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Coleen Pierre helped Katzie children get ready Tuesday night. The young ones were asked to lead a procession into the Katzie long house for the swearing-in ceremonies of the band’s new chief, Susan Miller, and her council. Meanwhile, Mavis Pierre [inset] helped chief Miller preparing for the ceremony. Maria Rantanen/TIMES
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Robin Green, Peter James, and Rick Green join chief Susan Miller on council. by Maria Rantanen mrantanen@mrtimes.com
Led in by a procession of Katzie children, the new chief and council were sworn in on Tuesday evening at the First Nations reserve in south Pitt Meadows, After a buffet dinner in the
long house with drumming and singing by band members – many of the youth leading – the new chief Susan Miller and band council members, Robin Green, Peter James, and Rick Green, who were elected on March 1, read their code of conduct and oath of office. “[It’s] absolutely amazing to be able to do this ceremony in the long house,” said Miller. “It’s much more cultural – the meaning is deeper and it will stay with me for a very long time.”
Miller was elected as interim chief in the fall when the previous chief stepped down, but at the nomination meeting for the regularly scheduled election of March 1, she was acclaimed chief. A dozen children led the new council and dignitaries, including Ridge Meadows RCMP operations head Insp. Dan Splinter,
into the long house. The children were also part of the ceremony, giving out coins to thank the witnesses and dignitaries who came to the Katzie long house for the swearing-in ceremony. Dean Sam emceed the ceremony, talking about the “sacred ceremony” – the gathering in the long house.
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The board of education needs to cut $5 million from its budget and trustees are concerned it will have an impact on students. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows board of education is entering its budget deliberation process for the 2014/15 school year and, like last year, they are facing a funding shortfall. But Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Marc Dalton Dalton, said MLA what the school district is experiencing is “the same challenge we’re feeling across all ministries.” The provincial government is committed to a balanced budget and “living within our means,” Dalton said, and going into debt would be “short-term relief but long-term pain.” Last year, the school district also faced a funding shortfall, but still managed to trim its budget and ended up with a balanced budget, he pointed out. “How was it they were able to balance it?” Dalton said. In a news release, trustees said the shortfall comes from a lack of provincial funding to “cover increased expenses in areas over which the board has no control,” for example, union contracts, utility hikes, and an employer-paid pension plan.
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Singer speaks Ria Jade, 16-year-old Maple Ridge resident, musician and TV host of eveRIAthing, will be the guest speaker at an anti-bullying conference on April 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. The conference is sponsored by the Vancouver Multicultural Society (VMS) and will be held at the VMS Head Office on 1254 West 7th Ave., Vancouver. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Parenting supported As part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, a free informative session about how to raise resilient children and sexually intelligent kids takes place Saturday, April 12 at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 22155 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. The session starts at 9 a.m. • More at www.mrtimes.com
Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking for Terry Zimmerman for auto crimes.
Ridge man makes list A Maple Ridge man has made the B.C.’s Top 10 most wanted auto crime offenders for the year. Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Terry Zimmerman, who is eighth on the list of 10 wanted by the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT). • More at www.mrtimes.com
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The space has more than tripled in size, new modern equipment fills the floor, and at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the renovated gym at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre opened its doors to the public. The renovations, which began in November, were more about more than just an equipment and design overhaul. And the process began before the first wall was even knocked down. “We decided that if we were going to do this, let’s be innovative and start from scratch,” said Jeff Lemire, a recreation programmer with Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Parks and Leisure Services. “We went around the Lower Mainland and our team was responsible for looking at trends and what’s new in fitness,” he said. Lemire said factors like sustainability, the use of natural light, and forward-thinking design all played a part in the final product. “The project started out with a federal grant that the City of Pitt Meadows matched, and part of the grant had to do with improving accessibility of the space as well,” he explained. Before the renovation, the facility was “pretty cramped – it was tricky for anyone to get around, let alone someone in a wheelchair or with mobility issues, so we kept that at the forefront of our minds when designing this new space.” Much of the design and the gym’s features were a direct result of feedback from gymusers themselves, he added. Before renovations began, staff created what they called a “feedback wall” – a glass wall where customers left post-it notes of ideas and things they would like to see in the renovated gym. “We had hundreds of those up on the wall,” Lemire said. Lifted ceilings, new light fixtures, improved open spaces were just some of the
Jeff Lemire recreation programmer, demonstrated the Sci Fit Ergometer at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre’s newly renovated gym.
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results. And of course there were the machines and accessories as well. “I would say that 85 to 90 per cent of the equipment is all new,” he added. The gym used two different fitness brands to outfit the facility: Techno Gym and Life Fitness, which Lemire said was the preexisting brand in the old facility, that users “already know and loved.” The concept of accessibility influenced the decisions of which equipment to buy. Many of the machines are wheelchair accessible, including the Sci Fit Ergometer – a machine that can be powered by either arms or legs. Despite all the new features, equipment and expanded space, Lemire noted the price of a membership has not changed.
“If anything, we’ve expanded our low-cost opportunities.” For example, Lemire said the facility used to offer toonie Tuesdays. “What we’ve done now is expand those opportunities throughout the week, so there’s multiple times on different days to appeal to different people and their schedules.” The only thing that has increased is the centre’s hour of operations. The gym is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Though it had its soft opening on Wednesday, the facility’s grand opening will be on April 25. For more information on the facility and all it offers, people can call 604-465-2452. The centre is located at 12027 Harris Rd.
