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baseball team sports a fresh new roster of 29, only six have only appeared in Nat Bailey Stadium before. New head coach Brent Lavallee and his staﬀ started the season on April 8 in Spokane, Washington. The team's home opener is against the Eugene Emeralds on Tuesday, April 19. By Ethan Cairns

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he Vancouver Canadians are ready for this upcoming season at The Nat. Players warmed up on April 5 in the beautiful sunshine and warm weather while others had interviews and took official headshots. That means that Nat Bailey stadium must be in tip-top shape to host its guests. This will be the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that the Canadians will be back playing at home. The last games to be played at Nat Bailey Stadium were in 2019, and Vancouver baseball fans have had no events or opportunities to share the communal love for baseball until the Canadians come back. Crews cleaned the stands and bleachers to prepare for attendees while the field was prepared for the player's practice. Nat Bailey Stadium is coming back to life again and will soon be bustling with excitement, cheers, and shouts from fans. The High-A Minor League

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hile the statue of Gassy Jack was brought down in dramatic fashion, the plinth it stood on has been removed quietly. The City of Vancouver removed the plinth - the platform on which the statue sat - which itself stood a couple of feet high in the middle of Maple Tree Square at the intersection of Carrall, Water and Alexander streets, Monday, April 4. It was the last remnant of the statue which has stood in the square for decades until demonstrators pulled the copper version of the historical figure down in February. It was pulled down during the Memorial Women's March in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 'Gassy' Jack Deighton is known as one of the city's founding figures; he also took a 12-year-old Squamish girl as his bride when he was 40. They had a child a few years later. After the statue was taken down the leftover plinth became a destination for skateboarders for a bit, with many using the curved base as a ramp of sorts. Pro skateboarder Joe Buffalo was able to do an ollie to tail over the awkward pedestal. The city says it was removed due to damage. "Next steps for the statue will be determined alongside Squamish Nation," a city spokesperson tells Vancouver Is Awesome in an email. "The future of Maple Tree Square will be determined through broader consultation with the Host Nations, and community engagement."

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Ruling: Two Vancouver cops ‘recklessly’ used unnecessary force to arrest Indigenous man and granddaughter

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retired judge tasked with reviewing a high-profile case where a Heiltsuk First Nation man and his granddaughter were handcuffed in 2019 outside a BMO branch in Vancouver has ruled two Vancouver police officers committed misconduct by “recklessly using unnecessary force” in arresting the pair. Brian Neal said in a 69-page ruling released by the Heiltsuk nation last Wednesday that constables Canon Wong and Mitchel Tong arrested and handcuffed Maxwell Johnson and his then-12-year-old granddaughter without reasonable and probable grounds. “I have found that no reasonable police officer standing in the shoes of the two officers could support such actions based on suspicion alone,” said Neal, who concluded the constables “acted oppressively” in their dealings with the pair. In a separate decision following the discipline proceeding ruling, Neal ordered the constables be suspended for several days, that they complete intensive, immersive Indigenous cultural sensitivity training, and that they complete re-training on deescalation skills, risk assessment and power of arrest. Johnson, who had an existing account at the bank, was with his granddaughter on Dec. 20, 2019 at the BMO branch at 595 Burrard St. to open a joint chequing account. Johnson

had recently deposited $30,000 in the account after receiving a settlement. 'Upset and fearful' The branch manager didn’t believe the pair’s purpose at the bank, suspected they were attempting to commit fraud and contacted police. Johnson and his granddaughter were led outside by the constables and handcuﬀed on a sidewalk. “Mr. Johnson and his 12-year-old

granddaughter were at all times fully cooperative with police directions,” Neal said. “However, there can be no doubt that both parties were clearly confused, upset and fearful as a result of the summary arrest experience so far from home.” Less than an hour after Johnson and his granddaughter were arrested, they were released with apologies from the constables. The allegations of possible fraud, which were the basis of the arrests, had been determined

