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DEAL SIGNED AT HEMLOCK The Sts’ailes First Nation and Hemlock owner Ralph Berezan recently penned an agreement. PAGE 3

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High-flying fun Siblings Jewels and Wolf celebrate Wolf’s 10th birthday at the carnival that was set up during spring break at the Junction Shopping Centre. BOB FRIESEN PHOTO

Tamara Vrooman will be in Mission Saturday as part of the leadership workshop series. PAGE 9

MLAs react to van Dongen departure BY JASON ROESSLE PHIL MELNYCHUK

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Marc Dalton knew John van Dongen had been discussing his future with the Liberal party previously. But he wasn’t prepared Monday for the Abbotsford MLA’s blockbuster announcement in the legislature that he was resigning from the Liberal party to join their ri-

vals, the B.C. Conservative Party. Dalton along with the rest of the Liberals were told shortly before the official speech in the legislature. “It’s disappointing, for sure,” said Dalton, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission. With van Dongen ditching the Liberals and boosting the Conservatives, and splitting the right-of-centre vote, the path could become easier for the NDP and more difficult for the Liberals as an

election approaches next year. “I can tell you one thing, the NDP is cheering the loudest,” Dalton said. “I’m sure they’re licking their chops.” Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes regularly carpools back from Victoria with van Dongen and said that he will continue to be friends with the man. “I knew he had contemplated” leaving for a while,” said Hawes, but admitted he was “50/50” if van

Dongen would sit as an independent or join the Conservatives. Hawes said he has not been approached by the B.C. Conservatives, and his only decision is whether to seek a fourth term next year or retire to play golf, since he has turned 65. Dalton himself ran for the Conservatives federally and said he joined the B.C. Liberals to keep the NDP out of power and because of their track record on the economy.

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Sts’ailes sign on to Hemlock expansion

Charges recommended for RCMP involved in fatal crash

BY KURT LANGMANN

Charges are being recommended for the RCMP member who was involved in a fatal crash in Agassiz last July. The incident was being investigated by the Abbotsford Police Department, who released a statement on Wednesday with their conclusion. “After a thorough examination of the evidence by Major Crime Unit detectives and Collision Reconstructionists, the Abbotsford Police Department has forwarded a report to Crown Counsel recommending a Motor Vehicle Act charge of Driving without Due Care and Attention,” it reads. Crown Counsel will now decide how to proceed. The fatal collision took place the evening of July 12, on the Lougheed Highway near Bodnar Road in Agassiz. An RCMP pa-

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A newly signed partnership to develop a 6,000 hectare expansion of the Hemlock ski resort is a result of three years of negotiations between the Sts’ailes first nation and Langley entrepreneur Ralph Berezan. But over the 60 year term of the contract Sts’ailes Chief Willie Charlie said it will bring changes that will transform the way his people live. For this reason Chief Charlie emphasized that “the benefits we were able to negotiate are going to equal or be greater than those impacts.” The Sts’ailes Healing Centre hall on Morris Valley Road was filled to capacity for the signing ceremony on March 9, and guests included representatives of other First Nations, provincial government ministries and neighbours of the Sts’ailes. The ceremony followed Sts’ailes customs and included traditional songs and dances, but there were also good-natured exchanges of jokes and barbs between Charlie and Berezan, demonstrating the respectful fondness for each other that the two men have built over the three years of negotiations. The proposed development area is massive at 6,000 hectares and will extend the existing Hemlock ski resort to the western shores of Harrison Lake. In addition to the new mountains opened to skiing and a web of

Businessman Ralph Berezan and Sts’ailes Chief Willie Charlie formally signed a 60-year contract to develop a 6,000 hectare expansion of Hemlock ski resort. KURT LANGMANN PHOTO

ski lifts, there are plans for a marina, hotels, golf courses, riding stables, zip lines and more. “It’s a development that’s going to take 60 years (to complete),” said Berezan, noting that the application is still awaiting final approvals from senior levels of government. “The Sts’ailes are not the only government I have to report to. The ministries are watching me like a hawk and have to give me their approvals — that’s what I’ve got my lawyers for,” said Berezan, to laughter from the audience. In the meantime, Berezan has committed to replacing one of the older lifts at Hemlock with a new quad chair lift by the fall of 2013. “It’s a start towards this project,” said Berezan, who also presented a $100,000 cash gift to the Sts’ailes Legacy Fund that day, “as a token of our appreciation.” Chief Charlie stressed “the magnitude, the

enormity” of the impacts of “this very significant milestone for the Sts’ailes... it will have impacts forever on our people and once it starts we can’t get it back.” The benefits are, first and foremost, jobs and opportunities, said Charlie. As a year-round destination, Hemlock is projected to provide 22,000 jobs over the 60 years. “I go to the school and I tell young people you can be whatever you want to be in our own territory, in this one development,” said Charlie. “Also the stewardship policy, the heritage policy, the environment policy is incorporated in the contract, to help us maintain the integrity of our territory. “We are always willing to roll up our sleeves and do our share of the work, to stand up for what we think is right and not expect something for nothing. We’re going to be transparent, very clear and sometimes very loud,” said Charlie.

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disguise with intent. “When a business becomes a repeat target we like to assist them by providing tips on how to make the location less desirable for the culprits,” said Sgt. Miriam Dickson. “Vic Barron, our crime prevention coordinator, has since attended the store to assess.” The Mission Crime Prevention Office provides a free “target-hardening assessment” for commercial and residential properties, based on crime prevention through

environmental design (CPTED) principles. The key aspects of CPTED include natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial enforcement and maintenance. For more information please call 604-8202722. If anyone has information on this or any similar incident please contact the Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can e-mail information through www. solvecrime.ca.

trol vehicle was being driven by an officer responding to a dispatched call. The emergency equipment — lights and sirens — was not running prior to the impact. The RCMP vehicle crossed entirely into the oncoming lane and struck a Ford Mustang that had two occupants, Steven Genberg and

Jonathan Dauphney. Genberg, a 20 year old man from Mission, died a few days later in hospital. The police vehicle was traveling at about 99 km/h at the time of impact, and the Mustang was traveling eastbound between 60 to 74 km/h. The area of the collision is a 80 km/h zone.

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Council voted 5-2 to reject a high-density subdivision proposal Monday at public hearing, the first time the new council has rejected a development. The application on Cedar Street near Tunbridge Avenue would have seen 38 townhomes

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ranging in price from $260,000 to $300,000, and 21 single-family homes with 21 rear coach houses ranging in price from $400,000 to $450,000. A 22-signature petition against the development was presented to council from Mitchell Street residents who said the development was too high density and posed

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parking and traffic problems the area could not absorb. But in a phone interview Tuesday, developer Rick Redekop said the current official community plan (OCP) zoning designation for the area theoretically allows for even higher density than he was proposing under his OCP amendment. “It’s confusing for someone like me who comes in thinking this was a good project,” he said. “There’s so much emotion involved in a meeting like that, people are not talking clearly about what they want or expect.” The current OCP would allow a theoretical minimum density of 38 apartment units and

29 townhomes, which is more than what Redekop was seeking. But several people argued the 21 accessory coach houses would create a higher density desirability than was reflected in the OCP. Most councillors seemed to agree. “I’ve got some really big concerns about density,” said Coun. Nelson Tilbury, who voted against. “In this case they’re trying to put in houses with coach houses in behind.” “I’m all for high density in high-density areas. This is not that,” said Coun. Dave Hensman. “This is a residential neighbourhood that’s now going to have a high density tag on the end of it.”

Only Coun. Larry Nundal and Mayor Ted Adlem voted in favour. “I think as a council we have a responsibility to do what’s right for the majority of the taxpayers of this community,” said Adlem, adding it’s unfortunate the residents on Mitchell Street didn’t ask what the OCP plans were when they bought their houses, but that isn’t the fault of the developer. Redekop will now meet with the district’s planning department to see what will help to make the development more appealing. “The beauty of a public hearing is that [people] have the right to be heard and they were and I appreciate that process 100 per cent,” he said.

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Chamber of commerce satisfied with municipality’s proposed budget

Sturgeons on the Fraser is proposed for the Mission waterfront.

