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ELECTION RACE KICKS OFF EARLY IN HOPE

Two candidates announce their intentions to run for mayor this fall

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CALENDAR OPTIONS DISCUSSED AT MEETING

Public given opportunity to provide input on the 2014/2015 school calendar

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Grade 12 biology students Jamie Hicks (left), Arianna Izawa, and Brandon Tucciarone try to match fingerprints to a suspect in a Genome BC Geneskool mini-CSI mystery workshop on Wednesday at Hope Secondary School. The workshop helps students understand how to use a police report, blood, fingerprints and DNA to determine a crime suspect.

Historic homes listed for a $1

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Boston Bar is currently seeking proposals for a unique development opportunity in the community.

The Fraser Valley Regional District has agreed to sell the two historic “highline houses” with the land for a $1 to a buyer with the right plan to restore the buildings.

“We’re paying insurance on those buildings as they stand there for years doing nothing and they’re deteriorating,” said area director Lloyd Forman.

“If there’s no interest in going ahead, then we’ll have to clear the lot.

It will be too bad to sort of wipe out that last bit of history.”

Originally, eight houses were built between 1900 and 1913 by the Canadian Pacific Railway to house the railway employees and their families.

The two remaining homes were built in a style complimentary to each other and the architectural design is rare to find.

“For the community, we’re getting the heritage left there which is a great draw,” said Forman, adding that taxpayers will also save on bulldozing and insurance costs.

“Because (a buyer) can get them for a $1, I believe it becomes viable.”

Ownership of the houses and land will be transferred to the buyer upon completion of the restoration work, which will have to meet heritage standards. A mutually agreed time frame will also be set in advance.

“It’s a win-win situation,” said long-time Boston Bar resident Howard Johnson.

“The restoration of these homes is important to the community, and we are always excited to welcome any new resident who wants to call the Fraser Canyon their home.”

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Less than one month into election year and two candidates have already thrown their names into Hope’s mayoral race.

Lloyd Forman, current Area A director for the Fraser Valley Regional District, announced last week his plans to run for the town’s top spot in November, citing his human relations experience as major factor in the decision. Forman has been employed by several large corporations, and spent 30 years in small business and

a number of years in local government.

“Hope has been my downtown core since 1976,” he said.

“I have spent time on the hospital board, chamber of commerce, and economic development commission while Boston Bar was providing a lot of jobs for Hope at a very good rate of pay.”

Forman plans to hold public meetings in the coming months to discuss his vision.

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“If the residents agree with me, the town council, the community and myself will then work together to bring about a breath of fresh air to Hope,” said Forman.

“Part of this work will include a British Columbian’s right to a reasonable prosperity.”

If elected, the first issue he would like to focus on is a lack of dialogue.

“The three C’s would be a priority,” Forman added.

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community with a positive outlook that would be encouraging to people interested in establishing in Hope.”

After three terms on council, Coun. Peter Robb has also announced his intention to run for mayor in November.

“I considered running because I think have contributed all I can now on council and I would like to take on more of a leadership role,” he said.

“I’ve worked with three different mayors which has given me lots of experience.”

Current mayor Susan Johnston has not yet decided whether she’ll seek re-election.

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School calendar up for debate

Sam Rooney Sam grew up in Agassiz and after high school graduation he moved to Chilliwack to help build the Save On in 1988. He stayed there for 2 years and then was transfered to North Van where he stayed for 4 1/2 years. Sam has been transfered to several different stores within the Lower Mainland including Mission, Chilliwack, Langley and Cloverdale. He comes to Hope from the White Rock Price Smart where he worked for the past 3 years.

Sam has been married for two years to his lovely wife Tannis and has two kids, Jordan and Nerissa.

Sam loves this area of the valley and is glad to be back. He plans to spend some time enjoying our golf course and curling rink.

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Parents, teachers and students have mixed feelings about changing the school calendar in September.

About 30 people filled the boardroom at the District Education Office in Hope on Tuesday, spilling into the hallway.

Concerns were raised about potential childcare costs, summer employment for students, community recreation and camp activities, conflict with transitional school schedules, union contract implications, and the effect changes would have on kids with special needs as well as maintenance and support staff.

Superintendent Dr. Karen Nelson assured those in attendance that a decision would not be made by the board without careful consideration of a number of factors.

“This is an educational conversation,” she said. “We want to look at achievement and improving results for our students.

We want to have an open and transparent process to engage the community.”

There are currently three options being considered in the Fraser-Cascade as a result of a provincial mandate. A standard school calendar has been eliminated, forcing each district to establish their own calendars.

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The proposed balanced school calendar would give students a month-long break at Christmas and in April, and five weeks off over summer.

port personalized learning.

The first option is to remain with the current status quo, which is a two-week spring break (from March 23 - April 6). The second option is to take a three-

week winter break (from Dec. 22 - Jan. 9) and to return to the classroom a week early, on Aug. 25.

The district is also considering a balanced calendar which includes two month-long breaks

(at Christmas and for most of April) and a five week summer break (July 27 - Aug. 31). How that would be implemented at elementary and secondary schools still needs to be determined.

However, Nelson pointed out that the balanced calendar offers educational, cultural and economic benefits. Studies have shown it to improve student attendance, staff wellness, reduce summer learning loss, and decrease time spent reviewing material and establishing routines.

From a cultural perspective, recreational opportunities can be offered at different times of the year, and family vacations can be spread throughout the year and at less busy times. The district could potentially see savings in utility costs, as well as a reduction in school vandalism because buildings would be occupied more days throughout the year.

Another public consultation meeting will be at Agassiz Elementary Secondary School today (Jan. 23) at 4:30 p.m. and at Boston Bar Elementary Secondary School on Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m.

For those who would prefer to weigh in online, a survey is available at the school district website, at www.sd78.bc.ca. Opinions can also be emailed to info@sd78. bc.ca.

Following public discussion, the board will bring the calendar to the table at their Mar. 4 regular meeting and make a decision for the 2014/2015 calendar.

H1N1 flu death count misleading: officials Jeff Nagel Black Press

Public health officials say more B.C. residents have likely died of H1N1 flu this month than the official count of five lab-confirmed deaths so far.

Four of the confirmed H1N1 deaths were on Vancouver Island, while the fifth was in the Interior and there are none officially listed in the Lower Mainland.

According to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, there were 49 patients hospitalized in intensive care units with severe influenza as of Jan. 17.

Sixteen of them are in the Fraser Health region and 10 are on Vancouver Island.

But officials say the number of deaths understate the true scope of H1N1 flu fatalities because patients hospitalized with flu-like symptoms – even those who die – are not generally lab tested for a

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Provincial health officials say the unprecedented demand for flu vaccine this year has led to 1.4 million vaccinations so far.

final confirmation of influenza or type.

“Most deaths from influenza will probably not have influenza identified,” said Dr. Reka Gustafson, a medical health officer with the Vancouver

Coastal Health Authority.

As a result, she said it’s “not a meaningful exercise” to focus on the number of deaths or hospitalizations as that can give a false impression that influenza

is less severe.

Based on national averages, the BCCDC estimates there are up to 520 influenzarelated hospital deaths in B.C. in a normal flu season each year.

H1N1 makes up

more than 80 per cent of flu cases in B.C. so far this year.

Many pharmacies have run out of vaccine after a late scramble to get immunized.

The province says nearly 1.4 million British Columbians have been vaccinated so far and the “unprecedented demand” has led to temporary gaps in supply.

More vaccine is on order and will be distributed across the province – 5,000 more doses are expected to arrive this week, another 3,000 are expected next week and the province has requested a further 13,000 doses.

“We’re getting near the end of the influenza immunization campaign, so we won’t have vaccine in every location,” Gustafson said.

She said flu season can continue through March, so late season vaccinations can still help ward off serious illness.

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Neighbours and others concerned about the proposed twinning of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain oil pipeline now have until noon Feb. 12 to apply to participate in upcoming National Energy Board hearings.

