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Three-year-old Adam Clark (background left) checked out a pair of painted turtles during B.C. Rivers Day celebrations at Williams Park on Sunday. The painted turtle is the only native freshwater turtle in B.C. The Sept. 28 Rivers Day celebration was put on by the Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) and featured more than 35 booths, salmon displays, bird house building, stream side tree planting, an upcycle boat race, and live music by Tony Prophet and the Genuine Jug Band.
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The Law Society of B.C. will hold a lawyers referendum on Trinity Western University’s law school approval. In April the society, which oversees lawyers in this province, voted to approve TWU grads, a requirement of them practicing law in B.C. In June, a member brought forward a resolution that resulted in a vote to re-examine the approval. The vote was 3,210 in favour and 968 opposed. There’s division over the TWU requirement of students to sign its Community Covenant which has students pledging to abstain from sex outside marriage which is defined as a union of a man and woman. It’s seen as anti-
gay and has people questioning whether TWU can adequately educate lawyers. “Enrolment at TWU is by law open to people of any race, colour, creed, or sexual orientation,” said TWU spokesperson Guy Saffold. The society is holding a referendum of its 11,000 members. “We are disappointed with this decision,” said Saffold, “The Benchers originally approved TWU graduates based on constitutional principles and the rule of law. They have now decided that the matter should be determined by popular vote.” The LSBC benchers (most senior decision makers) met Sept. 26 to vote on three motions. They defeated a motion calling for the society to withdraw the TWU approval and a motion to hold off on decisions was withdrawn. The benchers did approve a motion to hold a referendum as soon as practical. The motion approved by the benchers says
the referendum decision is binding on the benchers if at least one-third of society members vote and if at least two-thirds of those, vote in favour of withdrawal of approval. It’s the latest wrinkle in TWU’s efforts to start a law school which it plans to open in September 2016. Jan Lindsay, president of the law society, said the benchers April decision was based on more than 800 pages of submissions, two reports from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, a number of legal opinions and
the Supreme Court of Canada decision in a previous Trinity Western University case. “Our decision to hold a referendum will ensure that all members… will now have a chance to be heard and provide direction to the benchers.” TWU released a statement that said the LSBC obtained a legal opinion that puts into question whether the member vote would have any relevance on the Benchers April 11 decision where they voted 20 to 7 in favour of TWU graduates.
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Trinity Western University plans to construct and open a law school for autumn of 2016 but has faced various hurdles in the many approval processes.
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A young man sustained non-life threatening injuries in a morning stabbing in Aldergrove Friday.
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Led by Laurissa Weigl, who had a team-high 18 points, the Trinity Western University women’s basketball team won for the second time in as many nights, knocking off the University of B.C. 79-73 Friday at the Northern Sport Centre. The Spartans are now 2-0 in the pre-season after beating the UNBC Timberwolves 66-59 on Thursday. • More online
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“Together We Can” was the catchphrase for the annual Celebrate Inclusion in the Park event at Douglas Park. Hosted by the Community Living Day Committee, which is made up of 25 local organizations, Saturday’s festival celebrated inclusiveness in the community. The event included four door prizes with a value of up to $50 each, live music on the Spirit Square stage, a food tent, and a soccer game involving local firefighters, Special Olympics athletes, and people with developmental disabilities. “It was good. It’s always fun,” said Shirley Yamashita-Paterson with the Langley Association for Community Living, one of the sponsors of the celebration. “It is a family event where a lot of organizations and vendors were supporting inclusiveness
in the community, and putting out information in regards to the support they offer for families of individuals with developmental disabilities.” The event promoted Community Inclusion Month in B.C., happening in October. About 200 visitors took in the celebration.
