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‘Loosen stream protection regulations’ Raised during environmental management strategy talks

by Phil M elnyc h u k staff reporter

While Maple Ridge looks at an umbrella plan dubbed an environmental management strategy, two councillors renewed the call for a review of the district’s stream protection rules.

“I think we need to question whether or not we need to stick to the SPR [streamside protection regulations]” or whether we go to RAR [riparian area regulations], Coun.

Al Hogarth said Monday.

In 2005, Maple Ridge decided to keep its streamside protection regulations, developed in consultation with federal and provincial governments and environmental groups.

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Three parking lots for sale?

Maple Ridge could be putting ‘For sale’ signs on some of its downtown parking lots, which could kickstart more building, if council agrees with a staff report.

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Coun. Bob Masse likes the idea, providing there’s truly no net-loss in the number of parking stalls downtown. If a developer builds an apartment building that requires 40 parking stalls, that number, plus the existing number of public parking stalls must be provided.

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Much Pitt Meadows farmland left fallow Agricultural reform needed in B.C. to protect land

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here are 180 farms in Pitt Meadows, generating $60 million in farm gate receipts and employing 1,500 people.

Among B.C. municipalities, Pitt ranks sixth for agricultural production. It grows 20 per cent of B.C.’s blueberry crop, as well as cranberries, greenhouse vegetables and flowers.

However, of more than 7,000 hectares of available farmland, only about 4,000 ha is being farmed, suggesting the city could almost double its farming sector.

Pitt Meadows is not unique in this regard, as there are approximately 20,000 ha of fallow farm land in the Metro region, but it is the municipality with the second highest inventory of unused ALR land.

The challenge is in finding people who are qualified to farm, who can afford to invest, and who have access to farm land, explained Kent Mullinix, Kwantlen Polytechnical University’s director of sustainable agriculture and food security.

A new farmer can’t afford to obtain a mortgage for farmland in the region.

“You couldn’t make the payments – there is no agriculture that would service that level of debt,” said Mullinix.

The price of the land is driven up by its speculative value for commercial or residential development, he explained. Even though farmland is supposed to be protected in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), exemptions are granted by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), and

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Only 4,000 of 7,000 hectares of farmland in Pitt Meadows is actively farmed. that opportunity increases its value.

“There is not a square inch of farmland in the Lower Mainland that is not valued as speculation,” he said.

In general, farming is not an attractive business proposition. Despite the need for millions in investment to start any type of farm, the margins of profit are narrow.

He quotes Garnet Etsell, chair of the B.C. Agriculture Council, who said in 2011 that B.C. has lost 25 per cent of its farms over the past 10 years, and that agriculture cannot compete economically for land.

Farming is an industry worth $2.5 billion in this province, but it lost $87 million in 2010.

Mullinix wants to reform agricul-

ture in B.C. and protect farmland with a number of government-led initiatives.

First, he wants to take the speculative value out of farmland by “taxing it away.” He proposes development fees high enough that developers reap little or no profit from projects in the ALR. He concedes that it would be a controversial measure.

“We have a whole North American economy based on private property rights,” he said, adding people expect to be able to do “whatever they want” with their land.

“It would be hugely unpopular,” he said.

A second measure would be reregionalize agriculture, so that food

production, processing, marking and waste handling are all handled in the geographic area that will be consuming the food that is produced. He said this effort could put billions of dollars back into the regional economy of the Lower Mainland, and his study team is working to quantify how much.

“The place to start is in understanding what the potential is.”

He sees strong public support for these efforts. Food security is an issue receiving more public attention, and the popularity of the 100 Mile Diet shows people care about regional food production.

“People want to have this kind of agriculture around them – it’s who

we are,” said Mullinix. “It will enrich our lives more than development ever will.”

Thirdly, he said the government needs to prepare a new generation of “food sector leaders,” because expertise is leaving the agriculture industry.

Mullinix said the project needs the support of municipalities, and municipal leaders in Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Mission, Langley and Langley Township have all expressed theirs.

“Municipalities working together can make this happen, and they will accrue the benefits.”

However, he characterizes his project’s reception by the Pitt Meadows Agriculture Advisory Committee as lukewarm.

The co-chairman of that committee, Leo Captein, agrees with the need to protect farmland. He says there should be government incentives to help producers get started.

“The capital projects are humongous, and for young people it’s not easy – it’s millions in investment,” said Captein.

However, there is little else governments can do to ensure farmland in Pitt Meadows or elsewhere in B.C. is in production.

“To say ‘You must farm,’ I can’t see that happening,” said Captein.

Following the status quo could eventually mean the loss of the Lower Mainland as a farm region, said Mullinix.

“It would be a travesty of considerable proportion,” he said. “It represents some of Canada’s best farmland capacity.”

Globally, populations are growing and farmland is being lost.

“It’s a precious resource, and every one of our lives depends on it.

We will feed the world from landbased agriculture.”

‘People are happy with Maple Ridge’s stream protection regs’ Streams from front

Those rules usually require any developments to be set back up to 30 metres from stream banks.

But other municipalities adopted riparian area regulations, for which environmental consultants, hired by developers, decide the distance a development is allowed from streams.

Coun. Mike Morden echoed Hogarth’s view.

“I support Coun. Hogarth’s move to review streamside protection. I hear comments that in the ALR [Agricultural Land Reserve] they’re working with five-metre setbacks, and yet here in the district we’re working with 100 feet.”

And the provincial riparian area regulations are different again.

“In the end, for the consumer who has to

deal with this, it’s just another pile of regulations they have to work their way through.”

Morden added that environmental requirements seem to be always changing. “A lot of what I hear is that it’s a moving ball.”

Developers don’t mind following environmental standards, they just want consistent standards. Morden also wondered about the cost to the district of maintaining the conservation and setback areas that it requires developers leave when housing is built.

“All of this is simply adding to the taxpayer’s bill.”

Council was hearing a presentation from consultant Catherine Berris about creating an environmental management strategy.

The goal of the strategy is to consolidate and fine tune Maple Ridge’s environmental policies and practices into a single document that all can easily understood.

Maple Ridge has an “incredible richness of environmental resources. That’s something that many communities would like to have, but not all do,” Berris told council’s workshop meeting.

Many cities are spending millions uncovering buried urban streams, but it’s far cheaper to preserve such features from the start.

Berris said there is a “passionate public” that cares about the environment and there is no problem getting people to meetings on the topic. Focus groups show that people are happy with Maple Ridge’s stream protection regulations and its environmental mapping system, and that wildlife habitats have to be maintained.

“It’s really important to have these big wide corridors.

“Everybody understands these days, you don’t clear-cut the world to get develop-

ment.”

Growth has to be balanced and done to build a resilient community that can cope with climate change, she added.

Councillors wanted more background information about the reason for creating an environmental management strategy, a goal that dates back to 2009 and which is supported in the official community plan.

Three goals are proposed for the strategy: conserving natural assets, designing sustainable communities, and improving awareness.

Coun. Cheryl Ashlie liked the idea, but wanted clearer, more predictable rules.

“When it comes to the environment, there seems to be this elasticity.”

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Developers would pay for high density Pilot project floated for Albion

by Phil Mel nyc hu k staff reporter

It’s still just a concept, but longtime Maple Ridge resident Kevin Slauenwhite is already worrying about a pilot project to allow greater population densities in north Albion, in return for more dollars to the district.

“In the long run, it’s going to increase the price of lots and it’s going make the end cost of homes more costly,” the longtime resident said.

He lives on an acre of subdividable land on 128th Avenue and is afraid he may have to pay more to the district if the concept spreads and his land is subdivided, increasing in

value as a result.

“I think the municipality is just looking for new tax revenue.

But it’s not really a great way for new people buying houses.”

On Monday, council considered a list of Albion projects that could be possible by allowing higher-thanusual population in subdivisions north of 112th Avenue, east of 240th Street.

In return for the extra number of homes that can be built and sold, the district is proposing a “community amenity contribution” charge on the increased value of the land that results from the higher density.

The charge would see developers paying the district from 25 per cent to 90 per cent of the increased value per lot.

A staff report says

most of the people who attended an open house on the topic last May favoured the increased density.

If those charges are only applied to the existing 250 extra lots that result from the higher density rules, the district could raise up to $2.2 million.

If the maximum 90 per cent contribution is charged on all the 2,000 new homes and 800 townhomes in the north Albion area, the district could haul in $23 million.

The charge is based on the increased value of the land, rather than the profits developers actually could make.

In turn, the money that rolls in from those contributions could pay for a new Albion community hall, a multi-use trail system, affordable housing, new parks and public

Pitt residents want mailboxes moved Petition sent to Canada Post

by Monisha M ar t ins staff reporter

Residents of Pitt Meadows neighbourhood are petitioning Canada Post to have their mailboxes moved closer to home.

The community mailboxes were relocated

after a rash of thefts and vandalism, but residents of Chestnut Crescent say the new location, more than two blocks away, creates problems for people with mobility issues.

The new location, next to a busy school, also causes traffic conflicts between residents who are picking up their mail and parents dropping or picking up their children

from school.

Troy Moerike had his mail stolen over Christmas and understands why his neighbours are petitioning to have two mailboxes moved to within a one-block radius of Chestnut Crescent.