Environmental groups and Burnaby NDP MP Kennedy Stewart have complained that the window of time to sign up is too short and the process to apply online at www.neb-one.gc.ca is too onerous.

To apply on line, applicants must create a government log-in account or else use an existing one with a financial institution, or ask to get a form by mail.

Participation in NEB hearings is now limited to people directly affected by a project or

who have relevant information or expertise.

“The daunting application process seems set up to deter people from participating,” said Caitlyn Vernon of the Sierra Club.

Applicants must indicate they will speak to one of 12 issues the NEB has listed that it will consider, including environmental risks of the pipeline or tanker traffic to B.C. The NEB says it won’t consider the environmental and socioeconomic effects of upstream activities, the development of Alberta’s oil sands or the downstream use of the oil transported by the pipeline.

Kinder Morgan filed its formal 15,000-page project application with the NEB last month and is promised an answer within 15 months – unlike the Northern Gateway pipeline pro-

cess that spanned four years.

The $5.4-billion expansion would nearly triple the existing pipeline’s capacity to 890,000 barrels of oil per day. If approved, 400 oil tankers a year would sail through Vancouver harbour, up from about 60 now.

The proposed pipeline route largely parallels the existing 60-year-old pipeline through much of the Fraser Valley, but diverts away from heavily developed areas of Surrey, Coquitlam and Burnaby by instead following transportation rights-ofway.

Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew, who has pressed Kinder Morgan for improvements to spill response safeguards, said his municipality will apply for intervenor status.

The Metro Vancouver board has not yet decided how it will be involved.

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INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT Public Safety Notice – Snowmobiler and Winter Recreation Users Winter recreationalists and snowmobilers should be aware that construction of the Interior to Lower Mainland (ILM) Transmission Line continues. On-site activities include clearing of the right-of-way; construction of access roads and tower foundations; and tower assembly and erection.

The ILM right-of-way continues to be a construction zone with restricted access. Restricted access is required for worker and public safety to avoid risks associated with such things as guy lines, partially constructed foundations, construction materials, or other potential hazards that may be hidden or partially hidden by the snow.

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An oil tanker approaches the Westridge Terminal at Burnaby, the only current B.C. source of diluted bitumen for shipment at sea.

Oceans Canada and Natural Resources reached two major conclusions: “Like conventional crude oil, both diluted bitumen products floated on saltwater (free of sediment) even after evaporation and exposure to light and mixing with water; “When fine sediments were suspended in the saltwater, highenergy wave action mixed the sediments with the diluted bitumen, causing the mixture to sink or be dispersed as floating

tarballs.”

The study also looked at the 2010 spill of diluted bitumen from an Enbridge pipeline rupture into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, where the heavy oil was carried nearly 100 kilometres downstream and between 10 and 20 per cent of it mixed with sediments and sank.

While floating oil is easier to recover, a study commissioned by the B.C. government last year found that the existing oil spill response system for B.C.’s

north coast would only be able to recover three to four per cent of it.

NDP critics seized on the finding that diluted bitumen sinks when combined with sediment.

“There is no longer any doubt that the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline poses an unacceptable risk to northwest communities and the environment,” said NDP environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert, who has been touring the region.

Please avoid using the right-of-way for your activities. If you are in the area, use extra care when traveling around the right-of-way.

The ILM project is a new 247 kilometre 500 kilovolt transmission line between Merritt and Coquitlam that will expand the electrical system so that BC Hydro can continue to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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A new federal government study has found that diluted bitumen floats in sea water, except when it is mixed with some types of sediment, which can make it heavy enough to sink.

The study used laboratory simulations of two common types of crude produced from the Alberta oilsands, and salt water tanks that approximated wave action.

The behaviour of diluted bitumen in water was one of the key issues in the Northern Gateway pipeline hearings, which led to a recommendation in December that the twin pipeline from northern Alberta to oil tanker port facilities should be allowed to proceed.

The federal government has funded an ocean-based study of spilled bitumen as part of its shipping safety program, launched in the 2012 budget and now labelled the “World Class Initiative.” There are no studies or records of actual diluted bitumen spills at sea available.

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Say no to double-dipping Concerns about double-dipping among politicians are not going away.

Despite a great deal of publicity surrounding the many municipal elected officials who were elected to the B.C. legislature in the May provincial election, it appears that at least one just can’t help taking two paycheques — even though he is clearly dividing his time up to do two jobs.

Pemberton Mayor Jordan Sturdy has been getting paid as MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, and also billed taxpayers for more than $15,000 in expenses, incurred before Sept. 30.

He was also still getting paid $25,000 per year as Pemberton mayor. This is clearly unfair to taxpayers. A number of municipal officials, including Sturdy, did not resign after they were elected in May, largely to avoid the costs of holding byelections. These include Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who went on a leave of absence from his job as mayor of the City, and has not been paid. Sturdy resigned his mayor’s job earlier this month.

Surrey-Panorama MLA Marvin Hunt remained on Surrey council — a move that saved taxpayers of that city close to $600,000 in a byelection cost. In Coquitlam, two members of council who were elected to the legislature resigned, so there was a necessity for a byelection.

Hunt has not been paid as a member of Surrey council. Doug Bing, who remains on Pitt Meadows council while also sitting as an MLA, also is not being paid.

They chose not to collect salaries while continuing to do their municipal jobs. Their decisions are laudable, but their good intentions obviously did not rub off on their caucus colleague Sturdy.

The provincial government can easily correct this issue. It can require than any person elected as an MLA must forego any civic salary they are entitled to after being sworn in, if they do not resign their municipal seats. That would be the easiest way to deal with the problem.

Some have suggested that provincial and municipal election timelines should be aligned.

But implicit in this suggestion is that municipal politicians should be elected to four-year terms. That would remove accountability for municipal decisions even further from taxpayers. At one time, half the members of a council were elected each year. That kept municipal politicians much more accountable, because if they strayed too far from constituents’ wishes, they could be turfed at a time when taxpayers could still remember the issue.

A simple change to the rules newly-elected MLAs must follow would end the doubledipping.

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Neil Young take a look at your facts B.C. VIEWS Tom Fletcher Neil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the perfect distillation of the American enviroassault on its dependent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or more.

After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with actor-turnedprotester Daryl Hannah, the 68-year-old Young covered all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts.

It looks like a war zone up there!

Hiroshima! If it keeps going it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad!

All of those statements are false.

And then Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, claiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per cent higher than, well, somewhere else. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has cited a discredited study by former community doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It concluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, and then refused to provide patient information after his claims made international news.

Retired professor David Schindler toured with Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination.

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ganda and journalistic hype, these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are found in much higher concentrations around large cities where fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were then debunked by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010.

This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of the selective attack on Alberta. The oil industry, politicians and most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically.

Climate scientist-turned-politician Andrew Weaver was at Young’s Toronto news conference.

He says there were no questions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands documentary for the CBC. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas emissions is substantially correct, if

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you include emissions from the finished fuels. Weaver refused any comment on the cancer claims.

Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s lived in California too long. He seemed unaware that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau support continued oilsands development.

As for moonscapes, Young could have driven his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City mansion on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reaching to the horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic fracturing.

Young could have visited North Dakota, where the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill anyone. It seems there will be no remake of Young’s classic Kent State lament dedicated to 47 Dead

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Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using the “Honour the Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position.

Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil isn’t the only thing being extracted here.

By the end of the tour Sunday, Young and Adam conceded they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start a dialogue.

Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t actually cause.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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Sad day in the rescue community On Sunday (Jan. 19), it was with great sadness that we learned the passing of North Shore main team leader Tim Jones.

Tim passed away on the trail on Mt. Seymour after completing team business at NSR’S cabin. He had been

a volunteer with the rescue service since 1987, while also working as an advanced life-support paramedic and paramedic-in-charge for the B.C. Ambulance Service in North Vancouver.

