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E.coli readings in Chilliwack water were ‘isolated’ Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

An FHA official is now saying officially that three E.coli detections in Chilliwack’s drinking water distribution system since 1998 were “isolated” I think Fraser incidents. Fraser Health might H e a l t h be surprised at rn eo ct ei fni tel dy the amount of C h i l l i w a c k it public outcry council would be required to ~ Mayor add chlorine its awardSharon Gaetz to winning drinking water, as the upshot of those bacterial readings from hillside reservoirs. Opposition and anger over the imposed chlorination is mounting, with more than 3,000 signatures on a petition at www.chilliwackwater.com. A public meeting with FHA officials to discuss the issue is expected next week at the Alliance Church. “I think Fraser Health might be surprised at the amount of public outcry,” said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. She had three letters of support for chlorination on her desk as of Monday, but had a stack of 135 letters against. “People are telling us they believe the safeguards we’ve invested in our state-of-the-art water system are sufficient,” she said.

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Hang-glider pilot William Jonathan Orders appeared in a Chilliwack courtroom Monday morning, on two charges relating to the death of Lenami Godinez-Avila. While Orders was originally charged with obstructing justice, for swallowing a memory card containing video images of the fatal launch, he has now also been charged with criminal neg-

ligence causing death. Godinez-Avila, 27, died near Agassiz on April 28, 2012, when she fell from a hang-glider being piloted by Orders. As it was the government worker’s first time hang-gliding, she was flying tandem with Orders. Shortly after launch, at Mt. Woodside, Orders apparently realized something had gone wrong and Godinez was slipping out of her harness. He was unable to hold onto her, however, and she was unable

to hold onto his legs. The woman came free from the harness and fell about 1,000 feet to her death. At the scene, Orders swallowed a memory card that was used that day to record the event. He was charged with obstruction of justice for that action, and held in police custody for several days until the card could be retrieved. Following the death, Orders issued a public apology and announced that he would not return to hang gliding. While

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A Fraser Valley Regional District director is under fire for claiming over $28,000 of public funds for travel expenses — double that of the next highest director — without a single receipt or other supporting document. Dennis Adamson, along with fellow director Wendy Bales, have yet to provide supporting documents for their 2011 travel expenses, after the board concluded an audit last year. “We weren’t told to keep

receipts,” Adamson said outside of the board meeting last Tuesday. The 2011 audit reviewed the travel expenses of 38 officials. Adamson’s were the highest at $28,546. Bales’s were second highest, at $14,032. Following them, two officials came in at around $12,000, and seven were between $6,500 and $1,000, 13 people below $1,000, and 14 people at $0. Most directors who did not claim any FVRD travel expenses for 2011 sit on city councils in addition to the FVRD board, and charge their expenses to the city, says Adamson.

As part of the audit, both Adamson and Bales received notices on Sept. 18, 2012 requesting details on the nature of their trips to Chilliwack, Vancouver, and other locations. An official memo from Jan.13, 2013 indicates that neither has provided the information, because Adamson “lost his 2011 calendar in which he logged all the details of his meetings,” and Bales was searching for her documents at home. Chilliwack mayor Sharon Gaetz, who is also chair of the FVRD board of directors, is the driving

force behind the audit. She says the undocumented expenses are a matter of transparency and responsibility to taxpayers. “This has been an ongoing discussion within FVRD the last couple of years, where directors are fed up with what we see to be an abuse,” says Gaetz. She wants to find out whether Adamson and Bales will need to pay back the expense claims if they can’t find the supporting documents. The two directors, on their part, insist that they tried to submit supporting documents several times in the last few months, but the

Parents want action on residential ‘speedway’ Jessica Peters Black Press

A young Agassiz girl who was hit by a car on Wednesday night is now recovering at home, with plenty of scrapes and bruises. Ashley Jeronimus, 6, was hit while crossing Ashton Road with her older sister. The girls and their mother were heading home from a friend’s house across the street when the incident occurred. And now their father, Marvin Jeronimus, is joining his neighbours in a fight for safer road conditions on Agassiz’s more rural roads. “It’s just a highway here,” he said. “No sidewalks, no pedestrian crossing.” Ashton, which runs between Pioneer and Else Road on the western side of Agassiz, is a popular bypass for those who don’t want to drive through the centre Marvin Jeronimus, holding six-year-old daughter Ashley, and pictured with wife, Kathy Temple, and of town. nine-year-old daughter Hailey, is working to get the speed limit lowered on Ashton Road in Agassiz Last spring, residents who live where they live, and speed bumps installed. Ashley was hit by a car Wednesday at 6 p.m. right along the route, which includes beside the ‘children at play’ sign seen behind them. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS Whelpton, Tuyttens, Mountain he said. “It should be 30 km/h.” View, Fir and Pioneer, made for- he said. “Then they put up speed each other. “It’s just a raceway,” he said. Jeronimus spoke with Mayor mal complaints to the RCMP and bumps.” And in Chilliwack, resi- “And it doesn’t even save you John Van Laerhoven on Thursday the District, mainly about commuters using the country roads dents on roads Carleton and time unless you’re speeding. It’s morning, to inform him of the McNaught approached council about 14 seconds quicker this crash and to set up a time to as a “raceway.” speak about his concerns. He They approached council, and to have speed-reducing measures way. I’ve timed it.” Ashton has just been paved was told to bring a delegation to a traffic committee was formed in installed on their roads, due to June last year. Their hope was to heavy traffic flows and excessive recently, making the road even council on Feb. 25, and was also see an outcome — in the form of speeds. Those roads now have smoother to travel. And despite invited to meet with the mayor speed bumps or ramps, a slower roundabouts and speed bumps, the short length of the road, it’s before then. also become more accommodat“We’re listening,” the mayor speed limit, or even roundabouts respectively. On Thursday, RCMP said that ing for lead-footed drivers. At said, when contacted by Black — before someone was injured. “I want to get the ball rolling while they are still investigating times, Jeronimus has shaken his Press. John Van Laerhoven is the the incident, it fist at speeders, only to be given chair of the traffic committee, on this,” Jeronimus “doesn’t appear a familiar salute in return. said Thursday mornwhich he said meets next in the at this point that ing. He had already “They have no respect whatso- spring. video-online] speed was a fac- ever,” he said. spoken to a committee “A lot of stuff that we distor.” member and is eager Jeronimus had already taken cussed are things that he is talkwww.theprogress.com But something some action to slow them down. ing about,” Van Laerhoven said. to join their efforts. has to be done to He put up a ‘children playing’ “I’m as concerned as the parents While Ashley’s experience has the make the area’s sign on a pole in front of his about speeding and safety on our family “shaken up,” they are hop- roads safer for the children who house. There’s no reason to be roadways. I encourage everying to use their story to push live on them, Jeronimus said. speeding, he added, and he even body to really be aware of their along action. There are children in several believes the speed limit should driving. You can’t take anything “In Harrison, something hap- homes in their small section of be reduced. for granted or allow yourself to be pened like this and a child died,” Ashton, and they all visit with “It’s just a little country road,” distracted.”