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The developer behind the plan to bring a floating restaurant to Mission has confirmed the former Expo ‘86 McDonald’s restaurant will fit past the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing. Howard Meakin said he was assured by Catherwood Towing the barge will fit through the swing bridge opening. “That was one of my first questions when I looked at Mission three years and eight months ago,” he said. The CPR bridge is 25 feet above the Fraser River right now, and about 65 feet wide between supporting columns, which led to speculation whether the 32-foothigh and 50-foot-wide barge would fit. But according to Ernie Catherwood, the bridge swings open at

the south end and leaves ample room. He said the opening is at least 85 feet high and 95 feet wide when the bridge is open, facts corroborated by CPR. Nevertheless, Meakin said it will be best to bring the barge to Mission in the winter season when river water levels are low, after the freshette subsides and the snow pack freezes again at the Fraser headwaters. He said the barge might fit under the bridge without going through the swing when the water levels are low, but not in spring and early summer. “The statistics are that the river rises considerably. It probably rises about 16 to 18 feet during that period.” Meakin received second and third reading of the foreshore portion of his Sturgeon’s on the Fraser project at public hearing

Jan. 9. He must still follow a number of other requirements prior to adoption of the foreshore zone amending bylaw, including the acquisition of adjacent land to meet district parking requirements. A public hearing will be held once Meakin delivers that plan to the municipality, but he said that’s a ways off. “We’re focusing on the marketing side of it right now and just to make sure that all our numbers work.” He said some of the business plan figures are slightly out of date after waiting three years to get tentative approval, so he’s had to update them in order to secure a tenant. “It’s looking good, but anything good takes time,” he said, adding he’s hoping the operation will be in full swing within 12 to 18 months.

Festival organizers seek council help Mission’s Rockin’ River Festival organizers have requested the district’s help in appealing an Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) decision that rejected moving a portion of the venue to Silverdale. “We’re getting bigger and bigger every year, and that’s one of the problems,” said Gordon Ruley at Monday evening’s council meeting. Rockin’ River currently has a three-year contract remaining with Mission Raceway Park (MRP), and that continues to be the preferred location not only for organizers, but noise mitigation and access for

emergency services. But Ruley said because the festival, now in its fourth year, is beginning to turn a profit, they’re able to bring in bigger acts, which will draw larger audiences. Ruley expects crowds in excess of 30,000 to 40,000 people and MRP just can’t absorb those numbers. Organizers submitted an application to the ALC last year for the Silverdale farm visible from on the north side of Lougheed Highway with the blue silo and red barn that is located within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Although the application had the written support of the

previous council, it wasn’t approved. They now have until June 1 to appeal. “I’ve lived here almost 50 years and I don’t think, other than when it was a dairy farm back in the ‘80s, there has been any farming activity there at all,” he said. There was one hay crop removed from the land last year, but Ruley said that was done in anticipation Rockin’ River would be approved by the ALC. “So to say that this negatively impacts on farming is just fallacious.” Ideally, organizers would like the farm to serve as overflow for parking, camping and

food vendors. Ruley said they only want to use the land for seven days at most, three of which would be setting up and taking down equipment, and the owner of the property is willing to sign a 20-year contract. “I can assure you have this council’s support,” said Mayor Ted Adlem. Council voted to have staff draft another letter of support to submit to the ALC and local MLAs, and approved extending hours to 1 a.m. on concert nights. Rockin’ River 2012 is scheduled for Aug. 9-11. Visit www.rockinriver. com for details.

The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is satisfied the district’s proposed budget will not negatively impact services for residents despite not raising taxes. At a public forum held at municipal hall March 15, chamber president-elect Elyssa Lockhart posed several questions concerning reductions proposed in the draft budget. The key areas of focus include a hiring freeze, the removal of the provision for inflation and reductions in policing costs. Although Lockhart said she recognized reductions will occur, the chamber is convinced this budget

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Payroll control and the BCTF B oth NDP leader Adrian Dix and his education critic Robin Austin have recently tried to sell the media a fictitious story about the party’s successful history of negotiations with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation. With the ritual combat between the BCTF and the B.C. government flaring once again in early March, Dix bragged to reporters that the last time he was involved in teacher talks, it resulted in a 0-0-2 wage settlement. That was in 1998, when Dix was working for thenpremier Glen Clark. The real 1998 story is useful, because then as now, the B.C. government was in a financial squeeze and looking at a huge set of negotiations with government unions in health and other sectors as well as education. Glen Clark, an ex-industrial union organizer, was known for pushing negotiators aside and taking control of hot files. The premier’s office took the lead in teacher talks, trying to set a strong precedent for low wage settlements similar to today’s

“net zero” mandate. The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, representing the school districts, was marginalized and treated with the same disdain that the BCTF still reserves for them. And the result was an agreement where the union bartered higher wages for hundreds more positions and other benefit gains. This was one of the key mistakes that led to today’s showdown over class size and composition. Once trustees got a look at the premier’s 1998 deal, they refused to sign. For To the first and only time, the government had to legislate the settlement on school boards. The BCTF membership endorsed the 1998 deal by a large margin, and it did indeed set the tone for other union settlements in the late 1990s. Press reports at the time put the total cost of this supposed wage freeze at an 11-per-cent increase in the

provincial payroll. One of the first things I had to learn as a private sector manager is that if you don’t control your budget, you aren’t really a manager. And no one who lets authority over staffing levels slip away can possibly control their budget. Control over staffing levels is what the NDP let slip to the BCTF in 1998. And it is what the B.C. Liberals took back in 2002, with legislation that removed class size and composition from bargaining. In the constantly m repeated BCTF rhetoric, this was the “illegal stripping” of union contract terms that was struck down in April, 2011 by the B.C. Supreme Court. A closer reading of Justice Susan Griffin’s decision shows that she gave Education Minister George Abbott an out. If the province replaces staffing level bargaining with “an equivalent

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process of good faith consultations or negotiation, then the legislation might not be an interference with freedom of association….” Bill 22 was written with this decision in mind, reasserting the government’s control over the payroll with a $165 million fund for special needs and a mediator to demonstrate those “good faith consultations.” University of Victoria business professor Ken Thornicroft noted last week that ceding control over class size to the union amounts to delegating authority over spending to someone who is not elected. The legality of that will no doubt be examined in the BCTF’s next courtroom assault on the provincial treasury. It’s an important comparison for voters. Which party is better able to represent the public interest in hardball negotiations with 300,000 unionized employees? Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Do you predict more Liberal MLAs will switch to the B.C. Conservative Party?

Last week: Are you satisfied with the District of Mission’s budget? Yes: 31% No: 69%

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YOUR VIEWS More nurses needed Editor, The Record: I am a young registered nurse (RN) working in a 76-bed long-term care facility. We are funded by Fraser Health, and therefore, our beds are always full. In the recent Ombudsman’s report, the Ministry of Health suggested that care facilities have adequate staff to provide 3.36 hours of direct care per person, in 24 hours. Fraser Health has stated they fund facilities at 2.72 hours per person. The facility I work in, we are currently staffed at 2.53 hours per resident of direct care hours. What does that mean? Direct care includes any person who touches you or your family member to provide care: RNs, LPNs, care aides, activity aides, physiotherapy, chaplains, etc. However, most are led to believe this number reflects di-

rect nursing care hours, which it does not. If you look at RN hours alone, we have one RN 24 hours a day for 76 people. That translates into 19 minutes of direct RN care per 24 hours. On my eight-hour night shift, it means I have 6.32 minutes per person for care. That’s it. If I spend any more time with one person, then I don’t have enough time to spend with one of your family members that shift. What happens if someone is sick, falls, or is dying? Add three people needing my help in one eight-hour shift, and now I have less than one minute to spend with each of the other 73 people in my care. That is still accounting for doing only the bare minimum for each of those three sick peo-

ple. What you may not know is that someone falls every night, and a lot of nights I have three or more falls to take care of. There is almost always someone dying, and most nights someone is sick, especially during flu season. I can not provide the adequate amount of care, nor the quality of care that you all deserve, with staffing levels the way they are currently. If I have more than three or four acutely ill patients during my shift, I can not care for the other 72 effectively. It is not safe. It is not fair to you or your family members. You deserve better. Safe patient care equals safe staffing. We need more nurses now. Support B.C. nurses in their fight for you. Barbara-Ann Kubb Mission

We have it too easy Editor, The Record: Robocalls! It seems to conjure an image of R2D2 with a headset and for many of us, the reaction has been, “Meh.” There is nothing wrong with robocalling, per se — except being as annoying as a Facebook game request — it’s actually used for many legitimate uses when mobilizing the troops is needed. The current scandal in this riveting season of parliamentary screw-ups is what appears as using robocalls to confuse known non-supporters of the Tories; and unlike our American cousins, Canadians don’t always “lemming” their way to the polling station. Now the public is aware and pundits are up in arms about this onslaught on democracy by the governing party, but the public’s apathy about the whole thing is the real danger. Ever since the Second World War, voter apathy has been on the rise and complaining about politicians has become Canada’s favourite hobby. And although the comments from armchair voters fly in all directions, the average Joe feels powerless, stays at home and abandons politics like an Italian cruise ship captain.