A 26-year-old man is recuperating from stab wounds and is not cooperating with police after an incident early Friday in downtown Aldergrove. At about 7 a.m., the Langley RCMP was called to the 26300 block of Fraser Highway in Aldergrove for a report of a stabbing. “Officers attending located the 26-yearold victim “He was who had sustained taken by Air sevAmbulance to eral stab hospital…” wounds,” said Cpl. Holly Marks Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks. “He was taken by Air Ambulance to hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.” The RCMP continues to investigate but the victim is uncooperative and there appears to be no witnesses. If anyone has information about this crime, contact the Langley RCMP detachment at 604-532-3200. To submit information anonymously, use CrimeStoppers. There are four ways to leave an “anonymous tip” with Crime Stoppers. Talk: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Type: www.solvecrime.ca. Text: BCTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637). Facebook: www.facebook. com/metrovancouvercrimestoppers.
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The Langley RCMP is on the lookout for a duo who attempted to buy goods with a stolen credit card. The local police are investigating the use of a stolen credit card to buy two fragrance sets Langley RCMP photo and a belt worth The Langley RCMP more than $250. is investigating the On Aug. 27 at use of a stolen credit approximately card and would like to 8:30 p.m. a male and female identify this woman. went into the Sears store in Willowbrook Shopping Centre. They attempted to pay for the merchandise with a credit card. “The clerk asked the female to produce some identification and when she did the name did not match the one on the credit card,”
said Cpl. Holly Marks, Langley RCMP spokesperson. “While the checks were being done, the pair left the store.” The RCMP obtained a photo of a woman from surveillance foot-
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Two men robbed the Old Navy store in a odd incident that included an attempted break and enter soon after, at a Willoughby condo complex a few blocks away. Police were called after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday about two men at the Old Navy carrying knives and demanding the clerk open the tills. The clerk had told them it could not be done without a manager. “The males weren’t satisfied with that answer, so they grabbed two
entire cash registers and fled the store,” said Langley RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Holly Marks. Police believe they fled in a stolen vehicle. Both males wore black hoodies, dark pants, gloves and bandanas. Not 10 minutes later, police got a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in the 20400 block of 66th Avenue. The suspects were two males matching the description of the Old Navy culprits. “Further, they were associated to the same stolen vehicle which was located nearby and seized,” Marks said. “Police also located one of the cash registers.” Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604-532-3200. To remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Law school future depends on several law suits …continued from page A1
“The referendum cannot be binding on the benchers,” said TWU School of Law executive director Earl Phillips, LLB. “We agree with the legal opinion received by the Benchers and feel it is a waste of time and resources to go through this referendum process.” Several other provinces did not go through an approval process, but instead opted to abide by the decision of the Federation of Law
Societies of Canada, which approved TWU grads. TWU has filed a court appeal to review the decision of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulatory body for Ontario, and for the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, which also refused to approve TWU. As well, five lawyers are suing the provincial government over Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk’s approval, seeking to get it overturned.
“This is a complex issue that engages many points of view,” Lindsay said. “There is currently litigation challenging the BC provincial government’s decision to approve a law school at TWU and litigation in Ontario and Nova Scotia challenging the decision by law societies there not to approve the proposed law school at TWU. Ultimately, I fully expect that the issues raised will be decided by the Supreme Court of Canada.”
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Willowbrook Shopping Centre customer service representative Anca Dobre accepted a dress from Helga Stockfisch Saturda, Sept. 20. Stockfisch donated her daughter’s grad dress from a few years ago. who donate (while supplies lasted). The Princess Project Society is a 100 per cent non-profit group run entirely by volunteers who provide graduation outfits, at no charge, to disadvantaged students. And while the charity drive was held last weekend, the window remains open to make donations. Donations of dresses, shoes, purses, and gift bag items can be dropped off at any Storage for Your Life locations listed on the society’s website, www.
