mtr ying to make this more of a community-based tournament. We have local food trucks coming in, we have a youthambassador program running, so our young lacrosse players are involved in theopening ceremonies, game warm-ups.
“We have secureda beer garden withthe Pioneers Senior ‘C’ team running it with speciality beers and lotsoflocal businesses have stepped up to support the tournament, the players andallthefans that will be coming out.”
The Pioneers, in their 43rd season, last hosted thePresident’s Cup in 1985and1997.
“I want to sell out the Leisure Centre. We have 1,200 seats forthe tournament, and I want this to be a first-class experiencefor ever yone,” he said.
“We want to have that electricity in the building. We want it loudand fortheplayers to feel that excitement. When
we hosted in 1985, I wasa player.I remember the selloutcrowds, thedrums were going, thefans were loud,the games wereawesome. We went into overtime a few gamesand it was just super energized and I want to see that again.”
The Pioneers had anundefeated regular seasonand won their first playoff series over
the North Shore Indians andthencompleted a two-game sweep ofthe Victoria Shamrocks for theplayoff title andprovincial championship on Sunday night, in Ladner, with a 13-2 win.
There have beenfew challenges forLadner so farthis season, but Burr knowsthat is about to change come Aug. 25
“The team is cautious-
ly optimistic,” he said.
“Last year, wewent 16-0 in the regular season as well. This year,I feel we have a more fluent offence Our defence is probably not as strong, butI always worr y about thePresident’s Cup because the calibre is so highandthe gamesare so intense. There is alot of strategy balancing out the lineup when you are
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possibly playing eight games in that week. It’s a toughgrind. It’s the hardest tournament to win in lacrosse.”
The President’sCup runsfrom Aug. 25 to 31.
The Pioneers will represent thehostsofthe tournament, while the Shamrocks will represent B.C. Five other teamsare still in their playoffs to determine who will come to Ladner.
The tournament is a six-game round robin, withthe top four teams making the semifinals Ladner ’s first game is Sunday (Aug. 25) at 4:30 p.m., against the Saskatchewan winner, followed by theopening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. Ladner willplay the Alberta winner at 8 p.m. on Monday, Ontario’s winner at 8 p.m., Tuesday, the Can-Am winneron Wednesday, at 11 a.m., andthe Shamrocks at 8 p.m. and wrap upthe round robin on Thursday, at 8 p.m. against the TNSLL winner.
The first semifinal (one vsfour) is Friday at 4:30 p.m., withthe second semifinal(two vsthree) at 7:30 p.m.
The bronze medal game is 3 p.m. Saturday, withthe goldmedal final at 6 p.m. See:presidentscup.lacrosse.ca.
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Senior Men’s Western Baseball Championships this weekend
Starting Friday, Aug. 16, through to Sunday, Aug. 18, the South Delta Brewers are hosting this year ’s editionofthe Senior Men’s AA Western Canadian Baseball Championships.
A first fortheCity of Deltaforthislevel,all games will be played at Ray Carter Field, at Winskill Park, in Tsawwassen.
The teams include the West Winnipeg A’s (Manitoba), Marysburg Royals(Saskatchewan), Parkland Twins(Alberta), and two teams representing Baseball BC.
The first B.C. teams are
the South Delta Padres (2023 BC Champions) fromthe Lower Mainland BaseballAssociation,and thehost Brewers, from BC Minor Baseball.
Games start onFriday at 9 a.m. and run through to Sunday, withthe gold medal game at 5:30 p.m The tournament is a round-robinformat, which willdetermine the two participantsforthe gold medal game
Opening ceremonies are onFriday, at 5:15 p.m.
