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Cooking Up a Storm in Aldergrove’s Bountiful Gardens
Multi-million challenge for pool funding By NATASHA JONES Aldergrove Star
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Patsy Homan, Brielle Savard and Emily Wuschke had fun taste testing and harvesting veggies from Aldergrove’s community garden before they prepared them for the salad at the community’s weekly Garden to Table dinner on July 26. On the menu was cauliflower, onions, kale, zucchini, chervil, parsley, two kinds of lettuce and beans, with orange edible nasturtium flowers on top. Fresh and delicious!
Growing our community with gardens By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
Small-scale gardening is catching on in a big way in Aldergrove. Patsy Homan says her enthusiasm for gardening is shared by many of her Aldergrove neighbours, and is becoming a popular movement in the town. Not only are there the Aldergrove Community Garden plots in the corner of Aldergrove Athletic Park, and the Garden
to Table program at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church, there are also small groups of residents who have banded together to create small, shared garden plots at private residences. Homan plays a part in all these programs. “We have a strong sense of community and big hearts right here in our small town of Aldergrove,” sayd Homan. “If you are looking for ways to become part of our gardening community in Aldergrove, please join us every Thursday at our Garden
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to Table program from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church, 3025-264 Street.” This community vegetable garden at the church property was planted with the desire to bring people from all walks of life together as a community, to help those in need and to share healthy meals at the church’s weekly dinners. “You can have fun harvesting fresh veggies from our garden or help prepare dinner,” says SEE: Page 3
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When Mayor Jack Froese challenged Glen Valley residents to find the funds the Township had expected from the sale of 21 acres of forest, he inadvertently — and significantly — underestimated the loss in revenue to the Township. Froese challenged the residents to come up with $2 million, the amount he indicated the Township would lose after it pulled down the “For Sale” from the forested land. In fact, the Township was anticipating around $3 million, which would have represented a good chunk of the Aldergrove Elementary school site it wants to acquire for a pool, ice rink and community centre. Three independent appraisers have valued the school land at $3.7 million. Last September, the School District obtained ministerial approval under the government’s land disposal process to sell the property, which has been vacant since the school closed in June, 2007. That process requires school districts to offer the land to other levels of government once it has been established that it is not needed as a school. Meanwhile, Glen Valley residents have formed Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF), pledging to find ways of amassing the $2 million. The money is a fraction of the eventual cost of Aldergrove’s new community centre. On July 23, council endorsed two options for the centre, with elements that include a pool and ice rink. The Township will present these for public feedback in the autumn. Either will cost at least $33 million. “Funding for this project will be a major challenge which still has to be addressed,” parks and recreation director David Leavers wrote in a report to council. The Township will realize savings once the Aldergrove Arena and Parkside outdoor pool have been decommissioned, and will pursue grants from the provincial and federal governments, and dip into its reserves and surpluses. Partnerships to help pay for the facility may also be considered, much along the lines of the arrangement the Langley Events Centre has with Trinity Western University and the Langley School District.
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New homes for cats, coyotes, bears By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The cougars, bears and coyotes have comfortably settled into their new homes at the Greater Vancouver Zoo’s North American species section. Zoo spokesperson Jody Henderson says the area reserved for the indigenous species has been completely revamped over the past six months, and the transitions for the animals has gone smoothly. A pair of cougars previously housed in the large cat section have been moved into their own compound of about 18,000 square feet, while a pair of coyotes now
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Aldergrove trolley supporters gain ally By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star
The planned introduction of commuter trolley service for the Aldergrove area has gained a new ally. Jim Storie, the owner and CEO of the Vancouver Trolley Company, has agreed to come out to Aldergrove this week and lend his experience and expertise to the Aldergrove trolley project. Storie is a well known and respected expert regarding trolleys and operations. The Aldergrove Trolley Committee purchased a 1980s model trolley last month and will be installing a new engine powered by propane, to replace the older and dirtier diesel engine. The trolley will serve as a “feeder” service to the existing TransLink and BC Transit buses which connect downtown Aldergrove to Langley and Abbotsford. The proposed trolley service will provide connections to the north and south sides of Aldergrove which cur-
rently are not served by transit buses. These trolley links will include Gloucester Industrial Estates, which employs thousands on the north side of Aldergrove. It will also provide connections for persons of all ages who reside in the rural areas of both north and south Aldergrove. In addition, the trolley would be available for bookings for special events charters, such as wedding parties. Fees for this as well as normal passenger fares have not been set yet, but it is proposed that regular daily service begins after Labour Day for a $2 fare per passenger. At a recent meeting of the “Million Dollar Neighbourhood” families who have spearheaded the effort to bring a trolley service into Aldergrove, a working group was elected to assume interim responsibility for ongoing operations. Working group members Lynne Vanlaarhoven, Anna Nosek and Vicki Austad have
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Aldergrove acquired this 1988 trolley last month and it will be equipped with a propane engine prior to its planned commuter service launch on Labour Day. been busy reviewing where the project sits and doing what is necessary to move it along. They are also pleased with Jim Storie’s offer of advice and assistance. “We are excited at the prospect of working with someone
that has so much to offer us,” says Lynne VanLaarhoven. “This is the kind of opportunity that all start-ups can only hope for.” A project like this is the result of community energy and commitment. The members of
the working group say they are pleased to work with everyone in the community until the next general meeting scheduled on or about September 6, when a board of directors will be elected for the Aldergrove Trolley Company’s non-profit society.