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Transparency loses to opacity A document with the title: A Step Backwards: Report Card on Government’s Access to Information Responses doesn’t exactly inspire trust in the B.C. government’s commitment to transparency. In fact, it should – and does – trigger a lot of serious questions. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s report on how the B.C. government is (or more accurately, is not) fulfilling thousands of information requests every year paints a startling picture of delay tactics, obstruction, and a serious lack of adherence to the basic principles of freedom of information. The report says that on-time access to information requests in the past two years dropped from 93 per cent to 74 per cent. The four government ministries with the lowest on-time rates were: Justice, 72 per cent; Energy and Mines, 66 per cent; Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, 65 per cent; and Ministry of Children and Family Development, 52 per cent. The differences in departmental numbers is informative, but what it tells us on a larger scale is that almost every department is trying to keep information hidden. The media have always faced stonewalling bureaucrats and politicians who hide behind procedures and paperwork. It is government’s first line of defense when the media look for information that could make the government look bad. But nowadays, as the privacy commissioner said, “I’m concerned that it’s a trend and the issues are systemic. It’s the law and one-in-four requests are responded to outside of the legal limits, and I think that’s a serious problem for the public.” Sure. But is a wrist-slapping report going to stop the stonewalling? Not likely. If the provincial government cared about its previous commitments to transparency it would have laid down the law internally. It hasn’t. We think it’s time to inflict the same deterrents on government ministries that they inflict on citizens: If they miss deadlines, fine them. And put the money towards school supplies.
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Press release mark of an iron grant – to be funneled into the Raise-A-Reader program, to be sure – is identified as “the only province-wide literacy organization in British Columbia.” I have in my possession a Ma Murray Bob Groeneveld Community Service Award received from editor@langleyadvance.com the BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association in recognition of a community literacy undertaking that we called, “Bonkers,” I often get a chuckle out of the myriad selfand a Governor General’s Award for Literacy serving government press releases that come Innovation for an initiative we called, across my desk at a rate of about a dozen or “Building a Community of Readers.” two per week. Both recognitions came through projects It’s sometimes downright amusing how stubuilt with the cooperation of several local pid some of those government lackeys assume partners, including a component of one that I we mere plebes of the press are. would think shouldn’t have slipped Education But this one inspired a full belly-laugh. It’s hilarious – but only because I love irony. Minister Fassbender’s mind when conferring the title of “the only province-wide literacy Most people remotely involved in education organization in British Columbia” – B.C.’s – teachers, students, parents, sundry people public school system. who pay taxes – might not find it My own pleasant experiences as funny. “If a person who interacting with the folks of that The core of the release is (as is often the case) laudable. indulges in gluttony particular province-wide literacy organization led to my indulIt is an announcement from is a glutton…” gence in a profession that I often B.C. Education Minister Peter – Spider Robinson have difficulty calling “work.” Fassbender that his ministry is And thousands upon thouproviding $500,000 in support sands of others have benefited of the Vancouver Sun’s Raise-Asimilarly, to greater or lesser extent, from the Reader literacy campaign. dedication of members of that province-wide An announcement that anyone anywhere is literacy organization for many decades. spending $500,000 to boost literacy is always Decoda’s own website description of itself very good news to someone who works in the as “the only province-wide literacy organizanewspaper industry. tion in British Columbia” is a bit of privateWe thrive on literacy the way that governenterprise, self-promotion hubris that can be ment public relations flaks thrive on irony… overlooked. well, the difference is that we are conscious But Mr. Fassbender’s staff’s failure to recogof our dependence on literacy, while the PR nize an organization that exists literally right dudes (and dudesses – don’t want the governunder their noses will do little to dispel any ment’s political correctness police dumping on of the hard feelings that remain after the long me now) don’t seem to realize how deep their and bitter dispute which paralyzed that provown penchant for irony runs. ince-wide literacy organization for the past Forget about the parts of the release where everyone is “sincerely” thanking everyone else several months. One of my favourite quotes of all time – I have yet to see any press release in which comes from famed science fiction writer Spider anyone offers “insincere thanks” to anyone Robinson: “If a person who indulges in glutwho is giving them huge wads of money. tony is a glutton, and a person who commits a The real laugh came early on, in the second felony is a felon, then God is an iron.” paragraph, where Decoda Literacy Solutions, Apparently, so is Peter Fassbender. the real beneficiary of the $500,000 provincial
