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Year-round schooling turned down By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star

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In the spirit of the Peewee International Hockey Tournament, being hosted by Aldergrove this year, American Nolan Wagner (of Wisconsin’s Hudson Raiders) and South Korean H.K. Song (of Gwacheon’s Little Winia) are greeted by Aldergrove Kodiaks’ Junior Hockey mascot Kody at Aldergrove Arena. The 10 visiting teams from six countries are playing a series of games here until March 24, and are also looking forward to viewing games with the Kodiaks and Abbotsford Heat, among other events and sightseeing.

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The Richmond Sockeyes have clinched the Tom Shaw conference playoff series to advance to the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship versus the Aldergrove Kodiaks of the Harold Brittain conference.

The Sockeyes took Game 7 against the Delta Ice Hawks, 5-1, Monday night at Minoru Arena. The Kodiaks had defeated Abbotsford Pilots last Tuesday in four out of five games in their series. Game 1 in the best-of-seven championship series between the Aldergrove Kodiaks

and Richmond Sockeyes began Wednesday, March 20, at Aldergrove Arena, with the teams going to Minoru Arena for Game 2 on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., and Game 3 on Sunday, 5:45 p.m. Game 4 is scheduled back in Aldergrove next Wednesday, March 27, 7:15 p.m.

Langley Board of Education voted unanimously not to proceed with a calendar change that would see district schools move towards year-round schooling. The board endorsed superintendent Suzanne Hoffman’s recommendation that the district continue with its current calendar, which sees schooling offered from the day following Labour Day until the end of June, with two-week breaks for Christmas and in the spring. Douglas Park Elementary will continue to operate on a modified calendar, with additional one-week breaks in November and May and school continuing until the second week of July. The current calendar will stay in place until at least the end of the 2015-16 school year. More than 7,400 people took part in the consultations over the proposed change, with many filling out surveys, responding by email or other social media or attending forums. Most of the interaction about the proposal was online, although there were individual meetings within schools, in addition to the two open houses. Students were also invited to engage in the process. Of all those surveyed, 76 per cent favoured continuing with the status quo. A key factor for many, and something acknowledged by the superintendent in her report, was the impact that a change in the school calendar in Langley would have on families’ other activities. “Whilst staff saw this as an opportunity for an educational conversation, it quickly became apparent that education and personal circumstances were inseparable. Considering a calendar change was see as an intrusion into deeply rooted cultural norms and structures,” the report states. The report also acknowledges that “there is a level of distrust of the board and district staff within the community.” Board chair Wendy Johnson was pleased with the report and the unanimous backing from the board. She said it was the first major initiative from superintendent Hoffmann, and “she followed through and did everything she said she would, and then some. “There were all kinds of opportunity to engage,” Johnson said. School district communications manager Sandy Wakeling said Wednesday morning that comments were already coming in from parents, thanking the board for its decision. “Families seem to have appreciated the opportunity to have input. Many were skeptical that there was a pre-determined outcome,” he said. Johnson said the robust amount of communication and the fact that staff and board members listened to the community helped

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to build some goodwill, after some controversial decisions in the past which led to prolonged tensions at the board, staff and community level. Another reason the superintendent recommended against making a calendar change was the lack of clarity from the ministry of education about whether there would be funding for inter-session learning, similar to that given to summer school. In addition, the report indicates that any change to the calendar would be best done on a regional basis. The district will be offering summer school this summer.

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Representatives from Hachinohe, Japan, performed traditional songs as well as a singalong version of (It’s a) Small Word for the International Friendship Hockey Tournament fundraising auction, Monday evening at Aldergrove Legion. The event was standing room only and the games have packed Aldergrove Arena all week long.

Langley RCMP are looking for information on a local man who disappeared 12 years ago. On March 13, 2001 at approximately 11:30 p.m. Scott Anthony Devuyst left his residence in the 5800-block of 248 Street, saying he was going to the local corner store in Aldergrove and he would return in five minutes. Devuyst was known to be a drug user. It is possible he has chosen to be ‘missing’ or he may have encountered trouble as a result of his involvement in the drug trade. When he was last seen, Devuyst was 24 years old, 160 lbs., 6’ tall, with blond hair, green eyes, and a scar above his left eyebrow. He was wearing black and white Adidas shoes, a black Umbro toque, green cargo pants and a gray jacket. Investigators remain in contact Scott Devuyst with the family, who advise they simply would like to know what happened to Scott so they can have closure. “Throughout the years, police have received little to no information to assist with this investigation,” says Corporal Holly Marks. “Langley Serious Crime investigators are hopeful we will soon know the truth regarding what happened to Scott so we can give the family closure.” If you have any information that would assist with this investigation, please call Langley RCMP. Should you need to remain anonymous, please call CrimeStoppers, phone 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Bains says transit needs are most urgent south of the Fraser By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The BC NDP’s transportation critic says Lower Mainland public transportation needs major upgrades and that the most urgent needs are in the Metro Vancouver area south of the Fraser River. “South of Fraser transit would be my first choice, then (replacement of the aging) Patullo bridge,” said Harry Bains, the MLA for SurreyNewton. Bains was speaking at a public forum hosted by the Fort Langley-Aldergrove NDP in Aldergrove on Saturday. Local NDP candidate Shane Dyson also spoke, and the meeting was chaired by the constituency president, Brian Harder. There were about two dozen people present and questions were taken from the floor. Bains said there were mer-