Bradner ALR exclusion request goes to public By KEVIN MILLS Black Press
Abbotsford will take a controversial Agricultural Land Reserve proposal to the public. Council voted Monday to begin a consultation process regarding the ALR exclusion application for 22 properties in the Bradner area. The proposal asks to remove 225 acres from the ALR to create an industrial development. The properties are bordered by Highway 1 to the south, Lefeuvre Road to the east, 56 Ave./Harris Road to the north and the Abbotsford/Langley border to the west. The proposal, by the Emerson Real Estate Group, indicates thousands of jobs could be created and approxi-
mately $4.7 billion in economic activity generated. However, some property owners in the Bradner area have been vocal in their opposition. Coun. Patricia Ross – who chaired Monday night’s meeting for a vacationing Mayor Bruce Banman – told the audience public consultation was not an indication of support. “I want to make it very clear to the public that this is not to approve this development or move this development forward in any way.” She said because of the scope of the project, the city was going “above and beyond” what is normally done with ALR requests. Council can only make a recommendation on the ALR
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A proposal has been presented to Abbotsford city council to remove land from the Agricultural Land Reserve and re-develop it for an industrial park. proposal. The decision to remove lands would have to be made by the Agricultural Land
Commission. Coun. Henry Braun agreed that public consultation was
needed, but added it may be “premature.” He said too many questions regarding traffic, transit and policing of the area remained unanswered. He believes the public will want to know what the infrastructure costs would be. “I think, eventually, this property naturally will become industrial lands,” said Braun. But he wants to be able to answer the public’s questions. “My fear is we are not going to accomplish anything.” Staff noted that city representatives and the developer’s consulting team would take part in the meetings to answer questions. The public consultation dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
Honey, bees stolen from West Abbotsford By ADRIAN MACNAIR Black Press
Thieves have quietly buzzed off with $100,000 worth of bees and honey from an Abbotsford beekeeping operation at Ross Road and Zero Avenue. Nearly 100 hive frames have been removed along with an estimated 8,000 pounds of commercial honey and approximately 500,000 bees. “Somebody went in there with the intention of not just stealing the bees and the hives, but also stealing them in such
a way they could be integrated into an ongoing or existing operation,” said Abbotsford police Const. Ian MacDonald. He added that the careful and meticulous work was the first clue it wasn’t simply a case of vandalism. “We’re at a point in the calendar cycle where we’re in a high yield for honey, so a novice wouldn’t know this would be the best time to make such a theft,” he said. The heist would have required significant equipment and expertise as dealing with
half a million bees can be dangerous. The theft was discovered on July 26, but the timing of the incident is difficult to pin down since the beekeeper hadn’t visited the site since early July. The location was just one of several properties the beekeeper rents, which MacDonald said is fairly typical for beekeepers in Abbotsford. MacDonald said he spoke to an apiarist on Monday, who told him that it had to be a beekeeping professional to have made off without causing
destruction or disruption to the operation. Since the insects can’t be tagged like livestock, the best chance for identification will be the hive frames. Another clue might be that somebody will note that a person who had a relatively small beekeeping operation a week ago now has a pretty sizeable one, said MacDonald. The hives were located away from the roadway and would not be easily observed by passersby, but police are looking for anybody who may have
witnessed some aspect of the incident between July 7 and 26. MacDonald acknowledged the incident is a rare one, but noted that a couple of years ago there were a series of similarly puzzling large-scale thefts of pigeons. The Abbotsford Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with this investigation. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the APD at 604-859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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shocking,” said Carlos Lee, owner of Blackwood Lane Winery. The break-in occurred sometime between 6 p.m. when Lee locked up the premises, and 11 a.m. when he returned to work the next day. That’s when he found the lock on the gate had been cut. The culprits stole three pallets of 2007 Alliance, one pallet each of cabernet sauvignon and rose, and one pallet and 16 cases of 2006 Alliance. The Alliance bordeaux is their signature wine and sells at around $60 per bottle. The theft didn’t decimate their stock of Alliance. But a small run of their cabernet sauvignon was completed wiped out. “It was very targeted. They seemed to have a lot of knowledge of our location and even the location of the security cameras,” said Lee. The pallets were left behind so that means the thieves had to take
out each box of wine and load them onto a truck. Lee said for that amount to leave the vineyard they would have to have a specialty truck. Lee is offering a $25,000 reward that leads to the arrest of the perpetrators. He’s hopeful for the return of his wine. “They are going to have a hard time finding a buyer. We are making it difficult for them to move our wine,” said Lee. He said a restaurant wouldn’t buy it without checking with them first. In the meantime, the vineyard security is being stepped up. Lee said he’s talked to many people in his industry and this large of heist is unheard of. In fact, thefts at wineries are fairly uncommon, he said. Anyone with information is asked to call Langley RCMP at 604 532-3200.
Cow standing on Highway One killed By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
A cow standing in the middle of Highway One caused a multi-vehicle crash and sent two to hospital last Wednesday morning, July 25. The cow was killed in the crash, after being hit twice by vehicles, shortly after midnight. Around 12:45 a.m., a semi-truck heading westbound on the freeway, near the 248 Street overpass, hit the cow.
An SUV following behind the semi then hit the cow. The impact flipped the vehicle which had a man and woman inside, said Freeway Patrol Sgt. Roland Pierschke. That area of the freeway is very dark, he said. The pair, who are in their 30s, were taken to Langley Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, he said. Police are trying track down where the cow came from, using
its ear tag. No one has called saying they are missing a cow, he said. The crash closed down the freeway for around an hour. A cow is a pretty strange animal to be seen on the freeway, he said. Recently a family of ducks slowed traffic on the 200 Street off ramp as drivers waited for the group, with babies, to cross. There were also some incidents involving deer at the 232 Street exit recently.
