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Unemployment hits 10.5%

More people looking for work – relocation and immigration factors: Stats Canada Neil CORBETT and Kevin MILLS Abbotsford News

Unemployment rose to 10.5 per cent in the Abbotsford area through February, making the Abbotosford-Mission census metropolitan area (CMA) the second highest of 33 across the country that were part of Statistic’s Canada’s latest

labour force survey. Only Windsor, Ont. was higher, with unemployment of 10.7 per cent.

The national average was 7.4 per cent.

The good news, according to Lahouaria Ysaad of Stats Can, is that jobs were not lost in the Abbotsford-Mission CMA, but the number of people looking for work

has increased, probably as a result of more people coming to the city.

There are now 10,300 people looking for work in Abbotsford-Mission. She said the rankings are volatile, and seasonal work in the agriculture industry this spring could dramatically change the ranking.

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CROSSING CULTURES A5 Indo-Canadian business association celebrates 25 years in the community

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Rich awarded exemplary service medal

Neil CORBETT Abbotsford News

The man given much of the credit for reducing Abbotsford’s crime rate and getting rid of its “murder capital” title was honoured on Tuesday.

Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich was honoured for 30 years of policing excellence with an Exemplary Service Medal, presented to him by Mayor Bruce Banman at the monthly meeting of the Abbotsford Police Board.

Rich was recruited from the Vancouver Police Department in July of 2008, to take the chief ’s position in Abbotsford.

“It was a sad day for Vancouver, and a great day for us,” said Banman.

Rich started his policing career in July 1980 with the VPD, and rose to the position of deputy chief constable of the

NEIL CORBETT

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Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich received an exemplary service medal from Mayor Bruce Banman at the monthly meeting of the Abbotsford Police Board on Tuesday. operations division, which is responsible for patrol, traffic, community policing and property crime investigations.

The focus of Rich’s leadership is the idea

that a police department, working in partnership with the community, can dramatically reduce crime and increase safety.

Rich was quick to

share the credit for a rapid drop in crime in the city, which is down 30 per cent under his leadership.

He said he has great deputy chiefs, and “300 people who are

kicking butt.

“The numbers don’t lie – they are reducing crime in this community, and it’s fun to watch them go,” said Rich of his staff.

The chief added he is “on the sidelines, clapping a lot.”

Rich has a law degree, and in 2008 was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit for Police Forces in Canada.

The Po l i c e Exemplary Service Medal recognizes police officers who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.

Recipients must have completed 20 years of full-time service with one or more recognized Canadian police forces.

Rich is married with two adult children, one of whom is an officer with the VPD.

Housing construction an influence from cultures where they have done only domestic Ysaad noted that some of the work, and are looking for industries experiencing declines their first career. in employment positions were Many of these people find transportation/warehousing, work in the agriculture inand financial services. Increases dustry, doing traditionally have come in accommodation low-paying manual labour. and food services, and in goods Grewal said she was surproducing. prised to hear Abbotsford’s Allan Asaph, executive director high unemployment figure, of the Abbotsford Chamber of but said many newcomers do Commerce, pointed to the HST seasonal farm work, and the and slowed house sales as anothemployment picture will imer factor in the higher unemployprove for them this spring. ment rate for February.

Ken Baerg, Abbotsford’s “A lot of our growth here has File photo director of economic develcome from the construction opment, said although he’s trades and it’s been slow because Seasonal work such as manual farm labour causes unemployment seen the monthly figures, of the delay in the transition back rates to fluctuate more dramatically in agriculture-influenced econodoes not consider them to be to the PST. People have been hold- mies, such as Abbotsford’s. a major concern, working ining off buying.” stead with 12-month annual of immigrant services for Abbotsford Asaph said he expects to see renewed Community Services, and said there is averages. interest in the housing market once the “I try to stay away from putting too a steady stream of new immigrants to HST is finally eliminated. much stock into the monthly numbers Abbotsford.

He also said people are starting to look “We always see new immigrants look- because there can be significant seasonal for seasonal work now, which is a reason ing for work,” she said. “And new people or industrial variances. the number of unemployed has gone up.

“The numbers I’m working with for always find a lot of difficulty finding He added there are always more people 2011 show an 8.9 per cent unemployment work.” looking for jobs this time of year She said many of her clients have lan- rate.”

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He said historically the AbbotsfordMission CMA has run “close to lockstep” with the provincial and national averages and just recently “has trended slightly upwards” by about 1.5 per cent.

The 2011 national unemployment rate was 7.4 per cent, while the provincial rate was 7.5.

Baerg said Abbotsford’s annual unemployment rate has continued to rise during the past three years.

In 2009, the rate was 7.9 per cent, followed by eight per cent in 2010 and now 8.9 in 2011.

Abbotsford has seen higher unemployment numbers in the recent past, reaching 11.4 in 1996.

Because Service Canada does not “track any qualitative data” associated with the unemployment figures, Baerg said it is difficult to pinpoint a cause for the latest stats.

He has compared notes with his counterparts in Mission, but they couldn’t find a significant reason for

the change.

He said it can’t be contributed to a major plant or mill closure in either community.

“We can’t put our finger on a specific sector or business that has shut its doors or scaled back business to the extent that it would impact these sorts of numbers.”

He said more research needs to be completed to explain the change but the increase in people coming to the community could be a contributing factor.

“When you have population growth, if you are not creating jobs at the same pace, that’s going to be reflected in your unemployment,” said Baerg.

Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman said high unemployment is a concern, and the city’s best counter is to keep tax increases low for businesses and other employers.

He said the city has industrial land near the airport that is ready to be developed, which will bring more jobs.

APD to return $250,000 surplus The Abbotsford Police Department had a budget surplus of $250,000 for the 2011 budget year, which it will return to the city.

Police board members credited police Chief Bob Rich and his staff with not “spending to the budget,” as some branches of government might.

Police spokesman Ian MacDonald said the APD didn’t discontinue any of its planned programs or expenditures, but simply “found efficiencies in the system.”

Guenther loses BCTF presidential bid Rick Guenther’s bid to become president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation has come up short.

The Abbotsford teacher lost to current president Susan Lambert, who will serve a third term as

the head of the BCTF. Guenther was defeated by a vote of 429 to 238 during the union’s annual general meeting on Tuesday.

B.C. teachers have been discussing what actions to take in response to the passing

of Bill 22 which legislated educators back to work.