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FVRD head office cancelled the auditor meetings. Now they are being unfairly targeted. “Wendy (Bales) and I usually vote total opposite to the rest of the board. We both ran for the NDP. This is politically motivated, and we’ve never walked away from (the audit). We’ve done nothing wrong, and all we’ve done is serve our people to the best of our ability, within the rules that they told us,” says Adamson. Bales insists that she has her documents ready to submit. Continued: FVRD/ p10

After 30 years, police still seek info on missing girl Jo-Anne Pedersen disappeared from Chilliwack 30 years ago today. Witnesses last saw the 10-year-old at a phone booth at Watson and Vedder Roads on Feb. 19, 1983, at 8:20 p.m., from where Jo-Anne called her parents asking to be picked up because she was locked out of her house. She was gone by the time her parents arrived at the phone booth. Witnesses say there was a tall white man with “messy or wavystyle” hair in the booth with Jo-Anne, who police believe was trying to help. The RCMP say that Jo-Anne’s mother, Angela Reilly, has never been the same since the event. She thinks about Jo-Anne every day, wonders what happened to her, and holds out hope that she is alive. In the last five years, a man who claims he was a witness to events leading up to the disappearance sent three anonymous letters to the Chilliwack RCMP. “The letter does contain information that we find significant, and that we would like to know more about,” Cpl. Tammy Hollingsworth told The Chilliwack Progress in Sept. 2011. The RCMP are still looking for this man, so that local police can talk to him. “The police are still receiving information on this ongoing investigation,” said Corporal Tammy Hollingsworth in a press release. “Investigators are hopeful that we will soon know the truth regarding what happened to Jo-Anne so we can give her mother and family closure.” The RCMP request that anyone with information about the letters, the original man in the booth, or the investigation in general, contact Chilliwack RCMP Serious Crime Unit at 604-792-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Fans of the high lonesome sound in Chilliwack are going to be disappointed. The Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival is no more. The decision to discontinue the festival by Chilliwack Community Arts Council is part of some organizational restructuring that’s taking place, said executive director Rod Hudson. The arts organization is preparing to move shortly into its new Vedder Road location on the south side of Chilliwack. “Some of our more popular events, classes and activities will continue,” Hudson said. But some , like the bluegrass festival held every year on Labour Day Weekend, won’t be part of the new direction. “The resolution to discontinue the Bluegrass Festival after 25 years was one of the tougher decisions we had to make, but at the end of the day nothing lasts forever,” said

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“Let’s demand rescinding of the resolution for the Coqualeetza Elders Group to be unilaterally dissolved.” The elders provided the language database for the education centre, and are acknowledged for their many cultural contributions. Leon is a former employee and founding member of the Coqualeetza Cultural Education Training Centre, dating back to 1973. “I was willing to go to jail to protect the Coqualeetza property,” she said. Leon has also been a member of the elders’ group since retiring from the Cultural Centre in 2007. The elders’ group members had been working on what to do next when the letter from the board arrived officially notifying them that the group was being dissolved. “It just blows me away,” Leon said. “I cannot understand this. It’s been so stressful for the elders. It hurts.” CCEC Board Continued: Sto:lo/ p11

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This month marks the official end for the penny. The Royal Canadian Mint has stopped shipping the humble copper-coloured coin to businesses and banks. Until then, the mint was essentially cleaning out its stockpile, as it hasn’t manufactured new pennies since last May. Of course it will likely take years for the penny to disappear from circulation altogether, given the millions squirreled away in drawers and tin cans, savings for a rainy day’s small indulgences. The mint says eliminating the penny will save $11 million a year. But as with most things touched by government or its agencies, what one hand giveth, the other taketh away. Businesses large and small will have to bear the cost of adjusting their pricing labels and cash registers to reflect the new penniless reality by rounding cash transactions up or down to the nearest nickel. For chains with retail outlets across the country, that could run to hundreds of thousands of dollars. For a momand-pop corner store, the expense of getting a technician to reprogram their cash register will likely rank pretty low on their priority list. Some retailers say they’ll round up, others will round down. Some will leave it to the discretion of their cashiers. For consumers standing in the checkout line, cash in hand, it’s likely to be a confusing time. A recent poll by Home Depot Canada found 88 per cent of them don’t know the penny is disappearing and 41 per cent have no idea how retailers are going to make pricing adjustments. Oh, and don’t get too used to rounding transactions to the nearest nickel. One member of parliament says he plans to introduce a private motion to eliminate it next, followed by the quarter, to re-jig Canada’s currency to multiples of 10. ~ Black Press

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some of them arrive with serious attitude. Scientists are pretty sure a space rock 50 kilometres wide crash-landed in the eastern Antarctica 250 million years ago creating a crater 500 kilometres in diameter and triggering a mass extinction event. The best known meteor for wiping out life hit Chicxulub in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula 65,000 years ago. It was 10 kilometres wide and hit Earth with a force five billion times that of the Hiroshima bomb. That day ended badly for the dinosaurs. It was lights out for them. Permanently. One of the oldest known meteors is deep beneath the Canadian Shield in Sudbury, Ontario where a meteor the size of Mount Logan slammed into the Earth 1.8 billion years ago.

The difference between asteroids and meteors is that the former is a small rocky body orbiting the sun while the latter is an object that has entered our atmosphere, leaving a bright trail. It becomes a meteorite when it hits Earth. Meteorite fragments are little treasure troves. Coming from space they are relatively unchanged for perhaps billions of years. They may hold clues to the origin of matter and some scientists think meteorites may have contained organic matter in the past that could have influenced the course of life on Earth. By coincidence, Canada’s NEOSSat (Near Earth Object Surveillance Satellite) will launch next Monday February 25th. It is the world’s first space telescope

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Chlorination order questioned Regarding our pure Chilliwack water, Fraser Health Authority’s Dr. Marcus Lem said “I would never let my daughter drink it.” When a professional person in a position of authority uses inflammatory language such as that I cannot help but feel suspicion. Regarding the two hillside areas where the three bad test results occurred, the City of Chilliwack website says “The City’s chlorination system is

configured such that one or all of the hillside areas around the City can be chlorinated independently.” Regarding the rest of Chilliwack, “no incident affected Chilliwack’s main water system which serves the other 97 per cent of water uses.” So Dr. Lem would have us chlorinate all of our water, and has made statements like “drinking poo in your water,” with regard to a main water system where no E. coli has ever been detected.

I am left wanting answers to three questions; What motivates Dr. Lem to fearmonger in this way? Why don’t local residents, those directly affected, have any say under the law over what chemicals are put in our water? Why does the legal authority, currently Fraser Health Authority, jump to treat the symptom with chemicals rather than look to preserve the purity of the source of our water? Ian Stephen Chilliwack

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economic survival. This has resulted in thousands of people suddenly losing their jobs and has virtually left every government department operationally challenged. It appears hardship is expected by all, except for the sacred MP pension plan and the Senate’s excessive operating budget. It is obvious that budgetary restraint simply does not apply to Parliament or the Upper Chamber. It’s time to lay off the Senate and pay off the veteran. Joe Beauchene MMM, CD Retired Master Warrant Officer Chilliwack

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Talk about getting the warm and fuzzies. Thirteen downtown business collected 332 sweaters and other items of warm clothing for Chilliwack’s neediest community members. “Turn Down The Heat was an exemplary way of bringing Chilliwack residents and the downtown business owners together for a common cause,” said Chilliwack BIA Executive Director Kathy Funk. Participants wore extra sweaters and were encouraged to reduce their energy use in their homes and workplaces by turning down the thermostat a couple of

degrees. When BIA officials spoke to Ruth & Naomi’s Ted Stoker about Turn Down the Heat, the response was yes, they could use all of these items — especially this time of the year. Twenty BIAs including Chilliwack’s participated in the first ‘Turn Down The Heat Week’ which ran February 2-9, as a partnership between FortisBC and Business Improvement Areas of British Columbia (BIABC). “Participating in the inaugural Turn Down The Heat Week campaign provided a unique opportunity to promote social responsibility to the staff and members at Prospera Credit Union,” said Chilliwack BIA Director Louise Logan, who is also Branch Manager at Prospera. “In fact,

two of our members knitted sweaters and scarves to donate to the cause,” Logan added. All of the hats, sweaters and gloves collected will be handed out to those in need at Ruth & Naomi’s. “Our organization and guests are grateful to the business owners and customers within the Downtown BIA for their continued support,” Stoker said. To see the results of the provincial Turn Down The Heat Week go to the BIABC Columbia website at www.bia.bc.ca. Presentation of sweaters and other warm clothing items at Ruth & Naomi’s Mission is set for Tuesday, February 19 at 10 a.m. jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno

Salmon farm protests move downtown Jennifer Feinberg The Progress

Chilliwack members of the Salmon Feedlot Boycott are asking people to join them in the downtown Safeway parking lot at noon on Feb. 20. Activists will be waving signs and posters and offering the public handouts about their efforts to protect wild salmon. “Bring your regalia, drums, rattles and your wild salmon

warrior spirit,” said organizer Eddie Gardner. “If we want to protect our sacred wild salmon, it is up to us.” Find out more about the National Boycott of Open Net Feedlot Salmon at the lunch hour event at the Safeway on Wednesday in Chilliwack. It is the third retail store selling farmed fish that has been the subject of a rally in Chilliwack since the new year. A fish farm industry rep told the Progress recently that the

national boycott was not having an impact that they could see, but they were concerned about misinformation. “Our fish are very healthy and our farmers follow strict fish health management plans developed with not only the well being of our fish in mind, but also the well being of the natural environment where we operate,” said Colleen Dane of the BC Salmon Farmers’ Association. “Everything from feeding practices to farm siting

is done with an eye to reducing any impact on our coast – and we believe the research to date is showing how effective we are at addressing concerns that have been raised.” More fish farm info at http://www.salmonfarmers. org./ More boycott info at http:// www.salmonfeedlotboycott. com/ jfeinberg@theprogress.com Twitter.com/chwkjourno

Chilliwack students are invited to create an art piece in just about any medium for a competition to raise awareness about violence against women. The prize: up to $1,000 in cash. In partnership with Chilliwack-Hope MLA Gwen O’Mahony, the Chilliwack chapter of Soroptimist International, a woman-focussed non-profit, is celebrating Women’s Day on March 8 with a showcase of multimedia pieces under the banner “Standing Together: A new generation united against violence.” Middle and high school students are given “free reign” to submit entries in a variety of formats, including print, photography, video, online, and PowerPoint by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1. First prize is $1,000, second is $500, and third is $250. It’s an opportunity to engage the younger generation in the ongoing issue, explains O’Mahony. The judges will be members of the local media, including Jennifer Feinberg of the Chilliwack Progress, Sadie from The Hawk, Star FM’s Lisa Stevens, and Geoff Edwards, from multimedia company steamworks.ca. “We want to do something meaningful for this work, as something (the students) can actually put on their resume at the end of the day. But at the same time get recognition from the community itself,” says O’Mahony. All submissions will be displayed for a grand event on Friday, March 8, 1pm–4pm, at St. Thomas Anglican Church Ministry Centre (46048 Gore Avenue). Half art show, half women’s expo, the day will include a host of other activities, including presentations by some of the community’s female leaders. The final list isn’t confirmed, but so far bankruptcy trustee Sheila Smelt and personal trainer Tanja Shaw have signed on. Local businesses and non-profit organizations can also set up tables to network. And some of the Chilliwack Huskers will be there in support. “If the violence cycle stops at the young person, then it’s not going to continue through adulthood and into the next generation,” says Anita Rogers, president of the Chilliwack Soroptimists. The group has been in the community for 76 years, and organizes an annual scholarship competition, in addition to other events that bring attention to issues that involve women. This is their first Women’s Day event. The event is inspired by the Be More Than a Bystander campaign, of the BC Lions and the End Violence Association of BC. Province-wide, groups are joining forces to end violence against women, including the annual Moose Hide campaign by the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, which brings men to stand together against violence toward Aboriginal women and children. Chilliwack students can email media contest entries to: anita@legacypacific.com or gwen.o’mahony.mla@leg.bc.ca. akonevski@theprogress.com twitter.com/WriteInBC

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Champagne & Lace, has cut back to nine employees from 24 in the past four years. The $100 that Abbotsford shoppers might save by buying their prom dress over the line is linked to real jobs lost, she says, and that equates to fewer car and mortgage payments, and less tax income for public services. “The Canadian consumer misunderstands the dynamics of the tariffs and duties, and thinks that somehow the Canadian retailers are just gouging them, and that there’s some inequities we have control over. And we don’t,” says Charles. When Brent Murdoch’s customers come to his outdoor gear store, Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Abbotsford, they frequently compare his prices to those of stores just south. Murdoch is forever justifying the 18 per cent duty he has to pay on US items such as tents and footwear, from which American businesses are exempt. He hasn’t had to fire staff, but VPO has grown slower than expected. “It really impacts our opportunity to grow. We’re constantly up against that,” he says. “We work very very hard on the pricing issue. It takes up a lot of my time, just trying to be competitive. But it is difficult.” This year, he has been “bombarded” by local shoppers requesting him to install bindings on skis that were brought in from the US, often duty-free. VPO would need pay duty if he wanted to bring those same skis in. There are tariffs on finished

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A large majority of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents regularly cross the border to shop in the U.S., according to a new poll. Nearly three-quarters of respondents to the Insights West poll said they drove across the border to shop in the last year and many are making frequent forays for crossborder shopping. On average, those polled drove to the U.S. more than five times in the past year, about half had crossed three or more times and a sizable minority of 15 per cent said they’d crossed 13 times or more. Cross-border trips are becoming more common, the poll shows, finding 21 per cent say they are crossing more often, while 12 per cent are going less often and the remaining two-thirds are unchanged. Lower prices for the same products in the U.S. were the top reason for trips over the line, cited by 85 per cent of those polled. “Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley shoppers are very conscious that retail prices in the U.S. are often better than in Canada,” Insights West senior vice-president Catherine Dawson said. The strong Canadian dollar was also a factor listed by 84 per cent, 74 per cent said cheaper flights out of Seattle or Bellingham was a reason and 69 per cent listed the more generous rules on duty-free exemptions on overnight trips announced by the federal government last June. Dawson said it doesn’t appear likely that online shopping through U.S. websites will replace all the cross-border shopping of Lower Mainland residents. Many of those polled said they believe it’s cheaper to drive to the

U.S. than to pay shipping for products bought online from American firms. More than three-quarters of those polled also said it’s just fun to take the trip to the U.S. and 69 per cent said they can find products not available in Canada when they shop in the U.S. More than a third of those polled said they have a U.S. mail box or address where they can pick up goods they’ve ordered but which either can’t be shipped to Canada or would cost too much once shipping is included. Buying gas was the most popular purchase – 89 per cent said they’d fuel up either regularly or occasionally on trips to the U.S. – but clothing, shoes and accessories (81 per cent) and groceries (78 per cent) were also among the spending leaders. About 70 per cent of those polled agree Canadians shopping in the U.S. hurts the local B.C. economy, and about half agreed it may mean job losses here. Those polled were roughly split when asked if cross-border shopping is a false economy, where they spend more on travel than is saved. An overwhelming 91 per cent of those polled said Canadian retailers must improve their pricing if they want to prevent shoppers heading instead to the U.S. “These opinions suggest that local residents are more concerned with their own finances and getting a good deal when they shop than they are with how their behaviour might be impacting the broader Canadian economy and population,” Dawson said. The online survey of 1,077 Lower Mainland adults was conducted Jan. 30 to Feb. 3. For more details on this and other polls see www.insightswest.ca.

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Canadian businesses have more to be concerned about than the competition from American retailers and suppliers. Taxes and regulations from various levels of government at home make it difficult to persuade shoppers to spend their money here. Jordan Bateman, the British Columbia director of the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation, said the heart of the “proud Canadian” would prefer to support local business, but human nature means most shoppers will buy where prices are lower. As an example, Bateman pointed out taxes on gas have changed buying habits locally. The TransLink tax on gasoline sold in Metro Vancouver doesn’t apply to Fraser Valley communities in another regional district. “It’s interesting to note the population of Abbotsford has increased by six per cent in recent years, but gas sales are up 30 per cent. “We pay roughly 43 per cent of our income in fees, income tax, sales tax and government charges,” he argued. “With the other 57 per cent, you pay for mortgage, food and other necessary expenses. There’s not much left for other things.” Changes to federal regulations regarding goods purchased in the United States haven’t helped local businesses in the fight to keep shoppers from crossing the border. Last summer, duty-free limits were increased. A limit of $50 after a 24-hour stay in the U.S. was hiked to $200, while the 48-hour limit was bumped up from $400 to $800. The increase matches what Americans can take home after shopping in Canada.