its to the various options being considered by the TransLink board, which include SkyTrain, light rail and rapid buses, and he would prefer to leave it to the mayors on the TransLink board to “agree on the technology. But in the meantime we could add more buses, with dedicated bus lanes. We could do this very quickly.” Bains said TransLink operating funding remains a contentious issue but that he would lean toward easing that burden by allocating a portion of the provincial carbon tax revenues to public transit and other “green” initiatives across the province. He observed that about $500 million of the $1.2 billion collected annually in carbon taxes goes to corporations, through purchase of carbon credits. “That was a bad decision

made at the cabinet table that has cost us dearly. It is punishing (motor vehicle) drivers for not taking transit, without spending the money on better transit,” said Bains. “The goal is to have fewer cars but we can only do that if we have efficient, affordable transit.” Dyson criticized the lack of long-range planning in public transportation in this province compared to other parts of the world. “Many other countries have made good choices many years ago,” said Dyson. “But here the most telling conversation is always about transit; how it is near impossible to get to appointments in the next town.” Questions and remarks from the audience covered a gamut of subjects, from the merits of various technologies to the revival of the old Interurban rail line. While there was disagreement on

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MLA Harry Bains (left) was featured speaker at a transportation forum hosted by Fort Langley-Aldergrove NDP on Saturday. Seated are NDP constituency president Brian Harder and candidate Shane Dyson. the subjects, almost everyone seemed to concur that south of the Fraser received less then its fair share of transit services.

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Township approves financial plan Property taxes would increase by 2.95 per cent every year By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star

Langley Township

councillors have signed off on a five-year financial plan that will impose 2.95

per cent tax hikes every year from 2014 until 2017.

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The annual Speech and Evaluation contests were held March 4 for Aldergrove Toastmasters. Contest Winners are Jacqueline Wills (left) for the speeches and Devin Arthur (right) for the speech evaluations. President Linda Koopmans stands centre. Aldergrove Toastmaster meetings are held weekly at Aldergrove Community Secondary School, room 125 at 7 p.m. For more information contact Murray Bergum at 604-856-5483.

The plan was approved with Councillor Kim Richter casting the lone vote against. Council will not deal with a proposed 2.79 per cent tax hike for this year until next month, when a vote on preliminary approval of the 2013 tax rate is tentatively scheduled for April 8, with the vote on final approval set for April 22. Along with the five-year plan, which is required under provincial regulations, council also unanimously approved increases to sewer and water rates. The minimum six-month charge for metered water customers will rise from $210.46 to $216.67 for the first 110 cubic metres of water consumed. The flat rate will rise from $420.92 to $433.34 a year. Sewage rates will rise by similar amounts. This year’s $256 million budget would increase the yearly tax rate for an average house worth $485,000 from $1,490 to $1,531.

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Editor: I would like to thank the Three Musketeers. On March 4, I was filling up my vehicle with gas at the Shell station in Aldergrove, at at 276 Street and Fraser Highway. After I filled the car, I was unable to start it. Three men noticed my difficulty and came to help. They pushed the car to the side of the parking lot and stayed with me while I called a tow truck for help. They then insisted on taking me back to my home, saying they were the Three Musketeers and wanted to help a lady in distress. I do not know their names, but I know they are from Surrey, and I want to publicly thank them. There are still gentlemen in the world. Utta Habermann, Langley

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VICTORIA – There was some public business conducted in the final frantic days of the B.C. legislature session last week, but you likely wouldn’t have heard much about it. Premier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agenda was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal investigation report into her government’s ethnic outreach program. A review by four deputy ministers detailed what reporters already knew from a memo and meeting notes leaked to the NDP. The plan started in the premier’s office, led by Clark’s deputy chief of staff, who resigned as soon as it was made public. A B.C. Liberal Party employee attended the first meeting, expressly intended to organize events to impress immigrant communities, then harvest the goodwill in the form of contact lists for the coming election campaign. After 10,000 e-mails were collected and 27 interviews conducted, they revealed a few significant details. Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back in cabinet, although Clark said he intends to run for re-election in Richmond-Steveston. Yap’s executive assistant resigned when the report came out, admitting he helped

Both parties have betrayed us

cover the tracks of political meddling in the hiring of three outreach contractors with sufficient loyalty to the party. Clark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She tabled the investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by non-political staff. Here’s the part taxpayers may not fully appreciate. There are authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus employees who spend much of their time digging up dirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me. A line is crossed only when a non-political employee such as a ministry communications director acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records suggested he spent half of his time on party work. He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 months he was on the public payroll. NDP outrage over this was blunted by another leaked document. This one was from a never-released 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP con-

stituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work. In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s VancouverFraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan. The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing. It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light. Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Editor: The citizens of Aldergrove have spoken loud and clear about what type of pool they want to see in our new Recreation Facility. We were asked our opinion at the open houses and also through surveys conducted by the Aldergrove Recreation and Pool Society. The results are clear. Aldergrove wants a 50 metre, 8-lane pool with a deep end. The depth of this pool is very important. While the existing plans show a 5-foot deep pool, this will be inadequate. Without a proper deep end Aldergrove will not be able to offer complete swim lessons, as levels 3-10 require deep water. We will still have to go to another pool so our children can complete swim lessons. I’ve heard from many teens that say they will not use the pool if they cannot dive or jump into the deep end, use a rope swing etc. We need to keep the teens off the streets and this pool will help if it is done right. An 8-lane pool will enable several different groups to use the pool at the same time. For example swimming lessons can occur at the same time as lane swim and water aerobics etc. An 8-lane pool is a requirement to host a Provincial Swim Meet. We are spending the money so let’s do it right and build what we need! Julie Redlin, Aldergrove