The BCTF was expected to announce what actions it planned to take on Wednesday, after The News’ deadline for this edition. Watch

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The full membership won’t be able to vote on the recommendations until after Easter (April 8) when all schools in B.C, will have returned from spring break.

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Abbotsford News Thursday, March 22, 2012

Indo-Canadian business group celebrates 25 years

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Reaching out to community across cultures Tyler ORTON Contributor

Nash Gill never heard of festivals like Vaisakhi or Diwali when he was growing up in B.C. decades ago.

“In those days, we didn’t even know what butter chicken was,” the lawyer of South Asian descent said.

His family was determined to assimilate throughout the 1950s and 1960s. They’d eat western food and dress in western clothing.

It wasn’t until Indian immigration increased in the 1970s that Gill eventually began embracing his background, eating South Asian cuisine and celebrating cultural festivals.

“Now things are becoming more international. I think (Indian culture is) just becoming another segment or another part of Canada.”

Gill said this is partly due to organizations like the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association (FVICBA), which has been using its resources to reach out to the broader community and strengthen crosscultural engagement.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the association’s founding. Gill said the amount of crosscultural development in that period of time has been significant.

“The goals of the association at that time were to promote business, promote multiculturalism and ... to promote harmony, friendship and understanding in the community,” he said, referring to when he and eight other Abbotsford businessmen established the organization in 1987. “(Cultural harmony) might have been a goal

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Members of the Fraser Valley Indo-Canadian Business Association celebrate Vaisakhi last year at the association’s annual luncheon. From left, association co-founder Jatinder Sidhu, former president Kelly Chahal, Amarbir Sidhu, Balbir Kambo, Randy Kailey, Rajinder Gill and Bharthi Sandhu enjoy the day’s festivities. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the FVICBA will continue to hold cultural events throughout 2012. that we were seeking knows first-hand the standing,” Rupinder at that time, but obvi- significant role the said. ously we were not able association can play Despite the fact she’s to attain that instan- when it comes to cul- lived in Abbotsford for taneously. It’s taken tivating business and about 20 years, probation officer Kelly many, many years. I’d community leaders. say we’re there now Chahal – no relation The University of after 25 years.”

British Columbia to Rupinder – only The association’s alumnus received a discovered the assoefforts to promote cul- scholarship from the ciation five years ago.

“I looked at it and I tural engagement will FVICBA in 2001 before continue throughout setting off for post- was in awe,” she said, adding the 2012, starting with FVICBA has a free Vaisakhi become a vital luncheon at Our business group involved the Abbotsford Banquet Hall now is not just Indoin nearly every aspect of the (33738 Laurel St.) c o m m u n i t y, April 12 from 11:30 Canadian business, a.m. to 1 p.m. whether it’s education, Hundreds are it’s just business. expected to attend Nash Gill criminal justhe 2012 celebratice or community services. tion featuring Although people special guest speaker secondary.

Dr. Gurinder Singh Rupinder said she outside of the South Mann, a religious was determined to Asian community studies professor settle in Abbotsford told her the FVICBA from the University and give back to the was a “boy’s club,” of California, Santa community as a mem- Kelly disproved those Barbara. ber of the association. notions by becoming The FVICBA’s annu- She’s co-organizing the first person to al scholarship night the annual scholar- hold the presidency takes place June 12, ship night for the sec- for two consecutive terms from 2009 to followed by a Sept. 7 ond year in a row. golf tournament, and “(FVICBA) connects 2011.

She said one of the a dinner and dance on the community. It Oct. 19. really makes us able to ways the association Rupinder Chahal, build a strong network reaches out to the branch manager of and really enhance a larger community is Mission’s Royal Bank, cross-cultural under- by ensuring its events

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She points to the production of a Jodhaa-Akbar skit from two years ago as an example of the association’s efforts to promote integration. The 16th century story followed a Muslim emperor and a Hindu princess who married out of convenience before falling in love. The FVICBA managed to recruit former Abbotsford Mayor George Peary and Police Chief Bob Rich to appear in the production.

“It showed everybody that we’re sharing our culture, but we’re also sharing with all of you,” Kelly said.

Gill agreed, noting one of the reasons the association has thrived for so long is by being as inclusive as possible.

“I think over the years we’ve been nonpolitical and non-religious,” he said. “Our business now is not just Indo-Canadian business, it’s just business overall.”

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Six-month hike to raise epilepsy awareness Tyler ORTON

gets while he’s in Abbotsford. During the weeks he works in the oil fields, Murray is on the Abbotsford’s Center for Epilepsy and Seizure treadmill each day to ensure he’s in condition to Education is getting a boost from a local man keep up with the demands of the trail.

“We’ll be spending extended periods of time embarking next month on a 4,200-kilometre hike over 10,000 feet, so it’s hard to train for that. along the West Coast in an effort to raise money But it’s just a matter of getting one foot in front and awareness for the neurological disorder.

The Pacific Crest Trail will take Rob Murray of the other...” he said. “Giving up my life in from the U.S.-Mexico border in California Abbotsford to go out and get this done is probably going to be the biggest through to Oregon and (challenge).”

Washington states before Murray won’t be entirely reaching Manning Provincial cut off from civilization once But it’s just Park just east of Hope, B.C. he starts the half-year expediThe trek is expected to take a matter of getting tion. six months.

He’ll get to check his email “The hike itself is some- one foot in front of an average of once every thing I’ve wanted to do for sevfive days due to the fact the the other ... eral years now and I figured trail connects to some small because of the magnitude of Rob Murray towns. it, it’s going to allow me a lot Murray is going to be relyof contact with people along ing on mail drops to re-supply his food and equip the trail – thousands of people are on different him with different gear as the seasons change sections of the trail every year,” Murray said.

“I could have sat back and kept on figuring out and he progresses through different terrain.

He is also bringing a GPS Spot device that reasons why not to do it for forever. I just figured includes an emergency signal to inform local this was the year to do it.”

He said epilepsy has affected his family dispatchers if he’s in need of rescue.

“I’m sure as it gets closer (my thinking) will directly in the past – Murray’s brother was just 22 years old when he died due to complications be, ‘What have I gotten into?’” he said. “But I from a seizure in 1996. His main goal is to help love hiking and I just love being in the outdoors. people overcome misconceptions about seizures To be able to do it for six months is really exciting.” and epilepsy.

People who wish to support Murray can find Murray, a 34-year-old medic who works in the more information at the Facebook group Steps northern Alberta oil fields, said he will head to California by the beginning of next month to for Change. Donations can be sent through the Center of Epilepsy and Seizure Education’s prepare for the trail before setting off April 25.