They do things differently in Europe — they vote. France, for example, has around an 80 per cent-plus turnout. They also demonstrate on a regular basis making sure to remind the government that the public is in charge and watching. Here, we order pizza on a regular basis and watch our waistlines grow; maybe a protest walk every now and then would help with the battle of the bulge. Another side effect would be that you might actually learn what really goes on in your country, and not just what Taylor Swift said in Cosmo. Europe has seen the descent of their government into totalitarianism and fascism, they don’t want to repeat the experiment; here in North America, we’ve had it easy. And maybe that’s what’s wrong here. We take it for granted. We’re complacent, lazy and unwilling to budge unless we are directly affected. All the decisions made in Ottawa do affect us. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance, not a large Hawaiian extra cheese and a CSI marathon; otherwise we will never grow as a nation, only our debts, scandals and waistlines will. Kevin Francis Mission

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Vancity CEO leads next Free forum tonight at LC leadership workshop The third session in the Mission Community Leadership series on March 31 will feature Tamara Vrooman, chief executive officer of Vancity Credit Union. “A Conversation with Tamara” at 9:30 a.m. will lead off the session on ethical decision making. As leader of Canada’s largest credit union, Vrooman harnesses the strength, breadth and diversity across Vancity to encourage growth and prosperity for the greater good. Following her earlier career in public service she works to ensure Vancity extends its financial success to facilitate positive social and environmental change. A “leader taps into the fullest capacity in a group of people, paints a picture of what’s possible and supports the team in making it come to life,” she said. Under Vrooman’s leadership, Vancity has become the first carbon neutral credit union in North America, the first Canadian fi-

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nancial institution invited to join GABV, the largest organization in Canada with a living wage policy, and in 2011 achieved the best earnings performance in its 65year history. After the keynote address with Vrooman, led by UFV’s president Mark Evered, participants will break into workshops to learn how to be ethically fit — a session developed by the Institute of Global Ethics — and explore how to use Rotary’s Four Way Test to guide decisions.

The day runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom of the Mission Best Western. As part of the Vancity’s sponsorship of the lecture series, members are invited to attend Vrooman’s keynote address for free. Individuals wishing to register for the full day should visit www.missionchamber.bc.ca to register, or come early to sign up at the Best Western. The cost for the full day session is $20. The Building Community Leadership series is about learning new skills and building community leadership capacity. Next month’s session on April 28 is the last in the series. The topic is managing change with renowned keynote speaker Joe Roberts, the Skidrow CEO, and workshop facilitator Cathryn LeCorre. Additional information is available by contacting Building Community Leadership chair Michelle Favero at manager@ missionchamber.bc.ca.

and how to go from seed to sale. Some of the vegetables grown in the plots — located immediately north of the Leisure Centre — are given to local non-profits and sold at the Mission Farmers’ Market to help fund a peer-support group for survivors of homicide in Abbotsford, led by Cockerill. The forum runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Leisure Centre gym, 7650 Grand St. For information call Sherry at 604-820-1015, or send an e-mail to seflett@telus.net. Since 1995, Dr. Reeh has been working with people challenged by various issues such as: Anger and emotion management, depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, grieving and loss, addictions and substance abuse, premarital counselling, marital issues, mental illness and survivors of sexual abuse.

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Crash victim airlifted to hospital BY JASON ROESSLE Mission Record

A 56-year-old Osoyoos woman was airlifted to Royal Columbian Hospital Friday afternoon after flipping her car

into a water-filled ditch. Local emergency personnel were called east of Lougheed Highway and Nelson Street around 2:30 p.m. March 23 after motorists saw an eastbound Subaru Legacy go off the road in the

north side of the road. Mission firefighters and paramedics extracted her from the car and she was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say neither speed or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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Magazine ranks CMA near last BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Mission Record

Being ranked 174th out of 190 cities isn’t exactly where Abbotsford-Mission would like to be, especially when the subject is about the “best places to live in Canada.” But that’s exactly where the magazine MoneySense put the census metropolitan area in their annual survey of Canadian cities, which ranks municipalities in a quality of life index score based on 11 categories. Abbotsford-Mission scored 172nd in being able to walk/bike to work, 179th in new

cars, 157th for affordable housing (which isn’t bad considering Vancouver placed dead last and surrounding municipalities were runners-up), 153rd in available doctors per 1,000 people, 152nd for the jobless rate (the latest Statistics Canada numbers for AbbyMission shows a 10.5 per cent unemployment rate, well above the 6.9 per cent provincial average), 134th in quality of weather (we’re the fourth wettest out of 100 major cities in Canada, with 1,573.16 mm of combined rain and snow), and 128th in

cultural offerings. But it wasn’t all bad news, placing 90th in household income, 56th in discretionary income, and a high 14th place in population growth. Ottawa, Ont. ranked first place in Canada, while New Glasgow, N.S. took last place. Abbotsford-Mission wasn’t last place in the province, however, as Chilliwack, Prince Rupert, Squamish, Campbell River, Port Alberni and Williams Lake all squeezed in after 174th place. For more on the survey and other cities in Canada, see the rankings at www.moneysense.ca.

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Humane society hosts a bake sale March 30 The Fraser Valley Humane Society is hosting a fundraiser bake sale March 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prospera Credit Union in Mission, on the corner of Lougheed Highway and Hwy. 11. Bakers are needed. For information, or to help, call 604-820-2977.

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Recreation areas to be closed during Ruskin Dam upgrades BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Mission Record

Ruskin Dam and powerhouse construction upgrades will force the closure of nearby recreational areas for the entire six years of the project, reopening in 2018. Closures include the BC Hydro Ruskin recreation site downstream of Ruskin Dam, the Lower Railway Trail parking lot, and the lower part of the Reservoir Trail. BC Hydro’s Judy Dobrowolski said the sites were being closed

for public safety and will be used as “lay-down areas” by contractors for construction materials. But she said visitors can still access Hayward facilities from the Stave River parking lot, which BC Hydro has expanded by 80 parking spots. The Railway Trail will also be open. “I would say that the real effect comes from people wanting to access the Lower Stave. They won’t be able to as efficiently as they could from the Ruskin recreation site,” she said. As well, anglers who want to

fish in areas closed to the public are encouraged to access the river by boat and not on land. The project will also require the shutdown of Hayward Street from Wilson to Keystone for all six years, with access provided for local residents only. Hydro is waiting for final approval from the BC Utilities Commission, but that is expected imminently and construction is scheduled to begin immediately. An overview of the project, including impacts to the public, can be seen at www.bchydro.com.

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The United Way Fraser Valley was in Mission Tuesday morning at the chamber of commerce handing out grant cheques to a pair of local groups. Benefiting from the organization’s efforts were New Heights Church, which received $10,000 to provide skills training for those on or leaving the streets; Mission’s Kitchens, Gleaners Project, Soapbox Organic Community Garden, Mission Food Access Network coordinator and Long Term Inmates Now in the Community (LINC), which took home $10,000 for its joint projects. The grant criteria specified projects must be for poverty reduction, ensuring children from birth to six years old succeed, and helping with affordable housing and homelessness.

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The annual Seedy Saturday happens April 7 at the Mission City Farmers’ Market at All Saints Anglican Church hall. In addition to food, crafts and plants, the market will offer seed vendors and an exchange. Several varieties of heritage seeds will be available, and visitors can also enjoy a nutritious lunch and live music. Returning for the fourth year, courtesy of Fraser Valley Building Supplies, are garden box kits for folks with small gardening spaces. The hall is located at Second Avenue and James Street, and hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com.

