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Abbotsford will re-examine its harm reduction policy.

Mayor Bruce Banman said he plans to review the bylaw, which bans needle exchange facilities and other forms of harm reduction from operating in the city – despite the fact he hasn’t seen a new report issued by Fraser Health.

In the report, which was made public on Monday, Fraser Health indicates that a minimum of 500 intravenous drug users could be served in the Abbotsford area and a program would likely distribute about 120,000 needles per year.

“In my opinion, we should be looking at that (needle exchange) – under controlled circumstances, of course,” said Banman.

He said a needle exchange would reduce the public’s potential harm from discarded needles and help keep track of who is using.

It would also put users in regular contact with health professionals, hopefully encouraging them to ask for help, Banman said.

“I’ve never met an addict who likes being an addict.”

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Coun. Simon Gibson was also on council in 2005 and said he has Banman said he is not happy that the Fraser Health report has some serious concerns that changing the bylaw “could make our yet to cross his desk. community a centre for drug treatment programs.”

“Everybody else in the world has a copy of this report but us “Harm reduction won’t make Abbotsford safer and it won’t (the city),” he said.

In the report, David Portesi, public health director for Fraser encourage addicts to seek help to abandon their habit,” said Health, suggests three possible sites for a needle exchange facil- Gibson.

He said rather than a needle exchange, Abbotsford needs a ity – West Railway Street near the Salvation Army, in the area “well-funded detox clinic.” near Peardonville Road and South Fraser Way, or in the Jubilee The Fraser Health report also lists the latest drug-related Park area. health stats for the area, and indicates The report also suggests the exchange that 29 Abbotsford residents are admitted sites could be fixed or mobile, depending annually to hospital due to overdoses, on the need. resulting in a hospitalization rate above Coun. Henry Braun said he is open to a that of Surrey, Burnaby or the regional review of the bylaw. average.

“I always approach everything with an “It’s our belief that the lack of harm open mind. This may come as a surprise reduction services plays a part in those to some people, but I actually think we elevated rates,” Portesi said. have to do something different than what Abbotsford is the only city in the region we’ve been doing.” that has a bylaw blocking harm reducBraun said if a needle exchange is a tion services. way to help people get off of drugs and in If Fraser Health succeeds in plugging an environment where there are health its big harm reduction gap in Abbotsford, care professionals, he’s open to the idea.

Portesi then plans to try to get clean He is currently involved with an addicneedles distributed in area prisons to tion recovery ministry and said the topic slow the transmission of HIV, hepatitis Abbotsford council will revisit its bylaw which bans of addiction is “near and dear” to his C and other blood or bacterial infections needle exchanges. heart. there.

Coun. Patricia Ross was a member of “Many of the inmates who are released often do settle in the the council that created the bylaw and feels it’s unfair how some Fraser East region,” he added. have characterized the city. She said council didn’t approve of Between 2006 and 2010, New Westminster had the highest needle exchanges or injection sites, but there were other forms of average number of per capita admissions to hospital for drug harm reduction that were not being implemented or offered.

“We were concerned that needle exchange was a Band-Aid,” she overdoses – 23.6 per 100,000 population – compared to 21.9 for Abbotsford, 17.3 for Surrey and 11.4 for Burnaby. The Fraser said.

“We were in this catch-22 where we were being told, ‘Well, you’re Health average was 16.9.

Death rates from overdoses in Abbotsford were 8.08 per 100,000 not going to get anything else until you put in needle exchange’ over a similar five-year period, compared to 9.01 in Surrey, 11.07 in and we said, ‘Well, these are the ones that really work.’ ” New Westminster, 11.79 in Vancouver and 4.89 in Burnaby.

She used Chilliwack as an example of a community that was The hepatitis C infection rate in Abbotsford in 2010 was 64.4 “enticed” to get a needle exchange and then didn’t get anything else. She said they had a detox centre, approved a needle exchange cases per 100,000, compared to a B.C. average of 54.9 and a national average of 33.7. and then Fraser Health pulled the detox centre.

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A letter will be sent to Kinder Morgan Canada, emphasizing the city’s position that extensive public consultation needs to take place before the company begins its expansion project.

Kinder Morgan owns and operates the Trans Mountain Pipeline, a 1,150-kilometre line from Edmonton to Burnaby which carries 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

The company wants to increase that amount to 850,000 barrels a day.

A right-of-way, approximately 42 kilometres long by 30 metres wide, runs through Abbotsford.

There is also a pump station and storage facility on Sumas Mountain.

While council agreed that a letter should be sent, councillors had different opinions on how it should be worded.

Coun. Patricia Ross said specific features of the area that could be at risk should be identified in the letter.

“Bio-diversity, endangered species on Sumas Mountain, the extensive network of streams and, as well, the air quality implications.”

She said an increase in tanker traffic will have an impact on air quality in the Fraser Valley.

Coun. Henry Braun said another component to the letter should be a “thank you” for the cleanup that Kinder Morgan did after a January spill occurred in Abbotsford.

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Aid for African orphanage Charity walk looks to supply kids in Kenya Tyler ORTON Contributor

An orphanage nestled in the mountains of Kenya is getting some desperately needed support from Abbotsford residents.

The proceeds from a family walk and run event Saturday, May 5 at Clearbrook Park will go towards sending a shipping container of supplies to the Neema orphanage and school in Africa.

“Most people when they picture Kenya, they think of the desert and everything like that, but the orphanage is actually 8,000 feet above sea level,” Aid for Neema organizer Lori McBlain says, adding the remote location means children require blankets, shoes and warm clothes.

Last fall, McBlain’s foster mother Sally Gosse and foster aunt Suzie Shaw volunteered at Neema for about a month.

Afterwards, the B.C. sisters came away from the experience determined to do even more to help.

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Sally Gosse of Kamloops is shown with some of the children of the Neema orphanage and school in Kenya, where she volunteered for a month last fall. and Shaw live in Kamloops and Hope, respectively, McBlain says hosting the event in her home of Abbotsford makes it easy to attract people to a central location.

So far, the women have been able to raise enough money to pay for the $20,000 shipping crate. The one-kilometre walk and five-kilometre run aim at securing more dollars and donations

to fill the container with supplies.

“The outpouring of donations has been amazing, absolutely amazing,” McBlain says, adding sports teams like the Abbotsford Heat, the B.C. Lions and the Vancouver Canadians have all donated tickets as prizes for the event’s participants.

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ing items such as bedding or desks for the school’s teachers.

McBlain says despite the fact the children at the orphanage may not have many possessions, they’re still happy. It’s for that reason she believes it’s important for people to support the cause.

“I think there (are) so many opportunities available in Canada that aren’t available in Kenya and (helping)

gives us a sense – for myself – of humanity,” McBlain says.

She recalls a story in which orphanage founder Catherine Muthoni Kihiuhi found a baby at the doorstep of the school without any paperwork indicating a name or date of birth.

She says Kihiuhi picked up the infant and exclaimed, “‘Oh, my precious little girl.’”

The name stuck and to this day the girl is still called Precious.

“There (are) 176 students at this school and it’s through the efforts of volunteers that (Kihiuhi) is able to keep her doors open,” McBlain says.

Registration begins 8:30 a.m. the day of the walk before the event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. sharp. McBlain hopes at least 50 people will pay the $25 entrance fee for the fundraiser. Children five and under can participate for free.

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Testing a firefighting career Teens go through Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service academy Vikki HOPES Abbotsford News

Twelve Abbotsford teens have been learning the ropes – literally – of what it takes to become a firefighter.

The group of 10 boys and two girls began training in April in the Secondary Fire Academy, hosted by Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service (AFRS). They will graduate from the academy on May 8.

Their classroom and hands-on learning includes rope and knot tying, auto extrication, the use of selfcontained breathing apparatus, fire hose use, search and rescue techniques, driving, and live fire training.

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AFRS Lt. Ted Main of the fire prevention division said the concept is to give the Grade 11 and 12 students – who must go through an application process to be accepted – an idea of what a firefighting career entails.

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is not something they want to pursue, while others go on to become auxiliary or career firefighters – many with AFRS. Several, like 17-year-old Bryce Wiebe of Abbotsford Collegiate, have firefighting in their blood.

His dad, Pat, has been a firefighter for more than 25 years, most of them with AFRS. Bryce, who is in Grade 11, is seriously considering the same career and thought joining the Secondary Fire Academy would be a great start.

“I wanted to see what it (firefighting) is all about because my dad loves it,” he said.

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The price we pay If you’re like many Canadians, you spent much of this past weekend hunched in front of your home computer, or over your kitchen table, surrounded by boxes and folders of paperwork and receipts.

Monday at midnight was the deadline to file 2011 income tax returns.

Not the best way to spend the last weekend of April – even with the cool cloudy weather – although there will be a payoff, if you’re expecting a refund.

About two-thirds of Canadians who file a return will get money back, on average about $1,500.

Another 21 per cent will have already paid from deductions the exact amount of taxes they owe, and 12 per cent will have to pay more.