In the meantime, he’s hiking every chance he located at www.epilepsy.cc.

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Having an indoor cat is great! You don’t have to walk them, they can take care of their ‘business’ by themselves, you know they are safe and sound in your home and you don’t have to worry that they’ll bring home a dead ‘prize’ to your doorstep.However, indoor kitties are just as prone to developing health issues as their freeroaming outdoor friends and your veterinarian may be your best aid in detecting, preventing and managing these conditions. Intrigued? . . . Read on my fellow kitty enthusiasts!

Obesity is probably the number one issue that indoor cats deal with.

Let’s face it . . . if we were all given the option to lay around the house, suntan by the window and eat whenever we wanted we’d probably end up on the ‘rounder’ side too. But this can have some very serious consequences for cats, such as putting them at an increased risk of developing diabetes.

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Economy over environment The alarm has been raised that the federal government is about to turn the clock back on fisheries protection by about 35 years.

According to documents released by retired fisheries biologist Otto Langer and introduced in the House of Commons by New Westminster-Coquitlam MP Fin Donnelly last week, the government plans to strip habitat protection for fish in Section 35 of the Fisheries Act, effectively making creek and stream protection a thing of the past.

Documents produced by Langer indicate the government plans to remove a ban against activity that results in the “harmful alteration, disruption or disruption or destruction of fish habitat” and replacing it with a ban on activity that has an “adverse effect on a fish of economic, cultural or ecological value.”

While on the surface, it looks like the changes would protect fish, it’s not clear how, when fish rely on a healthy environment, ecosystem or habitat to thrive. If it can’t be proven that a species of fish has special value, then can the habitat – creek, river or stream – be

legally destroyed?

Many have heard stories of property owners who were prevented from subdividing because there’s a ditch in the way that sometimes has fish in it.

And there are times when it’s hard to understand the “economic” or “environmental” value of a creek or stream but lack of knowledge or understanding about how our watersheds work is the reason most of them were paved over, culverted or diverted in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving us low fish returns today.

Ignoring for a moment the secretive way the government appears to be moving on this matter, the idea that fish, and the rest of the planet, can be altered unless an economic argument can be made to save it, is short-sighted at best.

At worst, it ignores the web of life that even the youngest pre-schooler understands when they marvel at the abundant life in the tiny creek flowing in their neighbourhood.

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Connecting students with jobs Tom

Fletcher

B.C. Views The noise of the teachers’ strike drowned out debate on the B.C. budget so thoroughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the news last week.

Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon plans a pilot program to offer social assistance recipients training and airfare if they can line up a job in B.C.’s northern energy boomtowns. Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the number of single employable people applying for social assistance is rising.

Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These days most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, and the technical skill level required is high. But there are entry-level jobs going begging, and relatively high pay is offered to fill positions in a short-staffed

service sector in the Peace region.

NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to northern B.C., dismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed people in the region who should be offered training before we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said.

Yet I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing.

The NDP warns that B.C. faces a future of “people without jobs, and jobs without people.” Mostly they blame the B.C. Liberals for removing apprenticeship programs from union control.

I spoke with James about postsecondary needs a couple of weeks ago.

She mentioned NDP leader Adrian Dix’s signature policy to restore B.C. student grants, funded by a capital tax on financial institutions. She also agreed that part of the problem is young people taking post-secondary education that leads to fields with poor job prospects.

I suggested that if B.C. taxpayers are to increase their subsidy to postsecondary students, already worth about two-thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps grants could be targeted to areas of pressing economic need.

To my surprise, James agreed that is worth considering. This is significant, not only because it is likely to be unpopular in the education establishment.

There is a good chance that James, a former school trustee, will be B.C.’s education minister in 14 months.

After writing about the labour shortage last week, I was bombarded with

I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in B.C., he claimed. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but the “people” have always “resisted.”

Radical socialists aside, why would

matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers?

Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of B.C. universities, there is currently only one job available.

Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can find a job in one’s field upon graduation.

Should further subsidies go to soon-tobe-unemployed teachers? No. Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs. And our economy definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap.

Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves.

Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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letters Nothing to complain about The education budget in B.C. for 2012/13 is $14.7 billion with a taxpayer population of 4,510,858; Alberta for 2012/13 is $7.1 billion with taxpayer population of 3,724,832; Ontario for 2012-2013 is $24 billion with taxpayer population of 13,210,667.

Pay cheque tax rates for B.C. is 5.06 per cent, Ontario is 5.05 per cent and Alberta is 10 per cent. Teachers are the highest paid in Ontario because of the number of taxpayers, Alberta next because of the high tax deductions and B.C. is third.

Calgary Herald, Feb. 8, headline: “Alberta teacher talks breakdown.” Talks began in September 2011, and will not continue until after the spring 2012 provincial election.

The Alberta government is asking for a teacher wage freeze with zero increase.

The Ontario government is proposing a teacher wage freeze with zero increase.

Teachers work 188 days per year after all professional days, stat holidays, Christmas and Easter breaks, and summer holidays.

Regular taxpayers work 238 days after stat holidays, and maybe get 15 days of annual vacation. Your B.C. Pension Plan contribution is about 24 per cent per month based on your salary, with 13 per cent of that paid by B.C. taxpayers.

You complain of portable classroom and student class size – exactly what is happen-

ing Alberta and Ontario.

Teachers have a excellent benefit package in comparison to fellow taxpayers with regular jobs in the private sector.

A Port Alberni teacher, age 57, retired with a B.C. teacher pension of $2,300 per month, in 2008. If he waited until 2011, he would get $3,000 per month.

Now add Canada Pension Plan if he wishes to take it at age 60. He is living very comfortably.

If he waits until age 65 to take Canada Pension Plan, and add on Old Age Security – what a wonderful life.

In summary, I don’t believe you have anything to complain about.

Teachers have excellent wages and great benefits with a lot of time off.

You are complaining when the exact same thing happens in Alberta and Ontario.

The world is in an economic crises, but that is part of history and will turn around, but that we have to wait for.

The minister of education is trying to tell teachers that pay raises will come when the world crisis turns around, but no, you want everything now.

Unbelievable, from well-educated people like yourselves.

Joe Sawchuk

Problems with memorial tree The News of Oct. 6/11 published a letter that I wrote pertaining to the “memorial tree.”