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Morris signs with Cascades University of the Fraser Valley menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball coach Barnaby Craddock is a big believer in recruiting players who have a track record of winning. Back in 2008, Craddockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first full recruiting class for the Cascades featured current standouts Joel Friesen and Jasper Moedt. Both players were coming off a provincial AAA high school title with Abbotsfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yale Lions, and both players have matured into big-time contributors who helped UFV to a fourth-place finish at nationals this past season. Craddock is hopeful that his latest signee, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;5â&#x20AC;? forward Luke Morris, follows that developmental arc. Morris led the Mission secondary Roadrunners to a B.C. AA crown this season, and picked up MVP honours at the provincial

tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to recruit guys who can win a national championship, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely a winner above all,â&#x20AC;? Craddock said of Morris. Morris averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds per game with the Roadrunners, but Craddock doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see him as a traditional back-to-the-basket forward. His all-around skill set will allow him to thrive on the perimeter as well. Morris joins Rav Dhaliwal (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? centre, Tamanawis) and Max Neuman (6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;3â&#x20AC;? shooting guard, Maple Ridge) in Craddockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 high school recruiting class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve watched UFV play many times over the last few years and love how they compete and play as a team,â&#x20AC;? Morris said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to being a part of that and studying at UFV.â&#x20AC;?

Important Notice for 2012-13 School Bus Riders Families requiring school bus transportation for the 2012/13 school year must submit a completed transportation registration form for the coming school year. All students using School District buses must be registered by June 15, 2012. Planning for 2012/13 bus routes is currently underway and will be based on the registrations received. Registration forms and further information regarding bus pass rates are available online at wwww.mpsd.ca. The Bus Service information icon is located at the top of the right hand side bar on the homepage.

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RUSKIN DAM AND POWERHOUSE UPGRADE PROJECT ROAD AND RECREATION CLOSURES The British Columbia Utilities Commission’s (BCUC) review of the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade Project is not complete but is in the ﬁnal stages. Pending BCUC approval, BC Hydro expects to begin project construction this spring.

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ã Hayward Street over Ruskin Dam will continue to be closed to all motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrian trafﬁc.

ã The Lower Railway Parking Lot, northwest of Ruskin Dam, will be closed. The interim Upper Railway Parking Lot, located further up Wilson Street, will be available and provides access for trail and beach users.

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ã Hayward Lake Reservoir will be drawn down to 33 metres from May through August this summer and again in 2013. Access to the beach at the Hayward Lake Reservoir Recreation Site will be closed as the beach has a very steep drop-off and cannot be used safely when the water is very low. The Hayward Lake boat launch will also be out of service during the drawdown. The drawdowns will comply with the conditions of the Water Licence and the Water Use Plan. They are required for construction related to the right abutment work. ã 7KH dog off-leash area may be required for construction use. Other closures may be required for construction use or for safety requirements. For current closures, please check www.bchydro.com/closures.

ADDITIONAL PARKING We will be adding 79 parking spaces at the Hayward Lake Reservoir Recreation Area parking lot south of the Stave Visitor Centre parking. These will be available mid-summer for public use. The Upper Railway Trail parking lot will be open for the duration of the project. This parking lot provides access to the Railway Trail.

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If you have any questions or require further information, please call BC Hydro at 1 866 647 3334 or e-mail stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com.

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Mission CONTACT US:

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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Engineering and Public Works Department

Municipal Hall Hours:: Monday to Frida Friday, ay, 8:00am to 4:30p.m. excludi excluding ing statuto statutory ory h holidays olidays

Burning of debris not permitted where garbage service exists Now that spring is on its way, many people might be anxious to do some yard cleanup of branches, twigs and tree pruning. Once that’s done, they may want to burn the debris left over. Before you burn any yard debris it’s important to be aware of the district’s bylaws pertaining to burning. The district encourages all residents to recycle and compost whenever possible. If your property is located within the garbage pick up area

of Mission you are not permitted to burn yard debris at anytime. Yard debris (leaves, twigs, etc.) may be placed in “compostable” plastic bags, paper bags or in 80-L bins with orange stickers (stickers available free of charge at city hall). Small branches (less than 5 cm in diameter) may be set out in tied bundles not exceeding 1.2 m in length. No bag, bin or bundle may exceed 20 kg in weight. If your property is located outside the garbage pick up area you are permitted to

burn yard debris only between April 1-30 (30 days) in the spring and in the fall from November 1-3 (30 days), in accordance with the Burning Bylaw. Only one fire is permitted and may not exceed three feet by three feet, and must be supervised at all times. Any burning outside that time frame is a contravention of the Bylaw, and subject to penalty. District of Mission Burning Bylaw 29751996 is currently under review and the

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Keep away from harmful weed Giant hogweed is an invasive plant that resembles cow parsnip, but can grow up to five meters (15 ft.) tall and likes to grow in wet areas near streams. The large, hollow, central stalk is green with purple spots. The dark green, coarselytoothed leaves are divided into three segments. Small white flowers grow in a large, flat-top, umbrella-like cluster, which can measure up to one meter across. An individual plant can produce 50,000 seeds. This plant is very dangerous when it contacts human skin and can cause severe burns. Sap contacting eyes can cause temporary or even permanent blindness. In Mission, it has so far been found along Draper and Silverdale Creeks. Several people have been seriously hurt dealing with this plant. Children may be particularly attracted to the plant, and should not be allowed to play in areas where this plant may be present. If you know have seen giant hogweed in Mission in other areas, please report them to 604-820-3795.

fire department is not issuing any new recreational fire pit permits at this time. Existing permit holders will be advised of any changes via e-mail, mail or notification in the local newspaper. Burning of construction debris, demolition waste, garbage or land clearing debris (large burn piles) is strictly prohibited in the district at anytime. Further information on burning can be found on the District of Mission website at www.mission.ca.

FORWARD

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WATER USERS WATER MAIN CLEANING District staff will be cleaning water mains beginning March 26th 2012 for approximately 5 weeks in the following areas generally described as: • Between 7th Ave. and 14th Ave. from Stave Lake Street to West of Wren St. This area represents about 20% of the entire water system. Work will begin at 10:00 p.m. each evening, beginning Mondays and will be completed by 5:00 a.m. each morning, ending on Fridays. Each night an area approximately 5 city blocks will be cleaned. The process will create extremely discoloured and debris laden water as the water main side walls are scoured to remove any accumulated debris. It is extremely important that water users DO NOT use any water including hot/cold water taps, toilets, etc. during the cleaning process. District staff will be delivering a notice providing more detailed information about the program and scheduling, to your mailbox, mail slot or front door on the morning of the work proceeding through your neighbourhood. You may also access the scheduling information by phoning 604-820-3767 or accessing the District of Mission Web site www.mission.ca Sincerely, Rick Grant Assistant Operations Manager

People helping people

Due to the risk of injury, it is not recommended to undertake removal yourself. Giant hogweed is just starting to emerge at this time of year, so the plants will be small right now. For more information visit http:// www.mission.ca/.

Anger is never without Reason, but seldom with a good One.

GRAND STREET - ROAD CLOSURE The District of Mission Public Works crews will be closing Grand Street between 11th and 14th Avenues from Tuesday March 27th until Friday April 20th, 2012.

~Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)

This closure is required in order for crews to carry out a storm sewer replacement project.

PUBLIC MEETINGS OF COUNCIL 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 29, 2012 to April 12, 2012 Date

Meeting

Location

Time

March 29

Emergency Planning Committee

EOC – Fire Hall

8:00 a.m.

March 29

Social Development Commission

Conference Room

3:00 p.m.

April 2

Regular Council (including Committee of the Whole)

Council Chambers

6:30 p.m.

April 4

Mission Community Heritage Commission

Conference Room

6:30 p.m.

April 5

Core Services Review Task Force Meeting

Council Chambers

2:00 p.m.

April 5

Water Supply Project Task Force Meeting

Conference Room

8:00 a.m.

April 11

Traffic Safety Select Committee

Public Works Conference Room

8:00 a.m.

April 11

Oyama Sister City Select Committee

Conference Room

8:30 a.m.

April 12

Abbotsford Mission Water & Sewer Commission

Room 530 Abbotsford City Hall

9:00 a.m.

Please note that this schedule will be updated weekly. Pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, a council must state, by resolution passed in a public meeting, the fact that the meeting or part of the meeting is to be closed and the basis under the applicable subsection of section 90 on which it is to be closed. Municipal Council will, therefore, hold a Regular Meeting of Council for the sole purpose of going into a closed council meeting at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at Mission Municipal Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC. on the following date(s) if required: April 2, 2012

If you have any questions about this closure please call 604-820-3761 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday Thank you. Brent Watson Utilities Foreman Public Works Department

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the accredited bargaining agent for the province’s 60 public boards of education and union bargaining teams representing K-12 support staff. The Mission membership voted March 15 by “a solid majority” to accept the deal, said

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Mission CUPE local 593 ratifies agreement without making any concessions.” The groups gather again shortly after June 30 this year to start working on the next contract. This latest number of ratifications brings the total to 40, covering 18,300 employees across B.C.

