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Is waterfront project sunk? Developer says district negotiating for crucial Meeker property BY

NEIL CORBETT

Mission Record

Developer Howard Meakin says his Sturgeons on the Fraser waterfront development is in peril, because the District of Mission is once again negotiating the purchase of the property he needs. “To be honest with you, I’m not sure what the status (of the project) is,” said developer Howard Meakin. Meakin’s $1.5 million purchase of the former Meaker Cedar site on the waterfront was supposed to be completed last month, but he said

An artist’s conception of Sturgeon’s on the Fraser.

the transaction has been delayed. Recently he received a letter from the District of Mission’s solicitor, advising him the municipality now feels it is free to pursue a

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purchase of the property. “I was shocked by that, and it shows the District of Mission is not open for business,” he said. “Other communities let the de-

veloper do their thing. This community wants to be the developer,” he told The Record. “The district must be absolutely loaded with money to play the development role.” The Sturgeons on the Fraser plan would bring the Friendship 500 Barge up the Fraser from Vancouver, give it a $3 million (approximately) refurbishing and anchor it at the foot of Horne Street. It would house a fine dining restaurant, a taphouse and deli/coffee shop. The 8,500 square foot

ICEBREAKERS SEASON ENDS But the local junior hockey squad is well positioned for a solid campaign next season. PAGE 23

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IRAQI DOCTORS CAN’T WORK Mission couple, both physicians forced to take entry level jobs for years after coming to Canada. PAGE 3

CORONER TO HOLD INQUEST Will look into the shooting death of Lisa Dudley, and the response by the RCMP. PAGE 4

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Waterfront presentation tonight and the Meeker property would provide a critical linkage between the waterfront and Horne Street _ and ultimately downtown Mission. On Tuesday he gave The Record a “no comment” when asked about the district’s present interest in the property. Meakin explained that his purchase of the property was delayed by complications his lender faced in getting a security registered on the water lot. He is still working on the project, and said he has spent more than a year on the complex development. “I’m optimistic, but I’m frustrated,” he said. “I’m used to dealing with communities where they are progressive, and they want to see things happen.” Tonight the district is having an open house to present its waterfront plans to the public. It is being held at the Leisure Centre from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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dock would also have a ticket counter for West Coast Air float plane service, linking to Victoria and Nanaimo, and there would be moorage for fishing guides, eco tour guides, outdoor adventure operators and seaplanes. He said the 1.6-acre Meeker property is critical to Sturgeon’s. It will provide parking, and potentially a hotel and spa. The property was in receivership, and when he successfully purchased the property in November, Meakin was irritated to find the District of Mission had bid against him. He said their interference cost him $350,000 more than the vendors would have taken for the site. At that time Mayor James Atebe responded that the district has long had an interest in the site. In 2006 the municipality drafted its own waterfront plans,

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Iraqi physicians can’t practice in Canada Immigrant doctors are working as security guard, office clerk, despite 18 years experience BY

MEAGHAN MCBRIDE

Mission Record

When Wameed Al-abdujabar moved his family from Iraq to Canada this past May he thought it would be a chance to build a new life in a country where both he and his wife Hodham, could build their medical practice. But in the six months since arriving neither Al-abdujabar, nor his wife, have been able to move forward in certifying their degrees. Instead he works as a security guard, and she is a filing clerk at a doctor’s office in Abbotsford. “We sold out home, changed our entire lives to come here,” exclaimed Al-abdujabar. “We didn’t come here to be restaurant workers!” Canada is in desperate need for family doctors, and as both he and his wife have been practicing for 18 years, it seemed like a perfect fit. Both the Al-abdujabars were prepared to take the three exams required by the Medical Council of Canada in order to be able to practice in Canada. What they weren’t prepared for was the fact that they would have to complete a two year residency, a residency of which neither had been informed of when they applied to come to Canada. There are an estimated 100 international medical graduates in British Columbia, and all of them are vying for one of 18 residency seats, the

Wameed Al-abdujabar and his wife Hodham are two of 100 international medical graduates vying for one of 18 residency seats in the province. MEAGAN MCBRIDE PHOTO

lowest number of seats per capita in Canada, according to the Association of International Medical Doctors of British Columbia. Al-abdujabar, who was six months away from completing his PhD in diagnostic radiology before com-

ing to Canada says he is lucky that he didn’t graduate. It would have meant a longer wait before he could practice here. “If I had, I would have had to study diagnostic radiology,” said Alabdujabar.

He wants to work as a family doctor, and now knows that of the 18 residency seats, 12 are reserved for those wishing to become family physicians. Each of the remaining six seats are reserved for selected special-

ties, such as internal medicine or psychiatry. Currently 75 per cent of trained professionals who immigrate to Canada are not working in their field of training. Provincial and federal ministries have been developing and reinforcing programs that make it easier for international doctors to become certified to work in Canada. The federal government announced in its last throne speech it would be working to limit the length of time it takes to confirm the credentials of foreign trained professionals. But changes regarding doctors will not take effect until 2012, a long time for Alabdujabar to continue working at his menial job as a security guard. Al-abdujabar, who has always dreamed of living in Canada, is willing to do what it takes to become certified to practice in Canada, as moving back to Iraq means endangering his whole family. “Iraq is the richest country in the world, I’m sure of it, but every Iraqi would sell his share and leave if he could...[so] we will work until we pass the exams.” While Al-adbujabar doesn’t regret his choice to move to Canada, he continues to be frustrated by Canada’s unwillingness to accept foreign doctors. “Everybody says to us, what a waste, why did you bother coming here if this is how you are treated?”

Foreign-trained professionals forced out of their fields New system to fast-track the recognition of international credentials BY

ROCHELLE BAKER

Black Press

Three quarters of foreign-educated professionals such as doctors, engineers and lawyers aren’t working in the career they trained for after arriving in Canada, according to a report released by Canada Statistics recently. Only 24 per cent of immigrants educated in a regulated occupation outside Canada worked in their professions, according to data compiled from the 2006 census.

In contrast, newcomers who studied a regulated profession within Canada had a match rate of 53 per cent. The match rate for Canadian-born and educated professionals was higher still at 62 per cent. Regulated occupations are those which are governed by provincial governing or professional association. The match rate was highest among immigrants in the health care field. Job match rates for doctors and nurses trained outside of Canada were 56 per cent. But that number dropped to 24 per cent for teachers, and 19 per cent for engineers – the most common field of study among educated newcomers to Canada. Lawyers had the lowest rate of all the fields of study, at 12 per cent. Even after a decade in the country, foreign-

educated immigrants were only working in their profession 31 per cent of the time. Eastern Canada, especially Newfoundland and Labrador, had the highest match rates at 60 per cent. B.C. and Quebec, two of the most popular destinations for educated immigrants, had match rates below the national average. Newcomers in the designated professions found work in their career only 22 per cent of the time, while the rate in Quebec was 19 per cent. Newcomers not employed in their chosen jobs often worked in professional or technical jobs related to the sciences. However, many resorted to work in clerical, sales and service jobs, stated the study. In November, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minster Jason Kenney, an-

nounced the implementation of a new system to fast-track the recognition of foreign credentials. The federal-provincial system will get underway in two stages. The first group of occupations, which includes accountants, medical lab techs, occupational therapists and pharmacists, will get access to the program by the end of the year. The remainder of the professions – such as doctors, engineering technicians, nurses and teachers – will get access by the end of 2012. An eventual total of 15 occupations will be evaluated under the system. The new system is designed to eliminate the barriers to employment and under-employment faced by many professional newcomers to Canada and address shortages of key occupations in the country’s labour market.

B.C. aims for foreign surgical patients BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

“Why can’t British Columbia be the Mayo Clinic of the North?” Health Minister Kevin Falcon is asking that question to prepare B.C. residents for the next phase of health care development, where “centres of excellence” such as hip and knee replacement units at UBC and Richmond hospitals expand their capacity treat foreign patients at a premium rate. Falcon raised the topic on a radio talk show this week, advising listeners to look for big

changes in health care funding to “drive more productivity out of our current system.” B.C. surgeons support the idea of opening up operating rooms at night and on weekends to do extra surgeries, Falcon later told reporters. With thousands of U.S. residents traveling internationally to get care, B.C. can treat foreign patients as it educates foreign post-secondary students, he said. “We bring in foreign students, we charge them about four times what British Columbian students pay, and we use that revenue to create more spaces, hire more teachers and provide more opportunities for British Columbians,”

Falcon said. Starting with the February throne speech, the B.C. Liberal government signaled it is taking action on the 2006 “conversation on health,” which identified more private delivery and a change to the “block funding” model for hospitals and health regions. NDP health critic Adrian Dix said the idea isn’t backed up by any research on either the capacity or the potential revenues of foreign surgery patents. He gave the government “full marks” for deSee SURGERY Page 4

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Family had been pushing for inquest Parents may finally get answers why Lisa Dudley waited four days after shooting reported BY

NEIL CORBETT

Mission Record

The parents of murder victim Lisa Dudley have been asking for a coroner’s inquest into their daughter’s death for a long time, and now there will be one. The B.C. Coroners Service announced Friday it will hold a public inquest into the death of the Mission woman whose shooting resulted in a call to police, but who was not discovered until four days later. Lisa Cheryl Dudley, 37, was alive when a neighbour finally found her, in her Greenwood Drive home on Sept. 22, 2008. Also there was her 33-yearold boyfriend Guthrie McKay, who was dead. Police believe they were the victims of a targeted shooting. Dudley was shot in the neck, leaving her paralyzed. She sat in the the chair bleeding for four days, but was still conscious and responsive when

she was found. She died en route to hospital. Her parents Mark and Rosemarie Surakka have twice before petitioned the Coroner’s Service to hold an inquest, hiring a lawyer to represent them, but were turned down because there was an ongoing criminal investigation. “It’s a necessary step,” Rosemarie told Black Press. They have been frustrated in trying to learn what happened, and have resorted to doing their own legwork. They canvassed their daughter’s neighbours, and spoke with with the man who called in the complaint of shots fired, and also met the boy who first came across the scene. But there have been few answers from authorities. “It’s been like trying to move a mountain. Nothing has come easy,” said Rosemarie.

Now she fears the process could drag on, because a date for the inquiry has not yet been set. “I should be very happy, but I’m cautiously elated. We know so little.”

beginning.” A police review found the RCMP member attending the scene on the night of the shooting Cpl. Mike White, who was a constable at the time, didn’t properly investigate the complaint of shots fired. Nor did the dispatcher relay important information to the police. On Sept. 18, a 911 caller spoke with an emergency operator, who forwarded the complaint to police. The operator did not specify where the shots were heard from, even though the caller provided that information. The operator also failed to note there was yelling, – Mother of shooting victim according to a review conducted by Insp. Hilton Smee. According to police, the responding constable drove out to Mark feels the same way. the Greenwood and Shaw area to “It (the inquest) is a good thing. It’s investigate. He observed the scene a small step,” he said. “There were from his car and didn’t attempt to so many questions, right from the conduct neighbourhood inquiries or

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“It’s been like trying to move a mountain. Nothing has come easy,”

contact the caller. He was then diverted to attend another call. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Peter Thiessen said as a result of the review, the officer has been counselled that he should have followed up in making contact with the person who reported hearing the gunshots. The officer did not know exactly where the shots came from, because he didn’t get that information from the dispatcher. At the inquest, a coroner and jury will publicly hear evidence from subpoenaed witnesses in order to determine the facts surrounding the deaths. The inquest will be held in Burnaby, at a location and time to be determined. The jury will have the opportunity to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances in the future, but cannot determined legal responsibility for the death.

Tim Horton’s camp part of new wilderness park BY

MEAGHAN MCBRIDE

Mission Record

Dollars to doughnuts, the Tim Hortons camp will be the best thing to happened to Mission in

a long time, according to Dennis Clark, Mission’s director of corporate administration. It will be one of the main attractions in a new wilderness park being

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“It’s one of the best things to happen in Mission’s history,” Clark said of the Tim Hortons camp, continuing on to point out that it’s not the economic benefits that matter the most, but the social benefits for the people of Mission, and all of British Columbia. “This will be an opportunity for kids from Mission, and from all over B.C. to come to camp... at this very beautiful site.” The city received a number of proposals regarding the development of the Boulder Bay Correction Camp site, situated between Alouette and Florence Lakes, but the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation was the only organization that proposed to keep the camp open 12-months of

the year. “It’s a fairly remote site, and would be a challenge for an organization that doesn’t have the resources that Tim Hortons does,” Clarke continued. Tim Hortons was originally wary about building a camp in this area, given the troubles the district has had with vandalism and crime along the Florence Lake Forestry Road. “It’s like the wild west out there,” said Bob O’Neal, Mission’s forestry manager, pointing out that there is regular underage drinking, car fires, and even gun shots. The development of the wilderness park addresses that, and there is potential for gated access to the area.

Mission will be working with the Ministry of Forests and Range, as well as the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts, to manage the numerous proposed recreational activities in the area. Earlier this month the province announced a million dollar upgrade for the Florence Lake Forest Service Road. During the planning process for the new park, the district consulted with a number of local recreational users and businesses. O’Neal sees a number of economic opportunities locally, not only in employment, but also in retail. He anticipates that visitors to the new park will be coming into Mission to purchase their supplies, and wants to work out a plan where visitors who purchased

from local businesses will be able to receive a discount against their park fees. O’Neal stressed the importance of creating a family friendly and affordable area, likening the park plan to that used in Banff. The district wants to encourage families to stay in Mission for their vacations, rather than heading into the Interior. “We don’t want this to become the next Cultus or Whistler, those areas have become expensive and congested, this is going to be a wilderness park.” Road work is scheduled to begin this spring, and O’Neal expects the remaining projects will be completed by 2012 at the latest.

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developing more efficient joint replacement units in Vancouver and Richmond to handle the growing tide of aging baby boomers. But in recent months Richmond’s unit has been quiet because it has reached its “quota” of funded procedures, and surgeries as well as MRI scans have been reduced in Vancouver Coastal and other regions, he said.

“He’s cutting surgery, cutting MRIs and increasing wait times for British Columbians,” Dix said. “And now he’s speculating that as a result of those policies he should open up that time to rich Americans and others.” Premier Gordon Campbell sparked debate last summer when he proposed taking on some of Saskatchewan’s backlog of hip and knee surgeries. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall even-

tually declined the idea of paying a premium to get faster service outside the province. Falcon has also been on the defensive for reduced surgery time at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. Doctors wrote to him Monday suggesting they would pay out of their own pockets to keep the operating room from being idled 10 days of each month. Falcon predicted that the doctors won’t fol-

low through with that. Trail still has more operating room hours than East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, and wait times at Trail were 40 per cent shorter than the B.C. average, he said. Interior Health is reducing capacity at Kootenay Boundary from 20 surgeries a week to 16, and surgeons and nurses say the region will lose skilled specialists as a result.

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MEAGHAN MCBRIDE

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When Nicole Sharma and her husband moved to Mission in 2004 they wanted to get away from the noise of city life in favour of a more rural setting for their family. So it’s easy to imagine how upset she was when the pregnant mother was awakened from her afternoon nap to the sound of chainsaws, and found a that a pruning crew contracted by BC Hydro had severely pruned a large cedar in her front yard. Half of it was gone. “I was devastated,” said Sharma, who still tears up a week later when she looks at the “mess of a tree” that was left behind. “We depend on that tree to shade out house... now we’ll have to buy an air conditioning unit or awning for the patio.” Sharma’s yard and car was covered with sawdust. Hydro sent a crew out to clean up, but she said that they simply blew a bit of dust onto the road, and failed to address the majority of the sawdust. “I had to spend three hours outside cleaning up... and I’m six months pregnant!” Sharma also said the crew which performed the pruning failed to remove a number of the cut branches from the tree itself, and now she and her family have to be vigilant for large falling branches when walking in their yard.

After she complained, Hydro sent a licenced arbourist to survey the damage, and he said the tree was a writeoff. “He said we should just but it down,” she said. She said Hydro has offered to cut it down, but will not remove the stump. However, she has been offered an additional $300 to pay for the cost of new trees. Arlene Shwetz, community relations manager for B.C. Hydro, feels badly that Sharma had a poor experience with the contracted crew, but maintains that it was important the tree be pruned, so it couldn’t endanger the safety of residents or the reliability of power. “We live in B.C. and we love our trees,” said Shwetz. “It’s the unfortunate part of it though, trees and residential areas don’t always mix.” Shwetz continued that this was a preventative measure, and that B.C. Hydro has already apologized to Sharma. “We have a responsibility for the reliability of power in the province [and] we do have allowance to deal with trees that are growing into power lines.” Sharma says she has been trying to speak to someone at BC Hydro, but has been unable to get anyone to respond to her calls. “They need to be held accountable... if they had knocked on my door and said it was a matter of safety, then I would have been OK. It would have been nice to be given the option.”

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hankfully, the provincial government has seen some of the light when it comes to school funding. In last Tuesday’s budget, the government announced it will restore the capital facilities grant and fund teachers’ wages and benefits. Really, it’s the least government could have done. And it will be interesting to see how the $100 per student public school increase will affect School District 73 in light of school closures already determined. If the government is having trouble funding education and health care — and it chronically does — the answer isn’t the harmonized sales tax. The answers lie in cutting wasteful spending, holding firm on public sector and government wage increases and attracting more business to B.C. Instead, the government has introduced increased costs for taxpayers, such as the carbon tax, the HST and a hike in MSP premiums. The taxpayer is willing to pay for schools and hospitals and roads. But, after the carbon tax, the MSP premium hike, and now the HST, something will eventually give. The B.C. government has taken some positive steps in the past: Freezing MLA wages, freezing public sector wage increases and promoting the province to tourists and investors. We welcome the school funding and increased health-care spending as it was needed. Now the government needs to look somewhere other than the taxpayer. —Kamloops This Week

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inance Minister Colin Hansen’s PowerPoint presentation for last week’s provincial budget included a slide showing “refocused” spending on resource ministry services. These “dirt ministries,” as they are known around the B.C. legislature, are taking a $320 million cut in operating spending over the next three years, while spending continues to climb almost as fast as usual in “people ministries,” notably Health Services and Education. The Forests and Range ministry takes about half of that, with smaller cuts at Agriculture, Community and Rural Development; Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure. To The Ministry of Environment isn’t mentioned in the slide show, presumably because it’s about keeping the people above the dirt. But one of Hansen’s many budget charts shows spending there is set to decline by three per cent after this year and stay at that level until at least 2013. The reduction at environment is proportionally bigger than the other ministries, except forests, where the cut is twice as deep at six per cent. With forest harvesting down by half from historical levels, it’s natural there will be reduced ministry inspections

and permits. But the question was soon asked, when do the cuts start to impair the government’s ability to protect the 90 per cent of B.C. that is Crown land? Not now, according to Premier Gordon Campbell. “We’ve made it clear for a number of months now that we intend to be smarter, we intend our processes to be simpler, and we’ve talked about having one process for one project,” Campbell said on budget day. Forests Minister Pat Bell has been making a series of much-ignored announcements about something called FrontCounter BC, which offers “single window service” for natural resource companies seeking permits. This is the approach Campbell and Enm vironment Minister Barry Penner point to when beseeching the federal government to bring some kind of efficiency into the vast make-work project that is federal environmental assessment. Critics will note that this all comes at a time when the B.C. Liberals are pushing for big industrial development. Their ambitious energy grid plan not only hooks up Alaska and California to a broad swath of new hydro, wind and wood-waste power generation, it seeks to wire up vast areas for mining, shale gas and pipeline works. Urban environmentalists will cry

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doom, because that’s their business model, but they should make their case with specifics. Whether it’s a coal mine, a gas field, a run-of-river hydro project or a forest cutblock, the most invasive part of industrial work is usually road-building. The province is criss-crossed with new and old logging roads (now called resource roads), and we have a long legacy of watershed damage from roads that isolate or foul fish habitat. Roads and culverts can be built and maintained properly in almost any situation, and new projects can even rehabilitate roads that were bulldozed through before wildlife habitat was given much thought. I spoke with B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair, one of the dozens of “stakeholders” who descend on the budget lockup in Victoria each year. He homed in quickly on the resource ministry cuts, pointing to a loss of well-paid government jobs in the very communities hit hardest by the forest industry downturn. If you ask the forest companies, what’s left of them, they say they are being dragged down not only by bad commodity markets but by runaway local taxation. It’s great to have well-paid jobs tending the arena built with industrial tax revenues, and well-paid inspectors in provincial ministries, but you can’t have those if the industry is gone. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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THE MISSION RECORD

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

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Adopt-A-Block tackles litter Editor, The Record; I am writing in response to Bert Edgar’s letter concerning his submission “Mission needs more maintenance,” March 4. I would like to share with Mr. Edgar and other concerned citizens about something that is being done about the garbage along street ways and green spaces in Mission. The District of Mission fully supports the Mission Adopt-A-Block Society, a small non-profit organization that administers a litter control program in the community. We believe that litter is everyone’s problem and that it takes a community effort to help prevent and reduce the problem of litter. Mission Adopt-A-Block helps support concerned citizens like Mr. Edgar to take part, along with approximately 400 who have already volunteered, to be involved in litter control efforts through our society’s ‘adopt a block’ program, large community litter clean-ups, free public education program and more. While I am only responding to Mr. Edgar’s concerns about litter, we can agree that better maintenance of our streets for our safety is needed. At the same time, we feel that it is equally important to acknowledge those dedicated citizens who contribute to

Volunteers with the Mission Adopt-A-Block Society, supported by the District of Mission, take care of messes that other citizens leave behind. the health and well-being of Mission by taking part in special environmental projects, such as litter control, on a regular voluntary

basis. Thank-you, you are making a difference. Laura Cameron Mission Adopt-A-Block Society