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Starting Tuesday, Maple Ridge council meetings will be available live on the Internet via computers, tablets, and smartphones. Council meetings will be live-
streamed using the same technical setup that was used during recent budget question-andanswer events. Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin called it the “next evolution of technology” in council chambers. “Over the last few years, Shaw Cable has moved away from
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Metal maple leaves in changing colours greet people entering the District of Maple Ridge from the west. Seven poles have been erected along Dewdney Trunk Road adorned with green, orange, and red maple leaves west of 202nd Street, costing the District about $10,000 from gaming centre proceeds. The stanchions were left over from a previous District project and the maple leaf cutout shapes were previously used to decorate the bus loop in downtown Maple Ridge in an anti-vandalism effort. Because the strip along Dewdney wasn’t suitable for banners, trees, or planters, the District wanted some “decorative element” at the entrance to the District, explained communications manager Fred Armstrong. This is part of council’s policy of making sure the town and downtown area are attractive to people coming from outside the community. “Folks coming into the community, they see a nice, clean, vibrant community,” Armstrong said. The three green, two orange, and two red decorative pieces represent the changing seasons. There were some negatives comments posted on Maple Ridge Council Watch Facebook page, for example, Graham Mowatt, former council candidate, said “considering all the crying about needing money for our crumbling infrastructure justifying tax increases, why are we spending money on things like this and banners when there are obviously much greater needs.” But Armstrong pointed out that there was lots of positive feedback on the District’s Facebook page. Former councillor Craig Speirs commented on the District’s page: “I love the local connection and the creative re-use... Public art should always be a little controversial and on that score they seem to be successful...” TUESDAYS .99 CENT CRAB LEGS $2.99 BELLINI’S
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B.C. needs craziness returned Hi, Rest of Canada. It’s British in the public service from wearColumbia here. Not to be a pest, ing religious symbols – espebut I think you’ve got something cially non-Christian ones. And that belongs to us. Can we please of course, they won’t be taking have back our crazy? down the honking giant cross in We’re not imagining this. B.C. their National Assembly building, politics used to be renowned for thanks for asking. being the most bonkers, off the Top that off with a serwall, lunatic, bring-the-popcornies of paranoid denunciations and-settle-in-to-watch show in by their politicians of – gasp! the country. We had Flyin’ Phil – Anglophone university stuGaglardi and Wacky Bennett! dents. Some of the PQ MNAs are by Matthew Claxton We had Amor de Cosmos, a under the impression that McGill dancing toy penis in the legislastudents are some kind of Fifth ture, Bingogate, Fast Ferries, police raids on a Column, trying to steal the election for Ontario. premier’s house suspiciously timed to let the TV Which brings us to Ontario itself. cameras show up. We had the first cabinet minRemember when Toronto was boring? That ister of the entire British Commonwealth jailed was a nice 179 years. Now it’s the centre of a for taking bribes. whirling vortex of madness, and the name of The Rocky Mountains aren’t really a geological that madness is Mayor Rob Ford. formation, they were put there to keep us loons I have American relatives, and the three from migrating to other parts of Canada. Canadian celebrities they just about all name But now? Are we really so crazy anymore? instantly are Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, and Rob Sure, we can make fun of Christy Clark’s relentFord. That’s not exactly putting our best foot forless positivity, but that’s not exactly nutty, is it? ward to the rest of the world, is it? And Gordon Campbell, cheerful drunk driving You already know about the weirdness that mugshot excluded, was a pretty grey presence is Rob Ford, but here’s a quick rundown of his during his long tenure. various qualities: large, loud, won’t go to the Nope, all the news that’s fit to laugh at is com- Gay Pride Parade, thinks “the Oriental people, ing from back east. they’re slowly taking over,” gets drunk in public, In Alberta, until-recently-Premier Alison denies he was drunk, gets caught smoking crack, Redford turns out to have been having a private denies it, admits it, hangs out with drug dealers, suite built in a provincially owned building. A swears a lot, says embarrassing things about his custom-made penthouse suite, built at taxpayers’ wife, lies repeatedly about his accomplishments expense? Sure, why not! It’s not like she was in office, and will insist to anyone who asks that elected to be fiscally responsible or anything. Of he is the best mayor Toronto has ever had. course, by the time this came to light, Redford’s Did I mention he’s still mayor? Or that there’s own caucus had essentially pushed her out a non-zero chance that he’ll win election and for spending thousands on air travel and hotel still be mayor after the next election? accommodations. I suspect that mad scientists from B.C. crept Then there’s Quebec. Quebec, our only real about in the night a dozen years ago, and rival in generalized lunacy for many years. Now extracted the crazy from top B.C. politicians. the pupil has truly become the master. On top Then they spirited the vial of concentrated of numerous corruption scandals, there’s the wacky-juice off to T.O. and injected it directly Parti Quebecois’s desire to ban anyone working into the fleshy backside of Rob Ford.
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Dear Editor, You probably already have a BC Hydro smart meter and wonder why many holdouts like me still don’t want one. Here’s why. BC Hydro has without our knowledge or agreement made a material change in the way our electrical usage is monitored and controlled. A previously safe and CSA approved analog meter is being replaced with a wireless smart meter of dubious safety, with built-in privacy information and time-of-use billing capabilities. Brought in through duplicitous means with no debate in the legislature, the grossly misnamed Clean Energy Act expands BC Hydro’s role from being a simple supplier of electricity to being the judge, jury, and executioner of your energy usage and lifestyle data profile. Previously private information that is data-mined from your household via the smart meter now becomes BC Hydro’s property. It works like the negative billing campaigns: by not refusing a smart meter, you are effectively giving your implied consent to supplying BC Hydro with private information on the patterns occurring within your home that would previously have required a court-ordered wiretap.
