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MEMO CAUSES GRIEF FOR LIBS An investigation has been started into government conduct on outreach to ethnic communities. PAGE 3

JEWELRY STOLEN Left to right: Jana Tennant, Cindy Diamond, and Bonnie Harber look out at the wetlands behind Steelhead Community Hall. They are worried about the impact a proposed gravel pit behind the hall would have on the property as well as their community. CAROL AUN PHOTO

Residents against proposed pit BY CAROL AUN Mission Record

A Mission community has until Friday to tell government they don’t want a gravel mine in their area. The Steelhead Community Association (SCA) has been leading the fight against a proposed pit on Thomas Avenue, near Cardinal Street, and has created a Facebook group last week, as well as an online petition at change.org this week. “We’re working as hard as we can to let the people in power know it’s the wrong place for a gravel pit,” opined SCA co-chair Cindy Diamond.

A letter-writing campaign has been ongoing since the small community in northern Mission found out about the proposal in late January after two development attempts on the same property were rejected by local residents and turned down by council. Council suggested SCA and subject property owner, Dean Hodgson, negotiate a solution, but the SCA membership is not interested in entering any discussions. Diamond said the membership wants neither a high-density subdivision nor a gravel pit. The proposed pit would be situated near a wetland behind the new community hall, which hasn’t yet officially opened its doors. The

numerous gravel trucks going by would affect the community’s ability to rent out the hall and raise money to put back in the region. There are five gravel mines within 12 kilometres of Steelhead, but none this centrally located. Residents worry about many things including dust particles, the noise, vibration, traffic and their well water quality, said Diamond. “The needs of many must supersede the financial needs of one,” she added. Mission council will voice its opposition to the mine, but the district cannot stop the application process through the Ministry of Mines. Last month Mayor Ted Adlem predicted the mining permit would

be approved, and the only thing the district can do is put a weight restriction on Thomas Road, which is about 0.1 km long. That would stop the mine from proceeding unless H&H Contracting, which applied for the mining permit, rebuilds the road, said Coun. Larry Nundal earlier this year. Hodgson is away until March 12 and attempts to contact him before The Record deadline have been unsuccessful. Letters to the ministry can be e-mailed to Al Hoffman, the chief inspector for the province at southwestminesdivision@gov.bc.ca. More information is also available on the Steelhead Community Facebook page.

Mission RCMP are looking for assistance from the public after $70,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from two local residents on Feb. 24. PAGE 4

INFO MEETING MARCH 11 Parents can pre-register their children for a proposed traditional school on March 12. PAGE 8

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Minister quits over ethnic memo BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap has resigned from the B.C. cabinet pending the outcome of an investigation into government conduct on outreach to ethnic communities. Premier Christy Clark told the legislature Monday that Yap is stepping aside as advanced education and multiculturalism minister until an internal investigation is complete. Clark apologized for a third time in the legislature Monday, before being grilled by NDP MLAs about her office staff’s involvement in the plan. Speaking to reporters after question period, Clark did not rule out resigning herself, depending on the outcome of an internal probe by her deputy minister. “When we have all the facts, and when the report is tabled, we will likely be required to take further action, and I will take that action,” Clark said. BC Liberal MLAs held an extended caucus meeting Monday to discuss a leaked memo describing use of government resources to boost the party’s popularity with ethnic

Premier Christy Clark told the B.C. legislature Monday she is “very, very sorry” about a political strategy plan revealed last week by the NDP. RECORD FILE PHOTO

communities. Cabinet ministers held a hastily arranged meeting in Vancouver Sunday, and emerged united in support of Clark. One disputed point is a plan to apologize in the legislature this month for the “head tax” on Chinese immigrants, im-

posed by Ottawa from 1885 to 1935. Such apologies are proposed in the strategy memo as “quick wins” before the May 14 provincial election. Retiring BC Liberal MLA Kash Heed objected to the move on the weekend, telling CKNW radio that such an apology would be “hollow.”

The NDP released another document Monday, a December 2011 spreadsheet describing a meeting to “target swing ridings” and “target ethnicities” including Chinese, South Asian, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese. Clark announced Friday that she has accepted the resigna-

tion of her long-time assistant, Kim Haakstad, who distributed the ethnic voter plan to party and government staff via their personal e-mail addresses. Haakstad, Clark’s deputy chief of staff, and “outreach” staff from the premier’s office are subject to an internal investigation ordered by Clark Thursday. John Dyble, head of the public service, is to examine whether government resources were used to help deliver ethnic votes to the B.C. Liberal Party. The January 2012 draft strategy memo, leaked to the NDP, discusses ways to improve the governing party’s popularity with immigrant communities, including recruiting new members and spokespeople to call and write to ethnic media outlets. Clark issued an apology for the document, read in the legislature Thursday by Deputy Premier Rich Coleman. “The document did not recognize there are lines that cannot be crossed in conducting this outreach [to ethnic communities] and it is unacceptable,” the statement says. “The language in this draft document and some of the recommendations are absolutely inappropriate.”

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Fire chief retires Mission Fire/Rescue Chief Ian Fitzpatrick has retired. After 32 years in the fire service, and the last six spent in Mission as assistant chief and then chief, the former Port Moody firefighter’s last day was Feb. 28. Fitzpatrick came to the district when deputy chief Bob Cannon announced his retirement in 2007, and worked under the late former chief Frank Ryan until he fell ill in 2008. Fitzpatrick was promoted to chief in 2009 and held that post until now. The hunt is now on for someone to fill the position, and in the interim, Cannon will serve as chief.

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Congratulations Cal! We are so very proud of you!

The 2013 recipient of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s John Armeneau Professional of the Year award went to Cal Crawford, Managing Broker of Landmark Realty - Mission. The award, chosen from amongst the 3000 Realtors in the Fraser Valley, is the highest honour the Board bestows, recognizing outstanding leadership and dedication professionally and within the community. After over 30 years in real estate, 24 of which serving the community of Mission, Cal has become well known for his expertise in management, training and sales. For 10 of those years he has served organized real estate by volunteering on behalf of the Board, most notably on its Brokers Council.

A father and son were robbed of about $70,000 of assorted jewelry Feb. 24. Early that morning, two males armed with what Mission RCMP suspect was a firearm approached the northern Stave Lake Street residents as they were leaving their rural house. RCMP Const. Amanda Harnett said the victims have worked for years at the Abbotsford flea market selling jewelry.

Harnett said the thieves stole 12 gold women’s rings, between 10-14 karats each, with a varying assortment of diamonds, two 10 karat gold men’s rings, one pair of halfcarat diamond earrings, a woman’s sterling silver bracelet, and a loose diamond which weighed in at .85 carats. Each of the items ranged in value from $5,000 to $10,000. The suspects left in the victim’s vehicle, a 2001

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and the band Train, were asked to headline the group’s event, but both have since backed out after more than 60,000 people signed an online petition urging them to denounce the national ban on gay Scouts and Scout leaders. In a Tweet sent March 5, Jepsen says she believes in equality for all, and that “I always have and will continue to support the LGBT community on a global level.” Train said they will not perform at the jamboree unless the ban is lifted. The petition was started by gay Eagle Scout Derek Nance.

