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Target on target at Haney mall Company files development permit with district

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There’s no construction-start date yet, nor when the new Target will open, but at least the paperwork for the renovation of Zellers has been filed with the District of Maple Ridge.

“That’s a good thing,” Mayor Ernie Daykin said.

“I don’t know what the timing will be.”

Zellers in Haney Place Mall is one of the 189 Zellers that Target acquired last year as part of its northward expansion. The American retail giant will be converting about 125 of those locations across the country into Targets.

When that was first announced in 2011, Daykin sent Target a letter and a promotional package for Maple Ridge, slipping in that he’s a huge Minnesota Vikings fan.

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Street signs show Haney heritage S tor y by Phil Melnychuk

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magine what it was like on Eighth Avenue.

Travel back a few decades on Ontario Street.

Ever walk along Weeks Road or Best Road?

Back in the mists of time, they all referred to various stretches of 224th Street before the uniform street-numbering system was

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In an attempt to recapture those days and names gone by, the District of Maple Ridge is tacking the old names on top of the numbered Patenaude street signs.

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Menzies Street name on top of the 119th Avenue sign.

Having the old names posted on top of the new numbers allows the best of both present and past.

Patenaude liked the idea of reapplying some of those original names in the neighbourhood “because it brings these family names back into the neighbourhood where they may have been long gone.

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its name because it fell through the grid, which assigned street names every 200 metres, while Menzies Street, a block south, had to change to 119th Avenue.

“Because Menzies Street is on the grid,” explained Maple Ridge Museum manager Val Patenaude.

“So it’s those names that were lost.”

Now, there’s a sign showing the

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Planned oil surge highlights tanker risks oil on water, tankers did not have the benefit of tugs, pilots or modern navigational aids like GPS. That trend is borne out in worldwide tanker accident statistics, which show spills in the 2000s released about a quarter as much oil as they did in the two previous decades and about one twelfth as much as the 1970s.

“I would say it’s extremely safe,” Obermeyer said. “Can I say we would never have an accident? No, I can’t say that.”

Safety precautions aside, ‘not worth the risk’

by Jef f Nage l Black Press Kinder Morgan Canada announced this month that it will seek to twin its Trans Mountain Pipeline between northern Alberta and Burnaby. The twinning would mean a huge increase in the amount of crude that transits the pipeline, and in the number of oil tankers passing through local waters each year. This is the first of a three-part Black Press series looking at the logistics, risks, and politics involved.

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he Everest Spirit, an oil tanker the length of two and a half football fields, nudges slowly under the Second Narrows Bridge.

In its bowels is enough crude oil to fill more than 30 Olympic swimming pools, loading it down so that it sits 13 metres deep in the water, close to the carefully prescribed maximum safe draft for the narrow, shallow channel.

The ship is one of 32 tankers that last year loaded crude from Burnaby’s Westridge terminal, the end of an 1,100-kilometre pipeline that runs from northern Alberta southwest across B.C. to the Pacific.

But Kinder Morgan, which owns the Trans Mountain pipeline, has big plans to turn the current trickle of oil through Vancouver’s harbour into a gusher.

The company announced this month it will seek approval to twin the pipeline and increase its current 300,000-barrel-per-day capacity to as much as 850,000. Some would continue to flow to refineries in Burnaby and Washington State. But export oil bound for tankers is projected to soar from a current 80,000 barrels per day to as much as 550,000 if the project proceeds.

The number of tankers filling up in Burnaby could hit 360 in 2016, five times more than the record 69 crude tankers in 2010.

That prospect has alarmed environmentalists who worry the risk of a catastrophic spill is increasing and say Metro Vancouverites never signed on to become Alberta’s oil port.

“People are terrified about this,” said Georgia Strait Alliance executive director Christianne Wilhelmson.

“If an accident happens, we live here. We’re going to lose our orcas. We’re going to lose our salmon. We’re going to lose our businesses that rely on a pristine environment.

“It’s simply not worth the risk.”

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(Above) The 249-metre Everest Spirit makes its way to the Second Narrows Bridge in Burrard Inlet, on its way to Kinder Morgan’s Westridge Terminal in Burnaby; (below) the pipeline runs from near Edmonton to Abbotsford to Burnaby.

Spill safeguards The tankers move in the harbour with extensive safeguards.

On this February day, the 249-metre Everest Spirit is harnessed to one tugboat in front of it and two tugs at the rear – together they have enough pulling power to keep the massive tanker on course no matter what might go wrong with its engines or steering.

Large loaded tankers must be accompanied by three tugs from Westridge through the Second Narrows and past the Lions Gate Bridge to English Bay. After that, tankers proceed unaccompanied southeast through the Strait of Georgia to Saturna Island, where they’re met again by Vancouver Island-based tugs that accompany them through the currents of Boundary Pass and Haro Strait until they pass Race Rocks and reach the wider waters of Juan de Fuca Strait between Victoria and Washington’s Olympic Peninsula.

Agencies on both sides of the border watch for any deviation from the defined shipping lane, which largely follows the international boundary.

And a U.S. rescue tug based out of Neah Bay can scramble if any ship loses power and drifts towards rocks or shoreline.

Many hands and eyes guide the boat on the bridge.

The tankers are required to sail with two pilots – highly trained experts on local waters – in addition to the ship’s captain and navigation officer.

The pilots, who actually command the vessel, don’t depend on the ship’s instruments – they bring their own laptops for GPS navigation and charting.

One monitors instruments and calls out any deviations from the precision course through the Second Narrows, while the other actually steers and monitors other conditions, such as wind and current.

If one of the tugs failed, the other two – or even just one larger tug –

could control the tanker and tow it to safe anchorage, says Pacific Pilotage Authority president and CEO Kevin Obermeyer.

“It really is overkill,” he said. “But it’s overkill for a good reason.”

Other regulations also apply.

Tankers only move in daylight with a minimum of one mile visibility, at a maximum of six knots, and only pass through the Second Narrows at slack tide.

And loaded tankers have the channel to themselves – all other ships must wait – all but eliminating the risk of collision.

“The tankers are probably the most protected species out there,” Obermeyer said.

Some of the rules stem from an incident in 1978, when the freighter Japan Erica hit the Second Narrows railway bridge in heavy fog. Pilots train for disaster using simulators, but the pilotage authority has also staged live harbour tests to verify that tugs can indeed control an errant tanker with an engine or rudder failure.

Unlike the single-hulled Exxon Valdez, which spilled more than 230,000 barrels off Alaska in 1989, all tankers loading here must be double-hulled.

That’s no panacea – double-hulled tankers have also breached and spilled – but it’s another improvement shipping defenders point to as evidence the times have changed.

Indeed, through most of B.C.’s century-long history of safely moving

So far, the largest tankers loading at Westridge are Afraxmax class tankers like the Everest Spirit, which have a maximum capacity of 650,000 barrels.

In practice, they have been loaded to no more than 80 per cent full due to the draft limit – how deep they can sit in the water without coming too close to the seabed in the Second Narrows.

Previously, tankers were allowed to load to 12.5 metres, but in 2010 the Pacific Pilotage Authority increased the draft limit to 13.5 metres.

Ships haven’t yet loaded to that full depth – they’ve held back at around 13 metres to date – but they’re expected to start going all the way later this spring, allowing more oil to be carried.

Still bigger ships may come if Kinder Morgan twins the pipeline.

The company has indicated it may seek permission to use giant Suezmax tankers that carry up to one million barrels – half again as much as Aframax tankers.

The Second Narrows would have be dredged deeper to accommodate them and shipping authorities say all the other tanker safety requirements would have to be reviewed and possibly strengthened.

Dredging would be targeted at the edges of the channel – not actually increasing its maximum depth – and would be subject to an environmental review, according to Port Metro Vancouver harbour master Yoss Leclerc.

“We’re not talking about huge dredging volumes,” he said. “We are used to dredging in the river. This is nothing comparable to that.”

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Car Care ‘They’re increasing risk dramatically’ with Cyril Barry

LABOUR TIMES The days are gone when cars were simple and the tools and equipment required to fix them were quite minimal, you paid simply by time. If the job took one hour to complete and the rate for an hour was $40.00 your labour bill totaled $40.00, plus of course any applicable taxes.

Today we have to factor in the cost of expensive computer diagnostic equipment, which most people are aware of by now. We also have to factor in computer data retrieval software which we use in conjunction with the diagnostic equipment that have 90 day and annual software updates, which are quite costly. Finally we have to factor in the training to keep current on all this computer mumbo jumbo, or the whole process will not work.

Now when you take your vehicle to any certified repair shop and you witness the technician working on it, you will be aware that there is far more going on than meets your eye.

You are no longer just paying for time, you are paying for equipment, training, tools and many years of acquired expertise. If you see the technician disappear for 10 or 15 minutes and then reappear and resume working on your vehicle, this is normal procedure.

What’s happening is he is consulting a computer data bank of diagnostic information and procedures to aid him in correctly diagnosing your vehicles particular problem. Without this information your vehicle repair will take considerably longer which in turn will cost you more money.

If you ignore your basic vehicle maintenance procedures and you car or truck experiences difficulty driving down the road, or worse yet will not start, you have created what we call overlapping or multiple problems. If you have someone that is not familiar with or equipped for computer diagnostics, trying to repair these problems for you, your now creating a booby trap for the unfortunate soul that eventually has to diagnosis this mess.

Computer controlled vehicles require diagnostics to be performed in a specific order as prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer. All of the things that you have ignored up to this point of your vehicle life are now going to come back an haunt you, as they now need to be repaired.

This is why it is essential to have your vehicle maintained and repaired by a certified automotive technician, on a regular basis. This saves you a considerable amount of money and stress in the long run. You can pay a little every four months, or you can pay way to much every 2nd year, its your choice.

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Oil from p3 Nor is it a certainty Suezmax tankers will come if Kinder Morgan twins its pipe.

“They could do it with the Aframax,” Leclerc said. “The twinning doesn’t necessarily mean bigger ships are coming here.”

Switching to the bigger capacity of Suezmax would be more efficient, cutting a shipper’s cost by about $1.50 a barrel.

They’re also preferable for voyages to Asia, rather than California, the destination of most of Vancouver’s exported oil so far.

Even if bigger tankers are permitted, smaller Aframax and Panamax ones would continue to

come as well, because shippers have to match entry limits at destination ports that don’t take larger sizes.

A former tanker captain himself, Leclerc says there are plenty of water ways in the world that are narrower but heavily used by tankers.

Gibraltar sees more tankers each day than the Second Narrows does in a year, he said.

“What we have here is really the leading edge in terms of safety and security,” Leclerc said.

Beyond harbour There are other potential danger points along the tanker route.

A Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force report in 2011 said there are risks associated with anchorages in the Gulf Islands where tankers might hole up during a storm.

It notes a bulk carrier in 2009 dragged anchor in high winds and was blown onto a rocky reef near Mayne Island.

“No oil was spilled, but the risk was high,” the report said.

Capital Regional District director Mike Hicks argues there’s a serious risk of a collision at the western entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait, where ships converge in a narrower lane and local pilots are not required. He says any spill

there would be disastrous to Swiftsure Bank, an area rich in sea life.

The task force report says much has been done to reduce oil spill risks by authorities on both sides of the border.

But it says more is still required to improve international coordination of spill responses.

B.C. Chamber of Commerce president John Winter said he’s seen nothing yet to justify opposing Kinder Morgan’s plan for expanded oil exports.

“The track record is excellent,” he said.

“Most of the people opposed to it never knew there was tanker traffic in the first place.

“There’s risk in doing everything. If measures are put in place to minimize those risks to the extent possible I would think the review bodies will have no choice but to approve it.”

Environmental groups are not convinced, arguing the much greater number of tankers – potentially much bigger ones running deeper in the water than ever before – exposes the B.C. coast to much more danger.

“They’re increasing the risk dramatically,” said Wilhelmson of the Georgia Strait Alliance.

Nor is there comfort that B.C.’s tanker shipments have been safe to date.

“They’ve been lucky,” she said. “So far they haven’t had a spill.

We’re overdue.”

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‘That’s where people lived’ Signs from front “It gives people the opportunity to talk about them. Why has that name suddenly re-appeared? Who were they?”

Metro Vancouver and Maple Ridge have been through two applications of street grids, once in the 1930s. A uniform street-numbering system from Vancouver stretching east is a requirement for emergency and postal services, she pointed out.

The latest grid application, which set streets in numerical order from Vancouver to eastward throughout the Fraser Valley, happened in the 1960s.

“When that came in, there was a lot more grumbling because some streets got nailed and some didn’t.”

For instance, 132nd Avenue used to be Wilson Road. The old name for 123rd Avenue was Hampton Road, presumably named after the family that still runs their heritage farm on 210th Street. The busy commuter route 128th Avenue used to be known as Reddecliffe Road, and even in the 1930s had a dogleg jog around the South Alouette River near 224th Street.

The old and new are all laid out on two maps on Maple Ridge’s website in pre- and post-1938 versions.

“For emergency services, it really is difficult to think of any other way,” Patenaude said.

It’s not only Maple Ridge that’s trying to treasure its past.

“Lots of places have resurrected the past by using a different kind of sign,” she said. “We’ve got a lot of new people and they get to know

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Even the new park planned for 222nd Street just north of Dewdney Trunk Road will harken back. It will be called Haney-Nokai, in honour of the Japanese agricultural association that was active in the 1920s and 1930s. Most in the Japanese community were deported into the Interior or the prairies during the Second World War. Dewdney Trunk Road, which used to connect Port Moody to Dewdney, east of Mission, pre-dates Lougheed Highway, Patenaude pointed out.

Even now, though, some oldtimers still call 224th Street – Eighth Street.

“I can tell you how long people have lived here based on how they refer to the streets.”

Before 1938, the stretch of 224th from the Fraser River to Dewdney Trunk Road was Ontario Street.

North of Dewdney Trunk Road, it was known as Best Road.

But north of 123rd Avenue, the road ran past the Weeks’ property, so it was Weeks Road.

“That’s just where those people lived. Because people had huge acreages. You had these vast tracks that were owned by individual families.”

Maple Ridge plans on continuing its heritage street project as the downtown is redeveloped, said district spokesman Fred Armstrong.

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Ingrid Rice

Taxes and tolls TransLink’s annual report makes for some fascinating reading. Gas tax revenue actually declined in 2011, falling $12 million from the $324 million collected in 2010. While there is no evidence that people are driving significantly less, it is obvious that many are doing their best to avoid the TransLink tax.

That’s why some people travel to the U.S. to gas up, often with a number of jerry cans. Others head to Abbotsford or Mission, where gas prices are lower because there is no TransLink tax.

TransLink just boosted the gas tax by two cents a litre, but the net effect may be to turn a trickle of tax evaders into a much larger stream. The mayors who backed the higher gas tax claim that another $40 million will be raised. It is quite likely that this target will not be met. While some drivers will continue to fill up in Metro Vancouver, many others will not.

When the higher gas taxes are combined with the higher limits for bringing back U.S. goods duty-free, which go into effect on June 1, this tax boost may do little other than drive more shoppers across the border. This is hardly good for the local economy, and would seem to be a self-defeating measure.

Transit ridership in 2011 was at record levels, with ridership up 8.6 per cent. This is likely due, at least in part, to widened use of U-Passes by university students. While transit fares collected totalled $444 million, one wonders how much more would be collected if all riders were made to pay fares, and if fines were collected.