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Horse track merger shelved By JEFF NAGEL Black Press
The City of Vancouver has agreed to a two-year extension of Great Canadian Gaming’s Hastings Racecourse, putting to rest for now talk that the Lower Mainland’s two horse racing tracks might merge at a single site. Vancouver council’s delay in signing a deal to keep racing at Hastings Park and its goal of tripling green space in the park had fueled speculation thoroughbred horse racing there might soon be relocated to Cloverdale’s Fraser Downs, which hosts standardbred harness racing. “This extension allows our company to work closely with the City of Vancouver regarding long-term operations at Hastings Racecourse without being concerned with a lease deadline looming,� Great
Canadian spokesman Howard Blank said. Hastings’ lease was to expire in November and the deal now provides certainty until November 2014. Rich Coleman, the provincial minister responsible for gaming, said in an earlier interview he expects both tracks will continue separate operations. And he said a new five-year strategic plan for the horse racing industry set for release soon will likely call for significant changes but continued operation of both tracks. “I think the recommendation at the end of the day may be to see if they can sustain themselves at their individual tracks,� Coleman said. Running both racing styles at one dual-circuit track isn’t impossible, but Coleman said it will be off
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Horse tale at border costs couple $71,634 By MONIQUE TAMMINGA Black Press
Two Aldergrove residents told a very costly lie when trying to bring an American quarter horse across the border last month. On June 23, two returning residents arrived at the Aldergrove border crossing with a quarter horse they bought in Texas.
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Langley will be split among two federal ridings, if the recommendations of the commission on federal election boundaries come to pass. The B.C. riding boundaries are being adjusted for population growth. B.C. is gaining six seats, and the House of Commons will expand by 30 members to 338 MPs. The independent commission which looks at the boundaries and tries to balance population in various ridings has recommended one additional seat in Surrey, with one of the five Surrey ridings including part of Langley. That riding would be called Langley-Cloverdale, and includes most of Surrey east of 168 Street and south of 88 Avenue, as far south as the U.S. border. It would be combined with Langley City and the portion of the Township south of 56 Avenue and west of 216 Street — primarily the Brookswood and Fernridge areas. The remainder of Langley is suggested to be part of a new riding called Fort Langley-Aldergrove. It would include all the rest of the Township and the area of Abbotsford west of Mount Lehman Road. This proposed riding is very similar to the earlier Langley-Abbotsford riding of the 1990s and early 2000s. The independent commission that oversees the redistribution process is holding a series of public hearings on its proposals. The meeting in Langley takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at the Coast Convention Centre in Langley City, beginning at 7 p.m. Interested parties who wish to speak about the redistribution need to contact the commission by Aug. 30 to obtain a place on the speaker’s list. The commission can be notified by e-mail at bc-cb@rfed-rcf. ca or by mail to Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia, 1095 West Pender Street, Suite 301, Vancouver, B.C., V6E 2M6. The telephone number is 1-855-747-7236. More information about the proposed boundaries is available at www.federal-redistribution.ca
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Editor: Hang down your heads, city council. Hang down your heads in shame. How can council vote in such obscene pay raises for city management and then have the gall to tell us we have to pay a fee for them to clean out their roadside ditches on their property because they’ve spent all our tax money? Is this the new city hall? A fee for this and a fee for that? What will be the next fee? Of course, we all know once a fee is in, it never goes away, it just keeps getting raised. I’d like to suggest they rescind those pay raises. Then they’d have plenty of money for upland ditching and drainage.
Mayor Banman kept referring to land that is not being “actively farmed.” Whether land is being actively farmed or not, it’s still in reserve as farm land. That’s the whole point of the Agricultural Land Reserve. You can’t pave it over and then hope to use it in the future for farming. The city has hundreds of acres out of the ALR that are zoned for industrial use that has not yet been developed. They do not need land in Bradner. I’m sure the developer has offered the moon and stars to the Bradner property owners in the ALR exclusion proposal. I felt badly for the gentleman who got up (at the recent town
hall meeting) to say he was one of the property owners in the proposal because he couldn’t grow grapes on his property because of the poor soil. That does not mean the soil is not viable farm land. What it does mean is it isn’t the proper soil for grapes and you have to choose something that will grow in that particular soil. People talk about how the Fraser Valley has some of the best farmland in the province. They talk about the 100 mile diet and growing your own food. If people on the other side of the Port Mann Bridge knew how many acres of land in the Fraser Valley have been taken out of the ALR, they’d be appalled. Cherry Groves, Bradner
B.C.’s liquor privatization makes no sense Editor: It makes no economic sense for the Liberal government to sell off B.C.’s liquor distribution system. Once it’s done, how long will it take for the government to sell off its warehouses and its public retail stores?