Tim was a great spokesman for

his team and search and rescue in B.C. His focus was to ensure we have the tools needed to rescue people in need.

We are very sad that they have lost such a tenacious leader who has done so much for his team and our com-

munity.

Hope Search and Rescue would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family and the North Shore Search and Rescue team.

Mario Levesque, Hope Search and Rescue manager

Proposed recycling facility will provide jobs Re: Waste recycling facility more than Chilliwack issue, Letters (Jan. 16) In regards to the letter by Lina Azeez, I’ve been assured by Aevitas, that they will not, under any circumstance, build the proposed recycling facility, anywhere near the flood plain, or anywhere flooding could occur.

On behalf of the Green Party of

Canada, I’ve personally negotiated with this innovative and forward thinking company, to try and bring this state of the art recycling facility to Hope. This useful and necessary facility will provide many full-time technical, managerial, and labor positions in the community, as well as many construction and related service industry jobs.

Not only will Aevitas provide a

continuous economic injection into Hope and the Fraser Canyon, it will also provide an essential and necessary service of recycling all those new light bulbs, each one contains mercury. We have to recycle them properly, or they will all end up in the land fill, or the river anyway. Imagine in 10 years from now, how much mercury that would add up too.

Why Watershed Watch would

stand against such a necessary facility is mind boggling, when they originally stated they were for it, just against the location. We can only hope, that their negative protesting attitude hasn’t broken any faith between communities and Aevitas.

After all, Aevitas is a recycling company, they make things better, not worse.

Art Green

Grateful for community support during tough time There is a saying that hard times always reveal true friends and now having experienced a tragedy; I know this to be true. After the very sudden loss of my husband Chad Reis, our

family has been overwhelmed by the love and support from our friends across Canada, especially from Hope, B.C. My daughter Libby and I would like to ex-

tend our most heartfelt thank you to the community of Hope, to all of our friends for attending the pub fundraiser for Libby’s trust fund, and especially to Mike and Naomi Chamber-

lin. You are the most incredible friends anyone could ever ask for.

When I worked for the Fraser Canyon Hospice Society, I always felt like I received more than I ever gave,

because I was able to meet and support some extraordinary families.

I have each one of you etched in my memory.

Once again Hope has given me more than I will ever be able to re-

It was a busy year for Fraser Health Authority As we move into 2014, I think it’s a good time to thank all Fraser Health staff, physicians and volunteers, who work tirelessly to meet the health needs of the people that live in our region.

During the past year, Fraser Health’s 12 hospitals saw 615,000 emergency visits, 15,000 births, and one million patient days.

We also saw increases in our residential care, home health, mental health and substance use, and other community services. Indeed a busy year for us. The delivery of health care can be challenging and complex. They do a fantastic job.

The demand for health care continues to increase, which isn’t surprising given we provide service to one of the fastest growing regions in Canada, with a population of 1.7 million, a third of all British Columbians.

This past year we opened

a new Emergency at Surrey Memorial Hospital, the second largest in Canada, and one that serves our entire region with a dedicated pediatric emergency, and specialized care for mental health and substance use provided in a separate zone.

We look forward to opening the rest of the critical care tower this June. It will feature a new and expanded intensive care unit, a specialized stroke unit, and additional beds to meet the need for hospital care by our growing population in Fraser Health. We are proud of this $512 million project which represents the largest single capital investment in B.C. health care.

In addition to continuing investments in all our hospitals, the health care system needs to evolve from one focused on hospital services to one that places more emphasis on services in the community and the home.

Police presence at service appreciated As a resident of Boston Bar, I’d like to pass on that I’ve crossed paths with many people who were impressed and pleased to notice the four RCMP officers in their red uniform at the service for our community man Syd Hambly.

Susan Cosulich

With the right supports, we believe that home can be the best place to recover from illness or injury, to manage chronic conditions, and to live out final days.

That’s why over the past year we have increased our home support care hours, awarded contracts for new residential care facilities in several of our communities, and introduced a new philosophy called ‘Seamless Care’. A seamless, satisfying and quality health and wellness journey for all the residents of Fraser Health is one we strive for.

The safety of our patients and staff is of utmost importance.

Building upon ongoing strategies to promote a culture of safety in our care facilities, we are collaborating with the Emily Carr University of Art + Design to design new and innovative resources that will help keep our patients safe from common haz-

ards in hospitals, including infections, falls, and medication errors.

Late last year, the Minister of Health asked me to co-chair a strategic and operational review of Fraser Health.

I welcome this opportunity to work with health leaders across BC to identify potential strategies that will make for an even better (and sustainable) health care system, not only in Fraser Health, but across BC. I am proud that Fraser Health is committed to providing quality care, while having one of the lowest administrative costs of any health region in Canada. We will continue to be prudent with the public funding we receive.

Thank you for entrusting your care in us.

David Mitchell, Board Chair, Fraser Health Authority

pay and for that I am so truly grateful.

Thank you Deena Ropp-Reis and Libby Reis

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Community Christmas Dinner.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

LAST WEEK WE ASKED:

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Would you support changes to the current school calendar?

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Here’s how you responded:

Yes 43% No 57%

We would also like to thank Cooper’s Foods for their continued support and donation to the cause.

We served approximately 200 dinners.

Those who could afford to donated money which was used to purchase food for the food bank.

We felt it was well received and hope to make it an annual tradition.

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News

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Tour seeks input on disability issues in B.C.

Hopeful Hearts

for Adults who have lost a loved one.

Tom Fletcher Black Press

FEBRUARY 5 - MARCH 26 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 1:30-3:00PM Sponsored by: Hell’s Gate Airtram, Blue Moose Coffee House, Destination Hope & Beyond, Yale Historic Site, Connect Media and Sunshine Lanes Our support group is run by trained facilitators, not counsellors. It does not replace therapy or counselling.

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To register or for more information please call 604-860-7713,

email Ashleigh.erwin@fraserhealth.ca or visit our website at www.frasercanyonhospice.org.

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The B.C. government has begun a province-wide tour to collect ideas for improving conditions for disabled people, particularly by improving their job prospects.

Social Development Minister Don McRae attended the first session Monday evening in his home community of Courtenay, which drew a capacity crowd of 70 people. He plans to attend other ones in the B.C. Interior and Lower Mainland in the coming weeks.

The ministry has also established a website for public comments, and one of the more frequent suggestions is for B.C. to increase its social assistance payment to disabled people. That now stands at $906 per month, including a rent subsidy.

McRae said in an interview that major cost items like that will have to wait until B.C.’s economy improves.

Meanwhile, efforts to increase employment are showing promise.

B.C. has increased the amount of income that can be earned without reducing disability benefits from $500 to $800 a month.

McRae said he wants to expand on a pilot project that allows people to earn more than that for part of the year, so

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Input on disability issues from community meetings and website comments will be used for a policy paper presented at public forum in June.

they can take advantage of seasonal work.

McRae, who had “social innovation” added to his title when he was appointed to the ministry last year, said he was encouraged by a meeting with a Tim Hortons franchise owner from Ontario who now employs one out of four people with disabilities in his stores.

Employees average less than a year in those jobs, but dis-

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abled employees stay an average of five years, which saves substantial money on training.

“It benefits the disability community, and it also helps his bottom line,” McRae said.

Input from the community meetings and website comments are to be used for a policy paper that will be presented at a public forum in June.

Other upcoming meetings include Ka-

mloops Feb. 4, Vernon Feb. 5, Kelowna Feb. 6, Richmond Feb. 11, Port Moody Feb. 12, Abbotsford Feb. 13, Cranbrook Feb. 18, Fort St. John Feb. 20, Terrace Feb. 24, Vancouver Feb. 25 (for hearing impaired people), and Victoria Feb. 26.

The website to submit a comment online or register to attend meetings is at engage. gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepaper.

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News

U.S. court ruling may help curb unfair border bans B.C. chamber was part of ‘expedited removals’ challenge Black Press

The B.C. Chamber of Commerce has won a partial legal victory in its fight against fiveyear bans on entering the U.S. that are sometimes arbitrarily imposed on Canadian visitors.

