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be one that has caused harm to the B.C. population, as far as I know,” he said. “No one is over-using doda and breaking into homes to feed his or her habit.” But during Thursday’s court hearing, Detective-Const. Mark Haywood testified that doda has been an “ongoing concern” of the Peel Regional Police, especially since Arizona suppliers have been shut down by Canadian border agents and prices have shot up dramatically. “It’s essentially gone through the roof,” he said.
A new provincial anti-bullying strategy promises more training to improve the climate in schools and a new smartphone app that aims to make it easier for students to anonymously report tormenters. Premier Christy Clark unveiled the plan in Surrey Friday, pledging $2 million for the new initiatives she said will bring a coordinated approach to the issue in all school districts. She said the focus is on providing better tools to help teachers recognize bullying and deal with conflicts appropriately. “We’re not focusing on the hammer legislative approach,” Clark said. “You can’t make a law that gets rid of bullying.” The plan mandates dedicated safe school coordinators in every district and calls for at least one professional development day per year to be devoted to antibullying, although that depends on talks with the B.C. Teachers Federation. Anti-bullying training will focus on elementary schools initially, while threat and risk assessment training will be geared to middle and secondary schools. The strategy is dubbed ERASE – Expect Respect and a Safe Education. But Floyd Van Beek, a Grade 12 student at South Delta Secondary School, said it could have gone farther to battle homophobic bullying in schools, noting there is no specific training module set out for that issue. “It’s a step in the right direction,” he said.
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B.C. judge weighs dangers of doda Robert Freeman The Progress Doda — an opiate commonly consumed in tea or hot water by some members of the Southeast Asian community — may earn two B.C. men criminal records for harvesting a seven-acre field of it here in Chilliwack. But because the drug is rarely seen in B.C. court cases, provincial court judge Roy Dickey will have to weigh several factors
before sentencing the two men arrested when police raided the field in rural Chilliwack back in August, 2010. Tehal Singh Bath, a 32-year-old Abbotsford man, and Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a 30-year-old Mission man, have pleaded guilty to production and possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking. But Crown lawyers took the unusual step last week of presenting Dickey with more information
from police witnesses to familiarize him with the production and potential street value of doda. “It’s a serious offence and we want to make sure the judge has before him all the relevant material to arrive at an appropriate sentence,” federal Crown prosecutor Brad Smith said outside the court Thursday. But defense lawyer Ian Donaldson suggested outside the courtroom that the “collateral harm” caused by doda is less than other drugs controlled by the criminal code. “This drug does not appear to
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No First Nation on hunting, fishing advisory panel Robert Freeman The Progress An advisory panel on hunting and fishing announced last week by Prime Minister Stephen Harper does not include First Nations. Ken Malloway, co-chair of the BC First Nations Fisheries Council, acknowledged the panel was designed for sport fisheries, but he said the absence of an aboriginal voice still does not bode well, given recent moves by the Conservative government on other environmental issues. “That’s the way it feels, that’s the
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way it looks ... it doesn’t look good for First Nations,” he said. Earlier federal governments, both Liberal and Progressive Conservative, “established advisory panels and they always included First Nations folks,” Malloway said. “Not as many as we hoped,” he added, “but they always had (aboriginal) people on their advisory bodies.” And given the environmental and conservation record of Canada’s aboriginal people, he said, “to be left out (of the advisory panel) is just absurd.”
Mark Strahl, Conservative MP in Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, said he is “committed” to bringing the aboriginal concerns to a meeting Tuesday with Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield and Environment Minister Peter Kent. Harper announced the panel last Wednesday in light of criticism about his government’s proposed “gutting” of legislation protecting fish habitat and easing environmental regulations for oil pipeline expansion. Harper said in a news release the new Hunting and Angling Advisory panel “will help ensure that future
conservation practices — including the protection of endangered species — are based on input from Canadians who have a long tradition of conservation.” Sto:lo fisheries advisor Ernie Crey pointed out the conservation record of First Nations, and their expert knowledge on hunting and fishing issues. “If (Harper) doesn’t take steps to appoint aboriginal organizations to the panel, it will be missing a critically important constituency in Canada when it comes to hunting and fishing,” he said. BCWF president Bill Bosch
agreed First Nations should have a place on the panel, but added there may be other avenues to hear the aboriginal point of view. “They should be there because we share concerns about the sustainability of fish and wildlife,” he said. The BCWF, one of the 19 groups named to the panel, worked successfully with aboriginal, sport and commercial fishermen in 2006 to reduce conflicts on the Fraser River. rfreeman@theprogress.com twitter.com/paperboy2
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Crime hotspots Crime hotspots in Chilliwack have been identified by the RCMP to alert residents and businesses in those areas. An RCMP crime analyst identifies the areas of high property crimes to focus police resources, which is released to the public each month by the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment. The downtown core, from King Avenue south to Third Avenue and from Broadway west to Main Street saw 17 property crimes May 14-27, police said. There were three stolen vehicles, nine thefts from vehicles and five breakins. The second hotspot, from Lickman Road to Yale Road, and south to the malls and the Vedder/Manuel Road area, also saw 17 property crimes May 14-26. There were eight thefts from vehicle and nine business break-ins. “The common point of entry for the thefts from vehicle are unlocked car doors,” RCMP Const. Tracy Wolbeck said. Police are reminding the public to always lock vehicle doors, and to never leave anything of value inside a vehicle. The third hotspot was identified in the Tyson/Watson Park area, including Vedder Road, Miller Drive, Watson Road, Stevenson Road and Wiltshire Street. Six thefts from vehicles were reported May 14-25.
A team from Chilliwack’s Skowkale First Nation race past a sailing regatta on Cultus Lake in the six-man class of the 55th annual Cultus Lake Water Sports War Canoe Races near Main Beach on Saturday afternoon. Teams from B.C. and the States took part in the races. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Top cop urges Mounties to weather ‘storm’ of criticism Jeff Nagel Black Press A leaked memo from RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson has warned the Mounties will soon be rocked by more revelations of officer misconduct on the heels of the crisis over the transfer to B.C. of a disgraced officer from Alberta. The force’s head said Sgt. Donald Ray – internally found guilty of sexual misconduct with female officers but not fired and reportedly set to work in a federal RCMP office in Surrey – engaged in “outrageous behaviour” that put a “sad stain on our reputation” and resulted in understandable concern from the provincial government. Paulson’s May 28 email warns
members of the force across Canada that more recent and historical cases will soon surface in the media containing “salacious and troubling details of member misconduct” that will bring more criticism. He urged them to “hang in there” and “weather this storm” while working together to change the way police address conduct and discipline. Paulson pledged to have future inter-divisional discipline transfers documented for review and consultations when appropriate. Paulson also warned of more details coming on misconduct allegations against investigators in the “Surrey Six” murder case, saying “here again, the incredible and successful work of the majority of our
employees will be tarnished by the allegations against a few.” Officers investigating the gangland slaying face accusations that include sex with a gangster’s girlfriend who is also a witness, filing false overtime, and trying to mislead misconduct investigators. Paulson said policing is difficult work that takes a toll that can play out in sub-standard conduct, sometimes due to alcohol, stress or other dependencies. “I need you to take responsibility for yourself, and for your colleagues,” he said, urging those who cannot conduct themselves professionally to leave the organization. SFU criminologist Rob Gordon said Paulson clearly expected the memo to become public, calling it a
deliberate and “smart” move to get in front of what emerges next. “They’re now bracing for something even more horrible than has hit them so far,” he said. “This suggests we’re on track for another psycho-sexual drama.” Ray’s transfer to B.C. took place without Paulson’s knowledge but was accepted by the RCMP E Division’s new leader, Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens. Gordon said Callens should have refused to have E Division accept Ray, in light of a barrage of RCMP scandals centred on this province – from Robert Dziekanski’s tasering death at Vancouver International Airport to a class action lawsuit of female officers alleging sexual harassment.
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Opium growers await sentencing OPIUM from Front Doda is used “almost exclusively� by the Southeast Asian population around Brampton, Ontario, Haywood said, where it can be bought at local meat shops and dry
flower shops. He said in 2010 one ounce of doda could fetch $50-$75 and one kilogram $2,500-$3,000, but the price had “basically doubled� in the last two years because of the Arizona supply problem.
Haywood agreed with Donaldson that, like other drugs, the larger the quantity of drug purchased, the less its price on the street, but he also noted that he has never heard of any doda being produced on this scale in
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AirCare will die a natural death in December, 2014. It is long overdue. The provincial program was actually instituted in the dying days of the Social Credit government. The Socreds were desperate to be seen as ‘doing something’ about air pollution from vehicles. AirCare has been unpopular from the beginning, but at first it did serve a purpose. There were a lot of polluting vehicles on the road, some with pollution control equipment that had been disabled. Others belched oil smoke because of engine wear, and there was nothing to stop such vehicles from being driven indefinitely. AirCare either forced these vehicles off the road, or into a shop for needed repairs. But the testing was erratic at first, with vehicles failing at one test station and passing at another. The program was updated several times, with newer vehicles only requiring two-year inspections, and the newest vehicles not needing them at all. This is because vehicle emission standards are much higher than they were in the early 1990s. As a result, AirCare hasn’t been necessary for some time. There simply aren’t enough older vehicles on the road to make such an expensive and bureaucratic program necessary. The province’s idea is to perhaps shift the emphasis to testing of larger vehicles, which has always been AirCare’s Achilles heel. Large trucks and buses have not been held to the same anti-pollution standards, even though they are a key source of vehicle emissions. It doesn’t make sense to set up AirCare-type stations for large vehicles. What would be more logical would be to give police and commercial vehicle inspectors enough power to take a badly-polluting vehicle off the road, or order one in for testing if they suspect pollution control devices have been tampered with. This should apply to all vehicles. Random enforcement to reduce air pollution is best, in an era where emission controls standards are much higher than they used to be. ~ Black Press
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Elizabeth’s steady hand at monarchy’s helm I remember that day. I was eight years old. It was June 2nd 1953, cool, windy, showery. But it was the coronation of Queen Elizabeth ll. My family had bought our first TV, a little black and white set that we and our neighbours crowded around to watch the fuzzy images of the BBC’s (then) biggest ever live outside broadcast of an event At just 25 years of age, the Queen had ascended to the throne immediately following the death of her father King George XI on 6 February 1952. Sixty years on, and this weekend’s Diamond Jubilee is a milestone among many. At 86, she is the oldest reigning British monarch in over 1,000 years of history, the second longest reigning monarch (after Queen Victoria) and, together with the Commonwealth Realms of which there are 16 countries
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(including the U.K.), she reigns over 134 million people as Queen while also being Head of the Commonwealth of Nations with its 54 member countries. For someone whose image has been so enduringly steadfast and seemingly unchanging, she has in reality been anything but. Along the way she has mastered a thing or two about Margaret branding. EVANS Six decades is a long time to perfect the top job and the world has constantly moved beneath her feet. But she got a head’s up on the lessons of triumph over challenge on her coronation day when word reached London that mountaineer Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay (mem-
bers of Britain’s 9th expedition to Mount Everest) had reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain. Queen Elizabeth had a mountain of her own to climb even before the coronation. She never expected to become queen. Her destiny fell suddenly into place with the abdication of King Edward Vlll to marry divorcee Wallis Simpson, not the smartest of moves by any royal standard. But it forced her father to step up to the plate to become King GeorgeV1. All too soon she was grasping the orb and the sceptre and navigating her way through a world with an endgame that would see the demise of the British Empire, the emergence of the European Union, a burgeoning British middle class through an explosion of immigrants, and a shift in social structures that allowed all schol-
ars onto ivy league campuses rather than just lofty aristocrats. Then came the disastrous 1990s. In 1992, the 40th anniversary of her accession, the marriages of three of her four children collapsed in messy, public scandals, fire destroyed part of Windsor Castle, and the public was taking a second look at why they were paying for everything royal. But it was the death of Diana in 1997 that was the wake-up call. The royals’ initial out-of-touch harsh response was a public relations disaster. Shaken, the Queen sought help outside the ‘old guard’ to rebrand the monarchy and face head-on the criticisms of being disconnected with the values of the public. The monarchy’s reputation had tanked, leaving room in the collective mindset to question their expensive relevancy.
