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Skugaid sails away Owner abides by court order to remove boat from cityowned dock Grant Granger
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Doug Setter, a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, will be part of a relay team swimming four miles across Bellingham Bay to honour soldiers who killed themselves because of post traumatic stress disorder.
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Doug Setter trains soldiers for combat. He knows some of them may not return from their tour of duty alive. But he has a hard time accepting that some won’t survive their return to civilian life. So on Monday, Setter will join two colleagues, Linh Lai of Burnaby and Dave Iten from Coquitlam, at the Josh Fueston Memorial Swim to Live, a four-mile open water relay swim across Bellingham Bay in honour of American and Canadian
servicemen who lost their lives to post traumatic stress disorder. Setter, a fitness trainer and a sergeant with the Royal Westminster Regiment, has personally attended the funerals of three soldiers who took their own lives. He says the stress of military service, dodging bullets and bombs, is often compounded by the day-to-day demands of shifting policies and procedures, moving around, being away from family. “There is a different level of stress in the military,” says Setter, who
served as a peacekeeper in Croatia, and did tours with the airborne regiment and as a Morse code operator. The public’s perception of soldiers also exerts pressure, says Setter. “Every time you opened the paper, it was very negative.” To cope, Setter says he often worked himself “to exhaustion.” Debriefs were often ineffective, because counsellors don’t have battlefield experience. Instead, most soldiers decompress with colleagues, swapping stories in
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The Chief Skugaid has sailed away, much to the relief of City of New Westminster officials. The 100-year-old vessel that had been docked illegally on city property headed upriver during the noon hour Friday to an unknown moorage, according to city bylaw enforcement manager Keith Coueffin. Skugaid owner David Cobb moved the boat after appearing in court Thursday on a contempt charge for not obeying a court order to remove the vessel from the city dock in front of the Fraser River Discovery Centre at the Westminster Quay. “We’re very pleased the trespass has been eliminated and the safety concerns and the liability concerns posed by that vessel have been eliminated,” said Coueffin. Cobb had moved the Skugaid several metres downstream to the spot in April after he faced eviction as the result of another civil suit from the private owners— Cathedral Ventures Please see OLD BOAT, A3
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New West cop car in collision on Cumberland A New Westminster police patrol car was involved in an accident last Tuesday afternoon. Police say the collision happened about 2 p.m. at the intersection of Cumberland and Harvey streets. A release said although they did not sustain serious injuries both the officer and the 67-year-old driver of the
other vehicle were taken to hospital for precautionary examinations and later released. The police department’s collision and reconstruction team took over the investigation of the incident. Insp. Phil Eastwood said the Internal Investigations Office of B.C. was notified.
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CITYPAGE QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSES As part of the final phase of consultation, the City of New Westminster will be holding two open houses to present the draft Queensborough Community Plan before the final draft is presented to Council in the fall. We are inviting residents, business owners and anyone who may have an interest in the Plan to attend these open houses and provide feedback. DATE: TIME: LOCATION: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:
Monday, September 9, 2013 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Council meeting begins at 7:00pm) Lobby, Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Presentation at 7:00pm) Poplar Island Room, Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen Avenue
Please visit the City’s website at www.newwestcity.ca/queensborough for more information about the plan and to take the online survey.
Please note that Council will be holding their Regular Council meeting at the Queensborough Community Centre on September 9th, where staff will make a presentation on the Plan.
BIKE BEE AT THE QUAY A bicycling event for everybody, new or experienced, old or young. Come and enjoy the last weeks of summer! Sponsored by the City of New Westminster, in partnership with Fraser River Bike Tours, CAP’s Bicycle Shop, New West Cycle, and HUB: Your Cycling Connection. Sunday, August 25, 2013 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Larco Lot at the Quay 1. Guided bike ride with Fraser River Bike Tours, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Special community ride pricing! Bring your own bike and gear, or rent. 2. Demystifiy Your Bike maintenance workshop, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free! Learn the basics about your bike with HUB. 3. Gentle bike ride along the Quay, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free! Borrow a bike and go with an experienced volunteer. 4. Free biking activity for the kids, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PLUS tips from the pros all afternoon! Also, tweaks, tools and gear from the City’s bicycle specialty stores. As space is limited, all events are first come, first-served.