The business group, along with Whatcom County allies, had challenged “expedited removals” that can be slapped on Canadians who U.S. border agents decide lied to them or intended to work in the U.S. illegally.

Critics say the bans on entry for five years and longer have often been applied unfairly, with no justification and virtually no chance of reversal.

Bellingham lawyer Greg Boos, who spearheaded the court action, argued U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents ignored a legal exemption indicating expedited removals are not to apply to Canadians in certain circumstances.

The Jan. 9 ruling of the U.S. ninth circuit court of appeals agreed, although Boos said it remains to be seen how the exemption will be applied in practice.

“This is the first case ever recognizing that there is an exception to the expedited removal rules for Canadians,” Boos said. “This is going to ratchet down the number of expedited removals against Canadians.”

He expects some bans will continue to be imposed and border policy won’t change overnight.

“CBP is like a huge battleship – getting it to change course is a difficult thing to do.”

The ruling is unlikely to help anyone who misrepresented themselves to U.S. authorities, he said.

But it should offer an avenue for appeal to someone who didn’t lie to agents but was banned anyway – perhaps because a search of their vehicle turned up resumes and an expedited removal was issued on the assumption they intended to work illegally.

Some B.C. residents

previously banned from entry may be able to use the ruling to press for a reversal, Boos said.

He said expedited removals are also sometimes wielded by CBP agents as a threat, adding B.C. residents who arouse suspicion often report being told “I could have had you banned forever.”

The court refused to take action in B.C. resident John Smith’s case, on which the challenge was based.

He was banned from entry in 2009 after trying to cross the border south of Osoyoos to go skydiving in Arizona.

U.S. officers searched Smith’s motor home and found flyers advertising his photography work, as well as a nine cartons of cigarettes and nearly $34,000 in cash – more than he had disclosed.

Boos said expedited removals have had a “chilling effect” on legitimate temporary travel into the U.S. B.C. television actor Chad Rook was banned from entering the U.S. a year ago and Boos said

BLACK PRESS FILE PHOTO

The power of U.S. border guards to ban Canadians from entry for five years or longer may now be restricted as a result of a U.S. court ruling.

the new ruling would have been very helpful had his ban not been rescinded in late December.

Rook was going to California to seek job offers and CBP agents banned him even though he was going through proper chan-

nels to get a work visa.

The B.C. Chamber of Commerce feared disruption to cross-border trade if managers or key employees were banned from entering the U.S. “This is great news,” B.C. chamber president John Winter said, adding he’s “very encour-

aged” but wary as to how any changes unfold or whether the ruling may be appealed.

Winter said some B.C. firms found their service staff were slapped with five-year entry bans when they were dispatched to the U.S. to service equip-

ment that had been sold to U.S. customers.

“It’s been getting in the way of commercial activity,” he said. “This is an unprecedented level of power that’s wielded and it’s certainly not one that exists for Americans heading northbound.”

Winter said the Canada-U.S. Beyond the Border dialogue offers a venue where top Canadian officials should press their American counterparts to exempt Canadian business community members from the expedited removal rules.

INTERIOR TO LOWER MAINLAND TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE BC Hydro’s contractor for the Interior to Lower Mainland Transmission Project will be burning slash piles on BC Hydro’s right-of-way between Merritt and Boston Bar this winter. This work is planned for January, weather dependent, and may continue as needed through to the end of March.

The contractor has obtained the necessary permits and will comply with all regulations. A key requirement is that the contractor does not conduct burning unless the venting index is “good”. This ensures proper air movement exists to minimize smoke impacts to people in the vicinity of the burning.

The 247 kilometre, 500 kilovolt transmission line currently under construction, will expand the capacity of the system that brings power to businesses and homes in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

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Community

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These two Deb databases can Ireland be found by clicking on the Digital Content dropdown menu on the FVRL website. From there, click Business/ Law on the right of the screen.

In the same area of the library website there is a link to something called the Small Business Accelerator. This is a free online resource managed by librarians at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia and is a great place to go for business information. Want to

know how to do a business plan? Find sources of funding and financing? Or how to find free tools for doing business? Maybe network?

Check out this comprehensive business resource!

I’ve mentioned print resources and a tiny selection of electronic resources, but one of the great things about today’s libraries is that we also offer handson, in-person programs and there is a business program coming up this spring.

If you are looking to launch your dream business this year, you don’t want to miss the Start Smart for Small Business seminar presented by Small Business BC. This “promises to be very informative” program will be held at Hope Library on Tuesday, April 15 from 2-4 p.m. Small Business BC also has a great website with tons of resources:

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starting down the entrepreneurial road can tap into a vast range of information available online and both at, and through, the library.

We have books, of course, on a wide variety of topics – ranging from starting an online business, a home-based business, or opening a storefront to accounting, managing employees, promotion, marketing and establishing a social media presence. And magazines, too – useful for checking out fads and fashions and trends. But we also have databases which will astound with the sheer volume of information available.

One database available through the library can be used to find information on 1.5 million Canadian businesses. ReferenceGroup is searchable by company name, city, province, SIC and NAICS (industry codes) or executive name. All you need is a library card to find information on number of employees, sales volume, address,

http://www.smallbusinessbc.ca/ Speaking of library programs, don’t miss out on the Family Literacy Day celebrations this coming weekend!

On Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m., Storytime in the Park book writing contest winners will be launching their books and to celebrate we’re having a puppet show, refreshments, and a scavenger hunt.

See you at the library!

Staff pick: The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love. Gilbert’s latest is the fictional story of the Whittaker family and spans two centuries and several continents. This book was so well-researched and well-written that I gave it four stars in my Goodreads account. I hardly ever give a book five stars and The Signature of All Things lost points for a couple chapters in the middle that dragged a little – but what a great story and a testament to lifelong learning!

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Ballet Jörgen is returning to the Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre on Feb. 1 with their newest ballet interpretation, the classic romantic tale of Romeo and Juliet.

Masterfully transformed into Ballet Jörgen’s magical world of ballet, Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, anguish, and revenge is a visual delight that feels like a piece of theatre. One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet has inspired the imagination of many artists over the centuries and this production is no exception. Creating works that overflow with intimacy and warmth while still remaining true to the original plot, artistic director Bengt Jörgen has created a beautiful and emotionally-driven ballet that is inspired by the raw emotion of Romeo and Juliet.

The choreography captures the agonizing passion of the young lovers through movement as dancers express the euphoria of new love, the agony of quarrelling families, and the heartbreak-

ing despair felt by the lovers at the prospect of life without each other. Shifting between comedy and tragedy, heightening the tension, audience members will be drawn into the classic tale of these young star crossed lovers as they struggle to find a solution to their plight.

Jörgen’s interpretation of this timeless classic has won international recognition and critical acclaim as the ballet has been showcased in major cities and communities across Canada, the United States, and China. His engaging perspective on this story of love and the innocence of youth has created a dramatically intelligent dance production while still remaining faithful to the characters and story line of Shakespeare’s play.

Recognized by the National Arts Centre for its leadership role in the development of touring classical ballet across Canada, Ballet Jörgen Canada is known for the innovation, warmth, humour and beauty in its works. Continuing to reach

out to more communities across the country than any other Canadian dance company, the troupe consistently tours the finest in new and classic productions to every area of the country. Seeking to advance the art and appreciation of ballet and Canadian choreography through performance, educational experiences and outreach for over 25 years, Ballet Jörgen Canada gives over 120 performances per year, sharing the art of dance with over 50,000 people.

Showtime for the Chilliwack performance is 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. Call the Centre Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469) or visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca for ticket details.

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Community

Scavenger hunt planned for

Family Day in February

Hope Early Years is hosting its first annual Family Day Scavenger Hunt in February.