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grey Toyota Tacoma truck. It was recovered a short distance away. The suspects were wearing ski masks and are described as being 6’1” and 5’9”, ranging from 25-30 years old. The victims’ names have not been released. Police are looking for the public’s help. If you have information, call 604-826-7161. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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“Cal is one of the most knowledgeable, dependable and respected Realtors and Brokers. He has dedicated himself to the profession elevating it to the highest level by displaying impeccable standards of business ethics and teaching those standards to hundreds of colleagues over the years”, said Scott Olson, FVREB President. At the same time as giving his all to elevating his profession, he has also contributed continuously for over two decades to the betterment of Mission. He sincerely cares about his community and has contributed his time as a volunteer to many local associations, working hard with other volunteers to make a difference. Over the years, Cal has been honoured by the community with a Special Citizen Recognition award, Citizen of the Year award and Business Leader of the Year award.

Mission father and son robbed of $70,000 worth of jewelry

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Pension plan introduced to serve small business BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

West coast beauty The recent spate of warmer weather has prompted a few flowering plants to bloom, including these snowdrops in the Mission Museum garden. JASON ROESSLE PHOTO

Mission still contemplating a switch to regional police force BY TOM FLETCHER AND CAROL AUN Black Press

Attorney General Shirley Bond released a report and tabled legislation last Tuesday that promises to take another look at a regional police forces in urban areas. The report refers to former judge and attorney general Wally Oppal’s findings in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry that pointed to fragmented policing and poor coordination between different Metro Vancouver police forces. It is the second of two “white papers” commissioned by the B.C. government in an effort to make the justice system more responsive to citizens. “I think what we’ve recognized is that for far too long there has been talk about regionalization of policing and very little homework, very little detail, very little analysis of the pros and cons of that model,” Bond told reporters. “From my perspective we need to look at whether more integration is the answer, or whether indeed it is time to contemplate a regional police force. I will not do that unilaterally. There are very

strongly held views. But we need to have a meaningful discussion about that, and the white paper and the policing plan commits to having that kind of dialogue.” The latest white paper calls on the government to develop funding models that would share the cost of regional police services, whether they are dedicated units for gang violence or domestic violence, or fully amalgamated policing. Bond isn’t sure if the Justice Reform and Transparency Act will be passed in the current legislature session, which is expected to adjourn March 14 to make way for the May 14 provincial election. She said she is prepared to campaign on what she calls an “aggressive” justice reform agenda. Bond said public opinion is split on the merits of individual police forces, and some municipal politicians are adamant they don’t want to give up their local police force. “We hear anecdotal information about regional policing all the time,” Bond said. “No one has actually investigated the costs, the benefits.” Mission politicians have been

discussing alternatives to the national police force for months and have already met with communities which have their own police departments, such as Abbotsford and Port Moody. “We thought about it even before we took office,” said Mayor Ted Adlem of his Citizens for Responsible Municipal Government (CRMG) party. Adlem also noted the rising cost for the RCMP and the lack of local input were reasons he wanted to explore other options. “The concept seems inviting, but I don’t know if the start up costs are affordable.” According to Adlem, some other communities are interested breaking away from the RCMP too and are investing dollars to fund studies. “We’re waiting for them to spend their money, then we can take a look at their findings,” said Adlem, who is generally in favour of a regional police force, but is interested in knowing what would define a region. “If the provincial government wants to do something … come talk to me, “ said Adlem. “I want to know what they’re offering.”

Mission police arrest Born Feb. 27 A man who has been identified by the Abbotsford Police Department (APD) as a prolific offender was arrested last week in Mission. Richard Abram Born, 45, is currently in custody and has been charged with two counts of posses-

sion of stolen property under $5,000. Mission RCMP executed an arrest warrant for him on Feb. 27 related to property and traffic offences. While inside his residence, officers located what they believed were stolen items, and

they obtained a search warrant. Police located numerous items that had allegedly been stolen from break-ins within Mission, including power tools, two-way radios and an expensive mountain bike. The items were seized, and the owners

were notified. Born has a criminal history of over 30 convictions dating back to 1991, mainly for property offences, according to the Mission RCMP. He has been designated to the APD’s prolific offender program.

The B.C. government is moving ahead with a new pension option for the two thirds of B.C. workers who don’t have access to a group pension plan through their employer. Finance Minister Mike de Jong introduced legislation this week to create Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP), making B.C. the first province to sign on to a new federal program. The system would allow businesses or self-employed people to set up defined contribution pension plans administered by financial institutions. De Jong announced the program along with Ted Menzies, federal minister of state for finance, who hopes to have harmonized systems across the country so people can continue to build retirement income if they move. Menzies said the PRPP system offers greater simplicity for small businesses that don’t have employee pension plans. The new approach is designed to close a gap in tax-deductible Registered Retirement Savings Plan room that Canadian workers are choosing not to use despite the tax advantages. Once an employer signs up, employees would be automatically enrolled. They have 60 days to opt out, after which time pension contributions would be deducted. Employers

don’t need any financial expertise, and employees would have to “overcome the inertia of being involved in the plan” to get out of it, Menzies said. De Jong said B.C. decided to make employer contributions optional, after consulting with business organizations. Mike Klassen, B.C. director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said small business accounts for almost half of the private sector employment in B.C., the largest share of any province. “Working forever is not an option,” Klassen said. Menzies said expanding the Canada Pension Plan would require two thirds support from all provinces, and that support was not offered at a recent meeting of provincial finance ministers. But there was unanimous support for the PRPP option. Wilf Scheuer, president of Courtney-based Pro Star Mechanical Technologies Ltd., said he plans to use the new pension option and match employee contributions in order to retain skilled workers. Pro Star retrofits buildings with geothermal heat pumps, tankless hot water systems and other specialized equipment. Scheuer said he recently lost an engineer, hired away by a large Los Angeles-based company, a sign that his and other small firms are in a global competition for top talent.