A series of free employment workshops will be offered at the New Westminster Public Library on Fridays during August from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 23: Job Search Strategies and Networking August 30: Understanding Labour Market and Employer Expectations The workshops are co-sponsored by New Westminster Public Library and MOSAIC’s Settlement Program. For more information and to register: phone Faustin at MOSAIC at 604-438-8214 ext. 112 or email fbilikano@mosaicbc.com. Or register through the Library at 604 527-4667.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday, August 26 Committee of the Whole 3:00 pm Council Chamber Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Council Chamber Please note that council meetings are now video streamed online.
IRVING HOUSE MAINTENANCE CLOSURE In August, the City of New Westminster will begin installing a state of the art geo-exchange heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in Irving House. From September 2nd through November 11th, the house will be closed for work to be completed. The Museum and Archives building behind Irving House will remain open for the duration of the project. We regret any inconvenience related to this temporary maintenance shutdown. For information, please call 604-527-4640 or go to www.newwestpcr.ca/ culture/museum_and_archives.com The HVAC system is being installed in order to continue preserving, protecting and maintaining the house and its contents by regulating the environment in the home. Without measures such as this, extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity levels would impact the longevity of the house and the artifacts stored inside. The system operates by using the consistent temperature of the earth to heat and cool the house. It represents one of several strategies being implementing to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from city operations.
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Public indecency A Surrey man found masturbating by Transit Police near their Brewery District offices is facing two charges and been ordered not to be in the Sapperton area. A Transit Police release said two officers starting their patrol from the headquarters near the Sapperton SkyTrain about 6 p.m. on Aug. 13 saw a man reclining on the grass adjacent to a playground used by a daycare centre next door, which was closed at the time, with his pants down around his knees and committing a sexual act with a vibrator. The officers noticed he had an open backpack with crystal meth and marijuana. The police also determined the man had a probation order prohibiting him from possessing tools or consuming alcohol or drugs. David Paul Mathon, 48, has been charged with committing an indecent act in a public place and breach of probation. He was released on the condition he not be within 100 metres of a daycare, a park, a swimming pool or any other area where children might be and he is not allowed to remove any clothing covering his pelvic area unless in a private location. In addition, Mathon is not to go in an area bounded by Richmond, Sherbrooke and Cumberland streets and Brunette Avenue unless he is taking the SkyTrain through the area without getting off. His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 28.
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Ltd.—of the previous location where he had been docked. The city responded by going to court to evict him as well. Originally Cobb agreed to move it by June 14, but did not and the city sought a contempt of court ruling and $2,000 in costs. Although Cobb maintained the city wasn’t honouring the Skugaid’s working boat tradition and long-standing connection to New Westminster by giving it the boot, Coueffin said it had to go. Coueffin cited a couple of incidents in New Westminster when safety and liability were issues. In February 2009, a fire on a vessel that had been converted from an old passenger ferry to a live-aboard docked in the 600 block of South Dyke Road in Queensborough took the life of a 73-year-old man and his two dogs. He said although it was a much smaller boat than the Skugaid it cost port authorities more than $50,000 to remove it. He said another large vessel docked near the foot of Jardine Street in Queensborough also sank and has yet to be removed. The city was also concerned about the possibility the dock could catch on fire since it has a wooden infrastructure. An Aug. 1 B.C. Supreme Court order gave Cobb until Aug. 15 to remove the Skugaid and restricted his access to four daily visits, not exceeding one hour. Coueffin said the city monitored the situation to make sure Cobb abided by the ruling. The city was also awarded costs,
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The Chief Skugaid, owned by David Cobb, sailed away from the City of New Westminster Quay dock it had been moored at since April, after being docked just upstream since 2011. Cobb was facing a contempt of court charge if he did not remove the boat from the dock.