Often dubbed a retirement community, the event aims to increase community awareness about what Hope has to offer children. The Family Day Scavenger Hunt kicks off in time for the provincial holiday on Feb. 10. “Unless seeking out events

and programs is constantly on a person’s radar, it is easy to overlook all that the community does offer,� said Darla Dickinson, coordinator for the Hope Early Years committee. “We wanted to help parents and children learn about all the fun features our community does have, while providing businesses and orga-

The drop-off finale will be at the library, where families and children can not only collect their prize for completing the card, but enter to win a grand prize, enjoy entertainment, story time, and refreshments.

Businesses and organizations are welcome to join by contacting Dickinson at ecd@freereinassociates.ca.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MONDAY Hope Al-Anon Group:

Public Notice Notice of Public Information Meeting on Proposed Lorenzetta Creek Hydroelectric Project: DEVELOPMENT PLAN TEMPLATE REVIEW You are invited to a public information meeting at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 regarding the application of Zella Holdings Ltd. (Zella Hydro) for a 3 MW Run-of-River hydroelectric project on Lorenzetta Creek. The meeting will take place in the Conference Centre at the Hope & District Recreational Centre 1005 6th Ave. RR4, Hope, BC V0X 1L4.

The proposed project will use Provincial Crown land and private property (58751 McKay Rd) located in the vicinity of Laidlaw BC, and along Lorenzetta Creek. The proposal includes the diversion of 0.6 m3/s of water from Lorenzetta Creek, which will be completely returned to the creek at about 45 meters of elevation on private land. The water works included in the proposal are an intake/weir and intake pond, a water conveyance system, powerhouse, and tailrace. Lower portions of the water conveyance system, as well as the powerhouse, tailrace and power line, are all located on private property at 58751 McKay Rd, Laidlaw BC. The proposed point of diversion for the project is located at about 700 meters of elevation along Lorenzetta Creek.

The File Numbers for Zella’s Crown land tenure application is Land File 2410746 and Zella’s Water licence application is Water File 2003546.

Please visit the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) applications website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=43408 to view the proposed Project Development Plan Template.

Please visit http://www.zellacorp.com for general project information.

Project information and draft versions of the development plan template and associated studies will be available for review at the meeting. Zella Hydro can be contacted at rmowat@zellacorp.com or 1-604-746-7724.

Al-Anon supports friends and families of problem drinkers.

Monday, Jan. 27 8 p.m.

Fraser Canyon Hospital meeting room 1275 7th Ave. 604-869-7078 obfuskat@telus.net Krackle Goes to Family Place: Famous Hope Library poet-in-residence, Krackle Crow, visits hope Family Place every Monday morning. Library staff tag along and tell stories, sing songs and generally help Krackle do his thing! For kids age six and under and their caregivers. Monday, Jan. 27 9:30 a.m. Family Place 604 Hudson’s Bay St. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Basic Computer Classes: Free basic computer classes for adults.

Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.

Monday sessions: Microsoft Word - creating, formatting, and editing documents. Wednesday sessions: Online help - email creation and use; social media help.

Monday, Jan. 27 5 p.m.

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TUESDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m. Meeting 6-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 28. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2204 isee@telus.net Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands 1/14h Z16

nizations a fun platform to market themselves directly to families.�

Parents can pick up their stamp card, questions, and instructions from Hope Regional Library any time on Feb. 7.

They then have one week (or until Valentine’s Day) to visit all the places listed on the stamp.

for strength training.

Chairs are also used to support the participant.

This class has been ongoing for 15 years.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 9 a.m.

Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

in the Air. Join us for a Valentine’s Day-themed community sing-along. Refreshments and conversation to follow at 2:30 p.m in the hall.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 1:30 p.m. 310 Queen St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

Hope Community Choir: Community Choir is a secular choir welcoming singers of all ages and abilities. We are all volunteers who sing for the sheer joy of singing. Please feel free to come and observe.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 7 p.m.

Hope United Church 590 Third Ave. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY Westie Army Cadet Training: The cadet program prepares youth age 12 to 19 to become leaders of tomorrow through fun yet challenging activities. Wednesday, Jan. 29 6:30 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 228 344 Fort St. 604-869-2919 1789trg@gmail.com Prayer Canada: Prayer for Hope community and the nation.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 12 p.m. District of Hope council chambers 325 Wallace St. 604-869-5104 vga@telus.net Little Reader’s Theatre: This interactive preschool storytime is just the ticket for playing with literacy. Props, puppets, and books are just part of the fun.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 9:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca United We Sing: Love is

Senior keep fit: This fitness class is designed for seniors, and uses weights and bands for strength training.

Chairs are also used to support the participant.

This class has been ongoing for 15 years.

Thursday, Jan. 30 9 a.m. Golden Ager’s Hall 560 Douglas St. 604-869-8435 jilllast1@gmail.com Senior’s Coffee and Conversation: Drop in and join us for a cup of coffee, tea and homemade treats. You’ll enjoy some interesting and lively conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library - no membership required, just stop on by! Thursday, Jan 30 10:30 a.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

FRIDAY Tops Meeting: Powerful support group for weight loss and lifelong health. Weigh-in 8:159:20 a.m. Meeting 9:3010:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Anglican Church Hall 681 Fraser St. 604-869-2140 glennbarb@telus.net Hope Senior Peer Support: Hope Senior Peer Support Society starts their training of volunteers on Friday Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. 591 J Wallace St.

604-860-0708

SATURDAY Hope’s National Historic Site Annual Fundraiser: Meat draws start at 3:30 p.m., silent auction 4-8 p.m., and dinner 6 p.m. There will also be 50/50 draws. Tickets are at the Eagles Lounge, Free Rein Associates and Christ Church Hall.

Saturday, Feb. 1. Eagle’s Hall 386 Fort St. 604-206-0197 anglican-hope@uniserve. com

SUNDAY Hope Eagles Craft/Swap Market: Come on out and support the Hope Eagles at the monthly craft/swap market. We will have crafters, home businesses such as Avon, Regal, Scentsy etc., vendors and personal tables. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Find gifts for that special someone. Sunday, Jan. 26 10 a.m. Hope Eagles Hall 386 Fort St. 604-243-7548 artdarleneboucher@ hotmail.com Happy Knit Hope: Join knitters of all ages and abilities for this cozy fireside knitting circle.

Share patterns and projects. Sunday, Jan. 26 1:30 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca Family Literacy Day: Join Storytime in the Park book contest winners as they launch their books at this special event. Puppeteer extraordinaire Elspeth Bowers will entertain and amaze. Sunday, Jan. 26 2 p.m. Hope Library 1005A 6th Ave. 604-869-2313 deb.ireland@fvrl.bc.ca

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Application to Participate in National Energy Board Public Hearing for Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Expansion Project The National Energy Board (NEB) has received an application from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC for approval to construct and operate the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project).

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Participation in NEB Hearing The NEB will determine if the application is complete and if so, it will hold a public hearing.

Those who wish to participate in the NEB hearing must apply to participate. Applicants must clearly describe their interest in relation to the List of Issues for the hearing, which is on the NEB website and included in the application to participate. Those who are directly affected by the proposed project will be allowed to participate in the hearing and those with relevant information or expertise may be allowed to participate.

The application to participate is on the NEB’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca select Major Applications and Projects then Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion Applications to participate in the NEB Hearing are due on or before noon on 12 February 2014. Individuals and groups applying to participate must provide enough information for the NEB to decide whether participant status should be granted.

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CONTACTS Information on NEB hearing processes and participant funding is available at www.neb-one.gc.ca > Major Applications and Projects > Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC - Trans Mountain Expansion.

If you require additional information, the NEB has appointed Ms. Reny Chakkalakal as a Process Advisor to provide assistance.

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A14 Hope Standard Thursday, January 23, 2014

Sports

Atom Wildcats bring home tournament gold Barry Stewart Hope Standard

Hope and District Minor Hockey teams were busy on the Jan. 10-12 weekend, with the atom C2 Wildcats involved in a 16-team tournament in Penticton while the midget C Wildcats hosted their own eight-team tourney at the Hope Arena.