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They needed to change. Become open, approachable, accountable. Now they have their own website and can be followed on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr. But the game-changer was Wills and Kate. Last year’s royal wedding of the Queen’s grandson William to commoner Kate Middleton showed a couple who were open and happy. They had the ‘it’ factor with celebrity status but it has to be tempered with royal responsibilities which they were clearly capable of doing. With this weekend’s Diamond Jubilee the popularity of the Queen is at an all-time high. Like those one thousand boats on the River Thames, Queen Elizabeth has steered the monarchy into calm waters.
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Hutton keeps CMS healthy and happy Each year, the Chilliwack Progress teams up with Brad Geary’s English 10 Honours class at Sardis secondary school, inviting students to write sports articles. The best of the best get published in the pages of the Progress sports section. Today’s is the second of four articles, detailing the accomplished career of Chilliwack middle school teacher Bev Hutton.
Carmen Taylor Sardis secondary school This June, PE teacher Beverly Hutton will be finishing her 33rd year of teaching and coaching sports in School District 33. When Beverly Hutton was 10-years-old, she said goodbye to the windy plains of Saskatchewan and moved to the lush coastal mountains of British Columbia. While growing up in Chilliwack, she wasn’t quite sure what career path she was going to take. The turning point was the summer of Grade 9 when she cinched a summer job as a lifeguard and swimming instructor at the local Rotary Pool. She had always had an active lifestyle and was involved in sports during her time as a student; she was a proud member of the volleyball and track and
field teams at Chilliwack secondary school. When she started her new job at the pool, she realized the potential of becoming a teacher and coach. During high school, she was also greatly inspired by former PE instructor Mrs. Hayes, who talked about how rewarding it could be. After graduating with her bachelor of education, Hutton taught at several local elementary schools, including Cultus Lake and Strathcona. She eventually settled into a position at Chilliwack middle school which has lasted for 29 years. Over the course of her career, her highlight of teaching in the PE department is the aspect of interactive learning; during physical education the student’s level of communication and involvement is higher as compared to a regular classroom. Despite popular belief, PE is a critical requirement for success in academic subjects. The level of activity experienced during exercise is known to improve brain activity, and proves to be beneficial during other classes. Other than the interaction with students, Hutton enjoys coaching sports teams at CMS. With her background in volleyball and track and field, she is able to effectively coach both sports
and has received recognition for her effort. According to Hutton, “it’s all about the group of kids you have.” Some years have been more successful than others due to the level of teamwork and dedication. However, every year has proven to be both significant and enjoyable as Hutton always seems to learn something new from each team. This dedication is often seen in the community, since she sets aside some of her free time to be actively involved. Her daily routine includes working out at her local gym, and practicing both golf and curling. Hutton says seeing the students she has taught during her 33 years of teaching participate and be active members in the community is one of her favourite elements of the job. In addition, she says that over the span of her career, she has come across many promising and dedicated athletes within the community. Hutton has made many plans for the future. Three of her goals are to travel, advance her personal fitness and continue to be involved with others in the community. Hutton will always have fond memories of her 33 years working in the Chilliwack School District.
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Danielle Johnson kicks up some turf at Exhibition Stadium Friday night. Johnson and the Caps were in Chilliwack to take on the Colorado Rapids in USL W-League soccer action. Vancouver earned their first point in four outings this season, battling the Rapids to a 1-1 draw. Mele French scored the Whitecaps goal with Erin Gunther replying for Colorado. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
Lacrosse life leads to New York A Chilliwack kid travelled to New York in late May to represent Washington State at the U-S National Lacrosse Tournament. Ashley Heisler was given permission to try out for Snohomish High School in late February, getting the green-light from the Washington State School Girls Association. Heisler made the team and played for the Panthers in the Washington State Girls Lacrosse League. She made three trips a week — a two-anda-half hour drive each way — to the Seattlearea school for games and practices. “I was extremely grateful to be given the opportunity to play for Snohomish High School,” Heisler said. “There are 32 schools that have varsity and junior varsity programs in the Seattle area, so the level of play was quite high and very competitive.” Coached by former University of Georgia lacrosse star Katie Carroll, the Panthers went 8-4-1 and advanced to the All-North conference finals. At season’s end, Heisler was named to the All-North conference all-star team, voted in as
a midfielder by the league’s coaches. “Playing for Coach Carroll allowed me to learn many new offensive plays, and she greatly helped me with my foot speed and positioning on defense,” Heisler added. Heisler joined Washington State’s best for the U-19 nationals in Stony Brook NY, impressing coaches at a state-wide tryout held Apr. 22 at Lakeside School in Seattle. The team played three games from May 24-27, going 0-3 in the Mohawk division B pool. “The tournament was an opportunity to play against East Coast teams,” Heisler said. “The East Coast style of play is a much more physical, with very fast transitions and a more open ‘run and gun’ style of play, which I really like. While in New York, Heisler was able to take in a NCAA division one playoff games between Syracuse and Florida and Maryland and Northwestern. Heisler plays locally with the U-19 Langley Lightning field lacrosse team and attends Sardis secondary school.
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✞ Obituaries BLAINE Frances Kathlyn
BOOGERD Abraham “Bram”
Oct 2, 1929 - May 26, 2012 Frances passed away peacefully at Chilliwack General Hospital in the company of her BLAINE loving family after a long battle with COPD, pneumonia and heart failure. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne; sons, David, Ron and Garry; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Frances was born in Grand Prairie, AB; and grew up in Victoria, BC. Frances married a navy man, Ralph Blaine and raised their children in Nova Scotia and Sidney, BC. Here she devoted 20 years in the local Little League Baseball Association, becoming their president. Frances and Ralph then moved to Chilliwack. Frances was a loving, compassionate and generous lady. She was always the life of the party, the bell of the ball and “Franvira”. She now joins her husband of 59 years. She will be sadly missed. A big thanks to the caring nursing staff at Chilliwack General Hospital as well as her long time doctor, John Chan, of Abbotsford and Dr. Scott Baker of Chilliwack. A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, June 10 at 1:00pm, Vedder View Cemetery, 44675 Watson Road, Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers Frances would appreciate your donation to the BC Lung Association, which would be upon yourself.
1919-2012 Abraham B o o g e rd passed away quietly with his loved ones by his side in Abbotsford, BC BOOGERD on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the age of 93. Abraham was born to Johannes and Marie Boogerd on April 12, 1919. Abraham is predeceased by Arnolda, his wife of 59 years. They were married in Rotterdam, Holland. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his sister Marie Phillips; sons Johannes and Antonie, and his wife Bonnie; granddaughters Dana and Erin, and many other relatives. Abraham was born in Zierikzee, Holland in 1919. He moved to Rotterdam when he was young. When war broke out in 1939, Abraham served in the Dutch army as a Private in the 13th Depot Battalion until the Dutch surrendered. He was conscripted as a laborer and sent to work in Norway until the war ended in 1945. After, Abraham learned how to become a painter and worked in a paint factory learning everything he could about the trade. He then took a position with Holland America Line as Manager of Painting Maintenance, where he worked for many years before immigrating to Cal-
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gary, Canada in 1957. Here, he started his own successful painting business and later, he moved to Richmond, BC and worked as a foreman for the municipality until he retired to Greendale, BC in 1977. Abraham enjoyed dancing, playing cards, especially Klaverjassen, holidaying around the world, socializing, camping, and spending time with his pets. Abraham loved socializing and he is remembered for having a great sense of humor—he could bring a smile to anyone’s face. The funeral service and celebration of Abraham’s life will be held at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack, BC on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Interment to follow at the Little Mountain Cemetery, 10010 Hillcrest Dr. Chilliwack, BC. Reception will commence at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home after the burial. Abraham’s immediate family wishes to thank all of those who cared for him over the many years. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 45746 Yale Road Chilliwack, BC.
McKAY Eunice Helen nee Baxter Oct. 15, 1932 – April 29, 2012 Eunice passed away at home after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She is survived by Alec, her husband of 40 years, and one sister (Eileen). Eunice was born in North Battleford, SK and attended a one-room school at Metropole until the family moved to Chilliwack in 1945, where she graduated from CSS in 1950. She attended Provincial Normal School and UBC where she completed her BA (1957) and MA, and then U. of Oregon (PhD, 1971/MBA 1987). She taught 8.5 years in the public schools, primarily at Kitsilano Secondary in Vancouver, and 19 years in colleges & universities (Manitoba; Waterloo; College of New Caledonia) and overseas in Japan and China. Eunice enjoyed foreign travel and was skilled in needlework. Her final project received the “Best in Show” award at the NCW District Fair in 2011. A drop-in tea in memory of Eunice will be held at #1201, 9197 Mary Street on June 26 from 2-4pm. For information, call (604) 792-2557. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Society of BC (www.alsbc.ca).
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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.
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Infant/Toddler Caregiver Needed We require a caring and reliable daycare assistant for our infant/toddler program. Position to start mid-June. Permanent, full time, with competitive wage, benefit package and incentives. Applicant must have ECE License to Practice and First Aid certificate. I/T certification and experience preferred, or must be willing to obtain. Position subject to criminal record check and medical clearance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. You may fax resume to 604-858-2370, Attention: Darlene; or deliver resume to 7012 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Looking for outgoing enthusiastic f/t sales person for Trask’s Supply in Rosedale. Some heavy lifting, tuesday through friday, 8am-4pm, Sat. 9:30-5:30, starting wage $13/h. Please bring in resume in person to: 51211 Yale Rd., Rosedale. CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777
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“Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer of the cry of the needy, a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge.” Bahá’u’lláh
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(1) HEAD COORDINATOR A.C.T.T. VIII - SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM EXTERNAL Stó:lô Nation, a one of the leading employers in the Fraser Valley, requires the services of an A.C.T.T. VIII Head Coordinator to work in the Community Development Department, in partnership with Stó:lô Tribal Council. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume. The Aboriginal Careers Training Team VIII (A.C.T.T. VIII) Head Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating and organizing the successful implementation and maintenance of the A.C.T.T. VIII Summer Program. The Coordinator will oversee the duties of project coordinators/ facilitators and provide functional guidance and direction. The purpose of A.C.T.T. VIII is to provide aboriginal youth with work experience and skill development that will assist them in their career decisions. Further, the intent is to create an awareness of options, actions, and consequences of fostering a work ethic, as well as provide motivation to pursue education and value career planning. Work will be based out of the Chilliwack office (Central Region). Position reports to the Supervisor of Employment Programs & Services. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • As per funding requirements the applicant must be an aboriginal youth between the ages 15-30 years of age. • Current post-secondary with minimum completion of one semester and returning to school for fall semester – **Proof of registration/enrollment for Fall Semester ‘12 will be required • Must have proficient computer skills (MS Office). • Must have strong leadership skills and past experience working with youth. • Must have conflict resolution, time management and motivational skills • Must have demonstrated abilities in planning, coordinating, and organizing a summer program. • Excellent organizational skills in scheduling, administrative tasks would be required. • Demonstrated written communication skills specifically in report writing. • Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills would be required • Past experience developing a youth employee handbook would be an asset. • Past supervisory experience particularly in the area of youth supervision and staffing would be an asset. • Demonstrated ability to be both a team player yet work well independently with little or no supervision. Must have good initiative. • Familiarity and understanding of First Nations’ traditions and history would be an asset. Familiarity and appreciation of Stó:lô culture is preferred. Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview: • Proof of education documentation; program/fall registration** • References: Three names and phone numbers of recent supervisors • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License • Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal Records Check WAGE RANGE: $14.00 per hour, subject to skills and qualifications TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time summer position from June 2012 – August 2012. Position is subject to performance evaluations. APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2012 Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and covering letter. Please include position title on subject line. Send to: Sto:lo Nation Personnel Department Bldg. #7, Floor #2 – 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca Fax: (604) 824-5342 For more information about this and other employment opportunities, visit www.stolonation.bc.ca We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.
(4) TEAM LEADERS A.C.T.T. VIII SUMMER PROGRAM EXTERNAL Sto:lo Nation, a one of the leading employers in the Fraser Valley, requires the services of four (4) A.C.T.T. VIII Team Leaders to work in the Community Development Department, in partnership with Sto:lo Tribal Council. Team Leaders will work out of Chilliwack, Chehalis, and Seabird Island. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume. The A.C.T.T. VIII Team Leaders will manage a team of 4 youth employees to benefit from a series of workshops/training seminars related to a variety of career options. The purpose is to provide aboriginal youth with experience and skills development opportunity that will assist them in their career decisions. Further, the intent of A.C.T.T. VIII is to create an awareness of options, actions, and consequences, related to the importance of pursuing education and career planning. Some travel may be required. Position reports to the A.C.T.T. VIII Head Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: • As per funding requirements, applicants must be aboriginal youth between the ages of 15-30 years of age. • Current post-secondary with minimum completion of one semester and returning to school for fall semester. **Proof of education documentation 2012 fall semester registration. • Must have basic computer skills (ie: MS Word and internet applications). • Must have strong leadership skills. • Must have conflict resolution, time management and motivational skills • Demonstrated written communication skills specifically in report writing. • Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills would be required • Demonstrated ability to be both a team player yet work well independently with little or no supervision. Must have good initiative. • Past supervisory experience particularly in the area of youth supervision and staffing would be an asset. • Familiarity and understanding of First Nations’ traditions and history would be an asset. Familiarity and appreciation of Stó:lô culture is preferred. Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview: • Proof of education documentation of enrollment for fall 2012 semester • References: Three names and phone numbers of recent supervisors • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers’ License • Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal Records Check. SALARY RANGE: $12.00 per hour, as per funding agreement TYPE OF POSITION: Full time summer position from June 2012 – August 2012 APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2012 Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and covering letter. Please include position title on subject line. Send to: Sto:lo Nation Personnel Department Bldg. #7, Floor #2 – 7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Email: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca Fax: (604) 824-5342 For more information about this and other employment opportunities, visit www.stolonation.bc.ca We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.
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INSTALLERS & HELPERS for SHOWER DOOR & CLOSET ORGANIZER INSTALLATION Surrey’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.
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MOVING & STORAGE
#1 As in movers we trust. Reliable Honest Movers. Same day moves & deliveries. Starting, $45hr + gas. (604)997-0332 / (604)745-7918 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555. SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
English bulldogs: 1 rare black tri, $3500, ckc reg.; 1 rare blck/whte tri, $2500, females. (604)791-1215 shamrocksuniquebulldogs.com FREE KITTENS - To good home. Born April 1st. Please call 604-796-9935 Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $150. (604)795-0118 No Sun calls 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 NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls SHIH TZU Bichon puppies, born April 12. Vet ✓ first shots. $500 ea. 604-625-6227 or 604-363-7060. TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
329 PAINTING & DECORATING AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.
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Need control back?
Call us for free information. Our friendly staff will review your options for dealing with unpaid bills.
APPLIANCES
Stove, Almira cookstove, good cond., $1500. No reasonable offer refused. (604)858-2446
www.wihnan.ca 604-795-4485
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#9-45966 Yale Rd, Chilliwack Wihnan Trustee Corp Trustees in Bankruptcy
BURIAL PLOTS
Chilliwack Cemetery family plot, for up to 10 cremations or 2 full burials, cremation vault in place, $2000 firm (you save $1000) 604-858-4151
DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500
523 A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs
548
RECREATIONAL
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
640
PADS in Chilliwack for new SRI single & dble wides. Call Chuck @ 604-830-1960 Glenbrookhomes.net
FSBO: Waterfront lot + cabin on gorgeous Jim Lake, 0.83 acres, near Green Lake. VERY private (3 lots on lake), great fishing to 10 lb, extensive snowmobile/ATV trails. Great swimming, cozy 360 s/f insulated cabin, propane cooktop/fridge/lights, wood cookstove. Seasonal, rough 4X4 road access, or float plane. $225,000. See www.http://bchomesfor sale.com/view/70-mile/frank
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MORTGAGES
FURNITURE
Complete living room suite (9 pieces) incl lamps, very good cond. $300 obo. 1 (604)858-6759
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
MATTRESSES starting at $99
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
Sofa, $250; antique china cabinet, $250; antique chest drawers, $85; antique dining set for 6, $175; swivel chair, $25; chest table, $45; bookcase, $25. (604)858-7108
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MISC. FOR SALE
4 silk throw pillows, (wine colour), 4 drape panels, 2 shams, queen bed skirt, all beige faux suede; patio table, 32”; 2 chairs. (604)792-7217 MOVING SALE. Ridgid 10” table saw $100; black leather sofa $175; office storage cabinet $75; 2 counter stools $10 ea.; patio loungers w table & rug, $75; deck box, $20. (604) 858-3819. Queen size bedroom suite, 5 pc, solid oak, $1000; blue suede futon, $150; curio cabinet, maple, $200. (604)845-0111
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GARAGE SALES
Rosedale
9505 Rosepark Pl June 9 & 10 10am - 4pm
*Farmers Market *Crafts, *Flea market, *Home baking, *Fresh produce Entertainment when available
TOOLS
GARAGE SALE SEASON IS HEATING UP Be sure to check out our classifieds every Tuesday and Thursday for a list of garage sales in your area.
REAL ESTATE 627
June 9 - Sept. 1st East Side Main Beach Parking Lot. (Behind Giggle Ridge) 10am - 3pm Venders Welcome (604)858-6593
MISC. WANTED
TABLE SAW, used, 3 HP triple phase 10’’ Delta Tilting arbor, curently in use at Mt. Slesse middle school. Tender bids accepted until Friday, June 8th at 4 p.m. Available for viewing Monday, June 4th to Thursday June 7th, 2012, from 3 - 4 p.m.
GARAGE SALES
SATURDAY MARKET in the Park at Cultus Lake
furniture, appliances, lawn care equip, above ground pool w/sand filet, much more
Buying Old Coins: Can + USA $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Gold, Sets Local Collector 604-701-8041
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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
If you are thinking of hosting a garage sale contact us today and come away with a lot more than you bargained for!
Chilliwack, 5855 Jinkerson Rd, 3 bdrm upper, 1 bdrm bsmt. 1/2 acre lot, close to park & school, avail. June 1, $1600 + util. 778-552-7636
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.
604-702-5552
Fairhaven
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
5-12T_GS15
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENTS
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
OPEN HOUSE FRI. & SAT. 1-3PM
9340 CORBOULD STREET
Bedroom set: 6 pc, mint shape, grey & gold. $100; sectional couch, 2 lazyboys chairs, table, beige, $100. Call (604)793-7863 aft 5
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
UNDER $100
REAL ESTATE
Air conditioner, Maytag, window style, 4 yrs, $200. (604)858-1965
PAINT SPECIAL
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
UNDER $100
Truck canopy, 76”, exc shape, $100; 4 winter tires, 90% tread, 14”, $100. (604)794-3379
COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832
Licensed, Government Approved, BBB Accredited.
If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 4m, 2 f, 9/wks. $600-$1000. 778-237-2824
CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.
Qualify Now To Be Debt Free 1-877-220-3328
Creditors Calling?
PETS
300
MIND BODY SPIRIT
HEALTH PRODUCTS
477
BORDER COLLIE PUP, male, 13 wks. Registered. Strong trialing & working pedigree. Vet checked. 1st shots. $500. 604-854-6637 Abbts
(UNIQUE) RELAXATION BODY CARE 604-859-2998 ~ In-suite shower #4 - 2132 Clearbrook Road, Abby
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PETS
WG DRYWALL, renos, repairs, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp. Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH
THE RIGHT TOUCH. Sensual massage by Jill. Call (604)819-4333, Chilliwack.
RUBBISH REMOVAL. No job too big or small. (604)897-2005
Australian Shepherds, P/B, 7 wks, shots, worming, reg parents, $500. Call (604)791-1215
PURE CHI. Relaxing Chinese Full Body MASSAGE ~ 604-702-9686 11am-11pm. 9263 Young Rd Chwk
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BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14’ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378
HANDYPERSONS
HOME $ENSE - Reno’s / Repairs Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks etc. Call for an estimate. 604799-3743. Homesense@shaw.ca
PERSONAL SERVICES
RUBBISH REMOVAL
Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018
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359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
community newspapers across Cananda. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 5 7 5 - 5 7 7 7
283A
Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626
A Family man with 1ton dump truck will haul anything, anywhere, any time, lowest prices (604)703-8206
GARDENING
Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627
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:
25 yrs in roofing industry
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lg box tap, $20; evaporative window a/c, cheap (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------front opening True North elec fish smoker, $60; little chief, $40. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------unique bird houses; small animal statues, $10. must see. 793-7714
REAL ESTATE
mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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Mainland Roofing Ltd.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
couch, microfibre, ends recline, beige, $100; oak entertainment centre, 55”, $75; karaoke machine, $40; rockband, $35. (604)794-7202 Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Exterior Projects. Master Painters able, Efficient & Quality Paint.
MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.
ROLL-ON PAINTING. Specializing in repaint. No job too small. Houses, offices, condos. John 604-825-1239
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS WWW.NEOROOFING.CA Laminate, cedar, metal, heat and liquid applied membranes. 604-346-5647
galvanized roofing, used, 8, 10 & 12’, $100. (604)793-7714 ---------------------------------------------outboard motor tanks, most makes, $20-$30; mower bag, $10. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------flush porta potti; water distiller, $50, your choice. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------elec lawnmower, $30; gas mower, $70; self propelled. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------spoked wheels, copper tubs, milk cans, pullys, $30. (604)793-7714 ---------------------------------------------window air conditioner, $50-$100. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------elec door opener, used, $70, includes remote. (604)793-7714 ----------------------------------------------fibreglass tailgate protectors, $70. (604)793-7714
40 BRAND NEW UNITS! READY JULY 2012
1 & 2 bedrooms, secure parking, no pets, close to all amenities, walk to Leisure Centre and downtown, 55+, 5 or 6 appliances available, on-site manager. STARTING AT $620/MO. Contact Trudi at 604-392-5684 or Bill at 991-1777 or
05/12T_FH22
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
Tuesday, June 5, 2012, The Chilliwack Progress
email fairviewmanager@gmail.com
The Chilliwack Progress Tuesday, June 5, 2012 RENTALS
RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
LANAI Apartments
706
APARTMENT/CONDO
1/2 Month Free Rent! 1 & 2 bdrm, $575/$675 fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.
Free premium cable, $80 value. WE CATER TO SENIORS! 1 bedrooms - $650/m, Apr 1. 2 bedrooms - $750/m, Apr 1.
CHILLIWACK
604-792-1503 for details
LAKESIDE COURT 45810 First Ave., West
1/2 Month Free Rent!!
Call Verna, 604-819-0445
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Newly updated lg 1 bdrm, 2 bdrm($675/m), 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every floor. Onsite manager. Available now. 604-792-1506 for details
Clean, quiet building
Chilliwack, reno’d, spacious, bright 2 bdrm unit, n/s, no pets, priv entry, laundry, cls to bus stop. $1000/m + DD, incl util. Avail now. Call (604)792-8774 after 5pm
Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg
Chilliwack. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm, huge balcony, FREE heat, h/w & parking, elevator. Great Mary St. location. From $625/m. 604-702-0722
1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m
COTTONWOOD Apts.
Cheam View Apts
Ref’s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message
2 Bdrm Suite. Avail now. Near Cottonwood Mall on quiet street. N/S, N/P, Hot water, 3 appls, balcony, elevator, On-site Manager. 55 +
Chilliwack, 1 & 2 bedrooms, family building in good area. Close to shopping, transportation, schools. Parking, laundry hook/up incl. avail now or May 1. Rob, 604-316-5404. No Sun. calls or after 7pm. CHILLIWACK. 2 BDRM, top flr of secure bldg. Laundry & u/ground parking. F/P, new appls, carpet, paint. n/s, n/p, avail June 1. $750/m. 604-347-6873.
Chilliwack, 7694 Evans Rd, 2 bdrm, 1 bath apt., incl. 5 appl., gas f/p, lam. floor, immaculate, 1 cat permitted, 4th floor, avail. now $900/m, Ross Fullbrook, PREC Royal Lepage, 604792-0077
9430 Nowell St. 1 bdrm, avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, call (604)824-0264
1 or 2 bdrm. Heat included, laundry included, starting at $600/ per mo.
604-858-9832 BCCLASSIFIED.COM Ads Work! Place your ad in our BC BEST BUY 3 Regions with 1,103,315 circulation.
1 bedroom $575/m
CALL 604-858-2513
Spacious & Bright Suites Multi-housing crime-free building.
Heather Ridge 45530 McIntosh Dr Ph: Pearl, 604-793-7099 (in house manager)
Royal Oak Ph: Kelly Young 45562 McIntosh Dr. 604-793-9993
1 & 2 Bdrms & den
Adult oriented, 5 appl’s Secure underground pkng Across from hospital, close to all amenities. No pets. CRIME-FREE CERTIFIED
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8977/9003 Edward St Diana, 604-792-4191 No Sunday calls.
managerhpbp@yahoo.ca
1 bdrm..................$550 2 bdrm..................$650 Heat & hot water, some with new carpet & paint, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, on site mgmt. Ref’s. 604-799-1472 to view
CHILLIWACK quiet sec lrg 2 bd, ldry deck, $750 & 1 bdrm $575 Clse to bus/shops Incl cbl 604-703-1401
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HOMES FOR RENT
ROSEDALE, share home. private bath. Suit working person. ref. n/s, non-drinkers, laundry, $450/m incl. util. Avail now. Call 604-794-3930 Sardis/Promotory, mature/retired person to share lg furn 2 bdrm + den home. $450/m. (604)847-3120 SARDIS, working person to share furnished executive home. 3 bd, 3 bath, 3 bay garage. gym, i/net, lrg TV, util., incl., avail now. $600/m. (604)858-1937 or (604)791-1937
1 & 2 bdrm apartments Up 1040sf. Includes hot water & heat, elevator, walking distance to hospital, near college & bus route, in-suite laundry hook-ups for W/D & coin laundry, full-sz stove and fridge. No pets, seniors welcome! References req’d.
715
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm, single garage, basment, large yard, downtown location. $950/m + 1/2 DD. Call Bill (604)991-1777
736
HOMES FOR RENT
Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, recently updated, fenced, private, next to Lt Mtn. $800/m. Avail now. (604)793-7863
TOWNHOUSES
Chilliwack #67 - 45185 Wolfe Rd. 3 bd, 2 level. 5 appl., cls to hospital, covered carport. $975/m. Avail now. (604)824-0264
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
GREYSTONE PLACE
TRANSPORTATION 810
AUTO FINANCING
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2007 NISSAN ARMADA SE silver 44,000 mls, 8 pass Exc. Cond! $21,900/obo. 604-309-7956 (Abby)
851
GUARANTEED
Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan GTRV conversion, 1st class cond, sleeps 4, det gas stove, ac/dc elec fridge, sink, water system, storage, 1 owner, all repair/maint records, RV class for insurance purposes, camping gear avail. $7000. (604)858-0622
All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.
1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
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2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
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818
MARINE
CARS - DOMESTIC 912
1981 CHRYSLER CORDOBA, original 88,600 kms. Carriage top, needs tuneup $1500. 604-852-9342 1998 CADILLAC D Ellegance, 107 km, 4 dr sedan, fully loaded, Aircrd to 2013. Very clean. Exc. runner. $3700 firm. Call 604-534-0923 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 4dr, auto, Aircared. $950. obo. 604-832-8944. 1999 BUICK Century. 111,000 kms. Senior driven. A/c, cruise, p/w, 4 dr, V6. $2,800. obo. 604-859-2558 2000 CHRYSLER Neon, auto, 132 K, white, aluminum wheels, no accidents $2800. Air Cared. (604)5029912 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883 2001 Volvo S-80, 2.9 Litre, 147M Km. Full Load, sun roof. Good Michilen tires, very clean. $8,750. obo. 604-328-1294.
MERCURY D300 inflatable boat with trailer, Mercury 9.8 motor, and lots of extras. $2200 obo. Call 604-853-2291 Abbotsford.
2003 CHEV CAVALIER 2dr, 5 spd 4 cyl, Aircared 140Kms, $1700. Call 778-997-4519 Abbotsford.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
Attention:
TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!
2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026
2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm
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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION
WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GT liftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Supra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.
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MOTORCYCLES
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON Tourglide. Rebuilt transmission. $7,000. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON Sportster. Lady owned, excellent shape & well maintained, 20,000 kms. $8,500. obo. Sue (604)308-9344
838
The family of Beverly Anne Berezowski of #17-44565 Monte Vista Dr., Mountainview Mobile Home Park, Chilliwack, BC. Please take notice that legal action will take place if you do not make contact as soon as possible. Jerry, (604)824-0817
VEHICLES WANTED
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1979 FLEETWOOD PROWLER. 24C. 230 gallon propane tanks, front kitchen, furnace w/blower, sleeps 8, shower, tub & toilet. $5,200. Exc. cond. 604-853-8984 1981- 8’10” Vanguard Camper. Fully loaded and exceptionally clean, well maintained. Call for details. $2300 obo. (604)796-9612
The Scrapper
Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES
2003 8’10” camper; boat; motor & trailer; tarp, seats; life jacket. Call (604)792-6479
MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com
2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $39,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)
1997 Toyota 4Runner Ltd. loaded, 350,000k, easy hwy kms, 1 owner $6,400. Dale, 604-220-5005
2006 30’ NORTHSHORE trailet, dbl 36” slide bunk unit, loaded, exc cond. $17,900. call (604)824-8970
2002 JEEP LIBERTY blk 4x4 auto 134K,tow kit, local, clean,well maint $6800/obo. (604)850-2209 (Abbots)
8’ ADVENTURER CAMPER with bathroom. Very clean. $3,500. obo. Call 604-854-0781
2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4 X 4, green 181,000 kms. Aircared for 2 years $3,000. Call 604-832-0839.
Property Management Division
BOATS
14 1/2 FT fibreglass boat with 50 HP Mercury O/B, & trailer. Needs TLC. $750 obo. 604-820-8218. 14’ ALUMINUM Extra wide boat with 25 hp elec. start motor. Like new. Good trailer. Bargain Price. $3700: 604-847-3103. 15’ ALUMINUM DEEP WATER. All accessories. 50hp 4 stroke engine. Very little use. $9500 604-852-9299
1991 SUNCREST, 34’ Sunliner M/H, basement mod, just like an apt. $9000obo. Call (604)869-3355
HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD.
UTILITY TRAILERS
MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-805.
AUTO SERVICES
CHILLIWACK, 3 bdrm, main flr, 1 bath, lg kit., quiet street, cls to school, UFV, hospital, prospera centre. Garden, shop heat pump, a/c, $1100/m + util. Avail june 15. (604)824-7665/316-5980
604.858.RENT (7368)
TRUCKS & VANS
1997 AEROSTAR, XLT sport, 3L auto, 147,000 kms. A/C, RWD. aircared $3000 obo. 604-820-8218. 2001 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT 3.3L, V-6, Air, loaded, new air care, runs grt. only $2950 / 604-556-4242 2002 Honda Odyssey EXL, leather int., new tires, new timing belt, 161,000k. $6700. 604-309-4001. 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3, gray, 132K, all power, Air Cared, no accidents. alarm, Keyless. aluminum wheels, exc. cond. $5300. (604)502-9912 2004 FORD PREVIA, 4 dr, fully loaded, air cared, LIKE EW. $2600 obo. Phone 604-504-0932
859
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.
AUTO FINANCING
RECREATIONAL/SALE
1-800-910-6402
Family Oriented. W/D hook-ups. Fridge/Stove. Avail. July 1st No Pets. $800/mo + 1/2 mth D.D
TRANSPORTATION
838
TRANSPORTATION
www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557
2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.
Call Dean 604-316-0125
TRANSPORTATION
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
9315 Woodbine St.
2 Bdrm Townhouse
810
Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, elegantly furnished executive villa at The Falls Golf and Country club, great view garage, 6 appl, insuite laundry, view at www.deercrestvillas.com. Sec deposit $1500/m. Rent $2300/m util incl. Call Gerry (780)499-5706 or email: gerr8633@telus.net
SUITES, UPPER
CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm Fairfield isl, upper ste, cls to school bright, newly painted, clean & spacious, util incl., deck, share laundry. $900/m Avail July 1. Carol, 604-316-4668 CHILLIWACK: 3bdrm, 3bth, 5 appl, f/p, pet neg, $1275/mo + util. June 1. 604-703-3784 / 604-702-1190 CHILLIWACK: 3 BDRM, spacious, above average suite, vaulted ceiling, b/i micro, d/w, b/i vac, lndry, strg shed, carport & lrg yard. Avail now. $1250/mo utils included. Call Carol 604-316-4668
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3rd floor, very large 2 bdrm 2 bath, pri laundry, parking, water & heat incl. wood burning f/p. Video surveillance, RCMP crime free multi-housing program close to shops, buses, city centre. Darren, 604-835-1788
SUITES, LOWER
ABBOTSFORD 36388 Westminster Drive, 2 Bdrm bsmt suite, laundry, rent $900/mo, no pets, near golf course. Call 778-344-4815 Chilliwack, 1 bd suite, gr. flr, 9038 Garden Dr. new paint & floors, n/p, avail. july 1, ref’s req’d. $720/m incl. util. (604)942-9691/604-818-6937. CHILLIWACK 2 BDRM above average suite, priv entry, sep lndry, storage, carport & lrg yard. Utils incl. June 15 $900 Carol 604-316-4668 Cultus Lake, 2 bdrm ste, 1100sf, overlooks lake, full bath, W/D, gas f/p, storage/workshop, July 1. N/s, $1200/m. call (604)824-9187 Sardis 2 bdrm bsmt entry, incl util. share W/D, fenced yard, suit mom/child or couple (604)824-0264
751
(in house manager)
Chilliwack. $1000/m 2 bdrm, beautiful view, corner ste, Princess Ave.
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HOMES FOR RENT
748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION
750
707 APARTMENT FURNISHED
Promontory, lg 2 bdrm, 3 bath, 5 appl. priv entr, hrdwd flrs, f/p, 2 decks, share yard, $850 + util. Avail now. Call 1 (604)518-3417
HOMES FOR RENT
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• B.C.’s labour minister says most of the 15 recommendations made by a coroner’s jury into the deaths of three mushroom farm workers will be implemented. • The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. and the BC Agriculture Council hold a joint session for their annual general meetings in Abbotsford. • Chilliwack says it is on a path to becoming “a centre of excellence” for agriculture under its new Agriculture Area Plan. • Bob Ingratta talks about the future of the BC Milk Marketing Board. • Does Canada need a United Nation's lecture on food distribution? CLOSE SHAVE – Chilliwack farmer Martin Lubben prepares to shear a Romney-cross sheep at the Surrey Museum during a Sheep to Shawl Competition. The event featured local weaving and spinning teams plying raw sheep's wool into yarn, then weaving it into shawls – all in four hours. BOAZ JOSEPH / BLACK PRESS
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Don McRae, B.C. Minister of Agriculture : “I would like to clarify provisions within the new Animal Health Act and allay concerns expressed by some, specifically around privacy issues and disclosure of disease outbreaks. “To be clear, the restriction on disclosure of animal health information provided in confidence only applies to a “person engaged in the administration of the act”, for example inspectors and government employees directly involved in animal health. It does not apply to journalists or other members of the public. The rules on reporting news of a disease outbreak do not change with the new Animal Health Act. As soon as a disease is actually confirmed, that information would be made public just the same way it has always been, typically through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), or the Province’s chief veterinarian. “What the new Animal Health Act guards against is incomplete or unconfirmed information being made public that would unfairly harm the reputation and livelihood of the families that make their living as farmers. We recognize that upon confirmation of a disease it is essential the public receives complete, accurate, and consistent information and advice on how they can protect their health. “The best way to ensure that disease outbreaks are reported early is to assure farmers that their information will be treated in a strictly confidential fashion. “Section 16 of the new Animal Health Act is actually designed to encourage the reporting of potential animal diseases and participation in traceability programs, by guaranteeing the confidentiality of the information. It simply makes animal medical records held by the Province protected by the same confidentiality rules that apply to private veterinarians and private laboratories. The wording is very similar to that used by Alberta and Ontario. The Animal Health Act is a rewrite of a bill that was originally passed in 1948. The act was rewritten based on best practices and similar legislation in other provinces. The changes bring us up-to-date so that we have the tools to
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What the new Animal H Health lth A Actt guards d against is incomplete or unconfirmed information being made public that would unfairly harm the reputation and livelihood of the families that make their living as farmers protect human and animal health while ensuring our producers can compete in the global marketplace, as animal health has become a major global trade issue. “Under the act, as well as federal legislation, people with knowledge of a reportable disease are legally obligated to provide that information to provincial and/or federal authorities. Failure to do so is an offence. “Maximum fines under the act have been increased to $75,000 because animal disease control is a serious matter. The maximum fine applies upon conviction in a court of law. “I assure you that the new act balances the need for protection of confidential information in the ministry’s possession with the public interest in receiving timely disease information.” No National Council
After months of effort to certify close to 200 blueberry growers so they could vote for or against the formation of a National Highbush Blueberry Council has resulted in rejection of the idea by a slim margin of 107 (against) to 93 voters (for). An additional 21 per cent of the total ballots were determined to be spoiled ballots. These ballots were either incomplete, not having one of more of the ballot questions checked or the voters could not be verified as BC blueberry growers. Due mainly to the large number of spoiled ballots the results of the vote cannot be construed as a clear assessment of grower opinion with respect to the formation of a national council. The National Farm Products Marketing Council requires documented and accurate information when considering the
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It doesn’t appear as though we are going to have a flood this year. High water, yes. Runoff from the heavy snowfall on our local mountains has been slow and steady. The runoff from up north still has not materialized. Nonetheless the agriculture sector has dusted off its emergency plan and is prepared to implement it should it be necessary.
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Holstein Canada is pleased to announce a new genomic (DNA) testing service available to Holstein breeders. In the past, genomic testing was only available for animals registered in the Association Herdbook. GenoID combines genomic testing with Herdbook registration to provide a convenient one-step process for parentage discovery and genetic evaluation. Genetic evaluations provide valuable information allowing producers to make better selection, mating and sales decisions. GenoID will also automatically register animals in the Holstein Canada Herdbook. GenoID is geared towards non-registered herds but available to all Holstein breeders. GenoID provides more accu-
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What a wonderful season we had last year at the Chilliwack Farmers Market with the extended season running to Thanksgiving because of popular demand. We are successfully achieving new growth benchmarks each year because of your help and support. The 2012 Chilliwack Farmers Market will open on Sat. Jun. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and each week after that through Sep. 15. If you know anybody who grows vegetables or livestock, makes crafts or bakes goodies tell them to get a stall at the 2012 Chilliwack Farmers Market by sending a request to the following e-mail address…info@ ChilliwackFarmersMarket.com
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BC Blueberry industry’s application. BC Blueberry Council chair Mike Makara is not only disappointed, but upset the plan to form a national council did not get the approval it needed. However he says as a result of the negative vote the council will continue working with first receivers to develop a complete and accurate listing of eligible blueberry growers with a view to conducting another vote in the future. Meanwhile BC Raspberry growers have endorsed the idea of a National Council and work on bringing that into being is now underway. And Strawberry growers have also cleared the way for BC to be part of a new national council by renaming the growers’ group the BC Strawberry Growers Association. Caroline Thibault from Quebec is organizing this venture which includes only four provinces.
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Changes coming to B.C. mushroom farms By Monique Tamminga Black Press B.C.’s Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said most of the 15 recommendations made by a coroner’s jury into the deaths of three mushroom farm workers will be implemented — but there are challenges. “All of the recommendations make sense,” said MacDiarmid on Tuesday. “I think we heard the jury’s recommendations on a Wednesday, and that night the CEO of WorkSafe BC started working on them.” The jury made numerous recommendations aimed at WorkSafe BC after a series of safety mistakes led to
the death of three farm workers of Vietnamese background and serious, permanent injuries to two others on A-1 Farms in south Langley in 2008. The three workers died and two others have severe brain injuries as a result of toxic gases being released in a confined brown water shed, where a worker unclogged a pipe stuffed with straw and chicken manure. The owners were fined $300,000 but have since declared bankruptcy. The fines have not been paid. The mushroom farm is now up for sale. MacDiarmid said despite a recommendation by the jury to increase the number of inspections, her government had already been doing that. “Immediately after this terrible
tragedy we increased the number of prevention officers who went around to all the mushroom composting farms in B.C. and spoke to workers about confined spaces,” she said. Some of the recommendations will prove to be difficult, such as making it mandatory for all farm workers to take two days of occupational safety training and be given a certificate, similar to the Food Safe program. WorkSafe BC said there are too many farms out there for them to go to. MacDiarmid said the other issue is many farms have transient workers, like berry pickers, who only stay for short stays. WorkSafe confirmed that it already met with the FARSHA (Farm and
Ranch Safety and Health Association) to implement the jury’s first two recommendations. Those are to require active aeration of all brown water tanks in mushroom composting farms and require that a registered engineer supervise and approve the design and construction of all new mushroom composting facilities, including the brown water system, before they are allowed to operate. As for the recommendation that all ambulances be equipped with an oxygen sensor, MacDiarmid said that is up to BC Ambulance. In 2006, the same recommendation was made after two paramedics died going into a confined space
Animal disease secrecy questioned By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – When discovery of mad cow disease prompted 30 countries to ban imports of Canadian beef in 2003, former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein famously suggested the rancher who found an infected animal should have “shot, shovelled and shut up” rather than report the case to authorities. The risk of farmers protecting their operations by hiding sick animals is behind strict new regulations on the handling of animal disease reports, B.C. agriculture officials say. Agriculture Minister Don McRae introduced a new Animal Health Act amid a flood of other legislation last month. Debate has focused on measures to exempt animal disease reports from freedom of information legislation, and to impose steep fines and jail time on officials who release information on disease reports without authorization. McRae said in an interview he has been assured by the provincial veterinarian and ministry staff that the restrictions are an important part of getting voluntary reports from farmers. Journalists, members of environmental watchdog organizations, or the effected farmers themselves can speak publicly about outbreaks without fear of penalties, he said.
on project successes within the crop, livestock, pan-agricultural and value-added sectors. IAF contributions together with industry leadership have made tremendous impacts on producers, processors and local agriculture communities. A showcase of B.C. projects further highlighting some of these impacts was held, featuring recipients of IAF funding. Presenters included the B.C. Food Processors’ Association, B.C. Blueberry Council, City of Abbotsford, Horse Council of B.C., B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association, B.C. Agriculture Council, Certified Organic Associations of B.C., and several other organizations. Included in Wilson’s discussion was the broadening program delivery role IAF has assumed, as with the $1.5 million Canada-B.C. Continued: IAF/ p4
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providing samples voluntarily. (Regulation of fish farms has since been taken over by the federal government.) “We need to make sure we have as much information as possible from farms from Fort St. John to Vancouver Island,” McRae said. “Without data, the Animal Health Act is going to be ineffective.”
NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham said freedom of information law should apply, and the legislation goes too far in protecting the business interests of the industry. She noted that restaurants are regularly inspected for cleanliness and the reports are made public routinely, despite the effect on the reputation of a business.
Joint annual general meetings prove successful The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. (IAF) joined with the BC Agriculture Council and held their annual general meetings in Abbotsford on the same day. The joint sessions were led off with the IAF-AGM followed by the BC Ag Council AGM. It was the first year for this arrangement and it proved to be an excellent undertaking. The shared day of events included a special luncheon presentation on Food and Farming in 2020 which was very well attended, and followed by a showcase of IAF and BCAC programming. The meeting was especially significant for IAF chair, Stuart Wilson, as it marked his sixth and final year as an IAF director. It was also the final meeting for BCAC Chair Garnet Etsell, who also stepped down. In his final address, Wilson said, “Knowing
we have constructive and positive relations with our industry and government partners has been one of the highlights for me during my six years as a director and Chair of IAFBC. Our priorities reflect industry priorities,” he said. “Acting on the input Stuart Wilson from industry and in keeping with the priorities of the three-year Corporate Plan we introduced last year, we committed nearly $4.2 million to a wide variety of new projects and initiatives.” Wilson’s emphasis on the need for collaboration was illustrated during an overview he gave
Farmers unhappy with fish habitat enforcement This issue has been a thorn in the side of many farmers for a long time. John Les, as the former Mayor of Chilliwack, had first hand involvement with fisheries regulations governing fish bearing streams and more importantly fish habitat for over a decade. Now the federal government has indicated it wants to modify the rules pertaining to fish habitat and has included a measure to do in their much criticized ominbus bill. However a large group of farmers and others from the Fraser Valley went to Vancouver to protest the fish habitat restrictions which are clearly hampering cleaning of many drainage areas declared to be fish habitat. They also expressed their concern over measures to protect two species of fish, namely the Salish Sucker and the Nooksack Dace. They want federal fisheries to either change the regulations and let farmers farm all of their land, or else compensate them for land used to protect fish. Les says everybody wants fish habitat to be in good shape. There is strong support for good healthy salmon runs and everything else. However I think that in many cases the pendulum has simply swung too far in terms of the enforcement. “You will find so-called streams that are completely dry and they are being protected as if they were valuable fish habitat. You have farmers becoming increasingly apprehensive and rightly so. Many feel they won’t be able to farm their land as they have in the past because a lot of it was being deemed fish habitat. In many cases farmers had dug drainage ditches and then when they wanted to keep them clean and clear, fisheries personnel would come along and tell them they can’t continue to clean them. This is pretty bewildering for farmers who have in some cases spent thousands of dollars improving the drainage of their land. So I think we have gone too far.” “The same is true for some so-called rare and endangered species of fish which are apparently not as rare and endangered as some people would have us believe. Protecting these fish species may lead to farmers not being able to do the normal things on their land. So there has been a backlash – no question about that – the federal government seems to be responding and (I hope) lightening some of the regulatory load,” stated Les. The current controversy we have in the Fraser Valley involving the Salish Sucker and Nooksack Dace potentially could affect about
Disease outbreaks have affected poultry farms and fish farms in B.C., as well as cattle in Alberta.
NDP critics are questioning exempting animal disease reports from freedom of information law, citing objections from B.C. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham. McRae noted that a 2010 requirement for salmon farms to release regular disease inspection reports prompted the operators to stop
to save mine employees in Kimberly. Ambulances are still not equipped. MacDiarmid said WorkSafe BC has had a “tremendous focus” on workers’ safety in the past few years. Workers being killed on the job are down almost 40 per cent in B.C., she said. “Still, no one should die at work. There is still more work to be done,” she said. MacDiarmid said she has never met the families who lost loved ones on this farm but watched them speak out on the TV. “I think the key message I get from the families is they don’t want this to happen to more families. We can and will learn from this tragedy,” she said.
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Agriculture a major contributor to a successful economy Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz sees promise in changes The agriculture and agri-food sector is becoming increasingly modern, innovative, and competitive, and is a significant part of Canada’s economy. An economic report released by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AAFC), Canada’s agriculture industry is turning the corner from facing unprecedented challenges to meeting exciting opportunities. “We have plenty to be proud of here in Canada when it comes to the sector,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “If we look back a few years, we see that our farms have become more modern, more productive, and more innovative. We see that the industry has been restructuring and adapting to consumer demands, advancing technology, and other global trends.” Food safety is a paramount concern for consumers today, and the federal governments’ 2012 Economic Action Plan includes an additional $51M over the next two years to enhance food safety, building upon the $100M allocated in last year’s budget. Ensuring safe food for Canadian families is a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) mandate and the federal government has provided investments for the CFIA to hire 733 new inspection staff. In 2010, the agriculture and agri-food industry directly provided 1 in 8 jobs, employed more than 2 million people, and accounted for more than 8 per cent of the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The food and beverage processing sector was one of the top manufacturing industries in Canada in 2010. The agriculture and agri-food sector has become increasingly internationally focused over the past 15 years. In 2010, Canada was the fifth-largest exporter of agriculture and agri-
food products in the world, with exports valued at more than $35 billion. Canadians still enjoy some of the lowest food costs in the world, with food spending from stores accounting for almost 10 per cent of personal household expenditures in recent years. The increase in total government expenditures in support of the agriculture and agri-food sector was 9.5 per cent between 2009–10 and 2010–11, from $7.2 billion to $7.9 billion. “It wasn’t that long ago that producers and processors were reeling from BSE, Bird Flu, reduced market access, and weather-related disasters,” continued Minister Ritz. “As farm businesses evolve to meet changing demand or issues, so too must government adapt its approach to support industry’s need for increased innovation, market access, and reduction of red tape.” The annual overview report provides basic information about the agriculture and agri-food sector, tracks how the sector has been performing over time, and reflects the challenges and changes that have occurred in recent years. It reviews in detail all segments of the sector, covering not only primary agriculture and input suppliers, but also food and beverage processing, food distribution, consumer trends, and government investment. This year’s report also included a special feature on employment trends in Canada’s agriculture and agri-food system. “These changes are part of the on-going transformative agenda focused on allowing farmers to maximize returns from the marketplace. As the agriculture and food industry evolves so too must the government,” noted Minister Ritz.
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or an international marketplace requires support on many levels, and specialized knowledge and learning. Partnerships and alliances for agri-businesses and sector associations and organizations, in collaboration with governments, provide a network to support companies which have difficulty moving to a new economic model, branding their product, or finding niche markets. Innovation has contributed to the competitive edge of BC but there is difficulty in moving to commercialization by the high cost of accessing venture capital. BC agri-businesses can be and many have been successful in the domestic and international marketplace and will continue to be so. However the Foundation now needs to consider how to adapt to be
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the requirements of agriculture, along with demonstrating its impact.” Drafted under the leadership of the Chilliwack Agricultural Commission, and with input from stakeholders, the plan was first presented to council in March. Council approved introduction and first reading of the text amendment to include the ag plan in the OCP last Tuesday. One of the long-term goals is to help make the agricultural industry become increasingly progressive. The ag landscape in Chilliwack is dominated by dairy, poultry, nursery and greenhouse producers, and 67 per cent of the land base is located with the Agricultural Land Reserve. “Chilliwack will become a centre of excellence in agriculture focusing on industry innovation and sustainability and emphasizing education, communication, conservation, and environmental responsibility,” reads a section of the plan. “The agricultural industry will become increasingly progressive.” The plan looks at the interface irritants like noise, dust and odours, and recommends solutions within a timeline, as well as the potential opportunities and new partnerships
arising. The vision includes stronger working relationships between city representatives, the agricultural industry, and University of the Fraser Valley, to encourage broader educational options, as well as market opportunities like valueadded and food processing options. City staff is working on drafting a recommendation for council to create an agricultural advisory committee, which would provide advice and support on Agricultural Land Commission applications, and to provide input on proposed bylaws, and other land-use proposals that impact agriculture, according to a staff report. “I think that is one of the more concrete ideas,” said Byra. A public hearing is set for June 5 at city hall, to include the new plan as an appendix to the Official Community Plan. Then it comes back to council for final approval. The OCP amendment and creating the advisory committee of council are seen as the first two steps toward implementation. The plan can be found on the city’s website at http:// chilliwack.com/main/page. cfm?id=1979.
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Minister Don McRae. Victoria is providing an estimated $7.6M to provide financial relief to the Greenhouse and Floraculture sectors. The funding will be paid out in the form of a rebate. Growers must make application for that funding based on what their purchases over the past number of years have been. “I think it is a good first step, stated Etsell, “I was concerned when we started to get wind of the fact that they just going to do something for greenhouse growers. There is a whole lot more to the industry than just the greenhouse sector. Admittedly it was the greenhouse industry that was hardest hit. So I take some solace in the fact that BC Finance Minister Kevin Falcon is indicating that they are going to do more. How much more, we will have to wait and see,” says Etsell. The Canadian dollar has been above par with the US dollar for many months now. It is not good for exports, but great when it comes to bringing in goods from other countries. And Canada is an exporting nation, even when it comes to food. “We produce way more food than we can consume nationally and if we are going to compete internationally we have to recognize that there are ramifications to having a high dollar or having a dollar that fluctuates from day to day. One of the ways we can get around that is by diversifying our markets. For all too long we had a low Canadian dollar and we concentrated on exporting to the US to the point where the US almost became our sole market. As a result when the Canadian and US dollars started to change we were hurt. Whereas had we diversified our markets and were exporting to other nations we wouldn’t have been hit nearly as hard. Continued: TRADE/ p12
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were transferred to Agassiz it would be more efficient for students. Les’ responded by saying, “It is probably the first time I have said it publicly but (and he asks) why isn’t the UBC agriculture faculty at UFV? It seems to me that if you were to start over you would house an agricultural faculty at UFV and perhaps not at UBC. I am of the opinion that you need to have your agricultural
faculty where agriculture happens, Last time I checked there wasn’t much agriculture activity at UBC’s Point Grey campus in Vancouver. This kind of change is what we need to think about, talk about, and rationalize for everybody’s benefit.” Les also noted that the planned Food Technology Center to be built in the Fraser Valley would be a welcome addition at UFV. “It certainly makes sense to me.”
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Agriculture Canada’s John Berry is retiring John Berry, the BC Regional Director for Agriculture and AgriFood Canada will enter retirement around mid-June after 40 years of working for the government. John spent 33 years in Vancouver (and Victoria) as Regional Director, and another seven years working in Ottawa. He told West Coast Farmer that he enjoyed working so much that he didn’t mind putting in 40 years. John is a descendant of a Langley farm family that established itself in the Fraser Valley community back in the late eighteen-hundreds. His grandfather started the farm in Langley and had a family of seven, the youngest of which was John’s Dad. He died last August at the age of 101. “My grandfather’s family was a remarkable group, and were really a part of the development of BC. My grandfather was very much a pioneer, very active in the farm community and in the dairy industry. He was part of the initial Board of Directors of Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association. He later became its President, was an MLA, and served as a trustee on the local school board. My generation had a Rhodes Scholar – my Dad’s older brother. His other brother Jack taught animal science at UBC for many years. And the daughters were both university educated in days when ladies on
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little longer – seven years in Ottawa. I wanted very much to get back to BC. At that time they were opening up a new position in agriculture in Victoria. I got the job and moved back into the agriculture world in BC as Regional Director for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in 1979. I was very lucky getting started pretty much right out of University. I hit the Director level at the age of 27. In fact, it was David Dodge, the same David Dodge who later became Governor of the Bank of Canada who promoted me to Regional Director,” John stated. John was involved with Steve Thomson in the formation of today’s BC Agriculture Council. It replaced the BC Federation of Agriculture. John stated support varied across
farms didn’t do that very much. So I certainly had an active agricultural background going way back. It was a great family to be part of,” says John. John’s Father and Mother wanted to establish their own farm, so when John was seven years old they bought a farm in the Courtenay area on Vancouver Island. “That is where I grew up and went to school. After finishing high school, I decided I wanted to stay active in agriculture so I went to UBC with the intent of returning to farming. However at university I started looking at other opportunities and decided in 1972 to work for the government. I went to Ottawa for a couple of years to see if I liked that kind of work and ended up staying a
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the different commodity sectors as to what to do about a new province wide farm organization. “While there were differences of opinion there was agreement that there should be another umbrella farm organization. So the challenge was to try and find the common denominator. They asked me to facilitate the process because I had a bit of background and they had seen what we had gone through in forming the Investment Agriculture Foundation. We were able to follow a process that really brought people together for some brain storming and coming to a consensus and a very different kind of organization materialized. The group then decided to hire a consultant – Steve Thomson – to prepare a road map
for the new organization and he later became the Executive Director of BCAC, and today is a BC Liberal Cabinet Minister. Berry set a high standard while Regional Director for AAFC “I think the federal government – in fact governments generally – really need to work with the sector they serve. We have to work in ways that are going to be effective, because in the agri-food sector really you see a lot of integration – on the farm and through processors and retailers. Whether we like it or not governments have an important role in overseeing how the sector works and governments have to work with each other. The other part that is really important is having really good cooperation with federal and provincial folk as we work together in BC. It is also in the public’s interest that everyone works well together.” Eugene Whelan (the architect of supply management) is the one Federal Agriculture Minister that John remembers with a degree of fondness. “He had been Minister well before I was back in BC. But when I came back in 1979 he was on what he called his sabbatical when the Joe Clark government was in power. He stands out in my mind because he spent so much time out of Ottawa and he was always spending time in the regions. I spent a lot of time with
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Special to The West Coast Farmer BC’s Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation brings BC agriculture to students in our elementary and high schools. Together through partnerships with various producers, AITC has developed programs that help educate students on the value of agriculture. Fruit and Vegetable Program
The School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program is now serving fresh BC produce to 409,000 students in over 1300 schools throughout BC. The program is presented to BC K-12 public schools and First Nations schools as part of Healthy Families BC with funding from the BC Ministry of Health. In September 2011, First Nations Schools joined the program for the first time. Some of the schools are in very remote regions of the province but thanks to the program’s partners - Saputo BC, the Overwaitea Food Group as well as the program’s many volunteers - the product will be delivered. Take a Bite of BC
The program Take a Bite of BC partners with local suppliers and donates fresh, BC grown product to Secondary school teaching kitchens at no cost to schools over a four month period. There are over 30 supplier and/or commodity groups and associations that support and donate to this Program. With these generous product donations students learn the value of working with fresh BC product under the direction of their Chef Instructors which they serve to students. The program has been thriving and growing since it started as a pilot in 2009, and now includes 37 schools for the 2011/2012 year.
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Students participating in the Spuds and Tubs program not only get to experience eating fresh potatoes, but they will be able to grow the plants themselves. The program gives teachers and their students the tools and directions to grow their very own potatoes. Through the planting and tending of the potatoes, students not only learn the value of growing their own food, but teachers can also connect the program to other areas of study such as science, math and language arts. A classroom starts by planting the seed potatoes in tubs of soil and carefully tending them until they are ready to be harvested. The program provides students with a hands-on approach to learning, letting them dig in the soil, and harvest their own produce at the end of the school year. Now in 198 schools for 2012, the program promotes the importance of growing food and gives students a better understanding of how farmers produce food. Community Garden
The Community Garden program lets students take a trip out to enjoy the many wonders of a growing garden. BCAITC has partnered with the Abbotsford Community Garden Society and the City of Abbotsford to encourage people of
all ages to participate in the growing of food. A large section of the garden was set aside for BCAITC to work with local schools. Students learn when to plant and how to weed and care for growing things. Summer Institute
This course is designed for teachers in the BC school system to explore practical ways to integrate concepts related to food production and consumption, food safety, agricultural issues, and sustainability across the curriculum at all grade levels. Through active participation, field trips, guest speakers, video presentations, and the like, participants will expand their knowledge of agriculture and food concepts and issues and reflect on their own values and orientations to the topic. The BC AITC Summer Institute is held in partnership with the UBC’s Faculty of Education Office of External Programs. The course offered this year will be held from July 23-27, 2012, in Abbotsford, BC. New for 2012
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him working in many areas. He was such a colorful character, a very interesting person indeed. And you could not miss seeing him coming. Everywhere he went he wore his big green stetson.” Later this month, the Regional Director’s positions in BC and Alberta/ North West Territories will be combined with the Alberta director Rodney Delugos heading up the combined regions. However the Vancouver office will continue to operate, although remaining personnel will be assuming some of the duties previously performed by John Berry. John is not planning to become a couch potato in his retirement years. “I have been very active in the volunteer world – I am involved in youth sports, in soccer, in baseball as President of the BC Amateur Baseball Association for the past six years. I am also involved with the New Westminster Rotary Club, and been on the board of a small hospital foundation. I have done a number of things outside the work world and I will continue to be active doing volunteer work. I would also like to continue doing some things in the agriculture sector. We still own our farm in the Courtenay area which we rent out, but we are not planning on returning to the Island. We prefer to continue to live in Burnaby.
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Canada doesn't need any lectures on food distribution It’s too bad Olivier de Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, didn’t spend more time during his recent visit to Canada looking at communities where agricultural production is both valued and central to local economies and where fishing rights are actually inclusive of First Nations, commercial and recreational fishers, depending on the seasonal abundance or scarcity of the resource. Of all the countries he could have visited for a right to food rant, I’m still not sure why he chose Canada. But Schutter levied some pretty heavy criticism on Canada (much to the feds’ scorn and the NDP and food rights activists’ delight) for our lack of a national strategy that would enable families to feed their children with a diet that meets their nutritional needs. But did his criticism take into account all the other complex socioeconomic variables that can lead to a lack of food on the table such as employment, transportation, and education? “Canada has long been seen as a land of plenty,” Schutter wrote in a press release. “Yet today one in ten families with a child under six is unable to meet their daily food needs. These rates of food insecurity are unacceptable and it is time for Canada to adopt a national right to food strategy. What I’ve seen in Canada is a system that presents barriers for the poor to access nutritious diets and that tolerates increased inequalities between rich and poor, and Aboriginal-non-Aboriginal peoples.” Increasing production of safe, local, affordable food that reduces the carbon footprint of long distance transportation
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has been in the sights of many communities, none the least Chilliwack where the city has floated a new Agricultural Area Plan dovetailed with the city’s Community Plan with a focus on education, best Margaret production practices, EVANS and sustainability. Chilliwack’s heritage has been and continues to be truly agricultural with 800 farms generating $600 million in economic activity and supporting 4,500 jobs. The city has a population of some 80,000 with a land base of 25,900 hectares of which two-thirds are in agriculture with dominant activities being in dairy, poultry and nursery/greenhouse activities. Like many farmers in regional municipalities, Chilliwack farmers are well aware of the challenges to get product to market and healthy food on the table. In any production system, there are always flaws in the processing and delivery system and maybe we’re not keeping pace with demand as much as we could/should. But in the bigger picture, I hardly think Canada needs to be answerable to the U.N. and threatened with some tough questions for its agricultural policies and practices. Yes, there are regions in Canada where food must be flown or trucked in with resultant high costs to consumers. But Schutter forgets that in some regions of the country farmers and ranchers are challenged by landscape, water resources, overhead costs, and climate. Despite that, the push in the past decade has been to foster locally grown food when
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products can be sold competitively at farmers’ markets, roadside stands and farm gates and where stores will carry locally grown and processed produce for reasonable prices.. Five years ago, the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands released its B.C.’s Food Self-Reliance report and even then it was clear that B.C. farmers could only produce 48 per cent of all food consumed in the province. It takes over half a hectare of farmland to produce food for one person for one year, sort of equivalent to six city blocks. And as the province’s population increases, the pressure will be constantly on to increase crop yield and hasten product to market. Yet on a national scale, Canada has the third largest amount of arable land per capita in the world behind Australia (which struggles with water supply) and Kazakhstan (which lacks substantial infrastructure). According to the report Sector in Decline or Industry of the Future: The Choice is Ours published last year by the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute, we are at a crossroad of either being leaders in food production or lagging behind because we lack innovation, research and development. That’s fixable, but requires a federal re-set. Harper’s government recently made wide-sweeping cuts in all ministries to meet budget restraints. Those cuts will complicate progress and will likely end up counter-productive to long range investment in leading-edge agricultural and food policies that allow Canada to be competitive in world markets. And that is all part of putting food on the table.