Golden Ears Bridge tolls totalled $33.7 million, almost 11 per cent less than TransLink had expected to collect. Overall Golden Ears traffic was up, which seems to indicate that more people are using it as a travel alternative. The higher traffic levels may also be related to more economic activity.

It will be interesting to see how the bridge use changes when the new Port Mann Bridge opens.

Tolls on the two will be similar, but the Golden Ears may get more use by people who have thus far avoided tolls by using the Port Mann.

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Pointing finger won’t change things T

he shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Kids learn this before their first geometry class.

For some who live on the south side of the Lougheed Highway, the straight line to WestviewsSecondary is a path alongAlong the Fraser side Amara Place, Jack Emberly townhouses located midway between 207th and Laity streets.

The path leads to the highway.

On the north side is 210th Street, a direct route to school.

All you have to do is find a break in four lanes of traffic, and run for your life.

Rafael Lopez, a 15-year Amara resident, told me Westview students from the complex won’t use this route. Their parents drive them.

Yet, despite the crosses marking where motorists and cyclists have died, other teens living behind Amara migrate down the path to Lougheed.

Lopez says it’s not only kids. Adults cross here, too.

Traffic lights at 210th and Laity streets are safer, but it’s human nature to save time and energy.

Folks have been lucky. But the other week, a 14-year-old was hit by a pickup truck. The boy has broken bones, but he could have been killed.

The next teen, or slower senior headed

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to Second Crumbs for lunch, might not fare so well.

Lougheed, from 207th to 222nd streets, has become a nightmare for most folks.

Jackie Chow is back from the Netherlands “drooling” over highway overpasses for cyclists, and pedestrians. Low speed limits promote the safety of those who ride or walk.

Locally, more kids could walk to school, adults cycle to the mall if the political will existed to fix mistakes we’ve made in planning.

The speed at 210th St. is 60 kilometres. hour. We could reduce it.

Lopez often hears drivers using the highway as a drag strip. The RCMP set up radar traps near 210th St. It’s not a solution.

“A crosswalk is desperately needed here,” Tanya Delmark said last week.

Her son is a friend of the teen who was hit. She sees kids cross here every day. So do I, after school, on their way home.

At the Maple Ridge district meeting on pedestrian safety in November, I urged a push button light at 210th St. Last week, district engineer Dave Pollock, told me he’s discussed a crossing with the Ministry of Transporation and the poor lighting between 207th and 222nd streets. And he says a bike lane east of 216th Street has also been talked about.

It’s a scary piece of road for anyone.

I asked Pollock what the province thought about a light at 210th St.?

“The ministry position is that if someone chooses to cross at that location, that’s their choice. I’ve asked to re-establish

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contact with them to discuss the situation further, but I don’t have any guarantees that they’d have a different position.”

An overpass?

“It would certainly be an alternative that would separate the pedestrians and the traffic. It’s one of the measures we’d like to discuss with them. Funding would be a challenge. But, is it a good solution?

[Some] people will still take the easier way to cross the street.”

That’s true, but, frankly, it’s a rationalization for inaction, the sort we frequently hear from levels of government that share responsibility. Things don’t change with finger-pointing. It’s allowed the District to approve housing developments for families in places where there’s no school.

We need new thinking, a lust for accountability.

Where to start? The distance between lights on the highway encourages people to jay-walk. It’s not enough to say they should walk to a light, and sit on our hands. A kid or senior will die. It’s as certain as an oil spill on an Enbridge pipeline.

Let’s establish continuous collaboration here as the Dutch have – Maple Ridge, the province, school board, neighborhoods, all stakeholders. A louder voice to discuss bike paths, overpasses, traffic lights would be heard.

In the meantime, lowering the speed on the Lougheed might save a life. No one has to drive 60 km/h (more like 80) into the centre of town.

Jack Emberly is a retired teacher, local author and environmentalist.

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THE NEWS/letters Community split over cell tower

EDITOR, THE NEWS:

Re: ‘Move if so concerned about cell tower’ (The News, April 18).

In answer Janine Booker’s comments, I have lived here for 40 years and expected to retire here. How dare the suggestion that those of us with concerns move.

It was not mentioned in the article that any plans we have seen as the Whonnock ACT show the tower almost closer to the property to the east of her and this property owner does not profit from it.

We are a community and right now we are split. How sad that one neighbour, with the help of a corporation and our government, which, by the way, professes to be there for us – the taxpayer – can do this to a community.

“How dare the suggestion that those of us with concerns move.”

Pitt Meadows residents Wendy Rairdan asked the city to reconsider a bylaw and allow backyard chickens.

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When the novelty wears off EDITOR, THE NEWS:

If Ms. Booker was approached so many times, why did she not consult with her neighbours? Instead this whole thing was left until a 30-day notice was sent to five residents of 110th Avenue. Though notification is not Ms. Booker’s responsibility, a neighbourly heads up would have been nice.

Sorry, I feel that dollar signs clouded the issue for the Bookers, which is what Telus hopes for.

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As a veterinarian, and as an advocate for healthy living, I fully support people taking control of their own food supply and raising your own chickens for eggs and meat.

However, I do have concerns regarding health and welfare regarding back yard chickens.

Over the years I have seen fads in animal rearing take hold. Be it pot bellied pigs, 200-pounds of pork in someone’s living room, or 20-foot snakes being kept in cages

meant for animals half their size, often when the novelty of these animals wears off, these animals are abandoned and/or neglected.

Before you go and buy some chickens to provide eggs, keep a few things in mind.

Chickens live longer then you think.

I have one client whose chicken is 15 years old.

While some still produce lots off eggs for many years, most will only produce eggs cost effectively for three to five years.

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Home grown is not necessarily healthier. E. coli, salmonella, and some parasitic worms can contaminate the eggs of home-grown eggs.

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If you are willing to take on the responsibility for the care of these animals, to treat them humanely, and accept responsibility for their care, then this can be a worthwhile endeavor.

If you think it is cool, or a fad, then please support your local organic farmer rather then subject a chicken to the whims what is the latest gastronomical fashion.

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by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter Maple Ridge is wading into the treacherous waters of secondary suites, but it doesn’t want to get in over its head, just get its feet wet.

Council agree Monday to have staff review the rules for the suites as well as temporary residential units, such as mobile homes, and come back with suggestions on how they can be ďŹ ne tuned.

It’s not a complete rewrite, but an update of more than a decade-old

set of policies, council heard.

Housing is an emotionally charged issue, said planning director Christine Carter, who was involved in the creation of the ďŹ rst set of bylaws, one of the ďŹ rst in Metro Vancouver, in 1999.

People on both sides of the issue – either dealing with a neighbour’s secondary suite or using one as a mortgage helper – have strong opinions. “The secondary suites bylaw is the most divisive bylaw I have ever been involved in.�

Whenever she saw someone crying at the district’s front counter, it usually involved secondary suites, she added.

Maple Ridge now allows suites only in homes on lots 6,000 sq. feet or more, while homes on smaller lots can have temporary residential units, suites that accommodate relatives or caregivers. A mobile home can also be a temporary unit on lots that are larger than an acre.

However, one local developer wants to put in secondary suites on smaller lots, with areas of 4,000 sq. feet or 2,300 sq. feet.

And most other cities have given up on the requirement for the homeowner to live in the home, she pointed out, because it’s difďŹ cult to enforce.

Couns. Bob Masse and Cheryl Ashlie, though, wanted to keep the latter requirement.

Parking, or the lack of it, is a major concern.

People convert garages to suites and park their cars on the streets, said Coun. Al Hogarth.

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smaller lots is “asking for problems.�

Many illegal suites are now in the Albion area, known for its small lots of 2,300 sq. feet, and narrow streets.

Carter said later that council can decide, but Albion lots were not designed for secondary suites. Those would require a third parking spot. But residents park on the street instead of in the back yard pads. “The neighbours down there are already arguing over parking. How do you provide three parking spaces on a lot that size?�

However, the bylaws department is getting reports of many illegal suites in the Albion area.

Coun. Corisa Bell wanted to know how to hold realtors accountable for informing buyers about suite restrictions.

But most realtors know the regulations and tell their clients, it’s just that buyers have short memories, added Hogarth, a realtor.

Staff will have a report in a few months recommending how to ďŹ ne tune the bylaw.

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Zellers not notified yet Target from front Target wants to renovate the inside and outside of the aging Zellers location, as well as expand the west end of the store and put a new entrance on that side, facing 224th Street.

The store is currently about 85,000 sq. feet, making it smaller than the usual Targets in the U.S., which are about 135,000 sq. feet.

Adding a two-storey expansion of about 26,455 sq. feet would result in a total space of 111,000 sq. feet.

Interior renovations are part of the project, while the outside will

get new materials and colours, as well as the Target logo. However, most of the exterior walls seem to retain the existing brick exterior.

The parking lot in the west end of the mall is largely unchanged in the plans, although some new landscaped islands and grocery cart corrals will be added.

The project will qualify for Maple Ridge’s downtown incentive program that gives tax and fee reductions to spark development.

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He pointed out that in the citizen surveys done every three years, lack of shopping was one the things people least liked about Maple Ridge.

In 2003, that number stood at 11 per cent, and by 2012, that had climbed to 51 per cent.

Target store headquarters hasn’t confirmed renovation locations and will only do that once Zellers employees have been told.

Zellers hasn’t received notice of store closure from Target, said Zellers spokesman Tiffany Bourré.

Usually, Zellers gets six to nine months no-

tice, she added.

Target will spend between $10 million to $11 million renovating each store. Each new Target location will employ between 150 and 200.

However, Zellers pharmacy business is being taken over by Overwaitea Food Group, which will see a gradual transition of customers to its pharmacies nearby in its Save-On Foods, PriceSmart Foods and Cooper Foods.

Meanwhile, the exterior renovations of Haney Place Mall’s south side are going well, said Chris Sherry, with Narland Properties.

Thrifty Foods is expected to open its store at the east side of the mall in the next few months, said Erin Kelly.

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Symbol of life A Maple Ridge municipal employee, framed by a daffodil on 224th Street, walks to the back of his truck to get out equipment on Wednesday. April is Daffodil Month for the Canadian Cancer Society, the flower a symbol of life in the campaign’s fight to fine a cure for the disease.

Ridge sign bylaw up for review The District of Maple Ridge bylaws department put on the presentation for council Monday as it kicked off a public consultation on how to clean up the sign bylaw.

The presentation showed banners hanging in front of stores, entire windows covered in signs, sandwich board signs blocking

sidewalks, signs showing businesses that have long departed, and mobile signs supposed to be there on a temporary basis that now stayed put.

Sandwich boards are everywhere, but they’re illegal, said bylaws director Liz Holitzky.

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Holitzky wants to hear from the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce.

After the public and business has its say, a report will be written and a draft bylaw created by July.

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So will the federal government ever create a national housing strategy or reinstate tax breaks and incentives to encourage investors to build rental or apartment projects?

Ashlie posed the questions to MP Randy Kamp at Monday’s Maple Ridge council workshop.

She said the topic came up at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention adding there are no good incentives for investors, following removal of those incentives previously.

“Is there any consideration around that … to reduce that impact?”

Kamp said he hasn’t heard Finance Minister Jim Flaherty say he wants to do that.

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But he said he’ll raise the question with the minister.

“If not, can we have the answer back as to why not?” That area continues to come up in discussions about housing, Ashlie said.

According to a 1998 study for the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations, the tax changes began in 1972 and clamped down on capital cost allowances and tax deferrals and slapped taxes on gains made when apartment buildings were sold.

Kamp, though, pointed out that the federal government gives money directly to the provinces for housing, and that tax incentives from previous programs add up to about $2 billion a year.

The federal government believes those decisions should be made at the local and provincial levels, he added.

For instance, the federal government gave B.C. $90 million under the Afford Housing Framework program last July.

“I know that … some people would like a more robust, comprehensive national housing strategy, but this is the approach the federal government has taken,” Kamp said.

Coun. Al Hogarth wanted to know if the government would change building standards, requiring new homes to be adaptable for those with physical disabilities. That would allow people stay in their homes as they age.

However, the building code is a provincial matter.

Hogarth said something as simple as installing sink drains lower can make it easy to convert a condo to accessible housing, allowing people to stay in their homes.

Peter Simpson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, supported tax breaks for apartment owners and the call for a national housing strategy.

“When it comes to building market rental housing … there’s very little being built. “The problem is, there’s very little return on investment.”

Incentives would help and are long overdue, he added.

Simpson said affordable rental housing also helps local business by providing a ready supply of labour.

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A 21-year-old Maple Ridge man is in critical condition after the car he was driving was T-boned by a pickup truck in the 23800-block of Kanaka Way on Wednesday.

Maple Ridge firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to remove the man from the white Honda Civic he was driving after it was

struck on the drivers’ side by a blue full-size Chevy pickup just after 7 p.m.

A B.C. Air Ambulance helicopter airlifted the injured driver to Royal Colombian Hospital in New Westminster after landing at nearby Kanaka Creek elementary. The driver of the car remains in critical condition.

The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.

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“The preliminary investigation is indicating the driver of the Honda was using his cellular phone at the time, and this action clearly distracted him,” said Sgt. Dale Somerville of Ridge Meadows RCMP. “I want to remind motorists that using any electronic device, especially a cell phone

is not only against the law, but has been proven to be one of the leading causes of crashes.”

Witnesses at the scene said the driver of the Honda Civic was stopped at the side of the road and pulled out in front of the truck with no warning.

A Ridge Meadows RCMP spokesperson said police will continue to investigate to see if any other factors played a role in the crash.

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Vandals strike EL playground, again Children climb on the boarded up playground at Eric Langton elementary after it was vandalized last month.

This week, vandals struck again, damaging the slide.

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter For the second time in a month, vandals have struck the playground at Eric Langton elementary, rendering it unusable by students and neighbourhood children.

The latest round of damage forced maintenance workers to remove and block portions of the playground’s slide.

“When damage like this occurs, our first priority is child safety and so damaged parts are either repaired or removed,” said Jim Pasquill, School District No. 42’s maintenance manager. “This is a very old piece of equipment, so it is very difficult to give a fair estimate of cost to repair.”

This is the second time in the past month Eric Langton elementary’s playground has been the victim of vandalism.

During spring break, the playground’s slide was smashed, metal pipes were stolen, and the metal brackets

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holding the playground together were broken.

The school’s parent advisory council is hoping to raise $80,000 to $100,000 for a new playground, complete with accessible swings for students in wheelchairs, and a sensory panel for students with autism and learning disabilities.

“It’s been hard on the kids,” says PAC chair Lisset Peckham.

“Playgrounds are an essential part of every single school. Kids can release energy, make friends and have fun.”

The school’s PAC held a trivia night fundraiser on April 13 for the new playground, raising more

than $2,500. With only $25,000 saved up from the last few years of fundraising, it could be four or five years before parents can replace the school’s playground.

“It was the first of many fundraisers,” said parent Heather Treleaven.

School vandalism regularly costs School District No. 42 close to $500,000 annually.

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B.C.’s River Forecast Centre.

“That is about the fifth or sixth highest reading we’ve seen for the Fraser for this time of year,” said centre head Dave Campbell. “It’s something we see about once every 10 or 12 years.”

He said this is the second straight year of a La Nina weather pattern, which tends to cause cool and wet weather in late winter and spring, bolstering snowpacks.

Some parts of the watershed are actually at record snow levels – the Nechako is 65 per cent above normal and the upper Fraser basin is 52 per cent higher than usual. Those two basins supply a third of the flow that comes to the lower Fraser Valley.

Whether high water actually threatens to top Fraser River dikes will depend heavily on spring weather patterns in May and June.