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Canadian Chamber lists Top 10 ‘Barriers to Competitiveness’ The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has identified the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013. The Canadian Chamber undertook this initiative last year to draw attention to the barriers that are holding back Canada’s progress and to urge all levels of government to act more swiftly to improve our country’s ability to compete globally. Addressing the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness will go a long way towards restoring Canada’s competitiveness, says Canadian Chamber President and CEO Perrin Beatty. The Canadian Chamber is calling on its own membership, on governments, on educators, on labour organizations, and others to tackle and overcome these barriers. Tolerating them is simply not an option. Effectively addressing these 10 barriers will sharpen Canada’s competitive edge and allow us to prosper in the global economy.

Skills shortages

Governments and businesses across regions and sectors will need to

work cooperatively and aggressively to address this ubiquitous issue, particularly in four key areas: upskilling, immigration policies, education-employment alignment and Aboriginal education and workforce development. Barriers to world markets for Canadian energy products

The overseas market will be of critical economic importance to Canada in the 21st century. Federal, territorial and provincial governments must act now to support the development of the infrastructure and relationships needed to realize the full potential of Canada’s energy endowment, or risk missing out on a historic opportunity.

Inadequate workforce productivity

Improved trends in business investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and equipment are encouraging but still leave Canada under-performing relative to its competitors. To improve its productivity, Canada must leverage advanced

technologies and efficient infrastructure, support efforts to raise literacy and numeracy levels among workers and ensure its EI program is not a disincentive to work. Inadequate public infrastructure planning

Government commitments to infrastructure have been intermittent and the criteria changeable, making private sector investment difficult and expensive. Mobilizing private investment to finance public goals is essential for infrastructure development.

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Canada’s tax system over-relies on income and profit taxes, the most economically damaging forms of taxation. Canada’s tax system is also overly complex and, as a result, imposes unnecessary and significant compliance and administration costs on businesses and consumers. Canada must create a simple, fair and growth-oriented tax system.

Poor innovation performance

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Canada’s competitiveness is constrained by a focus on slow-growing, traditional markets. Canada must reduce its dependency upon its usual trading partners and expand its access to new markets in Asia, Africa and South America. Legal access to these markets is but the first step. Canada needs to construct trade strategies that will turn access into success.

Internal barriers to trade

Canada is still far from being a barrier-free internal market. Internal trade barriers cost our economy up to $14 billion each year. Canadian business still has to petition govern-

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Through a combination of high transportation costs and steadily reduced marketing efforts, Canada has slipped from seventh place among the world’s tourism destinations to 18th place in just a decade. A huge industry, critical in every region, is struggling with its competitiveness and needs public policies that are forward-looking and supportive.

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Two wins over two very tough opponents should have the Chiefs feeling a lot better about themselves as the regular season heads into its final weeks. Good teams never want to back into the playoffs. They want to go in on a roll, and weekend wins over the Westside Warriors (2-1, Friday) and the Surrey Eagles (4-2, Saturday) have the Chiefs on track to do just that. Chilliwack looks less like the team that bumbled through the last three weeks, and more like a team that might do some damage in the postseason. “We lost a lot over the last couple weeks, and to be in the dressing room tonight with the guys dancing and having fun, it’s good to have a weekend like this,” said Austin Plevy, who had two goals in the win over Surrey. The Eagles opened the scoring in Saturday’s clash of Mainland division titans, with White Rock’s Joel Audet deflecting a shot past Chiefs netminder Mitch Gillam at 7:06. But Chilliwack equalized seven seconds later on a goal by Trevor Hills. The New York native was left uncovered in front of the Surrey net, collecting a pass from Luke Esposito and popping the puck past Surrey’s Michael Santaguida for his 11th of the year. The Eagles regained the lead at 13:07 on a goal by Trevor Cameron. Gillam came out to play the puck in the left corner, aiming to get it up the boards. But Cameron cut off the clear and, with Gillam doing a desperation lunge across the crease, tucked in the wraparound to give Surrey the 2-1 advantage. Shots on goal through 20 minutes favoured Surrey 11-7. Chilliwack then played one of their best periods in weeks, dominating the middle frame.

Aside from a couple the final frame, his best dump penalties, the coming just 15 seconds Chiefs kept things tidy, in. Tambellini picked off and scored the only an Esposito pass at the goal. Plevy got his 28th Chilliwack blueline and of the season at 7:09, had a clear path to the scoring on a Chilliwack net. Gillam challenged, power play. and made a tough glove With Jordan Klimek stop look routine. in the box for delay of The Chiefs faced game, Plevy put a shot/ some potentially big centering pass on net trouble late in period from the right corner. three when back to The puck hit back minors put Surrey D-man them two men Dan O’Keefe down for 34 secin the crease, onds. careening past B u t Santaguida to Chilliwack’s knot the score league-leading at 2-2. penalty killers Shots on goal snuffed out the in the second Surrey power Austin period reflected play. Chilliwack’s They had PLEVY dominance, with to kill another the Chiefs holdone with 3:12 ing a 16-7 edge. remaining when Jaret The Chiefs took the Babych was flagged for lead 6:30 into period hooking, but the PK three on a snipe by didn’t even allow a shot. Philip Zielonka. “Because of the With Surrey’s Adam amount of penalties we Tambellini banished take, our penalty kill to the box for interfer- has to be good,” Plevy ence, and Chilliwack’s said. “Guys were workJosh Hansen creating hard tonight, blocking all sorts of havoc ing shots and chipping around the Eagle net, pucks out and doing Zielonka pounced on everything that makes a loose puck and beat a PK successful.” Santaguida blocker-side Santaguida came out for his 32nd of the year. for the extra attacker Gillam made a couple with 48 seconds left, but eye-popping saves in Surrey couldn’t even

get across the Chiefs blueline. Plevy scored into the empty net with 4.5 seconds left to wrap up the scoring. “We did a lot of talking over the last week and identified a few things that were costing us,” Plevy said. “We got them figured out this weekend and did all the little things right. We had discipline and back checking and all those tiny little things that make a team win.” Discipline, or a lack of, was something Chiefs coach Harvey Smyl alluded to after a loss to Coquitlam last weekend. Chilliwack gave Westside just four power play opportunities Friday. But they backslid against Surrey, particularly in the third period. “We took a lot of stupid penalties lately, and it crept back in against Surrey, and I’m sure Harvey will skate us a bit for those,” Plevy said. Another positive coming out of the weekend was seeing the Chiefs skating with a near-healthy lineup. defenceman Alexander Perron-Fontaine was

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four lines rolling and it keeps guys fresh for the third period. If one line can’t score, we’ve got two other lines that can do it. It’s huge.” The Chiefs visit the

Langley Rivermen Friday night. Chilliwack takes on the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday at Prospera Centre with a 7 p.m. start.

Kayak course hit by vandals A local canoe/kayak slalom course has been hit hard by vandals in recent months, and paddling enthusiasts have seen enough. Nigel Floyd with the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence has written a letter expressing the frustration that he and others are feeling. You arrive for your football practice at Townsend Park one sunny afternoon only to find the field has been plowed up. Maybe your hockey game at Prospera Centre is cancelled because someone has punctured the pipes and the ice has melted. Imagine how you would feel. Now imagine how it felt for the Canadian women’s white-water champion to stand above the Tamihi slalom course; looking down, with a tear rolling across her cheek, at the vandalized gates she was supposed to be training in. This was going to be one of the last training sessions for Jazmyne Denhollander before she flies off to Mexico, with the national team, to compete in the Pan-American Championships. But instead of training, she spent

the time maneuvering her kayak through the rapids, trying to recover fallen gates. The Tamihi slalom course is under the stewardship of the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence, a not-for-profit group of normal people who love paddling. Tamihi is truly one of the finest natural white-water courses in the world, with paddlers coming from across the country and the United States to train here. It is comprised of the beautiful natural rapids themselves, with a series of wires strung across the river, just above the Tamihi bridge. From these wires, the ‘gates’ I refer to are suspended. They are attached to cords running to either bank, which control their position and height. If you cut the cord, the gates fall into the river where they become hazards to kayaks, rafters and people who are fishing. Someone cut 12 cords on the upper end of the course, only days after a CCE work crew had repaired the last round of damage. Continued: KAYAK/ p34

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Chilliwack Spartan swimmers brought home nine medals from the AA provincial championships, held in Surrey last weekend. ABBOTSFORD’S 6TH ANNUAL PREMIER RUNNING EVENT

another landmark in what has been a season of firsts – they clinched a division title for the first time since joining the Canada West conference in 2006. The Cascades were tied with the UBC Thunderbirds heading into the weekend, but controlled their own destiny because they owned the tiebreaker.