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Bringing good Karma to Mission BY ADRIAN MACNAIR Mission Record

When Mission singer Karma Sohn plays at Opening Nite Theatre tomorrow evening it will mark the culmination of a goal she’s engineered in reverse. While some music acts start out playing local gigs before moving to bigger venues, Karma wants to bring hers in the other direction. “We’re kind of trying to get a scene going in Mission,” she said. “I

know there’s a lot of interest in the arts and I think there’s room for more programming of eclectic music.” Although Karma plays most of her music in Vancouver, where she commutes both for practice and to go to school at Vancouver Community College for music, she wants to bring her band and others from the city out to the Fraser Valley. Karma describes her music as having a pop sensibility without being mainstream, and says

the vocals and score are intricately crafted. “But it’s also intimate and unaffected,” she adds. Karma says her debut album, Objects of Affection, is an adventurous experience that moves through a range of colours and moods, delving into dream-time and digs in the dirt to get at the heart of the matter. Karma is joined by partner and drummer Skye Brooks, who also collaborates with Karma in the band Copilots.

Brooks (who grew up in Mission) and bassist Sean Cronin team up to form the rhythm section, while guitarist Dave Sikula and Brooks have a long musical friendship, including collaborating with the band Inhabitants. Local songstress Leah Abramson lends her vocals to the mix as well. But although Karma collaborates with several bands, this album is very much her creation. “It’s been several years in the making. This is my first album

so it’s something I’ve put a lot of time into to discover my voice and figure out how I want to present it,” she said. Karma Sohn and her band will play with Vancouver’s Octoberman at Opening Nite Theatre, 33135 N. Railway Ave., tomorrow at 8 p.m. Seating is limited so make sure you get there early to get a good spot. Tickets are $8 to $15 at the door. To sample Karma’s music go to www.myspace.com/karmasohnmusic.

Mission singer and songwriter Karma Sohn is releasing her debut album Objects of Affection tomorrow at Opening Nite Theatre in Mission. PHOTO SUBMITTED

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22 The Mission Record Thursday, March 29, 2012

Band 54-40 plays at Clarke next Thursday

One of the most popular music groups to emerge from the Canadian cultural landscape, 54-40 is celebrating its 30-year anniversary with a tour that lands in Mission April 5. The band has an unbelievable catalogue of hit songs, including She-

La, Assoholic, Baby Ran, I Go Blind and Ocean Pearl. Led by Neil Osborne, 54-40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances. The secret to their longevity is their ability to

redefine and reinvent themselves, picking up new young fans along the journey. From their first gig on New Year’s Eve 1981 at the Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret, 54-40 has deep roots in Vancouver. They were immersed in the MuchMusic video

craze of the 1990s and embraced the growing digital worlds of CDs, MP3s, and websites. 54-40 is the winner of the Western Canadian Music Awards Hall Of Fame Award (2011) along with numerous other awards, and own almost a dozen Top-10

hit singles. The band plays next Thursday, April 5 at the Clarke Theatre. Tickets are $42.50 through Ticketmaster by phone 1-885985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30.

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What’s Happening in Mission

LOVE UNITES/ STRIFE DIVIDES It is disconcerting to see how divisive the current political climate is within this country. But, that is the nature of politics and some things will probably never change. What is perhaps even more disconcerting than the political divisiveness is that supposed religious issues oftentimes seem to be at the center of these debates. Some of these people who claim to be men and women of God attack their political rivals in ways that are certainly not models of Christian charity, let alone models of political civility. Perhaps what animates these well-intentioned people is the conviction that they are right and that they are waging a battle for the sake of righteousness. We would all do well to remember that the good example of quiet and humble actions speaks louder than selfrighteous words or doctrine, and that when religion is used as a weapon to attack our enemies, it is no longer true religion. All true religion is about love, whose primary goal is to unite. That which seeks to divide is strife, and strife is the opposite of love.

There’s two opportunities to hear some great music over the next week. Tomorrow, Mission singer Karma Sohn plays her debut at Opening Nite Theatre. And then next Thursday the band 54-40 swings by the Clarke Theatre. PHOTOS SUBMITTED MAR/APR: Mission Senior Centre week’s events: On Monday there’s drop-in bingo from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and mixed bridge from 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday there is drop-in line dancing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and craft group from 10noon. Wednesday features chair ﬁtness exercise from 9:15-10 a.m. and dropin crib from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., followed by golden era bingo from 12:30-3 p.m. Thursday has drop-in line dancing from 9-10 a.m. Friday has chair ﬁtness from 9:15-10 a.m. and drop-in crib from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday). Contact 604-8142188 for more info. MAR. 30: The speechlanguage department of the Mission Health Unit is hosting a drop-in from 2:30-4 p.m. for questions about speech, language, stuttering, hearing or communication. Drop-ins are only for clients who have not submitted a referral. The Mission Health Unit is located 32618 Logan Ave. 604-814-5500.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers over all offenses. R.S.V. Proverbs 10:12

MAR. 30: O.A.P.O. Branch 28 Birthday Party will be held at the Senior’s Centre on 10th Ave starting at 1 p.m. For info call 604-8268974 or 604-302-8004.

Northside Community Church

MAR. 30: HOMINUM Fraser Valley Chapter is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bi-sexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. For information

33507 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mission

10:30am Worship Service Sermon Series Who is Jesus?

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church http://pccweb.ca/stpauls-mission

8469 Cedar Street • 826-8481 10:30 am Worship & Children's Church Minister: The Rev. Rebecca Simpson

You are welcome

Bible Discovery Time for Children Senior Pastor - Ron Redekop Youth - Brian Wade

604-826-3299 www.nccmission.com

St. Andrew's United Church 10am Service Rev. Tim Bowman

7756 Grand St. at 10th Avenue 604-826-8296

and meeting location, call Art 604-462-9813 or Don 604-329-9760. MAR. 30: Fraser Valley Humane Society bake sale at Prospera Credit Union from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go toward maintaining the only cat shelter in Mission. Bakers needed! 604-820-2977. MAR. 30: Local musician Karma Sohn is launching her new CD “Objects of Affection” at Opening Nite Theatre, 33135 North Railway Ave. Tickets are $8-15 at the door. Show starts at 8 p.m. MAR. 31: The 12th annual Optimist Club Youth Talent Show takes place at the Clarke Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and kids are free. For information contact Viv 604820-6891. APR. 2: Join us for a relaxing evening and learn the path to inner peace at our weekly meditation classes at Cedarbrooke Chateau, 32331 Seventh Avenue, each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10. For more info please visit www.dorjechang.ca or call 604.853.3738. APR. 2: Mission Scrabble Club every Monday from 1-4 p.m. at 33150 Fourth Ave. Call 604-826-7721. APR. 3: Mission Foster Parent Association are holding meetings on a monthly basis. They are held on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at Mission Central Elemen-

tary school at 9 a.m. in room 142. Coffee, dessert and great conversation is being served. We would love to have you join us. APR. 3: Lifetime Learning Centre presents a Canadian history ﬁlm, “A Question of Loyalties” at Carrington house on Seventh Ave at 1:30 p.m. Entry: $7 (non-members $10). APR. 4: Mission Health Care Auxiliary meeting in the Mission Memorial Hospital Conference room. Please come and join us. New Volunteers are welcome to work in the Gift Shop, Thrift Store, rental of TVs and ECU. Contact Arline 604-826-9877. APR. 4: Lifetime Learning Centre presents “Brain Gym: Sudoku Sampler” with Joe Defries, 2x world champion. Learn the basics of Sudoku. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Place: 32444 Seventh Ave. Fee: $7 (nonmembers 10). APR. 5: The band 54-40 celebrates 30 years as it tours through Mission, playing at the Clarke Theatre. Tickets are $42.50 and are available through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 7:30. APR. 6: Easter Bake Sale at Mission Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 33059 Dewdney Trunk Rd. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cabbage rolls, baba, paska, pyrogies, borsch and more. Lunch serves borsch, coffee, tea and dessert for $5. Phone

604-820-9795 or 604-3028004. APR. 7: Join the Mission City Farmers Market for “Seedy Saturday”, where vendors will offer seeds in addition to food, crafts and plants. Doors at the All Saints Anglican Church Hall, at Second Avenue and James Street, open at 9 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Additional information is available at www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com. APR. 10: Book Discussion Group continues at Lifetime Learning Centre from 10 a.m. to noon. APR. 12: MS Group meets at 1 p.m., at 8469 Cedar St. Newcomers welcome. For more info call, 604-8262553. MS Group meets on the second Thursday of every month.