And don’t think for a moment that liquor prices will be lower because of this. Privatization could add a dollar to the cost of a six-pack of beer. The public liquor distribution and retail system contributes billions of dollars to the government and helps
pay for health care, education and highways. That revenue will be lost. Why are the Liberals in such a hurry to give away a lucrative 10-year monopoly months before the upcoming election? It just doesn’t make sense. Shane Dyson, Aldergrove
Stop the racket Editor: First of all I would like to thank those blueberry growers who do not use blueberry cannons. Blueberry cannons do not work. I worked on fruit farms for years and the only thing they accomplished was to an-
noy the neighbours. Last year when I was chatting with a farmer, his cannon was going off and the birds were just ignoring it. The bird distress call does work and it does not annoy the neighbours. Please be advised that I am
starting an education campaign to help farmers to not buy blueberry cannons. Anyone interested in stopping this noise pollution can contact me at banblueberry.cannons@yahoo.ca Robin Price, Aldergrove
Show some respect Editor, On July 23 I attended the afternoon Township Council Meeting, eager to see the architects’ preliminary ideas for the Aldergrove Pool/Recreation Centre we so need in Eastern Langley. A remark made by Councilor Ferguson set off an alarm for me, because as well as being a keen supporter of the facilities, I am also a strong opponent of the sale of the Glen Valley forested properties. A red flag was raised because years ago, in a similar fashion, when the Walnut Grove complex was proposed, the council of the day triggered a “divide and conquer” campaign because of the also proposed and long planned for Theatre Arts complex. Things became very bitter, even on personal levels, with accusations that the supporters of the theatre were “elitist” for valuing the arts in Langley. It was very difficult to fight. Council Ferguson said: “We want to get as much input as possible – positive input. I guess we’d accept negative input from people who say we shouldn’t build a pool – or maybe who say Aldergrove doesn’t deserve a pool, or maybe we shouldn’t raise funds to build.” Since the most public fund raising mentioned to date is selling the Glen Valley lands, that are close to the Fraser River and marked as priority one environmentally sensitive, I can only assume this is a poke at the people from all over Langley and beyond who oppose the sale – part of which would be used to buy the school site. If this is so, the “poking” needs to be nipped in the bud right now. I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t totally support building facilities in Aldergrove. If this was not Councillor Ferguson’s intent, I apologize fully, freely and publicly now, but such careless use of rather inflammatory innuendos at a public Council meeting needs to be addressed by Mayor Froese with Council members. I have seen such innocent-seeming comments lead to fostering a distasteful attitude of “them and us” and cannot let it go by without comment. Hilary Ruffini, Langley
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Fort Langley Canoe Club members, dressed in traditional voyageur outfits, will help recreate the arrival of the Hudson’s Bay Company voyageurs this weekend during Fort Langley’s Brigade Days. Held every B.C. Day weekend, the events at the historic HBC fort and the village attract thousands of visitors.
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Don’t miss the annual Brigade Days festival at Fort Langley National Historic Site, August 4-6. Period re-enactors from all over British Columbia and Washington will convene for three days of 1800s living, live music and a traditional cook-off. Throughout the long weekend, re-enactors pack the site with their tents and gear bringing history to life inside the palisade walls. Visit with re-enactors and watch demonstrations of sewing, trapping, cooking and historic weapons. On Saturday August 4, enjoy lively French-Canadian dance performances by Ensemble Folklorique Traditions. Then on Sunday August 5, a day of interesting demonstrations in the encampment culminates with the traditional Fur Trade Cook-off at 4:30 p.m. Come early to watch the re-enactors of all ages cook up their 1800s recipes, and see which dish the judges choose as the winner. On Monday August 6 at 1 p.m., don’t miss the highlight of the year, “The Arrival of the Fur Brigades.” Re-enactors will paddle to Fort Langley and unload their cargo of furs, barrels and dignitaries at Fort Langley’s Marina Park. Cheer on the canoe brigades, and hear the exciting bagpipe and black powder salute! The traditional reenactment portrays the annual return of fur traders in the 1800s, who transported the year’s intake of furs from interior and northern trading posts to Fort Langley, later to be delivered by ship back to England. Later that evening, celebrate
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The grand procession of the Fur Brigade voyageurs and receiving dignitaries from the Fraser River to the historic fort in Fort Langley takes place on B.C. Day Monday at 1 p.m. BC Day with the annual “Picnic in the Fort”, a free concert sponsored by the Fort Langley Community Improvement Society. The concert includes performances by the Langley Music School Fiddlers with Andrea Taylor leading in for John Reischman and the Jay Birds. Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic, or pick up food from the barbecue offered by the Full Barrel Café. Regular admission fees apply for the weekend, or visit free with your annual pass. Adult day admission is $7.80; family admission is $19.80. Admission on Monday August 6 only will be complimentary. Download the event schedule at: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley. In 1848 Fort Langley became
the main depot for the Hudson’s Bay Company on the west coast. Every summer in the 1850s, the fur brigades traveled down the rivers to Fort Langley. The brigades came down in canoes full of furs and other goods that had been traded with First Nations at the Interior forts and brought bring other supplies back from Fort Langley at the end of the summer. Fort Langley was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923 and is one of Parks Canada’s national treasures. Parks Canada is pleased to preserve and present this part of Canada’s history at Fort Langley National Historic Site on behalf of Canadians and visitors from around the world.
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Aldergrove Regional Park hosts their annual Meteor Shower Watch on Saturday, August 11. This event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Bowl, just off Lefeuvre Road on the Abbotsford side of the park, although overnight campers will also be allowed on this special night of stargazing. A dazzling display of shooting stars awaits you at the annual Perseid meteor shower. Listen to stories and gaze at the stars. Telescopes are provided by volunteers with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Although the Perseid meteor shower will peak on August 12, there should be great viewing on the nights leading up to this date. Event activities run from 8 to 11 p.m., Saturday, August 11. Overnight campers must arrive between 5 and 8 p.m. to set up camp. Bring a sleeping bag, an air mattress or blanket. This program is weather dependent. Event will be cancelled by 4 p.m. if there is complete cloud cover. Call 604-5304983 on day of event to confirm if meteor shower show will be held as scheduled. It is aimed at all ages and the drop in fee is $2 per person.
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Two Aldergrove Army Cadets received awards for their achievements at the final parade at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre. Cadet Daryl Rowse of Aldergrove received the award as top cadet in 23 Platoon of the Basic Expedition Course, while Cadet Philippe Gore of Aldergrove received the award as best overall cadet in the First Intake of the Basic Military Band Course. Both are members of 1922 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Aldergrove. Presenting the awards was Reviewing Officer Colonel Nic Stanton, Chief of Staff for Land Forces Western Area. Cadet Rowse spent three weeks learning the fundamentals of expedition training, including how to select and navigate a route using maps, how to pack for an expedition, how to establish a daily routine, how to ride a mountain bike on trails and how to paddle a canoe on flat water. Sts. Joachim & Ann Roman Catholic Church 2827 273 St., Aldergrove 604-857-1944 Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am
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Aldergrove Dodgers’ Tyson Tombe smacks one out of the park in mosquitoes baseball versus Gibsons last week at Aldergrove Athletic Park. The visitors won this game.