Whether high water actually threatens to top Fraser River dikes will depend heavily on spring weather patterns in May and June and how quickly all that snow upcountry melts and flows downstream.

Campbell said a worst case scenario would be continued cool weather for several weeks followed by a heat wave, especially if heavy rains are added to the mix.

The best scenario would be seasonal temperatures and dry weather for the rest of the spring.

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There were many elderly people sitting around, chatting pleasantly to each other, and everyone has a private room. Staff seemed engaged with the residents, and while a nice sunny Easter Sunday afternoon with plenty of visitors might have been a factor in the generally upbeat mood, my initial impression rated this home high on a scale of nice places to spend time.

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Secondly, just a light not everyone likes their tap on the life to be on door and a modisplay. ment to allow My aunt, the elderly to who values become comher quiet, gets posed, might spooked nureduce the merous times feeling that during the day the staff memand awoken ber is blowing constantly in and out from naps. without any I am pretty consideration certain that Parenting for the privacy regular visits Graham Hookey of the resito a room is dent. I realize part of an institutional philosophy of that it might slow down a rotating worker a bit, keeping an eye out for but it shows at least a the safety and well-bemodicum of respect for ing of everyone, as well that privacy. as a simple scheduling I have a personal need to ensure all the aversion to the concept tasks that need to be of institutionalized done by varying staff members are ďŹ t into the care, because I fear my own loss of dignity and day. Still, it appealed privacy. to me that a couple of Indeed, despite the simple things might many advantages of make the process a bit the residence in which more digniďŹ ed. my aunt was housed, I The ďŹ rst option ended up leaving there might be a regular routine that the elderly with my personal fears reinforced. understand. In other words, someone will Graham Hookey be in every one or two writes about hours, on a regular education, parenting basis, so that there is and eldercare less surprise and an (ghookey@yahoo.com). opportunity to sched-

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If there was one thing that struck me most, it was the matter of privacy. According to my aunt, staff regularly dash in through the door to pick up the wastebasket, bring some juice or clean up an area. The timing is random and the intrusion immediate.

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he sun is teasing us with brief appearances during these early spring days. But such short bursts of warmth are still enough to bring to mind long leisurely hours spent barbecuing, entertaining or just soaking up those rays on your very own backyard deck.

That is if you have one.

If you don’t have that perfect deck, chances are you are thinking of building one.

While it’s important to nail down the size, design and precise plan of your deck, there’s one other call to make before you break ground on your new project, and that’s a call to the municipality.

Yes, that’s right.

Many people don’t realize that you need a permit to add even a small deck to your existing home.

But Cathy Bittroff, the point person at Maple Ridge municipal hall for anyone looking to build a deck, has done her best to make sure people are informed about the rules.

Her advice is to check the municipal website before you begin.

“This kind of thing is so foreign to most of us,” she says. “That’s why we’ve made a handout and given example drawings. We want to simplify things if we can.”

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Residents must present two sets of plans for a deck and Bittroff has included examples on the municipal website.

You can create your own plans unless your deck has a roof, glass guardrails or cantilevered sections more than a couple of feet long, or if your property has a geodetic elevation larger than 84 metres.

In these cases, you’ll need to get a design from a structural engineer before you get the go-ahead to begin.

As with any renovation or building project, you also need to ensure that you are not affecting watercourses or septic fields, and if you do have a septic, you will need a sealed letter from a wastewater practitioner or engineer.

And it will cost you.

The permit price is based on the square footage of your new deck .

A 100-sq.-ft. deck will cost you less than $100 for approval.

“The main reason for the permit is for safety,” Bittroff says. “People sometimes think permits are just a government money grab, but safety is our main concern.”

Local home improvement specialist Morgan Jensen agrees that safety should be one of the top considerations when homeowners begin a do-it-yourself deck construction or renovation.

He notes that people should talk to their house insurer about adding the new deck to their coverage.

“People often forget about this, but it really should be done,” he says. “Especially when the deck is up high.”

Jensen says the No. 1 tip he would give to do-it-yourself deck builders is to be aware of how a new deck is attached to the existing house.

Despite our dreams of hot days on our decks, the reality is we live in a very wet climate that can create water damage if you don’t get this detail right.

“People need to do their homework,” he says.

In fact, in his list of Top 10 deck tips, Jensen suggests that your deck doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to the house.

Instead, the structure can be entirely supported by posts and foot-

ings.

Some of his other tips include using posts and joists as large as possible to ensure the best stability.

Take your time planning your deck. Lay out boards or ropes to plan your deck and don’t leave the planning of stairs and landings to the end.

And while safety and building codes vary, remember that once a deck is more than a foot off the ground, railings should always be used.

While safety and building codes vary, remember that once a deck is more than a foot off the ground, railings should always be used.

Spring is, not surprisingly, the busiest time of year to get a permit or find a builder to help you out, but you can still get the go ahead to build your dream deck in anywhere from one to three weeks even during peak times, Bittroff adds.

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Great location, schools, shopping, golf courses commuter routes. REMODELLING: new laminate, carpeting, painting, kitchen appliances, some plumbing, recent roofing.

LARGE YARD: Covered sundeck, 2 covered parking plus RV. FAST POSSESSION POSSIBLE. Lots of good sized rooms plus train room complete with town site, mountain, tunnels and train sets. New torch on roof. SUITEABLE. FINISHED BASEMENT.

See it on virtual tour MLS #V919421

Fishers Dream Home & Acreage

$

V915832

5 ACRES WITH 2 SHOPS

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959,900 12680 239 St 1 $

Imagine, Wild Steelhead at your back door are one of the benefits you’ll enjoy from this serene river front 2 acres. Once you drive over your private bridge you’ll take a break from all the hustle and bustle life throws at you. Enjoy this 4 level home 4 bedroom with awesome covered deck ,pool ,hot tub, park like setting and much much more. Located only 5 minutes from towncore, shopping, schools and commuting.

You owe it to yourselves to have a look at this rare beauty.

Call Bob for personal showings.

See it on virtual tour MLS #V907627

Bob Terepocki 604- 817-2920 bobterepocki@hotmail.com

11933 224th St., Maple Ridge

A portion on every sales commission is donated to Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, 100% sent to Cythera House - Ridge Meadows

Let my expertise

SELL S ELL Y YOU! OU!

LISTING L ISTING W WANTED ANTED

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We Never Stop Moving 604-467-9300

www.coldwellbankermapleridge.com www coldwellbankermapleridge coldwellban ld llb k l id com 22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge

TRI-TEL REALTY

Bonnie Telep

Terry Passley & Associates

TRI-TEL REALTY U LT I M AT E

S E R V I C E

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

tpassley@yahoo.com

Kim Fabbro

TRI-TEL REALTY

604-467-9300

Remember... your bank works for the bank,

Bonnie Telep works for you!

Open Saturday 2-4 22739 - 136A., Maple Ridge

13611 Birdtail., Maple Ridge

$

$

928,000

2 storey with finished bsmt. Stunning kitchen w/pantry, loads of cupboards & server rm. 3 bdrms up all with ensuites. Huge master with sitting area. Bsmt has media rm, wet bar, family rm & another bdrm with ensuite. A must see!

798,888

• 4369 sq. ft. 2 storey with full bsmt • Spectacular views from mts to cypress bowl • 11 ft ceiling, great rm & kitch • Granite counters, glass tile backsplash

Paying High Interest Rates on Your Credit Card!

Open Sunday 2-4 22815-126B Ave., Maple Ridge $

679,900 Inc HST

3.99

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7 Year

Check us out at www.bonnietelep.com

Call Bonnie Today!

C Yo reÀnance expert Your

• 3400 sq. ft. finished • 2 bedroom legal suite down • Guest rm with full ensuite • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

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Certain conditions apply.

THE HOGARTH TEAM Our Family Working For Yours

5 BRAND NEW HOMES $

799,000

• High end home with views of Golden Ears Mtns and valley below • 2 storey with full unfin bsmt • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • 50 year roof • Quality finishings

23942 Dewdney Trk Rd., M.R. $

429,900 Inc HST

• Living/family rm • Computer niche • 3 bedrooms • 3 1/2 baths • Double garage • Close to schools, shopping, park & transit

$

Open Floor Plan

Main Floor Master Bdrm

Open Sunday 2-4 23635 - 111A Avenue

569,900 Inc HST

• 1925 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Double garage • Close to town centre, shopping and rec centre

Cass MacLeod 778-773-2903

www.jeffbright.ca

www.cassman.ca

TRI-TEL REALTY

TRI-TEL REALTY

Open Sunday 12-2

JUST LISTED! $659,900 11043 - 237th St., Maple Ridge

JUST LISTED! $456,900 Family Friendly!

23880 - 117B Ave., Maple Ridge

Must See! 4100 sq. ft. custom estate home on permanent protected greenbelt lot. 4 bdrms + den, 3.5 baths. Simply the best!

Awesome 2050 sq. ft. 4 bdrm + den, 3 bath home on flat, fenced and private pie shaped cul-de-sac lot. Priced to move!

King of the Road! 5 bdrm + den, 2 storey + finished bsmt home on 9,000 sq. ft. greenbelt lot. Easy to suite, great value here!

This 12 unit 55+ townhouse complex is part of Fraserview Village with access to pool, exercise facilities and potential RV rental spaces. Main floor living includes 2 bdrms (master with ensuite), living rm, dining rm, kitchen and laundry. Den/ office loft up and part bsmt, finished with large rec rm and loads of storage.

RALPH TELEP TEAM 604-467-9300

Deb Hogarth

S E R V I C E

Aleesha Hogarth

Unlicensed

“We keep our promise, or you don’t keep us.”

Hobby Farm

SPOTLESS! $574,800 Entertainers Dream!

2.5 ACRES! $789,900 English or Western?

2 storey + unfinished bsmt home on permanent, protected greenbelt lot in popular “Uplands Subdivision”. Bsmt is suiteable!

Big 3,300 sq. ft. bsmt entry on 6,000 sq. ft. corner lot in “Twin Brooks”. Open plan w/ hardwood, spacious kitchen, covered deck.

Recently remodelled 2300 sq. ft. split level on perfect 2.5 acre lot. 3 stall barn w/tack rm & hayloft, large grazing area and ring.

MORTGAGE $539,900 HELPER! Dare To Compare!

SUITEABLE! $499,900 Need A Mortgage Helper?

3,700 sq. ft. 6 bdrm + den, 2 kitchen home in Maple Ridge. Backs onto tree farm, culde-sac setting, walk to Kanaka School.

4 bdrm + den, 3 baths, showhome condition & full bsmt roughed in for 2 bdrm + den suite. Priced below assessed value.

Walk To Whonnock Lake

Home has 3 bedrooms, enclosed porch, basement area has workshop, storage den, lots of upgrading done, paint flooring, roof and more. 6 stall barn, riding ring, only 2 min walk to elementary school. New septic system.

Priced at $599,900.

TRI-TEL REALTY

www.ralphtelep.com

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM Great Start Here!

Dave Telep

Vicki Cunningham

Ralph Telep

Immaculate!

Location

$615,000

JUST LISTED! $619,000 No Neighbours!

Stunning 2,900 sq. ft. 2 storey home on 1 acre lot with views, in “Sheridan Hill” Pitt Meadows. Too many features to list!

U LT I M AT E

This contemporary home has nearly 2,800 sq. ft. of finished area with modern touches. 9’ ceilings, Large master bdrm with ensuite. Open kitchen/family rm and only steps away from Kanaka Elementary & nature paths.

Reduced to $489,900.

$

369,800

• 1,465 sq. ft. rancher • 3 bedrooms • 7,600 sq. ft. lot • New roof • Original hardwood floors

11841 Hawthorne Street, Maple Ridge

1 ACRE! $875,000 Picture Perfect!

TRI-TEL REALTY

Open Sunday 2-4 12652 - 228 St., Maple Ridge

Jeff Bright 604-828-SOLD

Open Sunday 2-4

604-467-9300

Fraserview Village

THE

13619 McKercher Dr., M.R.

Al Hogarth Associate Broker

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM This One Brand New Kitchen!

$

264,800

3 Bedroom Townhome • Great Complex!

• Fenced private yard

• Over 1200 sq. ft.

• New roof in 2011 • Walk to amenities

#15 - 23575 - 119th Ave., M.R.

No Stairs!

Is A 10!

• Over 1400 sq. ft.

• Brand new kitchen • 3 bdrms + family rm • Large private lot • Covered patio $ 429,800 • Immaculate Rancher 12345 - 234th Street, Maple Ridge

NO MONEY? NO PROBLEM! 2 Bedroom Opportunitiy Knocks!

$

299,800

Ground Floor Unit!

• 1,260 sq ft • New H/W tank, • 2 bdrms + den painted • 2 full baths, New • Walk to amenities flooring

#30 - 19160 - 119 Ave., P.M.

Easy Commute!

2 Bath Condo

NEW LISTING! $439,000 Best Deal In Pitt Meadows!

0.71 ACRE! $419,900 Nature Lovers Lucky Find

BIG LOT! $399,000 Country Quiet - City Close!

2,200 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2 bath family home in desirable “Wildwood” location. There’s nothing else in P.M. under $480k this BIG!

Large rancher on ultra private 3/4 acre “L” shaped lot in “Silver Valley” location. 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bdrms, 2 bath home.

Best of both worlds! 1,500 sq. ft. 3 bdrm rancher with in-ground bsmt on large 1/4 acre private lot in “Websters Corners”.

$

199,800

• Why rent when you can own?

• Tons of updates • Great location • Walk to West Coast Express

#104 - 11595 Fraser Street, Maple Ridge

$

219,800

Lowest Priced 2 Bdrm in Bldg • 1065 sq. ft.

• Underground parking

• 2 bdrms, 2 baths • Lots of storage • Great location

#305 - 12464 - 191B St., P.M.

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We’re on the Move On April 30 our professional team is moving to the Flagship Professional Building at 203-22320 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.

Until then, visit us at 22369 Lougheed Highway for Conveyancing (property sales/purchases), Notarizations, Wills/Powers of Attorney, Mortgages (New/Refinance), Subdivisions, Easement, Rights of way, and more!

Doing Real Estate today, the way Real Estate will be done tomorrow #200 11830 223rd Street, Maple Ridge

604-466-5077

Needs a little TLC 4 bedrooms - Westside Plus 1 bedroom suite included. 3 bedrooms up, large kitchen, 2 full baths, 2 fireplaces & large utility area and family room down.

Some updating required.

New roof under construction.

Only $389,900

Call for free property evaluation & audit.

Does your un-sold home make you want to scream?

Right now you can get your Maximum Home Value Audit by simply picking up the phone and calling your neighbourhood professional...

Donald Lockwood Notary Public 22369 Lougheed Highway 604-463-7181 donaldlockwood.com notariesinc@telus.net

Richard Slobodian 604.351.8700 PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES WITH A COMMITMENT TO OVERALL EXCELLENCE SINCE 1978

For the way you live

Fraipont & Manyk

DEBBIE SHEPPARD 604-312-3705 OPEN SUN. 2-4PM ST JU

Professional Teamwork ~ Professional Results

debbiesheppard.com

OPEN SAT. 2-4PM D TE LIS

424,900

499,000

$

$

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM

259,500

$

10257-244TH STREET

27530 BELL AVENUE

RETIRE PRETTY!