to be completely without merit. Neal said the circumstances of the case brought into sharp focus the risk of “precipitous action by police in summarily ending the liberty of persons under investigation by arrest.” Neal found that the cultural safety needs of Johnson and his granddaughter were not considered by the constables. “In the result, two vulnerable persons of Indigenous heritage were exposed to unnecessary trauma and fear, and left with a serious perception of unfairness in their treatment at the hands of police,” he said. 'Danger to children' Neal said the case also highlighted “the very real danger to children” who have come into contact with the police. “The circumstances relating to [the granddaughter] clearly demonstrate the high risk of policing decisions that result in the almost automatic application of handcuﬀs following any arrest without due consideration of the apparent age of the subject in question, or the lawful basis for such a use of force,” he said. The lack of Indigenous cultural awareness and training provided to the “relatively inexperienced members” was a major factor in their approach to dealing with Johnson CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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BAD COPS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 and his granddaughter, Neal said. “There is also no doubt that, in hindsight, the members themselves have both recognized those critical shortcomings in their treatment of the complainant,” Neal said. “However, considering all of the evidence available, I ﬁnd that the haste with which the members approached the arrest and handcuﬃng of the complainants was more consistent with a failure to exercise judgment, than overt stereotyping and discriminatory assumptions.”

saying: "This process was led by the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner. We respect the decision and refer specific questions to the OPCC. There is an ongoing human rights process underway and it would be inappropriate to comment further." BMO has since apologized for the arrest, and Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer previously said officers were acting in good faith. He described it as “a very unfortunate situation and we’re very sorry the way that this all played out.”

Apology ceremony in Bella Bella Neal ordered Wong and Tong to provide a written apology and offer to meet with Johnson and his granddaughter to listen to concerns and give an oral apology. The Heiltsuk Nation has since invited the constables to participate in an "apology ceremony" in Bella Bella with Johnson, his granddaughter and wider community. “This story has become a symbol of the fight against systemic racism, and we are committed to working with the officers to make broader change and ensure this never happens again,” Marilyn Slett, elected Chief of the Heiltsuk Nation, said in a news release Wednesday. Neal was appointed to conduct the discipline proceeding after Police Complaint Commissioner Clayton Pecknold disagreed with Victoria Police Chief Del Manak’s earlier finding of his investigation that no disciplinary action was warranted against the officers. The VPD responded to Neal's ruling in a statement Wednesday,

'Colonial past' In January 2020, Mayor Kennedy Stewart, who doubles as chairperson of the Vancouver Police Board, issued a statement accusing the BMO branch of misleading police in the case. “I felt sick when I first heard about this incident and I find it unacceptable that the Bank of Montreal turned what should have been a positive occasion into one that reinforces our colonial past,” Stewart said at the time. “I am sad for the long-term impacts this may have on the child, her family and the broader community. BMO needs to do right by this family, take full responsibility for their actions and ensure this does not happen again.” Meanwhile, two outstanding human rights complaints filed by Johnson and his granddaughter with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and Canadian Human Rights Commission against the VPD and the Bank of Montreal remain outstanding. By Mike Howell

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he Vancouver Canucks’ 202122 season turned on a dime on December 5. That’s when the Canucks fired Jim Benning as general manager and Travis Green as head coach, bringing in Bruce Boudreau. It was an intriguing hire because Boudreau had rescued a flailing franchise before, taking the 2007-08 Washington Capitals from the NHL basement to the playoffs when he was brought in after 21 games. Boudreau wasn’t quite able to repeat that feat — the Canucks are all-but guaranteed to miss the playoffs after struggling through March — but he did improve the team. Canucks fans embraced the new bench boss when the Canucks rattled off seven-straight wins after he was hired, serenading him with chants of “Bruce, there it is.” The Canucks have gone 24-13-8 so far under Boudreau, which would put them on pace for 102 points over the course of a full 82game season. While there are still 12 games remaining this season for that record to change at the time of this writing, 102 points is not just a playoff pace, it would be the fifthmost points in franchise history. Except, maybe not. There have been rumblings that Boudreau’s return isn’t quite as certain as it might seem. NHL insiders have begun to chime in on the subject, suggesting that Boudreau might not return. “There is a possibility that Boudreau might not be coming back next year,” said Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. “He’s