As I understand it, they wanted to have it placed in Mill Lake Park. Definitely it’s a wonderful idea, but it might cause a problem. Why? Because maybe in the future the relatives of other casual-

ties of traffic accidents, fires, earthquakes, drownings, etc. may want their loved ones also remembered by something in Mill Lake Park.

I sent a copy of that letter to both the mayor and head of parks.

Now I heard from parks, but no mention of what I stated. I also received a letter Feb. 14

from mayor and council, but nothing about my concern.

The only statement was that Mill Lake Park was more suitable because it was bigger and could hold a larger crowd.

Wake up, Abbotsford. Does it take a 93-year-old to see what’s happening in our city?

Ernie Poignant

Mothball sports centre or sell it The way to dismiss an individual with whom you disagree is to make the claim that they have a “following.”

But (letter-writer) R. Marr, in critiquing Regina Dalton, overlooks the central problem with the AESC. He thinks, “questionable management from Global Spectrum can be fixed.”

Why hasn’t this U.S.-based entertainment company been sent packing a long time ago?

The terms of the contract have never been met.

Filling AESC with school children who are given free tickets to entice their parents to attend the games, does make for a cheap night out.

But AESC and the Heat are kept aloft

only because everyone in the city is forced to pay for this ill thought out and unsustainable ven-

ture into big-name entertainment.

Mothball the place or sell it.

We need the city to

divest itself of such frivolities for which they have no expertise.

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He said the city is also welcoming a new sponsor, the NHL’s Calgary Flames.

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Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the simplest way Despite the exhaustive road Trans-Siberian Orchestra and studio schedule â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-founder Al Pitrelli can spent just two weeks at his describe what fans can expect Pennsylvania home in the last when the progressive rock 14 months â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pitrelli says he band hits the Abbotsford loves the lifestyle.

Entertainment and Sports â&#x20AC;&#x153;My home is on the tour Centre on April 7. bus,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing The group was formed in this 30 years, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know 1993 after songwriter Paul anything different.â&#x20AC;?

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The Abbotsford Arts Centre is transforming into the Big Apple’s theatre district as the Songs, Strings and Steps concert series presents Hits from Broadway, April 13 and 14.

The production will feature myriad performances from plays like Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, Lion King, Oliver, West Side Story and Les Miserables.

“It’s such beautiful music,” director Calvin Dyck said. “It’s a program that

everybody can relate to. When we mention Broadway, everyone has their favourite musical.”

The performance will showcase the talents of the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, Canadian Idol finalist Shane Wiebe, and members of the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance and the Pacific Mennonite Children’s Choir.

“The string players are doing their usual dancing while playing,” Dyck said. “And we have choreographer Janelle Stauffer

teaching them to do the Charleston.”

He said the production even went so far as to hire professional costume designers.

“It’s important to have the right type of costumes, not just for the characters but also the orchestra.”

The April 13 show begins at 7 p.m., while 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances are scheduled for April 14. Tickets can be booked by calling Kings Music at 604-853-5996 at a cost of $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $12 for students.

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Reading buddies is a program that pairs high school students and/ or adult volunteers with children in Grades 1 to 4 who need extra help with their reading.

The volunteers spend an hour a week practising reading along with playing literac- based games with their little buddies. The program not only helps to foster a love of reading for children who are struggling, but also to improve their confidence and reading skills.

Students earn volunteer hours for graduation requirements.

An orientation session will be provided to all volunteers prior to being assigned a reading buddy. Application forms can be picked up at the children’s library desk located in the Clearbrook Library.

DEMENTIA WORKSHOP Join the Alzheimer Society of B.C. on Mar. 23 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Garden Park Tower (2825 Clearbrook Road,

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Leave a message at the Resource Centre for Abbotsford and Mission at 604-859-3889 for more information and to pre-register for this workshop.

HOMINUM MEETS 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. The next meeting is 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30. For information and meeting location, call Art

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TIME TO SWING Suburban Swing has a new dance venue Thursday nights 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Phoenix Lounge and Finnegan’s Pub, 33780 King Road. Drop-in lessons start at 8p.m.

Cost is $5 and dancers must be 19 years or older. All ages swing on Sunday nights at the ASA Ballroom, 33889 Essendene Ave. from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Info: visit suburbanswing. com/.

BRITISH PRIDE The Brit Club meets at 11:30 a.m. three times a month for lunch.

The group meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Abbotsford Legion, the third Wednesday at various restaurants, and the last Saturday of every month at the ABC restaurant. For more information, call Hazel at 604-854-3121.

RECOVERY HELP A stroke recovery group

meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Heights Church. The group includes exercise, mindchallenging games, and a speech maintenance program. Info: Marilyn at 604-882-4672.

MONTHLY MEETING The Scandinavia Club of the Fraser Valley meets the second Monday of each month at the Masonic Hall, 33860 Pine St., at 6 p.m. for a potluck dinner. For more details, call Len at 604-857-2740, Eigil at 604-870-8601 or e-mail jensenke@shaw.ca.

SINGLES WELCOME The Abbotsford Mission Aldergrove (AMA) Singles Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The group also gets together for social outings such as coffee, dinner, movies, badminton and more.

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Take a tour today and move in this winter • 24 hour concierge service and on site security personnel • Full kitchens in most suites • Restaurant style dining with two menu choices at every meal • Delight in the aroma of fresh pastries and a cappuccino in the 24 hour Bistro • Enjoy Tai Chi and water wellness instruction in our soothing therapeutic pool • Care for your “Mind, Body & Spirit” with our on-site Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, and Oasis Spa Wellness team • On-site physician • DD’s Hair Salon • Lots of activities and entertainment, including art, spanish classes and live entertainment.

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• Business Professional Women’s Association • Dorjechang Buddhist Center • Eckancar • Fraser Valley Needlepoint & Embroidery Association • Full Gospel Business Men’s Luncheon • Lifetime Learning’s Philosophers Café • Mission Cancer Society • Mission Community Crib Night • Mission Hospice Society • Mission Toast Masters • Powerhouse Go Go’s • Sunrise & Midday Rotary Clubs

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Monthly sales up 59 per cent The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) recorded 1,269 sales in February, an increase of 59 per cent compared to January and a one per cent decrease compared to the 1,279 sales during February of last year.

In terms of new listings, the board received 2,846 in February, an increase of three per cent compared to January and a six per cent decrease compared to the 3,038 listings received last February, taking the total number of active listings to 9,037, an increase of four per cent compared to those available in February 2011.