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Listening to the pundits and scanning the Twitterverse on Sunday, it appeared that Christy Clark was finished. She wouldn’t last the day, and there was a chance that deputy premier Rich Coleman would be in the top job (albeit temporarily) by Monday. We all know that didn’t happen, and there is almost no chance that Clark won’t be leading the BC Liberals into an election campaign. It will be a campaign with a lot of similarities to 1991 and 2001. In the first election, Social Credit was all but wiped out (winning seven seats) and it didn’t last much longer as a viable party. In the second election, the NDP managed to win just two seats to the Liberals’ 77 — but unlike Social Credit, the party has rebounded and is the odds-on favourite to win power again. Clark, like Rita Johnston in 1991 and Ujjal Dosanjh in 2001, was called in after predecessors had screwed up. In Christy Clark’s case, she has had two full years to put her mark on the party. While she made some initial progress, the fallout over the HST and other issues have dogged her ability to convince voters that the BC Liberals should be re-elected. The latest controversy over an ethnic voter recruitment strategy is embarrassing, and likely will drive some undecided voters into the Conservative, Green or NDP camps. Others will simply stay home. And bear in mind that opinion polls aren’t always right. Many people do not have land lines, and polls don’t always capture the mood of the public as accurately as they once did. The Alberta and Quebec elections in 2012 were not called accurately by pollsters. Here, there will be many last-minute shifts in voting preference. Anything could happen May 14. - Langley Times

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Joe Oliver on oil, gas and coal F ederal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver attended last week’s international conference in Vancouver on liquefied natural gas development. I spoke with him about Canada’s energy exports and emissions. Here are excerpts from that discussion: TF: President Barack Obama’s recent state of union address seemed to hint at approval for the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to U.S. refineries, with perhaps some measure to go along with it like a carbon cap and trade market. Your government has backed North American cap and trade before. Would you do it again? JO: No, we’re not thinking about that at all. The U.S. Congress is opposed to that concept from what I understand. TF: Your party ran ads targeting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and equating cap and trade with a carbon tax. They’re not the same, are they? JO: The end result is that taxes increase because of how we handle carbon. It hasn’t been successful in Eu-

rope at all. Anyway, it’s not We’ve been approaching part of our thinking. We are the reduction of emissions making significant progress on a sectoral basis, and the on greenhouse gas emissions. next area of focus will be Our recent regulations reregulations in the oil and gas garding heavy-duty vehicles, sector. the previous rules regarding TF: You’re comfortable cars and light trucks, which with the idea that exporting are identical to the U.S., are LNG that replaces coal is an going to be helpful. appropriate step at this time, And also the one that’s doable as rules relating to opposed to these coal-fired electricKyoto-type gesB.C. ity. It’s our objectures? Views tive to see all those JO: It is doable. coal plants closed, And on a global and in that regard basis, this would be we’re certainly a very significant ahead of the U.S. development. If Coal is contributChina, for example, ing 40 times the could significantly greenhouse gas move from coal emissions of the oil to gas, that would To m sands. And actuhave a huge impact. ally the oil sands Canada’s small. are less than half We’re about two the emissions from per cent of global coal-fired electricity in the emissions. We have to do our state of Illinois. part, that’s the responsible We’re moving with the thing to do, but it’s the big U.S. on the over-arching emitters that are going to objective of reducing our make the difference to global greenhouse gas emissions emissions. by 17 per cent from 2005 to TF: International Energy 2020, but we’re also doing Agency talks about selfother things that the U.S. sufficiency in the U.S., oil hasn’t yet decided to do. and gas, by 2035. What does

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that mean for the Canadian economy? JO: Firstly, I don’t think they’re going to be self-sufficient in oil. North America will be self-sufficient in gas and oil. What it means is, for gas we’re going to have to find new markets, and for oil we’re going to have to find markets to sustain the growth in supply. The United States will still be a big buyer of Canadian oil. We’re shipping about two and a half million barrels a day, of which a million comes from the oil sands. Right now we’re losing about $50 million a day because of the crude oil bottleneck in the U.S. midwest, compared to international prices. We absolutely must find new markets, which is why our government in principle is supporting the transport of oil and gas to the west, to the east, continuing to the south and possibly even the north. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Reticence a double-edged sword Editor, The Record: I recently went on a bus tour of Pitt Meadows’ new Westbrooke Seniors’ Living and Activity Centre. This impressive four-storey site boasts 104 living units, some assisted living and an adjoining 9,500 sq. ft. seniors’ centre. Readers can view the pictures at thecouncilclaw.ca. In Mission, seniors have not been afforded due respect, nor until recently, has the indifference by each level of government been abated and replaced with more respectful and meaningful dialogue. Eight years have passed since seniors first raised the idea of having their own seniors’ activity centre. It is incongruous that Mission does not have a seniors’ centre. At present an unacceptable arrangement exists to share the Mission Community Activity Centre. Mayor and council, along with the seniors’ task force deserve encouragement to proceed quickly. If, like Pitt Meadows, it takes six years to bring the project to fruition, many seniors will not see a facility in their lifetime. But if funding and a site is quickly secured and a developer steps up, it could happen sooner. The Elder Citizen Action Coalition (ECAC) continues to advocate for a centre to be established on district-owned property, adjacent the Leisure Centre. Simply, a three- to four-storey market

housing structure, with a designated number of low-cost, and some assisted living suites. I envisage a 10,000 to 12,000 sq. ft. activity centre, using a feefor-service grant to operate. Due to the unacceptable progress to date and failure by past mayor and councils, seniors may be forgiven their lack of enthusiasm or positive involvement. But this reticence by seniors presents a double-edged sword. First, lack of physical involvement due to a lack of available and consistent use of a seniors’ facility and lack of interesting activities discourage many to participate, thus, a dearth of volunteers. But the second side tends to pose a dilemma to politicians; that witnessing absence of active public interest and volunteer involvement, they may be lulled to believe their indifference and scarcity of progress is justified. So, may this letter serve as an awakening call to all seniors to get on board, make your support known, and consult the website for more details on seniors’ issues. As well, join the Mission Seniors’ Centre Association by attending the AGM March 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Mission Seniors’ Activity Centre. Annual dues are $10. George F. Evens Mission

Parks aren’t mountain trails Editor, The Record: Re: Maybe horse owners should also pick up after their animals, Feb. 28 edition. Although I applaud Mr. Murphy’s concerns, I believe that he has totally confused a public park in the middle of town, and what is happening in that park as a result of the many dogs that visit Fraser River Heritage Park with horses that are out on the mountain trails. One really has nothing to do with the other. It is between eight and nine years since horses were allowed to go into Heritage Park, therefore his comments are irrelevant and have nothing to do with the park itself. And in the event that Mr. Murphy is not aware, Heritage Park is not in or around the mountain trail areas that the horse owners use.

Heritage Park is centrally located, and the municipality attempts to maintain and manicure it for the enjoyment of the public, not as a dog park. I am pleased Mr. Murphy is aware of what the snails and other insects will and do clean

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At least 75 new students needed BY JASON ROESSLE Mission Record

Mission parents Julie Tatla (left) and Erin Osterberg volunteered to help spread the word about a proposed traditional school for Mission. The women were set up at the Leisure Centre Tuesday afternoon with informational pamphlets. JASON ROESSLE PHOTO

Parents wanting a traditional school established in Mission are gearing up for the final push before the March 12 registration date. An active group of local parents has been getting the word out via social media and through manned booths about the upcoming deadline, as well as inviting all interested parties to an information meeting March 11. This final meeting came after the Feb. 26 session, which drew about 40 parents. At that gathering, the parents began discussing how to ensure the minimum 75 new students would sign up next Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. These additional students can not be any child currently enrolled in a Mission school, ex-

cept those who already have a kindergarten spot reserved in upcoming classes. The public traditional school would ideally, according to Mission Public Schools, begin with a kindergarten to Grade 4 model, which would allow the program to grow as the initial students age. For it to be kindergarten to Grade 7 from the start, 100 new students would need to be enrolled. The school board has stated that if those numbers aren’t reached, the program would not proceed. A Facebook event set up by the parents already has more than 100 people confirming they will attend the March 11 meeting, which happens at Fraserview Elementary School, starting at 7 p.m. Visit the page here: http://on.fb.me/XLv9ps

