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B.C. Views Untangling oil pipeline politics. p6
Katzie get new centre for community. p3
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Council mum on derelict homes
As an owner you’re used to making the big decisions about the future your business. St. Anne and 223rd Street wants to put up a Coun. Ashlie takesofsilence condo, and Coun. Al Hogarth manages two as support for her views of the houses and used to manage the third. Hogarth excused himself from those disThe Westminster Savings Business cussions. by Phil M elnyc h u k Ashlie didn’t Hogarth when she staff reporter Edge Account gives youmention all the tools raised the topic. you need to stay ofat 22309 yourSt. Anne Ave., Oneon of thetop homes, Maple Ridge Ernie Daykin admits it’s has been raided by police three times in the business, just a month. past year and$20 a half, with six people arrested difficult when one councillor calls forall the for cleanup of property managed by another in June 2012 and drugs seized. If only all of your wereas part of a Thatdecisions house will be restored councillor. “It puts all of us in an awkward spot,” heritage agreement with the district, but this easy. two others are slated to be torn down. Daykin said. Coun. Cheryl Ashlie asked at council last week if the district can speed up demolition of two derelict homes on St. Anne Avenue. Pantone Solid Coated The owner of three lots at the corner of the
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