And while it sometimes feels like the various levels of government are always dipping their fingers into our back pockets to extract ever more of our hard-earned dollars, Canadians aren’t as tax-burdened as we like to think.

Total taxes, including income, sales, corporate, property and other taxes, account for 31 per cent of Canada’s economy.

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In France, Finland, Austria, Norway, Belgium, Italy, Sweden and Denmark, taxes add up to 42 to 48 per cent of their economies.

Sure, Americans pay less tax than Canadians, but we don’t have to pull out our credit cards every time we visit the doctor or get an X-ray at the hospital.

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Lumber industry jobs won’t wait for 2013 Tom

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B.C. Views Sawmill tragedies in Prince George and Burns Lake have brought overdue attention to the larger crisis, as the end of B.C.’s latest pine beetle infestation continues to transform the Interior forest industry.

The urgency of the timber supply situation was set out in a couple of high-level documents that were leaked from the forests ministry in recent days.

These leaks show several things, one of which is that this is a government in trouble. Someone on the inside forced the unpopular options into the public arena.

Cabinet ministers have tried to dismiss the documents as early drafts, but no one has disputed their numbers.

A report on mid-term timber supply looks at the four most beetle-affected areas: Prince George, Lakes (west of Prince George around Burns Lake),

Quesnel and Williams Lake. In recent years B.C.’s chief forester has increased the annual allowable cut of all these timber supply areas substantially to harvest dead trees.

In Lakes, the pre-beetle annual allowable cut was 1.5 million cubic metres.

Currently it is up to two million, but once the beetle wood is unusable, it drops to 500,000. Even if visual quality rules are relaxed to release more timber, forest employment in the area would go from 1,572 jobs before the beetle epidemic to 521.

Prince George’s much larger harvest total is expected to drop by almost half.

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This document and a subsequent proposal to cabinet set out the options. They include relaxing visual quality areas, old-growth management zones and wildlife connectivity corridors.

This is not as drastic as it sounds, given that the first areas to be opened up would be those where many of the trees are already dead.

Most beetle-affected areas have a substantial proportion of live trees. If

decade-old dead trees were subsidized for biofuel use, this would support harvest and hauling of healthy sawlogs along with them.

The government is also considering swapping some existing cutting licences to increase wood supply for the Lakes district, to provide enough longterm supply for reconstruction of the

...environmental groups have convinced most people that logging is the primary cause of forest loss. destroyed Burns Lake sawmill. There is also the prospect of awarding unassigned timber to “a single representative of the six First Nations in the Lakes TSA.” Speaking to forest scientists who work in B.C., a couple of things become clear.

This pine beetle epidemic may be the largest on record, but it is far from the

first. And despite many assertions by former premier Gordon Campbell, it is not certain if this one is the result of a broader climate trend or just a string of warmer winters after decades of fire suppression kept older stands around.

Lodgepole pine forests are fire-propagated. The term “old growth” has little meaning in a cycle of natural fires that doesn’t occur in wetter zones.

But none of this will matter much in the urban political debate that is about to ensue. “Old growth” is now a quasireligious notion.

International environmental groups have convinced most people that logging is the primary cause of forest loss.

In fact, the UN’s “State of the World’s Forests” reports have shown that 95 per cent of global forest loss is due to agriculture. Forest cover is increasing in industrialized countries, which use farmland more efficiently.

The B.C. Liberal government needs to make some tough decisions quickly, before next year’s election.

The premier’s vow to “create and defend” jobs is about to be tested like never before. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Heat offer fast, exciting brand of hockey James Breckenridge makes some valid points in his criticism of “ego projects� such as the AESC and the deal with the Heat, which appeared in the April 27 News.

At first, I, too, was not thrilled that our tax dollars were being spent in such a way.

However, if we follow Mr. Breckenridge’s argument, none of us

should attend any functions in these facilities.

Since we’re on the hook for half a billion dollars for the refurbished BC Place, we should boycott it too.

Should we not punish the B.C. Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, the auto show and any others for our politicians’ largesse with our tax dollars?

Of course, the answer

is no.

Now that the facilities have been built, we should encourage people to attend any and all games, exhibitions and such that use those venues, to help pay the rent. This includes the Abbotsford Heat.

Granted, the team’s financial circumstances are unfortunate, but if Abbotsford didn’t have the Heat, who else

is going to occupy the stadium?

It seems to me that the citizens of the Fraser Valley continue to hold a grudge against the Heat for the politicians’ decisions, which doesn’t seem fair to me.

They also seem unwilling to attend games because of their loyalty to the Vancouver Canucks.

I, too, am a huge Canucks fan and bled blue and green when we came so near and yet so far to winning it all. But I believe we can be loyal to the Canucks and still be fans of the Abbotsford Heat, our local team.

I can assure everyone that the Heat is a firstclass organization. I’ve had the good fortune to meet Ryan Walter, Troy

Ward and many others who work for the Heat, and they are trying very hard to gain the loyalty of the Fraser Valley fan base.

If you’re a hockey fan, you really should try to attend a game.

You’ll find the on-ice product to be a fast, exciting, hard-fought brand of hockey with a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.

Not only do my young son and I enjoy the highquality hockey, I feel that I’m also helping to pay the rent and assist my fellow taxpayers whenever I put down my hard-earned cash.

I urge all of you Fraser Valley hockey fans to attend any Heat games you can – you won’t be disappointed.

Alan Cameron

Very few meters with problems among the 1.1 million installed I’d like to thank BC Hydro customers for their patience as we transition to a more modern electricity system.

We’re replacing our old analog meters with new digital smart meters which will have many benefits for customers, such as faster power restoration when there’s an outage and new tools to help you manage your energy use to save energy and money.

We know deployment of new equipment on this scale will not be perfect, but we’re doing our best to ensure our customers are not inconvenienced by any issues that

may occur. Some customers have asked whether a higher bill might have been caused by a new smart meter. In the overwhelming number of inquiries, we’ve determined that bills are consistent with past use; or there has been a manual meter misread which we immediately correct.

If that doesn’t explain it, we look at every other possible source, including the meter.

As is the case with any mass-produced electronic device, there will be a small number of meters that have components that don’t work properly. Out of more than 1.1 million

meters installed to date there have been very few meters that have had problems. The vast majority of these errors were caught by system checks and did not affect customer bills. In future, when our smart grid is operational, we will be able to detect many problems on our grid automatically and fix them much faster.

We appreciate our customers’ continued patience as we work to complete the installation of the new meters.

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The Abbotsford News was presented with seven awards at the annual Canadian C o m m u n i t y Newspaper Awards gala event, held in Toronto last Thursday.

C a t e g o r i e s included: newspaper marketing and promotion, promotions, advertising design, special sections, magazine and digital innovation.

“This recognition by our peers continues to reflect the

excellence in publishing we employ at the Abbotsford News,” said publisher Andrew Franklin.

“I would like to cong ratulate all staff at The News for their dedication and commitment to the industry and our clients.

“Our promotions and digital strategies continue to gain more recognition due to the highly interactive nature they command with our readers and

advertisers alike.”

The Hope Standard and Mission City Record were also honoured at the awards for their excellence in newspaper publishing.

The News was previously recognized for innovation in October 2011 by Local Media, the North American newspaper association, and last month by the B.C. and Yukon Community N e w s p a p e r s ’ Association.

The honours received at the CCNA awards were: Q digital innovation – first place to Don Barbeau for My Ride and third place to Jenn Schotts for

The Intern II; Q newspaper marketing and promotion – first place to Don Barbeau for FraserWay RV’s Great RV Giveaway and third place to Susan Lamphear for the “Lip Sync – So You Think You Can Sing” promotion; Q special section – second place to Heidi Franke for Abbotsford in Action; Q promotional campaign – third Place to Brittany Best for the 35th annual BC Elders Gathering; and Q print advertising – third place to Helen Dyck for Blue and Pink Nails, Massage and Spa.

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Banman said he understands the theory, calling it the â&#x20AC;&#x153;prohibition argument,â&#x20AC;? but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily agree with it.

He called it a highly controversial issue that should either go to the Supreme Court of Canada, or to a nation-wide referendum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this particular community, that wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go very far if we were to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legalize this tomorrow.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be putting my name on that list (of mayors) anytime soon.â&#x20AC;?

He said the Abbotsford community doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any â&#x20AC;&#x153;appetite to fight this fight.â&#x20AC;?

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John Smith said the topic has never come up at council, at least not during his sixyear run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never even been discussed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on the agenda.â&#x20AC;?

While he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen the letter sent by the eight B.C. mayors, Smith said he could not support the legalization of pot for any reason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m against smoking, let alone marijuana.â&#x20AC;?

The mayorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; letter, which was addressed to Premier Christy Clark, NDP leader Adrian Dix and BC Conservative leader John Cummins, notes pot is more readily available to youth than tobacco, while smoking rates have been cut through public health regulation, not prohibition.

The mayors also express concern that their cities will face higher policing costs due to â&#x20AC;&#x153;inflexibleâ&#x20AC;? federal policies like mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences.