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An informal parking study has confirmed what council believes: the lack of parking spaces downtown is just a perception. From Sept. 24, 2012 until Jan. 31, 2013, Mission’s bylaw enforcement officer documented parking activity while enforcing regulations at random dates and times. There was an average of 28 regular

parking spots and four handicap parking spots available on both sides of First Avenue from Horne Street to Grand Street during the course of the three-and-a-half month study. On the busiest day (Nov. 15) there were 11 stalls open, while during the slowest day (Dec. 6), there were 44 stalls vacant. According to a report to council, the chronic offenders who violate the parking rules down-

town are usually store owners and employees in the area, and have been seen “wiping off the chalk mark that staff leaves on the tires.” Others will simply move their vehicle down one or two spots. From September to December 2012, an average of two tickets were issued daily. Vehicles with three or more outstanding tickets can be towed. The district also received complaints

about West Coast Express users parking in the area, but staff have found, based on the number of tickets issued, it is not a significant problem. Councillor Larry Nundal said the only time he has a problem with parking downtown is when there is a major event happening. The district plans to inform the Downtown Business Association of its findings so its membership can be addressed.

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No date has been set for the release of a judgment following two days of charter hearings in the case of Lisa Dudley. Mark and Rosemarie Surakka, who are fighting to represent their daughter, Dudley, in a case challenging the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, were “shocked” to hear the government’s arguments last week in B.C. Supreme Court. The Surakkas allege

Dudley’s right to life was violated when the RCMP didn’t properly investigate a shots-fired call in 2008 in Mission. “It was shocking to us to think Lisa had rights for four days while she was dying, then had it dissipated to the wind,” said Mark Surakka after court was adjourned Feb. 28. According to Mark, government lawyers claim a person’s rights are personal and nontransferrable. The current law doesn’t allow a person’s rights

to continue after death. Government lawyers want the case dismissed. “I think it’s wrong and it has to change,” Mark added. “There was a wrong done, injustice. Is the word justice hollow?” Madame Justice Heather Holmes presided over the two-day hearing. Dudley and her boyfriend Guthrie McKay were shot in their rural home on Greenwood Drive in 2008, which according to a statement of facts entered in court last year, had housed a marijuana grow operation.

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Legion organizes First Responder Day March 9 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57 is hosting a First Responders’ Day on March 9. The event, which starts at 1 p.m., was organized to show “appreciation of [first responders’] commitment to the safety and well being of the residents of Mission,” stated a press release

from the Mission Legion. All RCMP, paramedics, search and rescue, firefighters and Coast Guard members are invited for sandwiches, plus salad, dessert and refreshments. All members, on or off duty, are welcome to attend. The Legion is at 32627 Logan Ave.

Retreat expansion halted on Laxton Avenue BY CAROL AUN Mission Record

Mission council has put a stop to expansion plans at Mountain Falls Retreat on Laxton Avenue. Mayor Ted Adlem said the business could be an asset to Mission but neither he nor any councillors could look past how the owners of the property tried to build and add structures on the property without the proper permits. The existing home ac-

commodates a three-bedroom bed and breakfast, and the additional buildings were granted permits for “personal use” since zoning doesn’t allow the property to host special events. The applicant and property owner, Steve Kaldis, had hoped to transform his property, which is in the Agricultural Land Reserve, to also hold weddings, business socials and other special events. In order to proceed with those

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MSG are added to any of the 40 pizzas from which customers can choose. Responding to customers’ requests, Panago now offers a gluten-free crust. Mission Panago is also a strong supporter of the community, and Rai has partnered with numerous organizations including Mission Central Elementary School, Mission Friendship Centre, Silverdale Hall and the Christmas Bureau. This local effort is in keeping with the corporate desire to give back. Panago is particularly passionate about helping with amateur sports teams, children’s literacy, volunteerism and fundraising. “I’m always interested in getting involved with community groups in Mission,” said Rai.

plans, he needed a zoning change to allow such use in the area, and approval from the Agricultural Land Commission. (A report to council states two stopwork orders were issued in the past two years and, currently, a large tent is the only outstanding structure on the site without a permit.) Council denied the rezoning and would not support forwarding a nonfarm use application to the ALC. Recently, council has supported two applications sent to the ALC — one to subdivide ALR

land and another to host a concert on ALR property — but Adlem says both of these groups tried to follow the rules. “I can’t go to the ALC and say forgive this person for not following the rules,” said Adlem of Mountain Falls. Kaldis and his business manager Maria Silva say they plan to meet with mayor and council to discuss their situation and are hopeful Monday night’s decision will not be the final one. Kaldis said he delegated many of the tasks to a former employee and ne-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DISTRICT OF MISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act, a Public Hearing will take place in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2013 to consider the following proposed bylaws: 1.

DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5350-2013-5050(103) (R13-004 - Burfoot) The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the subject property into two (2) lots of a minimum 0.7 hectare (1.73 ac.) lot size with a secondary dwelling unit permitted on each lot. This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property: Parcel Identifier: 003-294-901 Lot 38 Section 34 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 63224 from Rural 16 (RU16) zone to Rural Residential 7 Secondary Dwelling (RR7s) zone. The location of the subject property is 9501 Dawson Drive and is shown on the following maps:

deteriorated water quality to compromised slope stability, and can constitute an offence under the federal Fisheries Act and/or the provincial Riparian Areas Regulation, as well as municipal bylaws. Depositing soil near watercourses can have equally detrimental effects, when loose silt and clay particles are washed into streams,

where they can clog gills and destroy spawning grounds. Even if there are no watercourses on or near your property, any deposit of 200 cubic metres or more may require a permit from the district, which must provide information as to the origin of the material to avoid the deposit of contaminated material. Sites that have

received contaminated soils will be listed on the provincial site registry, may be excluded from development until cleaned up, and often suffer significant reductions in property value. Please contact the engineering department at 604-820-3736 prior to cutting of trees or dumping of soil on your property.

Take or leave a bag The District of Mission is encouraging dog owners to help keep our parks clean by bringing surplus bags from home to pick up and dispose of their dog’s waste. Over the last several months, the dog bag dispensers were altered to accept bags from home. This helps in two ways. First it re-uses surplus bags. Second, it reduces the cost of purchasing bags for the dispensers.