All gamesare open to the public andnoadmissionis charged. The scheduleisasfollows :
Friday
9 a.m. Brewers vs A’s 11:45 a.m. Royalsvs Padres
2:30 p.m. Twinsvs Brewers 5:30 p.m. A’s vs Royals
Saturday
9 a.m. Twinsvs Padres
11:45 a.m. Brewers vs Royals
2:30 p.m. A’s vs Twins
5:30 p.m. Padresvs Brewers
Sunday
9 a.m. Royalsvs Twins
11:45 a.m. Padresvs A’s 2:30 p.m. tie-breaker game ifnecessary 5:30 p.m. gold medal game - Submitted
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TheGeorgiais aqualitybuilt 4-year-oldpet friendlyapartmentlocatedintheheartofLangley This 2beds/2bathsplusinsidestorageunit features a9feetceiling,granitecounters,A/Cin masterbedroom,openconceptlivingandquality finishingthroughout.Equippedwithanexercise Center,2parkingstallsplusstoragelocker, and ample street parking.Centrallocation,closeto KwantlenUniversity,shopping,dining,andthe futureSurreyLangleySkytrain.Greatopportunity tolive orinvestin!
Welcome to Chelsea Gardens,thisupperlevelhomeboasts 1,783sq.ft. oflivingspace. Thespacious kitchenopens to theeating areaandfamilyroomwith agasfireplace. Thislayoutincludes twolarge bedrooms,anensuitewith asoakertubandshower, and aguestbathroom with ashower. Chelsea Gardensis asecure, gated55+ communityspread over23acreswithfabulousamenitieslikeanoutdoorpool,hottub,gym, librar y, workshop,and Fridaypubnights.
4605 Columbia Avenue,Castlegar
$6,900,000
MLS#C8061317
Prime 6acresparcelnestledwithinan18.67 -acresiteofnewly rezonedlightindustriallandin Castlegar.This expansiveproper ty offers unparalleledpotential forindustrialdevelopmentinathriving regional hub.Opportunitytobuild &lease to suitas wellassubdivideinto smallerparcels.Don’t missoutonthis rare chancetoshapethefutureof Castlegar ’s industriallandscape.
Turn-key,1,131sq.f t. office in Tsaw wassen’s premierprofessionalbuilding, Nor thgate.Beautifullyfinishedwithhundredsofthousandsspenton improvements,thisspaceincludeshigh-endvinylflooring throughout, updatedLEDdesignerlightingwithindependentLutrondimmers,3 separateofficesseparatedby glass walls,boardroomwithglasssliding doorswhichallows fortheabilityto openorcloseupasneeded,reception area, kitchenettew/Fisher &Paykelfridge,plusan openarea foradditional workspaces
3387145 St,SouthSurrey
MLS#R2896921
GORGEOUS CustomBuiltElginChantrell Residence. This6,441sqft homeboasts West Coast Contemporar yinteriordesignwithquality construction;built by renownedBlairGunn. Walkinginto the foyer, youare greeted by aformalLiving RoomandDining Roomwitha custom Wine Cellar foryourentertainingneeds. *Listed by MacDonald Realty.
Beds |5 Baths |Tsawwassen MLS#R2882374
Experiencepureluxur yinthis 6bedroom, 5bathroomhome, just 3years young.Bright& Spaciouslayoutthatisdesigned for entertainingwithopen conceptliving featuring adouble-sided fireplacethatseparatesthechef ’s kitchenfromthe greatroom.
1605116th Ave, SouthSurrey |$4,888,000
MLS#R2875565
DEVELOPERALERT! This centrallylocatedsitepresents aprime opportunityfor redevelopment. Situatedwithinthe King George HighwayCorridor Plan,thecurrent designationof 15UPAoffersthepotential forrezoning to higherdensity. Similar sitesintheareahaverecentlybeen rezoned for 6-12storeymixed-usebuildings,highlightingthepotential forthis proper ty
151256th Street Tsaw wassen |$1,999,000
MLS#C8059353
Don’tmissthis exceptionalopportunitytoacquireastandalone retail/office buildingin Tsawwassen! Positionedontheprimar ybusinessthoroughfare, this proper ty isalsodesignatedinthenewlyproposed Official CommunityPlan formedium-densitymulti-family redevelopment, potentiallyup to 6storeys. Currentlyleased to aveterinar yclinic,the existingbuildingboasts over2,700 sqftofspace. Itslayoutsuitssimilarbusinesses,medicalpractitioners,and more, featuring afront reception,multiple examination rooms,andprivate officeareas.
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