As Board President Scott Olson explained, a seasonal increase in sales is typical for February; however this increase was not as robust as in years past.

February’s sales finished at four per cent fewer than the 10-year average for that month.

“Although our market has picked up, it’s still favouring buyers. In terms of our clients, we’re seeing more caution and deliberation when house hunting.

“This could mean using a home inspection as part of negotiations, or asking for extras to be thrown in, or the client walking away if terms are not met. The other side is that selection at certain price points is

I have been a resident of Abbotsford for over 34 years and an Abbotsford Notary for over 22. I specialize in real estate transactions, Wills and Powers of Attorney. There is none more experienced. Whether you are buying or selling real estate, whether it is bare land, a house, townhouse, condo or mobile home, before you make the decision for your representative, give my office a call. You will find us not only knowledgeable and professional but also accommodating to your schedule, if necessary.

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limited depending on location, so if the buyer finds the right home, they act, which is keeping prices stable.”

The benchmark price of a typical detached home in the Fraser Valley in February was, $569,200, an increase of 8.3 per cent compared to $525,400 last year.

The benchmark price of Fraser Valley townhouses increased by two per cent in one year, going from $305,700 in February 2011 to $311,900 in February 2012, while the benchmark price of apartments increased by 0.6 per cent going from $200,200 in February of last year to $201,500 in February 2012.

“We anticipate the new HST transition rules will generate more buying activity of new homes over the coming months and will have a spill-over effect on the resale market.

“The majority of new homes in the Fraser Valley fall under the new $850,000 HST rebate threshold and first-time buyers will be taking advantage of the refundable tax credit bonus of up to $10,000 available until March 31, 2013,” said Olson.

“These changes will improve accessibility in the Fraser Valley, a region already recognized for its affordability.”

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I would be more than happy to be the person that listens to your wants and needs, when it comes to buying or selling your next dream home or investment property.

I have lived in Abbotsford most of my life and have seen it grow from a small town to a bustling city. This is a great place to live and an excellent time to invest in Abbotsford’s future. I have been a full time Realtor for the last eleven years selling both Residential and Commercial Real Estate. One of the areas that I specialize in is buying and selling revenue properties including owning a Mobile Home Park for several years. Call me to discuss the advantages of buying a Mobile Home Park versus other types of real estate investments .I can show you how you can use the equity in your present home for investment real estate .

Give me a call at 604-313-6887 or email me at dave@davecombs.ca and we can discuss what is in YOUR best interest.

Whether it is buying or selling a home or an investment property, I would be honored to assist you in attaining your goals.

Living my whole life in Abbotsford has allowed me to build many friendships and acquaintances along the way, as I do love to chat with people. Communication is a vital point in any personal or business relationship. Listening and understanding your wants and needs will ensure we find a home that fits your life!

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Abbotsford …… It’s my home town and a community that I am proud to be a part of. Living your entire life in one town gives you a different perspective. You want to make your town better, you want to make a difference. I have taken that philosophy and applied it to all areas of my life. Whether it be on the executive of Abbotsford Baseball or the Abbotsford Cardinals, coaching minor sports, membership at Ross Road Community Church, or raising my 3 wonderful boys with my lovely wife, I strive to do my best. The same holds true for the 16 years I have spent selling Real Estate. My goal is to offer every client a Real Estate experience that they will not forget and that they will tell others about.

To find out more give me a call and remember “Rob knows Abbotsford”.

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I grew up in Saskatchewan and loved our family trips to Abbotsford, BC. so as soon as I graduated from high school, I made Abbotsford my home. From east to west, apartments to houses, single and now with my incredible wife and kids, I have spent the past 24 years enjoying all that this great community has to offer. My years of experience in the construction building industry have given me the expertise necessary to offer my clients the very best Real Estate experience.

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Pilots forward Justin Dorey chases down a loose puck in the slot against the Aldergrove Kodiaks.

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A third-period explosion on Monday evening powered the Abbotsford Pilots past the Aldergrove Kodiaks and into the Pacific International Junior Hockey League final.

The Pilots trailed the Kodiaks 4-2 through 40 minutes at MSA Arena, but went on a three-goal binge in a two-minute span early in the final frame en route to a 5-4 victory.

Justin Dorey scored twice in quick succession, and Brad Parker’s goal at the 6:02 mark stood up as the game-winner.

“Between periods the guys were talking among themselves how we needed to make sure we didn’t go back there (to Aldergrove for Game 7),” head coach Jim Cowden said. “Then they stepped up in the third period and took it to them.”

The Pilots’ thirdperiod dominance was comprehensive – they out-shot the Kodiaks 12-2 in the frame, part of a 45-19 edge for the game.

Abbotsford’s opponent in the final will be the Delta Ice Hawks, who upset the leagueleading Richmond Sockeyes in the other semifinal series.

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wasn’t surprised to see the Ice Hawks take down the Sockeyes, in light of the impressive size and speed they boast on the roster.

“They’re big, strong and quick – a very good team,” Cowden said of Delta. “We’ve just got to play our system and dictate things.”

In one sense, there’s less than usual on the line in the PIJHL final, since both teams already know they’ll move on to the Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial championship tournament. The Pilots are in by virtue of the fact they’re hosting the event April 12-15, and since they’re in the final, the Ice Hawks automatically advance as the PIJHL representative.

But with a league title up for grabs, Cowden said he’ll have no problem motivating his troops vs. Delta.

“We’ve come this far,” he noted. “You can’t say to the guys, ‘This doesn’t matter.’

It’s got bragging rights to it.”

The PIJHL championship series begins on Thursday at Ladner Leisure Centre, before shifting back to MSA Arena on Friday. Game 3 is set for Saturday back in Ladner. All three games start at 7:30 p.m.

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Abbotsford’s Chris Chalmers (with ball) fends off a UVic opponent as teammate P.J. Retief arrives in support.

Rugby club tastes success Dan KINVIG Abbotsford News

Head coach Jason Young knows full well that the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club’s top men’s side has made huge strides over the past two seasons.

The problem is, it’s hard to celebrate that progress when it isn’t immediately accompanied by victories.

Thus, last Saturday’s 25-20 triumph over the UVic Vikes at Exhibition Park was, in Young’s words, “just huge.”

It was the Abbotsford squad’s

first win in CDI Premier League play since returning to the province’s top flight two seasons ago.

“It’s a confidence booster, definitely, for the young guys,” Young enthused. “We’ve been improving and improving, and we’ve had some close calls. I’m just happy we got a victory.”