Some residents now have to pick their mail from boxes on Bonson Road.

“That’s quite a distance for some of the elderly

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A new Albion community hall would replace the one on 240th Street demolished by the district a few years ago.

Staff compare a new Albion hall with the new $5-million South Bonson Community Centre in Pitt Meadows, that was paid for in the same way.

Council approved making north Albion a pilot project last November. More public input happens March 13, when people can look at the list of possible projects.

After that, people can also give their opinions online. Council will look at the public input in the spring, then decide on the contribution rates it wants to set.

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people,” said Moerike.

His new mailbox is located about half a kilometre away.

“I’ve got a permanently broken foot because of diabetes and I used to check my mail everyday, but now I only check it when I’m driving somewhere,” he said.

The City of Pitt Meadows has written to Canada Post, advising the agency of the neighbourhood’s concerns.

But manager of legislative service Kelly Kenney noted that the city has no say in the placement of mailboxes.

Kenney wrote the new location is a concern for the city because residents feel it is quite a distance from their homes and difficult for seniors to access.

The city has also forwarded a copy of the petition to Canada Post.

Pitt Meadows has seen a spike in mail theft recently, with police reporting that seven mailboxes were broken into in the span of a month.

Ridge Meadows RCMP are investigating the thefts and have increased patrols in areas that are being targeted by thieves.

“Due to a number of break-ins in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, we moved the community mailboxes to locations that are more secure and offer passive surveillance,” said John Caines of Canada Post.

“We just received the petition and need to review it before we can provide a response.”

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French poem wins 5-year scholarship Two MRSS students win contest prizes

by Nei l Corbe tt staff reporter

A Maple Ridge secondary student has won a five-year scholarship in a poetry contest.

French immersion teacher Nicole Beaudet said there are an increasing number of contests held by universities, which invite high school students to produce essays, poems and videos in French.

This year she assigned her class the task of entering a contest.

Not only did two of her young poets produce grade A work, they took first and second place in the Festival International de la Poésie poetry contest offered by l’Université du Quebec.

Grade 12 student Vanessa Pogue, who loves both reading and writing poetry, claimed first prize for her entry Jolie Robe Bleue (Pretty Blue Dress). She won five years tuition, which includes two years at College LaFlech in TroisRiviéres, followed by three years tuition and at l’Université du Quebec a Trois-Riviéres.

She also won an invitation to the International Poetry Festival in TroisRiviéres in October,

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Vanessa Pogue and Riley Donaldson were assigned the poems by Nicole Beaudet. an expenses-paid trip, where she will read her poem.

Beaudet is also a winner, as the university will cover her room, meals and poetry workshops to also attend the festival.

Riley Donaldson, also in Grade 12, won a threeweek stay the International French School at the l’Université of TroisRiviéres. The trip, valued at $1,200, includes courses, meals, a room and social and cultural activities.

Both students have been in French immersion since they were in kindergarten, with Pogue attending Riverside and Donaldson Laity View elementary.

Beaudet said studying in one’s second language

can be a challenge, and the students have worked hard.

“They deserve this. I’m excited for them,” she said.

“See what you can do in a second language?” she told the students. “That’s to be celebrated.”

Picking a scholarship winner on the strength of a poem is unusual, and almost stereotypically French, she agreed, but adds that being able to produce a great work of poetry demonstrates a number of strengths.

“It shows creativity, that you can take risks, and obviously a high level of literacy,” she said.

The contests are the result of the high value that the Quebec universities place on language, and

the federal government’s efforts to promote bilingualism.

Pogue would still have to be accepted to the university based on her GPA, but she has been at 90 per cent in most courses, so that will not be an issue.

She planned to attend Simon Fraser University to study behavioural neuroscience, but now she is looking at studying in Trois-Riviéres.

“It would be really interesting,” she said. “I’m looking at the programs they have to offer.”

Donaldson said he’s looking forward to his three weeks in Quebec.

“That’s probably enough for me. I’ve wanted to travel, and it’s a good opportunity.”

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Look both ways It took a cultural shift to battle drinking and driving, perhaps it’s time to make another shift so fewer pedestrians die in our streets.

As with drunk driving, we can do that by changing laws, attitudes and public perception.

Tougher laws and costly penalties made it unacceptable to drink and drive. Groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving got behind the campaigns and programs such as Operation Red Nose made it easier for people to make the right choice during the holidays. Corporations launched campaigns to make it cool to be the designated driver and drivers – thus educated and forewarned – changed their behaviour.

It may take similar efforts to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities, which last year totalled 63, according to the B.C. Coroner’s Service. That’s almost the same number of people who were killed by drunk drivers last year, yet where’s the outcry?

The sad fact is it’s walking seniors, 70 years and older, who die the most often in a collision with a car. Where do most of these fatalities occur? At intersections and marked crosswalks. When? In December and January, when it’s dark and rainy.

In fact, people of all ages are at greatest risk during this province’s gloomiest months.

Pedestrians need to understand that there are no safe intersections or crosswalks. Adults must apply the same safety rules they teach their kids kids: be aware of your surroundings, look both ways, make eye contact with drivers. And sorry, seniors, old age is not an exemption from the crucial lessons we direct at our youth.

But it doesn’t stop there: Driver education must be be enhanced, laws must be toughened and outwear must be reflective, or at the very least lighter in colour.

Pedestrian fatalities aren’t any less serious than drunk driving deaths. So why are they treated that way?

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Stage set for B.C. senate election VICTORIA – Cannon will roar across the Inner Harbour on the morning of Feb. 12 to mark the opening of the 2013 legislature session.

Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon will inspect the troops and present her inaugural Throne Speech, B.C. Views setting out the B.C. Liberal government’s Tom Fletcher goals for the coming year.

This ritual will kick off a legislative session that is expected to run until March 14, where the official Parliamentary Calendar shows a three-week break for Easter.

Debate is unlikely to resume in April, as the election campaign will be in full roar by then.

This means there will be a grand total of 19 sitting days to push through a budget and a raft of legislation.

Here’s my unofficial preview.

The pre-election budget will be presented Feb. 19 by Finance Minister Michael de Jong.

Premier Christy Clark has decreed that it must be balanced, and the government has made extra efforts to armour itself against what will likely be the loudest debate ahead.

First, de Jong held a pre-budget meeting of the government’s blue-chip forecast council in public.

This provided a visual record of what happens every year, when the finance ministry solicits the same sort of independent advice as most competent de-

mocracies, and bases its numbers on that.

Then the finance ministry hired former Bank of Montreal chief economist Tim O’Neill, who will act as an unofficial version of the parliamentary budget officer in Ottawa.

Now that we have simultaneous oversight of child welfare and the police, the next step is to extend it to finance bureaucrats.

Regardless of party, the government has to produce a three-year set of forecasts to replace the current one.

A lot of election energy will go into competing claims about who is better at predicting the future.

Another new law to be given high priority is one setting up senate elections, to be run in connection with the May 14 provincial vote.

Alberta pioneered this, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent round of senate appointments included Calgary lawyer Doug Black, who won an Alberta senate election held last year.

There was no one appointed to replace Gerry St. Germain, who bid an emotional adieu as a Conservative senator for B.C. last year.

St. Germain was instrumental in uniting the splintered federal Conservatives, but he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75, having been appointed by Brian Mulroney in 1993 after losing his seat as an MP. Why would this senate reform be so urgent for the B.C. Liberals now?

Well, turnout for the 2009 election fell to around 50 per cent, a record low for a provincial vote.

If that downward trend is reversed this year, it will be in large part because

people are still mad enough about the harmonized sales tax and a range of other issues to get off the couch and kick some B.C. Liberal butt.

Electing senators remains a popular notion, especially with older, conservativeminded voters in B.C. who identified with the Reform Party.

“The first-ever senate election looks like the best available shot at boosting turnout among people who are not likely to vote NDP, and who may also be disengaged from provincial politics.”

The first-ever senate election looks like the best available shot at boosting turnout among people who are not likely to vote NDP, and who may also be disengaged from provincial politics.

And then there is the provincial sales tax bill. Another kick in the slats for the movie business, for one, and don’t hold your breath for NDP leader Adrian Dix to produce a solution in the wake of his recent trip to Tinsel Town.

The performance of the governing party and the opposition will be scrutinized as never before.

This week’s question: Do you feel your job is secure? @ Online poll: cast your vote at www.mapleridgenews.com, or e-mail your vote and comments to editor@mapleridgenews.com

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com (tfletcher@blackpress.ca).

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The News/letters B.C. Hydro did not reach out to ARMS Editor, The News: Re: ARMS rattled about Hydro clearing (The News, Feb. 2).

ARMS and myself find B.C. Hydro’s response to our concerns about the clear-cut for the transmission right-of-way expansion through Maple Ridge and surrounding regions somewhat shocking, and we reference here Donna McGeachie’s response: “The practice is standard and is being done with care,” and that “it’s normal to bring right-of-way clearing to the edge of streams and rivers,” Certainly ARMS understands the need for vegetation control under transmission lines, and we certainly understand, in the expansion of this, right-of-way trees would have to be felled.