Bigger issues not addressed Editor, The Record; The Harper government says we live in sobering times. And as somber as the throne speech and budget were, what was not addressed is even more sobering. Next year the baby boomer generation begins to retire en masse. As the boomers retire they will be downsizing and selling assets to pay for their golden years. Financing retirements will create asset deflationary pressure for about a decade, equivalent to the real estate asset deflationary pressures of 2009. The real estate crash of 2009 was painful and we are facing the strong possibility of a decade of similar pressures. Additionally, over the last five years Canadian federal monetary policy favoured the

petro industry over manufacturing, which created a high Canadian dollar at the cost of dismantling manufacturing. To an extent never seen before, the Canadian dollar now trades up and down in sync with world energy prices. Our economic value is seen nearly singularly as an energy trading economy. Consequently, for the next decade we will struggle to work our way out of recessions as we are now dependent on selling energy to other economies. We have been removed from the world’s equation as a value-added economy. Significantly, the nation’s books are in poor shape. The recent Harper government budget delivers new debt without new benefit. The plan is to deliver four more years of

serious and deep federal deficits with little to no new infrastructure and job creation to show for the budget losses. Politically, the Harper government stands accused of alleged war crimes. An executive accused of war crimes is the most sobering political issue Canada has faced since the FLQ crises. Prorogation has added to a growing constitutional crises between executive abuse and parliamentary accountability. Without constructive management, we will face of decade of economic and political chaos. At present, the Harper government is adding to the problems more than they are helping. Eugene Parks, Victoria

Editor, The Record; Over the next few weeks, hundreds of local adults will be tempted to buy an Easter rabbit for a beloved child, grandchild, niece, or nephew. And a few months from now, local rescue groups and animal shelters will be, as they are every year, inundated by a flood of cast-off bunnies. The Small Animal Rescue Society of BC asks that everyone who is considering buying a rabbit this year stop and think about two important facts: First, rabbits are not a good pet for a child. Although rabbits can make wonderful pets, they are naturally fragile and timid, and an active child who expects a cuddly pet can easily terrify or even injure a rabbit. Rabbits do not like to be held or cuddled. Second, a well cared for rabbit should live as long as large dog (10 years or more) and will require just as much love, attention, and veterinary care as a dog or cat would. Please don’t give an Easter rabbit to a child unless you know that the child’s parents will be happy to take on a decade-long commitment. If you want to make a child’s Easter happy, don’t give a live rabbit. If there’s any doubt, give a stuffed or chocolate bunny instead. There are no retirement homes for unwanted Easter rabbits. For more information on rabbits, fostering or adopting, please email info@smallanimalrescue. org. Lisa Hutcheon SARS BC volunteer

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THE MISSION RECORD – THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

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Shelby Bernard believes her common law spouse Wes Foulds, who has now been missing for one year, is no longer alive. The Abbotsford man went missing, but his Dodge Ram pickup turned up in Mission’s Hayward Recreation Area. JOHN VAN PUTTEN PHOTO

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The common-law wife of a man who went missing a year ago is appealing for the public to help piece together the mystery of his disappearance. Shelby Bernard believes her fiance, Wes Foulds, is no longer alive, but there have been no solid leads in solving the case. “I would like to have his remains found, at least to honour him,” she said. Abbotsford Police spokesman Const. Ian MacDonald said the case has perplexed investigators, who continued to work on it throughout the past year. “This is an absolutely huge file. There have been a lot of (false) sightings and a lot of information that has FOULDS been put forward,” he said. MacDonald said all possible leads have been followed, but they have either proved inconclusive or false. In one case, there was a reported sighting of Foulds in Vancouver. Police tracked down the person in question and spoke with him, but it wasn’t the missing man. MacDonald said many theories have been presented about Foulds’ disappearance, but those have not resulted in any answers either. Bernard last saw Foulds on March 4, 2009, when he left their Abbotsford home – near the McCallum Road exit – for an 11:30 a.m. doctor’s appointment in Burnaby to check on his blood pressure. She began to worry when he didn’t show up at his job as a health care provider in the Whonnock area. She later found out he never made it to his doctor’s appointment. These absences were out of character for Foulds, who was known for showing up to work early every day, and always phoning if he was going to be late for anything, Bernard said. She said he had no history of mental illness, substance abuse or criminal activity nor did he have any enemies. Bernard reported him missing that evening. The following day, Foulds’ red Dodge Ram pickup was found by a BC Hydro crew at the Hayward recreation site in Mission. An extensive search of the area was conducted. Later, DNA samples taken of blood found on the driver’s seat proved to be Foulds’. Bernard believes he met foul play, saying “he would never put anyone” through the anguish of a suicide. Police are appealing for public tips that might solve the case. “We’re trying to implore anyone with any information to give us a call and not assume the information has already been received by police,” MacDonald said. At the time Foulds went missing, the passenger-side tail-light was broken on his truck and was covered in blue plastic. Foulds was last seen wearing black skater-style running shoes, black sweat pants and a grey-and-black sweatshirt. Anyone with information is asked to call Abbotsford Police at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

THE MISSION RECORD – THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

‘One of the worst fish killers’ BY

NEIL CORBETT

Mission Record

Don’t make DFO the bad guys for the problems afflicting Hatzic Lake, cautions Fisheries habitat engineer Al Johnson. Not only is the federal Department Fisheries and Oceans in favour of much of the plan to restore Hatzic Lake to its former glory, but the plan would get rid of a huge hazard for fish, he said. The plan to replace the pumps at the end of Hatzic Slough with more modern, fish-friendly pumps would allow for free flow of many species between the Fraser River and the Hatzic waterways. He said the 1940s vintage pumps there now are anything but fish friendly. “It’s probably one of the worst killers of fish in the Fraser Valley,” said Johnson. “It’s essentially working as a blender, and the bigger the fish, the worse it is.” The Dewdney Area Improvement District (DAID) is going to senior government for most of $9.5 million in upgrades for Hatzic. The goal is to eliminate or severely reduce flooding in the area, and stop sediment buildup in the lake and creeks that flow into it. Included in their plan is a new pump station that would cost $4.5 million, plans to remove gravel and make channel improvements in Legace and Pattison Creeks, and even remove silt that is rapidly building up in Hatzic Lake. Johnson said it’s a complete fallacy that Fisheries has placed an “unofficial moratorium” on gravel removal in streams and rivers, as alleged by Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes in the Feb. 25 edition of The Record. “We facilitated dredging Legace Creek as recently as 2005,” he said. He said the silt buildup affecting Hatzic Lake and Legace Creek is not the product of Fisheries policies, but is caused by a massive slide farther up

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the valley that was caused by logging operations. Gravel continuously spills into the creek. “The single biggest issue is that continued erosion,” he said. “You have an endless amount of material coming down.” He said the creek, left on its own, will likely fill with gravel and jump its banks, wreaking havoc on surrounding farms and residences. Dredging is not just a fisheries issue. “It’s a case of public safety and whatnot,” he said. Fisheries does have policies to protect fish from anyone using an excavator or dragline in the

waterways at their whim. There is a permit process, Fisheries maintains oversight on these projects, and they are generally only allowed in August and September. Johnson said what’s needed is a long-term sediment management plan, as DAID proposes, and not one-off gravel removals. He said two or three sediment traps (or settling ponds) should be built along Legace Creek, to allow the material to be quickly and easily removed without disturbing fish habitat. A sediment trap near the point where the creek meets Hatzic

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resenting public and private power interests have traded blame for years over the rising cost of electricity in B.C. But both agree that any new sources of electricity built today will be far more expensive than the cheap power generated by the province’s network of big dams.

Melissa Davis, executive director of B.C. Citizens for Public Power, argued after Tuesday’s budget that “purchasing private power at grossly inflated prices, and selling surplus power at significantly lower domestic and export prices, is a disaster that leaves the province with a $450 million annual loss.” Finance Minister Colin Hansen said the main reasons for rising rates at BC Hydro are the need to upgrade existing facilities and build costly expansions to help reduce the province’s power imports. “The challenge Hydro has is that we are a net electricity importer in British Columbia,” Hansen said Wednesday. “Hydro has a lot of facilities and equipment, including turbines that were built in the 1960s, 1970s and need to be modernized, need to be updated, and that’s all going to cost money.” Upgrades underway or planned at BC Hydro include a 500-megawatt expansion of Revelstoke Dam, BC Hydro’s newest and most efficient large dam built in 1984. Also in the works is the addition of two turbines at the nearby Mica Dam, which will add another 1,000 megawatts of capacity, and major upgrades at W.A.C. Bennett, Peace Canyon and Coquitlam dams and their associated powerhouses. Paul Kariya, executive director of Independent Power Producers Association of B.C., applauded the government’s commitment of $100 million for climate action and clean energy development. The fund is designed to support cleaner transportation choices, biofuel production and new forms of electricity generation such as wood waste. Tom Hackney of the B.C. Sustainable Energy Association said budgeting $35 million to revive LiveSmartBC, the province’s building retrofit program, is a step in the right direction. But he questioned the consistency of the B.C. government’s effort. “We see $100 million for climate action and clean energy development, but we also see $1.4 billion for highway expansions,” Hackney said.

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The provincial government is betting gamblers lose more money in B.C. this year and help mop up some of the red ink in the budget. So far, it’s been a safe wager. The profits Victoria extracts from gambling have soared over the last decade to $1.1 billion a year.

Players collectively leave behind $2 billion a year at B.C. Lottery Corp.-run games. That works out to $437 lost on gambling for every man, woman and child in the province in 2009. (Elsewhere in Canada, Ontario residents lose $384 per capita gambling and Quebeckers lose on average $361 each.) B.C. residents’ annual per capita loss is projected to climb to $460 this year

and reach $503 by 2012, or a total of $2.27 billion, according to the BCLC service plan filed with the provincial budget. The province and lottery corporation have done all they can to ensure the trend continues. New casinos and a proliferation of slot machineequipped community gaming centres (formerly bingo halls) has pushed the number of slots in B.C. above 10,000 in re-

cent years, a more than four-fold increase since 2001. And now the BCLC is counting on rapid growth of online gambling through its PlayNow.com website. E-gaming through PlayNow pulled in $14.8 million from players last year and generated $3.1 million in net profit. But BCLC still has only one-sixth of an estimated $87 million a year B.C.

residents spend each year on e-gaming, much of it playing online poker with private out-of-province operators. The lottery corporation aims to quickly deal itself a better hand, however. Last September, it raised the weekly online gambling limit on PlayNow from $120 to $9,999. BCLC now projects PlayNow e-gaming profits will more than triple to $10.8 million this year

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Adult sports, arts lose gambling grants BY

TOM FLETCHER

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An overhauled grant program will restrict non-profit sports and arts organizations to use B.C. government gambling revenues for young people and the disabled. Wildlife rescue and other environmental organizations will have to raise their own funds to keep going, as will sports and arts groups that cater to adults, Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman said Monday. B.C.’s overall grant budget from lotteries and casino revenues is $120 million this fiscal year, up from the $113 million it was reduced to in last year’s recession but still down from $156 million two years ago. Coleman announced that school district parent advisory councils that lost half their funding last year have it restored to $20 per student for the year beginning April 1. Even without a recession, Coleman said the review of grants funded by gambling was overdue. The

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program was funding some adult sports such as rugby, while recreational hockey leagues and golf clubs support themselves, he said. The B.C. Arts Council got funding

in last week’s budget for programs, and there is a new Olympic legacy fund for sports and arts good for $60 million over three years, but the priority continues to be supporting

Builders busier New home construction is continuing to rebound this year from a dismal 2009. Metro Vancouver recorded 2,319 new home starts in January and February, up 77 per cent from the same months a year ago. The current building pace is still below the five-year average, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. senior market analyst Robyn Adamache. “We are on our way back to healthy levels of new home construction in line with market demand,” she said.

Snowpacks running low Drought conditions look more likely than major flooding so far this summer. B.C.’s River Forecast Centre says mountains across B.C. have accumulated below-normal amounts of snowfall as a result of the warm winter conditions. Snowpack levels in areas that feed the Fraser River are running about 10 per cent below average, with about four to six weeks left for more snow to pile up. Low stream levels would mean another summer of difficult migration conditions for Fraser-bound sockeye salmon. Metro Vancouver recorded its mildest January on record this year.

programs for young people and the disabled. “Adult sports is done,” Coleman said, and his ministry is also reviewing rules to make sure grant applicants report on how their money is being spent. “There was no question when you looked at the program that there were some people who were receiving monies whose discipline wasn’t as strong as it should be,” he said. NDP arts and culture critic Spencer Herbert said the gaming revenue for arts and culture has had a net reduction from $20 million to $11 million for this year, and local arts councils are shutting down as a result. Organizations lose adult programs and are then less able to put on performances for children, Herbert said. After last week’s budget, the Alliance of Arts and Culture calculated that provincial funding for the B.C. Arts Council remains down by about half, and that won’t be made up by a new Olympic legacy fund

that provides $10 million a year to unspecified arts programs. Coleman was unapologetic about cutting $3 million in annual grants to environmental efforts such as the parrot refuge on Vancouver Island. “Parrots aren’t an indigenous bird to British Columbia, and yet they were getting $100,000 for a parrot recovery society,” Coleman said. “I would prefer that money go to ice time for some young girls’ hockey team.” He also said bingo halls are “a dying marketplace,” with revenues down to less than $2 million this year, and bingo-affiliated charities are being referred to the grant program as their agreements expire. The provincial government’s take from all gambling activities is expected to be more than $1 billion in the coming year. The government has had steady revenue from lottery tickets in the past decade, and large increases as casinos and “community gaming centres” with slot machines have proliferated around the province.

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The rebound in building activity is particularly strong in Coquitlam and Richmond, which both have at least 230 new homes started in 2010, six to eight times as many as in the first two months of 2009. Vancouver leads the region with 849 new starts, mostly due to a series of new condo developments. Surrey has nearly 600 units started, four times as many as the same period a year ago. The Abbotsford area has 63 starts so far, up 54 per cent.

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Hatzic students shine in 100 Years of Broadway Hatzic secondary’s musical theatre group went into overdrive to prepare for their production 100 Years of Broadway. The ensemble of many Broadway classics was incorporated and connected by student-written skits into an amazing show of musical and artistic talent. Even choreographed by students, the musical was filled with great dance

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Libraries host festival of Aboriginal artists For Amy Eustergerling, telling a story is a salute to her past. It’s a way for her to immortalize her ancestors, pass on secrets and legends of a mythical age. “Ours is an oral tradition and that stays with,” says the Cree elder from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. She remembers sitting on the floor listening to her grandfather and father tell tales in Cree of Wesakechak, the trickster and the Great Spirit. “Because I understood the language, I’d sit there for hours,” says Eustergerling who lives in Burnaby. “It was just a way of life. People told them to teach lessons, to learn what plants could be used as medicine.” Now far from her childhood home on Red Pheasant, Eustergerling keeps up those traditions by sharing those tales with others. Besides regaling her grand-kids and great-grandkids with stories about the Raven and Athusmit, the son of deer, she leads storytelling sessions at First Nations centres and hopes to captivate audiences throughout the Fraser Valley during the Festival of Aboriginal Artists this month. Eustergerling also peppers her tales with music she learned while singing with a band started by her uncles called the Wuttunee Orchestra. She likes to have kids and adults drum along and keep the beat with rattles. I think it’s important to keep these teachings, says Eustergerling. “I feel privileged to have known the elders,” she adds. Hosted by the Fraser Valley Regional Library, the month-long festival will feature eight Aboriginal artists from a variety of disciplines who will showcase their talents and cultures through 17 performances and workshops. The artists will share their culture through music, dance, storytelling, crafts, and art workshops. “These performances are a way to honour Aboriginal culture and help provide valuable links between our library systems and the Aboriginal community,” says Mary Murphy, manager of learning services at the Surrey Public Library. “The artists act as a link between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples to promote intercultural understanding and communication.” • Eustergerling will present a special program of stories and music at the Maple Ridge library on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. She will also be at the Cloverdale library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The festival also features two Maple Ridge artists Quentin Harris and Métis artist Lisa Shepherd. To learn more about the festival, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca. Arts fest Saturday • Gracie Kelly Stó:lĿ, Cedar Craft Fort Langley Library:

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Mission community calendar listings MAR. 11: MS support group meeting, 1 p.m. at 8469 Cedar St. For more info call 604-826-2553. MAR. 12: Old Age Pensioners General Meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the Playstation in Mission. All are welcome. MAR. 12: Mission Child Safety Committee car seat clinics, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Hall #1 on Seventh Ave. For more info call Louisa at 604768-6733.

MAR. 12: Does food control you? We can help. Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in hospital conference room 3. For more info call 604-8208459.

Day party at RCL Branch 57. Jam session, “Roast to the Spud,” meat draw, 3 p.m. For more info call 604-826-2331.

MAR. 13: Pancake Breakfast - St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church - 8469 Cedar St. Mission; From 9 am until 10:30 am. Cost: by donation. All are Welcome!

MAR. 15: The regular monthly meeting of the Hatzic Prairie, Durieu, McConnell Creek Ratepayers will be held at the McConnell Creek Hall at 35483 Hartley Road, at 7 p.m. For more information call Dorreen at 826-0217.

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control you? We can help. Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in hospital conference room 3. For more info call 604-8208459. MAR. 20: Scattered Pains Fibromyalgia self help support group meeting, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mission Memorial Hospital conference room. For more info call facilitator Joan Greene at 604-826-6070.

MAR. 22: Parkinson support group meeting, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Chartwell Residences and Suites, 32679 6th Ave. For more info call Cynthia at 604-4068330. MAR. 23: Mission Child Safety Committee car seat clinic, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at health unit. For more info call Louisa at 604-768-6733. MAR. 25: Mission Child Safety Committee

car seat clinic, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Leisure Centre. For more info call Louisa at 604-7686733. MAR. 25: Mission Genealogy Clubs Annual General Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Mission Library,33247-2nd Avenue. After meeting we divide into groups to discuss different countries that reflect your area of interest. For more info call Jane at 604-826-

8957. MAR. 26: Does food control you? We can help. Overeaters Anonymous meeting, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in hospital conference room 3. For more info call 604-8208459. MAR. 31: Family caregiver support group, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Pleasantview Care Home, 7530 Hurd St. For more info call Barbara or Sandra 604-814-5600.

This week at the library Spin a Tale - Weave a Yarn Celebrate the sheep! Come to the Mission Library, 33247 Second Avenue, for a cozy evening of the best darn yarns ewe will ever hear on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:45 -7:30 p.m. Puppets too! Fun for the whole family. Knitters, weavers and spinners welcome. Word Keepers Mission’s new writers group offers encouragement for all writers from the closet writer to the published author. Their next meeting is at the Mission Libraryon Wednesday, March 17, from 7-8:30 p.m. No registration necessary. The League of Extraordinary Readers Teen Book Club Adventure? Fantasy? Manga? What will the League read next? You decide! Bring your favourite book, a friend, or just yourself to the Mission Library on Thursday March 18 from 3:30-5 p.m. Food, fun, and best of all, great books and new friends!

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The Mission Icebreakers got a taste of success in junior hockey, and owner Ivor Venema says its going to make them hungry for more. The Icebreakers gave the Ridge Meadows Flames a playoff scare, taking two of their first three games with overtime wins. But the conference leading Flames turned up the heat, and ended the best-of-seven series with three straight wins. They finally eliminated Mission from the Pacific International Junior Hockey League playoffs with a 3-1 victory last Thursday in Maple Ridge. Icebreakers coach Jeff Regier said the Icebreakers started to see a lot

Luke Venema tears down the ice after a loose puck during the playoff series against the Ridge Meadows Flames. He is one of many quality players the Icebreakers hope to have back next season. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO

more of the Flames’ top players coming over the boards. “They shortened their bench a little bit,” he said. “They made it real difficult on us.” Colin Wandfluh got the first goal of the game

for the Icebreakers. The Flames answered twice, but the score was only 2-1 after two periods. Regier said his team missed its best chance to tie it up on a five-on-three power play in the third period, and a lack of finish ended

their season. “Maple Ridge was a very tough team, but we gave them a run for their money,” said owner Ivor Venema. Shahzil Jivani finished as the Icebreakers’ leading scorer in the playoffs,

with four goals and two assists in six games. Regier won’t be back as coach next season. “I’ve enjoyed it a lot,” he said. “We had a bit better year, and we went out on a good note.” The team stumbled

through most of the season, finishing with a 14-31 record, with three overtime losses. But they ended the season with four straight wins, and then surprised the Flames by taking two of the first three games in their series. It was a great threeweek run, and an injection of confidence. Personally, Regier said it’s simply time to put the focus on other things in his life. “It’s been pretty much 20 years straight (coaching) since my oldest started hockey when he was four years old,” said Regier. He feels like he’s leaving the team in solid shape for the next coach. “We’ve got a pretty good core group of younger guys.” Venema agrees. His son Joel and Darren Lundrigan are the only players on the squad who are too old to play junior next year. “We’ve got a lot of good players to come back,” he said. “There’s a good chance we could have 75 per cent of the guys back.” Venema knows he will lose a handful of good young players to Junior A

camps, but he also signed six midget affiliate players and played them all as much as possible this year. With talent like goaltender Hunter Wiebe among them, he feels good about his incoming rookie recruits. Venema praised the job that his head coach and friend Regier did with the team, as his coaching acumen shone in his last weeks with the squad. “He did an awesome job. He took this team. They finally started to gel, and believe they can get it done.” And he recognized the time Regier put into the job. “It’s a huge commitment. You’re never home when you do this.” He said the PIJHL is just a tough league, and success doesn’t come easy. He noted even the Abbotsford Pilots, who have been a league powerhouse, got bounced out in the first round of the playoffs this year. But he feels like the Icebreakers took some important steps this season. “Hopefully the momentum we have now will carry through to next year.”