All they needed to do was sweep the Trinity Western Spartans to wrap up the regular season, and they got the job done by scores of 77-66 and 84-76. Chilliwack’s Nicole Wierks led the way with a double-double (17 points, 11 rebounds) on Friday, and the Cascades got great production off the bench

from the likes of Katie Brink (10 points, three rebounds) and Jaslyen Singh (six points, two assists). UFV overcame a 24-point outing from TWU forward Holly Strom on Saturday as four players scored in double figures: Sarah Wierks (16 points, 14 boards), Kayli Sartori (14 points), Aieisha

Luyken (14) and Nicole Wierks (12). The Cascades women, ranked No. 4 in the nation at 18-4, also face the Saskatchewan Huskies (13-9) in the first round. They host the best-of-three at the Envision Athletic Centre – games run Thursday, Friday and (if necessary) Saturday at 7 p.m. each night.

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Myles Wheeler (11-and-under boys) led the way for the locals, picking up one gold and three silver while achieving the AAA standard in four events. Wheeler got gold in the 100 metre breaststroke, adding seconds in the 200m breaststroke, 400m freestyle and 400m individual medley. Wheeler qualified for the AAA provincial championship, taking

place Feb. 28 to Mar. 3 in Victoria. Anna DumondBelanger (11-and-under girls) scored silver in the 800m freestyle, finishing fourth in the 400m individual medley and ninth in the 400m freestyle. Nadia Streliof f (14-year-old girls) fought her way to silver in the 200m breaststroke, placing sixth in the 100m breaststroke

and eighth in the 200m backstroke. In the same division, Brooke Kienas earned bronze in the 200m individual medley. She finished fourth in the 100m breaststroke, fifth in the 100m freestyle and sixth in the 200m breaststroke. Still in that division, Jordyn Hryciw placed 11th in the 200m breaststroke, earning personal best times in three races.

In the 15-and-over girls division, Sydney Torok won silver in the 800m freestyle and bronze in the 400m freestyle. In the 15-and-over boys division, Eduard Stanciu placed fourth in the 400m freestyle and eighth in the 200m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley. For info, visit spartanswimclub.com

Tamihi vandalism creates safety risks KAYAK from Front This is the third time in six months that this kind of vandalism has been inflicted, but this

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is by far the worst. We have no idea who is doing this. Is it local fishermen? No, because the majority of people we proudly know as fisherman respect the environment, are active in river cleanup and have enjoyment and patience

when watching kayaks and canoeists travel down the river. This is our playing field, our ice sheet, our ball diamond We are stunned as to how someone could have such callous disregard for another’s sport and peace of mind.

It defies reason that we should have to, but we would like ask, no, plead with whomever it is to please stop. Consider the consequences of your actions. This is a Canadian Regional training centre, and you are inhibiting the progress

of our current and future champions and Olympians. Gates, cords or wires in the water pose a risk to local wildlife as well as river users. This has to, and will, stop. Lets not make it the hard way.

Send sports submissions by email to sports@theprogress.com or call Eric Welsh at 604-702-5572

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DIRECTOR OF Public Works & Engineering, Competition #13-05 for the City of Quesnel. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information on municipal services and a full job description. City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel BC V2J 7J5 Fax (250) 992-2206 or Email: ncoe@quesnel.ca

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LEAKY BASEMENT? 20 years experience, free estimates. Call Don, (604)798-1187

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BASEMENT LEAKING? Call Protech Concrete for a free estimate. (604)819-0939

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

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LEGAL SERVICES

PLUMBING

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C & C Electrical Mechanical

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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â€˘New Roofs â€˘Re-Roofs â€˘Repairs

UPPER VALLEY BOBCAT Services. (604)316-6791

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HELP WANTED

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

Eastcan RooďŹ ng & Siding Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 523

Fraser Canyon Hospice Society is hiring a

The Camp Skylark weekend will be from Sept. 13-15, 2013 and is designed for children ages 7-12 yrs. old who have experienced a death or loss in their lives. The CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION requires the following:

- Available to start May 20, 2013 and continue for 18 wks. - Work 18 hrs./week, flexible work schedule - Must have experience working with children - Experience in program development preferred - Knowledge of and experience with grief and bereavement issues involving children - Excellent leadership and organizational skills - Comfortable with public speaking - Computer skills - Reliable vehicle for travel If you would like a copy of the Job Description, please see our website frasercanyonhospice.org or by requesting one at email - hospice5@telus.net If you are interested in applying for this position, send your resume with your wage expectation to: e-mail: hospice5@telus.net Subject Camp Skylark or Mail: Camp Skylark Pat Besse, Hospice Personnel Committee Fraser Canyon Hospice Society 1275 - 7th Ave. Hope, B.C. V0X 1L4 Fax: 604-869-9059 Closing date: March 28, 2013 **Applicants not contacted within 3 weeks from the closing date are thanked for their interest. Short listed applicants will be contacted and will need to provide 4 references for their interview. A criminal record check is required for this position. 02/13W_H13

45810 First Ave., West

FOR SALE BY OWNER

CHILLIWACK 3 lots for sale on Promontory Hill, nice view. Can build 3 storey house. $199K each assessment value. 604-719-7428

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HOMES WANTED

LANAI Apartments

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

BSMB Rubbish Removal. Serving all you rubbish removal needs with a 14â€™ long trailer. Will remove yard waste, furniture, appliances, recycling material and construction site clean up. Service within 24 hrs, 7 days a week. (604)793-8378

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SNOWCLEARING

Valley Power Sweep. Sanding, salting and de-icing. 3 trucks available for dispatch. Call (604)792-8003

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TREE SERVICES

removal done RIGHT! â€˘ Tree Trimming â€˘ Fully Insured â€˘ Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

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PETS 468

LIVESTOCK

HERD Dispersal $15,000 - 50 Saanen/LaMancha/Alpine does. Also many kids from April to June 2012 for sale. Prefer selling as a herd but will sell individually/consider trade for meat goats. 604-864-8888

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

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Chilliwack quiet sec lge 2 br inste ldry. $750-$775; new wood floors, deck. Avail. now. 604-703-1401 Chilliwack

Starting @ $550/m 1 bdrm, avail now. Adult oriented. Heat, hot water window coverings incl, most suites with balcony, laundry on 1st flr with elevator, (604)824-0264 9430 Nowell St.

Broadway Maples Apts 9473 Broadway St. 604-819-6229

MORTGAGES

1 bedrooms suites, upmarket quiet building, w/balcony, hot water, 3 appls, good security, u/grd park, storage, fireplaces, hook-ups, laundry on site, on-site manager, n/s, n/p. Suits available now.

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Avail now (604)826-2006

Mountain Village Apts 9482 Williams St. Some of Chilliwackâ€™s Largest apartments.

Bright, extra large 1 and 2 bedrooms

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Heat & hot water, new carpet & lino, balcony, parking, coin laundry, elevator, cls to amenities, under new on-site mgmt. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. 604-795-9492 to view

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Insuite storage Laundry on every floor Heat & hot water incl Secure underground prkg

1 & 2 Bdrms Starting at $575/m

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CHILLIWACK/SARDIS

Refâ€™s required, no pets Crime-free multi-housing Call for appt. 604-792-3010 or leave message CHILLIWACK, 45745 Princess Ave., newly renovated, near all amenities, 2 bdrm, 2 baths, 5 appl., hot water & gas incl. Ref reqâ€™d. n/p, $1050/m. Avail now. Call 1 (604)562-1070 or 604-773-4726

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SARDIS, CENTRAL. 1 bdrm suite, balcony, recently upgraded, clean. Incl. heat, walking distance to shops & transit. $650/ mo. Safe long term tennants. Avail. Immed. Phone 604-791-0211.