Community Calendar listings are a free service from the Mission City Record, as space permits. Drop off, or email submissions to arts@missioncityrecord.com

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

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Ribbon cutting event at museum The Mission Museum will be officially opening its Edwardian Garden with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 14 from 1-3 p.m. The Mission Museum Edwardian Garden is a project that began last spring as a joint effort between Mission’s Gorilla Gardeners, the Mission Museum, and the Mission District Historical Society. The garden was completed last fall solely through the efforts of volunteers and the monetary and in-kind donations of many citizens, Mission’s Gorilla Gardeners are dedicated to the beautification of our public spaces and have been publicly recognized for their efforts in the past. For more information about the Mission Gorilla Gardeners visit their facebook page.

Have fun at the library The Mission Library is hosting a number of fun and educational activities aimed at all age levels. Family Matinees Bring the whole family down March 31 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a movie. It’s fun for kids and parents! To find out which movie is playing please call the library. Mission Book Club Love to read? Love to chat? Join us for treats and great company at the library April 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. Teen Movie Night Looking for something fun to do? Grab a friend and drop by the library April 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a teens-only movie night. There will be snacks! To find out which movie is playing please call the library. International Knitting Club Join in every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. for knitting, conversation and fun. The library is located at 33279 Second Ave. For more information, call 604-826-6610.

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Mission Secondary School’s football program is hosting its second annual organic manure and soil sale. Purchases help cover some of

OWN FOR ONLY

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FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $2,000 DOWN PAYMENT. OFFERS INCLUDE $5,500 IN MANUFACTURERE REBATES†, $750 CUSTOM EVENT INCENTIVE†† AND $1,500 FREIGHT.

14,999 $99 5.99%

the costs of the program, all while kickstarting your flower beds, gardens and lawn. Mushroom manure (60-70 lb bag) sells for $7, and is suitable for general gardening

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needs. Planter box soil (20 litre bag), ideal for outdoor containers and hanging baskets, will cost $6, while black top soil (40 litre bag) will cost $8. All of the materi-

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2011 RANGER SUPER CAB SPORT 4X2

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9.8L/100km 29MPG HWY*** 13.5L/100km 21MPG CITY***

PURCHASE FINANCE FOR ONLY

FINANCED BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $4,550 DOWN PAYMENT. OFFERS INCLUDE $5,500 IN MANUFACTURER REBATES†, $750 CUSTOM EVENT INCENTIVE†† AND $1,600 AIR TAX & FREIGHT.

40,999 $279 5.99%

als has been donated by Davies Sand and Gravel. Delivery within is available by donation, or pickup at MSS on April 19, 3:30 to 5 p.m., or April 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GET THE FORD YOU WANT WITH THE ACCESSORIES YOU WANT.

2012 F-150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 5.0L

29,499 $195 4.99% $

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Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 4.99%/5.99%/5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4X4/2011 Ranger Super Cab Sport 4X2/2012 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4X4 Western Edition with power seats for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $467/$250/$620 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $215/$115/$286 with a down payment of $2,000/$900/$4,550 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $4,617.26/$2,912.72/$7,224.21 or APR of 4.99%/5.99%/5.99% and total to be repaid is $33,616.26/$18,011.72/$44,673.21. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $7,500/$5,500/$5,500 and freight and air tax of $1,600/$1,500/$1,600, but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. 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Manure and soil sale to benefit Mission secondary football program For more information, and to place your orders, contact Melanie at 604-768-8722, or send an e-mail to mssfootballfundraiser@gmail. com before April 11.

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MINDY... has sold more real estate than anyone on the entire Fraser Valley Real Estate Board of 2,944 realtors.

Amberley Neufeldt Sales Associate 604-826-9000

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1.01 Acre Min to Town!

Cul-de-sac with greenbelt to the side. 9’ ceil. main & bsmnt. Basement entry with 4’ crawl space. Area of new homes. 5 bdrms + den 31/2 baths. Great room concept. Covered sun deck. $469,900

Quality buit w/trayed ceilings and crown mouldings. On main ﬂoor formal living & dining rooms & large family room off kitchen. Walk-out at level to ﬂat, fenced backyard. $469,900

House and 4.56 acres. Great value! Tenant occupied - notice required to show. What a price!! $464,900

Prime location!! Cul-de-sac!! Private backyard. 4 level split. $17,000 in new windows. 4 bdrms up, ﬁnished bsmnt. Separate dining room and Living room. Priced to sell. $489,500

4 bedroom rancher. Very private and peaceful with your own pond. Lots of hardwood. Shop. $449,500

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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3 level split. Kitch. has maple cabs, brazilian granite count & S/S appl. Fiberglass roof, 2 stage hi/efﬁciency furn. Private fenced yard w/views to Matsqui Prairie and Coast Mtns. $449,500

Countryy setting 2 storey + bsmnt, 3 bdrm, 3 bath Bright bd b th hhome. B i ht & modern d open main Pine i ﬂ. plan. l i cabs, b tile il andd lam. ﬂrs. Veranda all around + partly cov. sundeck. Drilled well. $749,900

Excellent siz Excellent sized city lot. Private backyard. 4 bdrms, nnewer kitchen w/supersized iisland!! l d Many updates/upgrades. View and see for yourself the many pluses this home has to offer! $439,000

Refreshing! Appealing bsmt entry. 5 bdrm + den w/wainscotting. Sep lvg rm w/f/p, stone & wood mantel. Open concept granite topped kitchen w/family rm. Rough-in A/C. Blinds incl. $429,100

Totally private!!! Nice 4 bdrm rancher w/ full bsmnt, and loft/studio up. Great location, min to town and all amen. Dead end st. Roof 5 years old, ﬁn bsmnt. Walk 200’ to park. Must see! $429,500

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5.2 Acres - Stave Falls!!

1.33 Acres Private Prop.

Custom Home W/Man Cave

Great family home on beautiful 1 acre. 5 minutes from all amenities. Across from Westminster Abbey. $429,000

4 bdrm + library up, 3 bath home. Open ﬂ. plan features hardwood ﬂoors in great room. Kitch w/maple cabs, S/S appl. Den on main. Master features spa like ensuite. $419,900

Immaculate!! Fully ﬁnished basement, R.V. parking, beautiful fenced ﬂat south facing backyard. Big covered patio, shed!! updates in kitchen, gas f/p, well built solid 1960’s home. $419,500

Spotless home, like new! Totally ﬁnished basement with in-law suite. 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths. Huge fenced back yard. Hurry on this one! $409,500

Beautiful, private acreage in Stave Falls! Great view of the valley and mountains. 2 bedroom mobile could use some updates. 2 shallow wells on the property. $399,900

2 road frontages! Rancher with updates & newer roof. Gardeners paradise within the City!! Beautiful natural forest setting w/Japanese maples. Looking for tranquility? $399,900

View, privacy & backs onto greenbelt! College Heights, schools, walk to park & new shop area. Has “Man Cave” for the guys, 3 baths. Rec room in bsmt. Extended patio. Seller motivated! $399,500

To view call Bob 604.826.9000

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SOLD Huge 4 Bdrm Rancher!

$394,900 - Abbotsford

Low Maintenance Yard!

Updated thru-out Abbots

Prime Heritage Park Loc!

Cul-de-sac Cu ul-de-sac - 1 Owner

Close to Schools!!

