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Body checking banned in ‘C’ hockey Only at house levels, vote to determine peewee rep future by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

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Pole blessing Master carver :huuyaah.(:xuya.) tells the story of how a tree was chosen for a totem pole to be carved by students at Pitt Meadows Secondary during a blessing ceremony on Tuesday. The pole was blessed by Katzie First nation elder William Pierre and passed on to the master carver and his apprentice, :kooksLuLay, who will help the social studies students carve the pole.

Bodychecking is going the way of the two-line pass and the wooden stick at local rinks after minor hockey groups in the Lower Mainland agreed to ban the practice from most levels of hockey, starting next season. The move brings the Paciﬁc Coast Amateur Hockey Association, which includes the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association, in line with half a dozen other associations across the province in banning bodychecking at all recreational levels. Paciﬁc Coast went a step further, voting to support a resolution to also ban bodychecking from the peewee rep level (ages 11-12), which will be decided at B.C. Hockey’s annual general meeting in June. See Hitting, p4

Hearing for Irving postponed Crown will ask to keep driver Halu Sushi crash in custody by M o n i s h a M a r t i n s staff reporter

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The fate of a man who crashed his truck into a Maple Ridge sushi restaurant, killing two women and injuring six others in 2008, won’t be decided for a few more weeks. A hearing for Brian Craig Irving, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed because of a delay

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to have an annual review on Jan. 27 in Cranbrook, but the date was moved up after he was arrested for the breach. He was to arrive at the hospital on Monday. Crown prosecutor Lyle Hillaby will be asking the B.C. Review Board to keep Irving in custody. “The review board has to make their decision on the evidence before them and I don’t think they are going to ﬁnd evidence of a community placement that is sufﬁciently viable,” said Hillaby, adding that details about Irving’s

relapse will be aired at the hearing when a date is ﬁnally set. Maija-Liisa Corbett, 19, and Hyeshim Oh, 46, died, and six others were injured when Irving drove his truck through the Halu Sushi restaurant at a strip mall on Lougheed Highway on the evening of Aug. 28, 2008. Irving was arrested at the scene and eventually charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death and seven counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm in relation to the crash. See Irving, p11

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MR Legion mulls sale of apartment tower Members to vote on sale in March by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter

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Jim MacDonald, president of Maple Ridge branch No. 88 of the Royal Canadian Legion, stands outside the Legion Towers along 224th Street.

The Maple Ridge branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is considering selling off its 89-unit high rise seniors home on 224th Street, in part to pay for renovations to its other properties, something residents in the tower are not pleased about. The local Legion is one of the largest branches in Canada, with close to 2,500 members. The Legion also has one of the largest housing portfolios of any branch in the country, operating six facilities in Maple Ridge, providing housing for close to 500 seniors. “At this point, it’s just a shopping expedition,” says local Legion president Jim MacDonald. The 12-storey Legion Towers was built more than 40 years ago and was originally intended as housing for aging veterans. Currently, it offers subsidized low-cost seniors housing; membership in the Legion isn’t required. “Down the line, it may need an overhaul, but there’s nothing immediate that needs to be done,” said MacDonald. Many of the Legion’s other facilities do need work, however, and that costs money. “They are all getting to that age where they will need renovations in the near future,” said MacDonald. But the proposal to sell Legion Towers doesn’t sit well with some of the residents in the building.

Bob Kerfoot moved to the Legion Towers after losing $100,000 on a leaky condo in Coquitlam. He doesn’t want to lose his home a second time. “I don’t like it. Most people in here don’t like it,” said Kerfoot. “I think we’re headed up the wrong path. I don’t know what the answer is, but it’s not this.” MacDonald said the Legion will place a condition of sale on Legion Towers requiring the buyer to honour the current rental agreements. “The renters won’t be affected by the sale,” he said. “We’re not going to turf anyone out.” Kerfoot isn’t so sure that will happen, though. “No investor who sees a cash cow like this building will agree to that,” he said. MacDonald said the money from the sale of Legion Towers will also go to the Legion’s investment portfolio, to better ensure ongoing cash ﬂow to maintain the branch’s facilities in the future. “We’re running a $55-million operation,” he said. The proposal to sell the legion will be voted on by the local branch’s 2,500 members in March, two-thirds of whom will need to cast ballots for the vote to have quorum. Kerfoot is afraid the residents of Legion’s other facilities will vote in favour of selling off the building, while Legion Towers residents, many of whom aren’t Legion members and don’t get to vote, will be in the minority. “I’m going to do whatever I have to do to save this place,” said Kerfoot. “I have nowhere else to go.”

Council still wants west Albion flats out of land reserve All support an option calling for applying to exclude land, followed by a district attempt to remove land on the east side of 105th Avenue by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter Despite the land commission saying it’s against exclusion of land on the west side of 105th Avenue in Albion flats, Maple Ridge council is supporting such an option as the future for the area. A final vote was to take place Tuesday, but council was unanimous Monday in supporting a plan in which Smart Centres and other land owners seek to exclude property from the Agricultural Land Reserve on the west side of 105th – for shopping and light industry. Staff presented two other options – apply to remove only the land on the east side of 105th Avenue, as supported by the land commission – or seek to remove all of Albion flats from the land reserve, so all of the property along Lougheed Highway can be developed. “We’re moving forward. We’re further ahead than we were a year ago,” said Mayor Ernie Daykin. But he said later that if land owners on the west side don’t complete an application within a month, “we’re moving on.” Council has

the authority to reject a land-exclusion application, stopping it from even getting to the land commission. The application must have something that will be of net benefit to agriculture, he added. Coun. Al Hogarth had similar comments during council’s workshop on Monday, saying his support for the land owners is conditional on what they’re prepared to do for the community. He added, if any drainage improvements to improve soil have to be done, it won’t be at the district’s cost. Once the ALC makes a decision, the district will follow with its own exclusion application for the east side of 105th Avenue. Hogarth wanted a commitment from the land owners to have an application within two or three months, otherwise, “they’re on their own.” The District of Maple Ridge has been considering the fate of Albion flats since 1999-2000, when the Agricultural Land Commission said it would consider removing land from the east side of 105th Avenue. Most of the land that Smart Centres, a mall development company, owns in Albion flats is on the west side of 105th Avenue.