But our biggest concern, that we raised earlier with Hydro, was that we wanted to have some communications with the contractors to have a soft approach over creeks and streams in Maple Ridge.

Consequently, we are now shocked to find that no communications were considered, or took place, and Hydro’s only defense is, “this is normal right-of-way practice”.

We feel let down in the realm of communications on this issue.

In years gone by, we did have fairly regular communications with Hydro’s right-of-way clearing specialist, Rennie Roddick, and he gave us every indication that in a ravine contour like the Alouette River, trees could grow to a greater height without there being a safety issue with the transmission line.

Therefore, trees have been retained in this area, and we have also had a clear indication that Hydro replants with a type of vegetation that will only grow to a certain height in some instances.

At this time, we are only getting from Hydro a standard response, with no description as to what mitigation will be provided, if any, as a result of this clear cut.

We look forward to meeting with Hydro and the contractor on Thursday and we will take these questions forward to them, even though we are dealing with the situation after the fact, which is unfortunate.

Our discussions will centre on some form of mitigation.

We are hoping Hydro understands the impacts of what has gone on here and will act accordingly to mitigate for the damage created to the riparian zones of the creeks and rivers in this region.

Geoff Clayton, president ARMS Maple Ridge

You want to pay more taxes?

Editor, The News: Re: Time to catch up (Letters, Feb. 1).

We already have garbage pickup in Maple Ridge and we have control over what we spend.

I looked up one private company and the rate is $12.50 per month for one bag. That is $150 per year.

Share the cost of two bags with your neighbours ($18 a month) and your annual cost would be $108.

Do you honestly want to ask our government to find a cheaper solution?

The District brought forth a request to spend $85,000 just to review the options (The News, July 11).

What level of government has ever looked after tax payer’s dollars responsibly?

And you want to volunteer to give them more?

Please, just pick up the phone and order your garbage service.

Carolyn Campos Maple Ridge

$30 a year Editor, The News: Re: Same standard (Letters, Jan. 30).

Like L. Shapko, I, too, moved from Burnaby and had a different reaction to the garbage pickup, or lack of it.

I found Maple Ridge’s approach very enlightened, as it provides a real incentive to recycle: saving money.

Currently I have an arrangement with my neigh-

bors and pay no more than $30 a year, at the most.

Prior to that, when I managed my own garbage, the most I paid was $120 a year, and that was not often, as I didn’t have to make a trip to the transfer station every month.

If we had municipal garbage collection in our taxes, then the good recyclers subsidize those who do not care to.

And seniors, many who have only one or two people in a residence and may be on fixed incomes, subsidize those who are more able to cope with inflationary costs.

Also, as more stringent regulations for tipping come in, our councillors will have to devote some of their time to playing ‘sheriff ’ and looking for ways to make all Maple Ridge residents conform to new rules.

Then, too, with respect to municipal administration, we are always looking for ways to control costs.

Once the district has garbage pickup as part of its responsibilities, then it will be limited to whatever tenders come forward for pricing, and you can bet that increases will keep coming, with no way for individuals to manage them.

The second point I would like to make is that, in my experience, unlike Maureen Bartels (Letters, Jan. 30), Maple Ridge’s streets are not messier than other communities.

I grant that north Burn-

aby, where L. Shapko was from, was far tidier than the neighborhoods around Metrotown.

However, take a look at some of the areas of Vancouver, Chilliwack and Mission.

Also, in some communities there is city cleanup of streets at certain times of the year, sometimes providing student employment.

In others you can see pride of ownership in neighborhoods and residents pickup after less considerate people, as we do in our neighborhood.

A third point is, what about all the garbage businesses that will be put out of business? What about their employees?

It is likely that the biggest company can provide the lowest rates and so will get the contract.

After all the other businesses are gone, where is the incentive to manage costs to the customers?

Also, the big company I am thinking of is headquartered in the United States, so where is the bulk of the corporate tax going to wind up, and the profits?

Probably not in Canada.

One more thing: how many residents in Maple Ridge have had to deal with a garbage strike?

If you want to see dirty streets, parks and other public places, plus unsanitary, health-threatening conditions, just put your garbage collection in the

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hand of a monopoly, any monopoly.

So in the debate on garbage collection, I side with Alan and Pat Woodland.

They represent what was and is best about recycling in Maple Ridge – personal commitment and responsibility.

If Maple Ridge once gives up the current approach, it can never go back.

However, in summary, what I consider the real bright spot in this dialogue is that all the writers care about clean neighborhoods and protecting the environment.

It is just how we get there that is provoking debate.

A good problem to have, I think.

M.B. Postle Maple Ridge

It’s 2013 Editor, The News: Re: Weekly garbage just a football (Letters, Jan. 30).

I moved to Maple Ridge in July and must say I was rather shocked to find out after the third week in July that the district does not have weekly garbage pick-up.

I realize that it would cost the taxpayers more on our taxes, but if it is lower than what it would cost for a private company, I would very much be in favour of that.

It is now 2013. We need to have our garbage picked up and disposed of properly.

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A former Western Hockey League referee will face a trial on one count of sexual assault.

Bradley Jason Reminek has been ordered to stand trial following a preliminary inquiry that ended Thursday in Port Coquitlam Provincial Court.

The purpose of the inquiry was to determine if the Crown has enough evidence to justify a trial.

Fundraiser for NP Funds raised by this year’s Ridge Meadows South Asian Cultural Society gala will help fund the nurse practitioner program at the Salvation Army Caring Place in Maple Ridge.

Details of the case presented during the preliminary inquiry are protected by a publication ban.

Crown said Reminek will now stand trial in New Westminster Supreme Court.

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Day full of fun planned for Family Day

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A number of fun activities are scheduled in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on Monday, the first Family Day in B.C. The Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre will have free, family activities from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Both centres will have parent and child play time for children up to five years old, and a mother and daughter dancefit for children 10 and above.

In addition, the Leisure Centre will host an allages and parent drop-in for gym activities and a story time and play for parents and children up to seven years old.

The Pitt rec centre will host a kids gym for parents and children, ages seven to 12, and an all-ages pickleball with grandchildren.

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong with two to four players to a court.

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The ACT will host a free lantern-making workshop. http://www.mapleridge. ca/EN/main/residents/ parks_and_leisure.html.

For those who want to hit the water, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. there will be underwater hockey, water walkway, relays and volleyball at the Leisure Centre pool.

From 10 a.m. until noon, the Greg Moore Youth Centre will host a free skateboard lesson for children six to 12, along with their parents, and a drop-in from 6-9 p.m. for participants 13 to 18 years old.

Basic skills will be taught by the youth centre’s qualified staff and a mini-competition with prizes will end the session.

Participants are asked to bring their own skate-

boards. Helmets will be available.

The Pitt Meadows Arena complex will host a public skate from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Regular prices will apply.

A free lantern-making workshop will take place at the ACT from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., put on by the Maple Ridge Festival of Light Society.

The Festival of Light and Lantern Parade will take place on Feb. 22, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Haney Place Mall.

Also at the ACT, an Emerald Pig Theatre B.C. workshop will be held in the Genstar Studio Theatre, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m..

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Tickets are $45 for Stage 43, Emerald Pig, Theatre B.C. and community theatre club members, and $75 each for non-members.

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The Pitt Meadows Community Association is planning a free Family Fun Day and Movie event at Heritage Hall on Harris Road.

There will be family board games, a group bingo and prizes, starting at noon.

There will be face painting and Dilly the Clown will be on hand twisting balloons.

A snack bar will be open, selling hotdogs, drinks and popcorn.

At 1:30 p.m., the Disney animated movie Brave will be shown.

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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday Feb 11 Eat together ■ Family Day is the ideal time to bring your family ‘back to the table’. Given the increasingly busy schedule of every member of the family, eating together has been a casualty of our hectic days.

Whether you’re together in your home, on a mini-vacation or enjoying a local restaurant, there are numerous benefits to eating together.

Sharing a table means sharing your day, sharing your undivided attention and sharing conversation. It is a chance to give extra attention to your children and teens. Family meals foster warmth, security and love, as well as a sense of belonging.

The way that you act at the table becomes a model for your children. They learn from your appreciation of the meal and your social skills - especially when outside the home. Table manners are social skills and leading by example makes it easier for parents to teach without lecturing.

Using family meals as a way to sample new menus can be both fun and a great learning experience. By giving family members input and the opportunity to choose the menu, it becomes an ideal way to expand their horizons on a wider range of foods and cultures. It also can lead to healthier choices as well as developing an open mind for experiencing new things.

A way to get more out of a family meal is to engage the family in menu selection, shopping and preparation.

You can begin this at a very young age giving children age-appropriate tasks like stirring ingredients, washing vegetables, tearing lettuce and setting the table. As your children grow they can take on more key responsibilities and the pride that comes with preparing a special family meal. This teaches your children cooking skills, nutrition and appreciation for the effort of meal preparation. It can also provide a great source of accomplishment and sense of self-sufficiency.

Plan to make your Family Day special by including all those who make up your family.

Pay tribute by making your meal special and so memorable you’ll want to ensure you do it more often.