done an unbelievable job there…he helped ﬁll that building and bring some fans back and create some excitement and get them going the right way but it hardly seems like a one hundred per cent foregone conclusion that he is coming back next season, which I ﬁnd incredibly hard to believe.” “Jim Rutherford wants to make sure 100 percent that Bruce Boudreau is his guy,” said John Shannon on an appearance on Sekeres & Price. “And perhaps there's a little bit on Bruce's side that he wants to make sure he wants to stay in Vancouver, too.” “I'm just not so sure that for Rutherford and Allvin he's the guy they want long term,”

said Jeﬀ Marek on Halford & Brough in the Morning. “I don't understand it. I don't agree with it.” It’s important to keep in mind that Boudreau was not hired by Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin or by president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, although Rutherford was consulted on Boudreau’s hiring. Boudreau was hired directly by owner Francesco Aquilini. Most new general managers choose to hire their own head coach, so it would be completely understandable if Allvin and Rutherford wanted to put their own man in place — someone who reﬂects their ideals and

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ne man's trash is apparently another man's problem... or is it the City's? Joe Chaput owns a popular cheese shop, Les Amis du Fromage, and pays just under $2,000 to keep the back-alley dumpster of the 843 East Hasting St location on city property. That arrangement is fine by him… until another business illegally dumps bio-waste (human feces included) by his bin. Chaput took his frustration to Twitter on March 31 in a detailed thread, complete with security videos, photos and screenshots. As per Chaput’s agreement with the City of Vancouver, he’s responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the area 1.5 meters under and around the bin. Anything outstanding is the city’s responsibility. “We keep our bin clean, we keep it locked, we dump all our garbage in there, we spray paint all the graffiti off the bin regularly at our expense,” Chaput tells Vancouver Is Awesome by phone. “But nowhere in the agreement does it say that I'm responsible when people illegally dump [waste], whether it's needles or human feces.” He reported the dumping to the city, which sent a notice to the garbage hauler, who then sent a letter back to Chaput stating that if he doesn’t clean up the waste he will be ticketed $250. Yet, the waste was cleaned up by the city crews in the middle of the night. “There are parts of the city where crews come by daily and just clean up the street or the alley, and we’re not far from those areas,” Chaput says. “Perhaps we need a bit more love in our neighbourhood than we’re getting.” Both the street and back alley see a lot of foot traffic daily, from shoppers to dumpers. A busy commercial street like East Hastings has lots of businesses, and some, according to Chaput, don’t even have bins. “I think [the city] should also be looking, when people have a business, if they have a waste bin; they should be asking, ‘Why don’t you have one?’” he says. “It’s not fair to penalize small business owners for other people’s crimes,” he later adds in a private message on Twitter. “That includes illegal dumping and graffiti. That’s too easy. Instead offer more help in keeping our city clean.”

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'Not just about Kennedy' I’ll stop there and let Mark Hosak, executive director of Forward Together, explain why the name was chosen. “We chose the idea of going ‘forward together’ because that's what this project has always been about — to make a Vancouver that works for all of us, and not just a few,” said Hosak by telephone last Thursday. “It's not just about Kennedy, it's about the mission for the city, which

Hosak didn’t mention it, but I’m sure having Stewart take time out of his day to launch his new party wouldn’t sit well with some taxpayers who believe he should be taking care of the business of the city instead of tending to his political future. Which he was, according to Hosak, and the reason why he wasn’t available to discuss his new party. Even if I got Stewart on the phone, I'm sure he wouldn't have much more to say than what he told me in December 2021.