The land commission said last fall that land on the west side of 105th Avenue should remain farmland, while giving tacit approval for excluding the east side. The commission was commenting on Maple Ridge’s draft plan, calling for development of all of the flat’s 105 hectares. About 60 hectares are on the east side of 105th Avenue. The option council supports also gives it the ability to fine tune its own application for the east side of 105th Avenue, once the ALC rules on the private application for the west side. The option selected by council could delay decisions for the area by a few extra months, compared to the timeline of Maple Ridge simply applying to exclude land from the east side. A decision from the ALC on the latter could come by next September. But if a private application is submitted this February and March, with an ALC decision coming in July or August, then Maple Ridge will have to wait until October before filing its own application for the east side of 105th, with an ALC decision expected late this year. It’s worth waiting the extra few months, said Coun. Judy Dueck. If the land commission reverses its position and approves exclusion, then the district won’t have to pay for drainage improvements required to improve the land for farming. And without the investors putting up mon-

ey to build what Maple Ridge wants, “it’s not going to happen anyways.” Coun. Cheryl Ashlie questioned the land commission’s request for an agricultural remedial plan, pointing out no other municipalities have been required to do that. She said the ALC report saying that agriindustries don’t want to locate in Albion flats vindicates council’s position in calling for mixed development rather than scenarios which envisioned areas for agri-industrial uses such as small livestock operations, an agricultural research institute, small farms and a compost plant. Those scenarios, created from last year’s community input process, wouldn’t have attracted investment dollars. “That land would have sat vacant as it is today if we had gone with those.” Nevertheless, the consultation gave council community input which it incorporated into its overall plan for Albion flats. “We still took what they gave us. We just reconfigured it.” Blake Hudema, with Genstar Development and who is partnering with Steve and John Wynnyk, who own the fields on the west side of 105th Avenue, pointed out no one has ever presented an exclusion application to the land commission for the area. “We love to see a broad range of uses.” There’s a tremendous opportunity for working, living and playing in the area, he added.

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‘RMMHA could expand rep’ Hitting from front Delegates from the 42 PCAHA-member minor hockey associations, representing more than 20,000 hockey players ages ﬁve to 20, voted 123-39 in favour of eliminating bodychecking at the C hockey level at a special meeting Sunday. “I was impressed with how our member associations dealt with this matter, and the seriousness and concern shown by the associations’ delegates,” said PCAHA president Vanna Achtem. “They reviewed the committee report, consulted with their members, and

focused on player safety and injury reduction.” That report cited a number of studies demonstrating a reduction in injuries, particularly concussions, by moving to a bodycheck ban. In Quebec, where bodychecking is prohibited, peewee players had a third of the reported injuries compared to Alberta peewee players, where bodychecking is permitted. Achtem noted that concussions and head injuries carry a signiﬁcantly higher risk during teenage years, when the brain is still developing.

Last year, the RMMHA polled local parents about a hitting ban, finding an even split on the issue. As a result, the local association split its five delegate votes on the rec-level hitting ban: two for, three against. “There is concern that if [a recreational-level player] ends up playing contact hockey down the road ... they may not know how to hit and how to protect themselves,” said RMMHA president Glen Mund. “But this should also result in a significant reduction in the number of injuries [at the recreational level], so there’s two sides to the coin, and there’s strong arguments on both sides.” Mund said the local organization will do its best to accommodate players who want to continue to play contact hockey by expanding the association’s rep programs. “From our perspective, it’s definitely going to change how players play hockey at the rec level,” he said. “I think we are going to get a lot of players coming back to hockey, because there is an option without bodychecking for them.” Tavis Eaton, head

coach of the Ridge Meadows Rustlers peewee A2 team, thinks the move will be positive for players. “I honestly don’t think this is going to change the game at all,” he said. “I think coaches focus too much on checking at this level ... so this will let us focus on skating and skills.” Eaton sees the move to ban bodychecking as inevitable after other rule changes have opened up the game. “Fans wanted the game faster,” he said. “So they got rid of the two-line pass, there’s no clutching and grabbing, and the game got faster.” However, with high speed has come highspeed collisions. The move will also take pressure off referees who may struggle to discern between clean and dirty hits, he added. “They have a hard enough time making those calls in the NHL,” Eaton said. “We have 14and 15-year-olds refﬁng our games.” The PCAHA currently offers a non-contact league, while nearly all adult recreational hockey is now played without bodychecking. The no-hitting policy will take effect for the 2012-2013 season. • See related editorial, p6.

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RM recycling society marks 40 years Events planned throughout year by Phi l M elnyc h u k staff reporter You could consider them, back then, 40 years ago, a bunch of eco-freaks bent on challenging the establishment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with no particular goal in mind. But the rebels did have a cause, and it endured and has done lots for the environment since the creation of the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society in 1972. All the good work done throughout the years, leading to the opening of the centre in the Albion Industrial Area and the reduction of tonnes of waste, will be celebrated with several events. This Thursday, at 7

p.m., a screening of the movie The Clean Bin Project, will take place in Maple Ridge council chambers. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a movie about a Vancouver couple who try to live without producing any household garbage. The video was produced by Grant Baldwin, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also doing a commemorative video about the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society, now in its ďŹ nal edit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited, because we have a lot of things coming up this year,â&#x20AC;? said Leanne Koehn, with the society. Koehnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Julie and Dave Koehn, two of the founders of the society. Dave was the ďŹ rst president of the recycling society and an early member of the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was something

they could focus on that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t against something,â&#x20AC;? Leanne explains. Part of the year-long celebration includes a display at the Maple Ridge Museum that starts Feb. 5 and runs until April. And this Earth Day, April 21, the recycling society is leading the day with celebrations in the Arts Centre Theatre and Memorial Peace Park. In October, the society helps launch the Go Green Environmental School challenges to tie in with Waste Reduction Week, from Oct. 15 to 21. The society is also revamping its website and using YouTube videos to explain the recycling processes. Leanne Koehn explains that the actual birthdate of the recy-

cling society is unclear because it grew out of a committee of SPEC. But Earth Day is what inspired locals to start recycling here, so that day serves as the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary.