Explore together ■ There is no better province to explore than British Columbia and no better family bonding experience than sharing the thrill of a new discovery or experience. Day trips can create remarkable family memories. They offer a wonderful way to spend time together and learn more about where you live.

The variety of experiences available to families is different in each region of this spectacular province - you might decide to explore close to home or venture to one of the other regions in B.C. over the Family Day weekend.

Whether taking SkyTrain, BC Ferries, driving, or hopping a flight, there are many ways to invest in a day of discovery. Travel is just one aspect. To maximize the experience families should involve everyone in the planning.

By planning ahead you and your whole family can experience a worthwhile outing and make every aspect fun.

Create a list of activities or venues and assign a rough budget for each. Allow family members to weigh in on their preferences and discuss what they would like to see, do or learn at each.

You might decide to stay in a hotel and be a tourist in your own hometown. Kids or youth can map out the sites and activities, creating a family agenda including selecting the points of interest, lunch and shopping as well as enjoying the amenities your

hotel might offer. It’s the perfect way to free up everyone from everyday tasks and roles.

Researching history, attractions, museums, parks and markets can teach valuable lessons and it helps children to plan within a budget. This way they are part of making important decisions, appreciate both the effort and cost of outings and will be more enthused about an agenda they helped develop.

Be sure to capture your family time by taking photos, saving literature or purchasing a memento. This can lead to great family discussions about what each individual enjoyed or learned and starts you planning for future family explorations.

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FAMILY DAY 2013

Share together ■ Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a significant impact on your immediate family. Regardless of your definition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting benefits not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day.

It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence.

Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging.

Don’t forget to include senior members of your family. Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them.

Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.

Create together ■ One of my favourite memories was creating an enormous piñata in preparation for a multi-family holiday. We blew up a huge bouncy ball and covered it with papier mache. Our children and those of our friends were young so after my young sons painted the ball white, I drew a score of cartoon characters, shapes and funny animals all around it.

Filled with age-appropriate, small toys, puzzles and treats, the big white ball became a major activity for everyone in our three-family group. Every age took turns colouring in the shapes through-out the day, knowing when it was completed the ball would be strung up.

The anticipation and excitement was heightened because the reward came with activity and was not immediate.

Creating something as a family can mark an important time in your family history. It captures the age and ability of your children, your interests and a point in time.

By working together on a project your family can develop new skills, collaborate on something truly memorable and enjoy what each family member brings to the endeavor.

Think about all the things a family could create together – a family album complete with stories,

mementos and funny or poignant memories.

Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like preparing a garden, building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home.

Technology puts an amazing array of tools in the hands of today’s families.

You can plan, write, film and edit a movie with your everyday computer and smartphone technology and software. Even more fun is sharing your family creation with friends around the world.

You might even suggest a film festival by inviting families to create their own film and have a “popcorn premiere” to show them all.

Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and flying a kite. Or you may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.

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FAMILY DAY 2013

Experience as a Family ■ Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day.

If you find your gatherings often involve all the adults sitting around visiting while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone.

A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you find your gatherings following the same tedious patterns where one or two family members

dominate with the same old stories, this is the year to change it up.

Consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradition out of them. Here are some ideas to get started: Get out and enjoy our beautiful outdoors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., organize a hayride, snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink.

If you don’t have snow in your area, you can travel to find it or consider planning a bike ride, a hike or even hitting a minigolf course or a driving range. The idea is to bring everyone together in a family activity you’ve never done before.

Plan a meal away from the house – Instead of cooking for the gathering, plan a formal brunch or dinner at a new restaurant. Not only do you experience a new menu together but everyone in your group can sit together and enjoy the meal.

B.C. has a widely diverse cultural make up and

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Elite/Select Players Camp # 2 - Boys and Girls 10-14 years. Times: 10am-3pm.

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Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their talent to your

gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dimmer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a popcorn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creating many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoyable.

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Make your Family Day gathering a retreat for all – consider getting your family out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to enjoy, from winter outdoor fun to refreshing spa services. Think of how much fun it would be for your whole family group to take a yoga class together.

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Cook together ■ If you ask any adult about some of their favourite memories of childhood, you will invariably hear something related to food. Whether it’s baking with Grandma or grilling hamburgers for a cookout with Dad, cooking is always an important part of growing up.

Family Day is a great time to dig out those family cookbooks and try a recipe handed down by the older generation. Your mom’s famous meatloaf or your uncle’s recipe for spinach dip are great things to try with family members of

all ages.

Maybe you’re looking to make something you’ve never made before, or perhaps you want to try out a new cuisine. Hitting the library or the web will give you ideas for new recipes, whether it’s trying to duplicate your favourite takeout pizza or make an authentic spicy Indian dish. Let each member of the family choose a recipe that they want to try, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. That way everyone gets involved and has their say in what the family eats. Maybe you’ll find a new favourite food or discover that your child is aiming to become the next Mario Batali or Julia Child.

Your local grocery store is sure to have a wide selection of ingredients that you may never have tasted before. Wandering the aisles may even spark your imagination.

Learning about what goes into a dish will set your family on the road to healthy eating. Taking a few minutes to read the labels on a food item will demonstrate how to make healthy choices and help your children in the future. Finding healthy alternatives to not-so-healthy foods can be a fun experiment, and may end up being tastier than the original food.

Many stores will have sections devoted to healthier options, whether they’re gluten-free or just lower in calories.

Learn together ■ Having a day off from school doesn’t mean learning stops for the day. There are plenty of educational things you can do in British Columbia, whether in your own home or outside.

How about starting with a trip to your local library?

It will hold plenty of books on any topic that you can imagine. Maybe a book of science experiments or a historical novel set in the early days of Canada will stoke your imagination.

Let the kids each pick out a book to take home with them and start a lifetime love of reading. Your local bookstore will also hold a variety of options if your child can’t bear to part with his or her new favourite book.

A local historical attraction is also a great place to pay a visit. Whether it’s Chinatown or Steveston fishing village, there is a ton of history right in your own backyard. Most places will have a museum or heritage building around that can serve as a jumping-off point for learning more about the city where you live.

Learning can be more than just reading though. Pull out the laptop and get your kids to type out an email to a family member or friend outside of B.C. Perhaps they can even tell the person about what they learned at the museum or library!

Keeping a journal is also a great way to practice writing and literacy skills. Even if it’s not a daily occurrence, sitting down in the evening to write about the events of the day or week can get kids thinking and practicing their handwriting.

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Active together ■ Family Day is a great opportunity to get in a little exercise. The cold, wet weather usually keeps us inside and might seem better suited to a day on the couch, but there are tons of places to get active that will keep you and your family out of the cold.

Try taking the kids to a bowling alley for a few games. Many offer both 10-pin and five-pin options, and the loud clatter of falling pins will excite even the smallest bowlers. Or maybe swimming is more your speed. Getting in a few laps or even just bouncing around the shallow end is a great cardiovascular workout that the whole family can take part in. When you want something a bit more structured, check out your local parks and recreation centre. Many offer programs for children of all ages, from basketball games to indoor skating lessons.

If the weather is nice, there is nothing better than hitting one of the local mountains. Cypress, Grouse and Seymour are all close by, or you can take a bit of a road trip up to Whistler/ Blackcomb. All of the mountains offer skiing or snowboarding lessons to people of all skill levels, and everyone can enjoy a hot chocolate at the end of a great day on the slopes. If skiing and snowboarding aren’t quite your cup of tea, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing can be found as well.

Getting active together can be as simple as going for a bike ride. Whether you want to trek to Vancouver’s SeaWall or pay a visit to your local trails, cycling

is a great way to spend time together, see the local wildlife or burn off some energy.

A round of mini-golf can be incredibly entertaining, especially if none of you are going to be the next Rory McIlroy.

There are both indoor and outdoor options in Metro Vancouver, so find your nearest course and get ready for some great family friendly fun.

When it’s a bit of friendly competition that you’re looking for, paintball is the answer. Whether you want to team up together against another family or play every man for himself, laughter is sure to ensue. Shooting Dad in the leg with a bright blue paint ball or chasing your big sister around a course will make for some great memories.

We are all spoiled by living in British Columbia with all of its gorgeous scenery and athletic opportunities, so gather the kids this Family Day, bring your sense of adventure and get ready to see why so many people love beautiful, natural B.C. Who knows, you may find a new sport to love or instill an addiction to outdoor activity!

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Tell Me On A Sunday February 7 – 9, 14, 16 – 17

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(From left) Sydney Wallin as a nurse, Taylor Schollen as Roz and Jennifer Derinsy as Larissa Evans; Hailey Klein as a cop, Braden Dodd plays a patient and Akacia Sharma as an Intern in a scene from 9 to 5, which opens Feb. 19.

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Three co-workers are pushed to the brink by their boss in Dolly Parton musical

Yet the gap in income between men and women in Canada is 19 per cent – with many women still earning far less than their male counterparts.

The teens say there are still echoes of the sexism their characters encounter in the hallways of their own high school.

The discrimination, though, usually comes in the form of a joke or a playful smack on the butt.

“It’s still happening,” says Anderson, recounting her experience working as a server in a pub.

The play has made her realize that the rights fought for by generations of women are still taken for granted in 2013.

She hopes the musical sparks a discussion about gender inequality and women’s rights amongst the audience.