estimated fishing in a court boat two document David Cobb, Chief Skugaid owner years at $2,000, A good portion of its 100 years—it’s the oldest ago and but as of moored working boat in B.C., if not Canada—has been connected to New Westminster. I characterFriday it in New afternoon ize it as a native son and I’m a little chagrined West. He they’re not inclined to see it as a heritage they had said in treasure. not been an earlier paid according to Coueffin. interview with the NewsLeader, Cobb could not be reached liability issues have made it for comment. He is scheduled to difficult to find a commercial appear before Justice Victoria Gray marina willing to tie up such a in Vancouver court on Tuesday, large, old boat. Aug. 20. The boat, Cobb said, has had Cobb bought the 100-foot a storied history plying the West
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Coast waters and spent many years based in New Westminster. He was upset city council didn’t see the “intrinsic value” of the Skugaid, which he believes will eventually receive a heritage designation. “The boat’s registered here, it has a lengthy connection [to New Westminster]. A good portion of its 100 years—it is the oldest working boat in B.C., if not Canada— has been connected to New Westminster. I characterize it as a native son and I’m a little chagrined they’re not inclined to see it as a heritage treasure,” said Cobb.
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Setter says he’s seen many improvements during his tenure, though. There’s more career transition counseling and outreach, the process for selecting soldiers is more refined. And the military
has become more involved in local communities. “We used to be very closed,” says Setter. “It’s important to be able to connect with the community.” Setter says events like the swim
help shine a light on the challenges soldiers face when their duty is done. It’s named after a Bellingham native and avid swimmer who succumbed to his own postbattlefield demons after a tour in
Iraq in 2008. “You send a message that you’re not forgotten when you come back,” says Setter. “We have a responsibility to look out for our fellow soldiers.”
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planning committee. Harper said, the board has total authority to do whatever it wants and can turn down any Grant Granger ggranger@newwestnewsleader.com ideas the committee comes up with. In addition, council this year decided to take a look at how it Although the firing and possible reinstatement funds festivals in the city. of its executive director has been deemed a Coun. Jonathan Coté was unwilling to confidential internal personnel matter by the comment on the dismissal because he didn’t know Hyack Festival Association president it promises the details, but pointed out in his eight years on to be a hot topic of discussion at the next city council, Hyack has gone through five executive council meeting. directors. Hyack president Gavin Palmer has “It doesn’t appear to have stability,” said refused to comment on the July 31 removal Coté. “Douglas brought a new perspective of Douglas Smith by the society’s executive to the organization and was trying to bring board and the subsequent decision Aug. 13 in new events and I see it as a positive.” by the full board of directors to invite him Coun. Betty McIntosh was a council back. liaison to Hyack and has been a member Smith Hyack received $140,000 in cash and of Hyack for more than 15 years. But $40,000 worth of in-kind services from the city earlier this year she asked not to be on the this year. Coun. Bill Harper said Smith’s situation strategic planning committee because Harper will be discussed at its Aug. 26 meeting when appeared to have a cozy relationship with Smith. council gets back from its summer break because McIntosh was not surprised by Smith’s the organization needs to be accountable for its dismissal and felt it was a good move by Hyack. actions. “I am aware of many of the issues they are “We’re as a city just standing back and dealing with, and I am also aware of what the watching how this plays out,” said