Baseball provincials this week letes aged 13 to 15, will compete at the event. Organizers anticipate that more than 250 spectators will attend the tournament, which includes teams from communities such as Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Cloverdale and Vancouver.
The Aldergrove Minor Baseball Association (AMBA) hosts the B.C. Minor Baseball Bantam AA Provincial Tournament from Aug. 2 to 5. Ten teams from across the province, consisting of about 125 ath-
The host team is the LangleyAldergrove Dodgers, which wrapped up a successful spring season by capturing the Lower Mainland Tier 2 Bantam AA Championship. The event takes place at Aldergrove Athletic Park, 26715 - 27 Ave.
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Langley will be sending four young track and field representatives to the Hershey’s Track and Field Games North American Final on August 4. Hannah Morrison, Megan Shane, Megan Champoux and Caroline Gillespie have qualified for the top spot in their region for the 4 X 100 metre relay. The region includes Alaska, Yukon, North West Territories, B.C., Alberta, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. It is the first time these four Langley 13-year-olds have competed at this event. However, for Megan Champoux this is turning out to be a landmark summer, as she won gold and silver medals in equine events at the B.C. Summer
Games in Surrey last month. The qualifying track competition was held in May at Macleod Athletic Park through the Langley Mustangs track and field club. Hershey’s Chocolates sponsors the finals, which hosts over 400 of the top young track and field athletes on the continent. The finals are held on the Henry Hershey Field on the campus of the Milton Hershey School. This will be the 35th annual Hershey Finals, an event that provides athletes aged nine to 14 the opportunity to learn and develop the skills required to compete in track and field. The Langley team is being flown to Hershey, Pennsylvania for the finals. They fly out with six other B.C. athletes on August 1.
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Send to: 27118 Fraser Highway Aldergrove, B.C V4W 3P6 or go to www.aldergrovestar.com, lick on calendar and ‘add event.’ Rockin’ River Musicfest - features Dwight Yoakam, Blue Rodeo, Randy Bachman, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent, One More Girl, Kenny Hess, The Higgins, Victoria Banks, Karen Lee Batten, Brent Lee, Tyler Whelan, Todd Richard, Chris Buck Band, The Matinée, Shane Chisholm and Sta-
cey McKitrick, Aug. 9-11 at Mission Raceway Park, 32670 Dyke Rd., Mission. Tickets and camping reservations at www.rockinriverfest. com, also at select Lower Mainland Lordco and London Drugs outlets. Info: www.facebook.com/rockinriver, email info@rockinriver.com, or call 604-733-2235.
Adult Chess - Monthly on second Wednesday of each month starting August 8, 6:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Library, 26770 - 29 Ave. Bring board and timer if you have one, we have a couple of boards. For ages 19+, free. Phone the library for information or to register for this free program: 604-856-6415.
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Info: 604-513-4777. Classics Book Club - Join the lively discussion at this new book club and get acquainted with the great books of world literature. Meets on the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Murrayville Library. Coffee provided. Sixties Mania - Thursday, Sept. 13 at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley. Tickets $25 (plus facility fee and service charges) available from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 or online at www.ticketweb.ca
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Temporary Road Closure: 8 Avenue Between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road A temporary road closure on 8 Avenue 16 AVE. between 272 Street and Lefeuvre Road will be in effect August 13 Detour to August 17, 7am to Route 7pm. The road closure is required to enable Township crews to 8 AVE. CLOSED reconstruct 8 Avenue. Traffic control will be on site to provide residents with a safe means of travel during the closure. LEFEUVRE RD.
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Historic Site, August 6, 6 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the Langley Music School Fiddlers with Andrea Taylor followed by John Reischman and the Jay Birds. Info: 604-513-4777. Cinema Under the Stars – free outdoor movie at Fort Langley National Historic Site, August 10 at dusk. Bring the family and take in a free flick on a three-storey-high screen inside Fort Langley National Historic Site. Movie starts at dusk. Sponsored by Prospera and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley.
Brigade Days - at Fort Langley National Historic Site, August 4-6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., join HBC workers, Aboriginal traders, and trappers as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills. Don’t miss the fur trader cook off on August 5 at 4:30 p.m., the canoe arrival on the Fraser River on August 6 at 1 p.m., and an evening BBQ and free concert on August 6 at 6 p.m. Info: 604-513-4777; www. parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley Picnic in the Park Outdoor Concert - at Fort Langley National
www.aldergrovestar.com g Fort Langley Library Knitting Circle - Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. Drop-in. Bring your knitting to the library and enjoy the companionship of working with others on your project. Beginners welcome. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca Patsy Cline: A Tribute - by actress and singer Bonnie Kilroe. Matinee performance Sunday, August 26, 2:30 p.m. at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, Langley Tickets $25 from Casino Guest Services. Charge by phone 604-530-2211 Or online at www.ticketweb.ca
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2012 Lacrosse Summer Camp • Aug. 13-17 • Aug. 20-24
6-9 years 9am - 12pm 10-13 years 12:30pm - 3:30pm Price $89.60 per camp/week (includes HST) Featuring the stars of the lacrosse world Call 604.455.8805 ~ registration@langleyeventscentre.com
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Saturday, December 8 Tickets on sale now! 1-855-985-5000 The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com
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Sewer construction will take place in Brookswood on Wednesday, August 15 and a detour will be in effect. The two lanes of northbound traffic on 200 Street between 42 Avenue and 44 Avenue will be diverted to 200A Street. One lane of southbound traffic on 200 Street will remain open. Local access will be maintained for residents.