This information could ject that most of us have very easily be used against missed, we’ve allowed you in the future. corporatocracy to swap The option, BC Hydro some of the critical fundawould have you mental freedoms of Letters believe, is electrical a civil society for a disconnection or to MyHydro account. to pay a much higher We may desperately the fee to keep your curwant to regain those rent analog meter. hard-won freedoms Editor someday, but it may But keeping the analog meter is only be too late. a temporary reprieve, until Even if you are not conthe “tag” on the analog runs cerned about smart meter out or until you move resifires, health effects, grid dences, at which time you security, time-of-use billwill be forced into a smart ing, or invasion of privacy, meter. many of us are. Your private information Ron McNutt, Maple Ridge is no longer yours – it’s a [Note: A fuller version of this digital commodity for sale to letter and similar ones are the highest bidder. online at www.mrtimes.com. In one blitzkrieg proClick on Opinion/Letters.]
Response
Insults were not necessary
Dear Editor, You referred to the “ultra-conservative – and ultra-ignorant – religious community in Chilliwack” that doesn’t vaccinate its children [Measles okay with ignorance, March 18 Our View, TIMES]. I resent the insults to conservatives and religious folk. I agree that to not immunize your helpless children against a terrible disease such as measles is a gigantic mistake. I totally believe in God and Jesus Christ, and my children were immunized on schedule, and they are healthy today as adults. Would you please keep in mind that our town paper is wanted to be a printing of information, opinion, and debate, but not insults and abuse? Christie Munro, Maple Ridge [Note: A fuller version of this letter is online at www.mrtimes. com. Click on Opinion/Letters, or search the writer’s name.]
Middle class
Improvement despite government
Dear Editor, I would agree the middle class is doing better than ever [Middle class doing better than ever, March 27 Letters, TIMES]. It is not, however, because of the Conservative government, but in spite of them. The middle class should be doing a lot better. One reason the middle class is doing better is there are fewer now, because we have more poor. I know of many previous middle-class people who lost businesses due
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to the Conservative lack of effort to grow the economy. Many have lost jobs from Conservative policy of down-sizing government, The Conservatives have done very little to get the country out of this depression/ recession. They should be investing in infrastructure and education to get the economy moving, and instead are focused on debt and their trickle-down theory. They need to borrow and invest in people to get people working, so that taxes can be paid. When we get people working, the debt can be paid off. If the Conservative government keeps cutting employment, you have fewer taxpayer and higher social service costs. It is easy to say they plan to create jobs and encourage economic growth. We need a government that actually creates jobs and makes economic growth happen. Dan Banov, Maple Ridge
BC Ferries
Communities dying
Dear Editor, A software guy from the Interior is not qualified to have the portfolio overseeing BC Ferries, particularly if he can’t even be bothered to learn the history. Minister Stone and his boss will be responsible for B.C. losing billions of dollars of tourism dollars and the demise of many, many coastal communities with their irresponsible actions and desperate attempt to salvage the business that they and their government are responsible for screwing up in the first place. Cheryl Baron, Maple Ridge For more letters to the editor visit... www.mrtimes.com – Click on Opinion/Letters.
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Technology
Medical app equals faster access
A new smartphone program developed by a Maple Ridge man is designed to better assist patients and paramedics alike.
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A Maple Ridge paramedic has launched a new medical identification product – the first of its kind in Canada. Lee Roberts is the owner of the ResQ Scan Bracelet, an app that uses smartphone scanner technology (QR codes,) to obtain critical medical and personal information. Roberts, who has more than 13 years of experience as a paramedic, said the development of the product grew out of what he saw as a need for timely and accurate patient information. “It came from years of being a paramedic, and doing hundreds and hundreds of calls where people didn’t have proper identification, or there was a language barrier,” Roberts explained. He said he started doing research in Canada, and discovered there was no such product that fit what he was looking for. However, he did come across a company in the US that had what he was seeking, and he “just kind of grabbed ahold of the technology.” It wasn’t necessarily a quick process, though. “It took me probably a good six to
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Maple Ridge paramedic Lee Roberts developed a smartphone app, called ResQ Scan. It links with a special medical alert bracelet that he’s created, which can be scanned to immediately provide a patient’s medical information to emergency crews. It’s the first of its kind in Canada. eight months to develop it, and do all the research into things like the security and privacy aspects,” he said. In addition, delving into this type of work was brand new territory for Roberts. “I have a little bit of a background in marketing and promotions, but it was more a matter of finding a product I could use that would appeal to all ages, and whether the technology would work on the product.” Throughout the development of his product,, Roberts had one goal for it: the ability to provide timely and
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olden Ears Cheese Crafters in Maple Ridge (GECC) has hired a new executive chef. Though her job title may have changed, chef Danette Froelich has been with GECC almost since day one. “I started here teaching cooking classes,” she said. But it was just recently that the Red Seal chef obtained her new position on staff, and among her new duties she’s been tasked with expanding the lunch menu. Catch Froelich’s full story on our website, and visit the unique Maple Ridge business at 22270 128th Ave., or call them at 604-467-0004.