District of Mission Dog Licensing and Animal Control and Impounding Bylaw No. 1782-1988 requires dog owners to pick up their dog’s waste and dispose of it in the containers provided. The end result is a clean park that all can enjoy. The district appreciates your cooperation. For further information or comments please contact Kerry Bysouth, manager of Parks and Facilities at 604-820-5356

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF COUNCIL District of Mission Council wishes to invite you to the following open and regular meetings of Council which are scheduled for the weeks of:

March 14, 2013 to March 21, 2013 Date

Copies of the proposed bylaws and reports relevant to these bylaws may be inspected at the Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from March 7, 2013 to March 18, 2013. The information is also available on our website at www.mission.ca by searching “upcoming public hearing”. For further information regarding any of these bylaws, please contact the Development Services Department at (604) 820-3748. At the Public Hearing, persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by these proposed bylaws will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend, you may send a written submission, including your name and address, to the attention of Paul Gipps, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer or email info@mission.ca by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the date of the Public Hearing. All submissions will form part of the record of the Hearing. Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Following the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, council may consider moving bylaws forward for additional readings. Paul Gipps DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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Pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, a council must state, by resolution passed in a public meeting, the fact that the meeting or part of the meeting is to be closed and the basis under the applicable subsection of Section 90 on which it is to be closed. Municipal Council will hold a Regular Council Meeting on March 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. for the sole purpose of going into a closed council meeting in the Conference Room at Mission Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC.

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Book calls for plan to manage gravel reach ‘Let’s have a grown-up conversation’ about future of the reach, author urges BY ROBERT FREEMAN Black Press

Some call it the Heart of the Fraser River. Others call it the Gravel Reach or Sturgeon Reach. It’s that 65-kilometre stretch between Hope and Mission where the river slows after cascading down the mountains to create a unique habitat in the alluvial flats for fish, for wildlife — and for humankind. And where it drops millions of tonnes of gravel on its meandering way. A new book titled the Sturgeon Reach describes this stretch and all its competing interests. But the book doesn’t descend into the tired rhetoric that for years has dominated the gravel mining/habitat conservation controversy. What it does do is resurrect a call for “a collaborative land-use plan” to protect the environmental — and economic — values found within the reach. “I think any attempt to try and develop a comprehensive land-use plan

that provides a modicum of protection to the river is a wise thing to be doing,” says Ben Parfitt, who co-authored the book with Terry Glavin. But it’s going to take more than government intervention — federal, provincial, regional and municipal — to make that happen, the authors say. It’s going to take public pressure. “This is the only way things ever seem to get done,” Glavin says. But, unfortunately, although it’s located in the most densely populated region of B.C., most Lower Mainland residents are not aware of the reach and the treasures — economic, environmental, cultural and recreational — that it contains. “A lot of British Columbians can spend their whole life living here, and yet not know that stretch of the river very well,” says Mark Angelo, who wrote the forward to the book. The irony, Parfitt says, is that a remote but unique ecosystem called the Great Bear Rain Forest gets provincial protection, including three new land-use planning zones: protected areas; biodiversity, mining and tourism areas (BMTAs); and ecosystem-based management operating areas (EBMs). But an equally unique ecosystem located under the noses of two million

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bring the Heart of the Fraser alive for many people,” he says. In just 65 pages the two writers take the reader on a trip back in time to the forces that created the Fraser River, the ecosystem that developed in the reach, the uses that the first humans, the Sto:lo people, made of the reach, and today’s

challenge of mining the rich lodes of gravel deposited there. The book doesn’t take a stand, one way or the other, about gravel removal. “That’s not our job to say no to gravel removal,” Glavin says. But the flood risk argument that government agencies have used to justify removing gravel doesn’t hold water, the authors say. “All of the research shows it has had no measurable impact on flood control,” Glavin says. “If you’re going to make the case that it’s for flood control, it’s not the sort of thing you can argue with a straight face ... it’s just not honest to frighten people when there’s absolutely no evidence,” he says. “We acknowledge and accept that this is a working river,” Parfitt says. “What we’re arguing is making it work for the people and fish and ecosystems that depend on

that stretch.” And that’s going to take the “collaborative land-use plan” that Angelo advocates. One obstacle to such a plan is the sheer number of “stakeholders” in the reach, from private land owners to First Nations and municipal governments. “With so many stakeholders, maybe the provincial government can play an enabling role and start work on a collaborative plan,” Angelo says. The Fraser Basin Council started a Lower Fraser Collaborative Initiative last year to bring together stakeholders in the lower part of the river, but Angelo says a separate plan focused on the reach itself is needed. Since a moratorium on gravel removal was lifted in 2004, the debate between government agencies and conservationists has deteriorated to one where “people tend to talk over each other,” Glavin says.

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Charlie a deserving Jubilee medal winner BY SIEGLINDE STIEDA Record contributor

On Jan. 23, Grand Chief Dr. Rose Charlie of Sts’Ailes (Chehalis), was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her service to the community. Her volunteer work included being on the board of the Friends of the Hatzic Rock, (now Xá:ytem), environmental work regarding the protection of eagles, and 28 years as unpaid president of the British Columbia Indian Homemakers’ Association (BCIHA), the first provincial Indigenous women’s organization. In this latter capacity, Charlie had a knack for hiring brilliant women such as the late Kitty Bell-Sparrow, who was editor of the IHA’s newspaper The Indian Voice from 1969-1984. Charlie and Bell-Sparrow dared to tackle social justice issues of racism, sexism, and colonialism in both words and actions. Cathy Converse considers Rose Charlie as one of the women who

shaped B.C. Converse’s description of all the women in her book Mainstays, certainly applies to Rose Charlie: “They were flexible, saw what had to be done and just did it, often changing themselves as much as they changed the province.” Charlie did everything, from teaching aboriginal women homemaking skills, bringing water and sewer to reserves, to organizing women locally, provincially and federally. She, along with other brilliant and determined Aboriginal women worked tirelessly to change Section 12 (1)(b) of Canada’s Indian Act. The result was Bill C-31 that, in 1985 returned “Indian status” to Aboriginal women and their children who had lost this status by marrying white men. Her diplomacy with Aboriginal men extended to being a major fundraiser for the founding of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs in 1969. She organized two 200-mile

Moccasin Walks in order to finance the bringing together for the first time ever, all the chiefs of B.C. This meeting resulted in the formation of the still active Union of BC Indian Chiefs. Charlie was rewarded for these efforts by being named a Grand Chief of British Columbia. Charlie received another major honour from her people when a totem pole carved by three carvers was raised in Hope. At the top of the totem pole is a canoe with four figures representing “white, red, black, and Asian figures,” a symbol indicating that Charlie had always worked with peoples from all cultures.

Marion Robinson, I, and a few federal partners were the only non-native people present at this ceremony along with about 600 First Nation people. It is most appropriate that the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was pinned on Charlie by another dynamic woman, the Hon. Judith Guichon, the current Lieut.-Gov. of B.C. Charlie has also earned an honorary doctor of law degree from UBC in 1989, the Governor General’s award in Commemoration of the Persons Case in 1994, the Order of British Columbia in 2003, the Fraser Basin Council’s

Doreen Wright award in 2003, the National Year of the Child Award from the B.C. government, and a certificate of merit from the Government of Canada. Today, this widow of a wood-cutter, and mother of six adult children and numerous grandchildren, and former chief of her band, lives on the Sts’Ailes (Chehalis) reserve east of Mission, in a modest house and on a very modest government pension. Those of us who have met Grand Chief Dr. Rose Charlie are the richer for having interacted with her. Sieglinde Stieda serves as vice-president with the Mission Seniors Advisory Committee.