Battling through soggy conditions, Abbotsford got tries from Shea Bourquin, Brodie Henderson and Graeme MacRury, while Chris Pack added two converts and two penalty kicks.

“We played a physical, hard game, and we kind of dominated,” Young said.

Abbotsford (1-7) is still last in the eight-team Premier League, but a home-andhome series with the UBCOB Ravens offers a chance to move up. The Abby side visits the Ravens on Saturday, before hosting them on March 31 at Exhibition Park.

“With our young guys, we’re on the right track,” Young summarized. “We’re not quite there, but we’re almost there.”

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They came mighty close this past season, finishing fourth at CIS nationals in Halifax with a roster featuring eight Fraser Valley high school products.

Craddock continued to build on that foundation this week, securing commitments from Rav Dhaliwal and Max Neuman.

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Hall of Fame doors swing open for longtime curling officials International-level curling officials Daryl and Linda Kirton are set to be enshrined in the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame at an induction banquet on April 28.

The husband-wife duo will be inducted in the coach/builder category.

They have officiated countless national and international curling events, including the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Vancouver.

Daryl was supervisor of play at both the Olympics and Paralympics. Linda was a statistician at the

Olympics, and was the Paralympics deputy chief and gave the official’s oath at the opening ceremonies.

The induction ceremony is April 28 at the Legacy Building. Tickets are $60 each or $450 for a table of eight. They can be purchased at Hub Fire

Engines, or by calling 604859-3124.

Additionally, six teams and nine individuals will be honoured for their exploits in 2011 with a plaque on the Wall of Fame, which will be displayed at the Hall for one year.

Wall of Fame teams include

the Hansen Hurricanes boys wrestling, the MEI Eagles senior boys volleyball, the Mouat Hawks senior girls basketball, the Columbia Bible College men’s volleyball, the University of the Fraser Valley men’s golf, and the Abbotsford Outlaws 95 girls softball.

Individual honourees are Jake Virtanen (hockey), Joban Phulka (wrestling), Ben Ball (volleyball), Steve Marshall (volleyball), Jeremy Lieuwen (volleyball), Alexa Tielmann (water polo), Spencer Miller (rugby), Paul Ahn (rugby) and Kayli Sartori (basketball).

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The Hemlock Ski Club placed three on the top step of the podium, as Brayden Bourdin, Sidney Kardoes and Madisyn McPhail all won gold medals in their respective age brackets.

For more information about the Hemlock Ski Club and its racing program, visit the ski club website at www. hemlockskiclub.com.

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PENNER David 1923 - 2012

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David passed away with family by his side on March 14, 2012 at the Christine Morrison Hospice. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his children, Carl (Bonnie), Ron, Dorthea (Eric), Evan (Laurel) Tim (Cheryl), Mark and Lorne as well as many grandchildren, great - grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

David was predeceased by his wife, Carol Penner. A funeral service will be held at Northside Community Church, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Road Mission, on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christian Blind Mission at www.cbmcanada.org or to the Christine Morrison Hospice in David’s memory would be appreciated.

Donna Mary April 12, 1965-March 15-2012 Passed away with her parents at her side at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

She suffered a lifelong illness.

Donna never complained even though she was in pain most of her life. She touched many lives and was very caring of others. She will be missed terribly by her family. Survived by parents Douglas and Aileen, brother Larry, sister Catherine (Fred), brother Joseph (Karen); 2 nephews Andrew and Brandon; 1 great niece Emma; many aunts, uncles and cousins in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Arrangements entrusted to Mission Woodlawn Funeral Home. No flowers by request, donations to Crohn’s research appreciated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

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WALLANDER Olaf Denstine November 12, 1940 ~ March 15, 2012 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Olaf. He has finally come to rest with his beautiful and deeply loved wife, Patricia.

Olaf is the son of Charles (Chummy) and Dorothy (Dolly) who have since passed. He is survived by his daughter, Karin and son, Gavin; and three brothers: Carl, Axel and Terrance.

Olaf was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He was a man of adventure and came to Canada with his wife and two children in the sixties.

He was a man who worked hard and who made many friends. He lived a very full and colorful life. He will be sadly missed and remembered and loved by many.

A private family gathering has taken place.

URQUHART Robert Peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on March 14, 2012 at the age of 54 years. He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Evelyn; son in law Cory and nephew Jesse.

Robert is survived by his wife Danaya; children, Nicole (Dan), Candace, Amanda (Andy) and Alysha; grandchildren Cache, Darius, Chevy, Kaiser and another grandchild due in May; siblings Bonnie (Laurence) & David (Lori); as well as many other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Northside Community Church, 33507 Dewdney Trunk Road, Mission BC. In appreciation to the wonderful staff at Christine Morrison Hospice the family asks in lieu of flowers donations to hospice would be appreciated.

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H.A. Brar Siding & Woodworking Ltd. Is hiring Carpenters $23.51/hr. & Construction Helpers $18.69/hr. All 40 hrs week.

Mail: 2245 Meadow’s St., Abbotsford, BC V2T 3A8. Email gurpreet.gill462@gmail.com

Chilliwack Petro-Pass is seeking a person for Customer Service position. Applicant must be able to work in a team, good cleaning skills, motivated to work/learn.

32-38 hrs/week. Please drop your resume off to: 41420 Yale Rd. West (Greendale).

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ORDER ENTRY ASSOCIATES Required *Seasonal work* (Mar.Sept.) with potential for F/T at a busy company in Aldergrove.

The following skills / attributes are a must:

D Self-motivated D Excellent attention to detail D Exceptional customer service skills D Strong keyboarding skills / Data entry experience is an asset D The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment D Comfortable using most Microsoft office programs

Send resume with salary expectations to: Leanne.Woelke@school specialty.com

Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

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20 FARM LABOURERS REQUIRED at RANDHAWA FARMS LTD. 5 or 6 days a week 40 or 50 hours a week $9.56/hr Greenhouse work such as picking, pruning and general greenhouse labour.

Employment starts Apr. 2, 2012

FARM LABOURERS Opinder Bhatti Farms is hiring for Farm Labourers - $9.64/hr.

40 hrs/wk. Mail – 5061 Tolmie Road, Yarrow, BC V3G 2V4 or Fax 604-823-2271 WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

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HELP WANTED Weekend Position.

Ideal for Students. Person required to pressure wash fleet of trucks on a P/T bases. Must have a vehicle to commute between 4 locations.