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orward Together. It’s the name of Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s new party, or electoral organization or whatever you call a group of like-minded people who want to get elected and serve on council. The name, or slogan, isn’t exactly original, as any politics watcher would concur. “Moving forward together” was the title of the federal Liberals’ throne speech in 2019. That same year, the Green Party of Canada launched its new slogan: “Not left, not right. Forward together.” In 2020, Canada’s labour movement launched a campaign called… forward together. Heck, back in 1969, the theme of U.S. President-elect Richard Nixon’s inauguration was…forward together.

is to move forward on the issues that we care about, and doing so together.” At the same time, Hosak acknowledged the widespread use of the slogan in politics. “It's incredibly popular,” he said. “Having it used for an electoral organization that is new, I think it's a good thing to rely on two of the most enduring words in this political space.” The name was unveiled via a news release, which I found kind of odd. Maybe it’s just me being me, but wouldn’t a sitting mayor launching a new party want to hold a news conference, say, on the steps of city hall? Or at Helena Gutteridge Plaza, with the downtown cityscape in the

background? The sun was shining, after all. Video, website launched The explanation given by Hosak is that public health restrictions related to the pandemic were a concern when considering a launch date and potential news conference. Fair enough, but a bunch of us reporters were inside city hall a few weeks ago for a media availability with Stewart. “We decided this is the best way to do it because we can control this,” he said, referring to a video and website address included in the news release. “There's no public health order that can stop us from releasing a video, or launching the website.”

Anyway, other things you need to know about Forward Together is that it replaces Team Kennedy Stewart, a non-proﬁt society that the mayor and his crew established back in September. You also need to know that candidates have been picked by Stewart, but they have yet to be named. “We won’t be keeping things a mystery for much longer,” said Hosak, noting the party wants to run up to six council candidates, although it could be fewer but mean endorsing candidates from other parties. Could the video Hosak referred to provide a clue or two of who some of the candidates might be? Stewart told me in December that he had secured at least two candidates, whose names would be very familiar to citizens.

Tom Davidoff, Sarah Blyth Tom Davidoﬀ, director of the Centre for Urban Economics and Real Estate at the UBC Sauder School of Business, is seen on the video boosting Stewart’s ‘making home’ housing proposal. Sarah Blyth, executive director of the Overdose Prevention Society, appears on the video and praises Stewart for his leadership on his commitment to reduce overdose deaths. For the record, I checked with both of them and they’re not running. Davidoﬀ via telephone: “I really like what he did on ‘making home’ and I wanted to say ‘I agree with him.’ But if you notice, I was careful not to endorse. I really try not to endorse local politicians. My goal is to outsource the good ideas to professional politicians.” Blyth, via direct message on Twitter: “No — no running for me.” The addition of Forward Together brings yet another new party to this year’s race. Progress Vancouver led by mayoral candidate Mark Marissen and A Better City led by Ken Sim are new. So is TEAM for a Livable Vancouver led by Coun. Colleen Hardwick, with the Greens, COPE, NPA and Vision Vancouver also in the mix. The election is Oct. 15. By Mike Howell

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The 2022 Vancouver-Quilchena by-election is on Saturday, April 30, 2022. There are lots of ways to vote. You can vote if you are: • a resident of the Vancouver-Quilchena electoral district, • 18 or older on April 30, 2022,

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What should I bring to vote in person? • ID that shows your name and home address. See elections.bc.ca/id for the list of acceptable ID. • Your Where to Vote card. Look for it in the mail from Elections BC. It will make voting faster and easier. • You may wear a face mask in the voting place and will not be asked to remove it to vote.