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Mission makes it to semi-finals in U.S. lax tourney A number of Mission Mud Dawgs were in Las Vegas, Nevada last weekend for the U15 middle school tournament where they made it to the semifinals before falling to Team Texas, 8-3. The Mission team was comprised of 10 members of the provincial championship U12 team, and five U14 players. The round robin competition saw the Mud Dawgs win three straight over Nevada-based teams, which set up the local players for a Saturday night showdown against a regional select team from the western United States. The game was tied at 4-4 until Hayden Vetterl finished off a nice passing play from Ethan Symons and Imat Grewal to give the Mud Dawgs the lead, said coach Harpreet Grewal. Later in the game, defenders Brenden Symons, Jacob Gossen and netminder Tej Grewal held off the Americans until Caleb Pearson snagged an insurance goal to seal the game. Garret Winter and Owen Gossen won some key face-offs in this close game to give Mission an edge, noted Grewal.

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Prime west Abby location on cul-desac!! 4 baths, 4 bdrms up. Laundry on main. Open fl plan w/family rm off kitch. Lots of parking. Minutes to “new” High St. Mall. Close to amen. $518,888

Character 3 bdrm + den home. Redone top to bottom within last 6 yrs. Updated kitchen, bathroom, furnace. Original softwood flrs, high ceil. on main, baseboards & crown moulding. $279,900

Best unit on the market!! 1100 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit. Laundry rm, 2 parking stalls. Close to town, Heritage Park and West Coast Express. $199,900

Desirable Mt. Lehman locale! 5 year young home with awesome views! 3 car garage! Luxury! Set up for horses— 70x140 riding ring. 22 stalls, tack room, plus 2 bdrm suite! $1,299,500

Awesome property on 2+ acres, 2 possible road frontages! Potential high end townhome/multi-family dev. Big rancher w/full bsmt to rent out while you explore rezoning poss. $1,188,800

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Mansion on the Hill!!

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“Eagle Mountain”

1.84 acre lot, south, east & west views! 2 storey + finished bsmt. 5 bdrms up, almost 2500 sq. ft. main has open fl. plan w/gourmet kitch. Bsmt has nanny/ caretaker guest suite. $999,000

Very open floor plan w/great kitch granite, 5 baths, 5+ bdrms, unbelievable master w/w-i shower & sep tub. 2 master suites up. Totally finished bsmt, covered deck up & patio. $948,000

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#2003

#2029

6 Bdrm, 1/3 Acre—Hatzic

4.48 Acres Extreme Privacy

Custom built, 2-storey w/bsmt home & 3 car garage in Stave Falls. Master on main, vaulted ceilings, hi-efficient furn & wood stove. For those who prefer to live away from city craziness, between Mission & Maple Ridge. $849,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0931

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4.88 Acres w/Farm Status

6.45 Acres Mission/MR

2.21 acres with future townhomes development potential! Excellent holding property in Cedar Valley area. $849,900

3 addresses! Country home, sep self contained cabin, sep mobile home for the inlaws, sep 30x40 shop w/14’’ doors, 40x70 barn, 40x26 quonset hut, boat shelter & kennell! The list goes on. $799,800

Awesome curb appeal. Let the fabulous set-up sink in. View Mt. Baker and your prop. Redone w/many upgrades. Kitch is smart & comfy. New facing & trim w/ hardy-plank & windows. $798,888

Beautiful 6.45 Acres close to Mission/ Maple Ridge Border. Cute little house with separate Studio!! Fabulous set up for the Artist/Privacy Seekers! Potential to Sub-divide. $699,900

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Cul-de-sac, Quiet Street!

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Custom built 4,300+ sf home. Ready to move in. Maple kitchen with granite tops, B/I oven & micro. Gas cooktop, inst. h/w. 18' ceil in fam rm. Lavish ensuite. Sep. shop w/RV park. $699,000

2 storey w/bsmt with stunning views coming soon to great neighbourhood!! 5 bdrms + 51/2 baths! Crowns! Granite! Close to university, schools, new shopping mall. $698,888

High end amazing floor plan! Spacious foyer, beautiful workmanship! Gourmet kitch granite! Huge pantry! 4 bdrms up. 5 pce master ensuite. Games rm! Landscaped yard. Upscale loc. $634,900

Family home on super sized 8560 sq. ft. lot. 2 storeys w/full bsmt. Bring the in-laws, the grandparents & extended family. Quality finishings throughout. Excellent ideal location. $589,500

Rancher + studio + det. 1816 sq. ft. workshop/garage. Come give it your personal touch. Has vaulted ceil, raised European style kitch w/built ins. Ceramic tile flooring. $549,888

Bsmt entry. 3 bdrm + den for main. White Maple sanded kitchen w/blank antique island. Main floor walks out to private backyard. Master suite w/5 pce ensuite. 2 bdrm in-law suite. $499,900

Whonnock area. Fabulous locale with potential to be customized for your dream home!! Come see and visualize the possibilities. 1950 sq ft home w/ basement. $499,888

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Investment Property!

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Websters Landing—Chill

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Timber Frame!!

Just under 1/2 acre in area of newer homes. Rancher on 4 foot crawl space. Tidy up and live in it for awhile or explore the sub-dividing options of this property. $489,000

“Waterfront” 2 homes on 8 acres in private wooded setting!! Contemporary house in peaceful and serene surroundings. Hurry on this one of a kind. $489,000.

Awesome home on cul-de-sac backing on lush forest. Fenced yard! RV parking! Sani-dump! Roof 3 yrs old. Newer furn. Family home w/updates incl newer bamboo fl, maple kitch. $478,888

Beautiful 2 storey + full bsmt. Quartz stone counters, open kitchen to “great room” Custom f/p! 4 bdrms up, den on main, room for in-laws! Lane access, detached garage. $478,888

1 yr old 2 storey, 3 bdrm home. Gourmet kitch w/granite tops, s/s appl & maple cabs. Fam rm/Livrm/Dinrm, 2f/p. Media/ fam rm & 4 pce bath. 2 car garage. Plus parking for 2 add vehicles. $474,900

2 storey 6 bdrm home w/partially fin full bsmt. Perfect loc. for today’s lifestyle w/ shopping, rec & adventure right at your doorstep. Open floor plan for family living. $459,900

2 storey w/bsmt. timber frame old growth Douglas Fir, wood frame windows, skylight, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings give warm Whistler feel, but located in Hatzic. $459,000

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Large Family? Here it is!

Commercial—70 Mile House

Need Room for Grandma?

Walk to School & Transit!

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Fabulous Home & Location

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3 Bdrm, 2 Storey Home!