A few of the midgets even did double duty between the rink and the Hope Secondary Hoopfest.

Steven Misumi and Zack Fletcher played for the HSS Mustangs and the Wildcats, and Hayden Simon played three games for the Agassiz Chieftans as well as five for the Wildcats.

In their four round-robin matches, the Wildcats only lost once — but that record wasn’t quite good enough for them to get into the final.

“One point detoured us from getting into the finals,” said head coach Barclay Fletcher, “but we were very pleased with our performance for the bronze medal.”

Hope edged out Langley in the consolation final and Port Moody took top place versus Abbotsford in the championship.

“Our first year players really stepped up to the plate and really shined,” said coach Fletcher, “and we played like gentlemen, even against one very bad team.”

Meanwhile, the atom Wildcats

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Hope atom C2 Wildcats won gold at a 16-team tournament in Penticton on the Jan. 10-12 weekend, while the midget team hosted their own eight-team tournament.

were clawing their way through the pack at the Penticton event, with a short bench of only 10 skaters and a goalie.

In their first game, the Wildcats handed the hosting Penticton Rockets a 6-1 loss, then beat West Kelowna 8-1 on Saturday morning.

The goal scoring continued to soar, with Carter Anderson and Garrett High notching hat-tricks in a 10-3 rout of the Vernon Rockets. Isaac Pennier added a pair and

Bryce Rouleau and Carter Briscoe got a goal each.

Hope had a 6:30 start on Sunday morning for their game against the Chilliwack Warriors, to determine who would go on to the championship finals.

Team manager Heather High said, “It was a back and forth game, with the winning goal coming for Hope with only 1:27 left.”

Hope’s 6-5 win put them into the finals against the Kelowna Night Hawks.

“Hope scored, 31 seconds into the first period to set the tone,” said High, “but the Night Hawks battled back to tie it up — then they got another one and Hope answered back.

“It was a hard-fought battle to the end, with anxious families cheering on either side,” said High.

Eventually team captain Carter Anderson broke the tension with a top shelf goal, giving the C2 Wildcats a 3-2 victory.

At each game before the final

both teams awarded a Heart & Hustle award and an MVP. The MVP’s were Carter Anderson, Garrett High, Mackenzie Leverrier, and Issac Pennier. Heart & Hustle award recipients were Carson High, Mark Switchtenberg, Bryce Rouleau and Carter Anderson.

Next up for the Hope Arena is the bantam C tournament on the Jan. 31 weekend, followed by Hockey 2 Feb. 21-23 and Hockey 3 on March 7-9.

Express double up Chilliwack Chiefs in BCHL Eric Welsh Black Press

The Chilliwack Chiefs put up a good fight in a losing cause Saturday night, falling 6-3 on home ice to the Coquitlam Express.

With neither team all that interested in playing defence, this one was an end-to-end scoring-chance fest.

Unfortunately, the Chiefs aren’t well suited to track meets and the Express are. The net result, a couple late goals making the final score look worse than it should have been, Chilliwack’s fifth straight loss, and probably the final nail in their playoff coffin.

The Express potted two in the opening frame. Bo Pieper struck first, scoring at 6:26. Defenceman Zach Hodder got the primary assist, one-timing a slap-shot from the right point. Chilliwack goalie Josh Halpenny made the stop, but couldn’t corral the rebound. Pieper tracked it down and swept a backhand shot past the keeper for his 18th of the year.

Express blueliner Cameron Marks doubled the lead at 17:23, threading a point-shot wrister through traffic and

past Halpenny.

The Chiefs got one back early in period two.

With Matt Butcher causing all sorts of havoc below the Coquitlam end-line, the puck was pushed toward the goal crease. Somehow, it dribbled through Express netminder Pierce Dushenko and all the way across to the far post, where Kyle Westeringh had only to poke it in for his sixth of the year.

But Coquitlam quickly came back with a power play goal by Jace Hennig. The 18-year-old forward buried his 11th of the year on an Express power play, burying the rebound from a Canon Pieper shot.

Shots on goal through 40 minutes favoured Chilliwack 27-16, putting them on track to out-shoot an opponent for the first time in 17 games.

But the scoreboard favoured the visitors 3-1.

Ben Butcher got the Chiefs back within one 5:37 into period three. The Bellingham native sniped his 11th of the year on a rocket shot from the left-wing wall that caught the far side of the net where post and crossbar meet.

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A few minutes later, Bo Pieper looked to apply the dagger with a top-shelf shot from the slot. That turned out to be a crucial tally.

With 3:26 remaining, Tanner Cochrane threw a centering pass on goal from the left-wing boards. Parked in the blue paint, Mathieu Tibbet nudged it across the line for his team-leading 18th of the year. The Chiefs had a golden opportunity to equalize when Coquitlam’s Adam Rockwood took two undisciplined minutes for slashing with 2:17 remaining.

But 18 seconds into the power play, Canon Pieper got a step on Chilliwack’s Carter Cochrane on a solo-foray down the left wing, cutting hard to the net to beat Halpenny. His shorthanded strike sucked the wind out of the Chiefs, and his empty netter with 51.5 seconds left sealed the deal.

The three stars were Bo Pieper (first), Canon Pieper (second) and Ben Butcher (third).

The Fortis BC Energy Player of the Game was Blake Gober.

Announced attendance was 2,220.

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AUTOMOTIVE

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Certified Automotive Glass Technician 35 yrs exp.

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CONSTRUCTION

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Robbie Burns Dinner Fri. Jan 24 Program at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm $12.50 single $25.00 couple Door prize Program & Music Dance

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BAND ADMINISTRATOR Shxw’owhamel First Nation is seeking a qualified Band Administrator. The position is responsible for having management of the finances, administration, human resources and service delivery programs.

For a complete list of duties & responsibilities, qualifications and application please see our website: www.shxwowhamel.ca Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. $3500 Signing BONUS for Owner Operators To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev, 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

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Please visit http://yalefirstnation.ca/jobs for a full posting. To apply email your cover letter and resume to:admin@yalefirstnation.ca. Closing date is Jan. 31, 2014. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted.

NORTHERN VANCOUVER island scaling company is seeking Coastal Log Scalers for camp/local positions. KLM Inventory Ltd. is based out of Port McNeill, BC. KLM will accept candidates who have just recently acquired their scaling license; the company will provide training. Competitive wages, plus full benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email qsg@telus.net. If you require any additional information please call Jamie MacGregor at 250-230-0025.

PINHEADS Bowling on Silver Star Mountain is looking for a mechanically minded individual to work with us during the winter season as well as June and July. This is a part time position with great pay and benefits, training provided. This could be a great job for a retired mechanic or trades person, or a younger person who wants to live and work in a vibrant ski resort. This position is available immediately. Please email Heather at info@pinheadsbowling.ca

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

Please submit resumes to: VSA Highway Maintenance Attention: Adrian Reynoldson 2925 Pooley Avenue Merritt, BC, V1K 1C2 Or Fax: 250-315-0169

SILVER CREEK AREA

Call Janice at 604-869-2421 or drop by 540 Wallace St.

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VSA Merritt is currently seeking a full time CertiÀed Truck and Transport Mechanic (CTVM) with a Class 3 driver’s license. Preferred qualiÀcations include CVIP inspection ticket and good knowledge of computer diagnostic software. Wages and beneÀts are in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.

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FOR THE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Requires the services of a qualified

ECE ASSISTANT-FLOATER

For complete details visit our website at:

www.stolonation.bc.ca

HELP WANTED

There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada.

Work from Home.

CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

ELECTRICIANS - with technical training, level 2 and higher including Journeyman to start immediately.

Sites in Langley, Maple Ridge and Coquitlam, new residential construction.

Send resumes to dnelectric@telus.net

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

VIVENDI Health Consultancy.