• Presents like a showhome, located in Falcon Landing • 2 storey + fully finished basement • Hardwood & cork flooring on main • 3 bedrooms up • Greenbelt in front, sunsets in back

• Character 2 storey plus basement on 5 acres on one of the prettiest streets in Whonnock • Vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, original condition • Beautiful property

• Desirable Brandywynd 45+ rancher-style townhouse • End unit, backing greenbelt, private • 2 bedrooms, 2 washrooms • Central airconditioning, covered deck, garage

Ron Antalek

25910 128TH AVENUE, MAPLE RIDGE .83 Acre property just waiting for the kids, animals, & gardeners! 1248 sq.ft. rancher with 3 bdrms & huge family sized kitchen! Entertainment sized deck with built in hot tub. Barn, detached, heated wrkshp & kids playhouse!

NEW ROOF in MARCH 2012! $499,900

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

THE

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WHY RENT?

$186,000

Spacious top floor. 900 sq.ft.1 bdrm apartment with mountain views. No common walls! Walk to shops, new library, rec centre, dykes, & right on the bus line. Minutes to golf courses & the Golden Ears bridge. 2 blocks to the West Coast Express station. TOP FLOOR!

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

NEW HOMES WITH A VIEW

IN BC

TEAM

604.466.2838

25977 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Reduced to $999,000 11.96 ACRES WITH 3 HOMES • 11.96 acres on city water • Lots of fruit trees, almost flat, all usable wide open sunny location • 2 storey home with 4 bdrms, 2 bath plus a barn which is renovated into a nice home and a log cabin

NEW HOMES AT HIGHLAND CREEK Starting at $539,000 Showhome at 23616-118 Avenue • Mountain view and backing onto greenbelt • Full basements with separate entrance • Maple kitchen with granite countertops & island, pantry • Great room with gas fireplace • 4 bedrooms upstairs.

• Includes 5 appliances & blinds • Greenbelt/park setting near schools & park

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 - 4

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 - 4

11954 & 11960 - 239 Street, Maple Ridge

NEW TOWNHOUSE

VALLEY & MOUNTAIN VIEW New 2 Storey + Basement 13765 Silver Valley Road Reduced to $709,000 • 5163 sq. ft, 6 bedrooms + den, 6 bathrooms, fully finished basement

13757 Silver Valley Road $599,000 • Legal suite in the basement • Triple car garage.

• Great location, rural setting yet minutes to town.

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-4 & SUN 1 - 4

Starting at $439,000 Showhome at 10558 Jackson Road • Albion Terraces quality built nicely finished new 2 storey homes with basements.

• Separate entrance. Easy to make into an inlaw suite.

• Appliances, blinds and landscaping included • 9 foot ceilings on the main floor.

• Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and desk.

• Gas fireplace in the family room.

• Attached or detached double garage. www.albionterraces.com

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 - 5

Johnny Pacheco, Ron Antalek, Rob Johnson, Nancy Newman (admin), Brianne Isherwood (admin), Cory Lunsted, Louise Antalek*

Ron Antalek Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Independently owned & operated (*Based on total transactions Re/Max Western Canada Team 2010) *LICENSED ASSISTANT

www.ronantalek.com www.robrealtor.com (multi-picture tours)

$549,900 Includes HST!!

NEW FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT HOMES • Almost 1800 sq. ft. on the main floor with 3 bdrms, 2 baths, maple kitchen with quartz countertops.

• Gas fireplace in family room • Almost 1500 sq. ft. basement with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, games rm and separate entrance • Double garage • Near schools, transit and shopping

Starting at $339,900 Showhome at #7-13771 232A St (Off 232 St. onto Silver Valley Rd.) • • • • • • • •

SILVER HEIGHTS ESTATES Lovely area 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Maple cabinets, granite countertops 6 appliances and blinds included Fireplace Fenced yard 2 car garage

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

QUALITY BUILT NEW TOWNHOMES Starting at $329,900 Showhome at #15 11252 Cottonwood Drive • COTTONWOOD RIDGE • Nicely finished townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Some have a finished basement • Hardwood floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, crown moldings • Gas fireplace • Garage for 2 cars • 6 appliances and blinds included

Each office independently owned and operated

MAIN STONE CREEK New homes starting at $463,900

Showhome at 10132 - 240 Street • Quality built 2 storey homes with basements built by Onni Group • 3 or 4 bedrooms • Open floor plans • Gas fireplace in the great room • Maple kitchen with granite countertops, island & pantry • Fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, garberator • Double garage

604.466.2838

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For the way you live OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4

W NE

817 Prospect Street, Coquitlam

• You will love this fabulous family home with its stunning renovations.

• New kitchen cabinets, granite counters, and laminate flooring.

• 4 bed 3 bath • In-law suite with a separate entrance on the lower level

G TIN LIS

$519,000

W NE

G TIN LIS

$772,900

• Updated 3 level split, set on a quiet street in desirable Chineside area.

• Walking distance to shopping, recreation centre, schools & bus.

• Recent replacements: roof, h/w tank, windows, fencing.

• Open floor plan with hot tub.

M TEA Selling?

Buying?

Jan Hickman

MOVE IN READY! QUICK POSSESION

12050 232B Street, Maple Ridge

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

THIS IS NOT A MISPRINT $ 398,800

604-561-0053

COLLEEN

JEFF

That’s all the owner is asking for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, plus 1 bedroom in-law suite in a quiet West Side neighbourhood.

The home has country-style kitchen, hardwood floors, garage, a large private yard and a great deal more. This will likely sell to the first caller.

LUKE

www.rpluke.com

604-657-6231 dianab@telus.net 2 BEDROOMS & A MASSIVE PATIO!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM

• 2 dedrooms • 2 full bathrooms • Electric fireplace • Gorgeous kitchen with tile, granite, and stainless steel • Over 700 sq ft Patio • Great Pitt Meadows location

This home shows great! Located in the Keystone, this unit has large windows and an eastern exposure.

Steps to shopping, recreation, and the West Coast Express.

217-12350 HARRIS RD, PITT MEADOWS

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W NE

W NE

G TIN LIS

OPEN SUN. 2-4PM

$269,000

• Ground floor unit • 2 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Large patio • Insuite laundry

• SS appliances • 1,126 sq. ft.

• 5 pc ensuite • Alarmed • Great location

FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT PLUS GAMES ROOM

• Recently renovated 3 bdrm / 2 bath rancher • Updated kitchen, new cabinetry + flooring • Newer roof, windows • Newer high efficiency furnace • Large fenced back yard • Great family neighbourhood

• 4,102 sq ft • 4 bedrooms, den + large great room • 18ft vaulted ceilings • 3 fireplaces including master bdrm • Private views

www.AskRobJeeves.com • email: rjeeves@shaw.ca

Tedford 604-258-8979

margarettedford@remax.net

Fully finished basement entry • 3 bedrooms up, 2 more down plus a den.

Perfect for the growing family or in-laws • Falcon designed, with bright open 2 storey foyer featuring a spiral staircase, and great room up with oak flooring and vaulted ceiling • Close to all amenities and just a short walk to transit, schools, Cooper’s Grocery store and Starbucks

$

534,900

JOHN O’GRADY 604-202-5117

mapleridgerealestate.com

OPEN SAT. 1:00-4:00

$

249,900

19656 PLANETREE LN, P.M. • Meadows Highlands • 3 bdrms, 2 fully updated bthrms • Newer Kitchen • 1400 sq. ft., 2 sheds • Indoor pool, Rec Centre

$

899,900

Gorgeous Executive Home • 5030 sq. ft. home, 7500 sq. ft. lot • 8 bedrooms, 6 baths • Three master suites including stunning ensuites • Three bedroom basement suite with private patio • Two car garage with total 8 parking spaces • Stunning mountain views from every north faced window of the home • Fully fenced landscaped backyard and large sundeck

23953 106TH AVENUE, MAPLE RIDGE

JIM WILLIAMS OPEN SUNDAY, APRIL 22 1-3PM

604-463-2200 jimjoyce.com

OPEN SATURDAY, APRIL 21 1-3PM

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OPEN SAT. 1:30-3:30

$649,000

12520 222ND STREET

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 1-4PM

FALCON OAKS

ICE PR

$494,500

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY?

604-999-7448 www.rachaelwood.ca

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

SUN-LOVER TERRACE For a full body tan comes with this oversized 2 bedroom, double bath end unit in Windsor Oak. The living area, with its open concept flooded with natural light, makes this a happy place to live and entertain. Features great gourmet kitchen and double garage.

Don’t miss this for $298,800

Ask Rob Jeeves

$

269,900

FRIENDLY DOG… Is not included with this 5 bedroom home built by ‘Cavalier Homes’. With a short walk to schools and parks, this is the ideal family home for happiness. A fully finished basement for rainy-day play and the double garage makes this a perfect home for Fido. $419,900

ROB JEEVES 604-240-2629

Gordon & Diana BARTHELS

604-250-0594 www.gordonbarthels.com

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21487 121ST AVENUE

LUKE

604-828-3445

The Realtor who unites “Hearts and Homes”

$

539,800

24929 112TH AVE, M.R. • 2/3 of an acre flat • Services 2 blocks away • Great for investors • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom

$

609,900 $

• 2 storey plus basement • Legal 2 bedroom suite • High end finishing • 4 large bedrooms up all with ensuites

22308 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge # 2 - 19126 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows

$

549,900

21181 77A AVE, LANGLEY

11030- 237 STREET, MAPLE RIDGE • 3330 sq. ft. Basement Entry • Three bathrooms

• Six bedrooms • Cherry Oak Hardwood Floor

Each office independently owned and operated

329,900

#6 22751 HANEY BYPASS, MAPLE RIDGE • 1942 Sq. Ft Townhouse • Two bedrooms & Den • Double Garage

• Family Room off Oak Kitchen • 5pce ensuite w/jaccuzi

604.466.2838

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JASON

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3 PM

EXNER

your family t your home t your town t your agent

604-818-9851 www.jasonexner.com $

762,900

5 ACRES

11655 203 STREET

Perfect for horses or a hobby farmer. Huge barn with box stalls and power. Home is 2000 sq feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and is totally renovated. This home will please the fussiest buyer and can be easily subdivided. Call for a personal viewing.

Come by and see this rancher that has it all. New floors, new hotwater tank, new blinds, low maintenance yard, garage with room for a workshop and only steps to school and WCE. Over 1000 sq feet with 2 bedrooms and a great layout.

Asking $369,000 WHY RENT??

• 1905 square foot warehouse • Office/bathroom in front with mezzanine above both • Easy access to Golden Ears Bridge • Large Roll up door • Unit is currently split in two so you can rent out 1/2 and use 1/2 for yourself, use the whole space, or rent out the whole unit as it currently is.

Very versatile!

“Selling Your Home For All It’s Worth”

RON MITCHELL Cell 604-617-9642

BRENDA EXNER 604-603-8043 See virtual tours of all my listings at www.brendaexner.com

289,900

33271 - 14th Avenue, Misson • 1540 sq ft Rancher • 3 Bed/2 Bath • Central Location

• Full Crawlspace • Newer Roof, Laminate Floors • Private Backyard

Residential & Commercial Real Estate

Email: brenda@ brendaexner.com

Cell: 604-351-0235

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E-mail: travis_franklin@telus.net

20 YEAR LIFE MEMBER MEDALLION REALTOR

OPEN SUNDAY 12-3 PM

Cottonwood Village Reduced to $252,500

OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE

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$

624,800

1,850,000

549,900

$

23239 117TH AVENUE

$

1664 STEVENSON CREEK

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD • • • • •

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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End unit 1456 sq ft townhome with huge livingroom, gas FP, large country kitchen and 2 piece bath upstairs.

Downstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a good sized laundry room. There is a patio off the master BR and a sundeck off the kitchen.

Brand new carpets in this unit on stairs and lower level! Great family complex!

Brand new kitchen Stainless steel appliances 4 bdrms with open floor plan 7,798 sq. ft. lot with view of Golden Ears Walking distance to schools & town

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11339 DARTFORD STREET TRADITIONAL LAYOUT

6 minutes from the boat launch 1 home – 4 cottages 1200 sq. ft. – 4 bay shop 1200 ft. of waterfront shoreline Own your own family resort 4.25 acres of paradise

• • • •

MAGGIE PRINCE

604-862-4524

Completely renovated Extensive interior finishing Roof top deck off master Loft & Nanny Suite

MLS# V943403

MLS# V944476 MLS# V932348 mprince@macrealty.com

TEAMTELEP

MLS# V938983

MIKE HUBER 604.839.8647

NEW PRICE $

TRAVIS FRANKLIN

Experience working for you since 1980

DICK HUBER 604.250.3977

OPEN HOUSE SAT APRIL 21 2-4 PM

Maple Meadows Industrial Park

SCOTT MEADUS 604.313.5727

$219,000

www.teamtelep.com Lisa 604-970-2209 • lisa@teamtelep.com • Dave 604-341-0783

OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 2-4 PM

Magnolia Gate #106 - 22555 - 122nd

22986 Gilbert Drive Open Sat & Sun 2-4

Al & Brenda MLS# V934122

JENKINS

3 Homes available

604-467-3871

Prices starting at $558,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM

www.brendajenkins.com

$449,900

View property....move into the 3 bdrm rancher & then build your dream home closer to the view. You’ll enjoy the feel of country living so close to town. This 7 plus acres has future potential. $735,000

THERESA KNIGHT & PAMELA DANZ

MAGGIE PRINCE

604-467-3871

mprince@macrealty.com

Maple Ridge Office 22718 Lougheed Highway

604-862-4524

$696,900+ HST Call Dave at 604-341-0783 #24-11229 232nd Street

Bring the Kids!

Why Pay Rent?

• Centrally located on cul-de-sac • Great split level layout including kitchen open to sunken family room • New flooring, energy efficient furnace and hot water tank • New siding and paint outside • A dream home! Call today!

#21-11757 236th Street

12723 256th Street

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

22610 125A Avenue

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

This bright and spotless three-bedroom townhome is one of the nicest in the complex, with newer flooring, paint, cupboard doors, hwt, and new roof in 2010. Priced to sell at $264,900... plus the seller will pay the first six months strata fees for you!

See you Sunday!

• Beautiful “great room” layout includes floor to ceiling fireplace and lots of windows for natural light • Gourmet kitchen has granite counters, s/s appliances, pantry • Engineered hardwood floors, crown mouldings, triple garage • Master has deluxe ensuite and his & her closets

• Just like new home with over 2000 sq ft of living space • Open “great room” layout • Deluxe kitchen includes s/s appliances, granite counters • Fully fenced back yard • Don’t miss this one!

Beautiful, bright one bedroom apartment in the heart of Maple Ridge. Super clean , fresh paint, new laminate, small den, and tons of in suite storage. Great backyard. Wheel chair friendly and affordable.

23995 121st Avenue

Something Special!

23870 106th Avenue Open Sat & Sun 2-4 Spoil Yourself!

$449,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

24650 100th Avenue

• End Unit! Huge Yard on greenbelt!

• Over 1200 sq ft of living space • 3 bedrooms up; master has an ensuite and balcony • Well managed family complex • Close to schools, transit & shopping

$269,900

24748 Kimola Drive Room to Grow!

The Outcome is the Income!

• Gorgeous great room with 18’ vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling rock fireplace • Kitchen has loads of cabinet space, center island, & eating area • Outside are two great sized decks backing onto greenbelt.

• Master bdrm has walk in closet, spa-inspired ensuite with soaker tub and double vanity

• 6.72 acres on southwest side of Thornhill • 2 homes 3500 sq ft & 1080 sq ft • Huge 3 bay shop with overheight doors • Tons of outside storage • Property currently generating $5000/ month!!