B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief medical health officer Dr. Perry Kendall was one of the latest to endorse a healthbased approach to marijuana policy.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;He finds himself always in positions to make an impact on the game,â&#x20AC;? Ward said of Reinhart, who fired a team-high five shots on net and had a +2 rating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen him now, in a short amount of time, score some goals at this level, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not by coincidence.

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Playing before 4,934 fans at Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ricoh Coliseum, Reinhart opened the scoring at 15:24 of the first period.

On a goalmouth scramble, he tracked down the biscuit and chipped it over fallen Marlies goalie Ben Scrivens.

Midway through the second period, the rookie made a sweet play to set up the Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second goal. Reinhart passed the puck to himself off the back of the net to elude a Marlies defender, then fed Chris Breen at the point, and the big bluelinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot beat Scrivens.

The Heat began the third period in nervous fashion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the hosts registered the first six shots of the frame, and that pressure yielded a goal by Matt Frattin off a feed from Joe Colborne.

But Abbotsford goalie Danny Taylor slammed the door from there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he turned aside 14 shots in the third period, including a pair of point-blank stops on Toronto forward Ryan Hamilton to preserve the one-goal lead.

Guillaume Desbiens scored into an empty net with 1:21 left to seal the deal.

Reinhart, who joined the Heat after his WHL season with the Kootenay Ice ended, now has four points in three AHL games. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s found a comfort zone on a line with Hugh Jessiman and Greg Nemisz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a lot of help,â&#x20AC;? he said, deflecting the credit for his hot start to his pro career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (Nemisz and Jessiman) are really smart with the puck and make it very easy to adjust to a new system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a very smooth transition so far, but I think I still have a long way to go.â&#x20AC;?

The Heat posted their 11th consecutive victory dating back to the regular season, and Taylor has been between the pipes for nine of those triumphs.

The Heat keeper was terrific once again on Tuesday with 31 saves.

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When Jason Young, head coach of the Abbotsford Rugby Football Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, evaluates his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season, he looks beyond the wins and losses.

And given the ARFCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-13 record in the CDI Premier League, that might seem like the easy way out.

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The ARFC, after all, hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t notched a single Premier League victory in 2010-11.

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Young was heartened by the growth he saw from up-and-comers like Chris Chalmers,

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Flagg, Konrad Rybkowski and Darwin Guevara scored tries in Abbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season-ending loss to Capilano, while Connor Hunter booted a convert.

In other action, the Abbotsford Div. 1 men fell 34-10 to Capilano, despite a try, a convert and a penalty kick from Jordan Tait-Comis. The Abby women fell 39-5 to Cowichan in the Div. 1 semifinal.

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BALL Abbotsford’s Ben Ball was a runner-up at the BLG Awards, which recognize the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) athletes of the year.

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Abbotsford hockey player Alexandra Chutskoff earned the most improved player award following her rookie season with the Finlandia University Lions.

Finlandia is an NCAA Division III program based in Hancock, Mich., and Chutskoff suited up for all 22 games this season, posting one assist.

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Bindery Workers Black Press has anticipated opportunities for Bindery Workers to assist with the mechanical insertion of advertising flyers into our Lower Mainland newspapers. Applicants must be available to work a variety of scheduled day, evening, night and weekend shifts.

Additionally, successful applicants will need to be available on a call-in basis for our locations in Surrey and Abbotsford. Experience an asset, but not a requirement. Reliable transportation is a pre-requisite.

Please forward resumes to: Bindery Foreman Campbell Heights Distribution Centre Unit #113, 19130 24th Ave. Surrey, B.C. V3S 3S9 or Fax 604-538-4445

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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com.

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area.

Must have experience Call Pete (1-250)833-5722

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Black Press is looking for a Benefits Administrator, to be located in our central compensation office in Abbotsford.

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group with over 170 community, Daily and urban weekly newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.

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APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

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Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, you will be part of a team responsible for the administration of benefits for the 2,000+ employees of the Canadian Division of Black Press.

Specifically you will: • Coordinate and administer all benefits related activities • Process all claims and remittances in a timely manner • Process employee enrollment, changes and terminations • Reconcile monthly insurer billings • Update administration guides with current policies and best practices • Provide prompt and accurate answers to group benefit questions • Mediate between insurers, clients and employees to resolve claim and coverage issues • Work with discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information • Provide administrative support to educate employees on benefits and programs • Maintain accurate and complete employee benefit databases, files and records, and update as necessary Requirements: • Recent practical experience in benefits administration.

• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Superior telephone manners and strong interpersonal skills.

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.

• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

• Ability to adapt to and learn new software.

• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments, key external stakeholders.

• Excellent time and project management skills.

• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures • Motivated individual with proven initiative.

This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter by May 9, 2012 to: Robin Clarke Director, Human Resources Black Press Group Ltd. 34375 Gladys Avenue, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2H5 E-mail: rclarke@blackpress.ca We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Req’s a Seasonal Labourer for fresh processing & packaging in their Mission facility. Job entails; cleaning, pressure washing processing equip, water tanks & pkg facility. Dumping, lifting & loading 40-50lb cases. Shift rotations, seasonal F/T, weekday & wknds, days & nights. Wage $12.70/hr.

Fax resume to: 604-826-4315

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HELP WANTED

SALES Representative / Transportation Specialist needed for well established BC based Flatbed Trucking / Logistics Company. No Relocation required. Must Have Experience in Transportation field.

Email Resume to accts@lakeenterprisestrucking.com Ph:250-3982299

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES Panorama Mountain Village is looking to fill a variety of summer positions. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.panoramaresort.com/ employment

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WELDERS & APPRENTICE WELDERS 2012 retirement of employees has created opportunities at TIDY TANKS LTD. Langley BC. We are currently recruiting Fulltime Welders and Apprentice Welders.

Fax resume 604.534.5814 or e-mail: jacquie@tidytanks.com We thank all applicants however only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

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

STOCKILL DYCK, Peter George May 30, 1943 - April 25, 2012

CAMPSALL Glen Robert June 23, 1930 - April 25, 2012 Bob died peacefully in his home in Mission. He was surrounded by family. Bob served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 20 years. He then worked for Sunnyhill Children’s Hospital and Parkholm Lodge before retiring to the world of golf.

Bob was devoted to his family and friends. He loved working around the home and beachcombing in Hawaii. He mentored many people in AA. He was a man of great integrity and courage, with a great sense of humour and he will be terribly missed.

Survived by his loving Wife: Jan Campsall; Children: Bob Campsall (Christa), Allen Campsall (Raeleen), Mitch Campsall (Heather), Mike Nelson, Barb McKenzie (Rob) and Nicole Garza (Ron); Grand children: Michael (Jemaica), Sherri (Mark), Paul (Lis), Becky, Cheryl, Shauna, Michelle, Marina, Cameron, Kevin, Keith, Kyler and Malia; Great grand children: Ryleh, Fenwick, Cooper, Carter and Johan; Siblings: Mae Oost and Roy Campsall; Predeceased by his Daughter Jacqueline.

We are sad to announce the passing of Peter George Dyck after a hard fought battle with cancer. Peter is survived by Virginia, his loving wife of 45 years, sons Peter (Kristy) and Stephen (Leonie) and grandchildren Hailee, Kolby, Chloe, and Sydney. He is also survived by his brothers Frank and Henry, his sisters Mary, Helen, Katie, and Ruth, as well as many brother and sister inlaws, nieces, and nephews.

“Big Pete” was born in Neuhorst, Ukraine and his family made its way to Canada when he was 5 years old. He grew up with many hardships, that helped to form the great man he became. Dad and Mom owned a successful construction company in Prince Rupert, and in 1977 all his hard work enabled him to realize his dream of owning a farm, which he operated for 35 years. Dad loved playing basketball, he was able to compete in the BC Winter Games, and he played in a men’s league for many years. His other passion was working in his shop and singing along to the radio while doing custom machining and fabrication, and inventing and engineering many complex projects. When his grandchildren came into his life, he loved to spend time playing and laughing with them. He had a love for good food, especially homemade dishes his loving wife prepared, and enjoyed being the life of the party.

A Celebration of Pete’s Life will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012 from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Langley Golf and Banquet Hall, 21550 - 44th Avenue, Langley, BC. We would like to express our gratitude to the staff at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital for their compassionate care during this most difficult time.

If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society; www.cancer.ca British Columbia/Yukon Territory

“He will be greatly missed, and always remembered.”

Online condolences to the family may made at www. woodlawnfh-abbotsford.com Woodlawn Funeral Home 604-853-2643

MADSEN Ethel (nee: Aves) 1938 - 2012 Ethel passed away peacefully at the Mission Memorial Hospital with family by her side on April 30, 2012, after an illness with cancer. She will be missed by her loving husband Murray, her daughter Tammy (Haisam), Stepdaughters Cheryl (Richard) and Lisa, her cousin Rita as well as many other family and friends. She was a devoted grandma to her grandsons Omar and Anthony. Ethel was a longtime resident of Mission and worked for many years at Mission Memorial Hospital. At her request there will be no service.