CHILLIWACK, 45991 Airport Rd. 1 bd ste. $550 + util., Fridge & stove. Avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077

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MATTRESSES starting at $99 â€˘ Twins â€˘ Fulls â€˘ Queens â€˘ Kings 100â€™s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 MOVING - DOWNSIZING Furniture Sale Many items. Items include 10 pce dining room set, 7 pce patio set, electric Yamaha organ, coffee & end tables. Electric grass mower, lots of garden tools. Filing cabinet. Various ladders, shelving, compost container, wheel barrow, 13 cu. ft. upright freezer, 6 pce silverware set. Call (604)791-2179

MISC. FOR SALE

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. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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MISC. WANTED

LOOKING FOR Antique chainsaws, running or not. Call 604-991-0461

REAL ESTATE 609

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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

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TREE & STUMP

Tenant pays hydro incl., fully renoâ€™d, new appliances, free cable, free on site laundry, parking, garden avail., sm pet by terms. Application and refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Avail. immed. Call 604819-1924

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Nice 21 speed Mt. bike $60, good 10 speed $40 obo 793-7714

BRANDNEW PILLOWTOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET. In packaging. Incls. Warranty $200! 604-798-1608

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RCMPâ€™s best crime-free multi-housing residence complex. Heat/hot water * On-site Mgr. Adult Oriented * Elevator Large Storage Area * No pets Wheelchair access * Onsite laundry * Digital cable * Security cameras * Parking, apt. ins. required. 1 bdrms available now!

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Chilliwack. New 2 bd, 2 bath, incl 4 new appl., & w/d, 2 u/grnd prkg. $800 avail., now. (604)798-5914

9462 Cook St.

16â€? gas chainsaw, case, extra chain $70, good wheel barrow 793-7714 -----------------------------------------------45 gal burning barrels, 15 & 45 plastic (water) $10/$30, steel, $30 793-7714

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CAMP DIRECTOR

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APARTMENT/CONDO

Newly updated, large, 1 & 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in secure and well maintained building. Secure parking, elevator with wheel chair access. Walk across the street for shopping, next to library, park. Includes 3 appliances, window coverings, insuite storage, laundry on every floor. Onsite manager. Available now. 604-792-1506 for details

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Stove, newer Frigidaire, 30â€?, coil, white, exc cond., easy clean, $75. (604)858-3213

HELP WANTED

706

LAKESIDE COURT

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $800 (604)308-5665

YORKIE, miniature, p/b female, beautiful, 8 weeks old, $1000. Call 604-316-7775

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SHIH TZU Tiny Toy Poodle X pups, vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed. M $400, F $450. 604-866-4467.

JACK THE Handyman, 40 yrs experienced carpenter. Discount for seniors. Call 604-824-8266

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PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357

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RENTALS

Successful Service Plumbing business, local turn key operation, van, tools, material, client list etc. $95,000 obo. Serious inquiries only. just_plumbing@ymail.com.

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WE BUY HOUSES

Running this ad for 8yrs

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

REAL ESTATE

Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We Will Buy Your House, Quick Cash & Private! Mortgage Too High & House Wonâ€™t Sell? Canâ€™t Make Payments? We Lease Your House, Make Your Payments & Buy It Later!

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Borrow Up To $25,000

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

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ALMOST Everything Handy Man Service. Junk removal, home repairs, yard/house cleanup, pressure washing, gutters, etc. 792-3018

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

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BOSTON TERRIER PUPS CKC Reg. Vet Ck, Exc. Pedigree, Ready to go. Reputable Breeder. Call 604794-3786

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1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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APARTMENT/CONDOS

LUXURY 1 bed. condo for rent at The Residences in Garrison Crossing. S/S appliances, in-suite laundry, 2 secure underground parking stalls and storage. Covered deck. Non-smokers and no pets. References please. Yearly lease only. Our condo is available beginning March 1. 604-858-7095 or ast18dl@hotmail.com $850

CHILLIWACK: 2 bdrm 2 bath end unit, 1 storey condo, Oak kitchen, new paint, gas f/p. Low strata fees, $224,900, 778-809-0757.

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800 sq.ft. condo, ground floor with insuite laundry and large outdoor patio. Totally renovated, new carpets, paint and appliances. Great location on Evans Road, close to freeway & downtown. Cat allowed. $775 per month, prefer long term. Call 604-846-7769 CHILLIWACK. 2 bdrm, available mar 1, $700/m incl laundry hook-ups. $680/m. (604)703-9076

CHILLIWACK 46289 Yale Rd, Newmark. 1 bdrm + den, 6 appl., patio, u/grnd prkg. $725/mo. Avail. March 1 . Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077 CHILLIWACK AREA, 1 , 2 & 3 bedrooms, family building close to schools, shopping and bus. Parking, cable, laundry incl. small pet ok, avail now. Rob, 604-316-5404. CHILLIWACK- Down Twn. Newer 2 bdrm. 2 F/Bath, S/S appli. laminate, March 1, sm. pet negotiable, secure parking. $850/mo. (604)859-0165 CHILLIWACK

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(604)858-9832 17 suites -1&2 bdrms Heat included, some with balcony views, laminate flrs, quiet, bath bars, free share laundry included, near bus route, close to amenities, n/p, no BBQâ€™s. Starting at $660/per mo.

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CHILLIWACK, 28x40â€™ shop in Greendale area, $500/m. Call (604)823-6530

Apts. 9474 Cook St. 2 bedroom and Bachelor suite

fridge, stove, window coverings, hot water heat incl., Adult oriented. wheelchair access, elevator, laundry on every floor.

FOR LEASE 380 Sq.Ft. Office Plus use of boardroom, lots of natural light, 45750 Knight road. $650/month

604-792-1503 for details Chilliwack. Fully renovated incl. new kitchen, spacious & bright 1 bd, balcony, FREE heat h/w, parking, elevator, great Mary St location, from $675. 604-702-0722 CHILLIWACK. Huge 2 Bd condo in ste laund, D/W, great loc. storge rm. $750/m. (604)393-3519 Chilliwack. Huge 2 Bd condo insuite laundry, D/W, great loc. storage rm. $795/m. (604)393-3519

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Chilliwack, 46277 Second Ave, 3 bdrm + den, 4 appl. $800/m, avail. March 1, Ross Fullbrook Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

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BRAUN Annie

nee Peters January 25, 1929 â€“ February 6, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Braun at the age of 84 â€“ BRAUN beloved wife, mother, grandma, oma, sister, aunt and friend. Annie was born in Altonau, Sagradowka, Ukraine to Gerhard & Maria Peters. Her early years were marked by hardship in a politically unstable country, the war years and the trek westward. She immigrated to Canada in 1948 with her mother, siblings and nephew. She met and then married Henry Braun in 1951 and settled in Sardis to raise their family. Annie was a homemaker, gardener, and baker extraordinaire who enjoyed welcoming friends and family to share in her warm hospitality with tasty treats and coffee around the kitchen table. A member of Eden Mennonite Church, she was a dedicated volunteer who expressed her faith through service and care for others. Our parents loved the Fraser Valley and lived on Evans Road and then Fern Street before retiring to Airport Road in Chilliwack. Annie is lovingly remembered by Henry, her husband of 61 years, her children: Helen (Harry) Pauls, Garry (Sandy) Braun, Betty (Simon) Stubbs, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, brothers George & Peter and sister Tina. She was predeceased by her parents, brother John and sisters Marie & Elizabeth. Special thanks to the wonderful nurses at Vancouver General Hospital who cared for our mom and supported our family in her final days. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 2:00 pm at Eden Mennonite Church in Chilliwack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (Material Aid) since mom was a committed volunteer in preparing material resources such as quilts and bandages for others in need through MCC.