• Call today for more information

$1,249,000

Call Dave at 604-341-0783

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

$589,900

Call Lisa at 604-970-2209

DAVE TELEP PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

“Our service will move you”

604.467.3871

www.macrealty.com

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Welcome Brian ROYAL LePAGE - Brookside is very pleased to have Brian Fedyshen join their team.

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OPEN HOUSE SUN., APR. 22 • 12-4 PM • 11973 DOVER STREET, MAPLE RIDGE Home sweet home is what you’ll call this well cared for rancher! Located in desirable walking distance of the West Coast Express and close to shops and restaurants, this 2 bedroom home has an updated kitchen, tile floors, newer paint and a funky corner fireplace! Boasting an 8300 sq. ft. lot and rear lane access, this home also has all the potential you need to build that dream shop or park that new RV. Perfect for first-time buyers, empty nesters, retirees and anyone with pets, as the property is fully fenced. Come check it out this Sunday!! MLS# V941547

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Executive custom built 4000 sq ft home on almost 2 acres of fenced, drained land. Three stall barn, corner lot, sep workshop, 2 car high ceiling garage - carport and a mountain view! Home features 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (two with jacuzzi each), 3 F/P, covered patio & breeze way, den, large kitchen with eating area, built in appls such as double ovens, 2 washers, dryer & heated 5 ft crawl space. Vaulted ceilings, crown mouldings, new granite kitchen countertops & more. Suitable for bed & breakfast. Offers!

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HORSE LOVERS DELIGHT The complete package! Very attractive and nearly square 2 acre parcel w/ gentle Southern slope & equestrian trails at your doorstep. Fenced & crossed fenced with barn and triple garage/workshop. House is bigger than it looks at 2600 sqft w/ 5 bedrooms & major updates. No disappointments!

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SCREAMING DEAL ON TAMARACK Come see for yourself this amazing and fully renovated 4 bedroom home on near 10,000 sq ft lot in desirable Tamarack location. Private landscaped back yard w/ no homes visible behind. Awesome master suite! Bonus: 5’ crawlspace w/ easy access for all your storage needs.

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19864 S. Wildwood St. This clean & original house in desirable Wildwood South location is begging for a modern makeover! Priced well below recent sales, there is big upside here.

Huge 8000+ sqft lot backs onto greenbelt.

Excellent layout with big rooms. Easy suite potential. Seller wants quick sale. Offers!

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399,900

END UNIT WITH BREATHING ROOM Hot new end unit townhome with double garage & tons of parking. Fenced yard w/ greenbelt & mountain views! Fully finished basement with full bath. Excellent location in complex- feels wide open not boxed in.

Same unit just sold at $405k. Priced to sell!

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12372 188 St Pitt Meadows

This gem just need a little polishing! Big and versatile 4 bedroom basement home on 188 St with views over ALR to the West. RV parking to the side and bsmt suite potential. Newer roof & fenced back yard w/ gazebo. Very quiet spot away from train and traffic. HURRY!

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MORE THAN FIRST MEETS THE EYE Come see this rancher with full basement in quiet & convenient no thru road in central Maple Ridge.

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RENOVATE THIS RANCHER New listing! Great layout and fantastic Cottonwood location here and the best part is you can renovate to your own taste. 1280 sqft w/ 3 beds & 2 baths.

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FOXBOROUGH HILLS NEAR WCE One of the few & hard to find biggest units in the development with highest unit entitlement. 3 big beds up and open living & dining areas on main w/ galley kitchen. New laminate floors installed on main floor included. Seller wants quick sale so price is below comparables.

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FULL RENO AND TOP FLOOR Easy to view this large 2 bed + 2 full bath condo in Edgeford Manor and it is worth seeing! Big bright open plan with all new interior renovation. Large balcony gets the morning sun. In suite storage + 2 great parking spots. This is one of Pitt’s best! Immediate possession offered.

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244,900

MAPLE RIDGE BEST-BUY Upscale River Gardens with views of the Fraser and just steps away from W/C Express. Quality building and super fully renovated 2 bed 2 full bath unit that is clean as a whistle! Oversize covered balcony w/ views for year round enjoyment. Turn-key and immediate possession offered.

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Homebuyers looking for sustainable developments

Cressey aims to reduce eco footprint With the world celebrating Earth Day on April 22, now is a great time to be thinking about eco-friendly living.

Hani Lammam, vice-president of development and acquisitions for Cressey Development Group, says the company always keeps it in mind.

One of the best ways to ensure an eco-friendly design is to build projects that will stand the test of time, Lammam says.

“We put up buildings that will be around for 100 years,” he says, adding that reducing your environmental footprint is one of the best things a homeowner can do. He says that a multi-family development is more

sustainable than a single-family home, as it allows resources to be shared.

One of the biggest energy-suckers in a home is the heating and cooling system, so Cressey always devotes time to making it energy-efficient.

“We avoid electrical baseboard heating,” Lammam says. “We use heat pumps instead, because they can be shared within the building.”

They also try to foster urban agriculture with large outdoor spaces so homeowners can grow their own food.

“The Cressey kitchen has become a standard in our industry,” Lammam says. “But it’s what’s used in the kitchen that is important.”

market,” says Castro.

Woodbridge chose not to include amenities such as a fitness facility and a pool, instead preferring to keep maintenance fees low. They range from

$125.94 to $165.72 per month.

Homes start at $279,900. For more information, check out www. liveatlarue.com or call 604-575-2263 or Castro at 778-885-5790.

‘A different style of home’

Finding a home at Woodbridge’s La Rue

by Kerry Vital

Surrey’s Clayton Heights neighbourhood is welcoming Woodbridge Homes to the block with La Rue. Truly “the street you want to live on,” La Rue features a collection of 26 twobedroom and flex space, three- and four-bedroom townhomes in its first phase.

“The neighbourhood is very familyoriented,” says sales manager Andrea Castro, adding that she herself lives in the area with her children.

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This is a fantastic way to get into the market,” says sales manager Andrea Castro.

The homes are spacious and immediately inviting, with their French textured stucco details on the exterior and French Country-inspired landscaping. Architect Robert Cicozzi designed the homes with a Georgian influence in mind, and elegant wrought-iron fences surround the private yards that come standard with every home. Window boxes filled with colourful flowers just add to the beauty of the development. There is a private deck on every home, and the tandem garages or long driveways give you plenty of space to leave your vehicles behind while you take advantage of the

walkability of the neighbourhood.

Inside, your home will be no less amazing. The kitchens are fantastic, with ceramic tile backsplashes, Victorian-profile cabinets with crown mouldings and oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and stone countertops.

Chic stainless-steel appliances and an undermount sink are perfect for your every culinary need, while the pot lighting is an elegant touch.

The lovely finishes extend into the ensuite bathrooms, which also feature stone countertops. An oversized shower with a semi-frameless glass door or a separate tub and shower combination are odes to luxury, while the decorative vanity lights and large mirrors will put everyone in the most flattering light. Most homes feature his-and-hers sinks, so you’ll no longer be fighting for counter space in the morning.

Nine-foot ceilings on the main level demonstrate the easy sense of space that is inherent in each home, while the wood laminate flooring in the main living areas and trackless nylon carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms and upper level hallways are touches that almost seem like the cherry on the top of the perfect home sundae.

One of the best parts of the project is the neighbourhood, Castro says. Impossibly close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment, La Rue is also near both elementary and secondary schools, and will include a 1,600-square-foot playground and parks on almost every corner.

“This is a fantastic way to get into the

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Woodbridge Homes’ La Rue is already garnering buzz in Clayton Heights. With its Georgian-inspired architecture, above, the townhomes are a great addition to the neighbourhood. The bathrooms feature oversized showers, top, while the laminate flooring in the living areas are complemented by the Victorian-profile cabinets and oil-rubbed bronze hardware in the kitchens, above middle.

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comforted and prisonIt is interesting to aple Ridge has ers ministered to. note also that when a a rich spiriThe churches diphtheria epidemic tual heritage are ready and haptook its toll in the dating back to the pily available to meet winter of 1888-89, the earliest days of the personal and family Methodist settlement. needs in any and evparsonage Godly men ery way possible. became a and women Jesus not only temporary came to this taught us to love God, hospital and wilderness but also to love our the local to carve out neighbour as we love church mina new life for ister who was ourselves. themselves. also a mediThe followcal student, ing informaalong with tion was a number of gleaned from women cared the book Acts of Faith for the sick.

Maple Ridge, Ed Bradley There is A History of a sense in Settlement, which every church is by the Maple Ridge a hospital, both spiribranch of the Canatually and physically dian Federation of ministering, to untold University Women. personal ailments and A paragraph on needs.

Page 6 of the book Countless good says: “The pioneers deeds have been long of Maple Ridge laid since forgotten. the foundation for a The greatest expresFood, clothing and thriving municipality. sion of that love is to shelter have been They developed great fulfill the great comprovided. community spirit as Acts of kindness and mission that Jesus they met in various gave us. generosity have been homes for fellowship He told us to go freely given. and worship as well into all the world and The sick have been as to plan for schools, preach the gospel to visited, the dying and churches and roads.” everyone. bereaved have been The first Presbyterian service was conducted in 1862 and the first Methodist service in 1865. St. John the Divine Anglican Church was built in 1859 across the river, but was dismantled and reconstructed on its present site in 1882.

Roman Catholic services were held in Thomas Haney’s home until a church building was erected in 1881.

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Jesus not only taught us to love God, but also to love our neighbour as we love ourselves.

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Also on hold is a new King George Boulevard B-Line express bus route in Surrey, general bus service increases across the region and upgrades to some Expo Line SkyTrain stations.

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Friday, April 20 • Maple Ridge Councillor Corisa Bell is hosting a coffee morning in Haney Place Mall at Cafe Beans from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and discuss any topic in regard to Maple Ridge you wish, happy thoughts or not, all are encouraged.

Saturday, April 21 • Blue Mountain Elementary School is holding a garage sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Sale will be located in the gym at 12153 248th Street, Maple Ridge. 50/50 draw, concession stand, and lots of tables with items for sale. Tables still available at $15 a table/space, or $25 for two. Contact Jo-Anne at joproctor@hotmail.com or 604-290-1071 for more info or drop off your table fee at the school.

• Join Brenda Smith and members of the Maple Ridge Family History Group at the Maple Ridge Public Library for Family History Show and Share. Bring your scrapbooks, share your stories and discover researching with the online library edition of Ancestry.ca.

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• April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the Maple Ridge Parkinson’s Support Group will have an information table in Haney Place Mall Centre Court from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information please contact Peta Purdy at 604-463-1332, or email rpcoco@telus.net • Haney Farmers Market joins in Celebrating 40 Years of

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• St. Patrick’s School is holding its second annual clothing and toy swap meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Race the Ridge set to hit streets Registration closes this Saturday, April 21 staff reporter The 10th annual Race the Ridge cycling stage race is set to hit Maple Ridge’s streets April 28 to 29, but registration closes this Saturday, April 21 at 6 p.m.

The race weekend begins Saturday with a road race in the Thornhill area, followed by an individual time trial in Golden Ears Provincial Park. The grand finale will take place on Sunday with the Town Core Criterium in downtown Maple Ridge, Race organizer Barry Lyster is urging riders to register soon, as fields are capped and there will be no day-of registration available.

“Our goal is to make Race the Ridge a high quality event for all the participants,” said Lyster, who also owns Maple Ridge’s Local Ride Bike Shop. “We have three excellent race courses and are looking forward to what will be the best Race the Ridge in its 10-year history.”

Cyclists can register online at www.karelo.com.

The race will provide an opportunity for all levels of riders thanks to the addition of a Category 4 race.

“We listened to the racers who are aspiring to progress through the ranks and a lot of them really wanted the opportunity to race their own race,” said Lyster. “Since the elimination of Category 5 in B.C., it’s been challenging to develop new racers into the sport.”

The change means the Category 3 men will also have their own start. Organizers have limited the new Category 4 field to 40 riders.

For more information about the race, visit www. localride.ca

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A Frend in need Brady Frend, 4, gets some batting help from his father Grant during the annual Ridge Meadows Sunshine Kids all-star baseball game Sunday at Albion Sports Complex.

The Mighty Pirates, a local team of physically and mentally challenged children, took on a squad of dignitaries, including Maple Ridge Mayor Ernine Daykin and members of the police and fire departments.

Bantam AAA Royals off to perfect start Ridge Meadows sweeps opening series

by R o b e r t M a n g e l s d o r f staff reporter For manager Kyle Lukacs, the start of the 2012 B.C. Minor Bantam AAA Baseball season couldn’t have gone any better.

His Ridge Meadows Royal swept their competition on their season-opening road trip to Kamloops, where they were a perfect 3-0 against the Junior Riverdogs.

The Royals outscored Kamloops 38-5 in their three-game series.

“We had a decent weekend,” said Lukacs. “It was a good way to get started.”

This year’s edition of the bantam AAA Royals features five returning players from last year’s squad: Domenic Baptista, Nick Evans, Devon Bird, and Brenden Holstrom, and Kole Bernard.

Lukacs said he’s counting on his senior players to provide leadership for his young team after the departure of Kyle Ross,

Andre Pelletier, and Bayley Germain to the Langley Blaze’s Junior Premier Baseball League team.

Among the new recruits to the team this season are pitchers Justice Eely, Zac Comeault, infielders Ryley Leoppky, Clayton Skipper, and Ryan Lipscombe, outfielders Jared Clark, Garret Maydaniuk, and firstyear bantam player Ryan Keller.

“We’re an inexperienced group, but we have a lot of natural, athletic talent,” said Lukacs. “The priority will be working on the mental knowledge of the

game.”

Despite the turnover in players, Lukacs says this year’s team plays very similar to the Royals’ 2011 edition.

“We’re a really wellrounded team,” he said. “Last year we didn’t have to play a lot of small ball because we had a lot of power. I think we’re going to be similar this year, but sometimes we’re going to need to be able to chip away.”

Lukacs says his priority is to build solid fundamentals in his young team.

“Defence is always s o m e thing that needs to be worked on at this age,” he said.

Lukacs is taking a holistic approach to managing the team. In addition to offfield fitness training, he is organizing library sessions and study groups to ensure his player maintain strong grades in school.

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For all GEUSC membership to talk about the club moving forward to a 2012/13 Season.

Monday, April 23rd 7:30 pm, SRT Secondary School, 10445 245 St, Maple Ridge.

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With the folding of the Ridge Meadows midget AAA team this year, many on the Royals bantam AAA squad will have to play elsewhere if they want to stay at the same competitive level.

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Meadows will land a PBL franchise someday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we have success at this level for a few years, maybe theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see that Ridge Meadows deserves a [PBL] team,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;˘ The Ridge Meadows Royals bantam AAA team plays their homeopener this Tuesday, April 24, at Pitt Meadows Athletics Fields against the Tri-City Indians at 6 p.m.