It is with great sadness the family of Edie Stockill (Townsend) born May 14, 1924, announces her passing on April 25, 2012 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her loving children, son Frank, daughter Louise; and brothers, George and Bob. She is survived by her family, son Bob; daughter Tricia, daughter -in-law Linda; sister Betty; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grand children and many nieces and nephews and close friends.

Her kindness, love and generosity will be greatly missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

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

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GET IN THE GAME! Up to $20/hr Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year!

Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps Must be outgoing and motivated!

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195 HUSKY Service Station, in Mission/ Abbotsford area requires attendants for F/T and P/T & graveyard shift.

Mail resume to: 3426 Elkford Dr, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 5C5. or fax to: 604-820-8079

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

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

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

HELP WANTED

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COOK, LINE COOK, SERVERS & HOSTESS needed with exp. Busy Roseland Family Rest. F/T & P/T positions. Don’t apply btwn noon & 2pm please. Drop resume in person, 33550 S. Fraser Way, Abbots.

COOKS / SERVERS & Golf Shop Staff Required for

Mission Golf & Country Club Shifts available are: P/T or F/T days, afternoons, evenings and weekends. Previous experience. an asset, but not required.

Fax resume to: 604-826-7603 email: missiongolf@shaw.ca drop at 7983 Nelson St. Mission

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FULL TIME CONVEYANCER Full service Abbotsford Law Firm seeking an experienced conveyancer who is able to handle an average of 12 - 15 transactions from start to finish per month.

Excellent Compensation & Benefits.

Please forward Resume to jgibbons@cascadelaw.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS OFFICE ADMIN. / BOOKKEEPER required by local food company in Abbotsford. Please fax resume to: 604-855-1625.

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

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

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ZACHARIAS Menno August 24, 1926 - April 26, 2012 RATZLAFF, Selma Lydia Feb.18, 1929 - April 27, 2012 Selma passed away at the age of 83 at the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, John Ratzlaff, to whom she was married for 54 years. She is survived by daughters Judy Becker (Kevin Ault) & Shirley Drisdelle, as well as grandchildren Jade McConnell (Kevan), Dana Drisdelle, Summer Becker, Brit Drisdelle, Warren Becker, and Chad Drisdelle, & great-grandchildren, Kayden, Skyla and Kylie. She is missed already.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Bakerview MB Church, 2285 Clearbrook Rd.

Menno Zacharias late of Abbotsford, BC passed away on April 26, 2012. In his early years he was a teacher in his hometown of Waldheim, SK. He later became a Life Insurance Underwriter. After retirement, he loved to travel and play golf. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grand father and will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Marguerite of 66 years; sons, Gerald (Val), Merle, Richard (Shawny); daughter, Bonnie (Vern) Martens; and all his grand children and great grand children. He was a man of great faith who loved and lived his life according to his Saviour. A Private Service was held on Thursday, May 3, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.hendersonsabbotsfordfunerals.com

Henderson’s Funeral Home 604-854-5534

Meta Enns, our precious mom, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Monday April 23, 2012, age 93.

Following surgery and a 2 month stay in ARH due to diverticulitis, she resided in MSA Manor for her last 6 months.

Previously Mom had been healthy and extremely busy, living and driving on her own, involved in many activities with family and friends. With all 68 of us local, birthday parties were constant, amidst her commitment to watching the Canucks. She maintained her sense of humour, and loving attitude to the end, as a result of her deep trust in Jesus, who she wants all the glory to go to, for her full life. She is greatly missed and will always be the heart of our large family, leaving her reminder that God is the center of all true love and fulfillment. Mom was born and raised on a farm in Laird, Saskatchewan, with her parents, Henry, Susanna Epp and 3 siblings. She completed school, continued on, becoming an RN, graduating in 1940 from Saskatoon City Hospital. She worked 5 years, then came to B.C. in 1945, to see Peter Enns, who she had met in high school. They were married in September, then moved to Abbotsford, where they remained for the most part of her next 67 years. Along with being a full time mom and homemaker, she was president of the PTA, church ladies aid, involved in Social Credit for many years, did a lot of travelling with dad and/or the family, and was a master of warm hospitality. Mom was predeceased by dad, Peter Enns, in 2005, soon after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Also predeceased by her parents Henry and Susanna Epp, 2 sisters, Frieda Heppner, Justina Epp, and Catherine (died at infancy). She is survived by her brother Dave (Hedy) Epp, her 5 children, Brenda (Don) MacBurney, Dick (Anne) Enns, Ken (Phyllis) Enns, Cathy (Doug) Parlee, Cindy (Maurice) Rozek, 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, amongst other loved relatives. We would like to thank the staff at ARH for their excellent care for Mom during her surgery/recovery (including her granddaughter, grandson and his mother-in-law), plus Dr. Chafe and the amazingly compassionate staff at MSA Manor for their extraordinary care for our dear mom in her last months of life. Viewing: Emmanuel Mennonite Church (3471 Clearbrook Road) Thursday, May 10th, 11am; Graveside Service: South Poplar Cemetery, 12:30pm; Memorial Service: Emmanuel Church, 2pm with reception. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Cyrus Centre would be appreciated.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

CVI CERTIFIED MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. F/T, Good wages & benefits. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net

JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Excellent wage and benefit package. Contact Pat - phone 250832-8053, fax 250-832-4545, email pat@brabymotors.com

• KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLERS • FINISHERS • PAINTERS Required for Surrey based Cabinet Shop.

Please call 604.897.0357 LOCAL ABBOTSFORD Light Manufacturing Company Requires a person to assemble machines. Mechanical aptitude a necessity and experience in assembly is preferred. Income in the $10-$14 hour range depending on experience and ability.

Reply by email to: employment_10@hotmail.ca

LOCAL STEEL Fab & Industrial Machinery Installation co. looking for skilled trades for upcoming Chilliwack project. Welders:C or B level.

Fabricators, Pipe fitters, Millwrights, Ironworkers. All trades Min. 5yrs.

Experience Mech. inclined helpers also needed. Competitive wages.

E-mail resume to dbprofab@shaw.ca

MILLWRIGHT Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., an innovative leader in the B.C. feed industry, has an immediate opening for a millwright with a 3rd class Power Engineering ticket. Previous maintenance experience is an asset.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to:

Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net

TECHNICIAN req for busy import auto repair shop. Great working cond. Great wages & benefits. Fax resume to 1-866-868-1419 or email wolfsburgautoworks@telus.net

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HERBAL MAGIC Look great for summer - 1st 9 weeks for $99. Lose Weight and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Call NOW 1-800-8545176.

175 CATERING/PARTY RENTALS PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

LEGAL SERVICES

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 300

LANDSCAPING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Omni Kitchen & Bath

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard.

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

Small tractor avail. for levelling.

604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255

Complete Renovation Experts S All types of cabinets/countertops S Reface / Replace Existing S Quality Work / Fully Ins’d / WCB Call for Estimate

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

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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

Mark 604-807-0670 Gary 778-823-2260

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

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Vinyl Deck Installers

Specializing in Private Events!

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

Required immediately for Langley based company.

Experience needed.

Vehicle required (prefer truck).

• Home Dinner Parties • Meetings • Funerals • Weddings • B-B-Ques • Birthdays • Anniversaries

Call 604-270-4845 or 604-888-2438 Fax resume to: 604-888-4823 Email: sales@sundecks.com

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Gourmet, Customized Menus Tailored To Your Function...

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Kristy 604.488.9161 threescocatering@shaw.ca

A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs

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

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring, Carpet Cleaning & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reli778.344.1069

Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.

.Jim’s Mowing Spring Services Same day services

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Angelena Physic Healer & Life Coach Can solve all problems of life specializing in love, health, business, marriage, reunites loved ones. Call today for a better tomorrow. 3 readings for $35.00

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#1 in the Fraser Valley SPRING RELAX SPA 604-859-9686 2451 Clearbrook Rd Abbotsford (Hiring) AMAZING WAVE MASSAGE Professional deep tissue massage.

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EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER avail. Mon-Fri. Very thorough & efficient. Exc refs. Nini 604-826-0722.

HOME CLEANING SERVICE Satisfaction Guaranteed! $16/hr.

Serious enquiries! Mrs Josephina 604-302-9291

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Landscaping, new lawns, rototilling, mowing, power raking, fences, ret. walls, hedging, pruning, maint. program.604-832-8304, 604-832-8305.

Yard Maintenance, Clean Up,

Pruning, Weeding & More.

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Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

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

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETS WITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-854-6397

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ROLL-ON PAINTING Specializing in repaint, no job too small. Sr. Discount 15%. John (604)825-1239

.PAUL’S MOVING 5 TON truck, will beat any other mover’s price!

BC/Alta/Ont. Packing. Family O/O 604-851-5901 / 778-808-2398

Robert or Gen 604-504-1559

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

7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

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

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

LAWN CUTS & STUFF Residential & Commercial Maint.

Quality Work @ a Great Price.