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HELP BUST CRIME… Ridge Meadows RCMP is looking for the following people. If you see any of them, do not attempt to apprehend them. Please contact the RCMP immediately by calling 604-4636251 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. The warrants attached to these individuals were still outstanding as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. Remember: all of the listed people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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Fiddling and French and French fiddle music are just a few of things Annie Russell loves and is good at – she is also a speed skater and a volunteer assistant coach. But saving the planet as an engineer is what she’s planning to do with the rest of her life. The Maple Ridge Grade 12 student found out recently that she will be getting a hefty scholarship to help her pursue her dream to become an electrical engineer. “I’ve always been really interested in renewable energy and that’s really heating up now,” she said. Ultimately, she’d like to work with people who are trying to make alternative technology to fossil fuels. “We need to give an alternative to the fossil fuel industry because it has a cap on it – it’s going to run out eventually,” Annie said. Having grown up in Whonnock, Annie has always been surrounded by and lived near nature, something she values as integral to health. Her varied interest – in music, sports, and language – came into play in the rigorous interview process in mid February. The final interview portion for the Loran scholarship was a three-step process, and Annie described it as “quite intense.” There was a lot of discussion about how the different facets of the candidates’ life came together and their values. Only 30 high school students were chosen from a pool of 3,500 applicants from across Canada. One of the options Annie is looking
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Annie Russell is in the French immersion program at Ecole Secondaire Maple Ridge (Maple Ridge Secondary). at is going to the University of Ottawa because of its bilingual aspect – and despite her passion for developing alternative energy sources, she has a love of the French language that she’d like to be able to use. The Loran Scholarship is given out by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation. It is worth $80,000 over four years and includes mentorship and a summer program.
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• A Seniors Helping Seniors meeting takes place at 9:30 a.m. at the Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre, 12150 224th St., Maple Ridge.
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• Parkinson’s caregivers support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: Julie Lloyd at 604-459-9071 or djlloyd1@ shaw.ca, or Joanne Long at 604-4629735 or joanne.long@shaw.ca.
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• Cartoonist Ernie Poignant will sell his book of cartoons, Poignant Moments, at the Maple Ridge Library at 2 p.m. Proceeds from sales will go to Canucks Place Children’s Hospital in Abbotsford.
April 5: Spring tea
• Webster’s Whonnock United Church, 25102 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, is holding a spring tea, bake sale, and bazaar from noon to 3 p.m. There will be door prizes and lunch for $4.
April 5: Fundraiser
• Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation holds a spin-a-thon fundraiser. Info: Laura Butler at 604-466-6958 or laura. butler@fraserhealth.ca.
April 5: Tea
• Maple Ridge Historical Society holds its 22nd annual Heritage Tea from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows
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April 6: Sunshine Foundation
• Team Sunshine takes on the Mighty Pirates in the Sunshine Charity Ball Game at 2 p.m. at the Albion Sports Park, 23778 104th Ave. In case of rain, the event will be at the indoor diamond on River Road. Info: www.sunshine.ca.
April 6: Lawn bowling
• Maple Ridge Lawn Bowling Club at 11445 232nd St., will hold its opening day at noon followed by a potluck.
April 6: Volunteers
• Volunteers are invited to the volunteer appreciation breakfast at 9 a.m. at Red Robin, 22701 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge. Info: asingh@comservice.bc.ca.
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• Songstage with Ivan Boudreau, an open mike event, is at The ACT from 7 to 9 p.m.
April 8: Technology
• The Maple Ridge Library’s student council will explain how new gadgets work at “It Won’t Byte” at 7 p.m. Register: 604-467-7417.
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A Maple Ridge author has been educating kids on safety through a book featuring the first avalanche rescue dog in Canada. Radar the Rescue Dog, written by Janet Love Morrison, tells the story of three kids who get lost on Whistler Mountain, but the themes of the book resonate both on and off the mountain. Morrison has been presenting the book at ski areas from Whistler/ Blackcomb to Manning Park and at schools and libraries. She will be at the Maple Ridge Library in early May to talk to school groups about the book. The purpose of the book, which tells a fictional story but features the very real Radar, the first avalanche rescue dog, was to teach safety both on and off the mountain – and not to give in to peer pressure. The feedback Morrison has received from teachers and parents has been positive and shows that kids are getting the message. “This is teaching kids to stand in their power,” she said. One mother, an Asian immigrant, was so grateful about the information since her children are taking part in a skiing program at school. As new Canadians, the mother said they don’t know anything about ski culture, Morrison explained.
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Radar the Rescue Dog is written by Janet Love Morrison and illustrated by Zuzana Riha Driediger. It includes a forward by Justin Trudeau. The idea is to teach kids mountain safety when they are young, just like they are taught about the dangers of water, electricity, and fire. Thousands of dollars go into saving lost people through various search and rescue crews including Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue. In addition, ski facilities have ski rescue crews that are called upon when someone is lost – often out of bounds. Morrison wanted the book to be an education piece, and said anyone going skiing or into the mountains should get educated, take available courses on mountain safety, have the proper equipment, have a mentor, and think their trip through before heading out.
The kids who come to her interactive sessions about the book and mountain safety – and about standing up to pressure – understand the message, Morrison said. “It’s been magic to see the intent has worked,” she said. Two-thirds of the royalties of book sales will go to the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association (CARDA). Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, wrote the introduction to the book. His brother Michel was killed and never recovered after he was lost in an avalanche in November 1998. For information about CARDA, go to www.carda. ca.