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Anna R. (who refuses to give her last name Dear Editor, and address). I watched the Township council meeting The simple variance could not have video of a Brookswood variance application affected or had anything to do with those [Variance denied, Sept. 11, Langley Advance]. dissidents. As a person experienced with all kinds of Now I see that Anna R. is part of the variances, it was daunting to see the amapolitical group calling themselves teur hour that ensued. “Unelection Campaign,” backThis was a setback variance that Letters groomed by ex-mayor Rick Green. any prudent person should seek, and to the It looks like the wannabe politico’s such variances are normally routinely were trying to create campaign approved on staff recommendation. issues with this taxpayer’s singleThe owners were simply trying to family house. position their house in the corner Editor If this is an example of their idea of their acreage to the best use of of how to treat people, lobby, or the land in the event of future subgovern, this voter has had enough already. division. I’m not impressed by the way council We did the same thing on our acreage in acquiesced and went out of their way to Brookswood with our house 12 years ago please the protestors, either, (with the and our workshop eight years ago. It’s only exception of Councillor Grant Ward and lack of forethought and poor planning to Mayor Jack Froese). ignore future subdivision, especially when Election time is often referred to as the it’s not in the ALR. “silly season,” during which politicians can The circus began with an entourage of activists taking turns complaining to council behave in very strange ways, scheming for votes rather than doing Township business with trumped-up nonsensical complaints. responsibly. The disgruntled group was headed up by Brookswood anti-development protestor Roland Seguin, Brookswood/Fernridge
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Dear Editor, I live in Langley and totally understand the need for bans on burning when the weather is so hot and dry. But you would think that, after years of putting burning on hold due to hot weather, city hall would use the brains and change the dates permanently. We lose weeks each year for burning, but the cost of permits stays the same. So my suggestion is to move it to Oct. 1 to, say, Nov. 30. Then everyone is happier. I’m patiently waiting with matches at the ready. Ali, Langley
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Dear Editor, Recent news reports have again brought into focus the problems with electronic voting. Langley has used voting machines in the past, and many persons I have talked to do not trust the results. I would like to see in the upcoming election a paper ballot that is manually counted in front of scrutineers and retained securely for recount if needed. A famous quote: “The people that cast ballots do not decide the result. It is those that count the ballots that decide the election result.” Why bother voting if you can’t trust the results? Wally Martin, Langley
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Education key to get kids safely to school Safety is a priority in school zones – and the RCMP will be keeping an eye out to ensure it. by Heather Colpitts hcolpitts@langleyadvance.com
Now that all schools are back in session, the police are reminding Langley residents of a few safety tips for driving. “You can keep your child safe by raising their awareness of potential hazards while the rest of us make school bus safety a priority by obeying the rules of the road. Let’s make this school year a safe one,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks. Vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety are all important topics parents should review with their children. Parents dropping off their children should avoid parking on the opposite side of the street from the school. You can keep your If this is unavoidable, child safe by raising ensure your children know how to safely navigate their awareness of their way across a roadpotential hazards way by using a designated crosswalk. while the rest of us Also, avoid double make school bus parking by stopping and safety a priority by unloading in non-designated parking/drop off zones. obeying the rules of Do not block buses or use the road. designated bus only areas RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks for dropping off or picking up your children. Do not park inside or over a designated crosswalk or pass a stopped vehicle which is allowing pedestrians to cross the street. Learn the traffic patterns at the school and be courteous to other drivers, obeying the directions of crossing guards. Children exiting vehicles should also be careful when opening doors, and whenever possible, they should exit on the curb side of the vehicle. Always discourage your children from crossing the road in the middle of the block. Drivers should make a mental note of all school zone speed limits back in effect. When school is in session, motorists driving in school zones may go no faster than 30 km/h between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Be mindful of school buses in the area and remember, the law requires drivers to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing. Langley RCMP would like to encourage parents and family members to talk to the children about school bus safety. When school is opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, it is a busy and crowded area. There are children being dropped off or picked up by both school buses and parents. Kids need to be taught how to get on and off the school bus safely: • Teach them they must board the bus one at a time; • Teach them when they are getting off the bus, look
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Tuesday, Sept. 23, marked the official start of fall ,but apparently, Mother Nature wasn’t informed. Summer weather continued through the weekend, with more of the cloudless skies and warm temperatures than have been the norm over the past three months. The beautiful weather helped paint this picture looking west along the Fraser River, from the vantage point of the Jacob Haldi Bridge in Fort Langley.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Policing
Police have list of suspects in many thefts Bottoms up
Scams, booze, a bike and a laptop – criminals around Langley have been busy during late summer, according to the RCMP.