Call 604-744-5435

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

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

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

LANDSCAPING

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SAWDUST Hemlock, Fir & Cedar

PAVING/SEAL COATING

Line painting, pressure washing, parking lot maintenance programs. www.fraservalleylinemarking.com 604-768-4811

Available for Delivery Call for pricing 604-465-5193 or 604-465-5197

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AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

PLUMBING

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

HELP WANTED

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

Ironman Plumbing (604)510-2155

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Credit Services Officer

We’re looking for carriers! Be part of a GREAT team!

We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is detail-oriented and well organized to join our Credit Department.

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Hodson, Horne, Northmount & 7th

201440

Balsam, Broom, Crosby, Forbes & Ivy

202160

Finch, Ptarmigan & Tanager

Deliver newspapers TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY in your neighbourhood.

FOR INFO: 604.870.4595 • CIRCULATION@ABBYNEWS.COM CIRCULATION OFFICE OPEN: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5 pm & Sat. 9 - 12 (phone only)

HELP WANTED Chilliwack Manufacturing Company is recruiting experienced individuals for FT positions.

Heavy Duty Mechanic: • Make mechanical repairs on engines, trailers, brake systems & air systems • Knowledgeable with air & electrical, schematics & hydraulics • Journeyman/Red Seal an asset Trailer Mechanic for Repair Division: • Inspector’s Ticket • Minimum 2 Years’ Experience ALL OF OUR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ENJOY: • Comprehensive Medical and Dental plans • RSP • Continuing Education • Footwear Allowance

Apply online @ www.tycrop.com in the careers section or email resume to recruiting@tycrop.com.

We thank all applicants, however, only those requested for interview will be contacted.

05/12T_T1

You must have experience in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic environment with a varied workload.

Qualifications required include knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & other MS products, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, and the ability to streamline existing procedures.

Former collections skills are required.

If you want to be part of a great company, with great benefits, please send resume to: Black Press Group Ltd. Attn: Rachelle Barclay Credit Manager rbarclay@blackpress.ca Competition closes: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 We thank all those who are interested in this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.blackpress.ca > www.bclocalnews.com

A22 Abbotsford News Thursday, May 3, 2012

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GARAGE SALES

ABBOTSFORD:

MOVING SALE

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GARAGE SALES

Garage / Street Sale CARPENTERS ESTATE

Sat May 5th 8am-2pm.

Tools, building supplies, household misc.

Everything Must Go!

SALE INSIDE & OUT

** No Early Birds Please **

3085 Cassiar Ave.

2376 - Cascade Street Sat & Sun 9am-3pm

ABBOTSFORD

Multi Family Garage Sale Sherwood Forest Housing Co-Op Sat, May 5th, 9am-4pm 3177 Babich Street

Lots & Lots of Goodies No Early Birds Please

GARAGE sale May 5th,8am - 2 pm. . 33775 Aish ave.- Matsqui Praiire off highway 11 collectables, household items ,misc. items. Rain or Shine.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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

Shakes, Shingles and Duroid.

McConnell Creek Farmer’s Hall Annual Plant & Garage Sale

35483 Hartley Rd. Sat. May5, 9am-2pm

GARAGE SALES

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YARD/GARAGE MISC SALE

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

Corner of 2nd & James Sat.May 5th 9am-2pm

3563 - 232nd St.

Bake Sale, Treasures & Concession.

(604-534-2748)

MISSION Flea Market $10/Table open Sat & Sun 820-5074 33167 London Ave(donations welcome)

GARAGE SALE 8170 TOPPER CRT

Sat. May 12th 9-3 Variety of household Items, shop equipment, tools, electronics, patio furniture, and more stuff!

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

MISSION TOPSOIL ✦ Screened Topsoil

PETS 477

PETS

YELLOW LAB PUPS. Ready to go. vet chk, $500. 2 males left. Parents on site. 604-852-6176 Abbts

✦ Mushroom Manure ✦ Bark Mulch ✦ Sand & Gravel

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

374

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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

Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

FEED & HAY

#1 PET SOURCE • Pet Food & Accessories • Livestock Feed & Hay • Wild Bird Seed & Accessories • Whole Lot More 34633 Vye Rd. Abbotsford B.C. (just past Costco) 604-556-7477 www.buckerfields.org

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PETS

Adorable Cocker Spaniel Puppies Only 4 left – purebred, no papers (604) 888-0832 asking $500 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 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

ENGLISH BULLIES 2 m. 11 wks.

Vet ✔, stable temp., 50 lbs. at most. $1400 (604)725-7191 after 5

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

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat. May 5th. 9 am - 4 pm Furniture, Records, Books, Insulation, Lawnmower, Clothes, Tools, Tiles, New Toilet, more....

32840 & 32860 - Arbutus Ave.

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $500.

(604)795-0118/(604)7963026. No Sunday calls LAB PUPS, Chocolate, $750. vet ch, dew-claws rem. 1st shots, dewormed. qual. lines (604)702-0217 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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MISSION

SILVERDALE Community Centre Annual Garage Sale

8760 McLean St Sat May 12th 9am-2pm

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509

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APARTMENT/CONDO

AUCTIONS

34313 Forrest Terrace

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Abbotsford, deluxe, large apts Newer, well maintained bldg.

2 Bths in 2 Bdr units from $895 Gas heat, f/p, d/w, inste w/d hookup, gated u/g prkg. Cat OK Call: 604-870-9797 www.apt4rent.ca

FURNITURE

MUST SEE! Beautiful carved cabinet, top lifts up, front pulls down $1800 firm (604)850-9033

MISC. FOR SALE

FIREWOOD ★ FREE ★

PALLETS Available Come & Help Yourself Also great for crafts etc

Great View

BACK PARKING LOT (by shed)

Available Now! 1 Bedroom - Also Bach. & 2 Bedroom

ABBOTSFORD NEWS 34375 Gladys Ave.

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

REG BORDER collie pups, born Mar 6, 2012, strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abby

ONE STOP SHOPPING, get a million different products here. High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

TOY POODLES. 8 fem, phantom colour, blk & brwn. 7 wks. $700.

Call 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

THE BARGAIN STORE BUY / SELL USED FURNITURE 604-826-3810

Heat, Hot Water & Basic Cable included.

Crime Free & Certified.

N/S - N/P, Close to all amens.

Lease & Refs. Required.

ABBOTSFORD 32120 Peardonville 1 bdrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

Call 604-751-2147

Age 40 Senior & Adult Oriented Come See What You Have Been Missing!

Call Esther 604-853-0549

2485 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $665.00 2 Bedrooms - $756.00 2525 Hilltout Street 1 Bedroom - $634.00 2 Bedrooms - $722.00

Call 604-751-2147 604-557-3592 or 604-751-5595 2814 Pratt Crescent 1 Bedroom from $604.00 2 Bdrms from $756.00

Call 604-557-6054 32030 George Ferguson Way ABBOTSFORD ✭ $925 - Top Floor 1200 sq ft 2 bdrm, 2 full baths lots of windows large priv patio 3 appli 2 u/g parking NO PETS ✭ $725 - 2 bdrm 1bath, 3 appli gas f/p, 2 covered parking no smoking, NO pets ✭ $700 - 2 bdrm 1 bath, 2 appli, children & small pet ok avail now

Call Marilyn (604)855-7393

ABBOTSFORD

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3592 33136 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-557-3708 33184 George Ferguson Way

1 Bedroom from $725.00 2 Bdrms from $825.00

Call 604-751-2165

MALIBU TERRACE APTS

Mainstreet Equity

✦ NEWLY RENOVATED ✦

apartments are well secured and safe homes for your peace of mind.

Heat, light, hot water, prk stall, clean quiet bldg.

ABBOTSFORD

MAINSTREET EQUITY CORP.

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

ABBOTSFORD. Corner of Marshall & McCallum at The Crossing. Brand new 2 bdrm., 2 bath, balcony, 2 seconds to freeway, 4 s/s appl., insuite w/d, 1 u/g parking & locker.

Ns/np. Avail May 1. 604-853-1779. gsilva91@hotmail.com

ABBOTSFORD

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS!

33430 Bourquin Place 2 BEDROOMS

Phone 604-556-7705

APARTMENT/CONDO

2 Full Baths, In-Suite Storage, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Garburator, In-Suite Laundry Hook-ups, On-Site Mgmt Please call for Prices.

Sorry no pets

LET’S MAKE A DEAL NEW LOWER RENTS SENIOR’S DISCOUNT Clean & Large, hot water included. N/S Secured U/G parking available. Outdoor pool in garden setting. Sorry N/P. Close to all amenities.

Ref’s req’d.

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

BIRCHWOOD MANOR Abbots. clean & spacious *2 Bdrm units from $750 & up Some w/insuite laundry hook-up, d/w, prkg. Part of the Abbotsford Crime Free Housing Program Cat OK . Call: 604-832-8909 ------------------------------------------Baywest Management Corp.