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The City of Pitt Meadows Public Works Department will be flushing water mains throughout the municipality for approximately twelve weeks beginning March 3, 2014. During this time there may be a temporary drop in water pressure or a noticeable discolouration in tap water. To correct problems with milky water, open the cold tap slightly to bleed air from the water lines. If you experience problems with dirty water, turn on an outside tap and let it run until the water clears. The City thanks residents for their patience during this routine maintenance of the water mains. If there are any questions or concerns please call 604-465-2434. Public Works Department 11333 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2M5
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Recreation
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Reach The TIMES' sports desk: Phone: 604-463-2281 or email: smclaren@mrtimes.com
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On the Fly by Jeff Weltz
A fly fishing instructor and outdoor writer, Jeff has fished the area since the early 1970s. Contact him at fishingnewsman@gmail.com
Weltz goes south This week, TIMES columnist and fishing instructor leaves his comfort zone of our Lower Mainland lakes and begins a twopart story, as he makes his way south of the 49th parallel. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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Quantum Gymnastics’ Anna Hawboldt was in mid flight during the B.C competition in Abbotsford.
Club flies high
Members of the Maple Ridge Quantum Gymastics club competed in the Trampoline B.C. Championships in Abbotsford this past weekend. A number of Quantum competitors took their place on the podium, including Teagan Gratton who took home her first-ever competition medal. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
Charity plays ball The Sunshine Dreams for Kids Foundation will hold its annual charity baseball game this weekend. The game begins at 2 p.m. and takes place on Sunday at the Albion Sports Park. If it’s raining, the game will take place at the practice facility indoor diamond on River Road. All are welcome and admission is free. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
MRSS successful The school calendar may have said it was spring break, but that didn’t slow down members of Maple Ridge Secondary’s badminton and track and field teams. They were too busy taking top spots at two separate competitions. • More online: www.mrtimes.com, click on “Sports”
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BMX pro-rider Nate Berkheimer visited Maple Ridge Cycle Friday to talk about an upcoming event, the Action Extreme Sports Stunt Show, being held in conjunction with Ridge Meadows Home Show. BMX will be part of the three-day home show at the beginning of May, and Berkheimer, one of the stunt show organizers, is currently lining up some “top-calibre” talent that is sure to thrill attendees. Natalie Berkheimer photo
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Extreme BMX adds to home show A world-renowned local rider organizes a stunt show in his hometown in May. by Jean Konda-Witte
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Folks are in for some high-flying thrills when the Action Sports Extreme Stunt Show comes to town in early May as part of the Ridge Meadows Home Show. World-class rider and pro with more than 25 years of BMX experience, Nate Berkheimer – who hails from Las Vegas but now makes Maple Ridge his home – is one of the organizers for the freestyle show and is lining up some top-calibre talent to send the stunt show over the top. Freestyle riders, world champion racers, and up-and-coming pros from the Lower Mainland, Kelowna, and Ontario will give fans an upclose look at some of the best aerials and stunts in the extreme sport of BMX. “The general public rarely gets to see freestyle shows with this many top action sports athletes. We will be sure to put on a great show and leave no one disappointed,” said Berkheimer. The roster includes Liam Wallace, Corey Walsh, Travis Sexsmith, Jared Ennis, Ryan Tougas, Berkheimer and more guest riders. This is the first year the home show will be hosting the Action Sports Extreme Stunt Show. “We will have a big air BMX jump section, a full-size halfpipe, a cyclecross track, and an entry level BMX course, as well as a fleet of demo bikes for kids of all ages and skill levels to try out our sport,” Berkheimer explained.
Troy Scott of Maple Ridge Cycle is one of the In 2013 they brought the Make-A-Wish sponsors and he will be donating bikes and Foundation onboard, shuttling people to and helmets for folks to try. from the home show venue. And in 2014 they “My job was to build a dream team, and we approached the organizers with the idea of a got Nate,” he said. BMX show, which will launch this year in the Berkheimer, 31, began riding BMX at the age corral area directly beside the shuttle drop off of six and began racing professionally in 2000. area. He competed in the X-Games “It’s an amazing opportuntwice, made two elite world ity for kids to try BMX. All championship finals and the gear is provided, includcountless podium finishes all ing bikes – along with safety Ridge Meadows Home Show around the world. instruction and some handsNow with a wife and young on help from some of the The home show will have more than daughter, he’s sticking closer best riders in the world,” said 375 exhibitor booths on site with to home and giving back by show organizer Cassandra everything the homeowner will need to promoting the sport as much Winder. “Mom and dad can renovate, decorate, and landscape. as he can. even strap on a helmet and There will also be an Outdoor Lifestyle “I try to push positivity some goggles and see what and Leisure Show to jumpstart summer with the younger riders in all family fun BMX style is all with everything for the backyard, all aspects of the sport,” he said. about.” the best toys for the man of the house, “If I help someone, I ask that Berkheimer touts BMX as a golf, fishing, cycling and more. they help someone else that great outlet for creativity and There will be ongoing seminars and could use some tips in return. more. demos, barbecue school, stage shows If everyone is constantly help“It can be a great tool to and free activities for kids of all ages. ing others get better on their build friendships, a sport that Admission: $4/each or $7/families bike, we can grow the BMX brings families together, and community like crazy.” a sport that truly has no limit Ryan Dobie, president of to how far you can take it.” Ridge Meadows BMX club – with help from The home show is this community’s largest Abbotsford BMX – is working on the track single event of the year and runs from May 2 configurations, which will include a 150-foot to 4 at Planet Ice at the Albion Fairgrounds, BMX test track and an extreme track for the 23588 105th Ave. aerials. The BMX stunt shows will run at 7 p.m. Travis Franklin and Macdonald Realty have Friday (May 2), 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on been active with the home show since 2008; Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. then in 2010 they began operating a shuttle For more information on the show and the service from the Albion Sports Complex to participating riders, go to www.ridgemeadowPlanet Ice throughout the weekend event. shomeshow.com.