Nurse guided health consult and careplans for upstream lifestyle. $150 per session.

ASK! VSCH@live.ca

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MIND BODY SPIRIT

CHANEL SPA New Year Specials!

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

HELP WANTED

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

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

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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HELP WANTED

www.arrow.ca

HIRING DRIVERS

leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.

HERITAGE HOME/RESTORATION PAINTER, North Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 yrs exp. & secondary school completion. Requirements and duties: provide color consultations to match home’s historical colors, safe led paint removal and remediation, asbestos safety. $17/hr/, FT. Please email Cristian at a.t.westsideprojects@gmail.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry BENEFIT PACKAGE!

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

604-746-6777

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

PERSONAL SERVICES

2459 McCallum Rd. Abby.

182 160

Wood Chip Haul

Seeking qualiĮed drivers for immediate openings in Hope, BC for wood chip hauling.

We oīer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • CompeƟƟve Wage, BeneĮts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

Email:jobs@arrow.ca,Fax:250-314-1750 Phone: 1-877-700-4445

Deadline for submission will be January 31, 2014.

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This is a working supervisor position.

Responsibilities include: • Maintaining a food safe environment.

• Leading a team of three to six staff.

• Promoting positive guest interaction.

• Organizing food purchases.

• Improving daily sales through innovative programs.

• Training • Scheduling

Marine Technician

Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems.

Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Have you always wanted HOME”? to work at “HOME Come and join our family!

EXPERIENCED

GRILL COOK

Don’t panic about the list of responsibilities, we are willing to train for every aspect of this job. If you have appositive attitude, enjoy learning and love people, this job will be both fun and challenging. Experience in the food service industry is an asset.

NEEDED Generous wages & benefits including medical & dental plan.

This is a full-time seasonal position (April – October).

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click on Jobs link on the Homepage Mail resume and cover letter to: #7-7201 Vedder Road Chilliwack BC, V2R 4G5 E-mail to: jobs@stolonation.bc.ca OR Fax to 604-824-5342 Attn: Stó:lô Nation HR Personnel

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Feller Buncher •Coastal Log Scalers •Grapple Yarder Operators •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Processor Operators •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250956-4888 or email to: office@lemare.ca

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Hells Gate Airtram is looking for help to run Simon’s Café

Stó:lô Nation

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Apply in person with resume to: 665 Old Hope Princeton Hwy. or email: home1bc@telus.net

Please submit an online application at: www.hellsgateairtram.com

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HELP WANTED

We are your

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HELP WANTED

Recruitment Professionals Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

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HELP WANTED

A18 Hope Standard, Thursday, January 23, 2014 PERSONAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES

320

MOVING & STORAGE

www.MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING COMPUTER SERVICES

www.paintspecial.com

ALLSYS COMPUTERS, new computer sales & service. 604-8693456 or info@allsyscomputers.com

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604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

CONTRACTORS

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

BARCLAY FLETCHER CONTRACTING, complete home reno’s, additions & more. (604)869-1686

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

332

FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS

CANYON CARPETS, 549 Wallace St., Hope. For all your floor covering needs! Call 604-869-2727

338

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION LLOYD’S UTILITIES, gas, oil & propane furnaces, class A gas fitter.

(604)869-1111 or (604)869-6544

287

PAVING/SEAL COATING

PLUMBING

DAVE’S PLUMBING, licensed, insured, gas fitter, for all your plumbing needs. Call (604)869-4566 BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

377

UPHOLSTERY

ROGER’S UPHOLSTERY, furniture, windows, fabric, in-home & online estimates. Call 604-860-0939

387

New modular on 1/2 acre lot in Hope. $6250 down, $617/mo P.I., and $650/mo pad rent.

(604)830-1960

WINDOWS

FRASER CANYON GLASS, for all your glass repairs, windshields domestic & imports. (604)869-9514

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

New SRI *1296 sq/ft Double wide $89,888. *New SRI 14’ wide $67,888. Repossessed mobile homes, manufactured homes & modulars. Chuck 604-830-1960.

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

706

Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972 MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, born Dec 11th. M&F. unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald. Raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance. Well socialized. 1st shots & dewormed. $800/ea (will go toward education fund) Call: 604820-4827 (Mission).

MOVING & STORAGE

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

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY Local & long distance Movers

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

Pitt Bull Puppies, $500. Born Nov.17, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, 604.763.3125

1 BEDROOM APT Adult complex, fridge, stove, N/P, drapes, laundry facilities. Ref’s req’d.

604-869-1212 or 604-869-2139 HOPE, 2 bdrm apt., adult oriented complex, 4 appliances, newly reno’d, electric heat, N/S, N/P. (604)869-9402 or 604-869-1432 HOPE, 2 bdrm suite plus den downtown Hope, 800 sq ft., 2nd floor, view of the park , $525/mo + utilities, avail Feb 1. Call 604-2677473 or 604-250-6339 HOPE

Coquihalla Courts 1030 3rd Ave.

Yorkshire Terrier, 3/mo old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $800. 604-828-2806

1 Bdrm, 1 bath cabin $600/m newly reno’d, incl. ultilities pet negotiable, Avail now

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

1 Bdrm apt. $550 F/S, coin laund, cable incl., secure prkg. Avail Now.

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

523

UNDER $100

GOLF CLUBS, comes with carrying case on wheels, $50, delivery possible. Call (604)392-3950

560

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

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

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

578

SPORTING GOODS

Ross Fullbrook Royal LePage 604-792-0077

733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS HOPE 2 bedroom mobile homes for sale or rent in seniors community. Call Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE 2 vacant pads for rent in senior’s community. Gordon 604-240-3464 HOPE, Silver Hope Mobile Park.

Cabin, Mobile homes, and R/V pads for monthly rentals, cable included. Call (604)869-1203

736

GARAGE SALES

HOMES FOR RENT

HOPE

1 bedroom home, furnished or unfurnished, and a 2 bedroom home plus den in seniors community.

Call Gordon 604-240-3464

NORDIC TRACK C2400 treadmill, like new. Call (604)869-2506

551

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOPE

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

551

GARAGE SALES

& SWAP

SUNDAY, JAN. 26 10am - 3pm Corner of Fourth Ave. & Fort St.

EAGLES LOUNGE Guests Welcome!

604.869.2560 www.foe2690hopebc.com

Make cash not trash! #ShouldaUsedFraserValley

PETS

RENTALS

300

Call 604-720-0931

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

removal done RIGHT!

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

1-855-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

www.brothersmoving.com

TOOLS

BLUE’S PLUMBING, got the plumbing blues? Call (604)750-0159

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

320

587

PROFESSIONAL WOODWORKING machinery, lathe, jointer, planer etc. Call (604)869-2506

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

PRECISION EXTERIORS, roofing, siding, windows, doors and more.

WCB insured. Call (604)750-8025

GLEN TRAUN LANDSCAPING, Commercial & Residential yard maintenance. Call 604-869-2767

TREE & STUMP

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

TREE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

KENLIN ELECTRIC, residential, rural, commercial, new construction, reno’s. Call (604)860-8605

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PHILLIPS TREE SERVICES, Removals, Toppings. Free estimates & Fully Insured. Call 604-702-8247

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 239

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Ladies Auxiliary Table Rentals Call 604-869-2174 | 344 Fort St.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’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

WORKING TOGETHER FOR HOPE

Thursday, January 23, 2014, Hope Standard A19 RENTALS 736

RENTALS

HOMES FOR RENT

757

HOPE, 3 bdrm townhouse 1 1/2 baths, fenced back yard, F/S, W/D, full basement, attached storage area. Rent includes heat. N/P, N/S 604-869-9402 or 604-869-1432

WANTED TO RENT

WANTED TO RENT

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ROOMS FOR RENT

HOPE, Small apt for rent, 1/2 block Kawkawa lake, $335 plus heat/hot water. Call 778-808-7771 devaneall@gmail.com

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS bcclassified.com 604-869-2421

TRANSPORTATION 810

748 SHARED ACCOMMODATION HOPE, 21366 Lakeview Crescent - 2 bedroom scenic suite for rent near Kawkawa Lake. $1000 plus % utilities. 2 bathroom, extended kitchen area, 1400 sq ft. garage, 10x12 rear shed, sandbox, lots of space for kids to play, firepit, N/S, N/P, refs req. Avail Feb. 1 (604)999-9894 or ksteblin@gmail.com for info.

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO SERVICES

851

HOPE AUTO BODY, complete collision repair & restoration. www.hopeautobody.ca Call (604)869-5244

2 bedroom home, detached property with yard, out of downtown Hope core.

Call Mark at Free Rein 604-869-2279

YALE, 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom house, hobby room, workshop, big fenced yard, steps to the Fraser River. 2 reliable long-term tenants. DD and ref’s req. $730/mo. Avail. Feb. 1st.

Call (604)863-2301

746

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

Loaded, pwr. dr. 150K Just $4250. & Air Cared.

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class.

Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear.

Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents.

150,000 km. Asking $26,900 obo.

Contact me via email for further information at:

Excellent Condition.

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

845

752

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

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

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Book your ad by Jan. 24 to receive 2013 rates!

604-869-4990 to be part of this unique advertising opportunity!

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The 2014 official visitor guide for Hope & area is coming soon!

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 778-868-9342

9850-25-2014

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

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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604-855-4103

The Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) is renewing its approval under the Integrated Pest Management Act for activities, including the use of pesticides, involved in its Nuisance Mosquito Control Program. These activities are conducted under the guidance of a Pest Management Plan (PMP), which is being developed by the FVRD for the 20142019 mosquito seasons.

HOPE, 3-storey 1500 sq ft townhouse, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bathroom, double driveway, 4 appliances, N/S, N/P, $810/mon. 604-526-7478

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BOATS

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SUITES, UPPER

HOPE, Kawkawa Lk. Extra large 1 bdrm., 2nd fl. suite. Great views, new designer home, open concept, 6 new appliances, high quality cabinetry & flooring, 9 ft. ceilings, alarm & intercom system, priv. ent., balcony, prkg., N/S, ref’s req. $750/mo plus util. Mar. 1st, 604-860-4181 or 778-321-4161

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2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

HOPE, MALE to share house in Silver Creek area, $400/month. Call 1 (604)525-1883

751

TRUCKS & VANS

MARINE

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

The majority of nuisance mosquitoes in the FVRD breed along the banks of the Fraser River and its tributaries where seasonal flooding and seepage results in substantial mosquito breeding habitat particularly in years of high river levels. Standing waters within the FVRD that are prone to seasonal flooding will be treated between May – July using bacterial larvicides with the active ingredients Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) or Bacillus sphaericus (Bsph).

Both Bti (trade names Aquabac 200G, Vectobac 200G, or Vectobac 1200L) and Bsph (trade name Vectolex CG) are registered for use in Canada, are target specific to nuisance mosquito larvae, are non-toxic, and are environmentally safe.

These proposed pesticides will be applied by either hand or by helicopter to mosquito larvae development sites on nonprivate lands or on owner-approved private lands throughout the FVRD. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the PMP, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address below within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Also, within 30 days, a person wishing to review the application or provide comments, may do so by contacting the person below.

Stacey Barker Manager, Environmental Services Fraser Valley Regional District 45950 Cheam Avenue Chilliwack, BC V2P 1N6 1-800-528-0061 | mosquitoes@fvrd.bc.ca

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DISTRICT OF HOPE

PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY Portion of Fraser Avenue This disposition initiative was not completed as originally planned but is now finally being undertaken. In the interest of complete transparency, the Council of the District of Hope are again giving public notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE WAS GIVEN May 12, 2005. In accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter, Council hereby served notice that Removal of Dedication Bylaw 2005, No. 1174 for a portion of Fraser Avenue in accordance with the plans prepared by George Baerg, B.C.L.S., dated the 5th day of March 2003 and registered under Plan KAP 75474 (excerpt shown below) had been given the appropriate readings by Council.

AND FURTHER, in accordance Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the District of Hope intends to dispose of a portion of the Highway, comprising of approximately 1120m2 of land for the condition of sale and immediate consolidation to the adjacent properties and owner, Gardner Motors Ltd. to resolve a land administration for the consideration of the sum of $20,000, the value which has been approved by Council.

John Fortoloczky, Chief Administrative Officer 325 Wallace Street District of Hope PO Box 609 Phone 604-869-5671 Hope, BC V0X 1L0 01/14H_DOH23

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This month’s

District News January 2014

Council Briefs

Info from Finance Residents should have received their assessment notices from BC Assessment by now. Deadline to appeal their assessment is January 31, 2013.

The final quarter of 2013 Commercial utilities have been mailed – due date is February 14, 2014.

The 2014 Residential utilities will be mailed next week. The due date will be July 2, 2014. Residents have the option of signing up for pre-authorized payments. Their invoice would then be paid by 5 equal installments from March 2nd to July 2, 2014. Deadline to submit the pre-authorized payment forms is February 14, 2014.

2014 Business Licence renewal notices have been mailed – the deadline to pay for your 2014 business licence to avoid penalties is January 31, 2014.

Message regarding Suki Manj Hope RCMP Staff Sgt. Suki Manj recently announced that he has accepted a transfer and will soon be leaving our community for Lloydminster, Alberta .

Upon transfer he will be promoted to Inspector and assume the role of Inspector in Charge. Staff Sgt. Manj came to Hope in 2011 and immediately had a positive impact on community policing.

The Mayor, Council, and the District of Hope congratulate Manj on his well deserved promotion. We thank him for his contribution to our community and wish him and his family all the best in their new community.

January 13, 2014 Council Meeting Delegations Council heard a delegation from Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning reviewing the 2013 achievements and the 2014 goals.

Bylaws Council gave first, second and third readings to Mail Ballot Authorization and Procedure Bylaw No. 1347, 2014.

Fraser Avenue Property Council declassified a motion passed August 26, 2002 approving the sale of the 8 metre by 137 metre strip of property on Fraser Avenue to Gardner Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd. for an amount of $20,000, subject to the District paying the surveying costs, and Gardner Motors paying the conveyancing costs for easements and joint use agreements.

Next Meeting: Monday January 27, 2014 Regular Council meetings commence at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the District of Hope Council Chambers.

Job Opportunity Building Inspector: The District of Hope is seeking a full-time Building Inspector with Level 1 OR Level II Certification. The successful candidate must be a graduate of an advanced Building Technology Course specializing in the building trades with a Level I Building Officials Association of BC Certificate with five (5) years experience or Level II with ten (10) years experience. A full copy of the job description, list of responsibilities and required knowledge, skills and abilities is available for viewing at the District of Hope web site at www.hope. ca (documents, job postings).

Nestle Operations

2014 Dog Licenses The District of Hope would like to remind residents that all dogs over the age of 4 months are required to be licensed. The fine for an unlicensed dog is $100. There will be a $5.00 penalty for all licenses purchased after April 1st.

Please come into the Municipal Office located at 325 Wallace Street to purchase your 2014 dog tag.

District of Hope staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at 604-869-5671.

The Mayor accompanied by BC’s Minister of Environment Mary Polak and Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness, discuss Nestle operations with Bruce Lauerman (from Nestle)(far left in photo). This meeting, held on Thursday Jan. 16, 2014, was undertaken to discuss the Provincial Governments initiative to update water stewardship legislation and regulation. The District maintains a key interest in enhancing our water supply sustainability and security along with balancing this against providing economic opportunities and employment for our citizens.

“Experience Hope”

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325 Wallace Street, P.O. Box 609 Hope, B.C. V0X IL0 Phone: 604-869-5671 Facsimile: 604-869-2275 Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-226-4673 Email: Info@hope.ca Website: www.hope.ca. Follow us on &