Harper, board is attempting to do,” said McIntosh. “I’m who intends to speak to the other councillors not alarmed he was let go. Personally, I felt it was and Mayor Wayne Wright about what form of time with many issues with him it was time he was discussion will take place. “I’m sure it will be at let go. the top of our agenda.” “I believe Douglas needed to go. However, if Harper said Smith adding Uptown Live! to the he comes back I believe I won’t be a member (of Hyack week was a good move and the quality of Hyack) any longer.” the promotions, entertainment and events have McIntosh said Uptown Live! was a good gone up, as has sponsorship. event to hold after the annual Hyack parade, but “You can’t deny the kind of work he has done, it could have been organized by any executive and what the rationale for terminating him nobody director. “I don’t think Douglas is that special.” has told us,” said Harper. “I can understand McIntosh cited a July 1 incident during the why [Palmer] doesn’t want to say anything. You Canada Day fireworks at the boardwalk in which terminate somebody it’s a pretty serious matter … Smith confronted a bagpiper because he was You can’t go saying publicly what the issues are playing at the same time as Hyack-organized because you could get yourself sued.” entertainment nearby on the boardwalk. Harper and Coun. Jonathan Coté have been Please see Smith, A5 appointed by council to a Hyack strategic
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Douglas Smith, who was fired as Hyack Festival Association’s executive director last month, has been asked to return to the job and he as agreed to temporarily. In late July, he was dismissed by the executive members of the non-profit society’s board. On Tuesday (Aug. 13), the full board voted to overturn that decision, and moves were made to censure the executive for violating the society’s constitution. “Based on motions passed by the board on Tuesday, the board asked me to contact Douglas, and ask if he could return on Monday and what conditions he might have should he return,” said Hyack board member Ron Unger. Unger declined further comment.
On Monday, Smith said under legal advice he has agreed to accept the offer but for one month without prejudice which would keep his legal options open if certain conditions aren’t met. He was also advised to work from home. The board had originally sought resignations of four executives last Tuesday, but in the end opted to put the decision to a special meeting of the Hyack Festival Association’s membership on Sept. 10. When reached last week, the society’s current president, Gavin Palmer, declined comment. “It’s a personnel matter,” Palmer said. “It’s confidential.” He also declined to confirm there would be a meeting in September. “That will come out in due course.” – with file from Grant Granger
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“That’s unbecoming a professional. There won’t be police charges, but that’s beside the point. A police report was made,” said McIntosh. New Westminster police spokesman Insp. Phil Eastwood confirmed a file was opened but it has since been closed after concluding there was no evidence to support the allegation of an assault. However, a witness who contacted the NewsLeader
claimed Smith came charging down the boardwalk and pushed the piper from behind nearly pushing him over. The witness said Smith then started ranting and yelling at the piper that he was trying to sabotage his event. “Nothing occurred. I don’t go around pushing people,” Smith told the NewsLeader. “Am I going to go after somebody half my age that’s drunk? How foolish would that be.” Smith said the piper was disrupting the concert and was
trying to get him to stop. “There was no assault. We have every right to provide security at all of our events. Had police been around we certainly would have directed them over there,” said Smith. Uptown Property Group vice-president Bart Slotman said he witnessed the incident. “There was no physical contact whatsoever,” he insisted. Slotman said Hyack is using the incident as an excuse to get rid of Smith.