On Sept. 13, police allege the male pictured stole liquor from the Willoughby Liquor Store. He is described as elderly, with grey hair, a beard and wearing a baseball cap and grey or blue T-shirt.
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The male pictured is believed to have stolen liquor from the Willoughby Liquor Store on Sept. 17 just after 11 a.m. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 15-20 years old, with short, black, Mohawk style hair, wearing a black jacket and dark jeans.
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The Langley RCMP is asking the public for some help with some recent crimes. Namely people are being asked to look at a variety of photographs, both surveillance and stolen property, to see if they can help identify the suspects or know anything about the property stolen.
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The Langley RCMP would like to find this man in connection with a scam to buy a cheap TV.
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On Sept. 20 in the early morning hours, unknown person(s) entered an underground parking garage in the 20200 block of 66 Avenue. The main gate was held open with a hammer and multiple storage lockers were broken into. A variety of items were stolen including a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle, pictured. The bike was locked to a fence; however the culprits cut the lock and were able to steal the bike.
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Surveillance footage provided a photo of a man suspected of taking alcohol from the Willoughby Liquor Store Sept. 17.
relative to a scam that has recently surfaced in the Langleys. The suspect will enter a business and engage customers in a conversation before offering them a “great” deal on a large flat screen television. The “mark” gives the scammer a sum of money (in this case, $300-$400). The mark drives the scammer to an apartment building. The scammer goes inside to get the TV, but never comes back. Police would like to identify the male pictured in the surveillance photograph as a person of interest in these investigations.
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Elections
Candidates declare for City, school board elections Newcomers and sitting politicians will run for local elections in November.
to support her children Kristine worked as a sign language interpreter for the deaf in the Central Okanagan School District for eight years. She said if elected she will have the capability to A Walnut Grove woman dedicate her time to gethas announced she will ting inside schools, speakrun for the Langley School ing with students, parents, District board. teachers, and support staff Kristine Ketter is going to find out what works, after one of the what doesn’t, board’s seats and how people allocated to a can change Township reprethings for the sentative. better. Ketter has She recognizes spent the past that this diseight years trict has come observing the through some board’s activities difficult times in detail and said in recent years. that’s provided She is pleases Kristine Ketter valuable knowthat the district School board candidate ledge. has worked very Kristine is a hard to move wife and mother of two forward and past those children who are in school challenges. in Walnut Grove. Ketter “There are still a number is the current president of important decisions to of the District Parent be made in the next few Advisory Council (DPAC). years. I want to be a part Prior to staying home of those discussions. It is
parking, and blue curbs in of utmost importance that disabled parking the Board of zones. Education have Newbury has a complete and been involved sound underwith the Langley standing of all International stakeholder Festival for three views before years, with the making deciCanada Day sions that will Society for two affect the future years, and has of education for volunteered our children in Sharon Newbury for the Valley the Langley comCity council candidate Therapeutic munity.” Equestrian Association, the Disabled Games, and was the parade marshall Langley City business for this year’s Langley owner Sharon Newbery is running for the local coun- Community Days Parade. She has also volunteered cil this fall. as a coordinator for this Newbery was born year’s Terry Fox Run. in Murrayville but now both lives and works in the City, where she operLangley School District ates Rheanew Business Trustee Alison McVeigh Solutions Inc. has joined the race. Newbury said her platShe’s looking to hold form will include safety in on to her school board the City, business growth Township seat on Nov. 15. and jobs, and the manageShe said her experience ment of derelict buildings. and knowledge together She also wants to bring with her strong leaderback yellow-painted curbs ship skills and integrity in areas of prohibited
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will continue providing students,” she said. a positive addition to the But McVeigh said she board table and will help remains concerned about to ensure that the Langley the shortage of schools in School District continues the Willoughby area. to be the best public “I am very proud to school system in British have been part of a board Columbia. that secured the funding “The district has conand successfully opened tinued to see improvement two beautiful new K-5 in graduation results and schools, and a stunning more students successfully new middle school. We transition from grade to know the need for more grade and then from Grade schools is very real and 12 to post secondary. urgent. I have continued to Continued improvements be very focused on advohave also been cating for the seen in literacy funding to build and numeracy. more schools in The board has Willoughby and allocated more it is critical that resources to we continue to enhance reading lobby governrecovery, sidement for the by-side teachnecessary capital ing, and a new funding.” mentoring proMcVeigh said gram for begina priority is Alison McVeigh ning teachers strengthening School board candidate and principals the relationship and technology with Langley’s to support all learners. education partners and Improvements have also said the board has worked been seen in the results hard to improve the lines for the districts Aboriginal of communication.