Not holding her breath

Editor: I agree with the need for the 50 metre pool with eight lanes. It seems pretty ridiculous that public input would be asked for and then they do what they want anyhow, but that seems to be the case in a lot of plans that are made for Aldergrove. I am still not holding my breath about any of this happening as we have had this carrot dangled before us way too often. Also in reference to an article in last year’s paper about the cost of the proposed pool as compared to the population of Aldergrove, and their ability to pay for it. Someone seems to forget that it is not just Aldergrove’s pockets that this money comes out of, it is all of the Township of Langley’s pockets. That is why my taxes went to pay for the Walnut Grove Pool. I think the powers that be must be very narrow minded to think that the only people who would even consider using the pool are the residents of Aldergrove. At this point the powers that be seem more concerned in fulfilling the wishes of the Arena users, the Library hierarchy, and finding a new home for the Elks. When this project started out it had one purpose in mind: finally building an appropriate sized indoor pool in Aldergrove. They certainly seem to have lost track of that, and of the concerns of the public who are behind this endeavour. Sharon Lamb, Aldergrove

Send the animals back

Editor: Regarding Awna Gilding’s letter extolling the virtues of the Greater Vancouver Zoo in Aldergrove, one thing she missed out is the environment. Some of these animals have been evolving for hundreds of thousands of years getting acclimatized to the heat, light and humidity of the tropics, only to end up in Aldergrove. Some “education” that is. Send the exotic animals back to their country of origin and we can go visit them if we want to, or nowadays we can just go see them on the internet in their own environment. It is unethical to force them to adapt to Aldergrove weather. J.Beauman, Aldergrove

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Cummins outlines BC Dix says BC NDP are Conservative plans ‘inheriting a mess’

its, and how that compares to the lack of such breaks for small busiBC Conservative Party leader nesses. Cummins said the industry is John Cummins gave some details of his party’s plans if elected in the a very important one to B.C. and May 14 provincial election, at the provides many good-paying jobs. first in a series of leadership lun- His son is an actor and has made a living from it for many years. cheons on Friday at Newlands. He said any tax credits would The luncheons are organized by the Greater Langley Chamber of not apply unless the industry comes to B.C. and does work Commerce. “The coming election is here and spends money. He said about security of life for British B.C. has important advantages Columbians. The government for the industry, largely based in has ceased to focus on issues of California, one of them being that everyday life, and is failing to look it is in the same time zone. Cummins agreed that it seems beyond the next election. We take government seriously,” said unfair to give tax breaks to the Cummins, who served as an MP movie industry and not to small for Delta for 18 years and plans to businesses, and he said one off the run in the Langley riding, where first things that needs to be done is to get actual facts on the impact of he lives. He outlined the Conservatives’ lower taxes in Ontario and other plans to have the legislature sit jurisdictions on the business here. He was questioned more frequently and about the reasons examine in detail spendbehind low voter turning plans of the province, out. Crown corporations and “In 2009, voters were schools, hospitals, uninot satisfied with the versities and colleges. choices,” he said. “But The Conservatives voters also look at MPs have already released a and MLAs and wonder five-year budget and fis‘are you speaking for cal framework plan. It me and representing my calls for no new taxes, views.’ gradual elimination of John Cummins “It is not good the carbon tax and balenough to speak up in caucus. anced budgets each year. Cummins said this ambitious MLAs need to speak up publicly. goal can be achieved by smarter They need to put constituents first. “As a leader, I will not penalspending, and he believes MLAs need to spend far more time debat- ize people for doing so. I voted ing the budget and looking at it against my party in the House of line-by-line. In the fall sessions of Commons and was not disciplined the legislature, he proposes three for doing so, but I was penalized separate committees to look at through committee appointments provincial, Crown corporation and and that type of thing.” Questioned about pipelines health and education institution being built in B.C., Cummins said spending in a detailed fashion. “We need strengthened over- that pipelines are built to much sight of government expenditures,” higher safety standards than when there Trans Mountain pipeline he said. He also plans to establish an was built 60 years ago. He said independent legislative budget B.C. has an obligation to export officer, as has happened in Ottawa, Canadian goods, including crude with a mandate to provide an inde- oil, through the gateway it offers pendent viewpoint on government to Asia, but at the same time, “we have to keep in mind the environspending. Turning his attention to local mental concerns.” As for LNG exports, Cummins issues, Cummins said the tolls on the Port Mann Bridge punish said the process of building LNG drivers from this side of the river plants needs to begin as soon as and there needs to be a change in possible. “The more we delay, the more how tolls to pay for the bridge and highway improvements are imple- we’ll be elbowed out of the marmented. He said it is unfair that ketplace.” There were about 35 peopeople living north of the river commuting to work to Burnaby ple in attendance at the lunch. Among them was Rick Manuel, and Vancouver pay no tolls. The Conservatives plan to Conservative candidate for Fort release position papers in more Langley-Aldergrove, and Shane detail about issues such as health Dyson, NDP candidate in the and education, as the two-month same riding. Both are running against Rich Coleman, deputy preelection campaign progresses. He was questioned about help- mier and 17-year MLA for the riding the film industry with tax cred- ing. By FRANK BUCHOLTZ Aldergrove Star