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Kerrisdale Elem School 5555 Carnarvon St, Vancouver, BC Lord Kitchener Elem School 3455 W King Edward Ave, Vancouver, BC Magee Sec School 6360 Maple St, Vancouver, BC

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Jeanette Ashe BC NDP

Jaime Matten 320-34 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1L6 (604) 430-8600

Dallas Brodie Conservative

Erik Gretland 2702-188 Keefer Pl, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0J1 (604) 250-9256

Kevin Falcon BC Liberal Party

Kevin Tang PO Box 28131 Rpo West Pender, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3T7 (604) 606-6000

Jennifer Chalmers PO Box 28131 Rpo West Pender, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3T7

Sandra Filosof-Schipper Libertarian

Sandra Filosof-Schipper 25-840 Premier St, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2G9 (604) 968-9441

Clayton Welwood 25-840 Premier St, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2G9

Wendy Hayko BC Green Party

Simon Lewis PO Box 8088 Stn Central, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R7 (888) 473-3686

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she shares. The idea for the fibre libraries was a natural progression of that work. During COVID a knitting group would assemble at Baaad Anna’s to make clothes for other people and Paula would share blog posts about their progress on various projects. The response had her thinking about what other non-profit fibre arts projects could be out there. Inspired by the growing interest in neighbourhood seed libraries the idea of little fibre libraries was born. Baaad Anna’s doesn’t build the fibre libraries, they are entirely community-led, but the store does facilitate and assist. Small neighbourhood grants were announced in February 2021 to fund projects like these and Lindner encouraged people to apply to help build their library and the store offered resources to assist with the application process. Once built, Baaad Anna’s existing fibre upcycling initiative helps stock the libraries with a large donation starter pack or if the library runs out of supply. “Because they’re so new more people are taking than leaving,” she says, but the goal is for them to become self-sustaining circular textile economies.

Baaad Anna’s also created an interactive Google Map that is regularly updated to help people locate their nearest fibre library and offer a vinyl sticker that people can use to delineate it as a fibre library as opposed to a seed or book library. “It seems to strike a chord,” she says of the project which has 12 confirmed libraries across the Lower Mainland with four more on the way. Lindner is buoyed by the stories of people coming together to build and maintain the boxes. The Commercial Drive box was a collaboration between a group of friends who used their individual resources as a woodworker, promoter, and host respectively to make their library a reality. A Girl Guide in West Vancouver who wasn’t even part of the knitting world heard about the little fibre libraries and decided she wanted to build one for her community badge. Together with her father they put it together but didn’t have anywhere to host it. “It’s in front of my house,” says Lindner. One of the North Vancouver libraries is a fibre and seed library combo made by another father and daughter team. By Allie Turner

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ancouver is an exciting city that's far from boring; the food, the culture and the jobs prove it. Whether you're a student looking for a fun summer gig or you're just tired of your 9-5, here are some current job openings in Vancouver that could make a day at work actually fun. Chocolatier at East Van Roasters Perhaps it isn’t Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, but this organic bean-to-bar chocolate and coﬀee-making job opening sounds (and tastes) just as good. This full-time gig is all about making chocolate, from roasting cacao to making ganache to preparing caramels and baking pastries. Recipe Tester at Fresh Prep Become the culinary genius behind Vancouver’s meal kit company. This job is literally coming up with and cooking recipes! Train Host at Rocky Mountaineer You can travel across B.C. and Alberta all the way to Banﬀ and back while working on a train (food and accommodation included). The job requires excellent customer service skills, so if you’re up for it then this summer job is for you. Water Tour Guide at Vancouver Water Adventures Summer, sports and the beach- doesn’t that sound nice? CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

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Jericho Village BC Liquor Store, 101-2083 Alma Street, Vancouver

Saturday, April 23rd from 11:00am to 4:00pm At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province. The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores. We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work rooted in values of fairness and respect, work-life balance, and inclusion and diversity. We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Being a reputable employer with programs of skills training and professional development are what attract candidates to BC Liquor Stores, while our progressive, forward-thinking culture is why employees with a growth mindset thrive. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative, and retail passion! If you fit this description and you are prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become a part of the Bute Street, Harbour Centre, Cardero, Robson Street and Yaletown BC Liquor Stores OR Jericho Village and Marpole BC Liquor Stores. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualification requirements: • • • • • • • •

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate a variety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’s recycling program.