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79
2013 forte LX plus at 14,995 plus tax and doc fee of $495. Payment plus tax, includes the car and the warranty at $1,650 amortized over 96 months at 5.99% oac. LEASE FROM Downpayment of $1,400 required to achieve $99$ payment. ATSee dealer % forFORdetails.
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• Better comBined fuel efficiency than yaris and fit* • Best-in-class total interior volume†
The 2014 VERSA NOTE
comprehensive warranty.
BEST YEAR EVER. $99
Payment includes 8 years
MAKE IT YOUR Finance at 160,000km
KIA
Soul
$10,995
2005
KIA
Sportage
1.855.829.5106
19950 LOUGHEED HWY., PITT MEADOWS
WEST COAST KIA
$14,995
2010
**
Biweekly
(D5XK64 AA00)
30,000
$
$
29,500
Internet Price
ONLY
Biweekly
Internet Price
21,000
$
Biweekly
18,000 $
2013 Ford F150 Regular Cab STX 4x2
*
161 $
$152 42,500
Biweekly
131
Biweekly Biweekly
19,500
1-866-910-8779
FORD LINCOLN
WEST COAST
20370 LOUGHEED HWY., MAPLE RIDGE
DL: 6077 We accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express
*All payments $0 down and plus taxes and fees at 5.99% OAC. ^48 months, *60 months, **72 months, ***84 months ****96. All payments bi-weekly plus taxes
287
AA00) STX Only 6,527 km’s, 3.7L V6,(NVXK64 Cloth Seats, Wheels,Down, Rear Camera, Full Load Beauty, HID $8,359Package, $6,050 36 month term, 1.99%, TP 1 Owner Local Truck, 6.5Ft Box. headlights. Stock # UT038848 Stock #UT007782. Up to 50 mpg! ONLY for just Internet/ Price Finance bi-weekly ONLY Internet Price PLUS***No Payments for 90 Days! $0$ Down, *** 84 month term, $ 2.99% $ $
$99
2013 Lincoln MKX AWD
11,440 km’s, Navigation, Heated/Cooled Seats, Lease forMoonroof, just 3.5L V6, /20”bw Panoramic Aluminium
$24,990
Well equipped for just
Mazda CX-5
Biweekly Biweekly
***
199 2014
$
ONLY
$162
$99
**
161
Lease for just / bw (G4XK64 AA00) 2012Down, BMW36X1 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 $6,500 month term, 2.49%, $8,3592009 TP Luxury Technology Package, Navigation, HID All Wheel Drive, 27,131 km’s loaded with leather. for just Finance / bi-weeklyheadlights, 3.8L V6, Heated Leather Seating, 14 Speaker System. Stock # UT078071 UpPremium to 58Sound mpg! $0 Down, 84 month term, 3.49% Stock #UC061798
$26,290
Well equipped for just
**
2014 $ $ 252 37,300 Mazda6
$
Biweekly
Best New Small car over $21,000
***
242
2013 for Ford Finance just Edge Sport /AWD bi-weekly 2012 Ford Fusion Sport AWD 18,406 Bioterm, Halogen Headlights, Only 40,102 Stereo, 3.5L V6, Upkm’s, to SONY 59 mpg! $0Only Down, 84 km’s, month 3.79% 22” Alloy Wheels, Heated Leather Seats, Heated Leather, 18” Aluminium Wheels, Blind Sunroof, Navigation, Full Load. Spot Monitoring System. Stock #UT035561 Stock #UC383711 Internet Price ONLY Internet Price ONLY
$117
$89
33,000
5.0L V8, 6spd Auto, Reverse sensing, Anti-theft, 19” wheels, Only 29K! Stock #UC218919 ONLY Internet Price
/ bw $1400 Down, 36 month term, 2.49%, $8,359 TP
Lease for just
$18,690
Well equipped for just Biweekly
252
Only 32,000 km’s, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, New Alloy Wheels and tires. 1 Owner Local Truck. Stock # UT021066 ONLY Internet Price
Up to 60 mpg!
2012 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
2014 Mazda3 Spor Sport$ $ $
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin 4x4
/ bi-weekly Finance for just $0 Down, 84 month term, 3.79%
$111
$79
/ bw $1600 Down, 36 month term, 2.49%, $7,757 TP
Lease for just
(D4XK64 AA00)
SALE $17,690
Well equipped for just
Mazda3
WITH OUR ALL-NEW LINEUP: KIA Forte 2014 2013
Amazing Fuel Economy • Aggressive Design First in class features • AND Mazda’s legendary fun-to-drive performance!