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The latest revelation from the ongoing Senate expense scandal is that Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin will likely be asked to repay about $120,000 in expenses. This comes as a result of an external audit of her expenses, which in about two years were more than $300,000. While Prime Minister Stephen Harper has worked to try and reform the Senate from within since winning power in 2006, it is clear that this institution just doesn’t get it. Harper’s government has now asked the Supreme Court of Canada to rule on just how Senate reform can proceed, as the institution is mandated in the constitution and thus is very hard to change. But it clearly has a lot of institutional problems which are deep-rooted. The vast majority of the public support abolition at present. If there was a national referendum on abolition, it would likely pass in each province, which would probably be enough of a popular mandate to support a constitutional change. But provinces don’t give up powers easily, and all it would take is one dissenting province to scuttle reform. The Senate is badly in need of radical change. Perhaps a first step would be to limit senators’ expenses to a modest maximum amount which would cover real expenses run up in the course of their duties, such as travel to meetings and modest accommodations when out of town. The Conservatives have a majority in the Senate, thanks to a raft of appointments from Harper. If the government wants to truly do something to remove at least some of the stench from the Senate, it must act swiftly to show the public that it takes misappropriations of public money seriously. – Langley Times
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Pressure on for skills training VICTORIA – Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk has offered some advice for students heading for postsecondary education this fall. In a commentary sent to B.C. newspapers, Virk reminded students that his task “is to ensure post-secondary students obtain the experience and qualifications needed to put a paycheque in their back pocket.” B.C. is forecast to have one million jobs to fill by 2020, through a combination of retirements and economic growth. More than 40 per cent of them will require trades and technical training, and for students, likely a move north. “My advice to students is to look at where the jobs are based and tailor their education and training to match,” Virk wrote. “Our population is concentrated in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island, but as a resource-based economy, many directly and indirectly related jobs are located elsewhere.” That’s not the only blunt message for students deciding
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on a career. While defending his ministry’s spending plans in the recent legislature session, Virk described some of the problems that are entrenched. Parents, particularly in immigrant communities, push their children towards medicine, law, dentistry or engineering, he noted. Students themselves gravitate toward areas that are familiar to them, such as teaching. B.C. universities graduated 2,000 new teachers last year. Another 850 arrived from out of province and were licensed to teach in B.C. During the same year, the B.C. school system hired 800 teachers. And many of those jobs were outside metropolitan areas. It’s been hammered into us by the B.C. government’s endless “jobs plan” advertising, and a
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Send a message to the perpetrators As much as I appreciate New West police keeping homeowners up-todate about break and enters, I’m also frustrated the onus is always directed to property owners and auto owners Wouldn’t it be a breath of fresh air if just once, maybe, there could be a statement to the perpetrators? Maybe saying the free ride is over, and if a property owner catches you in the act, you risk serious bodily harm? Constantly we are told not to leave valuables in our vehicles or to ensure our windows are secured. I’m getting tired with the onus being put on me. Geoff Porteous New Westminster
food are very unsanitary. There was so much more to see back then as well, and most of it was free. Also there was the good old PNE parade through downtown. The only thing worth seeing at the PNE is the Super Dogs. As much as I used to enjoy the PNE, after my last experience, I think I am going to give it a miss. I understand people want to make money, but there are a lot of people that just can’t afford it anymore especially if you are on a low income. Frank Tabois Burnaby
Let’s keeP them Leashed Yesterday, while walking across a public park, a pit bull without a leash decided to come and greet me. Of course its owner reassured me the dog was a friendly one and I had nothing to be afraid of. This is a park that children use as a shortcut to go to school and in the summer months to simply enjoy its playground. For anyone to let their dog loose in a park or take it for a walk anywhere else
May they all be comfortable. without a leash is selfish and insensitive. If you’re going to have a dog, then please be a responsible dog owner by respecting warning signs, be less arrogant, and most important be more realistic about the safety risk. Frank Di Cesare Burnaby
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B.C.’s Powerex to pay Californians $750 million Bennett says Hydro deal to settle claims dodges bigger penalty