Wiebe & Jeske 604-859-5885

Obituaries EINFELD Kenneth Allan

January 23, 1951 â€“ February 11, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Einfeld, late of Agassiz, at the EINFELD age of 62. Ken was born in Winnipeg and passed away in Abbotsford Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents George and June Einfeld. Ken leaves to mourn Maureen, his loving wife of 33 years. He is survived by his mother-inlaw Beverly Dougherty, his three sisters Georgia (Frank), Sandra (Jim) and Bobbi Jo (Mike) and many relatives and friends. No service by request. There will be a celebration of Kenâ€™s life at the end of July. Details will follow closer to the date. â€œTight Linesâ€?, my Love.

ESAU Elizabeth

(nee Riediger) Elizabeth Esau passed away into the presence of her Lord on February 16, 2013 at the age of 78. She was born October ESAU 14, 1932 in Blumenort, SK. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Henry, children Gerald (Ivette) Esau, Melody (Ernie) Koop, Barry (Donna) Esau, 3 grandchildren, and sisters Justine and Tiena. She enjoyed music and taught for 13 years at a Bible College. Also, along with her husband they ran a camp for 17 summers and a tour company in their later years visiting many places around the world. Serving her church community was important in her life and she was on conference boards for a number of years as secretary. A funeral service in memorial of her life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 am at Central Community Church, 46100 Chilliwack Central Rd., Chilliwack. The family requests that any donations be made to Gideons International of Canada on behalf of the family. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home

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MULLIGAN Edith Therese

November 16, 1927 â€“ February 12, 2013 We are sad to lose Mom and Grandma; but glad for her that her struggle is over and she is at peace. Edith Therese Jar- MULLIGAN ton was born in Willowbunch, Saskatchewan, November 16, 1927 and raised, along with sisters Margaret, Blanche, and brother Charlie, on a homestead farm by Mary (Gilmore) and Edward Jarton. Edith graduated in 1949 an R.N. from St. Paulâ€™s Hospital, Vancouver. It was at this hospital that she met Stan Mulligan whom she married in 1953. She continues to smile upon Dad and their children Ryan (Barb), Greg, Roger (Fiona), Reg (Colleen) with grandchildren, Arienne, Chantelle, Brandon, Megan, Lynnaea, Nicole, Mariah, and Colin. Mom lived a joyful and full life with her family, but also endured many health challenges. She and we are so thankful for the many people who helped her on her journey. There will be visitation Tuesday, February 19, 2013 between 12:00 p.m.-12:50 p.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 2250 150th Street (and 24th Ave) Surrey. Reception to follow at the Church. Family Interment will follow at a later date. Abide in my love said Jesus (John 15:9) On line condolences: www.kearneyfs.com

PUFF Greyam Antony

May 30, 1944 â€“ January 26, 2013 Greyam was born in Worthing, England and died in Langley, BC. He was predeceased by his parents Jay and Joan Puff and his older brother Jay Jr. He leaves behind to miss him, two sons, Sean and David; four grandchildren; brother Larry; two sisters, Terri Michaloski and Norene Funk. A celebration of life to be held on February 16th, 2013 at 11:00am, Hendersonâ€™s Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC.

SISSON Kendall L.

1937 â€“ 2013 Kendall L. Sisson of Chilliwack, B.C. passed away on February 12, 2013 after a short but SISSON courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 10, 1937 in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in Duchess. Ken lived in the Chilliwack area for 33 years. Ken will be lovingly remembered by his family, wife Delores of 53 years, son Don, granddaughter Sarah, sister Muriel Delahunt of Calgary, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Ken was predeceased by his son Richard in 1985. Ken served in the military for 21 years and upon retirement worked for CSC for another 21 years. Ken was an avid sports fan and over the years you would often find him cheering on a team at the local rink or ball field. Over the past 13 years, Ken was a valued volunteer and officer of the Chilliwack Elks Lodge devoting many hours to helping others. He was also a member of Branch 4 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Ken resided in Rainbow Estates where he looked after the RV compound and assisted many friends. His sense of humor and kindness will be missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Bull and Dr. Krachour, and staff at Cascade Hospice for their special care. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm February 22, 2013, at Branch 280 Legion on Vedder Road. In lieu of flowers it would be appreciated if a memorial donation be made to either the Terry Fox Foundation or the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Sandra Lee Straube. STRAUBE Sandra was born June 1st, 1946 in Edmonton, Alberta to George and Merle Scott and left this world on Feb. 16, 2013 at Chilliwack General Hospital following a short illness. Sandra married in Grande Prairie, Alberta in 1964. Sandra and family moved to Chilliwack in 1969 where she continued to live until moving to Yellowknife in 1985. In 1987 Sandra returned to Chilliwack to become the best Grandma to her grandson Chad. Sandra loved her friends and family with all her heart and was also a longtime friend of Bill W. Sandra leaves to mourn, her daughter LeeAnn [Scott] White, grandson Chad [Charmaine] White, greatgrandson Fraser, sister Carol [Ed] Magilton of Edmonton, and sister Doreen Taylor and her children Kimberly, Jodi, and Cameron of Edmonton. As well, Sandra leaves niece Shaylene [John] Saxton and their children Benjamin, Samuel, and Sophie, nephew James [Nicole] Magilton and their son Colin, all of Edmonton, Alberta. Predeceased by her parents George and Merle Scott and Tony Straube. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, February 22 at 1:30 pm at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack. Donations can be made to the BCSPCA. Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home 45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555

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Dr. YOUNG Andrew

The family of Dr. Andrew â€œDrewâ€? Young are saddened to announce his passing on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the age of 78 years. A well known figure in the Chilliwack Community, Dr. Drewâ€™ s life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 23rd 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Chilliwack United Church, 45835 Spadina Ave. Chilliwack. The family wishes to thank every one for their best wishes and care. In lieu of flowers or any other offerings, donations can be made to the â€œDrew Young Memorial Fundâ€?, being held In Trust by the Chilliwack Hospital & Health Care Foundationâ€? ( CHHCF). Funds allocated to this memorial will, at the discretion of Drew Young family, be donated to a cause related to Hospital/Health Care initiatives at Chilliwackâ€™s General Hospital. Please visit the CHHCF website at www.chhcf.org or by phone at 604-702-9506 to make a donation. Hendersonâ€™s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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45865 Hocking Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1B5 (604) 793.4555

STRAUBE Sandra Lee

Hendersonâ€™s Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd. 45901 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia (604) 792.1344

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DIRECTORY ALLIANCE

MENNONITE

9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages 10:30 am - Celebration Service Main House & Video Cafe 8700 Young Rd. Chilliwack 604-792-0051 www.chilliwackalliance.bc.ca office@chilliwackalliance.bc.ca

3 levels, stunning view, 2 bdrm, 2.5 baths, 2 gas f/p, 2 garage, 2 decks, patio, 1512sf, 412sf unfinished bsmt, gated community, refs reqâ€™d, n/p, n/s, $1250/m. Avail Feb 1.

Chilliwack, 9644 Coote St., 3 bdrm duplex, unfin. bsmnt, lrge. fenced yard, f/s, w/d, 1 bath, pets neg. $825/m, avail now. Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077 CULTUS LAKE 1 bdrm duplex, cov back deck. close to golf course, N/P $550/mo mar 1st (604)309-0920

COMMUNITY

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â€œCome discover the Heart behind the Shieldâ€? 46420 Brooks Ave.

Ph. 604-792-0311

www.salvationarmychilliwack.ca attend our Sunday Service: 10:00 am

Please join us for

SUNDAY SERVICES

Gospel Hymns & Christ-Centered Sermons Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian Church Vedder Elementary School 45850 Promontory Road.

8:00am BCP Communion 10:15am BAS Family Service, Music and Communion 46048 Gore Ave, Chilliwack Corner of First & Young 604-792-8521 www.stthomaschilliwack.com

BahĂĄâ€™uâ€™llĂĄh FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS CALL

604-703-1863

BAPTIST

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9340 Windsor St. 604-795-7700 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Service - 11 a.m. Evening Service - 6 p.m. Wednesday Service - 6:30 p.m.