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B.C. Minor Baseball Association Regular season standings

B.C Men’s Division III, Mainland Pool B Team GP W L Kamloops RFC 7 7 0 Kats RFC 7 6 1 Brit Lions RFC 7 5 2 SFU Rugby 7 5 2 Scribes RFC 8 4 4 Capilano B 8 4 4 Chilliwack RFC 8 2 6 Ridge Meadows RFC 8 1 7 Burnaby B 8 0 8

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D Pts PF 0 28 249 0 24 245 0 20 198 0 20 188 0 16 201 0 16 177 0 8 109 0 4 64 0 0 40

PA 39 52 54 118 103 143 367 326 269

Women’s Tier 2 Team GP W L Brit Lions RFC 6 4 1 Ridge Meadows RFC 7 4 3 Velox Valkyries 6 3 2 Meraloma Rugby Club 7 3 4 Burnaby Lake Rugby Club 6 2 4

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U-16 Boys’ Team GP W L Burnaby Lake Rugby Club 6 5 1 Capilano 1 6 5 1 Vancouver Rowing Club 4 3 1 Richmond RFC 5 3 2 Ridge Meadows 5 1 4 Meraloma 6 1 5 Capilano 2 4 0 3 U-14 Boys’ Team GP W L Capilano 1 8 8 0 Burnaby 6 4 2 Rich./Mera./Brit Lions 4 2 2 Ridge Meadows/Rowers 6 2 3 Capilano 2 5 1 4 Chuckanut 7 1 6 * Default: -4 points

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Sports Calendar • The Friends of Golden Ears United Soccer Club are holding a parent question and answer period at Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This open house is for anyone seeking information regarding the future of the GEUSC and the merger with West Coast Auto Group FC. For more information, call 604-466-0188, or email friendsofgeusc@gmail. com.

• The Maple Ridge Burrards senior men’s lacrosse team opens the 2012 Western Lacrosse Association season at home at Planet Ice in Maple Ridge on Sunday, May 22, against the Langley Thunder. game time is 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.burrards.ca.

• Singles dance, at various locations, occasional Saturday

nights. Live band. For more information call Doris at 604-465-4412.

• Come join in the fun with seniors’ beginners Hawaiian dance lessons. For more information, contact Diana at 604-465-5722.

• The North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers to help groom and tack horses and to lead or side walk with riders during their lesson.

Horse experience is great but not required. If you enjoy the outdoors, working with wonderful people of all abilities, and love animals, this is the place for you. Please contact 604-462-7786 for further information.

• The Maple Ridge Golf Club Men’s night tees off every Thursday. Weekly prizes. All skill levels welcome. For more information, call Monty Martin at 604-465 9221.

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Lower Mainland Baseball Association Regular season standings Bob Bunnett Division (18+) Team GP Burnaby Bombers 2 Maple Ridge Js 2 South Delta Padres 1 Vancouver Mounties 1 Burnaby Brewers 2 Coquitlam Cardinals 2 Richmond Athletics 1 Ridge Meadows Twins 1 Coquitlam Thunder 2

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Lower Mainland Softball Association Regular season standings U-18 Midget A Team GP White Rock Renegades 95 3 White Rock Renegades 94 5 Richmond Islanders 95 3 Ridge Meadows Pride 94 4 Fraser Valley Fusion 94 5 Surrey Storm 95 3 South Surrey Thunder 95 4 South Delta Invaders 94 2 Richmond Islanders 94 2 Delta Heat 95-94 2 Ridge Meadows Pride 95 1

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U-14 Peewee A Team GP Richmond Islanders 98 3 White Rock Renegades 98 2 Surrey Storm 98 1 Delta Heat 98 3 White Rock Renegades 99 5 Ladner Lightning 98 4 Fraser Valley Fusion 99 4 Ridge Meadows Pride 99 3 North Shore Stars 98 3 Delta Heat 99 2 Surrey Storm 99 3 Abbotsford Outlaws 98 1

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U-12 Squirt A Team GP Surrey Storm 00 2 White Rock Renegades 00 4 Delta Heat 00 4 Ridge Meadows Pride 00 2 Richmond Islanders 00 3 Abbotsford Outlaws 00 4 Ridge Meadows Pride 01 3 Richmond Islanders 01 4 Surrey Storm 01 3 White Rock Renegades 01 3

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Golf Canadian Junior Golf Association Order of Merit, as of April 19 Girls 11-19 Rank Player 1 Muni He 2 Ally Shin 3 Michelle Kim T4 Haley Kruse T4 Kathy Hyunchae Lim T4 Annie Yang 7 Annie Songeun Lee T8 Alisha Lau T8 Hannah Lee 10 Gloria(Usu) Choi 11 Valentina Trillo 12 Winnie Hyun 13 Tiffany Kong 14 Ashley Cai

City Events Points Pitt Meadows 1 600.00 Coquitlam 1 550.00 Surrey 1 500.00 Victoria 1 383.33 Langley 1 383.33 Delta 1 383.33 Surrey 1 275.00 Richmond 1 237.50 Surrey 1 237.50 Langley 1 200.00 Port Moody 1 150.00 Langley 1 130.00 Vancouver 1 110.00 Vancouver 1 90.00

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In Loving Memory of Ronald McIntosh May 5 1939 ~ April 13 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ron McIntosh who lived for many years with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by the love of his life of 49 years, Marilyn, and his 3 children Gord (Charlette), Vern (Brenda) and Dianne. Grandchildren Danielle, Zac, Shelby, Taylor, Kelsi, and Travis. He has touched many lives in Haney and will be greatly missed. A special thank you to the staff at Ruskin Hill.

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BLIZZARD Donald Aug. 1929 ~ April 2012 Don’s family is sad to announce his passing at McKenney Creek Hospice on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012.

Don was born in Fredericton N.B. and when he was 22 years old he moved to Quebec where he met and married the love of his life Audrey. He loved animals and he owned, rode and drove Morgan horses for 25 years. Don and Audrey both had long careers at Dom Tar Donnacona. They retired in 1989 and moved to Maple Ridge, B.C. to be close to family and loved ones. He was always an early riser. He was a long time member of Meadow Gardens Golf Club and enjoyed playing golf. He jogged miles every day into his seventies. He leaves to mourn: His loving wife of 57 years - Audrey, his 5 sisters Joyce Lynch (& Rob) in Fredericton, Kathryn Coutts (& Chuck - deceased) in Port Credit, Jessie Reynolds (& John - deceased) in Fredericton, Jean Martin (& Erle - deceased) in Sutton Que., Margaret-Ann Smith (& Ed - deceased) and friend Tony in St. Catherines, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. The family wish to extend their warmest gratitude to Dr. Milewski, and the excellent staff at McKenney Creek Hospice for all their kind and caring support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McKenney Creek Hospice, Carelife Building, #100 - 11762 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 5A3.

You are cordially invited to a Memorial Service at St. John The Divine Anglican Church, 21299 River Road, Maple Ridge on Wednesday April 25th at 2:00 p.m. and to the reception following at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. 19675 Meadow Gardens Golf Club, 19675 Meadow Garden’s Way in Pitt Meadows, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

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They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, Unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear!”

Ruth Geraldine MacCallum 16 March 1943 – 15 April 2012 Ruth Geraldine MacCallum of Fruitvale, B.C. passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, B.C., surrounded by loving friends.

Ruth was the youngest of two children of Gerald (deceased) and Thena MacCallum, nee Jacobsen. She is survived by her Mother, Thena; her brother, Lawrence (Margaret) and their two children, Deborah (Douglas) and Darcy (Victoria) and their families.

As a career military family the MacCallums were posted throughout Europe and Canada. Although Ruth’s formative years were spent living among old world cultures she found her heart had its niche in the rugged landscape and people of the Yukon. These memories were special to her.

Ruth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia and her Registered Nursing Certificate in 1968. She went on to further her education with a Master of Science Degree from Arizona State University in 1976. She belonged to the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and numerous other associations and affiliations connected to her employment.

Ruth was employed in the field of Mental Health practising in Maple Ridge, Nelson, Trail and Castlegar, B.C. She had just recently retired from the Castlegar Office. She briefly maintained a small business, Best Options, dealing with Employee Assistance.

As a child Ruth was imbued with the cultures of Europe which came together to form a woman of understated refinement, grace, class and dignity seldom seen in someone so young.

This was evident to the end.

We would like to thank Drs. T. Toews, M. Smith and L. Scotland and their team/staff for their excellent care; the nurses and staff of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for allowing her dignity; Home Nursing Services; Red Cross Loan Cupboard; and, her extended circle of friends and family. There are no words to express the gratitude to her special group of friends who folded her into their arms and filled these last months with love, caring, warmth, friendship and quality of life. Thank you. We will all miss that smile as there was no truer friend.

Ruth will rest next to her Father in the Garden of Gethsemani, Surrey, B.C. Internment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to TB Vets, 1410 Kootenay Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5K 4R1 www.tbvets.org or the charity of your choice.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1374 Pine Avenue, Trail, B.C. with Canon Neil Elliot, Celebrant. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the online register at www.myalternatives.ca

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PCRM RINGETTE - AGM & Early Bird Registration for the 2012- 2013 Season. Sunday May 06, 2012 @10:00AM at the Poco Rec Centre, upstairs in the Mabbett Room, 2150 Wilson Ave. Elections will be held, many positions to fill. All registrations at the AGM will be entered into a draw for FREE REGISTRATION, PLUS receive a $25 (per family) AGM discount! Visit us at pocoringette.com or email barb.mulligan@shaw.ca.

FLOOD Joan (nee Furniss)

HOLCOMB Joe Edward

26 May 1936 ~ 27 Feb 2012

Jan. 26, 1946 ~ Apr. 15, 2012

Joan, loving wife of Don for 54 years passed away after a short illness in Ridge Meadows Hospital.

With the deepest of sadness we announce Dad’s passing on Sunday, April 15, 2012 from complications due to ALS. He was 66 and will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Fernie Holcomb, 3 daughters Sarah Locking (Ryan), Karen Koivu (Raymond), Dawn Leighland (Mark), son Scott Holcomb (Kim); 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Bob & Patrick as well as 2 sisters in law, niece, nephew, family and many friends. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 am in the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel (Osborn’s), 11969-216th St., Maple Ridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ALS Society of BC would be greatly appreciated.

Survived by husband Don, brother George Furniss (Pat) of Sechelt , niece Heather Banyard (Stephen) of Dawson Creek, nephew Geoff Furniss (Judy) of Yellowknife, cousin Tom Paine (Faye) of Pitt Meadows and extended family members and long time friends.

Special thanks to the staff of Ridge Meadows, Alouette Care, Eagle Ridge and Royal Columbian Hospitals.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Recreation Centre at Meadow Highlands Mobile Home Park 11892 Ponderosa Blvd (just off Hammond Rd.) Pitt Meadows, B.C.

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Show & Sale Sat. April 28 10 AM - 5 PM Sun. April 29 10 AM - 4 PM Abby. Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids) Visit: www.bcreptileclub.ca (1)-604-836-6080

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Looking for witness of an accident in parking lot at 227th / Lougheed Hwy., near London Drugs on March 23rd approx 9:00pm.

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Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

LOST AND FOUND

BOXER, 3 yr old female, fawn with flash, spayed, tattooed. Beloved family pet lost on Apr 14 near 256th & Dewdney. Phone 604-790-5203.

Reward.

LOST: CAT, calico, black heart on shoulder, very small, fem., white collar. (604)518-7411 LOST: Women’s custom 18 k gold, diamond ring, Mission area on April 16th. Reward. 604-820-1492

CHILDREN

Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.gardenhill.ca

STEWART - Margaret, born in Regina, passed away peacefully in her 90th year with family at her side in Maple Ridge. Predeceased by her husband, Archie in 1988, her 4 sisters and granddaughter.

She will be missed by John and Peter (Monica), 5 grand children Roland (Denise), Debbie (Ron), Melissa (Craig), Danica (Douglas), Janay (Darrin), and 15 great grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 23 at 1pm, First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C. Thank you to the staff of Holyrood Manor for the care of Margaret. In lieu of flowers donations to Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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Paid weekly up to $20/hr Hiring 12 F/T positions Must be outgoing, motivated And dedicated!!!!!

Students welcome!!!

Call Erica 604.777.2195

Davie Jones Edith McDermott Highland Park Pitt Meadows

HELP WANTED

Christian Daycare seeking part time, ECE qualified staff person. $16 per hour.

Email resume:

harmonydaycare@ mapleridgecrc.com

WHOLESALE Craft Manufacturer looking for people to make our handmade native crafts. Must be reliable and eager to work. Work from home. Free Training provided at our location in Mission. Great earning potential, ideal for stay at home Moms, semi-retired or anyone looking to supplement their income. Call 604-826-4651 to schedule your spot in one of our training sessions.

Programs included: Arts, Science, Music, Math, Dramatic Play & Sports Fully licensed, Qualified E.C.E. Caregivers & Teachers

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

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Survived by children Jim, Teresa, Allen, David, Amy, Josh, Brother Rick (Noreen), several grandchildren, and the loves of his life, wife Jeannie and great grandson Landyn.

Predeceased by Sister Janet Larson. Born and raised in East Vancouver. He was a cowboy, a rodeo clown, a hockey player, a stockcar driver, a beekeeper, a thoroughbred trainer, a Knights football volunteer, a longshoreman for 43 years, and above all a great husband, father, and grandpa.

Special thanks to the Home Hemodialysis teams at Tri Cities and RCH. Celebration of life will be held at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel 11765 224th Street Maple Ridge, on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BC Transplant Society or the Kidney Foundation.

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APPLY NOW!!!

Preschool Daycare 21/2 to 5 years Before &/or After school care K ~ 12 years

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To conduct deliveries for international lubricants co. in Vancouver area, Seattle-Tacoma, Prince George, Okanagan & Edmonton.

Pay $20/hour, mileage, bonus, profit-sharing & full benefits.

Apply with resume by emailing custservpacific@fuchs.com or faxing to 604-888-1145

OWNER OPERATORS & CLASS 1 Company Drivers Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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FARM WORKERS

AUJLAS’ FARMS LTD FARM LABOURERS required 5 or 6 Days/Week 40 or 50 Hours/Week $10.25/Hour Horticultural work such as: Planting, pruning, spacing and harvesting the crop.

Employment starts early July’12 Submit your application to: 604-465-8153 or by Fax:604-465-9340 or by mail:12554 Woolridge Rd., Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 1Z1

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVER WITH CLASS 1 + AIR WANTED

Nov 9th 1943 ~ April 16th 2012

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

WANT a home business that isn’t affected by the economy? Call 604467-8383 kengele@shaw.ca

Condolences may be sent to www.mapleridgefuneral.ca

LAIDLAW Edward James

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work?

PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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Advertising Sales Consultant The Langley Times, a twice-weekly award-winning newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person.

The successful candidate will have a university or college education or two years of sales experience – preferably in the advertising or retail industry. The ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service is a must. The winning candidate will be a team player and will also be called upon to grow the account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in a an extremely fast paced environment with a positive attitude is a must.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan coupled with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter

by Friday, April 20, 2012 to: Dwayne Weidendorf The Langley Times, #102-20258 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. V3A 4R3 or email to publisher@langleytimes.com No phone calls please.

EDUCATION

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NEW LOCATION - 11567 Fraserview St. Multi age group daycare.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CARRIERS NEEDED The following routes are now available to deliver the NEWS in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows 40000054 - 100B Ave, 101 Ave, 101A Ave, 102 Ave, 243 St, 243A St 40100111 - 119 Ave, 220 St, 221St, Lougheed Hwy, Selkirk Ave. 40210211 - 125B Ave, 127 Ave, 127 Pl, 228 St 40400411 - 130 Ave, 232 St, Calvin Cres, Dogwood Ave 40330328 - 114 Ave, 207 St, Dartford St, Lorne Ave, Waresley St, Westfield Ave 40330325 - Beckly St, Chigwell St, Ditton St, Hampton St, Kent St, Lorne Ave, Princess St, Wharf St 40210212 - 128 Ave, 228 St, 228A St, 229 St, 230 St, Barnsdale St 40100114 - 218 St, Dover Rd, Laurie Ave, Lougheed Hwy, Wicklow Way 40400424 - 133 Ave, Boulder Pl, Bryant Dr, Granite Way 40400432 - 138A Ave, 139 Ave, 139A Ave, 2229 Lane, 229 St, 229B St, 230 St, Docksteader Loop 40330334 - Lorne Ave, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 40330329 - Eltham St, Lorne Ave, Melville St, Ospring St, Princess St, Wanstead St 41011009 - 117A Ave, Bonson Rd, Hammond Rd, Wildwood Cres.