Golden at B.C. Games BY

NEIL CORBETT

Mission Record

Three Mission athletes brought home medals from the B.C. Winter Games, held in Terrace March 3-7. Alyssa Erickson, a 13-year-old player in an under-16 tournament, was one of the leaders of the gold medal winning Fraser Valley team. Erickson wore an ‘A’ as an assistant captain, scored a goal in the gold medal game – a 4-1 win over the reigning champion Okana-

gan squad, and she had a hat trick during one round-robin game. The Valley girls went undefeated through three round-robin games, beating Kootenays 7-3, Vancouver Island 7-0 and Cariboo 12-1. There were 100 girls who tried out for the Fraser Valley team, from Chilliwack to Surrey on the South side of the Fraser and Mission to Coquitlam on the north side. Steven Chaplin, a Mission gymnast who trains with the

Twisters club of Abbotsford, came home with three medals. Chaplin won gold on the vault, silver on the floor and bronze all-around. In the sport of speed skating Mission’s Savannah Stelcz won a bronze medal in the juvenile 777m race. They were part of a Fraser Valley team that won the Games by winning 89 medals. There were 1,100 athletes in Terrace for the Games. The B.C. Summer Games will be held July 22-25 in Langley Township.

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Gymnast Steven Chaplin is one of three local athletes to medal at the B.C. Winter Games, which were held March 3-7 in Terrace. JOHN MORROW PHOTO

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Education and fishing Another extraordinary student I had under my charge in the time as a youth fly fishing coach was B H, who was a special needs student who came to Terry Fox club in its fourth year. I had often suggested to our members that they should be using some of our activities as content for assignments in their academic studies such as science or English. Try as I might my suggestions fell on deaf ears, until B H joined our ranks. B H took heed of my suggestion and used a salmon fishing trip our club made to the Stave River, as her subject for Je a public speaking assignment. I was so pleased, that I made arrangements for all the club members to be present when she spoke. Later, at the next meeting we presented her with an award for the leadership she displayed to our club. An annual (sport fishing) writing contest for our two clubs was also initiated in her honor. I believe successful sport fishing has a valid educational component to it, and can be used in conjunction with convectional education. B H helped me unveil a small portion of that vision.

sunny afternoons, try: Tom Thumb, Lady McConnel, Irresistible, Renegade, Black Gnat, Griffith Gnat, Royal Coachman, or Elk Hair Caddis. Kokanee are on the bite as well, try: Red Abbis, Red Spratley, Bloodworm, Royal Coachman, San Juan Worm, or red Micro Leach. Reports from our Interior lakes; state the ice is coming of all the low elevation lakes and the sedge and stoneflies are already hatching. The Fraser River back waters and sloughs are fishing well for cutthroat, rainbow, and dolly varden. For cutthroat try: Flesh Fly, Eggo, Egg & Eye Alevin, Rolled Muddler, ff Mickey Finn, Tied Down Minnow, Professor, Lioness, Stone Nymph, Coachman, Zulu, Chez Nymph, or Souboo. For rainbow try the above along with red Spratley, red Carey, Kaufmann Stone, Royal Coachman or Black Gnat. For dolly varden try: large (#4 to #2) Eggo, Flesh Fly, Rolled Muddler, Zonker, Clouser’s Deep Minnow, black Popsicle, or Big Black. The Stave River is good for cutthroat, rainbow, steelhead, and whitefish. For whitefish try: small (#14 to#20) Eggo, Flesh Fly, Griffith Gnat, Stone Nymph, Chironomid, or Caddis Nymph. For steelhead try: Squamish Poacher, Thor, GP, Popsicle, Big Black, Flat Black, Poplar Shrimp, Eggo, Purple Peril, Holliman, Steelhead Spratley, Steelhead Nightmare, or Kaufmann Stone. Until the next time, keep your fly in the water.

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Joe DiGuistini of the Mission Hotspurs protects the ball from a Peace Arch Nomads tackler during championship soccer action on Sunday in Mission. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO

Hotspurs win cup title The league cup leading Mission Hotspurs won an under-18 cup championship on Sunday at the Mission Sports Park, beating the Peace Arch Nomads 4-2. The game started with the Nomads having only 10 players on the field. The Hotspurs capitalized, with Branden Edmondson heading the ball in off a cross. They kept the pressure on, generating continuous chances, until Blake Roberts made it 2-0 with a shot past the Nomad keeper. Soon after that play, Roberts scored again to lengthen the Hotspurs lead. The Nomads, down by three goals, were not out of the mix yet. They managed to sneak one past the Hotspurs goaltender before the end of the half. Going into the second half they had a full team with substitutes and were ready to get back into the game. They

pressured the Hotspurs right at the beginning of the second, having many scoring chances and keeping the Hotpurs out of their end. That paid off with a second goal. The Hotspurs began to play defensively to protect their one-goal lead. In the last 10 minutes of play, Mission keeper AJ Ravenhill made some great saves to protect the lead. With about five minutes left, the ball was passed to Dan Crich who scored an insurance marker. The pressure was relieved and the Hotspurs held on to their lead. They were named Cup Champions and also received League Champion honours for topping league play. The Hotspurs will next be playing in the Steve Bonnett Memorial Tournament.

Final four champions Atom A1 Stars clinch division banner The Mission Atom A1 Stars hockey team ended a strong season Monday night by winning the final four playoff championships and earning the FVC banner. Head coach Brian Sharp said he was proud of the players, and how they worked as a team to implement the game plan that led them to the championships. The Stars finished their regular season with 11 wins, 6 losses and a tie. After defeating Semiahmoo in a four-point elimination series, the team faced their toughest opponents last weekend in the Final

Four series. Saturday night began with a game against top-ranked and undefeated Cloverdale. But in a fast paced and high scoring game, the Stars defeated the first place team 6-4. Goals were scored by Michael Sande, Kurtis Bowerman, Jake Toor, Tate Roulette and Michael Nemeth. The team then played South Delta the next night, and celebrated a 5-2 victory with goals by Bronson Sharp, Sande, Toor, and Roulette. This led to a Monday night showdown versus North Delta,

and Mission earned a decisive 5-2 victory with a true team effort and goals scored by Liam Kranabetter, Hayden Vetterl, Nate Castonguay, Sande, Sharp and Roulette. Kyle Klenk showed strong offense in each of the three games as well. Top notch goaltending by Jackson Pekeski and Chad Cromar backed by the strong defensive play of Bailey Dhaliwal, Brogan Simpson, Owen Gossen and Michael Nemeth created a memorable playoff series. The Mission team will cap off their winning season with two upcoming tournaments in Semiahmoo and Salmon Arm.

United repeat as division champs The Mission United U-14 boys, Silver team, coached by James Atebe and Jim Hignell, took top spot in the Alouette Division for the second straight year with a 2-1 win over Poco Fury on Feb.27, at the Mission Sports Park. Mission controlled the play early, and a long pass by Taylor Keefe found Mission forward Reese Fitz-

patrick, who stormed upfield and put it past the Poco keeper. Poco tied it up a few minutes later, but a second goal by Harb Sekhon, on a great passing play with Harrison Floyd, Jason Hignell, and Richie Kraakman in the dying seconds of the first half, proved to be the game winner. Poco fought hard, but couldn’t

manage another equalizer as Mission’s keeper Colin Kelly, and the defensive team of Brody Smith, Bruce Martin, Rippen Sekhon, Dylan Melbourne-Kinney, and Taylor Keefe effectively shut out Poco for the entire second half. The United moves on to represent Mission in Coastal Cup play in Delta on March 20.

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The Mission Chamber of Commerce

BC Budget 2010: Staying on course?

n Tuesday, March 2, Minister Colin Hansen unveiled the new provincial budget. For the Mission business community, there are areas of the budget that will bring benefit as well as cautious optimism. With 47 applications for independent energy production in the Mission area, business is poised to take advantage of the Clean Energy Action plan. Unlike many other areas, Mission has a long history of power production and the infrastructure to support it. A study by Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP, reports that IPP construction could support 87,000 person-years of employment for BC over the next decade with 9,100 full-time jobs for operation and maintenance. Capital spending for projects could reach $29 billion by 2020. Local supplier Fraser Valley Building Supplies understands the benefit of these projects. “The Cloudworks project [on the north end of the Stave Lake] made a significant impact to our bottom line when the remainder of construction economy was struggling.” explained Dirk Weymann, CFO. “We certainly saw benefit on the supply side but I know of several local construction and engineering people that were involved in that project as well.” Viewed as a challenge to local business, the HST will see additional benefit in the construction sector, as embedded PST is

no longer a factor. New home construction tional] surprises for the business community, in Mission has begun to reappear, with afthere are aspects which will need to be adfordable housing continuing to drive the dressed over the coming months,” said Helen local market. The new housing rebate of up Secco, president of the Mission Regional to $26,250 for houses up to $525,00 falls Chamber of Commerce,” within the general Mission market maximizIn view of Mission’s recent brush with the ing benefit. With the tightened requirements Fraser Health Authority’s reduction of serof lending, Mission is positioned well vices at the Mission Memorial Hospittal, sustainable health care is an issue for growth in this sector. Another boost to the local economy tthat the Mission Chamber believes could come from the Family Property sshould be addressed. While it was Tax Deferral program. Though not ppositive to see that $1.3 billion of the allocated funding in the budget, the $$2 billion funding increase will go to program will create economic stimuhhealth authorities for frontline serviclus by allowing families to defer up to ees, dedicating every dollar of revenue Name ten years of property taxes. In Misffrom the pending HST to health care sion the average family could defer does not create measurable outcomes, as much as $30,000 over 10 years. While which is vital when economic recovery is far repayment is tied to the sale of the house from secure. and there is a requirement of a minimum of “Our members will continue to be con15 per cent equity, the benefit to the local cerned that even while we control spending economy from family spending could be in most areas, health care continues to dethreefold. mand unsustainable levels of funding with Over 75 per cent of the tax base in Misno plan for reform,” states John Winter, pression is residential, and with some of the most ident and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce. affordable housing in the Lower Mainland, “This is exacerbated by the fact that we are a high percentage of homes have families now dedicating funding streams to healthmeeting these requirements. Moreover, care. Our members have been clear, funding the provincial government guarantees the for healthcare must be tied to measurable municipality the funds deferred. The caveat outcomes, not a sense of entitlement.” being the cost of maintaining this economic Health Minister Kevin Falcon agrees generator in the wake of rising interest rates that reform will need to occur. A stronger and growing personal debt. preventative health care program as well as “Though the budget contains no [addipay-for performance hospital funding and

increased primary care are areas the ministry will be looking into to curb skyrocketing health costs. Another concern is that the taxpayersupported debt continues to rise, mainly due to the significant infrastructure investments planned over the next three years. As a result, the taxpayer supported debt to GDP ratio will climb to 17.9 per cent in 2011/12 before returning to a downward trend and falling to 17.8 per cent in 2012/13. Where longterm projections are favorable it is based on an economic growth rate of only 2.2 per cent. The government’s cautious economic growth projections certainly appear prudent given the risks of: a double dip US recession, slower demand for BC products, a higher than forecast Canadian dollar and a further weakening of the US dollar disrupting global financial and commodity markets. However, it does provide room for unallocated revenue and discretionary spending if growth rate exceeds expectation. The Economic Forecast Council predicts growth of 2.9 per cent in 2010 and 3.1 per cent in 2011. The Conference Board of Canada agrees that the 2010 Olympics have set BC on pace for greater economic growth than the rest of Canada. For Mission, the risks of those global forces could serve serious economic blows to the remaining cedar mills and development investment that will be needed to grow the local economy.

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P.O. Box 20 8645 Stave Lake Street Mission, B.C. V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3700 Fax: 604-826-1363 e-mail: info@mission.ca

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Finance department recognized for excellence in annual report The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting has been awarded to the District of Mission by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual financial report ending Dec. 31, 2008. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was established to encourage municipal governments throughout Canada to publish high quality financial reports and to provide peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

This is the third year in a row that this award has been presented to the District of Mission’s finance department. The annual financial report has been judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving more than 17,600 government finance professionals in the United States and Canada.

Hydrants must be seen Almost everyone appreciates that one of the most important services in any community is fire protection. Indeed, when communities were formed in the past, this was often the first service to be implemented. Initially, the service was often very basic, and usually included a plan to use buckets and a chain of people passing water from the nearest water source to the fire. As communities grew, more elaborate systems were developed. The reason was simple. A small fire could quickly spread and literally wipe out an entire town or city. Rome, London, Paris, Chicago and other cities have all suffered “great fires,” causing untold loss of life and property. Of course, modern fire protec-

tion is very different than when those large fires occurred. Like other communities, Mission’s fire department uses the latest in equipment, operated by welltrained personnel. Still, the goal is the same – to quickly control and extinguish the fire. To achieve this goal, one critical factor remains constant. Regardless of how modern our approach and equipment has become, the fire department still depends on water to put the fire out. Which leads to our main point – that it is impossible to overstate the importance of the fire department being able to quickly locate and use fire hydrants. Thankfully, most of the time it’s not usually a problem. But if you were to ask anyone who has ever

experienced the terror of a fire, they would likely say that “most of the time” isn’t good enough. To ensure that it is never a problem, we must all play our role and follow a few very basic rules. Simple things like not parking in front of hydrants (you could be fined), not planting shrubs adjacent to a hydrant (the city will remove them, and you might be liable), and not placing any other obstruction near a hydrant, are all that’s required. We urge you to be aware. Check the fire hydrant near your house, and ensure that the fire department could easily find it, at any time of the day or night. You or your neighbours may one day depend on it. And if the worst should happen, everyone will thank you for it.

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LEISURE CENTRE GYMNASIUM Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

An Open House is being held by the District of Mission to share information regarding the preliminary planning and engineering studies that have been conducted to date regarding the waterfront. The Open House is being held in the Leisure Centre Gymnasium, 7650 Grand Street, Mission, on Thursday, March 11th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Information will be displayed and staff will be available to answer questions.

From time to time, certain areas in Mission’s Municipal Forest need to be closed to public access for a variety of reasons: tree falling, road construction and blasting, forest fire hazard to name a few. The district makes every effort to keep this information posted on the District’s webpage at http://www.mission.ca” Navigate to Business – Forestry Operations and select Forest/Road Closures or Current Operational Activities from the left sidebar to see the most current information.

District of Mission Council wishes to invite the public to attend open meetings and regular meetings of Council. The following meetings are scheduled for the weeks of March 11, 2010 to March 25, 2010.

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF COUNCIL March 11, 2010 to March 25, 2010 Date

Meeting

Location

Time

March 11

Abbotsford Mission Water & Sewer Commission

Room 530 Abbotsford City Hall

9:00 a.m.

March 11

Waterfront Open House

Leisure Centre - Gymnasium

6:30 p.m.

March 15

Regular Council (including Committee of the Whole)

Council Chambers

6:30 p.m.

March 16

Administration & Finance Committee (Community Amenity Contribution) Conference Room

3:30 p.m.

For further information, contact the Planning Department

March 18

Economic Development Select Committee

Chamber of Commerce

8:00 a.m.

March 18

Cultural Resources Commission

Leisure Centre, Conf. Room

6:30 p.m.

March 22

Regular Council (Public Hearing and Delegations)

Council Chambers

6:30 p.m.

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March 25

Emergency Planning Committee

EOC – Fire Hall

8:00 a.m.

March 25

Mission Abbotsford Transit Committee Meeting

Conference Room

10:00 a.m.

March 25

Social Development Commission

Council Chambers

3:00 p.m.

This is a drop-in format. Stay for a short time or a long time.

Please note that this schedule will be updated weekly.

Sometimes access is not restricted – depending on the location and nature of the active operations. Currently, the district has closed the main access road to the hiking trail at Hoover Lake (across from the landfill) for the purposes of active tree falling and harvesting, until May 2010. This restriction is in place 24/7 to enable crews to complete the harvesting in time for higher summer use. For your safety and to be in compliance with WorksafeBC requirements, please obey all signs posted and do not enter any areas where crews and equipment are working. There are many hidden hazards in active forestry operations, including lines under extreme tension, the possibility of run-away logs during harvesting, equipment operators being unaware of your presence, shifting log piles etc. If you are looking for another hike in the general area, please visit the Hayward Reservoir trail and the Stave Dam Trail less than 1 km to the west of the Hoover Gate. The Hoover trail should be open in time for the summer.

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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 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010 to consider the following proposed bylaws: 1. DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5117-2010-5050(5) (R09-016 - Winterbottom) This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property: Parcel Identiﬁer: 000-559-512 Parcel “A” (Explanatory Plan 23471) Lot 2 Section 30 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 20599

3. DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5124-2010-5050(7) (R09-017 –McPherson and Toor) This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property: Parcel Identiﬁer: 026-291-941 Lot A Section 29 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan BCP17772 from S36 Suburban 36 zone to RC372 Residential Compact 372 zone and RC465s Residential Compact 465 Secondary Dwelling zone. The location of the subject property is 32600 Tunbridge Avenue and is shown on the following map:

from RU16 Rural 16 zone to S36 Suburban 36 zone. The location of the subject property is 31664 Bench Avenue and is shown on the following map:

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the subject property into 2 lots of a minimum 0.36 hectare (0.88 acre) lot size. 2. DISTRICT OF MISSION ZONING AMENDING BYLAW 5123-2010-5050(6) (R09-014 - Ellison) This bylaw proposes to amend District of Mission Zoning Bylaw 5050-2009 by amending the zoning of the following legally described property: Parcel Identiﬁer: 010-318-364 Lot 12 Section 20 Township 17 New Westminster District Plan 17627 from R558 Urban Residential 558 zone to RT465 Residential Two Unit zone.The location of the subject property is 7273 Hurd Street and is shown on the following map:

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate the subsequent subdivision of the subject property into 23 lots; 18 lots with a minimum lot size of 372 square metres (4,004 square feet) and 5 lots with a minimum lot size of 465 square metres (5,005 square feet) that may accommodate a secondary suite. 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 11, 2010 to March 22, 2010. For further information regarding any of these bylaws please contact the Planning Department at (604) 820-3748. At the Public Hearing all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by these proposed bylaws will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or make written presentations or written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws that are the subject of the Public Hearing. Dennis Clark DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION Dated at Mission, BC this 8th day of March, 2010.

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate two duplexes and a single family dwelling containing a secondary suite.

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Come to the library for a live performance by Aboriginal artist Curtis Clearsky. His performance will include acapella, contemporary spoken word, hip hop and the sharing of traditional stories. Location: Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue Time: 6:30-8:30pm

• MONDAY, MARCH 15: Reel on the River presents Cooking with Stella, 7:30 p.m. at SilverCity. This IndoCanadian comedy is set in New Delhi and depicts a young Canadian diplomat’s family arriving in India to take up a new posting. For more information email reelontheriver@yahoo.ca.

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17: Roger Potter hosts Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at the Historic Dewdney Pub, 8 p.m. The pub is located five minutes east of Mission, just off Highway 7. Watch for the signs. For more info call 604826-4762.

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 UNTIL APRIL 4: Central Fraser Valley Graphics Guild exhibit at Mission Arts Centre Gallery, 33529 First Ave. Gallery times are Wednesday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more info call 604-826-0029.

George Hemeon displayed carving talent throughout the Winter Games MEAGHAN MCBRIDE Mission Record BY

Carved from Vancouver Island red cedar, the two large wooden figures representing a mother and father raise their arms to welcome everyone to the B.C. PowerSmart Village in downtown Vancouver. The work of Mission artist George Hemeon, the pair took nine months to complete and were carved to honour the artistic and cultural traditions of the Coast Salish people. “I consulted with Squamish elders,” said Hemeon, who is from the Squamish Nation. “And they advised me how the arms should be raised.” Hemeon, who has only been carving for five years, worked with Sean Hinton, another experienced carver from the Chehalis Nation, to bring his idea to fruition. Hemeon works for B.C. Hydro as a senior procurement advisor. He has been carving in the pavilion throughout the Olympics and had more riding on these figures than his reputation as an artist. “I wanted to do well, primarily because I didn’t want to walk by them every day and know that we didn’t give our best effort,” Hemeon said lightly. He takes his work as an artist and role model seriously. “I want to inspire [Aboriginal youths]... I’m one of a few who have their master’s degree and are in a professional role... that’s something I never [saw] as a kid.” Hemeon will return to the PowerSmart Village through the Paralympic games, where he will complete a whorl spindle, six foot in diameter. Traditionally the size of a discus, spindles were used to spin wool from mountain goats and wooly dogs. The yarn was then used to weave blankets. “It was a big honour to receive a blanket,” said Hemeon. “I want to do this to honour the Salish

A traditional salish ceremony reveals two welcome figures carved by George Hemeon.

textile tradition, and the recent resurgence in Salish weaving.” Hemeon’s career really began to take off when his submission to work on the Oyama house post was accepted by the District of Mission. Hemeon admits it was a bit of a surprise. “I was supposed to work with a master carver, but he had to learn early in the project, so it was a lot of learn by doing.” The post, which took nearly a year to complete, was revealed in Oyama to some 12,000 people, during the Oyama Cultural Festival in October 2009. Hemeon said the best part of the experience was not only to share his traditions with the people of Japan, but also to share them with his son, who carved with him for about a week during the festival. Carving has always been a passion for Hemeon, but he came late to the art form because he had to grow into it. “I tried carving when I was a kid, but I didn’t have the tools or the patience for it,” he said. After finishing his bachelor of criminal justice at the

University College of the Fraser Valley, Hemeon spent some time mentoring aboriginal youth in the Abbotsford school system, and began carving with them. While his art career was interrupted by his master’s degree and career with the Federal government, Hemeon still spent time painting and carving smaller pieces. It was only when he moved back to Mission, where cedar is plentiful, that he was able to begin carving larger pieces, including his current piece, a 14-foot cedar sturgeon, commissioned for the soon-to-be Spirit Park. During his time at the Olympics, Hemeon was able to share his traditions with journalists and bloggers from around the world, but he says it’s more important to show aboriginal youth that you can balance a professional career with your traditions. “Many artists are artists, and policy analysts are analysts,” he said. “It’s a really neat and positive thing to show people that you can balance success with your traditions, something that’s been really hard to do in the past.”