RENTALS

1 & 2 Bdrms Stes

33382 George Ferguson Way

Abbotsford Central Mountainview - Bakerview THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE

MATTRESSES staring at $99

560

HOMESTEAD ESTATES

ABBOTSFORD - Abby Glen Apt’s 2959 Tims St. Reno’d 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail. Call 778-880-0920.

DIY STEEL BUILDING DEALS! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars.

FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

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32101 Mt. Waddington Ave

ABBOTSFORD,32120 Peardonville 2 bdrm, 1 bathrm. apt., F/S, D/W, gas f/p, A/C NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Doreen @ 604-302-1229.

ABLE AUCTIONS is currently seeking quality Estates, Antiques & Collectibles for Giant auction June 3rd www.ableauctions.ca Tyler- 604818-9473

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford’s Best Kept Secret

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

706

Forest Terrace Apartments

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

627

RENTALS

ABBOTSFORD

1200 sq.ft. rancher, 3 beds, 2 baths, huge kitchen, large living room, fireplace, gated community indoor pool, sauna & hot tub. reduced to $289,000 604 796-1977 hickke@shaw.ca

TREE SERVICES

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

DAVIES SAND & GRAVEL LTD 604-826-6736

32431 Diamond Cres Household & gardening items camping supplies kids stuff and much more!!

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

625

518

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Sat May 5th 9-3

REAL ESTATE

Cartage Ltd.

456

www.recycleitcanada.ca

MISSION

LARGE GARAGE SALE

Table Rental $10

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS

604.587.5865

(beside Cedar Connector) Household items, golf clubs & misc.

NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE

Call to reserve (604)820-8931

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

MULTI UNIT GARAGE SALE Sat May 5 ~ 9am-1pm 32821 - 6th Ave

Anna 604-826-8311 Debbie 604-826-6303

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

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

off Welton

GARAGE SALES

Mission

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 33547 5th AVE Sat May 5th 8am-4pm

Toys for little boys and more, utility trailer, table saw, household items, guitars etc.

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For info or plant donations Call

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

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

GARAGE SALES

MISSION

MISSION

MISSION

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You name it! Collectibles, Records, Hot Wheels, House hold items, Vintage audio, camping gear & much more!

Tree removal done RIGHT!

RECYCLE-IT!

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE Sat May 5th 9-2 33228 6TH AVE

ALL SAINT’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

Sat/Sun May 5th & 6th 9am-6pm.

Tools; motors; lapidary equip.; rocks, quality specimans; cut stones; silversmithing tools; jade carvings; store and office furniture; farm harrow & disk; collectibles & more. ** FREE COFFEE **

551 MISSION

MISSION

LANGLEY;

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

356

GARAGE SALES

Plus Baking & Jams

25 year of experience.

Call for your FREE estimate.

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

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SENIOR’S DISCOUNT.

Call Resident Manager 604-850-7508 ABBOTSFORD

MEADOWOOD Apartment & Townhouse Complex

Phone 604-852-4696 or Email

meadowood@ pacificquorum.com Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Heat / hot water included 3 Appliances

Website:

www.mainst.biz Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!!

Town & Country Apartments 1948 McCallum Road Spacious Bachelor 1 & 2 bdrms avail Large Landscaped Grounds Public Transit at the Front Door Small pets ok This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program For more info & viewing call

604-615-5382 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Townhouses 1 Bedroom lofts & 2 Bedrooms 5 Appliances

✦ Senior Discount ✦ Resident Managers ✦ Sorry No Pets Conveniently located at

3046 Clearbrook Road

Call 604-852-7350

www.pacificquorum.com Pacific Quorum Properties Inc

ABBOTSFORD Near 5 Corners. 1 bdrm $625/mo (1 person) 2 bdrm $725/mo. Call (604)751-3885

bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

ABBOTSFORD Westwood 2 bdrm. condo, 2 baths, corner unit. N/P N/S. $1100 mo. 604-850-0143 or 604-897-6951

MISSION: 1 bdrm $625 (1 person) or 2 brm $725, 2nd or 3rd Ave Call Steve: (604)751-3885

MISSION 1st Ave. 2 Bdrm $750.

W/D incl. no pets, avail immed.

Refs req. Call Jim 604-820-0167

MISSION, dwntown. Beautiful quiet spac bach $550, 1 bdrm $600. Secure bldg. Ref’s. N/P.604-814-2435

Abbotsford News Thursday, May 3, 2012 A23 RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

Abbotsford/Mission

RENTALS 706

Under New Management

For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Rental Incentive on 1 year Lease

Nelson Court 33095 Old Yale Road

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

Pet Friendly Buildings!

CHELSEA PARK GARDENS 33710 Marshall Road

1 Bdrms ..... from $688/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $848/mo.

For more info & viewing call

Call 604-751-3619

604-615-5397

Villa Vista 33292 Robertson Ave East

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Bachelors ........ from $573/mo.

1 Bdrms ........... from $688/mo.

2 Bdrms ........... from $848/mo.

Villa Monaco Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Ownership For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

Richard Court 33333 12th Avenue Cozy 5 story complex in quiet park like setting on Mission Hillside. 1 & 2 bdrm suites avail.

Close to transit, parks, schools; pkg, balconies, laundry rm. Small pets ok.

For more info & viewing call

778-788-1857 Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

706

33263 Bourquin Crescent East

Bachelors .... from $573/mo.

1 Bdrms ...... from $688/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $848/mo.

33298 Robertson Ave.

1 Bdrms ...... from $634/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $722/mo.

33405 Bourquin Place

1 Bdrms ...... from $665/mo.

2 Bdrms ...... from $756/mo.

Call 604-751-2125 For leasing enquiries Call 604-751-2934 Mainstreet Equity Corp.

MISSION

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

UPPER / LOWER SUITES

604-826-2538 Managed by ECM Strata - Rental Division

✯ Arlington Place ✯ 2487 Countess St., Abbts (Next to MCC) Very Competitive Rates Quiet, Clean, Well Managed.

NOW AVAILABLE LARGE 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES Heat & hot water included.

Fridge, stove, d/w, microwave.

Senior’s Discount.

Resident Manager ~ LINDA

604-850-7050

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

UNDERGROUND SECURE PARKING

CALL 604-870-1118

“ A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE “

Park Lane Manor 33331 Old Yale Road Cozy 3 storey bldg, close to all amen. 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Close to transit, parks, schools; covered pkg, balconies, laundry room.

Small pets ok.

AVAILABLE

This property is a participant in the Multi-Housing Crime Free Program.

For more info & viewing call

604-615-5402

ABBOTSFORD RENOVATED SUITES 11 LOCATIONS

• Bachelor • 1 Bdrm. • 2 Bdrm.

Inquire About Current Rental Incentives...

PET FRIENDLY BUILDINGS! FOR LEASING & INFO.

Call Shawn 604-751-2934 or E-mail: abbotleasing1@mainst.biz ABBOTSFORD:

WALK TO UNIVERSITY - 1Large 1 bdrm @ $650/mo.

- 1Large 2 bdrm @ $820/mo.

- 1Large 3 bdrm @ $938/mo.

Great view of Mt. Baker. Incl heat, H.W., parking & storage.

Close to all amenities.

Excellent for student, seniors or commuters. 2 Seconds to freeway on/off ramp. One Cat welcome with deposit. No smoking suite. Ref’s required.

1916 McCallum Rd. Call 604-852-0827 or

Crime Free Living 31790 UNION AVENUE HURON COURT $200 MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE

707 APARTMENT FURNISHED

Call Claire to view 604-852-2583 Minutes walk to Mill Lake, schools, Abb Reg Hospital, shopping.

Short drive to Sevenoaks & West Oaks shopping centres, theatre, UFV. Transit and easy Hwy 1 access.

Call Marilyn to view 604-855-3345 Excellent location on bus route. Within walking distance to all amenities - post office, shopping, medical clinic, library & rec. centre.

LIKE Abbotsford Apt on FACEBOOK

Ask for this month’s promo!

GARIBALDI Court (604) 463-9522 Central Maple Ridge

Clean, quiet & affordable!

Incl. heat, h/w, cable.

Senior Move-In Allowance.

Refs & Credit check req.

Sorry No Pets For more info. google us.

Mission

CEDARWOOD MANOR * * * *

Friendly Management 2 Bedroom Suites Insuite Laundry Adult Oriented

(Ask For Details)

604-820-0128

✳ 1 Bdrm. from $625/mo. ✳ 2 Bdrms from $745/mo.

MISSION: PRINCESS DAPHNE APTS - SPACIOUS 1 bdrm starting at $630 & 2 bds starting $750, 1.5 bth, h, h/w & prkg incl.Games rm Criminal Record check may be req.

33561 Third Ave. 604-820-3013.

Rent incl’s; Heat, H/wtr, U/G Pkg Quiet, Well Maint. Build. No Pets.

Seniors Discount $25

604-850-2467 Baywest Mgmt Corp

MISSION Lrg 1 bdrm above ground bsmt suite avail June 1st $650 plus util F/S N/S N/P, insuite laundry Cindy 604-768-8796

MISSION ~ Walk to Downtown.