If you live on or near one of these routes and you are interested in delivering papers please call circulation @ 604-476-2740 and quote the Route number. brian@mapleridgenews.com .

McTavish Catering Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons TH Restaurant Service Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons

Food Counter Attendent Full time / Shift work Nights / Overnight / Early mornings / Weekends $10.14hr + benefits.

Please apply at store: 715 - 19800 Lougheed Hwy. Pitt Meadows 20201 Lougheed Hwy. Maple Ridge 11811 - 224th St Maple Ridge www.timhortons.com

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WAREHOUSE

SHIPPER/RECEIVER Icom Canada Holdings Inc., a radio communications distributor, is seeking a fulltime Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Delta, near the Town and Country Hotel. Qualified candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have shipping and receiving experience, strong organization skills, ability to maintain accurate inventory and supplies records, with good computer experience. Warehouse management system experience is desired. If you are a team player, demonstrates good communication skills, and is flexible in nature, we want you to join our team. Please send resumes and salary expectation by email only to: info@icomcanada.com. No phone calls, please.

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45 Years in the drywall trade. All size jobs boarding, taping, spraying.

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Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic - Truck Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires a full-time Commercial Transport Journeyman Mechanic with truck experience. This position is located at our Surrey Terminal (10155 Grace Road). Applicants should have related experience, a positive attitude and able to work in a team environment. This is a busy facility providing service to a large fleet of Company Owned Trucks and Trailers.

Submit a detailed resume and email/cover letter to: careers@vankam.com or fax: 604-587-9889 or call Derek at 604-587-9818 (leave a message) Van Kam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Environmental Responsibility.

Van Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Bookkeeping & Accounting Payroll, Year-end, Financial Statements, Income Taxes E-FILE Service Ph: 604-465-2123 Cellular: 604-788-0161 KC Business Management Accounting/Bookkeeping * All government required tax filing, including payroll and WCB reports * Setting up your business on computerized accounting software * Issuance of monthly financial statements for your business * Help with managing your day to day administration needs * Help with maintaining your A/R and A/P accounts to keep them current * Filing of personal and corporate tax returns REASONABLE RATES Call Kate at 604-477-2200 or e-mail me at katecrawford@shaw.ca

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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

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ELECTRICAL

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15% SENIORS DISCOUNT lawn cuts, aerating, power-raking, pruning, hedge trimming, trees, 23 yrs. exp. Free est. Brad 778-552-3900

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Mike 604-862-3053 DC ELECTRIC (#37544). Bonded.

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VOLUNTEERS

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Apply within after 4 pm with resume NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Be part of our exciting, worldclass softball tournament, which takes place from June 30 - July 9 in Surrey, BC. We are looking for volunteers in areas such as: scorekeeping, security & parking, transportation, batgirls, tickets & gates, and more! We ask that each volunteer work a minimum of 20 hours.

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* Electrical * Plumbing * Heating * Painting * Carpentry * Tile Work * Laminate & Hardwood Flooring Exc. Rates, Senior Disc. Work guar.

Since 1986. Ken 604-418-7168 ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

CHOICE RENOVATIONS

YOUR LOCAL DEPOT

All aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance,Strata, Commercial, Residential, Pavers, Patios, Retaining walls & Drainage

Spring clean ups Fully INSURED

Call (604)763-8795

Turf Blend Garden Blend Mushroom Manure River Sand 3ml Top Dressing Ag Sand • Gravel - Quarry Material Whole Sale Prices for Construction Material Open to the public 25450 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Pick-up........or.......Delivery 604-462-8652 or 604-290-8683 Web Site www.riversand.ca Email: atandh@riversand.ca

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MISC SERVICES

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

Bsmt suites, bathrooms, windows siding, H/W tank installation, etc NO JOB TOO SMALL

SBroken Concrete RocksS $22.00 Per Metric Ton SMud Dirt Sod ClayS $22.00 Per metric Ton

Gary 467-3024

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Cellular 604-671-9694

EAGLE TILE 101 - 19070 Lougheed Hwy, Pitt Meadows A - 20779 Lougheed Hwy Maple Ridge Your local natural stone distributors. Custom made Granite Countertops.

Slate Granite Marble Tile Tumbled stone.

Large selection of Porcelain & Ceramic Sales & Service 604.463.0718 ~ 604.460.6656

D Garden Blend Soil D Lawn Blend Soil D Custom Blends avail.

D Composted Mushroom Manure NO Wood byproducts used

When QUALITY Matters all soils are tested for Optimum growing requirements.

17607 Ford Road Pitt Meadows

PICK-UP ...... or .... DELIVERY

604-465-3189 DRNEWEARTH.COM Call: (604)460-8776 Home Renovations and New Construction Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB

Dean 604-834-3076

DUTCH TOUCH Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

HOOT & OWL Renovations & repairs Also rubbish removal available Email: hoot&owl@telus.net Gary 604-339-5430

(604)836-9274

604-465-1311

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

PLUMBING

# 1 PAY-LESS Painting Ext./Int. SPRING Special

Serving Tri City 32 Yrs. Call 24 Hrs/7 Days paylesspainting.multiply.com

Scott 604-891-9967 2 HUNGRY PAINTERS JUST SIMPLY BETTER Int./Ext. + POWER WASHING. Exp. of 75+ Years. 604-467-2532

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1-800-249-4474

Fraser Valley Building Supplies

*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

Spring Clean-up Rubbish Removal Located in Maple Ridge Call Matt

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ABACUS ROOFNG www.abacusroofing

Asphalt roofs, Re & Re, Shake conversions *30yrs Exp.

477

PETS

Border Collie P/B puppies dob Feb. 18 M-$450: vet ✓ first shot. 604250-4360 or 604-856-7975.

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

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7072 Wren St., Mission Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

✔ ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Call Niko Plumbing Ltd. 24/7.

Res/Com, plugged drains. h/w tanks. ★15 yrs exp. 604-837-6640 NEED Plumbing/Heating/Gas? dansyourman.ca (604)418-6941 Free estimates. Fully insured

Only 20 mins from Maple Ridge!

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$39 SERVICE CALL plumbing, heating, plugged drains. Big & sm jobs.

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed.

Ready to go to good homes. Over 20 years of referrals. 604-807-5204, 604-592-5442 or 604-854-1978

CANE CORSO MASTIFF, shots, dewormed, tails cropped, vet ✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL HANEY ROTARY

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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT In support of youth locally and internationally

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at Swan-e-set Bay Resort and Countr y Club

Call Chris

604-462-9009 AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Huge selection of feed and supplies on hand as well

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604.726.7542

NAHAL CONSTRUCTION

D Free estimates D Insured Licensed D References Residential D Pressure Washing

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service. Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/Res. (604)462-1369

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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

$5.25ea

farm@buildingsupplies.ca

360 PLUMBING & HEATING. Gas, plumbing, heating, reno’s, repairs.

20 years exp., reliable & courteous.

Lic’d. Bonded. Jack 778-835-4416

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

LOOK for our YARD SIGNS

SCOTT FAMILY RENOS

Roofs, windows, doors, painting, drywalling, flooring, bsmnt. finishing.

Meadows Landscape Supply

Sexed & vaccinated heritage breeds

bcclassified.com MERCHANDISE: Antiques & collectibles, to sporting goods & electronics, to parakeets & pet supplies, if it’s considered merchandise for sale, you can find it here.

Handyman Services

5” Gutter, Down Pipe, Soffit

• • • •

CHICKS ARE HERE!

FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

M.T. GUTTERS

LIVESTOCK

Taking orders for Turkeys & Broilers

T & K Haulaway

604-618-6401 Marcel Repairs, Maintenance, Renovation Guaranteed work, Free Estimate

468

Andrew 604-618-8585 $ Best Rates $

778-233-4949

HOME REPAIRS

TREE SERVICES

FREE quote for WASTE REMOVAL Rubbish removal/yard or commercial. Call Prompt Waste Mgmt. Ltd at 604-514-0480.

Professional Installation

A-1 CONTRACTING. Renos. Bsmt, kitchens, baths, custom cabinets, tiling, plumbing, sundecks, reroofing. Dhillon 604-782-1936.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

FRESH COAT PAINTING ~ Int/Ext, Drywall repair, Texture ceilings, Free Est. (778)868-5307 James

FEED & HAY

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. $6/bale.

Pitt Meadows. Call 604-505-4087.

A1-TRI-CRAFT Tree Serv.

Dangerous tree removal, spiral pruning hedge trimming, stump grinding, topping.

Insured, WCB Free Est Arborist Reports

bradsjunkremoval.com

GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine.

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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Haul Anything...

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. 778.245.9069

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Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

Free Estimate 17 years experience in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 604.230.1634 or 604.467.3724

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Call: 604-725-9574

604.587.5865

Fencing & Allan Block

28 YRS EXP. *FULLY INSURED

PETS

www.recycleitcanada.ca

Weeding W New Turf Fertilizing W Moss Control Power Raking W Aeration

Cleaning & Repairing Call Tim 604-612-5388

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

The Last Deck You Will Ever Need!

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Lawn care

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

SUNDECKS

D Deck Rebuilds & Additions D Vinyl Waterproofing D 10 Year No Leak Warranty D Aluminum & Glass Rails

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

Improvements,

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

RAINFOREST DECK & RAIL

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly OF Home (604)501-9290

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

372

RECYCLE-IT!

(604)999-5454 MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

TOPSOIL

• • •

New and Re-Roof Specialist Residential & Commercial.

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

proudly presented by

The Haney Rotary Club Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1952 supported by

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

West Coast Auto Group

Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

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1PM SHOT GUN START! Tournament fees are $160 per golfer* *includes a box lunch, range access, golf cart, 18 holes of golf, tee gifts, on course side competitions and barbeques, dinner and access to an outstanding silent and live auction all in aid of youth charities.

For more information about player registration or sponsorship opportunities please contact event chair Mike Murray at mwmurray@shaw.ca

A46 -- Friday, April 20, 2012 -- THE NEWS - www.mapleridgenews.com

PETS 477

PETS

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 FAWN PUG PUPPIES - ready to go.

Have shots, vet checked.

Adorable. $650/ea. (604)607-0207 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups P/B 6 weeks old, 1st shots, dewormed & vet checked. $800. (604)850-3329 No Sunday calls please.

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 551

GARAGE SALES

Maple Ridge

Garage / Yard Sale Sunday April 22 9am ~ 4pm 22117 Selkirk Ave

Power tools, Household Misc.

Children’s Mickey Mouse TV DVD player, Furniture & More

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

COQUITLAM WW Plateau. Two 2 bdrm condos, near all amens, Douglas Coll, schools, Aquatic Cntr & Coq Ctr. 6 appli’s, storage, fitness centre. NS/NP. 1 in Silver Springs $1350 and 1 near City Hall $1290.

Avail May 1st. Call 604-941-3259.

Derek Manor 2048 Manning Ave. Port Coq ~ 604-941-5452 or 604-944-7889 FREE PREMIUM CABLE $80 Value

MAPLE RIDGE GARDEN CLUB

VIZSLA PUPS, PB, shots, vet✓ champion lines, $850. 604-8192115. vizsla@telus.net YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go.

2 males left. Parents on site. $400.

604-852-6176 Abbts

11am ~ 2pm

St Patrick’s School Gym Downtown Maple Ridge.

North on Edge St. off Dewdney Trunk Rd

GARDEN PLANTS PERENNIALS $1.50-$3.00 SAT. APRIL 21, 8:30-1:00 (North on 232nd, left on Abernathy) Candlelabra primrose, phlox, poppy, bluebells etc.

Pitt Meadows

Over 50 varieties of healthy perennials ~ hellebores, hostas, astilbies & many more Dahlia tubers, named varieties

Sat & Sun April 21& 22 9am to 3pm

19305 Davison Rd

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

Estate Auction Monday April 23rd, ~ 7pm Leather furniture, Vilas Dining Set, Jewellery, Couch sets, Kitchen items, Collectibles.

View day of sale from 10am CENTRAL AUCTION #313 - 20560 - Langley By Pass (#10 Hwy) 604-534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $160 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $180. 604-856-8877

548

FURNITURE

#1 Cash Buyer “Since 1987” $$CASH $$ for your furniture, tools, electronics, antiques, appliances, computers & collectibles.

WW ANYTHING OF VALUE WW Single items to entire households

463-4449 or 209-6583 MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE 625

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2.5 Acres in Chilliwack. 4 Bedroom home. Barn with workshop, horse stalls, hay storage. $589,000 604823-2454

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER/INVESTOR ALERT $339,000. 4BR, 2BTH. Newly renovated, Big Lot. Call Mandip (604)537-7750. Macdonald Realty. www.bumbrah.com

627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS 1978 14x60 2bdrm in Ruskin park $39,900 & New SRI single & double wides from $84,900. 604-830-1960.

New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

663

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

1 Bdrm Retirement Condo For sale by owner 604-467-0176

RENTALS

Furniture, household items, books, something for everyone!

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Maple Ridge

Garage Sale

23027 ~ 118th Ave st

Sat April 21 10am ~ 3pm multiple small items & small furniture...coffee tables, end tables..... ETC........

Maple Ridge

GARAGE SALE 23880 ~ 119A Ave Sat April 21st 8am ~ 4pm

Infant to Preschool Toys Misc infant things...baby gates ETC........

Avail April 1 - Ref’s req’d

Large 2 bdrm stes available.

Incudes heat, hot water, large balconies. Close to transit.

Call 778-788-1845

2 BEDROOM

#1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows Brand New - Solaris Towers. 3bd & 3bd+den, 5appls, nr WCE, shops,parks,schls. Now. NS/NP,refs. Rents Start@ $1600 Downtown POCO - 4 bdrms + den house. Cls to schools, WCE, all amens. Cat ok $1750/mo.

POCO 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 1 bath, laminate in livrm & bdrms, fenced yard. Avail now. N/S. $1050/mo.

Call 604-464-7548

Polo Club Apartments

Available Now

Great location for seniors!

19071 Ford Rd. Pitt Meadows

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets

Clean, Quiet Well Managed Bldg.

3 Blocks to W.C. Express

For more info. google us.

W 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites W 3 Appliances W Secured Garage Parking W Adult Oriented W Ref’s Req’d & Absolutely No Pets

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St Maple Ridge - 1 Bdrm $550/mo includes hot water .

Certified Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

Close to uptown 604-463-4131 for appointment (9am-5pm) MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrs from $765/mo GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts.

RENTALS 747

RV PADS

838

MAPLE RIDGE ~ RV pads for rent $425/mo. cable incl’d Suit mature adult. Sm pet OK. (604)306-5752

750

604.465.7221 PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm suite $775 1 Bdrm & den suite $875 2 Bdrm corner suite $925 S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550

* Renovated Suites *

SUITES, LOWER

MAPLE Ridge. 2 Bdrm grd flr. Sep entry, 900sq ft. Quiet house, 5 appls. N/S, cat ok. $1000 incl util.