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Kids from Mission will have a chance to shine on stage at the Mission Optimist Club’s annual talent show. Taking place at the Clarke Theatre

on March 20, at 7 p.m., the show will give kids the chance to see what it’s like to perform in a professional setting. The Optimist Club is an organization which believes in bringing out the best in kids through a number of different initiatives. In Mission the

Optimist Club organizes free skates and swims, and also publishes a full colour magazine, which allows young people to express themselves creatively, and learn about graphic design. Rhett Nicholson, who grew up in Mission, knows that if kids don’t have

an outlet or activities to keep them busy, it can end badly. “In Mission there isn’t a lot to do as a teenager, so we provide opportunities to keep kids out of trouble.” Tickets are $5 for adults, and kids are free. All funds raised go towards the cost of the show and into other

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Jepsen songwriter at heart MEAGHAN MCBRIDE Mission Record BY

Carly Rae Jepsen is riding high. Not only has the Mission songwriter and performer been nominated for two Junos (songwriter of the year and new artist of the year) but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just helped raise $4 million during Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Telemiracle fundraiser. The fundraiser, which supports people with disabilites, is hosted by Bob McGrath of Sesame Street fame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept taking pictures of him every five minutes,â&#x20AC;? Jepsen exclaimed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was worried that I would delete one. I kept telling him that I watched him all the time when I was growing up!â&#x20AC;? Jepsen who was happy to take part in the 22hour show sees working with charities akin to eating health food for your soul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps me grounded, I mean, there are people who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave their houses, and now they can with this money, or it can be used to fly parents out to see their baby in the hospital... it really gives you perspective and helps you not care about a bad review, that it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t important.â&#x20AC;? Jepsen, who has been touring with Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marianas Trench, has developed a style of music with a clean, smooth feeling to it, much of which can be traced back to the music of her youth. Introduced to artists like

Van Morrison and James Taylor from a young age, Rae has constantly been drawn to talented songwriters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their music has lifetime quality... you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deny strong song writing,â&#x20AC;? said Jepsen. It was her parents who kept the spirit of musical appreciation alive in their home since Jepsen and her siblings were a young age, and she knows that her appreciation for good song writing is due mainly to their influence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember being at a Springsteen concert and being the youngest person there, and thinking that the kids at school didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what they were missing.â&#x20AC;? Tug of War, Jepsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first album, had a definite sense of childhood reminiscing, reflecting her desire to get back to her roots, and something real, after surviving a season on Canadian Idol. With another album in the works Jepsen says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not feeling the pressure yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a ton of material, and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of seeing what makes the cut.â&#x20AC;? Jepsen, who sees herself as a songwriter first, and performer second, always had her recorder with her, and says that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been known to interrupt people so she can write down something witty that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my passion,â&#x20AC;? she laughed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard matching the words to the ideas in your head,

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Carly Rae Jepsen says she has a ton of material for a new album.

getting to match up to your imagination.â&#x20AC;? When Jepsen heard the news that she was nominated for the Juno she was surprised to say the least. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I bawled like a baby,â&#x20AC;? she said laughingly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ryan Stewart, my producer, was really hopeful that we would get nominated, but I thought he

was nuts! It really shook me up.â&#x20AC;? Jepsen doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll win this time, but she says that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be attending simply to celebrate being nominated, and partake in the festivities. Though not currently involved in any of the Juno week festivities, Jepsen is crossing her fin-

gers in the hopes of being invited to perform or take part in the songwriting workshops. Until then, Jepsen has a few concerts, including a cancer benefit in Vancouver, and then will be focussing on her upcoming album, though she is planning a quick break for dress shopping with her mom, step-mom and sister.

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Great Britain around the year 385. As a young man, he was captured and sold as a slave in Ireland where he was forced to tend sheep. After escaping from slavery, he became a priest, and then later a Bishop. While preaching the Gospel to the people of Ireland, he converted many to the faith and established the Church there. It is somewhat ironic that a man who was forced into slavery in a foreign land would then return there to preach the Gospel, and that he would eventually become their patron saint. One can only wonder what his life must have been like and what might have moved him to return to Ireland. While there are many legends about Saint Patrick, including the legend that he drove the snakes out of Ireland, one lesson that can certainly be taken from his life is that great men are rarely made from comfortable circumstances. On the contrary, suffering is often the furnace which forges great and noble character.

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Born July 30, 1922 died March 6, 2010 at The Tabor Home in Abbotsford. Predeceased by his 4 brothers and 1 sister in Scotland. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Mary; 1 son and 1 daughter in Australia; 3 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. His character and great sense of humour will be forever missed. There will be no service at his request. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Society’s First Alternative Services 604-607-1150

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Joan Doreen Our family sadly announces the passing of our beloved mother, Nana and Great-Nana, Joan Doreen Bennett (formerly Cupit/nee Hall), on March 2nd, 2010 after a long illness, bravely borne. Mum was 89 when she died and leaves behind her children, Jacqueline Davies (Walter), Heather Collett (Ross), Anthony Cupit (Kathy), Andrew Cupit (Ulla), Jill Cupit, and stepdaughter Gwen Sarich (Mike), her adoring grandchildren Kerry, Tristan, Christopher, Jennifer, Geoffrey, Amanda, Jennifer, Mark, Trevor, Jillian, Renee, and her ﬁfteen greatgrandchildren. Joan will also be sadly missed by her former son-in-law, Gordon Ball (Shirley), daughter-in-law, Jackie Cupit (James), and by many loving friends. Mum was predeceased by her husband Bob Bennett in 1995, her former husband Raymond in 2001, and her son Christopher in 2009. Mum was born on December 2, 1920 in Derby, England and emigrated with Ray and her two older daughters to Canada in 1947. She lived in Montreal, Edmonton and Calgary where she made many friends and moved to Abbotsford to marry Bob in 1977. It was here that her family loved to visit as Nana always had plenty of grain to feed “her ducks” and wonderful outings planned for their enjoyment. Nana cherished her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren and faithfully remembered them on their birthdays and other special times. Mum was a keen bridge player, a silver-medalist ballroom dancer, a member of The Daughters of the Nile, and was very proud to be a member of the Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years, both in Calgary and in Abbotsford. She had a kind and generous spirit and could always ﬁnd the fun in everything. Nana never ended a phone call without asking, “Do you have time to hear a little joke?” We will miss our dear Mum greatly, as will everyone who ever knew her, but we have so many wonderful memories to help us through our loss. The family wishes to thank the kind doctors, nurses and care-aides at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre for all their wonderful care, and Mum’s faithful friends for all their loving support. Be at peace always, dear Mum, Nana and Great-Nana after a beautiful life well lived. A celebration of Mum’s life will be held at a later date. Please contact Jacqueline, Andy, or Jill for further information.

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CLINGWALL, Edgar Otto Linus Dec. 8 1915 - Mar. 6, 2010

Beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend passed away peacefully in his home on March 6. He is survived by Gwen, his wife of over 69 years; his son Leroy (Jean) and daughters Susan (Barry Grove) and Brenda; and his grandsons Quinton (Lisa), Clayton, Garrett, Leroy, Bryn, and Deverick. He was sadly predeceased by his brother Vallner and his son Karl. Edgar was a first generation Canadian born in Vancouver to immigrant Swedish parents. He grew up in the Aldergrove area and often reflected on how fortunate he was to have grown up at a time when streams and rivers had plenty of fish and wildlife was abundant. In 1940 he married Gwen Jones and they started their life together in a logging camp at the head of Harrison Lake. They have many humorous stories of their time in the camp. Edgar was self-employed for the majority of his long career. As a contractor with D7 and D8 bulldozers he cleared land and developed roads and power lines covering hundreds of acres from Vancouver to Hope and at Sorrento. He brought values of integrity, trust and honour to his work. Edgar was the architect of his life to the end and will be missed immeasurably. There will be a graveside service on Saturday March 13, 2010 at Hazelwood Cemetery at 11:00am with a memorial tea to follow at the family home from noon to 3:00pm (33731 Lincoln Road, Abbotsford). In lieu of flowers please donate to your favourite charity. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 604-857-5779

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Terry Cox of Mission, B.C. passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, at the age of 58. Predeceased by parents Allena and Linda, and siblings Roy, Kay and Sharron. He is survived by sons Jeremy, Ramsey and Jesse, as well as brothers Randy and Pat. He will be missed by his friends and colleagues at UFV. Terry was a life long outdoor enthusiast and an avid athlete. He actively participated in running, cycling and badminton groups, also enjoying mountaineering, gardening and golﬁng. A reception gathering will be held March 12, 2010 at Bakerview Community Crematorium and Celebration Centre at 34863 Cemetery Ave., Mission, B.C. In lieu of ﬂowers donations may be made to L.I.N.C. Society, 33270 14th Ave., Mission, B.C. V2V 4Z7

KNUTSON, Dale Laurence Sept. 3, 1957 ~ Feb. 17, 2010

In loving memory of Dale Laurence Knutson who passed away peacefully at The Cottage ECU, Abbotsford, B.C. Dale is survived by mother Eileen, sisters, Rose, Val, Audrey & Donna, brothers, Del, Carl & Roy. He was predeceased by his sister Darlene, & will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins. Special thank sgo to the staff at The Cottage ECU for their loving care throughout the years of Dale. Dale will be dearly missed and will be forever remembered.

MUTHANNA, Konganda Cariappa Konganda (Kace) Cariappa Muthanna passed away on March 4, 2010 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital at the age of 80. Kace was born in Periyapatna, Mysore State, India on March 29, 1929. In his younger years, he played cricket and field hockey, participated in drama, and piloted Cessnas. He flew with the Royal Indian Air Force during World War II in Burma as a teenager, fought for Indian independence as a young adult, and served as a reservist with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps as an adult. He graduated from the University of Mysore, Medical College, in India in 1955 and continued his medical training in the UK, USA, and Canada. He retired as a psychiatrist from the Correctional Service of Canada in 1995. Kace is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Irene, sons Jeffrey and Russell, daughters Jennifer (Martin) and Amy (Kavan), and grandsons Reilly and Sebastian. He was predeceased by his father, Konganda Thimmiah Cariappa, his mother, Gangamma Biddanda, his brothers Karku, Thimmiah, and Gapanna, and his sisters Poovie and Sita. Kace lived a long and interesting life. He triumphed despite adversity and touched many people’s lives. He will be missed as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. REEVES, May - passed away suddenly at Abbotsford, B.C. on Saturday, March 6, 2010. She was 84 years of age. Predeceased by her first husband, Tommy, May is survived by her loving husband Ralph; her children, Robert, Daniel (Linda) and Judith (Andrei). She leaves, also, her grandchildren, Cindy, Karen, Elijah and Soloman, as well as her great-granddaughters, Paige and Annalise. May will be sadly missed, also, by her sisters, Irene and Evelyn; her nieces, nephews and many dear friends, especially her long-time friend, Jean Parks. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 13, at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, 3025 - 264 St., in Aldergrove, B.C. Reverend Paul Guiton will officiate.

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REMPEL, Helen (nee Driediger) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Helen due to complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She died peacefully and quietly at home, surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Oak Lake, Manitoba to Isaac and Helen (Rempel) Driediger. The family moved to Arnold, BC in the late 1930’s to be closer to relatives. Working as a ﬂorist in Vancouver, Helen met Alfred Rempel in 1953 and they were married in February 1955 and lived in Burnaby until 1970. In 1970 Fred and Helen and their 2 daughters moved to Abbotsford and have made their home here ever since. Fred and Helen were very involved with Rotary and Innerwheel, hosting many events and volunteering much of their time. Left to miss her greatly are her husband Fred; daughters Debbie and Lisa (Les) Urness; grandchildren Todd, Abra (Jason)Garratt, Sarah and Lindsay; her sister Elsie (Hank) Epp; brother Jack (Carol) Driediger; many friends and nieces and nephews are also missing Aunt Helen. She was predeceased by her parents and siblings Erna, Marion, George and Ernst and great nephew Michael. The family would like to thank the Abbotsford Home Health nursing staff for their endless patience and kindness during Helen’s illness and a special thank you to Helen’s personal caregiver Rhea. A memorial will be held at the beginning of May as per Helen’s wishes. Details will be announced at a later date.

SCOTT Elsie Agnes (nee Ohlson) 1912-2010

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Elsie passed away peacefully on March 1, 2010 with her loving daughter Mary at her side. Born January 27th, 1912 in Calgary Alberta, Elsie has lived a long and amazing life. Elsie lived in McConnell Creek for the past fourty ﬁve years. She is predeceased by her husband Henry, survived by her son Carl and daughter Mary, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A celebration of Elsie’s amazing life will be held at McConnell Creek Farmer’s Institute at 35483 Hartley Road in McConnell Creek, north east of Mission, from 1:00-3:00pm On Saturday March 13, 2010. In lieu of ﬂowers, please make a donation to The Dr. Stuart Pavilion at Mission Memorial Hospital, or a charity of your choice.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE PERSON Distribution Warehouse in Langley requires a mature individual to drive a light truck. The position includes order picking and parts delivery. COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE Fax resume & Abstract GREGG DISTRIBUTORS (B.C) Ltd. 604-888-4688 Attn: Personnel Manager DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS wanted with Experience. (Pup & Transfer). Fax resumes to: 604-856-9172 or for info call: 604-807-4040. Long haul trucking co. req. F/T, P/T Drivers, (Can/US). 44 cents/mile Fx:778-571-1452,Ph:778-571-1450 TRUCK DRIVER needed for delivering & p/u pre-fab concrete forms. Some heavy lifting. Airbrakes & crane exp an asset. Apply in person btwn 8am-5pm, Coast Form Rentals, Mon-Fri, at: 2030 Paramount Cres, Abbots. Ph: (604)504-0774

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EDUCATION ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY?

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EI? The Opportunities Fund is a program of the BC Centre for Ability that provides individuals an opportunity to acquire valuable skills and training. The Opportunities Fund assists individuals with disabilities to obtain employment by providing funding for: ATraining (including Self-Employ ment training) A Wage Subsidies A Adaptive Equipment

Become a Psychiatric Nurse–train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. www.stenbergcollege.com

DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE No Reservations Needed

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Report to 19358 - 96 Ave., #215 Surrey, Saturday 8:30am www.dgscanada.com 604-888-3008

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“If you would like an insider’s look at Real Estate as a career, attend a Career Night. Hosted by RE/MAX Little Oak. Date: Thursday March 18 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: ABC Restaurant 32080 Marshall Rd. Abbotsford Limited seating available ....... Register Now! RSVP: Nicole Demers 604.859.2341 nicole@littleoak.biz

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SEASONAL WORKERS NEEDED at Neufeld Farms in Abbotsford for farm labour including harvesting crops. Starting May 1st thru August 2010. Wages at $9.14/hour. Apply by faxing resume to 604-859-2826 or email info@neufeldfarms.ca

HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

HAIR STYLIST. UPSCALE Maple Ridge Salon looking for full, part time hair stylist. Clientele not req’d. Minimum 3 yrs. exp. Drop off resume at Kadix Hair Design, 920306 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Maple Ridge LOOKING FOR highly qualiﬁed hairstylist Min 5 years exp + diploma, exp in salon management, training + great client relations. Downtown Mission Salon, 35h/ week, wkdays & wkends, salaried position 604-820-4883

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HELP WANTED

CASHIER Experienced FULL-TIME for

Night Shift Apply in person at: 2935 Bluejay Road, Abbotsford FAX: 604-850-7331 EMAIL: bluejayesso@telus.net FARM WORKERS wanted. $9.14/hr., 40-60 hrs/wk. 30 vacancies for work starting between Feb. 25 and March 23. Work ends between April 30 and late summer. And 10 vacancies for work starting June/July and ending late summer. Must be willing to work in ﬁeld in all weather, incl. cold, rain, heat; and be capable of heavy lifting, bending to ground level for long periods, standing for extended periods. Must be productive and have own transportation. Apply at Lakeland Flowers, 39171 No 4 Rd, Abbotsford, 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday or fax resume to 604-852-3568.

HELP WANTED

MENNO HOUSING is looking for an experienced cook to work weekends. Must have minimum 5 yrs. experience cooking for large groups, have Food Safe Certification, able to multi-task and work independently, and have good written and communication skills. Please fax resumes to: 604-851-4015 or email : L.martens@mennoplace.ca OPERATE A Mini-Office Outlet from home. Visit http://www.freedom4mylife.com for more information. Submit the form for a free, no obligation evaluation. PAINTERS, with exp. or willing to train. Work in the Fraser Valley. Have own transp. 604-302-2287. PUB BARTENDER/LIQUOR STORE CLERK required F/T & P/T. Excellent wages & benefits. Fax resume: 604-853-3117.

Ramada Plaza & Conference Centre Servers, Banquet Captains, Dishwashers & cooks Chefs of all levels, Room Attendants. Required for full and part time positions. Previous experience is preferred. Training & Career opportunities available.

Apply in person to: 36035 North Parallel Road Abbotsford.

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HELP WANTED

The Peninsula News Review Located in scenic Sidney, B.C., has an opening for the position of publisher. The News Review is published twice a week and has a circulation of 15,000. We are seeking an individual with proven leadership skills and a record of community involvement. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of community newspaper operations, with an emphasis on sales, marketing and ﬁnancial management. Black Press is Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 newspapers. We offer a generous compensation and beneﬁts package, as well as the opportunity for career advancement.

Forward resumé and cover letter by March 19, 2010 Mark Warner, President Black Press Vancouver Island 818 Broughton St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E4 fax 250.480.7217 e-mail: mwarner@blackpress.ca

SEASONAL WORKERS req’d for berry farm. Harvesting, weeding & pruning starting approx. June. $9.14/hr or applicable piece rate. Physical outside work, all weather conditions. Fax resume to 604-8591634 or mail: Berry Haven Farm, 320 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC. V4X 2L4.

WANTED SKILLED ﬁberglass shop workers, enumeration to follow skill level, beneﬁt package will be included. Must have own transportation (full time position) please send resume to pfs@telus.net (Port Kells location)

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FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certiﬁed, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

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For more information please visit www.oppsfund.ca Or contact your local Employment Resource Centre

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EXP. residential youth care worker req. for high risk male youth. Must have current criminal record check. BCDL & vehicle for all 24 hr. overnight shifts. Email resume to: ycworker@gmail.com or fax to: 604-574-4720.

FARM WORKERS

For M&G Brothers Farms Ltd. $9.14/Hour. Must be hard working and energetic and willing to work in all weather conditions. Duties include: planting, weeding, harvesting and packing of berries, 50-60 hours/week starting in June. Please send resumes to: 393 Ross Road. Abbotsford B.C., V4X 2M6

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CERTIFIED CHILDCARE F/T & P/T care in Blueridge & Bluejay areas. Early morning or late evenings, 7days/wk. Refs avail. 604-864-2775 or 604-302-0420

FUN, PROFIT, SUCCESS. Great Canadian Dollar Store, a dollar store leader since 1993 has new franchise opportunities coast to coast. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext 229; www.dollarstores.com. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION IS RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS Learn from home. Work from home! Start your online training today. Contact CanScribe at: 1-800-4661535, www.canscribe.com, info@canscribe.com.

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PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS.1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-8045381. (18+)

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Farm Workers Wanted

Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.

SCHRAA, Sipke (Spike)

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Mission Community Library Wed, March 24 7:00 pm

21 Nov. 1931 - 4 Mar. 2010

Wiebe & Jeske Funeral Services 604.859.5885

Spike passed into the presence of the Lord with loved ones by his side. He was born in Friesland, Netherlands. In 1951 as a young man, he immigrated to Ontario, Canada. There he worked at several factory jobs. In 1958 he moved to B.C. where he met Anje de Kroon, they were married later that year. Spike loved farming which became his profession for many years to come. They made Matsqui Prairie their home for almost 45 years. Spike loved going to auction sales and took great pleasure in having coffee with the boys at Crossroads. His far out expressions will be remembered by many. A viewing will be held at Northside Community Church 33507 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission from 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 13 followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Hatzic Cemetery, 34867 Cemetery Ave., Mission at 12:15 p.m.

MISSION DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

“Preferred by Canadian Employers”

L’École Française Internationale de Vancouver recherche pour Sept. 2010 : - 1 directeur, expérience dans établissement privé français d’Amérique du Nord grandement appréciée. - 2 enseignants titulaires ou issu de l’Éducation nationale française. Expérience enseignement cycle 3 d’au moins 3 ans. Postes à pourvoir pour septembre 2010. Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation à info@eﬁv.org avant le vendredi 20 mars 2010.

Correctional Ofﬁcers Join our skilled team of women in a professional and dynamic work environment Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General—The Alouette Correctional Centre for Women houses sentenced and remanded female offenders. The centre’s rural setting offers staff plenty of active outdoor work and other unique features not often found in a correctional environment. Make a difference close to home at our centre located in Maple Ridge. Enjoy extensive training, growth and development opportunities. While maintaining security, safety and good order, you will focus on engaging our inmates in a way that provides them the most opportunity for change in a productive, supportive and respectful environment. A competitive salary and benefits package, a second-to-none pension plan and an employer that helps you balance work/life commitments await you. We’re committed to being your employer of choice. For more information and to apply by March 15, 2010, please visit employment.gov.bc.ca/ corrections.