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small business.” The NDP doesn’t support the These are difficult times in Northern Gateway oil project B.C. and if the NDP is elected to and he said if elected he would lead this province, leader Adrian toss out the agreement the BC Dix believes they are inheriting Liberals made with the federal “a financial mess” from the BC government, which gives Ottawa final decision making power over Liberals. That’s what Dix told a sparse the pipeline. He said the NDP will crowd of about 30 who gathered to hear him speak on increase corporate tax to 12 Monday at the second in the per cent, from 11, but will leave Greater Langley Chamber of small business tax the same. He Commerce leadership luncheon didn’t address whether he would series. Premier Christy Clark is increase income tax or not. Dix believes that for small set to speak on Monday, March 25. Conservative leader John businesses to thrive and grow, Cummins spoke on Friday. The there needs to be a culture of staonly Langley municipal politi- bility. “The HST was incompetentcian to attend the luncheon was Langley City councillor Teri ly managed and everyone was damaged by it — the restaurant James. “If elected there will be things industry and everywhere,” Dix we would like to do but we can’t, said. He was vocal against the HST and was part of and things we just the campaign that led won’t be able to do, to a referendum. but we will lay all of Dix spent a lot of that out long before time speaking about the election in May,” the NDP’s focus on promised Dix. post-secondary educaDix did offer a tion coupled with skills glimpse into his posiand trades training. tion on TransLink’s The NDP believe this funding woes, econois key to boosting B.C.’s my drivers, taxes and labour productivity. gas projects. Adrian Dix He said the NDP’s Dix recognized that transportation is a key issue priority is to increase skills trainfor Langley and wants to see ing even for areas like forestry carbon tax revenue dedicated to and mining, which has potential job growth as many are set TransLink. “People in Langley pay more to retire. He wants to address than anywhere else,” Dix said. completion rates in apprentice“I’m from Vancouver so I can ship programs, which right now are set at 35 per cent completing take Skytrain everywhere.” He then jokingly referenced training. To that end he would to the time he was caught not like to see counsellors hired to paying for Skytrain. He wants to help students navigate that sysreturn power to the TransLink tem. He believes there is a lack Mayors’ Council, given it is local governments that take on all the of trades training up north. He funding burden to pay for transit agrees with the premier that the and transportation infrastructure equipment students are learnacross Metro Vancouver, he said. ing on is outdated and invest“Transit is absolutely neces- ment needs to happen there. He sary. It’s a key priority for livabil- believes young people are denied ity and for climate change,” he access to post secondary education because of its cost. said. “When I went to UBC in the He does support Liquid Natural Gas projects but doesn’t 1980s, it cost $800 for tuition,” believe the province should said Dix who received a bachthrow all its eggs into just that elor of arts. “Today, it would cost $27,000 on average.” basket. To that end, he wants to rein“There is a law in B.C. about capped emissions. If you want state non-refundable grants for LNG and if we plan on those post-secondary education. “There are 800,000 people emissions, we have to cap emisliving in relative poverty in B.C. sions somewhere else.” He said there are many other and we are losing our middle areas of economic growth poten- class,” said Dix about what his tial to consider, including in the government wants to focus on. “The last 10 years we have film industry. “In Langley, 700 people work had the lowest economic full time in the film industry. growth,” he said. Investing in Those are people buying and young people’s education is key shopping locally, supporting to change, he said.

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For information on possible second-round home games, please visit langleyrivermen.com The Langley Events Centre is located at 7888 - 200 Street For ticket information, contact Langley Events Centre 604.882.8800 • langleyeventscentre.com

volunteer opportunity Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Appointment – 2013 The Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (CTSAC) is appointed by Council to advise Council and staff on policies and procedures and to provide and support advocacy, community education, and outreach programs regarding transportation and community safety in the Township of Langley. Volunteering is a great way to get involved, provide input on important issues, and make a positive contribution to our diverse and growing community. The Township is presently seeking one volunteer for the Community and Transportation Safety Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2013. An application form is available on the Township’s website at tol.ca/committee. Please complete the application form and attach a cover letter and a brief resume. Deadline:

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public open houses Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan The Township of Langley is holding two open houses to present a draft land use plan for the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan. Residents, property owners and business owners of the community are encouraged to attend one of the open houses (each will cover the same material) and provide input to the material. Date: Time: Place: Address:

Wednesday, April 10 4:00pm - 8:00pm Brookswood Secondary School (small gymnasium) 20902 - 37A Avenue

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Art Contest and Exhibit Calling all eco-artists! Take our Upcycling Design Challenge: Submit an “upcycled” art piece made from found/recovered materials for a chance to win great prizes. Submissions will be displayed in an exhibit at the Langley Arts Council Gallery. Prizes: 1st - $500 2nd - $200 3rd - $100 Submissions must be received between April 8 and 13. Get inspired and reduce waste! For contest details, visit tol.ca/upcycling Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Connect to Council: Tweet Using #asktol Do you have something to say about our community? If so, Langley Township’s Mayor and members of Council want to hear from you! Mayor Jack Froese and Township Council are committed to representing the community and addressing your issues, and want to know what the public thinks. To give residents direct one-on-one contact with their Mayor and Council, Twitter sessions are being regularly held and people are encouraged to express their opinions and ask questions. The next Township Council Twitter Forum will be held on:

The Township of Langley Fire Department will be issuing burning permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013. Please note: Township fire halls and some civic facilities will be closed to the public on Easter Monday, April 1. Please visit tol.ca for further information. **ALL PERMITS EXPIRE April 30, 2013. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties .2 hectare (.5 acre) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare • BURNING IS NOT ALLOWED and permits WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE URBAN AREAS of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley, and Willoughby • Permit fee is $20 Permits will be available at: Aldergrove Community Centre W.C. Blair Recreation Centre 26770 - 29 Avenue 22200 Fraser Highway Civic Facility 20338 - 65 Avenue Fire Hall 6 22170 - 50 Avenue Operations Centre 4700 - 224 Street

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Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are NOT available to properties less than 1.7 hectare (4.2 acres) • Are ONLY available at Fire Hall 6, 22170 - 50 Avenue, Murrayville • Applicants MUST meet the METRO VANCOUVER and WASTE MANAGEMENT prerequisites of clearances, time limits, and recycling • Fires MAY have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques • Permits will be SITE SPECIFIC of SHORT DURATION and INSPECTION may be required prior to issuance. CALL FOR INFORMATION • Permit fee is $100 Township Fire Department Administration: 604.532.7500 Emergency: 9-1-1

• Tuesday, April 2, 4 - 4:30pm • Participants can tweet @MayorFroese or other members of Council, using hashtag #asktol. Mayor’s Office 604.533.6000

Township Participates in Earth Hour The Township of Langley is proud to support Earth Hour. Please consider joining us, and people around the world, in demanding action on climate change by turning off your lights from 8:30 - 9:30pm on Saturday, March 23. Sign-up at earthhourcanada.org Ryan Schmidt Community Energy Manager 604.532.7342

public notice Walnut Grove Community Centre 50 m Pool Closure Due to a swimming event, the 50 m pool and diving boards at Walnut Grove Community Centre will be closed all day Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. The leisure pool and waterslide will remain open during this time. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

Water Main Flushing As part of our maintenance program, the municipal Water Department will be flushing water mains on the dates shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. This is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, please check the water before doing laundry and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. Brookswood/Fernridge/High Point: March 4 – April 12 North Willoughby (Yorkson) and Northwest Langley: March 4 – April 19 Aldergrove, Gloucester, and Salmon River Uplands: March 4 – April 26 Murrayville: April 12 – May 17 Willoughby: April 19 – May 31 Fort Langley, Forest Knolls and Milner: April 26 – May 24 Willowbrook: May 17 – May 31 Tall Timbers and Acadia: May 24 – May 31 Engineering Division 604.532.7300

Walnut Grove Community Centre Full Facility Closure Due to a complete power outage required for a transformer replacement, the entire Walnut Grove Community Centre, including the Fraser Valley Regional Library, will be closed all day on Saturday, March 23, from 6am to 9:30pm. The facility will reopen Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 8am. The W.C. Blair Recreation Centre in Murrayville will be open for public swimming from 6:30am - 10:30pm on Saturday, March 23. Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division Walnut Grove Community Centre 604.882.0408

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Above, Marcel McGuinness of South Australia’s Kangaroos takes a shot on New Zealand’s Canterbury Kiwis goalie Taylor Goodall at the Peewee International Hockey Tournament, at Aldergrove Arena. At right, Jake Kristensen of Aldergrove’s Bruins takes a shot on Korea’s Little Winia goalie Woo Seok, and defender Hong Gune, at the Peewee International Hockey Tournament, at Aldergrove Arena.

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Kodiaks celebrate move into finals Aldergrove Kodiaks celebrate after winning the semi-finals series against the Abbotsford Pilots on Tuesday, March 12 at Abbotsford’s MSA Arena. The 4-1 win was the Kodiaks’ fourth victory in the series and advances the team to the finals against the winner of the other division, the Richmond Sockeyes. HARRY HUNT PHOTO

Kodiaks ground Pilots, advance to finals By KURT LANGMANN Aldergrove Star

The Aldergrove Kodiaks will play for the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship after eliminating the Abbotsford Pilots. The Kodiaks’ Spencer McHaffie scored on the first shift on Tuesday night at Abbotsford’s MSA Arena and Aldergrove never looked back, winning game five 4-1 to eliminate the higher-seeded Pilots. The Kodiaks were leading 1-0 when they struck for a pair of power-play goals 40 seconds apart in the final 64 seconds of the first period.

Ryan Simpson and Scott McHaffie netted the goals, which effectively put the game out of reach. Spencer McHaffie scored his second of the night on another power play early in the second. Abbotsford’s Brandon Daase ruined Mark Menicucci’s shutout bid with a power-play goal with seven minutes to play. The Kodiaks outshot the Pilots 33-18 that night and scored on three of 14 power plays, while the Pilots scored on one of three. Spencer McHaffie was the game’s first star and Stefan Gonzales was second star.

Aldergrove, which finished nine points behind Abbotsford for first place in the Harold Brittain Conference during the regular season, won the final four games of the best-of-seven series. The Pilots had won game one 8-1 and had third-period leads in both games three and four. Included in the four wins were a pair of double overtime victories for the Kodiaks in both games three and four. The Kodiaks play the Richmond Sockeyes for the PJHL championship. Game 1 was at Aldergrove Arena, March 20 and game 4 is set for 7:15 p.m., March 27 at Aldergrove.