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• There was a difference of legal opinion after a councillor authorized municipal funds to have men clear out drains on his farm. He said the drains had been clogged with municipal water. • The Board of Works committee recommended that council offer Great Northern Railway $240 for a right-ofway between Berry Road (208th Street) and Carvolth Road (200th Street), to build a new road.
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• A public meeting, to discuss Langley Prairie secession from Langley resolved that the group form itself into a ratepayers association, and that negotiations continue with Langley council. • A sweepstakes was approved to raise money to establish a local hospital.
Sixty Years Ago
September 30, 1954
• Voters turned out in force for Langley Prairie’s secession plebescite on Sept. 27, favouring incorporating as an entity separate from the rest of Langley by a final tally had 501 for incorporation and 166 against. Thir-
1954: Prairie votes to leave teen ballots were rejected, for a 92 per cent turnout. • Explosion of gas fumes destroyed a 28-foot fishing boat in Glen Valley.
Fifty Years Ago
October 1, 1964
• A delegation of 12 Allard Crescent residents appeared before council to oppose a proposal to build a lime plant along the riverfront. • A natural bowl near the south foot of Berry Road (208th Street) was being built into an oval track for stock car racing.
Forty Years Ago
September 26, 1974
• Langley City refused to institute zoning restrictions to ensure a clear flight path for Langley Airport’s eastwest runway, effectively blocking the Township’s bid for a federal grant to pave the landing strip.
Thirty Years Ago
September 26, 1984
• About 250 people gathered in Brookswood to hear Blaine Mayor Bill Dollarhide speak out against the short-listing of the Border Sand and Gravel property in South Langley as one of the five “prime” locations identified by the GVRD as potential dump sites to handle all of the Lower Mainland’s solid waste..
Twenty Years Ago
September 28, 1994
• A corporation threatened legal action, to force the
Township to issue development and building permits, after its proposal for a funeral home and crematorium in Aldergrove was turned down cold at the council table. The corporation indicated that legal proceedings would be launched against all council members who had voted against the proposal. • A seniors’ complex proposed by the Fort Langley Lions gained conditional support from Township council. • Health care for 500,000 people became the responsibility of a newly appointed Regional Health Board covering White Rock, Delta, Surrey, and the Langleys.
Ten Years Ago
September 28, 2004
• Langley MP Mark Warawa was appointed to the allparty House of Commons Justice Committee. • The Canada-B.C. Infrastructure Program pledged $2 million towards construction of a rail overpass for Langley City.