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager from home. Jobs registered across Canada! Thousands of grads working. Government registered. 30 years of success. Information: www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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FARM WORKERS

R.AULAKH FARM is looking for 2 farm workers for planting, fertilize, cultivate, irrigation, pruning and harvest crops, other farm work etc., Wages $10.50/hr year round work Punjabi speaking an asset. Email: resume: dimplea32@yahoo.ca

To learn more visit

employment.gov.bc.ca/corrections

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HOME CARE/SUPPORT

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 139

MEDICAL/DENTAL

LIVE-IN and WORK-IN employer’s residence. F/T caregiver for senior. Salary $10/hr. 40 hrs/wk. Abbotsford. Minimum high school. 1 + yrs. min. experience. Private R & B plus $325/mth. Phone Pam Seifert 604-308-8907. CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-826-6221

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

BARTENDER REQ’D Fully Experienced

Minimum 2 years exp. Apply in person between 2 - 4pm ------------------------

Lou’s Grill #2852 Abby/Mission Hwy.

SERVERS REQUIRED at Black Forest Restaurant full and part time positions avail. apply in person between 4 & 5 P.M. w/resume. 180 Esplanade Harrison Hot Springs

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INSURANCE

F/T Dental Receptionist/Chairside Assistant Applicants should have excellent customer service & computer skills. Some dental assisting is required. Knowledge of Cleardent software is an asset. Drop off resume in person at #170-32500 S. Fraserway, Abbotsford.

SALES

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Excellent Opportunities in the Long Term Residential Care Sector Maplewood House Society is seeking a dynamic individual who will excel in the role of:

Positions available with an excellent compensation opportunity. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D markets would be an asset. Training would be provided to achieve your full potential. Please fax resumes to: GREGG DISTRIBUTORS (B.C) Ltd. 604-888-4688 Attention Personnel Mgr

Part Time Payroll Clerk This position calls for a self motivated, dependable, qualiﬁed person with a minimum 2 years experience in preparation and processing payroll operations preferably in a unionized environment. Knowledge of Advanced Tracker & GoldCare would be an asset. Interested applicants are asked to forward their Resume with a cover letter to: Sandi Kirschner Executive Assistant Fax: 604-853-5590 admin@maplewood.bc.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Seeking a candidate who is reliable, energetic and organized. Must be proﬁcient in MS Ofﬁce. Accounting knowledge is an asset. Duties include customer service record management & data entry. Must have minimum 2 years related work experience.

E-mail resume: info@avinafresh.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

YACCS NEEDS Registered Nurses! Join our dedicated long term care team at Aven Manor/Aven Cottages ( a new Territorial Dementia Facility), located in Yellowknife, NWT. Hourly wages are $36. to $41. plus full beneﬁts and northern allowance. Contact 867-920-2443 (ext. 25) or email: yaccshr@northwestel.net.

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WAREHOUSE

Cascadia Windows req 3 positions 1. Shipper Receiver/QC 2. Truck Driver 3. Painter. Email resume to mbattistel@cascadiawindows.com or fax 604 857 4606 & indicate job applied for in the subject line. www.cascadiawindows.com for info

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ALL food is made from scratch with fresh local ingredients. q Dinner Parties q Executive Meetings q Family Gatherings q Weddings / Banquets q B-B-Ques q Funerals Gourmet, customized menus of choice suitable to your function!

WE COME TO YOU! We do it all from Set up - Clean up

Kristy 604.488.9161

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NOW HIRING AT REBAR FABRICATION YARD in Abbotsford. Crane, Shear & Bender experience an asset. Competitive salary plus beneﬁts. Fax resume to: 604-856-3544.

SONIC DRILLER WANTED with experience and Class 3 D/L Downrite Drilling seeking motivated, self sufﬁcient, mechanically inclined individual. Chilliwack based. Call Bill Tuytel, 604-823-4086, bill@downritedrilling.com.

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING, B.S.T. classes in Abby. Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

SERVICE TECHNICIANS and Parts People required for John Deere Ag Dealer Group in Southern Alberta. Licensed or experienced apprentices. Top competitive wages, beneﬁts. Resume: Email: humanresources@wester ntractor.ca Fax 403-327-0723. Mail: Western Tractor, 3214 - 5 Ave. North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0P4.

MEDICAL/DENTAL

A BUSY, modern and progressive ofﬁce is looking for an Operations Manager. Effective leadership, marketing, tx planning, human resources, inventory mgmt and infrastructure analysis are some of the skills and qualities we are looking for. Dental knowledge an asset but not imperative. Email resumes to hfriesen@clayburndental.com

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PROFESSIONAL SALES ASSOCIATES

WE ARE LOOKING for a full-time employee with minimum 1 year experience in auto plan, for evening and weekend shifts. Please email resume to abrar@saxbee.com or send fax to 604-857-1549

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH MASSAGE $60 1 HR. HOT STONES/HILOT 604-854-0599 Janetta

SPRING RELAX SPA. Professional full body massage. Insuite showers. #102 - 2451 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford. 604-859-9686 (UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 - In-suite shower #4-2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby

EXPERIENCE The Best Massage **** (604)557-8270 **** www.fraservalleymassage.com NOW OPEN professional full body massage, deep tissue with oil treatment, relax. 113-2580 Cedar Park Place, Abbotsford 604-746-0099.

PUT POWER in your career as a Power Engineer! On campus Boiler Lab. Affordable residences. Write 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview THE ONE - THE ONLY - The only one in....in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. WATERCRAFT IN SUMMER, snowmobiles in winter, ATV’s in between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member. If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. $$ NEED MONEY $$ Have RRSP or locked in pension plan from an ex-employer (LIRA) or (LIF) 3 easy ways to help. Call 1-866-341-3274.

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CONCRETE & PLACING BONNIECRETE Const Ltd

Concrete Lifting Specialist Driveways, Garages, Patios, Sidewalks, All Residential Concrete Lifting Needs Raise to Proper Height - Eliminate Trip Spots Provide Proper Drainage Free Estimates

Rain or Shine We Lift Anytime

Ross 604-535-0124 3 Yr Warranty 15 yrs exp

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CONTRACTORS

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DRYWALL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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EDUCATION/TUTORING

GET YOUR FOOT in the garage door. Study General Mechanics, GPRC Fairview, Alberta. Challenge ﬁrst-year Automotive or Heavy Equipment apprenticeship exam. Affordable residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

BOOKKEEPING SERVICE AVAILABLE. 20 years of experience. Quickbooks and Simply Accounting. Call Adam at 604-512-5154. INCOME TAX SERVICES - Reasonable rates Personal/Business/ E-File/tax planning 604-744-5717 legacyaccounting@shaw.ca

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CARPET INSTALLATION

CASCADE DRYWALL. Res / Comm Drywall, taping, text. ceilings, t-bar. Rob 604-820-9601; 604-218-2396 DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or lge jobs. 604859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696.

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 778-329-7439

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

All Carpet & Lino Installations Repair/Restreching, 28 yrs. exp. Work guaranteed 10% Sr. Discount 462-0669

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CLEANING SERVICES

DUNN & DUSTED cleaning services. $20/hour. Licensed and insured. Reliable and efﬁcient. Free estimates. Contact 778-344-8724. MAGICAL MAIDS Bonded & Insured. $25/hr.

MINI & FULL SIZE EXCAVATORS & small track dumpers & for rent

Save $$$ Do it yourself. Rent “N” Rave Equipment Todd 604-462-1128 (Mission) Cell: 604-219-3021 www.rentnrave.ca

www.magicalmaids.biz 604-467-8439

SIMPLY CLEAN HAS openings weekly/bi-weekly. Lic. & ins. Free est. Barb 604-308-0849.

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CONCRETE & PLACING

MILD TO WILD CONCRETE DESIGN. Cutting, staining, stamp concrete, exposed aggregate, all types of placing. Renovations and removal. 22 yrs. exp. Free quote. Serving the lower mainland. (604)317-5684.

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FARM SERVICES

CEDAR SHAVINGS AND CHIPS. Clean and dry. Call Bruce, 1 (604)835-2530

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GARDENING

ADRIANS LAWN CARE all spring yard maint/cleanup. Pruning, power raking & aerating. Fully certiﬁed, and insured. (778)242-2807.

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GARDENING COUNTRY WEST LANDSCAPING & LAWNCARE

Res / Comm ~ Guaranteed Work Lic. bonded & Insured Reasonable Rates ~ Free Est. Trimming ~ Lawncut ~ Weeding Aerating ~ Pruning ~ Edging Power Raking ~ Re-Seeding Gutter Cleaning ~ Pressure Washing ~ Mushroom Manure

Cell ~ 604-825-0154 Home ~ 604-625-8686 countrywestlawncare @gmail.com LAWN CARE & YARD CLEAN-UP Lawn cutting, weed control. Pruning/trim. Rubbish removal. Pressure washing.Same day serv. Free est. Dave 604-825-0066

MIRROR IMAGE

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

300

ALPINE LANDSCAPING, serving the Fraser Valley for 30 years. Free est. Call Walter @ (604)814-3060.

Horizon Home and Yard Improvement. All your yard improvement projects: Pruning / Hedges / Rubbish Removal / New Landscape / Retaining Walls / Decks and much more.......

Ray @ 778-242-5523

ALL YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS 604-807-8148

311 MASONRY & BRICKWORK BARRY’S MASONRY SERVICE Granite/Cultured Stone/Brick/Block Over 20yrs exp. 604-302-8997

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C.L.H.

Garbage & Refuse Removal Co. Yard, Com/Res., Construction Site Clean-up,

12 YARD BIN SERVICE, Clean out basements. Free Est. on site RELIABLE, QUALITY SERVICE WE WANT YOUR RUBBISH!

Clayton at 604-309-3228

MOVING & STORAGE

Privately Owned Business

PAUL’S MOVING 5 T w/3000 lb lift, will beat any other mover’s price! BC/Alta/Ont. Packing.Family owned & op. 604-851-5901 - 778-808-2398 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

JUNK REMOVAL BIG 3 TON TRUCK Normal truck loads $85 Yard waste, furniture, construction, etc. Best Prices- We take anything!

604-832-4075

329 PAINTING & DECORATING D.B. PAINTING. COMM. & Res. over 17 yrs. exp. Work guarnteed. Reas. rates. Dave Cel 604-3163715 Home 604-755-0461 PAINTING & MINOR home repairs. Plumbing, wiring. Quality materials. Small jobs preferred. 604-744-5781 WE DO GRASS !! Aerate, power rake, mow, weed control, over seed, fertilize, re-sod. Call Greg for estimate (604)857-9023

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

BUCK’S TRUCKING Single axle dump for hire.

~ Landscaping Material ~ ~ Sand & Gravel ~ ~ 1 - 7 Yards ~ ~ Since 1992 ~

CALL (604)864-1291

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

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HANDYPERSONS

A HELPFUL HANDYMAN Ltd. 778808-7442. What can we do for you? Bonded and Insured! www.ahelpfulhandyman.com

HANDY RICHARD Does most any job, big or small! D Kitchen / Bath Reno’s D Electrical / Plumbing D Painting / Drywall D Yard Maintenance D Concrete / Forming D Decks - Wood / Vinyl Anything Else? Just ask! Serving Abbotsford for 16 yrs

Call 604-556-8183

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates Interior / Exterior ~ We do it all Phone 604-854-9288

RUBBISH REMOVAL

LANDSCAPING

NEED professional pruning services & your garden debris cleaned up? Call Richard (604)825-8957. goldentouchlandscape.ca

Soil, bark, Sand, Gravel etc. $25/yd + $50 del. Also, Property Maint. Services avail.Simon 604-230-0627

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RON’S Handyman Services. Home reno’’s, maintenance & installation. Small jobs okay! 604-302-5282.

Landscaping

Call the licensed professionals for a FREE estimate.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 332

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304. PARAMOUNT ASPHALT Asphalt & crack sealing, all asphalt repair, paving. 604-308-0163 / 604837-0963

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PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ﬁtter. Reas $. 778-895-2005 #1 BBB A+ Accreditation - FURNACE and BOILER - Install and Service - Willow Point Mechanical 604-992-6361 - Lic. and Insur. #1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

www.renovationsmission.com

DHESI ROOFING Ltd.

AFFORDABLE Contractor. Over 25 yrs experience, lic. & ins., all types of res/com. reno’s & repairs, ﬂoor to ceiling, interior/ext. 604-287-2600. www.salishdevelopments.ca HARDWOOD & LAMINATE Flooring & All Interior Painting. Crown Mouldings, Baseboards. Free Est. Call Steve 778-240-8555

Cedar Shakes, Asphalt Torchon & tile roof. Re-rooﬁng. Any Kind of Roof Repair 15 years experience Call for Free Estimate

Sukhdev cell: 604-825-3107 or 604-850-6460 email s_dhesi23@hotmail.com

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PETS

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THE Valley’s Premier Farm Market For over 30 years!!

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APPLIANCES

HUSQVARNA DESIGNER 1 sewing machine-complete with embroidery unit, 5 hoops & much more! Exc shape, no repairs $2,500 mrsbrownagnes@hotmail.com NEWER WHITE B/I d.w. White fridge & stove. Beige washer & dryer. 604-556-5350

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AUCTIONS

ESTATE AUCTION Sat March 13 at The Star of the Sea Centre in W. Rock 12 pm Auction 604-818-9473 www.westcoastauctions.ca

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BUILDING SUPPLIES

373A TELEPHONE SERVICES A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464. CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 ; www.phonefactory.ca.

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PETS

BULLIE style pitt bull pups. Blue nose, all blue, vet check. $250$1000 or trade. 604-782-0075 BULL MASTIFF x Boerboel pups, 1 Brindle Male & 1 Fawn Female, excellent w/kids, beautiful markings, exc health, 1st Shots, vet checked. $900. 604-466-1984/604-202-2011.

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Solid Hardwood Flooring starting @ $1.99

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FARM EQUIPMENT

★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc

FRUIT & VEGETABLES

ABBY PRODUCE FARM Open Daily 8 am - 6 pm THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS!

Celery........................$.59/lb Pineapple...............$1.99 ea Romaine Lettuce......$.79ea Bunch Spinach.......$. 89 ea #1 Pot Boxwood......$4.99ea #1 Heather..................$4.99ea #5 Forsythia.................$19.99 AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

32982 Harris Rd. 604-820-9520

5486 Riverside Corner of Harris & Riverside Matsqui Village

548

NEW Norwood SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases efﬁciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE! Less than WOOD. Less than CANVAS. Less than STEEL TRUSSES. Various sizes and shapes. Canadian Manufacturer Direct. For the BEST AND LOWEST call Pioneer Steel Manufacturers, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca THE BARGAIN STORE BUY/SELL USED FURNITURE (604)826-3810

563

Buying OLD Native Indian / First Nations Art and Artifacts: Stone Tools, Mauls, Bowls, Baskets, Totem Poles, Masks, Spoons, Beadwork etc. Travis (604) 377-5748 or email: chadrick@nethop.net

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BALDWIN UPRIGHT PIANO with bench. $1200. 604-504-3607 (Abbotsford) BANJO 1960 Vega VOX1 Plectrum. Exc cond., $1400 (604)858-7777 Chwk. PIANO upright Kawai, 1988 Limited Edition. 51”Hx26”W. No scratches, Superior Sound. Under Warranty. $3800. 778-888-3866 (M.Ridge).

572 PLANTS/NURSERY STOCK

8-10 ft

JAPANESE MAPLE $10 ea

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

BUILDING NEW HOME/COTTAGE? Factory Direct Prefabricated Systems Inventory Liquidation Save 50%++ While They Last. GREEN-R-PANEL 100’s of Dreams Delivered to Happy Families. 1-800-871-7089. Sacriﬁce from $9,975.00!

8069 Nelson St. Mission

604-826-8988 REAL ESTATE ACREAGE

603

8 acres near Enderby/Salmon Arm with: pasture, hayﬁeld, 5 bdrm. house - 1840 s.f. on main ﬂoor & 1800 s.f. daylight basement, wrap around deck, attached dbl. garage, barn/shop, good well & fruit trees. $499,000. 250-838-6151 for info.

Engineered Hardwood Flooring starting @ $1.50 Mouldings Doors, Windows, Crown! Stainless Steel 18 Gauge Sinks CSA Approved! Granite & Porcelain Sinks Vessel & U/M! Vanities - Assembled, Stained Ready to go! Laminate Tiles! Oak Decking! All must go! Open 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri. 30570 Great Northern Ave Abbotsford, BC 1-800-563-1110

Present ad to receive an additional 10% off.

524

UNDER $200

2 WHITE PEDESTAL bases with drawers for Kenmore front load washer/dryer $200. (604)853-3641 CRIB: Little Folks solid maple baby crib, c/w new mattress, $125. Call: (604)853-3641 GE ELECTRIC S/C stove, $175; treadmill, cost $350 new, sell $150. 604-850-2465 or 604-850-5393. GOLF SET MENS r.h clubs, cart, bag, etc. Bob Murphy, classic good cond $150.00 obo (604)826-1713

525

UNDER $300

CANNON ZR800 NTSC digital video camcorder, used 2X, perfect cond $225 obo (604)814-0345

ABBOTSFORD

MISSION

Saturday, March 13th 9:00 to 2:00

GARAGE SALE AUTO PARTS & TOOLS ONLY

36298 WESTMINSTER DR.

33019 CHERRY AVE

GARAGE SALE

Take Mckee past Ledgeview GC 1st right into Kensington Park CULTAS LAKE

MOVING SALE SAT. & SUN. MARCH 13 & 14, 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 388 ALDER ST. GARAGE SALE! One day only! No junk here - NEW and gently used items ranging from kids stuff to sporting equipment etc! Saturday, March 13th from 8am! Fenmo Place in Mission. See you there!

Landmark Realty Mission

627

HOMES WANTED

* SELL YOUR HOME FAST * Buying Any Price, Cond., Location. NO COMMISSIONS ~ NO FEES ~ No Risk Home Buying Centre (604)435-5555 Older Home? Damaged Home? Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH! Call Us First!

636

Sat March 13th only 7am-whenever. MISSION St. Andrew’s United Church 7756 Grand Street Saturday, March 13th 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Furniture, Household Goods, Collectibles, Linens, Etc. Concession Available

Clean out your closet! www.bcclassiﬁed.com

MORTGAGES

BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs. Let Dave Fitzpatrick simplify the process. Mountain City Mortgage.1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

MISC. WANTED

FURNITURE

MISC. FOR SALE

dial www.RayTeam.com

604-657-9422

CHESTERFIELD & LOVESEAT (Matching). In excellent condition! $900/obo. Call 604-852-4388.

559

FOR SALE BY OWNER

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

Wanted to buy: Electrolux, Filer Queen, Compact, Tri-Star, Builtins etc. working or not. Curley’s Vacuums 604-820 3300 www.curleysvacuums.com

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

625

ABBOTSFORD: 1 Bdrm apt, some renos, exc loc cls to prk. No Agents $119,900 obo. 604-852-3270 SO EASY! SO QUICK! For ALL MISSION LISTINGS

WE BUY HOUSES

VACUUMS

OPEN Fri. & Sat.

REAL ESTATE

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

1998 GMC 20’ FLATDECK , White 96,500 kms, Propane/Gas, GVW (kg) 11,900. Local, great farm vehicle. $14,000 OBO 604-820-1134

542

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

STAINLESS STEEL natural gas BBQ with cover $400. 604-8597592. 604-859-7592.

560

FINAL CLEARANCE EVERYTHING BELOW COST

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

UNDER $400

USED POWER wheelchair 16” Invacare Torque Sturdy Tilt & Recline Model. adjust. spd exc. running cond. Orig. retail value $10,000. Asking price $2,500. 604-504-0404 cawley_patricia@irishnation.com

SUNDECKS

YARD IMPROVEMENTS: Pergolas, Fences, Decks, Sheds, Playstructure assembly. Guaranteed work, free estimates. Licensed 25yrs exp. Cliff 778-878-0114

UNDER $300

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

STUCCO/SIDING

CONTACT Choice Stucco Ltd for all of your Stucco needs including residential/ commercial projects. No job is too big or too small. Over 25 years exp. Bill 604-614-7552 or visit www.choicestucco.com

525

COUCH & LOVESEAT. Forest green / beige. 7 years old. Very good condition, no rips or stains. Very ﬁrm. (foam replaced). $300. 604-850-6726

Pick Up or Delivery 8590 SYLVESTER RD. 604-820-0808

Cartage Ltd.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. For info 604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA PUPS. standard size, ready to go, vet checked, 1st shots. dewormed. $650.Call 604-798-4602 CHIHUAHUA: TINY TEA CUPS, 3 males; parents to view. $650/each. 604-794-7347. ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B ckc reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guaranty, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 For Sale Bengal Kittens born 01/31/10 ready mid April. $600 dewormed. 604-796-0876 FOUND: SAT. MAR. 6 Slim white with black dog. Black nylon collar, no tags. Antelope/Badger area of Mission. To identify 604-826-4156. FRENCH BULLDOG, beaut. fawn, m. $500. 11 mo.1.5 yrs old f. black Pug $400. Serious. 778-883-8096 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS Back/tan, 2 M, 3 F, 1st shots, dewormed. $550. (778) 863-6332. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, farm raised with kids. Well socialized. Born Nov. 23rd. $576. Mission 604-820-4827. HAVANESE. Adorable p/b pups avail. 2 males, 2 females, dark colors. CKC & AKC reg’d. parents. Health guar’d. Microchipped. Shots, Ready March 27th. 604-375-9125 MINIATURE DONKEYS. Exc family pet or horse companion. Dark brown or grey. Jan: 604-790-6451 or Gordon: 604-947-2193. MULTIPOO 1 male teacup $700, 1 female $600, vet checked, dewormed, (604)466-3766 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. TOY POODLES, SMALL. Brown, black, blk/brn. Boys, girls. $650. 604-820-4230 or 604-302-7602. YELLOW & BLACK lab puppies w/ full starter kit. Extras, training started. mom/dad onsite family raised starting @ $800 604-477-2930 YELLOW LAB, to loving hm,M.neut, 6 yrs old,healthy, great w/kids. $100 w/all access. Annie 604-308-7203 YORKIE X POMERANIAN 2 Males, all shots, vet checked, dewormed, $650 (604)504-5438

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228 bcclassified.com 604-826-6221

PETS

703

ACREAGE

ALDERGROVE/ABBY. Refurbished 1/bdrm mobile home on acreage. $900/mo incl heat. 604-856-2800

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BD. and den (can be second Bd.) in newer building in Abbotsford close to all amenities, modern lay out, in suite laundry, dish washer. 778-773-2897. 32101 Mt. Waddington Ave.,

WELCOME HOME TO HOMESTEAD ESTATES Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts. Newer, well maintained bldg. 1 Bdrm $775/mo 2 Baths in 2 Bdrm units $935 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hook - up, gated u/g prkg. Cat Okay. MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE: $500 FOR NEW RESIDENTS MARCH 1st MOVE-INS *Senior’s Discount $25 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca www.baywest.ca Baywest Management Corp. ABBOTSFORD 1 bdrm apt, avail April 1st. $550 or $560/mo incl heat, h/w, u/g pkng + res caretaker. Small pet ok. Call 604-557-1339.