0.9% APRIL
WEST COAST FINANCE CERTIFIED MY NISSAN FROM MAZDA’S NEW MODEL PRE-OWNED CELEBRATION! SPECIALSMY YEAR
Representative semi-monthly lease offer based on new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG 54 AA 00), manual transmission/2014 Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG 54 AA 00), manual transmission/2014 Rogue S FWD (Y6RG 14 AA 00), CVT transmission. 0.9%/0%/3.9% lease APR for a 39/39/60 month term equals 78/78/120 semi-monthly payments of $69/$79/$138 with $0/$0/$1,850 down payment, and $0 security deposit. First semi-monthly payment, down payment and $0 security deposit are due at lease inception. Prices include freight and fees. Lease based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year with excess charged at $0.10/km. Total lease obligation is $5,380/$6,156/$18,289. $1,250/$950 NF Lease Cash included in advertised price, applicable only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG 54 AA 00), manual transmission/Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG 54 AA 00), manual transmission through subvented lease through Nissan Finance. $200/$400 dealer participation included and available only on 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S (B5RG 54 AA 00), manual transmission/Sentra 1.8 S (C4LG 54 AA 00), manual transmission. This offer is only available on lease offers of an 39 month term only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. ▲Models shown $20,585/$24,765/$34,728 Selling Price for a new 2014 Versa Note 1.6 S SL Tech (B5TG 14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/Sentra 1.8 SL (C4TG 14 AA 00), CVT/ Rogue SL AWD Premium model (Y6DG14 BK00), CVT transmission. ≠▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,567/$1,567/$1,630), certain fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between Jan. 3 – 31, 2014. †Global Automakers of UT181451 UT136822 Canada Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. MY13/14 competitors. *All information compiled from third-party sources including manufacturer websites. Not responsible for errors for errors in data on third party websites. 12/17/2013. Offers subject Heated seats, mirrors, Alarm System, Roof Fog Lights, value. See yourRack, participating Nissan retailer to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. Split rear seats Lots More! ≠
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2010 Toyota 2012 2011 Toyota All prices and payments are plus dealer fees of $399Jeep and taxes. Lease a 2014 Focus/Escape with Tacoma SR5 plus GST/PSTWrangler $0 cash down for $279/$299 for 48 months at 5.55%/2.49% interest with lease Tundra ACCESS of CAB$8,730/$13,160 4X4 - 6SPD, ALL POWERwith aUNLIMITED SAHARA 4WD - 2 TOPS,of NAVIGATION, DOUBLE -1 LOCAL end value kilometre allowance 16,000 perLONG yearBOXand dueCAB at 4X4 signing of FEATURES, LOCAL LEATHER, AUTO, 1 LOCAL OWNER OWNER, TOYOTA CERTIFIED, LOW KMS. $850/$1075. UT747941 OAC. $1000 Costco Member offerUT107283 used to reduce the price of the 2014 Escape, Buyer UT012500 must produce a Costco Card with member since date Nov 30 or prior to qualify. See Dealer for Details $30,995 NOW $34,995
48 month lease 48 MONTH LEASE JUST ARRIVED TRADE-INS/mo
$17,550
UT229940
$0 $0down DOWN $
TRY YOUR TRADE ON THIS PRICE REDUCED VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW AT OUR NEIGHBOURING MAZDA STORE, PWR MOONROOF, POWER WINDOWS, ALLOY WHEELS
$
Only
6 SPEED AUTO UC800997
2012 Acura TL-SH AWD
2009 Mazda CX-7 GS AWD
$11,550
UC382171
GROUP,AIR, FREE 1ST OIL CHANGE
SALE, GET THIS 1 LOCAL OWNER VEHICLE, NO ACCIDENT CLAIMS, PWR
PRICE REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE
• 1.6L Ecooboost engine • Driver Knee Airbag • MyFord Touch with SYNC NAVIGATION, PWR ROOF, LEATHER 1 LOCAL OWNER, FULLY • 9 speakers INSPECTED AND SERVICED, LOW INTERIOR, 305-hp, 3.7-litre,VTEC® Rear Parking Sensors KILOMETERS AND WELL CARED V-6 ENGINE,•DUAL PWR HEATED DualCONTROL, Zone automatic control FOR, PWRclimate WINDOWS, LOCKS & SEATS, DUAL•CLIMATE
$11,888
$18,995
stk # EA050877
LOCAL VEHICLE, FULLY INSPECTED AND SERVICE, AUTOMATIC, A/C, TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN, AM/FM/CD STEREO UC261126
Ford Escape
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY, PWR ROOF, SEAT, WINDOWS, LOCKS & MIRRORS, CRUISE, TILT, FREE 1ST OIL CHANGE UC096593
2014
2010 Toyota Yaris CE
279/MO
$0 DOWN $
$14,995
18,490 • Driver Knee Airbag NOW • Power windows NOW & locks $14,500 $21,988 • 16” Alloy Wheels • Fog lamps
2012 Toyota Rav 4
LOW KMS, PWR WINDOWS, LOCAL VEHICLE AND NO LOCKS AND MIRRORS, ACCIDENT CLAIMS, 4WD, CRUISE, AM/FM/CD/SAT PWR WINDOWS LOCKS & STEREO WITH BLUETOOTH, • 2.0L 4 cylinder engine MIRRORS, CRUISE, A/C TOYOTA ABS BRAKES, CERTIFIED-UP TO DATE SERVICE, 6spd HEATED • FRONT SEATS,Auto Transmission FREE 1ST OIL CHANGE FREE 1ST OIL CHANGE • Air ConditioningUT206325 UC847146
2012 Toyota Corolla CE
2009 MONTH Toyota Camry LEASE 2010 Toyota 48 Hybrid Corolla CE
$
Only
UPGRADE PKG, PWR WINDOWS, LOCKS & MIRRORS, CRUISE, STEREO/CD WITH BLUETOOTH, FREE 1ST OIL CHANGE, TOYOTA WARRANTY AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE UC533860
2012 Toyota Yaris LE
SPECIAL TOYOTA FINANCE RATES FROM 1.9% APR (OAC)
SPECIAL FLEET CLEARANCE
2014
lowest prices guaranteed
11-866-910-8877 -866-910-1580
19950 LOUGHEED HWY., PITT 19625 LOUGHEED HWY., PITTMEADOWS MEADOWS
NISSAN
WEST COAST WEST COAST
Prices listed are plus All prices and payments plus taxes and fees. All financing on approved credit*. documentation and taxes ++ See dealer for detail * on selected new vehicles
60 month lease, 4.9% APR, DP $3400, TP $23200
V6 Fully Equipped Semi-Monthly Luxury Vehicle
UC221435
$16,980
31,075
Lease from
$
Priced from
2014 TOYOTA TOYOTA TACOMA OMA
60 month lease,2008 3.6% APR, DPNissan $1770, TP $18450
Semi-Monthly
139
$
Auto Lease from
$ 7,64 Sub26,605 woofer,
Cash purchase
2013 TOYOTA RAV-4
may not be combined with cash purchase price
Semi-Monthly
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible 60 month lease, 2.9% APR, DP $1510, TP $12190
89
$
Lease from
17,640$13,980
$
purchase STOCash & GO
2014 TOYOTA COROLLA UT565794
60 month lease, 1.9% APR, D.P. $1130, TP $10130 may not be combined with cash purchase price
Semi-Monthly
$
Dodge Caravan
INTERNET SALES PRICE
$49,980
UC001146
OR REBATES UPTO $8000
2010 VOLVO C30
FINANCING AVAILABLE UP TO 60 MONTHS!OAC
Lease from2009
$
Priced from
0%
WEST COAST NISSAN FOR ALL THEIR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS.