Well looked after w/formal liv/dng rm, nice kitchen, family rm. 2 gas f/p, cov. patio to use all year long. Flat fully usable backyard. Newer furnace w/central A/C, replaced roof. $398,900

Excellent location! Shopping & freeway nearby. Vaulted cedar ceilings, newer ﬂrs, oak kitch, 2 f/p, 3 ful baths, 27x15 games/rec rm. 22x13 sundeck, cent. a/c. Att workshop behind gar. $394,900

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Exceptional value for a fully functional 4 bdrm, 4 bath family home. Walking distance to all levels of school & rec. 2 laundries, ﬁn bsmnt. $379,900

Fantastic home on prime, quiet St. Huge corner lot is fully fenced, has 2 road frontages. Finished 2 bdrm bsmnt has a sep. entrance. Walk to schools. Sevenoaks Mall, transit, amenities. $379,800

Same owners for 35 years & pride of ownership is apparent!! Roof approx. 3 years old. Priv backyard w/fruit trees, garden area, fenced, 2 f/p, 2 kitch, 3 baths. Seller motivated! $379,500

Quiet neighbourhood! n 5812 sq. ft. lot!! Almostt 3,000 3 000 sq. sq ft. ft living. living Solid home w/extraa wide hallways downstairs downstairs, handy for wheelchair access. Basement entry w/add. crawl space. $379,000

Split level on two 70x120 lots. Very open with large rooms, modern colours, large covered deck facing patio with ﬁre pit and quaint tool shed. Nice view of the mountains. $359,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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5 acre property in secluded privacy. Winding driveway through your treed property. Rancher with full basement giving almost 2550 sq. ft. Loads of parking!!! $698,000

Short walk to the park from this charming 5 bdrm home. Please allow time to arrange a viewing. Sale wanted, so drive by, see and make an offer. Small portion of the 1/2 acre is usable. $359,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

What a Deal!!! Silverdale - 4.5 Acres Quiet, private location! Beautiful 4.5 acres with mobile. Tenant occupied! Priced to sell. Mostly land value. $349,900 To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Vintage Character Home!

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New home, 24’ vaulted wood ceil. 8000+ sqft lot. Low “E” windows. Rock FP 6 s/s appl., wall mnt TV stays. Open plan, pantry, laundry on main. 4’ heated crawl sp. No dissappointments here! $349,900.

Vintage 1929 home on huge view lot! Original 21/4 fir flooring, wood windows, thick crown mouldings and baseboards. Bright + open layout, views to the south, 7,590 sq ft flat lot. $329,900

Huge lot w/lane access. Side/side rancher duplex. Location plus!! Walk to great schools, rec center, UFV, Heritage Park & West Coast Ex. Den on each side could be a bdrm. $329,900

To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Centrally located 3 bdrm rancher! Recent updates up, ﬂrs, paint, kitch. cabs & bath. Downstairs open for ideas - hang out space, extra bdrms. Walk to West Coast Express, schools, shopping & rec centre. $329,900. To view call Mindy 604.826.1000

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Backing Onto Greenbelt!!

Silverdale Location!!!

Older But Well Kept Home

Brand New Townhouse!!!

Perfect 1st Timers - Abb.

Huge private 10,000+ sq. ft. lot. Updated! Shows nice. Clean & great family home. Fully ﬁnished bsmnt., garage/ workshop! 4 bdrm, 3 baths, rec rm. Newer roof! Hurry! $329,500

1.339 Acres with many opportunities. Former general store, now has a kitchen & rented. Investment/holding property. Westside of Mission close to Maple Ridge border. $328,800

Amazing huge beautiful private backyard! Updated bathroom with jetted tub. Seller is installing new siding at front! Walk to all amenities. On bus route. Seller motivated. $323,500

The Horizons!!! Finished w/luxurious touches! 3 bdrm & 2.5 baths. Kitch/ granite c/tops, tile back splash, eating bar, h/w ﬂrs. Gated complex w/clubhouse. Parking for 2 cars. $319,900

Centrally located to all schools in area!!! 60x120’ large fully fenced yard. Excellent family home. Priced perfect for ﬁrst-time buyers! Newlyweds! Come have a look!!! $319,900

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4 bdrms up!! 2 bdrms down!! This home sits on a 6600 sq. ft. lot close to shopping! Transit! Schools! Some new windows down. $319,500

Country setting!! 11,000 sq. ft. lot!! 3 bdrm rancher, double garage, huge liv rm. Enclosed glass solarium, big eating bar & lots of updates. Lots of parking! Min to all amenities. $318,500

Character 3 bdrm + den home. Redone top to bottom within last 6 yrs. Updated kitchen, bathroom, furnace. Original softwood ﬂoors, high ceilings on main, baseboards & crown mould. $312,500

Just minutes to all services, hospital, shopping, sports park, highway access. Level backyard. Use of avail. Space is maximized for family & extended family. 4+ bdrms! Fruit trees! $299,980

Townhouse in fantastic strata - The Horizons, Maple h/w ﬂoors, warm & inviting colours. Rich kitch cabinetry, granite tops. Conveniently located close to schools/trans. $309,900

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Building / Development Lot in Bear Creek!! 6400 sqft lot backing onto greenspace, walking trails. Quiet street of newer homes! Close to schools. $149,500

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Fraser Landing - Mission

10 min from town. New kitch. incl gas range & double sinks!! New roof, siding, windows, ﬂrs. Updated elect & plumb. Designer colours. Soaker tub! 220 amp gas BBQ hook up. $299,900

Excellent location, newer ﬂr, kitchen w/ cabinets + counter tops replaced! New windows! Perfect for newlyweds, young family or investors! Nice lot size! Close to hospital, Superstore! $294,900

Stone’s throw to Mission’s “Heritage Park”, 80x136 lot has 2 road frontages and view of Mt. Baker! Funky 1940’s home, 4 bdrms & loads of character. Newly added commercial kitchen. $284,900

Affordable Rancher located close to all amenities! Recreation, West Coast Express, seconds to town! This is perfect for the ﬁrst-time home buyer, or the investor! $269,500

On 10, 10,100 ,100 sq. ft. city lot!! 3 bdrms backyard BBQ’s. Huge ba ackyard for summer BBQ’s ackyard BBQ s. Bring the trampoline! Celi ! LLoads d off parking!! ki !! C dar Valley area!! Close to schools, on bus route!! $264,900

End unit. Lovely complex close to shopping, banking. Westcoast Ex., theatre, coffee shops!! 3 yrs young & affordable w/open concept kitch, 2 bdrm w/bonus 3rd bdrm/den/ﬂex rm down. $254,500

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New Subdivision Cedar/Egglestone Building lots starting at $164,900. Call for lot layout & info package.

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End unit! Family room off kitchen, huge pantry, living room, 3 large bdrms, L & laundry room upstairs. Deep single car garage. Best location in development. $231,900

End unit on greenbelt! Listen to the creek! 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry room + new appliances in kitchen. Peaceful, quiet, 2 sundecks. Close to bus routes, schools!! $229,500

Gladwin Towers. A fun place to live!! Close to everything. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, redone kitchen, newer ﬂoor. Sep. dining room, living room. Enclosed sundeck/ den/family rm. Priced to sell. $219,000

Shows a 10+!! WOW!! Top ﬂ unit w/ granite kitch. open to vaulted lvg rm. Bdrm has great built-in cabs that stay. 3 yr young dev close to freeway and future 20 acre shopping dev. $209,900

Nice well run complex!! Top ﬂr. vaul. ceil. in liv rm, gas f/p, 2 bdrms, 2 full baths. Sep. laundry/store rm, covered sundeck, big kitchen. New stain master carpets in liv rm. $206,000

On a 6600+ sqft lot. Live a simple peaceful life conveniently located close to freeway & town access. New windows. Storage shed. Sunny location amongst mature tree setting. $199,900.

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Carolina Villa

Carolina Villa - Mission

Kathleen Kath hleen Court - Mission

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Home & 10 Acres-Clinton

Newer, well kept condo complex! Beautiful one owner 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, your own laundry/utility room, gas f/pl, walk to churches, schools, shopping & recreation complex. $164,500

Nice 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, gas f/p, great layout, in-suite laundry, no age restriction, secure 28 unit building, rec-room, on the bus route - close to all amenities!! $169,500

Centrally located & min. from West Centrally Coast X Xpress. C press. On O cooll side id off the h bbuildild ing. Spacious kitchen, den & double French doors. Covered deck & comm room. Some pets allowed. $159,500

10075 sq. ft. living @ Heritage Park Pl. 2 1075 bath corner unit with 2 decks!! bdrm, 2 bat bd Spacious Master! Beautiful kitchen, decor colours throughout. New ﬂoors! Priced to Sell! $159,000

Backs onto Crown Land! Bring the horses to this 10 acre private property. 3 bdrm rancher, out buildings, workshop, chicken coop, cabin with elec. for guests. Fenced. Priced to sell! $149,900

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR GOOD TENANTS? Garibaldi Village!!