(FERC) rulings that had largely absolved Powerex of unfairly exploiting the energy crisis. And he said it’s “absolute lunacy” Jeff Nagel Black Press for Bennett to claim the large payout BC Hydro’s won’t contribute to electricity export higher BC Hydro arm has agreed to rates in the coming pay Californians years and possibly $750 million to cut into government settle accusations it dividends from overcharged during Hydro at taxpayers’ the state’s energy expense. crisis of 2000-01 and “The only place avoid the risk of a Black Press file that can come from is NDP Energy Critic John Horgan dismissed suggestions from ratepayers,” Horgan much higher courtPowerex CEO Teresa Conway that the deal was important to ordered penalty. said. preserve BC Hydro’s business relationship with the California Energy Minister The NDP critic market. Bill Bennett backed former energy said Friday the settlement million a year in interest and minister Rich Coleman in by Powerex won’t drive up a projected legal bill of $50 February when the province was electricity rates in B.C., million. determined to fight on. although part of the payment Bennett said he’s “not happy” Horgan said a reasonable will be recouped from a five but noted the payout works settlement would have been per cent rate rider that already out to 12 cents on the dollar of to erase the amounts owed by applies to Hydro customers. what Hydro may have paid out. California but not pay the $275 “This was an extremely “We could duke this out,” million in additional cash. difficult decision to come to he said, adding it would be a He also dismissed suggestions but a very necessary decision “lifetime’s work” for the lawyers from Powerex CEO Teresa to protect British Columbia involved and a huge risk to B.C. Conway that the deal was taxpayers from an unpredictable taxpayers. important to preserve BC result in the U.S. court system,” “It’s actually irresponsible Hydro’s business relationship Bennett said. to not settle this with the with the California market, He maintains BC Hydro did opportunity we’ve got.” which has generated $3.5 billion nothing wrong in the years Most of the cost of the in revenue over the years. when other power sellers did payout consists of wiping out Bennett likened the decision manipulate energy prices a $475-million debt California to the choice made in past years to California amid rolling owes Powerex, plus interest, or by Canadian forest companies blackouts, triggering lawsuits else has already been carved out to settle the softwood lumber for refunds from dozens of of Powerex profits. dispute rather than gamble on a sellers, including Powerex. A remaining $100 million U.S. court outcome. But he says fighting on could that must be found will come Most other power sellers have been much more expensive, via the rate rider and will be accused of overcharging have because U.S. regulators already overseen by the B.C. Utilities settled. partly ruled against the targeted Commission, Bennett said. The decision by Powerex utilities in a blanket judgment. NDP energy critic John to follow suit must still be Powerex faced a possible Horgan called it a “complete approved by FERC. $3.2-billion penalty if it lost, capitulation” when B.C. had a Most of the refunds will go he said, and that would have “strong hand” as a result of a to customers of California’s come after years of fighting in string of U.S. Federal Energy biggest utilities. jnagel@blackpress.ca U.S. courts, stacking up $125 Regulatory Commission
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Hewitt to play for T-Birds New Westminster native Matt Hewitt will be joining the UBC Thunderbirds for the upcoming Canada West men’s hockey season. The goaltender has played for the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League the last three seasons compiling a 61-60-14 record and a 3.23 goals-against average with a .901 save percentage. “This is an awesome opportunity to attend a top notch university and play on a great team. I can’t wait to get on the ice,” said Hewitt in a UBC press release. The Pats named him their rookie of the year in 2010-11 and
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Salmonbellies split The New Westminster Jr. Salmonbellies split their opening two roundrobin games as the 2013 Minto Cup got underway at Queen’s Park Arena on the weekend. The Ontario champion Whitby Warriors downed the ’Bellies 11-5 on Saturday. They dominated from the start taking a 6-2 lead after one period and extending it to 11-2 by the end of the second. Anthony Malcom, Josh Byrne, Jimmy McBride, Eli McLaughlin and MARIO BARTEL/NEWSLEADER Luke Gillespie scored Whitby Warriors forward Mitch DeSnoo escapes the check of New Westminster New West’s goals. Fran Salmonbellies Eli McLaughlin and Josh Byrne in the first period of their opening round Scigliano made 20 saves game of the 2013 Minto Cup at Queen’s Park Arena Saturday. Whitby won 11-5. on 28 shots before giving way to Ross Bowman who made 25 saves on 28 the Adanacs 5-2, to secure a Coquitlam 53-38. shots. split in their first two games of Coquitlam opened the Scigliano came up big the next the tournament heading into tournament by taking out night, however, making 31 saves Monday’s matchup against the Okotoks 9-5 while the Warriors as New West gained a measure Alberta champion Okotoks defeated the Raiders 18-4 of revenge by downing the Raiders. Sunday. Coquitlam Adanacs 9-7 Sunday McLaughlin led the way with The round robin wraps up night. two goals and three assists. Monday with the top team The A’s had beaten the ’Bellies Byrne also scored twice and advancing straight to the for the B.C. championship in assisted on another with singles best-of-five final that begins a best-of-five final that went going to McBride, Jeremy Thursday while the secondthe distance. But on Sunday, Bosher, Brendan Ranford, and third-place teams play a the Salmonbellies parlayed a Nathan Stewart and Connor semifinal Tuesday. sports@newwestnewsleader.com strong second period, outscoring Robinson as New West outshot