ABBOTSFORD 2 BDRM 2BATH from $820

3 Appls, Laundry Hook-Ups. HEAT & HOT WATER INCL.

604-309-3500 “Seniors Discount” ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM,nr school, parks. rec cntr. down town shops, n/s n/p $750mo. 604.309.2505 ABBOTSFORD: Lrg 1 or 2 bdrm. Walk to mall, Mill Lake & gym, great area. Heat/HW incl. 604-556-2599 ABBOTSFORD: Maple Manor & Goldstone Court. 1 & 2 Bdrms from $625. Newly renovated buildings. Call 604-504-1587 (Maple) & 604-504-1758 (Goldstone).

THE MISSION RECORD – THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 bdrm condo, 2 baths.

Phone Rob (604) 854-4664 or Lv. msg 604-859-5485

ABBOTSFORD: BRAND NEW CONDOS Deluxe ﬁnishing with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. A selection of 1 & 2 bdrm units available for immediate occupancy. From $875. to $1200. Close to UFV, new hospital and freeway access. Call Karen Krinbill or Andy Schiller: Royal LePage Wolstencroft 604-530-0231 ABBOTSFORD CENTRAL

Mountainview

Bakerview New Lower Rates 1 & 2 Bedrooms Quiet, Clean, Large Renovated Suites Hot Water incl’d. Gated garage or Outside Parking Available. Pool & Garden Courtyard. Meets Crime Free Standards Close to all amenities. Refs req. No Pets, N/S

(604) 556-7705

ABBOTSFORD LATITUDE 2233 McKenzie Rd. Brand new *Designer colours *Open concept kitchen w/ eat-in bar * *Granite c/tops * S/S appl* In suite W/D* Elec F/P * u/g prkng *Billiards & ﬁtness rooms * 2 guest suites

1/2 Month FREE Rent !! Please quote promotion #33710 1 & 2 bdrm - indoor pool. Includes heat / hot water. Near UCFV & Hospital. Sorry no pets. Ref. req’d.

Call: 604-855-6714

*#209-1bdrm+den 2nd ﬂoor east facing $895/mo* * ½ month free w/ 1 yr lease * hot water incl *

TEMPO 33545 Rainbow Ave *Close to UFV Hospital& freeway *6 appli *secured parking

*#106H - 1bdrm 634 sq ft $795/mo* *#212R - 2bdrm+den 933 sqft $1165/mo *#304H-2bdrm+den-1160 sq ft-corner suite- great layout $1250/mo*

Newer Bright & Spacious 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Townhome, approx 1200 sq ft. 6 New Upgraded Stainless Steel Appliances, granite counters, laminate ﬂooring, covered parking. Close to College, hospital & great freeway access. No Smoking. No Pets. Available Immediately! $1250 per month.

Nature’s Gate Newer 2 Bed + Den/2 Bath. Beautiful corner unit approx 1200 sq ft. 7 New stainless steel appliances, granite counters, laminate ﬂooring 3 secure underground parking spaces, Separate storage. Centrally located! Available immediately. No Smoking/No Pets. $1150 per month.

*$50 move in fee

Colleen Mayes 604-864-6400

Toll free: 1-877-864-6424

Call Charity or Jennifer, your FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

www.strataschoice.com

604-820-8888 Available March 1 / March 15

ABBOTSFORD NEWER

Three Fantastic Buildings to Choose from!

2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, near downtown, 33960 Old Yale Rd. U/G prk, corner suite with view. NS/NP, avail immed. $950/mo Ben 604-859-9407, 604-644-3824.

1 bd starting from $635 - $665 2 bd starting from $669 - $775

ABBOTSFORD

Seven Oaks Mall

Call 604-557-0778

Birchwood Manor

- starting @ $725 Close to Schools & Bus Stop. All major appls Incl. D/W. NO PETS For Viewing Call:

ABBOTSFORD

THE CREST

Call Sherri 604-855-7393 www.BCHOMETEAM.com for details on all our rentals & listings ABBOTSFORD

Forest Terrace Apartments 34313 Forrest Terrace Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes 2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices. Sorry no pets

1 Month FREE Rent On 1 Year Lease Early and Immediate Possession Available

Available Now! 1 & 3 bdrm.

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ABBOTSFORD, The Crossing, brnd new 2 bdrm, 2 bath, F/S, W/D. Avail immed. $1200. (604)302-4656. ABBOTSFORD, Tims Ave. Lge. 2 bdrm., 2 baths, top ﬂoor, insuite w/d, wood f/p, u/g prkg. N/S. Small pet OK. $825 + utils. April 1. Phone 604-723-4726

Age 40

Call Esther 604-853-0549

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ABBOTSFORD:

WALK TO UNIVERSITY Avail. Immed / Mar. 1st 2 Large 1 Bdrm Apts.

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or wellesley.manor@yahoo.ca ABBY-LARGE 1 bdrm 950 s.f., bus route, dn tn. N/s n/p. $725/mo incl. gas & hydro. Ref’’s. (604)853-4328

Variety of floor plans for the commuter, schools, shopping and churches. Urban finishes, granite, laminate thru-out. Beautiful fireplaces, underground prkng, stylish plumbing fixtures, 6 appli.

$825.00 to $925.00

D D D D

Outdoor Pool Parking Extra Storage Renovated / No Pets

1 BDRMS from $625/mo 2 BDRMS from $750/mo 3 BDRMS from $1125/mo 1909 SALTON RD. Abbotsford

Seniors only pay $50.00 Security Deposit! Hot Water Included Close to Schools, Shopping and Restaurants. Onsite Laundry and Parking Available.

Forest Village Apartments

To Arrange a viewing call 604-852-3501

ABBOTSFORD, near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo or 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call Cherryl (604)557-8166

MISSION 1 bdrm, 32730-7th Ave., in Duplex, $650/mo incls utils. Avail now. 604-287-6549, 778-552-1808

604-853-6620

This modern 2 bdrm, 2 bath apartment home awaits you. Wonderful bright suite comes with in suite laundry, stove, fridge and dishwasher. Enjoy the laminate ﬂooring, spacious master bedroom with ensuite, and inviting deck all in the comfort of your own home. Property sits on lovely grounds and has underground secured parking. We are cat friendly with a pet security deposit. There may be other ﬂoor plans available. Please call Jamie at: 604-859-9555 for more information or to schedule a viewing. abbotsford4rent.com

www.eryxproperties.com Available NOW 1 BDRM, 5th ﬂoor, $695/mo 1 BDRM, 6th ﬂoor, $695/mo st

Available April 1

2 BDRM, corner 4th ﬂ, $850/mo

Nicely Reno’d Concrete Bldg. Great Views of Mt. Baker Extra Large and Bright * Heat and Hot Water Incl * All suites sprinkler protected. Lrg patios, 2 elevators, lockers.

Gated prk, Super Clean, N/P.

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge Available April 2 BEDROOM

1 & 2 Bdrm Apartments No Pets. Written ref’s required.

Call 604-826-7880 MISSION: Walk to Downtown. 2 bdrm. in quality adult building. Renovated. $750/mo. Free heat, no pets. Avail. immed. 604-826-9774.

OAKMONT MANOR Member - Crime Free Program

1990’s Well Maintained & Secured Condo Walk to all amenities, on bus route. Parking & insuite storage. Clean & bright. No Pets. 1 bedroom available 50% OFF 1st 2 mo. No lease. 33370 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

604-855-0883

✯ Arlington Place ✯ 2487 Countess St. Abbotsford

(Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water included. Fridge, stove, d.w., microwave. Senior’’s discount. Resident Manager LINDA 604-850-7050

✯ASPEN COURT✯ 2450 Center St. Abbotsford NEW BUILDING VERY COMPETITIVE RATES QUIET, CLEAN, WELL MANAGED NOW AVAILABLE BACHELOR, 1 & 2 BDRM. SUITES Heat & hot water incl. Fridge, stove, D.W., microwave. UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

CALL 604-870-1118

Phone:

604-852-4696 or Email:

Apartments 1 & 2 bedrooms Heat/Hot Water Incl. 3 Appliances

Bachelor, incl hydro ........ $620 1 bdrm from .......................$620 1 bdrm + den from .............$640 2 bdrm from ......................$700 2 bdrm (totally reno’d)...... $790 Furn 2 bdrm .....$990 incl hydro Mission

ABBEY GLENN RENTAL BONUS!!! NEWLY RENOVATED BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY! Large 3 Bdrm, 2 Level Townhomes In Family Setting Complex 5 Appliances, 1.5 baths, gas ﬁreplace and garage. Avail. Immed. Starting at $1150 On site Manager, Caretaker, Landscapers

Call 1-604-820-1205 MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $650 & 2 bds starting $780, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkng incl. Criminal Record checked may be req’’d 33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

RENTALS

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

736

New 1400sf storage bay with 2 10ft o/h doors, 900sf 2nd storey ofﬁce. Avail April 1. 56/244 St. $1600/mo. (604)857-0521

MISSION, House 3 beds+DEN, 2 levels, huge closed backyard, good for kids, $1,500/mo all included, Available now. Tel:604-710-7059 E-mail: teginas@yahoo.com

WAREHOUSE/OFFICE space available immed. 2337 Townline Rd. Abbotsford. Call 604-854-5405.

715

HOMES FOR RENT

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MISSION

MISSION, LOVELY MODERN duplex, rent $600/mth. or for sale. Phone Anne (604) 826-0021.

UPPER / LOWER SUITES

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, dbl garage, nr. schl & rotary stadium, Mar. 15, $1,600. 604-855-9587

Fleming - Large 1bdrm suite $650/mo incl utils Best Ave - Very nice bright newer 1bdrm, suits a fussy individual - private w/d - $675 + % UTILS 6th Ave-HUGE 1bd recently reno’d, very bright $725/mo incl util McRae - 2bdrm lower suite, priv. yard, share wd, $700 + % utils McPherson St - nice bright spacious 2 bdrm suite, 1 day of laundry, satellite,cable $775 incl utils Hood St -2bdrm lower suite, nice layout, shared w/d $800/mo + % utils -4 BDRM UPPER floor also available $1450/mo+ % utils Egglestone - 2bdrm lower, newer home, shared w/d - fenced b/y - $800/mo + shared utils Carter- 1 yr old home, 2bd lower, share w/d, $800/mo+ % utils Egglestone - 2bdrm lower shared w/d - $850/mo + incl utils 3bdrm+den UPPER SUITE of this home also avail $1400/mo Bailey - spacious 3bdrm lower large kitchen w/ dining area - private patio area $925/mo+ % utils Bench St- brand new exec. 2 bdrm above grnd, nr golf course West Mission, outstanding view from huge deck, $1050 incl utils 6th Ave - Totally reno’d 3bdrm top floor of well maintained 4-plex in central Mission - new everything - $1100/mo incl utils Williams Ave - spacious 3bdrm top floor of house, fenced b/y, freshly updated - cov’d south facing sundeck - 2 full baths - double garage - $1200/mo + % utils Egglestone - 3bdrm up + 4th bdrm or den down - newer home, d/w - gas f/p, shared w/d formal l.r. & d.r. + family room double garage - vaulted ceilings 3 full baths - $1400/mo + shared utils - 2bdrm suite of this home also avail - $850/mo Hood St - 3bdrm up + 4th bdrm down, f/s d/w, shared w/d, dbl gar granite counter tops, h/w floors $1450/mo+%utils, 2 bdrm lower suite also avail $800/mo+%utils

Abbotsford, Apr 1. Nr UCFV, clean 4 bdrm., 3 bath, fam. rm, F/P. dbl gar. ns/np. $1500. 604-807-6477

HOUSES

3 BEDROOM Debreen Crescent house. 5 appliances, fenced yard. Pets ok, no smoking. $1450. 604-838-4224 ABBOTSFORD: $1500/m. Maplewood Place. 3 bedroom home with full basement, 5 appls., dble. garage, lge. backyard. Avail now References a must.

Ask for Hans 604-855-7231

ABBOTSFORD. 2000sf. 4 bd 2 ba, ldry, rec rm. Completely new interior; new kitchen, lam ﬂrs & more. Ns Np $1500. Avail now 604-852-5560 ABBOTSFORD 2bdr trailer, fenced yrd, w/d, nr hwy1, cov’d prkg, Apr1, $1000/mo neg. 604-756-3309. ABBOTSFORD 3Bdm reno’d bsmt house on acreage nr town, March 15th. $1250/mo. 604-857-3231. ABBOTSFORD: 3 BDRM. 3 bath 5 yr. old home. Fully fenced. Easy freeway access.. N/S. N/P. Avail. Apr. 1 Debbie 604-853-6100 ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm. up, newer house, 2 full baths,1600 sq. ft. New carpet/paint Fnced yd. Dble. garage. $1249 + hydro. 604-309-0148 ABBOTSFORD 4 bdrm full bsmt updated house. 3 Bdrms, 1.5 baths, livrm&dinrm up and 1 bdrm, famrm, bath, laundryrm down. 5 Appli’s, fenced yard with deck in back & front, double garage, near schools. N/S, N/P, avail April 1st. $1750/mo. 604-852-4228 or 604-302-4908.

ABBOTSFORD: cntrl loc. 3 bdrm w/bsmt 2 bath, rno’d, new appls. Nr amens.$1300 + utils.778-552-4110

BRADNER. Avail. 4 bdrm rancher on farm, (only hse avail) 4 appls, garage. $1300/mo. 604-807-6477

Johnson Rd 3 bdrm country home on farm in Dewdney 12 mins east, unﬁn bsmnt, carport, large yard to maintain $1250/mo + utils Clegg St - near new home with 3bdrms & 2 baths up & partly ﬁnished bsmnt - det’d dble garage many lovely features - 5 appliances - small low maintenance yard $1550/mo - avail May 1st Johnson Rd - 5bdrm 3 baths 2315 sq ft - 8.76 acres - Dewdney 12 mins east, att’d double garage, elec. heat / wood freestanding f/p - $1750/mo+utils

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

Call Charity or Jennifer, your FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

ABBOTSFORD: Nr new hosp & all amens: Reno’d 3/bdrms up, 2/down, 2 full bath. N/P, N/S. $1500/mo+ utils. 604-861-3735. BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS 3 bedroom house. High vaulted ceilings, 3 story modern home. Rec room, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, & laundry. Must see $1550. Call Shane: 604-716-6470. Avail March 15th.

604-820-8888

www.andersonavenue.com

meadowood @brauninvestment.com

2441 COUNTESS ST. Phone 604-850-5375 (Senior’s Welcome)

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Criminal/cr check & refs. Sorry No Pets

ABBOTSFORD

MISSION 1 bdrm $625 or 2 bdrm $725, 2nd Ave or 3rd Ave Call Jenny 604-751-4488 MISSION 1 BDRM fully reno’d new carpets, etc. f/s, 2 blcks to W.C.E. $540/mo + utils. (604)826-4082 MISSION: 2 BDRM APT on quiet cul de sac, w&d incl, $750/mo. Avail now, (604)820-6927 MISSION, Large 2/bdrm apt. April 1. $900/mo incl heat. Priv balcony, u/g pkng. 3/appli. (604)807-6905

Large, Bright & Clean

Clean, quiet & affordable! Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

CALL (604)-853-2718

Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Divison

Great location for seniors!

CALL (604)-853-2718

Available March 1 / March 15 1 bdrms. - $625.00 Brand New Carpets and Paint

604 826-2538

APARTMENTS

WWW.CEDARGREEN.COM

The Element – 1 bdrm condo 6 appli, pantry in kit, f/p, central a/c, walnut colour laminate, U/G park, Urban style finishes, $850.00. Viva on Park 1 bed+den, laminate flooring thru-out, granite kit & 6 appli, f/p, loc at back of building, u/g prk n/p n/s $850.00 Latitude - 2 End Units! 2 bd 2 bath & 1 bd + den (top floor), like new, 6 appl, granite & laminate NP/NS $875.00& $ 950.00 Carina Court - Top floor! 2 bed + den, 2 bath, 5 appli, vaulted ceiling, u/g park, n/p n/s $825.00 The Tempo - 2 bed + den !! Corner unit on 2nd floor, 2 baths, 6 appli, U/G park, S/E exposure, Urban finishes w/ walnut colour laminate. N/P N/S $1100.00

33366 2ND Ave. Mission FREE RENT WITH LEASE

MISSION HILLS:

CEDAR GREEN APARTMENTS

ABBOTSFORD

Heat & Hot Water Included

DELAIR COURT

33555 South Fraser Way Fraser Ridge is part of Abbotsford Crime Free MultiHousing Program.

VILLA CHRISTINA Central location close to shopping, churches & recreation facilities. Large 1 & 2 bdrm. units. Secure u/g parking. Avail. March 1st. Sorry no pets. Ref’s required. Please call 604-855-9697 for an appointment to view.

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

CENTURY 21 ACE AGENCIES LTD.

Abbotsford

Recently reno’d. Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking, & strg. Close to all amenities. Refs req’d.

Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!

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Quiet, well managed, on site manager. Close to Downtown & Westcoast Express. NO PETS.

Call Dave @ 604-859-0482

TAMARIND WESTSIDE EXCITING NEW UNITS

604-852-7350

Rent incls.: Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

604-855-7353

ABBOTSFORD

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included. Crime Free & Certiﬁed. N/S - N/P, Close to all amens. Lease & Refs. Required.

1 BEDROOM FROM $630/mo.

FRASER RIDGE Hi-Rise Great Views

George Ferguson Way Abbotsford

MISSION

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $675/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $795/mo.

Heat and Hot Water Included **Free Cable–Avail. 1 bldg only** Close to Schools, Shopping and Restaurants. Onsite Laundry and U/G Parking Avail.

Contact Susan to Arrange a viewing 604-504-7140

APARTMENT/CONDO

HABITAT APARTMENTS

Seniors only pay $50.00 Security Deposit

Large Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Includes heat, hot water and 1 parking. Close to bus loop, mall & schools. Sorry No Pets. Refs req’d.

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Move-In Allowance: 1,000 Bonus for new resident (Ask for details) Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT

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LARGE 2 BDRM

ABBOTSFORD D 33502 George Ferguson Way2 bd 2 bath condo, in suite laundry, f/p , pet ok! $995/mo D NEW EXEC CONDO, Edgebrook 2943 Nelson -2 bd + den, 2 bath, 4 th ﬂoor vaulted ceiling , w/d , f/p, pet ok ! $1195/mo. D NEW CONDO-2943 Nelson St 1 bdrm, W/D F/P ground ﬂoor, pet ok $850/mo. Good references are a must!

APARTMENT/CONDO

Move in Allowance $1000 Seniors Discount $25

Argyle

ABBOTSFORD

Chelsea Park Gardens

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CLEARBROOK

ABBOTSFORD Brand New! Located just off Marshall. 3rd ﬂr, A/C, all appls incl W/D. NS/NP. Avail. March 1st. $1075/mth + utils (hydro).

RENTALS

Empress Dr. Executive!! 6 bdrm, 3.5 baths, 2 kitchens, all applis, dbl. garage 2 decks 1 patio. A view forever!! N/P N/S $2000.00 Home in the Country – Mt. Lehman!! 5 bd, 2 updated baths, 5 appli,2 a/c units, new paint & ﬂrs, huge deck, paved drive, N/P N/S $1500.00 Gladwin Rd. Family Home- 4 bdrm, 1 full bath, new ﬂoors and paint, central location Laundry hook-ups, 2 large family rooms, 2 f/p. N/P N/S $1300.00 Family Home Clearbrook 4 bdrm, 2.5 baths, central location single garage, large backyard N/P N/S $1400.00

743 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Townhouses 1 bedroom lofts 2 bedrooms incl. 5 appliances. ✦ Seniors Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets

CALL (604)-853-2718 MISSION: 4 BDRM., 1 bath., house on 3 acres. Nice condition. Avail. Apr. 1. $1000/M. 604-854-8316 or 604-855-3178.

