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Police warn of apartment scam thief
A new scam has surfaced in Langley, warn RCMP. On Saturday, Feb. 2, Langley RCMP were called by a woman living in an apartment complex in the 5400 block of 204 Street. She was approached by the ‘building manager’ who said he needed access to her unit because there was a water leak. She allowed the man access and when
he eventually left, she noticed her purse was missing. Witnesses reported seeing him leave the building without the purse. However, it was found in the stairwell — minus her cash. The suspect is described as Caucasian, 5’10” to 6’0” tall, slim build, late 40s, short hair, wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark pants.
All the witnesses commented that this individual had an unnaturally red face, perhaps from acne. When he spoke with the victim, he said his name was Gray. Police would encourage residents living in apartment complexes to make themselves familiar with their building manager so only authorized personnel are permitted entry into their homes.
A cutaway view of the new Aldergrove community centre shows plans to build a complex at the former Aldergrove Elementary school site. The design calls for an arena, fitness centre, library and multipurpose room as well as a longawaited swimming pool. Plans for a sixlane, 25-metre pool have come under fire from residents hoping for an eight-lane, 50-metre pool which could accommodate provincial swim meets. However, council has been told the site is not large enough to accommodate a full-size pool. courtesy Township of Langley
Short course pool for Aldergrove Not enough room to build 50-metre pool at community centre, council told Dan Ferguson Staff Reporter
The preliminary designs for the new Aldergrove community centre call for a smaller pool than some residents would like. The plans for the site of the former Aldergrove Elementary
school site at Fraser Highway and 270 Street were presented to Langley Township council Monday night with the final report of the standing committee on the Aldergrove community centre. As presented, the new facility will have a smaller pool than the 50-metre, eight-lane “long course” swimming pool some residents want because it could accommodate a provincial swim meet. All versions of the community centre presented to council call for a 25-metre, six lane “short course” pool instead. Committee chair Councillor
Bob Long said there simply isn’t enough room on the site. “There’s not enough property there, number one, and number two, the cost would be extremely high,” Long said. However, he stressed “no final decision has been made. “We haven’t said no to anything,” Long added. David Leavers, the Recreation, Culture, and Parks director made the same point during his presentation, noting the designs could change. “This is by no means the final concept,” Leavers said. While the layout and look may
be modified, one thing that is unlikely to change is the decision to build a new hockey arena as part of the complex, rather than keep the 40-year-old Aldergrove Community Arena (ACA) going. The ACA, the report stated, has a life expectancy of “about 10” more years, and doesn’t meet the latest building code and seismic standards. The new arena will cost less to maintain and be more energy efficient as well. The plans call for conversion of the heritage school into a library.
If everything goes according to plan, Leavers said the new facility could open in 2015. Earlier this month, Langley Township council approved the controversial sale of Townshipowned land in Glen Valley to help fund the new community centre, swimming pool and ice rink in Aldergrove. While the Township waits for the sales to proceed, it will use money from surplus funds and reserves, as well as shortterm borrowing “of less than five years” to fund construction of the Aldergrove Community Centre.
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