1 bdrm apt. $670/mth. Free heat.

N/P. Adult oriented. 604-826-9774

HOUSES Bailey - Luxurious 3 level home in family cul-de-sac, 4 bdrms w/3 adjoining baths up, sundeck off the master bdrm, formal L.R./ D.R. kitchen, eatar, family room & den on main, rec rm down, REDUCED $1700/mo GREAT VALUE! home has bsmnt suite, tenant occupied by quiet family

ACREAGE McKamie - Beautifully updated high quality 3 or 5 bdrm 2 bath 2640 sqft home, gated property with towering pillars, hand scraped teak flooring, rich granite countertops, mahogany cabinetry chef quality kitchen, detached shop - $2,000/mo Nottman - 3180 sq ft bsmnt entry home on 1 level acre in Cedar Valley area, 3 BDRMS UP w/ den down & a self contained 1 BDRM SUITE, double garage $2200/mo

ABBOTSFORD

ABBOTSFORD - Attractive office &/or Retail Spaces Available. All located within Abbotsford’s business core. Ph Frank@ Noort Investments 604-835-6300.

LATITUDE - designer selected color scheme, open concept kitchen w/granite countertops & eating bar - 6 ST/ST appli, insuite ldry, electric f/p - spacious covered deck, gated u/g prkng.

Billiards & exercise room, hot water included. #214 - 1 bdrm + den - 666 sq ft West facing -$895/mo #110 - 2 bdrm 2 bath - 885 sq ft West facing $1100/mo

MISSION 7th/Cedar. Updated 2 bdrm suite, nice backyrd. $800 incl utils/lndry. Brian 778-552-3132.

MISSION. Bright, new 2 bdrm. Shrd W/D. Heat/hydro incl. NS, NP. Avail now, $800, Sr’s disc. 604-854-9621

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821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

NEW 2 bdrm suite in Aldr/Abby border. 9 ft ceilings. New app (wash/dry incl) $750 incl utils.

Backs onto greenbelt. No Smoking/pets. 778-241-7019

1997 TOYOTA Avalon, white w/tan interior. U.S. model. Running cond.

Parts $5 & up, or $500 whole car, obo. 604-869-1422

ONE bdrm suite in Aldergrove @$650.00/mo includes hydro,heat,cable w/ access to HD channels.Call (604)607-0481.

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ABBOTSFORD 3 Bdrms up, 1 bdrm down, 2 baths, priv fncd yrd. . $1200/mo. June 1. 604-626-6670.

ABBOTSFORD E. 3 Bdrms, 3 baths near frwy, amens, schls, park, bus.

May 6th. N/P, N/S. 604-996-1559.

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

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SUITES, UPPER

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

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

RECREATIONAL/SALE

18’ SANGSTER 140HP I/B w/Merc leg, new flooring & seats, new wiring & carb, C/W Roadrunner trailer, good cond $3500 (604)826-5085

Abbotsford. 3 bdrm (upper) 2100 sf.

2.5 baths. VIEW. A/C. $1850.

NS/NP. Avail imed. 604-853-7057

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TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD, 33499 Marshall, 3 bdrm, 3 level, 1.5 bath, 1800 sf $1100/mo. Avail May 1. Call 604-557-0411 or 604-807-3294.

1987 FORD Econoline Class “C” RV 29ft, well kept cond., 95,000kms, sleeps 6. $4500.

604-477-4549

FAST EASY REMOVAL OF UNWANTED VEHICLES Cash for all cars, trucks, vans, machines.

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $950/mo - 3 bdrm 1.5 bath, 1 cov prkng, f/s, fenced b/y, avail now

Call Marilyn (604)855-7393 MISSION: 3 Bdrm Townhome, quiet family complex. Rent geared to income. N/P. 604-820-1715

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WANTED TO RENT

Mature male on disability. Dog sitter, medicinal license seeks appropriate rental. (604)831-5100

(604)826-9076 1990 Ford 3/4 ton diesel, 248km; 1996 11’3 Western Wilderness camper, top of line, both $9800.

Will sell separate. 604-824-6146

1999 DUTCHMEN CLASSIC

REACH YOUR CUSTOMERS BY 30ft Rear Kit. fifth whleel, a/c, awning, stove/oven, double door fridge, large slide. $9,760obo Dealer #9968 Stk.#2614

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635

storage, automotive, professional

500 - 12000 sq. ft.

Ross Stathers 1-877-738-7603

750

HOMES FOR RENT

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID 4 door, automatic. 130,000 kms.

3.3L, good gas mileage, green. $2000. Call (604)850-6976

1993 Toyota Corolla, champagne color, 4 dr. sun-roof, auto, 265 km, runs well, $1500.Call 604-820-0696

Space for Lease Newly Renovated Chilliwack Mall

715

736

845 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

MISSION, nr new, lrg 2 bdrm, abv. grnd, priv. entr, lndry, prk, NS/NP, $950 incl utils/cbl. 604-340-4041.

OFFICE/RETAIL

QUIET FAMILY CAMPGROUND monthly summer & year round sites 4 rent $315/mo incl water & sewer,electricity metered(604)826-2741

ABBOTSFORD 3278 Sparrow Dr. 5-8 bdrms. 2 kitchens. Ns/Np. Ref’s.

604-854-6025 or 778-246-2180.

CARS - DOMESTIC

MISSION, like new 2 bdrm, incl utils &cable. h/w flrs Nr bus/school. Avail now. 604-832-8572 / 604-820-3427

604-820-8888

WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE, 30701 Simpson Rd., 2950 sq.ft. Washroom, office, 17’ roll up door. $1.00 sq.ft. all inclusive. 604-309-6648

ALDERGROVE May 1. 2 bdrm., comes with f/s, w/d, strg. shed, N/S. Refs. $775 mo. 604-341-3205

818

TRANSPORTATION

www.andersonavenue.com

747

2 bdr, grnd level, lamnte floors, kitchen d/w, own w/d, reno + clean. $850 + hydro 604-818-0078

TRANSPORTATION

MISSION 3BDRM quiet area, near school $850/mo incl all utils&cable 604-751-1115 (604)814-0165

FRASER VALLEY HOME TEAM

RETAIL / OFFICE space for lease, 1800 s.f. 2485 West Railway, Abbotsford. 604-850-7731

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

SUITES, LOWER

HOUSES Eaglecrest - Huge 3274 sq ft renovated 5bdrm 3 bath single family home in desirable east Abb. “Mountain Village”, stunning views w/ floor to ceiling windows,huge sundeck, classy kitchen, stacked slate f/p - $2200/mo

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

Available Now

Great location for seniors!

Egglestone - nice newer 2 bdrm suite in higher end home - f/s shared w/d - $700/mo+20% utils suitable for a single or couple.

6th Ave - 3 BDRM UPPER - in a well maintained 4-plex tastefully updated & in excellent condition, covered back patio, shared w/d, carport prkng $1050/m incl utils.

Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s

2 BEDROOM

wellesleymgr@hotmail.ca

CLEARBROOK

604 - 854 - 6307

1 bdrm & 2 bdrm corner suites

Abbotsford Apt Resident Mgrs are Crime Free Multi-Housing certified

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

Quiet building. Mostly Seniors. Includes heat, hot water & cable.

NO PETS. LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

Nice decor, clean, specifically designed for the needs of families, seniors, professionals & university students.

750

APARTMENTS ABBOTSFORD

SPACIOUS APT. SUITES FOR RENT

Rent incl. heat/hot water!

RENTALS

MISSION 2 bdrm, cntrl loc, sh lndry neg, sm priv yrd, ns/np, refs. $850.

May 1st. (604)820-8369 lve msg.

1 bdrms. from $630/mo.

2 BDRM. $760

www.AbbotsfordApartments.com

HOMES FOR RENT

33366 2nd Ave. Mission

Abbotsford/Mission

Under New Ownership

736

HABITAT APARTMENTS

Website: www.mainst.biz

For One Year Lease 13th Month FREE Rent!

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

MISSION

ABBOTSFORD

Under New Ownership

Comfortable 3 storey low rise, convenient & affordable. 1 & 2 bedrm stes, balconies, lockers in & outdoor pkg, lndry rm. Close to schools & transit. Small pets ok.

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

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604-854-6397

RV PADS

SUITES, LOWER

2002 - 36’ TRALER, slp. 9, mst bdm up front, 16’ tip out, inside/out shwr, $14,900. Phone (604)857-9885.

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

TRANSPORTATION 809

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

ABBOTSFORD: 2 bdrm bsmt suite.

Avail May 1st. Near Mt. Lehman.

N/S, N/P. $675/mo incl utils.

604-855-0794 or 604-807-7725.