Conveniently located at: 3046 Clearbrook Road.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ABBOTSFORD - attractive ofﬁce &/or Retail Spaces available. All located within Abbotsford’’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300. ABBOTSFORD, DAIRY BARN for rent. 34780 Harris Rd. High ceilings. Can be used for dairy, storage etc. Call Balbir (604)897-3147. MISSION area. 800 SQ. FT. SHOP. Available immed. $450 gst hydro. Security check and ref’’s. Call 604 820-8477, 604-820-0832 MISSION, Downtown: Commercial space avail, prof building with approx 800 sq/ft, 4 prkg spaces. $1625/mo+ gst inclds triple net items. Avail April 1. Call Ron (604)826-5517 or by email: ron@accountantsofﬁce.ca

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ROOMS FOR RENT

ABBOTSFORD. ROOM FOR RENT North end of Clearbrook Rd. Avail. immed. $400/mo. 778-552-4418

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RV PADS

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QUIET FAMILY CAMPGROUND monthly summer sites for rent. $315/mo includes water & sewer, electricity metered. (604)826-2741

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION 1 BEDROOM in renovated condo; close to freeway & UFV. Shared living room, kitchen & laundry. Own bathroom & parking space. $475 includes utilities, cable & Internet. Must like dogs. Call 604-807-6831 MISSION: $500/M. 3 bdrm. home, share kitchen, laund. Incl. Int. & utils. Resp. adult 604-751-0755 ROOMATE WANTED to share 2 bdrm upper suite, wireless net, W/D, $425 incl utils + $200 dam. deposit. Phone (604)866-5463.

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STORAGE

LAND FOR RENT OR LEASE. 1, 2, 3, 4 acre parcels avail, graveled, leveled, fully fenced, 36x48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop avail., hydro avail. Perfect for truck/trailer storage or and kind of heavy equip. Close to hwy access. (604)792-0984/793-3639 LOCKABLE storage / workshop spaces. 20X40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive in. Small sizes avail. 6am-10pm access. Chase 8-5, Mon-Fri 604-826-2383 or eves. & weekends 604-302-2245 Chris.

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SUITES, LOWER

1100 S.F. 2 bdrm off Clbrk Rd. Sep laundry & entry. Nr freeway/bus rte. No smoking. Cat ok. Avail now. $900/mo. Ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 778-241-0808 1300 SQ FT 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Private entrance/patio. 5 appl. Separate laundry, A/C, Close to transit route. Heat/hydro inc. No pets, No smoking. $1200/month. Call Darren or Andrea 604-756-0948. 3 BD, 2 BA, Huge B/Y and deck. Close to schools and all ammen. shr lndry, $1150 + 1/3 Utils. Avail Apr. 1 call 604-814-2322 ABBOTSFORD. 1300 sf, 2 bdrm on priv 1/4 acre lot, utils, cable, shared ldry incl. $875. Ns/np. Avail. immed. 604-852-4707 or 604-855-8163 ABBOTSFORD. 1 bdrm bsmt suite. W/D. D/W. $700/mo. + utils. Avail immed. Call 604-308-7488. ABBOTSFORD, 2 bdrm, $675/mo incl hydro/cable. Avail Immed. N/P. 604-615-2954 or 604-504-4447 ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm. bright, spacious, clean. F/P, own laundry h/up. $800/mo. incl. utils. N/P. N/S. Available immed. 604-807-3178. ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm. bsmnt with sep. entry, incl. all appl. d/w ldry, cable., int. Close to shops, school & all amens. Avail. now. $900 mo. incl. utils. 604-557-3687 ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrm bsmt. Cl to university. April 1. $850/mo incl util & cable, N/S, N/P. (604)852-1637 ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM. N/P. N/S. Washer & dryer incl. Avail. Mar. 15. 604-859-3085 . ABBOTSFORD, 2/bdrm suite. $800/mo incl hydro & cable. N/P, N/S. Avail April 1. (604)556-0305, 604-832-3605 Abbotsford. 2 or 3 bdrm bsmt. Walk to Mill Lake/amens. Apr 1. incl utils, own lndry. ns/np. Refs. 778-549-4508.

ABBOTSFORD/ALDERGROVE: BASEMENT SUITES. No pets. No smoking. Mar. 15. 604-854-0245 ABBOTSFORD, EAST: HUGE, bright, beautiful, ground level, 2 bdrm. Own washer/dryer. $950 incl utils. Pri entrance. N/S, N/P. Avail April 1st. 778-552-1524

SUITES, LOWER

ABBOTSFORD EAST: (Sandy Hill). Lge. New 2 bd. ALL INCL.!! Every option! N/S. N/P. Priv. ent, parking, patio, f/yard, A/C. 604-857-5822. ABBOTSFORD, E: Beaut 2/Bdrm g/l in newer area, Sandyhill. Priv ent, patio, kitchen w/island, f/p, own W/D, D/W, prkg. $850/mo inclds cbl /hyd.N/S, N/P. Apr 1. 604.557.9772. ABBOTSFORD. Harmony Court. Lrg clean 2 bdrm legal suite. Gas f/p, nr bus/schl/gym. NS/NP. $650 incl util. Avail immed. 778-552-5211 ABBOTSFORD: LARGE 1 bdrm. suite. $700/M. incl. cable & utils. Cls. to hwy. & amens. N/P. N/S. Suit older mature person. Avail. now. 778-808-2222 ABBOTSFORD: Lrg 2 bdrm ste. Nr UFV arena. Int/cble/util incl. Sep lndry & entry. $850. (778)552-7881 ABBOTSFORD, McMillan. 1 Bdrm with w/d, f/s, hydro & gas incl, $750. Apr 1st. NS/NP. (604)859-3309. Abbotsford Mill Lake ARH area1 bdrm ste suit single quiet person, NS/NP no partiers $600 incl W/D utils, priv ent. Refs. 604-308-0118 ABBOTSFORD. Near Walmart & college. New 2 bdrm. suite, appls. sml pet ok. $850/M. incl. util., cable, own laundry. Avail. now. 604-8251718; 604-850-1962 ABBOTSFORD. New 2 bdrm. np/ns. Nr bus & amens. Avail April 1. Incl lights, cable. 604-556-0695 ABBOTSFORD: NEW 3 BDRM. (2 have w/i closets) 2 baths. 5 appls. FairďŹ eld area. N/P N/S. $950.mo 604-504-0946 778-245-2550 ABBOTSFORD newer 2 bdrm grnd lvl suite nr all amens/school. Avail now, n/s, sml pet. $700 incl all utils. 604-309-5231 or 604-850-0278. ABBOTSFORD, off Townline, newer 1 bdrm, W/D, hydro incl. NS/NP. $695/mo. Avail now. 604-557-9707 Abbotsford. REDUCED. 2 bdrm legal ste. Bright, 5 appls. Nr amens. $900/mo. NS/NP. 604-853-7057. ABBOTSFORD Townline area clean 1 bdrm bsmt suite, lrg bathroom $500/mo, April 1st. NS/NP. 604-556-7732 or 604-832-1404 ABBOTSFORD. Very clean 1 bdrm grnd lvl. N/P. Nr shops. Immed. $650/mo incls utils. 604-854-9544 ABBOTSFORD W., NEW HOME 1 bdrm, $700 incl. utils, W/D. NP/NP. Roundhouse Dr. Call 604-625-3625 / 604-866-0281 CLEARBROOK 1 bdrm avail immed $475/mo near school & bus. NS /NP. 604-852-0298, 604-712-1100 CLEARBROOK, bright, clean bach. suite, sep. entry, nr. shop/bus, incl. utils/WD, pet with approval, $650. Phone 1-604-538-4023. COLLEGE HEIGHTS, 1 bdrm., heat, light cable incl. N/S N/P. $700 mo. Avail. now. 604-826-8442 E. ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm legal suite, in Carrington Estates. Incl utils. satellite TV, shared lndry. N/S. N/P. $800. April 1. 604-807-8595. E.ABBY HIGHLANDS 1 Lg BR LEGAL STE $725 NS NP SEP ENTRY OWN LNDRY INCL UTIL/ CBL/NET avail NOW 604-308-0161 MISSION. 1 bdrm bsmt. suite. Great area. W/D. $650/mo. Avail. immed. Phone 604-512-4076. MISSION, 1 bedroom, furnished, VIEW, lrg lovely grnd lvl, F/P, sat. TV, leather furn., new bed. dishes, etc. $900 incl util. (604) 826-6375. MISSION 2BDRM in new house, very clean, n/s n/p $750/mo incl utils (604)820-9642 604-751-1151 MISSION 7th/Cedar. $800/mo. Updated 2 bdrm ste. Incl utils & lndry. Nice backyard. 778-552-3132. MISSION bright, clean 1 bdrm, central, shared w/d. N/S, pet ?, $700 incl utils/cable. Call 604-826-1805. MISSION. Bright clean quiet 2 bdrm nr hosp, suit mature prof. incl util $700. Immed. 604-614-1402 lv msg MISSION, BRIGHT NEW 2 bdrm, W/D, NP/NS. $850 incl utils. Avail. now. Phone 604-854-9621. MISSION: Cedar area: Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 1/Bdrm & huge living area, f/p, shrd W/D. N/P, N/S. $700/mo inclds utils. Avl now. (604)826-5706. MISSION, DT, beautiful spacious 1 bdrm, $575. Bachelor, $525. Deck, nr WCE. Refs. N/P. 604-820-6684

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MISSION Large 1 bdrm suite. Quiet; close to UFV & bus, $750/mo incls utils, satellite, WIFI & shr lndry. NS/NP. Apr 1. 604-820-2820 MISSION:NEWLY RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D 2 bdrm, f/bath. N/S. N/P. Share garage& laundry. $800/M. 604-751-0755 MISSION: SPAC., clean, bright, 1 bdrm., lev. ent. Pro. b/yd with covered patio. N/S. N/P. Suit mature prof. $750/M. incl. utils. Avail now. 604-826-5642. MT. LEHMAN/ROSS RD. Very nice self contained 1 bdrm. studio on 1/2 acre. 6 newer appl. Crown molding, designer colors. Peaceful & nicely landscaped. $800/mo. + 1/3 hydro. Ns/np. April 1. 604-607-7908 ONE BED with Large Den, 1-Bath. Above-ground suite in East Abbotsford, W/D, sunny, quiet, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, NS NP $800, Call 604-755-8596

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TOWNHOUSES

CHILLIWACK

NEWLY RENOVATED

Woodbine Townhouses A Gated Community Designated as Crime Free Multi-Housing D D D D D D

1,100 s.f. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths Very quiet, family oriented. Well maintained, 2 playgrds. New carpeting & lam. ďŹ&#x201A;oors Large, private fenced yards Close to amenities, schools and bus routes. D Pets ok upon approval. Refs. D Rents start at $990/mo.

For viewing ... Call Jerry 604-792-8317

SUITES, UPPER

ABBOTSFORD. 2 bdrm above grd suite. W/D. D/W. Central vac. Avail. immed. $800 + utils. 604-3087488. ABBOTSFORD: 2 BDRM., newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. avail. immed. $800/m. incl. laund. & utils. 778-552-1381 Abbotsford, 32668 Pandora Ave. 3 Bdrm upper lvl, $1150/M. incl utils & lndry. Mar 15. (604)832-3606 ABBOTSFORD: 3 bdrm. Nr town & UFV, McCallum Rd. Laundry h/u, incl. utils. $975/M. half DD. Avail now. 604-807-3901 ABBOTSFORD, 3 bdrm up, 2 baths, 1 liv. rm, fam rm, din area, rec rm down, lndry, dbl garage, outside prk for 8 cars, $1300 + utils. Avail April 1st. (604)344-0491. ABBOTSFORD, Ashcroft, 3 bdrms. Close to stadium, rec ctr. schools. Dble. garage, big driveway. Appls. laundry. $1275. April 1. N/S. N/P. 604-857-3777 or 778-238-1458. ABBOTSFORD Immac. Executive view home 4 bdrms, 3200 sqft. Apr 1 $2200/mo. incl util 778.823.2607 ABBOTSFORD, W: 2293 Imperial St: 3/bdrms, shared laundry. Lge yard & carport. $1000/mo+ 2/3 utils. Avail now. PET OK. 778-888-0200. CHRISTIAN FAMILY looking to rent 2 bed 1 bath upstairs suite. On a 10 acre farm. Approx 1000sqft. washer/dryer, hydro incl, large outside deck with covered carport. Gated house. Near Abbotsford automall. No pets No smoking on premises. $800 plus gas. Call Chris for more info @ 604-308-4292 MISSION. Newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm+ lrg playroom, own lndry, wood f/p, fenced lrg bkyrd, sundeck, np, $1200+ utils. Apr.1 (604)826-6935

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CLEARBROOK Village 32550 McLure Rd. 3 Bdr 2 bth, 4 appl, prk. Np/Ns, $975 Mar.15. 604-802-1741 MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

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Looking for a farm to lease in local area with a house. For more info call (604)835-1859.

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AUTO FINANCING

$0 DOWN at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

ABBOTSFORD EAST 3 bdrm., 1500 sf, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, gas f/p. Many upgrades incl. new appl., light ďŹ xtures, paint, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. Enjoy outdoor pool in quiet, family oriented complex. Near parks, schools, bus, freeway access & amen. 2 new shopping malls being built nearby. $1500/mo. April 1st. Must reference Unit #69 when you call Cathy 604-855-0010. ALDERGROVE. 3 BDRM T/H, 1.5 bath. Fncd bckyrd, family complex. $1075/mth. Immed.(778) 551-2696.

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TRANSPORTATION

RECREATIONAL/SALE 2008 MONTANA 3585SA

Side aisle bath with tons of room. Hard to believe this one is used. $54,983 (stk.28429A) www.fraserway.com Fraserway RV - Abbotsford 1.800.806.1976 D.L. #2844 2009 DUTCHMEN RAINIER 29QGS

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2003 KENWORTH W900. 13 spd., rear end 40, 475 rebuilt Cat mtr. 75K. $38,000. 604-217-4052. LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Quad bunks, kitchen galley / sofa slideout, ducted roof a/c, frnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t queen island bed. $25,900 (stk.29594)

MOTORCYCLES

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2005 HONDA CRF 50 Asking $800. Phone (604)824-7782

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OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

1976 Jeep CJ 5 4x4, V8, 35x15 tires, rollbar, shocks, rigged for offroad, $1900 obo. (604)795-4333 2 BAJA QUADS 250 c.c.. Low mileage. Excellent condition, with trailer. $8300 obo. 604-853-6390

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Fiberglass ext.,bunks w/ a front bdrm. too. $19,900 (stk.27871A) www.fraserway.com Fraserway RV - Abbotsford 1.800.806.1976 D.L. #2844

RECREATIONAL/SALE

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re selling, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re buying used RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1999 & newer. Call Fraserway RV Abbotsford for a FREE, no obligation appraisal. Buyers waiting. Call: 604-850-1976 Mon. - Sun.

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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1995 Toyota 4 Runner, 4x4, auto, V6, 231kms, blue, 4 dr, s/roof. Lots of extras. $8000 obo (604)792-8553 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE V-6, p/w, pdl, alloys, auto, $17,200 mint. local, must see!(604)328-1883 2007 Chev HHR LS, loaded, 58,500 km, grey, incl., On Star, $10,500 (604)793-5520 / 823-4413 DL5961 2008 Honda Element EX AWD, Ultimately versatile SUV, loaded, $19,500 DL10257. 778-828-0055

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TRUCKS & VANS

1991 FORD RANGER XLT extracab. Great cond. 5 spd., 2 WD. $1800 obo. 604-854-5853. 1992 CHEV. 3500 series 1 T. dump truck. Low Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s runs exc. 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box. $10,000. 604-807-1538 1994 CHEV 3/4 ton. 4X4. Extended cab. Good runner, minor rust. $2,600 obo. Call 604-853-3000 1998 GMC Safari van, silver, blue int, a/c, p/w, p/l, 3/mo warr on eng, new parts, $4000. 604-850-1381 1999 FREIGHTLINER 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; box, high cube with power t/gate, looks good, clean, 174K miles. 604-832-4010 2000 Chev Silverado LS 1500 4x4. V8, auto, air, tilt, cruise, pw, pl, great work truck. $7500, 604-7990310, 778-828-0055. 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT - V-8 4.7L, 4x4, p/w pdl, C/D, 20â&#x20AC;? alloys, mint, charcoal, keyless, chrome kit, box liner $12,800 (604)328-1883 2004 Ford Ranger, wht, 80,000 km, 4 spd, ďŹ&#x201A;are side, 4 dr, ex shape, reliable. $9200 obo (604)792-9082 2005 GMC DENALI - V-8, loaded, blk. on blk. local, leather, DVD, C/D, 20â&#x20AC;? alloys, $16,900 (604)328-1883 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN V-6, 3.3L, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, stow/go seating, 52k, 7 pass. no accid. $10,300 604-328-1883 2007 FORD E250 CARGO VAN PW, PDL, running boards, bulk head partition, 9,700kms, local, no accident $18,995 / (604)328-1883 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6, 3.9l, ext. low kms, keyless, Onstar, loaded, dual drs, $16,500 604 824-2829 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 xtracab, V6, 6spd, SR5 PKG, Loaded, $25,000 DL10257. 778-858-0055.

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CARS - DOMESTIC

1996 MUSTANG V6. Exc. cond. Only 110k New tires. $3900 obo. 604-308-9648. 1998 DODGE BREEZE, 4 dr., fully loaded, AirCared, runs very good, $1250. Phone 604-615-7408 1999 Chev Malibu, 4 dr sedan, air, auto., exc cond, high mileage, $2000 obo. Call (604)793-8404

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1993 MAZDA 626 CRONOS. auto, V6, leather, loaded, alarm. 175K. $2950 obo. 604-854-5853. 1996 Mazda Precidia, MX3 5 sp, 215km, green, aircared, moving must sell! $2500. (604)819-3030 1999 HONDA CRV, auto. 62K. $7500. 604-625-7142. 2002 VW Beetle 1 owner, very clean/well maint. auto, 90k. loaded, leather, new tires/brakes No accidents. $11,500 (604)824-0426

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 SUZUKI AEREO 200K hwy. 1 owner, well maintianed, new front tires. No serious accisd. Exc. running cond. $4750. 604-859-0694. 2005 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R blue, grey int, fully loaded, + 4 snow tires, warranty, $15,000 (604)615-6940 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS - 2 dr. sport coupe, silver, mint, auto, no accident, $14,995(604)328-1883 2009 Toyota Corolla CE. auto, Loaded, selling wholesale $13,500. DL5961 (604)793-5520 / 823-4413 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;94 MAZDA MX-3, Blk. 4 cyl, 5 spd. Clean, mech. sound, grt on gas. AirCared. CD/mp3. Must sell $1900 obo. 604-820-1734.

1977 19FT. Triple E trailer. New fridge, roomy, lots of storage. Good cond, $3000. 604-859-4370

TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD. 3 bdrm McMillan T/H. New ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, new appls. Single garage. Avail. immed. $1375. N/P. N/S. Caroline 604-855-0134. ABBOTSFORD: Clearbrook Village 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 4 appls, NS/NP no drinking Like new $1000. 604864-2351, 778-878-7918

TRANSPORTATION

1999 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rockwood (light) 5th whl sleeps 7, clean, always stored inside, like new, a must see $9,000 OBO (604)316-4182 No Sun Calls 2000 OKANAGAN mh toilet, shower, fridge, stove, over head bunk, ps, pb, pw. Asking $21000. obo call ED 604-854-4262 2006 KUSTOM Koach 5th wheel, 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; c/w 2003 F350 145K in park, with deck & canopy. Unit $63,600 or sell seperate (778)887-4185

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Ultra Lite with a rear bed. Fully loaded. $15,983 (stk.29345A) www.fraserway.com Fraserway RV - Abbotsford 1.800.806.1976 D.L. #2844

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Open House: Sunday, March 14 • 12-3 pm 32653 Regal Parkway - $514,900

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Great Location, View, Value

This gorgeous home is located in a very desirable East Abbotsford area, minutes from the freeway and all amenities. The view of Mt. Baker and Sumas Prairie can be enjoyed from a brand new sundeck or a huge flat, fenced backyard with southern exposure. The top floor boasts a very large master bedroom with a walkout balcony. The main floor lay out is family oriented and includes laundry and a powder room. The bsmt contains a 1 bedroom suite with kitchen appliances, and insuite laundry. As well as a large rec room with a wet bar and a walk out patio. With three fireplaces, a hot tub and a lot more, this is a great deal.

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Spectacular in Every Way $1,289,900

Mission 32653 Lightbody Ct. - $435,000 Custom Built Home

This beautiful, custom home was built by a reputable European builder and exudes quality throughout. The main floor contains 3 bdrms, 2 baths, living/dining, family/kitchen and a huge deck. The lower floor contains a den, laundry and a 2 bdrm suite ready for a renter. Coffered ceilings, great color scheme, tiled floors, custom fireplace, gorgeous kitchen, fenced backyard, RV parking, 6’ crawl space are just a few things this home offers. All appliances included, quick possession available. This one is a rare find, hurry.

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Affordable Family Home! $324,900

Two Master Bedrooms $499,900 REDUCED

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Custom private home with incredible views on Mission’s ﬁnest street. This gated timber framed rancher w/full basement boasts over 5000 sq. ft. of unsurpassed attention to detail. Massive gourmet kitchen, hot tub, pool, sauna & theatre room. Huge master with ﬂoor to ceiling windows and spa like ensuite. Home automation system. Must be seen to fully appreciate.

Beautiful & classy home with lots of extras. Built in 2004 this 3700+ sq. ft. home boasts two master bedrooms on the main ﬂoor, 9’ ceilings, crown moldings & a stunning kitchen with custom cabinets. There is an abundance of storage as well as room for the in laws. Bring your boat or RV as there is plenty of parking.