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Van Kamâ€™s group of companies req. Owner Ops. to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneďŹ ts package. Email a detailed resume and current driverâ€™s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev at 604-968-5488 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

VACATION SPOTS

$399 CABO SAN LUCAS, ALL INCLUSIVE SPECIAL! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $399! www.luxurycabohotel.com 888-4819660

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ALL CASH HEALTHY VENDING ROUTE: 9 local secured proven accounts. Safest, quickest return on money. Investment required + $72K potential training included. 1-888979-8363 **ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!** MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards! www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour! www.FreeJobPosition.com HOME WORKERS! Make Money Using Your PC! www.SuperCashDaily.com Earn Big Paychecks Paid Every Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com CLASS 5/7 Instructors, own car, fluent in English, ICBC Certified or willing to become certified, opportunities open in many areas, must be 19+ and have had class 5 for 3 years. Call 604-307-1186

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209 HUNTING GUIDE NEEDED JulyOctober in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-393-3802 or chris@widrigoutfitters.com.

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HELP WANTED

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WAREHOUSE ORDER SELECTOR EV Logistics offers an attractive compensation package with an ability to earn up to $15.45 an hour and regular progressive increases every 500-1000 hours worked. We are now accepting applications for the position of part-time Warehouse Order Selector, which will include timely and accurate order picking of grocery products in a safe, clean, team-based environment. Successful applicants will be available for day, afternoon and weekend shifts, have reliable transportation (no public transit available), possess proficient English communication skills, and enjoy repetitive physical work that requires lifting 20-80lb cases of grocery products. We offer flexible work schedules (will include a minimum of 1 weekend day), and an excellent training program is provided. As one of the largest employers in the Fraser Valley, EV Logistics operates two distinct facilities - a 380,000 sq ft. refrigerated facility, and a 485,000 sq ft dry goods building - both facilities are located in the Glouchester Industrial Park (at the 264th St. exit off Hwy #1). Apply on-line at: www.evlogistics.com

SHOP HELPER / DRIVER Busy local auto centre has F/T position available for Shop Helper/ Driver. Some experience & tools required. Opportunity for Auto Tech apprenticeship for the right person. Professional appearance and attitude a must. Drop resume to Gerryâ€™s Automotive 6480 Riverside St., Matsqui Village.

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Union Shop ~ Full BeneďŹ ts. Forward Resume to Fax: 604-888-4749 E-mail:ars@cullendiesel.com

MECHANIC Required immediately Brake mechanic, CFV, Position is full time, Wage & benefit pkg Call Larry/Jason 604 826-9119 or email sympaper@telus.net

GARDENING

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Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! Cash same day, local office.

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AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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

Borrow Against Your Vehicle!

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

MOVING & STORAGE

604-537-4140

FINANCIAL SERVICES

â€˘ MONEY TODAY! â€˘ Instant Approvals â€˘ No Credit Checks â€˘ Privacy Assured

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

604-746-6777

182

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $75 or Well Rotted 10 yards - $100. Free Delivery 604-856-8877

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER CLEANING Etc. Rubbish Removal. Pressure Washing, Yard cleanup & trim. Reas rates, FREE EST. Since 1990. (604)854-6469

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

A SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR. Specializing in Renovationâ€™s. Available for work. 604-532-1710 HANDYMAN CONSTRUCTION 20+ yrs exp. Concrete, landscaping sheds, elec. $14/hr. (604)355-4192

Easter Colouring Contest WIN A FAMILY PASS TO THE GV ZOO! 2 ADULTS, 3 CHILDREN VALUE $66.25

LEGAL SERVICES

CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ€™t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC

Local Haul Drivers Needed for the following positions;

Full Time - Day & Nights Casual Part Time & Saturdays

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

Class 1 license req. Preference will be given to applicants with previous Super B & Mountain driving experience.

281

GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Mushroom manure $10/yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. 604-768-7571 or 604-856-4255.

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby. *****Hiring New Girls*****

Need CA$H Today?

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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

New GIRLS, New LOOK, New Management!

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, aggressive, self starter for a full time truck and trailer mechanic for full time position. If you are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity!

SUPER B DUMP DRIVERS

WONDERFUL Massage

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Req. for Port Kells Warehouse. 40 hrs. wk. flexible schedule. Wage dependant on experience. $12.50-$16.00/hr. Transportation a must.

LOOKING for retired / semi-retired Caretaker(s) for a 42 unit apartment block in Abbotsford. Light housekeeping duties and snow removal from sidewalks. Non smoker/drinker. No pets. Remuneration: Free use of two bedroom suite plus minimal monthly salary. Suitable for retired couple. Please send resume to Campbell Strata Management Ltd. at 306-2777 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4V1 or fax to 604864-0480.

MIND BODY SPIRIT

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: Itâ€™s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

JANITOR / MAINTENANCE

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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

604-475-7077

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

115

EDUCATION

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ€™td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

115

EDUCATION

SUMAS TRANSPORT INC. is a locally owned & operated transport company with a Competitive Compensation Package.

Optician & Contact Lens Fitter

Interested applicants please fax resume and drivers abstract Attn. Darcy (1)604-852-2650 or e-mail leslie@sumastransport.ca

Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a â€œCareer With Visionâ€?. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!

TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean driving record. $22.50 per hour. Contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacific Xpress at 604-5750983 ext 351 or fax resume to 604575-0973

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

Running this ad for 8yrs

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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

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

374

TREE SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560

PLUMBING

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ANTIQUE ORGAN hi back style, decorative & refinished $1000/obo. Photos avail. Call 604-541-9619.