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Brains, not braun The Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association voted 123-39 Sunday in favour of banning body checking from all recreational, or house level leagues, starting next season. Pacific Coast will also confer with B.C. Hockey and may still eliminate body checking from peewee (ages 11-12) rep hockey, as well. Body checking is already banned in house hockey in Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and PEI. Quebec has also banned hitting in peewee rep hockey, and Ontario is considering doing the same, as is U.S.A. Hockey. B.C. Hockey is to deal with body checking in peewee rep in June. Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association, after polling parents, split its votes on banning body checking at house and peewee rep levels. Numerous kids have missed time this season due to injuries – many the result of body contact, some just freak accidents. But make no mistake, this decision is about brains, protecting young players from bruises and bruisers, about keeping the game safe and fun for them, so they have a future beyond the sport. The size discrepancies among minor hockey players today is obvious within the age divisions from atom to midget, not just peewee. Many of them, mostly the smaller ones, play with fear – evident in their eyes and the way they shy away from pucks. Some, so overwhelmed after getting hit high, yet again, lie on the ice, crying. Some quit, as declining registration numbers across the country attest. Taking out body checking will not eliminate such fear or all harm, nor will it eliminate all contact. But, as studies in Alberta and Ontario have shown, it will reduce injuries – particularly concussions – by two-thirds. Some will argue that physical contact is part of the game, and those who don’t like it should just play soccer. But that is a dinosaur mentality. Whereas once players just shook off the fogginess after taking a big hit, such symptoms now sideline players indefinitely, even end careers. And it’s not just headaches and dizziness, professional players like Mark Savard still suffer from memory loss. Studies have linked brain injuries to depression. Yet, the NHL still lets its players pound each other in the head. For some reason they still leave their feet and target an opponent’s head. The issue here isn’t so much body checking as it is awareness and respect. What needs to change is attitudes. Coaches and parents must help young players understand the repercussions of their actions. Players need more training on how to check, angling their bodies, using their sticks, not just their shoulders – and how to not just take a hit, but avoid one, to spin off or stop short, to protect themselves. It must be mandatory, enforced by minor hockey associations and not just left up to individual coaches, many of them well-meaning volunteers who never played the game and know only of body checking from what they learned at a weekend clinic, during which such contact is covered in a thick manual they are expected to read. So some teams hit to intimidate, not just separate. Furthermore, the officials who police the game, many of whom are teenagers, must be empowered to call the game as they see it, to protect the players, without fear of being reprimanded the moment he or she blows the whistle. They need more training, more supervision, more protection. We need more of them. Much more needs to be done. Taking body checking out of the game will hopefully give the governing bodies of the sport more time to figure it out. – The News Tell us what you think @ www.mapleridgenews.com

Questioning U.S. ‘environmentalists’ Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver set off a loud, but poorly informed debate as environmental hearings began into the Enbridge proposal to pipe Alberta oil to the seaport at Kitimat. Oliver’s open letter blasted foreign-funded environmental groups that “threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological B.C. Views agenda.” Tom Fletcher This letter was seized upon by critics and the media, and misrepresented as an attack on anyone who opposes the pipeline or further expansion of the Alberta oil sands. Of course all opponents aren’t foreign or radicals. That was made clear when the Enbridge hearings opened in the Haisla village near Kitimat. Haisla members told the throng of out-of-town professional protesters to sit down and shut up. They don’t need self-appointed urbanites to speak for them. The fact of foreign funding is no longer questioned, thanks to research by B.C. Vivian Krause, primarily from U.S. tax returns. Three years after I ﬁrst wrote about her work, it is ﬁnally part of the national conversation. What is the foreign-funded agenda? Oliver put it this way: “No forestry. No mining. No oil. No gas. No more hydroelectric dams.” Here are three notions that have become

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THE NEWS/letters online comments • Roberta Allan: Re: Halu Sushi driver caught drinking (mapleridgenews.com). The doctors in the hospital and the Crown, I guess, weren’t wrong after all. Well, that’s a surprise. When Mr. Irving was released in January of 2009, he was released under the premise that he would be able to manage his alcohol consumption, but what they failed to realize is that the only reason he was “clean” was because he was in jail and not because he wanted to be clean. As the mom of Joel and Juanita, I can tell you first hand that this past three years have been the most trying of my life. Our whole family has been put through a very traumatic ordeal that never should have happened. Joel has a long way to go still and even though the crown didn’t see fit to charge Mr. Irving (instead of let him go), our son and daughter have received a life sentence for something they didn’t even do. The same cannot be said for Mr. Irving, who was indeed driving the truck, having delirium or not. • Susan Whalley St. Cyr · Works at Nursing: Re: Halu Sushi driver caught drinking (mapleridgenews.com). Roberta, it’s an infuriating situation. Kudos to you for holding your family together through such a trying time. If this latest arrest does not sway the review board to hold him in custody, then I don’t know what will. How many innocent people have to die while our officials continue to protect this killer’s rights? • Alfred Lee: Re: Halu Sushi driver caught drinking (mapleridgenews.com). This article really makes it sound like he was drunk-driving and killed two people. I think it’s shameful to use word-bending headlines to get website traffic. Whether he was drinking or not has no relevance to a non-alcohol related incident, even though terrible, that happened two years ago. And also, if both defence and Crown lawyers agree that terrible tragedy was caused by alcohol withdrawl delirium, then I would rather have this man sitting in his apartment with a bottle than getting behind the wheel of a car, blacking out due to withdrawl, and killing some kids. I’m fine with him killing himself in the confines of his own home.

Lost souls wander our streets EDITOR, THE NEWS:

I drive to McDonald’s at 5 a.m. almost every morning for coffee. On most mornings I will drive past street walkers out plying their trade with early morning commuters. I also usually pass several homeless people as they scurry about looking for shelter from the harsh world they inhabit. Normally the sight of these pitiable people doesn’t bother me too much. They have become a fact of life in downtown Maple Ridge. But somehow this morning was different. A solitary street walker was out as usual because, despite the freezing rain

and snow, she still had to ply her trade. As I entered McDonald’s, a homeless soul sat to one side of the entrance. He was partially hidden in the patio area and was pulling extra clothing out of his backpack as he huddled in a vain attempt to protect himself from the violent winter weather. I continued into McDonald’s, where I had a cup of hot coffee and enjoyed some friendly banter with my regular coffee buddies before departing for home. The homeless fellow was still seated outside McDonald’s with no coffee or anything else to relieve the bitter cold. And the same street walker was still

shufﬂing along on 223rd Street trying to attract a customer. I returned to our warm, safe apartment and now I sit here feeling guilty for not doing anything to alleviate the suffering of those unfortunate souls I observed only a few moments ago. I have no idea or suggestions on how to assuage my guilt or how to lessen the suffering of these lost souls, but I feel compelled to do something. There must be an answer. Too many lost souls wander our streets and red necks like myself remain indifferent to their plight.

Westview secondary is not a bad school EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: Stupid drug (mapleridgenews.com). Marianna Nagy, I understand you may be experiencing some pain from the death of your friend, but ecstasy/ MDMA use is not a problem of Maple Ridge or Westview secondary, speciﬁcally. You cannot take one, or a few, instances of ecstasy use and call it a problem.

Misguided, lost teenagers? This is not a problem of Maple Ridge, but a common and expected issue with any young human being of our society. Westview being a bad school? Every public school has this issue. I had the same experiences growing up, and I did not go to Westview. I went to Garibaldi secondary. It was and is a great school, and it does not

have a drug problem. High schools and young kids have a tendency toward ﬁnding drug connections. This is not an isolated act. You cannot change the tendencies of an age, or a society. You can only raise awareness and attempt to prevent drug use, via programs and understanding. I agree, these severe acts of drug use toward death are

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Police looking for catalytic converters Police are looking for catalytic converters stolen from nine cars in Maple Ridge in a span of three days. The thefts took place between Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Friday, Jan. 20 and targeted vehicles parked on streets and driveways. Eight of the vehicles were Toyotas, including four pickup trucks and four Toyota 4Runners manufactured between 1989 and 2001. A 1990 Nissan pickup truck also suffered a similar fate. Seven of the thefts took place just east of 240th Street, between 101st Avenue and 109th Ave. The eighth theft occurred on Kendrick Place at 227th St. and the ninth report came in from Hillside St. just south of 124th Ave. Catalytic converters are devices that reduce pollution-causing emissions. With the price of precious metals skyrocketing, thieves are helping themselves to stolen catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, palladium or rhodium. Rhodium sells for roughly $9,500

an ounce, while platinum pays about $2,000. • Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 604-463-6251.

Store skirmish Mounties arrested a man at store in Maple Ridge on Monday after he threatened staff. The 43-year-old man was seen trying to shoplift a quantity of batteries from London Drugs around 9:45 p.m. Cpl. Alanna Dunlop said the man was stopped by the store’s loss prevention officer when he tried to leave and a physical struggle ensued. Another employee from the store intervened and helped the loss prevention officer restrain the man while they waited for police to area. “During the struggle, the suspect threatened to harm both the loss prevention officer and the other employee,” added Dunlop. The man has a criminal history

that includes a conviction for stealing from a different Maple Ridge drug store in December 2011. He is currently on probation. The man was held in police custody overnight for a court appearance on Tuesday.

Car crash Three people escaped serious injury following a two-car crash in Maple Ridge on Saturday. The cars collided around 12:45 p.m. at Lougheed Highway and 216th Street. Police believe one of the drivers had a medical condition that caused the accident. Three people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Stolen van A 33-year-old man was arrested in Maple Ridge on Friday after police caught him driving a stolen van. The man was arrested and held over the weekend for a court appearance on Monday.

Irving let out despite doctor’s warnings Irving from front He pleaded not guilty by reason of a mental disorder. Irving testiﬁed he had no recollection of the crash or the events up to a week after. A chronic alcoholic, Irving suffered a brain injury in January 2008 for which he required surgery. At the time of the crash, Irving had quit drinking alcohol.

Psychiatrists hired by both defence and Crown agreed that Irving, at the time of the crash, was in a delirium likely caused by withdrawal from alcohol. As a result, he was found not criminally responsible. Following the trial in October 2009, a judge referred his case to a disposition review board, an independent tribunal established un-

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doctor at Colony Farm who felt his release was premature. The B.C. Review Board is expected to set a new date for a hearing by the end of the week. Review board registrar Paula Thorburn said the board and parties involved consented to a 30-day adjournment. “We will review it as soon as practicable in the time frame,” she added.

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Locals gear up for B.C. Winter Games staff reporter With the 2012 B.C. Winter Games set to start in Vernon next month, spirit is building in every community across British Columbia. The brainchild of Premier W.R. Bennett, the Games began in 1978 in Penticton. Since then, 38 communities across the province have hosted the Games, some of them more than once. More than 200,000 people have volunteered and more than 150,000 athletes have competed since it began. “One of the most important beneﬁts of hosting a BC Games is how it brings a community together,” says Henry Pejril, president of the 2006 B.C. Summer Games in Kamloops. “There aren’t many opportunities like a Games that can capture the full crosssection of a community. The feeling of pride and accomplishment lasts in a host city for many years to come.” Many well-known athletes had their start at the BC Games, including Tour de France cyclist Ryder Hesjedal and 2010 Olympic women’s snowboarding cross gold medallist Maelle Ricker, who are among the alumni who say their dreams of international competition began at the B.C. Games. “My Olympic success can be traced to the provincial Games in my native Manitoba and I see the BC Winter Games providing the same opportunity for young athletes today,” says B.C. Games Society chair and 1976 Olympic speedskating silver medalist, Cathy Priestner Allinger. See B.C. Games, p23

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Atom-ic energy Dylan Ford (middle) of the Ridge Meadows Rustlers atom A1 team tries to protect the puck from Aveline Kumar of North Delta at Planet Ice last week.

Jr. B Flames coach to step down by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter Ridge Meadows Flames head coach and general manager Tavis Eaton announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down from the team at the end of the season. The Flames have struggled this season, limping to a 7-261 record, good for 15 points in 34 games. “I think there are philosophical differences between myself and the team’s ownership, so I think it’s best I move on,” Eaton said. “It’s tough. I see the improvement in the team from the start of the year to now, but that’s life.” The Flames have shown

signs of life in the past few months, stringing together a handful of wins in late December and early January. However, the team has since dropped four straight games, and is barely clinging to the final playoff berth in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League’s Harold Braittain Conference. Eaton was named head coach of the Flames at the beginning of the 2009/10 season, taking over from previous coach Russ Weber. Eaton had served as Weber’s assistant coach, and was himself a member of the 1995/96 Flames team that won the PIJHL championship, the B.C. junior B Cyclone Taylor Cup, and finished with bronze at the Western Canadian Key-

stone Cup. In his first year behind the bench, Eaton coached the Flames to a 28-164 record, good for first in the Harold Brittain Conference, and was named the PIJHL’s coach of the year. Last season saw Eaton the team finish below .500, and was bounced from the playoffs in the first round after letting a 3-1 series lead slip away against the Port Moody Black Panthers. “I’m happy with the changes I’ve made since I’ve been here,” Eaton said. “I think there’s a more positive culture in the dressing

room. “I have no regrets.” While a replacement coach has yet to be named, Eaton said he believes his assistant coach, Jamie Fiset, would be a good ﬁt for the team. “I think he’s ready for it,” Eaton said.

Flames drop pair The Ridge Meadows Flames have lost four games in a row after dropping another pair of games to teams from the Tom Shaw Conference. The Flames fell 7-2 to the

Richmond Sockeyes Friday night at home before losing 3-2 to the North Delta Devils on the road on Saturday. The Sockeyes didn’t waste any time showing Flames fans at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge why they are the top team in the PIJHL. The Sockeyes scored less than a minute into the game, and proceeded to chase Flames goalie Jordan Hospes from the net six minutes into the game, after he allowed two goals on ﬁve shots. Wesley McLeod didn’t fare much better between the pipes, as the Sockeyes went on to score another three straight goals to take a 5-0 lead early in the third period. See Flames, p22

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games. The Sockeyes responded with two goals of their own before Bissett scored his second of the night. The Flames were looking to bounce back against the Devils on Saturday, and were able to take an early lead 13 minutes into the game thanks to a goal from Brandys. The Devils scored on

the powerplay with two seconds left in the opening frame to send the teams to the dressing room tied 1-1. The Flames again pulled ahead in the second thanks to Brandys’ second goal of the night. Another Devils powerplay goal evened things up with ﬁve minutes left to play in the second period. The score remained tied for much

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Games a showcase of B.C.’s best athletes B.C. Games from p21 “The B.C. Winter Games provide rising stars an opportunity to benefit from excellent coaching, while testing their skills against B.C.’s best. Our next generation of Canada Games athletes and Olympians are getting ready for the 2012 BC Winter Games in Vernon.” Participants are generally under the age of 18 (depending on the sport), and have the potential to move beyond local and regional competition to the national stage and beyond. “The BC Games are an important stepping stone towards the Canada Games and ultimately the Olympic Games,” says Kelly Stefanyshyn, a former Olympic swimmer and B.C. Games Society board member. “Learning to (compete) for a team beyond just your sport and focus while so many events are occurring is imperative to an athlete’s success.” According to the official website, the aim of the Games is “to provide an opportunity for the development of athletes, coaches, and officials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport event which promotes interest

and participation in sport and sporting activities, individual achievement, and community development.” Brian Carruthers, President of the Williams Lake 2002 BC Winter Games, is proud of the achievements of B.C. athletes. “Sport builds character in individuals and brings people together in a positive environment, whether as competitors, spectators or organizers,” he says. The Winter Games feature 15 sports, including curling, figure skating, skiing and women’s hockey. It is expected that more than1,500 athletes and over 300 coaches will participate in the Games in February. “I believe in the B.C. Games as it provides an opportunity to share the spirit with other British Columbians while celebrating your community in the most fantastic and rewarding way,” says Diana Johnstone, Operations Manager for the 2002 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo. “I can’t wait until 2014 when Nanaimo will once again be privileged to host this amazing event.” Surrey will host the 2012 BC Summer Games in July.

Locals headed to 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Vernon A host of local athletes will be competing at the 2012 B.C. Winter Games in Vernon next month. Competing in the archery event is Maple Ridge’s Ryan Magri. Ajax Wong and Hannah Lam are both competing in the figure skating event, while Samantha Shaw and Kensey Crawford will both be suiting up for the Fraser Valley Zone 3 women’s hockey team. The Fraser Valley Zone 3 ringette team also features a strong local flavour, with Bayley Bird and Katie Stanoffsky on the roster. Danae Novota and Kayla Schoml will both be taking part in the downhill ski events hosted at Silver Star resort. Annie Russell of the Ridge Meadows Racers is taking part in the speed skating competition, while Shayla Ogloff will be competing in gymnastics.

REGISTRATION AT HANEY PLACE MALL Saturday, January 28th, 2012 ........................10am - 2pm Sunday, January 29th, 2012 ...................... 12 noon - 4pm Registration rate is in effect until January 31, 2012

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CLINIC SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE Players must be registered with RMMSA for 2011-2012 in order to register for clinics.

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BROWN, Dilys, 97, of Maple Ridge BC, passed away peacefully on January 18th 2012, at Maple Ridge Seniors Village. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey, six grandchildren, Julie and Victoria (UK), David and Paula (BC), Jennifer and Stacy (US), and eleven great grandchildren. Phoebe, Imogen, Lucy, Anna and Sebastian (UK), Leo, Quinn and Vincent (US), Ethan, Reece, and Evey (BC), her loving ex daughter in law Jennifer Tarrant and her partner of many years, Tony Quayle. Dilys requested that there be no formal memorial or service and that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to: Ridge Meadows Hospice Society 22326 McIntosh Ave Maple Ridge, BC V2X 3C1, Canada. (604) 463-7722. GROENEWEGEN Joseph Aegidius Aug 31, 1926 ~ Jan 1, 2012 Joe passed away peacefully in Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, BC at the age of 85 years surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Joe is survived by his former wife Joy, children Ken (Frances), Marc (Janis) and Michelle (Chris); grandchildren Jason, Mia, David, Barry (Shannon), Jordan, Tracy, Spencer and Julia; great grandchildren Kaili, Julia; brother Fred (Fenna), sister Hanneke, sister-in-law Gill (Gary); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Frederik and Johanna, brother Hans, sister Maria, and his grandson Lyle. At Joe’s request, no funeral services will be held. A special thanks you to all the Doctors and healthcare providers in Joe’s life.

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ted in Abbotsford on January 15, 2012, at the age of 81, with his family by his side. Ted was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, of 62 years, Joyce, daughters; Ann, Joyce (Doug), Linda (Brian), Mary (Rick), Vicki (Christopher), Michelle (Brent) and his son Lev (Laura), 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be held on February 5, 2012 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please call 604-460-8535 for more information.

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GRUNDMANN Jean It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden unexpected but peaceful passing of Jean Pamela Grundmann on January 20, 2012 at 80 years of age. She had just celebrated her 80th on December 18, 2011 with family and friends. Jean and her husband Fred (predeceased on October 19, 1985) moved from England to Vancouver in 1955, then to Port Moody in 1956, then to Maple Ridge in 1974. Jean is survived by her 4 children; Linda (Bill), Paula (Simon), Michael and Christine (Jiri) and her 4 grandchildren; Jessi, Chris, Ben and Kate. Jean was very active with the Presbyterian Church and the RMH Auxillary. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. She will also be greatly missed by her dog Kandi and her cat Kitty. She was a very caring, loving, independent person who loved to travel. She would help anyone who needed help and was a good listener to those who needed to talk. She lived life to the fullest. Internment at Maple Ridge Cemetery on Friday January 27, 2012 at 12:30 pm with funeral service at the Haney Presbyterian Church, 11858 216th Street, Maple Ridge at 1:00pm. A reception will follow at the church. In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations in Jean’s name to the SPCA.

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In Loving Memory of bcclassified.com Ilse Mahlmann March 17th 1930 - January 16th 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Oma. Ilse has gone to join the love of her life Heinz. Ilse will be mourned by her children, Michael (Robyn), Angela and Brigitte (Steve), Ilse’s grandchildren and great grandchildren Zachary, Nicole (Chris, Jazzmyn, Jaydon and Jaxson) Jordan (Melissa, Keirra), Cheryl,

Denise (Cor, Ammy & Bekkie) and Jennifer. Ilse’s brothers Bernhardt & Willi in Germany. Ilse moved to Canada with Brigitte to join Heinz in 1956. They first made their home in Vancouver later settling in Port Coquitlam to raise their family. The family spent every Sunday and most summer vacations in the beautiful outdoors of BC. Many happy hours were spent with family and friends in the backyard that was meticulously cared for by Ilse and Heinz. Always an avid gardener Ilse transplanted flowers to her new home in Pitt Meadows where she lived until her move to Hawthorne Lodge. Ilse was a wonderful wife, mother and oma who loved caring for her family and home. She was consummate homemaker and a prolific baker, in particular her legendary 8 layer Birthday cakes. She also loved to crochet and embroider. There isn’t any one who was associated with Mom who doesn’t have something she made. She was selfless in her desire to help others even when she was faced with her own challenges. Her sense of humor was also a trademark. She loved a good joke, had a quick wit and a smile that brightened the room. She will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank Dr. Victor Chan and his staff at the PD Renal Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital, and the staff at Hawthorne Lodge where Ilse resided for four years. The compassion, friendship and respect they demonstrated meant so much to Ilse and the family. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 28th 2012 at 11:00 am at the Burke view Chapel, 1340 Dominion Avenue,Port Coquitlam V3B 8G7. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Ilse’s nameto the BC Kidney Foundation or to her favorite charities, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Variety Club or BC Wildlife Federation. Rev. Brian Burke officiating.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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E-CARE CONTACT CENTERS is currently seeking a self-motivated individual to work as a full time Collection Officer. Please submit your cover letter and resume by email: employ@ecarecenters.com or by fax: (604) 587-6339. For further details please visit our website at www.ecarecenters.com.

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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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DRIVER, F/T, req. by Commercial Laundry. Must have excellent customer service skills/good knowledge of the lower mainland. 5 yrs of good driving. Exp. with cube vans and 5 tons an asset. $19.25 incl. benefits. Apply in person with resume between 9am and 10am. #205 - 1515 Broadway St. PoCo.

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Auto Recycler in Mission & Aldergrove looking for Auto Parts dismantler. Must have exp. & tools. Please call 604-308-5767 or 604-857-1818

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ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms depend on certified A&P professionals. No experience needed! Local career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & Doctors need well trained staff. No experience needed! Local training & job placement available. Call for more info! 1-888748-4126.

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THREE FARM WORKERS required for Blue Magic Greenhouses in Pitt Meadows. To commence work on the week of April 18. Work is labour intensive. Duties include pruning, planting, weeding, picking & other related duties. Some heavy lifting required. Wages $9.56 per hour. Expected to work 50 hrs per week, 6 days/week. Fax resume by Feb 6. Fax: 604-465-9133

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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TEMPTATIONS SALON & SPA Large upbeat salon now hiring Hair Dressers for all positions. Chair rental or commission. Call Kathy, Lori or Lisa with inquiries

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Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC offices. The successful applicant will have at least five years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualification and have a strong focus on safety and customer service. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. PART-TIME CUSTODIAN required for small apartment building in downtown Haney. Suit retired couple. Experience an asset. Must live in building. Call 604-826-0451.

PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen. Spices and Herbs Merchandiser/ Route Driver Permanent part-time 5-8 hours Wed, Thurs, Fri Calling on current and new customers. Must be able to lift 25lbs. Must have clean driver abstract

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FARM WORKERS Pitt Meadows farming company requires seasonal farm workers for blueberry and cranberry farms. Duties will include general farm labor, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weed control and harvesting. Work is physically demanding; handling heavy loads, repetitive tasks and standing for extended periods of time. Work is performed outdoors in cold/damp or hot/dusty conditions. Wages are $9.50 per hour. Work can consist of 50 hours or more over 6 day weeks particularly during harvest. Approx start date: March 15, 2012 Please fax your resume to 604-460-2041 No phone calls please.

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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com

Wild & Crazy Can’t Be Lazy Earn up to $20/hour. NO sales, NO commissions! Full training provided. Travel, dress sharp & have fun! Must be outgoing. Call Marcia 604-777-2195

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MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening @ West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

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BUILDING MANAGER/ CONCIERGE Five Star Building Maintenance has an immediate F/T openings (d/t only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers/Concierges. You are experienced performing administrative duties and coordinating activities related to managing buildings. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-workers and the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others.

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EXPERIENCED BAKER Full time, 40 hour position available. Should have previous knowledge in European style baking. Minimum 3 - 5 years work experience. Start time 3am!! Forward your resume to europebakery@live.de F/T Sushi & Kitchen Chef - Hamada Japanese Rest. (Maple Ridge). As soon as possible. High School grad. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng/Kor. beneficial. $18.75/hr. Fax: 604-434-7595

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PLUMBING

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7. Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 A LICENSED/ HONEST PLUMBER & GAS FITTER with 31 years exp. Very neat work Refs. Reas. rates. Free est. 24 hrs.Don: 604-220-4956

Ring up profits!

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

LEGAL SERVICES

287

Ceramic Tiles, Hardwood Laminate Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell 604-618-6401 Marcel.

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

188

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

“ODESSEY” PROFESSIONAL plumbing and drain services. Fully licensed, bonded, insured. Reasonable prices, great references, 17 years experience. Call Dmitry 604762-7197

SAJE PLUMBING & HEATING Lic. & Ins. Free quotes. Reas. rates

GARDENING

(604)466-8931 www.sajeplumbing.ca

CONCRETE & PLACING Prompt Delivery Available

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

HERFORT CONCRETE NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 23 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement -Excellent Ref’s -WCB Insured

LEO: Mobile #657-2375, 462-8620

UNIQUE CONCRETE DESIGN F All types of concrete work F F Re & Re F Forming F Site prep FDriveways FExposed FStamped F Bobcat Work F WCB Insured

778-231-9675, 778-231-9147 FREE ESTIMATES

257

DRYWALL

45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying. Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 221

CARPENTRY

GOOD RELIABLE CARPENTER Framing Finishing Siding Decks Windows Doors W Rot & Damage 22 years experience W Ref’’s Call Greg (604)816-5758

236

Ceiling Restoration: taping & boarding respray, repaint, trowel over, 30 yrs exp. Del 604-505-3826

260

“AN EXTRA HAND” Exp. Hardworking, reliable cleaning lady. Reasonable rates Louise 604.467.3665 CLEANING SPECIAL $25/hour minimum 2hrs. Price includes cleaning supplies. Also laminate flooring and paint specials. Free estimates. A-TECH Services at 604-230-3539

HELP WANTED

ELECTRICAL

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd. ✶ Bark Mulch ✶ Lawn & Garden Soil ✶ Drain Grave Lava Rock ✶ River Rock ✶Pea Gravel

(604)465-1311

meadowslandscapesupply.com

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS 288

ABACUS ROOFING

HOME REPAIRS

Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *28yrs Exp. - Also Snow plow & Junk Removal

Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate. Cell: 604-618-6401. Marcel. RETIRED carpenter wants to keep busy. Looking for small carpentry jobs. Will repair or build new. Will also do small plumbing jobs. Call Ken 604-460-7803.

Call Chris 604-462-9009

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287

300

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

BATHROOM SPECIALISTS, complete renos, tub to counter, from floor to wall, proud BBB Member. Refs. 30 yrs. exp. Call John @ 604-779-4029. www.bcbwreno.ca

LANDSCAPING

356

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

BELRON RENOVATIONS INC.

778.885.7074 Trent Reisinger

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded. 24 hr service. We specialize in jobs too small for the big guys! 30 yrs exp. Free est. 604-460-8867. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

130

HELP WANTED

Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News has an immediate opening for a full time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday, January 27, 2012 to: Carly Ferguson, Advertising & Creative Services Manager Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows News 22328 - 119th Avenue Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3 or by email: admanager@mapleridgenews.com Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SAWDUST Making Your Renovations Come True... Kitchens - Bathrooms New Additions - Flooring Painting - Decks Windows / Doors Stonework - Siding & More Free Estimates * BBB * WCB * Insured

www.caliberwest contracting.com 604.764.9594

604.587.5865

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197 www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

317

• • •

MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

374

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

604-465-1311

Dean 604-834-3076

320

• Free Estimates • Free Kitchen designs • A+ Rating Over 20 year experience COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

Greg 604-818-0165 Completehomerenovations@gmail.com

TREE SERVICES

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv. Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping. Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

Meadows Landscape Supply

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

CHIHUAHUA, 5 year old, female, very sweet & clean, $450. Call 604794-7347 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com PUPPIES FOR SALE, 6 wks old, Terrier X Chihuahua $350 Call 604-856-3855

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

604-537-4140

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

548

PETS

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

456

2 HUNGRY PAINTERS & Power Washing. Low prices. Int/Ext. Man & wife 75 years combined exp. 604.467.2532 twohungrypainters.ca

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale. Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

1996 NORTEC mobile home, 14x70. Clean and bright, sunken liv. rm., lam. floors, attached room and deck. Must be moved. $42,000. (604)626-4294 New SRI Manufactured Homes. Single Double Modulars on display. Repossessions 1974-2004. Chuck 604-830-1960. New SRI Single and double wides in Ruskin park with river view from $89,900. Chuck 604-830-1960

636

MORTGAGES

Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

696

OTHER AREAS

NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com

RENTALS

Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560

MISC. FOR SALE

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991

NEED YOUR PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDING ERECTED? Professional crews available. We service Western Canada. All Brands. Excl references. Call MSC at 1-800-979-2993

REAL ESTATE 626

HOUSES FOR SALE

604-464-7548 #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990) Professional Property Management Services for LANDLORDS (Tri City)

P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 2 & 3 bdrms, 5 appli’s, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1250 PoCo downtown. BRAND NEW 2bd, 2ba condo,inste w/d, 838 s/f, The Pearl, h/w flrs, ns/np, $1250. P.MOODY Ioco, 1bd+den condo, Heritage Grand, g/lvl balcony, insuite laundry, N/S, $1250/mo. PoCo 2 bdrm house with 1 bath, laminate in livingroom & bdrms. Avail Now/Feb1. N/S. $1100/mo. M.Ridge Beautiful 3000 s/f newer home in Albion area. 5Bdrm + den. March 1st. 1Cat ok. $2000. P.Moody W. 1Bd 3rd floor apt, Mary St,new kitch/appls,lrg deck 680s/f,greenspace behind. $1000 BURNABY & COQUITLAM

Spacious 2 & 3 Bdrm T/hses 2 Bdrm Apartments With accessible amenities, in safe family oriented communities of Coquitlam, North Burnaby. Market rents from $875 - $1175 for 2 - 3 bdrm units. Pet friendly.

Subsidies available based on gross houseold income.

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

“Since 1987”

www.recycleitcanada.ca

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Home Renovations and New Construction

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

$$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

627

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

Small Jobs OK

PETS

T & K Haulaway

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

Decks - Bathrooms - Kitchens Flooring & Tile Work Local Maple Ridge Company

477

REAL ESTATE

Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442

778-233-4949

RECYCLE-IT!

HOME RENOVATIONS

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

(778)233-1114 Ray

CLEANING SERVICES 3 Ladies Maid Service Fast and Reliable. $25/hr. 778-318-4716

130

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. steel stud. Call Rob 604-218-2396

Seven Days a Week

PETS

477

FEED & HAY

PETS

BLOOD HOUND PUPS, CKC reg’d health chk, 2nd vac, micro chipped, 4 fem’s. Liver & Tan. Ready to go. $500. Call 604-574-5788.

374

TREE SERVICES

✮

2 Bedroom Apartment between $26,400 & $32,400

✮

2 Bedroom Townhouse between $33,600 & $38,400

✮

3 Bedroom Townhouse between $36,000 & $42,000

If your income is between $41,000 and $60,000 you will be qualified for market rent. If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

Coquitlam/Bby reno’d, 1 bdrm $825 incl balc. heat hotwater & prkg. Nr skytrain & shops N/P 604-939-9242

MAPLE RIDGE, Central. 11735-225 St. 2 bdrm incl heat & h.w. $900 no dogs.604-467-9420 or 463-6686

MAPLE RIDGE central. Spacious 1 bdrm apts. Deck, W/D, Prkg. ns/np. $600. Avail. Feb. 1. 604-937-3534.

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

www.blackpress.com

MAPLE RIDGE Sunwood. New top floor Assisted Living Condo.1 Bdrm 1 bath, 24/hr emergency response. $1350/mo. Call (604)970-9510.

www.mapleridgenews.com - THE NEWS -- Wednesday, January 25, 2012 -- A27

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave.

Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets. Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.9189 MAPLE RIDGE

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

1 & 2 bdrm $790 & $900/mo

Large 2 bdrm stes available. Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

Avail Feb. 1 - Ref’s req’d

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available Feb. 1 2 BDRMS. Great location for seniors!

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable. Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req. Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

MAPLE RIDGE

RENTALS 750

TRANSPORTATION

SUITES, LOWER

810

1996 Honda Accord, auto, 4 dr, red, am/fm/cd, full load, newer tires, lady driven, 197K, $3200. 604-889-5356

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

MAPLE RIDGE 240/Albion, 2 bdrm $795/mo inc util, cable & net. NS/NP Avail now 604-767-5617

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,000 kms. $7200 firm. 604-805-4545.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certiﬁed Crime Free Buildings

Maple Ridge 22450-121st Street 2 Bedroom Apt $840/mo Attractive modern unit, in a safe, all ages community in beautiful Maple Ridge. Amenities include community gardens, playground, amenity rooms, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply). The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time.

Call 604-451-6075 to view. Metro Vancouver Housing Corp.

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking. Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I

736

Coquitlam - Totally Reno’d 3 bdrm rancher. Cls to schools & shops. Priv bkyrd. $1650. 604-913-7785 MAPLE RIDGE house on 221st. 3 bdrm 1 bath w/ large basement,garage,patio. clse to school/mall. $1250/month (604)726 5447

MAPLE RIDGE Balsalm St & 134 Ave. brand new 2 bdrm bsmt ste. incld’s hydro & gas, alarm & A/C, No pets . N/S (604)773-3912 MAPLE RIDGE, Kanaka. New clean lrg grd lvl 1 bdrm ste. Incl. a/c, ldry, alarm. Nr bus. $750 incl utils, internet & TV. N/S. N/P. Refs req. Avail Feb. 15. 604-868-7288. MAPLE RIDGE, LARGE 1 bdrm suite, near schools, WCE, & shop centre. $700 + 1/3 util’s. Own W/D. Brand new carpet/laminate. NP. Avail. now. Phone (778)242-1313. MAPLE RIDGE W. 1 Bd lwr ste prkg Nr bus. Own w/d. NS/NP. $725 incl utils 604-477-1000 PORT COQUITLAM Northside, 2 bdrm grd flr. gas F/P. Garage parking. Private entry. $800/mo. N/S. N/P. Avail Feb. 1. 604-942-9725.

& st

22423 121 Ave 604-467-4894

1 & 2 Bdrms from $685 & $850 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra. Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

(604)466-5799

SUITES, UPPER

838

1-800-910-6402

A/C, microwave, slideout, DSI water heater, awning, $4000 in savings! $14,983 (stk.28226A) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in January, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.

2011 SALEM T23FD

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 The Scrapper

TRUCKS & VANS

1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT, 7 pass., great cond., green, $2000. 604-530-3931, 866-3931 1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2002 DODGE CARAVAN blue, loaded, 150K, AirCared. 778-773-6226 or 604-540-1941. 2006 FORD F350 FX4 Diesel Lariat, full load. Leather etc. Over $10,000 in recent repairs- with receipts - Tires, brakes, shocks etc. No acc. $18,900/obo. (778)3224593 or 778-893-4866

CARS - DOMESTIC Pass through storage, DSI water heater, outside shower, awning, A/C, microwave. $13,283 (Stk.30371) www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644

TOWNHOUSES

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2003 Cadillac CTS. Black on black, leather, sunroof. Must see! $10,500, Mint. Phone 604 809 6235

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4995 obo 604-826-0519

MERIDIAN VILLAGE 3156 Coast Meridian Road 3 Bedroom Townhouse $1100 Include 1 Free Parking Spot A safe, all ages community in POCO, spacious grounds in a park like setting, close to schools and parks with shopping near by. Great for families - Day Care and After School Care facilities right on site! On site laundry facilities in the apartment building. Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 9, 2012

The tenant and other occupants must demonstrate they meet eligibility criteria related to income, number of occupants, and other similar criteria. Please note that fully subsidized, or Rent Geared to Income (RGI) units are filled via a waiting list called The BC Housing Central Registry (www.bchousing.org/applicants). No RGI subsidy available at this time. Call 604-451-6075 to view.

Pitt Meadows Golf Club 13615 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows—Doors open at 6:30pm

GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY & SAVE!

http://www.metrovancouver. org/services/housing

First 50 tickets $75ea+HST Next 50 tickets $85ea+HST Remaining tickets $95ea+HST

Various downtown locations. Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf. - 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

To purchase your tickets, please call Carrisa at 604.463.3366 or email carrisa@ridgemeadowschamber.com

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

NOMINATE A LOCAL BUSINESS

604-463-3000

To nominate a local business in Pitt Meadows or Maple Ridge based on the following categories, please contact Carrisa at the Chamber office.

TRANSPORTATION

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 810

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto www.UapplyUdrive.ca

604.463.3366 or email carrisa@ridgemeadowschamber.com

Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

x x

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Business Excellence 1-20 Employees Business Excellence 21 plus Employees Customer Service Innovation Award New Business

x x x x

Community Service Business Person of the Year Student Entrepreneur of the Year Home Based Business

Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2012

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

2 bdrm/1 bath bsmt suite. Nice & clean. Own entry, balcony & laundry. Utility incl. N/P, N/S. $780/mo. (604)721-9488

851

www.PreApproval.cc

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

SUITES, LOWER

604-318-8300

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.

TOWING

PORT COQUITLAM

MAPLE RIDGE

750

848

Donna 604.202.8485

OFFICE/RETAIL

Call 604-467-3944

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1994 Ford Explorer, 4x4, XLT, very clean, runs great, 160,000kms, Micheline all season tires. AirCared for 2 yrs. $3200. 604-541-0344 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8000 firm. Call 604-538-4883

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. No subsidy available. Orientation 2nd & 4th Sun. 2 pm & 3rd Tues. 7 pm each mo. 19225 119th Ave., Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2B2. Leave msg 604-465-1938

WHONNOCK AREA; 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, NS/NP. $1100/mo incl utils. Avail immed. 778-837-9934

746

RECREATIONAL/SALE

Stonehouse Estates

PORT COQUITLAM, Suffolk Ave. 3 bdrm., 2 baths, plus 1 bdrm. bsmnt. suite, quiet street, fenced yard, garage, Feb. 1. $1700 mo. + utils. (604)931-6317

Call Maria at ridgemeadows property management Mon Fri 9-6 604-466-2838 or visit www.ridgemeadowsproperty management.com

TRANSPORTATION

BENJAMIN TOWING Flat rate $49

2008 TRAIL CRUISER 26QBS

818

Available now. Bright, spacious approx 1500 sqft, 2 levels, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, family room, vaulted ceiling, gas F/P, newly painted, newer blinds & carpets, insuite laundry, double garage. Cat OK. N/S. $1395/mo + util’s.

PITT MEADOWS. 2 & 3 bdrm. in family complex. Close to bus, schools & shopping. Ref’s req’d. Small pets okay, $1030/$1134/mo. Avail. immed. 604-465-1938.

741

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

Maple Ridge ~ Townhouse

MAPLE RIDGE nr GE bridge, newer subdivision 4 bdrm, 3 full bath, loft, office, den, huge kitchen (granite), A/C, N/S, N/P. Immed. $2350. (604)820-0411 or 604-217-0380

Maple Ridge

Glenwood Manor Apartments

752

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm house with den, near amens, fenced yard, cement patio, dble garage, 4 appls, NS/NP, $1200/mo. Avail Feb. 1st. Call 604-438-0329 after 6 pm.

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

MAPLE COURT II

HOMES FOR RENT

4 bedrooms w/basement on 3 Ac corner lot. 2500 sft. Hugh workshop $1850/mo. 6046498987

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

MAPLE Ridge 2 bdrm grd flr. Sep entry. 900sq ft. Quiet hse. Off st prkg. 5 appls. N/S. cat ok. $950/mo + $50 utils. 604-936-5728 or 604466-9458 ask for Beth

MAPLE RIDGE Kanaka 3 bdrm + den, 2 full baths, fen/back yard, nr schl, dble garage Immed $1400+2/3 util’s. NS/NP. 604-467-5820

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft. Ground floor, dance/fitness area. Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MAPLE RIDGE, 10964 240 St. 2 bdrm bsmt, N/S, N/P inside. Avail Feb 1st. 604-495-1778

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COQUITLAM nr Como Lake 2 bdrm 1100 sf. W/D on site Feb 1 NS/NP $1000+1/3 utils. 604-312-3795

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