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3 Bdrm in Maple Ridge

Great layout to accommodate everyone. Finished bsmt. 6 bdrms + 4 full baths. Kitchen w/centre isl. Crowns. Fully fenced flat yard. Convenient location to schools, shopping & trans. $449,900

Great business opportunity! Working motel & restaurant on 1.73 acres. Motel has 9 rental units plus a caretakers residence. Rest. has seating for 50. Call for further info. $449,500

Corner lot in area of newer homes. Curb appeal with Whistler-style ext. Great rm. concept w/3 bdrms up! Granite, hardwood, crowns! Games rm. plus a rec room down. Roughed-in for heat pump. $449,500

Bsmt home in popular Cherry Meadows. Main has living room & dng room. Family room off kitch. 3 large bdrms. Master bdrm has 4 pce ensuite. Rec room w/bathroom down. $434,500

Great neighbourhood! Fully finished bsmnt, nicely done. Area of newer homes, quiet area. 9’ ceil. nice kitchen w/lots of cabs. Master w/sep shower/tub. Fabulous home for entertaining. $428,500

Tastefully finished with great curb appeal!! 2 storey home in area of newer homes. Open concept. Granite in kitchen. 3 bdrms + den. Quality workmanship! $418,888

Excellent family neighbourhood. Quick access to Abernathy Way & walk dist to schools. Cozy wood stove in liv room. Fully finished downstairs. Private back yard w/pond. $414,900

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5 Acres of Total Privacy

Abby Meadows - Gated

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Rancher with Basement!

Close to Schools!!

Redone top to bottom. New R2012 updates galore. New baths, flooring, counters. Usable 6000+ sq. ft. lot. RV parking, det garage. Quiet area, no thru street. Priced to sell. $409,500

View, view, view!! Long priv. drive/w open floor plan! 2 bdrm. 2 full baths. Look out to Chilliwack. Wrap around decks, vinyl windows. Oak kitch & more. Potential subdivision. $399,900

2 storey + bsmt home. Loaded w/xtras, crown moulding, extra window trim, wainscotting. Bright eat-in kitchen w/ urban cupboards, ceramic top stove with double oven. $398,800

Priced to sell! 3 bdrms up! 2 bdrms down! Excellent area with schools close by! Full daylight basement! $389,500

Great neighbourhood for the familyoriented! Views of the northern mountains! Spacious room sizes for the whole family! 2 bedrooms down for grandma & grandpa. $388,888

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Top floor corner unit @ “The Mews”. Heritage Park at your doorstep! 1279 sq. ft.! 2 bdrm 2 bath. Custom walk-in closet! Granite in the kitchen! 2 parking spots + storage unit. $379,500

Great family neighbourhood! Private backyard w/room to store your toys! Updated floors! Updated baths in Eur style! Roof about 5 years old. Newer fence, 3 bdrm + 3 baths. $379,500

Almost new!! 2 storey home in beautiful colours!! Great layout! Living room + casual fam room! Formal din room + den! 5 pc ensuite is simply sublime. HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! $378,888

Supersized 5 bdrms, 4 baths. Newer floors! Paint! Baths! 6,000 sq ft lot. Fully fenced backyard! Storage shed! Bring Granny & Gramps! $364,900

70x136 flat lot in central Abbotsford. 2 driveways. Perfect to build a shop. Nicely updated. Vinyl wind, new roof, 5 year old furn. Lam floors thru-out, 2 gas f/p. Garage + large workshop. $359,900

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14,200 sq. ft. of potential!! Duplex with separate meters. Explore the options available!!! Each unit has 3 bdrms!! Tonnes of parking. $354,900

Rancher features 3 bdrms, liv room. Updated bath. Oak h/wood floors thru-out. Newer vinyl windows. Roof is under 5 yrs old. Single garage + 10x10 storage shed. Fenced, 70x101’ lot. $349,900

Corner lot in McMillan area! 2 road access. RV parking. Rancher with part basement. Loads of potential. $349,900

4 bdrms up! 3 baths, den on main! Unfinished bsmt w/separate entry & roughed-in plumb. 2 storey + bsmt for you to customize! Brand new & affordable living! Det dble garage. $349,900

1/2 duplex with detached double garage is an excellent family setup. Open concept + den on main. 4 bdrms up! 3 full baths! Full unfin. bsmt w/separate entry & roughed-in plumbing. $349,000

Bright west facing condo in quiet West Pointe! Quality boutique bldg. Easy access to downtown, UBC & Richmond. Walk to shops, cafes, in-suite laundry, storage locker. Pets & rentals. $349,500

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#2016

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Close to schools, Transit! 2 storey w/ bsmt. Home has formal lv. room & dng. room! Family room off kitchen w/sliding doors to priv. backyard. Roof is young! Priced to sell! $349,500

Split level with modern colours. Perfect for the young family with large rooms. Walk to the corner store & playground. Patio with fire pit & quaint tool shed. Nice view of the mountains. $349,500

2 bdrm rancher, 50’x200’ lot. Has a 24’x20’ heated garage/workshop w/220 wiring. RV parking. Large fully fenced backyard w/10’x8’ storage shed. $299,500

Very quiet and peaceful street!! 4 level split with fabulous back yard with custom entertaining-sized deck. 4 bdrms. Unfinished bsmt can be customized to suit your needs. $325,500

South facing 7,200 sq. ft. lot. Split entry. Oak kitch w/vaulted ceil. Liv room. 3 bdrms up. 2 pce ensuite. Fam room w/ gas f/p, bdrm, laundry and 3 pce bath down. Great price for loc! $324,800

Just about everything has been done top to bottom. New roof in ‘07, new cabs, counters, sinks, floor, carpets, baths, soffits, paint & more. Approx 10,000 sq. ft. lot. City sewer. $319,500

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#2011

#0910

#2032

#1008

Golf Course Close By 0.94 acre lot in area of exclusive homes! Build Your Dream Home! $319,900

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#1015

Great Potential!

Comm/Res Bldg in Trail

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10,000 Sq. Ft. Lot!!

Like New Rancher w/Bsmt!

Basement entry, 3 bedroom home. Private back yard. Tons of potential. Bring your decorating ideas and make this your personal own home. $310,000

What a deal!! Solid older 3 storey + bsmt. Good exposure corner. Commercial on main, 2 - 1 bdrm apts on each 2nd & 3rd floor. This art-deco bldg is a great buy!! $199,900

Well established restaurant business in high traffic loc. Tons of parking! Modern & intimate. Mediterranean Cuisine. Licensed. Seats 50. Outdoor patio. Doing business for 8+ yrs. $149,900

Attention investors! Huge lot w/lane access (bring the RV or room for shop). Walk to schools, rec center, UFV, Heritage Park & Westcoast Xpress. Den on each side could be a bdrm. $309,000

Priced to sell!!! Spectacular Mt. Baker & Valley view! Walk to shopping, churches & amenities!! Tons of parking + room for the RV. Double enclosed garage. Hurry on this one! $301,600

Totally redone rancher w/fin basmt. Shows a “10”! New kitchen w/new s/s fridge, stove and dishwash. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, new flooring thru-out. Vacant immediate possession! $289,990

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#1021

Extreme Value/Whonnock

#0924

Huge 27’x212’ Lot!!

