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250 metre rule for RV parking complaints By DAN FERGUSON Aldergrove Star
People who file complaints about recreational vehicles parking in residential neighbourhoods will have to live within 250 metres of the alleged violation under a new Township of Langley policy. The new rule was adopted by council June 10 during a special closed-door meeting of council. The change was made in response to a complaint by Township resident Allan Balogh, who wanted the RV parking policy changed to require at least two written complaints from nearby residents before bylaw enforcement officers start issuing tickets. At his urging, council voted May 6 to have staff look into a two-complaint minimum policy for RV parking and possibly “grandfathering” RV owners who have been storing their
vehicles on their own land for years. A report from the Township Protective Services Division rejected both ideas. The report by Fire Chief Stephen Gamble cited a legal opinion that grandfathering was not possible under existing laws. As for using the two-complaint policy created specially for secondary suites to cover RVs as well, that “may confuse the issue even more,” the report said. Instead, it proposed creating a new enforcement policy just for RVs with the onekilometre rule. The policy, which was passed at the meeting, also spells out the procedure for bylaw officers investigating an alleged RV parking breach. They must first make an effort to speak with the RV owner. SEE: Page 4
From Aldergrove to Anaheim: Theodore picked by ‘Ducks’ By GARY AHUJA Aldergrove Star
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James and Ashlee Deyette visited with Sparky the mascot at the Aldergrove Fire Hall #3 open house on Tuesday, June 25. The evening’s events included fire safety lessons and practice drills in which the young visitors tried their hands at performing life-saving exercises.
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The Anaheim Ducks have called for Shea Theodore. The Duck selected the 17-year-old in the first round, 26th overall, in Sunday’s NHL Draft. “Shea is a great skater and can really move the puck,” said Bob Murray, Anaheim’s executive vice-president and general manager, on the team’s website. “The way the game is played now, that is really important. You need players like that.” Theodore, who played with the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association, plays in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Theodore, who turns 18 in August, had 19 goals and 50 points in 71 games for Seattle this past season. He also represented Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament and at the under-18 world championships, helping Canada win gold at both. He was ranked 11th heading into the draft among North American skaters. The Ducks used their first pick to grab him. “We love the way the thinks the game, his mobility and his ability to bring offence from the point on the power play,” said Anaheim’s direc-
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