604-936-5728 or 604-466-9458 ask for Beth MAPLE RIDGE. Bright & clean 1 bdrm. $725 incl utils. May1. ns. np.

Ref. 604-836-5509, 604-466-5509.

MAPLE RIDGE. Newer 2 bdrm bsmt. Incl lndry, gas/elec. $800/mo.

Avail now. NP/NS. 604-466-2914.

INCLUDES: HEAT, HOT WATER & HYDRO Near Shopping & Amenities.

604-463-7450 604-463-2236 12186-224 St, Maple Ridge Certified Crime Free Buildings

TRAVEL with bcclassified.com MAPLE RIDGE 1 bdrm condo, u/g prkg, cls to shops & transit. Newly painted. $750 + hydro. Avl now.

Call 778-773-4730

MAPLE RIDGE

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

MAPLE COURT I 22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715 &

MAPLE COURT II st

22423 121 Ave 604-467-4894

Maple Ridge Central Available now Renovated 1 Bedroom From $675/mo Secured Underground parking available

(778)318-0553

Maple Ridge Centre 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Newly renovated, hardwood floors, heat & hot water included. No pets.

From $750/mo for 1 bdrm; $950 for 2 bdrms.

Avail now. Close to amenities.

Call 604.467.5677

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

Hardwood floors, adult oriented, heat, h/w & cable incl’d, f/p, n/pets.

Criminal Record check may be reqd Resident Manager Onsite Now with SENIORS DISCOUNT

604.477.0603

RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 WILDWOOD 26’ 5th wheel, great cond., stored inside, new tires & fridge, incl. hitch, only $7,900.

Phone 604-858-2949.

2003 21’ WILDWOOD 5th wheel, light weight, a/c, awning, slide-out beaut cond. $15,900/obo. Free storage till May/2012. 604-287-1127 UTILITY TRAILER, Snowbear 4x4 steel sides, 1500 lb. GVW. Hardly used. Perfect for spring clean-up. $450. 604-575-5319.

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MAPLE RIDGE Rockridge 2 bdrm side ent, spacious, quiet, near park $900 incls utils, cable & own W/D avail immed n/s, n/p (604)467-5084 MAPLE RIDGE. Spac. bachelor suite. W/D, hotplate. Nr bus. $550 incl utils. N/S N/P. 604-467-5820.

MAPLE RIDGE, Thornhill area. lrg.

2 bdrm. Full bath, on acreage. Pri. entry & prkg. $950/mo. incls. laundry & hydro N/S. Small pet okay.

Avail. immed. 604-462-0351

752

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

TOWNHOUSES Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

PITT MEADOWS: 2 - 3 bdrm co-op T/H $1030/mo - $1134/mo. Shares req’d. Close to WCE, schools & shopping. No subsidy available.

19225 119th Ave. For more info & to book an appt. call 604-465-1938

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10.

Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 The Scrapper

Loan.

Apply

Now,

PORT COQUITLAM, 2043 sq ft.

Ground floor, dance/fitness area.

Facing onto city park. 1 blk from Lougheed/Shaughnessy intersection. 604-464-3550.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

COQUITLAM - bright spacious, 4 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 kitchen, W/D, fenced yard, alarm, W/D, cls. to amens. $2150/mo. 604-936-4827 or 604-936-4824 for more info.

Maple Ridge, 240 St. Older 2 bdrm on 5 acres, detach garage, hobby farm, $1500. May 1. 604-818-9913 MAPLE RIDGE, Central: 5/bdrms, 3/bath fresh paint, CDS, dbl gar, 2,000sf . Nr all amens & schls. N/P, N/S. $2100/mo (604)785-8851.

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $6000 firm.

Call 604-538-4883

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Auto Loans or

Call: Rick Medhurst, Royal LePage

604-463-3000

746

ROOMS FOR RENT

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

Rooms from $435/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

Haney Motor Hotel 22222 Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge Inquire in person between 9am - 3pm or

Call 604-467-3944

May 3 – 3:30 – 8:00 p.m.

An interactive panel discussion with arts professionals about what it’s like to work as an artist, and workshops in songwriting, music marketing, slam poetry, singing and street dance. For youth 13-17. $5

Led Zepagain May 2 – 7:30 p.m.

Jimmy Page says “it’s as close as you’ll ever get to the real deal.”

Coastal City Ballet: Hansel and Gretel May 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Delightful choreography to the hauntingly beautiful music of Engelbert Humperdinck’s celebrated opera

May 5 – July 28 A rare, in-depth visual encounter with 40 paintings

by Vancouver-based Haisla artist, Lyle Wilson.

Opening Reception: May 5, 2 – 4 p.m. (free)

Lobby Nights @ The ACT Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker April 24 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

MARINE Friday Night Dance

1-888-229-0744 or apply at:

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 604-319-5720

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

741

Various downtown locations.

Avail. Now! Updated and well maintained. Various sizes 320sf.

- 2000sf. Starting at $495/month.

2007 FORD F150 XLT 4 X 4, only 70 km, new tires & brakes, dark blue, excellent cond. $19,900.

Phone 604-858-2949

912

1988 Chrysler LeBaron 2.2 turbo, burgundy, leather int, near new top, exc cond, $2500. (604)858-8332

OFFICE & RETAIL SPACE

TRUCKS & VANS

We Will Pay You $1000

1967 MUSTANG Conv auto, pb, ps, 289 V8, red on red, white top, GT frond end, exc cond. $29,500 obo.

(604)535-0226.

MAPLE RIDGE

851

GUARANTEED

WEST MAPLE RIDGE 4 bdrm home JUST LIKE NEW on 5 ACRES WITH FENCED PASTURE. Hardwood floors, all new appliances, 4 box stall with water & electricity. 60 x 120 RIDING RING. It’s the perfect package & it sparkles. $2,200/ month AVAIL May 1st.

Call George between 9am-5pm 604-467-9300

OFFICE/RETAIL

BC Arts and Culture Day April 28 – 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Workshops in grant writing, technical theatre and learn all about the District of Maple Ridge’s Cultural Mapping Project.

Maple Ridge Art Gallery PAINT: The Painted Works of Lyle Wilson

HOMES FOR RENT

HOUSE for rent on 2 Acres Whannock area 1200 per month.

Available April 30th or earlier. Damage deposit and References required. Call Pyara 250-819-8933.

April 17–21 – 8:00 p.m.

A thought-provoking look into the lives of women in the skin trade. Nudity and mature content

IZM

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

736

Emerald Pig Theatrical Society A Particular Class of Women

May 4 – 7:00 p.m.

“Dance to express, not just to impress!” Awe-inspiring street dance for ages 10 and up.

One year old townhouse for rent at 22977 116th Avenue in Maple Ridge. 2000 sq.ft., double garage, granite counter tops, ss appliances, hw floors, 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath.

Available May 1. Contact Sergio @ 604-779-6801

810

11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC

CRE8

NOONS CREEK Housing Co-op Orientation Meeting, Sat. April 28th at 1pm in the common room located at #58-675 Noons Creek Dr. Port Moody. We are accepting applications for 2 - 3 bdrms.

Subsidy wait list avail.

Share purchase from $1400-$1800. $15 Non-refundable application fee required.

Applications available at orientation Please call 604-469-9763

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Clean, very quiet, large,

tickets

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE W. 207/Lougheed.

New 2 bdrm ground level, quiet culde-sac. NP/NS. Refs. $950 incl utils. Avail May 1st. 604-961-0727

(604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

www.dannyevans.ca

Giant Garage Sale Pitt Meadows United Church Hall corner of Harris & Ford

1 bdrm $790/mo - No pets

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

GARAGE SALES

Sat Apr 21st, 9am-1pm.

S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking

604 575 5555

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

551

1 & 2 Bdrms from $695 & $860 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

Clean, Spacious Includes cable, heat, hot water & parking Seniors discount 21387 Dewdney Trunk Rd

WESTGATE APTS Under New Management

Senior Move-In Allowance.

HUGE 2 Family Plant Sale

ABLE AUCTIONS now accepting quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for GIANT June 3 Auction www.ableauctions.ca Tyler- 604818-9473

Glenwood Manor Apartments

GARIBALDI Court MAPLE RIDGE

12470 231 ST.

AUCTIONS

Maple Ridge

PLANTS, PLANTS, PLANTS!

Yellow Labs, p/b, 5m, 2f, $700, dewormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)7947633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

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APARTMENT/CONDO

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22561 ~ 121 Ave

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(604)466-5799

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RENTALS

BOATS

With Robyn Picard April 20 – 7:00 p.m. $13 lesson & dance, $10 dance only

www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2008 Chrysler Sebring Convert.

Grey/grey. Loaded, priced to sell.

Please call Richard 778-222-0140.

2008 PONTIAC WAVE, 4 dr sedan, auto, high kms. runs/looks good, white, $3500 firm. 604-538-9257.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 MERCEDES E320, 4 dr. auto, fully loaded, 80K, local, no accid, $6200/obo. Call 778-881-1216.

2001 HONDA ACCORD-4 dr. sedan, 4 cyl. auto, local, silver w/ grey cloth, 161k, pwr. options, A/C, very clean in/out. $5450 / 604.312.7415 2002 HONDA CIVIC, automatic, 4 door, 134,000 kms. beige, $3000 obo. Call 778-237-0828.

2004 VOLKWAGEN TD 4/dr sedan, fully loaded, leather interior,sunroof, blue, 157K. 1 Owner. Mint cond! $10,900/obo. Call 778-240-1966.

2004 VW JETTA S/W, diesel, 185 km, new tires, battery, inj. pump. $8,900 obo. Phone (604)530-5529.

2005 LEXUS RX330, 65,000 miles, no accid., 2nd owner, all pwr, very clean, $19,000. Call 604-722-4264.

Notice is hereby given that on April 29th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at 20288 - 113B St., Maple Ridge, B.C., the undersigned; Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Joseph Wilson.......Unit 2155 The following vehicle will be sold, as per the warehouse liens act: 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier VIN# 3G1JC1245YS197102 registered owner Debbie Gail Finnegan debt amount $2477.56 2001 GMC Jimmy VIN# 1GKDT13W71K214203, registered owner Murat Goldstayn, debt amount $2886.11 If you have a claim to either of these vehicles please respond in writing by May 4th, 2012, to Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

Register today for Spring Arts Programs! Classes for all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows www.recreg4u.ca or call 604-465-2470

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Call or visit the Act Ticket Centre to purchase tickets.

(604) 476-ARTS (2787) Ticket prices include taxes & fees

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Volunteer at the ACT. Call Landrie 604 476 2786

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2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L auto, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, with only 10,100 kms.

WAS $13,277 NOW

$12,777!

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2011 Hyundai Accent GL

2009 Toyota Tacoma SR5

1.6L auto, AM/FM/CD, pw/pl, air, cruise control, spoiler, keyless entry, 21,000 kms.

4x4 double cab, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, stacker CD, keyless entry, alarm.

Only 34,000 kms.

WAS $18,044 NOW

WAS $34,888 NOW

$13,595!

$32,888!

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2006 Dodge Charger R/T

2007 Toyota Camry XLE

5.7L V8 HEMI auto, air, tilt, remote keyless entry, adjustable pedals, leather, alloy wheels, 41,200 kms.

3.5L V6 auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, heated seats, keyless entry, leather, moonroof, alloy wheels, 76,050 kms.

WAS $19,495 NOW

WAS $21,495 NOW

$18,495!

$20,495!

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Tough credit? No problem. Call Super Dave at 604-467-3401. #I0250

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2005 Chrysler 300

2008 Mazda3 GT

3.5L V6 auto, keyless entry, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, alloy wheels, AM/FM/ CD, with 110,000 kms.

2.3L 4 cyl automatic, one owner, fully loaded with leather and sunroof. Only 84,000 kms.

WAS $13,595 NOW

WAS $16,388 NOW

$11,595!

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3.0L V6 auto, pw/pl, air conditioning, cruise, leather, power sunroof, alloy wheels and more. Only 12,000 kms.

3.5L auto, air conditioning, tilt steering, remote keyless entry, ABS, 55,850 kms.

WAS $31,498 NOW

WAS $9,995 NOW

$8,995!

2011 Dodge Ram 1500

1.6L 4 cyl, automatic, pw/pl, air, hatchback, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry, spoiler, 46,200 kms.

Crew Cab Sport 4x4, pw/pl, air, cruise, leather, Bluetooth, tonneau cover, boxliner, 14,000 kms.

WAS $11,495 NOW

WAS $53,900 NOW

$10,495!

#H0429

#J2754

2010 Jeep Patriot Sport 4x4

2010 Hyundai Veracruz LTD

2.4L CVT, North Edition, traction control, ABS, overhead airbag, 26,900 kms.

AWD, 7 passenger, rear DVD, air, tilt, cruise, pw/pl, leather, pwr lift gate, one local owner, 36,600 kms.

WAS $22,995 NOW

WAS $36,995 NOW

$39,495!

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2011 Hyundai Accent GL

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GL

2008 Jeep Wrangler 4x4

Automatic, pw/pl, air, cruise, alarm, AM/FM/CD, keyless entry, 20,900 kms.

AWD 3.5 L V6, pw/pl, air, cruise, Bluetooth, alloys, 24,500 kms.

Sahara Unlimited, V6 auto, pw/pl, keyless entry, mint cond, 52,500 kms.

WAS $15,595 NOW

WAS $32,800 NOW

WAS $24,995 NOW

$35,995!

#H5447

#H6896

2010 Hyundai Genesis GT

2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS

3.8L 6-speed, leather, pwr moonroof, alloy wheels, nav, keyless entry, sport suspension, 34,500 kms.

2.4L auto, pw/pl, air, cruise, heated seats, moonroof, alloys, Bluetooth, 29,822 kms.

NOW TWO TO CHOOSE!

WAS $38,064 NOW

WAS $27,814 NOW

$26,998!

2009 Hyundai Accent GL

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2006 Chev Uplander LS

$20,995!

#H8810

$14,388!

2011 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

$26,888!

#H4379

$21,888!

$13,888!

$26,499!

$23,995!

Put your trust in Hyundai CertiďŹ ed Pre-Owned vehicles.

DL#7356

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MEN’S VISTA available in olive, black, blue and paprika

LADIES COCOON available in black, blue and apple

LADIES SPRINT available in black, blue and apple

$$99

$99

$99

Men’s & Ladies Pants Available LADIES AQUARIUS Rain Jacket available in black or brown

$49.99

$99

WATERPROOF BREATHABLE, LIGHT WEIGHT HIKING JACKETS

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LAIDIES S LIGHT OUTERWEAR

MEN’S LIGHT OUTERWEAR

STAY ACTIVE STAY DRY THIS SPRING

$ OUTDOOR GEAR

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• Light weight water-proof material.

• Adjustable, removable padded shoulder strap.

• Large U-top opening for easy packing.

A. Padded Camp Chairs and Stools Assorted colours

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$12.99 – $69.99 B. Waterproof Canoe Assorted sizes.

$54.99 – $74.99 B

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BOOTS

$49.99

• Completely Waterproof • Moulded Rubber Bottom • Neoprene Lined

• Non-Slip Outsole • Comfort Pull Handles

Lightweight yet heavy duty metal frame holds 250 pounds.

$49.99 to $59.99

* Womens regular priced.

More Styles to choose from in-store

NORTH 49 ULTIMATE GAITERS

$25.99

FRESHTECH®Anti-microbial protection keeps your rubber boots fresher, longer.

Hurry in!

• Water repellent, adjustable • Full zipper with fast stick closure • Fits all sizes

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