REAL ESTATE

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

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd.

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

C & C Electrical Mechanical

604-475-7077 BRO MARV PLUMBING $49 Service Call. 24 Hrs. Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Plugged drains. (604)582-1598 or (778)714-2441 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

PRESSURE WASHING

MR. Cleanz Power Washing. Best job, lowest price. I clean it all. Call Cam 604-603-7498

603

TREE & STUMP • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

www.mainlandroof.com

PETS 456

FEED & HAY

MIXED SPECIES HOG FUEL 1” minus mixed berry mulch, Red Cedar coarse hog fuel Phone R.J. Caplette 604-856-6500

BEAUTIFUL, WITH A GREAT VIEW IN ABBOTSFORD Do not pass up this beauty. This 4 bedroom 3 bathroom beauty has what you need. From the huge kitchen and living room to large windows that will bring in the natural light and beauty of the surroundings including a million dollar mountain view. You will love the size and privacy of the lot as well as the landscaping plus enjoy it when the summers here with the included air-conditioning. And there is room for the inlaws. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

ITALIAN MASTIFF(Cane Corso) P/B blues, ready to go, 1st shots, tails/dew claws done. Ultimate family guardian $1000 (604)308-5665 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 PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, fawn Both parents approx 150 lbs. $950. Call 604-302-2357 PUG available for stud service. He is a rare silver male, purebred but not registered. Also Golden retriever (not reg.) avail for stud (OFA hips & cert eyes) Mission 604-820-4827

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

706

TRANSPORTATION

APARTMENT/CONDO

810

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES starting at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331 *NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell $200 ~ 604-484-0379

ALDERGROVE 50+ Adult Building. 1 & 2 Bdrm apts. Central location. Phone 604-317-1926

736

HOMES FOR RENT

ALDERGROVE. 1 bdrm home, 4 appls, clean, fncd yard, pet friendly, N/S Avail now $1000 604-832-0786 ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm house, 4 appls. $900/mo incl hydro. Avail now. 778-668-0500 LANGLEY East. Older house on acreage, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, fin’d recrm, 2 appls. N/S. outside pet ok. April 1st. $1250/mo. 604-534-2046.

627

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! 604-626-9647

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

741

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

OFFICE/RETAIL

1-800-961-7022

ALDERGROVE, Downtown. Newly reno office space. Approx 600 sqft. Call for details, David,604-328-4461

750

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

845

SUITES, LOWER

487,000

551

ALDERGROVE Bright lrg 2 bdrm grnd lvl. $850/m hydro inc. Ns/np. Avl now. Bus service for school. 604-857-9835/ 604-825-0571 LANGLEY 240/55 Ave. 1100 sq.ft. 1 bdrm ste, pri entry, on country acre, own lndry. $1100 incl utils (not ph). Avail now. (604) 533-5403

751

SUITES, UPPER

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

ALDERGROVE 3 bdrm. suite, April 1. 4 appl. f/p, N/S N/P. $1200 incl utils. 604-607-0647, 604-856-5106

TRANSPORTATION New SRI *1152 sq/ft Double wide $77,900. *14x70 Full gyproc single wide - loaded $69,900. Repossessed mobile, manufactured & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960. Glenbrookhomes.net

810

• Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CARS & METALS - CA$H for CARS Up to $300. No Wheels - No Problem! Friendly &

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

GARAGE SALES The Scrapper

ALDERGROVE

MOVING SALE Sat, March 23rd, 10am-4pm

26995 28th Ave.

799,000

Books, Furniture, Tools and Lots More!! ~ RAIN OR SHINE ~ No Early Birds Please

556

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

LARGE H.O. SCALE TRAINS, c/w Peco switchs, track, 130 pieces of rolling stock, engine, buildings etc. Call: (604)856-7207

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.

#7 5760 174th Street, Surrey

265,000

“Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call me today.”

Verne Stel

604-857-1100 vernestel.remax.ca

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 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REMAX ALDERCENTER REALTY 26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE

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

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

ABBOTSFORD/Aldergrove 3 bdrm 2 ba bsmt ste. Sep drive/own fcd yd on acreage. Mins to Alder/Abby. $1000. Now. NP/NS 604-825-1563

Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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30551 Northridge Way, Abbotsford

4870 214A Street, Langley

AUTO FINANCING

$625/MONTH, 1 bdrm apartment in Aldergrove, Avail Apr 1, N/P N/S. 604-532-9905 or 604-341-9674.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

PERFECT TOWNHOUSE CLOSE TO EVERYTHING IN THE HEART OF CLOVERDALE Looking for a bright and airy place to call home? You have found it here. This rancher style upper unit will certainly appeal. With its large windows and south facing kitchen and family room, as well as the vaulted ceilings you will love the spaciousness of this home. Nearly 1400 square feet in a well cared for complex. Walking distance to a beautiful new shopping center that includes Starbucks, all the amenities are sure to please. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

America’s Best Buy! 20 Acres-Only $99/mo! $0 Down, No Credit Checks, MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Owner Financing. West Texas Beautiful Mountain Views! Free Color Brochure 1-800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com

REG. GERMAN shepherd pups. Xrays shots, ready now. $1100. 604-512-3310

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHINES THROUGH IN LANGLEY This gorgeous, Custom Heritage Style home in the Hart of Murrayville is sure to impress and shows like a 10. Covering all your needs this 5 bedroom home has it all. From beautiful hardwood floors, in ground sprinklers, air conditioning, maple cabinetry, granite breakfast bar and island plus tons of parking also for that RV on over a quarter acres. Close to Montessori school and parks. Call Verne Stel today and book your private showing, 604-857-1100.