“I hope that when I am working full-time and raising my kids that it’s even better than it is now,” says Anderson.

Sweet revenge in 9 to 5

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t times, it’s been trying for Kendra Anderson to stay in character as the sexy, buxom Doralee Rhodes.

There have been moments during rehearsals when she’s been taken aback by Andy McComb, the actor cast as her boss, Franklin Hart Jr. Sometimes, he plays an all too convincing bigot.

“She’s a Southern belle, she’s sexy and all the guys in the office have names for her,” says the 17-yearold who plays Dolly Parton’s character in the musical 9 to 5.

“At the beginning, it was a little difficult.”

Based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five, it is the story of three female co-workers pushed to the boiling point by their boss.

The trio concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical Mr. Hart.

They conspire to take control of the company and soon learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world.

Set in the late 1970s, 9 to 5 is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era.

The Garibaldi secondary production not only has three strong female leads, but a trio of girls managing things backstage, to add an extra spark

of girl power.

As the new secretary Judy Bernly, Kia Stuart is terrified of Mr. Hart at first.

“Judy has never had a job before,” says Stuart, 16.

“Doralee and Violet help me realize that things need to change. I become stronger because of the two of them.”

Anderson, Stuart and Cherine Milanzi, who plays Violet Newstead, have had no trouble bonding. The trio have been in three previous productions, so teaming up to target their boss has a ring of truth to it.

“The connections were already there,” say Milanzi.

As Violet, the 17-year-old has been trying to grasp the frustration of a working single mom.

“She’s worked there for 15 years and is trying to move up,” Milanzi explains.

At Consolidated Industries, however, the women have no place to go. It’s only the men who get promoted and always seem a rank higher.

“At first, I found it hard to get into character. She’s older and mature and not that funny,” said Milanzi, who turned to her drama teacher, Cyndy Lacroix, for traits Violet could embody.

“She’s really strong and independent.”

Outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 is about teaming up and taking care of business.

The sexism of the 1970s workplace and the fight for equal rights has made the trio of young actresses consider whether times have really changed.

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Ramblers split pair of league games The Maple Ridge Ramblers played three senior boys basketball games, including a win and a loss in league play.

On Thursday, Ridge played league rival Westview. A strong first half allowed the Ramblers to defeat Westview 61-47.

Pavel Niemirski led the way with 24 points and nine rebounds. Ethan Coumont contributed 16 points and 10 boards, and and Amit Rakhra’s 12 recoveries led a determined team defensive effort.

On Friday, Ridge hosted B.C.’s 10thranked Terry Fox Ravens in an exhibition game. A quick start by the Ravens, who led 37-18 at the half, ended in a 68-34 loss for the Ramblers.

Niemirski and Coumont each had 10 points and five rebounds.

In league action Saturday, the Ramblers were defeated 69-31 by the powerhouse W.J. Mouat Hawks, ranked eighth in B.C. The stifling Mouat defence allowed Rakhra and Coumont to score only eight points each, but that led the team. Rakhra also contributed seven defensive recoveries.

• This week will see the end of league play, Friday at MEI and Saturday the last home game of the year will see Westview visit.

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The Maple Ridge Burrards did some significant retooling during the Western Lacrosse Association draft on Monday night.

In a draft that lacrosse pundits hailed as one of the deepest in years, if not ever, the Burrards enjoyed the advantage of having the first-overall pick, and two second-round picks.

They picked up players who can step in and contribute next season, and who want to be here, said president Lance Andre.

“We had a great draft – we got everyone we were targeting,” he said.

They made forward Ben McIntosh of the Junior Adanacs the first overall pick in the draft at the Langley Events Centre.

“He’ll be an impact player for us this year,” predicts Andre.

Last season, once he finished with the Drexel University Dragons NCAA team, McIntosh joined the Adanacs and put up 27 goals and 42 points in nine games. He then finished second in scoring at the Minto Cup. His new coach and GM, Daren Fridge said

McIntosh is a natural creaseman, with good size and speed, and great finish.

“And he’s a great kid with a great character.”

His brother Garrett McIntosh is already a member of the Burrards, entering his third season playing defence.

With their first second-round pick the Burrards were able to pick up Mike Mallory of the Delta Islanders Junior A squad. They had fingers crossed that the Pitt Meadows resident would fall to them – in most years he would have been a first-rounder.

“We were excited he was still available,” said Andrew. “That’s a pick we had made a month ago.”

Mallory is on the practice roster of the Washington Stealth of the NLL, finished third in BCJALL scoring last season, and then put up 51 points in 10 playoff games. He was the BCJALL Most Valuable Player last season. In 2010, he was rookie of the year, and he put up 242 points in three junior seasons.

Last season, at the trade deadline, the Burrards sent their leading scorer Derek Lowe to the Victoria Shamrocks in exchange for a second-round pick. They used it to pick up Jaeden Gastaldo of the Langley Thunder Junior A. He is a rookie with the NLL Colorado Mammoth. In his first game as a pro, Gastaldo had a goal and an assist.

Fridge anticipates having a transition player who plays great defence, but has a good

enough stick to contribute offensively.

Fridge is loving the look of his lineup with the new additions.

“We’ve got a full attack now, with a balance of righties and lefties, and some depth,” said Fridge.

In the third round the Burrards selected goaltender Carson Michaud of the Port Coquitlam Saints Junior A. Once again this is a player with a big brother Burrard, as Dayne Michaud is a big transition player and also an assistant captain.

Fridge said Michaud has been a practice goalie with the Burrards, fits in well with the squad, and will help add consistency in net.

In the later rounds, the Burrards picked up some players who will push for spots on the team.

The draft was deep because half of the Coquitlam team that represented the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League at the last four Minto Cups all graduated at once.

Andre said they focused on players who have good character, and will be good teammates.

“We want people who will work their tails off on the floor,’ he said.

“I’m pumped. We’ll contend for the whole thing if everyone comes to camp healthy and ready to go.”

The Burrards home opener will be May 19.

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Flames get last shot at Kodiaks

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The Ridge Meadows Flames have one last

chance to prove they can beat the Aldergrove Kodiaks before facing them in the first round of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League

playoffs.

Friday night the Kodiaks (25-14-1-0) beat the Flames (14-19-5-2) by a score of 6-2, and have yet to lose to the local Junior Bs in five outings this season. With the two teams locked into second and third place in the Harold Britain Conference, they will be first round playoff opponents when the post-season begins later this month.

The Kodiaks got the benefit of the game’s first three power plays, giving them momentum, a power play goal, and an early 1-0 lead.

Ridge had a solid second period, but the closest the team came to scoring was hitting the post, and trailed 3-0 after two periods.

Travis Oddy and Marco Ballarin eventually lit the lamp for the Flames in the third period.

Tonight, in Aldergrove the Flames will play the Kodiaks for the sixth time this season.

Coach Jamie Fiset expects both teams will be wanting to send a message before the playoffs begin.

“We know it’s going to be a tough game,” he said.

“If we can put together 60 minutes, we’ll be just fine against those guys.”

That game will be played at 7:15 p.m. at the Aldergrove Community Centre.

On Thursday, the Flames lynched the Mission City Outlaws 6-0 at the Mission Leisure Centre. Six different players scored. Ballarin had a goal and two assists, Nolan Wallinger, Matt Bissett and Alex Smith each had a goal and an assist, and Oddy and Vitalik Morozov both scored.

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Goaltender Wesley McLeod stopped all 25 shots he faced, but shared the shutout with Thursday’s backup R.J. Bruni.

McLeod had skated to the Flames bench for a delayed Mission penalty call, and once the whistle blew the referee insisted that because McLeod went to the bench, he had to stay there. Bruni went into the game, and faced five shots before coming back out.

Wesley performed perfectly in front of his hometown crowd, and Fiset said it was good for his confidence.

Game time the Flames’ next home game will be Friday, when they face the Port Moody Panthers (6-32-2-0) at 7:30 p.m. at Planet Ice.

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HORWOOD, Dennis William 82 of Mission BC succumbed to a long battle with cancer on January 14, 2013. In typical Dennis fashion, he fought his cancer to the end. He did it his way.

Remembered by sons Mel and Stacey (Brenda) Horwood, daughter Janice (Kelvin) Bolton, grand-children Brad, Celina and Dylan. Predecceased by his son, Randy, his mother Phyllis and Sister Ruth.

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on September 7, 1930, later moved from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan to BC where he met and married Nadeen Iverson.

Dennis had a variety of jobs which include. CP Rail, Greens Keeper at Pitt Meadows Golf Club, Auto wreckers for Art Street, Night watchmen and Park Ranger at Golden Ears Park. Dad enjoyed the outdoors, fishing hunting and retirement. The family thanks you for your kind support. No service by request.

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KELLY, Richard Sloan, known as Dick, (born April 11, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland), passed away peacefully on February 1, 2013, at the age of 78 in Maple Ridge, BC. He is lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Catherine (called Rena), their children Teri Peloquin (Daryl), James Kelly (Arlene), Kathleen Johnston (Darrel) and John Kelly (Kellie), as well as their ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Dick was a loving husband for 55 years, a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

As a proud member of the Knights of Columbus (Council 5566), he generously volunteered many years of service in the community of Maple Ridge. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Church since 1968 and a member of the Maple Ridge Legion. His charming personality and boisterous laugh will be missed by all who knew him.(Funeral held on Friday, Feb. 8 at St. Patrick’s 11 PM Maple Ridge) Mcclanes 604-847-3477

ROBINSON, Grace Mary (nee Haynes) Grace, a life-long resident of Maple Ridge, was third of the eight children born to Pastor AJL Haynes and his wife Edna, and for seventy-three years a member of Maple Ridge Baptist Church. After a lifetime of ministry as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, musician, board member, counsellor, confidante, business woman, and friend, she left to be with her Lord Sunday, January 27, 2013.

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SWANSON, Chase With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our son Chase on January 26, 2013 after a bravely fought six month battle with cancer. Left to mourn are mother Michelle, father Adrian, brother Cole.

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KINDERHEART Montessori OPEN HOUSE February 9th 11-2 10957 Barnston View RD. PITT MEADOWS Registering for: Sept 2013 preschool, infant/toddler and 3-6 daycare. www.kinderheart.ca 604460-8558 kinderheart@telus.net

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And we invite you to her service of remembrance Saturday, February 9, 2013 starting 1:00 p.m. at Maple Ridge Baptist Church, 22155 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. For tributes and opportunities to donate to ministries mom loved, please visit: www.gardenhill.ca

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Family of 4 + 1 dog requires a livein caregiver. Flexible schedules.

Minimum wage. Pitt Meadows.

Email, darrenewest@gmail.com

HAPPY THOUGHTS Congratulations on your 60th ANNIVERSARY Gladys & Floyd Vandergrift

PLAYHOUSE FAMILY DAYCARE “Where Learning is Childs Play� $825/mo includes lunch & snacks I can cook & I’m ready for school programs, crafts & much more. ‘’Come & Join our Family’’

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KEY, Thomas Tom passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2013 at his long time residence, Albion Flats, care facility, in Maple Ridge, B.C. His family would like to thank all of the staff for the wonderful loving care you gave to Tom. He is predeceased by his mother Mary Elizabeth Kelly and father Clifford Key. He is lovingly remembered by his children Christy and Brad his sisters Lynda and Kathy, his nieces, nephews and long time companion Shelly, as well as many friends.

The celebration of Tom’s life was held on Tuesday, February 5th at 4:00pm at Garden Hill Funeral Chapel, in Maple Ridge, 11765 224th St. In lieu of flowers the family asks to donate to the Cancer Society (brain cancer).

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LAKESIDE PRE-SCHOOL Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake is accepting

REGISTRATION for September 2013

AM & PM Classes avail Bright, well-equipped facility

Mrs. Kilsby 604-462-0026

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DAYCARE & (FALL START) PRESCHOOL Thornhill Corner Montessori Saturday, Feb. 2nd from 9:00am - 12:00pm 9975 272nd St. Tel: (604) 462-1400 Websters Corner Montessori Saturday, Feb. 9th from 9:00am - 12:00pm 25102 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Tel: (604) 466-5681

MARKETING MANAGER Begonia Food Service Ltd. has a F/T Marketing Manager opportunity. Responsibilities will include developing & directing marketing functions for the assigned brands to grow the company’s presence in the market. • Analysis of pricing, marketing strategies, and event planning • Design prints advertising, brochures, website updates, etc. • Implement advertising and promotional activities • Leadership and guidance • Manage a marketing budget • Work with the buying teams with the marketing strategy Requirements: • At least 1 - 2 years experience in food service franchise marketing is a must • Excellent attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills • Energetic, creative & hands on • Proficient in MS Office and creative design software or the ability to learn quickly

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EDLEUN is seeking enthusiastic Infant/Toddler certified staff for our child care centres. We offer competitive compensation including benefits, paid sick time and a discount on child care combined with ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

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Advertising Sales Representative The Surrey Leader has an opening for an experienced Advertising Sales Representative.

By joining the number one community newspaper serving Surrey/North Delta, you can realize your full potential while contributing to one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. The team environment at The Leader will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

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required in Pitt Meadows.

Duties will include general farm labour, planting, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, picking, and all other farm duties. Work will be physically demanding; handling heavy loads and standing for long periods of time.

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

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

Training, support and remuneration are provided.

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

req for wholesale co. in Pitt Meadows, part-time/full-time. Duties to include telephone contact with customers for order taking & answering questions re product, order entry, invoicing. May include some reception duties.

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Wages: $10.25/hr. 40-50 hrs/wk.

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Seasonal Farm Workers

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LANDSCAPER LABOURERS With exp in retaining walls.

Starting @ $16-$18/hour Email: stancowtan@live.com

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HELP WANTED

COUNTER PERSON

.Flagpersons & Lane Closure Techs required. Must have reliable vehicle. Must be certified & experienced. Union wages & benefits. Fax resume 604-513-3661 email: darlene.hibbs@shawbiz.ca

Food Counter Attendants Req’d for 888 Fast Food Enterprises o/a Subway Sal: $10.50/hr. Duties; Take customers’ orders. Prepare food for customers. Portion or wrap food. Serve customers at counters.

Stock refrigerators. May receive payments. Basic English required.

Punjabi an asset.

Contact Jatinderpaul @ E-mail: subwayenterprises888@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-463-5441 Location: Maple Ridge, BC FOOD SERVICE MANAGER Req’d for 888 Fast Food Ent. o/a Subway Salary: $15.80/hr. Duties: Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate restaurant operations.

Determine types of services to be offered and implement operational procedures. Recruit and oversee staff training. Staff Scheduling and performance. Control Inventory and resolve customer complaints.

Contact Jatinderpal @ E-mail: subwayenterprises888@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-463-5441 Location: Maple Ridge, BC

Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.

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Available routes in Maple Ridge 40100113 - 221 St, Carshill St, Cliff Ave, River Rd. 40310322 - 210 St, Cook Ave, Hunter Pl, Rosewood Pl, Rosewood St. 40320352 - 122 Ave, 122B Ave, 123 Ave, 214 St, Campbell Ave, Creston St, Laity St. 40220262 - 124 Ave, 216 St, Exeter Ave, Spring Cres, Thornton Ave 40220264 - Evans St, Manor Ave, 216 St, 123 Ave, 124 Ave 40220266 - 122 Ave, 221 St, Davison St, Moody St. 40310301 - Berry Ave, Darby St, Holly St, River Rd, 117 Ave, 216 St, 40320353 - Thornton Ave, Douglas Ave, Laity St, Hardy St, 126 Ave 40320373 - 121 Ave, Irving St, Lindsay Ave, Lindsay Pl, Makinson St. 40320383 - 121 Ave, 122 Ave, 214 St, Campbell Ave, Dewdney Trunk Rd, Laity St, Mcintyre Crt. 40400417 - 122 Ave, Glenhurst St, 234 St, Dewdney Trunk Rd.

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TEMPTATIONS SALON & SPA

Send your resumes to Henry Cui by email: cuish2@yahoo.ca or by fax: 604-988-8398

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HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

604.476.2740

brian@mapleridgenews.com

SALES

(some baking req’d) Permanent Part-Time position.

Must be friendly & outgoing.

Apply in person with resume to:

The Lunch Doctor

12139 Harris Rd., Pitt Meadows before 11am or after 1pm.

604-465-5955

NOW HIRING Evening Shifts All Maple Ridge Locations

Email resume to: subway_careers@shaw.ca

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LABOURERS

PORTAGE College in Lac La Biche, AB, is looking for Maintenance Service Workers. For more info, visit our website at portagecollege.ca or call 1-866-623-5551, ext. 5597.

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SALES ASSOCIATES Ashley Furniture Homestore, the #1 retailer of Furniture in North America is looking to add 5 or more Sales Associates to our team in Coquitlam.

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If you are serious, then come in person, I would love to meet you!

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PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 242

CONCRETE & PLACING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

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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

HELIWELDERS is hiring a full time Technical Records Clerk/Maintenance Administrative Assistant.

Skills: Aviation Background/PC/MS Office Skills/work in fast paced office. Please send resume to fx: 604530-5226 www.heliwelders.com

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOFERS

Required for Maple Ridge roofing co. Previous experience is an asset, not necessary - willing to train. Wages Commensurate with Experience.

Fax resume 604.462.9859 or e-mail - hiroofingltd@shaw.ca or Call: Sue 604.880.9210

COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT & DIESEL ENGINE MECHANICS Required for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. and Western Star & Sterling Trucks of Vancouver Inc. Positions avail. in Surrey. Cummins, Detroit Diesel and MTU engine experience considered an asset.

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Window Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning. Free Est. (604)465-1302 / 604-786-3466

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

Big or small. Wayne 778-242-2060

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Green Services Ltd

Landscape Construction Renovations W Maintenance

MOVING & STORAGE

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS Canuck Roofing All Roof Repairs Any job big or small. Free Est. *WCB *Insured *BBB 778-772-1969

PITT BULL/American Bull Dog X, 7/mo fem, vet chkd, all shots, needs new home, $425. (604)825-1521 Rescued cats fr overseas, $150. Dsexed, vacc’nted. Fosters welcome.

778.297.4470, glauris@yahoo.ca

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

604-537-4140

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

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley 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 & Maid Services.

Home Renovations and New Construction

• • •

TOPSOIL

SCREENED TOPSOIL MUSHROOM MANURE BARK MULCH 604-467-3003

www.jonesbroscartageltd.com

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SUNDECKS

HUNGRY PAINTERS ceiling, walls, trim, power washing Int/Ext Spray, Brush & Roll 604-467-2532

Dean 604-834-3076

Int/Ext Res/Comm New CST W home cleaning provided W 10% discount on all quotes 1 hour free consultation with designer with every accepted job

Call John 604.836.1563

German Shepherd pups, ckc reg, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $1000.

604-796-3026, no sunday 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

Recycled Earth Friendly

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

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

New home w/riverview in Ruskin.

Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

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

.Enterprise Plumbing, Heating, Gasfitting

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

PETS

BORDER COLLIE X, born Dec 5th, ranch raised, getting lots of atten. $350. Carol 604-316-4668 or email: carol@blackdiamondranch.ca

604-463-3644 604-861-1490

MISC SERVICES

FEED & HAY

BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $700.

(604)796-3026. No Sunday calls

K & J Complete Painting and Home Services Ask about our Specials

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Drywall, Garages, Decks & more * 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE* INSURED ~ WCB 08/12T_JC28 01/13T_J29

DUTCH TOUCH

JAGUAR LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Service.

Design, Pruning, Lawns, Cleanups, Comm/ Res. (604)466-1369

New home w/riverview in Ruskin.

Pet/fam ok. $89,800 with $505 pad rent. Chuck 604-830-1960.

LOCAL HAY FOR SALE. First cut $6/bale. Good Quality! 60lb bale average. Pitt Meadows.

Call 604-505-4087.

LANDSCAPING

Local & Long Distance

Additions, Home Improvements Restorations, Renovations, & New Construction.

Specializing in Concrete, Forming, Framing & Siding. 604-218-3064

The successful candidate must have experience in Forestry road building and/or Civil construction.

Offering competitive wages and career advancement for the right individuals

300

AFFORDABLE MOVING

ARRANGE HANDYMAN Design, Renovations & Repairs Call Glenn @ 778-873-8300

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604-465-1311

Seven Days a Week

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

Free Estimates * Fully Insured

Meadows Landscape Supply

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 130

HOME REPAIRS

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

GrassSBranchesSLeavesSWeeds $59.00 Per Ton

Meadows Landscape Supply Ltd.

627

Call Scott at 604-618-0333 Certified Arborist

604-475-7077

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

Prompt Delivery Available

REAL ESTATE

Your LOCAL Tree Service, For Honest Prices & Quality Work

C & C Electrical Mechanical

✶Dump Site Now Open✶

$20/hr. Min. 3 hrs.

Lauren 778-862-1920

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

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

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

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ENVIRO

Equipment & Supplies Included. (Except Vacuum).

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

604-475-7077 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

FRIENDLY CLEANING

20437 Douglas Crescent Langley

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

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

• ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Free Est. *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

mariescustomizedcleaning @gmail.com

AQUA SPA

Tree removal done RIGHT!

(#102055) Bonded

Specializing in Renos New Const, (Comm./Res.) Free Estimates

Call Marie 604-467-1118

Relaxation Massage & Skin Care

Increase your chances in getting the right candidate. Our friendly Classified Sales Representatives will assist you.

3 STEPS: 1) Call us. 2) Discuss what you’re looking for - we’re here to listen.

3) Start hiring. Yes, it’s that easy.

Phone: 604-575-5555 bcclassified.com

Call Don @ RIDGE MEADOWS ELECTRIC Lic/Bonded. Small Jobs.

604-462-0480 / 604-861-7418

* Move- ins / Out * Staging *Inside Windows / Blinds * Organizing Gift Cards for any occasion

Grand Opening

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

HOUSECLEANING

MIND BODY SPIRIT

338

DRYWALL

EUROPEAN LADY will clean your house or office. 15 Years exp. Ref’s avail. Free Est. 604-468-0421

173

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

www.nphomes.ca

C & C Electrical Mechanical

188

# 101-1125 Nicola Avenue Port Coq. (behind COSTCO)

*BATHROOMS *KITCHENS *ADDITIONS *REMODELING *SUNDECKS *BASEMENTS, etc 20+ yrs exp., Insured/Guaranteed Big & Small Jobs Welcome!!

288

SHORE MECHANIC – F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic

PERSONAL SERVICES

NO JOB TOO SMALL Serving Lower Mainland 25 Years! *Prepare *Form *Place *Finish *Granite & Interlocking Block Walls *Stairs *Driveways *Exposed Aggregate *Stamped Concrete. *Interlocking Bricks *Sod Placement EXCELLENT REF’S -WCB Insured

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

Union Shop ~ Full Benefits.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

BIG BUILDING SALE... “THIS IS A CLEARANCE SALE. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20x20 $3,985.

25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859.

35X48 $11,200. 40X52 $13,100.

47X76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-782-9108 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

373B

TILING

OVER 15yrs exp. installing ceramic,porcelain,stone tile. visit www.futuristichomeservices.com

SHELTIES 2 SABLE PUPS 1 w/ white body + spots D.O.B Oct 19th Loveable, sweet pups 604-826-6311

YORKIE X POMERANIAN. Two females, all shots, vet checked, dewormed. $500. 604-504-5438.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

560

MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater!

Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $66,900.

Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

Glenbrookhomes.net

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty?

We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO #1 IN RENTALS (Since 1990)

Professional Property Management Services P.Meadows - Solaris Towers BRAND NEW UNITS AVAIL *1Bd+den. *2Bd+den. *3Bdrm.

CALL FOR DETAILS

Call 604-464-7548

Visit our website for other rental properties:

www.profile-properties.com

MAPLE RIDGE Central. Lrg 1 bdrm totally updated; new floor, paint,++ nr amens, insuite w/d, d/w, lrg patio, vaulted ceilings, sec u/g prk. Immed Ns/Np. $790+utils. 604-307-2241.

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RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO Bright 2 bdrm apt.

Large 2 br located in a Central Coq Co-op. $810/mo. No subsidy.

Close to transit, schools, and shopping.

Sandy 604 945 5864 sandy@terramanagement.ca

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

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

MAPLE RIDGE

1 & 2 Bdrms $790/$890 GREAT LOCATION

Queen Anne Apts. * Renovated Suites * Clean, very quiet, large,

SENIOR’S DISCOUNT

604-463-7450 604-463-2236

AVAILABLE NOW 1 & 2 BDRM SUITES S Impeccably clean S Heat S Hot Water S Parking 1 bdrm ~ Avail Now $790/mo

Heat, hot water & parking.

Close to stores & schools.

No pets ~ Ref’s req’d.

MAPLE COURT I

Fraser View 2 Apartments

22437 121st Ave 604-467-0715

MAPLE COURT II

&

Certified Crime Free Multiple Housing

22423 121st Ave 604-467-4894

NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Please call 604-467-1366 All phone messages will be returned.

S Incl heat/hot wtr, wndw cvrngs S Close to bus stop S Walk to shpng/medical/WCE S Across from park w/Mtn views S Gated parking and Elevator S Adult oriented building S References required CALL FOR APPOINTMENT

604-464-3550 TWO bedrooms, concrete hi-rise apartment, 8 floors with views, corner unit, 2 baths, 1030 square feet, insuite laundry, city centre.Vacant. $1050 per month. #80311980 222nd Street, Maple Ridge.

Call Hanson 604-250-2196 for appointment.

TWO bedrooms, concrete hi-rise apartment, 8 floors with views, corner unit, 2 baths, 1030 square feet, insuite laundry, city centre.Vacant. $1050 per month. #80311980 222nd Street, Maple Ridge.

Call Hanson 604-250-2196 for appointment.

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1 & 2 Bdrms from $655 & $840 & renovated suite with dishwasher $45. extra.

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

6,600sf. or 5,400sf. @ $4.50sf.

12,000sf. @ $4.25sf.

3 phase & single phase power.

3 bay doors 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

604.418.1932

SENIORS 55+

PORT COQUITLAM

1 Bdrm & den $835 2 Bdrm corner suite $895

Glenwood Manor Apartments

$650/mo. incl hot water NP

MAPLE RIDGE ELDERLY CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY *Bachelor suite $354+ heat. Cable incl. *1Bdrm suite $455+ heat. Cable incl.

604.466.8404 (Erik)

Maple Ridge

1 Bedroom suites Avail

Maple Ridge 1 Bdrm $550/mo 2 Bdrm $625/mo incl’s hot water CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Building Mature adult oriented.

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

APARTMENT/CONDO

Large 1 & 2 Bedrooms.

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

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

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

MAPLE RIDGE

MAPLE INN 11695 -224th St

706

Maple Ridge Swan Court Apartments

12186-224 St, Maple Ridge CertiďŹ ed Crime Free Buildings

Building has been TOTALLY RENOVATED

RENTALS

(604)466-5799 MAPLE RIDGE ~ IMMEDIATELY 1 bedroom suite from $720/mo Richard 604-369-1096 PITT Meadows, 12130 Harris Road, Family-Oriented Complex at Meadow Park, 1 bed $770, 2 bed $950, 3 bed $1100. Walk to Westcoast Express, outdoor pool, heat & HW included. cat ok. March 1st . Call 604319-9122 or email pfrechette@pinnacleinternational.ca

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE

Look Who’s Hiring!

Browse through bcclassified.com’s career and employment listings in the 100’s.

PORT COQUITLAM, 1500 - 3000 sq ft. Ground floor commercial area.

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

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MAPLE RIDGE Ctrl 2 bdrm, full bath, carport, Xstorage, own W/D, NP/NS Immed $950 (604)808-6874

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CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

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RENTALS 733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS

809

FORD F-150 stock side mirrors.

Brand new, black with silver trim. $600 for the set. 604-328-2837 (Maple Ridge)

736

HOMES FOR RENT

MAPLE RIDGE 12880 216 Street.

4 Bdrm house with 6 appliances. $1995/mo +utils. (604)722-5609 MAPLE RIDGE Cntl 4Bdr 2ba,fresh paint, X-Lrg yrd, lrg cov’d patio, F/P, ns/np. Apr1. $1550. 604-773-3912

746

810

TRUCKS & VANS

1999 GMC SONOMA SLS. Ext. cab w/canopy, 4.3, Vortec 6/cyl, 3/dr, 192K, alloys, $3500. Very clean, must see! 604-465-3048

AUTO FINANCING

MARINE 912 845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

BOATS

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

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

Rooms from $445/mo. Fully Furn, weekly maid service, cable TV, private bath, on bus route, 5/min walk to commuter rail.

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

Call 604-467-3944 Port Coquitlam - Maryhill furnished 1 bdrm. shr’d kitchen / bath / living.

Quiet Non-Smoking ONLY House. $450/mo. incls. lndry. 604.941.2959

750

SUITES, LOWER

2 Br bright garden suite WP. $995 + 25% utils. 5 appl 1100 sq feet. N/S N/P. 604-720-4447.

2 BDRM grd. level. Washer, dryer, alarm. $925 w/utilities, (604) 9428776, (604) 809-2393

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

Central Coquitlam 1 bdrm new g/l top of line appls, tile flrs inste ldry $1100 incl util/net. 604-999-3227 MAPLE RIDGE. 1 bdrm +den, 1400 sf, W/D. New bath/carpet. NP/NS. $900 incl utils/net. 604-505-8181.

MAPLE RIDGE 1 Bdrm plus. Priv. entry/laundry, NS/NP $750/mo incl util. Call: 604-463-1043 MAPLE RIDGE 2bdrm, 2bth, grnd lvl suite,1200sf priv ent. utils inc.

Avl now. NP/NS. $950: Quiet mature cpl pref. Refs. 778-858-5256

CLASSIFIEDS AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO BUILD BUSINESS.

MAPLE RIDGE 2 bdrm grnd level suite, 900 sq/ft, shared laundry, avail Feb1st or 15th. $900/mo incl heat/hot water. Call 604-313-1718.

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

MAPLE RIDGE ctrl bright spac g/l 1 bdrm sh w/d, N/S. Cats ok. Nr transit. Gas f/p, prkg $700 incl util/full cbl/net Feb15/Mar 1 604-463-5592

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

MAPLE RIDGE - Kanaka Creek.

Bright a/ground 1300 sq/ft 2 bdrm suite with 1.5baths in quiet home.

5 Appliances, gas f/p, private entry, laundry and covered patio.

Suit mature responsible tenants.

Avail March 1st. NS/NP $1100/mo incl utils/cable.

Phone: 604-463-3362 or Cell: 604-763-3362 MAPLE RIDGE Lrg 1300 sq.ft. 2 bdrm, share W/D. Feb 1 or 15. Pets OK. $1000 incl utils 604-727-7071

SUITES, UPPER

M.Ridge beautiful NEW 1BR, designer ktchn, w/i closet 5appl ns/np $800 incl util/sat 604-240-8358

752

TOWNHOUSES

Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/ Maple Ridge

2 Bedroom Apartments And 2/3 bedroom Townhouses available RENTS between $880.00 – $1395.00 Attractive modern units, in a safe, all ages community. Amenities include, playground, on site laundry facilities & secure parking in a certified Crime Free Multi Housing complex. Close to schools and parks with shopping near by.

Pet friendly (some exceptions apply).

If your combined monthly family income is between $2600.00 – $5500.00 you may be qualified for market rent.

SUPPORTERS:

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TIRE CHAINS - Heavy duty V-Bar cam chains for one ton dually p/u truck. Fits 16 inch dually wheels. $160. 604-328-2837 ( Maple Ridge)

$75 OFF 1ST MONTH

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AUTO FINANCING

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

PORT COQUITLAM 2 bdrm $825 or use 1 bdrm $750. N/S, N/P, Refs. Avail now. 604-354-8004

2013

810

AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE, Thornehill. 2 Bdrm house on acreage, $1000. Suit sgle N/S. Mar 1. 604-762-4678.

MAR 1. 2 Bdrm, Private W/D/Driveway/Gated Patio. On Bus Rte, near Sch/Prk 604-726-5303.

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TRANSPORTATION

MAPLE RIDGE. 2bdrm mobile home. In quiet 55+ retirement park.

Covered parking, storage. Freshly painted, new carpets. $725/mo.

Avail immed. N/S, N/P. Call 604-240-8358

MAPLE RIDGE suit quiet single couple, refs req. 2 bdrm g/lev. patio, shed, shr W/D, N/S, incl utils $900.

March 1. (604)808-1787 v or text

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TRANSPORTATION

If your income is lower than these ranges call BC Housing 604-433-2218

For further info call 604-451-6075 to view Metro Vancouver Housing Co-operation.

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

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

1-800-961-7022

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

The following vehicles will be sold, as per the Warehouse Liens Act: 1997 Ford CTV E-350 Cube Van VIN# 1FDKE30F3VHB08164 registered owner, 2267308 Ontario Corporation, debt amount as of February 6, 2013 is $12,395.05 1994 Toyota Celica VIN# JT2ST07N4R0004754 registered owner Daniel Nicholas Reid, debt amount as of February 6, 2013 is $5669.22

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

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

If you have a claim to either of these vehicles please respond in writing by February 20th, 2013 to: Maple Ridge Towing (1981) Ltd, 23283 McKay Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2W 1B9.

FEBRUARY SPEAKER Loving Ourselves First Loving ourselves should be as natural and easy as breathing, but it isn’t - so, why not? Why have we become our own harshest judges? Why is it easier to be critical than to be kind to ourselves?

And why do we so often equate loving ourselves with vanity, arrogance, or being selfish?

Sylvie Jensen knows how critical breaking these thought patterns is to living a fulfilled and balanced life. In her work supporting and guiding women in their search for meaning, Sylvie has witnessed time and again how this resistance to loving oneself becomes a stumbling block and a fundamental source of frustration.

Everyone welcome!

Bring a friend.

$

1500

Admission Includes a light breakfast Catering by Big Feast Bistro & Catering

GUEST SPEAKER Sylvie Jensen

Sylvie will demonstrate how we have the Opening Perspective power to change our perspectives, and to allow meaning, fulfillment, and love into our lives. She will also explain how loving ourselves becomes the foundation on which we can build our own balance - a balance which incorporates both the outer self (work, obligations, daily life) and the inner self (love, compassion, stillness), in order to live our best lives. Start at the heart, and learn to love yourself first!

Door Prize Sponsors: Barb Nicoll RBC Dominion Securities

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Sandy Blue

Sylvie has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia.

She also completed a diploma in Homeopathy at the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. Sylvie has trained as a spiritual care volunteer, and has also trained as a volunteer at the Ridge Meadows Hospice.

District of Maple Ridge

5IVSTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ t BN Fraserview Village Hall

Diane Brooks

22610 – 116th Avenue

(Corner of 116th Avenue and 227th Street)

To RSVP call the Chamber at 604-463-3366 or email womensam@gmail.com by noon on February 12, 2013

Sponsored by:

THE NEWS Serving Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows since 1978

Monica Reisinger Intuitive Healer

Sharon Malone Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Mary Kay

Raeanne Schechter Duso’s Fresh Pastas and Sauces

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NOTICE

DUE TO THE RECENT SUCCESS AT SUPER DAVE’S MAPLE RIDGE HYUNDAI WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF YOUR VEHICLE! Trying to sell it on your own? Trade in elsewhere? Free Appraisal on site, CASH paid within hours. Call 604-467-3401 or email sales@mapleridgehyundai.com now and book and your appointment, ask for Appraisal Department.

Dave Wyant

Daniel Marceau Abbotsford, BC

Ms. Papadopoulous Maple Ridge, BC

Robert & Margaret Maple Ridge, BC

Arlene Browning Abbotsford, BC

Lee Bodnar Mission, BC

Robin & Kevin Abbotsford, BC

Sean Elmont

Brent Miscisco

Mike Jankowiak

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Adam Cunliffe

Brett Kinney

Ross Burroughs

Bob Murdoch

Super Dave’s

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SPECIALS

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