October 1, 2004
• An unforeseen side effect of the Mad Cow Disease scare was the closure of usual processes for disposing of dead farm animals. With the closure of Carson Stock Farm in Aldergrove, cow and horse carcasses had nowhere to go. • More Looking Back… online at www.langleyadvance.com, click on ‘Living’
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Team BC vs. Team BC The Canada Winter Games (CWG) B.C. ringette team (in blue) met the National Ringette League’s Team BC in an exhibition game on Saturday at the Langley Sportsplex. The CWG squad held a weekend-long training camp in Langley, in preparation for the games tournament being held in February 2015 in Prince George. “It was good competition for us – that is why we schedule as many camps in the Lower Mainland as possible, so we can play that senior B.C. team to push ourselves,” said CWG Team BC assistant coach Kerri Lucas-West. “We will be playing that team [NRL Team BC], Team Alberta, and Team Saskatchewan in the Spirit of Winter Tournament in Langley Dec. 5-7.” Troy Landreville/Langley Advnace
Junior A hockey
Rivermen sting Vipers, net first win of campaign In one afternoon, Langley forward Brendan Gulka matched his goal total from last season, in leading the ’Men to a 7-4 win over the host Vernon Vipers. Brendan Gulka is hoping to use his hands to hurt opposing team’s on the scoreboard this season. The gritty Langley Rivermen forward scored two of his team’s four third period goals, including the game winner, and added an assist in the ’Men’s 7-4 win over the host Vernon Vipers Sunday afternoon. “I want to contribute more to the team this season,” said the 20-year-old Gulka, who tallied two goals and racked up 44
minutes in penalties last season. “It was good to see him have a “Not just on the fighting side of game like that, early in the seait, but more with points, so in son.” the off-season I worked on my Langley had a full week shot and getting to the areas of preparation coming into where the goals are scored.” Sunday’s game, working their Sunday’s win was the forecheck and power play. Rivermen’s first of the B.C. The Rivermen converted on Hockey League two of their campaign, after four power play “I want to contribute the league’s reguopportunities as more to the team this lar season points captain Kevan leaders from last Kilistoff and season. Not just on year stumbled out returnee Gage the fighting side of it, to an 0-2 start. Torrel each Along with a but more with points.” scored their first pair of goals, goals of the seaBrendan Gulka Gulka assisted on son, late in the Jacob Zeleznikar’s second period. marker, which “Our power opened the scoring in the first play got a lot of work in pracperiod. tice,” Astle said. “It was a pleas“Without his effort tonight it ure to see that hard work pay could’ve easily been a different off. We’re happy with the result result,” Langley assistant coach in our special teams and we’ll Kurt Astle said, regarding Gulka. try and continue it next week.”
Langley also did a good job staying out of the box, only having to kill off three penalties during the game. Darren Martin got the start in net for the Rivermen, stopping 23 shots in the victory. It was a back-and-forth game, with the Vipers quickly countering, whenever the Rivermen found the net. The Rivermen opened the game up in the third period, thanks to some timely goals from Gulka and Will Cook. Marcus Vela added an empty net marker to seal the victory for the visitors. “Resiliency is something we’ve been getting across to our guys,” Astle said. “When we get scored on, we just have to push back, that was another big focus for us all week.” Vela and Cook each had a goal and two assists in the victory.
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Zeleznikar chipped in with a goal and an assist in the win. Langley’s next game is this Friday, Oct. 3 when they visit the Coquitlam Express. The following day is the Rivermen’s home opener when they host the Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Langley Events Centre. Game time is 7 p.m. The first 1,500 fans receive a Rivermen Foam Finger, presented by Global BC. Fans will also receive twofor-one entry when they bring a food or cash donation to the Global Food Bank. ICE CHIPS: Will Campion, Zac Masson, and Jordan Schneider got on the scoresheet with one assist each. The Vipers outshot the Rivermen 27-26.