ACREAGE

RENTALS

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

removal done RIGHT!

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 IS YOUR ROOF DIRTY? SAVE IT! *Moss Removal *Re-Roof *Repair *Clean.WCB/Liability.604-787-6441 www.ecogreenroofcleaning.ca

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 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

341

PETS

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGS, pure bred at Diesel Kennel, 3 male, $1500. each. Call (604)869-5073

PAINT SPECIAL

338

477

BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for loving homes. $975. Langley area. 778-241-5504.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

PETS

RENTALS 700

RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING! RENT TO OWN! No Qualiﬁcation Required! FLEXIBLE TERMS! Cloverdale 60th &176th Spacious 708sf. 1 bdrm. Condo. Only $880/mo. Option Fee Req. 604-626-9647

706

APARTMENT/CONDO

1 BD 715 sq ft RiverPointe Guildford Surrey new paint new lino brand new insuite washer dryer, new hot water tank storage locker, one underground parking. Gym, sauna, jacuzzi. Avail April 1. Mature person/s NS NP Call 604-818-6139 or email bryanarm@gmail.com $900.

Professional Service. Servicing the Fraser Valley 1-855-771-2855

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I LIVE in Aldergrove. I SELL in Aldergrove.

Call the Aldergrove specialist... Ready to move, when you are.

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4200 LEFEUVRE ROAD

5 ACRES WITH SHOP

$214,000

TWIN FIRS

Over 45 years young here, 3 levels, 3 bedrooms, stainless appliances and a great Mount Baker view. Loads of storage and quick possession possible. Almost 2,000 sq. ft and private yard.

Call

Dan Flokstra

3373 - 273RD STREET

604-857-1100

$620,000

ALDERGROVE CUSTOM

SOLD

Have it all this time you move want a home with everything in it and then some? This is the one, as you will never build this home for this price today it is better than new. It has everything and then some 9 foot ceilings hardwood floors 4 bathrooms a fantastic master suite and huge walk in closet with ensuite that you can only dream of. 4 bedrooms up stairs and open great room concept, granite throughout the home crown mouldings and so much more and the quality is to be unsurpassed so take a look in pride of ownership here and make this a must see. P.S

you will love the media room, all high end everything and all

for sale for you today at below cost.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

$2,000,000

2825 - 256TH STREET

37 ACRES – HOME PLUS LARGE BARNS

SOLD

Check this out, it’s all here! A large 3,700 sq ft home on a beautiful property. Large dairy barn’s plus tons of hay storage 80’x180’ clear span main barn, square piece of property with fantastic building site. Spring is coming, take a look here - property has a slight southern slope.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

23150 FRASER HIGHWAY

$550,000

3/4 ACRE LOT OUT OF ALR

Possibilities here to look at on this busy Fraser Hwy location sewer available home needs work or rezone or home based business anyone. Check this one out.

Call

Dan Flokstra

SOUTH LANGLEY PRIVACY

WANTED

Check out this 5 acre property with a 40 x 44 shop and very clean 2 bedroom mobile home in a great location. Everything is spotless and ready for you to either farm it or build on it. Take a look here and make your offer and your dreams can come true… close to everything. Call Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 #20 - 27272 - 32ND AVENUE

LISTINGS

$879,900

1395 - 242ND STREET

604-857-1100

ANY SIZE ANY PRICE ANY CONDITION Call

Dan Flokstra

27053 - 27 AVENUE

604-857-1100

$489,900

Very well kept and mostly updated 1400 sq ft on the main floor with a finished bsmt on a private 5 fully fenced acres located on a no through street. Also has huge shop for the car enthusiast and Circular driveway for the trucker in the family, home has new well, newer septic, newer roof new bathrooms new interior doors you get the picture, close to everything

Dan Flokstra

Call

604-857-1100

#34 - 27456 - 32ND AVENUE

$200,000

WALK YOUR KIDS TO SCHOOL

CEDAR PARK TOWNHOME

Check out this centrally located home with 2 bedroom suite and large upstairs with family room and 3 bathrooms for the main floor suite as well,jetted tub hot water heat large back yard , oak kitchen take a look and make your offer.

Very nice and clean 3 bedroom townhome in Cedar Park very competitively priced for this location. All you have to do is move in new windows new doors in this complex and new roof is paid for. Close to playground and extra parking make a call and see this today.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

3175-268 STREET $ 429,900 1/4 ACRE LOT

Close to everything large lot, room for a shop, mortgage helper already in 4 bedrooms for main floor and two more downstairs. Lots of parking and room to move around both in the yard and house so have look here. New furnace and hot water tank newer roof.

Call

Dan Flokstra

604-857-1100

#92 - 27044 - 32ND AVENUE

$217,900

FIRST TIME BUYERS ALERT

Have a look here, very private back patio. Lovely wood fireplace, very neat and clean. This unit qualifies for all the first time home buyers perks. So call today and Let’s make a move happen.

Call

26641 FRASER HWY, ALDERGROVE • 604-857-1100 realestate@danflokstra.com

Dan Flokstra

Call

Dan Flokstra 604-857-1100 RE/MAX ALDERGROVE www.fraservalleyrealestate.net

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DL #795

2012 Cruze LT

Heated leather, remote start, very clean P7426C