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Be Wildlife Aware on the Road WARNING Langley has a large wildlife population
USE CAUTION ON ROADS
William Ulrich Community Development 604.533.6044
Bedford Landing Public Amenity Space RFP 12-111 The Township of Langley is seeking to select a tenant/leaseholder for the new 2,000 square foot Bedford Landing Public Amenity space with access to its adjacent deck space at Bedford Landing in Fort Langley. For more information, the complete RFP package # RFP 12-111 is available for download at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca. Elizabeth Lehigh Purchasing Department 604.532.7379
public programs and events Langley Demonstration Garden Events
Engineering Division 604.532.7300
The Township of Langley is home to a diversity of wildlife habitat. Our residents share the area with many types of animals – large and small. Preservation of wildlife habitat is considered in planning all of Langley’s communities – let’s keep them safe! Help protect our wildlife by respecting road signs and obeying posted speed limits.
Engineering Division 604.532.7300 tol.ca/greencan
Renovated Brookswood Spray Park Now Open
Join us for a barbecue, garden tours, scarecrow building, and lots of fun activities for the whole family. Bring along some kid-sized clothing to personalize your scarecrow. Dates: Time: Location: Address:
August 14, 15, and 16 4 - 6pm Langley Demonstration Garden 4887 - 221 Street
This is a free event. Please register.
Garden Smart Workshop Backyard Composting Date: Time: Location: Address:
Saturday, August 11 2 - 4pm Langley Demonstration Garden 4887 - 221 Street
Learn the basics of backyard composting and discover what to expect from your compost ingredients. Learn tricks to make compost fast. This is a free event. Please register. Demonstration Garden 604.532.3521 Demogarden@tol.ca
The spray park at 40 Avenue and 200 Street in Brookswood has undergone renovations and is now open from 10am to 8pm. Also enjoy the Township of Langley’s other spray parks at:
Get Outside and Make a Difference
Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park 48A Avenue & 221 Street
Willoughby Community Park 7700 Block of 202A Street
The Township of Langley Adopt-a-Program is a great opportunity to get outside and make a difference where you live, work, or play.
Philip Jackman Park, Aldergrove 32 Avenue & 271 Street
Walnut Grove Community Park 89 Avenue & Walnut Grove Drive
You can adopt and clean up a street, park, trail, or creek.
Recreation, Culture, and Parks 604.533.6086
Adopt-a-Program 604.532.7339 adopt@tol.ca
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BEHMAN, Charles Evans Born July 31st, 1956 in New Westminster; died July 22nd, 2012 in Aldergrove, B.C. Predeceased by father Harry in 1997 and brother James in 2006. Left to mourn are sons Matthew and Jessy, mother Doreen, and siblings Lana, Richard, and Sheila. Chuck grew up in Burnaby and went to Edmonds Elementary. Moved to Aldergrove in 1969, where he graduated from Aldergrove Secondary School in 1974. He liked his MUSIC!
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EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net
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CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497 EXPERIENCED highway drivers needed for Super B Canada Only runs. Dedicated tractor, E-Logs, Blanaced Home Time, extended benefits. Experience with strapping and tarping required, clean abstract and references required. Sutco is a Drug Free workplace with pre-employment testing required. Please forward resume to: 1-250-3572009. For further information call 1888-357-2612 Ext: 230 or: www.sutco.ca
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JACK RUSSELL pups 1F 1M. 9wks old Short legs, smooth coat. Dew claws done. $500. 778-883-6049 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
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovation’s. Available for work. 604-532-1710
PITBULL, female, 6 mth old, vet checked, 1st 3 shots done. Phone (604)864-2795
Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. Crews available for new construction & additions Patrick 604-218-3064
PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.
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Always!pressure washing, window cleaning, Gutter, lawn maintains, yard clean-up. Simon 604-230-0627
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HOMES FOR RENT
MISSION. BEAUTIFUL 2 Bdr. & 1.5 Bth. Heritage home fully modernized to a high executive standard for rent. Two minutes from West Coast express, downtown shopping and dining. Energy efficient, minimal utilities. Grt. storage. Wsh/dyr., dshwr. Covered patio, fully fenced yard, wind. cov., parking, sm. pet ok, no smk. $1400/mth. email: wgswan2@hotmail.com Avail. Sept. 1/12.
2009- Super Lite- 26 FT Grey Wolf Trailer - 1 slide out, sleeps 6, a/c, 3 piece bath, full kitchen. 15 ft awning. $16,000: (604)532-0726
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BLUEBERRIES FOR SALE 26097 84 Ave. No insecticide. Weller Blueberry Farm. Open 8-7. Ready pick $1.20/lb, U pick .80/lb. 604-856-6817, 604-996-9275
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1970 IMPALA CLASSIC original 454 fiber optics, very rare, $22,000. Call John 604-510-0175
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MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 A-1 PAINTING CO. 604.723.8434 Top Quality Painting. Floors & Finishing. Insured, WCB, Written Guarantee. Free Est. 20 Years Exp.
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BOXER puppies ready Aug 12. Choose early. Vet ✓ tails/dewclaws, 1st shots. $875. 604-882-7477. BOXER PUPS, family raised, declaws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $975. 604-341-1445 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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
#1 IN RATES AND SERVICE. Clogged drains, drips, garbs, renos & installs. Lic/Ins. 778-888-9184.
Chihuahua, 5 years old, needs new home, good with kids, $200. Call (604)791-0728
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TRUCKS & VANS
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WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.