Corner unit w/Mt. Baker view!! Walk to restaurants, shopping & banking. Parking nearby!! Close to transportation routes. No rental restrictions. Private balcony. $93,500

Centrally located with many updates!! Electrical upgraded w/new CSA #, newer roof! New skirting, ﬂooring, windows, new ceiling in mbdrm & hallway! Fully fenced & private yard! $76,500

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Prime Acre To Build!!! Prime 1.1 acres in great Silverdale location!!! Land value!! Surrounded by big future Genstar development. $229,000 #0825

Magniﬁcent View Lots! 4 lots from almost 6000 sqft to 7860 sqft. Plus size lots. New sub-division of lots on Knight St. $249,900 each

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3 bedroom + 2 bathroom. Panabode log home with detached garage in 103 Mile House! 1.03 acre of rolling hills to sit on and take in the fresh air. $179,000

Under $100,000 - Abbots.

70’ x 120’ Lot Cherry St - Mission Can be built on or held for potential investment! $189,900

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10.14 Acres With Shop!! Located at the end of culde-sac. Private rural setting. Buid your dream home. 30x50 shop w/approx 3000 sq. ft. concrete ﬂoor. $249,900 #0842

Triple Creek Estates

47.51 Acres Farm Land!!

Super sized backyard! Completely renovated mobile with huge addition. Fantastic backyard features a shed. Pad rent $420. per month. Affordable living! $69,900

Great organic fertile soil!! Scenic views of the mountains!! Very private!! Great location, only 1 hr from Van., 6 mi. east of Mission, 1 mi from Hwy 7. Seller motivated!!! $2,200,000.

3 Building Lots! 3 lots!!! Waterfront development area!! 7500 sq. ft. in total. Future multi-storey commercial/residential mix!! $299,900

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32676 Badger Ave

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Builder’s own custom 2st with bsmnt, almost 5000sq ft. Build & designed by Mount Royal Homes. home has it all, fully ﬁnished $665,000 Incl. HST This bsmnt, with 2 bed in-law suite, ﬁnished bunker, rec room, detached shop, green house with garden, RV parking, the list goes on. Located in the heart of Mission, this home is close to all amenities. Don’t miss your opportunity to own this beauty, book your viewing today.

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9544 Barr St, Mission • 2.238 Acres!

Just listed! First time offered! Exceptional quality, custom built, one-owner 2,590 sq ft rancher in private setting. Many large windows to enjoy the open south view & nature. There are 2 huge MBR’s with ensuites & walk-in closets. A full 2,590 sq ft unfinished bsmt has stairs from double garage. Features incl in-floor radiant heat, recent hardwood floors, high end appliances & quality cabinets, automatic generator, new roof, & new full length sundeck. Definite pride of ownership here! This is an amazingly rare home & acreage setting that you must see! Room for shop too. Call Alan now!

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This two year young custom Built bsmnt entry sits on a spacious 7300 sq. ft. lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. The home features: 6 beds, 4 baths, in-law suite, RV parking & a rec room. No expense was spared on this one: granite, porcelain & travertine tile, water heating, custom speaker system, huge kitchen with stainless steel appliances, built in vac, crawl space & so much more. Very rare home & will not last.

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33098 Myrtle Ave. $579,900

32524 Cherry Ave. $639,000

Huge lots: $209,900

Great investment opportunity. Almost 1 acre lot, in the heart of Mission. This property is rezonable, & the OCP allows for 5-6 residential LOTS. Property is rented & tenant wants to stay. Buy now, rezone & make some money. Call today to view.

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Open House: Sat & Sun • 2-4 pm 32522 Ptarmigan Dr. $599,000 Incl. HST

Brand new 2 st. with bsmnt located in the heart of Mission on a huge green belt lot. This home offer all the luxuries of a custom home, granite, designer color scheme, stone ﬁreplace, triple bay garage, heat pump & more. Build by a great builder, quality & detail are visible throughout, open ﬂoor plan with 6/7 beds & 5 baths, call today.

$699,500

$538,900 no HST

New listing. Brand new 2 story with fully ﬁnished basement, build by Mount Royal Homes. Huge greenbelt lot with views of the valley & Frase River. This home features 6 beds + den, 5 baths, rec room, triple bay garage, rv/boat parking, in-law suite & much more. Home is at drywall stage, so still time to pick your colors. Don’t miss your chance, call today.

Ptarmigan Drive Greenbelt lots located in the heart of Mission, over 1/3 of an acre each. Lots are very wide & will accommodate a 3 story home with a triple bay garage. Great location & homes nearby selling for 600k.

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Custom built rancher with full walkout basement sitting on 2 acres nestled in a cul de sac. Home features beautiful hardwood ﬂooring throughout including the bedrooms, 9’ ceilings, large kitchen with B/I oven and counter top range, granite counter tops and a dining area looking out onto a full length back deck and large yard. Downstairs offers a bedroom, recroom, media area and has a wet bar as well as room for the in-laws, and concrete stamped covered patio. Simply stunning! Call Pat

Upscale family townhouse in a 25 unit complex. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great room open floor plan with 9’ ceilings on main floor and comes with all stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, & a stacked washer and dryer on the top floor. Property is easy to show and quick possession possible. Call Pat

Shelley Meier

3 bedroom, basement Entry Abbotsford home located in desirable Robert Bateman area. New 50 year warranty, metal shake roof, stunning views from large deck with new vinyl covering, stairs and aluminum handrail. HOME SHOWS A “10”. Call Dixie

Absolutely gorgeous 3447SF, 2 storey, 5 bedroom home with fully ﬁnished basement. Home offers a large kitchen with lots of cabinets, an island, granite counter tops, and an eating area. Upstairs is a large master with 5 pc ensuite as well as 3 additional bedrooms. This home is deﬁnitely NOT a drive by! Call Judith

Home offers oak finished cabinets in the bathroom and kitchen. Laminate flooring in the living areas & bdms with tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Newer roof as well as vinyl framed double pane windows. Strata fee is $150 a month and comes with one parking spot! Call Natalie

Character home close to downtown Mission and the West Coast Express. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, clear fir flooring, games room upstairs (pool table in basement stays), fenced yard, and immediate possession possible! Perfect for first time buyers! Call Dixie

Very well maintained home on large lot. Kitchen and dining areas have been extended for more space with an all new kitchen, including appliances and loads of cabinets, fresh paint and ﬂooring throughout over the last 5 years. A deﬁnite must see to appreciate! Call Judith

3164 sq.ft. home with 2000 plants of young blueberries in the ground. Custom built with 5 zone radiant heating, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms upstairs, with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms downstairs. Property has an engineered septic system with additional hook up ready. Call Natalie

2 bdrm, 1 bath, home sitting on large 17,424 sq.ft. city lot and having many updates done within the last 7yrs including new roof with gutters & downspouts, furnace with ducting, plumbing, windows and trim, exterior and interior doors, laminate & tile ﬂooring, the list goes on and on! Call Rose

3 year old home in an area of all new housing. Open kitchen eating area and family room concept with living and dining room adjoining, all on main ﬂoor. Upstairs offers large Master and an additional 3 bedrooms. Call Rose

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MESSAGE from 1S 6 YEAR

SINCE 1951

YEAR S

MSA FORD

We are pleased to advise our customers and friends in the community that MSA Ford is expanding our facility once again. We could not do this without your support! Over the past 27 years we have given a high priority in our corporate goals to SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY. “We sincerely believe by supporting LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES THAT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME AND FUNDING IS RETURNED TO OUR COMMUNITY”.

2012 ESCAPE XLT Kids Ball Room

MAJOR VEHICLE SUPPLIERS TO THE Abbotsford International Airshow Major founding supporters of the Discovery Trail Corporate supporters of national charities Corporate supporters of most amateur sports in our community TO DATE WE HAVE RAISED IN EXCESS OF 15 Million in kind and dollars.

We have managed to assist both schools and community organizations with the Ford Drive One fundraising campaigns. Email us at driveone@msaford.com to learn more!

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Today we are honored to be the leader in New Vehicle Sales of ALL the FORD DEALERSHIPS in the Fraser Valley – You have voted us as your Favorite New & Used Vehicle Dealership for 5 consecutive years. Today we have the most highly factory trained technicians of all the FORD Dealerships in the Fraser Valley. Fact: We have certiﬁed alternate fuel technicians (electric/ hybrid) and have completed more alternate fuel installations than any FORD Dealership in the Fraser Valley. Thank you for VOTING US Number One Service Facility and Tire Store for 5 consecutive years.

TODAY we have 10 million dollars in new vehicle inventory arriving over the next 60 days. TAKE THE TIME TO CHOOSE A NEW FORD PRODUCT, WE ARE PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE. TODAY FORD PRODUCT IS RATED NUMBER ONE IN CONSUMER SURVEYS, COME IN AND SEE WHY.

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