#2005

The Falls - Abb.

#0997

Walk to Sevenoaks

#0994

Adorable Rancher!

#2024

Back Lane Access!

16,875 sq. ft. lot! Privacy and tranquility. Shop w/220 wiring. Small barn w/loft. Rancher needs a makeover. 3 bdrms, 2 gas f/p. BC assessment is $395,000! Can’t go wrong. $279,900

No strata fees here. Main floor is big & open w/loads of south facing windows, a gas f/p & vaulted ceil 4 bdrms up. Huge fam room down. Updated kitchen, baths w/heated tiles. $299,900

3 bdrm end unit w/laminate floors on main and bsmt. Open kitchen and family room. Double garage and backs onto greenspace. Central A/C. Family complex. $319,500

Spacious end unit backs onto greenspace. 55+ 2 bdrm + den. Oak floors, solar lights, gas f/p. Walk-out bsmt mostly finished. Strata includes cable. New roof, newer furnace. $254,900

1st time home buyer or new family! 5837 sq ft lot! Seconds to town! Walk to the rec centre & pool, West Coast Express! Why pay rent or strata fees? Affordability at its cutest! $249,900

Central access to all amenities! Oldtimer house waiting for your special touch. Rancher with basement. Set above street level to take advantage of view! $229,000

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#2007

Gated Complex!

#1019

Show Home Cond!!

Desirable Edwards Estate! Rancher style townhome upper unit. 2 bdrms, 2 baths. Formal living and dining combo. Family room off kitchen. 1212 sq. ft. Single garage. Adult Complex. $199,900

Shows a 10+!! WOW!! Top fl unit w/ granite kitch. open to vaulted lvg rm. Bdrm has great built-in cabs that stay. 3 yr young dev close to freeway and future 20 acre shopping dev. $199,900

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Royal Oaks Abbotsford

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Affordable Pad Rent

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Fabulous Getaway!

Centrally located 2 bedroom. Adult oriented complex. Close to all amenities. $139,500

Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, flooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $69,900

Priced to sell! Double wide with addition! Vaulted ceilings, f/p, built-in hutch in din/rm, separate laundry. Ensuite, big yard, lots of parking. Immediate possession! $59,900

Everglades Resort! Hatzic Lake! Boating! Fishing! Sunbathing! Minutes from town! Gated rec resort! Only 45 mins east of Vancouver & min from Westcoast Express. Park your trailer. $49,900

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Brand new basement entry located in a new subdivision near all amenities. This home features 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & potential for a 2 bed in-law suite. Build by a very good builder, quality & elegance can be seen throughout this home. With slate flooring, granite counter-tops, California closets, built-in surround sound system, fenced yard, designer color scheme & a lot more, this home stands out from the crowd. Don’t miss you chance to own the nicest home on the street, call today to set up a viewing.

Brand new basement entry home, featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with potential for a 2 bed in law suite. Located in a new subdivision close to schools, transportation & parks. This home features granite counter tops, high-end finishing & painting, fenced yard & a lot more. Quick possession available, book your appointment today.

32922 Trenholm Ave: $444,900

34672 Vosburgh Ave: $719,900 NEW LISTING

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This two storey, with fully finished basement, was built by one of Mission’s finest builders, MOUNT ROYAL HOMES. Located in very desirable Hatzic Bench, this home sits on a fully usable 1/4 acre lot, & features 4700 finished SQ FT, 8 beds, 6 baths & a rec room.

9-45140 South Sumas: NEW LISTING

This beautiful 3 story corner unit is located in the heart of Sardis, close to schools, shopping & public transit. Woodstone Place is a small 9 unit complex which means that strata is also very small, $175. This unit boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 babathrooms, huge rec room & a fenced private, southern exposure yard. The owners have done so many updates since moving in, new laminate, new tile, granite counter tops, slate entry, stone fireplace & a completely redone basement. The open concept on the main floor leads to a gorgeous patio, which is excellent for entertaining & summer BBQ. This unit has been very well maintained & includes all the appliances, so just move in & enjoy your new home. Call today to set up a viewing.

32887 Trenholm Ave: $459,000

Heritage style home just blocks from downtown Mission and close to stores, shops, recreation facilities and the west coast express train, makes it perfect for the commuter. The home features 10’ ceilings, has lane access to a gated fully fenced back yard, as well as road access to the front yard. In 2006 the home was updated with new roof, high efficiency furnace, and new kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

Home is located in quiet cul-desac. Upstairs offers large open living area with vaulted ceiling, a gas F/P in the family room, 3 bedrooms. Downstairs is a self-contained suite with kitchen, large living and dining area, 2 bedrooms, as well as laundry facilities. Home has a fully fenced back yard and is currently rented with great tenants making it ideal for that mortgage helper!

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Lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 2 storey home sitting across the street from Lake Errock in a quiet rural area. Main floor offers open concept, living room has gas F/P and French doors leading to a full length wooden deck. Upstairs has bedrooms, den/loft area with a sliding glass door going to the sundeck facing towards the lake and mountains. Home has single car garage, fenced back yard, and has so much curb appeal!

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GREAT PRICE $529,000

32907 Egglestone Ave: $384,700 Very well maintained 3 bedroom + den, 3 bath, 2 storey home located in a very nice neighborhood. This home is only 7 yrs young & sits on a very large corner lot, with ample amount of parking. Interior boasts an open concept highlighted by a stunning wood burning fireplace. Conveniently located close to schools, parks & public transit. This home will not last very long, so call today to set up a viewing.

Sold

7828 Wren Street: $329900

NEW LISTING

A very well maintained 5 bed + den, 2 bath basement entry, 1st time on the market. This home sits on over 1/4 of an acre, with a private yard, a large garden & a few fruit trees. The owners have replaced the roof this year, new water heater & have done some interior painting. Located close to all amenities & a few blocks from the hospital, this home is a steal. Call today.

REDUCED $259,000 Great Value! Split entry family home located on quiet street close to elementary and high schools. Home offers 3 bedrooms up with 1 1/2 bathrooms, living room has vaulted ceilings and wood F//P. Basement has large rec room, laundry facilities, a full bathroom and another bedroom. There is also a single car garage, sundeck and a flat back yard!

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Brand new custom built 2 storey, 3520 sq.ft. home sitting on large 1/4 acre lot in central Mission. Home offers spacious living with large rooms, open floor plan concept with 3 bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 2 family rooms and a triple garage. Features of the home are granite counter tops, custom cabinets, engineered laminate flooring in main living areas, tile in bathrooms, carpet in bedrooms, and a jetted tub and standing full glass shower in ensuite. Close to schools to!

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Country living only minutes to town. Quick hwy #7 access. Situated on 1/3 acre surround by mountain views. This 3 bedroom home is waiting for the right family. Located in the fabulous Dewdney school catchment area. Low low taxes. Bonus 26x36 wired workshop for dad.

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