4 NEAR NEW TIRES 225/60/17 all season paid $800 sell for $650 firm (604)826-1079

ABBOTSFORD 2 bdrm grnd lvl ste, full bath, near Rotary Stadium. N/S, N/P. Ref’s. June 1. 604-614-5831

810

AUTO FINANCING

ABBOTSFORD East. BRAND NEW 2 bdrm bsmt suite avail May 1st. Private entry, pkng, spacious livrm, lam & tile kitchen floor, brand new appli’s, full bath with tub. Located in friendly clean neighbourhood near all amens. Pet & smoke free! $800 incl utils, cable, net (no laundry).

Call 778-982-0755 amer_0005@hotmail.com

2003 LAYTON 25’ Travel Trailer.

Lite, easy-tow, clean, well maintained. Queen bed, big freezer/fridge, full kitchen, m/w, TV. Many extras incl. hitch & gas certified. $8,500. 604-852-2992 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $42,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

TRUCKS & VANS

2005 ROAD RANGER, 24’ trailer, like new, slide, microwave, q.bed, air, $13,500. Call (604)869-3466 2006 luxury 5th whl trlr, Titanium Mint cond., loaded, firesale $33,500 obo. Call for details. (604)858-4878 2009 31’ Fleetwood Jamboree, under 8000mi, winter pkge w/deluxe int. 4000w gen., hkups & hoses included, $72,555, 604-858-9823 2011 WINDRIVER 230 RKS, loaded, used 2 short trips, brought Jul. 21/11,asking $26,000 obo. Must sell. Don (778)344-8047.

ABBOTSFORD, LG 1BR, (NRMSA Arena), SM. PET ok, Reno’d, Ldry, ht. cntrl, 1 prkg, Cbl + Net. Inc. $700 + shrd. utils. Avail. Immed.

604-803-8585

851

2012 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT 23RKS

1992 PLEASURE-WAY Dodge van 250, 318, 4 spd. no rust, many upgrades, mint cond., new trans. $16,500: (604)853-2427

2002 FORD WINDSTAR SEL Ext. van, fully loaded, local, no accid. mint. $3150 Abby. 604.390.3135

2003 SUNFIRE 2/door Coupe, standard trans, CD player, Aircared, 195K, $2700/obo. 604-556-6889.

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

ABBOTSFORD ✭ $1500 - 3 level split, 3bdrms, 2 baths. 5 appli, new paint, btah, floors, large flat b/y, sm pet ok, NO SMOKING avail now

Call Marilyn (604)855-7393 ABBOTSFORD, McDermott Rd. 4 Bdrm house, avail now, $1100/mo.

Call: (604)835-9540 CLEARBROOK 3 bdrm + games room Rancher, big fcd b/yard, $1250. May15/31. 604-807-5449

ABBOTSFORD, McCallum area.

Two 2 bdrm bsmt ste’s, can be rented sep or together. 2 Baths, lndry & F/P. N/P. June 1. (604)854-5416.

ABBOTSFORD, Townline area.

Spacious 2 bdrm. Priv entry. Share lndry. Np/ns. Avail. now. $750. 604857-5855 or 604-614-8899.

ABBOTSFORD, Wanted reliable tenant 1 bdrm legal bsmt suite.

Parking, priv entry, inste strg, W/D. Util. N/S, N/P, Refs req. June 1. $650m (604)853-1664 before 6pm.

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

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

GUARANTEED

Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

Mission - Huge custom home 3 lvl. split, 3700 sq ft, build in 1986!!! on .89 acre! “20x40, detached shop, heated with 220 amps. Very nicely landscaped yard. House has 4 bdrm. 5 bath, living room, fam room and rec room, swimming pool and so much! Available now. $2500/mo.

604-992-7253 or 778-887-7265

MATSQUI. 2 bdrms, f/bath, priv. ent., laund. Lots of prkg. N/S. N/P. Avail. now. Big storage room. $700.

604-826-5278 or 604-832-3293

MISSION: older 5 bdrm home, 2 storey’s + full bsmt. N/S, No dogs.

Avail June 1st. $1500/mo. Call: (604)826-8015 after 6pm.

MISSION 2 Bdrm, $850 own laundry, easy parking & entry, brand new paint & flooring. Hydro/Gas Incl. No Pets. Quail Ave. 604-3020390

1986 CADILLAC SIMMARON, 2.8L auto, runs exc. nice body. $1250.

Call (604)863-2255

MISSION, 2 Bdrm bsmt suite. N/P, N/S. Avail May 15th. $800/mo incl utils. Call: 778-344-5713

1987 Olds, 4 door, collector plates, mint condition, maroon on maroon, $3500. Call (604)392-3950

ROSEDALE 3 Bdrm home on farm.

Newly reno’d. Unfin bsmt, dbl gar, barn, wrkshp, avail now, $2500/mo.

604-719-7428 or 778-863-0075.

MISSION 1bdrm, sml g/l suite, insuite laundry, N/P, N/S, refs rqd, util/cbl incl $600/mo. Avail May 15 or Jun 1 (604) 617-6561

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

818

CARS - DOMESTIC

Rear kit. slideout, a/c, tv, awning, stove/oven,double door refer, like new. $16,340obo Dealer #9968

www.meridianrv.com 604-941-8635 BIG FOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 bigfoot Campers have arrived ony at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-6670024 www.rosmanrv.com VANGUARD Camper 9.5 ft 4 burner stove, 3 way fridge, furnace, toilet,good cond $3500 (604)826-5085

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 bcclassified.com 604-854-6397

NOTICE of Disposition To: Estate of Sheridan Akins Formerly of #243201 Lougheed Highway Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 (the “rental site”) Take notice that the landlord of the rental site, Leq’a:mel First Nation, intends to dispose of the personal property abandoned by the estate consisting of the single wide mobile home, Manufactured Home Registry #43133, the document Number B98199 and all remaining contents, including stove and fridge and various personal items at the rental site f20 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - The estate takes possession of the property The estate establishes a right to possession of the property or - The Estate makes an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you. Landlord: Leq’a:mel First Nation 43101 Leq’a:mel Way Deroche, BC, V0M 1G0 Phone: 604 8267976

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Abbotsford News Thursday, May 3, 2012

NO COMPARISON.

NO COMPROMISE.

FORD.

• ICBC on site • Bank reps on site • Over 2.5 million dollars for instant credit approval • Re-finance and lease with rates from 0% • 30 day satisfaction guarantee • Car Proof history reports • FREE 6 month Sirius Satellite Radio for 6 months on new vehicles

NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE

IT’S BACK ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERRS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

UP TO

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AS LLOW OW AS AS

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FOR UP TO 72 MONTH PURCHASE OR 48 MONTH LEASE ON MOST NEW 2012 FOCUS & FIESTA MODELS.

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6 speed auto, air, Sirius satellite radio, cargo pkg, aluminum wheels, lockable hidden wet trunk, cruise, convenience pkg, SYNC voice hands free, pwr group.

Air, power group, anti-theft system, keyless entry, Sirius Satellite Radio, alloy wheels

21,288 – $1,000 – $1,000 – $500 $

MSA FORD SALE PRICE FORD REBATE COSTCO MEMBER DISC. MSA FINANCE CASH

FINAL SALE PRICE 0% Down

2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM. V6-auto. PW, PL, Air, Tilt/Cruise

2,888

$

COSTCO MEMBER DISC. FINANCE CASH

FINAL SALE PRICE

18,788

$109.00 bi-weekly (taxes inc)

8,888

$

THIS IS WHY WE ARE

$124.00 bi-weekly (taxes inc)

SALE

14,888

$

SALE

19,888

$

...OUR CUSTOMERS

2010 FORD MUSTANG GT

7 Passenger, Loaded, V-6.

UT322465

King Ranch, 4x4, 5.4 Litre.

PT681065

SALE

Leather,5-speed, Trac pack. U CA03598

8,888

$

SALE

28,888

$

“If you are looking for great vehicle, first class service and want to do business with a community leader then you must visit MSA Ford at the Auto Mall. They are Abbotsford’s ‘dealership dealer’ in every category and I know, because I have been with them for 15 years.

“My wife Jenn and I have really enjoyed our relationship and all our friends at MSA Ford” R. WALTER President Abbotsford Heat

NUMBER ONE DL# 7957

0% Down

LTD., 4x4, Moon roof, V-8.

UT715003

4 Door, Auto, Air. UC888277

SALE

19,919

$

2007 EXPLORER 2006 FORD F150 2003 EXPLORER SPORT TRACK CREW CAB EDDIE BAUER

2008 TOYOTA YARIS

low kms. UC251200

SALE

MSA FORD DISC.

$

28,699 – $6,780 – $1,000 – $1,000 $

MSRP

R. STEWART - PGA Professional

Payments based on biweekly payments, 96 month amortization, 6.99% APR, On approved credit. All prices and payments net of Ford incentives.

FRASER

ABBOTSFORD

1S 6 YEAR

SINCE 1951

61

YEAR S

VALLEY’S

604.857.2293

O N LY

FORD

SUPERSTORE!

www.msaford.com 604.853.2293

Highway 1 - Mt Lehman Exit - Fraser Valley Auto Mall MON - THURS • 8:30am - 8pm

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FRI & SAT • 8:30am - 6pm

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SUNDAY • CLOSED

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