The federal government has been very active over the past year in particular, in entering into new trading partnerships and free trade agreements with as many countries as possible. The biggest agreement, still in the negotiation stage, is the CanadaEurope free trade agreement, and of course the TPP (the Trans-Pacific Partnership) with Asia. But Etsell cautions not to put too large an emphasis on Asian trade, or Canada could end up where it did with the US. Canada must continue to build trade deals with as many other countries as possible.
Growing Forward Two, the new Federal Agriculture Policy will be implemented by next year. Etsell doesn’t anticipate any massive changes to the federal guidelines. The reason he says that is because there is going to be a cutback in the federal allocation of dollars, that’s a given he says. “Ottawa is in a hurry to implement the new agreement because they don’t want a transition year like they had with Growing Forward 1. And if they are going to do that they have to have an agreement signed by this coming September with the Ministers so that the program is implemented by the following April 2013. You can’t do that with any massive change.”
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mitted to, and stated their strong support for supply management. “There is going to be a continuing need for expansion of trade including domestic trade across Canada as well as internationally. Not just with the U.S., but also in the Asian Pacific corridor as well, where we have an opportunity to maximize our trade agreements. As we reflect upon trade issues, we need to understand that it is a fundamental pillar of supply management. Another is meeting consumer demand and the third is managing the right price so that farmers can be profitable and stay in business. I think we have done a good job of finding the right balance.” Ingratta says the Board is now in the midst of negotiating a national pooling (P10) system for milk. “We are trying to sort through how we can best manage risk and supply to ensure we are meeting customer demand. We also have trade changes that are happening and how do we accommodate those and maintain support for our domestic industry. Those are tremendous challenges we are going to be sorting through in our new strategic plan.” Ingratta says, "What I have learned as an ex-farm boy and what he has seen in his short time in his new position is that farmers are the most innovative, entrepreneurial people in the world and are up for the challenge! “My key goal is to develop a new 2020 strategic plan that creates a clear path for the next eight to ten years. We know change is going to happen – change is the one thing that is constant in this world. And it is better that we be competitive and ready to address those challenges rather than wait for someone to tell us what we are going to do.”
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Need funding for a dairy project? Direc is the Dairy Industry Research and Education Committee. It comprises dairy producers from across the province along with industry affiliate representatives from across the province, including feed industry reps, DHIA, computer resource personnel, and the Ministry of Agriculture. Direc is not a new organization. It evolved out of DERA, the Dairy Education and Research Association which was part of the South Coast Dairy Education and Research Association. It is now its own independent provincial organization. It’s mandate is to fund projects that will benefit dairy producers in BC. In order for a project to be funded proponents must show how their project will benefit the province, and how they plan to inform producers about what they have learned once the project is complete. Individuals or organizations wishing to apply for Direc funding should use the application form which can be found on the BC Dairy Association web site. The application form is very clearly laid out. Applicants need to include a budget, how and where they may be getting any other money from, a time-line that shows how you want to do your research, how are you going to communicate that research information to dairy producers in the province, and how it will benefit producers in the long term. There are also a few questions pertaining to the applicant to be answered as well. The funds we allocate from Direc are usually pro-
vided through the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAFBC) or through Westgen Development Fund. Direc’s startup funding came from those previous organizations which have been merged into the current organization. Some of our funds also come from BC Dairy Expo that we work together with the Ministry and we make a little bit of money off that. And then the BC Dairy Association kicks in about $15,000 each year. And that gives us about a $100,000. to work with right now. Direc funds some special projects annually. It is a consistent donor to the UBC Chair; and we are a consistent donor to the Pacific Field Corn Association. As far as being Innovative with our funding, Anaerobic Digestion is one area we will support as it provides a solution to the effluent problem on dairy farms as well as creates renewable energy for use on the farm. Currently Direc is working with the dairy industry to better prepare producers to deal with hoof health problems. Carla Soutar, the Communications Coordinator for the BC Dairy Association says Direc is seeking applications for its funding, and if anyone knows someone who wishes to do a research project and requires funding assistance, he or she can apply by submitting an application (again available on BC Dairy Association web site) and ask for their support. DIREC is eager to support worthwhile projects.
Lameness: A key concern in the dairy industry Lameness is the No, 1 animal welfare issue facing the North American dairy industry. It was the topic at the BC Dairy Expo this year, and more recently the subject during a series of Hoof Health seminars held in Nanaimo, Abbotsford, and Salmon Arm. It has also been studied at the UBC Dairy Education and Research center in Agassiz where it was determined that lameness is painful, and cases can last from weeks to months. Severe cases that do not improve can result in the cow being culled from the herd. Cows experiencing pain are less likely to show signs of estrus, such as mounting and standing for mounting, since these behaviors are likely to induce further pain. A growing body of research is showing that problems with cow comfort can increase the risk of lameness. In particular, increased time spent standing outside stalls on wet concrete and in manure slurry is associated with higher rates of lameness. There is also now increasing evidence that lameness may be triggered during the transition period (generally accepted as the period beginning 3 weeks before and ending 3 weeks after calving). Physiological and behavior-
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they were perching with two fore feet in the stall or standing fully in the stall. They also scored their hoof health for 3 months after calving. At the seminars organized by the BC Dairy Hoof Health group 36 took in the Nanaimo session, 116 at Abbotsford, and another 43 in Salmon Arm for a total of 195. Organizers were quite happy with the turnout which included producers, hoof trimmers, veterinarians, industry reps, and some research students. Ninety-One percent of those who attended the seminars say they now have a greater awareness of the significance of dairy cattle lameness. Planning is now underway for a Dairy Housing Design Conference this coming November 13 to 15. This will be an in-depth workshop on Robotic milking systems, and what producers should know about housing design and managing robotic dairy systems vs traditional milking systems. IAF-BC, the Westgen Endowment Fund, and the BC Dairy Industry Research and Education committee along with both the Federal and Provincial Ministries of Agriculture provided financial support for the seminars.
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
WG DRYWALL, renos, repairs, TBar ceiling & texture. 20 yrs exp. Walter, (604)795-9074/604-997-9074
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LANDSCAPING
CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204. 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
English bulldogs: 1 rare black tri, $3500, ckc reg.; 1 rare blck/whte tri, $2500, females. (604)791-1215 shamrocksuniquebulldogs.com FILA GUARD DOGS. Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shots Great Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957. Golden Retriever, 1 male/1 female, 2 & 3 yrs old, good temperament. $150. (604)795-0118 No Sun calls NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls TOY POODLE puppies. 1 apricot, 1 white, both male. Adorable. $700. 778-240-2400 (Cloverdale)
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MISC. WANTED
Buying Old Coins: Can + USA $1, 50¢, 25¢, 10¢, Gold, Sets Local Collector 604-701-8041
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AUTO SERVICES
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1981- 8’10” Vanguard Camper. Fully loaded and exceptionally clean, well maintained. Call for details. $2300 obo. (604)796-9612
CARS - DOMESTIC
1992 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, Immaculate condition. Loaded, sunroof. Bose gold stereo. 58,000 org. mls. $4000. 604-532-8040.
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1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 4dr, auto, Aircared. $950. obo. 604-832-8944. 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1.8T turbo, 4 dr sedan, std, all options, exc cond. $5300 obo 604-780-8404
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 1997 Toyota 4Runner Ltd. loaded, 350,000k, easy hwy kms, 1 owner $6,400. Dale, 604-220-5005 2002 KIA SPORTAGE 4 X 4, green 181,000 kms. Aircared for 2 years $3,000. Call 604-832-0839.
TRUCKS & VANS
1988 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500, 3/4 ton, loaded, a/c, Air Cared, premium cond. 178K. $3500 obo (778)565-4334
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1998 CADILLAC D Ellegance, 107 km, 4 dr sedan, fully loaded, Aircrd to 2013. Very clean. Exc. runner. $3700 firm. Call 604-534-0923
TRANSPORTATION
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan GTRV conversion, 1st class cond, sleeps 4, det gas stove, ac/dc elec fridge, sink, water system, storage, 1 owner, all repair/maint records, RV class for insurance purposes, camping gear avail. $7000. (604)858-0622 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $39,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv) 2007 NASH, 23’ fifth wheel, great cond., low mileage, loaded, dry weight 4900 lb, 1/2 Ton towable, $11,400, clear title. Call (604)8604335 for more details. 2008 FREEDOM SPIRIT 20’ travel trailer, like new, hardly used, a/c, f/s, dble bed, dble sink, nook, couch 2 prop tanks/2 batteries, $10,500 obo. Must sell. (604)581-5117
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1997 VENTURA Mini Van, like new cond in/out, loaded, tinted windows, 4 16” extra new high performance tires on allied wheel avail. $350. AirCared. Picture avail. $1200. 604-9968734. 2000 DURANGO 4X4, loaded, seats 7, AirCrd, exc. cond. $4100 obo. Call 604-780-8404 2003 CHEVY VENTURE LS, 7 passenger, auto, 5 door, 189K, $3500 obo (604)298-2659 2004 FORD PREVIA, 4 dr, fully loaded, air cared, LIKE EW. $2600 obo. Phone 604-504-0932
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2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm
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WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GT liftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Supra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.
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1991 SUNCREST, 34’ Sunliner M/H, basement mod, just like an apt. $9000obo. Call (604)869-3355
MERCURY D300 inflatable boat with trailer, Mercury 9.8 motor, and lots of extras. $2200 obo. Call 604-853-2291 Abbotsford.
MOTORCYCLES
2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.
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FARMS
Farms & Ranches for Sale! 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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COCKER SPANIEL Puppies Family raised – pure bred, no papers, $500. (604) 888-0832
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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:
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West Yale Auto & Conversion Ltd. General repairs to rebuilding. We do it all! (604)793-9310
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Heavy Duty Mechanic Our client, a Langley based international venture is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic who will be responsible for assembling, installing & testing drive train & transmission equip. This is an indoor role for someone who enjoys daily challenges that come with working on new and innovative technologies.
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
PHONE: 604-702-5550 OR FAX: 604-702-5542
“ 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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ALDERGROVE 7 bdrm, 4 bath, 9 yrs old, 2 a/g stes on 1st floor, 4 bdrms up, open concept kitchen with island, crown moldings, south backyrd. RV access. $579,900. Offers. (604)856-4721
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MORTGAGES
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
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Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626 mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com
359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread
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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS
1976 CADILLAC Eldorado conv. 40,000 org. miles, must see, like new $22,000 obo. 604-576-4385.
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