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604-858-8433

www.sardisfellowship.com

YOUR LISTING HERE! CALL TODAY

604-702-5552 PRESBYTERIAN COOKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Wellington Ave (near Mary St.) 604-792-2154

Sunday Worship 11:00 am Rev. Willem van de Wall Sunday School during service.

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HOMES FOR RENT

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CHILLIWACK 1 bdrm, $550/m, 3 bdrm, $950/m + util. Laundry & parking, very quiet, yard. Avail now, refs reqâ€™d, Keith Wilson at Vedder. Call (604)798-3779 Chilliwack, 2 bdrm, fully furn. villa, 1st FW @the falls GCC, great view. $2250/m + $2000 sec. Gerry (780)499-5706.gerr8633@telus.net Chilliwack, 5 bdrms, acreage, desirable loc, out buildings, serious long term tenant. (604)853-5195

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SUITES, LOWER

CHILLIWACK Yarrow. 2 Bdrm suite with sep entry, own w/d, d/w, gas f/p, suit mature tenants, nice & quiet. Now. Ns/np. $850/mo incl util. 604-823-4118, 604-819-8498

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SUITES, UPPER

We Have 2 Playgrounds for your kids And are â€œPet Friendlyâ€? NEWLY RENOVATED $990 PER MONTH + UTILS 3 BR + 1.5 BA & fenced back yrd For more info call Mike @ 604-792-8317 or 1-877-515-6696 or email: wb@raamco.ca WOODBINE TOWNHOUSES 9252 Hazel ST, Chilliwack, BC Move-In Incentive Our Gated 5 acre Complex is Quiet and Family Oriented.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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1-800-961-7022

TRANSPORTATION

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557 pick a part

CHWK Bachelor stes, avail now. 55+ Lam flrs, NS/NP. Incl heat/water. Avail now. 604-997-7337, 604792-5173

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PROMONTORY: Newer, lrg 2 bdrm w/view. Immed. 5Appls, sep ldry/ent Pet ok. NS. $750 incl utils/cbl/w.net. 1/2 mo sec dep/refs. 604-835-4780

Aluminum over canopy boat rack, will fit Chev or Dodge truck, long or short, as new $800. (604)793-2228

SARDIS: Large 2 bdrm, bright ste, sep entr. $700/mo incl shrd W/D, util., sat tv. NS/NP, quiet Greendale area. Avail Feb 1st. 604-823-6530.

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AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

AUTO FINANCING

SUITES, UPPER

CHILLIWACK: 3 bdrm, 3 bth, 5 appl F/P, pet neg, $1275/mo + util. Avail now. 604-703-3784 / 604-702-1190

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MOTORCYCLES

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

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Super Duty, Crew Cab, Diesel, Loaded. Stk#P1157 ONLY $37,990 Call Kevin today 604-792-2724

CATHOLIC PARISH OF ST. MARYâ€™S

8909 Mary St. 604-792-2764 Weekday Mass: 8 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. , 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Youth Lead Mass: 6:30 p.m.

UNITED CHURCH

CHILLIWACK UNITED CHURCH Yale Road at Spadina 604-792-4634 Morning Worship and Sunday School at 10:30 am

MOUNT SHANNON UNITED CHURCH 46875 Yale Road East

604-795-5725

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE 912

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

BOATS

12â€™ Lund alum boat, oars, 9.9hp stroke merc w/8 hrs on it, mini Kota elec motor, like new. $4100 FIRM. Call 1 (604)880-9962

The Scrapper

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Rev. Heather Anderson

45831 Hocking Ave., Chilliwack

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2007 Chevrolet Uplander LS - V-6 7 pass, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PW, PDL, CD. $5850 Like New(604)556-4242

CHILLIWACK HERITAGE REFORMED CHURCH

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING ON... www.chilliwackhrc.com or sermonaudio.com/chilliwackhrc

Sr. Citizensâ€™ Building, corner of Cook & Victoria Al McCutcheon 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICES

2004 CHEVY TAHOE 4X4 SUV, fully loaded,low kmâ€™s,excell. cond. $11,600 obo. Call(604)618-9449

2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750, roof, half windshield, 3500lb winch, 150 hrs on it; 5x10 utility trlr, like new, $10,900 FIRM. 1 (604)880-9962

2010 F350 Super Duty

REFORMED

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

THE ONE, THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. Youâ€™ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-theart training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1 - 8 8 8 - 9 9 9 - 7 8 8 2 ; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack, 31-5837 Sappers Way, beautiful 4 bdrm, 21/2 bath townhome in â€œThe Woodsâ€? at Garrison Crossing, 6 appl. pet negot. avail. now $1400/m Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

www.cookespresbyterianchurch.webs.com www.noahsarkpreschool.webs.com

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1998 Subaru Forester, AWD, auto., heated seats/mirror, p/w, p/s, trade considered, $4200. 604-792-0218

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

Song worship following evening services. INFANT & TODDLER CARE PROVIDED

CHILLIWACK CHURCH OF CHRIST

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

CLASSIFIED ADS MEAN MORE BUSINESS PHONE 1-604-575-5777

Sunday Services 9:00 am & 6:00 pm

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Advertise

AUTO FINANCING

Call (604)316-1507 or fax: 604-702-9601

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN OUR WORSHIP AT 45825 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack

BAHĂ 'Ă? FAITH â€œO Son of Utterance! Thou art My stronghold; enter therein that thou mayest abide in safety. My love is in thee, know it, that thou mayest find Me near unto thee.â€?

Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m.

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TRANSPORTATION

Worship/Sunday School 11:00 am The friendly place at Yale & Quarry!

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

Phone: 604-792-2724 44954 Yale Road. W., Chilliwack www.murrayhonda.ca SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly & Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

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Chilliwack Rentals HOMES, APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES

MANAGING 400+ RENTALS. VIEW AT... www.chilliwackpropertymanagement.com 604.858.RENT (7368)

HOMELIFE GLENAYRE REALTY CHILLIWACK LTD. Property Management Division

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In The Matter of the Rent Distress Act & Access Mini-Storage Ltd. Notice is hereby given to:

Amber Archibald Danielle Baptiste Dale Hatch Corey Hlavach Louise Howe Nashir Kassam Edward Vanderveen That household goods, furnishings and personal effects located at 45648 Storey Ave, Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 4E6, will be disposed of on Saturday, March 2, 2013, unless their account is settled in full prior to this date. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to: The Manager, Access Mini-Storage Ltd. (604) 824-0030.

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St. Thomasâ€™ Anglican Church

Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. www.sardiscommunitychurch.com 604-858-7191 scc@shawcable.com

CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY CHURCH

'Where all are welcome' Sunday Services: 9:30 & 11:15 AM Now offering Stephen Ministry 'one-to-one' Crisis Care

SARDIS COMMUNITY CHURCH 45625 South Sumas Rd.

SUNDAYS AT 9AM & 11AM 46641 CHILLIWACK CENTRAL ROAD CITYLIFECHURCH.CA 604.792.0694

ANGLICAN

EVERYONE WELCOME!

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

Chilliwack, 9342 Woodbine St., 2 bd S/S duplex, 4 appl., hardwd flrs, fenced, sm pet ok. $700/m Avail Feb 1. (604)824-0264

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CHILLIWACK CHINESE ALLIANCE CHURCH

Classes - 9:30 am Worship Service â€“ 10:50 am Sunday School â€“ 9:30 am Associate Youth Pastor: Aaron Roorda

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Promontory Goldspring Heights

604-792-6013

Pastor: Rob Brown

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

Chilliwack, 46279 Second Ave, 2 bdrm, 4 appl. $700/m, Avail. March 1, Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604-792-0077

EDEN MENNONITE CHURCH Corner of Broadway & Chilliwack Central

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Thank you Chilliwack for another successful year at the Home Show. It’s YOU the people of Chilliwack and family and friends that make it happen. Congratulations to the winners of our prize draws.

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We supply & install quality patio roofs & patio railings, glass & aluminum

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604-795-4637

24-Hr. Emergency Service STEVE: 604-819-0359

45850 Railway, Chilliwack (Just east of McDonald’s) • Store Hours: Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 5:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm