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BLUE RODEO FRONTMAN IN MISSION Jim Cuddy performs at the Clarke Sunday night
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Burnaby forward Kota Persson battles for a rebound off Mission goaltender Jake Gossen in the first period of their preliminary round game at the 49th annual Burnaby Minor Hockey AAA bantam tournament at Copeland Arena, Dec. 28. Mission won the game 5-2, and went 1-2 overall in the annual event.
The Mission Pipe Band is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. PAGE 3
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Property values rise across district
TWO BURNS SUPPERS There will be a pair of Robbie Burns Suppers in Mission this year, both happening on the same day. PAGES 3 AND 16
apartments in the district saw a $3,000 average value uptick to $176,000. Overall, the Fraser Valley’s assessment roll increased from $85.9 billion last year to $88 billion this year. Most of this growth was due to subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. Assessments have remained stable for most residential homes and strata properties, and this year’s numbers demonstrate local market trends for these properties by geographic area; trends are affected by many variables. In addition, owners of commercial and industrial properties in the Fraser Valley will
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typically see changes ranging from zero to 20 per cent. “Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2011 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact our office as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Green. “If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a notice of complaint
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Mission firefighters host a tree chipping event benefiting hospice society. PAGE 3
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Mission homeowners can expect to see a marginal increase in their property values as the 2012 assessment notices are sent out this week. “Most homes in the Fraser Valley have remained stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” said John Green, deputy assessor. “Most home owners in the Fraser Valley will see minimal changes in the value of their properties.” In Mission, the average single family home value increased $10,000 since 2011, up to $366,000. Local townhouses were assessed $1,000 more than last year at $240,000, while
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