ACREAGE
STEEL BUILDING - HUGE CLEARANCE SALE! 20X24 $4,658. 25X28 $5,295. 30X40 $7,790. 32X54 $10,600. 40X58 $14,895. 47X78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422
633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS New SRI *1152 s/f dblwide $77,900 *14x70 full gyproc single wide, loaded $66,900. Repossessed Mobiles & Modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net
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CARS - DOMESTIC
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 4 dr. auto. 54,000 org. kms. Senior owned. Mint. $5,500 obo. 778-908-5164. 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, fully loaded, Air Cared, under 50K mi. $7500 neg. (778)230-1571 2003 Buick Century loaded, aircared private, perfect condition. $5900 obo. 778-565-4334 2003 BUICK REGAL LS, a/cared, 128k, White. loaded, mint. $4500. 604-538-6378 or 604-202-0658. 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER special edition, sun roof, blk. on blk. leather $3650 / 604-309.3135 2004 CAVALIER, 5 spd. AirCrd, only 70 km, extra set snw. tires, $4,400 obo. Phone (604)535-0867. 2009 CADILLAC DTS, black, grey leather, mint cond, garage kept 58K. $24,000/obo. 604-805-4545 2009 Saturn Astra XE, 4 dr h/b. Automatic. Options. Silver. 18,000 kms. $7800/firm. 604-538-4883
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1983 MERCEDES 380, black h/top soft/top. 126,000 kms. $11,500. 604-531-0856 or 778-995-0865.
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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
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APARTMENT/CONDO
ALDERGROVE - LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BATH condo. clean, f/s, w/d. Avail. immed. NS/NP, no parties. $825/mo. Call 604-866-8825.
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HOMES FOR RENT
3 BEDROOM mobile home for rent on a big land, with washing machine and dryer. Located at 26320 26 Ave, Aldergrove. Available immediately. $1000/mo ( utility included) . Please call Tom V at 604-7153214 to have a look. Aldergrove-Reno’d kit. & bath, 2 lvl. basement hm. corner lot, 4 bdrm. 2.5 bath, F/S W/D, 1 car garage, drapery, N/S N/P, cls. to amens. & scls. $1460/mo.Now! 604-536-1111
We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead
8ft TRUCK CANOPY - Exc. condition. $225/obo. (604)533-0858
Scotty 604-313-1887
ABBOTSFORD - ONE OF THE NICEST TOWNHOUSES YOU WILL EVER SEE One of the nicest townhouses in one of the necest complexes in Abbotsford. You will fall in love with Country Lane. This super quiet complex is very inviting and perfect for raising a family. The home itself feels more like a home than a townhome and you will appreciate the 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and huge family and living rooms. Plus no need to worry about upgrading kitchens or baths, it’s already been done. Make an appointment to see this one for yourself. Just minutes from everything.
31255 Upper Maclure Road, Abbotsford Note new price! $298,900
BETTER THAN NEW IN ALDERGROVE EXTENSIVELY RENO’D + CAR LOVERS SHOP Have you been dreaming of a beautiful home and a shop plus greenspace? Everything here to make everyone happy. this beautifully reno’d 4 bedroom home has it all - from granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, central air conditioning, hardwood floors and a luxurious ensuite, to every car buffs dream a beautiful shop with 220 power and potential for heated floors. All located near schools, and across from greenspace. Call Verne today and book your showing.
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1993 FORD AEROSTAR, 7 pass., ext. van, 6 cyl, AC, new tires, ArCrd,220km,$1.500.604-536-5981
Metal Recycling Ltd.
26814 33B Avenue, Aldergrove
Bring a smile to your community! Advertise your engagement with us, call 604-575-5555
PETS Northstar Painting Ltd.- The Residential Specialists. BIG jobs, Small jobs - We do it all! Interior and Exterior Projects. Master Painters at Students Rates. WCB Safe, Reliable, Efficient & Quality Paint. 778.245.9069
2012, 9.9 Merc 4 stroke, new, never used, 3yr warranty. $400 off listed price. $2600 firm. 604-788-0718
1997 Toyota 4Runner: Great family 4x4, 3.4 litre V6 with 260,331 km. Running boards, tow package, sunroof and windscreen add flexibility for hauling and holidaying. Air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, alloy wheels, dual front air bags/ABS brakes, newer timing belt, tires and service history. $6,000 OBO. Call 604-521-4932 and leave message.
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BOAT ACCESSORIES
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Tree removal done RIGHT! A-TECH Services 604-996-8128 Running this ad for 8yrs
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal
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615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY • Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage
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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
Weather permitting
20 Acres - Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
MARINE
CROSSROADS Seville 38’ 5th wheel. Fiberglass ext., 4 slide-outs, fireplace, Corian counters, 17 cu.ft. double door fridge, oak cabinets, Queen size bed, 9’ ceiling, lots of heated storage. Luxury year round living! $43,800. 604-870-4799
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2003 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, sports, gray, 147K, new tires, alum. wheels, trunk, side doors all power, radio, cass., CD, DVD, alarm, keyless, Air Cared. $5150 obo. (604)502-9912
GARAGE SALES
SWAP MEET
DISPOSAL BINS
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The Scrapper
AUTO FINANCING
MISC. FOR SALE
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
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TRUCKS & VANS
2003 CHEV SUBURBAN Z71, black, rebuilt trans. w/warranty, used eng. new B.J. & brakes. Inspected $7995obo 604-826-0519
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
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1974 VW BEETLE COVERTIBLE,4 spd. Looks & runs good. May trade. $3,800 obo. 778-908-5164.
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
LANGLEY WALNUT GROVE, 3BR bsmt. $1000 incl utils, internet, W/D, full bath, sep. ent, N/S, N/P, bus, no pets, refs. 778-846-9413
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WANTED - Honda Civic or Toyota. Used car in exc cond. No rebuilts. Call (604)531-5588
ALDERGROVE. 2 bdrm bsmt. Nr schls/shops.Ns/np. Incl hydro/cable DD req. Avail now. 778-246-0915.
A NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell! Only $125 - CALL: 604-484-0379
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.
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TRANSPORTATION
2008 Honda Civic, 2dr, auto, a/c, 95,000km, extended warranty installed halo HID and sub woofer, excellent condition. $16,000 firm. 604-796-2219
SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, selecting and caring for loveable precious puppies. Take pups home Aug 11 (604)826-6311
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TRANSPORTATION
1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill
CHERRY JUBILEE Sour Cherries 2017 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. Opening Sat. Aug. 4th - Fri. Aug. 10 8:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Call to Order: 604-856-5844
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1989 S-CARGO (NISSAN). New Paint & sunroof. Aircare Certified. Right hand drive. Well maint. Great Marketing Opportunity! A real attention Grabber! Call 604-968-0856. $4500 OBO 1994 Cadillac Sedan Deville 188,000k. Aircared til Aug. 2013. New tires. Good cond. $3450. 604607-5281. 1995 BMW 740I, 92,000 kms. black/black leather. New all season radials/rims/brakes. Performs as new. No acc/no mech problems. $5950. 604-530-5431. 1996 BMW 318i, 134,000 kms. Silver, 4 door. $3,500. Call 778320-3487. 2005 HONDA CIVIC SE 4 dr auto a/c, c/w 4 new winter tires on rims, 2yr ext warr. $8000. 604-531-3562 2006 JETTA 2.0T 73,000 kms. fully loaded, org owner. s/rf hid hd/lights, dsg auto. $14,900. 604-307-9159. 2011 NISSAN VERSA 4/dr h/back, auto, 25,000/km, red, many options, $8800/firm. 604-538-9257.
NEWER HOME NO HST NEAR A VINEYARD IN ABBOTSFORD? SAY IT IS SO… Does this sound like the place for you? Here it is only 2 years young, this home boasts everything you are looking for. Located in the very popular Pepin Brook Vineyard Estates this home is sure to please. You will love the open concept, granite counters, stainless appliances, air conditioning, 4 bedrooms, luxurious ensuite, and unfunished basement awaiting your ideas. Call Verne today and book your showing.
2157 Zinfandel Drive, Abbotsford Note new price! $574,900
“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”
Verne Stel
604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca
REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE
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Make your Dream a Reality. Call Dan today 604-857-1100!
27031 - FRASER HWY.
$549,900
I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove. Aldergrove.
Dan F lokstr lokstra a .COM 25978 - 60 AVE.
NEW PRICE!
$1,700,000
MEDITERRANEAN MANSION You can hardly afford to build this good, but you can afford to buy it now! On 4.8 Acres, 2 road frontages. this home is one of a kind! Amazing, over 7,000 ft of pure Country, this home is brand new and is a fortress. p.s come and check out the Egyptian limestone floors, the spectacular kitchen and 8’ high doors. No two of these around!
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25122 4TH AVENUE
Dan Flokstra $995,000
#106 5498 267TH ST
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$829,900
26917-20 AVE.
PUT THIS ON YOUR MUST SEE LIST! 2 bedroom A frame cottage style home on quiet no thru street on 4.72 acres in south Aldergrove close to town. Great 7 stall barn plus 2 bay shop with roll up doors. Property fenced and cross fenced. You will love this place when you see it, have a look and you will know where home is.
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Currently rented - about 10,000 sq. ft. - buildable C-2 Zoned 1 Acre – and / or renovate the house to an office. Invest now and wait for redevelopment. Possibilities here?
Dan Flokstra
2825 - 256TH STREET
604-857-1100
$1,995,000
37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.
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604-857-1100
$295,000
Dan Flokstra
Dan Flokstra
26960 25A AVE.
604-857-1100
$649,900
PRIVATE ESTATE PROPERTY
A VERY UNIQUE SITUATION!
2 STOREYS & FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT
SOLD
1000 sq ft of 2 bedroom living quarters above 1000 sq ft of warehouse in Gloucester Estates, zoned Industrial, its all legal nothing to worry about here. Take a look you will be impressed. Quick possession possible.
Over 3600 sq. ft. of manicured “up-todate”, “you-will-be-impressed” home. Superior finishing, hardwood, crown mouldings, granite countertops, coffered ceilings, custom everything - high ceilings - open concept - 2 bedrooms have ensuites. No expense spared here. Step up and make your dreams a reality.
Check out this 5400 sq. ft 2 storey home on 4.98 acre parcel located on no through street. Home is immaculate. Could accommodate extended family. This home has a full basement plus master bedroom on main floor - new bathrooms and more!
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
$2,995,000
#163 - 27456 32ND AVENUE $239,900
25926 FRASER HWY
Take a look here all the privacy in the southern exposed back yard very clean very neat and very private in this complex 3 bedrooms up and new windows new fireplace extra long driveway for extra cars. Nothing to do but move in here. Take a look and make your offer.
Look to the future here with this unbeatable location with over 1000 ft of frontage on Fraser Hwy, 2 homes on property with sewer and water connected already . Looking to invest in a great location for the future then this is worth a second look for sure, currently still in the ALR.
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#101-5570-268 STREET $439,900 GLOUCESTER FOR SALE OR LEASE 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residential unit over 2268 sq ft of industrial unit great location in Gloucester and available for immediate possession. Zoned industrial it’s a legal suite so nothing to worry about here.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
604-857-1100
26258 - 60TH AVE.
$1,150,000
Gorgeous 1628 sq. ft. rancher, has partially finished full basement, roughed-in plumbing for 3rd bathroom or in-law suite - with attached 2000 sq. ft. heated shop. Also has 1200 sq ft. modular home with its own 24 x 26 garage.
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Dan Flokstra
604-857-1100
RE/MAX 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 ALDERGROVE realestate@danflokstra.com
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