Private Get-Away! $629,000

Fantastic Valley Views! $409,900

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Great family home located on cul-de-sac and backing onto park. This two storey home with full basement has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, 2 full and 2 half. Large family room off the bright and airy kitchen. Don’t miss this one - come see today!

Nice family home located on a quiet street. Home has been partially renovated with new laminate ﬂoors and paint. There are ﬁve bedrooms, 3 up and 2 down. Large wraparound deck, fully fenced yard with lots of trees. Located on Mission’s west side, close to schools and transit. Call for your appointment to view.

Looking for privacy? Large updated family home with vaulted ceilings, sky lights, tile ﬂoors, built-in vac & all new appliances. Beautiful mountain, river & valley views. Your private oasis has 6 spectacular acres, charming pond, fruit trees, garden area, creek & pasture. Low taxes, 15 mins. east of Mission. Sellers motivated.

Upscale Town Home $319,900

Upscale town home located at the top of Cedar. This town house has three large bedrooms and three bathrooms, two full and one half. This unit has everything you need. RV parking, on site visitor parking, play area for the kids and a great clubhouse. You must see it today!

Attention Atte tention Investors! Subdividable Subdivi Acreage - $1,399,999 Suubdividable, ﬂat and fully usable 1.96 acre property. Minutes ffrom town. Potential for 13 lots. First time on MLS. Zoning Subdividable, RS S2. Call for inf formation! RS2. information!

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Access to complex off Cedar Street, north of Cherry Avenue. Look for signs.

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OPEN HOUSE 12-1:30 pm, Sun Mar 14 11-31491 Spur Ave

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Fantastic Hobby Farm!

Huge Private Fenced Lot

Unique Floor Plan!!

Exclusive E l Gorgeous Home

OPEN HOUSE 12-1:30 pm, Sat Mar 13 8053 Topper College C ll Heights! View!

All ﬂat usable land, 2 road frontages, privacy, big shop & barn! Fenced - bring the horses! Custom 4 bed, 3 bath rancher & huge unﬁnished bsmt! Mountain views! Country Lakes & Trails. $899,000

Great clean 4 bdrm home with ﬁnished basement in great location. Easy freeway access, close to shopping, churches and all amenities! 2 gas f/p’s, new windows, ﬂoors, paint and lots more!! $369,900

2 storey in cul-de-sac location in newer subdivision. Master on the main, wider hallways, doorways could accommodate wheelchairs. High ceiling, great rm concept, granite kitchen++! $439,900

In exclusive cul-de-sac, rancher with 2 bed loft + w/o finished basement. Magnificent views! Fantastic floor plan! Oak floors, crowns, a/c! You’ll fall in love with this home!! $499,000

Impressive panoramic view! Huge 1/4 acre lot! Rancher with bsmt + huge crawl space! Bright, spacious 3 bdrm home, maple kitchen, luxurious master ensuite, double garage! $449,000

Brand new 2 storey w/basement! 3 bdrms + den up, great room open concept, superior ﬁnishing, high ceilings, tasteful decor, detached dble garage w/ easy access to Cedar St! $469,500

Great cul-de-sac location! 3000+ sq. ft. home with 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, family room and rec room, gas h/up for bbq, rough in for a/c!! Custom ﬁnishing throughout!! $479,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Hurry!! Foreclosure!!

Why Rent? Great Starter!

Corner Condo!!

Spectacular Luxury Home!

OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30 pm, Sun Mar 14 8593 Alexandra St 6B Bedrooms Plus Den!

Centrally located on an almost 8500 sq.ft. corner lot with great valley views. 3 bdrm rancher with a full basement just awaiting your ideas!! Lots of potential here for you! $298,000

Best little unit in “The Gardens”! Redone nice, clean, 2 storey with great paint colours, newer ﬂooring, sundeck & new patio, outdoor pool. Close to all you need! A must see!! $159,500

Corner unit in adult building. 2 bedroom, 2 bath with west and north exposure. 2 decks, gas F/P, air conditioning. All this in a central location! $164,900

Superb land and view! Gourmet kitchen, 3 ﬁreplaces, hardwood ﬂoors, high ceilings, crowns everywhere, unreal landscaping +++. Location plus!! One of a kind – this mansion has to be seen!! $789,900

Family home on 6100 sq. ft. lot. Custom ﬁnishing throughout! 9 ft. ceilings, crowns, granite tops, stone surround f/p in l/r, gas h/up for bbq, rough in for a/c +++!!! $485,000

In area of newer homes, 4 bdrm + den, 4 bath home. Granite counters, fancy ceilings, great master ensuite. Fully ﬁnished bsmnt with recrm, wet bar and den. Priced to sell!! $439,500

Modern ﬂair in quality controlled subdivision! 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Great room open concept, stunning kitchen with granite and island. Spacious, airy master suite and more!!! $449,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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OPEN HOUSE 2-3:30 pm, Sun Mar 14 32665 Antelope Cres 7300+ Sq. Ft. Lot!! 73

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South Facing - Valley Views!

Coming Soon in Hatzic!!

House and Acreage!

Premium Workmanship!!!

Stunning Custom Home!

Amazing Executive Home!!

“To Die For” 5.29 Acres!!!

Great condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. South facing with superb valley views. 19+ age restriction, small pets allowed. Centrally located. Walk to West Coast Express!! $199,900

Vintage, charming 1920s character home! Many features, high ceilings, ﬁr h/w ﬂoors, antique french doors, original millwork and crowns. Prime location, majestic private yard!! $399,900

Full of character 5 treed acres in Southwest Mission. Useful 20x42 heated shop! 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. $549,900

Simply stunning 7600+ sq. ft. home on private exclusive 2 acres. Drips of high-end workmanship! Vaulted foyer and great rm, teak hw ﬂoors, gourmet kitchen+! “Premium” $1,299,500

No expense spared here! Amazing designer home - gourmet kitchen, granite, hardwood, modern colours. Almost 1/2 acre desirable Hatzic lot w/potential to subdivide at rear of property!! $789,000

Executive home on 1/3 acre in Hatzic with wired shop!! Gourmet kitchen, painted coffered ceilings, a/c, many builtin features, instant hot water, wood interior doors+! A MUST SEE! $699,900

5.289 acre “To die for” view property is a rarity! Incredibly private overlooking The Abbey & Mt. Baker! Truly makes you feel like you are at the top of another world looking out! $679,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Absolute Best of the Best

Spectacular Southern View

Magnificent .89 Acre!!

Gorgeous Landscaping!!!

Home Like No Other!!!

Rancher on 3.16 Acres!!!

Price Reduced $30,000!!!

Nothing like this! Totally customized! H/W ﬂoors, big granite kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 4 gas f/p’s, media room, 2 bdrm in-law suite, 2 laundries. Private lush landscaped lot! Spotless!! $659,500

Overlooking the Valley and Mighty Mt. Baker! Executive home has full bsmt with legal suite. Main ﬂoor has great ﬂoor plan and great high ceilings! A must see!! $659,000

Stunning parcel with almost 2300 sq. ft. custom built rancher. 3 generous bdrms, formal d/r with frenchdoors,fam rm. Golf green, ﬁsh pond, duck pond, 3 car garage, wkshop +++!! $639,500

Great 3 bedroom rancher in private setup! Absolutely gorgeous landscaping which includes a unique waterfall! Has a separate shop and is situated on just under an acre!! $599,900

Big, bold & beautiful! Gourmet granite kitchen, with spice kitchen. Media room, family room, formal living room and dining room, 7 bdrms, 6 baths! Huge corner lot! $599,000

Very nice well kept rancher with fully ﬁnished bsmt (in-law suite). Huge workshop under garage. 2 big (200amp) electric services. Totally private, city water. A must see!! HURRY!! $569,500

Total privacy! Beautiful setting with almost new extremely well built home! Open ﬂoor plan, antique pine cabinets, granite counters, jetted tub, huge covered sun deck. A rare ﬁnd!! $569,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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TOP OFFICE for the past 10 years in the entire Fraser Valley Board (1-5 Licensees) #3269

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Beautiful Private Yard!!

4100+ Sq. Ft. Home

Georgeous Acre Property!!

Acre Near the Abbey!!!

Unbelievable Home!!!

College Heights!!

4,300+ Sq. Ft. Home

Sprawling custom rancher w/bsmt on fantastic dead-end street w/totally private backyard. Open ﬂoor plan, vaulted ceilings, maple h/w, 3 huge bdrms up, 2 down. Lovely mature landscaping! $549,500

Custom built 4100+ sq. ft. home on 8000+ sq. ft. lot. 5 bdrms, 51/2 baths, family rm and rec rm, bright open kitchen. Private cul-de-sac location with fully fenced, landscaped yard! $549,500

Acre lot w/superb custom home! Amazing property abundant w/fruit trees, grapes and mature landscaping! Vaulted ceilings, huge kitchen + eating area. Walking distance to Golf Club. $539,000

Hear the Abbey Bells!! 1820 sq. ft. 4 bdrm bsmt home is nicely updated. Newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. Beautiful setting on .97 acres of rolling pasture. 5 mins from town! $529,000

“The Palace” ﬁt for a king!!! Almost 4000 sq. ft., lots of room for in-laws! 19 ft ceilings, formal l/r, gourmet kitchen, huge southern exposure backyard +++ the list goes on!!! $519,900

Fabulous home! 2,700+ sq. ft. custom living in semi cul-de-sac. Huge kitchen with island / pantry, under mount lighting, crowns. Fully landscaped! Great view!! $475,500

Huge brand new 2 storey + full basement!! 9 ft. ceilings, appliances in, blinds in, on quiet cul-de-sac! c4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Bright open ﬂoor plan. Hurry on this one!! $469,900

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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11,000+ Sq. Ft. Lot!

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Bring the In-laws!!

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This is a Stunner!!!

Prime location with views of the river, Surrey, New West + more! Lots of extra’s - 3 gas f/p’s, roof only 2 yrs old, roll down aluminum shutters, oak h/w,, encl sundeck++! Hurry! $599,500

Location Location, on, Location Location, Location, Location!! Backs B onto Griner Gi Park with a great view. Immaculate 2 storey with basement. Formal living/dining rms, 3 bdrmss uup / 2 bringg the in-laws. down – bri n laws. $499,900 $499,90 00

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Coming soon!! Being built with many custom touches! High end ﬁnishing throughout!! Vaulted ceilings, gourmet granite kitchen, feature lighting+! Very spacious 5 bdrm home!! $499,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Great Home!

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Quality Subdivision!

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Coming Soon in 2010

Great 4 years young, well-maintainted family home on quiet cul-de-sac! 3 bdrm, 3 baths, den, huge rec room, in fully ﬁnished bsmt. Fenced yard, close to schools. Perfect for your family!! $439,500

Coming soon in 2010!! Brand new!! Two storey, 4 bedroom & den, three bath family home in quality subdivision! $426,500

Brand new! Fabulous 2 storey, 4 bedroom & den, 3 bath family home in quality subdivision. Don’t wait to go and see for yourself! $426,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Quality 2 Storey!!

Coming soon to a neighbourhood near you!! Full of character 4 bdrm and den functional family living home. Great room concept gives you 2100+ sq ft of coziness to love!! $409,500

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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FREE Market Evaluation or Buyer’s Catalogue

Full of Character!!!

Beautiful home with great curb appeal!! Charming 2 storey with 4 bedrooms plus den, formal dining room, spacious entry. Full of character!! Coming soon from a quality builder!! $409,500

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Nice Family Home!!

Priced to sell! For the big family + inlaw accommodation! New roof, new ﬂooring, family rm and living rm on main. Big 9000+ sq. ft. lot, lots of parking and totally private! $374,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3368

Totally Private!!!

Mindy for a

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Greenbelt!!

Huge lot backing onto greenbelt! Tons of parking + RV parking! In 2009 all new ﬂooring, new roof, new paint, new blinds, new light ﬁxtures + more! In-law suite! Hurry on this one!! $369,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3296

Corner Property!!

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It’s A Beauty!!!

Very nice re-done family home!! Huge south facing ﬂat, fenced usable backyard. Private, quiet location!! New windows, kitchen, ﬂoors and lots more! Hurry on this one!! $369,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3224

Affordable Living!!

Huge ﬂat lot on quiet cul-de-sac!! Tons of parking, RV parking and ample room for a shop!! Home has great bones new roof, furnace, windows, 2 gas f/p’s in 2008. Come see!!! $349,000

ATTENTION INVESTORS!! PRICED RIGHT!! Great property with lots of updates on a corner lot. Great income. Priced for a quick sale!!! $329,500

Clean affordable family home in great central location. 3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ﬁreplace, laminate and tile, newer roof, ﬂat usable lot. Priced to sell - hurry!! $329,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Desirable Townhome!!!

Mountain View Village’ 3 bed, 3 bath end unit with great ﬂoor plan & lots of natural light. Minutes from public transport and freeway access. Family, pet & rental friendly complex. $297,700 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Re-done Condo!

“Edwards Estates” bottom corner unit! 55+ complex! Very bright, lots of windows! Upgrades galore - f/p, ﬂooring, appliances, decor paint + much more! You won’t be disappointed! $224,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0033

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Priced to Sell!!!

Diamond nd in the rough! ro Rancher ncher with fully ﬁnished w/o bsmnt in great location! 4 bedrooms plus 2 den area’s, 3 full baths. South facing fenced backyard ac shed! Hurry!!! with sh hed! Hu y! $349,900 $ 49,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Affordable Townhome!!

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Best in Abby!!

Best location in Abbotsford! Walk to Sevenoaks Mall and Mill Lake! Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse with open spacious layout. No-one above or below! 40+ complex. Don’t miss this one!! $289,600 To view call Bob 604.826.9000

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The Absolute Best Buy!

Cheaper than rent! Central 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace, oak kitchen updated flooring and roof, finished basement, fenced private back yard. Bring the kids and the pets! $209,900

‘Mission Manor’ 3 bdrm, 2 full baths completely redone! New oak h/w ﬂoors, new kitchen open to great rm + eating bar, pantry. All fresh & new designer colours! Just like a show suite! $189,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Updated Condo!

‘Heritage Park Lane’ great central location! 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, gas f/p, new slate and laminate ﬂoors, new decor paint. Huge southern exposure sun deck! Don’t wait! Priced to sell! $166,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Great Family Home!

“College Heights”!! Great Location, Great Schools, Great Family Home!! Almost 3000 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, fully ﬁnished basement. Spotless!! Views and More!! $458,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0058

View! View! View!

Views of entire valley! Open ﬂoor plan home on quiet cul-de-sac. Maple kitchen, rock f/p, huge master + ensuite, french doors to super s/facing sun deck! Fully ﬁnished basement!! $414,500 To view call Bob 604.826.9000

Building / Development 2 Commercial Lots Adjoining commercial/industrial lots. Can be sold separately or together $149,900 ea

Amazing Hemlock Valley Great investment - zoned for 6 plex - all services available at lot line $184,900

Cul-De-Sac Location 2 great lots in great cul-de-sac location $183,500 and $186,500 10 Lots on Alexandra Fully serviced and centrally located. Starting at $189,900

One Acre Building Lot Great location, only minutes to everywhere! - city water, natural gas $339,500

Quiet and Private 13.2 Acres Serene property on quiet cul-de-sac $349,900

Acre Lots By Golf Course Fabulous Acre parcels - build your dream home retreat! $350,000

Prime Location! 18.8 Acres! Property located in ALR $1,499,000 #0017

Wow!!! It’s a 10!!!

Beautiful top floor unit! 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, decor designer colours, crowns. All new laminate floors, counter tops, vanities, fireplace, decor blinds!! You’ll be impressed!! $179,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0021

Bright Corner Unit!!

The Haven! Great investment! Priced to sell – must be sold! Rentals allowed! 2 bdrms, 2 baths, lots of windows, f/p and more! Great location - walk to Sevenoaks and Mill Lake! $158,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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All the Extras!!

Beautiful Backyard

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Brand New Home!

Newer home with 5 bedroom, 4 full baths, + rec room and family room. Modern colours with extra detail work, granite kitchen, appliances inc etc. Quiet area of new homes. $449,900

Nicely updated rancher w/bsmnt, great open floor plan, on dead end street. Newer oak cabinetry in kitchen, granite and laminate flooring, huge rec room with fireplace and bar! $449,000

Coming soon in 2010! Brand new basement entry four bedroom & den, 3 bath home located in great quality subdivision. Don’t Miss Out! $449,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Bring Offers!!

Desirable Cherry Hill!!

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What Character!!

Court ordered sale! Quality built in quiet cul-de-sac backing onto greenbelt. 2 storey with great appeal. 3 bdrms + games room / 4th bdrm up. Hardwood, crowns. Great Builder!! $409,900

2 storey with full basement on 6380+ sq. ft. fully fenced lot! 4 bdrm + den, 21/2 bath, 3500+ sq. ft. home. Formal living and dining rooms, unique spacious master suite. $409,900

This home will have it all!!! Curb appeal - quality built!! 4 bedrooms and a den. Formal living!! This is a fabulous deal for your family!! Coming soon You won’t want to miss it! $409,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0047

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Fully Fenced Lot!!

Great central location, well maintained 7800 + sq. ft. fully fenced lot with space for RV parking. Cute split level home with room for mom. Newer furnace. $349,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3395

Great Location!!!

Brand New 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo close to college and new hospital. Granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, ﬁtness room, u/g parking. Great Modern Building, great location!! $314,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3338

Greenbelt Lot!

End unit at Spencer Estates! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry room + new appliances in kitchen. Peaceful, quiet, 2 good size sun decks, backs onto greenbelt. Hurry!! $249,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3348

Private Condo!

Quiet 2 bedroom, 2 bath clean, bright condo with private patio. Den/storage, insuite laundry, gas ﬁreplace. Secure building, completely new exterior, close to West Coast Express. $179,900 To view call Amberley 604.826.1000

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Fantastic Location!!

Gorgeous Views!

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Quality construction const uction on quiett dead-end dead 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom street! Spotless S home with freshly painted interior, newer roof, newly upgraded ﬂoors. rs. GorMt. Baker!! $399,500 geous view vviews of Mt Ba er!! $399,5 500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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First Timers!

Great investment or first home!! 3 bdrms, 2 baths + 4th bdrm/office. Updated plumbing, electrical, newer kitchen and roof, vinyl windows, laminate floors + storage room. Close to everything! $299,900 To view call Amberley 604.826.1000 #0044

Fully Fenced Lot!

Impeccable dble-wide on its own fully fenced lot with fruit and berry trees! 2 bdrm, full bath + 5 pce ensuite, newer gas furnace. Separate wired workshop! Very affordable living!! $239,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0026

Views of the River!

Excellent 3rd ﬂoor unit with amazing views overlooking the Fraser River and the Valley. One bedroom unit with vaulted ceiling, gas ﬁreplace and huge deck!! $179,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #0049

Great Location!

Rancher with ﬁnished walk-out basement! Detached strata! 4 bedrooms + den, 3 full baths, huge rec room in basement, 2 car garage, overlooking the walking track and more! $404,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3385

Mountain View!

Quiet, tranquil 4.14 acres, 3 mins to downtown Hope. Old fashioned front porch, huge deck. 3 bedrooms, new paint and ﬂoors. Bring the horses!! Great hobby farm – great place to live!! $386,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3377

Great Location!!!

Prime 1.1 acres!!! Great location!!! Mostly land value with rancher / bungalow!! Surrounded by big future Genstar Development. $349,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3333

Beautiful Yard!!

Only $299,500!! Priced to sell for this charmer! Rancher with basement with beautiful backyard and view to the south. Hurry this one won’t last!! $299,500 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3379

Corner Penthouse!

Beautiful view from big wrap around sundeck! Totally redone, new ﬂooring thru-out, new kitchen. 2 bdrm plus den, storage and laundry. Bright with big windows, high ceilings. $239,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3277

What a Great Price!

WOW - What a great price!! Great investment!! Small house in private location on dead-end street. AFFORDABLE! Hurry on this one!!! $174,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000 #3358

Updatedd ranc rancher her in great cul-de-sac location. Laminate i throughout, newer maple kitchen. Luxurious bathroom with corner PRIVATE soaker tub and separate shower. PR $299,500 FENCED D YARD!! A $ 9 00 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Superior Finishing!!!

Refreshing and Appealing

Brand new 2 storey w/basement! Bsmt approved for legal suite! Tasteful decor, high ceilings, formal l/r +d/r, granite, detached double garage with easy access to Cedar St!!! $469,500

5 bdrm + den bsmt entry home! Open concept granite kitchen and fam rm, separate l/r with stone and wood surround f/p, rough in for a/c, great decor! Blinds and appl pkg incl. $449,900

Centrally located! Newer carpeting and neutral colours, corner gas f/p in living rm, king sized bdrm, insuite laundry, bright open kitchen. Rentals allowed! $134,900

Prime Hatzic Bench location in Brealy Creek Estates! Cul-de-sac, quiet location. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, laminate ﬂoors, 9 ft. ceilings, designer colours. Huge, ﬂat usable lot! $469,000

What a price! Immediate possession possible. 2 big bdrms, open kitchen, dining and living room. 5 appliances, 10-x10 wired workshop/shed, private yard, big covered sundeck! $79,500

Brand new custom 2 storey plus fully ﬁnished basement!! Great views of the valley and beyond!! Price includes GST!! Great location!! HURRY ON THIS ONE!! $447,500

Unique rancher w/fully ﬁnished bsmt!! Vaulted ceilings and wooden beams!! 3500+ sq. ft. living on a 9600+ sq. ft. lot w/private ent. yard. Hot tub, sauna, 22x38’ inground pool! $399,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Magniﬁcent Views!!

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Hatzic Cul-de-sac!

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Amazingly Affordable!

Priced to Sell!!!

9600+ Sq. Ft. Private Yard!

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