2013 Lexus GS350 AWD F-Type
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Come See for yourself why everyone is choosing
2014 TOYOTA Almost NEW! YARIS
we will not be undersold
1.855.829.5106
19950 LOUGHEED HWY., PITT MEADOWS
KIA
WEST COAST
EXPERIENCE SOMETHING GREAT
S model, automatic ONLY 54,638kms - UC594273
14,995 Now Just 15,800
SXT w/Alloy wheels ONLY 73,654kms - UT165850
Now Just
Was $16,500
Offer(s) available on select new 2014 models through participating dealers to qualifi ed customers who take delivery by January 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All o ers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and fi nancing options also available. ≠Throwback Pricing available O.A.C. on fi nancing o ers on new 2013/2014 models. 0%/1.99% fi nancing for 84 months example: 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rio4 LX MT (RO541E) with a purchase price of $17,502/$15,502 (including $1,485/$1,485 freight/PDI and $699 administration fee) fi nanced at 0% for 84 months period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $76/$71 followed by 150 bi-weekly payments of $96/$91. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $17,502/$15,502. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the fi nanced amount. The Throwback Pricing incentive for the 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E)/2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E) shown is $640/$640 (a $20/$20 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time o er. See retailer for $ of Kia Canada Inc. 60/84 Amortization Financing Example: 2014 Sorento 2.4L $LX AT FWD (SR75BE) with a purchase price of complete details. Throwback Pricing is a trademark $28,482 (including $1,665 freight/PDI and $699 administration fee) fi nanced at 0% for 60 months amortized over an 84-month period equals 32 reduced bi-weekly payments of $121 followed by 98 bi-weekly payments of $156 with a principal balance of $8,138 plus applicable taxes due after 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $28,482. Throwback Pricing Incentive varies by model and trim level and may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the fi nanced amount. The Throwback Pricing Incentive for the 2014 Sorento 2.4L LX AT FWD (SR75BE) shown is $1,120 (a $35 reduction in 32 bi-weekly payments). Limited time o er. See retailer for complete details. 0% purchase fi nancing is available on select new 2014 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Sorento 3.3L EX AT AWD (SR75HE)/2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Rio4 SX with Navigation AT (RO749E) is $34,195/$26,195/$23,602. ÿHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Sorento LX 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Rio4 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
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OFFER ENDS JANUARY 31ST
$71 bi-weekly payments include the $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Rio LX MT (RO541E). After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $91. Throwback Pricing Incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount.≠
2008 Dodge Nitro
4.6L, Sunroof ONLY 95,000kms - UT016192 ONLY 131,200kms - UT547209 financing Rio4 SX with Navigation shown
Now Just
Was $17,995 $
SEDAN
The All-New
hwy / city 100km 5.3L/8.0L
$76 bi-weekly payments include the $640 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are basedon 2014 Forte LX MT (FO541E). After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $96.Throwback pricing incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce the financed amount. ≠
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
$ Leather seats, 6-speed manual
96 ONLY 68,741kms financing - UC049191
17,950 Now Just $15,000
%
Was $19,950 $
Now Just was
$
76
THROWBACK PRICING ≠ bi-weekly for the
hwy / city 5.3L/8.0L
100km
$121 bi-weekly payments include $1,120 Throwback Pricing Incentive. Payments are based on 2014 Sorento 2.4 LX AT FWD (SR75BE), 60-month financing amortized over 84 months. After 15 months, bi-weekly payments increase to $156. Principal balance of $8,138 due after 60 months. Throwback Pricing incentive may be taken as a lump sum or to reduce financed amount. ≠
156
43,900 Now Just was22,500
Leather seats, 8-passenger Sorento EX shown ONLY 14,450kms - UT117487
Now Just
Was
first 15 MONTHS. Includes Variable $24,995 Throwback Pricing Incentive.
121
THROWBACK PRICING ≠ bi-weekly for the
hwy / city 100km 7.1L/10.4L
$
2014
Was $44,900 $
The All-New
($35,000 - $60,000)
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
“BEST NEW SUV” 2010 Honda CR-V EX
*Some conditions apply. See in
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