– with files from Langley Events Centre media relations coordinator Kevin Berar
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The Grandview Steelers stretched their win streak to three games with a 6-5 win over the Knights at the Burnaby Winter Club. The win gives the Steelers a 5-2 record, and their 10 points ties them with the 5-1 Richmond Sockeyes for top spot in the PJHL’s Tom Shaw Conference. The Knights fell to 3-3, which leaves the local junior Bs in a three-way tie for first place in the Harold Brittain Conference with the Ridge Meadows Flames (also 3-3) and Aldergrove Kodiaks (2-1-1-1). Going into the first intermission, it looked as though the Steelers’ win streak was in jeopardy. The Knights jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the opening 20 minutes of play on goals from Blake Gorrill, Tristan Craighead,
and a power play marker In the third period, from Colin Catchpole. Carson Rose tied the score The Steelers stormed for the Knights at the 6:01 back with mark. four unanHowever, Langley Knights swered with 6:54 to home game goals in play in regusecond lation, Burk Who: Knights vs. Ridge period, completed Meadows Flames including his hat trick Where: George Preston backon a Steelers Recreation Centre to-back power play. When: Thursday, Oct. 2. markThe goal Game time is 7:30 p.m. ers off stood up as Tickets: At the door the stick the game of Joel winner. Gaudet. The The Knights’ Jayden Gill Steelers outshot the stopped the bleeding when Knights 32-17. he scored at the 13:20 Knights 11, mark of the middle frame Port Moody Panthers 6 to tie the score at 4-4. If you like high-scorA minute and 25 secing games, the Knights onds after Gill’s goal, the and Panthers fit the bill Steelers’ Connor Burk Thursday in Brookswood. scored his second of the The Knights gave up game to give Grandview a six goals to the visiting 5-4 advantage going into Panthers, but hit double the second intermission. digits in scoring them-
selves in an 11-6 victory at the George Preston Recreation Centre. The Knights led 3-1 after the first period and 7-2 after 40 minutes of play. The teams scored four goals each in the third period. Dylan McCann led the Knights’ offence with a hat trick and an assist. Rose and Oliver Alcock both had two-goal games. Alex Kalau, Donovan Shambeau, Mitchell Biermann, and Levi De Waal (who added three assists), rounded out the scoring for the Knights, who had eight players with multiple point games. The Knights will look for their fourth win of the season this Thursday, Oct. 2, when they host the Ridge Meadows Flames at the GPRC. Opening puck drop is 7:30 p.m.
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TWU starting goalie Silas Matthys had the night off after backstopping the Spartans to victory on Friday. “It’s a disappointing loss after what we accomplished last night,” Spartans coach Barret Kropf said, on Saturday. “I don’t think our guys backed off any, but their goalie stood on his head, and that was the difference maker. Our guys got frustrated and we weren’t able to capitalize and he made some pretty good saves. We’re going to have to regroup and keep the guys focused on improving throughout the season, and we’ll bounce back.” The Spartans will now head out on the road for an exhibition trip to Minnesota, where they will play NCAA Division 1 schools St. Cloud State Oct. 4 and Minnesota Mankato Oct. 5. FINAL BUZZER: In Friday’s lopsided win over the Vikes, Villeneuve (Georgetown, Ont.) put up a hat-trick plus an assist to lead TWU, while six others collected two points each.
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Despite outshooting the Vikes 47-36, the Spartans were forced to return to Langley with only one win to show for their two-game trip to Vancouver Island. Both the Vikes and Spartans are now 1-1 on the season. Villeneuve was in on all three goals, assisting on both of Fidgett’s markers, as he improved his leagueleading point total to seven through just two games. Victoria got two goals from Adam Klein, including the game-winner, and singles from Shawn Mueller and Evan Warner. In the crease, TWU backup goalies Nic Clark and Aaron Oakley played 30 minutes each, with Clark starting and making 16 saves on 17 shots and Oakley coming off the bench and making 16 saves on 19 shots. Victoria goalie Nick Babich was the star of the Vikes show, stopping 44 of the 47 shots he faced. Babich also picked up an assist on Victoria’s third goal of the night.
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After dismantling Victoria 9-3 to start their B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season Friday, Trinity Western University’s men’s hockey team swallowed a tough pill the very next day. The host Vikes gained a measure of revenge on Saturday by clipping the Spartans 4-3 in an afternoon tilt at the Ian Stewart Complex. Similar to Friday’s contest, the visitors opened the scoring with JP Villeneuve netting his fourth of the season. But unlike the previous night, the Vikes equalized by the end of the period and never let TWU pull away. In what was a penalty-filled contest, the Spartans went ahead again early in the second period when Cody Fidgett scored on the power play, but a pair of Victoria goals in the final three minutes of the middle frame gave the Vikes the lead for good. After Victoria went up 4-2 less than four minutes into the third period, Fidgett got TWU within one with under 10 minutes to play, but that was as close as the Spartans would get.
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