Email resume to kaddy@dryco.ca or Fax to 604-591-6188

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A busy Long-Term Care Home in the Fraser Valley is seeking an experienced Care Services Manager.

This senior leadership position requires a dedicated individual with background in Seniors’ Health, experience leading in a unionized environment, and ability to work with a cross-section of workers and health care professionals. Must be qualified in one of the Health Care Professions, preferably nursing.

PLEASE REPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO: Connie@trilliumcare.ca

Community Development Liaison

The Community Development Liaison will support the Executive Director in the representation of a positive organizational image to the general public, members, personnel, volunteers, funders, donors and the community. The individual will also provide some administrative support to the Executive Director.

Qualified applicants may submit a resumé and covering letter addressed to Tony Lapointe, Executive Director, Mission Community Services, 33179 2nd Avenue, Mission, BC. V2V 1J9, online at www.missioncommunityservices.com or by email to tony.lapointe@missioncommunityservices.com by no later than 2pm, March 30th, 2012.

For complete details visit our website www.missioncommunityservices.com

Mission Community Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Helping People | Changing Lives | Building Community

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Fax: 604-864-8858

Farm Workers Golden Eagle Group is looking for farm workers available from July to December. Duties include, weeding, berry harvesting, pipe and drainage repair, and other related duties. Work is outdoors, in all weather conditions and is physically demanding. Wages are $10.50/hour for 54 hours per week.

Please fax resume to 604-460-0944, with attention to Octavio Garcia.

Golden Eagle Group is a blueberry and cranberry farm located in Pitt Meadows BC, Canada GENERAL FARM Workers needed.

Pruning, weed control, harvesting berries. Start date: June 15, 2012. $10.25/hour. Fax resume to: 604744-8331 or mail to: Sukhdev Toor Farms, c/o 2124 Chateau Place, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 3V1 GREENHOUSE FARMING position wanted. 8 yrs. exp in start up & operation of organic vegtables.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment.

Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80 lb cases of grocery products.

PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FOR THE FUTURE. Sutco is pleased to offer our drivers a PENSION PLAN, satellite dispatch, electronic logs, 1st rate equipment, direct deposit and extended benefits. Current open positions in our Chip Division.

Okanagan, Chilliwack and the West Kootenays.Also new trucks delivering in our highway division.We require 2 yrs exp. acceptable abstract, positive attitude. Apply online www.sutco.ca or call recruiting 1888-357-2612 Ext; 233

Starting wage is $12.95/hr with an attractive incentive program as well as regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided.

We need 12 CSR reps now!

As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Gloucester Industrial Park (at the 264th St exit off Hwy #1).

PAID training. F/T Hours Benefits after 6 months Must be outgoing!!!

To join our team and start your career in logistics, apply on-line at www.evlogistics.com

UP TO $20/HR

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

Full-time Manager of Care

Willow Manor is a 14-bed new mental health residential care program located in Chilliwack as part of a Seniors Independent Living community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team of professionals who are passionate about health care, independent living and community integration.

The candidate will be a graduate of a recognized school of nursing and have interest or successfully completed courses in management the care of geriatric/psychiatric residents.

Please send in your CV with a statement of interest to: careers@optima-living.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Laborers and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Laborers will possess competency in assisting on the installation of all types of formwork, performing general labor work and placing concrete. Have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com

SITE OFFICE ASSISTANT CIVIL & PARK CONSTRUCTORS Seeks Site Office Assistant for various projects in the Vancouver area. Must have own vehicle.

Must speak fluent English.

Must be computer literate First Aid an asset.

Fulltime $14 - $17 (depending on experience) Plus OVERTIME and BENEFITS Fax resume to 604-507-4711 or Email: Paul.orourke@wilcocivil.ca www.wilcocivil.ca

bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

Due to continued growth, FLSmidth Knelson is looking for talented trades people to add to our production team on a full time basis for day, afternoons, and weekend shifts.

Journeyman Fabricator/Welder 3 yrs fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment.

3-5 yrs welding experience.

Proficient in stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum. Ability to read blueprints.

Fabricators – Material Prep 3 yrs fabricating experience in steel manufacturing environment.

Experience in brake press, rolls, punches, saws, and burn table.

Ability to read blueprints.

Machinists Minimum 4th year apprentice or journeyman. Experience in steeling manufacturing environment.

Experience in manual operation of a lathe, vertical boring mill, horizontal milling machine, and radial arm drill. No CNC required.

Compensation: Competitive wages and benefit package with RRSP match program and profit sharing. Explore this opportunity by submitting your resume to

careers@knelson.com

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CASHIERS & CASHIER SUPERVISORS Andaz Creations Ltd. o/a Mac’s Convenience Store is hiring for Grocery Store Cashiers $9.93/hr & Cashier Supervisors $13.55/hr for all shifts. All 40hrs/wk. Mail: 33093 7th Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2C9.

GREEK ISLANDS (Langdon) req’s a F/T Greek cook (40 hrs week min) with 3-5 years exp. $11/hr. starting wage. Fax resume 604-859-1641 SERVERS, HOSTESS & COOK with exp for busy Roseland Family Rest. F/T & P/T positions. Don’t apply btwn noon & 2pm. Drop resume in person, 33550 S. Fraser Way

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MEDICAL/DENTAL

CDA F/T required for Abbotsford dental office. Must have some experience & be available Saturdays.

Fax resume to 604-850-2488.

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Opportunity for a full-time

Graphic Designer The Abbotsford News is looking for a graphic designer to create newspaper and web advertising, advertising campaigns, section covers, features and page layout. Web design is an asset, though not mandatory. A solid understanding of branding principles and the ability to apply your creativity to generating original ideas is a must.

Required skills and experience: • a degree or diploma in graphic design (equivalent work experience will be considered) • Minimum 3 years work experience preferred • In-depth knowledge of Creative Suite on a Mac platform • Solid design and conceptual skills • Understanding of social media • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients If you pride yourself as being a first-rate graphic designer then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of our award-winning team. Starting wage is $21.24, as per the union contract.

Please send a resume with a portfolio showcasing your talent to: Alana Green Manager, Creative Services The Abbotsford News 34375 Gladys Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 2H5 alana@abbynews.com Closing date: Monday, April 2, 2012

Please list the position you are applying for in the subject line.

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SALES

F/T Inside Sales Person for the Order Desk Required for Western Canada’s Largest Traffic Supply Company.

The Ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, time management capabilities, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, high level of commitment to exceptional customer service and relationship building, self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Strong attention to detail required along with excellent computer skills.

Product knowledge and Inside Sales experience would definitely be an asset.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume w/ salary expectations to darleneb@atstrafficgroup.com or by fax to 604-534-1639

SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING B.S.T. classes in Abby.

Job placement. 604-859-8860 www.brissonsecurity.com

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Journeymen Carpenters and Foremen in Kitimat. BC, Canada. Red Seal Preferred. Carpenters must have experience with installation of footing forms, slab on grade forms, build and install wall, column and elevated horizontal forms.

Ability to layout work, off supplied control lines. And the ability to correctly rig and hoist material, ability to signal, rig and work safely with cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project Please forward resumes to patton@bakerconcrete.com Local HVAC company looking for experienced sheet metal installers, service technicians, and (B) Gas fitters. Please email resume to: heatingteam@gmail.com

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage.

113-2580 Cedar Park Pl. Abby.

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GARDENING

604-746-0099

ADRIAN’S LAWN CARE. All yard maintenance & cleanup, pruning, power raking & aerating. Certified & insured. Call Adrian 778-242-2807

✸ MASSAGE CONFIDENTIAL✸ Simply for your health & pleasure *European *Private 604.230.4444

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS

GAN LANDSCAPE. Pruning, lawn cutting & yard maintenance. Call Greg for free est. (604)857-9023 GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Mushroom manure $10/yard.

Small tractor avail. for levelling.

604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.344.1069

GAS MECHANIC for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Benefits After 3 mos.

Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca GROWING, FRIENDLY fast-paced Machine Shop in Abbotsford has an immediate opening for a team player to set up vertical machining centers.

Min 5 yrs exp. Mastercam an asset, but willing to train the right candidate. Room for advancement. MonFri. Wage neg & dependant on exp.

Email resume with cover letter to: jobs-abby@hotmail.com

MECHANIC REQ’D. Busy Abbotsford auto shop req’s a F/T Licensed Technician. Must have own tools. Diag. skills an asset.

Wage depends on exp. Apply in person 32240 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford. 604-746-2065. Open Monday to Saturday.

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries Unique Taste, Unique Menus...

Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca

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EDUCATION/TUTORING 338

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

R. G. HandyLandscaper Over 15 Years Experience Pruning, Weeding & More.

778.549.0750 www.smarterstudents.ca

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCY SAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT. One affordable monthly payment interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Spring Clean Up $195.00 Incld: power rake, moss, fertilizer, & lime. Add Aeration $40.

Call Chris today 604-807-9020 www.yardprolandscaping.com CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

A-1 Affordable handyman for most repairs & small projects. Seniors discount. Call Lloyd 604-820-7723.

LOOKING FOR BUSINESS, PERSONAL OR TITLE LOAN?

ABBOTSFORD & MISSION MISSION VALLEY HOME RENOVATIONS LTD.

Now get u p to $800k business or personal loan, with interest rate from 1.9%. Bad credit ok.

Experienced S Insured Guaranteed S Free Estimates 26 Years Experience.

Large or Small Jobs Phone 604-854-9288 www.renovationsmission.com

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Call 1-866-642-1867

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Please send your resume to gtasker@acrgroup-ca.com or by fax 604-274-1013

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

RUBBER BUILDER

NO Telephone Calls Please SITE SUPERINTENDENT NEEDED: Titan Construction is looking to hire a SITE SUPERINTENDENT who has experience running projects that utilize tilt up construction.

To apply, send your resume to Josh Coleman via email (josh@titanconstruction.net) or fax (604-8567563).

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 604-854-6397

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Full Time Seasonal

Green House Workers • Experience an asset.

• Able to speak & read English.

• Repetitive tasks, must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

• Own transportation • $9.56/hour

Top Gro Greenhouses Ltd. 1110 - 264 Street Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2M8

LANDSCAPING

SAWDUST Available for Delivery Call for pricing www.augustinesoilandmulch.com

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MOVING & STORAGE

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240 BUYING OR SELLING? Use bcclassified.com - Merchandise for Sale 500’s

329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

DRYWALL TAPING, Ceiling texture & Repairs. Small or large jobs.

604-859-1354 / Cell: 604-556-4696

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25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

Jas 778-896-4065 Bell 604-339-2765

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RECYCLE-IT!

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk.

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736 SAND / GRAVEL TRUCKING / LOADING EXCAVATOR / CATS LOWBEDS PIT - 11496 DEWDNEY TRUNK RD. MISSION Fax: 604-826-6716

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

LAMINATE ~ HARDWOOD ~ TILE Installation. Baseboards, Trim. Exp. Fast, Reliable. Rick 604-798-4681

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774

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NAHAL CONSTRUCTION New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

DRYWALL

Boarding, taping, spraying, drywall repairs. No job too small. Call Les, (604)703-4549/866-4594

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

CRIMINAL RECORD?

Shift work – starting rate $22.53/hour. Experience a must.

Good Benefits–Immediate Start

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

LEGAL SERVICES

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

OVERWHELMING DEBTS? Conquer your debts and relieve financial distress.

One low monthly payment, at dismissed or reduced interest.

Free consultation to help identify all possible solutions to your debt problem. Please Call 604-853-9225 / 1-877-853-9222 www.cccns.ca Canadian Credit Counsellors Society

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Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

Richmond plant requires Full-Time

Graveyard shift 11:30p.m. to 7:00a.m. 4 days per week $19.75 per hour to start plus $1.50 per hour – shift differential.

PLUMBING

$38/HR!Clogged drains, drips garbs sinks, Reno’s, toilets. No job too small! Lic’d/insured. 604-217-2268

Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,

MAIL RESUMÉ TO: www.abbynews.com www.facebook.com/myabbynews twitter.com/abbynews

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Specializing in Private Events!

We Come To You! Doing It All, From Set-Up - Clean-Up.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ESTABLISHED Commercial Trucking company seeking mature, highly motivated, responsible individual to carry on admin. & A/P duties.

Knowledge of Quick books a must.

25-30 hrs wk. flexible. Please fax resume to: 604-854-6818

PERSONAL SERVICES

GARDENING

A CUT & TRIM LAWN CUTTING. 15 Years of reliable service in the area. Call Marv (604)308-6656

Cartage Ltd. “ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582

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TREE SERVICES

MAGNUM TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL. Topping / Thinning. Free Est. Fully insured. WCB. Competitive rates. 778-878-4708

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