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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 111
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The District of Kitimat is seeking to fill the following positions: Project Engineer: must be a professional Civil Engineer with minimum 3 years professional experience (preferably in municipal environment) and eligible for registration with APEGBC. Permanent full-time (PFT) exempt staff position with competitive compensation and full benefits. Deputy Operations Manager: will have several years experience in municipal or related field and post-secondary education in Water Quality, Civil or Building Technology or related Trade Qualification. PFT exempt staff position with competitive compensation and full benefits. Engineering Technologist 2. Must have a civil engineering technologist diploma, 3 years experience in the civil/municipal discipline, and eligibility for registration with ASTTBC. Bargaining Unit position. Wage: $37.01 - $44.78/hr over 2 years. Submit resumes by September 10, 2013, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7. Fax (250) 632-4995, e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca
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PERSONAL SERVICES
LOGGING AND CONSTRUCTION JOBS. We are looking for experienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skidder Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rigging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefits, good pay, good people. Please fax resume to 778-732-0227 or email loggingjobs@gmail.com. MOTEL MANAGEMENT required for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience. Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns.com. WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com
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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .
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CONCRETE & PLACING
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Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
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The Surrey-North Delta Leader is looking for a FULL TIME graphic designer with a minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in design and production knowledge, armed with problem solving and critical thinking. Compliance of creative service to the sales department is a must, along with a full working knowledge of production requirements and disciplines to ensure The Leader is produced within set deadlines. Duties will include: production flow, ad design, web ads, campaigns and features, online material, classified ads, file management, tech support and team dynamics to suit our fast paced industry. Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written are imperative.
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CARRIERS NEEDED LOOKING for Caretaker for 45 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 604-864-0480.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 287
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 332
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RE: THE ESTATE OF KERTTU KAARINA ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU KAARIN ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS KERTTU K ESTAMA ALSO KNOWN AS K K ESTAMA FORMERLY OF 214-3462 KALYK AVENUE, BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
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RENTALS
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BLUEBERRIES. U-PICK $1.35 lb. WE-PICK $2.00 lb. Raspberries ready now too. 19478 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Pitt Mead. Call 604-763-2808 or 604-805-8980
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PETS
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
604-618-2949
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CAIRN TERRIER. Male, In training. Ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $800. 604-807-5204.
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RECREATIONAL/SALE
1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine. 40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed. New tires. $8,400. (604)744-1741
Creditors and others having claims against the estate of KERTTU KAARINA ESTAMA aka KERTTU KAARIN ESTAMA aka KERTTU ESTAMA aka KERTTU K ESTAMA aka K K ESTAMA are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator, KARA DULCINE WHITLOCK, c/o her solicitors, Blakely & Company Law Corporation, at P.O. Box 357, Armstrong, B.C., V0E 1B0, on or before September 20, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF WILHELMINA HIMMELSPACH late of 3890 HERTFORD LANE, BURNABY BC. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned at 183 GLADMER PARK, REGINA SK, S4P 2W9, before SEPTEMBER 20, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. SHARON HIMMELSPACH
A20 NewsLeader Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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