Rates of Pay (as of April 11, 2021): Auxiliary Sales Associate - $19.45 per hour

For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary opportunities with BC Liquor Stores please apply in person at the location listed above.

For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary opportunities with BC Liquor Stores please apply in person at one of the locations listed above.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/all-employees/ safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-policy-for-bcpublic-service-employees

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VANCOUVERISAWESOME.COM 1 (one)

Apple Watch SE Gold 40-mm

2022

WEEKLY SPECIALS

MEATS

3.38

GROCERY

PRODUCE

FRESH BONELESS PORK BUTT

1.48

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

/LB

16 x

(Bi-weekly Draw)

1 (one)

$888

Shopping Spree

5.98

/EA

ARIANA NATURAL YOGURT 750G

2022

Mitsubishi RVR

KILLARNEY LOCATION ONLY (E 49TH AVE)

PUREX BATH TISSUE DOUBLE ROLLS 12’S

/EA

5.98

/EA

3/$

4.00

DAN D PAK ORGANIC CHESTNUTS 100G

GREEN GIANT NIBLET CORN 341ML

/EA

FARMERS GERMAN EGG NOODLES 500G SELECTED VARIETIES

CAMPBELLS SIMPLY CHICKEN BROTH NO SALT 946ML

4.48

/EA

MILK 2GO 6PACK CHOCOLATE

6.98

2/$

1.18

/EA

MELONA ICE BARS 8PACK

8.48

2/$

/EA

5.98

/EA

FAITH FARMS CHEESE 346-380g

3.48

www.88supermarket.ca

/EA

1.68

/EA

WAHAHA YOGURT FLAVOURED DRINK 4PACK

/EA

6.98

/EA

KONO NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL MUSSELS 454G

4.48

1.28

/EA

TABASCO PEPPER SAUCE 142ML

SURASANG CABBAGE KIMCHI 600G

2611 E 49th Ave, Vancouver • 604-438-0869 4801 Victoria Dr, Vancouver • 604-876-2128

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/EA

2.98

ATHENA SEA SALT 750G

RITTER SPORT CHOCOLATES

4.00

1.58

5.00

/LB

MINI WATERMELON MEXICO

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON MEAT 340G

/EA

EMMA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1L

/LB

TOMATO ON THE VINE B.C.

3FRI, SATDAYS ONLY & SUN

FRESH DACE FISH PASTE

1.48

15.98

GOLDEN PHOENIX THAI JASMINE RICE 18LB

6.48

/LB

FRESH PORK HOCK IN BAG

BLACK GRAPES JUMBO PERU

3.48 $

2.18

/LB

See Official Rules in stores for all details including draw wing dates and prize detailss.

/LB

2.98

/EA

QUE PASA TORTILLA CHIPS 300-350G

1.98

9.98

BRAGG APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 946ML

2.98

Crossover SUV

FRESH BEEF RIBEYE STEAK

/LB

NESTLE CHOCOLATE MALT DRINK MIX 900GR

/EA

1.28

(Gift Card)

1 (one)

8.88

GREEN ZUCCHINI SQUASH MEXICO

2.48

/LB

FRESH CHICKEN DRUMSTICK

LARGE NAVEL ORANGE BLUE JAY USA

1.98

/LB

Ninja

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2 (two)

Professional Plus Blender

PLUS:

2.28

/EA

RAISIN BREAD 450G

/EA

KRAFT DINNER ORIGINAL 225G

1.88

/100G

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OPEN 8:30AM–10:00PM

EVERYDAY

While quantities last. We reserve the right to correct pricing errors.